Benjamin Proudfit
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Meteorology deals with the scientific study of Earth's atmosphere, atmospheric phenomena, and weather. Meteorologists are the scientists who conduct these studies. Meteorologists use their research to understand, interpret, observe, and forecast weather conditions. This volume is a helpful guide to any young person with an interest in science and the discipline of meteorology. Readers will learn about the branch of meteorology, its practical applications,...
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From fun food booths to animal shows, there's so much to do and see at the town, county, or state fair. Young readers explore the games, exhibitions, and shows of a typical fair in the pages of this colorful volume. Written for new readers, the content and language are just right for the pre-K set. Full-color photographs offer a peek at what readers might see at the fair, closely correlating with the text to support even better comprehension.
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When looking at a map, the first thing most people look for is the compass rose. It presents the cardinal directions and orients the map reader. Without a compass rose, it would be very difficult to find anything on a map! In this book, the main text explains how to use the compass rose as well as what the cardinal and intermediate directions are and mean. Full-color map examples allow readers to immediately apply what they've learned and use a compass...
44) Walruses
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It's easy to spot a walrus in a crowd. Their massive size, mustaches, and long tusks are difficult to miss. Walruses are found in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, though they always live in the Arctic. Even though readers won't come across a walrus in their neighborhood, they are sure to be fascinated by this big ocean animal. This book caters to the beginning reader with specially written text, a picture glossary, and full-color photographs...
45) Writing Poems
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Creative writing is a good outlet for fantastical ideas, emotions, and comedy. It's also a great way to have readers practice their language arts skills in a fun way! Readers learn the different kinds of poems they can write and how to begin crafting one, including use of the descriptive language and proper word choice as outlined in the Common Core. Fact boxes add helpful tips and definitions to aid in choosing a poem's subject, rhyme, rhythm, and...