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Count your way, from one to ten, through Greece, the birthplace of Aristotle and the Olympic Games, a land of ancient temples and modern cities. Readers are introduced to Greece as they learn to count to ten in Greek. The simple, appealing text is accompanied by the delightful illustrations of artist Janice Lee Porter.
42) Greece
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Welcome to Greece – home of the historic Parthenon and birthplace of the Olympic Games! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Greece's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and fun facts complement the text. The book closes with a facts page including Greece's population and total area, as well as images of the...
43) Ireland
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Welcome to Ireland – home to the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher and the legendary Blarney Stone! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Ireland's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and fun facts complement the text. The book closes with a facts page including Ireland's population and total area, as well as images...
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Well-known author Jim Haskins takes children on a tour of cultural discovery as he counts his way, from one to ten, through Italy. Readers learn about the two mythological brothers who founded Rome and the six watery districts of Venice. Artist Beth Wright applies bold, vibrant illustrations to Haskins's Italian samplings. Together, they bring the beauty and essence of historic Italy to life.
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Well-known author Jim Haskins takes children on a journey of ethnic discovery as he counts his way, one to ten, through Germany. Readers learn about three famous German composers and six breeds of German dogs. Helen Byers's soft watercolor illustrations enhance each German sampling. Together, artist and writer bring the diversity of German culture to life in this unique counting book.
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Count your way, from one to ten, through Ireland, a land of leprechauns and limericks, soda bread and mulligan stew. Readers are introduced to the Emerald Isle--both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland--as they learn to count in Gaelic, the traditional language of Ireland. The simple, appealing text is accompanied by the charming illustrations of artist Beth Wright.
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Saint Patrick's Day celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Patrick who is the patron saint of Ireland. It also celebrates Irish culture. Readers will learn that people celebrate with big parades and festivals with Irish traditional music and green clothing. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators....
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Saint Patrick's Day celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Patrick who is the patron saint of Ireland. It also celebrates Irish culture. Readers will learn that people celebrate with big parades and festivals with Irish traditional music and green clothing. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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Count your way, from one to ten, through France, a land of glorious cathedrals and charming countryside, crepes and croissants, and hundreds of cheeses. Readers are introduced to France as they learn to count to ten in French. The simple, appealing text is accompanied by the enchanting illustrations of artist Andrea Shine.
50) Meals in Turkey
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In Meals in Turkey, young readers will learn about the foods and cultural practices that make up mealtime in Turkey. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they discover the fascinating culinary traditions of Turkey.
A labeled diagram highlights common Turkish ingredients, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about meals in Turkey online using our safe search engine...
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In this exciting fourteenth book in the renowned Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures series, the Lambchop family is taking over London, England, on a royal adventure!
And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, like multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast.
Stanley and his family receive an unexpected phone call from Scotland Yard....
53) Meals in Germany
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In Meals in Germany, young readers will learn about the foods and cultural practices that make up mealtime in Germany. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they discover the fascinating culinary traditions of Germany.
A labeled diagram highlights common German ingredients, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about meals in Germany online using our safe search engine...
54) Mary Shelley
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New in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Mary Shelley, the English novelist and creator of Frankenstein.
When Mary Shelley was a little girl, she used to write stories beneath the trees in her garden. As an adult, Mary was inspired by this same imagination to create a ghost story, which became the famous novel: Frankenstein. This gripping book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra...
55) Scotland
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In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Scotland. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
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Readers will learn about the queen's early years, how her father surprisingly became king, and why she had to take the crown at the young age of 25. Each title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of Armstrong from childhood to present times. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Written by native Spanish speakers--and immersion...
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Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) was the daughter of Lord Byron, a poet, and Anna Isabella Milbanke, a mathematician. Her parents separated when she was young, and her mother insisted on a logic-focused education, rejecting Byron's "mad" love of poetry. But Ada remained fascinated with her father and considered mathematics "poetical science." Via her friendship with inventor Charles Babbage, she became involved in "programming" his Analytical Engine, a precursor...
58) England
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From England's quaint country roads to a palace fit for a queen, readers have so much to discover about this amazing country! This title covers information like England's common foods, its largest cities and capital, plants and animals, and things to see and do. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Let Red the Time Dragon take you on an action-packed adventure through history in this new series for beginning readers.
"I'm Red the Time Dragon! I will be your guide to the Middle Ages! But we have to be careful. Dragons aren't exactly popular here."So begins Joe and Lilly's first magical adventure back in time. They have tons of questions about everything, so Red shows them what life was really like in the year 1200. But they'll have to stay one...
60) Germany
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Young readers are introduced to life in Germany in this informative book, which supports important social studies curriculum topics. This country's landscape consists of forests, rivers, and mountain ranges. There are also heavily populated metropolis cities, such as Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich, which readers journey to through this clear text. Other topics they explore include Germany's landmarks, food, language, and culture. Educational fact boxes,...
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