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What is a fable?
With bright photographs and illustrations, this volume explains the concept of a fable—defining the genre, detailing its characteristics, and reproducing some of the most famous examples of these stories from cultures around the world. Included in the Common Core Reading standards, the fable is an irrefutably fundamental genre that allows young readers to learn universal morals by using anima…
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- 9781622752003
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- 32 pages : illustration : 21 cm
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- The Britannica Common Core Library
- Call Number
- 808 HAR
The Olympic Games : some surprising events
A tug-of-war. Chariot sabotaging. Events ruined by the weather, cheating, disqualified competitors, and protests. Does this sound like the Olympic Games to you? The "modern" Olympic Games were founded as a friendly sporting competition between nations. Although most competitors across the centuries have taken part in the Olympics in a friendly spirit, The Olympic Games : Some Surprising Events …
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- 0439648998
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- 32 pages : illustration : 21 cm
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- 796.4 DAW
Smart robots
Although they seem to be the creations of science-fiction stories and films, robots perform important tasks for humans. From robots that explore space or work in dangerous locations, to those that help out in the house, robots are becoming smarter and more useful. Imagine having a pet robot dog or cat! Meet some Smart Robots and discover the new and amazing things they can do.
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- 9780439649155
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- 40 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- 629.8 HAN
Under cover of darkness : animals that move at night
Do you ever wonder what happens during the night while you are asleep? Many animals prefer to wait until it is dark to come out and search for food. These nocturnal creatures usually have a good reason for sleeping during the daylight hours. Under Cover of Darkness explores the oceans, deserts, forests, and grasslands to discover the creatures that stay hidden there by day.
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- 9780439649070
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
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- 591 GRA
Monster mini-beasts
There are over one million known species of insects in the world, of many different sizes, shapes, and colors. Because insects are so small, it is difficult to find out much about them. The amazing photos in monster mini-beasts let us take a much closer look at some of these amazing little creatures, and show us how they are equipped to survive in their different habitats.
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- 9780439648981
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
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- 595.7 LEW
The chick and the duckling
This charming tale, with brightly colored illustrations by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey, will delight small children who are discovering the world around them. As Duckling sets off to explore the world, Chick is close behind, mimicking each of his actions. But when Duckling decides to go for a swim, his friend is in for a surprise.
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- 9780689712265
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- G
Saying what you mean
Explains verbal and nonverbal communication and describes ways to control what you say and how it is interpreted in order to develop and maintain productive relationships.
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- 9780849981227
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- 125 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
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- a children's book about communication skills
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- F58
Oh, a-hunting we will go
Oh, a-hunting we will go, A-hunting we will go; We'll catch a fox and put him in a box, And then we'll let him go! So begins this rollicking folk song that has delighted generations of children and inspired them to make up their own verses. John Langstaff has selected some of the most popular stanzas, both old and new, that are sure to bring out smiles and giggles. Nancy Winslow Parker's pic…
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- 068971503X
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- 782.4 LAN
Bread, bread, bread
Bread is a food enjoyed by people in all parts of the world. Its many shapes, sizes, textures, and colors are as varied as the people who eat it. This photographic round-the-world tour provides a glimpse into the rich variety of world cultures, as well as an informative look at an important food that everyone agrees is as necessary as water and air. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
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- 0590460366
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- 28 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- 641.8 MOR
How to write a report
Learn how to research a subject and give a detailed report on the information you discovered.
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- 9781610801058
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
- Series Title
- Language Arts Explorer Junior
- Call Number
- 808 MIN
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