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Smart architecture includes buildings that use advanced technology. This book showcases cutting-edge smart buildings--from apartments and houses to offices and factories--and the architects who built them. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, design activity, and sidebars. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents People have been constructing...
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There's a dark side to the Sunshine State. Beyond the sunny skies is a deeply spooky world. Strange creatures lurk in swamps. Ghosts slink in the shadows. Be careful where you go-especially on a moonlit night. Get ready to read four terrifying tales about Florida's spookiest spots! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will...
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What's that bird with the giant clump of feathers on its head? It's a Polish chicken! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about Polish chickens, including what they eat and the story behind their wacky feathers. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful...
4) Argentina
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Striking. Full of Life. Musical. Welcome to Argentina! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Argentina's land, history, cities, and food. This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture...
5) Morocco
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Bold. Welcoming. Dry. Welcome to Morocco! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Morocco's land, history, cities, food, and more. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in Arabic and Berber! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging...
6) Brasil
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Wild. Dramatic. Friendly. Welcome to Brazil! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Brazil's land, cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in Portuguese! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The...
7) Kenya
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Welcome to Kenya! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Kenya's land, history, cities, languages, food, and more! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture children's interest....
8) Los Angeles
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Welcome to Los Angeles: The City of Angels! Explore Hollywood, Venice Beach, and other iconic places around the city. Plus, learn fascinating factoids. You'll quickly see why millions of tourists visit this amazing city each year. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The playful text, colorful design, and captivating photos and map are sure to entice and excite beginning readers....
9) Mexico City
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Welcome to Mexico City: The City of Palaces! Explore the Zócalo, Chapultepec Park, and other iconic places around the city. Plus, learn fascinating factoids. You'll quickly see why millions of tourists visit this amazing city each year. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The playful text, colorful design, and captivating photos and map are sure to entice and excite beginning...
10) Michael Phelps
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Michael Phelps is one of the most accomplished athletes in history. So how did this incredible swimmer rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Phelps's life and his many amazing achievements. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The narrative text, clean design, and colorful photos will speak...
11) New York City
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Welcome to New York City: The City that Never Sleeps! Explore the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and other iconic places around the city. Plus, learn fascinating factoids. You'll quickly see why millions of tourists visit this amazing city each year. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The playful text, colorful design, and captivating photos and map are sure to entice and...
12) Delhi
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Welcome to Delhi: The Capital of India! Explore the Red Fort, the Lotus Temple, and other iconic places around the city. Plus, learn fascinating factoids. You'll quickly see why millions of tourists visit this amazing city each year. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The playful text, colorful design, and captivating photos and map are sure to entice and excite beginning readers....
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It's nighttime in a cemetery. There's a crow in the moonlit sky. Suddenly, something strange appears near a headstone. Then it moves! What creature is lurking in this forgotten place of the dead? Get ready to read four spine-tingling stories about haunted cemeteries! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction.The colorful design and spooky art in the book will engage...
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Razor-sharp wire curls around a tall fence. There are rows and rows of empty cells. Bang! A heavy metal door suddenly slams shut. Then a ghostly hand reaches out from one of the cells. Get ready to read four spine-tingling stories about deserted prisons. This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art in the book will engage and terrify...
15) Oak Tree
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A giant oak tree grows in a park. It was once a little acorn. So how did it get so big? Beginning readers will discover how an acorn turns into an oak tree in clear, simple steps in this basic introduction to plant development. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The clear text, fresh design, and colorful, eye-catching photos are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers....
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Twisted vines cover crumbling buildings. Shards of glass jut out of empty windows. The wind whips up a cloud of dust. Could someone—or something—be living in this eerie town forgotten by time? Get ready to read four spine-tingling stories about ghostly towns! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art in the book will engage...
17) Colombia
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Beautiful. Modern. Wild. Welcome to Colombia! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Colombia's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They'll even learn how to speak a few words in Spanish! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging...
18) Vietnam
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Tropical. Beautiful. Friendly. Welcome to Vietnam! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Vietnam's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They even learn how to speak a few words in Vietnamese! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The...
19) India
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Colorful. Busy. Beautiful. Welcome to India! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about India's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They even learn how to speak a few words in Hindi! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text,...
20) Sunflower
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A tall plant with a huge yellow flower grows in a field. It was once a small seed. So how did it get so big? Beginning readers will discover how a seed turns into a sunflower in clear, simple steps in this basic introduction to plant development. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The clear text, fresh design, and colorful, eye-catching photos are sure to capture the interest...
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