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1) Bulldozers
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"A kindergarten-level introduction to bulldozers, covering their size, movement, role in the process of construction, and such defining features as their crawler tracks and blades"--
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"Kwanzaa is a seven-day festival that begins on December 26 and is celebrated until January 1 each year. It celebrates African American culture as well as family and community. During this time, families gather to eat delicious foods, exchange gifts, and honor their heritage and traditions. Using age-appropriate language, this book explores Kwanzaa's roots and the social significance of its founding. Colorful images allow readers to visualize the...
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"Civics is the study of citizens' privileges and obligations. Citizens are protected by a country's laws, but they owe that country loyalty in return. This valuable book, a helpful support to curricular civics studies, explains much more about civics and citizenship in terms that readers will understand and appreciate. Through accessible vocabulary and high-interest examples, they will learn more about the freedoms that citizens enjoy and how people...
4) We listen
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"Listening to one another is a key part of democracy. By listening, we can learn how to build a better, fairer community. True listening is more than just hearing what someone has to say. It's thinking deeply about what their words mean. It's appreciating a new perspective. It's showing respect through patience and empathy. In this book, little citizens will learn about the importance of listening. They'll read helpful examples of how to put this...
5) Lizzo
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"Singer. Rapper. Classically trained flutist. Body-positivity advocate. This biographical volume follows Lizzo's meteoric rise from self-proclaimed "band geek" to Time's 2019 Entertainer of the Year. Lizzo and her music have inspired people everywhere to accept themselves for who they are. Readers will love learning more about Lizzo's strong soul roots, her struggle breaking into the music industry, her role models, and her awe-inspiring success....
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"Electricity affects every part of our lives, but we don't always think about it. We turn the lights on every day without wondering how the electricity gets there. Electricians are the reason we don't always have to worry that the lights are going to stop working and the people we can help if they do. Electricians don't just have to use their intelligence, they also have to be good with their hands. They have to be able to work with many different...
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"By the time Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was 24 years old, he'd already shown the world how to play and lead like a superstar. After achieving early success playing college football and baseball, Mahomes has become an NFL trendsetter and record breaker, becoming only one of four African American quarterbacks to win an All-Pro Most Valuable Player Award. With help from photos and biographical timelines, this book tells the story...
8) Firefighter
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"Firefighters are important community helpers, responsible for saving people from fire and other emergencies. This book introduces readers to a career as a firefighter. They'll learn about life at a firehouse, special clothing, and life-saving equipment. They'll also learn about the different kinds of emergencies that firefighters respond to. Age-appropriate photographs and text will allow readers to familiarize themselves with this essential community...
9) Teacher
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"Teachers are . . . community helpers who help children learn every day. Readers will learn about what kinds of teachers there are and how someone becomes a teacher. They'll learn how teachers use resources and technology to share information with their students. This book also shows how teachers tackle remote learning"--Provided by publisher.
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"To this day, Sitting Bull is remembered for his unwavering dedication to his people, the Lakota Sioux. Renowned for his bravery, Sitting Bull distinguished himself as a great warrior from an early age. He was also a spiritual leader to his people, and his visions gave them strength and hope. Historical black-and-white photographs bring the life story of this remarkable hero to life for young readers. A list of books and websites also provides a jumping-off...
11) Sojourner Truth
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"Sojourner Truth was born into slavery, but she found solace in her community, her family, and her faith, as well as in herself. After escaping to freedom, she became an impassioned speaker in support of both abolition and women's rights. She was guided by her faith to help those who most needed it. Today, she's recognized as an inspiring orator, activist, and suffragist. This title explores Truth's life and legacy, presenting details in a way young...
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Martin Luther King Jr. was a tremendous leader and champion for the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. His courage, kindness, and wise words inspired men and women in the United States and around the world. King's efforts and influence led to change for the better in the United States and continue to resonate today. This biography tells King's life story in an accessible and engaging way, introducing young readers to the legend and the...
13) Writer
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"Writers are creative people who use their ideas and imagination to shape stories and films. Some writers create long fantasy novels, while others write articles in the newspaper. They also use their knowledge and research to inform people about a specific topic or finding. Readers will learn how writers do their jobs and how they decide what to write. They will also learn how writers make a difference through their creativity. Lively pictures and...
14) Tessa Thompson
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PowerKids Press
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2022.
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"Tessa Thompson is an actress, outspoken feminist, activist, and singer-songwriter. She's best known for her role as Valkyrie in the Thor movies and Agent M in Men in Black: International. In her younger years, Thompson didn't see people who looked like her in favorite film genres. Now, Thompson has more roles available to her and refuses to be relegated to roles typically given to actresses of color. In this book, readers will follow Thompson's journey...
15) Zendaya
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PowerKids Press
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2022.
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"Few actors can go by one name. Zendaya is one of them. Born Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, she first found success on the Disney Channel. She continued to act in TV shows and made the leap to the silver screen in 2017 as Michelle in Spider Man: Homecoming. In recent years, Zendaya has branched out into more dramatic and controversial roles. Readers will love learning about Zendaya's early career, family life, personal interests, and goals for the...
16) Cherry pickers
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Cherry pickers aren't actually meant for picking cherries. These machines are aerial work platforms that help people reach high places. Cherry pickers usually can't lift very heavy loads. However, they may have other features to help people do certain jobs. These extra-large machines take the place of scaffolding, which takes a long time to set up and take down and can be dangerous. Readers will learn about the different parts of a cherry picker,...
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