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Author
Publisher
Spiegel & Grau
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"In 2011, Mingyur Rinpoche was the respected thirty-six-year-old abbot of three monasteries, a world-renowned meditation teacher, the son of an esteemed meditation master, and a rising star within his generation of Tibetan masters. In Love with the World begins the night that, without telling anyone of his plan, he slips past the monastery gates alone for the first time in his life and sets forth on a wandering retreat, following the ancient practice...
Author
Publisher
Gecko Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Join Panda and Squirrel in nine funny, wise and thoughtful stories about the meaning of friendship by two world greats of children’s literature. Perfect for emerging readers. Panda and Squirrel have an unbreakable friendship. They can't live without each other and do everything together: lie on the rocks to look at the moon, take walks, play games. One of their journeys lasts for only two steps, another day they discover a newly hatched duckling....
Author
Series
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
It is gooey and sweet, a delicious, chewy treat. It is bubblegum! Come along as we smack, blow, and pop our way through addition and subtraction! Students will develop their math skills while engaged in reading about the fascinating history of gum. This Spanish math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, intriguing sidebars, practice problems, and...
4) La historia de los sistemas numéricos: Valor posicional (The History of Number Systems: Place Value)
Author
Series
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
Learn the history of number systems with this engaging Spanish book! This text combines mathematics and literacy skills, and uses practical, real-world examples of problem solving to teach math and language arts content. Students will learn place value while reading about the number systems of the Egyptians and Romans, and also learn important vocabulary terms like cuneiform, binary systems, roman numerals, and more! The full-color images, math charts,...
5) Shark attack
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Great white sharks, bull sharks, and tiger sharks are some of the ocean's top predators. But who is more at risk--people from sharks or sharks from people?"--
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Readers learn about the Postal Service in this enjoyable book that uses examples from the past and the present to allow children to compare and contrast. Through interesting facts, vivid images, supportive text, a glossary, table of contents, and index, readers will learn all about postal service history, mail carriers, the Pony Express, and email.
Author
Language
English
Description
A 19th-century English family discovers a young mongoose half drowned from a flood. They revive it and decide to keep it as a pet. The young mongoose, named Rikki Tikki Tavi, finds himself confronted by two dangerous king cobras, Nag and his even more dangerous wife Nagin, who had the run of the garden while the house was unoccupied. The exciting adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, the little mongoose, will be a wonderful teacher of true love, devoted...
Author
Series
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
Students will learn how to measure perimeter while engaged in reading about a day in the life of a landscape architect! This full-color book uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The challenging practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to their...
Author
Series
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
Students will develop their math skills while engaged in reading about a busy day in the life of a professional photographer. This nonfiction Spanish math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, intriguing sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning place value relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
Learn multiplication and STEM topics on a trip to fascinating locations around the world! This Spanish book combines mathematics and literacy skills, and uses practical, real-world examples of problem solving to teach math and language arts content. Students will learn multiplication while engaged in reading about two fun-filled trips to China and Oahu. The full-color images, math graphs and charts, and practice problems make learning math and STEM...
12) Emergency rescue
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
What's your emergency? From flashing lights and blaring sirens to K-9 units and EMTs, emergency services have vital roles in saving lives. Find out what it takes to respond to an emergency in Emergency Rescue. Learn police officers' secret radio code, look at a firefighter's daily schedule, and hear what emergency dispatchers say on the phone. Make sure you are prepared for an emergency and that you know who to call! Emergency Rescue shows how hard...
13) Cats
Author
Language
English
Description
What's your favorite animal? In My Favorite Animal: Cats, students will learn amazing facts about cats. Each My Favorite Animal book features interesting non-fiction at a 2nd-grade reading level paired with questions throughout the text to check the reader's comprehension. Sample Text: Cats have strong flexible bodies with quick reflexes. Their claws are sharp and retractable. They also have very sharp teeth used for hunting prey.
Author
Series
Frank and Bean (Jamie Michalak) volume 2
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Frank likes peace and quiet. He likes his tea, his book, and his yoga mat. He is just settling in to enjoy them, when . . . honk! honk! honk! Here comes Bean with his new food truck! It is fun on wheels! It's a rolling party! Bean is going to Food Truck Friday to sell his donuts. Bean's donuts have zip. They have zing. They are sure to win the competition! Frank has something to sell, too. He has oatmeal. Oatmeal is boring. It needs zip. It needs...
15) Amazing women
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
Shares the experiences of important women in history, including Aung San Suu Kyi, Arianna Huffington, and Madam C.J. Walker.
Author
Series
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
From Asia to Africa, people buy and sell goods all over the world! Learn what various types of foods and goods are sold in markets from all around the globe in this fascinating nonfiction reader. Featuring vibrant photographs, diagrams, and simple, informational text, readers will be engaged in other cultures' markets.
Author
Series
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
Students will learn area and perimeter while engaged in reading about a day in the life of a contractor! This Spanish engaging book uses real-world examples to teach math concepts and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The challenging practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills and apply what they've learned to their daily lives....
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Act out the story of a young boy's dream that sends him and his friend on the mathematical journey of a lifetime! In the dream, Jacob and Adam meet a genie and get onboard a boat with him. They have to solve math problems to keep their boat moving and keep the adventure going! This exciting story helps make difficult math concepts seem simple and entertaining! The six roles in this script match different reading levels, enabling teachers to use differentiation...
Author
Series
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Every year, young heroes are awarded the International Children's Peace Prize. Each winner is a strong advocate for his or her cause. These children are helping to shape the global community. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to inspiring individuals including Malala Yousafzai, Neha Gupta, and Chaeli Mycroft. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational...
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