Heather E Schwartz
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Dive deep into your exploration of US history and the Great Depression with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include a newspaper article about the stock market crash, a social security poster, images of the 1929 bank run, shantytowns, soup kitchens, dust storms, and many...
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Dive deep into your study of US presidents with this biography of Ronald Reagan that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. This 32-page social studies book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary,...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! You probably know Shailene Woodley as the fearless, black-clad heroine Tris from Divergent. But did you know that she: • was diagnosed with scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, as a freshman in high school? • cofounded the nonprofit All It Takes, an organization dedicated to giving young people tools to make a difference and change...
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You probably know Justin Timberlake as the successful boy-band singer turned solo artist whose voice dominates the airwaves. But did you know that he: • sang (and lost!) on the competitive TV show Star Search at the age of eleven? • opened a barbecue restaurant in New York City? • wrote a song for his wife, Jessica Biel, and sang it for her on their wedding day? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Justin's...
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You probably know Lorde as a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter. But did you know that she: • sang in a band named Extreme at the age of twelve? • turned down a chance to perform as an opening act on Katy Perry's world tour? • won second place in a worldwide literature competition? Want to know more about the life of this stylish New Zealand-born artist? Read on to learn all about Lorde's school years, road to stardom, dreams for the...
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Did you know that astronauts get taller when they go to outer space? Or that some people can see as many as 100 million colors? Read these fun facts and many more in this incredible, mind-blowing book of science facts and trivia! Find out how many seeds are in a strawberry, how much salt is in the ocean, and how many insects are on the planet. Then share your new knowledge with your friends. It's trivia time!
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Artists use paint, clay, metal, wood, sand, and even food to create different kinds of art. You can use similar items to make art, too! Introduce early readers to basic concepts with this book that will engage students in learning as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color Spanish book will keep students reading from cover to cover. Aligned to state and national standards, this...
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Every day, ordinary people are thrown into circumstances they didn't expect and never wanted. Those who act with courage and determination transform the lives of those around them. They put their own lives in danger and become heroes. Read the inspirational stories of six men, women, and children who took action without concern for their own safety, and be captivated by their bravery! Packed with fun facts and fascinating sidebars, this full-color...
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Introduce early readers to goods and services, and help them understand what makes them different. With simple text, primary source documents and images, this nonfiction Spanish book gives examples of different goods and services. Keep students engaged as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.
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Artists use paint, clay, metal, wood, sand, and even food to create different kinds of art. You can use similar items to make art, too! Introduce students to basic concepts with this book that will engage students in learning as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color book will keep students reading from cover to cover. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces...
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This timely title examines the remarkable life and death of John McCain, from his time as a decorated war veteran to elder statesman. Accessible text and plentiful photos cover McCain's early life, his military career, his political legacy, and his 2017 diagnosis of brain cancer. Up-to-the-minute details round out this latest look at a uniquely American figure.
19) Tracking a Storm
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What kind of weather is headed your way? Meteorologists make it their job to know. They tell you when sunshine is in the forecast. They tell you when it's going to rain. They spot severe storms, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, before they hit. Their work is important. It can even save lives. Read about this intriguing STEM career Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills...
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There are four seasons. Look for clues in the weather. Look at the leaves on trees. Feel how warm or cold it is. Is it winter, spring, summer, or fall? Students will learn about the seasons as they are engaged in reading. With TIME For Kids content, this e-book features exact text-to-image relationships to help beginning readers develop their foundational literacy skills. Text features include a glossary and bold font to increase understanding and...