Tamra Orr
41) Sadness
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Introduces readers to the emotion of sadness, looking into what it is, when it happens, why it can happen, and how it comes and goes.
43) Erosion
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Erosion changes Earth's natural features. It breaks down materials and can help make something new. Discover why erosion is an important part of nature!
44) Rocks
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Different kinds of rocks are found on Earth. Many are found deep inside Earth. Discover why rocks are an important part of nature!
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Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a crime scene investigator. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
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The ability to use the scientific method is key to carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks. In this book, readers in real-world situations are tasked with following clues and using the scientific method to find out what happens during the spread of an epidemic. Informational text presents evidence and facts in the form of clues and side-bar details to help children develop critical thinking skills. A summary of...
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Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a forensic science investigator. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
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In this book, students see the scientific method at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of erosion, sinkholes, and Earth's structure. The scientific method pushes students to apply critical thinking as they learn new methods of exploration and build on concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and index, help students learn new vocabulary...
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High school students who get average grades and don't ace the SAT or ACT discover that an exceptional college education is by no means beyond their reach with this guide. Along with information on what to look for in a college and what colleges look for in their students besides grades, this college reference provides details on more than 175 colleges that make it a point to help students who have not achieved a stellar GPA and includes information
...50) Polar bears
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Looks at polar bears and how they survive in the wild, raise their cubs, and are related to other species.
51) Madagascar
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"This book details the history, culture, geography, and government of Madagascar."--Provided by publisher.
54) Chinese heritage
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Chinese Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of China in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Chinese heritage are a significant and important part of the fabric of America and this book helps foster empathy in all students and a multi-cultural community in the classroom. Glossary, index, and additional backmatter aids further learning.
57) Indian heritage
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Indian Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of India in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Indian heritage are a significant and important part of the fabric of America and this book helps foster empathy in all students and a multi-cultural community in the classroom. Glossary, index, and additional backmatter aids further learning.
58) Shyness
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This Level 1 guided reader explores the feeling of shyness. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about their feelings.
59) Friendliness
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This Level 1 guided reader explores the feeling of friendliness. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about their feelings.
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Vietnamese Heritage in the Celebrating Diversity in My Classroom series explores the geography, languages, religions, food, and culture of Vietnam in a fun age-appropriate way. Students with Vietnamese heritage are a significant and important part of the fabric of America and this book helps foster empathy in all students and a multi-cultural community in the classroom. Glossary, index, and additional backmatter aids further learning.