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4) On Earth
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Text and illustrations relate the motions of the Earth to time, such as the year, seasons, and days.
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For two joyous weeks red is all around. The color represents luck and happiness. Children receive money wrapped in red paper, and friends and loved ones exchange poems written on red paper. The Chinese New Year is also an opportunity to remember ancestors, and to wish peace and happiness to friends and family. The holiday ends with the Festival of Lanterns, as many large communities stage the famous Dragon Dance. Fireworks, parades, lanterns, presents,...
9) Hummingbird
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Every spring, birds small enough to fit in the palm of your hand fly two thousand miles north to lay their eggs. This is the story of one tiny hummingbird's amazing journey.
10) Fall
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A very simple introduction to the autumn season, when it occurs, and the weather associated with it. From snowball fights to summertime fun, our changing seasons form an important part of kids' lives. Our Seasons of the Year series offers young readers a first look at the four seasons through a combination of easy-to-read text and carefully selected photos. Glossary terms and sources for further information encourage kids to continue their investigations....
11) All about deer
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Discusses the deer that inhabit North and Central America, including information about their life cycles, eating habits, and habitats.
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This offering from the Holidays around the World series introduces children to the Jewish Festival of Lights. Heiligman recounts the holiday's history and origins and describes how it is celebrated today--with candles, special foods such as potato latkes, and games such as dreidel. The main text is succinct and appropriate for reading aloud.
13) Sugaring time
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Text and photographs show how a family taps the sap from maple trees and processes it into maple syrup.
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"In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children"--Book jacket.
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"If you decide to go to the moon," writes Faith McNulty, "read this book first. It will tellyou how to get there and what to do after youland. The most important part tells you how to get home. Written in the second person, the text allows the reader to participate in every aspect of the journey, from packing ("don't forget your diary and plenty of food") to liftoff (at first you'll feel heavy; don't worry") to traveling thorugh space (where "the...
17) Puppy to dog
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Explains the life cycle of a dog, with photographs of every stage and labeled diagrams to explain growth and development.
18) Spiders
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Introduces young readers to the world of arachnids, discussing life cycles, predatory behaviors, web construction, communication, and mating rituals.
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