Jillian Powell
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"Comedy! Tragedy! The ancient Greeks were incredible storytellers. This book transports readers to ancient Greece, a culture of marvelous myths, brutal wars, and sacred traditions. Readers will love the diverse activities that reflect the many aspects of ancient Greek life: designing theater masks, constructing Hoplite shields, adorning Medusa headbands, and many others. Interactive creations, like plastic straw panpipes, will make readers feel like...
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When in Rome, craft as the Romans do! This interactive book transports readers to the world of ancient Rome through hands-on crafts. Readers will learn fascinating facts about this vibrant culture as they create laurel wreaths, shields, Janus masks, and more! As they craft, readers will learn about Roman numerals, discover how sundials work, and delve into the many customs of this ancient culture. Simple step-by-step instructions and helpful photographs...
3) Puberty
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Covering all aspects of puberty from physical changes and emotions to body image and eating disorders, Puberty offers support and advice on the complex changes you experience during puberty.
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With a flair for fashion and a love of cats, the ancient Egyptians weren't so different from us – except for the mummies and sarcophagi! This engaging book teaches readers about ancient Egyptian culture as they craft their way through history. Readers will love the diverse variety of activities – drawing hieroglyphics in clay, designing their own jewelry, making animal mummies, and more! Easy-to-follow instructions and photographs make these fun...
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Readers will lose their heads over this fascinating guide to crafting like the Tudors! They'll travel back to the English courts where the Tudors ruled for over a century, from King Henry VII to Queen Elizabeth I. As they craft, readers will learn amazing facts about life during the Tudor reign. This intriguing (and often vicious!) period of history will inspire curiosity and creativity. Hands-on art activities immerse readers in another time and...
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Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book.
Let's get creative and have fun! Get an old sock, some glue, marker pens and material and follow this simple instruction...
8) Recycled!
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2003.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Miss Drew's efforts to teach her class about recycling are very successful.
9) Oh, Jet!
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2011.
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A family is disappointed that every time they throw a toy for their dog to fetch, he brings back something else.
10) My gran
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2010
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A child's unconventional grandmother enjoys bubble gum, fast motorbikes, pet rats, and nightclubs.
11) Diabetes
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2007.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Discusses the different types of diabetes, what causes it, and how it is commonly treated.
13) Sun and us
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c.1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Describes how the sun's rays reach the earth, how they affect the environment, and why sunshine is important to us.
14) Chicken pox
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2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Describes the symptoms and spreading of chickenpox.
16) Wind and us
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c.1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Describes the wind, its effects on the weather and the environment, and uses people make of the wind.
17) Asthma
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2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Explains asthma to young readers.
18) Allergies
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c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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An introduction to the concept and types of allergies.
19) Rain and us
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c.1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Describes what rain is, different types of rainstorms, and some uses of the water that rain provides.
20) Sam's sunflower
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2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
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When the students in Sam's class grow sunflowers from seeds, his ends up behind the garden wall instead of in the flowerpot.