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Winter Storm or Blizzard?
Kelly Doudna
Library Binding (Super Sandcastle, Jan. 1, 2016)Explains the differences between winter storms and blizzards, discussing when and where they occur, how they form, different types, and the dangers they present.
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Kelly Doudna
Library Binding (SandCastle, Sept. 1, 2000)Consonants and short vowels are featured and highlighted in simple words and children's names-- Large type; ample spacing between words-- Easy-to-follow layout; text appears at same place on every page-- Print separated from photos-- Short words and simple sentences-- Short vowel sounds-- Introduces digraphs, consonant blends-- Common picture words list helps reader decode text-- Word repetition reinforces learning-- Photos assist reader with word recognition and reflect multicultural diversity
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It's a Date, Let's Investigate!
Kelly Doudna
Library Binding (SandCastle, July 1, 2006)- Large type, ample spacing between words and lines of text- Easy-to-follow layout, text appears at same place on pages in each section- Familiar objects and topics- Use of high frequency words and more complex vocabulary- Colorful, engaging photos and picture words provide high to moderate support of text to assist with word recognition and reflect multicultural diversity- Varied punctuation- Supports national science standards and learner outcomes- Designed for library, classroom, and at-home use for guided, shared, and independent reading- Full-color Photographs- Comprehension activity- Glossary
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Kelly Doudna
Library Binding (SandCastle, Sept. 1, 2000)Consonants and short vowels are featured and highlighted in simple words and children's names-- Large type; ample spacing between words-- Easy-to-follow layout; text appears at same place on every page-- Print separated from photos-- Short words and simple sentences-- Short vowel sounds-- Introduces digraphs, consonant blends-- Common picture words list helps reader decode text-- Word repetition reinforces learning-- Photos assist reader with word recognition and reflect multicultural diversity
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Tidal Wave or Tsunami?
Kelly Doudna
Library Binding (Super Sandcastle, Jan. 1, 2016)Explains the differences between tidal waves and tsunamis, discussing where they occur, the nature and predictability of the tide cycle, and the destructive effects of tsunamis.
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Kelly Doudna
Library Binding (SandCastle, Aug. 1, 2014)Consonants and short vowels are featured and highlighted in simple words and children's names-- Large type; ample spacing between words-- Easy-to-follow layout; text appears at same place on every page-- Print separated from photos-- Short words and simple sentences-- Short vowel sounds-- Introduces digraphs, consonant blends-- Common picture words list helps reader decode text-- Word repetition reinforces learning-- Photos assist reader with word recognition and reflect multicultural diversity
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Ninjas! Skilled and Stealthy Secret Agents
Kelly Doudna
Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 26, 2018)Ninjas are known for their unorthodox warfare! Discover the origin of ninjas, their historical development, famous ninjas, key skills and traits, and details about weapons, training, and missions. Fast facts, maps, infographics, a glossary, timeline, index, and historical and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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It's a Baby Lion!
Kelly Doudna
Library Binding (Sandcastle, July 1, 2008)Presents facts about lions, discussing their early life, living in groups, and how they hunt.
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Rooster Combs
Kelly Doudna
Library Binding (SandCastle, Jan. 1, 2006)Rex is not a morning chicken, so he asks his wife to take over his job of crowing at dawn and opens a beauty salon, where he specializes in comb styling. Includes facts about chickens.
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It Is Raining
Kelly Doudna
Library Binding (SandCastle, Jan. 1, 2003)- Supports beginning reading behaviors through repetition, simple sentence structure, pattern and punctuation- Provides high level of text support with engaging, full-page photographs- Reinforces learner outcomes in content area of science- Builds and strengthens reading and comprehension skills and strategies- Designed to use for guided shared and independent reading- Includes Picture Index- Full-color Photographs- Picture Glossary- Word List
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Im on a Roll with Variable Control!
Kelly Doudna
Library Binding (SandCastle, July 1, 2006)- Large type, ample spacing between words and lines of text- Easy-to-follow layout, text appears at same place on pages in each section- Familiar objects and topics- Use of high frequency words and more complex vocabulary- Colorful, engaging photos and picture words provide high to moderate support of text to assist with word recognition and reflect multicultural diversity- Varied punctuation- Supports national science standards and learner outcomes- Designed for library, classroom, and at-home use for guided, shared, and independent reading- Full-color Photographs- Comprehension activity- Glossary
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It Is Sunny
Kelly Doudna
Library Binding (SandCastle, Jan. 1, 2003)- Supports beginning reading behaviors through repetition, simple sentence structure, pattern and punctuation- Provides high level of text support with engaging, full-page photographs- Reinforces learner outcomes in content area of science- Builds and strengthens reading and comprehension skills and strategies- Designed to use for guided shared and independent reading- Includes Picture Index- Full-color Photographs- Picture Glossary- Word List
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