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Consideration
Lucia Tarbox Raatma
Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2001)Describes consideration as the virtue of being thoughtful and suggests ways in which consideration can be shown such as respecting the rights of other people, and using good manners.
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Safety Around Strangers
Lucia Tarbox Raatma
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1998)Provides a definition of strangers and ways to remain safe around strangers, as well as suggestions on where to go for help if needed.
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Politeness
Lucia Tarbox Raatma
Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)Describes politeness as the virtue of showing concern for others and suggests ways in which politeness can be shown such as treating others with respect and using good manners.
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Sisters Are Part of a Family
Lucia Tarbox Raatma
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2017)Sisters play, giggle, and love. Having a sister is having a best friend for life. Simple text and sweet photos show how great it is to have a sister. Extensive back matter including common core questions, a glossary, index, and more complete this title. All of this plus an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below make this a great addition to any collection.
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Ellis Island
Lucia Tarbox Raatma
Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2002)Describes the history and significance of Ellis Island for immigrants coming to the United States.
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Lonnie Johnson: NASA Scientist and Inventor of the Super Soaker
Lucia Tarbox Raatma
Library Binding (Pebble, Jan. 1, 2020)Why is Lonnie Johnson important? He invented the Super Soaker! Readers follow his journey from a NASA engineer working on missions to Jupiter and Saturn to becoming the inventor of one of the most popular toys in the United States. This story of hard work is filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts.
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Levi Strauss
Lucia Tarbox Raatma
Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Jan. 1, 2004)Introduces the life of Levi Strauss, a Bavarian Jew who immigrated to the United States in 1847 and became a very successful businessman and philanthropist after inventing blue jeans.
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Sportsmanship
Lucia Raatma
language (Cherry Lake Publishing, Dec. 10, 2013)Whether playing a board game with a friend or playing in a professional sporting event, being a good sport is an important part of competing. Readers will find out why sportsmanship is important and how they can display it in different situations. They are also encouraged to observe sportsmanship in others and reflect on how their actions will make others feel.
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Mothers Are Part of a Family
Lucia Tarbox Raatma
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2017)A mother's love is unconditional and constant. A mother can solve problems like nobody else. Fun photos and simple text (with an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below) make this title a must for any family collection. Extensive back matter includes common core questions, a glossary, index, and more.
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Jerome Lemelson: The Man Behind Industrial Robots
Lucia Tarbox Raatma
Library Binding (Pebble, Jan. 1, 2020)Why is Jerome Lemelson important? His inventions helped create industrial robots, cassette players, and more! Readers follow his journey from struggling inventor to a multimillionaire with more than 600 patents. This story of determination is filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts.
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Islam
Lucia Tarbox Raatma
Library Binding (Compass Point Books, July 1, 2009)The religion of Islam traces it beginnings to the 600s in what is present day Saudi Arabia. The angel Gabriel was said to have visited the prophet Muhammad, who then shared the word of Allah, or God, with the people. Today Islam has more than a billion followers. Learn more about the rich history and traditions of Islam and how the religion fits into today’s world in Islam, part of the World Religions series.
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