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Passover
Rachel Grack
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)With its 3,000-year-old beginnings, Passover is one of the worlds most ancient holidays. From the Exodus story to modern matzah bread hunts, this title showcases Passovers long history and present-day traditions. Young readers will get an in-depth look at this celebration of freedom! Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Maps highlight the places where the holidays began or are celebrated the most. ""How to Say"" sidebars introduce cultural words and offer pronunciations. Activity pages invite further learning about holiday traditions (recipes, crafts, etc.).
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Space Travel from Then to Now
Rachel Grack
Library Binding (Amicus, Aug. 1, 2019)"This book for elementary readers highlights the evolution of space travel, from the first satellite to today's plans to send people to Mars. Engaging photos and a running timeline highlight important space travel missions through history, including the Apollo missions, the space shuttle program, and the International Space Station. A glossary, further resources, and an index are included"--
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Labor Day
Rachel Grack
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2018)In the United States, Labor Day honors American workers. What started as a small labor union festival in 1882 has become a national holiday. Every first Monday in September, many schools and businesses close, and parades pop up across the country! This informative title explains the history and many transformations of Labor Day. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Maps highlight the places where the holidays began or are celebrated the most. ""How to Say"" sidebars introduce cultural words and offer pronunciations. Activity pages invite further learning about holiday traditions (recipes, crafts, etc.).
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U.S. Coast Guard
Rachel Grack
Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 5, 2019)What is the difference between the branches of our armed forces? How do they serve our country? These books offer a glimpse into life as a service member in each of these military branches. All titles include a table of contents, glossary, index, and further resources. This high-interest book uses action photography and carefully chosen text to help newly proficient readers learn about the ways the U.S. Coast Guard protects and defends the country.
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U.S. Marines
Rachel Grack
Library Binding (Amicus/Amicus Ink, Jan. 15, 2019)This high-interest book uses action photography and carefully chosen text to help newly proficient readers learn about the ways the U.S. Marine Corps protects and defends the country.
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Independence Day
Rachel Grack
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2017)Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is a national holiday that celebrates the land of the free and the home of the brave. It marks the 1776 signing of Americas Declaration of Independence. This childrens title on the occasion explodes with red, white, and blue patriotism on each page!
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Thanksgiving
Rachel Grack
Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Jan. 1, 2017)Often called Turkey Day, Thanksgiving is a scary time to be a gobbler. The bird is often at the center of the celebration, but unfortunately in the center of the table for feasting. In this title, young readers will learn about the President's annual turkey pardon and other fun Thanksgiving facts.
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Toucans
Rachel Grack
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2019)The rain forest is full of color, and toucans prove it! These vivid birds flap through the rain forest canopy, using their bills to peel tasty fruit along the way. This bright book takes young readers on a journey through the rain forest biome, where theyll learn all about how the toucan survives its wild home!
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Discovering Velociraptor
Rachel Grack
Library Binding (Amicus, Sept. 17, 2018)A kindergarten-level introduction to ducks, covering their growth process, behaviors, the watery habitats they call home, and such defining features as their webbed feet.
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Bald Eagles
Rachel Grack
Paperback (Amicus Ink, Aug. 28, 2018)This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to Bald Eagles that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.
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Wireless Technology from Then to Now
Rachel Grack
Library Binding (Amicus, Aug. 1, 2019)Elementary readers will follow the sequence of how wireless technologies have brought us from the first Morse code radio transmission to today's "Internet of Things." Engaging photographs and a running timeline illustrate important inventions that have changed the way we use radio waves, from Bluetooth connections to cell phones. A table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included.
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Space Travel from Then to Now
Rachel Grack
Paperback (Amicus Ink, Aug. 20, 2019)It is said that necessity is the mother of invention. But time is the driver of technological development. See how the inventions we use every day, from cars to cell phones, have evolved from their birth to today's technological advancements. A running timeline on each page makes this series perfect for supporting STEM topics in the elementary grades. This book for elementary readers highlights the evolution of space travel, from the very first satellite to today's plans to send people to Mars. Engaging photos and a running timeline highlight important space travel missions through history, including the Apollo missions, the space shuttle program, and the International Space Station. A table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included.
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