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Books published by publisher C. Press/F. Watts Trade

  • Big Battles of World War II

    Peter Benoit

    Paperback (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Over the course of World War II, nations fought countless battles throughout Europe and Asia. Readers will examine some of the war most pivotal conflicts, from the invasion of Normandy on D-Day to the massive Battle of the Bulge. They will also learn how the war started and why it was fought on multiple fronts. The complex text in this title allows readers to determine main ideas and explain how they are supported by key details. The grade-appropriate context helps readers determine the meaning of domain-specific words and phrases as well.
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  • Days of the Week

    Jodie Shepherd

    Board book (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, Feb. 1, 2015)
    Rhyming text and dynamic photos help toddlers learn the days of the week.
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  • If You Were a Kid on the Oregon Trail

    Josh Gregory, Lluis Farre

    Library Binding (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, Sept. 1, 2016)
    Follow Josephine and Stephen along the trail as they camp in the wilderness, look out over incredible landscapes, and prepare for their new lives in the West.As Josephine Jenkins sets off on the Oregon Trail with her mother and younger brothers to reunite with her father out West, she realizes that her beloved diary has gone missing. Meanwhile, her fellow traveler Stephen Byrd is sad to be leaving his friends behind as his family makes the move to Oregon. Readers (Ages 7-9) will follow Josephine and Stephen along the trail as they camp in the wilderness, look out over incredible landscapes, and prepare for their new lives in the West.
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  • Jackson Pollock

    Mike Venezia

    Library Binding (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, Sept. 1, 2016)
    Meet Artist Jackson Pollock!Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9). Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of Jackson Pollock's actual works, give children a light yet realistic overview of this artist's life and style.
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  • Muhammad Ali

    Josh Gregory

    Paperback (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, Feb. 1, 2017)
    Over the course of his amazing life, legendary boxer Muhammad Ali made a huge impact both inside and outside the ring.Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn how Ali first started boxing and what made him such a powerful fighter. They will also find out about efforts to battle racism, his impact on the civil rights movement, his philanthropic endeavors, and much more.
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  • Autism

    Ann O Squire

    Paperback (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Autism affects millions people around the world by limiting their ability to communicate and interact socially with other people.Some face minor difficulties, while others are so severely affected that they require special assistance throughout their lives. Readers (Grades 3-5) will find out what it is like to live with autism, what causes this condition, how it is treated, and more.
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  • Air Force One

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, Dec. 31, 2014)
    Though it may look like an ordinary plane from the outside, Air Force One is anything but! Take an inside look at the special features that make this jet liner the only one suitable to carry the President of the United States. The well-organized chapters help students identify key details while the photographs, timelines and other text features encourage students to make connections between historical events and enable students to better understand the text.
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  • Frederick Douglass

    Josh Gregory

    Paperback (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass knew from an early age that all people deserved freedom.Readers (Grades 3-5) will discover Douglass's amazing story, from how he secretly educated himself and taught fellow slaves how to read to how he escaped to freedom and became one of the nation's most persuasive voices for abolition.
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  • Ebola

    Ann O Squire

    Paperback (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, March 15, 1841)
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  • How Do You Feel?

    Jodie Shepherd

    Hardcover (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, Aug. 16, 1800)
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  • Scorpions

    Vicky Franchino

    Paperback (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, Feb. 1, 2015)
    With their dangerous-looking claws and poison-tipped tails, scorpions are an intimidating sight for many people. Readers will discover how these interesting arachnids hunt prey and fight off predators. They will also find out how scorpions reproduce, where they live, and what can happen when one of these fearsome animals meets a human.
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  • Sandro Boticelli

    Mike Venezia

    Library Binding (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, Sept. 1, 2016)
    Meet Artist Sandro Boticelli!Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9). Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of Sandro Boticelli's actual works, give children a light yet realistic overview of this artist's life and style.
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