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  • Life During the American Revolution

    Kristen Rajczak Nelson

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Readers will learn about some of the unusual events during the American Revolution such as the tar and feathering of British supporters, battles taking place in farmers' fields, and patriot soldiers leaving the war to harvest their crops.
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  • The Bizarre Life Cycle of a Salmon

    Mark Harasymiw

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Discusses the salmon's life cycle, including its journey from freshwater to the ocean and back upstream to mate and lay eggs, the dangers it may encounter along the way, and human efforts to help salmon overcome man-made obstacles.
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  • Thomas Paine's Common Sense

    Ryan Nagelhout

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Discusses the work of Thomas Paine and the significance of his work "Common Sense."
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  • Monkeys

    Christina Wilsdon

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Presents an introduction to monkeys, discussing their physical characteristics, different types, eating habits, communication skills, and future threats to their existence.
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  • Drawing Baby Animals

    Jorge Santillan, Sarah Eason

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Everyone agrees: Fuzzy chicks, playful puppies, and clumsy foals are super cute! Readers will love not only drawing these adorable animals, but also learning all about how they grow, play, and act with their mothers. Detailed directions will help readers complete colorful drawings step-by-step, while facts about each animal complement each section. Readers will be introduced to basic art concepts such as shading and highlighting as they enjoy learning about baby animals.
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  • Life on a Wagon Train

    Kristen Rajczak

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Describes life for American pioneer families as they followed the trails out West.
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  • The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg and Other Fables

    Vic Parker

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Aphorisms like slow and steady wins the race often prove true when put to the test. Many of these common phrases are summaries of famous fables like The Tortoise and the Hare. Through more than a dozen short fables, readers will be introduced to tried-and-true maxims and morals. Colorful pictures and illustrations accompany each story, enhancing the world of Aesops talking animals and extraordinary situations. Each fable offers readers an opportunity to learn a lesson as well as use their imagination.
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  • The Compass Rose and Cardinal Directions

    Caitlin McAneney

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2014)
    One of the most recognizable map symbols, the compass rose, is also the most useful. It shows the cardinal directions, and, when used with a compass, it can help hikers and orienteers reach their destination. Readers are introduced to the compass rose and the cardinal and intermediate directions it displays. Detailed examples lead readers through using a compass rose on a map. Full-color images accompany important map skills, engaging readers with content consistent with the social studies curriculum.
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  • The Science of Tsunamis

    Leon Gray

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Tsunamis can involve waves that move as fast as passenger jets and grow to heights taller than skyscrapers. As astonishing as these huge waves might be, theyre also a deadly phenomenon happening more often around the world. Readers will encounter some of the most destructive tsunamis of all time while they explore the science behind these occurrences. An explanation of plate tectonics and wave formations are a few of the exciting science concepts that readers are introduced to through real-life examples and lots of surprising facts. Full-color photographs and detailed illustrations will guide readers through one of natures scariest disasters, while highlighting the populations tsunamis have affectedand those they will affect in the future.
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  • John Adams and the Boston Massacre

    Gary Jeffrey, Emanuele Boccanfuso

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    The story of the Boston Massacre, focusing on the role of John Adams. Presented in graphic novel format.
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  • The Gold Rush

    Gary Jeffrey, Emanuele Boccanfuso

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Depicts the life of a forty-niner during the California Gold Rush.
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  • Animal Classification

    Angela Royston

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Introduces the classification of animals and describes how they are categorized according to their biological structures, behavior, and methods of reproduction.
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