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  • How the World Was Made: A Cherokee Creation Myth

    Anita Yasuda, Mark Pennington

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Aug. 15, 2012)
    Enter the land of myths and mystery. For centuries, stories have been told that explain the world and all of its secrets. The Short Tales Myths explore the most famous tales in a simple writing style for young readers. The brilliant illustrations bring to life the legends of many Native American tribes.Cherokee myths and legends were an important way for customs, beliefs, and histories to be passed down orally through the generations. These myths often explain natural events. In this creation myth, the creation of Earth by the animals and insects is told. The Cherokee nature myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Native American Myth. An easy-to-read series featuring brilliant illustrations to grab young readers' attention! * Age-appropriate Art * Reinforced Library Binding. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 3-6.
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  • Patriotic Mouse: Boston Tea Party Participant Book 1

    Philip Horender, Guy Wolek

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Experience historic events through the eyes of Maximilian P. Mouse, Time Traveler! Maximilian P. Mouse is not an adventurous mouse. But, his home is in trouble and Maximilian needs to do something! When Nathanial Chipmunk III offers a time machine as a way to go back and fix things, Maximilian jumps at the chance. Only, the time machine doesn't quite work. He has landed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1773! Maximilian soon makes friends with Oliver, a member of the Sons of Liberty who is fighting for colonial rights. Maximilian even gets the opportunity to participate in the Boston Tea Party. Will Maximilian make it back to Tanner's Glen? Or will he be lost in history forever? An action-packed series featuring world-class black-and-white interior illustrations to grab young readers' attention! * Age-appropriate Art * Reinforced Library Binding * Historic events seen through the eyes of Maximilian P. Mouse * Glossary * About the Author. Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 3-6.
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  • The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

    Lisa Mullarkey, Mark Twain, Howard McWilliam

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Jan. 1, 2010)
    In Mark Twain's classic tale of friendship and adventure, Tom Sawyer is the trouble-making leader of the boys in a small town in Missouri. Tom uses his wit to talk his friends into all kinds of adventures, including witnessing a murder, pretending to be pirates, and finding treasure! Even school is an adventure with Tom in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
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  • Going to Ghana

    Christine Platt, Junissa Bianda

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Dec. 15, 2019)
    Ana & Andrew are going to Ghana! Papa is travelling to Ghana and the family gets to go too! Ana & Andrew love learning about Ghanaian culture, especially the food! While there, they visit Cape Coast Castle to honor their ancestors. There, they learn about the origins of the slave trade. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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  • Taming of the Shrew

    William Shakespeare, Chris Allen

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Sept. 1, 2010)
    In graphic novel format, presents William Shakespeare's story of Petruchio who, spurred by a friend in love with her younger sister, courts and weds Katherina Minola, a gentlewoman renowned for her "scolding tongue."
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  • The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

    Jan Fields, Daniel Defoe, Eric Scott Fisher

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Jan. 22, 2010)
    In Daniel Defoe's classic tale of survival and courage, Robinson Crusoe is shipwrecked on a deserted island. He uses his wits and resources to build shelter, farm, and survive for twenty-eight years! Crusoe's adventures surviving loneliness, taming wild animals, and battling mutineers have been adapted for young readers. Crusoe's strength, courage, and faith are tested in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Defoe's The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.
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  • Hip, Hip, Hooray! It's Family Day!: Sign Language for Family

    Dawn Babb Prochovnic, Stephanie Bauer

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Story Time with Signs & Rhymes presents playful stories for read-aloud fun! This rhythmic tale invites readers to chant along and learn American Sign Language signs for the members of a family including grandma, grandpa, cousins, siblings, and pets. Bring a new, dynamic finger-play experience to your story time! Story Time with Signs & Rhymes offers a variety of rhythmic, playful stories for read-aloud fun. American Sign Language (ASL) signs are incorporated into the book design, inviting children to sign along with the story. The result is a literacy-based, finger-play experience sure to engage students and teach signing! Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Each Looking Glass Library picture book features art matched with the subject matter, leveled text for reading success, glossary, fun facts & activities, and reinforced library binding. Grades preK-3.Features: Illustrated Handshapes for the Alphabet, Numbers 1-10, and Signs from the Stories * Age-Appropriate Art * Glossary * Fun Facts * Activities * Further Reading * Reviewed by Content Consultants
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  • Carly

    Lisa Mullarkey, Paula Franco

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Jan. 1, 2016)
    This is eight-year-old Carly's first summer at Storm Cliff Stables horse camp, and she is already having a hard time following all the rules, so when she finds a garter snake and decides to keep it as a pet, she needs to keep it a secret.
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  • Curses!

    Dotti Enderle, Howard McWilliam

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Sept. 1, 2011)
    When the local museum hosts the exhibit for the mummy of Egyptian king, Tuturtikum, Malcolm and Dandy want to be the first in line. But they soon learn there is more to the mummy than just a wad of rotting rags. They've both become victims of the Tuturtikum curse! It seems the only way to zap the curse is to zap the ghost of Tuturtikum. But can the curse be lifted or will they be jinxed for life? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-5.
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  • Pet Camp

    Emma Bland Smith, Lissy Marlin

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Sept. 1, 2018)
    When a horse stable opens near Maddy's house, Maddy sets her sights on horseback riding lessons. But lessons are expensive, so she comes up with a brilliant plan to earn the money to pay for them: Pet Camp! Maddy will host a summer camp for one week. The twist? Each camper gets to bring their pet. Unfortunately, the practical details turn out to be trickier than Maddy imagined. The rabbit gets lost, the dog eats all the snacks, and Maddy's brother and his best friend won't cooperate. And what is this "mystery pet" one camper keeps talking about? Will Maddy manage to get things back under control, or will her camp flop embarrassingly? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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  • A Hairy Problem

    Lea Taddonio

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Aug. 1, 2019)
    What's up with Jackson Wolfgang, Shiverwood Academy's class clown and out-of-control werewolf? He can't sit still and howls during tests. He is supposed to be student of the week, but he feels more like the disaster of the year. It's not until he's sent to the principal's office that he learns how his behavior is linked to the phases of the moon. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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  • Shape Detective: Sign Language for Shapes

    Dawn Babb Prochovnic, Stephanie Bauer

    Library Binding (Magic Wagon, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Story Time with Signs & Rhymes presents playful stories for read-aloud fun! This rhythmic tale invites readers to chant along and learn American Sign Language signs for shapes including circle, square, rhombus, and rectangle. Bring a new, dynamic finger-play experience to your story time! From the PublisherStory Time with Signs & Rhymes offers a variety of rhythmic, playful stories for read-aloud fun. American Sign Language (ASL) signs are incorporated into the book design, inviting children to sign along with the story. The result is a literacy-based, finger-play experience sure to engage students and teach signing! Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Each Looking Glass Library picture book features art matched with the subject matter, leveled text for reading success, glossary, fun facts & activities, and reinforced library binding. Grades preK-3.Features: Illustrated Handshapes for the Alphabet, Numbers 1-10, and Signs from the Stories * Age-Appropriate Art * Glossary * Fun Facts * Activities * Further Reading * Reviewed by Content Consultants
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