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Helen Keller and the Big Storm
Patricia Lakin, Diana Magnuson
Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Jan. 1, 2002)Learn all about Helen Keller's childhood in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read!Helen Keller cannot see or hear. But that does not stop her from playing tricks on people, including her new teacher, Annie Sullivan. Still, Annie will not give up on Helen. Can Helen ever learn to trust her teacher? A special section in the back of the book includes a time line of Helen's life.
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Childhood of Famous Americans Ready-to-Read Value Pack: Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig; Albert Einstein; John Adams Speaks for Freedom; George ... and the Ghostriders
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Paperback (Simon Spotlight, April 2, 2013)Emerging readers will love this Ready-to-Read value pack of six Ready-to-Read books for the price of four! For an added bonus, take a peek inside for tips to help your child become a reading star!Perfect for emerging readers, the Childhood of Famous Americans and Stories of Famous Americans series illustrates the incredible true stories of great Americans such as Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin. Plus, check the inside of the packaging for a bonus set of tips to help your reading star soar to new heights. Included in this Ready-to-Read value pack are: Abe Lincoln and the Muddy PigAlbert EinsteinJohn Adams Speaks for FreedomGeorge Washington’s First VictoryBen Franklin and His First KiteThomas Jefferson and the Ghost Riders
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Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig
Stephen Krensky, Gershom Griffith
Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Jan. 1, 2002)Abe Lincoln is on his way to give an important speech when he comes across a pig stuck in the mud. If he stops to help the pig, he'll get his brand-new suit dirty. But young Abe can't stand to see an animal in trouble. What should he do? Level 2 Reading Independently More complex stories Varied sentence structure Paragraphs and short chapters
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Davy Crockett: A Life on the Frontier
Stephen Krensky, Debra Bandelin, Bob Dacey
Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Nov. 1, 2004)Read all about Davy Crockett, the famous American frontiersman, in this nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read!People said that when Davy was born he weighed more than two hundred pounds! They also said he saved the world from a comet by grabbing its tail, twirling it around, and sending it back into the sky. These stories are just myths, but Davy did have an amazing life. Here is the real story of Davy Crockett, fearless soldier and leader who always stood up for what he believed in. A special section in the back of the book includes a time line of Davy Crockett's life.
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Ben Franklin and His First Kite
Stephen Krensky, Bert Dodson
Paperback (Simon Spotlight, June 1, 2002)Learn all about the childhood of one of America's founding fathers in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read!Ten-year-old Ben Franklin finds working in his father's candle shop boring—he'd much rather be doing experiments. He can't wait to try out his latest idea. With nothing but a simple kite, can Ben get across the pond—without swimming a single stroke?
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John Adams Speaks for Freedom
Deborah Hopkinson, Craig Orback
Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Jan. 1, 2005)John Adams didn't enjoy traveling. He much preferred to stay home with his wife and children. But John Adams also had a dream: He wanted to see the thirteen colonies free from English rule. He wanted to see the creation of a new country -- the United States of America. John Adams did whatever was needed to make his dream come true.
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Paul Revere and the Bell Ringers
Jonah Winter, Bert Dodson
Library Binding (Aladdin Library, Nov. 11, 2003)Young Paul Revere and his friends form a club whose members ring the bells at Christ Church, an experience which teaches him responsibility and other lessons that he uses as an adult in the American Revolution. Simultaneous.
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Childhood of Famous Americans Ready-to-Read Value Pack #2: Abigail Adams; Amelia Earhart; Clara Barton; Annie Oakley Saves the Day; Helen Keller and ... and the Silver Thimble
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Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Feb. 24, 2015)Get to know influential American women, from Abigail Adams to Amelia Earhart, with this value pack of six inspirational Ready-to-Read books for the price of four. Includes bonus tips to help your child become a reading star!Perfect for emerging readers, the Childhood of Famous Americans and Stories of Famous Americans series illustrates the incredible true stories of great Americans. Plus, check the inside of the packaging for a bonus set of tips to help your reading star soar to new heights. Included in this Ready-to-Read value pack are: Abigail Adams Amelia Earhart Clara Barton Annie Oakley Saves the Day Helen Keller and the Big Storm Betsy Ross and the Silver Thimble
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Betsy Ross and the Silver Thimble
Stephanie Greene, Diana Magnuson
Paperback (Simon Spotlight, June 1, 2002)Learn all about the childhood of America's first flag designer in this nonficton Level 2 Ready-to-Read!Betsy Ross wants to do everything that her brother can. But then she learns that it's more important to do the things she actually loves. A special section in the back of the book includes a time line of Betsy's life.
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Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed
Stephen Krensky, Diana Magnuson
Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Sept. 1, 2002)Young Sacagawea wants to be as brave as her brother. If only she were allowed to go with him and the other boys on a hunt to prove it! But while gathering wood with her grandmother, an angry rattlesnake shows Sacagawea that there are many ways to be brave.
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Jackie Robinson and the Big Game
Dan Gutman, Elaine Garvin
Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Jan. 1, 2006)Young Jackie Robinson looses to his older brother Mack in just about any game they play -- Chase the Fox, running and jumping contests -- you name it. One day Jackie gets so frustrated he runs home, stomps up to his room, and takes his anger out on Mack's stuff. But when Mack invites Jackie to play baseball with his friends, Jackie decides to give it a try -- and that is when the score really starts to change!
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Babe Ruth and the Ice Cream Mess
Dan Gutman, Elaine Garvin
Paperback (Simon Spotlight, March 1, 2004)Learn all about the childhood of America's most famous baseball player in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read!CRASH! Young George (Babe) Ruth sends his friends' baseball right through a kitchen window. George runs in fear all the way to his father's tavern, where he finds a dollar. That's enough money to buy ice cream for all his friends to make up for the lost ball! So he takes it. Even as a boy Babe Ruth was generous. But sometimes, it got him into big trouble...
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