Katie Kawa
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Using a fictionalized approach to this common childhood experience, beginning readers and English language learners are guided through a basic dental exam. Readers discover how dentists keep our teeth healthy and clean. Accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish explains the process in a way that is both relatable and entertaining, and bright illustrations are sure to captivate young readers with every turn of the...
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Is television bad for kids? This question has been asked by parents, scientists, and more ever since television sets first entered people's homes, and different people have come up with different answers. As readers are challenged to form their own opinions about the effects of television on young people like them, they strengthen their critical thinking skills and learn to respect a variety of viewpoints. The unbiased main narrative is presented...
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"Knowing the facts about different kinds of allergies can help young people understand their own body better and can also help them support people they know who have allergies. Diagrams, sidebars, full-color photographs, and graphic organizers work with the accessible main text to provide detailed information about what allergies are, how they're diagnosed, and how they can be treated"-- Provided by publisher.
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"An asthma attack can be a frightening thing to experience or to witness, but knowing the facts about asthma can help people prepare themselves as thoroughly as possible. These facts include detailed information about what causes asthma and what can be done to treat it, which readers learn through exploring detailed main text, sidebars, and graphic organizers"-- Provided by publisher.
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IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"Gender identity is a concept that young people are talking about in increasingly open ways, and they need resources to help them better understand this complex topic. This sensitive and age-appropriate overview of gender identity features helpful definitions and explanations, an introduction to the use of preferred pronouns, and tips for talking to both peers and adults about this topic. Fact boxes and graphic organizers supplement the carefully...
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"Depression affects many people, and it can be confusing and sometimes scary for a young person to see a family member or friend suffering from it--or to find themselves struggling with symptoms of depression. However, knowing the facts about this mental illness can empower them to provide support for others and to take charge of their own health. They discover these facts through age-appropriate text and sidebars that provide scientific information,...
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"Anxiety disorders are a serious mental health concern for millions of people, including children. Readers who know a friend or family member who struggles with anxiety or who deal with anxiety in their own life can find suggestions for support and helpful facts in this age-appropriate overview of anxiety disorders"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Autism doesn't have one simple definition. It covers a spectrum of symptoms, which is why many people now call it autism spectrum disorder, and it affects people in many different ways. Many young people know someone with autism or are personally living with autism spectrum disorder, and they can benefit in important ways from this clear and comprehensive look at life with autism. Presented alongside sidebars, diagrams, graphic organizers, and full-color...
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Baseball is introduced to English language learners in way that is both educational and enjoyable. This fictionalized account allows readers to experience the thrills of an action-packed baseball game-from arriving at the baseball park to watching a batter hit a home run. Beginning readers discover fun facts about this common childhood experience with the help of accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. A helpful...
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IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Taylor Swift first made a name for herself by writing love songs. However, she's become more outspoken in both her music and her public statements concerning feminism, political issues, and her place as a woman in the music industry. This change in her life and her music is documented in an age-appropriate narrative that is supplemented with quote boxes featuring empowering words from this famous singer. Vibrant and informative design elements include...
12) Russell Wilson
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IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Russell Wilson is known for making big plays on the football field, but he's also known for making a big difference off the field too. His work helping children in his community has made him just as beloved as his big plays and Super Bowl success. Readers trace his NFL career and his charity work through biographical text that is supplemented by a focused timeline and quote boxes that highlight inspiring words from this popular quarterback. Photographs...
13) Loaders
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Life would be a lot harder without loaders. They move snow away so people can get around in the winter, carry materials that are used to build houses, and do many other important jobs. Accessible text presents the mechanics of loaders in a way that is clear for even beginning readers, while a variety of photographs show loaders hard at work. A picture glossary helps readers visualize and remember early vocabulary.
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Freedom of the press is an issue that's often in the spotlight. Some people believe it's an essential part of a democracy, while others believe the press has too much freedom. Before readers can join in this debate about the press and the factors threatening its freedom, they need to know the facts about this topic. Facts are presented using accessible language and fact boxes that simplify complicated data and statistics. Readers deepen their understanding...
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English language learners will be eager to explore their libraries after reading this bilingual book. Using a fictionalized approach, this book allows beginning readers to discover the library through the eyes of a child, including meeting the librarian and using a library card. Bright illustrations and easy-to-follow text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish explains the most important parts of a visit to the library in an...
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Diggers, as their name would suggest, are machines built especially for digging deep into the Earth. In this bilingual book, English language learners discover how diggers work and what kind of work they do. Through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, this book explains the parts that diggers use to help them do their jobs-from taking down old homes to breaking rocks. Readers find additional excitement in...
17) I Feel Sad
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There are many things in life that can make us feel sad, but sadness does not have to last forever. Beginning readers explore a healthy way to deal with feelings of sadness through the use of a fictional approach to a common childhood experience. They follow along as friends say goodbye when one of them moves to a new town. With the help of accessible text and a useful picture glossary, young readers discover how feelings of sadness can change to...
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From the earliest days of her career, Lady Gaga has used her music to inspire people to love themselves for who they are. Your readers will discover the years of bullying that pushed Lady Gaga to become a force for positivity and inclusivity in show business. They'll see how musicians can create songs that really do make a difference in people's lives. The insightful biographical text and quotes from Lady Gaga highlight the ways she's used her fame...
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A farm is a very busy place, and beginning readers discover why with the story of one class's visit to a working farm. They learn fun facts about the food that we get from farms and the animals that call a farm their home. Using a fictionalized approach, readers discover all that this exciting place has to offer, including a trip to a pumpkin patch and a hayride. Accessible text and a picture glossary allow beginning readers to see for themselves...
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Beginning readers discover the animals that can be seen during a day at the zoo. Using a fictionalized approach, this book takes readers on a journey as they follow one family's trip to see their favorite animals. This book also provides the answer to how elephants stay cool in the hot sun and more. Vibrant illustrations of popular zoo animals and accessible text help beginning readers discover new facts about zoos and the animals that live in them....