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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
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Meet the monstrous Spotted Hyena as it wanders the African plains! This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a food chain diagram. -- Publishers website.
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English
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How many elephants? How many giraffes? Count the animals of the Serengeti! Beginning readers will learn cardinal numbers and how to count by fives as they are introduced to early STEM themes. Featuring vivid images and easy-to-read text, this full-color book develops students' math and reading skills. The Math Talk section includes questions that will increase understanding of basic math and reading concepts and develop students' speaking and listening...
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English
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Take a trip back to the riches of African history and brace yourself as this book utilizes the alphabets to educate readers on pre-colonial Africa. The Royal Alphabets is a unique and positive representation of Africa and its many cultures dating back thousands of years and into present time. In this captivating book, readers will learn of Royal figures throughout the continent as well as gain understanding of the importance of African history as...
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English
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This beautifully photographed concept book teaches matching skills and Swahili through delight photos of animals.
Our fronts and backs are different. Can you find the back that matches the front of an animal? It's fun guessing! It's also fun to learn animal names in English and Swahili.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Since its early use as a language of trade, Swahili has helped people of different African and Arabian cultures to communicate. Today it is the official language of two African nations. In Count Your Way through Africa, Jim Haskins uses the Swahili numbers one through ten to describe such things as seven animals native to Africa and nine lines of an African poem. The clear text and rich watercolor illustrations by Barbara Knutson combine to give young...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Count your way from one (POE-she) to ten (GOO-mee) in Shona-Zimbabwe's most common African language. Using simple text, award-winning authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce important aspects of Zimbabwean culture. You'll learn about Victoria Falls-Zimbabwe's beautiful waterfall-and discover the meaning behind the seven stripes on Zimbabwe's flag. Full-color illustrations from Janie Jaehyun Park bring Zimbabwe to life.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Count your way from one, or moja (MO-jah), to ten, or kumi (KOO-mee), in Swahili! Using simple text, authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce readers to the Kenyan culture. Learn about everything from one Mount Kenya to the eight-stringed nyatti. Colorful illustrations bring Kenya to life.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Count your way from one (WA-hid) to ten (AH-shah-rah) in Arabic! With simple text, award-winning authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce readers to the Egyptian culture. Learn about everything from Egypt's one great canal to eight items you might find in a tomb. Full color illustrations from Sue Rama bring ancient and modern Egypt to life.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Count your way from one, or kunye (KOO-nyeh), to ten, or ishumi (ee-SHOO-mee), in Zulu! Using simple text, authors Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson introduce South African culture. Learn about many of South Africa's unique features, from one gold nugget to the six colors on the South African flag. Colorful illustrations bring South Africa to life.
15) My ABC's
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English
Description
My ABC's is an English Alphabet learning tool that provides cultural images associated with the cradle of civilization. This picture book provides a fun, colorful way for children to grasp the alphabet and learn more about African culture in a manner unseen before. F is for Father, M is for Mother, B is for Braid - My ABC's promotes the family unity and cultural heritage. As the fourth installment of Melanin Origins' Black History Series, My ABC's...
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English
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This beautifully photographed concept book teaches matching skills and highlights different activities animal families like to do together.
All animals have families. Monkey, hippo, elephant, buffalo, and zebra families look very different. Do you think you can find their families? You can learn to name them in English and Swahili, too.
Grade Interest:Pre-K-2
GRL:C
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Español
Description
In this hi-lo book, Lilah is excited for her vacation in Key West where she'll spend an entire week scuba diving with her dad. But when they get separated, Lilah must find her way back to the boat on her own. She'll have to deal with the creatures she bumps into-friendly and not-so friendly--along the way. With full-color illustrations, this 32-page chapter book will capture the interest of reluctant readers who enjoy adventure fiction stories with...
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English
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This beautifully photographed concept book teaches colors and Swahili by sharing the coloring pages of young children in Tanzania.
Are colors the same all around the world? See what colors kindergarteners in Tanzania are choosing as they color their school papers. It's fun to learn the name in English and Swahili.
Grade Interest: Pre-K-1
GRL:B
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