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#1 Anne Frank was a teenager who was living through an extraordinary experience, and to ground herself, she wrote everything she experienced down in a diary. She was writing about how everyone thought she was badly behaved, and how much she hated algebra and geometry.
#2 The ability to write was once reserved for the aristocracy and the clergy, but by the early...
82) Words
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Updated for 2015, Words, is one book in the Britannica Discovery Library Series that is correlated to national curriculum standards. The Britannica Discovery Library is a charming, lavishly illustrated 12-volume set of "concepts and values" books specifically created for young learners ages three to six. Children are introduced to various texts and genres, including rhymes, narratives, puzzles, and riddles. Key vocabulary words are highlighted throughout...
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The book teaches children how to recognize the three safety colors of a traffi c light, know their significance and be able to use good judgment when crossing the street. STOP ITS A RED LIGHT! also creates an interactive discussion between the reader/listener, in providing children with a variety of situations, in which they can use their own cognitive ability, and good judgment, to determine a situation in knowing when it is safe to cross, or when...
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Represented in this compendium of biographical essays is a considered cross section of young readers' favorite authors and illustrators from, primarily, the twentieth century. Volume Three of this collection serves as an excellent introduction to a few of those storytellers most beloved by children, from Leo and Diane Dillon to Eloise Greenfield. Every entry includes a photograph of the author or illustrator, reproductions of book covers, quotes from...
85) The Arts
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Updated for 2012 and part of the Britannica Learning Library Series, in The Arts, you will learn about a wide variety of visual and performing arts and meet some of the greatest artists of yesterday and today.
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This high interest book delves into the compositions, command structures, and histories of the greatest armies in the world. Beginning with ancient armies from Egypt, Greece, and Assyria, this title takes readers on a tour through the development of armies in the Middle Ages, early modern history, and during the most notable conflicts of the 20th and 21st centuries. Special focus is given to prominent contemporary armies, and the structure and history...
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Britannica Concise Encyclopedia is the perfect resource for information on the people, places, and events of yesterday and today. Students, teachers, and librarians can find fast facts combined with the quality and accuracy that have made Britannica the brand to trust. A tool for both the classroom and the library, no other desk reference can compare.
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Represented in this compendium of biographical essays is a considered cross section of young readers' favorite authors and illustrators from, primarily, the twentieth century. Volume Six of this collection serves as an excellent introduction to a few of those storytellers most beloved by children, from Ferdinand Mondo to Chris Raschka. Every entry includes a photograph of the author or illustrator, reproductions of book covers, quotes from and about...
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Although their methodologies, areas of focus, and conclusions may diverge greatly, all philosophers in some form or another pose questions about universal truths. These individuals have elevated discourse and changed the way we interpret the world around us. Profiles of 101 of the most noteworthy individuals in the field introduce readers to the various philosophical schools of thought, as well as the ongoing questions and debates that have occupied...
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Religion is dominating today's headlines like no other time in modern history. Whether the issue is sectarian violence, stem cell research, or political elections, religion plays a critical role. But what is the story behind the headlines? The Britannica Encyclopedia of World Religions gets to the heart of the matter by providing a deeper understanding of the religions that shape our world.
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Today we have countless scientific laws and principles that help explain our observations of the natural world. However, this was not always the case. Although individuals have long sought to understand their surroundings, it was not until around 2500 BCE that scientific activity began to assume a more prominent place in civilizations around the world. The journey from early investigation through the scientific revolution to the present day is chronicled...
93) Sports
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Did you know that people play sports such as tennis, baseball, golf, and basketball? Young learners will explore and identify well-known sports in Sports, a title in the Building My Vocabulary series. This series uses familiar images to help children develop language skills. Building My Vocabulary is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique
book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks,...
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Represented in this compendium of biographical essays is a considered cross section of young readers' favorite authors and illustrators from, primarily, the twentieth century. Volume Eight of this collection serves as an excellent introduction to a few of those storytellers most beloved by children, from William Steig to Charlotte Zolotow. Every entry includes a photograph of the author or illustrator, reproductions of book covers, quotes from and...
95) Emotions
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Did you know that people can feel happy, sad, and grumpy? Young learners will explore and identify basic emotions in Emotions, a title in the Building My Vocabulary series.
This series uses familiar images to help children develop language skills. Building My Vocabulary is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities,...
96) Russia
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"Russia is the largest country in the world and its natural resources make it one of the richest. It has experienced enormous political, social, and economic upheaval during the last century, and as a result, Russia faces many challenges: to make allies of its neighbors, fight corruption, modernize industry, cut pollution, and, perhaps most importantly, create a more democratic system of government." --Provided by publisher.
97) Volcano!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
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Volcano! describes how and why volcanic eruptions occur.
100) Animal facts or fibs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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To separate facts from fibs, this book presents commonly held beliefs about a variety of animals along with corresponding evidence to provide a definitive answer.
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