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Bonnie Bader
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Penguin Young Readers Group
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
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Through this engaging Who Was? biography, kids will discover the woman behind the sunglasses.
Private and bookish, Jackie Kennedy found herself thrust into the world spotlight as the young and glamorous wife of the President John F. Kennedy. As First Lady she restored the once neglected rooms of the White House to their former glory, and through her charm and elegance became a style icon whose influence is still felt even today. Kids...
Private and bookish, Jackie Kennedy found herself thrust into the world spotlight as the young and glamorous wife of the President John F. Kennedy. As First Lady she restored the once neglected rooms of the White House to their former glory, and through her charm and elegance became a style icon whose influence is still felt even today. Kids...
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English
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"Did you know that Bell's amazing invention--the telephone--stemmed from his work on teaching the deaf? Both his mother and wife were deaf. Or, did you know that in later years he refused to have a telephone in his study? Bell's story will fascinate young readers interested in the early history of modern technology!"--
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English
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Offers insight into the historical events that prompted Columbus' efforts to establish new trade routes to the Indies, his struggles to obtain financial support for his voyages, and the important discoveries that caused him to become known as the "Great Admiral of the Seas."
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Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2016].
Language
English
Description
This fact-and-photo-filled book features one of the cutest and most unique animals out there--the sloth! Did you know that sloths sleep up to twenty hours a day? Did you know they descend from their trees once a week to go to the bathroom? In this nonfiction reader, kids will learn all about this sleepy, slow-moving mammal.
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Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Hanukkah is a joyous time when families play dreidel, eat latkes, and light the menorah. It is also a time to remember the reason we celebrate--and the miracle of the small amount of oil that burned for eight nights." -- Back cover.
An illustrated presentation on the story and celebration of Hanukkah.
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Golden Book
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Celebrate Passover by reading about how Moses helped lead the Israelites to freedom. In addition to the story of Passover, which includes the Ten Plagues, the Burning Bush, and the Parting of the Red Sea, preschoolers will also learn about the Passover Seder and how Jewish people celebrate today. Filled with colorful illustrations and simple, yet informative text, this Big Golden Book is perfect to share with your family this Passover!"--
10) Kit-kit-kittens
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Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Kids will love reading all about kittens in this fact-and-photo-filled book that captures all the charm of these adorable animals. This new nonfiction reader will teach kids how to take good care of their own kitten."--
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Publisher
Golden Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Some creep and crawl, some fly and flutter--they're bugs! And kids are fascinated by them. This simple yet informative Little Golden Book introduces a variety of bugs to preschoolers. They'll love the colorful illustrations and the cool facts about ants, spiders, butterflies, beetles, stick bugs, honey bees, praying mantises, and many more. This is a book that young bug enthusiasts will want to look at again and again!"--
12) Pig-piggy-pigs
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Publisher
Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Presents simple facts about pigs and how to keep them as pets.
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"In 1933, people from all over the country came together calling for equal rights for African Americans. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was a peaceful protest and the setting for Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I have a dream' speech. Learn about the inspiring people and incredible acts of courage that led to this historic moment. Plus, American girl Melody shares her own experiences growing up during the civil rights movement and dealing...
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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An introduction to the real-world experiences of passengers, conductors and abolitionists, well-known and unknown, who shaped history through their participation in the Underground Railroad, is complemented by reminiscences by BeForever character and escaped slave, Addy Walker.
18) Annie
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Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Annie, who lives at mean Miss Hannigan's orphanage, gets the chance for a new life when the very wealthy Daddy Warbucks invites her to stay at his home for Christmas then offers to adopt her.
20) Ham-ham-hamsters
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Publisher
Penguin Young Readers
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Learn all about hamsters in this fact-and-photo-filled book for young readers! Their tiny feet scamper across cages and sprint on exercise wheels. Their little noses sniff the air and their whiskers twitch as they stuff their cheeks with food. As some of the most adorable members of the rodent family, hamsters make very popular pets. Especially in the classroom! In this nonfiction reader, kids will learn all about how to care for these cute critters....