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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"These days, the world wide web has become the Wild West. We are faced with a seemingly endless source of information, all of it difficult to evaluate. Trusted sources can be full of ads, bad actors can slip under the radar, and seemingly questionable databases might hold a helpful treasure trove. Historian Sam Wineburg and media literacy guru Mike Caulfield are here to help with this informative, approachable guide to navigating the internet. With...
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Language
English
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"In 2017, when she was only twenty-two, Lauren Simmons became the youngest full-time female trader at the New York Stock Exchange, and the second African American woman in the Exchange's 228-year history to hold such a position. Driven by a passion for empowering women, Millennials, Gen Zs, and minorities to become more financially savvy, she now shares her experience and knowledge in this savvy financial guide. Simmons brings a fresh perspective...
4) The book hog
Author
Language
English
Description
The Book Hog loves books and has a large collection, although he never learned to read.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Language
English
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"Here's a deep dive into how real journalism works, what fake news is -- and most importantly, how to spot the difference. Organized into chapters that explore fake news and why it's so popular, how real news gets made, some common types of fake news, and how to investigate what you see online, this book is a must-read guide for kids who get most of their information online. With hilarious examples and humorous and lively illustrations, Can You Believe...
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Language
English
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"You can baby step your way to becoming a millionaire. Most people know Dave Ramsey as the guy who did stupid with a lot of zeros on the end. He made his first million in his twenties--the wrong way--and then went bankrupt. That's when he set out to learn God's ways of managing money and developed the Ramsey Baby Steps. Following these steps, Dave became a millionaire again-this time the right way. After thirty years and millions of lives changed,...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"What would you say if I told you that looking at abstract paintings could give you the confidence you need to speak up in class? Or that learning the history of donuts could help you think like a super spy and train like the CIA? smART teaches readers how to think critically and creatively, a skill that only requires you to open your eyes and actively engage your brain. This young reader's adaptation is based on VISUAL INTELLIGENCE by Amy E. Herman"--...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Language
English
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In this version of Sleeping Beauty, told in verse, the Princess is threatened with a curse which will start with a paper cut; devastated that all her books have been taken away, she sets out with her dog, Prince, to find the fairy who cast the curse and make her reverse it.
Publisher
Teaching Company
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
In this course, you'll trace the remarkable saga of the invention and evolution of "visible speech, " from its earliest origins to its future in the digital age. Professor Marc Zender--Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Tulane University and an accomplished epigrapher--whisks you around the globe on a thrilling journey to explore how an array of sophisticated writing systems developed, then were adopted and adapted by surrounding cultures....
Series
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Kids will build confidence as they master early reading and writing skills with these games, challenges, and storybooks. Learn to write letters and make words ; Read along with interactive books ; Learn sight words and vocabulary ; Practice making sentences."--
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Kids will build confidence all summer long as they master early literacy skills with interactive games, challenges, and storybooks. Summer Reading helps kids to: stay motivated to read; maintain reading skills and avoid summer slide; get excited about using the library; keep discovering and learning all summer long."--
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: Can recount a story with descriptive detail ; Asks for clarification when needed ; Starting to decode unknown long vowel words ; Reads text with accuracy ; Writes using a topic ; Will spell more complex, long vowel words."--
Anansi thinks he's found eight free meals but gets eight long legs instead. Speakaboos' parent app, HOMER, is a proven early learning program...
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Early Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: ; Participates in conversation ; Asks questions to clarify uncertainty ; Understands the organization of print ; Distinguishes long versus short vowel words ; Writes text with simple facts ; Begins to spell long vowel words with patterns."--
Enjoy this vocabulary, spelling, and word association game that stimulates lateral thinking and sharpens creative problem-solving...
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Early Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: ; Participates in conversation ; Asks questions to clarify uncertainty ; Understands the organization of print ; Distinguishes long versus short vowel words ; Writes text with simple facts ; Begins to spell long vowel words with patterns."--
This story comes to life with rich illustrations and touch-screen interactions that keep children engaged while learning!...
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: Can recount a story with descriptive detail ; Asks for clarification when needed ; Starting to decode unknown long vowel words ; Reads text with accuracy ; Writes using a topic ; Will spell more complex, long vowel words."--
Read and play along as Brother Bear reads a spooky story to Sister Bear and keeps her - and eventually the entire family - up all night long....
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills; starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Independent packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: Will explore ideas for discussion; Engages in conversation; Reads with understanding and purpose; Reads...
Author
Publisher
Flamingo Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A scarecrow stood in the garden. Tall, proud, and smiling. Every day a girl brought her favorite books to the garden and she read to him. He heard tales of courage and of hope. And when she said, "The End," the scarecrow always felt a little bit taller and braver. Year after year, she came and she read to him. Until one spring, two different hands picked him up from the garden shed and placed him in the garden. He waited, but she didn't come to read...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A journey through the evolution of knowledge, communication, and information. Exploring the story of information throughout human history, this highly visual book shows how our ability to record information in the form of writing and collecting data has caused an explosion of technological progress.
Series
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"We're taking a trip back through time! These dinosaur adventures come to life in engaging and interactive digital book apps that will excite young readers, teach literacy fundamentals and boost reading confidence. Encourage literacy skills with highlighted narration; Follow along with three fun ways to read; Learn new vocabulary with tappable text; Tap objects to hear their name read aloud."--
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