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First Class Phonics is a series of books designed to help children quickly become proficient readers and writers. These books use Synthetic Phonics, a high-quality teaching method recognised all over the world. In Synthetic Phonics, children focus on the skills that enable them to read and spell words accurately. They recognise the importance of every sound they hear in the spoken word and learn to blend these sounds so that they can read words from...
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Bob books volume 1
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"A sturdy hardcover bind-up of the twelve mini Bob Books that started it all! This iconic phonics-based collection of learn-to-read books has sold millions of copies, allowing children around the world to say with pride, "I read the whole book!""--
9) Pyramid
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Through concise text and richly detailed black and white illustrations we come to know the philosophy of life and death in ancient Egypt.
10) Castle
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this first-ever standalone full-color edition, Castle is lavishly reborn in digitally finished drawings rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils. Factual and artistic details shine in light of newly researched information. With characteristic zest and wit, David Macaulay retraces the planning and construction of Lord Kevin{u2019}s fictional castle. Architecture enthusiasts of all ages will marvel at the staggering possibilities of human...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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You may know that singing sensation Taylor Swift has won over fans of both pop and country music. But did you know that Taylor: • used to help out on her family's Christmas tree farm by pulling bugs off the trees? Yuck! • won a national poetry contest in fourth grade with her poem "Monster in My Closet?" • thought of the melody for her hit song "Tim McGraw" in her ninth-grade math class and sang it into her phone in the school bathroom so she...
12) California
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of California as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.
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"Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This sturdy hardcover bind-up of the phonics-based learn-to-read set is perfect for young readers who are still building their skills. Bob Books Advancing Beginners builds on the skills learned in the Bob Books Stage 1 sets. These twelve stories are slightly longer while still using three-letter words and consistent short vowel sounds. This develops...
14) Toucans
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various toucan species.
15) Adverbs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Each book in the series provides hints, examples, and funny illustrations that help readers master a different part of speech.
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Chewing gum has been around for thousands of years. But bubblegum has a more recent history. Many people think that bubblegum and chewing gum are the same thing when in fact, they are quite different! Learn about the fascinating history of gum as you practice addition and subtraction! This math reader builds literacy skills and math content knowledge, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help students explore...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A mysterious mine in Arizona lures people in with the promise of gold. But many who seek it are never seen again. After being stranded in a snowstorm, a group of pioneers turns to cannibalism to survive. People with synesthesia may hear things they touch or taste things they see. This collection of stories explores the weird, the wild, and the wonderful that exists all around us. You'll have to read it to believe it. Who isn't fascinated by the world...
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Carlyn Beccia presents werewolves, vampires, zombies and more as you've never seen them. Discover the origins of eight scream-worthy monsters, find out how major historical events shaped their creation, and delve into the science behind these fearful beasts. Engrossing (and gross!) timelines, maps, and infographics offer essential information-including the zombie virus life cycle and how to survive Godzilla's nuclear breath.