M. J York
1) Pecos Bill
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This tall tale weaves the story of legendary cowboy Pecos Bill, who was raised by coyotes and had adventures with his beloved horse, Widow-Maker. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Tall tales thrive on exaggeration and embellishment, making them some of our nation's most...
2) Paul Bunyan
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This truly tall tale weaves the story of giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his beloved bovine companion, Babe. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Tall tales thrive on exaggeration and embellishment, making them some of our nation's most cherished creative stories. With...
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Sure that the sky is falling, Chicken Little and her friends attempt to warn the king, but in the end are outsmarted by a hungry fox. Author/Illustrator biography Reviewed Good literature brings language to life and offers children new worlds of adventure, knowledge, and humor. The beloved tales in our Favorite Children's Stories collection have been cherished for hundreds of years, and now your students can enjoy them as well. Gathered from all over...
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Based on a real person, this tall tale tells the story of legendary nurseryman Johnny Appleseed and how he introduced apple trees to large parts of the United States. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Tall tales thrive on exaggeration and embellishment, making them some...
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The classic tale about three billy goats that outsmart a hungry troll. Author/Illustrator biography Reviewed Good literature brings language to life and offers children new worlds of adventure, knowledge, and humor. The beloved tales in our Favorite Children's Stories collection have been cherished for hundreds of years, and now your students can enjoy them as well. Gathered from all over the world, these tales have universal messages and lasting...
6) Casey Jones
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Based on a real person, this tall tale tells the story of legendary train engineer Casey Jones and his heroic last ride on the Cannonball Express. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Tall tales thrive on exaggeration and embellishment, making them some of our nation's...
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The classic story of a hard-working little red hen, whose farmyard friends will not help her with her tasks, but are eager to reap the benefits. Author/Illustrator biography Reviewed Good literature brings language to life and offers children new worlds of adventure, knowledge, and humor. The beloved tales in our Favorite Children's Stories collection have been cherished for hundreds of years, and now your students can enjoy them as well. Gathered...
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The classic tale of three pig siblings and a crafty wolf. When two of the siblings build rickety housing and fall prey to the wolf, the third builds a house of bricks and eventually outsmarts his enemy. Author/Illustrator biography Reviewed Good literature brings language to life and offers children new worlds of adventure, knowledge, and humor. The beloved tales in our Favorite Children's Stories collection have been cherished for hundreds of years,...
9) Ohio
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Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of Ohio. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity. StateBasics takes readers on a simple exploration of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. With straightforward text, detailed maps, informative sidebars, and captivating photos,...
10) North Carolina
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Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of North Carolina. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity. StateBasics takes readers on a simple exploration of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. With straightforward text, detailed maps, informative sidebars, and captivating...
11) Plants
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Did you know that many plants begin growing again in spring? Spring rains help plants to grow bigger. Find out more in Plants,
an All About Spring book. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
12) Igneous Rocks
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Learn about types of igneous rocks, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
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Engage readers with stories of life on the farm. Readers are introduced to spring activities on the farm as the farmer plants crops and baby animals are born. Additional features include a table of contents, phonetic glossary, index, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun.
14) Dinosaurs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Highlights fascinating facts about dinosaurs, from their first appearance on Earth to their extinction 65 million years ago. Learn about a dinosaur nicknamed after a rock star, a battle between two dinosaurs that are forever captured in a series of fossils, the dinosaurs as long as a jumbo jet wing, and more! Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. The world is full of bizarre...
15) History
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Highlights fascinating facts about history, from quirky world leaders to weird fashion trends. Learn about the French king who thought he was made of glass, the Serbian soldier who disguised herself as a man to fight in the army, the medieval barbers who performed surgery, and more! Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. The world is full of bizarre and, at times, almost unbelievable...
16) Plants in Spring
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Engage readers with the story of what happens to plants in spring. Readers are introduced to the concepts of weather, how it changes in spring, and what its changes mean for growing plants. Additional features include a table of contents, phonetic glossary, index, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun.
17) Oklahoma
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Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of Oklahoma. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity. StateBasics takes readers on a simple exploration of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. With straightforward text, detailed maps, informative sidebars, and captivating...
18) Earth
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Highlights fascinating facts about Earth, from deep within its core to high in the atmosphere. Learn about Earth's flipping magnetic pole, scorching deserts, exploding lakes, and more! Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. The world is full of bizarre and, at times, almost unbelievable stories. This series of books explores odd and unexpected stories about history, the human...
19) North Dakota
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Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of North Dakota. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the state. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity. StateBasics takes readers on a simple exploration of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. With straightforward text, detailed maps, informative sidebars, and captivating...
20) A Pond in Spring
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Engage readers with stories of life in a pond. Readers are introduced to animal and plant life in the pond as it wakes up from winter. Additional features include a table of contents, phonetic glossary, index, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun.