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Orators take ordinary words and weave them into brilliant speeches. It takes a substantial amount of skill to be a great orator. History is full of leaders who have given inspiring speeches. Learn about twelve famous speeches from leaders such as Cesar Chavez, Ronald Reagan, Pat Summitt, Justin Trudeau, and Martin Luther King Jr. This diverse collection of speeches will open your eyes and ears to the power of the spoken word! Packed with fun facts,...
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"The United States government is strong. But no single person has all that power. What do you know about checks and balances? Discover the roles of the three branches of government, how their power is divided, and the systems that stop any one part of government from getting too strong. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!"--
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A hilarious and timely tool to help kids learn how to tell what news is true and what isn't.
Can peanuts give you super strength? Were unicorns discovered on the moon? Did Martians really invade New Jersey? For anyone who has ever encountered outrageous stories like these and wondered whether they were true, this funny, yet informative book breaks down what fake news is, why people spread it, and how to tell what is true and what isn't. With quirky...
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The Electoral College is a complex system influenced by various factors in the United States' rich history. Some of the ideas behind the Electoral College--such as ensuring that smaller states were given a vote--still apply today. However, the Electoral College has changed over the years in ways that the framers of the Constitution did not anticipate. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the Electoral College with this full-color informational...
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¿Cómo trabajan juntos los países? Dirigir un país requiere mucho trabajo. Hay mucho en juego. Eso incluye hacer leyes que ayuden a las personas a hacer lo correcto. Cuando los líderes trabajan juntos, sus países se benefician. Este libro en español presenta a los estudiantes de segundo grado los conceptos de diplomacia, gobierno y relaciones exteriores. Las imágenes detalladas junto con el texto fácil de leer y las características básicas...
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Hay líderes gubernamentales en todo el mundo que trabajan a nivel municipal, estatal y nacional. Este cautivador libro en español permitirá a los lectores conocer varios trabajos en el gobierno, incluidos políticos, estadistas, gobernador y alcalde. Una mirada al pasado incluye una breve historia del gobierno de los EE. UU. Y algunas de las oficinas más importantes, como jefes de estado, Congreso, escaños en el Senado y la Cámara de Representantes,...
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"When sixth-grader Mac discovers several words of his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic are blacked out he is outraged, so he, his friends, and his eccentric family set out to do something about the censorship imposed by one teacher and the school board"--
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If I were president, everyone who wanted a dog would get a dog, everyone who wanted a bike would get a bike, and everyone who wanted a friend would get at least two . . . With disarming frankness, a young boy gives his perspective on several things the grown-ups running the country could do differently. His recommendations are both playful and profound. How much happier would we be if all the adults went to kindergarten once a month to remind themselves...
10) You Have Rights!
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Teach students they have rights! This nonfiction book explains what rights are and encourages students to protect their own. Made for young readers, this book includes a fiction story connected to the topic, interactive discussion questions, a related project, and other helpful features. This 24-page full-color book explains what rights are while encouraging students to stand up for themselves and each other. It also guides students toward becoming...
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Learn what it takes to be a community leader. This nonfiction book emphasizes the importance of local leaders and it includes a fiction story related to the topic, glossary, bonus activity, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color book describes the roles and responsibilities of various leadership positions. It also covers important civics topics like volunteerism and leadership, and includes an extension activity for grade...
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Learn about the process of electing government leaders! This nonfiction book explains how elections work and ways for individuals to stay involved in government. The book also includes a related fiction piece, a glossary, an extension activity, and other helpful features. Perfect for young readers, this book will show students how to be informed citizens when it comes to elections and campaigns. This 32-page full-color book describes the presidential...
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Learn about the signs you encounter in everyday life with this nonfiction book. Ideal for young readers, this book teaches students all about signs with simple text, vibrant images, a bonus project, a fiction piece related to the topic, and other helpful features. This 20-page full-color book gives examples of relevant signs and conveys their meanings. It also covers important concepts such as following directions and safety, and includes an extension...
14) The jungle
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A documentary novel portraying industry's conditions at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. Sinclair's novel prompted public outrage which led President Theodore Roosevelt to demand an official investigation. This eventually led to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug laws.
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In the quaint yet politically charged town of Edgartown, North Carolina, two worlds are about to collide. Meet Annabelle Morningstar, an impassioned, quirky high school activist raised by her news anchor and surgeon mothers, both champions of progressive ideals. Across town, there's Gabe Delgado, the quintessential all-American boy, molded by his conservative, Cuban senator father. Edgartown is a town literally divided-the Liberal East and the Conservative...
16) La Ley Y Tú
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This fact-filled, nonfiction e-book will teach readers about various types of laws--from city laws to national ones--and what impact they have on us. The detailed images, fascinating facts, and supportive Spanish-translated text work together to inspire readers to learn all they can about laws. A glossary, table of contents, and index are provided to build content-area literacy in social studies.
17) Fire becomes her
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In a world where magic can be bottled and power sipped, seventeen-year-old Ingrid Ellis tries to rise in society on the arm of Lindon Holt, but when she agrees to spy on his father's political opposition in exchange for his approval, she begins to question where her true allegiances lie.
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Four-time #1 bestselling author and veteran television news journalist Bill O'Reilly has more than 5 million copies of his books in print to date! His first book for young fans, The O'Reilly Factor for Kids, held the honorable distinction of being the #1 bestselling nonfiction title for kids in 2005 according to Nielsen's The Book Standard.Back again with a dialogue on rights that will have everyone talking, O'Reilly and his coauthor Charles Flowers...
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Este libro informativo, traducido al español, enseña a los primeros lectores sobre la importancia del gobierno y cómo impacta nuestras vidas. Los lectores aprenderán sobre impuestos, las tres ramas del gobierno, la votación y más. Los documentos e imágenes de fuentes primarias y atractivos mantienen a los estudiantes leyendo mientras desarrollan sus habilidades de alfabetización y conocimiento del contenido de estudios sociales.
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Hazy fables volume 1
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Set in the faraway (and terrible-smelling) land of Rancidia, where it's good to smell bad and bad to smell good, this uproarious send-up of Snow White follows the adventures of the profoundly stinky Hobgoblin as he flees the jealous wrath of a monstrous, democracy-hating ogre tyrant named Fiddlefart. Along the way, he joins forces with the Seven Stinkers--an outcast band of foul-smelling creatures (Grody the bog monster, Yucky the skunk ape, Icky...
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