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Firefighter Greg has an important job to do–he helps people who are in danger of being hurt by fire. He has a lot of equipment to help him do his job. A computer inside the fire truck shows Firefighter Greg exactly which house to go to. Ladders, rigs, and tools help get the job done! Can you name other equipment that will be needed for Firefighter Greg to help others, and be safe? How can you be safe at your house to prevent fires?

The Bird and the Elephant is a poetic philosophical journey that starts with a chance encounter between and a bird and (that's right, you guessed it!) an elephant. Join their journey as they step through the jungle talking their way through 10 philosophical subjects.

The Reconstruction and Rise of Jim Crow describes the fallout of the Civil War, whose aftermath left the United States South angry and poor. This book details the struggles to decide how to deal with the newly freed slaves, through the years of Reconstruction, Jim Crow, sharecropping, and segregation. The storyline also sets the stage for the country’s next battle, which is between the Jim Crow laws and the 14th and 15th Amendments.

Think a soccer match begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional soccer—from prepping the pitch and cleaning cleats to player escorts and jersey swaps. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give soccer fans, young and old, a brand-new perspective on major league soccer.

SMART, BOOKISH BELLE, A CAPTIVE in the Beast's castle, has become accustomed to her new home and has befriended its inhabitants. When she comes upon Nevermore, an enchanted book unlike anything else she has seen in the castle, Belle finds herself pulled into its pages and transported to a world...

The New York Times bestseller, now adapted for a new generation of young readers, leaders, thinkers, and activists. A groundbreaking call to action that examines how racism affects and harms all of us and how we need to face it head-on, together. The future can be prosperous for everyone, but...

Have you ever heard of Machu Picchu? It’s an ancient citadel high in the mountains of Peru. Science played a big role in the building of Machu Picchu and the daily life of the Inca people who lived there. Find out the science behind Machu Picchu.

It's the issues and theories that are most intriguing and relevant to curious teen minds - questions like: what is knowledge, identity, human nature, right and wrong, faith, freedom, and justice? These are all addressed, offering big ideas, simply explained. Written and designed specifically for the teen market, Heads Up: Philosophy explains challenging but clear text to clarify and explain theories and arguments.

Have you ever wanted to make a million dollars? Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician is ready, willing, and able to explain the nuts and bolts--as well as the mystery and wonder--of earning money, investing it, accruing dividends and interest, and watching savings grow. Hey, you never know!

Découvrez la puissance de la guérison et de l’amitié dans ce livre bilingue émouvant ! Je ne suis pas en colère, je suis juste blessé – I’m Not Angry, I’m Just Hurt est une édition français-anglais, idéale pour les adolescents et enfants qui souhaitent améliorer leur anglais et leur français tout en explorant les thèmes de la confiance, du courage et de la croissance émotionnelle.

How we learn to read is not a secret formula, it’s a science. More than five decades of research conducted across the world informs the Science of Reading. This one-stop guide examines the crucial aspects of literacy development. Uncover the workings of the brain in processing language stimuli...

As soon as artist Robert McCloskey saw the ducks in Boston Public Garden, he knew he had to write about them. But how? Studying stuffed birds didn’t help. Would inviting some into his apartment work? What? Was he quack-ers? For months ducklings slept on his sofa and swam in his bathtub, making incredible messes. Quack! Quack! His roommate was not amused and his neighbors complained, but Robert did not give up. As the ducklings grew, he got down on his hands and knees and followed them with pad and pencil.

Que viva la música! es una novela de iniciación. Es la invitación a una fiesta sin sosiego, donde su protagonista dejará que el mundo baje hasta el pozo sin fondo de sus propios excesos. Pero con felicidad. Con absoluta dicha. Hay un pacto secreto con la muerte en esta danza de María del...

The Bad Seed borrows an awesome book from the library in this Level One I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Bad Seed is in a good mood…for once. That’s because there’s a really cool book at the library available for checkout. The Bad Seed...

Over 500 interactive, engaging, and challenging math riddles.

Drei Englisch-Abenteuer des kleinen Drachen Kokosnuss jetzt in einer Box! Basierend auf Ingo Siegners gleichnamigen Büchern "Der kleine Drache Kokosnuss kommt in die Schule", "Hab keine Angst!" und "Schulausflug ins Abenteuer" vermitteln Native Speaker Robert Metcalf und Kokosnuss-Stimme Philipp Schepmann den jungen Zuhörerinnen und Zuhörern einen ersten Einstieg in die englische Sprache. Jedes Hörbuch erzählt ein spannendes Kokosnuss-Abenteuer, in das drei Sprach-Lektionen und eine Wiederholungslektion eingebettet sind.

This is a children's guide to key words and phrases in Akan/Fante. The course is split into 28 daily sessions, and concludes with comprehensive review material. Children will learn words and phrases that they can use daily, and sound effects, games, and spaced repetition of content are all used to improve learning and engagement. The Akan language is spoken primarily in Ghana, and also in Togo and the Ivory Coast, with approximately 10 million speakers of the language.

Without ice road truckers, people in the coldest regions of the world wouldn't be able to survive. These trucks bring the food, fuel, and other necessary supplies to very isolated communities. Learn about brave journeys across frozen roads, and see how truckers stay safe to deliver the goods.

In this hilarious, yet fact-filled book, Elise Gravel uses her kid-friendly wit to break down what disinformation is, why people spread it, and how to tell what is real and what isn't. And that's the truth!

The ultimate multiplication guide for grade-schoolers to develop practical math skills, versatile thinking, and problem-solving in real life! With interactive word problems, your child can begin to develop an array of skills all at once, while having fun solving math problems! This innovative approach is a bridge between the abstract world of math and its practical application in daily life. Your child can fantasize about amusement parks, family barbecue parties, or cute animal shelters while engaging in math activities.