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Popular genre: #OwnVoices stories demand continues in YA lit
Subject on the rise: Neurodiverse stories becoming more prominent in the diverse books movement
Media-genic author: Michael is personable, charming and comfortable with media and audiences
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Annick Press
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2019-03-12
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Captured by ISIS, her bravery and faith became her pathway to freedom.
Badeeah Hassan was just 18 when she witnessed firsthand the horrors of the 2014 genocide of the Yazidi people by ISIS forces.Captured by ISIS, known locally as Daesh, Badeeah was among...
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Annick Press
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2019-03-12
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Do you know?There are over 200 owl speciesSome owls are 100 times more sensitive to light than humans are.Owls can pivot their heads 270 degrees.The snowy owl can detect a moving lemming up to a kilometre (0.6 miles) away.Find out all sorts of interesting things about...
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Fitzhenry & Whiteside
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2018-12-21
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Do you know?Piranhas are attracted to the scent of blood.Many piranhas are cannibals.Piranha shoals can consist of several thousand individuals.A piranha can jump out of the water to attack prey.Find out all sorts of interesting things about piranhas and have a chuckle...
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Fitzhenry & Whiteside
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2018-12-21
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One is Ne’wt, for one Turtle Island, made for you and me. Two is Ta’pu, for two women in the sweat lodge steam. Counting from one to ten in English and Mi’kmaw, young readers will be introduced to both the ancestral language of Mi’kmaki and to Mi’kmaw culture and...
Editeur :
Nimbus
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2018-12-15
epub sans DRM
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The first astronauts in space only stayed for brief periods of time. But now, NASA scientists have developed technologies that allow astronauts to live in space long term. Learn about the challenges that astronauts face living in zero gravity and cramped quarters with...
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Teacher Created Materials
Parution :
2018-12-03
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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The ancient Polynesians were amazing navigators who traversed the Pacific Ocean and settled in its many islands. How did they travel such extreme distances and know where they were going without the use of modern technology like smartphones, satellites, or even magnetic...
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Teacher Created Materials
Parution :
2018-12-03
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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Learn how employees at Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute are working hard to save animal species from extinction. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while...
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Teacher Created Materials
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2018-12-03
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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How much life can one cubic foot hold? Read how photographer David Liittschwager and zoologist Chris Meyer studied life in one cubic foot, and how their findings can teach us about life on the entire planet. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution,...
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Teacher Created Materials
Parution :
2018-12-03
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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You might not realize it, but there are green invaders everywhere. They live in our lakes, our parks, and even in our back yards. What are they? They are invasive plants! Learn how people are working to stop the growth of invasive plant species and what you can do to...
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Teacher Created Materials
Parution :
2018-12-03
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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There are worlds to explore under water. Entire ecosystems exist within oceans, lakes, and rivers. These worlds can also be recreated on land. this high-interest book uses real-world examples to illustrate science concepts. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...
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Teacher Created Materials
Parution :
2018-12-03
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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A researcher looks at cells under a microscope.A scientist studies bacteria in a Petri dish.A student boils liquid in a test tube. What do these things all have in common? The answer is: glass! Learn how something as simple as glass has played a huge role in scientific...
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Teacher Created Materials
Parution :
2018-12-03
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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Electromagnets have played a powerful role in music. Without them, we would not have electric guitars, and without electric guitars, we would not have some of the greatest songs from music history. The electric guitar was born from new technology, but how will...
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Teacher Created Materials
Parution :
2018-12-03
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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Learn about the fascinating journey of how a dinosaur fossil makes it way from the ground to a museum exhibit! It all starts with the work of paleontologists. With skill and patience, these scientists locate fossils and painstakingly dig them up. Then, the bones must be...
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Teacher Created Materials
Parution :
2018-12-03
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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The Inka were master farmers, builders, and planners. Living in the Andes Mountains, they farmed and built on steep slopes. In the Andes, water can be a destructive, unpredictable force.The Inka controlled water through careful study and engineering. From terraces for...
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Teacher Created Materials
Parution :
2018-12-03
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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Cephalopods have evolved with a strong set of skills that allow them to survive in their aquatic world. Scientists are fascinated by their ability to change color, the ways they ward off predators, and their methods of communication. In time, scientists hope that by...
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Teacher Created Materials
Parution :
2018-12-03
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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Not all of Thomas Edison's inventions were successful, but he didn't let this deter him from trying. He believed in using failure as a chance to learn and improve. Readers will be inspired by Thomas Edison's fascinating life and how he achieved success in this...
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Teacher Created Materials
Parution :
2018-12-03
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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Learn about the science behind skateboarding! From the physics behind skateboard tricks, to the design of the skateboard's deck, wheels, and trucks, this high-interest book uses real-world examples to illustrate science concepts. Created in collaboration with the...
Editeur :
Teacher Created Materials
Parution :
2018-12-03
Collection :
Smithsonian: Informational Text
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People from around the world visit America's national parks to explore their wonder and beauty. The National Park Service (NPS) has been guiding and enhancing their experiences for more than a century. The NPS's mission is to protect, preserve, and open up these areas...
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Teacher Created Materials
Parution :
2018-12-03
Collection :
Smithsonian: Informational Text
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Learn how ornithologists are using modern technology to help migratory birds. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples....
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Teacher Created Materials
Parution :
2018-12-03
Collection :
Smithsonian: Informational Text
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