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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
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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...
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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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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
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2018-12-03
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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
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2018-12-03
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He walked the plantation fields, freely and with the owners' permission.He was an ornithologist after all, touring the Deep South of the 1850s to study the birds. But Alexander Milton Ross was no ordinary birdman.He was an undercover Abolitionist. And he had news to...
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Red Deer Press
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2018-11-05
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When Angus MacAskill was still just a boy, he began to grow…and grow…and grow! Known far and wide as the Cape Breton Giant, Angus was loved by his neighbours as much for his beautiful singing voice as for his renowned strength. But as much as Angus loved his little town...
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Nimbus
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2018-10-09
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Name the things you need to create art! Perfect for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 4 high-frequency words from Fry's First 100 words list: do, they, get, and which. The short sentences and clear images support the text to help with memorization. The rebus...
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Teacher Created Materials
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2018-10-03
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See Me Read! Everyday Words
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Name the things you need for bath time! Perfect for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 7 high-frequency words from Fry's First 100 words list: some, and, the, water, find, by, and go. The short sentences and clear images support the text to help with...
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Teacher Created Materials
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2018-10-03
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See Me Read! Everyday Words
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There is so much to do on a camping trip! Perfect for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 8 words from Fry's First 100 words list: one, day, first, it, then, we, long, and was. The short sentences and clear images support the text to help with memorization. The...
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Teacher Created Materials
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2018-10-03
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See Me Read! Everyday Words
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It's hard to imagine the film The Wizard of Oz without the "yellow" brick road or the "ruby" slippers. The memorable and distinctive use of color was made possible by a new technology called Technicolor. The vibrant colors showed that Oz was a very different place from...
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Teacher Created Materials
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2018-10-01
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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Our planet is covered with volcanoes. They are fascinating natural wonders that are potentially dangerous and destructive. But, they are important to Earth's survival. Scientists who study volcanoes ask lots of questions. Let's find the answers and learn more about...
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Teacher Created Materials
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2018-10-01
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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Name the things you can find at a lake! Perfect for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 7 high-frequency words from Fry's First 100 words list: some, and, the, water, find, by, and go. The short sentences and clear images support the text to help with...
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Teacher Created Materials
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2018-10-01
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See Me Read! Everyday Words
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Design a flexible protective layer for a space suit. Space suits have come a long way. The look and function of space suits has evolved over time, but their purpose has always been the same--to keep astronauts safe. From the first suits worn during the Mercury missions,...
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Teacher Created Materials
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2018-10-01
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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Where does our food come from? The history of farming provides much "food for thought." In the past, farmers used natural farming methods, but modern inventions like pesticides and GMOs have changed farming--and the food we eat. Today, a natural food revolution is...
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Teacher Created Materials
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2018-10-01
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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The use of calendars dates back thousands of years. Why are we driven to record time, and what would happen if we did not? Who created the concept of calendars? Why do different cultures use different calendar systems? And why are calendars so important to us? It is...
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Teacher Created Materials
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2018-10-01
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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In the 1970s, NASA wanted to build a new kind of spacecraft that could be used over and over again. The Space Shuttle Program was born, and NASA engineers and scientists were tasked with designing and creating the first shuttle. Nine years later, the first space shuttle...
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Teacher Created Materials
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2018-10-01
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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The 1950s saw the start of a big snack food revolution. Since then, innovations in food science technology have made snacks inexpensive, convenient, and delicious. But is all this snacking good for us? Learn about the history of snack food, the science behind food...
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Teacher Created Materials
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2018-10-01
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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Did you know the first battery-powered vehicle was created in the 1830s? People who attended the 1892 World's Fair in Chicago could see one. And in 1894, you could buy an "Electrobat" and travel 25 miles on a single charge! Since then, EVs have surged in popularity and...
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Teacher Created Materials
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2018-10-01
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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The first prosthetic devices consisted of wooden legs and hooks for hands. Today, many prostheses and bionics can do everything a natural limb can do--and more! Learn about inventions from the past that have been used to rebuild the body and modern-day advancements...
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Teacher Created Materials
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2018-10-01
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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Believe it or not, water can be used to power boat and train engines. In fact, water in the form of steam changed the manufacturing and transportation industries thanks to steam power pioneers like Denis Papin, Thomas Newcomen, James Watt, and Richard Trevithick....
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Teacher Created Materials
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2018-10-01
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Smithsonian: Informational Text
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