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K-3
How Is It Made? series.
Close-up color photos illustrate each step in the creation of the titular items, from raw material (sugar, nectar, sap) to final product. Two or three simple sentences add very basic but level-appropriate explanation to each spread's picture; curious young readers may seek out more substantive information. A few additional facts are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Is It Made? titles: How Is Cotton Candy Made?, How Is Honey Made?, How Is Maple Syrup Made?, and How Is Root Beer Made?.
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K-3
How Is It Made? series.
Close-up color photos illustrate each step in the creation of the titular items, from raw material (sugar, nectar, sap) to final product. Two or three simple sentences add very basic but level-appropriate explanation to each spread's picture; curious young readers may seek out more substantive information. A few additional facts are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Is It Made? titles: How Is Cotton Candy Made?, How Is Honey Made?, How Is Maple Syrup Made?, and How Is Root Beer Made?.
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K-3
How Is It Made? series.
Close-up color photos illustrate each step in the creation of the titular items, from raw material (sugar, nectar, sap) to final product. Two or three simple sentences add very basic but level-appropriate explanation to each spread's picture; curious young readers may seek out more substantive information. A few additional facts are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Is It Made? titles: How Is Cotton Candy Made?, How Is Honey Made?, How Is Maple Syrup Made?, and How Is Root Beer Made?.
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K-3
How Is It Made? series.
Close-up color photos illustrate each step in the creation of the titular items, from raw material (sugar, nectar, sap) to final product. Two or three simple sentences add very basic but level-appropriate explanation to each spread's picture; curious young readers may seek out more substantive information. A few additional facts are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Is It Made? titles: How Is Cotton Candy Made?, How Is Honey Made?, How Is Maple Syrup Made?, and How Is Root Beer Made?.
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K-3
How Is It Made? series.
Close-up color photos illustrate each step in the creation of the titular items, from raw material to final product. Two or three simple sentences add very basic but level-appropriate explanation to each spread's picture; curious young readers may seek out more substantive information. A few additional facts are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Is It Made? titles: How Is a Firework Made? and How Is a Pencil Made?.
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K-3
How Is It Made? series.
Close-up color photos illustrate each step in the creation of the titular items, from raw material to final product. Two or three simple sentences add very basic but level-appropriate explanation to each spread's picture; curious young readers may seek out more substantive information. A few additional facts are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Is It Made? titles: How Is a Firework Made? and How Is a Pencil Made?.
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K-3
Olympic Biographies series.
In these simple, adulatory biographies, exclamation point–heavy writing describes the accomplishments of well-known Olympians: "Her team went home with a gold medal!" "He was going for the triple-triple!" "He wanted to make a splash!" There's some useful information in the main texts and in the brief bulleted "More Facts" appended. Glossy stock photos show the athletes in action. Glos., ind. Review covers these Olympic Biographies titles: Aly Raisman, Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, and Usain Bolt.
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K-3
Olympic Biographies series.
In these simple, adulatory biographies, exclamation point–heavy writing describes the accomplishments of well-known Olympians: "Her team went home with a gold medal!" "He was going for the triple-triple!" "He wanted to make a splash!" There's some useful information in the main texts and in the brief bulleted "More Facts" appended. Glossy stock photos show the athletes in action. Glos., ind. Review covers these Olympic Biographies titles: Aly Raisman, Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, and Usain Bolt.
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K-3
Olympic Biographies series.
In these simple, adulatory biographies, exclamation point–heavy writing describes the accomplishments of well-known Olympians: "Her team went home with a gold medal!" "He was going for the triple-triple!" "He wanted to make a splash!" There's some useful information in the main texts and in the brief bulleted "More Facts" appended. Glossy stock photos show the athletes in action. Glos., ind. Review covers these Olympic Biographies titles: Aly Raisman, Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, and Usain Bolt.
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K-3
Olympic Biographies series.
In these simple, adulatory biographies, exclamation point–heavy writing describes the accomplishments of well-known Olympians: "Her team went home with a gold medal!" "He was going for the triple-triple!" "He wanted to make a splash!" There's some useful information in the main texts and in the brief bulleted "More Facts" appended. Glossy stock photos show the athletes in action. Glos., ind. Review covers these Olympic Biographies titles: Aly Raisman, Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, and Usain Bolt.
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K-3
Military Aircraft & Vehicles series.
Six categories of military vehicles are described in this series. Each volume provides three or four brief examples of each type of vehicle, with an "Up Close" look at one example. The very basic texts are easy to read but lack depth. Highlighted words are defined to help explain military terms. Large color photographs provide a good look at each vehicle. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft & Vehicles titles: Military Amphibious Vehicles, Military Attack Aircraft, Military Bomber Aircraft, Military Fighter Aircraft, Military Tracked Vehicles, and Military Wheeled Vehicles.
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K-3
Military Aircraft & Vehicles series.
Six categories of military vehicles are described in this series. Each volume provides three or four brief examples of each type of vehicle, with an "Up Close" look at one example. The very basic texts are easy to read but lack depth. Highlighted words are defined to help explain military terms. Large color photographs provide a good look at each vehicle. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft & Vehicles titles: Military Amphibious Vehicles, Military Attack Aircraft, Military Bomber Aircraft, Military Fighter Aircraft, Military Tracked Vehicles, and Military Wheeled Vehicles.
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K-3
Military Aircraft & Vehicles series.
Six categories of military vehicles are described in this series. Each volume provides three or four brief examples of each type of vehicle, with an "Up Close" look at one example. The very basic texts are easy to read but lack depth. Highlighted words are defined to help explain military terms. Large color photographs provide a good look at each vehicle. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft & Vehicles titles: Military Amphibious Vehicles, Military Attack Aircraft, Military Bomber Aircraft, Military Fighter Aircraft, Military Tracked Vehicles, and Military Wheeled Vehicles.
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K-3
Military Aircraft & Vehicles series.
Six categories of military vehicles are described in this series. Each volume provides three or four brief examples of each type of vehicle, with an "Up Close" look at one example. The very basic texts are easy to read but lack depth. Highlighted words are defined to help explain military terms. Large color photographs provide a good look at each vehicle. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft & Vehicles titles: Military Amphibious Vehicles, Military Attack Aircraft, Military Bomber Aircraft, Military Fighter Aircraft, Military Tracked Vehicles, and Military Wheeled Vehicles.
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K-3
Military Aircraft & Vehicles series.
Six categories of military vehicles are described in this series. Each volume provides three or four brief examples of each type of vehicle, with an "Up Close" look at one example. The very basic texts are easy to read but lack depth. Highlighted words are defined to help explain military terms. Large color photographs provide a good look at each vehicle. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft & Vehicles titles: Military Amphibious Vehicles, Military Attack Aircraft, Military Bomber Aircraft, Military Fighter Aircraft, Military Tracked Vehicles, and Military Wheeled Vehicles.
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K-3
Military Aircraft & Vehicles series.
Six categories of military vehicles are described in this series. Each volume provides three or four brief examples of each type of vehicle, with an "Up Close" look at one example. The very basic texts are easy to read but lack depth. Highlighted words are defined to help explain military terms. Large color photographs provide a good look at each vehicle. Glos., ind. Review covers these Military Aircraft & Vehicles titles: Military Amphibious Vehicles, Military Attack Aircraft, Military Bomber Aircraft, Military Fighter Aircraft, Military Tracked Vehicles, and Military Wheeled Vehicles.
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K-3
Animal Migration series.
Short, factual overviews of the featured mammals precede basic surveys of their migrations. The books explore each creature's reasons for migrating and observes its behaviors before, during, and after the journey. Engaging photographs, which span across the gutter of the wide-horizontal-trim books, elevate the introductory texts. An appended page shows a map of each species' migration routes. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Migration titles: Humpback Whale Migration, Walrus Migration, and Wildebeest Migration.
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K-3
Animal Migration series.
Following a brief overview of the species, this short survey examines leatherback turtles' reasons for migrating and observes their behavior before, during, and after the journey. Engaging photographs, which span across the gutter of the wide-horizontal-trim book, elevate the introductory text. An appended page shows a map of selected migration routes. Glos., ind.
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K-3
Animal Migration series.
Following a brief overview of monarch butterflies, this short survey examines their reasons for migrating and observes their behavior before, during, and after the journey. Engaging photographs, which span across the gutter of the wide-horizontal-trim book, elevate the introductory text. An appended page shows a map of migration routes. Glos., ind.
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K-3
Animal Migration series.
Following a brief overview of salmon species, this short survey examines their reasons for migrating and observes their behavior before, during, and after the journey. Engaging photographs, which span across the gutter of the wide-horizontal-trim book, elevate the introductory text. An appended page shows a map of selected migration routes. Glos., ind.