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Why Does It Thunder and Lightning?
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Why Does It Thunder and Lightning?Why Does It Thunder and Lightning?

Lightning flashes across the sky and thunder is so loud it seems to shake the windows when it roars. Thunder and lightning may seem like mysterious happenings, but Why Does It Thunder and Lightning" Helps readers understand the forces at work which cause both thunder and lightning.
 
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The Only One Club
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The Only One ClubThe Only One Club

This heartwarming story explores the many ways in which children feel unique and special. Mrs. Matthews's first grade class begins making Christmas decorations, but because Jennifer is Jewish, Mrs. Matthews allows her to make Hanukkah decorations instead. Jennifer enjoys the attention and creates "The Only One Club," of which she is the sole member. When her classmates want to join, she is resistant until she realizes that each of her friends is also "the only one" at something.
 
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Run and Hike, Play and Bike - What Is Physical Activity?
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Run and Hike, Play and Bike - What Is Physical Activity?Run and Hike, Play and Bike - What Is Physical Activity?

What is physical activity? Moving your body in a way that uses energy--playing soccer, dancing, throwing a Frisbee, and much more. Brian P. Cleary's goofy verse and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations give young readers a whole playground of activities and highlight some of the health benefits of exercise. Examples of physical activity are printed in color for easy identification. Enjoy this energy booster of a book!
 
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Against All Odds - Readers Theatre for Grades 3-8
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Against All Odds - Readers Theatre for Grades 3-8Against All Odds - Readers Theatre for Grades 3-8

This book of readers theatre scripts for low-achieving middle grade readers is meant to inspire. Written at readability levels of grades 2 and 3, students who struggle with reading will enjoy learning about the lives of people both current (Bob Woodruff) and historical (Franklin Roosevelt) who are inspirational because of their perseverance and ability to overcome adversity in their daily lives. By reading, performing, and discussing these plays about people who possess the important character trait of perseverance, students will not only practice their oral reading skills, thus building the important skill of fluency, they will also build their own models for good character. Grades 3-8.
 
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What Holds Us to Earth? - A Look at Gravity
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What Holds Us to Earth? - A Look at GravityWhat Holds Us to Earth? - A Look at Gravity

A ball drops to the ground. Leaves fall from a tree. Gravity is at work all around you. But what exactly is gravity? And how does it affect different objects? Read this book to find out! Learn all about matter, energy, and forces in the Exploring Physical Science series.
 
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