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Which president helped American soldiers fight for freedom during the Revolutionary War--when he was just 13 years old? Andrew Jackson! As an adult, he led American troops against the British in the War of 1812. Then he became the seventh president of the United States. Look inside to discover more about Andrew Jackson, including what his childhood was like and the different ways we remember him today.
2) Coconut crab
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What's that animal with giant claws and a hard shell? It's a coconut crab! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about these large land crabs, including how they got their name and how they find food. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and...
3) Dik-dik
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What's that animal with giant eyes and a long, bendy snout? It's a dik-dik! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about dik-diks, including how these tiny antelopes protect themselves, find mates, and mark their territory. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text,...
5) Guatemala
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"Colorful. Busy. Warm. Welcome to Guatemala! Look insided to learn about the land, cities, food, holidays, and wildlife of this incredible country."--Page [4] of cover.
6) Guide dogs
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"Beginning readers will learn all about the hard-working canines that help their owners handle any obstacle."--
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What's that animal with long horns and shaggy hair? It's a Highland cow! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about these gentle animals, including how they use their horns like shovels to dig up plants to eat. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful...
9) Matamata
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What's that animal with a wide, flat head and a bumpy shell? It's a matamata. Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about matamatas, including how these big turtles use their nose like a snorkel. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and eye-catching...
15) Orchid mantis
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What's that animal with pink legs that look like flower petals? It's an orchid mantis! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about these beautiful insects, including how their resemblance to orchids helps them catch prey! Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text,...
16) Pangolin
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What's that animal with a long, sticky tongue and hard scales? It's a pangolin! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about pangolins, including how these mammals snap up thousands of insects each day and can curl their body into a ball! Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction....