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A little girl has a wonderful idea. With the help of her canine assistant, she is going to make the most magnificent thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. But making the most magnificent thing turns out to be harder than she thinks.
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Mighty Little Girls
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
S.T.E.A.M & Literacy: Fall Edition
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
S.T.E.A.M & Literacy: Fall Edition
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A young aspiring engineer must first conquer her fear of failure.
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George and Harold, and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have a good thing going. Two of them go to school, while the other two hide in the tree house and play video games all day-then they switch! But when their malicious gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, creates a method of mind control that turns their fellow students into attentive, obedient, perfect children, the future of all humanity will be in their hands!
10) Automobile
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Examines the invention of automobiles and how they have evolved in today's society. Includes questions to think about, a glossary, and color photographs.
11) Telephone
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Simple text and photographs explore the history and development of the telephone, from the earliest corded phones up to today's smartphones.
12) Camera
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Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to some of the history of cameras, from cameras that needed film up to today's digital cameras.
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Not only is it Harry's first day of second grade, but it's also his birthday, and when his teacher assigns a superhero assignment and says there will be a prize for the best presentation, Harry is extra excited. After all, he knows everything there is to know about being a superhero. But does Harry really understand the assignment?
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Super-child Ellie Ultra has been home schooled by her genius inventor parents, so now she is hoping that starting third grade at Winkopolis Elementary School will let her meet and hang out with normal kids--but when her super abilities make it difficult to fit in with the other children, she takes one of her parents' inventions that she hopes will help her tone down her super powers.
16) Aircraft
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Simple text and color photographs depict different types of aircraft including gliders, fighter jets, helicopters, and rockets.
18) The Declaration of Independence wasn't signed on July 4th: exposing myths about Independence Day
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Examines the common misconception that the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. Discusses the holiday's origins, the creation of the Declaration, and other common myths of the time. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.
20) Jabari tries
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Jabari is making a flying machine all by himself, but when it doesn't work the way he imagined, he learns about perserverance and problem-solving.