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Fun Family Read-Alouds for 2nd Grade and Older
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Roz the robot discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island with no memory of where she is from or why she is there, and her only hope of survival is to try to learn about her new environment from the island's hostile inhabitants.
8) Coral reefs
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A brief introduction to coral reefs, including where they are found, how they grow, what lives in them, their importance, and efforts being made to protect and restore them.
10) New Zealand
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This title introduces beginning readers to the country of New Zealand. The book covers New Zealand's geography, capital and largest cities, exciting animals, and its most popular sports. Complete with large, full color photographs, a large map, and more exciting landmarks to explore.
11) An island grows
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Lava flows, waves pound, sands mound, and an island is born, and as it grows, life thrives.
12) Island of spies
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In 1942, twelve-year-old Stick Lawson and her two best friends, Rain and Neb, set out to discover the Nazi spies they believe are helping orchestrate U-boat attacks on American ships off the coast of Hatteras Island.
13) The old boat
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2nd Grade Reading
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Multicultural Literature and Nature Education
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Multicultural Literature and Nature Education
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"Off a small island, a boy and his grandfather set sail in their beloved fishing boat. They ride the waves, catching wants and wishes and seeing the wonders of the ocean. But soon the boy is sailing the boat himself, drifting further from shore as the waters grow muddied and turbulent. When a storm washes him ashore, he sees home in a new light. He decides to turn the tides of his fortune, cleaning the island's waters and creating a new life with...
16) South Korea
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This book tells about life in South Korea. It describes the land, the wildlife, its cities, its holidays, and the food they eat.
17) Philippines
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This book tells about life in the Philippines. It describes the land, the wildlife, its cities, its holidays, and the food they eat.