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Young children wil love larning to read with these storybooks. Once they can recognize and identify the words used to tell each story, the will be able to successfully read on their own. Features a word list.
Here is a lively examination of a small state that is nevertheless chock full of history, culture, geographical variety, natural beauty, urban life and industry, and bucolic charm. Connecticut has a wide array of landscapes-coastline and mountains, farms and forests, while also being home to several major cities and within commuting distance of both New York and Boston. An important agricultural state, it is also home to heavy industry, high tech, and one of the world's premier institutions of higher learning-Yale University. it was also an important player in the colonial era and during the Revolution. For a small state, Connecticut is a force to be reckoned with, and this is its fascinating story.
Learn about the history, landscape, and culture of Louisiana.
An introduction to the history, geography, language, schools, and social life and customs of Greece.
A fictionalized account of the author's childhood experiences moving from the United States to London, England, and attending a boarding school.
An introduction to the land, history, people, economy, and environment of Connecticut.
Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, industries, and key figures of Vermont.
For Cindy Bentley, life was difficult from the start. Because her mother abused alcohol, Cindy had an intellectual disability that made it hard for her to learn new things. Cindy grew up in foster homes and at Southern Wisconsin Center, an institution for people with disabilities. No one-not even Cindy-thought she would ever succeed at anything. Then her life changed. With the encouragement of a teacher at the Center, Cindy began to run and to compete in Special Olympics. As she succeeded at one sport, she tried others. She gained confidence as she worked with teammates and earned medals. Follow Cindy as she leaves Southern Center to live on her own in Milwaukee. Cheer her on as she travels the globe as a Special Olympics athlete. Celebrate as she becomes a leader who encourages others with disabilities to speak up for their rights. Find out what inspired this champion and how she inspires others! Book jacket.
Describes the origins and evolution, equipment and techniques of the sport known as "sidewalk surfing."
An easy-to-use source of quick and reliable information, It's My State helps young readers identify what is common to and unique about individual states across America. Of special interest is the liberal use of the real words of actual state residents -- both famous and ordinary, historical and contemporary. Fully illustrated with captioned photographs and easy-to-read icons, each book in the series provides a broad overview of the state in question, from a concise geography and detailed history to a discussion of its government and economy. Also provided are abundant key facts, figures, people and dates; information about plants and animals as well as products and resources; a calendar of events; an historical timeline; and much more.Beginning with California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Texas, It's My State will prove invaluable to young researchers writing their first state reports.