Joanna Brundle
41) Bumps and Breaks
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Sometimes accidents happen and people get hurt. But, that's no reason to panic! In this book, young readers are given the information to deal with and even help in a situation where they or a friend have a bump or break a bone. Simple, age-appropriate explanations of what has happened, and how to help aim to prepare, not scare, kids as they encounter injuries in their world. Full-color photographs with helpful labels aid reading comprehension and...
42) Food
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Each book in the Around the World series pairs brilliant photography with engaging information to explore fascinating features of different cultures and countries. Every title is designed to inspire beginning readers to become independent readers. The titles promote literacy and fluency through a focus on key concepts and sight words. All sight and content words used in a title are listed for quick reference on page 24.
43) Space
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The science of space can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming, especially for young readers. In this age-appropriate look at the study of space, complex ideas are simplified with concise language. Eye-catching, full-color design elements transport readers to the visually stunning world beyond Earth's atmosphere. Fun fact boxes, detailed sidebars, and an accessible glossary also aid readers in their journey through outer space. This engaging...
44) Forces
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Help your readers discover the powerful science behind force. Various forces, such as gravitational force and applied force, explain how and why objects move the way they do. Through informative and concise main text, readers expand their knowledge of this essential science curriculum topic. Creative, full-color design elements, useful sidebars, thought-provoking fact boxes, and a helpful glossary add extra insight to give readers a better understanding...
45) Body Scans
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Being able to see inside the body makes diagnosing internal conditions much easier and more accurate. The many body scans doctors can do include X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and PET scans. All these letters stand for something. Readers of this understandable narrative will find out exactly what those abbreviations are and how and why each scan is performed. Curious readers will be fascinated by real images from these different kinds of scans...
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What is it like getting caught in a hurricane or a tornado? How does Earth's geography recover after enduring such disastrous weather? Questions such as these are answered in this engaging text that supports common areas of science curricula. Scenarios involving getting caught in dangerous weather are described, giving readers a glimpse of what it's like to experience a hurricane or tornado. The text is supplemented with informative fact boxes, well-organized...
47) Antibiotics
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We come in contact with germs everywhere: the store, school, and in our homes. Not all bacteria make us sick, but those that do can be combatted with antibiotics. First discovered in 1928, penicillin is just one of many antibiotics that are used to treat those who are sick with a bacterial infection or have had surgery. Your readers will find out about the development of antibiotics and to how they work in the body. Resistance and the future of antibiotics...