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Many things go wrong during Mike's day, both at home and at school. Every time something bad happens, someone helps him out. Mike discovers that it makes him feel good when others help him, so he learns to be helpful to others. Pictures support the text. (f)
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People have wondered for a long time how we know dinosaurs lived on Earth. This informational book answers the question. Students learn that scientists have found the fossilized remains of dinosaur bones, footprints, teeth, nests, and eggs. They also learn how scientists dig up, wrap, transport, and study dinosaur remains. (nf)
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In this simple yet compelling Native American tale, Glooskap, the leader of the people, seeks a way to end the perilous winter that has gripped the land. He finds that a giant named Winter has caused the cold weather. After escaping from Winter's spells, Glooskap travels far to the south and finds a woman who can defeat the giant and bring warmth to the land. (f)
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According to legend, once all birds walked the same way and left the same tracks. In this entertaining pourquoi tale readers discover how birds came to have their own distinct footprints. Charming illustrations complement the text. (f)
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This is a wonderful collection of famous childhood stories of the first U.S. president, George Washington. Each story includes examples of how George Washington was an honest person, even as a child. (f)
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Life at the Pond is a look at the many different plants and animals that live in and around a pond. It gives an overview of this specialized ecosystem and focuses on how insects, birds, reptiles, and mammals move, eat, raise their young, and build homes. Children will enjoy learning about this small world where so many things are happening. Photos support the text. (nf)
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Hippo's Toothache is about Harry the Hippo, who lives in the jungle and has a horrible toothache. His animal friends try to help him and decide that they should pull out his tooth. One by one, they try unsuccessfully to extract the tooth. Finally, the tooth is pulled. The story has a surprise ending. (f)
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Healthy Me tells the reader ways to keep healthy. The little girl in the story shares several of the ways she keeps her body and mind healthy, including nutrition, hygiene, exercise, sufficient sleep, and mental relaxation. The accompanying illustrations are whimsical and fun. (f)
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Students will love learning about their feathered friends, from familiar owls to exotic emus. Each page of text has interesting information and engaging photos. (nf)
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Correlation
| LEVEL I |
| Grade |
1 |
| Fountas & Pinnell |
I |
| Reading Recovery |
15 |
| DRA |
16 |
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