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Odysseus and the Bag of Winds tells about Odysseus's place in the stories of Greek mythology. He became known as one of the greatest Greek heroes after winning the Trojan War. However, his journey back home to Ithaca was doomed as he and his men were suddenly blown off course. This story shows how jealousy, greed, and distrust can lead even the most confident people astray. Vivid illustrations and maps support the text. (f)
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American Sports Legends is a biographical text about four people who were legends in American sports. The book describes the accomplishments of Jim Thorpe, Mildred Didrikson Zaharias, Jackie Robinson, and Jesse Owens. All these athletes showed magnificent strength of character while they accomplished feats of great physical strength and skill. Overcoming obstacles such as racial prejudice, physical ailments, and sexism, these athletes continue to inspire us with their passion, perseverance, and commitment. (nf)
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People have been intrigued for many decades by persistent mysteries in the natural world. Believe It Or Not? presents four unsolved mysteries, and challenges the reader to decide whether the evidence surrounding them is genuine or fake, or if there are rational explanations. Are Bigfoot, crop circles, the Curse of the Mummy, and the Bermuda Triangle examples of true mysteries, or elaborate hoaxes? (nf)
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From gigantic apes to alien spacecrafts, special effects help to create images on screen that make scenes more believable and entertain audiences of all ages. Types of special effects are discussed in relation to their evolution in the movie industry. Photographs, illustrations, and timelines support the text. (nf)
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This book recounts the life and work of Cesar Chavez, from his childhood on the family farm in Arizona, to his adolescence as a migrant worker, to his dedication to the fight for dignity and justice for farm workers everywhere. (nf)
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This introduction to picture taking is loaded with information about cameras, film, composition, and fun photography projects. It also gives students a history of photography and an overview of how cameras work, how film is developed, and the fun of digital cameras. Each photography tip is accompanied by photos showing the dos, and humorous don'ts, of picture taking. (nf)
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Correlation
| LEVEL Y |
| Grade |
5 |
| Fountas & Pinnell |
U |
| Reading Recovery |
28 |
| DRA |
N/A |
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