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Caillou: As Good as New (Ecology Club)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Eric Sevigny
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Chouette Publishing (2012, Apr 1st).
Pages: 24
This series explores current environmental issues and instills in children an ecological consciousness that will remain with them throughout their lives. When Caillou sees Leo's new bicycle, he wishes his was new and looked special too. Daddy suggests they spruce up their old bikes, and Caillou learns a little about recycling and reusing instead of always thinking "new." First, they wash the bikes and make them all shiny. Then, they decorate Caillou's bike with streamers and flags found around the house. Mommy supplies a horn, and now Caillou's bicycle is as good as new. Daddy shows Caillou how to reuse resources already available in order to make something look good again. more
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Benny Says, "Achoo!" (Dora the Explorer Ready-to-Read)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Robert Roper
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon (2012, Mar 6th).
Pages: 24
Can Dora help Benny find flowers that don’t make him sneeze?In this Level 1 Ready-to-Read, Benny wants to do something special for his grandmother on her birthday. He knows she loves the flowers in Isa’s garden, so he sets out to collect a bouquet—but he can’t stop sneezing! Benny is allergic to flowers. So instead of gathering real flowers for Grandma’s birthday, Dora convinces Benny to make a beautiful bouquet of paper flowers that will last a long time—and won’t make anyone sneeze! Grandma will love that Benny made them just for her! more
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Emolga Makes Mischief (Pokémon Black & White)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Simcha Whitehill
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic Inc. (2012, Apr 1st).
Pages: 32
Gotta read 'em all! Scholastic's publishing program is geared to appeal to Pokémon fans of all ages. Handbooks, sticker books, create & trace, readers, and more.The adventure continues! Ash, Pikachu, Iris, and Cilan are making their way through Unova, a land of big cities, beautiful countryside, and tons of amazing new Pokémon. Join the adventure as Ash and his Pokémon battle for badges. Reader #3 is based on a thrilling episode of the hit TV series. more
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Building a New World (Hispanic American History)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jim Ollhoff
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Abdo Pub Co; 1 edition (2011, Aug 1st).
Pages: 32
Examines the places in the New World that were colonized by Spain, including California and Puerto Rico. more
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Ancient America (Hispanic American History)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jim Ollhoff
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Abdo Pub Co; 1 edition (2011, Aug 1st).
Pages: 32
Examines the history of the early peoples of Latin America, including the Maya and Aztecs. more
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Conflicts and Independence (Hispanic American History)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jim Ollhoff
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Abdo Pub Co (2011, Aug 1st).
Pages: 32
Discusses conflicts arising from the throwing off of Spanish colonial rule and the loss of land to the United States. Major conflicts such as the Spanish-American War and the Mexican-American War are introduced. Also includes key figures such as Simon Bolivar, Miguel Hidalgo, Vicente Guerrero, Santa Anna, and David Glasgow Farragut. more
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Freedom and the Future (Hispanic American History)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jim Ollhoff
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Abdo Pub Co (2011, Aug 1st).
Pages: 32
Examines the influence Hispanic culture has had on American society, including music, television, and government. more
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Identity and Civil Rights (Hispanic American History)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jim Ollhoff
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Abdo Pub Co (2011, Aug 1st).
Pages: 32
Discusses the identity and influence of Hispanic Americans in the history of the United States. more
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Early Battles (World War II)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: John Hamilton
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Abdo Pub Co (2011, Aug 1st).
Pages: 32
Introduces the events leading up to the start of World War II and describes the German victories from the invasion of Poland through the Battle of the Atlantic and the Japanese victories surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor. more
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The Final Years (World War II)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Sue Hamilton
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Abdo Publishing Company (2011, Aug 1st).
Pages: 32
Discusses the effects of World War II within the United States and describes the end of the war from the liberation of France through the fall of Berlin--including the Holocaust--and the defeat of the Japanese empire. more
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