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Plants that smell like rotting flesh, accidental inventions that shape modern life, and a cure for diseases that involved rubbing onions on your skin. Can you believe it? Take a hi-lo adventure exploring some of the most awe-inspiring facts out there. Struggling readers in grades 4 and 5 wonÎt be able to put down these accessible books written at the 1st and 2nd grade readinglevel.
This entertaining, high-interest series looks at strange and little-known facts about things in our world. Eye-catching, full-color photography and illustrations engage even the most reluctant of readers. Every book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
What texture is a teddy bear’s fur? What does a zipper have in common with your mouth? Observing and commenting on the world is a vocabulary-building exercise that is essential for school and literacy readiness. This series of books present children with the opportunity to recognize and qualify objects in their environment, and as they answer questions - exercise teaches children the value of description, and the value of objects – they learn about these items, from toys to animals to signs and the natural world.
Can you guess an animal based only on its tail? What about its nose? Animals come in all shapes, sizes, and colours. Their bodies may look similar, but each ear, nose, and bottom is built to help the individual critter survive in the wild. Take a look at the animal body parts and guess who it belongs to! Then, find out if you3re right and learn more about the critter these bits are attached to. Bright illustrations paired with colourful photos and engaging text help readers solve these animal mysteries.
Nature is full of animal look-alikes, and this series will equip readers with all the knowledge they need to avoid misidentifying animals commonly mistaken for each other. With conversational text, witty comparisons, fun facts, and humorous imagery, this series is sure to have even the most reluctant readers laughing and learning.
Why doesn't Berra have a grandfather? And how can he get one? Ulf suggests that there are plenty of old men at the retirement home. Berra and Ulf go there together to find one-ideally one who eats pig's trotters, invites you to tea, and can teach you to whistle. A funny, sensitive, illustrated chapter book about a friendship across generations. Stark's writing covers every emotion, sometimes in the same sentence.
The Canada at War series explores the role Canadians have played in armed conflicts and peacekeeping missions around the world. Each book in the series looks at the causes and outcomes of a different conflict as well as the role Canada played in the event.
Canada has participated in battles that have shaped our nation and the world. Explore the history of these battles and learn about ways in which Canada has made a difference in times of conflict. This series honours Canadians who have answered the call in times of need to defend our country.
Journey through 150 years of Canadian history in this celebratory series. Canada Turns 150 highlights important people and events that helped shape the nation between 1867 and 2017. Readers will explore key moments in politics, social issues, sports, arts, conflicts, and more.
Canada is a big country with a diverse climate. This series investigates the impact of climate change on our people, place and lifestyle. Explore how you can help and adapt to climate change in Canada.