Lori Mortensen
9) Our Moon
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English
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The moon is our closest neighbor. It is helps Earth is many ways. Let's find out all about the moon. Paired to the fiction title How Do We Get to the Moon.
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Español
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We use transportation to get from here to there. Some transportation takes us to nearby places. Some transportation is better for faraway places. Let's learn about the different types! The Descubrámoslo (Let's Find Out) series is perfect for young learners in prekindergarten through grade 2. These 16-page books give readers an accessible introduction to nonfiction reading. Color photographs and fun, factual examples will grab the attention of young...
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English
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The Civil Rights Movement brought about major changes in the United States, including the legal end of segregation between African-Americans and white Americans. Explore the points of view of the activists who fought for change and the people who opposed them through powerful primary sources and historical photos.
17) Transportation
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English
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We use transportation to get from here to there. Some transportation takes us to close places. Some transportation is better for faraway places. Let's learn about the different types. Paired to the fiction title Where Do You Want to Travel?.
18) Angel Island
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English
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During the late 1800s and early 1900s, nearly 1 million immigrants were processed at the Angel Island immigration station. Although Angel Island was also called The Gateway to the West, for some it became the place that kept them out of the United States. Find out what immigrants had to go through at Angel Island and discover why today Angel Island stands as a symbol of hope and struggle.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this heartwarming story about friendship and imagination, a boy named Wendell dreams of getting a pet walrus. Together, they'd ride bikes, tell jokes, and have a grand time. If only he could find one!
But looking for a walrus turns out to be its own adventure, one with an unexpected and happy result.
Acclaimed author Lori Mortensen and New York Times-bestselling illustrator Matt Phelan have created a sweet, playful, memorable book in If Wendell...
20) Ellis Island
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English
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During the late 1800s, 1.5 million immigrants were processed at Ellis Island in New York. Find out the history of the immigration station and what immigrants had to go through before entering the United States. You'll soon discover why Ellis Island is considered to be a symbol of freedom and the "American Dream."