Heather Schwartz
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English
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Learn to decipher what news is real and what's fake! Discover how to tell the difference between reliable and unreliable news sources. This 32-page nonfiction book covers important topics like democracy and truth. Perfect for use in the classroom or at-home learning to explore fake news, bias, and finding reliable sources. Includes a short fiction piece to help students relate to the topic and engaging text features such as a glossary, useful discussion...
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Español
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Why do we use time zones, area codes, and zip codes? This social studies book explains how these codes and zones work and why they came to be. Do you know how many time zones used around the world today? Or how many area codes people use in the United States? Students will find the answers to these questions and more in this exciting teacher-approved book. With a glossary and index, essential discussion questions, and other helpful features, this...
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Español
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What kind of weather is headed your way? Meteorologists make it their job to know. They tell you when sunshine is in the forecast. They tell you when it's going to rain. They spot severe storms, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, before they hit. Their work is important. It can even save lives. Read about this intriguing STEM career Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish-translated Smithsonian Informational Text builds...
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English
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The U.S. government told the Nez Perce in 1877 to move to a reservation far from their home, or else. What started out peacefully ended in a desperate attempt to escape U.S. forces. About 800 tribal members ran for their lives, almost reaching safety in Canada. How would it affect their lives and change the United States?