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Publisher
Davidson Films
Pub. Date
2000
Language
English
Description
Explores the building of reading skills at an early age. Illustrates the development of several cognitive, physical and emotional competencies necessary to learn to read and write and the specialized vocabulary that describes them.
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Language
English
Description
Through vivid, full-color photographs and easily understood sentences, see how children from around the world practice their religious beliefs. Looking at the rich diversity as well as the underlying similarities of a variety of spiritual traditions, young readers understand that, although the world's religions have many differences, their primary goals are the same – to love and care for one another...and for our beautiful Earth."
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See the blue water. Hear the waves crash. Smell the suntan lotion. Touch a soft feather. Taste the salty seawater. The seashore stimulates all of our five senses in exciting ways. This book is a wonderful discussion and activity starter for children visiting the seashore, while at the same time it is ideal for classroom use in studying the five senses.
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English
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Most young children consider the local supermarket the source for their food, and quite logically so. Urban children are especially uninformed when it comes to knowing what food looks like in its natural state: that French fries start as potatoes growing underground, that bread begins as grain on stalks in wheat fields, or that maple syrup is drawn from trees. This photo essay takes a look at a variety of childhood favorites, tracing different kinds...
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See the tall buildings. Hear a train speeding by. Smell the nuts roasting at a street stand. The city stimulates all of our senses in exciting ways. This book is a wonderful discussion and activity starter for children who live in or visit the city, and also ideal for classroom use in studying the five senses.
9) All About Me
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English
Description
All About Me provides a shared reading experience through a wordless storyline. Children will be inspired to create their own story, recognize the key ideas, and retell what is happening in each of the vivid photographs. With familiar images of everyday activities, both new readers and those who are not yet able to read will be able to gather information and will be encouraged to create a story of their own.
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New readers follow a little girl as she dreams of the wonderful job she could have when she grows up! This exciting book features bright, colorful images and simple text that will engage children and leave them feeling confident in themselves and their developing reading skills!
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English
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The Itsy Bitsy Spider comes to life in this sweetly illustrated version of the traditional rhyme. The easy, familiar rhyme, simple text, and bright illustrations provides beginning readers with introductions to the different types of weather in a delightful, entertaining manner while simultaneously improving their basic reading and comprehension skills. This book will leave children feeling confident as they embark on their journey into the world...
13) My Community
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English
Description
This wordless picture book introduces children to different businesses, services, and members of a community. With vibrant images, children will be eager to describe what they see or create a story of their own. Young learners will build foundational literacy skills as they relate the images in the book to places in their own community.
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Old Mother Hubbard is working hard to take care of her spirited dog as she travels through her town to various shops to buy him presents. Children will love the playful illustrations and the simple, clear text. Perfect for new readers as well as for those who have not yet begun to read, the traditional, familiar rhyme helps children feel confident as they embark on their journey into reading!
15) Special Me
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English
Description
With a delightful rhyming story, new readers will be enchanted and eager to share what they read and see in this shared reading experience book. New readers will be encouraged to retell what they read or create a story of their own by gathering information through the enjoyable illustrations. This book assists in developing confidence as well as reading skills and early comprehension.
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English
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This illustrated version of the traditional poem allows beginning readers to gain confidence in their reading and comprehension skills. Through a shared reading experience, children are encouraged to retell the events and activities that occur during this adorable teddy bear's day. Perfect for beginning readers and for those who cannot yet read, the sweet, lively illustrations act as a useful tool to assist in the understanding of the storyline.
17) Weather
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English
Description
Introduce children to the concept of weather with this wordless picture book that is ideal for beginning readers and those who are just learning how to read. Early readers will learn about different types of weather through lively, vibrant images. Children will be inspired to describe what they see in the photograph, or create a story of their own, as they develop their foundational reading skills.
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Children will learn about various types of weather and what to wear for each type in this engaging, delightful book. Perfect for new readers, the simple text and colorful images work closely together to provide readers with the tools they need to gather information to comprehend what is happening in the story. Beginning readers will be inspired to participate in a shared reading experience and retell what they learn and discover in this book.
19) Animal Homes
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English
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New readers will discover some of the places that are home to animals in this brightly illustrated book. Through a shared reading experience, children are encouraged to retell the story and share what they have read. The clean text and enjoyable illustrations will engage children as they move through the pages.
20) Animals
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English
Description
Through vivid, engaging images, children will be introduced to different types of animals. Parents and children will enjoy a shared reading experience, with photographs showing animal parents and babies in their natural habitats. Young learners who do not yet know how to read, or those who are just beginning, will be inspired to tell their stories with this wordless book that supports early childhood literacy.
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