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32 pp.
| Amicus High Interest
| September, 2014
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60753-489-1$19.95
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EbookISBN 978-1-60753-632-1
(4)
K-3
Serving in the Military series.
This series is composed of low-reading-level/high-interest introductions to the elite forces of the U.S. military. The volumes briefly explain the rigorous training, important missions, and dangerous operations involved in each special unit; while lacking in rich detail, they provide adequate overviews for military buffs. Color photographs accompany the accessible but lackluster texts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Serving in the Military titles: Air Commandos, Army Rangers, Delta Force, Green Berets, Marine Expeditionary Units, and Navy SEALs.
32 pp.
| Amicus High Interest
| September, 2014
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60753-491-4$19.95
|
EbookISBN 978-1-60753-634-5
(4)
K-3
Serving in the Military series.
This series is composed of low-reading-level/high-interest introductions to the elite forces of the U.S. military. The volumes briefly explain the rigorous training, important missions, and dangerous operations involved in each special unit; while lacking in rich detail, they provide adequate overviews for military buffs. Color photographs accompany the accessible but lackluster texts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Serving in the Military titles: Air Commandos, Army Rangers, Delta Force, Green Berets, Marine Expeditionary Units, and Navy SEALs.
32 pp.
| Amicus High Interest
| September, 2014
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60753-493-8$19.95
|
EbookISBN 978-1-60753-636-9
(4)
K-3
Serving in the Military series.
This series is composed of low-reading-level/high-interest introductions to the elite forces of the U.S. military. The volumes briefly explain the rigorous training, important missions, and dangerous operations involved in each special unit; while lacking in rich detail, they provide adequate overviews for military buffs. Color photographs accompany the accessible but lackluster texts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Serving in the Military titles: Air Commandos, Army Rangers, Delta Force, Green Berets, Marine Expeditionary Units, and Navy SEALs.
32 pp.
| Amicus High Interest
| September, 2014
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60753-490-7$19.95
|
EbookISBN 978-1-60753-633-8
(4)
K-3
Serving in the Military series.
This series is composed of low-reading-level/high-interest introductions to the elite forces of the U.S. military. The volumes briefly explain the rigorous training, important missions, and dangerous operations involved in each special unit; while lacking in rich detail, they provide adequate overviews for military buffs. Color photographs accompany the accessible but lackluster texts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Serving in the Military titles: Air Commandos, Army Rangers, Delta Force, Green Berets, Marine Expeditionary Units, and Navy SEALs.
32 pp.
| Amicus High Interest
| September, 2014
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60753-492-1$19.95
|
EbookISBN 978-1-60753-635-2
(4)
K-3
Serving in the Military series.
This series is composed of low-reading-level/high-interest introductions to the elite forces of the U.S. military. The volumes briefly explain the rigorous training, important missions, and dangerous operations involved in each special unit; while lacking in rich detail, they provide adequate overviews for military buffs. Color photographs accompany the accessible but lackluster texts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Serving in the Military titles: Air Commandos, Army Rangers, Delta Force, Green Berets, Marine Expeditionary Units, and Navy SEALs.
32 pp.
| Amicus High Interest
| September, 2014
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60753-494-5$19.95
|
EbookISBN 978-1-60753-637-6
(4)
K-3
Serving in the Military series.
This series is composed of low-reading-level/high-interest introductions to the elite forces of the U.S. military. The volumes briefly explain the rigorous training, important missions, and dangerous operations involved in each special unit; while lacking in rich detail, they provide adequate overviews for military buffs. Color photographs accompany the accessible but lackluster texts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Serving in the Military titles: Air Commandos, Army Rangers, Delta Force, Green Berets, Marine Expeditionary Units, and Navy SEALs.
24 pp.
| Enslow/Elementary
| April, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3845-5$21.26
(4)
K-3
Discover Dogs with the American Canine Association series.
Color photographs and an easy-to-read text showcase different dog breeds and highlight their unique characteristics and qualities--though taken as a whole, the series is quite repetitive. Young readers are introduced to basic information about exercising, feeding, grooming, and caring for a dog. Each title includes the same note to parents. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Discover Dogs with the American Canine Association titles: I Like Beagles!, I Like Collies!, I Like German Shepherds!, I Like Labrador Retrievers, I Like Mixed-Breed Dogs!, and I Like Poodles!.
24 pp.
| Enslow/Elementary
| April, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3846-2$21.26
(4)
K-3
Discover Dogs with the American Canine Association series.
Color photographs and an easy-to-read text showcase different dog breeds and highlight their unique characteristics and qualities--though taken as a whole, the series is quite repetitive. Young readers are introduced to basic information about exercising, feeding, grooming, and caring for a dog. Each title includes the same note to parents. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Discover Dogs with the American Canine Association titles: I Like Beagles!, I Like Collies!, I Like German Shepherds!, I Like Labrador Retrievers, I Like Mixed-Breed Dogs!, and I Like Poodles!.
24 pp.
| Enslow/Elementary
| April, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3849-3$21.26
(4)
K-3
Discover Dogs with the American Canine Association series.
Color photographs and an easy-to-read text showcase different dog breeds and highlight their unique characteristics and qualities--though taken as a whole, the series is quite repetitive. Young readers are introduced to basic information about exercising, feeding, grooming, and caring for a dog. Each title includes the same note to parents. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Discover Dogs with the American Canine Association titles: I Like Beagles!, I Like Collies!, I Like German Shepherds!, I Like Labrador Retrievers, I Like Mixed-Breed Dogs!, and I Like Poodles!.
24 pp.
| Enslow/Elementary
| April, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3850-9$21.26
(4)
K-3
Discover Dogs with the American Canine Association series.
Color photographs and an easy-to-read text showcase different dog breeds and highlight their unique characteristics and qualities--though taken as a whole, the series is quite repetitive. Young readers are introduced to basic information about exercising, feeding, grooming, and caring for a dog. Each title includes the same note to parents. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Discover Dogs with the American Canine Association titles: I Like Beagles!, I Like Collies!, I Like German Shepherds!, I Like Labrador Retrievers, I Like Mixed-Breed Dogs!, and I Like Poodles!.
24 pp.
| Enslow/Elementary
| April, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3848-6$21.26
(4)
K-3
Discover Dogs with the American Canine Association series.
Color photographs and an easy-to-read text showcase different dog breeds and highlight their unique characteristics and qualities--though taken as a whole, the series is quite repetitive. Young readers are introduced to basic information about exercising, feeding, grooming, and caring for a dog. Each title includes the same note to parents. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Discover Dogs with the American Canine Association titles: I Like Beagles!, I Like Collies!, I Like German Shepherds!, I Like Labrador Retrievers, I Like Mixed-Breed Dogs!, and I Like Poodles!.
24 pp.
| Enslow/Elementary
| April, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3847-9$21.26
(4)
K-3
Discover Dogs with the American Canine Association series.
Color photographs and an easy-to-read text showcase different dog breeds and highlight their unique characteristics and qualities--though taken as a whole, the series is quite repetitive. Young readers are introduced to basic information about exercising, feeding, grooming, and caring for a dog. Each title includes the same note to parents. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Discover Dogs with the American Canine Association titles: I Like Beagles!, I Like Collies!, I Like German Shepherds!, I Like Labrador Retrievers, I Like Mixed-Breed Dogs!, and I Like Poodles!.
48 pp.
| Enslow/Elementary
| April, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3540-9$21.26
(4)
K-3
Funny Bone Jokes series.
Each volume presents mostly familiar (along with some that are fresher) jokes, tongue twisters, and limericks; "Fun Facts" text boxes provide a little nonfiction alongside the zaniness. The books are divided into short, topic-based chapters (e.g., "Cats," "Ocean Animals," and "Insects" in Animal Jokes). Over-the-top black-and-white caricatures illustrate the jokes. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Funny Bone Jokes titles: Food Jokes to Tickle Your Funny Bone, Gross Body Jokes to Tickle Your Funny Bone, Animal Jokes to Tickle Your Funny Bone, Ha-Ha Holiday Jokes to Tickle Your Funny Bone, Weird Science Jokes to Tickle Your Funny Bone, and Sports Jokes to Tickle Your Funny Bone.
48 pp.
| Enslow/Elementary
| April, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3541-6$21.26
(4)
K-3
Funny Bone Jokes series.
Each volume presents mostly familiar (along with some that are fresher) jokes, tongue twisters, and limericks; "Fun Facts" text boxes provide a little nonfiction alongside the zaniness. The books are divided into short, topic-based chapters (e.g., "Cats," "Ocean Animals," and "Insects" in Animal Jokes). Over-the-top black-and-white caricatures illustrate the jokes. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Funny Bone Jokes titles: Food Jokes to Tickle Your Funny Bone, Gross Body Jokes to Tickle Your Funny Bone, Animal Jokes to Tickle Your Funny Bone, Ha-Ha Holiday Jokes to Tickle Your Funny Bone, Weird Science Jokes to Tickle Your Funny Bone, and Sports Jokes to Tickle Your Funny Bone.
24 pp.
| Enslow/Bailey
| December, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3437-2$21.26
(4)
K-3
Imagining the Future series.
Technological advancements in communication, transportation, and housing are touched on in these slight but interesting texts. Photographs from the past and the present provide a visual compare-and-contrast element, revealing, in most cases, the immense progress that has been made. Questions about what the future may hold (some are insightful, some filler) provide imaginative scenarios for readers to ponder. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Imagining the Future titles: Getting Around in the Past, Present, and Future, Houses of the Past, Present, and Future, and Staying in Touch in the Past, Present, and Future
24 pp.
| Enslow/Bailey
| December, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3433-4$21.26
(4)
K-3
Imagining the Future series.
Technological advancements in communication, transportation, and housing are touched on in these slight but interesting texts. Photographs from the past and the present provide a visual compare-and-contrast element, revealing, in most cases, the immense progress that has been made. Questions about what the future may hold (some are insightful, some filler) provide imaginative scenarios for readers to ponder. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Imagining the Future titles: Getting Around in the Past, Present, and Future, Houses of the Past, Present, and Future, and Staying in Touch in the Past, Present, and Future
24 pp.
| Enslow/Bailey
| December, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3436-5$21.26
(4)
K-3
Imagining the Future series.
From baseball to dolls, kites, books, and playgrounds, this slight but interesting text about the history of games and hobbies reveals the continually adapting nature of play. Photographs from the past and present provide a visual compare-and-contrast element. Questions about what the future may hold (some are insightful, some filler) provide imaginative scenarios for readers to ponder. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Enslow/Bailey
| December, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3434-1$21.26
(4)
K-3
Imagining the Future series.
This slight text reveals past challenges and present-day advantages of various aspects of education, from buses to desks to homework. Photographs from the past and present provide a visual compare-and-contrast element. Questions about what the future may hold (some are insightful, some filler) provide imaginative scenarios for readers to ponder. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Enslow/Bailey
| December, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3438-9$21.26
(4)
K-3
Imagining the Future series.
Technological advancements in communication, transportation, and housing are touched on in these slight but interesting texts. Photographs from the past and the present provide a visual compare-and-contrast element, revealing, in most cases, the immense progress that has been made. Questions about what the future may hold (some are insightful, some filler) provide imaginative scenarios for readers to ponder. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Imagining the Future titles: Getting Around in the Past, Present, and Future, Houses of the Past, Present, and Future, and Staying in Touch in the Past, Present, and Future
24 pp.
| Enslow/Bailey
| December, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3435-8$21.26
(4)
K-3
Imagining the Future series.
From doctors to teachers to firefighters and more, this slight text reveals past challenges and present-day advantages resulting from the steady growth and continued development of technology. Photographs from the past and present provide a visual compare-and-contrast element. Questions about what the future may hold (some are insightful, some filler) provide imaginative scenarios for readers to ponder. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.