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Pub. Date
2013.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (26 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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A light -hearted romp with Jon Scieszka, beloved, award winning author/illustrator and the first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Get to know him as he discusses his life and aspirations.
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2021.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (7 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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Ronnie Lott has always been tough. As a kid, when he fell down, he felt something inside him start to rumble. That something was a voice called Grit. When Grit helps Ronnie become a professional football player, he'll have a shot at achieving his dreams. But just how far can Grit take him? Join Ronnie as he pushes his limits and answers the question: Is Grit living in all of us? If so, how can we learn to hear his voice?
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Heroes and monsters; gods and goddesses; adventure and excitement: all are to be found in this book, which contains four well-known myths and legends from Ancient Greece told in an accessible style. Find out how Theseus killed the minotaur, how Daedelus escaped from the maze and why Herakles longed for a rest! Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically. A humorous...
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Can you imagine a world with whales that could walk and giant earth moles? They both lived on Earth long ago and their relatives still live here today. Explore the terrifying, giant, strange ancestors of everyday creatures, in this captivating information text, illustrated with realistic imagery from Jon Stuart. Can you imagine a world with whales that could walk and giant earth moles? They both lived on Earth long ago and their relatives still live...
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Traversing across the world by train, boat and plane, the two children in this story poem encounter the extremes of sun and snow travelling to Africa, India and China. The book begins with a poem, before revealing their journey's details, and repetitive questions encourage the reader to turn the page and continue the voyage. Yellow/ Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language. Text type - A poem with predictable structure and...
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Find out all about living in India as we follow Gini on a day in her life in Jaipur. Who's in her family, what does she like to eat and what's her school like? This non-fiction recount, written and beautifully photographed by Jonathan and Angela Scott, answers all these questions and more, telling us all about Gini's life. Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. Text type: A non-fiction recount....
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Pub. Date
[2024]
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xvii, 332 pages ; 24 cm
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"An estimated one in thirty-six children in the United States is diagnosed with autism. New research has shed light on the many factors that determine a child's trajectory-but many parents are still navigating this complex terrain without a road map. Pediatric neurologist Dr. Suzanne Goh has spent decades working with autistic children, and in this practical and research-based guide she shares her renowned and revolutionary model of care: an innovative,...
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ARE YOUR CHILDREN FACING BEDTIME CHALLENGES, FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIFT INTO A PEACEFUL SLEEP? ARE YOU IN SEARCH OF A CAPTIVATING COMPENDIUM FILLED WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF STORIES TO EFFORTLESSLY GUIDE YOUR CHILD INTO THE REALM OF DREAMS?
Look no further – if you answered yes to these questions, this collection is tailor-made for you.
In a world where your child is brimming with excitement about tomorrow's adventures, winding down at the end of...
10) Puppy love prank
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Nancy Drew clue books volume 13
Pub. Date
2020.
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94 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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As attendants at the wedding of wealthy Mrs. Ainsworth's dogs, Nancy Drew and her friends, Bess and George, investigate how the bride and groom got tie-dyed.
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Chocolate comes in many forms – from chocolate bars to hot chocolate – but how was it first discovered, and how is it made? Trace the journey chocolate makes, from the cocoa bean on the tree to the chocolate bar in the shop in this fascinating report. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A non-fiction report. Curriculum links: Geography; History
12) Cats & Dogs
Pub. Date
2024.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (0 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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Step into cuteness with this collection of storybook videos about cats and dogs. Join in the escapades of our canine and feline friends, witness the joy of companionship, and celebrate the special place cats and dogs hold in our lives.
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2020.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (7 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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Clock strikes five. Shop is closed. Donuts sleep (so we suppose)… Get ready for a delicious and hilarious journey through a world filled with (and made of) everyone’s favorite treat: donuts! Pirate donuts, dog donuts, striped donuts, jelly filled—donuts of every shape and size make an appearance in this whacky, fun-filled tale. But it’s not all fun and games in the donut shop! When the donuts realize they are going to be eaten the next morning,...
14) Animals
Pub. Date
2001.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (0 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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Discover a captivating array of animal-themed storybook videos, where tales of pond life, animal transformations, and remarkable creatures await. With each tale, this collection sparks curiosity and celebrates the richness of the natural world.
15) Art
Pub. Date
2024.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (6 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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Children are introduced to the imaginative world of art and how a picture really can be worth a thousand words.
16) School
Pub. Date
2024.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (0 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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Explore the excitement and challenges of the school experience with our diverse collection of storybook videos. Each story offers a delightful exploration of school life, filled with humor, heart, and the universal experiences of learning and growth.
17) Nom Nom Colors
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (7 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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It's food for thought! NOM NOM COLORS makes learning colors (and foods) more fun than ever before. Children will love repeating the names of bright colors, tasty sweets, and delicious fruits and veggies - as the foods come to life right before their eyes! The silly puns throughout the book will have little ones giggling along.
18) I Dig Being Kind
Pub. Date
2021.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (4 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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When the new day begins, there are lots of ways for Excavator and the other construction trucks to be kind. There are holes to dig. There are loads (and even friends) to carry up, up, and out of tough situations. There are trucks to wash, and pull, and help along the way. There are even games to play—like digging for hidden treasure. With so many ways to be kind to each other, we can’t squeeze it all into one day. Tomorrow, there will be more...
19) Winter
Pub. Date
2022.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (0 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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Step into a frosty wonderland with our enchanting collection of winter-themed storybook videos, where the magic of the season comes to life. With stories that capture the essence of winter's charm, this collection promises tales that will warm your heart and leave you dreaming of snowy days.
20) Time of Wonder
Pub. Date
1961.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (14 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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Lovely watercolor paintings capture the sights and sounds of nature on a Maine Island.
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