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Fuerza Aerea de los Estados Unidos

Julie Murray (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781629703879

Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Air Force (how the Air Force keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text. Readers will love the exciting photographs, bolded glossary terms, and More Facts section. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Bill Clinton

Grace Hansen (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781629703817

This title will introduce little readers to the 42nd president of the United States, Bill Clinton. Readers will gather basic, biographical information about Clinton through easy-to-read, simple text. They'll also love the historical photographs, the More Facts section, and bolded glossary terms. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

George Washington

Grace Hansen (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781629703831

This title will introduce little readers to the 1st president of the United States, George Washington. Readers will gather basic, biographical information about Washington through easy-to-read, simple text. They'll also love the historical photographs and images, the More Facts section, and bolded glossary terms. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Abraham Lincoln

Grace Hansen (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781629703794

This title will introduce little readers to the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Readers will gather basic, biographical information about Lincoln through easy-to-read, simple text. They'll also love the historical photographs, the More Facts section, and bolded glossary terms. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Barack Obama

Grace Hansen (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781629703800

This title will introduce little readers to the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama. Readers will gather basic, biographical information about Obama through easy-to-read, simple text. They'll also love the historical photographs, the More Facts section, and bolded glossary terms. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Comando Naval de Operaciones Especiales de los Estados Unidos

Julie Murray (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781629703862

Little readers will learn the essentials of the United States Navy SEALS (how the Navy SEALS keeps us safe, various jobs, weapons and machinery, and more) through easy-to-read, simple text. Readers will love the exciting photographs, bolded glossary terms, and More Facts section. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Grace Hansen (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781629703824

This title will introduce little readers to the 32nd president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Readers will gather basic, biographical information about Roosevelt through easy-to-read, simple text. They'll also love the historical photographs, the More Facts section, and bolded glossary terms. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Observa las señales

John Serrano (author)

Publisher: Newmark Learning ISBN: 9781612697949

Las señales nos ayudan a permanecer seguros y a encontrar nuestro camino. ¿Sabes cómo leer las señales?

Citizenship

Lucia Raatma (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602795655

CITIZENSHIP: Get involved in community affairs. Stay informed. Vote. The 21st Century Jr. Library Character Education books help kids learn how to make the choices that will help them be people of good character.

Meet my neighbor, the Police Officer

Marc Crabtree (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427180148

Spend a day with police officer Jenn Gellel. Jenn starts her day at home with her husband, Brad, and their dog, Zeke. Follow her to work at the police station, on patrol in a police car, and peforming jobs such as directing traffic. By following Jenns daily activities, students will learn how police officers help people and keep them safe.

Firefighters to the rescue!

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427198082

Firefighters are important community workers. These busy men and women are called upon to put out fires and rescue people and animals. They are the heroes of today's world! Children will be thrilled to learn about the equipment firefighters use, putting on a firefighter uniform, fire safety in their homes and communities, the different rooms in a fire station, and the firefighter heroes of 9/11.

Emergency Workers are on their way!

Bobbie Kalman (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427198105

Firefighters, police officers, paramedics, doctors, and nurses are just a few of the community workers that help people in emergencies. Children will be amazed by these brave individuals many of whom risk their lives daily to save the lives of others. Children will learn about military services, the Red Cross, the coast guard, equipment used by emergency workers, and how to be prepared in an emergency.

Working at City Hall

Lucia Raatma (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610800167

City hall is a bustling place, filled with workers of all kinds. Readers will learn about the many jobs people do to keep our cities running smoothly.

Gingerbread with Abigail Adams

Keli Sipperley (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681914619

Abigail Adams, the First Lady of the United States, takes Fiona and Finley back in time to her new home at the White House to share her story.

State Capitol

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624963636

In State Capitol, emergent readers join a group of students as they enjoy a trip to the state capitol. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about how laws are made meet some of the people who help make them. A labeled diagram shows readers different rooms in the capitol, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about what happens at the state capitol using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. State Capitol also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

First Dog

Beth Zappitello J. Patrick Lewis (author), Tim Bowers (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781627535885

Once upon a time a dog was looking for a home. Not just any home -- the perfect home, to be exact. So he decides to travel the world, visiting different countries and seeing how other dogs live. On his travels Dog meets a Newfoundland in Newfoundland, an English bulldog in England, a poodle in Paris, and many other different kinds of dogs. And he learns about what they do and how they live. But sadly, none of these places are what Dog has in mind. Can Dog find the perfect home? YES, HE CAN!! Savvy readers may have already guessed where Dog's perfect home is located but everyone, young and old, can't help but smile at the happy ending to his journey.

H is for Honor: A Millitary Family Alphabet

Devin Scillian (author), Victor Juhasz (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781627531566

Written by the son of a career officer, this book explores the branches of the Armed Services and speaks from the heart about the honor, privileges and sacrifices of military families everywhere. Children will discover why drill sergeants have to be so tough, what it means to be patriotic and why we need Special Forces such as the Navy SEALS, the Green Berets and the Army Rangers. H is for Honor also explains why the annual Army/Navy football game is more than just a game, how much letters from home mean to soldiers, how often military families have to move and what life on base is like. With an underlying message of courage and commitment that every child can relate to, the book will be especially meaningful to those whose parents, siblings or other relatives serve in the Armed Forces.

M is for Mountie: A Royal Canadian Mounted Police Alphabet

Polly Horvath (author), Lorna Bennett (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781627531498

From the pageantry of the Musical Ride to the movie-good looks of the fictional Dudley Do-Right, the image of the handsome and stalwart Mountie has long been part of popular North American culture. But there's more to being a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police than wearing a red coat. It's an important career law enforcement and public service

Penny: The Forgotten Coin

Denise Brennan-Nelson (author), Michael Glenn Monroe (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781627531306

Found by a young boy and placed into his pocket for safekeeping, Penny feels useless compared to the exciting Superball, the shiny Marble, the adventuresome Rock, and the colorful Bubblegum. But as she reminisces about her life and history, she realizes her worth, and it is reinforced by the young boy's need for her in an important decision.

The American Reader

Kathy-jo Wargin (author), K. L. Darnell (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781627536431

We often sing the "Star Spangled Banner," but what do the words mean? Why did Franklin Delano Roosevelt stay in office longer than any other U.S. president? Following the style of an old-fashioned primer, The American Reader answers such questions as it gives children a modern, well-rounded view of what it means to be a good citizen. Captivating prose, poems, short stories, and games entertain as they teach about the diverse regions of our country, the history of the Pledge of Allegiance, the story of Clara Barton, and the official nicknames for each of our states. A story about Smokey Bear promotes an appreciation of nature and the need to protect it, and another explains how to be helpful and respectful to people with disabilities. The American Reader's lively variety and broad scope will give children of all ages much to learn, think about and enjoy for hours on end.

Washington, DC

Mari Kesselring (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609730970

Explore the colorful customs, people, and places of the District of Columbia. With straightforward text and captivating photos, this book is a great introduction to the district. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and district identity.

Michelle Obama

Susan Kesselring (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609543655

A very simple introduction to the life and accomplishments of First Lady Michelle Robinson Obama.

Mi bandera

Ellen K. Mitten (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301817

Young readers will learn about the US flag through simple text and photos.

Mi dinero

Ellen K. Mitten (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301824

Young readers will learn about US coins and bills with simple text and photos.

¿Qué es una elección?

Nancy Kelly Allen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301978

Students will learn the election process from beginning to end with this wonderful title, from what a candidate is to where and when people vote, and how and why the election process is so important in our country.