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2) Respect
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Describes respect as a virtue and suggests ways in which children can recognize and practice being respectful.
3) Tunnels
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"The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Tunnels examines the engineering concepts that make these important structures possible. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. An activity, full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience"--...
4) Caring
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Describes caring as a virtue and suggests ways in which caring can be shown, such as recycling, donating to charity, helping others, and listening.
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"The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Patricia Bath and Laser Surgery examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to ophthalmology and laser surgery. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning...
8) Pterosaur
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"Learn all about the ancient animals known as Pterosaurs, from where they lived to how they hunted for food."--
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An age-appropriate look at the causes and consequences of choices children make every day at school. Each title includes activities encouraging students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Colorful photos embrace diversity and backmatter encourages further learning on the topic.
10) Fairness
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Learn about the importance of fairness and find out how you can be a fairer person.
11) Trustworthiness
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Learn about the importance of trustworthiness and find out how you can be a more trustworthy person.
12) Citizenship
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Learn about the importance of citizenship and find out how you can be a better citizen.
13) What is a plant?
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Have you ever looked at a plant? They seem to come in many different shapes and sizes. But did you know that they all share common elements? Using hands on activities, young readers will be introduced to wonderful world of plants.
14) Plants we wear
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Do you wear jeans? Did you ever look at the label inside your favorite jeans? It probably said that they are made of cotton. People have been using parts of plants to make cloth for thousands of years. Young readers will develop critical thinking skills as they explore the many plants that we wear.
18) Seal or sea lion
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The 21st Century Junior Library introduces young readers to important core content. Simple activities encourage students to look, think, make a guess, ask questions, and create. The combination of reading and inquiring helps them develop the skills needed to master content and learn and succeed in the 21st century. -- back cover
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Some animals look so alike, it's difficult to tell which is which! The Aardvark or Anteater book in the Which Is Which? series helps readers discover the similarities and differences between aardvarks and anteaters. Focused on 21st Century content, the Which Is Which? series encourages readers to ask questions, think more critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, and...