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Che Guevara
His name is equated with rebellion, revolution and socialism. More than forty years after his death, Che Guevara's life continues to captivate our imagination. From his childhood in Argentina and his wish to become a doctor to his encounter with Fidel Castro in 1954 and participation in the Cuban revolution, this is the extraordinary life story of a man who changed the history. Told through viv…
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- 978-0-14-311816-9
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- 150p; b/w; comic; pbk
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- A Manga Biography
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- 920.71 SHI
The 14th Dalai Lama
At the age of two, Tenzin Gyatso, child of a peasant family in northeastern Tibet, was recognized as the reincarnation of his predecessor, the Thirteenth Dalai Lama - the manifestation of the Budha of Compassion. Just fourteen years later, this extraordinary young man assumed full political power over his nation upon the invasion of Chinese forces, and he has since become one of the most influe…
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- 978-0-14-311815-2
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- 150p; b/w; comic; pbk
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- A Manga Biography
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- 920.71 SAI
Gandhi: a manga biography
Through his quietly powerful leadership and influential use of nonviolent resistance in India's struggle against the British Raj, Mahatma Gandhi became one of the most revered figures of the modern era. While history has recorded Gandhi's words and deeds, the man himself has been eclipsed by maxims of virtuosity that seem to have little resonance in our everyday lives. In Gandhi, award winning …
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- 978-0-14-312024-7
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- 150p; b/w; comic; pbk
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- Manga Biography
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- 920.71 EBI
Writing to Prompts in the Trait-Based Classroom Literature Response
This book contains ready to use prompts for more than 45 best loved books including many Newberry winners, organized by realistic fiction, historical fiction, and fantasy fiction. It also includes guidelines for using R.A.F.T.S. prompts, reproducible versions to distribute to students, and all the tools you need to create your own prompts.
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- 0-439-55683-x
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- 80p; b/w; pbk
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- Scholastic Teaching Strategies
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- 372.4 CUL
Trait-Based Mini-Lesson for Teaching Writing in Grades 2-4
What do trait-based writing lessons look like in action? In this book, Megan Sloan shows how the writing traits can inform instruction in a highly motivating and engaging way. She shared more than 25 effective mini-lessons that help students strengthen their writing by learning about the traits. Through lively classroom discussion and samples of modeled and shared writing, Megan takes us inside…
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- 978-0-439-22247-1
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- 128p; b/w; pbk
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- Scholastic Teaching Strategies
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- 372.4 SLO
Singapore Spirit
Found within these pages is a nifty collection of tales about ordinary people up to something extraordinary - people who dared to be different and displayed the Singapore Spirit. Meet the real time superheroes of Singapore, people who have contributed to a young nation's remarkable growth in a gigantic way. Uncover their stories and learn about the awesome legacy they have left behind. And for …
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- 978-981-08-9027-8
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- 47p; col; il; pbk
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- 920 KAR
Sloppy Kisses
After her friend tells her kissing is for babies, Emmy Lou tries to make do with a pat on the shoulder.
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- 0-14-050433-8
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- 24p; coll; ill; pbk
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- WIN
Make Way for Ducklings
The busy Boston streets are too dangerous for eight little ducklings! But with a little help from a friendly policeman Mrs. Mallard and her family arrive safely at their new home. The public garden was no place for ducklings when they were first born, but now they are old enough to brave the raucous crowds and swim with the giant swan boats.
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- 0-14-050171-1
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- 40p; col; ill; pbk
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- MCC
The Kangaroo and the Porpoise
The Kangaroo and the Porpoise is one of many stories from the very small Aboriginal community of Belyuen. We hope publishing these stories will enable us to buy desperately needed materials for the school.
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- 0-86896-327-5
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- 36p; col; ill; pbk
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- 398.2 LIP
King Midas and The Golden Touch
Timeless stories that are fun to read and approved by educators for children ages 5-8. Retold for beginning readers.
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- 0-590-42262-6
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- 36p; col; ill; pbk
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- An Easy To Read Folktale
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- 398.2 LIT
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