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  • Lighting Literacy Fires

    The All Districts Read Program Fosters Family Reading

    by Gary Anderson, John Micklos Jr. ...
    Ignite a love of reading that connects schools, families, and communities.Lighting Literacy Fires is a practical, step-by-step guide for educators, administrators, and community leaders who want to strengthen family literacy through the proven All District Reads program.With clear explanations, inspiring stories, and powerful data, this resource demonstrates how a simple, district-wide read-aloud ... Read more

    $8.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Unusual Medicine

    by John Micklos Jr. ...
    Series series Anything But Ordinary
    The field of medicine is fascinating. But some medical conditions, treatments, and experiments are almost unbelievable! Did you know workers test medications and medical equipment for bacteria by using a chemical from horseshoe crab blood? Have you ever heard of freezing people's bodies in the hopes of bringing them back to life in the future? Check out these fascinating findings and even more ... Read more

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  • The Tragic Trip of the Donner Party

    by John Micklos Jr. ...
    Illustrated by Daniele Dickmann ...
    Series series Deadly Expeditions
    In the spring of 1846, the Donner and Reed families joined a wagon train bound for California in hopes of a better life. But when the party took an untested shortcut, it set them down a tragic path. As they crossed the Sierra Nevada, heavy snow fell in the mountain pass. They were trapped. Supplies were already low, and now they faced a winter of starvation. Told through the gripping, full-color ... Read more

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  • Peculiar Nature

    by John Micklos Jr. ...
    Series series Anything But Ordinary
    The natural world can be a beautiful and awesome place. But sometimes things happen naturally that are quite peculiar. Have you heard of Blood Falls in Antarctica? Ice cold water flows bright red out of a glacier. Did you know that Death Valley National Park in California has boulders that mysteriously slide across the desert? Learn the details of these mysteries and other peculiar natural ... Read more

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  • Discovering the West

    The Expedition of Lewis and Clark

    by John Micklos Jr. ...
    Series series Adventures on the American Frontier
    Imagine being asked by the president of the United States to explore an unknown part of the country. That’s exactly how Lewis and Clark found themselves blazing a trail west from Missouri to the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, they met American Indian tribes and documented plants and animals they had never seen before. Lively language, historical illustrations, and primary source journal entries ... Read more

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  • Henry Hudson and the Murderous Arctic Mutiny

    by John Micklos Jr. ...
    Illustrated by Martín Bustamante ...
    Series series Deadly Expeditions
    English explorer Henry Hudson had long searched for a quicker, northern sailing route from Europe to Asia. Three previous expeditions had failed. In 1610, he embarked again to find the fabled Northwest Passage. But when icy waters stranded Hudson and the Discovery in a bay for the winter, tensions flared. The crew lost faith in their captain’s leadership and began to plot... mutiny! Told through ... Read more

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  • To the Last Man

    The Battle of the Alamo

    by John Micklos Jr. ...
    Series series Adventures on the American Frontier
    Imagine being in the middle of the Texas rebellion at the Battle of the Alamo. The Texans were outnumbered more than 10 to 1, but they were ready to fight to the death for independence from Mexico. Lively language and historical illustrations help readers feel as if they are part of the fight. The text is clear where fact meets legend in this historical battle. Meets Common Core critical thinking ... Read more

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  • Understanding Your Legal Rights

    by John Micklos Jr. ...
    Series series Kids' Guide to Government
    Order in the court! What do free speech, due process, freedom of assembly, and search and seizure have to do with our legal rights? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher our nation's complex legal system and understand their rights under the law. ... Read more

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  • The Deadly Race to the South Pole

    by John Micklos Jr. ...
    Illustrated by Paul McCaffrey ...
    Series series Deadly Expeditions
    In 1910, Sir Robert Falcon Scott led a team of Englishmen racing to be the first people to reach the South Pole. Amidst frigid temperatures and raging winds, Scott and four others made it to the pole only to find that another team had gotten there first. Low on morale and facing ever-plunging temperatures, the trek home would prove a harrowing task. Find out if Scott and his men ever made it back ... Read more

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  • The 1918 Flu Pandemic

    Core Events of a Worldwide Outbreak

    by John Micklos Jr. ...
    Series series What Went Wrong?
    In 1918 the world was celebrating the end of World War I. But another enemy was just beginning its worldwide attack, infecting nearly one in five people. Explore the causes and effects of a flu pandemic that killed more than 40 million people. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing the chronology of an event. ... Read more

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  • Lewis and Clark’s Compass

    What an Artifact Can Tell Us About the Historic Expedition

    by John Micklos Jr. ...
    Series series Smithsonian Artifacts from the American Past
    The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 nearly doubled the size of the United States. The U.S. suddenly went from consisting of 17 states along the Atlantic coast to claiming land as far west as present-day Montana. The U.S. government knew little about the terrain there. Was there a water route to the Pacific? President Thomas Jefferson sent William Clark and Meriwether Lewis to find out. With nothing to ... Read more

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  • The Challenger Explosion

    Core Events of a Space Tragedy

    by John Micklos Jr. ...
    Series series What Went Wrong?
    After pushing back the flight several times, the Challenger Space Shuttle was ready to launch. On January 28, 1986, the shuttle lifted off. Just 73 seconds into the flight, tragedy struck. Without warning, the Challenger exploded in front of stunned spectators, killing everyone on board. Readers will learn what caused this horrible disaster and the lasting effects to NASA and the space program. ... Read more

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