Mary Elizabeth Salzmann
1) Astronauts
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Give kids a chance to find out more about Astronauts like Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride. They will learn about the first man on the moon, explore the parts of a space suit, find out what astronauts do during their days off and more. Engaging photos, exciting graphics, and a fun quiz at the end of each book will keep them learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
2) Automobile
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
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In Automobile, young readers will learn all about the automobile through the years, from a horseless carriage to a Model T to an electric car. Beautiful design, fascinating photographs, and simple text introduce new readers to the famous invention.
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
3) Aircraft
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
260L
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"In Aircraft, young readers will learn all about the different kinds of aircraft, from hot air balloons to fighter jets to rockets. Beautiful design, fascinating photographs, and simple text introduce new readers to the famous invention."--
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Jungle Babies gives young children a fun way to practice reading. The main text is written at guided reading level A and brought to life with full-page color photos of intriguing and adorable young jungle animals. The book ends with a one-page teacher's guide with tips for adults to help children read and understand the content. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Keeping your body clean is a healthy habit. Take a Bath!: Healthy Body Habits will teach readers all about how keeping clean prevents germs and helps them feel good. Taking a bath, washing hands, brushing hair, doing laundry are some ways to keep clean. Simple sentences and charming photos engage young children. A comprehensive and critical thinking quiz will make learning fun and effective. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Are alligator eggs hard or soft? What color are alligators when they are born? How long do alligators stay with their mother? Kids will learn the answers to all these questions and more when they read Baby Alligators. This book uses photographs and text to help develop and reinforce language and reading skills. A comprehensive quiz will make learning fun and effective. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle...
7) Phonograph
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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In Phonograph, young readers will learn all about the phonograph through the years, from cylinders of tin to flat records to digital music. Beautiful design, fascinating photographs, and simple text introduce new readers to the famous invention.
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
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This title is a terrific introduction to drums for kids. After starting with an overview of the drumhead and shell, the general characteristics and uses of the instrument are described. Simple, fun and informative sentences accompany photos of kids and adults playing drums to provide an understanding of this instrument in the world of music. The title also includes a picture quiz, comprehension quiz and glossary. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of...
9) Ocean Babies
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Ocean Babies gives young children a fun way to practice reading. The main text is written at guided reading level A and brought to life with full-page color photos of intriguing and adorable young ocean animals. The book ends with a one-page teacher's guide with tips for adults to help children read and understand the content. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
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This title is a terrific introduction to flutes for kids. After starting with an overview of the types of flutes like the western concert flute and the ocarina, the general characteristics and uses of the instrument are described. Simple, fun and informative sentences accompany photos of kids and adults playing flutes to provide an understanding of this instrument in the world of music. The title also includes a picture quiz, comprehension quiz and...
11) Baby Eagles
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Where do baby eagles live? How do they get food and eat? What color are baby eagles? Kids will learn the answers to all these questions and more when they read Baby Eagles. This book uses photographs and text to help develop and reinforce language and reading skills. A comprehensive quiz will make learning fun and effective. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Being active is a healthy habit. Run! Jump! Play!: Healthy Active Habits will teach readers all about how being active makes them feel good and helps their muscles grow. Running with the dog, sledding down a hill, riding bikes with friends are some of the ways they can stay active. Simple sentences and charming photos engage young children. A comprehensive and critical thinking quiz will make learning fun and effective. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
13) Horses Are Fun!
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‘Horses Are Fun!’ gives young children a fun way to practice reading. The main text is written at guided reading level A and brought to life with full-page color photos of intriguing and adorable pet horses. The book ends with a one-page teacher's guide with tips for adults to help children read and understand the content.
14) Baby Gorillas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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How many babies do gorillas have at a time? What do baby gorillas eat? How long do they stay with their mothers? What do they like to do? Kids will learn the answers to all these questions and more when they read Baby Gorillas. This book uses photographs and text to help develop and reinforce language and reading skills. A comprehensive quiz will make learning fun and effective. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Eating right is a healthy habit. Eat Your Vegetables!: Healthy Eating Habits will teach readers all about the five food groups; fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy. Also included is a helpful chart from MyPlate.gov. Simple sentences and charming photos engage young children. A comprehensive and critical thinking quiz will make learning fun and effective. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an...
16) Zoo Babies
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What are amphibians? What are Insects? What do they all have in common? These questions and more will be answered in this informative series. Cool, full-bleed photographs of the animals and simple sentences will make these a must-have for all libraries. This series is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO....
17) Telephone
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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In Telephone, young readers will learn all about the history of the telephone, from using operators to dial phones to smartphones. Beautiful design, fascinating photographs, and simple text introduce new readers to the famous invention.
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Getting enough sleep is a healthy habit. Sleep All Night!: Healthy Sleeping Habits will teach readers how long they should sleep at night, why sleep is important, and what to do before bed. Simple sentences and charming photos engage young children. A comprehensive and critical thinking quiz will make learning fun and effective. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.
19) Birds Are Fun!
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Birds Are Fun! gives young children a fun way to practice reading. The main text is written at guided reading level A and brought to life with full-page color photos of intriguing and adorable pet birds. The book ends with a one-page teacher's guide with tips for adults to help children read and understand the content. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Index Table of contents Teaching guides Pets Are Fun! gives young...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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This title is a terrific introduction to violins for kids. After starting with an overview of the main parts of the violin from tuning pegs to the bridge, the general characteristics and uses of the instrument are described. Simple, fun and informative sentences accompany photos of kids and adults playing violins to provide an understanding of this instrument in the world of music. The title also includes a picture quiz, comprehension quiz and glossary....