Jane Katirgis
1) Up and Down
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Kids go up and down the slide and a cute puppy puts it head up and down. This book introduces the opposites of "up" and "down," repeated throughout the narrative with photographs displaying each action.
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On the average, two tsunamis occur per year throughout the world, but thousands of people video record these tremendous feats of Mother Nature so we can see them up close. What is a tsunami? What causes one? Is there any way to predict them? Readers learn all about tsunamis and how to stay safe during one.
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When Nat Love was born into slavery in Tennessee, his family worked on a tobacco plantation. He longed to see the world and soon became a talented horse rider. At the age of fifteen, he left his family and headed to Dodge City, Kansas. As a young cowboy in America's Wild West, Love broke wild horses and won shooting contests. Young readers will delight in learning about the adventures of this African American cowboy. A timeline, sidebars, and primary...
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Many people have heard of Paul Revere's famous ride, but this brave and talented patriot was involved in many other aspects of colonial American life. The father of eleven children, Revere worked as a dentist and was a highly talented silversmith. The navy even used copper from his mill for the bottoms of their ships. After helping to start the Sons of Liberty, Revere and the group staged the Boston Tea Party. Revere's midnight ride is a pivotal point...
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The catfish: it's big, tasty, and found in North American waters from central Canada all the way south to Mexico. The catfish is often the first fish a young angler lands. From the initial tap that signals a catfish has taken the bait to the methods of preparing a delicious meal, this book will inform young anglers about the habitats, fishing techniques, and safety precautions surrounding catfish fishing. No need for fancy equipment or exotic trips;...
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On average, there are between 50 and 60 volcanoes that erupt each year somewhere on Earth. Nature's fury holds our attention and our wonder. What is a volcano? How is one formed? Is there a way to predict eruptions? Readers find out the answers to these questions and more.
11) Tall and Short
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Author Jane Katirgis introduces newest readers to the world of "tall" and "short." With the help of full-color photographs and a Words to Know section, young children can get a start reading on their own.
13) Awful Avalanches
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What are avalanches? What causes them? Readers learn about avalanches and what is being done to keep people safe from them.
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Orangutan means "person of the forest" in the Malay language. Extremely intelligent creatures, orangutans are closely related to humans, so why are they endangered? What has happened to their forest habitats? Who's working to save orangutans? Readers learn the latest facts about orangutans and learn how to help.
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Arriving in Boston aboard a slave ship in 1761, Phillis Wheatley began what would eventually be a storied life in American. Primary sources and a thrilling narrative present the story of America's first African American female poet. Easy-to-read text highlights how Wheatley learned to speak English and to read and write. She even learned to read Latin. Soon she was writing poetry, but no one in Boston would publish her book because she was a slave....
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John Sutter's entrance into American history began because of a rocky situation. He fled Switzerland in search of riches, leaving behind his wife and young children, because he owed people a great deal of money. After bartering his way from New York to the West Coast, Sutter started a settlement in California along the Sacramento River. The Gold Rush changed Sutter's life forever. Primary source documents and lively sidebars help tell this story of...
19) Day and Night
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What's the difference between day and night? This book introduces readers to the world of these opposites. Crisp color photographs support the text for young children who are just starting to read on their own.
20) Over and Under
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Delightful color photographs of the opposites "over" and "under" help illustrate this concept to emerging readers. A simple word or phrase describes each photograph. Young children can get a start reading on their own.