Larry Dane Brimner
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"Richard Perry Loving and Mildred Jeter Loving wanted to live out their married life near family in Virginia. However, the state refused to let them--because Richard was white and Mildred was black. After being arrested and charged with a crime, the Lovings were forced to leave their home--until they turned to the legal system. In one of the country's most prominent legal battles, Loving v. Virginia, the Lovings secured their future when the court...
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For twelve history-making days in May 1961, thirteen black and white civil rights activists, also known as the Freedom Riders, traveled by bus into the South to draw attention to the unconstitutional segregation still taking place. Despite their peaceful protests, the Freedom Riders were met with increasing violence the further south they traveled.
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"In 1931, nine teenagers were arrested as they traveled on a train through Scottsboro, Alabama. The youngest was thirteen, and all had been hoping to find something better at the end of their journey. But they never arrived. Instead, two white women falsely accused them of rape. The effects were catastrophic for the young men, who came to be known as the Scottsboro Boys. Being accused of raping a white woman in the Jim Crow south almost certainly...
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Recounts the 1947 government investigation into the motion picture industry by the House Un-American Activities Committee.
1947: "A Cold War is brewing between communist Soviet Union and the United States. Tensions between the two countries are at an all-time high. In America, people begin to see communist threats everywhere, and the U.S. government forms a committee to investigate those threats. Even Hollywood comes under the microscope. Acclaimed...
6) In the fall
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A young child describes the sights and sounds of autumn, including the "Chop! Chop!" of the woodcutter and the changing colors of the leaves.
10) Spring sail
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A child describes some of the sights and sounds of early spring.
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Scholastic Inc
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2022
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Ace enters a mountain bike race in this fast-paced, STEM-themed early reader!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!
Ace
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"Ace gets her mountain bike ready for the big bike race, but during the race Ace's bike chain comes off the sprocket, and a tire goes flat. . . . Luckily she has her tools with her to fix the problem so she can finish the race"--
14) Rumble Bus
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As the Rumble Bus makes its way through town, kids jump on, seats fill up, and readers learn the basics of subtraction. Simple equations interspersed with creative artwork teach readers how easy and exciting math can be. Take a ride on the Rumble Bus and see for yourself how learning comes to life in the Magic Door Readers! 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series begins...
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Egbert can't wait to eat his twelve plump cookies, but everyone around him has the same idea! Kids receive an easy-to-understand lesson in division that simultaneously reinforces the concept of sharing. Reading about Egbert's distribution of his taste treats is guaranteed to improve children's math comprehension skills. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series begins...
16) Elwood's Bath
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It's bath time! Join Elwood as he prepares for some time in the tub with his favorite toys. Readers enjoy getting to know this colorful character while they simultaneously learn how to have fun with numbers. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series begins with an invitation to open a magic door and visit a land where tales both entertain and inform. Engaging characters...
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Max is an inventor whose amazing math machine helps him count the wonders of the world around him during his day at school. Young readers learn about addition by counting items at Max's house, on the playground, and even in the school cafeteria. With a click of his machine, Max proves that math can be both useful and fun! 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series begins...
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Brrrrr... Carson is cold! Grab your favorite blanket and enjoy the delightful story of one chilly little boy. Simple text and engaging illustrations will keep younger audiences enthralled as various members of Carson's family do their best to warm him up. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series begins with an invitation to open a magic door and visit a land where tales...
19) Loud Larry
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Larry enjoys being loud and making lots of noise, until he meets his new baby sister! This humorous tale helps readers make connections between opposites such as loud and soft, and big and little. Kids will love getting to know Larry and learning how he changes his rambunctious ways to accommodate his new sibling. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series begins with...
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The animal world is filled with opposites-enormous bears and long necked giraffes, tiny turtles and pint-sized hedgehogs. A younger brother and his older sister share a humorous discussion about how certain creatures are big, while others are small. Through their dialogue, kids receive an overview of opposites and a lesson in making comparisons. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this...