Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP - Böcker

Every coin in our pocket is a little work of art with a big story behind it. Beyond the usefulness of buying us the things we need or want, each coin represents a slice of American history. This book tells readers more about our metal currency, in...

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This book looks at the story of money from the bartering systems of long ago to today's types of currency. Readers will be challenged to imagine a time when money wasn't used, and value was assessed through trade and bartering. Students will also ...

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This book offers a fascinating explanation of paper currency, which isn't really paper after all. Readers will learn that the United States prints enough bills each year to circle the Earth more than thirty times. Also featured are simple explanat...

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One of our earliest introductions to saving money is through the classic piggy bank. Saving money is a life skill that is good to hone and practice at any age, especially during our youth. This book shares the secrets of earning and saving money. ...

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Every day, people spend money to get the goods and services they need or want. The cash they use may travel around the world or go right to the neighborhood bank. Checks, credit, and debit cards are another way to transact purchases. This book int...

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From piggy banks to saving accounts, there are countless places to save money. This book teaches young readers how a bank operates. Topics include how to open a savings account, how a savings account earns interest, and why banks make loans. Reade...

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Readers get a good look at and gain a solid understanding of one our most used features, the ear. The varying sounds we hear, such as music and voices are explained. Students learn how to safely wash their ears, and protect them from loud noises a...

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There's plenty to see in this book about eyes. Bright, colorful photographs paired with simple text help readers learn about their eyes. We all have two eyes, but readers learn they can be many different colors and lids come in many shapes. We use...

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Where would we be without our feet? Readers will love learning about their feet and how they're essential to running, kicking, jumping, dancing, and being active. Simple text is paired with colorful photographs of people using their feet in many w...

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Hair comes in many colors and textures, it can be short or long, curly or straight. Readers learn that there are many interesting and different types of hair. The colorful photographs and simple text help readers learn essential concepts about hai...

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We use them to pick things up. We use them to clap, motion to others, and can even use them to count to ten, they're our hands. In this book, readers learn that we use our hands to do many wonderful, convenient things. Vibrant photographs show rea...

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Our nose is for breathing, but it's also for smelling. Some things smell good, while others smell horrible. These are just a few of the concepts that readers learn about in this book. What makes our noses itch? How do our noses feel when we're sic...

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Eating, talking, singing, and breathing, we use our mouths for so many things. We can also make funny faces and silly sounds with our mouths. This book uses colorful photographs and simple text to teach readers about their mouths. They'll learn ab...

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The vibrant photographs and text in this book show readers the many ways that our skin is special. Skin comes in many different colors, textures, and some people even have freckles. No matter how different looking we are, we all need our skin for ...

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Many of us use buses for our standard mode of transportation. While subways, trains, and cars are convenient, buses provide us with an elevated view of our cities and streets. Bus drivers contend with traffic, staying on schedule, and challenges i...

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The shrill sound of the fire alarm strikes fear into many hearts and minds, but at the helm of this terrifying alert are talented, brave, and tireless individuals. Readers get to ride along through the various activities that firefighters carry ou...

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When we need a good book to read, we can go to the place where thousands of books are free and waiting to be opened: the library. Managing all of the resources are the unsung heroes of the Library Science world, who is the Librarian. Readers will ...

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Everyone loves getting mail. Mail carriers deliver letters and packages of all kinds. Some mail carriers drive cars and trucks, while others walk around town to deliver the mail. Readers are taken on a tour of the lives and days of our mail carriers.

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Every morning, teachers come to school ready to share their knowledge. They may teach reading and writing, or they may teach math. Some teach science, music, or art. Others teach all these subjects. Students will gain a new appreciation for teache...

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Carrie Underwood's amazing music career began on television in front of millions of people. In 2005, she won American Idol and quickly became one of the most successful singers of country and popular music. The future is bright for this talented y...

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This book tells readers about one of the hottest country singers today. Keith grew up in New Zealand and Australia but moved to Nashville with the dream of becoming a star. Raised on country music, he learned the guitar at an early age. Thanks to ...

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Few musicians have been named Entertainer of the Year as many times and by as many organizations as Kenny Chesney. Although he didn't learn to play the guitar until he was 19, Kenny dedicated himself to becoming a great musician and songwriter. To...

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Taylor Swift had a dream-she wanted to be a singer. After learning to compose and write music at a young age, Taylor now writes songs that capture the hearts of music fans everywhere. She performs alongside the very musicians who have been her ins...

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Any true country music fan will love this biography, which details this talented artist's rise from humble beginnings to the top of the country music charts. Raised in rural Mississippi, Faith Hill moved to Nashville to pursue a music career. She ...

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Robert Johnson was the most famous of the Delta blues musicians, due to his remarkable combination of voice, guitar, and songwriting talents. Johnson's tragically short life is full of interesting events that are engagingly addressed in this book.

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Bo Diddley was known as The Originator. He was an influential American rock and roll singer and songwriter known for his unique transitional style. This book follows his life and accomplishments from his birth in Mississippi to his Grammy Lifetime...

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John Lee Hooker was a giant in the world of blues and boogie music. From learning to play music in Mississippi to touring the world with famous musicians, his popularity has spanned several decades. This book tells the story of one of music's most...

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Leontyne Price's beautiful voice allowed her to become the first African American Prima Donna at the Metropolitan Opera, despite racial prejudices of the 1950s and 1960s. This book follows her dramatic rise to international fame as a soprano.

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Scott Joplin was a composer and pianist who achieved great fame for his unique ragtime compositions. Before his early death at the age of 48, Joplin had composed music that would define an era and remain influential for a century. This simple biog...

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