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1) Our park
Author
Publisher
Pebble
Language
English
Description
"Parks are important places in our community. It takes many community helpers to keep a park clean and beautiful. Readers will learn about who works at a park, what the workers do, and what makes a city park special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers learn all about community parks"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Ripley Publishing, a Jim Pattison Company
Language
English
Description
Did you know that there's a roller coaster 456 feet tall? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Roller Coasters! With stunning photography and fun, easy-to-read writing, this Level 3 book covers everything from the first roller coasters to G-forces. It's all true and unbelievable! Ripley Level 3 Readers are perfect for kids who are beginning to read on their own.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids Junior
Language
English
Description
This title will teach kids what patterns they can find at the park. Text and images complement each other so that readers can easily learn what patterns are and how to recognize them the next time they are playing at the park. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
5) Water rides
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Language
English
Description
"This title looks at the history of water rides and the exciting splash-makers they are today. Readers will learn that early water slides were quite large and ran into lakes. Log shoots and flumes find their beginnings in dark water rides, like the Tunnel of Love and other river rides. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Language
English
Description
"This title explains the history of roller coasters and the exciting and stomach-churning rides they are today. Readers will learn that roller coaster history began in Russia with giant ice slides called 'Russian mountains.' Today coasters feature extreme speeds, twists, flips, and 100-foot drops. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Language
English
Description
"This title discusses the rides that resembled Ferris wheels that have been around for hundreds of years. Readers will learn that the first and only true Ferris wheel was built by George Ferris Jr. for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. Today's Ferris wheels are even bigger, better, and bolder. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Language
English
Description
"This title explains why haunted houses exist, and that's because people like to be scared! Readers will learn that people have been telling each other scary or spooky stories for centuries. Haunted houses make it so that people can live their own scary story! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
9) Carousels
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Language
English
Description
"This title discusses the carousel's amazing history that began with a game played hundreds of years ago by Arab horsemen. The Italian crusaders who witnessed the game called it carosello, or 'little battle.' Fast forward many years to the bright, loud, and colorful carousels we have today! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Language
English
Description
"This title explains that today's interactive rides are based off of old mill rides in which people rode in boats or carts on tracks through dark tunnels. Readers will learn that today's interactive rides involve much more complicated technology that takes riders on exciting adventures that they can participate in. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
11) Going to a park
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Language
English
Description
Take a trip to the park and learn all about it.
Author
Publisher
Del Rey
Edition
First US edition.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wanted to build an entire theme park in Minecraft? This guide will show you how it's done! Inside you'll find build ideas for everything from a classic carousel and a haunted mansion ride to thrilling jungle river rapids and a terrifying alternate dimensions rollercoaster. Just follow the steps for each build, and before you know it you'll have an entire theme park to enjoy with your friends!
14) At the park
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Language
English
Description
This book introduces young readers to parks, describing all the things to see there and the places to play.
17) En el parque
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Language
Español
Description
Simple text with rebuses introduces games and activities to enjoy in a park.
18) Park
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Language
English
Description
"Let's go to the park! Beginning readers will love exploring one of their favorite community places in this engaging title. Short sentences explore all that you will find at a park, from playgrounds and sports fields to paths and picnic areas. Crisp photos, photo labels, a simple diagram, and a picture glossary provide reinforcement as students read. This simple title will make reading a walk in the park for students just starting to read on their...
19) Amusement park
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Have fun while finding out about forces! Make reading your superpower with DK s beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the forces that make amusement park rides go - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Amusement Park is a beautifully designed reader introducing forces and motion through the rides at an amusement park - all the fun of the fair, and forces! The...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO
Language
English
Description
This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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