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Journeys Common Core, Grade 4, Write-In Reader

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Journeys Grade 4

You're about to set out on a reading journey that will take you from the underwater world of a Japanese folktale to the American wilderness of Sacagawea in 1804. On the way, you'll learn amazing things as you become a better reader.

Journeys NCC Grade 4 (Student Edition)

Journeys NCC Student Edition Grade 4 by Houghton Mifflin

Journeys Through Space, Unit 4: Patterns in the Sky

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Journeys Tier 2 Grade 4: Write-in Reader

This Road Map to Success contains 30 lessons in 6 units.

Journeys Workbook (Grade #4)

This book contains Units 1-5 Reading Adventures & Unit 6 Paths to Discovery.

Journeys [Grade 4]

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Journeys [Grade 4]

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Journeys [Grade 4], Common Core

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Journeys [Grade] 4

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Journeys [Grade] 4

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Journeys [Grade] 4

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Journeys, Grade 4, Practice Book

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Journeys, Grade 4, Reader's Notebook

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Journeys, Grade 4, Reader's Notebook

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Journeys: Close Reader (Grade #4)

Journeys: Grade 4

Journeys Grade 4 is a comprehensive English language arts program. It provides an instructional system for reading both literature and informational texts, for acquiring foundational skills, and for developing mastery of speaking, listening and writing.

Journeys: Grade 4 (Common Core)

This is a book that will set you out on a reading journey that will take you from the underwater world of a Japanese folktale to the American wilderness of Sacagawea in 1804. On the way, you'll learn amazing things as you become a better reader.

Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter

Jovita dreamed of wearing pants! She hated the big skirts Abuela made her wear. She wanted to scale the tallest mesquite tree on her rancho, ride her horse, and feel the wind curl her face into a smile <P><P> When her father and brothers joined the Cristero War to fight for religious freedom, Jovita wanted to go, too. Forbidden, she defied her father's rules - and society's - and found a clever way to become a trailblazing revolutionary, wearing pants! <P><P> This remarkable true story about a little-known maverick Mexican heroine is brought vividly to life by her great-niece and Américas Award-winner Aida Salazar, and Eisner Award-honoree Molly Mendoza. <P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>

Jovita llevaba pantalones: La historia de una mexicana que luchó por la libertad (Jovita Wore Pants)

The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights, told by her great-niece, award-winning author, Aida Salazar!Jovita soñaba con poder usar pantalones como sus hermanos Ramón y Luciano.Cuando su padre y sus hermanos marcharon a la Guerra Cristera a luchar por el derecho a practicar libremente su religión, ella quiso ayudar. Entonces sobrevino la tragedia, y Jovita se vio obligada a cortarse el pelo, ponerse pantalones y continuar la lucha. Disfrazada de hombre, se puso al mando de un batallón que la siguió sin dudar.Jovita dreamed of wearing pants like her brothers, Ramón and Luciano.When her father and brothers joined the Cristeros War to fight for the right to practice religion freely, she wanted to help. Then tragedy struck, compelling Jovita to cut her hair, put on pants, and continue the fight. Disguised as a man, she commanded a battalion who followed her without question.

Joy, to the World

A young Dumplin’ meets Melissa in this joyful and energetic middle grade novel about a twelve-year-old girl living her life to the fullest, celebrating her love for sports and fighting for her right to cheer.Joy, a twelve-year-old trans girl, just moved to Texas with her mother and older brother. Her family has accepted Joy as the girl she is early in her transition, with little fuss, leaving Joy to explore her love of sports, competition, teamwork, school spirit, and worship.But when she is told she’s off the cheerleading team, Joy wants to fight for her right to cheer. As her battle with the school board picks up momentum, Joy attracts support from kids all around the country . . . she even gets the attention of her hero, trans activist Kai Shappley.Inspired by Kai’s own life, Joy, to the World is a timely story of living life to the fullest, celebrating and centering trans joy, courage, and resilience.

Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices

Written to be read aloud by two voices—sometimes alternating, sometimes simultaneous--here is a collection of irresistible poems that celebrate the insect world, from the short life of the mayfly to the love song of the book louse. Funny, sad, loud, and quiet, each of these poems resounds with a booming, boisterous, joyful noise.<P><P> In this remarkable volume of poetry for two voices, Paul Fleischman verbally re-creates the "Booming/boisterious/joyful noise" of insects. The poems resound with the pulse of the cicada and the drone of the honeybee. Eric Beddows′s vibrant drawings send each insect soaring, spinning, or creeping off the page in its own unique way.<P> Paul Fleischman has created not only a clear and fascinating guide to the insect world—from chrysalid butterflies to whirligig beetles—but an exultant celebration of life.<P> Newbery Medal Winner

Juan Daniel's Futbol Frog: A Bioengineering Story

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Juan Ponce De Leon: A Primary Source Biography

Details the life and exploits of the Spanish explorer who sailed among the islands of the Caribbean.

Juan Uribe (Superstars of Baseball)

Juan Uribe has come a long way from his roots in the Dominican Republic. He's played in two World Series, and he earns millions of dollars every year. But it's his roots that still make him strong. Uribe is proud of his homeland--and his homeland is proud of him! Read about Juan Uribe's life. Find out what it takes to be a baseball superstar!