Books by Trudy Becker

Book SynopsisThis engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help as a mentor, from giving advice to offering new experiences, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a fascinating look at the tools and technologies that scientists use to predict floods and keep communities safe. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible.

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Book SynopsisThis book explains when and how people uncovered King Tut's Tomb, as well as what it revealed about life in ancient Egypt. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible.

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Book SynopsisThis informative book empowers young learners to take charge of their personal finances by exploring how people spend money. It includes a table of contents, informative sidebars, a That’s Amazing! special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.

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Book SynopsisThis fascinating book explores the role millipedes play as decomposers. Readers dive in to what millipedes are, how they decompose, and how they fit into ecosystems. This book also includes a That''s Amazing! special feature, several Did You Know? facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 23 and interest levels of grades 35.

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Book SynopsisThis fascinating book explores the role termites play as decomposers. Readers dive in to what termites are, how they decompose, and how they fit into ecosystems. This book also includes a That''s Amazing! special feature, several Did You Know? facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 23 and interest levels of grades 35.

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Book SynopsisThis fascinating book explores the role worms play as decomposers. Readers dive in to what worms are, how they decompose, and how they fit into ecosystems. This book also includes a That''s Amazing! special feature, several Did You Know? facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 23 and interest levels of grades 35.

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Book SynopsisThis book showcases Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with a focus on the park''s history, its most famous features, the plants and animals that live there, and conservation efforts. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes informative sidebars, two Natural Wonder special features, a park map, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. This book is part of the Apex Honors imprint, which has a reading level of grades 34. However, the imprint is specifically designed for older readers, with interest levels of grades 39.

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Book SynopsisThis book showcases Zion National Park, with a focus on the park''s history, its most famous features, the plants and animals that live there, and conservation efforts. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes informative sidebars, two Natural Wonder special features, a park map, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. This book is part of the Apex Honors imprint, which has a reading level of grades 34. However, the imprint is specifically designed for older readers, with interest levels of grades 39.

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Book SynopsisThis book showcases Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with a focus on the park''s history, its most famous features, the plants and animals that live there, and conservation efforts. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes informative sidebars, two Natural Wonder special features, a park map, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. This book is part of the Apex Honors imprint, which has a reading level of grades 34. However, the imprint is specifically designed for older readers, with interest levels of grades 39.

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Book SynopsisThis book explains where and how people have found ancient footprints, as well as what these discoveries helped scientists learn. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible.

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Book SynopsisThis book explains where and how people found the Rosetta Stone, as well as what it revealed about ancient languages. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible.

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Book SynopsisThis book explains when and how people uncovered King Tut's Tomb, as well as what it revealed about life in ancient Egypt. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a fascinating look at the tools and technologies that scientists use to predict tsunamis and keep communities safe. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible.

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Book SynopsisThis book describes the causes and dangers of fires in factories and warehouses. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

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Book SynopsisThis book describes the causes and dangers of polluted water. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible.

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Book SynopsisThis book describes the causes and dangers of fires in factories and warehouses. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

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Book SynopsisThis informative book empowers young learners to take charge of their personal finances by exploring how people spend money. It includes a table of contents, informative sidebars, a That’s Amazing! special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.

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Book SynopsisThis informative book introduces young readers to inclined planes, describing how they work, how they help people do jobs, and how they are used for fun. The book also includes a "That’s Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.Trade Review“Large scale images and clear explanations make this a good series for primary grade collections.” —School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisThis informative book introduces young readers to levers, describing how they work, how they help people do jobs, and how they are used for fun. The book also includes a "That’s Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.Trade Review“Large scale images and clear explanations make this a good series for primary grade collections.” —School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisThis informative book introduces young readers to pulleys, describing how they work, how they help people do jobs, and how they are used for fun. The book also includes a "That’s Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.Trade Review“Large scale images and clear explanations make this a good series for primary grade collections.” —School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisThis informative book introduces young readers to screws, describing how they work, how they help people do jobs, and how they are used for fun. The book also includes a "That’s Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.Trade Review“Large scale images and clear explanations make this a good series for primary grade collections.” —School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisThis informative book introduces young readers to wedges, describing how they work, how they help people do jobs, and how they are used for fun. The book also includes a "That’s Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.Trade Review“Large scale images and clear explanations make this a good series for primary grade collections.” —School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisThis informative book introduces young readers to wheels and axles, describing how they work, how they help people do jobs, and how they are used for fun. The book also includes a "That’s Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.Trade Review“Large scale images and clear explanations make this a good series for primary grade collections.” —School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisThis fun book explores the world of acro dance, from the background to the moves to the outfits. The book includes simple text and vibrant photos, making it a perfect choice for beginning readers. It also includes a table of contents, picture glossary, and index.

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Book SynopsisThis fun book explores the world of hip-hop dance, from the background to the moves to the outfits. The book includes simple text and vibrant photos, making it a perfect choice for beginning readers. It also includes a table of contents, picture glossary, and index.

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Book SynopsisThis engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help in the community, from planting trees to visiting nursing homes. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.

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Book SynopsisThis engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help in the community, from planting trees to visiting nursing homes. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers readers a fascinating look at steel, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.

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Book SynopsisThis exciting book explores how bees in bee colonies work as a team. The book describes how each bee helps the whole colony, how bees communicate, and how bees accomplish goals together so the colony can survive.

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Book SynopsisThis engaging book describes jazz music's key characteristics, history, and place in popular music today. It also feature an "Artist Spotlight" special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

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Book SynopsisThis book showcases Yellowstone National Park, with a focus on the park''s history, its most famous features, the plants and animals that live there, and conservation efforts. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes informative sidebars, two Natural Wonder special features, a park map, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. This book is part of the Apex Honors imprint, which has a reading level of grades 34. However, the imprint is specifically designed for older readers, with interest levels of grades 39.

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