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14 Fun Facts About Anteaters: A 15-Minute Book
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14 Fun Facts About Camels: A 15-Minute Book
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14 Fun Facts About Elephants: A 15-Minute Book
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14 Fun Facts About Giant Pandas: A 15-Minute Book
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14 Fun Facts About Lions: A 15-Minute Book
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14 Fun Facts About Skunks: A 15-Minute Book
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Leizu: Empress of the Silkworm
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Geronimo: The Gentle Warrior
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Matthew Alexander Henson: The First Man to Reach the North Pole
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Tutankhamen: The Boy King
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Betsy Ross: The Woman Who Made The First Flag
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Sacajawea: Lewis and Clark Interpreter and Guide
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Heroes in History 15-Minute Books by ,
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Our Heroes in History series introduces early readers to heroes in American history. Some are well known, such as Ben Franklin. Others are much less known, such as Rebecca Motte. This series is aimed at second graders (ages 6-8).
General, Please Burn My House: The Revolutionary War Story of Rebecca Motte
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Marguerite Williams Makes a Choice
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Penelope Barker and the Ladies Boston Tea Party
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The Heroines of Bryan Station
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A Daring Rescue: A Story of George Washington: Educational Version
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Abbie Burgess And The Great Storm
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Meet the Clown Fish: A 15-Minute Book
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Meet the Dolphin: A 15-Minute Book
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Meet the Manatee: A 15-Minute Book
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Meet the Sea Horse: A 15-Minute Book
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Meet the Sea Otter: A 15-Minute Book
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Meet the Shark: A 15-Minute Book
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Books

14 Fun Facts About the Pacific Ocean: A 15-Minute Book by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,940. Language: English. Published: November 24, 2020 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / Water (Oceans, Lakes, etc.), Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Discoveries
Named Pacifica (peaceful) by Spanish Explorers, the Pacific Ocean is anything but peaceful. It is home to 75% of the world's volcanoes, numerous dying islands, and the holder of more than 1/10th of the world's carbon dioxide. It is the largest ocean on Earth and contains an area known as "the itch".. Find out more about the Pacific Ocean in this fun, 15-minute book. RL: 6.6
Dem Bones: The Skeleton Inside You by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,090. Language: English. Published: December 31, 2018 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Health, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology
"Dem Bones, dem bones, dem dry bones." You've heard the song, but what are bones? Are they living things? Or are they just stuff that got hard? The quick easy answers are: Things in your body, yes, and yes. Bones are the levers in your body. They attach to your muscles so you can move. They also give your body shape. Find out more about your bones, how they are built, and how they work. RL: 4.3
Neil Armstrong: First Man on the Moon by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,110. Language: English. Published: July 3, 2018 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / United States / 20th Century
Many people remember Neil Armstrong as the first man to walk on the moon. But he was much more than that. He was a Naval Officer, an aerospace engineer, a test pilot, and even a university professor. He tested and flew over 200 different models of aircraft. These included planes, jets, gliders, helicopters, and rockets. His best known rocket flight was to the moon in Apollo 11. Reading level: 6.8
14 Fun Facts About Vincent Van Gogh by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,170. Language: English. Published: April 7, 2018 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Art, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Art / Painting
Vincent Van Gogh was a painter who created hundreds of paintings and thousands of sketches throughout his life. Best known for his sunflower paintings, and for having cut off his ear, Van Gogh suffered from depression most of his life. This was probably made worse by his poor eating habits and his addiction to alcohol. Find out more about this iconic painter in this short book. Reading level: 6.3
Molly Brown and the Titanic by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,050. Language: English. Published: July 10, 2017 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Women, Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / United States / 20th Century
"Good-bye, mom. Have a safe trip." Molly hugged her daughter one last time. Just then a huge whistle blew. Molly quickly kissed her daughter again, and then headed onto the ship. It was a huge ship. It was called the Titanic. It sat at the dock In London, ready to go to America. Find out how Molly saves a bunch of people from the sinking Titanic in this exciting 15-minute book. Reading level: 2.9
Jane Addams and Hull House by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Heroes in History 15-Minute Books. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,750. Language: English. Published: August 12, 2016 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
Jane Addams dropped into a chair. She was so tired that she could not move. Her best friend Ellen Starr fell into the chair beside her. The two women had spent the whole day cleaning the house. Find out what Jane does with the huge house and how it changes the lives of her neighbors in this fun 15-minute book. Part of our Heroes in History series, this short book is on a second grade reading level
Clara Barton's First Nursing Job: A 15-Minute Heroes in History Book by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Heroes in History 15-Minute Books. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,860. Language: English. Published: April 8, 2016 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Women, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
Clara Barton was 11. It was a great time in her life. Most of her family was moving! Clara, her father and her mother had moved to a new home three years ago. Now her older brothers and sisters were moving. They were coming to the same valley. Today would be fun. They were building a new barn! But the day turns into a disaster. Find out what happens in this exciting short book. Reading level: 2.5
Abbie Burgess And The Great Storm by
Series: 15-Minute Books · Heroes in History 15-Minute Books. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,150. Language: English. Published: March 30, 2016 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Readers / Beginner
It was 1856. Abbie, her mother and her sisters were eating dinner. Suddenly the kitchen became very dark. The wind rattled the windows. The shutters slammed against the lighthouse. Abbie ran to the window. The sky was dark. "Is it a storm?" Abbie's mother asked? She was very afraid. "Yes," Abbie said. Find out how Abbie takes care of the lighthouse in this 15-Minute Heroes in History Book. RL: 2.6
Protein and You by
Series: 15-Minute Books. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,970. Language: English. Published: December 10, 2015 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Health & Daily Living / Diet & Nutrition, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology
How many times has your mom told you to eat your protein? She's right. It's important to eat protein every day. But do you know why? What do proteins do for you? What are complete and incomplete proteins? Proteins are a source of heat and energy for the body. Your body can take protein and convert it to energy. That energy generates heat. Find out more in this short book. RL 5.7
14 Fun Facts About Your Heart: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,410. Language: English. Published: January 16, 2015 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Health
Your heart is the most important organ in your body. It pushes your blood throughout your body, bringing oxygen and nutrients to your cells. Your blood also takes away dead cells, poison, and excess water. Without the heart doing its job, you would die. In fact, if your heart stops beating, you die in about four minutes! Find out more about this amazing organ. RL: 4.8. Includes CCS exercises
How Well Do You Know George Washington? A 15-Minute Book by
Series: 15-Minute Books. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,050. Language: English. Published: June 30, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & First Families (U.S.), Nonfiction » History » North America » USA
George Washington was the first President of the United States. We know a lot of things about this man. Some of them are true. Some of them are not true. For many years, people thought George chopped down a cherry tree as a boy, but it looks like this story is not true. Can you answer these questions about George Washington. How many do you know?
14 Fun Facts About Your Heart by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 14 Fun Facts. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,510. Language: English. Published: April 14, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Health
Your heart is a very important organ in your body. It pushes blood throughout your body, bringing oxygen and nutrients to your cells. Your blood takes away dead cells, poison, and excess water. Without the heart doing its job, you would die. In fact, if your heart stops beating, you die in about four minutes! So how much does your heart weigh? How much blood does your heart pump? Find out!
Dehydration and You: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,460. Language: English. Published: February 4, 2014 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Health & Daily Living / Safety, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Health & Daily Living / Diet & Nutrition
Every kid has heard their parents say it over and over again. "Make sure you drink plenty of water." But do you know why? Because if you don't you body will actually dry out! It's called dehydration. Every day you sweat some water out of you. You also loose some every time you go to the bathroom. So you have to drink lots of water every day. Includes exercises designed to meet Common Core standard
Chief Joseph: Leader of the Nez Perce: A 15-Minute Book by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,260. Language: English. Published: December 15, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Children's Books » People & Places / United States / African American
Chief Joseph was the name given to the leader of the Nez Perce by the white men who couldn't pronounce Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekht (Thunder Rolling in the Mountains). Inheriting the leadership of the Wallowa Band from his father Tuekakas in 1871, Joseph led his people in the Nez Perce war of 1877, the first and only war between the Nez Perce and the whites. Find out more in this 15-minute book.
Dehydration and You: A 15-Minute Book by
Series: 15-Minute Books. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,570. Language: English. Published: December 15, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Health & Daily Living / Daily Activities, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Health & Daily Living / Safety
Every kid has heard their parents say it over and over. "Make sure you drink plenty of water." But do you know why? Because if you don't you body will actually dry out! It's called dehydration. Every day you sweat some water out of you. You also loose some every time you go to the bathroom. So you have to drink lots of water every day to replace what you lose. Find out more in this 15-minute book.
Mary Reed: Female Pirate: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,710. Language: English. Published: September 25, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
One of the most famous pirates to sail the seas, was Mary Reed, a female pirate! Some people spell her last name Read, but since Mary couldn't read or write, it made no difference to her. Mary was born into a sailing family. Her father was captain of an English trading vessel. Her mother was an uncommon woman. She had sailed with her husband. Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Chief Joseph: Leader of the Nez Perce: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,090. Language: English. Published: September 25, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
Chief Joseph was the name given to the leader of the Nez Perce Indians by the white men who couldn't pronounce Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekht (Thunder Rolling in the Mountains). Inheriting the leadership of the Wallowa Band from his father in 1871, Joseph led his people in the Nez Perce war of 1877, the first and only war between the Nez Perce and the whites. Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Louis Braille: The Boy Who Invented the Alphabet for the Blind: Educational Version by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $1.19 USD. Words: 6,890. Language: English. Published: September 25, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
In 1809, Simon-Rene and Monique Braille lived in a small town in France. The town of Coupvray was 25 miles (40 km) outside Paris. Life was good for the family. Simon worked as a harness maker and leatherer. He made many items out of leather, including harnesses and saddles for horses, leather slippers and shoes, and leather satchels. Educational Versions have CCSS Activities.
Mary Reed: Female Pirate by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,080. Language: English. Published: June 17, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / United States / General
One of the most famous pirates to sail the seas, was Mary Reed, a female pirate! Some people spell her last name Read, but since Mary couldn't read or write, it made no difference to her. Mary was born into a sailing family. Find out about the life of this girl who was raised as a boy, and who grew up to become one of only two women convicted of piracy! A 15-minute biography.
Louis Braille: The Boy Who Invented the Alphabet for the Blind by
Series: 15-Minute Books · 15-Minute Biographies. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,890. Language: English. Published: May 30, 2013 by LearningIsland.com. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Nonfiction » Children's Books » History / Europe
Simon-Rene and Monique Braille lived in a small town in France. The town of Coupvray was 25 miles (40 km) outside Paris. Life was good for the family. Simon worked as a harness maker and leatherer. Simon was well known in the town, and his work supported his wife and three children, two girls and a boy. On January 4, 1809, the new year brought the family a new baby boy. They named him Louis.

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