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It takes a lot of work to build a house. There are lots of people and big machines involved. Readers visit a construction site in this easy-to-read book and learn all about how a house is built. Images on each page of this book show the details of a construction site in full color. This book is perfect for young children just beginning to read on their own, as well as younger kids who love to be read to.

Ants work together every day in order to survive. This book explores the different roles that different types of ants play within their colony. Readers will learn about how teamwork is essential to keep an anthill running smoothly. Full-color images and age-appropriate text make this book an engaging exploration of an important elementary life-science topic. Fact boxes provide additional learning opportunities. Students will love reading about how little ants can do big things when they work as a team.

Piano lessons are a part of growing up for many children. In this fun story, readers follow a relatable narrator as she practices piano and shares her family''s history with the instrument. Colorful illustrations and accessible language encourage beginning readers to make connections with the text. Younger listeners will enjoy following along, too. Children of all ages will be inspired to try out a new instrument and make music themselves.

Between two and three thousand years ago, the ancestors of the Luisenos settled along the coast of what is now southern California. The Luisenos have faced many challenges since that time. Today, they''re considered one of California''s most notable Native American groups. Students will learn about the history, culture, and traditions of the Luiseños. Primary sources and full-color photographs add visual depth to the informative text. Readers will enjoy learning about the interesting lives of these American Indians of California.

Piano lessons are a part of growing up for many children. In this fun story, readers follow a relatable narrator as she practices piano and shares her family''s history with the instrument. Colorful illustrations and accessible language encourage beginning readers to make connections with the text. Younger listeners will enjoy following along, too. Children of all ages will be inspired to try out a new instrument and make music themselves.