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Pub. Date
2008
Description
Casa Construction aims to teach people in the construction industry the English or Spanish they need to better communicate, and better their construction knowledge. More than an English-Spanish dictionary of construction terms, Casa Construction is a guidebook to understanding residential construction concepts in both English and Spanish. It can be used as both a construction reference manual and a language learning tool. This first volume Casa Construction,...
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Pub. Date
2006
Description
SOFTCOVER VERSION: The 2006 International Residential Codebrings uniformity to construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories high. A comprehensive code for homebuilding, this book brings together all building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical provisions. It establishes minimum regulations using prescriptive provisions, and is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and building...
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Pub. Date
[2024]
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"What exactly is the difference between Eastern Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time? And why do they-and the 22 other global time zones-exist at all? In this fun, informative set, readers learn the answers to these questions, starting with the history of time zones that began with the American railroad lines. With content that supports social studies curricula, the main text is written especially for lower elementary readers. Colorful maps throughout...
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Pub. Date
2017.
Description
"This unique book invites readers to explore the mysterious world of time zones. The illustrations on each page depict the same single moment in time, presenting the reader with a vast array of interwoven human stories from around the world. Readers are introduced to a number of different people and activities, from to a nomad leading his camels through the Sahara Desert to a pod of humpback whales traveling through the Pacific Ocean."--Goodreads....
352) Codes for homeowners
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Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
"Clear and easy to use photo reference book that explains and defines home improvement codes for pros and DIYers"--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
[2014].
Description
"From Expeditionary Learning Schools comes a proven approach to student assessmentLeaders of Their Own Learning offers a new way of thinking about assessment based on the celebrated work of Expeditionary Learning Schools across the country. Student-Engaged Assessment is not a single practice but an approach to teaching and learning that equips and compels students to understand goals for their learning and growth, track their progress toward those...
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2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"Grab a beaker, pick up your whisk, and get ready to cook up some solid science. Using foods as our tools (or ingredients!) curious kids become saucy scientists that measure, weigh, combine, and craft their way through the kitchen. Discover dozens of thoroughly-tested, fun, edible experiments, sprinkled with helpful photos, diagrams, scientific facts, sub-experiments, and more. And the best news is when all the mad-science is done, you're invited...
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
In this provocative book, influential scholar E.D. Hirsch, Jr., addresses critical issues in contemporary education reform - over-testing, teacher blaming, preschool fadeout, and the persistence of achievement gaps over time. In each case, he shows how cherished truisms about education and child development have led to unintended and negative consequences. Drawing on recent findings in neuroscience and new data from France, he provides new evidence...
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[2006].
Description
"This reader-friendly, accessible guide is filled with tips and techniques that will help families, friends, and caregivers assist individuals with Alzheimer's disease. More importantly, it offers practical advice on how to cope with the personality and behavioral changes that occur throughout the disease's progression. With this knowledge in hand, caregivers can ensure that people living with Alzheimer's disease maximize the skills, talents, and...
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