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All about coyotes provides students with an upclose look at these amazing creatures. Expand your expertise by combining leveled books with. I want the students making the decision if the book is just right. Recently, i worked at lovett elementary in hisd houston where they have a wonderful book room with guided reading boo. See more ideas about leveled books, room organization and resource room. I have lost a few along the way but the return on the ones that do it properly has been great. All books arrive in sturdy plastic bags with teaching cards all placed in a magazine style slipcase. Apr 05, 2011 this feature is not available right now.
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