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    Tara Pays Up!

    Part of Social Studies Connects

    Author Kirsten Larsen
    Illustrated by Paige Billin-Frye
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    $5.99 US
    Astra Publishing House | Astra Young Readers
    6.5"W x 9"H x 0.16"D  
    On sale Aug 01, 2006 | 32 Pages | 9781575651873
    Grades 1-3
    Reading Level: Lexile 570L | Fountas & Pinnell L
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    The popular Social Studies Connects series links history, geography, civics and economics to kids’ daily lives. Featuring stories with diverse characters who face situations young readers can relate to, these books support reading and social studies skills including researching, inferring, comparing, and communication. An activity to stimulate curiosity about the world is included in each book!

    Tara FINALLY saved enough money for the T-shirt kit—until she remembered the tax. What can she do? (Social Studies topic: Civics/Taxes)
    Kirsten Larsen View titles by Kirsten Larsen
    Paige Billin-Frye started her career illustrating Hallmark Cards before making the move to children’s books. She has illustrated books published by Albert Whitman, Grosset & Dunlop, Dial Books, and Random House. Originally from Columbus, Georgia, Paige currently lives in Washington, D.C. View titles by Paige Billin-Frye

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    The popular Social Studies Connects series links history, geography, civics and economics to kids’ daily lives. Featuring stories with diverse characters who face situations young readers can relate to, these books support reading and social studies skills including researching, inferring, comparing, and communication. An activity to stimulate curiosity about the world is included in each book!

    Tara FINALLY saved enough money for the T-shirt kit—until she remembered the tax. What can she do? (Social Studies topic: Civics/Taxes)

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    Kirsten Larsen View titles by Kirsten Larsen
    Paige Billin-Frye started her career illustrating Hallmark Cards before making the move to children’s books. She has illustrated books published by Albert Whitman, Grosset & Dunlop, Dial Books, and Random House. Originally from Columbus, Georgia, Paige currently lives in Washington, D.C. View titles by Paige Billin-Frye

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