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    Real Heroes Don't Wear Capes

    Part of Social Studies Connects

    Author Laura Driscoll
    Illustrated by Amy Wummer
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    Astra Publishing House | Astra Young Readers
    6-1/2"W x 9"H
    On sale Oct 19, 2021 | 32 Pages | 9781635927696
    Grades K-2
    Reading Level: 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!

    With no special powers, no secret identity, and no cape, can someone be a real hero? Ethan thinks so and sets out to prove it! (Social Studies Topic: History & Culture/Heroes)
    © James Taft
    A former editor, Laura Driscoll is the author of many books for kids, both fiction and nonfiction, such as The Bravest Cat, Frogs, I Want to Be a Doctor, and for Kane Press, Slow Down, Sara and The Blast-Off Kid. She lives in Middletown, Connecticut. View titles by Laura Driscoll
    Amy Wummer has illustrated more than 50 children's books. Amy and her husband, who is also an artist, live in Pennsylvania. View titles by Amy Wummer

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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!

    With no special powers, no secret identity, and no cape, can someone be a real hero? Ethan thinks so and sets out to prove it! (Social Studies Topic: History & Culture/Heroes)

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    © James Taft
    A former editor, Laura Driscoll is the author of many books for kids, both fiction and nonfiction, such as The Bravest Cat, Frogs, I Want to Be a Doctor, and for Kane Press, Slow Down, Sara and The Blast-Off Kid. She lives in Middletown, Connecticut. View titles by Laura Driscoll
    Amy Wummer has illustrated more than 50 children's books. Amy and her husband, who is also an artist, live in Pennsylvania. View titles by Amy Wummer

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