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    Carl the Complainer

    Part of Social Studies Connects

    Author Michelle Knudsen
    Illustrated by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
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    $5.95 US
    Astra Publishing House | Astra Young Readers
    6.5"W x 9"H x 0.15"D   | 3 oz | 100 per carton
    On sale Aug 01, 2005 | 32 Pages | 9781575651576
    Age 6-8 years | Grades 1-3
    Reading Level: Lexile 570L | Fountas & Pinnell M
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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!

    Carl complains about everything -- until he discovers how to turn complaints into action! (Social Studies Topic: Civics/Petitions)
    Michelle Knudsen is the author of many books, including the fantasy novels The Dragon of Trelian and The Princess of Trelian. She is also the author of the New York Times bestselling picture book Library Lion, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, as well as the picture books Argus, illustrated by Andréa Wesson, and Big Mean Mike, illustrated by Scott Magoon. Michelle Knudsen lives in Brooklyn, New York. View titles by Michelle Knudsen
    Maryann Cocca-Leffler is the illustrator of the acclaimed Wanda's Roses by Pat Brisson and Clams All Year, which she wrote. She lives in New Hampshire. View titles by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

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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!

    Carl complains about everything -- until he discovers how to turn complaints into action! (Social Studies Topic: Civics/Petitions)

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    Michelle Knudsen is the author of many books, including the fantasy novels The Dragon of Trelian and The Princess of Trelian. She is also the author of the New York Times bestselling picture book Library Lion, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, as well as the picture books Argus, illustrated by Andréa Wesson, and Big Mean Mike, illustrated by Scott Magoon. Michelle Knudsen lives in Brooklyn, New York. View titles by Michelle Knudsen
    Maryann Cocca-Leffler is the illustrator of the acclaimed Wanda's Roses by Pat Brisson and Clams All Year, which she wrote. She lives in New Hampshire. View titles by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

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