Book Sets

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The world is full of animals with strange shapes, dangerous defenses, and bizarre habits. The Ugh! Yuck! and Whoa! series highlights the most extreme among them: the grossest, the deadliest, and the ugliest! Learning about lesser-known creatures they may never have seen before (and might not want to see again!) helps children to better understand ecosystems and the natural world.

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Did you know that pirates rarely buried treasure? Or that Earth isn’t quite round? And that some mammals lay eggs? The True or False? series reveals these—and more!—surprising truths behind common misconceptions. The books prompt readers to learn the coolest facts about high-interest topics, from video games to the solar system and beyond. Its engaging, play-along format gets children excited to keep learning more, whether reading on their own or as a team!

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Big events in history can sometimes seem too complex to understand. History Summarized makes some of the world’s major events and conflicts comprehensible. The central events, principal causes, main players, and lasting outcomes are described through story and facts in concise text and well-chosen illustrations. This often includes historical images, informative maps, and special features.

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It’s a big, beautiful world out there, and we want kids to say “Hello”! Big, colorful photographs show off animals to their best advantage. Whether they can only take in the pictures while a grown-up reads to them or can make their way on their own through the simple text, kids will have fun saying "Hello!" to a different animal with each turn of the page. As they go, kids will begin to build a love and respect for the world around them. At the back of the book are basic facts about each...

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Fly kites in Beijing, grab a hot dog in Chicago, and dance the tango in Buenos Aires. Ayo the aardvark leads younger readers on a tour of 10 world-class cities. Each volume describes the history, people, and culture of a particular city. Ayo serves as a lovable guide, pointing out fun, educational, and kid-friendly sights and adventures in each destination. Ayo’s Awesome Adventures serve both as travel guides and as virtual vacations to faraway places.

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Where in the World Can I… takes the traditional question-and-answer format and twists it into a fun but factual quest. Each volume title question represents an imaginative idea or adventure kids might think about trying to do in the real world. For example, Where Can I Find a Dragon? explains all about the frightful Komodo dragon and other real-life "dragons." Each book provides supporting information so the adventure results in real learning.

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Whether building a racing cart, running from tornadoes, or tracking a mysterious beast, Zac Newton and friends are ready for adventure. Zac, Lucía, Marcus, Ning, and Zac’s dog Orbit solve their problems with science. But to do so, they need a little help from some of history’s greatest minds. Luckily, Zac’s greatest invention, the Backspace app, allows them to take virtual visits to history. Travel along with Zac Newton and friends as they learn about electricity, animals, space, and more from...

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Every day, people perform chores, jobs, or other tasks to learn, make money, or improve their lives. Animals can be thought of as performing jobs and tasks, too, but they do them to survive and reproduce. Animals at Work is an informative way to look at the lives of animals, particularly at a time when the hard work of survival is becoming even harder because of habitat destruction and climate change. If animals are to thrive alongside us, it’s important for students to see the parallels...

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How I Changed the World reveals the struggles and accomplishments of individuals who made a lasting impact on history. Each volume focuses on a famous person, such as Frederick Douglass, Frida Kahlo, Mohandas Gandhi, and others. It details pivotal moments in that person’s life that led to a high-level change in thinking or action around the world.

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Young sports fans love to read about the lives of their heroes. The Béisbol! series for students in grades 4 to 6 profiles the very best of today’s pro ballplayers who learned the game in Latin America. Readers will learn about the early lives of five top players, enjoy dynamic photographs, and track their performances in graphs and charts. Helpful glossaries and an index direct students to the most important terms and topics. Help young readers in your life get ahead—and have fun doing...

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With bright, colorful pages organized in two-page spreads, the Gearhead Garage series for students in grades 4 to 6 brings the excitement of driving racing vehicles to life. Six nonfiction books make the design, technology, and evolution of dirt bikes, hydroplanes, funny cars, lowriders, muscle cars, and dragsters easy for young readers to understand. Helpful diagrams, charts, and a glossary in each volume highlight the most important information for young learners. Help young readers in your...

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Younger readers can learn about everything from massive aircraft carriers to stealthy submarines to body armor and night-vision goggles. Follow along with brave military dogs and look in at drones that spy from above.