Book Sets

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This series guides young readers through the biology of animals or plants by creatively pairing humor, action, and real-life examples with scientifically accurate illustrations. Each volume includes a collection of surprising fun facts that will inspire readers to conduct their own research and investigation.Take a look inside and view our online activities here!

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Young readers learn financial literacy skills in a colorful graphic novel format that makes learning fun in this new installment of World Book’s popular “Building Blocks” series. Building Blocks of Finance helps kids learn best practices to earn, save, and manage wealth and guides them through the fundamentals of today’s global economy. No more “dismal science”! These books make learning financial literacy fun!Take a look inside and view our online activities here! ...

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Whisk away on a colorful journey inside the human body. From nutrients to neurons, discover all the weird and wonderful things inside your body! Focusing on the current COVID-19 pandemic and other issues in public health, cartoon guides creatively pair humor with fact-filled text.

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Give budding scientists a head start! Each nonfiction book pairs humor and action with scientifically accurate information to make even the most difficult topics amusing and easy to understand. Kids will eagerly learn the fundamentals of physics through such volumes as Energy, Force and Motion, Magnetism, and Sound.

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Math doesn’t have to be boring! Get students excited about math with Building Blocks of Math 1. Join quirky comic book characters as they introduce young readers to basic math standards. Designed in collaboration with elementary mathematics education experts, this series is appropriate for readers who are just beginning to learn math concepts, as well as older readers who can benefit from review and reinforcement.

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Developed in collaboration with NASA, meet eight high-profile scientists, and learn about the cutting-edge innovations they are working on to push the boundaries of space exploration. Discover the unique problems of living in space, exploring Mars and Venus, and protecting humans and spacecraft from dangerous conditions with this easy-to-read series about complex space topics. Each title includes an “Inventor Challenge,” a student activity that mirrors the Think, Create, Share, and Grow...

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Eat up! Discover how different foods get from farms and gardens to our tables in this fun series. Bright, full-color photographs and captions complement the carefully leveled text to make reading for understanding easy and fun. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.

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From deep-fried insects to London's "Fatberg," this series is sure to make you scream, "that's disgusting!" Fun fact sidebars add bonus information. Easy-to-read font supports learning disabilities. 

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When faced with nature's life-and-death circumstances, how would you respond? Survival Stories recounts true stories of people overcoming adversity and surviving against the odds. Readers will learn which decisions led to their survival as well as tips and tricks on how to survive in similar situations.

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Coding and computer basics come alive in the newest installment of the popular building block series. Join Al, Stack, Tasky, and other colorful characters in a graphic-novel style adventure into fundamental concepts in computer science.

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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Foods dominate as kids' favorite brands. Young readers will enjoy learning the backstories of such food brands as Frito Lay, Gatorade, Nestlé, and more! Narrative nonfiction throughout maintains interest, and diagrams provide visual support. 

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Everyone knows the fairy tales of the great Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen. But what if Andersen’s magical tales were inspired by the fantastic adventures he had as a boy? This comic book-style series presents the daring adventures of a young H.C. Join him as he meets characters that would inspire his famous fairy tales, including “The Little Mermaid,” “Thumbelina,” “The Ugly Duckling,” and “The Snow Queen.” This series encourages readers—and H.C.—to explore, embrace, and celebrate...