Book Sets

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With two-page colorful illustrations, World Book’s Learning Ladders series is for young learners looking to learn the basics about nature, science, and their communities. Each nonfiction book was created for three- to six-year-olds to learn about topics they’re most curious about. Each book in the 10-volume series features colorful illustrations, fun facts, and easy to understand sentences. Words in bold type help early readers build vocabulary skills.

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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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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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Don't bark up the wrong tree when choosing a dog. Younger readers can learn all about their favorite furry friends before bringing one home with Bolt’s Doggie Data set. From how much dogs eat to how much they bark, Doggie Data lets you explore which breed is best for you.

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With exciting, eye-catching photographs and easy-to-read sentences, World Book’s Natural Marvels series helps kids in grades 5 to 8 learn about some of Earth’s most fascinating landforms. Each book takes kids on a visual journey through canyons and caves, enchanted landscapes, and mountains of fire and helps them learn how these natural landforms were created. As they read along, kids will be able to explore nature’s skyscrapers, treasures of the oceans, and worlds beneath our feet. Each book...

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Young readers (pre-K to grade 2) of the gorgeously illustrated series It’s a Wildlife, Buddy! follow whimsical characters in fun-to-read stories that teach about animal behavior. Students go directly to the source to learn about hibernation from Mattie the Polar Bear or get diet tips from Josh the Anteater.

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With vibrant imagery, World Book's Explore the Universe 10-volume STEM-correlated set takes readers on a guided tour of the universe. From pulsars to quasars to extrasolar planets, readers will learn about the celestial wonders beyond our solar system and how human beings study them. The question-and-answer format effectively draws readers into the material.

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Younger readers can look at their favorite sports from all the angles with Bolt’s set that has "Got Game"! Explore stars in the news now. Check the stats on the best teams. See how science and technology make the games better.

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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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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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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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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...