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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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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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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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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Alligators, grizzlies, and whales—oh my! Learn about a variety of animals’ anatomy, care, and communication. Easy-to-understand graphics enhance readers’ learning. Plus, a glossary with vocabulary to both help understand the book and to use in other subjects.

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With vibrant imagery, World Book's Explore the Solar System 10-volume STEM-correlated set takes readers on a guided tour of our solar system. Take a close look at our planetary neighbors and discover their chemical compositions, atmospheres, moons, and other characteristics. Other topics include the development of telescopes and space probes and the history of space exploration.

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In collaboration with NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program, World Book has created Out of This World—an exclusive series where kids with a 6th through 8th grade primary reading level can explore the next frontiers of space. Discover alien caves; hitchhike to asteroids, and more in this easy-to-read series about complex space science topics. Stunning imagery and interactive activities round out these books that will entice and challenge readers of all ages. The Out of This World...

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With bright, colorful pages organized in two-page spreads, the Strange. . .But True? series for students in grades 4 to 6 introduces six mysterious topics of high interest to young readers. These nonfiction books make information about Area 51, Atlantis, crop circles, vampires, werewolves, and the Loch Ness monster 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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With bright, colorful pages organized in two-page spreads, the Rank It series for students in grades 4 to 6 introduces six different topics of high interest to young readers. These nonfiction books make information about scary animals, natural disasters, Olympic greats, performance cars, planes and choppers, and ships and submarines easy for young readers to understand. Helpful diagrams, charts, and a glossary in each volume highlight the most important information for young learners. Help...

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Explore the exciting world of soccer and relive some of the greatest moments from the beautiful game. From soccer rules to famous players and teams, kids will be sure to get in on the action.

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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.

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From fighting giants to throwing lightning, find out what these mythical heroes were known for. These easy-to-read infographics make complex STEM subjects easy to understand.