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1) Crustaceans
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Presenting crabs, shrimp, lobsters, barnacles, and krill! Crustaceans is an eye-catching animal-science reference book for young readers and browsers. Covering all the basic topics, including habitat, anatomy, and diet, Crustaceans allows kids to get up close and learn all about these hard-shelled marine animals through vibrant photos and clear, concise text.
4) Going viral
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Twelve-year-old socially anxious Hannah and her new friend Kiara use social media to help save Uncle Dale's Gentle Barn horse rescue from financial ruin.
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"Do you love learning about aircraft? You may be a budding aviation expert! Aviation experts study different types of aircraft, how they fly, how they are made, and more. Learn all about this fascinating science in Flight Lab: Explore Aviation with Art & Activities. Apply your new knowledge with fun aviation projects, such as constructing an O-wing flyer, making a paper airplane launcher, and more. Then learn about other fascinating fields of science...
6) Hanukkah
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"This book teaches readers all about this ancient Jewish festival. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading"-- Provided by publisher.
7) Playing up
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After her parents' separation leaves her living with her dad, twelve-year-old Elise clings to soccer for stability but soon faces jealous teammates, mounting pressures, and the risk of sacrificing her social life for the game she loves.
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"She shoots, she scores! Soccer is so much fun, but what happens before the big day? Follow young athletes preparing to play their favorite sport. Simple text and action-packed photos capture soccer players practicing their skills, working together with their team, and learning how to stay healthy as they play. There's so much to do to get ready for a soccer match"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Goal! Lacrosse is so much fun, but what happens before the big day? Follow young athletes preparing to play their favorite sport. Simple text and action-packed photos capture lacrosse players practicing their skills, working together with their team, and learning how to stay healthy as they play. There's so much to do to get ready for a lacrosse game"-- Provided by publisher.
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"History books tend to paint people as heroes or traitors of the American Revolution. But viewing history from a different point of view can make those labels seem less straightforward. Narrative text introduces readers to the most famous and infamous players in the American Revolution in order to see the conflict from varying perspectives, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions about these key historical figures"-- Provided by publisher.
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Many mammals, reptiles, fish, and amphibians produce chemicals in their bodies in order to ward off predators. Some manufacture poisons or smelly or painful substances in their own bodies. Others acquire these chemicals through their diet. Engaging text and eye-catching photographs invite readers to delve into the world of stinky sprays, poisonous skin, and slimy goo in order to understand how animals use these chemicals to defend themselves. A discussion...
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Armored skin, bony plates, and shells are key defenses animals employ to survive in their natural surroundings. By examining the many forms animal armor can take, readers will have the opportunity to explore the physical makeup of turtle shells, armadillo bands, and millipede exoskeletons, among others. They'll learn how animals use their armor to protect against specific predators. Lively fact boxes, along with sidebars and accessible descriptions...
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"The American Revolution was a fight between two groups with different ways of thinking. One group wanted Great Britain to keep control of the American colonies. The other wanted the colonies to have independent rule. Both thought they were right. Readers will examine both sides of the conflict, gaining a greater understanding of this pivotal period in U.S. history"-- Provided by publisher.
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"While the American Revolution was fought on the battlefields, the war hit home as well. And depending on who you were, it could affect your life in different ways. Readers can step into the shoes of patriots, loyalists, people who were enslaved, different Indigenous peoples, and more, examining how different people experienced the American Revolution on the home front"-- Provided by publisher.
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"The ball goes through the net. Score! Basketball is so much fun, but what happens before the big day? Follow young athletes preparing to play their favorite sport. Simple text and action-packed photos capture basketball players practicing their skills, working together with their team, and learning how to stay healthy as they play. There's so much to do to get ready for a basketball game"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Most of the American Revolution was decided on the battlefields. But what was daily life like for the different groups of people involved in the conflict? And how did military leaders on each side take different approaches to preparing for battle? Readers will see Revolutionary War battlefields from multiple perspectives, gaining a greater understanding of this pivotal period in U.S. history"-- Provided by publisher.
17) Inventing paper
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"Paper is useful for so many tasks. But when was it first made? Explore the origins of this useful everyday item. Carefully leveled text paired with engaging images brings the history of paper to life"-- Provided by publisher.
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"From changing a tire, to merging onto a highway, to checking and filling your own oil, THE ULTIMATE DRIVING BOOK is the new go-to manual for new and seasoned drivers alike. With 160 pages of full-color illustrations throughout, drivers will have all the step-by-steps they need to navigate life on the road"-- Provided by publisher.
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"First described by Plato, the idea of Atlantis has existed since 360 BC! Learn about the history of the Greek god Poseidon's relationship with the kingdom and the real research that's been done by historians and scientists who are trying to locate Atlantis. Featured in plenty of movies, books, and comics, Atlantis is still relevant in popular culture today...but does it really exist? Find out all the facts we do know about it in this exciting book"--...