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Roger Priddys Sharks and Other Dangers of the Deep is part of the Smart Kids series of books featuring fun activities and interactive elements.
Take an underwater journey of discovery into the amazing, dangerous world of sharks. With fantastic facts and incredible photographs, this book gives you a close-up look at the biggest, the fastest and the deadliest creatures in the sea. *Incredible close-up photos of sharks and other ocean life. *Large format...
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"On July 1, 1916, witnesses watched in horror as twenty-eight-year-old Charles Vansant was attacked and killed by a shark in shallow water at Beach Haven, New Jersey--the first recorded shark attack in American history. Scientists claimed a shark could not be responsible, but more deadly attacks soon followed along the Jersey Shore and up the freshwater Matawan Creek, setting off a nationwide panic that led the White House to declare a war on sharks"--...
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"This is not your parents' scouting survival manual! From extreme weather to just leaving the house every day, who doesn't have a lot to be worried about? The World Almanac Guide to Getting Out Alive prepares readers to face any obstacle head-on, with the best possible action. Whether you're worried about surviving something uncommon (like a volcanic eruption, shark attack, or plane crash) or something more common (like going to the dentist or giving...
5) Hippos
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"Learn all about the world of these massive, majestic mammals in this level 1 hippos reader"--
6) Passover
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"Passover is about celebrating the story of the Israelites escaping from Egypt and returning home. It is a Jewish holiday. People take extra care in preparing their homes. They also gather with family and friends for a big meal and activities that represent the story. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
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"What exactly is a robot? How do they talk and move? And what doeses it take to build one?"--
The fifth book in a nonfiction early-reader series about the science of robots starring Ada Twist, Scientist!
What exactly is a robot? How do they talk and move? And what does it take to build one?
Ada Twist, The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Based on the bestselling Questioneers series and the Ada Twist,...
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"Teeth, tails, and scales--oh my! Newly independent readers will be transported back to a time when bugs were big and monsters ruled the deep. Each page of this dazzling Level 2 reader is packed with jaw-dropping facts on the fiercest predators of the ancient oceans. Learn about Megalodon, the largest shark ever to have lived; Jaekelopterus, a human-size scorpion; Helicoprion, a fish whose teeth were in the shape of a circular saw; and more! Level...
10) Halloween
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Introduces the traditions associated with Halloween, from visiting pumpkin patches and bobbing for apples to picking out costumes and trick-or-treating.
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Set off on a magical adventure! Elsa and Anna must journey to an enchanted forest--and you can be with them every daring step of the way! Follow their thrilling mission to unlock the truth about Elsa's power and save the kingdom of Arendelle. Can they put right the wrongs of the past?
12) Trucks
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Describes different types of trucks.
Who can resist trucks? They’re loud. They’re complicated. They have wheels twice as tall as your dad. Trucks! has many cool images of the trucks we know and love. There are also curiosities like the $3 million mining truck that’s "like driving a house." This level 1 text is revved up with sound words and images to steer young readers on the road to reading success.
National Geographic supports K-12 educators...
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"In this non-fiction book for teens, readers are guided through the development of this world-changing technology, exploring how AI has touched every corner of our world, including education, healthcare, work, politics, war, international relations, and even romance. This is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how artificial intelligence got here, how to make the best use of it, and how we can expect it to transform our lives"--
"Unlike...
14) Trains
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"Kids love trains! Especially the old-timey steam engines found in amusement parks and zoos. But what about a super-speeder in Japan that zooms on the track at 361 miles per hour? Or the world's longest freight train, stretching on for a whopping 4.6 miles? Or futuristic railways in the sky? In this Level 1 reader, young readers will discover a whole new way of looking at trains!"--Amazon.com.
15) Beyonce
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In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Beyoncé, the chart-topping superstar.
Beyoncé was quiet as a child but always enjoyed singing and dancing. At a young age she went to see a concert, and whilst grooving in the crowd, she decided she wanted to be a performer. She loved putting on shows for the people having their haircut in her mum's salon, but knew she was destined for a bigger...
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"Gift middle school graduates with an informative and humorous guide to high school, featuring life-changing tips combined with funny full-color illustrations in this faux children's book for soon-to-be freshmen. Congratulations, you're officially off to high school! For a soon-to-be freshmen, life comes at you fast, and the move from middle school to high school is one of the most exciting, difficult, and, at times, overwhelming transitions you'll...
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"Noura can't wait for the sun to go down. The month of Ramadan is almost over, and she and Mama and Papa are headed for the hills for a moonsighting picnic. It would be truly special if Noura's first fast ended with a glimpse of a silvery crescent in the night sky. If the moon stays hidden, that means one more long day before Noura gets to put on her sparkly new dress and the joyful Eid celebrations begin!"-- Jacket flap.
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