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Explore one of the most recognized figures in American history with this biography of Sacagawea. Kids will learn about her crucial role in the expedition and her influential legacy as a Native American hero.

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Blast off and experience humankind's first steps on the moon in this new biography about Buzz Aldrin. You'll learn about astronaut Aldrin's life - his childhood, his work on NASA's Apollo 11 mission, and his dream to get humans to Mars.

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In this charming photo-filled picture book, kids can see a tree grow and change through seasons and years.

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Curious kids will be excited to learn about the delightful world of penguins - the extreme measures they take to care for their young and the crucial relationship between baby penguins and their parents. Series Information Since 1888, the National Geographic Society has been a resource for knowledge about science, nature, and culture from around the world. Presenting groundbreaking photography and research in a range of formats, National Geographic offers great nonfiction for readers of all ages and levels.

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This new series introduces history in a whole new way to younger readers by putting them right in the middle of it!

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Adult and child readers will learn all about plants - including how they grow, the different parts of plants, seeds, and flowers - together in this new Co-reader from National Geographic Kids.

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Stunning photographs and flawless, on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and mystery of our world.

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Roar with lions in this exciting early reader. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about Africa's big cats. This nonfiction book is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read-aloud experience, perfect for encouraging the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!Series Information Since 1888, the National Geographic Society has been a resource for knowledge about science, nature, and culture from around the world. Presenting groundbreaking photography and research in a range of formats, National Geographic offers great nonfiction for readers of all ages and levels. The National Geographic chapter books are well-written explorations of entertaining topics, from strange-but-true animal behavior to the work of scientists who protect the environment. Each book contains three fast-paced, engrossing true stories that blend humor and inspirational moments with lively description and scientific detail. Outstanding full-color photographs keep readers engaged, making this series a terrific choice for helping kids become comfortable with nonfiction storytelling.

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Photographs and text introduce different kinds of lizards, covering geckos, iguanas, Komodo dragons, chameleons, and other types.

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Build word power with 24 ready-to-reproduce, 3-page lessons!Each lesson teaches ten words, and includes research-based activities that tap students' prior knowledge for greater understanding and give them multiple encounters with new words so they really remember them. Topics include synonyms, antonyms, compound words, content area vocabulary related to key science and social studies topics, and much more. Watch reading skills soar!

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Explore the animal kingdom like never before in this thrilling roundup of animals that bite, sting. and kill. A venomous lizard the size of a car. A snake that can take down an elephant. A stealthy scorpion ready to strike. Sound like the makings of the ultimate thriller movie? It"s real life. And that"s just the beginning. Discover how the bites and stings of black mambas, Komodo dragons, king cobras, black widow spiders, Gila monsters, pit vipers, rattlesnakes, scorpions, and more spell certain doom for their prey. Dig deeper into topics such as how fangs work, how antivenoms are developed, what snake milkers do, and the surprising ways venom can actually help humans. Unbelievable photography and lively text bring readers up close and personal to the spine-tingling action. You"ll never look at animals the same way again.

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Reading deeply in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math exposes students to the vocabulary and information they need to be prepared for the future. The books in this STEAM collection present a variety of topics that inspire critical thinking, curiosity, questioning, and enthusiasm for knowledge.

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In this 24 page board book, young children will lbe introduced to shapes, including circles, squares, rectangles, triangles, and stars, with colorful illustrations.

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How cool is a supersonic jet that can zip, dip, and zoom through the air? Or a helicopter that can hover as still as a hummingbird? This high-flying ride into the world of planes includes information on the fastest, biggest, smallest, and weirdest aircrafts in the world.

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From the esteemed New York Times bestselling and multi-award-winning author Mac Barnett comes a thrilling, hilarious, fully-illustrated new spy adventure series!

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With their beautiful white fur and powerful presence, polar bears rule the Arctic. These majestic giants swim from iceberg to iceberg in chilling waters, care for their adorable cubs, and are threatened by global warming.

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This new series introduces history in a whole new way to younger readers by putting them right in the middle of it!

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In honor of Judy Moody's younger "bother," the creators of the award-winning series have put themselves in a very Stink-y mood proving, once and for all, that you're only as short as you feel. Shrink, shrank, shrunk! Every morning, Judy Moody measures Stink and it's always the same: three feet, eight inches tall. Stink feels like even the class newt is growing faster than he is. Then, one day, the ruler reads - can it be? - three feet, seven and three quarters inches! Is Stink shrinking?He tries everything to look like he's growing, but wearing up-and-down stripes and spiking his hair aren't fooling anyone into thinking he's taller. If only he could ask James Madison - Stink's hero, and the shortest person ever to serve as President of the United States. In Stink's first solo adventure, his special style comes through loud and strong - enhanced by a series of comic strips, drawn by Stink himself, which are sprinkled throughout the book. From The Adventures of Stink in Shrink Monster to The Adventures of Stink in Newt in Shining Armor, these very funny, homespun sagas reflect the familiar voice of a kid who pictures himself with super powers to deal with the travails of everyday life - including the occasional teasing of a bossy big sister!

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Ravens have been stolen from the Tower of London! Mac B.'s top-secret mission? Travel to Iceland and retrieve the ravens. or Britain is ruined! In Iceland, Mac discovers secret submarines, hungry polar bears, mysterious blueprints. and his old archnemesis! Is the KGB man behind this birdnapping? Can Mac get the ravens to safety? It's time for an epic, top secret smackdown between these two secret agents! With full-color illustrations on every page and fascinating historical facts woven throughout, this series offers adventure, intrigue, absurdity, history, and humor. Catch the latest in the totally smart and sidesplittingly funny series, Mac B., Kid Spy.

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Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and mystery of our world.

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Water is all around us; we drink it every day. In this level 3 reader, kids will learn about the water cycle, discovering how rain and snow flow into our lakes, rivers, and oceans, and later evaporate into the sky again. Vivid photography and accessible text make this book an ideal introduction to the science of water.

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Eggs are awesome! But how come some birds' eggs are HUGE while others' are tiny? How do chicks come out of them? Imagine if humans were born from eggs! WOW!

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Have you ever wondered what you could do to change the world? Find out how kids are making a difference and changing lives.

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Photographs and text introduce different kinds of volcanoes, where they are located, how and why they erupt, and other interesting data about volcanoes.

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Kids never get tired of counting, and neither does National Geographic Little Kids. Introducing National Geographic Little Kids Look & Learn: Count! This first installment in the series of Look & Learn will keep kids engaged for hours. Using gorgeous animal photography, children will learn number recognition through observational learning in isolation and in context, an important early learning concept. Each animal appears isolated on the page and associated with a number, and on the following page, the same number of animals appear in their natural environment. Parents will love watching their kids grow and learn with this fun new companion that is the perfect size for little hands to take everywhere.

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Did you know that the deep sea anglerfish has a glowing fishing rod attached to its body, or that the barreleye fish has a see-through head? See these wacky creatures and more in this brilliantly illustrated book that explores the strangest creatures under the seas. A National Geographic Kids Level 2 Reader.

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Antelopes leap! Elephants roam! Lions stalk and zebras gallop! Wild creatures from all over the African continent scamper through the pages of this delightful book, giving beginning readers a fascinating way to learn the alphabet while discovering some of their favorite animals. Award-winning filmmakers and photographers Dereck and Beverly Joubert bring their vivid images of African wildlife to this superbly engaging alphabet book. Readers will find brief that text offers basic information about each animal alongside each letter and the corresponding wildlife photo. In some cases, more than one creature represents a particular letter. In a market filled with animal books, this high-interest choice stands out for the power of its photography, the track record of its authors who have won critical acclaim for previous children's titles, the tremendous kid-appeal of African animals, and the proven reliability of the National Geographic brand.

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Join Real-Life Scientists to Dig Up the Facts on Dinosaurs! Realistically detailed illustrations and National Geographic's visually stunning photos take kids on a prehistoric tour with real-life paleontologists!In this exciting nonfiction reader, children will discover how dinosaur bones are dug up, assembled, and studied by scientists. They'll meet dinosaur superstars, get the facts on what these prehistoric beasts ate and how they survived, and even discover some "dinosaurs" still in existence today! Throughout the book are "word bites" that introduce and explain scientific vocabulary, all of which is included in a glossary at the end of the book.

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A DREAM TRIP TO AMERICA TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE!Feng-Li can't wait to discover America with her family! But after an action-packed vacation, her parents deliver shocking news: They are returning to Taiwan and leaving Feng-Li and her older siblings in California on their own. Suddenly, the three kids must fend for themselves in a strange new world-and get along. Starting a new school, learning a new language, and trying to make new friends while managing a household is hard enough, but Bro and Sis's constant bickering makes everything worse. Thankfully, there are some hilarious moments to balance the stress and loneliness. But as tensions escalate-and all three kids get tangled in a web of bad choices-can Feng-Li keep her family together?

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Full-color photographs and text follow the life cycle of a pumpkin, from germination to flower to fully developed squash.

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Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and mystery of our world.

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Here are the answers to the questions kids really ask about about dolphins! Discover how fast they swim, how high they can jump, and much, much more!

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From the esteemed New York Times bestselling and multi-award-winning author Mac Barnett comes a thrilling, hilarious, fully-illustrated new spy adventure series!

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Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and mystery of our world.

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Come along on an adventure through the rain forest. Along the way, you'll meet new friends big and small, see amazing sights, and learn all about the creatures that make their home in the rain forest.

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Take a stroll along the beach. What do you see? Young readers will learn all about the beach and the animals that call it home in this fun pre-reader. Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to new words and concepts - helping them expand their understanding of the world.

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Whether you're managing $1 million or a monthly allowance, it's important to know what you're doing - and it's not too early for kids to learn. This guide tells kids how to keep track of the money they have, how to make it grow, how to make sure they don't get ripped off, and even how to choose a worthy cause for charity.

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Join the little lion cub on his day of adventures on the African savannah. Watch him run, jump, play, eat, and sleep, cuddle with mom, and roll around with his brother and sister. Series Information Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.

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Build word power with 24 ready-to-reproduce, 3-page lessons!Each lesson teaches ten words, and includes research-based activities that tap students' prior knowledge for greater understanding and give them multiple encounters with new words so they really remember them. Topics include synonyms, antonyms, compound words, content area vocabulary related to key science and social studies topics, and much more. Watch reading skills soar!

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Calling Paw Patrol fans and all dog lovers! Follow the real-life adventures of dogs with jobs as they help their communities and save the day.

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Irresistibly cute photos and engaging facts introduce these favorite animals. Ponies prance through the pages of this sweet, easy-to-read introduction to nonfiction. Curious kids will learn to recognize different breeds, meet ponies around the world, get tips on riding and caring for pony pets, and discover a wealth of new pony-related words. The photographs from National Geographic are particularly winning.

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This brief biography introduces Amelia Earhart, the female aviator who was the first woman to fly alone across the country and whose disappearance over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 has intrigued people for decades.

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In this newest series Li'l Petey, Flippy, and Molly lead a comic club where all are welcome. "Irreverent, laugh-out-loud funny and. downright moving."-Publishers Weekly, starred review

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A DREAM TRIP TO AMERICA TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE!Feng-Li can't wait to discover America with her family! But after an action-packed vacation, her parents deliver shocking news: They are returning to Taiwan and leaving Feng-Li and her older siblings in California on their own. Suddenly, the three kids must fend for themselves in a strange new world-and get along. Starting a new school, learning a new language, and trying to make new friends while managing a household is hard enough, but Bro and Sis's constant bickering makes everything worse. Thankfully, there are some hilarious moments to balance the stress and loneliness. But as tensions escalate-and all three kids get tangled in a web of bad choices-can Feng-Li keep her family together?

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Each year, as days grow shorter and trees become bare, the world outside seems to slow and darken. But for children, this time of year is magical. The frosty air crackles with play and laughter. There is a sense of excitement as snow and cold weather make for outdoor adventures that are not possible any other time of year.

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In Cat Kid Comic Club, Li'l Petey, Flippy, and Molly introduce twenty-one rambunctious, funny, and talented baby frogs to the art of comic making. As the story unwinds with mishaps and hilarity, readers get to see the progress, mistakes, and improvements that come with practice and persistence. Squid Kid and Katydid, Baby Frog Squad, Monster Cheese Sandwich, and Birds Flowers Trees: A Haiku Photo Comic are just some of the mini-comics that are included as stories-within-the-story, each done in a different style, utilizing humor and drama, prose and poetry, illustrated in different media including acrylics, pastels, colored pencils, felt-tip markers, clay, hand-made cardboard sculptures, photographs, pipe cleaners, construction paper collages, and cookies. Readers of all ages will be inspired to dream up their own stories and unleash their own creativity as they dive into this new graphic novel adventure from Dav Pilkey and his heartfelt, humorous, and amazing cast of characters in the Cat Kid Comic Club.

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When the school principal bakes a gingerbread kid cookie and brings it to school for lunch, the gingerbread kid winks and hurriedly jumps off the principal's desk in this story that puts a silly twist on the classic tale.

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Just what exactly is a mummy? When were they first discovered, and how are they made? These questions and more are answered with this book's accessible, enthusiastic writing style and remarkable photographs. Readers will learn about manmade mummies and about those that occur in nature. They'll read up on some of the most famous mummies ever found, like King Tut and Lady Dai. There's even a handy how-to-make-a-mummy cartoon! Aspiring scientists and budding archaeologists are sure to be captivated by the dark, intriguing world of the mummy.

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