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Think you know a lot about robots and artificial intelligence? Prepare to learn even more about the technology that exists now and the mind-blowing advances being developed for the future. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of trivia about artificial intelligence. Dynamic design pairs with engaging photos and carefully levelled text to make the facts easy to read but hard to forget, making these books perfect for both on-level and struggling readers.

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Think you know a lot about ancient civilizations? Prepare to learn even more about the people of the ancient world and the surprising details of their cities and daily lives. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of trivia about ancient civilizations. Dynamic design pairs with engaging photos and carefully levelled text to make the facts easy to read but hard to forget, making these books perfect for both on-level and struggling readers.

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Eagles, bees and bats all fly. But a bee is an insect. A bat is a mammal. And an eagle is a bird! Why are these animals sorted into different groups? Let’s investigate animal classification!

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Become a basketball star in this interactive adventure. Make the right choices, upgrade your skills, and win the game! Moving to a new town isn’t easy, especially when you’re in high school. But at least you have basketball. It’s a great way to keep busy and to make new friends—or so you think. Not everyone in this small town is eager to welcome you. No matter how hard you practice, no matter how well you play, you feel like an outsider. You’re the main character in this interactive sports adventure that’s two stories in one! Play as Isiah, and try to earn your way into the starting lineup. It won’t be possible unless you convince the coach and his star player—his son—the importance of teamwork. Then become Imani, and see if you can overcome bullying by a few of your teammates. You’ll need to win them over to have a shot at winning the big game. You may have read sports books before, but you’ve never read one like Boxed Out by Lisa M. Bolt Simons. It’s a game within a game. Here’s how it works: Become the main character. Make choices that affect what happens. Collect points along the way to upgrade your skills. Utilize your upgrades to win the game at story’s end! Interactive books for kids are more popular than ever. Create your own adventure with the Choose to Win book series for boys and girls. You’re the main character. You make the choices. Will you find your way to a championship finish?

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Explore the past, present, and future of Niagara Falls. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.

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Explore the past, present, and future of Niagara Falls. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.

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You may have read sports books before, but you've never read one like this. You're the main character, a young Somali immigrant and a former refugee, and it's up to you to lead your team to victory! You love soccer and you're good at it. But you're Goal-Minded, so you have other dreams, like going to college and becoming a writer. For now, you're focused on winning the championship--or you should be. There's also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend a workshop with your favorite author. Should you play in the tournament or plan for your future? Goal-Minded isn't like other soccer books for kids. With an interactive format, your choices affect the story's outcome. Plus, it's a game within a game: Collect points for your decisions in order to upgrade your character's soccer skills. So read the book by Lisa M. Bolt Simons, collect the points, and choose to win!

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In ancient Greece different city-states often fought one another in deadly battles. But every four years the Greeks set aside their differences to honor the gods and compete peacefully in the Olympic Games. Learn all about the athletes, competitions, and religious ceremonies of the ancient Olympics.

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Freshwater fishing is the perfect combination of relaxation and excitement. When you’re not peacefully looking out at the water, you’re reeling in the big one! Readers will learn all about the gear and skills they need to help them reel in the fish they’re hoping to hook!

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The mountain habitat can provide shelter and water for cunning predators, and the wolf and the golden eagle thrive there. The wolf can travel 50 miles a day to find prey. The striking force of a golden eagle’s talons can be compared to that of a bullet. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.

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The icy cold Arctic is home to both the powerful polar bear and intelligent orca, two mighty predators. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Does the polar bear’s patience in stalking its prey and strength in attack put it on top? Or does the orca’s ability to work in a pod give it the edge? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.

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Animals are living things. They need certain things to grow and live. What are they? Let’s investigate what animals need to survive!

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Animals are living things. They need certain things to grow and live. What are they? Let’s investigate what animals need to survive!

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Become a basketball star in this interactive adventure. Make the right choices, upgrade your skills, and win the game! Moving to a new town isn’t easy, especially when you’re in high school. But at least you have basketball. It’s a great way to keep busy and to make new friends—or so you think. Not everyone in this small town is eager to welcome you. No matter how hard you practice, no matter how well you play, you feel like an outsider. You’re the main character in this interactive sports adventure that’s two stories in one! Play as Isiah, and try to earn your way into the starting lineup. It won’t be possible unless you convince the coach and his star player—his son—the importance of teamwork. Then become Imani, and see if you can overcome bullying by a few of your teammates. You’ll need to win them over to have a shot at winning the big game. You may have read sports books before, but you’ve never read one like Boxed Out by Lisa M. Bolt Simons. It’s a game within a game. Here’s how it works: Become the main character. Make choices that affect what happens. Collect points along the way to upgrade your skills. Utilize your upgrades to win the game at story’s end! Interactive books for kids are more popular than ever. Create your own adventure with the Choose to Win book series for boys and girls. You’re the main character. You make the choices. Will you find your way to a championship finish?

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You push your friend while they swing. You pull open a door. What happens when you push or pull an object? Let’s investigate pushing and pulling forces!

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The icy cold Arctic is home to both the powerful polar bear and intelligent orca, two mighty predators. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Does the polar bear’s patience in stalking its prey and strength in attack put it on top? Or does the orca’s ability to work in a pod give it the edge? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.

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In 1845, Sir John Franklin commanded two ships on an expedition to find a Northwest Passage from England through the Arctic and over to Asia. If successful, the route would be a faster way to get goods from Asia to Europe and back. But success was not on the cards for Franklin’s expedition. Only recently, the sunken ships were discovered in the icy Arctic waters. What happened to Franklin and his men, and what messages did they leave behind?

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In 1845, Sir John Franklin commanded two ships on an expedition to find a Northwest Passage from England through the Arctic and over to Asia. If successful, the route would be a faster way to get goods from Asia to Europe and back. But success was not on the cards for Franklin’s expedition. Only recently, the sunken ships were discovered in the icy Arctic waters. What happened to Franklin and his men, and what messages did they leave behind?

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