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Some people's wardrobes are full of jeans and T-shirts. Some wear traditional outfits. It all depends on your custom! Explore what people in different parts of the world wear in this fun, engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.

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Pythons are some of the largest snakes in the world. They squeeze their prey with their bodies, and have flexible jaws so they can swallow big animals. Get all the facts on these powerful snakes.

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Lemurs are small, furry mammals with big eyes and long tails. Like humans, they are primates. These adorable animals settle their arguments with stink fights! Find out more about these curious creatures.

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Cheetahs run faster than any other land animal. These quick cats could keep up to freeway traffic. They sneak up on prey and pounce! Get more facts about these fierce hunters.

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Take a look out the window. What do you see? People, cars, bikes, birds, and more are all on the move. With this basic introduction to motion, young readers will discover the three laws of motion, what they mean, and how they affect our lives every day.

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How do you get something to move? You use force to move it with a push or a pull. With this basic introduction to forces, young readers will learn about physical forces and how they are at work in our world every day.

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What would happen if gravity didn't exist? People and objects would float into space! With this basic introduction to gravity, young readers will discover how gravity works and how it affects everything in our world and beyond.

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Space is full of mysteries! What can be found on Mars and other planets? Are there planets like Earth? Could there be aliens in space? What have astronauts who have lived on the International Space Station learned? Find out about the tools and vehicles scientists use to study space today and how they hope to do it in the future.

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Raj, Mia, Ari and Jez want to raise money for a recording studio at their school. They ask people in the neighbourhood to donate items for them to sell and raise money. When the friends come across a seemingly valuable fountain pen, they go on a search to track down the pen’s origins.

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Little Lion needs a haircut! Follow along as he and his dad go to the barber shop in this lighthearted board book - a must-read for toddlers.

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Plants may seem harmless but some of them have adapted to be ruthless predators. Find out how the corkscrew plant traps its prey, how the dodder plant kills the plants around it and how the angel's trumpet hides a deadly secret.

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Turn sand into fabulous pieces of art instead of just building sandcastles! Learn how to make desert islands, badges and pictures from sand. And find out how awesome sand art can be!

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Travel back in time and discover everything you ever wanted to know about castles. Find out how they were used for defence and how they kept people safe from attack. From the first wooden castles of the British Isles to the underground fortresses of the Cold War, you'll get to grips with why and how they were built. As well as medieval architecture, this book explores Roman warrior towns and impressive Japanese structures. Wonderful photographs and a world map help readers understand the geographical and historical context of these amazing buildings.

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Welcome to China! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people and traditions.

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Over the years, video games have got a bad reputation for having a negative effect on players. But many studies have proven the opposite! From improved hand-eye coordination and better eyesight to increased socializing and fitness, discover the many ways in which video games can be good for you.

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This book introduces children to the Pacific Ocean, looking at climate, ports and features of its geography. Different types of islands and the ocean floor are explored using key geography terms. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.

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When you gaze up at the night sky, all the stars you see are part of our own Milky Way galaxy. The Milky Way holds 100 to 400 billion stars! Learn about how galaxies form, the perplexing mysteries of black holes, and how galaxies can differ from one another with science expert Velma and the rest of the Scooby-Doo gang.

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Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories using words that children can read. The programme teaches children phonics skills in a sequential and systematic way so that they can learn the sounds (phonemes) and the letters that represent them (graphemes) and then practise and apply this knowledge through reading appealing, decodable texts that make sense. This ensures that every beginner reader will experience success in their reading from their very first book! This accompanying teachers' book for levels 4-7 provides: • A phonics overview for the whole programme • A scope and sequence • Explicit Guided Reading teaching notes • Photocopiable activity pages for every book • Word banks • Assessment

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Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories using words that children can read. The programme teaches children phonics skills in a sequential and systematic way so that they can learn the sounds (phonemes) and the letters that represent them (graphemes) and then practise and apply this knowledge through reading appealing, decodable texts that make sense. This ensures that every beginner reader will experience success in their reading from their very first book! In this Level 2 book the children play cricket and the best fielder is Pam, the dog.

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It's spring! Yasmin and her baba are excited to plant their garden, and Yasmin chooses a flower seedling. She gives it plenty of sun, water and good soil . . . so why is it wilting? Watching Nani sit in the sun gives Yasmin a bright idea and she knows just what her little plant needs.

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Our home is on Earth, but how is it different from other planets? What creates night and day? Which planets have rings? Early readers will love getting the answers to all their questions about Earth and other planets. Includes fact boxes and infographics that are worked seamlessly into the design for easy reading and better comprehension.

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How do people earn money? And how do they use the money once they earn it? In this book, you can find out why people donate their own money for others and the different ways in which people do this. You can also learn how to donate with the money you have.

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Take a trip around the world to see amazing canyons that have formed on Earth.

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Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories using words that children can read. The programme teaches children phonics skills in a sequential and systematic way so that they can learn the sounds (phonemes) and the letters that represent them (graphemes) and then practise and apply this knowledge through reading appealing, decodable texts that make sense. This ensures that every beginner reader will experience success in their reading from their very first book! In this Level 2 book, Sam has the hose and it is a hot day. He has an idea about how to cool everyone down! Mum does, too.

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Films are fun to watch with your family and friends. Who are the people who create these entertaining escapes? From special effects artists to writers to animal trainers, many people work together to serve the needs of a film set. Learn about their important work in this book from the Wonderful Workplaces series. There are jobs out there for everyone, and all of them are important!

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Slime. Ice cream. Crayons. Kids come across these things and more in everyday life. Show familiar and favourite nouns to young learners, and watch as their vocabularies grow! Words are carefully matched to engaging photos that will keep children captivated from beginning to end.

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Red, green, purple and yellow! Colours make our world so vibrant! Introduce colour words to young learners, and watch as their vocabularies grow! Words are carefully matched to engaging photos that will keep children captivated from beginning to end.

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Eight outside-the-box measuring units, from ducks to doughnuts, introduce pre-readers to the maths concept of volume. Wonderful composite photos and a little text illustrate the volume of a bus, a bathtub, a teacup and more in fresh, innovative ways.

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Readers of this series will learn all about circuits by creating them! Each book is full of easy projects for the beginner circuit creator. These interesting and enticing projects let readers' creativity flow. Each project contains a list of easy-to-find, affordable supplies and step-by-step instructions. Information about safety while creating each project is included.

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We have Ralph Baer to thank for the video games people play around the world today. What were the steps Baer took that led him to his famous invention?

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Did you know that Antarctica is the largest desert in the world? It receives so little rain or snow that it is almost as dry as the Sahara! Whether cold, hot or somewhere in between, a third of the Earth''s land is desert. Learn about the geography and resources of desert habitats as well as how animals and people have adapted to and changed desert environments. Explore this habitat''s future and what people can do to help keep it safe.

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When the canteen lists a mysterious "Chef's Special" on its daily menu, a curious young girl sets out to find out what it is. While snooping around the school kitchen, she spots a dinner lady she's never seen before with a crooked nose, green skin and a pointy hat! Is the lunch lady a witch? With short chapters, easy-to-read text and enhanced back matter, Boo! Books deliver just-right frights (without the sleepless nights) for the earliest readers.

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When a group of elephants live together, it''s called a herd. Learn about life in a herd of elephants why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps elephants stay safe, find food, and raise their young.

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An oil spill in the ocean means destruction for both animals and their habitats - and lots of work for Seaside Sanctuary, where Elsa Roth''s parents work. When pelicans are gravely hurt in the spill and brought into the sanctuary, Elsa and her friends are given important roles in caring for the birds. But the animals can''t be released until their habitat is clean - and the company responsible for the spill doesn''t seem interested in stepping up. Can Elsa and her friends spearhead the clean-up and save the pelicans?

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Young readers will learn how scientists use microscopes and magnifying glasses to make close-up observations.

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Every Christmas there are two tables -- the kids'' table and the adults'' table. So why in the world would an 8-year-old girl be stuck at the kids'' table? She is NOT a baby. She is NOT a toddler. She is a grown up! She can do two-digit multiplication and knows how to cut her own food. She deserves to be at the adult table! And after an empowered speech and mini-breakdown, the girl is moved to the adult table. Growing up is never easy, and author Colleen Madden brilliantly tackles that issue in this delightful picture book.

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With flight decks and full facilities, aircraft carriers are hard-working warships ready to support any battle. Take to the sea to learn all about the armed forces'' decked-out floating airbases. Little Pebble books have an ATOS level of 1.0 or below.

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Which prehistoric places or remains still exist in the UK today? And what do they tell us about how our ancient prehistoric ancestors lived? This book takes a tour around of some of these places, giving a fascinating glimpse of how prehistoric peoples built their houses and communities as well as why they are significant.

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Prince Neferkaptah has always loved learning. When he hears of a great book of knowledge called The Book of Thoth, he sets out to find it. But the gods have made his task difficult. Will Neferkaptah find the great book of the gods, or will he continue his search forever?

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Frogs leap, eat insects, and lay eggs. Learn all about these amphibians.

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The British railway system is the oldest in the world. This fascinating book describes the early days in the British railway industry, from the opening of the first public steam inter-city railway line in 1830 and Robert Stephenson's Rocket, through to the glory days of the Flying Scotsman and the expansion of the national rail networks in the 1940s to form British Railways. With a biography of George Stephenson the Father of the Railways and his son Robert, a timeline and Track Facts, this book is a must for anyone with an interest in trains and train travel.

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Robots are already being used in many areas of law enforcement, such as surveillance cameras and bomb disposal. As technology develops, one day robots might even replace human police officers. This book explores the technology used to create these amazing robots.

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D’Artagnan wants nothing more than to become a Musketeer. It’s not just the fame and fortune he seeks in service of the King’s army: he wants to be a part of something important. He wants to travel to new and exciting places. But what D’Artagnan wants most of all is love – to be loved by friends and to fall in love. He’ll have a chance to find everything he desires – if only he can convince the Musketeers to let him join their ranks.

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Everything a young reader needs to know about conjunctivitis: what it is, how it happens, what the symptoms are and how it is treated. The text also presents real-life stories of children who experience conjunctivitis.

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We are all aware of the importance of the environment - it''s in the news, it affects our behaviour and the decisions we make every day. But what actual impact has environmental thinking had on the world around us? This thought-provoking book looks at the way changing ideas about the environment and sustainability have affected our attitudes to the landscape, and will do so in the future.

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Max is planning a big surprise for Mother's Day, but he needs Zoe's help. If everything goes as planned, this could be the best Mother's Day ever!

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