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Smart, dependable Rossi is eager to become guide dog in this early graphic novel. This yellow lab is focused and ready to lead the way. But even Rossi is distracted on a field trip to the pet shop! Will one bad outing make Rossi lose all his confidence?

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You broke your sister's favourite toy. You tell her right away instead of hiding it. You didn't follow the rules playing a game. You tell the truth about it instead of lying. These are ways to show honesty. When you use this real-life superpower, you'll gain the trust of those around you and set a good example for others. In this book, young readers will learn all about honesty. The book is filled with examples of ways children can show this superhero-like quality in daily life. You don't need to be a superhero to have superpowers, you already have powers to make the world a better place, and honesty is one of them!

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Who will become the undisputed queen of the Underworld? On one side is the Norse goddess Hel. She watches over the souls of those who die of sickness or old age and represents the balance between life and death. On the other side is the Greek goddess Persephone. She can communicate with the dead and represents the changing of the seasons. If these two goddesses clashed, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Hel's and Persephone's strengths, powers and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.

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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 Mum has set aside some old clothes for the recycling bin. Gus spots something brightly coloured in the bin. What fun!

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On the planet Terranu, two families have established a research base to look for extraterrestrial life. One day four young friends spot a watery tentacle slither out of the nearby river... and a pair of eyes watching from across the water! Soon the two families meet the planet's natives, but they aren't pleased by the humans' presence. The aliens challenge them to a contest. If the humans win, they can stay on Terranu. But if they lose, they must leave immediately. It's up to the young friends and their special powers to win the contest. Will their families be forced to leave the planet forever? Or will the humans and aliens learn to live together in peace?

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Find out about different minibeasts, including their body parts, how much they weigh, where they live and what they eat. Then test your new-found knowledge at the back of the book!

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These wonderful collection of poems, rhymes and songs are sure to delight your very youngest readers. With vibrant illustrations and fun, rhyming text, students are introduced to different genres on a wide range of topics. The poems, rhymes, songs and chants also link directly to Engage Literacy fiction and non-fiction texts, meaning teachers can use this book as part of the wider Engage Literacy programme.

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These wonderful collection of poems, rhymes and songs are sure to delight your very youngest readers. With vibrant illustrations and fun, rhyming text, students are introduced to different genres on a wide range of topics. The poems, rhymes, songs and chants also link directly to Engage Literacy fiction and non-fiction texts, meaning teachers can use this book as part of the wider Engage Literacy programme.

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Fluffy. Soft. Scaly. Kids encounter many textures in everyday life. Introduce texture 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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Introduce pre-readers to the maths concept of length with eight funny, non-standard measuring units, including kittens, toy aeroplanes and sweets. Delightful composite photos and a little text illustrate the length of a shark, a lemur tail, a crayon and more.

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From snow ploughs to skyscraper nests and rooftop gardens, life in the city changes from season to season. Discover what animals live in the city. Learn how smog can form in the summer. Real-life photographs follow the seasons and capture the beauty of a year in the city.

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Tarantulas use strong jaws to catch their prey, but these big spiders aren''t as dangerous as some people think! Some can even be pets! Get caught up in all the details about these hairy, silk-spinning creatures.

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What would happen if you went back in time? Imagine stepping into the Stone Age and meeting some Neanderthals. Would it be a peaceful encounter or a Stone-Age struggle? What if you went back to when dinosaurs roamed? Would you be a tasty snack for a T-Rex or one of the first humans to tame fire? Remember, in a time before recorded history, just about everything could kill you. You Choose Books offer an exciting, immersive non-fiction learning experience where the reader chooses which path to take through the story. Along the way, readers can learn about real time periods in a fun, interactive adventure.

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The world can be a dangerous place. Over time, animals evolved many natural defences to help them survive. Combat during wartime is extremely dangerous. Why not look to nature to find the best defences for soldiers on the battlefield? The Armed Forces have done just that for hundreds of years. From the armour of medieval knights to tomorrow''s advanced camouflage, take a look at how military technology often mimics the traits of animals to help protect soldiers at war.

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Poor Little Miss Muffett was scared away, but what if the spider told the rhyme? In this novel approach to nursery rhymes, half the book holds the classic rhyme, while the flip side holds a fractured version that starts from the back. Whimsical art adds to the flip side fun.

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Pedro dreams of playing goalie in the next big football match. But he worries he's too slow and too small. Will Pedro meet his big goal? Reader-support tools, such as a glossary and discussion questions, make this a great choice for early readers.

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Testing week at school is coming, and Stella the Mouse, Nico the Toad, Delilah the Spider and Bo the Parakeet are stressed out. They know their brains are ready, but they're so nervous anyway, all jitters and tummy aches! Find out how the animal friends calm their nerves in this relatable early-chapter book from the Classroom Critters series.

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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 work to get money and the different ways in which people do this. You can also learn how to earn money yourself.

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Do you sing or play an instrument? Do you like listening to music or writing songs? Read this book to learn about the different ways you can work in music.

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Take a trip back in time to the Jurassic Period to learn about apatosaurus! With its long neck and massive height, apatosaurus comes to life through immersive, vibrant images. Readers will be enticed to learn more about the dinosaurs' appearance, behaviour, and their prehistoric habitat.

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What was so great about the Fire of London? Discover how the fire started in a baker shop, and what caused it to spread so quickly. Find out how people escaped and how London recovered afterwards.

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Close-up photos and fun facts introduce readers to military vehicles, fast vehicles, robots, and other topics that even the youngest readers are clamouring to learn more about.

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Engage Literacy is the new reading scheme from Raintree that introduces engaging and contemporary content to motivate and support early readers while providing a reliable and instructional framework. All titles are precisely levelled, with new vocabulary being introduced and reinforced throughout the levels. This is a level 20 fiction title in the Purple book band level.

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This book teaches readers about what field trips are, why people take field trips, and what you can learn from a field trip to a zoo.

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Looking to give your space a refresh? Think small! Craft a teensy Zen garden or a mini bulletin board. You might even style your space with a tiny tapestry. Tiny projects are tons of fun!The downsized projects in this book can all be made with items found around your home or school. Easy instructions and step-by-step photos will help you become a miniature master!

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At just 10 years of age, British skateboarder Sky Brown became the youngest professional skateboarder in the world. Instead of using a coach, she learns her tricks online. She’s not afraid to take risks and push limits. Even after a horrific fall left her unresponsive with several skull fractures and a broken left hand and wrist, Brown still remained determined to become the best skateboarder in the world and went on to claim a Bronze medal for Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics! Read this book to find out more about this incredible rising star.

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Find out where the sleepy animals like to sleep and where the sleepy baby sleeps, too.

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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 1 book, the children build a dam and then get in a little boat. Dan gets in. Sam gets in. They both sit down. Then along comes Nat.

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You have eyelashes. Your dog has eyelashes. But fish donât! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out about fish, including their body parts and behaviour.

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The world is full of colourful birds. But why are flamingos bright pink? You have questions and this book has answers. Find out about flamingos, including what they eat and their behaviour.

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Skitter, skitter! A cockroach scurries by in a flash. Young readers will get the fast facts on these tough insects, including cockroach body parts, habitats and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the creepy-crawly world of cockroaches.

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When 12-year-old Adam and his Mum buy an old wardrobe at a localfurniture shop, an old woman begins to yell at them. She claims that the wardrobe belongs to her, and that they have no right to have it. The shop owner shoos away the old woman and apologizes, explaining that The Witch has been causing problems and shouting curses at people in the neighbourhood for years. Everything seems fine until later that day. When the movers are delivering the wardrobe to Adam''s apartment, its door suddenly swings open and The Witch falls out of it - dead! How did the old woman mysteriously end up inside the wardrobe? And more importantly, how did she die? Will Adam be able to follow the clues and solve the mysterious case of The Winter, the Witch and the Wardrobe?

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All islands are surrounded by water, but there is more to these important landforms than meets the eye! Volcanoes formed some islands. Corals formed others. Some are old while others are new. Give beginning readers all the information they need to know about islands, including their characteristics, how they form and where they can be found around the world.

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Explore the world of art with this imaginative and inspiring series. Each book focuses on one type of art - junk, nature, paper and sand art and is full of creative and fun projects, including picture frames, windmills, desert islands and monster masks. Each project is outlined with easy-to-follow instructions and colourful photos.

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Shelley loves bedtime, especially reading with her dad. But her dad starts a new job, and it gets in the way of their bedtime routine. So Shelley takes action! She fires her dad, posts a Help Wanted sign, and starts interviews immediately. She is thrilled when her favourite characters from fairy tales line up to apply. But Sleeping Beauty can't stay awake, the Gingerbread Man steals her book, and Snow White brings along her whole team. Shelley is running out of options. Is bedtime ruined forever?

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Henry is a good helper! He can even help with dinner.

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Living things need shelter. From ants to plants, without shelter they would not be able to survive. Young readers will discover the homes of living things.

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Katie's going to visit her grandma, and she has to travel by aeroplane to get there! She's never flown before, but JoJo says it is fun. But after waiting in long queues, losing her teddy bear and spilling juice on her lap, Katie wonders if flying should just be for birds!

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Can Squirrel hide the big acorn?

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Sofia travels back to her birthplace in Guatemala and learns more about her family's culture with the help of a quetzal bird.

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Bailey is a raccoon who loves math and the superhero Mighty Raccoon. But Bailey is getting physically bullied by Kim, a dog at school. Young readers watch Bailey struggle with bullying and learn safe ways to make it stop. Sensitive illustrations of gender-neutral animal characters help all children relate to the issue of physical bullying.

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This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in Ancient Egypt. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travelling journey when reading this book.

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Plastic explores what plastic is, where it comes from, how it’s made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.

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Wood explores what wood is, where it comes from, how it’s made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.

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This book introduces readers to the magical world of writing fairy tales. Key features of the genre are explained, top tips are given, and readers are guided through the process of writing their own story. Engaging photographs, eye-catching illustrations, and a wealth of ideas bring the genre to life. A specially written fairy tale running throughout the book draws readers in, offers concrete examples of how the tips can be put into practice and will inspire readers to get writing their own fairy tales.

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