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What would our world be like without magnets? Computers, radios, phones and TVs wouldn't work correctly. And many other modern machines wouldn't exist. With this basic introduction to magnets, young readers will learn how magnets work and how useful they are in our world today.

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Tamal has a problem. Every time he has to empty the bucket into the compost bin, his trainers get soaking wet! He wants to find a better way and maybe win his school’s science challenge at the same time. With help from his mum who is an engineer, Tamal builds an invention using different renewable energy sources.

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Animals need to eat to survive. What is eating what? Follow the food chains to find out. Learn how energy from food flows from one living thing to another - and then another! Find out about animals that are producers, consumers and decomposers. From forests to the oceans and skies, food chains are always at work.

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It's time for the first science experiment, but nobody can agree on which one to do. But why pick just one when Bear is around? Bears make the best science buddies, and Bear proves it by helping each group use the scientific method for its special experiment. This fourth picture book in Carmen Oliver's Bears Make the Best... series will bring the excitement of science to a new audience.

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Known as the father of science, Galileo pioneered the scientific method, which uses careful observation and experimentation to make scientific discoveries. He is also famous for his discoveries about the solar system, including the idea that Earth rotates around the Sun and not the other way around. This book looks at Galileo's life and work, and shows how his discoveries both changed society at the time and influenced people in the future.

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Darwin's theory of evolution changed how people saw the world and their place in it. He challenged the long-held belief that God had created every living thing in its current shape, and showed how he believed that animals had evolved, or changed over time. This book looks at Darwin's life and work, and shows how his discoveries both changed society at the time and influenced people in the future.

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Drug use and abuse can be a serious problem for teenagers. In this guide, readers will learn how to deal with addiction, how to avoid peer pressure and how to get help and make healthy choices. From alcohol and nicotine to marijuana and heroin, each drug has dangerous short- and long-term effects on the body, some of which can be life-threatening. Even painkillers prescribed by a doctor can become addictive and harmful. Readers will be inspired to make healthy choices and feel empowered to avoid drink and drugs.

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Going through puberty can be a challenging time. This book explains how hormones cause various changes in the body for both boys and girls, as well as advice on how to cope with them. Useful tips are highlighted on how to handle topics from persistent spots to the most effective shaving methods. Readers will also gain insight on how to deal with stress at home and at school. Medical and technical terms are defined, and health is emphasized throughout.

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Many people are fascinated by ancient tales of lost tombs and hidden treasure. Some of these tombs and treasure still exist, many have been forgotten and others are just myths. Be a mystery solver by finding out where stories of these ancient treasures may have come from and use all the evidence to decide what you believe.

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Many people are fascinated by tales of lost civilizations such as Atlantis, Camelot, El Dorado and Lemuria because they believe they may have been real places. There is documented evidence that suggests some ancient stories of lost worlds are grounded in truth. But were they real ancient worlds or mythical lost realms? Be a mystery solver by finding out where stories of these ancient civilizations may have come from and use all the evidence to decide what you believe.

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Deserts cover about one-fifth of Earth's entire land surface. They are some of the harshest and most challenging ecosystems on our planet. Find out about deserts through the use of flowcharts in this fascinating book.

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Animals engineer lots of tricks and traps to ambush or snare their prey. From shrimps with stun traps to spiders with trapdoors, discover how they make sure they get a tasty meal in even the most difficult situations.

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Discover the architects and construction engineers of the animal world! From underground aardvark burrows to giant termite mounds, find out how animals build homes to keep them snug and safe from predators.

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How do animals adapt to survive and thrive in the wild? Find out why an elephant has a trunk, how a thorny devil's spines help it get the water it needs and how a pufferfish scares away predators.

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Turn paper into fabulous pieces of art instead of just throwing it away! Learn how to make paper windmills, monster masks, party hats, cards and treasure chests from paper. And find out how awesome paper art can be!

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Turn the things that nature provides us with into fabulous pieces of art! Learn how to make picture frames, scarecrows, cards and fun animal characters from nature. And find out how awesome nature art can be!

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Turn your junk into fabulous pieces of art instead of throwing it away! Learn how to make puppets, robots, fairytale castles and hanging monkey door hangers from the junk you can find in your home. And find out how awesome junk art can be!

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A dirt trail in the woods is covered with thick mud and big bumps. What vehicle can get through? An ATV! All-terrain vehicles have wide, bumpy tires that provide good grip on all types of land. Young readers will find out about the types of ATVs, their main parts, and how these versatile vehicles can be used for work and fun.

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From spiders and frogs to deer and bears, temperate forest habitats provide just the right kinds of shelter and weather for a large variety of plants and animals. Learn about the geography and resources of temperate forest habitats as well as how animals and people have adapted to and changed forest environments. Explore this habitat's future and what people can do to help keep it safe.

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Uncover some of the most chilling practices of the Maya. This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and culture of the Maya!

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This book takes readers on a journey along some of the world's most important rivers, including the Amazon, Nile, Mississippi and others. Readers can find out about the plants and animals that live there, the places the river passes through, and why it is important for the local economy and environment.

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Find out how society and culture has influenced hairstyles throughout history. Did you know that Louis XIV employed 48 wigmakers? From wigs to beehives and the Beatles to sideburns, this book uses fascinating facts and stories to help children understand the historical, scientific and social aspects of weird and wonderful haircare.

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A Brief Illustrated History of Art charts the history of art all the way from Prehistoric art through Classical art, through the Renaissance, to Cubism, Surrealism and the modern art of today. With stunning stunning full-colour images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure to fascinate and charm the young reader.

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This book teaches young learners about honesty and accepting responsibility by following one particularly naughty child through one very bad day.

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When sharing your treats, you give each friend the same amount. When you disagree with your friends, you give them a chance to talk about how they feel. You own up to your mistakes instead of blaming someone else. In this book, young readers will learn all about fairness. 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 fairness is one of them!

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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 is a Level 7 book. Miss Maggie is Gran’s duck. She follows Lara and her dad on their walk. But when Dad feeds crumbs to the swans, Miss Maggie shows him she wants some.

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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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What does it take to make a boat float? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best boat around!

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Tales of people turning into wolves at night have made the werewolf legendary. Learn more about this scary monster and how its story has changed over time.

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The important science topic of plant growth is featured in this beautiful, easily accessible book on leaves. Clear photographs and simple, engaging text describe leaves and how they help plants live and grow.

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The important science topic of plant growth is featured in this beautiful, easily accessible book on roots. Clear photographs and simple, engaging text describe roots and how they help plants live and grow.

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

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Nico the Toad is always a bit grumpy. But recently he''s been grumpier than ever. Stella the Mouse, Delilah the Spider and Bo the Parakeet think the school trip to the art museum will cheer him up. But the animal friends have never left the school before. If they stick together nothing can go wrong, can it? Friendship takes centre stage in this early chapter book from the Classroom Critters series.

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Did you know that we know less about the bottom of the oceans than we know about the Moon? Discover other mind-blowing facts about oceans!

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Are you a boy or a girl? And what does that mean? Perhaps you would like to know more about what 'gender' actually means. Maybe a family member or friend of yours is unsure about their gender and you want to help him or her. This useful book gives lots of information about gender. Characters Ali and Annie will guide you through the issues and give you advice and 'top tips', while Charlie the dog shows that he understands how you might feel.

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Some scary stories are passed down from generation to generation. Read this book to discover some spooky folk tales that were written many years ago.

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Ada Lovelace wasn't just a mathematician. She was a pioneer in computer programming. Young readers will learn how this woman who lived 200 years ago helped the world view machines and numbers in new ways.

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Simple text describes oceans, the plants and animals in oceans, and how people use oceans. Full-colour photographs perfectly match the text on each spread.

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Learning to stay active is a tough job! Carefully levelled text allows the youngest readers to read independently and learn all about staying active.

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A young boy and his sister try to hide a panda from the Emperor in Ancient China.

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Inform and engage young writers with this contemporary, creative breakdown of non-fiction essentials. Clear, concise text introduces and defines key skills while fun and inspiring writing prompts launch new skills into practice. Author bios and mentor texts provide creative blueprints for budding writers.

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We learn about the world by seeing and hearing, but how do light and sound actually work? This book explores the ways that light and sound travel, how we sense them, and how they affect our daily lives.

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This book introduces readers to the exciting world of writing adventure stories. An adventure story 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 adventure stories.

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Donovan wants to be in his school’s basketball free throw contest, but there's a problem. He struggles to sink his shots! With the help of his mum, he learns how to make free throws and enters the competition. But kids make fun of him because he shoots the ball differently from everyone else. Will Donovan discover that it's okay to be different?

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Life surprises all of us sometimes with the sudden and unexpected absence of a loved one, and this can be especially hard for young children to process. This beautiful picture book tells the story of a little boy whose cat called Koozy has disappeared. He feels sadness and pain at her absence and tries to understand why his beloved friend is no longer around. Where could she have gone? And how will he be able to come to terms with her loss?

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There is no better place in the world than a library. Especially a library that kids create themselves! A million storeys high? Sure. Bathtubs? Absolutely. A full-service sundae bar? Of course. Everything is possible in this library - just like in books! Author Lindsay Leslie puts the reader in charge as the architect of a fantastical library in this imaginative picture book celebrating libraries and the joys of reading.

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