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The Ballers have had fun in practice. But during their first game, something strange happens. Kevin won’t pass the ball. He’s turned into a ball hog! With help from his teammates, can Kevin learn how to share the ball? Told through accessible text and easy-to-follow panelling, young basketball fans will cheer for this Slam Dunk Graphics tale.

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Jina is learning about climate change for a class project. What she discovers leads her to making plans to reduce energy use around her house. Her plans run into a few snags, and she becomes frustrated about whether she's doing enough. With the help of her understanding parents and teacher along with a new friend, Jina finds out even small changes can lead to positive outcomes.

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An action-packed graphic novel about agents who helped the Allies prepare for D-Day and push the Germans out of France during World War II. In 1942, World War II was growing more and more intense. Germany and its allies had occupied a great deal of Europeincluding part of France. With the enemy just a few miles from England, Prime Minister Winston Churchill was determined to help free France. To make his plan work, he needed people who could secretly help prepare the French for a big fight. He found 39 daring women who were up to the taskincluding Andrée Borrel and Lise de Baissac. These women would help support the French Resistance and sabotage German operations in preparation for the 1944 D-Day invasion. In this full-color graphic novel, discover more about these bold women who helped free France from German occupation during World War Il. Other Women Warriors of World War II:Angels of Bataan and Corregidor: The Heroic Nurses of World War IIThe Courageous Six Triple Eight: The A

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Some siblings are best friends. These sisters are not. They prefer to fight with each other instead of playing together. When one sister creates a spooky snowman spell, the other sister is left with a frosty night of terror! Will this scary situation bring the sisters together or pull them apart even more?With short chapters, easy-to-read text and enhanced back matter, this Boo Book delivers just-right frights (without the sleepless nights) for the earliest readers.

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A step-by-step explanation of making a snack with bread, cheese and vegetables. This is an Engage Literacy title in the Blue colour band, and is perfect for both guided and independent reading. It connects with the fiction text pair, Sammy Makes a Cake.

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Sammy makes a cake step-by-step as her mum looks on. This is an Engage Literacy title in the Blue colour band, and is perfect for both guided and independent reading. It connects with the non-fiction text pair, Make a Funny Face Snack.

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Lara comes home and her mum has a surprise for her! But first, Lara has to read the clues to discover her surprise. This is an Engage Literacy title in the Blue colour band, and is perfect for both guided and independent reading. It connects with the non-fiction text pair, Games to Play with a Friend.

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Think you know a lot about Earth's natural wonders? Prepare to know even more about the world's biggest deserts, tallest mountains and deepest canyons. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of trivia about natural wonders. 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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After a long storm, Arlo is excited to invite his friends over for a little get-together. But Alice, Slide and Spike are each feeling out of sorts after being cooped up too long. Will Arlo's happy pudding cheer them up? Find out in this early graphic novel that will warm young readers' hearts with a perfect recipe for friendship and fun.

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What was that strange light in the sky? No one knows! It's an unidentified flying object, or UFO. Many UFOs turn out to be aeroplanes or clouds. But some people say aliens visit Earth in UFOs. Could that be true? Researchers use cameras, magnetic field sensors, telescopes, radar and other gear to find out. In this book, readers will get an inside look at the high-tech tools used to study UFOs. What is more, the carefully levelled text will ensure that even struggling and reluctant readers will succeed in reading and enjoying the book.

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No one is more surprised by Thema Turner''s new interest in a video game than the bookworm herself. The battle game Shrinking Island Showdown reminds Thema of one of her favourite book trilogies, and the novels'' plots inspire how she plays the game. Her first tries are rough, and she struggles to last long in 100-player rounds, but she''s determined to get better. With her younger twin brothers'' help, she improves enough to compete in an esports SIS competition. Does Thema have what it takes to advance to the regional round?

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Discover why TREES are important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Trees are great for shade in the summer. And we use them build our homes. But what else do trees do? A lot! They help keep the air clean. They provide shelter for animals. And they can even help prevent landslides. With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Trees? will have young researchers and science fans exploring more about the NATURE WE NEED. More Nature We Need:Why Do We Need Bats?Why Do We Need Bees?Why Do We Need Poop?Why Do We Need Rain?Why Do We Need Soil?

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Ravens and wolves team up for a hunt in this action-packed non-fiction book for young wildlife fans. One watchful raven + one ravenous wolf = a dangerous duo! In this book, discover how two vastly different animal species team up for a successful hunt. With bird’s-eye views, ravens easily spot prey from afar, but these high-flying scavengers need help catching it. Cue the wolves! When alerted by their feathered friends, wolves chase down the prey with lightning-quick speed and big-time teeth. And when they do, this dream team feasts! With in-the-field photographs, fast facts and bonus back matter, Ravens and Wolves Team Up! will have young readers and wildlife fans rooting for these animal allies.

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The Library of Doom’s greatest foe, the Eraser, has caught the Librarian in a lethal trap. Now the hero is chained down and a giant super-eraser swings above him, getting closer with every swipe. Can the Librarian escape the doom device, or will he be wiped out for good? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from best-selling author Michael Dahl.

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Deep within the Library of Doom, raiders are searching for the treasure of the Lost Archives. The thieves have captured a young worker to guide them through the maze-like shelves. The boy doesn’t want to betray the Librarian, but he is a Silent One. If he cannot speak, how can he call for help? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from best-selling author Michael Dahl.

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It’s a dark and stormy night, perfect for ghost stories. But not all tales are fiction when a girl recognizes the strange events at her aunt’s house. They’re unfolding exactly like a scary story she read when she was little. Can the mighty Librarian help solve this riddle before it’s too late? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

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When a young girl visits her favourite bookshop one rainy day, something isn't right. The building is dark and cold. Rats skitter past the door. Soft chewing and scratching sounds echo up from the basement. Can the mighty Librarian help the girl defeat the horrors lurking within the bookshop? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with Secrets of the Library of Doom, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

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Deserts can be hot and dry, but that doesn't bother me! I love the heat and enjoy sunbathing, but I am not a horned lizard. I spend most of my life underground, but I am not a desert tortoise. What desert animal am I? Read the clues and guess!Each book in the What Animal Am I? series gradually builds up a set of clues and enables readers to work out which animal is being discussed. Along the way, other animals that live in the same places are revealed, further narrowing the range of possibilities. Can you guess which animal is being featured by the end of each book?

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Around 84 percent of homeowners have a pet, so I'm in good company. I'm a common pet, but I am not a dog. I am quiet and like to sleep, but I am not a ferret. Read the clues and try to guess which pet I am before the end of the book!Each book in the What Animal Am I? series gradually builds up a set of clues and enables readers to work out which animal is being discussed. Along the way, other animals that live in the same places are revealed, further narrowing the range of possibilities. Can you guess which animal is being featured by the end of each book?

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Around 84 percent of homeowners have a pet, so I'm in good company. I'm a common pet, but I am not a dog. I am quiet and like to sleep, but I am not a ferret. Read the clues and try to guess which pet I am before the end of the book!Each book in the What Animal Am I? series gradually builds up a set of clues and enables readers to work out which animal is being discussed. Along the way, other animals that live in the same places are revealed, further narrowing the range of possibilities. Can you guess which animal is being featured by the end of each book?

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J.C. can't wait to go and play at the park. But when Mum spots a new neighbour in need of help, she says their outing will have to wait. Can J.C. find a way to have fun and be a good neighbour?Life in the big city is full of fun for seven-year-old Jalen Corey Pierce. Between adventures with his two best friends, Amir and Vicky, and new experiences with his family, J.C. is always learning new things and exploring city life. These easy-to-read stories, featuring a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts, are perfect for curious young readers everywhere.

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Eid Mubarak! Can Ali Tahir use his creative powers to save the holiday party?It's Eid, Ali's favourite day of the year! The family has fun plans for this special day after the Muslim holiday Ramadan. But Ali's brother, Fateh, is being cranky and keeps spoiling everything! Can Ali find a way to cheer up Fateh and bring the fun back to the holiday? Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Ali Tahir and his multi-generational Pakistani-origin family. Ali's big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution - you just have to find it!

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Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is the first of the Jewish Holy High Days and one of Judaism's holiest days. Often called the birthday of the world, it is celebrated on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. People celebrate this happy holiday with family and friends by praying, lighting candles, and eating special meals and sweet treats. Learn more about the history behind this important day and how it''s observed today.

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When Bear finds a book in the woods, his world is changed. His friend Owl teaches him to read, and Bear wants more! Bear decides the city will offer him what he''s looking for, but when he reaches the busy streets, he''s sad to discover that some people think that Books aren''t for bears! Can Bear find a place where books are for everybody?

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Emma and her family are taking a trip. And this trip includes going on a plane! Emma is excited about flying on the plane, but she is also nervous. Will Emma like flying? Emma is deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and this early chapter book includes additional information on British sign language.

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It's hard being a yeti at a school full of humans. What happens when Betty gets stuck in her desk? What's a yeti to do during break time? Betty finds out what makes her different is what makes her wonderful!Part of the Betty the Yeti early chapter book series, in which Betty the Yeti adjusts to life in her new city home - making friends, going to school, trying new food and learning new games. Packed with humour and subtle social and emotional learning, Betty the Yeti shows readers it''s okay to stand out and be different, while also staying true to yourself!

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Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts 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 Level 7 Set 2a book focusing on the 'ea' grapheme looks at the Arctic. The Arctic is freezing cold. Animals that live there have lots of clever ways to make life pleasant in their chilly home.

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Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts 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 7 Set 2a book focusing on the 'are', 'ear' and 'ere' graphemes, Clare invites a friend to have some morning tea with her. But when Mum hears who it is, she is very alarmed!

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Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts 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 7 Set 2a book focusing on the 'ch' grapheme, Nicholas and Grannie Chris play a guessing game on the computer.

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Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts 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 6 Set 2b book focusing on the 'ue', 'u-e' and 'ew' graphemes, Andrew draws a map of what he can see from a plane as he soars above the land and water.

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Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts 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 Level 6 Set 2b book focusing on the 'oy' grapheme tells the story of toys. Children have played with toys for thousands of years. Some toys from long ago are still played with today, while other toys are new and different.

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Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts 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 6 Set 2a book focusing on the 'ow' and 'o' graphemes, Leo and Dad go on a trip and have lots of fun in the snow.

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Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts 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 6 Set 2a book focusing on the 'ie' and 'e' graphemes, the lemons in Lee’s lemon orchard have lost their skins. Where have the skins gone, and who is the thief?

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Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts 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 6 Set 2b book focusing on the 'ir', 'or', 'ear' and 'er' graphemes, Ernesta reluctantly agrees to teach Bernard how to ride a bike. Somehow she still finds time to read her book!

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Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories and non-fiction texts 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 Level 6 Set 2a book focusing on the 'ea' and 'e-e' graphemes looks at beaches. What a treat to go to the beach! Mum reads while Dad and the baby have a dip in the sea. And wow, look at all the amazing sandcastles.

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Think food is the spice of life? Then check out this essential checklist of all things food, jampacked with ideas and activities to take your foodie fantasies to the next level. Check off each item for a full course of fun, like hosting a spicy food challenge, starting a family cookbook, and more! With fast-paced text and easy-to-follow lists, Checklist Challenge Guides will have readers, new and confident alike, taking a giant bite out of life.

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Want your summer to be 100% awesome? Then check out this essential checklist guide, chock-full of ideas and activities to make summertime the time of your life. Check off each item for foolproof fun, including back garden movie nights, a DIY waterpark and more! With fast-paced text and easy-to-follow lists, Checklist Challenge Guides will have readers, new and confident alike, experiencing life to the fullest.

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When a fox keeps eating a farmer’s animals, he and his wife come up with a plan to get rid of him. But the clever fox has other ideas. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.

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When a wolf comes to the valley, the animals get scared. How can they escape being the wolf’s next meal? One clever rabbit has an idea. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.

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When the weather changes suddenly, the animals in a jungle find shelter in the mountains. When they return to the forest, one snake has changed forever. And it’s good thing he does. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.

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Looking to surprise a loved one with the perfect gift? Think small! Craft a small plush doll or a little lotion bar. Then make a mini card to present your tiny creations. Tiny gifts 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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How we dress today looks a lot different than it did in the past. From clothing as a status symbol to the invention of denim and rise of blue jeans, the history of fashion includes some unusual, amazing and fascinating facts. Learn more about how people throughout history have used fashion to survive and thrive in everyday life. The Amazing History of Fashion contains high-interest, low-reading-level text specially written to engage and support struggling and reluctant readers.

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Thomas Edison was a famous American inventor in the late 1800s. His work with light bulbs got a lot of attention. Over time, many stories were told about this work, including that he invented the light bulb. But this isn’t true! Discover what’s real and what’s fiction through infographics, primary sources and expertly levelled text.

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The homes we live in today look a lot different than they did in the past. From caves to castles to the invention of indoor bathrooms, the history of homes is surprising, unusual and amazing. Learn more about how people used these innovations to survive and thrive in everyday life. The Amazing History of Homes contains high-interest, low-reading-level text specially written to engage and support struggling and reluctant readers.

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English explorer Henry Hudson had long searched for a quicker, northern sailing route from Europe to Asia. Three previous expeditions had failed. In 1610, he embarked again to find the fabled Northwest Passage. But when icy waters stranded Hudson and his ship the Discovery in a bay for the winter, tensions flared. The crew lost faith in their captain’s leadership and began to plot... mutiny! Told through a gripping, full-colour graphic novel format, this Deadly Expeditions tale transports readers back in time to follow the fourth, and final, voyage of Henry Hudson, bringing history to life for even the most reluctant and struggling readers.

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In the spring of 1846, the Donner and Reed families joined a wagon train bound for California in the hope of finding a better life. But when the party took an untested shortcut, it set them down a tragic path. As they crossed the Sierra Nevada, heavy snow fell in the mountain pass. They were trapped. Supplies were already low, and now they faced a winter of starvation. Told through a gripping, full-colour graphic novel format, this Deadly Expeditions tale transports readers back in time to follow the Donner Party’s disastrous trek west and their struggle to survive, bringing history to life for even the most reluctant and struggling readers.

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Did you know that early versions of football were played by the Ancient Greeks and the Ancient Chinese? Or that Christiano Ronaldo once leapt nearly 3 metres into the air in order to head the ball into the goal? Find out all about football positions, moves, equipment, teams, stadia and more in this fact-filled book. Stunning photos give readers an up-close look at football players in action. Read All About Football is part of the Read All About It series, a series of beautiful books designed to introduce young children to the wonders of non-fiction. Full of fun and easy-to-find facts, the content is presented at a depth which young children will be able to understand and relate to. With information on a wide variety of topics, kids will be reaching for these books over and over again!

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Rosie loves nothing more than spending her summers surfing while staying with her Aunt Hazel in Australia. But this summer, her cousin Flora is coming to visit, too, and Aunt Hazel wants Rosie to teach Flora how to surf. Trouble is, Flora has a history of being mean to Rosie, and it doesn’t take long to figure out that Flora hasn’t changed one bit. Can Rosie set aside her hard feelings and teach her cousin to ride the waves? Or will this shake-up to Rosie’s summer of surfing lead to a wicked wipeout? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book!

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