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Brain-gobbling zombies discover healthy eating habits in this laugh-out-loud picture book!BRAINS for breakfast?! Zombies have a thing or two to learn about healthy eating habits. Luckily, we humans are here to teach them, right? Like, maybe slurp down scrambled eggs instead of scrambled brains. Or get energized with fruit and veggies instead of taking that daily nap in the mud! With oh-so ew-y illustrations and laugh-out-loud rhymes, pre-readers and early readers alike are sure to be scared silly... and to pick up some healthy nutrition habits along the way!Other Books in the Care and Keeping of Zombies series:Zombies Shouldn't Brush Their Teeth with RocksZombies Shouldn't Exercise After MidnightZombies Shouldn't Sleep in the Mud

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Zombies discover tips for a good night's rest in this hilarious picture book!Ever wonder why zombies look a bit, um, tired? Maybe they're just not getting enough sleep! Thankfully, we humans are here to teach them tips for a good night's rest. Like, maybe find a comfy resting spot instead of taking a nap in the mud. Or how about shutting off those zombifying screens before bedtime? With gross-out illustrations and funny rhymes, pre-readers and early readers alike are sure to be scared silly... and to pick up some healthy sleep habits along the way!Other Books in the Care and Keeping of Zombies series:Zombies Shouldn't Brush Their Teeth with RocksZombies Shouldn't Eat Brains for BreakfastZombies Shouldn't Exercise After Midnight

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After a summer of nine typhoons in 1931, the dams on the Yangtze River in China broke, completely flooding nearby towns and farms. Twelve-year-old Ting wakes up to a house full of water and her parents nowhere to be found. It''s up to her to lead her younger brother and others to safety, battling high waters and greedy characters along the way. Will the children survive to be reunited with their parents? Part of the Girls Survive Graphic Novels series, Ting and the Deadly Waters brings a defining historical event to life.

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A visit to the zoo opens Jina's eyes to an endangered species in her very own local area. She finds out she gets to help with a project to save this animal. But there's a small problem. The animal is far from being cute and cuddly like her beloved pandas. Will Jina overcome her reluctance and make a difference after all?

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From the cars people drive to the phones in their pockets, computers are found everywhere in our world, and they're becoming smarter. But what makes a computer program intelligent? How can some programs beat humans at chess or trivia games? Can computers and robots really think and learn on their own? Or are they just following complex programming? In this non-fiction graphic novel, readers can follow Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists as they learn how artificial intelligence works and how AI is used in the world today.

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When someone mentions the word robot, what comes to mind? Many people think of mechanical characters often seen in science fiction films. But look around and you'll notice that our world is full of robots. From medical devices people use to help them walk to probes that explore the oceans and outer space, robots are all around us. In this non-fiction graphic novel, readers can join Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists as they take a closer look at the many kinds of robots and how they make our lives better every day.

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An inspiring graphic novel about Elizebeth Friedman, a codebreaking pioneer who changed the course of World War II. Nazi spy rings! No-good gangsters! Shakespearian lies! Discover the courageous woman who cracked all these cases and morewith only a pencil and paper. The youngest of ten siblings, Elizebeth Friedman stood out from an early age with brilliant language skills and a passion for English literature. Eventually, these talents led to a new opportunity: codebreaking. Using ciphers and other trailblazing techniques, Friedman solved coded messages to take down some of the most notorious gangsters in the United States, including the infamous Al Capone. During World War II, as German forces stormed across Europe, she took her skills to the frontlines, thwarting Nazi spies and helping lead Allied forces to victory. In this action-packed, full-color graphic novel, learn more about this daring woman who took risks, defied expectations, and confronted the enemies of World War II. Ot

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Twins Nico and Letta are ready for the big science fair. Their volcano is going to blow the competition away! But will a strange new scientist ruin their entire project? 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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Lola learns about the Tooth Fairy’s friend, el Ratón, in another adventure celebrating her Guatemalan heritage! Lola is excited when Abuelita and Lola's cousin Luis come to visit from Guatemala. The fun doubles when Lola and Luis discover that they both have a wobbly tooth! Lola is looking forward to a treat from the Tooth Fairy, but Luis is worried. How will el Ratón, the Guatemalan mouse who brings money for lost teeth, find him in Texas? Lola and Luis brainstorm solutions to this problem, but el Ratón may have a surprise in store for them both! Readers will delight in meeting Lola, her family and friends in this charming chapter book from the Hola Lola series, focused on family, heritage and cultural exploration.

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Lola attempts to avoid a Day of the Dead disaster in another adventure celebrating her Guatemalan heritage! Lola is excited for Halloween, but Mama is sad to be missing the holiday she loved in Guatemala: the Day of the Dead. Then Lola’s family is invited to a Day of the Dead party! But when Lola discovers that a Guatemalan dish called Fiambre is on the menu, she panics. She doesn’t like her foods to touch, and she really doesn’t like beetroot or sardines! With Abuelita’s help, can Lola find the courage to share in the celebration and try something new? Readers will delight in meeting Lola, her family and friends in this charming chapter book from the Hola Lola series, focused on family, heritage and cultural exploration.

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Learn about different kinds of simple games to play indoors and outdoors with a friend. 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, Lara and the Surprise Clues.

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It is fun to have a dog for a pet. You can play with your dog. But you have to look after it, too!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, Lea Goes to the Dog Shelter.

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Learn about how shadows are made and fun things to do with shadows!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, Min Monkey and the Shadows.

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Min Monkey is playing and sees lots shadows everywhere he goes. 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, Shadows.

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Think you know a lot about all things strange, mysterious and disturbing? Get ready to learn even more! From the lost city of Atlantis to famous missing people to the possible existence of Bigfoot, get ready to learn all about the world's strange and mysterious happenings that have baffled experts for years. 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 space and the universe? Prepare to learn even more about amazing galaxies, stars, planets and space exploration. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of space trivia. 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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When Alice gets worn out while painting her house, Arlo offers to make her a cool, refreshing drink. But agreeing on what to serve is harder than it sounds. Can Arlo and his friends come up with a delightful drink to put the spring back in Alice’s step? 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's as big as a dinosaur but doesn't weigh anything? What do you get when dinosaurs crash their cars? Find out the answers to these and many other goofy dinosaur riddles that readers can use to stump their friends and keep them asking for more!Each high-interest themed book in this series is packed with a fun selection of logic puzzles, brainteasers, groan-inducing word-play riddles and more. Silly and engaging photos add to the fun! Whether readers like zany riddles about animals, dinosaurs or school, there's something for everyone!

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The line to go down the slide is so long, and you're at the back. Instead of complaining and shoving, you wait calmly. You made yet another mistake at basketball practice. You don't get upset. You keep trying. Find out more ways you can show patience and how this real-life superpower makes a big difference in the world. In this book, young readers will learn all about patience. 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 patience is one of them!

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Every act of kindness counts, no matter how small! Help a neighbour carry in their shopping. Smile at someone in the school corridor. Be a good listener. When you're kind, you make a big difference in the lives of the people around you. Show this real-life superpower, and watch kindness spread!In this book, young readers will learn all about kindness. 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 kindness is one of them!

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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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After Ivette is gifted an old game console, she becomes interested in speedrunning an old game called The Shattered Blade. So interested, in fact, that she enters an amateur speedrunning contest. As Ivette travels to the competition, news breaks that online gamer Quick Silver has broken the speedrun record once again. Can Ivette discover the glitches and techniques to put her in competition with the best?

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Francis is spending the week at an esports camp, with the hopes of becoming even better at Red Card Racers, his best and favourite game. But it doesn''t take long for Francis to realize that the camp competition is tough. Frustrated by his game performance, Francis struggles to make progress and even has to deal with a bad-mouthing competitor. Will Francis find a way move past his early losses to take advantage of all that the camp has to offer?

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Batman and manga unite! Put a new spin on classic Gotham City Super Heroes and Super-Villains, and learn how to draw them as dynamic manga characters. Easy-to-follow steps start with simple lines and progress to fully coloured figures that practically leap off the page. Along the way, discover interesting Japanese comics facts and tips for punching up your artwork. Packed full of stunning illustrations, this guide will inspire creativity and help artists of all levels reimagine the Dark Knight, Robin, Batgirl, The Joker and more as manga-style masterpieces!

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Superman and manga unite! Put a new spin on iconic Metropolis Super Heroes and Super-Villains, and learn how to draw them as dynamic manga characters. Easy-to-follow steps start with simple lines and progress to fully coloured figures that practically leap off the page. Along the way, discover interesting Japanese comics facts and tips for punching up your artwork. Packed full of stunning illustrations, this guide will inspire creativity and help artists of all levels reimagine the Man of Steel, Supergirl, Lex Luthor, Darkseid and more as manga-style masterpieces!

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Polar bears and arctic foxes team up for a hunt in this photo-filled non-fiction book for young wildlife fans. One powerful polar bear + one sly arctic fox = a dream team! Discover how two vastly different animal species team up to find food. With super-smell and tremendous strength, polar bears are the Arctic’s deadliest hunters. So much so, these big-time beasts often have leftovers. Cue the arctic foxes! These clever opportunists are game for any meal and will clean up after polar bears, lickety-split. With eye-popping photographs, quick facts and beyond-the-book back matter, Polar Bears and Arctic Foxes Team Up! will have young readers and wildlife fans rooting for these animal allies.

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A dangerous book is missing from the Library of Doom. The book has no words, except for one single sentence. Whoever reads it disappears. Forever. When the book appears in a classroom on the first day of school, it will be up to the Librarian to close this new chapter of fear. Uncover hidden threats 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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The Eraser, sworn enemy of the Library of Doom, has come up with a wicked new scheme. He’s created a powerful gas that will turn ink invisible and render all books empty and useless. Will the Librarian be able to stop the villain's criminal concoction? 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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A boy is researching animals in the library. Most of the books are boring, but one is very lively . . . and hungry. Now the boy has been gobbled up! Can he team up with the powerful Librarian and escape the belly of the beastly book? 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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The Wing Warriors work for the Library of Doom, circling the world in a floating fortress as they search for dangerous books. But when a new book is brought aboard, monsters come flying after it. Can the Warriors and the mighty Librarian keep the gargoyle horde from getting their claws on the book''s deadly pages? 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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One hundred years ago, a Librarian used all her power to trap the Grim Reader, the greatest enemy of the Library of Doom, beneath a mountain of ice. But now the villain is free and stronger than ever before. Can the current Librarian alone fight off this giant foe? 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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It's laundry day, and J.C. is excited to help his mum. But when J.C. adds too much detergent to the machine, suds are everywhere! Laundry day turns into a mess for everyone in the apartment building. Can J.C. fix his mistake and save laundry day?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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Masayo, Takeshi and Suki decide to make a sushi dinner for their napping parents. But when each child focuses on doing the job their own way, things get messy! Can the three siblings use teamwork to make their rolls the right way?Life can be challenging, and social and emotional skills play a huge role in learning how to cope with those challenges. The My Spectacular Self picture book series uses humorous and relatable stories to draw the reader in. Story-related discussion questions are included to allow caregivers and teachers the opportunity to help readers become more aware of themselves and others, helping each child become their most spectacular self!

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Ivy loves spending time with her grandmother, especially their trips to the beach to look for sea glass. But her heart breaks when Grandma unexpectedly dies. As Ivy works through her grief, she finds a special way to remember her grandma and share her memories of her. Life can be challenging, and social and emotional skills play a huge role in learning how to cope with those challenges. The My Spectacular Self picture book series uses humorous and relatable stories to draw the reader in. Story-related discussion questions are included to allow caregivers and teachers the opportunity to help readers become more aware of themselves and others, helping each child become their most spectacular self!

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J.C. is craving cupcakes and so is Pop-Pop! But when baby Maya won't go down for her nap, J.C. and Pop-Pop have to get creative. Can they handle baking and babysitting at the same time?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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Ants are busy little creatures, and these smarty ants are extra busy using their maths skills! They are ready to build one gigantic home, filled with everything an ant could want. But what happens when disaster strikes? Dynamic author duo Corey Rosen Schwartz and Kirsti Call use simple addition, word play and rhyming text to create a memorable maths picture book that young learners will want to read over and over again.

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Chip is blind. Joy has sight. Their day is filled with so much more than play. They experience the world together. Inside, outside. Riding bikes, reading books. Taking turns, sharing treats. And no day is complete without creating an adventure with their imaginations. Dana Meachen Rau describes a simple, joyful day shared by siblings celebrating the senses beyond sight: the sounds, smells, tastes and textures that make playing together so much fun.

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Does the sound of dogs barking make you nervous? Does your heart race when a dog gets too close? You're not alone. In this book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of dogs and discover simple tips for facing this fear safely. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of dogs.

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Does the thought of slithering, scaly reptiles make your skin crawl? Do you live in fear of coming face-to-face with a snake? You’re not alone. In this book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of snakes and discover simple tips for facing this fear safely. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to handle their fear of snakes.

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While on the Justice League's orbiting Watchtower, an alert of dual emergencies in Gotham City calls Batgirl and Supergirl into action. They step into the teleporter. In the same moment, something attacks and damages the Watchtower's tech. The two girls return to Earth... but as one combined Super Hero! As they try to undo the mashup mishap, the merged pair also need to stop Two-Face's double-trouble crime spree that's wreaking havoc on the city. Can the two friends work through the fusion confusion and fight as one? Find out in this action-packed, illustrated chapter book that's perfect for young DC Super Hero fans!

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Halloween is a holiday that features all things creepy and scary! Also known as All Hallows' Eve, people enjoy decorating their homes with carved pumpkins, spider webs, skeletons and other creepy items. Many kids love to dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating. Some people enjoy watching scary movies. Discover how this holiday began and the spooky ways people have fun with it.

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Halloween is a holiday that features all things creepy and scary! Also known as All Hallows’ Eve, people enjoy decorating their homes with carved pumpkins, spider webs, skeletons and other creepy items. Many kids love to dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating. Some people enjoy watching scary movies. Discover how this holiday began and the spooky ways people have fun with it.

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Get ready for a battle to rule the Underworld! The Greek god Hades is the king of the underworld and has power over the souls of the dead and the riches in the earth. But the Egyptian god Anubis also claims to rule the underworld and protect the souls of the dead. If these two ancient gods battled it out one-on-one, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Hades' and Anubis' strengths, powers and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.

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Emma loves spending time with her Grandma. And it's even more fun when it includes cooking! Emma is finally old enough to help make a birthday meal for her dad. But will everything turn out okay? 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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Emma loves animals, and she can't wait to foster a cat! But what will happen when she brings the cat home? Will Emma and the cat get along? Will Emma's fish and the cat get along? 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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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 2b book focusing on the 'mb' grapheme, Emma and Jack are going to fly on the zipline, whizzing high above the treetops. Jack is excited, but Emma’s legs are shaking.

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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 is a Level 7 Set 2b book focusing on the 'si' and 'su' graphemes. It explores the history of TV from the early days, when viewers watched a man walk on the moon, to the huge variety of shows we can watch today.

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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 'w(a)' grapheme, Sheep drives Goat and Cow into town for a fun day of hairdressing and shopping using Farmer Walt’s jeep and wallet.

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