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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, Sid and Dad are taking a nap when Pam comes along. She wants something. Will she get it?

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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, Sid and Pam are sipping. Sid doesn’t want to share.

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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 are eating watermelon. The pips go everywhere!

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Can you make art using materials found in nature? You can by following the simple steps inside this book!

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It’s spring in the desert. Animals are ready to come out from their winter homes. Ruby the snake wakes up and peeps out from between the rocks. But she doesn’t expect it to be so cold outside! She is looking for a place to warm up. Will she find one?

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What are living and non-living things? What do living things need to survive? Find out in this book.

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The captain wants the two silly old pirates to take him to Treasure Chest Island. But will they get lost? Or will they find the right island after all?

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Once there was a very greedy dog. He was so greedy that he lost what he wanted the most.

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Luca’s team are about to play football when all of a sudden a little grey squirrel runs onto the pitch. Will it run away? Or will they have to catch it?

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

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Find out about tigers, lions and other big cats, 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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Great white sharks are the largest predatory sharks in the sea! They live all over the world, have many sharp teeth and can smell blood from miles away. Dive deep into the sea and find all the facts about these incredible fish.

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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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What makes a worm a worm? What are some of the most common and interesting worms from around the world? This book teaches readers all about worms, while highlighting some specific worm families and groups. In this fascinating book you can also learn about key scientific themes such as classification, animal behaviour and life cycles.

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What makes a praying mantis a praying mantis? What are some of the most common and interesting praying mantises from around the world? This book teaches readers all about praying mantises, while highlighting some specific praying mantis families and groups. In this fascinating book you can also learn about key scientific themes such as classification, animal behaviour and life cycles.

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She/he/they/them. Why do we use gender pronouns? And why do some people wish to be referred to as "they"? What is gender identity all about? Students will learn to understand these terms and the reasons behind them. They will also learn how to deal with questions they may have about gender identity.

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See some of the world's biggest building blunders up close! Find out how each structure failed, the basic building block that was missed during construction, and what engineers learned from their mistakes.

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Travelling by night, Zak Nine and Erro are following a shadowy figure until the mysterious stranger disappears into a cave. The boys decide to follow. Inside they find a maze filled with priceless gems, along with a rough band of escaped criminals. Things go from bad to worse when a squad of Alcatraz guards arrives on the scene. When the guards start shooting their laser blasters, suddenly nobody is safe! Will Zak and Erro escape the deadly storm of laser fire, or will they be trapped in the endless dark forever?

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Rivers are one of Earth's most important resources. They are home to a variety of life, and humans have come to depend on them for food and transportation. But the actions of humans are harming these important ecosystems. Why do humans need to protect rivers? What can every person do to help protect the important resources rivers provide? Endangered Rivers answers these questions by engaging readers with lively text, graphic features and stunning photography. Readers will discover why rivers matter to them and the part they can play in protecting them.

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Jimmy Sniffles is allergic to danger! ACHOOOO! A bag of diamonds is missing from the local jewellery store and Jimmy, with his super-snotty schnozz, saves the day.

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A crackling fire. Weird shadows. Strange noises. And a scary story. Are Robot and Rico ready for their first camping adventure?

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Lucy's pet rat, Ajax, is her lucky charm. When Ajax is around, Lucy is a great gymnast. Without him, her flips flop. Will Ajax be able to help Lucy during her big gymnastics tournament?

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One of the world's greatest fairy tales is re-told in a graphic-novel format. In a far-away kingdom, there lives an Emperor who prizes fancy clothes above all else. He buys suit after suit made of the most expensive materials instead of tending to his threadbare kingdom. Then, one day, two travelling merchants offer to make the Emperor a special suit that has magical powers. The merchants, however, are not who they claim to be, and the suit has one major flaw, no one can see it!

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One of the world's greatest fairy tales is re-told in a graphic-novel format. When their mother sends them packing, the Three Little Pigs are forced to build houses of their own. They had better be sturdy and strong because the Big Bad Wolf is on the prowl, and he's ready to huff and puff his way inside. Will they survive against this hungry beast? Or will the pigs become his next tasty treat?

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One of the world's greatest fairy tales is re-told in a graphic-novel format. Once upon a time, an evil queen possessed a powerful mirror. It spoke only the truth, which often pleased the queen. But when the mirror reveals that the queen is no longer the fairest lady in the land, her heart grows cold. She seeks revenge against the beautiful maiden, vowing to destroy the lovely Snow White.

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Introduces counting in fives by counting fingers from hand art designs. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.

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Max likes football, but he's not very good. He starts to feel jealous of Zoe and her skills and tries to cheat to win. He soon learns that practice is the only way to get better.

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Arrrrr! It's Pirate Day at school. Pedro and his mateys have fun pretending to be pirates at school and home. But who will be captain of the ship? This dose of pirate fun comes with reader-support tools built to engage the young reader.

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This book uncovers just how long it takes for rubbish to decompose. Learn fascinating facts about this process. Read this book to find out more about the science behind the cycle.

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Satellites may exist out in space, but they let us study Earth from the outside looking in. From climate change to natural disasters and more, find out how scientists are using satellites to tackle some of our world's most challenging problems.

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From unexpected deaths to magical curses, mummies seem to have a mysterious impact on others. Learn more about how mummies came to be-and what makes them monsters.

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Many a story has been told about a mysterious underwater creature that lives in the depths of Loch Ness, in the Scottish Highlands. Find out more about the origins of this water-bound monster.

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Chadwick Boseman shot to fame with his lead role in the Marvel blockbuster Black Panther. Find out more about his rise to stardom!

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In the late summer and early autumn of 1938, ten-year-old Ruth Block, along with her father, mother and best friend, Miriam, must navigate the increasing pressure placed on the Jewish population in Frankfurt, Germany. Ruth grows more worried by the day. Her father's stationery store is shut down; she and Miriam are mocked in the street; their school is closed. Then one night in November, the family's flat is broken into. Ruth's father is dragged into the square and arrested, along with hundreds of other Jewish men. Ruth, her family, her friends and her community struggle to survive the fiery night and the terrifying, uncertain future ahead of them. Featuring non-fiction support material, a glossary and reader response questions, this story takes readers to Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, one of history's most important moments.

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A world without telephones? Impossible for most young readers to imagine. Find out how you can thank inventor Alexander Graham Bell for every ringtone! Filled with facts and photos, Bell's story highlights the scientific process he followed, failures and all, from identifying a problem to getting his communication technology into the hands of users.

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Polar bears roam the Arctic tundra searching for food. Find out how these cold weather bears stay warm, what they eat, how they survive the extreme cold and what they do in a typical day. Features include a body map with labels for key aspects of the animal's body.

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Penguins waddle slowly across the ice. But in the frigid waters they zoom after prey. Learn how these birds stay warm in their polar habitat, how they raise their young, how they find food while avoiding predators and what they do in a typical day. Features include a body map with labels for key aspects of the animal's body.

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From the savannahs of Africa to the prairies of North America, large grasslands are found on every continent except Antarctica. Learn about the geography and resources of grassland habitats as well as how animals and people have adapted to and changed grassland environments. Explore this habitat's future and what people can do to help keep it safe.

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Zak Nine and Erro have escaped! But now they find themselves lost in a vast forest of alien birds and deadly plants. Things get even worse when they hear strange buzzing sounds just above the treetops attack drones! The prison guards are searching for the boys using a flock of remote bots, armed with flame-throwers and sleeping gas. Will the boys outwit the bots and find a way off Planet Alcatraz? The exotic flora and fauna just might provide a solution to the high-tech hazards hunting our heroes.

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Zak Nine and his friend Erro are on the run! While avoiding a band of patrolling prison guards, the boys meet another escapee who tells them the legend of an abandoned spacecraft. The boys believe that if they can find the ancient ship, they'll be able to fix it and blast off from Planet Alcatraz. But first, they must cross the Igneous Quag, an uncharted swamp full of flame-spitting snakes and hidden geysers of fatal fire!

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At a high-tech spy exhibition, Hazmat and Jay spot an impressive gadget that is capable of blocking all communications. Jay muses to Hazmat that beating Shadow Cell would be a breeze if Recon Academy had one for themselves. Unfortunately, Shadow Cell feels the same way. Before Jay and Hazmat know it, Shadow Cell operatives nab the device -- and activate it! Outnumbered, trapped and unable to call for backup, Jay and Haz have to risk everything to protect the vital technology.

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At a karate tournament, Hazmat loses his match but scores his first date. But as a member of the Recon Academy, this forensics expert has more to worry about than what to wear. The evil Shadow Cell squadron has broken into the city's nuclear power plant. If the Recon Academy doesn't hurry, a massive meltdown might ruin Hazmat's big night.

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Caves can be dark and wet. But inside they are full of surprises. Let's take a look!

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Long or short. Heavy or light. Hot or cold. Look at the ways we can measure!

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Stan would love a dog but he lives in a tall building in a city. One day, he sees a man walking lots of dogs. Maybe Stan could get a dog after all!

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Do you love horses or horseback riding? Read this book to learn about becoming a horse-riding instructor.

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Even the most reluctant readers are curious about cloning and the scientific future of human evolution. This book finally makes it possible for them to access the latest information about genetic engineering, stem cells, heredity and the idea that humans may be able to manipulate the process of reproduction to create the offspring they want. It even covers hot topics like eugenics and the genetic modification of plants and animals used for food. With vivid, full-colour artwork and fascinating fact boxes throughout, this book will find a perfect home in any collection.

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Gorillas are magnificent creatures of the forest and are loved by many people. So why are they under threat of extinction? Find out all about gorillas, the threats that they face, what is being done to try and save them and how you can help to answer their SOS call.

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