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This title introduces readers to vehicles and equipment used by the US Navy, from aircraft carriers to Tomahawk missiles. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a fast facts summary, a glossary, and an index. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

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This title introduces readers to vehicles and equipment used by the US Marine Corps, from Amphibious Assault Vehicles to night-vision goggles. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a fast facts summary, a glossary, and an index. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

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This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, DC United. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index.

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It’s game on, Animal Crossing fans! This title explores the inception and evolution of Animal Crossing, highlighting the game’s key creators, super players, and the cultural crazes inspired by the game. Special features include side-by-side comparisons of the game over time and a behind-the-screen look into the franchise. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, a timeline and an index. Full-color photos and action-packed screenshots will transport readers to the heart the Animal Crossing empire! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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Families come in all shapes and sizes. Readers will learn all about military families through relatable situations. They may just find out that a military family isn’t so different from their own! Title is complete with sweet, colorful photos and easy-to-read text with bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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This title offers a compelling look at the behavior, habitat, and life cycle of narwhals. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for readers. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

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This title offers a compelling look at the behavior, habitat, and life cycle of axolotls. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for readers. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

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This title introduces readers to the National Hockey League, covering exciting moments in the sport, top competitors, and the sport's history. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.

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This title introduces readers to wrestler Triple H, covering his early life, wrestling career, skills, and signature moves. The title features informative sidebars, engaging infographics, vivid photographs, and a glossary.

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People and farm animals make a lot of poop every day. Poop is often an untapped source for energy and fuel. Some people hope it will become popular as a sustainable energy source. Turning Poop Into Power looks at how poop becomes energy and the benefits of using it for heating and electricity. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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This fun book provides a simple explanation of boats, ships and other machines found on the water. Labeled photos and a photo glossary help make the text engaging and easy to read.

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Introduces readers to the development of women’s soccer, as well as the sport’s star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

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Explores the richness of the world's oceans, how plastic has damaged them, and efforts being taken to save them. Clear text, vibrant photos, and helpful infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.

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This title introduces readers to the people who work on farms. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.

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This exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Luka Doncic. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

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This exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of football star Aaron Donald. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

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This exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of football star Saquon Barkley. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

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Introduces readers to the science behind gene editing, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a “How It Works” special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.

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Today, people use 3D printers to build houses, airplane parts, food, and even living tissue. Inside 3D Printers introduces readers to the uses of 3D printers, the hardware and software that make 3D printers possible, and the future of 3D printing technology. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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Some computers can do calculations in space, beat contestants at Jeopardy!, and create complex images and videos. Inside Computers introduces readers to the uses of computers, the hardware and software that make computers possible, and the future of computer technology.Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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This fascinating book provides an up-close look at the Colosseum. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of the structure, as well as what the site is like today. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.

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This exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of WNBA superstar Elena Delle Donne. The book also includes a table of contents, a Paving the Way special feature, an At a Glance section, informative sidebars, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.

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Introduces readers to the lives of cats. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.

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This book introduces readers to the developing technology of 3-D printers, including a wide range of examples and a look to the technology’s future. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

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This title lays out how and why Egyptians made mummies and gives some famous mummies as examples. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers’ interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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This title provides readers with a fascinating look at military gear. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for readers. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

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This book examines how pollinators affect the environment, the threats these species face, and how people can help protect them with pollinator gardens. This book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2–3 and interest levels of grades 3–5.

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This title introduces readers to the region of Oceania. Concise text, thought-provoking discussion questions, and compelling photos give the reader an insightful look into Oceania’s rich and complex histories, natural environments, economies, governments, and peoples.

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This informative title examines how transportation contributes to climate change, how improving transportation could help slow the crisis, and the current challenges scientists face. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a “That’s Amazing” special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.

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This fascinating book offers young readers an up-close look at asteroids. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.

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