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This title looks at one of the tiniest and cutest species of hedgehog. Readers will learn more about the African Pygmy hedgehog’s size, where it lives, what it likes to eat, and even compare it to regular-sized hedgehog species. Complete with adorable and colorful photographs that support the simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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Explores the history and culture of Ancient China. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a "Contributions" special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments that made it unique.

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This book describes the habitats, diet, and life cycle of ostriches. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

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This book''s easy-to-read text explains the tasks and training involved in rescuing people from floods, as well as the dangers this job involves. Short paragraphs and plenty of colorful photos make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

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This accessible book explores the history and famous traits of dachshunds. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

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This accessible book explores the history and famous traits of German shorthaired pointers. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

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This accessible book explores the history and famous traits of Pembroke Welsh corgis. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

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A mischievous little witch tries to use her magic to win her parents back from an evil monsterâher new baby brother.

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This action-packed book gives young readers a full history of Real Madrid, from the club's founding to the present day. The book features a table of contents, informative sidebars, a Superstar Profile special feature, a Quick Stats page, a glossary, links to additional resources, and an index.

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This action-packed book gives young readers a full history of Juventus, from the club's founding to the present day. The book features a table of contents, informative sidebars, a Superstar Profile special feature, a Quick Stats page, a glossary, links to additional resources, and an index.

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This exciting book explores Erling Haaland's rise to soccer superstardom. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where Haaland's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of Haaland's major awards, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index.

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In this compelling and accessible novel for teen readers, a sixteen-year-old aspiring chef must learn how to accept help from his community after he experiences a first episode of psychosis.

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This action-packed biography gives readers an inside look at the career of hockey superstar Auston Matthews. Filled with exciting photos, compelling text, and informative sidebars, this book is sure to be a hit with young hockey fans.

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This exciting book explores Corey Seager's rise to baseball superstardom. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where Seager's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of Seager's major awards, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index.

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Four very different teenagers must overcome their prejudices and differences in order to escape a brand-new escape room for prize money.

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This exciting book explores Juan Soto's rise to soccer superstardom. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where Soto's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of Soto's major awards, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index.

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This action-packed book gives young readers a full history of AC Milan, from the club's founding to the present day. The book features a table of contents, informative sidebars, a Superstar Profile special feature, a Quick Stats page, a glossary, links to additional resources, and an index.

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This action-packed book gives young readers a full history of Manchester United, from the club's founding to the present day. The book features a table of contents, informative sidebars, a Superstar Profile special feature, a Quick Stats page, a glossary, links to additional resources, and an index.

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This exciting book explores Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's rise to basketball superstardom. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where Gilgeous-Alexander's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of Gilgeous-Alexander's major awards, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index.

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Two varsity volleyball players butt heads over a new social game when it gets one of them benched for the season in this gripping hi-lo sports fiction.

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This action-packed book gives young readers a full history of Barcelona, from the club's founding to the present day. The book features a table of contents, informative sidebars, a Superstar Profile special feature, a Quick Stats page, a glossary, links to additional resources, and an index.

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This exciting book explores Victor Wembanyama's rise to basketball superstardom. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where Wembanyama's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of Wembanyama's major awards, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index.

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Two varsity volleyball players butt heads over a new social game when it gets one of them benched for the season in this gripping hi-lo sports fiction.

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This engaging book describes country music''s key characteristics, history, and place in popular music today. It also feature an Artist Spotlight special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 23 and interest levels of grades 35.

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This engaging book helps readers understand how to write a letter, conveying this writing’s purpose, its essential elements, and all steps of the writing process. Each book also features a “Write Like a Pro” special feature, infographic, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2–3 and interest levels of grades 3–5.

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From beautiful mermaids and gentle unicorns to fire-breathing dragons and bloodthirsty vampires, mysterious beings and magical beasts appear in stories told all around the world. The Genius Kid’s Guide to Mythical Creatures highlights 20 of these legendary beings, detailing each creature’s appearance and behavior, as well as where and how legends about it began. The text also explores how the stories have changed and developed over time. Readers learn everything they need to know about their favorite myths and monsters, as well as plenty of fun trivia to impress their friends.

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This book describes the causes and dangers of polluted water. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

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This book describes the causes and dangers of nuclear meltdowns. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

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This book describes the habitats, diet, and life cycle of giant pandas. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

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This book''s easy-to-read text explains the tasks and training involved in studying storms as a hurricane hunter, as well as the dangers this job involves. Short paragraphs and plenty of colorful photos make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

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This accessible book explores the history and famous traits of English springer spaniels. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

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Social anxiety, her parents' divorce, and messy friendships won't stop Millie's pursuit of what she wantsin roller derby or in love. But her own lies might . . .Sixteen-year-old Millie Novak is stuck in an if only rut. If only she were stronger and faster, maybe her roller derby teammates would take her seriously. If only she had the guts to go back to in-person learning, maybe she'd have a social life. If only she weren''t such an awkward mess, maybe she could get the attention of that cute girl on the all-star derby team. And don't get her started on her family! After the one-two punch of her beloved older brother's departure for college and her parents' overdue split, Millie decides it's time to reinvent herself. With the help of her new friend Pumpkin and a little bit of deceit, Millie crafts a plan to cement her status on the team and get her crush to fall for her. But reinvention isn't easy. Millie's constantly shown up by show-off teammate Stork, and the only way she can get her

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When Maria and Mateo visit the zoo for the first time, they embark on a mission to rescue the animals from captivity and learn about the purpose of zoos.

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This title introduces the primary Egyptian deities and discusses where and how Egyptians worshipped. 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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Carbohydrates give the body energy. They are in many foods people eat each day. But some carbohydrates are healthier than others. Your Body on Carbohydrates uncovers the nutritional benefits of carbohydrates, how they interact with the body, and how to include them as part of a balanced diet. 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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Explores the richness of the Great Barrier Reef, how humans have damaged it, and efforts being taken to restore it. Clear text, vibrant photos, and helpful infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.

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This book describes the weapons that were used and invented during World War II, including tanks, planes, and the atomic bomb. In addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two "A Closer Look" special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.

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