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She wears her heart on her sleeve. Parting is such sweet sorrow. Something wicked this way comes! We're all familiar with these sayings. But where did they come from? Introduce young readers to the treasures of William Shakespeare with Shakespeare Illustrated Classics. Each title tells the tale of a popular play and is sure to inspire further Shakespearian study!

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This series brings a twist to the usual scavenger hunt. Instead of just finding objects, readers will be asked to use all their senses when checking things off their lists! Each title focuses on a place that most people go, like the park or a restaurant, and helps readers see, hear, feel, smell, and taste the world around them. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

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Animals migrate for many reasons, including to find food and avoid extreme temperatures. Migrating to Survive covers how and why a variety of animals migrate by land, air, and sky.

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Ancient Egyptians believed ruling pharaohs to be manifestations of Horus. Horus explores the well-known god’s backstory and how and why the ancient Egyptians worshipped him.

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Ra was the king of the Egyptian gods. He created and ruled over the world. Ra explores the well-known god’s backstory and why the ancient Egyptians worshipped him.

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An animal’s appearance can keep it safe from predators. Hiding and Bluffing to Survive covers how animals blend in with their surroundings or startle predators with colors or by changing appearance.

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From nervous opossums playing dead to hungry alligator turtles luring fish with their worm-like tongues, animals have evolved in the ways they act and look to survive. This series looks at six unique animals and the clever ways they have adapted. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

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From nervous opossums playing dead to hungry alligator turtles luring fish with their worm-like tongues, animals have evolved in the ways they act and look to survive. This series looks at six unique animals and the clever ways they have adapted. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

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This title introduces readers to Suni Lee, providing exciting details about her life and her thrilling success at the Tokyo Olympics. The title also features informative “fast facts,” a timeline, and a glossary.

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Jason’s totally wired. An online gamer, he’s always on his phone and posts everything to social media. When he arrives at Camp Elphick, he lets everyone know he’s not interested in nature. But then he and his safety partner Ezra fall in a river attempting to take a selfie then end up lost in the woods. Can they survive? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Professionally Translated.

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Families come in all shapes and sizes. Readers will learn all about families with two dads through everyday and relatable situations. They may just find out that a two-dad 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. Translated by native Spanish speakers and immersion school educators.

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Some of the most awe-inspiring places formed without human aid. There are many incredible natural wonders to see, from mountains to canyons, oceans, and forests. Natural Wonder Bucket List examines some of the most amazing natural features of our planet. 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 title explores real-life people whose memory is so amazing, it seems like a superpower! Readers will learn what memory is, how humans develop short- and long-term memories, and meet people whose memory is superhuman! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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This title explores real-life people whose speed is so amazing, it seems like a superpower! Readers will learn what speed is, how muscles affect speed, and meet people whose speed is superhuman! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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Tennis history is filled with classic matches, colorful personalities, and enduring legacies of great champions. This title explores the achievements of the men and women who have thrilled fans by reaching the summit of one of the world’s most popular individual sports through exciting stories, engaging photographs, informative sidebars, a glossary, and an index.

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This title focuses on Infamous Pirates! It takes a deep look into the life and legacy of infamous pirates like Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Sir Francis Drake. This hi-lo title is complete with thrilling and colorful photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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Haunted dolls fill the pages of this book in vivid color. Readers will have a little scare as they learn about the stories that made these dolls so infamous. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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Amelia Earhart made history as a record-setting pilot in the 1920s and 1930s. People around the world mourned when her plane disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in 1937. This book explores Earhart’s life and her groundbreaking achievements.

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Zeus's son Perseus has no wedding gift for King Polydectes so he offers to bring the king what he most desires. King Polydectes asks for the head of the gorgon Medusa. A dangerous request, as whomever looks at Medusa turns to stone. Perseus gets a reflective shield from Athena and the helmet of invisibility, a sword, and winged sandals from Hermes to aid his quest. Will these tools be enough to conquer the gorgon? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

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Beginning readers will gain insight on where rhinoceros live, what they like to eat, and how their "armor" protects them! This series is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

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Achilles is his father's sixth son. His five brothers all died as infants. To protect Achilles from the same fate, his mother Thetis dips him into the River Styx. When Greece attacks Troy, Achilles joins the fight. Will his mother's treatment keep him from harm? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

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