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Rain is water that keeps plants, animals and people alive. Read to learn all about rain and why it is so important to us.

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There are lots of different plants and animals that live in a pond. Read this book to learn all about these plants and animals.

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Rich kid Tony Jay is a shoe-in to win the Silver Falls snowboarding tournament, but his biggest rival, Jack Hewlitt, can't afford to enter. Tony may be spoiled, but he knows that victory means nothing if you don't beat the best. So, he agrees to hold a one-on-one freestyle run with Jack on top of the Silver Falls Mountains. But just when things start to heat up, a massive avalanche threatens to put both boys on ice, turning their friendly competition into a race for their lives.

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Star defensive player Zack Fuller is in a tough spot. His new Panthers teammates don't trust him. The players on the Bulldogs, his old squad, think he's a traitor for leaving. When the two teams face each other in the playoffs, Zack has to guard his former best friend. To make matters worse, the Panthers captain refuses to pass the ball to Zack. Caught between a Panther and a Bulldog, and in serious foul trouble, Zack will have to find a way to play through the pressure.

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Listen up! Spread the word and ride the wave of science basics with this book about sound. Then look and listen during a hands-on science experiment that will draw everyone's attention in the library or classroom.

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What makes a grasshopper a grasshopper? What are some the most common and interesting grasshoppers from around the world? This book teaches readers all about grasshoppers, while highlighting some specific grasshopper 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 bee a bee? What are some the most common and interesting bees from around the world? This book teaches readers all about bees, while highlighting some specific bee 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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In this book young readers will discover what litter is, how it can harm the environment and what they can do to help clean it up! The book introduces readers to the problem of littering and how to keep it in its rightful place.

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What makes an ant an ant? What are some the most common and interesting ants from around the world? This book teaches readers all about ants, while highlighting some specific ant 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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A lot of people have to get dirty in order to keep our water clean. From city sewage workers to portable toilet cleaners, readers will learn all the dirty details of jobs working with water and sewers. They'll enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won't realize they're learning important information about STEM jobs.

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Welcome to Canada! Walk through green forests. Watch an ice hockey game. Discover North America's largest country and learn about its land, people and jobs.

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Red car, blue car, racing car, police car! This book Introduces early readers to the variety of cars they can see in their community and in the world. Learn about the basics of how cars work, along with a brief history. A short photo timeline reinforces how technology has changed over time.

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Row, row, row your boat -- or cruise on an ocean liner! This book Introduces early readers to the variety of boats and ships they can see in their community and in the world. Learn about the basics of how aeroplanes work, along with a brief history. A short photo timeline reinforces how technology has changed over time.

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When one thinks about the Vikings, usually images of savage fighters arriving in longships to raid villages come to mind. But the Vikings weren't just violent invaders trying to steal treasure. These Norse warriors were also master sailors and explorers looking for new lands to farm and colonise. Dynamic illustrations and entertaining tales of famous Viking warriors teach readers about the lives and goals of these fierce Scandinavian raiders.

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Are you looking for a way to share that amazing true story? Sometimes reality can be more entertaning than fiction. Try shooting a short documentary! Learn how to plan, cast, shoot and edit a short film. Then share it with your friends.

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Yasmin's painting for the art contest is due Friday, but she has lots of excuses for putting it off. She doesn't know what to paint, she doesn't think she's any good, and painting is messy. Turns out a mess is just what Yasmin needs for inspiration!

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Discover the deadliest, fastest and most bizarre fish. From speedy sharks to clownfish hiding amongst poisonous coral, you'll find out about the superhero talents of the fish world.

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Who was Emperor Hadrian? Why did he build a massive wall across northern England? Why were the Romans in Britain and how did they get there? This book tells you all you need to know about Hadrian's Wall - why and how it was built, who lived there and much more. Find out what life was like for the soldiers living there, and also for the native Britons, in the diary-style sections.

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Where do people live in the UK? What types of houses are there? From flats above shops and suburban semis, to narrowboats, inner-city flats and farms, find out all the interesting places that people live in the UK. With real-life interviews with children from around the UK, and lots of lively, informative text about different types of homes, this book provides an exciting look at the diverse places people call home.

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Come along and investigate the continent of North America. What are its biggest cities? Where is its tallest mountain? What languages do people speak there?

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Come along and investigate the continent of Africa. What are its biggest cities? Which animals live in Africa? What languages do people speak there?

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It's time to clean Adi's room! If only a computer could do it for her! That gives Adi and her best friend Gabi an idea - think like a coder! These scientific thinkers put on their computer coding caps and make cleaning up easy by sorting with variables!

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How do we know it's summer? The weather is hot and the days are long. Animals try to stay cool and plants grow. This book shows young readers how to recognise the changes that happen in summer.

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Two children become friends.

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Learn about nests made by different animals.

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Read all about it! Get your special edition copy of the Roman Tribune today! Like a Roman centurion, it is well ordered and authoritative, packed with news and features, including headline news, religious news, farming news, food and drink, fashion highlights, arts and entertainment, property, handy hints and even items for sale. In here, you will find everything you need to know about what's been going on in Britain with the Romans around. Written and designed in a newspaper style, the Roman Tribune covers the KS2 History Curriculum in a fun and inventive way.

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Which Viking places or remains still exist in the UK today? And what do they tell us about how the Vikings lived? This book takes a tour around of some of these places, giving a fascinating glimpse of how Vikings built their houses and communities as well as why they are significant.

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Why on earth would an emperor walk down the street in his underpants? This first-person narrative provides readers with the answer directly from the emperor himself while subtly teaching about point of view.

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Welcome to Syria! Picnic with locals at the ancient ruins of Palmyra. Taste rich foods such as kibbeh and fattoush. Learn about the people, places and traditions of this fascinating Middle Eastern country.

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In 2013, the white smoke of the Vatican announced to the world the election of the first Latin American Pope. That day, Father Jorge became Francis, but a few weeks earlier, he had been walking the streets of his native Buenos Aires, always close to the needy. Discover the origins of a man who, by setting such an example of love and humility, may succeed in bringing change to the Church, and perhaps the whole world.

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After ten years of siege by Greek forces, the walls of Troy remain intact. Only the intervention of the greatest warrior of all time, Achilles, can tilt the balance in favour of the invaders. On the Trojan side, Prince Hector is the only man who can face him. This is the story of the war that brought all the heroes of Ancient Greece together and turned them into immortal legends. It is the war that made the gods of Olympus face each other, due to their envy and vanity. This is the Trojan War.

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A class field trip to an old mine has friends Raj, Mia, Jez and Ari digging up more than they expected!

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Young Peter trains to become a knight. Secretly, Peter is also learning to read and write. When Peter tries to warn of a private letter he saw that says Lord Hawkwood is in danger, no one believes him. Will he be able to convince everyone of what he has read before it's too late?

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Sofia needs a project for History Day at her school. Will a day spent with her grandmother help uncover just the kind of treasure she's been looking for?

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Long ago, only the Sun would rise and set in the sky and food could not be found. Rat and Raven are enemies who have to work together to find tasty leftovers, such as coconuts and oysters. After they are cheated by Bear, they must decide whether they can trust him when they need him most. And they learn just how the Moon came to be and why it continues to move away.

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Readers will be entranced by the true story of a cat that becomes separated from his family when they flee Iraq and become refugees in Europe. Their reunion will bring tears to the coldest heart.

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Have you always been fascinated with robots? Do you want to know how to build one yourself? Learn the basics from a real-life expert and get some hands-on experience. The world of robotics engineering is at your fingertips.

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When Superman uncovers a meteor of red kryptonite, the Man of Steel transforms into half-man, half-ant, complete with antennae! Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen must find a way to stop the super hero before the whole city is exterminated!

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Over four thousand different types of mammals exist in the world. Many favourite pets and farm animals are mammals, but what makes them alike? Learn about the mammal classification including mammals' common traits, where they live, and which ones can fly.

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Ramps, screws, wheels, pulleys, wedges and levers are all simple machines. Learn about what these machines are and what makes them work. Also find out how to spot machines in action all around you!

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Liam plays his new ukelele well. Yet when he plays for his class, some of the students make fun of him. Ashamed, Liam stops playing his instrument. Will he change his mind after his teacher invites a special youth orchestra to his school?

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Rainforests are beautiful places Learn about the many different plants and animals that live in the rainforest.

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Penny loves weekends with Pa. But Penny doesn’t like the peas Pa has made for dinner. Who will eat the peas?

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The Sun, Earth, moon and planets are part of our solar system. Learn more about outer space.

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Have you ever thought about bringing your dragon to the library? Don't do it! You might have the best intentions, but that dragon will cause nothing but trouble. Using rhyming text and a diverse cast of characters, this charming picture book will provide some important (and some not so important) library etiquette in a very entertaining way.

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Follow Flip, the red-eyed tree frog, as he makes a daring escape from a sneaky snake.

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Find out everything there is to know about the city of London in this fascinating city guide. Learn about London’s history, its location, culture, festivals, hidden gems and even where the best places to shop are! A map of London city centre will help you find the locations of the key places mentioned in the book. Impress your friends with your knowledge of this beautiful and historic city.

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Discusses the different types of governments and where they are found in the world.

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