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Full moons in folklore and legends are said to have magic power. Does a full moon really affect our planet and people living on it? Get a closer look at the moons in our solar system, from the known moons to the ones that haven’t been discovered. Budding astronomers will learn all about moons, from Jupiter’s 63 moons to the features of Earth’s moon.

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What are asteroids, comets and meteors made of? What can scientists do if an asteroid is heading towards Earth? Learn how astronomers prepare for space objects hitting Earth, from tracking them to building asteroid-hunting telescopes. Budding astronomers will learn all about meteors, asteroids and comets, including the history of asteroids hitting Earth and the differences between space rocks.

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Lately it seems to be raining constantly, making it difficult for Sadiq to play outside. When the librarian at his school starts a building club, Sadiq and his friends decide to join. They're tasked with building a city model designed to withstand a natural disaster. Inspired by the flooding happening in their own community, can Sadiq and friends come up with a solution?

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You probably use Wi-Fi all the time to connect to the internet through your laptop, tablet or phone. It's easy. Wi-Fi hotspots surround you as you go through your day - from school to a pizza place or coffee shop and then back home. Not so long ago, the internet wasn't as accessible. Find out how Wi-Fi works, how it became commonplace and what it might do for you in the future.

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Whether you're watching a movie, bingeing on a classic TV show or listening to your favourite song, you're probably streaming it. Videotapes, DVDs and CDs are mostly just memories now. Streaming puts a world of options at your fingertips when you’re at home and, with a smartphone or tablet, when you're on the go. Find out how streaming was invented, how it works and what the future might hold for this part of a high-tech life.

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A virtual assistant by any name - Alexa, Siri, whoever - can be a sweet addition to your home. You might use one for simple jobs like playing music or streaming podcasts. Or you might use one to communicate with friends and to remind you about homework while helping you make your breakfast. Find out how digital assistants work and what the future might hold for this part of a high-tech home.

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Soil covers most of the land on Earth. It feeds plants and is home to many animals. Discover why soil is an important part of nature!

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All living things need air to survive. Air also protects the Earth. Discover why air is an important part of nature!

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All living things need air to survive. Air also protects the Earth. Discover why air is an important part of nature!

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The Page Turners, two powerful books from the Library of Doom, have fallen into the hands of the Spellbinder, an evil magician. He transforms the books into two terrible tornadoes, which are meant to destroy the Librarian. But when the twisters suddenly head towards a small village, the Librarian must risk his life to stop them. Join the mysterious Librarian on another adventure as he fights to save his precious books from the Library of Doom. Can he save them before they fall into the hands of people who would use them for evil?

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Some books are too evil to be ignored. They cannot be thrown away or burned. They must be buried deep in the ground. So when the Librarian tries to bury a terrible book, he could be buried alive! How can he set himself free? Join the mysterious Librarian on another adventure as he fights to save his precious books from the Library of Doom. Can he save them before they fall into the hands of people who would use them for evil?

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A girl wakes and hears people shouting. Two strangers have forced her father out of the house. The girl follows the men as they head inside the giant Library of Doom. The strangers want to release their evil friends from a pop-up book. Can the Librarian stop them before the evil prisoners are set free? Join the mysterious Librarian on another adventure as he fights to save his precious books from the Library of Doom. Can he save them before they fall into the hands of people who would use them for evil?

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What does it mean to feel worried? Everyone feels worried sometimes. Learn how to recognize, name, and manage your emotions. Stunning photos illustrate what being worried looks like. A mindfulness activity will help children learn how to turn worried feelings into good ones!

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What does it mean to be anxious? It's an emotion everyone has. Children will learn how to recognize when they are feeling anxious and examples of good ways to manage their emotion. A mindfulness activity will give kids the opportunity to practice managing their feelings.

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Azaleah's big sister, Nia, has been cast as Willa Wonka in the school musical, and the entire Lane family is looking forward to the show. Azaleah has even helped plan a surprise dinner party for Nia at Avec Amour, Mummy's restaurant. But then the real drama starts. At the first rehearsal, all sorts of things go wrong: missing batteries, sets falling over, props misplaced . . . It's so many things, in fact, that Azaleah suspects "foul play". And when the special effects on Nia's costume don't work at dress rehearsal, Nia is a nervous wreck. To top it all off, the high school journalism class is covering the performance for the school blog, and the director doesn't have time to replace Nia's costume. Nia has to wear it without the special effects. Azaleah becomes determined to make sure the musical isn't ruined for Nia. Azaleah has to get to the bottom of the mysterious rehearsal troubles, and finish party preparations, before the curtain goes up.

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Have you wondered how the oceans affect the weather? Do you know what kinds of creatures you can find below the water's surface? Explore the world's seas and oceans in this fact-filled book. Striking photos and simple text make this a perfect introduction to non-fiction for young children. A table of contents splits the information into sections, making it fun and easy-to-find.

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Rocks are all around you. They are in your house, back garden and even your food! Rocks are grouped into types, like sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. Some rocks are actually minerals, and from minerals we get beautiful gemstones. This fact-filled book is perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of non-fiction. A table of contents makes the information fun and easy-to-find.

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Did you know cats sleep around 15 hours a day? Have you heard they can make about 100 different sounds? Find out all about cats' senses, life cycles, behaviour and more in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of non-fiction. Stunning photos give readers an up-close look at these feline friends. A table of contents makes the information fun and easy-to-find.

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Do you hear that? It's a garbage truck! Learn all about being a garbage collector. Readers will get the inside scoop on the different parts of the job, the machines grabage collectors use, and how people get this exciting job.

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We watch videos on our smartphones and tablets. We read books on E-readers. Devices with screens are part of our everyday lives. But too much time on these devices can be unhealthy. Engaging text and colorful photos explain how to cut the screen time. Limit Screen Time includes a glossary, read more section, kid-friendly internet sites, and an index.

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Whether you like bedtime or not, sleep is important. But why do we need to sleep? And what happens while we sleep? These questions and more will be answered in Rest Your Body, which also includes informative text, bright photos, a glossary, a read more section, kid-friendly Internet sites, and an index.

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Say cheese! Good dental hygiene is an important way to stay healthy. With engaging text and colorful photos, readers learn good habits for heathy teeth. Care for Your Teeth includes a glossary, read more section, kid-friendly internet sites, and an index.

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Calling all Labrador retriever lovers! Ever wondered about a Labrador retriever's personality? Want to find out the best way to care for a Labrador retriever? Kids will learn all about Labrador retriever with fun facts, beautiful photos, and a canine activity.

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All islands are surrounded by water, but there is more to these important landforms than meets the eye! Volcanoes formed some islands. Corals formed others. Some are old while others are new. Give beginning readers all the need-to-know information about islands, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world.

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Look both ways before you cross the street! A bus, car or tuk tuk might be whizzing by! Find out how people around the world get around in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.

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What is your home like? Is it big or small? Is it made of concrete, straw, wood or clay? Step inside homes from around world and see how different people live in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.

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Time to eat! Your meal might be sweet or salty. It might have lots of meat or lots of vegetables. Discover what foods people around the world enjoy in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.

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Happy birthday! Let's celebrate! All around the world people are becoming another year older. What are some ways birthdays are celebrated in Asia? Or in South America? Discover the ways people celebrate birthdays in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.

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Stomp! This photo-guessing game challenges pre-readers to guess whose feet are in each image. The swift, dainty, and webbed answers may be surprising!

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Grrr! This photo-guessing game challenges kids to guess whose ears are in the images. The furry, floppy, and finely-tuned answers may be surprising!

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A new planet appears in the solar system, and something about it is very wrong. Max Jupiter and his friend Jack go on a Space Guard mission to check it out. When they see a signal for help, they can’t just leave. But are they walking into a trap?

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Do you like pizza? Have you ever wondered how the pizza came to be? How are the grains for the crust grown? How are the tomatoes harvested before they are used in the sauce? Milk is the main ingredient in cheese. It comes from dairy cows. How is the cheese made at factories? Follow along to find out how all those delicious pizza ingredients get on your plate!

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A quarterback dodges three defenders to throw to his wide receiver, who makes a miraculous catch, pinning the ball against his helmet as he falls to the turf. Four plays later, that same QB makes a game-winning throw to the end zone to win the Super Bowl... American Football and the NFL is growing in popularity in the UK and around the world, and the Super Bowl is the NFL's ultimate prize. Young fans will savour the surprising facts, amazing stories and legendary players found in this book.

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Born in 1642, Sir Isaac Newton is famous for creating the foundations of modern science and our understanding of how the universe works. Newton's remarkable range of discoveries include gravity, the three "Laws of Motion" that form the basis of modern physics, and a new type of maths called calculus. This book looks at Newton's life and work, and shows how his discoveries both changed society at the time and influenced people in the future.

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Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity changed our understanding of space and launched the new science of cosmology, or the study of the universe and its birth and development. He is also famous for the equation E=mc2, which states that energy and mass are the same thing in different forms. This book looks at Einstein's life and work, and shows how his discoveries both changed society at the time and influenced people in the future.

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It's time for bed, Goat! Get ready for sleepytime with this lighthearted board book that toddlers will love.

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Grasslands are huge and important ecosystems. They cover around 40 per cent of all of the land in the world. Find out about grasslands through the use of flowcharts in this fascinating book.

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Britain’s Settlement by the Anglo-Saxons and Scots is a fascinating account of British history from a period that begins when Roman rule ended in the 360s, through to 793, when the Vikings arrived and attacked Lindisfarne. The book describes the Scots invasions from Ireland to north Britain (now Scotland), the Anglo-Saxon invasions and settlements, and how their art, religion and daily life shaped British culture, including Christian conversion at Canterbury, Iona and Lindisfarne. Find out more about Vortigern, Bede and Cuthbert, and how the language of this time has survive in the current English language in this amazing history of early British life.

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The important science topic of plant growth is featured in this beautiful, easily accessible book on flowers. Clear photographs and simple, engaging text describe flowers and how they help plants live and grow.

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Welcome to Ecuador! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people and traditions.

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Do you enjoy going to the zoo? Do you love wild animals? Read this book to learn about working as a zookeeper.

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Be a dinosaur detective! Look at the fact files about cretaceous dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops and Baryonyx and find out what each one ate, what they weighed and where they lived.

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Where is Britain's largest forest? How old is ancient woodland? In this fascinating book, you can find out about the geography of British forests. Learn about the wildlife in forest areas, the different types of trees in forests, who looks after them and much more. There is plenty to discover - so let's explore Britain!

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Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: Ireland! The book includes chapters on Irish history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as Blarney Castle and Great Blasket Island.

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Mikey’s heard the stories about the old, haunted aquarium. But he isn’t scared, and he’s ready to prove it. With his friends by his side and flashlight in hand, Mikey is ready to investigate. And all those eerie noises coming from the building are just the wind, right? Mikey and his friends are sure to find out in this early chapter book.

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Katie Woo has science on her mind. She's doing a science experiment and building her own volcano. But when her project gets out of control, Katie gets mad. Can Katie keep from blowing her top?

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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.

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Since 753 BC, ancient Rome has been the center of the Roman Empire. The powerful civilization has made advances in engineering, art, and architecture. This book deals with life in Rome.

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