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What would our world be like without magnets? Computers, radios, phones and TVs wouldn''t work correctly. And many other modern machines wouldn''t exist. With this basic introduction to magnets, young readers will learn how magnets work and how useful they are in our world today.

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This series aims to introduce and familiarise students with the basics of the world financial system. From economic basics and stocks, shares and other investments, to globalization and the economic cycle, these books will help demystify the topics that money can bring.

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Ms Alex has assigned Yasmin's class to write about their heroes. Yasmin loves to write but she can't decide who her hero is. After dismissing lots of ideas, could it be that Yasmin's hero has been right beside her all along?

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Harrison P. Spader sat a little too close. Shook hands a little too long. High-fived a little too hard. And hugged a little too much. Harrison P. Spader was a personal space invader. But that all changes when he learns the Space Saver rhyme: Arms out front, then out real wide. Now place your arms back by your sides. Author Christianne Jones uses humour and relatable situations to teach early learners about self awareness. This entertaining picture book in the Little Boost series will tackle a much-needed topic for teachers, parents, and librarians.

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Mo is at the top. Oh no! Mo has broken his arm.

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Where does your food come from? Could it be from a farm, your garden or even the sea? There are a lot of food sources, and many of them are unique, such as the desert, a mountainside or an urban garden. Learn about some very unusual places around the world where we get our food.

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How do we know it's autumn? The weather is cooler and the leaves change colour. Crops are ready for harvesting and animals get ready for winter. This book shows young readers how to recognise the changes that happen in autumn.

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Learn all about the thrilling adventures of the Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton and how he and his team survived against the odds. This book commemorates the anniversary of Shackleton’s famous Antarctic expedition of 1914 – 1917, an incredible real-life adventure story of leadership and heroism. Filled with incredible original photographs from the archives of the Scott Polar Research Institute, this book will captivate readers and provide a window into the past.

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Rock explores what rock is, where it comes from, how it’s made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.

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Sid the koala has a perfect new hammock, has found two perfect trees and is ready for the perfect snooze. He can’t wait for his peaceful nap. Unfortunately, there is nothing peaceful about Sid’s neighbour. Marvin is so excited to have a new neighbour that he won’t leave Sid alone, which annoys Sid no end. Will Sid realize how insensitive he’s being and show some empathy so these two koalas can be friends?

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Peanut has invited all of his friends to the meadow for a special day. This little chipmunk is finally big enough to fly a kite by himself. Ready, set, plop! Up, up, up... and right back down. What is Peanut doing wrong? With the help of his friends, a lot of patience, unrelenting resilience, complete belief in himself and, of course, a gust of wind, Peanut’s hard work pays off and takes his kite, and confidence, to new heights!

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The massive grassy African savanna is filled with the hunting activity of predators and their prey. The stamina of the hyena allows the animal to hunt until its prey is too tired to fight. The lion’s strength makes its attacks swift and severe. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.

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While the other Vikings love to holler and howl and battle and brawl, Leif prefers spending time by himself atop the beautiful fjord. But when it’s time for the Viking Games, everyone must participate. Will Leif let down his clan . . . or surprise them? Highlighting the value of nature and earthly wonders, best-selling author Laura Gehl teams up with illustrator Timothy Banks to remind readers to stay true to themselves and to look at things from a new perspective.

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Mia Hernandez’s gymnastics team is nervous about the upcoming season. However, they’re encouraged when their new coach tells them that she was once a gymnast for their long-time rivals. The coach’s knowledge will be a great advantage during the season. But strange things begin to happen at the competitions. The wrong music is played during some girls’ floor exercises. Itching powder ends up in one team’s chalk. At another meet, the parallel bars fall apart while a competitor performs her routine. Someone is taking dangerous risks to cheat at the competitions. But who could it be, and why? Follow along as Mia discovers the shocking truth behind who’s been sabotaging the competition during the gymnastics season in this exciting sport mystery!

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Two brothers and their father plan a hunting trip deep in the woods when a bizarre legend about a werewolf rears its head. Is that dark shape lurking among the trees actually half-human and half-wolf? Professor Igor’s tale of terror reveals the dark truth about a terrible family curse. This series of hi-lo books is sure to sink its teeth into reluctant readers--and refuse to let go until the final page.

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Red Squirrel Phonics is a new series of decodable readers from Raintree, packed with real stories using words that children can read. The programme teaches children phonics skills in a sequential and systematic way so that they can learn the sounds (phonemes) and the letters that represent them (graphemes) and then practise and apply this knowledge through reading appealing, decodable texts that make sense. This ensures that every beginner reader will experience success in their reading from their very first book! In this Level 3 book Nan and Pop come for a visit and they bring presents. The children eat the muffins. Nan doesn’t forget Pam, who gets a bone.

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What is it like to live in or visit South Korea? What makes South Korea’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of South Korean people.

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What is it like to live in or visit Turkey? What makes Turkey’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Turkish people.

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Head out on a global shopping trip! Look for clothes in a large store. Buy fresh food at an outdoor market. Discover how people around the world shop for things they want and need in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.

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Viking warriors sailed their famous wooden ships throughout the world, leaving fear and destruction in their wake. Will you: Take part in the raid on Lindisfarne monastery? Invade England with the great Viking leader Halfdan Ragnarsson? Fight at the side of King Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

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