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Chinese New Year is a time for new beginnings. Some people clean their homes from top to bottom or share meals with friends. Others pray, light fireworks or give each other gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

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Big or small, thin or wide, brilliantly coloured or camouflaged - there are many types of beetles! Young readers will get the fast facts on these diverse insects, including beetle body parts, habitats and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the brilliant world of beetles.

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Animals come in all shapes and sizes. Some are cute and cuddly. Some are frightening and fierce. And some are downright strange! Have you ever seen a blobfish? This deep-sea creature looks like a swimming blob. How about a glass frog? You can see right through its skin to its beating heart! Take a look at these amazing animals and many more strange beasts.

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Going through puberty can be a challenging time. This book explains how hormones cause various changes in the body for both boys and girls, as well as advice on how to cope with them. Useful tips are highlighted on how to handle topics from persistent spots to the most effective shaving methods. Readers will also gain insight on how to deal with stress at home and at school. Medical and technical terms are defined, and health is emphasized throughout.

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Looks at the main topic areas in the primary Spanish curriculum such as school, animals, family and where we live. High interest quiz approach motivates readers with limited knowledge of Spanish to read and learn at the same time. Core text and extra text on the page allows readers of different levels to access the books. All vocabulary used is translated into English on the final page as an index. Graphic organizers make the subject accessible to students with different learning styles.

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How did teddies get their name? When were yo-yos first made? What were the Teletubbies? From toy cars to Barbies, Rubik's cubes to Fortnite, the toys children play with have changed a lot over the past century. But some of the toys that your grandparents played with in their youth may not be that different to the ones you play with now! Find out all about the history of toys, what has changed and what hasn't, and what children have loved to play with through the decades.

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What is energy? Learn all about the concept of energy and how it plays a part in your everyday life. Find out where it comes from and the forms it can take.

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Liv's temper is causing problems, on and off the football field. When one outburst gets her kicked off the team, Liv knows it's time for a change, or she'll never lace up her boots again. Can she learn to control her temper and overcome this football struggle? With plenty of action and extra back matter materials including discussion questions and bonus football facts, this Teen Sport Story is sure to be a hit with any young athlete.

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Superhero Yasmin! She's got the cape. She's got the mask. Now she just needs a villain to defeat! While she's looking for one, she meets lots of friends and neighbours who need her help, but no villains. Then Yasmin discovers that she might not need a villain to wield her super powers!

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While taking a tour of Area 54 with her grandmother, the President of the United States, little Ruby Topper discovers a mysterious little alien carrying a red hood. When Ruby dons the crimson cape and cowl, it grants her AMAZING SUPERPOWERS! But will her newfound abilities be enough to save the White House -- and her grandmother -- from the rampaging Big Bad Wolf-Bot?

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OF COURSE you think I was a horrible old witch, locking fair haired Rapunzel in that tall, tall tower. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you.

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OF COURSE you think Snow White was the most perfect girl in the world. You don’t know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you …

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

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Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussion questions and writing prompts.

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Penny isn't just the fourth little pig - she's an engineer! So when big bad Wolfgang destroys her brothers' homes, Penny comes to the rescue! When Wolfgang returns, Penny must use all her engineering know-how to save her family from his huffing and puffing. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs meets Rosie Revere, Engineer in this clever reimagining of The Three Little Pigs from Cece Loves Science authors Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes.

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Hi, there! I'm a dandelion. You might see me everywhere, but have you ever stopped to think about how I got there? Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little seed to a bold, beautiful flower.

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In 1910, Sir Robert Falcon Scott led a team of Englishmen racing to be the first people to reach the South Pole. Amidst freezing temperatures and raging winds, Scott and four others made it to the pole only to find that another team had beaten them to it. Low on morale and facing ever-plunging temperatures, the trek home would prove a harrowing task. Find out if Scott and his men ever made it back home from their frozen adventure.

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Jamal loves riding his bike as fast as he can around the neighbourhood. But when his dad signs him up for the local BMX racing team, he learns speed isn’t the only thing you need to win a race that has jumps! Another racer on his team, Brian, offers to help Jamal learn to jump. Jamal helps Brian get faster. Can the friends find the right formula to win the big race?

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Revisit the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk with this graphic novel for new readers. Jack trades his father's only cow for three magic beans. When an enormous beanstalk grows outside his window, Jack's adventure begins. What happens when Jack wakes the sleeping giant? Will Jack get back all the things the giant has stolen from his father?

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Millions of bags of rubbish are thrown away every day! That’s a lot of rubbish! Bin lorries are hard at work picking up this rubbish. They carry it to landfills and other places. Young readers will learn about the types of bin lorries, their main parts and how they work.

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Earth Day celebrates our beautiful planet and calls us to act on its behalf. Some people spend the day planting flowers or trees. Others organize neighbourhood clean-ups, go on nature walks or make recycled crafts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

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Erosion changes Earth's natural features. It breaks down materials and can help make something new. Discover why erosion is an important part of nature!

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After a hiking trip to a nearby park, Sadiq is inspired to start an Exploring Club. When a neighbour asks the club to create a scavenger hunt, the kids are excited! But before they can lead others on a nature expedition, they'll have to do some exploring of their own.

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The old shopkeeper stares at the golden hinges on a strange book. Is that fur on the cover? He looks at the title, Claws. Is that a clue? Why does the book seem hungry? Will the mysterious Librarian come to the rescue before blood is spilled? 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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The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago and it has brought some awesome vehicles our way. But this invention isn't over and done with yet! Take a tour of some of the most unique and fascinating vehicles around. See how military unmanned ground vehicles tackle rough terrain and keep soldiers safe. Find out how the fastest electric racing cars work. Think a car can't handle street driving one minute and tackling sand dunes the next? The high-performance Zarooq Sandracer can! See the limitless possibilities of wheeled vehicles!

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Look up! You might see a lot more than just regular aeroplanes and helicopters in the sky! Many engineers see flying as the future of transport. Discover the technology inside the latest personal air vehicles and jet packs. Find out how VTOL aircraft might one day lift drivers out of traffic jams and how hoverbikes work. Keep your eyes on the skies! You won't want to miss these amazing air vehicles.

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No Nonsense Spelling is an award-winning complete spelling programme designed to meet the needs of the 2014 National Curriculum in a manageable way. Written by the Devon County Council Primary Literacy team and successfully implemented in thousands of schools, the programme is easy to use, flexible and comprehensive, providing sufficient guidance to implement an effective spelling teaching programme from Year 2 to Year 6. Containing five separate teacher books (one for each year group) and a USB stick containing editable versions of the materials, the programme consists of termly overviews, breaking down the requirements of the National Curriculum into strands with individual lesson plans and resources.

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Engage Literacy is the new reading scheme from Raintree that introduces engaging and contemporary content to motivate and support early readers while providing a reliable and instructional framework. All titles are precisely levelled, with new vocabulary being introduced and reinforced throughout the levels. The Blue book band comprises 6 fiction and 6 non-fiction books at levels 9, 10 and 11.

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Engage Literacy is the new reading scheme from Raintree that introduces engaging and contemporary content to motivate and support early readers while providing a reliable and instructional framework. All titles are precisely levelled, with new vocabulary being introduced and reinforced throughout the levels. The Pink book band comprises 10 fiction and 10 non-fiction books at levels 1 and 2.

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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 1 book, Sid is having a nice, quiet sleep by the table. Then the children come along and make some “music”.

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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 1 book, the children go with their dad to the dam. He has a phone with a map on it to find the dam.

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One hundred years ago, a Librarian used all her power to trap the Grim Reader, the greatest enemy of the Library of Doom, beneath a mountain of ice. But now the villain is free and stronger than ever before. Can the current Librarian alone fight off this giant foe? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with Secrets of the Library of Doom, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

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Can you make art using materials found in nature? You can by following the simple steps inside this book!

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It’s spring in the desert. Animals are ready to come out from their winter homes. Ruby the snake wakes up and peeps out from between the rocks. But she doesn’t expect it to be so cold outside! She is looking for a place to warm up. Will she find one?

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What are living and non-living things? What do living things need to survive? Find out in this book.

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The captain wants the two silly old pirates to take him to Treasure Chest Island. But will they get lost? Or will they find the right island after all?

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Once there was a very greedy dog. He was so greedy that he lost what he wanted the most.

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Luca’s team are about to play football when all of a sudden a little grey squirrel runs onto the pitch. Will it run away? Or will they have to catch it?

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Henry is a good helper! He can even help with the washing.

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Find out about tigers, lions and other big cats, including their body parts, how much they weigh, where they live and what they eat. Then test your new-found knowledge at the back of the book!

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Great white sharks are the largest predatory sharks in the sea! They live all over the world, have many sharp teeth and can smell blood from miles away. Dive deep into the sea and find all the facts about these incredible fish.

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From snow ploughs to skyscraper nests and rooftop gardens, life in the city changes from season to season. Discover what animals live in the city. Learn how smog can form in the summer. Real-life photographs follow the seasons and capture the beauty of a year in the city.

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