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Jina is learning about climate change for a class project. What she discovers leads her to making plans to reduce energy use around her house. Her plans run into a few snags, and she becomes frustrated about whether she's doing enough. With the help of her understanding parents and teacher along with a new friend, Jina finds out even small changes can lead to positive outcomes.

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Snatch! A great white leaps out of the water to catch a seal. How did it get its dinner? It used its superpowers! From a super sense of smell to super speed, a shark’s body is built for one thing - hunting. Its nostrils can smell some substances 10,000 times better than people! Low light? No problem! A shark’s eyes see well in dim light. A shark can even detect electricity that comes from prey. Readers will find out how these abilities and more have given sharks their place at the top of the ocean food chain.

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How did life begin? How many species are on our planet? Can we bring extinct species back to life? When it comes to life on our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we're still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are working to solve the mysteries of living things. With a focus on the scientific method and enquiry, this book uses engaging text and eye-catching photos to show readers how scientists continue to push the boundaries of our knowledge and explain why some questions may never be answered.

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Throughout history, people have told many stories about fearsome pirates on the high seas. But not all of them are true! Was walking the plank a common punishment that pirates used? Did pirates keep pets? Check out the stories. Then see if you can spot the myths!

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A visit to the zoo opens Jina's eyes to an endangered species in her very own local area. She finds out she gets to help with a project to save this animal. But there's a small problem. The animal is far from being cute and cuddly like her beloved pandas. Will Jina overcome her reluctance and make a difference after all?

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From the cars people drive to the phones in their pockets, computers are found everywhere in our world, and they're becoming smarter. But what makes a computer program intelligent? How can some programs beat humans at chess or trivia games? Can computers and robots really think and learn on their own? Or are they just following complex programming? In this non-fiction graphic novel, readers can follow Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists as they learn how artificial intelligence works and how AI is used in the world today.

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A highly secure military base sits in the middle of the Nevada Desert, USA. What happens inside is kept top secret. Many UFO sightings have been reported nearby. Some people even say alien bodies are stored there. What really goes on behind its highly guarded fences? Explore the theories and learn why Area 51 has become one of history's greatest mysteries.

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The 1922 discovery of Tutankhamun''s tomb is one of the most important ancient Egyptian finds in history. People have told stories about it ever since. Are there rooms in Tutankahmun’s tomb yet to be discovered? Did clues point to Tutankhamun being murdered? Read the stories. Then see if you can separate the truths from the myths!

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How did life begin? How many species are on our planet? Can we bring extinct species back to life? When it comes to life on our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are working to solve the mysteries of living things. With a focus on the scientific method and enquiry, this book uses engaging text and eye-catching photos to show readers how scientists continue to push the boundaries of our knowledge and explain why some questions may never be answered.

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In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England, 12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the rocks was the skeleton of a strange creature. Mary's find was later named Ichthyosaurus, a reptile that lived more than 250 million years ago. Anning went on to have a long career finding and identifying dinosaur fossils. However, her work often went unrecognized by male scientists of the time, and she received little credit until long after her death. Learn about Mary Anning's perseverance and her important discoveries in palaeontology.

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A highly secure military base sits in the middle of the Nevada Desert, USA. What happens inside is kept top secret. Many UFO sightings have been reported nearby. Some people even say alien bodies are stored there. What really goes on behind its highly guarded fences? Explore the theories and learn why Area 51 has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.

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Earth’s climate is changing. Heat waves and droughts are more common and more severe. Powerful hurricanes cause widespread damage. And polar regions are warming fast, causing even more problems around the world. Why is this happening? In this non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on an exciting, fact-filled adventure that will help young readers learn about the causes and effects of climate change and learn ways that they can make a difference.

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Earth’s Arctic ice is disappearing! But why are ice caps, glaciers and icebergs melting, and how does it impact the planet? In this non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out! Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of climate change and discover steps we can all take to protect our polar regions and fight global warming.

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