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Harper's passion is parkour. Moving over, under and around obstacles in unique ways makes her feel like a superstar. But when the big parkour competition is cancelled, Harper has no place to compete - unless she joins a gymnastics team. Will Harper find the same passion for gymnastics as parkour?Combining exciting sports stories with a dynamic graphic novel format, these fast-paced tales of sportsmanship and teamwork come to life in full-colour graphic novels. Supportive back matter, including comprehension questions, writing prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young readers and sports enthusiasts step up their game.

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The gamer squad is entering a racing challenge! In this Open World level, vehicles are equipped with battle gadgets, and the group must work together to outwit NPC drivers. Thirteen-year-old Hanna, however, seems more focused on performing flashy stunts. That's because lately, she's been missing the spotlight. IRL, Hanna is used to being a theatre star, but after moving in with her grandparents, she's at a bigger school with bigger talent. Now she's not sure she'll even be cast in the upcoming play and is feeling lost. With help from her squad, can Hanna settle in and learn it's okay to play a supporting role? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

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A giant storm is raging on the planet Jupiter. Scientists have tracked it for about 150 years, but much about the storm remains a mystery. Science expert Velma and the rest of the Mystery Inc. gang are ready to investigate! Learn how the inner planets are different from the outer planets, how fast the wind blows on Neptune, what the newest rovers are studying on Mars and more!

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A quiet new student named Jack has joined Rosie and Wolfie's table just in time for a group project. They must use the scientific process to see which team can grow the tallest bean sprouts. Rosie is eager to make a new friend, but Jack doesn't talk to her and he seems to have a different idea about teamwork. Then Jack helps Rosie discover that there's more than one way to do a science experiment... and more than one way to be a good friend!Author Maya Myers, a former teacher and classroom literacy specialist, infuses this tale with clever curricula and captures the antics, excitement, drama and hilarity of a primary school. Rich back matter offers additional curriculum support.

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A new miniature horse named Beans has arrived at Starbright Stables. Dot, Lily and Bess can’t wait to meet him! Beans is unhealthy, and the girls are asked to help care for him. After the girls help nurse him back to health, they realize that the mini horse comes with big mischief!

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The annual Pumpkin Festival is only one month away! This year, Poppy is in charge of the annual goat races. There's only one problem. Vincent Van Goat isn't interested in racing, or even running for that matter. He's more interested in eating grass, chasing butterflies and napping with the pigs. Poppy is determined to make Vincent a star... but can she find a way to celebrate his hidden talent?

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Marnie has an emerging talent for dog training, and she puts it to good use with her dog, Koda. Koda is a mongrel, so she isn't able to enter dog shows. So Marnie decides to enter a dog dancing competition with Koda instead. But soon Marnie realizes she is more confident in Koda's skills than her own. Will Marnie be able to overcome her insecurities and let loose during the dog dancing competition?Combining exciting sports stories with a dynamic graphic novel format, these fast-paced tales of sportsmanship and teamwork come to life in full-colour graphic novels. Supportive back matter, including comprehension questions, writing prompts and non-fiction sports info, helps young readers and sports enthusiasts step up their game.

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The gamer squad is battling a giant robot in an Open World sci-fi mission! Thirteen-year-old Zoe streams the action in the hope of growing her followers and getting one step closer to becoming a pro-gamer. The plan works, because she soon receives an invite from a pro-team to play the level with them! Zoe jumps on the opportunity. But with her dad unconvinced gaming is even a healthy hobby let alone a career option and her squad feeling betrayed, Zoe is left unsure of her next move. Can she find a way to balance her ambitions and her friendships? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

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Do aliens exist on another planet in the far reaches of space? Many people think so. How can we find these otherworldly beings? Experts and scientists use telescopes, cameras, rovers and other advanced gear to investigate. In this book, readers will get an inside look at all the high-tech tools hot on the trail of alien life. What is more, the carefully levelled text will ensure that even struggling and reluctant readers will succeed in reading and enjoying the book.

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Walking in the woods, you think you spy a hairy face and beady eyes looking at you from the thick trees. Was it a beast of legend? Reports of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster and other cryptids come from all over the world. Could they be true? Researchers use thermal video cameras, night-vision goggles, drones and other tools to investigate. In this book, readers will get an inside look at all the high-tech gear used to hunt for elusive cryptids. What is more, the carefully levelled text will ensure that even struggling and reluctant readers will succeed in reading and enjoying the book.

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Did you know that the average British person uses over 140 litres of water every day? Help save water, money and energy with these 10 simple steps and a hands-on activity. Find out what tips work for you and spread the word. Together, we can make a difference!

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Be a dinosaur detective! Look at the fact files about jurassic dinosaurs such as Stegosaurus, Barapasaurus and Shunosaurus and find out what each one ate, what they weighed and where they lived.

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Welcome to the Graveyard of Dead Letters, where evil silent letters, like the W of swords and the K of knives, are buried. Here they can do no harm. But the wicked Spellbinder has plans to revive the letters . . . and use them to create a fierce weapon that will challenge even the powerful Librarian! Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from best-selling author Michael Dahl.

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Find out all about the different animals that live in cities.

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This book looks at how different foods are harvested around the world.

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Martina's move to a new town means leaving behind her best friend. But she's not the only one in her new neighbourhood missing a best friend.

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Find out about different whales and dolphins, 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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Find out about different apes and monkeys, 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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Weather is at work changing the Earth every day. Dramatic rainfall can cause devastating landslides. Wind can erode rocks over thousands of years. Discover the impact of wind, rain and sun on the habitats of the world.

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With their eerie howls and fierce hunting skills, wolves are fascinating creatures. These loyal pack animals are close relatives to man's best friend, dogs. Learn more about these proud hunters.

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From mending fences to seedlings and combine harvesters, life on the farm changes from season to season. Discover what farmers do in the winter. Learn how crops are harvested in the autumn. Real-life photographs follow the seasons and capture the beauty of a year on the farm.

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From hibernation to baby animals and falling leaves, life in the forest changes from season to season. Discover how snow can be good for trees. Learn how wildfires can help the forest grow. Real-life photographs follow the seasons and capture the beauty of a year in the forest.

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From butterflies to sunflowers, each living thing follows a life cycle. Uncover the facts about both animal and plant life cycles, and learn how people's actions can affect them.

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Steven Spielberg has changed the cinematic world with his hugely popular films. Testing out new technology, telling dramatic stories and collaborating with successful directors, actors and producers has helped build Spielberg's reputation as a top director and producer.

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When Katie finds a poorly kitten, she simply must help! She asks Dad to take the kitten for a trip to Dr Wong's vet clinic. Dr Wong helps animals of all shapes and sizes, from parrots that won't talk to iguanas that won't eat. Can he help the stray kitten too? Katie loves her community and that love is shown in Katie Woo's Neighbourhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.

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Katie is sure it would be fun to be a farmer. All you have to do is plant seeds and watch them grow. Pedro's aunt is a farmer, and she works very hard. Katie will find out just how hard farmers work when she and Pedro help get ready for a day at the farmer's market. Katie loves her community and that love is shown in Katie Woo's Neighbourhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.

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From pasta to paper, the inventions of the Ancient Chinese remain part of everyday life in our modern world. Learn how items like wheelbarrows, the first toothbrushes and early earthquake detectors have evolved into devices we know today and discover just how big of an impact the Ancient Chinese have had on your life.

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Explore some of the world's greatest gadget disasters up close! Find out how each gadget failed, what went wrong with its design or manufacture, and what programmers learned from their mistakes.

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Wanting to be a striker like her grandpa was, Keisha jumps into football practice with both feet and, unfortunately, both hands. She's afraid her habit of catching the ball will end her sports dream. But Coach has a new game plan...

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You've just been transported back in time. Exotic plants tower above your head, while giant rat-like creatures scuttle around you. What concerns you most, however, are the meat-eating dinosaurs that are the size of a house! Do you think you have what it takes to survive the Cretaceous Period? Turn the pages to find out - only you can choose your fate in this interactive story!

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Azaleah can't wait for her school trip to the zoo, especially when her teacher announces the chance to earn extra reward stickers. But when Azaleah gets home, she quickly realizes earning those stickers won't be as easy as she thought. Azaleah's younger sister Tiana can't find Greenie, her favourite stuffed toy, and she's sure he's been stolen. With Mummy at the restaurant and Daddy at work on a big case, it seems Azaleah is the only one available to track down the stolen toy. Can Azaleah get to the bottom of the mystery in time to earn those stickers?

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Adelaide loves writing. Bear loves writing. But Theo does NOT love writing. Thankfully, Adelaide and Bear are ready to team up and persuade the entire class, including Mrs Fitz-Pea, that Bears make the best writing buddies. After all, who better to teach you how to fish and forage for new ideas than a bear? This third picture book in Carmen Oliver's Bears Make the Best... series is sure to encourage even the most reluctant writer to write a story.

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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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The president is suffering a strange allergic reaction. His life could be in danger! Jimmy Sniffles, the kid who knows noses, is shrunk down to microscopic size to sniff out the problem. Look out! Evil lurks within the presidential nostrils.

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