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What makes a worm a worm? What are some of the most common and interesting worms from around the world? This book teaches readers all about worms, while highlighting some specific worm families and groups. In this fascinating book you can also learn about key scientific themes such as classification, animal behaviour and life cycles.

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Do you love medieval history? Have you imagined what it would be like to live in a castle among royalty and knights? From odd recipes and disgusting toilet trivia to bizarre medical treatments, get the inside info about what life was really like in the Middle Ages in this amazing book of Middle Ages trivia. Dynamic design pairs with engaging photos and carefully levelled text to make the facts easy to read but hard to forget, making these books perfect for both on-level and struggling readers.

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What was that strange light in the sky? No one knows! It's an unidentified flying object, or UFO. Many UFOs turn out to be aeroplanes or clouds. But some people say aliens visit Earth in UFOs. Could that be true? Researchers use cameras, magnetic field sensors, telescopes, radar and other gear to find out. In this book, readers will get an inside look at the high-tech tools used to study UFOs. 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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Thomas Edison was a famous American inventor in the late 1800s. His work with light bulbs got a lot of attention. Over time, many stories were told about this work, including that he invented the light bulb. But this isn’t true! Discover what’s real and what’s fiction through infographics, primary sources and expertly levelled text.

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Blue scales. Pink wings. Purple feathers. You'll see the animals in this book are far from boring. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly support reluctant or struggling readers.

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On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart’s goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of the flight, they approached Howland Island to refuel. Before they could land, radio communication from Earhart stopped, and the plane disappeared. Search efforts turned up few clues. What happened to Earhart and Noonan? Explore the theories and learn why their disappearance has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.

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