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Iris is preparing for her school's talent show with her friends: the Dance Divas. But Iris doesn't like dancing and would prefer to do a magic show. She's scared to admit this though. What if her friends don't accept her anymore? Iris fears she would be...

Iris is preparing for her school's talent show with her friends: the Dance Divas. But Iris doesn't like dancing and would prefer to do a magic show. She's scared to admit this though. What if her friends don't accept her anymore? Iris fears she would be...

Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Oklahoma City Thunder pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Russell Westbrook.

An investigative approach to the curious phenomena and mysterious circumstances surrounding the Great Sphinx, from historical legends to archaeological findings to hard facts.

A historical account--including eyewitness quotes--of the devastating 1912 sinking of the ocean liner Titanic and its effect on maritime safety regulations, ending with how the disaster is memorialized today.

Prior to the arrival of Europeans, numerous native peoples thrived across North America. Providing an overview of daily life and culture, this new series introduces six First Peoples. Approachable text examines each group's community structure,...

Prior to the arrival of Europeans, numerous native peoples thrived across North America. Providing an overview of daily life and culture, this new series introduces six First Peoples. Approachable text examines each group's community structure,...

A look at a common food chain on a North American prairie, introducing the bluestem grass that starts the chain, the badger that sits atop the chain, and various animals in between.

A look at a common food chain in the Rocky Mountains, introducing the ponderosa pine tree that starts the chain, the mountain lion that sits atop the chain, and various animals in between.

A look at a common food chain in the Arctic tundra, introducing the Arctic willow that starts the chain, the wolf that sits atop the chain, and various animals in between.

An examination of the art movement known as Realism from its beginnings in the mid-1800s to its decline in the late 1800s, including an introduction to great artists and works.

An examination of the art movement known as Gothic Art from its beginnings in the 12th century to its decline in the early 1400s, including an introduction to great artists and works.

A look at the causes and global effects of the 1969 moon landing, which led to further space exploration and eventually encouraged international cooperation rather than competition.

A look at the causes and global effects of the 1945 atomic bombardment of two Japanese cities, which led to the end of World War II but set the stage for hostilities in the Cold War era.

An elementary introduction to the relationship between cooking and Middle Eastern food, the effect of local agriculture on the diets of different regions, common tools such as pestles, and recipe instructions.

An elementary introduction to the relationship between cooking and French culture, the effect of local agriculture on the diets of different regions, common dishes such as ratatouille, and recipe instructions.

An elementary introduction to the relationship between cooking and Chinese culture, the effect of local agriculture on the diets of different regions, common tools such as woks, and recipe instructions.

Read about Kay, a young girl who wants her friend to stay and play, while learning words in the -ay word family.

A fun sports theme introduces young readers to the concept of homophones.

New readers are introduced to homophones found in nature.

A fun zoo theme introduces young readers to sets of three homophones, such as to, too, and two, and bye, by, and buy.

Eve and Grace find homophones on a farm, such as the sight of a horse's braid and the sound of a donkey that brayed.

This delightful sequel to bestselling God Gave Us You affirms a parent's unchanging love for a child and helps little ones accept, appreciate, and love their new siblings--part of the bestselling God Gave Us series, with more than 5 million books sold!...

The Depression has ruined Henry Dafoe's life: his father has left the family farm to look for work, his mother is sick and now she's decided to send Henry to Nova Scotia to work on his uncle's fishboat. But Henry has other ideas. He runs away from home...

Wilf is convinced his parents want nothing to do with him. When he isn't in school, he is left to his own devices or shipped away to camp. But at fifteen, Wilf is adamant that he is too old for summer camp. When his parents ignore his protests and ship...

When Renata is chosen to play the lead role in the school musical, students who used to ignore her start saying hello and congratulating her in the hall. She is happy until it becomes evident that Karin, a wealthy girl who expected to get the lead role,...

Vivid storytelling brings World War II history to life and place readers in the shoes of the people who experienced the United States' Japanese internment camps. On the heels of Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, President Franklin...

The hunt is on! This empowering and engaging narrative tells the legend of the fierce Roman goddess Diana. This divine huntress was also the goddess of the moon and could talk to animals. Hear the compelling myths of Diana's powers and learn where she...

When you need to mislead the enemy, who are you going to call? The Ghost Army of course! During World War II this top secret group of artists and special effects experts worked to deceive German forces on the front lines. Using fake combat vehicles and...

Flying combat missions in wartime is always dangerous. But imagine doing so in a slow, rickety biplane, at night, with no lights or navigational equipment of any kind. Sound impossible? It wasn't for the Soviet Night Witches. This unit of incredibly...

During World War II U.S. forces had to keep battle plans and other top secret information out of the enemy's hands. Coded messages were often used, but secret codes could be broken. To solve this problem, the U.S. military turned to an unexpected source...

In the 1930s Louis Zamperini was a promising Olympic track athlete. But when World War II broke out, he enlisted and served as a bombardier with the U.S. Army Air Corps. In 1943 Zamperini miraculously survived when his bomber crashed in the Pacific Ocean...

Brave the storms with Max Axiom as he adventures across the world to study the incredible power of hurricanes! Learn about how they form, how scientists study them, relief efforts, and more. With writing prompts and discussion questions, and a hands-on...

Go microscopic with Max Axiom as he explores the cellular world to teach about bacteria. Learn about all the different kinds of bacteria, from the good to the bad, as well as how to keep yourself safe. With writing prompts and discussion questions, and a...

Join Max Axiom as he explores the universe to teach about the importance of genes. Learn the facts about DNA and how it connects us to our ancestors. With writing prompts and discussion questions, and a hands-on activity, Max helps young readers...

Charge up with Max Axiom as he explores the globe to understand renewable energy! Learn about all kinds of renewable energy sources and the benefits of using them. With writing prompts and discussion questions, and a hands-on activity, Max helps young...

This book uncovers just how long it takes for trash to compose. Learn fascinating facts about this process. Read this book to find out more about the science behind the cycle.

What would happen if the frozen Arctic completely melted? Certain plants and animals rely on the dry and cold tundra environments. The tundra biome includes both the flat regions of the Arctic and the alpine heights of the mountains. This biome holds a...

Did you know that most of Earth's oxygen comes from the marine biome? The marine biome is the largest biome in the world. This biome includes the five main oceans and is a source of food, air, and water for plants, animals, and people all over the world...

The grassy view of a prairie stretches out forever! Although it only looks that way, large grasslands are found on every continent except Antarctica. The grassland biome may be called by different names, such as savannas or steppes, but they're found all...