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"One of the few picture-book biographies celebrating the work of an engineer, this volume tells the little-known story of a man who left his mark upon the world." --Booklist (STARRED REVIEW) The city of Paris wanted to tear down the Eiffel Tower! Gustave...

Welcome to South Africa! Hear the sounds of 11 official languages. See lions and elephants on safari. Try new sports like cricket and rugby. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of this diverse African country.

Welcome to South Africa! Hear the sounds of 11 official languages. See lions and elephants on safari. Try new sports like cricket and rugby. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of this diverse African country.

Explore the history and development of the television and find out how a television works. Learn about the inventors who helped influence the invention of the television.

Explore the history and development of the telephone and find out how a telephone works. Learn about the inventors who helped influence the invention of the telephone.

What is it like to live in or visit Saudi Arabia? What makes Saudi Arabia's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Saudi Arabian people.

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...

Spend a day and night in the rain forest! Learn about this lush habitat through the diverse animals that call it home. Start the morning suspended high in the canopy with a colorful toucan. Curl around a branch and bask in afternoon sun with an emerald...

The world's tropical rain forests are being destroyed. But you can help! Navigate through three different stories in this rain forest rescue mission. With dozens of possible story outcomes, it is up to you to save the rain forests before they disappear...

Does life exist somewhere other than Earth? How many planets are outside our galaxy? What happens when stars crash into each other? For a long time, people believed Earth was the only planet in the galaxy. Now we know the universe is much bigger. Budding...

While the other Vikings love to holler and howl and battle and brawl, Leif prefers spending time by himself atop the beautiful fjord. But when it's time for the Viking Games, everyone must participate. Will Leif let down his clan . . . or surprise them?...

Come along and investigate the continent of Australia. What are its landforms? What are its major cities? What natural resources are found there?

Come along and investigate the continent of Asia. What are its biggest cities? Where is its tallest mountain? What natural resources are found there?

Come along and investigate the continent of Africa. What are its biggest cities? Where is its tallest mountain? What languages do people speak there?

Sounds can be loud. Sounds can be soft. We use our ears to hear all kinds of sounds. But how is sound made? Let's investigate to find out about sound!

You push your friend while they swing. You pull open a door. What happens when you push or pull an object? Let's investigate pushing and pulling forces!

Scientists put things into groups so they are easier to study. Materials have different properties. What are they, and how they are grouped? Let's investigate materials!

Here's to the heroes who keep our world clean. From roadkill collectors to landfill gas operators, these workers get dirty to keep us healthy and safe. Readers will explore some of the most disgusting waste-related jobs, down to the dirty details...

Get up and dance! Get to know popping and locking and other basic steps, and how this freestyle dance form has evolved since the 1970s. Discover performances and dancers who added their signature style to the hip-hop movement, from DJ Kool Herc to...

Weather includes all the conditions in the air around us. Snow, rain, sleet, and hail are all forms of weather. So is the temperature of the air and the amount of moisture in it. Learn all about weather, including how and why it changes from place to...

Some climates are dry and some are wet. Some are cold and some are warm. But those words can describe weather too. Learn the difference between weather and climate. Find out how landforms and location can influence weather patterns.

Why do we yawn? Are left-handed people more creative? Why do we have fingerprints? When it comes to our bodies, 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...

It's a full home under the leaves of a forest! From spiders and frogs to deer and bears, the temperate forest biome has just the right shelter and weather for a large variety of plants and animals. Learn about the geography and resources of the temperate...

Did you know that Antarctica is the largest desert in the world? It receives so little rain or snow that it is almost as dry as the Sahara! Whether cold, hot, or somewhere in between, a third of Earth's land is part of the desert biome. Learn about the...

Where does clean drinking water come from? Discover the story behind one of the necessities of life. From facts on how much water we use daily to how dirty water becomes bacteria-free and safe enough to drink. Readers will learn about why we need...

Do you love watching race cars? Then maybe you can get a job making them go faster. There are more jobs for gearheads than you probably ever realized. From classic car restorer to motorcycle designer, readers will learn about various STEM and STEAM for...

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took one giant leap for mankind when he became the first person to set foot on the moon. Now readers can step back in time to learn about what led up to the Apollo 11 moon landing, how the historic event unfolded, and the...

Magma, wind, and water form different rocks in different ways. Read beneath the cracks to learn about the rock cycle and how people affect it.

Fossil Fuels are an important part of the Earth. Humans have come to rely on them as a source of energy. What exactly are fossil fuels? How does our dependence on them harm the environment? What are alternate sources of energy and how do we reverse the...

Whoosh! Squirrel takes off at full speed through the autumn leaves. But pump the brakes, because this year The Golden Nut Hunt race it is a team event. Squirrel reluctantly enlists her friends and is not impressed. Will Squirrel's competitive spirit take...

This book pack of 79 titles supports the IB PYP transdisciplinary theme Who We Are by exploring identity, relationships, and well-being. Together, these fiction and non-fiction books help to they foster self-awareness, social responsibility, and an...

This book pack  of 56 titles supports the IB PYP transdisciplinary theme Where We Are in Place and Time by exploring history, discoveries, and human migration. Together, these fiction and non-fiction books help to foster curiosity, global awareness,...

This book pack of 35 titles supports the IB PYP transdisciplinary theme How We Share the Planet by exploring sustainability, ecosystems, and human impact. Together, these fiction and non-fiction books help to they encourage inquiry, global awareness, and...

This book pack of 19 titles supports the IB PYP transdisciplinary theme How We Organize Ourselves by exploring systems, communities, and decision-making. Together, these fiction and non-fiction books help to foster inquiry, critical thinking, and an...

This book pack of 24 titles supports the IB PYP transdisciplinary theme How We Express Ourselves by exploring creativity, storytelling, and artistic expression. Together, these fiction and non-fiction books help to foster communication, cultural...

This book pack of 90 titles supports How The World Works by exploring scientific principles, technology and the natural world. Together, these fiction and non-fiction books help to foster inquiry, critical thinking, and an understanding of the natural...

When you wake up what do you say to yourself to start your day? When things go wrong in your day what do you say? When your friend is having a bad day what words do you give them to say? Why don't you try these affirmations too? I am kind. I am strong. I...

It is easy to ignore the pain of others when we are not experiencing it ourselves. It is especially easy to ignore it when the sufferers are animals. In BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL, we meet Yeyi, who has the strength to save and heal communities of animals...

Yasmin is thrilled about her school’s new recycling program. But getting her friends to pitch in is no easy task! Will some creative thinking get Yasmin’s friends to be good recyclers?

It's not always easy to understand the experiences of people who are different from us. But we have to work at it to build better communities. In this book, you'll learn about practicing empathy, communicating respectfully, and building meaningful...