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Natsu Miyashita, Philip Gabriel
Set in small-town Japan, this warm and mystical story is for the lucky few who have found their calling - and for the rest of us who are still searching.
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Philip Steele
This brightly illustrated atlas, containing over 20 maps, provides a perfect introduction to world geography, enabling young readers to explore and discover with the help of appealing, contemporary artwork. Each…
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Bringing the past to life in an engaging question-and-answer format, this is an exhilarating encyclopedia for children
Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about the past in…
Talks about the world of the Incas and their ancestors. This book includes 15 step-by-step projects, which help you uncover the secrets of the mummy bundles, the mystery of the…
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What causes different types of weather? What’s the weirdest weather in the world? These are just some of the questions kids might have about weather, and the answers to many…
Project Weather
This lively and engaging biography brings the reader into the world of the two-time Nobel Prize winner through her personal diaries, school reports, family photos, and revealing quotations.
Illuminating and informative guides to some of the most pressing issues in our world today
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An important, high-end geography series that takes an in-depth look at some of fastest-developing countries and cities in the world
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What is renewable energy? Why do we need to save water? What is climate change? Saving Water and Energy gets children to think about the energy and water they use…
With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Vikings in 30 Seconds is an introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating cultures.
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Born in England in 1643, Isaac Newton grew up in the age when Renaissance thinkers were challenging accepted ideas throughout Europe. Fascinated by all earthly science, Newton developed laws of…
Text and illustrations on lining papers.
Make a thrilling escape from an ancient Egyptian tomb using logic, problem-solving and critical thinking.
Gareth Stevens Vital Science books are designed to help prepare students for NCLB science testing by reinforcing key concepts across the science curriculum. The eight volumes in Physical Science use…
Learn about castle design, from the earliest motte and bailey styles to stone fortresses and beautiful castles in Japan and India. See some of the most impressive castles in the…
Exploring the advances in science and technology, the changes in society and the artistic developments that came out of turbulent periods in history.
Young readers can find out all about the history of the Vikings, the warriors and explorers who raided Europe in their longships throughout the Middle Ages, in this beautifully illustrated…
Age range 9 to 14
The immediate legacy of World War I, the first truly global conflict, was devastation, loss, and tragedy. However, a century later, we still benefit from many of the indirect results…
Discusses the childhood, education, interests, and inventions of Galileo, as well as how his studies led to conflict with the Catholic church.
This humorous twist on the perennially popular Q & A format takes a sideways look at all that is wild and wonderful about the weather. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful…
Curious Questions & Answers About Nature’s Wonders
Takes you back through the centuries to one of the greatest civilizations in history - the Roman Empire. This title helps you discover various facts about the Roman way of…
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Helps you learn about the legendary Norse raiders, with 15 step-by-step projects and more than 350 pictures. This title lets you step back in time to the age of the…
Journey back to a time before Europeans arrived in search of gold and land, and explore the Inca way of life high in the Andes mountains. Fascinating facts and informative…
Suitable for 8- to 12-year olds, this title offers coverage ranging from exploring the forgotten world of the Vikings, to discovering the weird and wonderful mythological creatures that have inspired…
Step back in time to the world of ancient Egyptians and uncover the treasures and secrets of this mysterious 3000-year-old civilization. Hands-on projects bring the past to life: make a…
Enables you to discover the facts about China and find out why tombs were filled with pottery figures, the importance of jade, who the terracotta warriors were, and how silk…
Discover the great myths and legends of journeys and quests among different cultures, and learn how they came about and what they mean.
This book will allow you to step back in time and enter daily society in one of the greatest civilizations in history - the Roman Empire. Discover fascinating facts about…
Exploring the culture and beliefs of the Chinese people, this book has pictorial timelines, fact boxes and 15 practical projects that allow readers to recreate some of Chinese history and…
Classic quest stories from ancient cultures around the world, a beautifully illustrated anthology of comparative mythology.
Journey through 30,000 years of human history and explore the wonders of the ancient world, with 120 practical hands-on projects, and 3000 images. A sumptuous updated large-format new edition.
Kingfisher brings its expertise in beautifully-designed, trusted non-fiction to the sphere of learning to read.
The first in an innovative new series of choose your own adventure escape books. A puzzle, reference, and story book in one! BEWARE! You are about to enter into a…
An invaluable introductory guide to the Holocaust for young people.
Explore some of the greatest things on the planet, natural or man-made, and discover how events and creations have occurred on an epic scale.
As humans continue to shape the environment through urbanization and increased industrialization, it will become more difficult to feed everyone, with the U.N. estimating that food production will need to…
Access to clean, fresh water is vital for all humans, but in many parts of the world, getting water is not as simple as turning on the tap. Contaminated water…
Beyond fueling vehicles used for all kinds of transportation, oil and gas resources affect many other aspects of people’s lives, through their use in medicines, plastics, detergents, and fabrics. This…
