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"Engaging images accompany information about Jamaica. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

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.In every book in the World Passport series, readers will experience what it might be like to live in different spots around the globe through vibrant photos, engaging text, unique recipes and fun activities. The series introduces children to widely varied cultures throughout the world, broadening their understanding of how people are both similar and different worldwide.

Glaciers have been around for a long time. Many formed at the end of the last ice age, about 20,000 years ago. Since then, they have shaped Earth's landscape, helped cool the planet and provided living things with fresh water, all while weathering changes in Earth's climate. Studying glaciers can tell us a lot about how Earth's climate has shifted over time, how human activities are impacting the climate and what might occur in the future. Packed with information, vibrant photos and hands-on activities, this book helps students learn about glaciers, how they're changing and what that might mean for the planet's future.

Hiding can be an animal's best defense! Developing readers learn about animals that are great at hiding in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. Whether they are camouflaged in plain sight or can physically change their appearance, many animals have adapted sneaky ways to stay safe and look for food. Early readers will be delighted to discover owls, octopuses, Arctic foxes, and more while learning about these clever animal hiders. A search-and-find book about animal hiders reinforces new vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images of animals and habitats captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about animals and life science for kindergartners and first graders.

Some animals just work well together. Developing readers learn about symbiotic relationships in the animal world in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. From protection to nutrition, friends look out for each other, even in the animal world! Elephants and baboons stay safe at a watering hole together. Tarantulas guard frogs that eat egg-stealing ants. Early readers will be delighted to discover the mutually beneficial relationships between pilot fish and sharks, ants and aphids, and more while learning about animal partners. A search-and-find book about animal partners reinforces new vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images of animals and habitats captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about animals and life science for kindergartners and first graders.

From beavers to birds, animals build homes just like we do. Sparrows build nests, prairie dogs dig burrows, and beavers build dams. All to keep their growing families safe. Developing readers learn about the homes animals build in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. A search-and-find book about animals that build reinforces new vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images of animals and habitats captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about animals and life science for kindergartners and first graders.

Above all else, animals know to protect their young. Developing readers learn about the moms of the animal world in this low-level search-and-find beginning reader. From birth, most animal moms instinctively care for their young, but there are some that go above and beyond the call of duty. Early readers will be delighted to discover kangaroos, polar bears, and more while learning about animal mothers. A search-and-find book about animal moms reinforces new vocabulary to build reading success while close-up images of animals and habitats captivate young audiences. A great early STEM book to inspire learning about animals and life science for kindergartners and first graders.

"Engaging images accompany information about Alexia Putellas. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

"Engaging images accompany information about Katie Ledecky. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

"Engaging images accompany information about Sunisa Lee. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

When a wolf comes to the valley, the animals get scared. How can they escape being the wolf's next meal? One clever rabbit has an idea. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.

In 1881, US Army Lieutenant Adolphus Greely and his crew set sail for the Arctic. Their mission was to collect scientific data on the polar climate. They also had a second, secret goal: to achieve Furthest North, the record for highest latitude reached by explorers. But when resupply ships failed to arrive two years in a row, the team's dreams of glory turned into a nightmarish fight for survival in one of the most remote and harshest regions in the world.Told through a gripping, full-colour graphic novel format, this Deadly Expeditions tale transports readers back in time to uncover what became of the stranded voyage., bringing history to life for even the most reluctant and struggling readers.

Showcases women who have contributed to the field of medicine. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Showcases women who have contributed to the science of outer space. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Introduces readers to the flavors of Mexico. An introductory overview of Mexico explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Mexican cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Introduces readers to the flavors of Italy. An introductory overview of Italy explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Italian cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Young birders will be captivated by this handy field guide to North American songbirds. It includes vivid descriptions of 100 songbirds and details about where they are found. Full-color photos of each bird are helpful aids for identification.

The fascinating world of North American freshwater fish is revealed in this comprehensive field guide. Readers will explore a hundred different species and their habitats through clear, easy-to-read text and full-color photos.

Introduces readers to the different ocean zones and what makes each zone special. Learn about the creatures that call each zone home and how they have adapted to fit their environments. Includes step-by-step instructions to create ocean zones in a jar. Additional features include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Introduces readers to seeds and how they form. Learn about the science behind plant growth. Includes step-by-step instructions to grow seeds in a jar. Additional features include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

In 1881, US Army Lieutenant Adolphus Greely and his crew set sail for the Arctic. Their mission was to collect scientific data on the polar climate. They also had a second, secret goal: to achieve Furthest North, the record for highest latitude reached by explorers. But when resupply ships failed to arrive two years in a row, the team¿s dreams of glory turned into a nightmarish fight for survival in one of the most remote and harshest regions in the world.Told through a gripping, full-colour graphic novel format, this Deadly Expeditions tale transports readers back in time to uncover what became of the stranded voyage., bringing history to life for even the most reluctant and struggling readers.