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Crabs are fascinating animals that grow and develop in unique ways. How do they mature from an egg to the creatures seen on beaches around the world? Readers explore the life cycle of a crab through accessible main text that presents basic biology facts in a fresh way. As readers discover essential information about each life cycle stage, they're presented with vibrant, full-color photographs and helpful diagrams that introduce them to the physical...
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Flowers have life cycles too! One of the most popular and recognizable flowers is a sunflower, and readers study its life cycle with the help of achievable text that breaks down essential biology concepts. As they learn about the parts of a plant and how each part grows and develops, full-color photographs and diagrams with clear labels help visual learners process the information. Fun fact boxes present additional information about the journey from...
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Young learners are introduced to the colorful and charismatic Can't-Wait A-Gator in this age-appropriate and accessible book about experiencing feelings of excitement. Through this essential material they learn how to connect with and embrace their own feelings of excitement and express themselves in a healthy manner. This fun look at feelings features a unique comic book design, vibrant photographs, and adorable illustrations, which draw in readers...
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Young readers explore the complex feeling of fear in this age-appropriate and accessible volume. They meet the colorful character Agent Afraid, who displays fearful emotions throughout the relatable main text. Readers are able to connect with the material easily and pinpoint things that cause their own feelings of fear. Through recognizing these feelings, they also learn ways to navigate them to help them feel safe and secure. The dazzling comic book...
11) Perfect Program!
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After receiving an electric shock, the Code Academy kids' robot classmate, Ro-Bud, has forgotten all of her programming. Professor Chip and the class must learn how programming and operating systems work in order to get their trusty friend back in working order. With easy-to-understand examples and simple terms, readers will learn how computers operate as well as how they use hardware and software to do work.
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When tanks were first used, they changed how wars were fought. Today, tanks are getting more and more high-tech. But the main parts-turrets, caterpillar tracks, periscope-are as visible on today's tanks as on those of the past. Readers learn all about these parts as well as how one drives a tank in this book. A friendly character guides readers through the age-appropriate content, including STEM content like how caterpillar tracks work. A colorful...
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Rabbits are adorable animals, but how do they grow from baby bunnies to the adults seen hopping around our backyards and parks? Readers find the answer through this age-appropriate guide to a rabbit's life cycle. Using simple and accessible terminology, elementary readers are introduced to the life cycle stages every rabbit goes through, helping them gain a stronger understanding of essential life science concepts. As they read, full-color photographs...
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Even though it will be many years until elementary readers can drive a car, that doesn't stop many from being absolutely obsessed with them! Muscle cars, off-road cars, and racers are some of the most popular. But kids may not realize that it doesn't matter what a car is used for: there are many commonalities between all cars. In this book, readers learn the different parts of cars, including the dashboard. STEM content, such as how engines work,...
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Cute kittens grow up to be cool cats, and readers follow along on this journey of growth and development as they learn about the essential science topic of life cycles. They discover facts about this popular pet with the help of text that presents beginner biology concepts in a way that's easy for early learners to understand. In addition, fact boxes give readers extra insight into the ways cats live, grow, and play. Clearly-labeled diagrams of the...
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Imagine being able to set up a race between two of the fasted land animals on Earth, the cheetah and the springbok, which is a type of antelope. Of course, these two would never meet in the wild, much less a racetrack! In this book, though, readers get to see this epic match up, among others, and decide just who the fastest is. Written in a playful tone and including age-appropriate facts in each animal's profile, the main content is engaging for...
17) Code Confusion!
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Professor Chip helps the class at Code Academy understand that computers communicate in a language that kids can learn. Simple sentences and easy-to-understand examples make learning binary code understandable and fun.
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This spiky friend might look a bit scary, but don't worry; the Stegosaurus only eats plants. Its pointy tail is just for protection. This beautiful beast has rows of bony plates along its back, making it stand out from all the other pets on the block. Readers of this humorous guide will learn how to take care of their new Stegosaurus in no time. Charming illustrations and cool fact boxes make reading fun.
19) Feeling Sad
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Many things cause us to become sad, but what's important is to know how to deal with sad feelings in a healthy way. In this charming, age-appropriate book, young learners have the pleasure of meeting the colorful character Dr. Gloom. They are taken on a journey alongside Dr. Gloom through the captivating main text, which is presented in a fun comic book design that is filled with vibrant, full-color photographs and illustrations. While learning about...
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Many people only know the basics about the bladder, like that it holds urine, but there's much more to learn about this extraordinary organ. For example, when empty it's only about the size of a plum, but when full it can enlarge to the size of a grapefruit. Readers of this innovative volume follow along as a friendly "body builder" shows them how the different processes and parts involved with the bladder work. Simple diagrams reinforce the understanding...