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Gather round to hear of a devastating flood that washed across the lands - told from ancient myths around the world! Cleansing the World gathers seven diverse flood stories in one book so readers can discover the unique differences and surprising similarities between these world myths - all recreated in gripping graphic novel format. Dive into legends from various mythologies and traditions, including Indian, Incan, African, Aboriginal, and more....
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Pre-readers build important literacy skills in this illustrated book that pairs music with learning. The delightful wizard Magic E changes words, like Tim to time, with a wave of his wand, teaching kids about the long I sound as they laugh and sing along. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.
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As the capital of the United States, Washington D.C. is a well-known hub of politics, history, and culture. Monuments throughout the city honor the nation's great heroes and events. Landmarks of education abound in the capital, including the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institution. Discover the city on the Potomac and its fascinating inhabitants in this title.
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Weird reports are making the news. People claim to have seen a strange creature hovering over the Silver Memorial Bridge in West Virginia, a shadowy creature haunting parks in Chicago, and a dark figure lurking about La Crescenta, California. Do these reports point to the existence of the mysterious Mothman? It's up to YOU to find out! With dozens of choices, you can follow the clues to the end. Which path will YOU CHOOSE to discover the truth?
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Superman and the Incredible Hulk have thick skin to protect themselves from danger. But, could humans achieve the same invulnerability? In this title, reluctant readers will explore superheroes with this amazing ability, as well as different technologies humans have created to mimic the superpower. Engaging text, eye-catching images, and special features will help readers learn the possibilities and limitations of achieving this superhuman ability....
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Think campfire cooking stops at s'mores? Think again! This handy guidebook provides tips and tricks to cooking up memorable meals in the great outdoors, including DIY dinners, satisfying snacks, and open-fire desserts. With bold photos and infographics, step-by-step projects, and expert instructions, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDES will have first-time campers and enthusiasts alike opting outside.
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Pre-readers build important literacy skills in this illustrated book that pairs music with learning. The delightful wizard Magic E changes words, like cod to code, with a wave of his wand, teaching kids about the long O sound as they laugh and sing along. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.
10) Spooky Folktales
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Some scary stories are passed down from generation to generation. Read this book to discover some spooky folktales that were written many years ago.
11) Oklahoma
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The western state of Oklahoma is a beautiful land of hills, mountains, and wide-open plains. Students will learn about the Indian Removal Act, which forced many Native American tribes out of their homes in the east and to the lands of Oklahoma. They'll also discover the Land Race that earned Oklahomans the nickname of "Sooners." The book also features geography, festivals, and local foods.
12) Invisibility
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Is invisibility possible? Some scientists think so! This amazing superpower may seem like a far-off dream, but scientists are researching its possibilities. This high-interest title explores those possibilities through leveled text and interesting photos.
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Wild rumors are circulating in southern New Jersey. Stories are swirling about weird hoofprints appearing in Pine Barrens, a mysterious winged creature flying around Leeds Point, and something sinister haunting Barnegat Bay. Could these tales of terror mean the legendary Jersey Devil is on the prowl? It's up to YOU to find out! With dozens of choices, you can follow the clues to the end. Which path will YOU CHOOSE to discover the truth?
14) North Dakota
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The Great Plains stretch across the length of North Dakota. These vast expanses were once filled with millions of buffalo. Today the North Dakota plains are an important agricultural site, producing large amounts of corn, wheat, and other grains. Students will learn all about the state's natural features, such as the badlands and the Missouri River. This book also explores history, festivals, and local culture.
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People living in San Francisco during the 1920s and 1930s are fascinated by the project to build the Golden Gate Bridge the worlds longest suspension bridge yet. Will you: Be a designer of the bridge, working to solve the many challenges created by such an enormous project? Work as a crewmember, accepting the dangers of laboring hundreds of feet in the air above the cold, swirling currents of San Francisco Bay? Experience situations taken from real...
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In the late 1940s, the world watched as a small town in New Mexico was splashed across newspaper headlines. Reports of flying saucers crashing in the desert left people hungry for the truth. This graphic narrative presents first-hand eyewitness accounts and true military statements to tell that story. A timeline of events and theories behind the incident let readers make their own decisions on what they believe happened in the New Mexican desert.
17) Shapeshifting
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The power to shapeshift only exists in comic books, right? In this title, readers will learn about shapeshifting heroes and how humans have attempted to become shapeshifters themselves. Crisp images pair with engaging text to introduce the subject. Meanwhile, special features such as profiles and infographics highlight examples of shapeshifting in comics and other media, show how people mimic this power in daily life, and explore the consequences...
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The revelation of King Tutankhamun's tomb brought fame and glory to its discoverers. But as unlucky occurrences hit the crew, people wondered if it brought something more sinister as well. Through brightly colored illustrations, this graphic narrative examines the tomb's discovery and the grim events that followed. With aids including a timeline and possible theories, readers can draw their own conclusions about the mummy's curse in this thrilling...
19) Super Speed
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Ever wondered what you could do with super speed? You could get to school in the blink of an eye! In this title, a narrative opener puts readers in the action. Then, fact-filled chapters cover the use of super speed in fiction.
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On a small farm in rural Tennessee, a mysterious spirit was tormenting a family. Quilts were pulled off beds, strange noises stomped through the house, and shoes were thrown across rooms. In this graphic narrative, real quotes from an account written by a family member help tell the story of this strange haunting, while other theories are presented to dispute the supernatural nature of the story. Do you believe in the Bell Witch?