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Cover: Japan

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Each book in the Exploring Countries series (6 titles) gives a brief overview of a specific country, highlighting its famous sites, land and animals, and cultural touchstones. The text is written simply, with more complex terms bolded and defined in the glossary. The books are intended… View →

 
Cover: Italy

Booklist, Series Nonfiction Showcase

Each book in the Exploring Countries series (6 titles) gives a brief overview of a specific country, highlighting its famous sites, land and animals, and cultural touchstones. The text is written simply, with more complex terms bolded and defined in the glossary. The books are intended… View →

 
Cover: France

Booklist, Series Nonfiction Showcase

Each book in the Exploring Countries series (6 titles) gives a brief overview of a specific country, highlighting its famous sites, land and animals, and cultural touchstones. The text is written simply, with more complex terms bolded and defined in the glossary. The books are intended… View →

 
Cover: Canadá (Canada)

Booklist, Series Nonfiction Showcase

Each book in the Exploring Countries series (6 titles) gives a brief overview of a specific country, highlighting its famous sites, land and animals, and cultural touchstones. The text is written simply, with more complex terms bolded and defined in the glossary. The books are intended… View →

 
Cover: Francia (France)

Booklist, Series Nonfiction Showcase

Each book in the Exploring Countries series (6 titles) gives a brief overview of a specific country, highlighting its famous sites, land and animals, and cultural touchstones. The text is written simply, with more complex terms bolded and defined in the glossary. The books are intended… View →

 
Cover: Italia (Italy)

Booklist, Series Nonfiction Showcase

Each book in the Exploring Countries series (6 titles) gives a brief overview of a specific country, highlighting its famous sites, land and animals, and cultural touchstones. The text is written simply, with more complex terms bolded and defined in the glossary. The books are intended… View →

 
Cover: Costa Rica 

Booklist, Series Nonfiction Showcase

Each book in the Exploring Countries series (6 titles) gives a brief overview of a specific country, highlighting its famous sites, land and animals, and cultural touchstones. The text is written simply, with more complex terms bolded and defined in the glossary. The books are intended… View →

 
Cover: Fossils and Ancient Plants

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Paleontology may conjure images of towering dinosaur bones, but fossilized plants are equally important to unlocking a more complete understanding of the prehistoric world. This entry in the Incredible Changes on Earth series (6 titles) focuses on prehistoric plants, some of which still… View →

 
Cover: Fósiles y plantas antiguas (Fossils and Ancient Plants)

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Paleontology may conjure images of towering dinosaur bones, but fossilized plants are equally important to unlocking a more complete understanding of the prehistoric world. This entry in the Incredible Changes on Earth series (6 titles) focuses on prehistoric plants, some of which still… View →

 
Cover: Empujes y atracciones: ¿Por qué migran las personas? (Pushes and Pulls: Why do people migrate?)

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The sweeping connections and contrasts that the book makes can stimulate debate. For example, slavery is not just a distant horror; it is also linked to child factory laborers in India and elsewhere today. The open design will grab browsers with color photos, maps, and boxed, personal… View →

 
Cover: Service Dog

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With the right training, dogs can be invaluable helpers in addition to beloved companions. Here readers will learn about different jobs service dogs can perform; and the many heartwarming photos of pups with their handlers make the experience a pleasure. The book uses a sunny… View →

 
Cover: Think Like an Artist

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Emphasizing that art is not about making an attractive final product but is rather a fun, creative process, this entry in the Train Your Brain series (6 titles) shows children how anyone can become an artist. The encouraging text speaks to young readers directly as it breaks down the… View →