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 24/7 reports from the front lines.Through letters and diaries of soldiers and civilians caught up in the fighting, the danger, action, and heroism of combat are brought to life.

Is mind reading a real thing?

Science as inquiry is the core of this dynamic, investigative, high-interest series which focuses on the science and technology used to solve real-life crimes and mysteries, and includes chapter summaries, reading cues, and sidebar interviews.

Discusses the history of 3D printing and the latest advancements in the field, as well as what it takes to land a career in the 3D printing industry.

A stunning thriller from NYT bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen about a girl who must escape to freedom after the Berlin Wall divides her family between east and west.

A Night Divided joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!With the rise of the Berlin Wall, Gerta finds her family suddenly divided. She, her mother, and her brother Fritz live on the eastern side, controlled by the Soviets. Her father and middle brother, who had gone west in search of work, cannot return home. Gerta knows it is dangerous to watch the wall, yet she can't help herself. She sees the East German soldiers with their guns trained on their own citizens; she, her family, her neighbors and friends are prisoners in their own city.But one day on her way to school, Gerta spots her father on a viewing platform on the western side, pantomiming a peculiar dance. Gerta concludes that her father wants her and Fritz to tunnel beneath the wall, out of East Berlin. However, if they are caught, the consequences will be deadly. No one can be trusted. Will Gerta and her family find their way to freedom?

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the huge plant-eating apatosaurus and discusses theories on why it became extinct.

"A Plant-eating Giant:

Can you picture the world as it was many millions of years ago?

Things looked very different then.  The Earth was continually changing.

Separate continents were still forming.  There were no humans yet.  This was the Mesozoic era, a time also known as the Age of the Dinosaurs.

What are dinosaurs?"

True Books have been upgraded and updated. Information is presented in a thorough yet engaging manner, featuring lively sidebars, a glossary, visual back matter, and an index.
Inside you'll find:

* The largest butterfly in the world;

* Maps, a time line, photos - and a desert with some of the biggest rocks on Earth;

* Surprising, TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you. 

True Books have been upgraded and updated. Information is presented in a thorough yet engaging manner, featuring lively sidebars, a glossary, visual back matter, and an index.
Inside you'll find:

* The name of China's boy emperor;

* A map, a time line, photos - and the reason for building the Great Wall of China;

* Surprising, TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you. 

This book briefly examines the geology and environment of deserts, as well as the people and animals who make them their homes.

The BIG TRUTH! The desert weather report.  What is the forecast for today?

The average scorpion is about 2.5 inches (6 centimeters) long.

Contents:

1. Exploring the Desert.  What are deserts, and where are they found?
2. With sand and wind.  How does nature make a desert in the first place?
3. Man-made deserts.  How have people and cities changed the deserts of the world?
4. Home, sweet desert home.  How can people possibly live in some of the world's deserts?
5. Wildlife under the sun.  What kinds of plants and animals survive in deserts?

True statistics, Resources, Important words, Index, About the author.

True Books have been upgraded and updated. Information is presented in a thorough yet engaging manner, featuring lively sidebars, a glossary, visual back matter, and an index.

Discover the basic behavior, physical traits, and life cycle of fishes.

A True Book: Animals series introduces young investigative readers to animal species, their habitats, unique abilities as well as an up-close look at the dangers these animals face today and find out how humans can help keep all animal species from disappearing forever. This series includes an age appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.

Contents:

1. What is a Fish?
2. Where Fishes live?
3. A Fish's body
4. Groups of Fishes
5. Fishes and more fishes
6. Fishes in our lives
7. To find out more
8. Important words
9. Index
10. Meet the author

True statistics, Resources, Important words, Index, About the author.

True Books have been upgraded and updated. Information is presented in a thorough yet engaging manner, featuring lively sidebars, a glossary, visual back matter, and an index.

Discover the nature and causes of floods, their impact on society, and ways of defending against them.

A True Book: Earth Science series presents fascinating facts and fun activities that will engage the budding earth scientist, while exploring the fields of geology, meteorology, ecology, and more. This series includes an age appropriate  introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.

Series Features

• Superb age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects
• Covers all studies, from Animals to Geography to Science
• "Words to Know" glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary
• "Learning More" section encourages independent study
• Index makes navigating subject matter easy

True statistics, Resources, Important words, Index, Meet the author.

Even though it is only about one-third as big as the United States, India is the second most populated country in the world.

A True Book: Geography series dives into the many components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.

Inside you'll find:

* What people in India are doing to save the rare Bengal tiger;

* Maps, a time line, photos - and what you might see in a "Bollywood" movie;

* Surprising, TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you. 

When Kate Middleton married Prince William of the United Kingdom in 2011, she was immediately thrust into the worldwide spotlight. Readers will learn all about Middleton’s life, from what her childhood was like, to how she met Prince William, to how her world changed when she became part of the British royal family.

Why did a million people line the streets of London, England, on April 29, 2011?

They were hoping to catch a glimpse of Kate Middleton and Prince William, who were on their way to be married in a Royal Wedding.

Inside, you'll find:

• What Kate's early life was like and how she met Prince William;
• A timeline, photos - and what role Kate plays as the Duchess of Cambridge;
• Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!

Get down and dirty with this introduction to one of our most important resources. Learn how soil is formed, what it's made of, what it's used for, and how we can protect it from dangers like erosion and pollution.

Series Features

• Superb age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects
• Covers all studies, from Animals to Geography to Science
• "Words to Know" glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary
• "Learning More" section encourages independent study
• Index makes navigating subject matter easy

True statistics, Resources, Important words, Index, Meet the author.

Upgraded and updated, True Books present information in a thorough yet engaging manner, featuring lively sidebars, a glossary, visual back matter, and an index.

What unusual form of money did some Aztecs use?

The Aztecs used seeds from the cacao tree.

True Books have been upgraded and updated. Information is presented in a thorough yet engaging manner, featuring lively sidebars, a glossary, visual back matter, and an index.

Inside you'll find:

* How a city built in a swamp became the center of an empire;

* Maps, a time line, photos - and the games that the Aztecs played;

* Surprising, TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you. 

Explains what tropical rain forests are like, looks at the plants and animals that live in rain forests, and includes information on why tropical rain forests are important and what is being done to save them.

How much rain does a tropical rain forest receive each year?

At least 100 inches (254 centimeters) of rain fall each year.  They're called rain forests for a reason!

Contents:

1. The Rain and Heat.
2. Layer upon layer.
3. A crowded space.
4. The rain forest's many uses.
5. Delicate balance.

True statistics, Resources, Important words, Index, About the author.

True Books have been upgraded and updated. Information is presented in a thorough yet engaging manner, featuring lively sidebars, a glossary, visual back matter, and an index.

Explore the life of Mary Tudor.

The wicked ways of some of the most ruthless rulers to walk the earth are revealed in these thrilling biographies (A Wicked History) about men and women so monstrous, they make Frankenstein look like a sweetheart. This book chronicles the life of the first ruling queen of England.

El objetivo de esta obra es proporcionar al lector, tanto para el escolar como para el que realiza una consulta esporádica, un completo y atractivo panorama de las partes que constituyen la Tierra. Las numerosas ilustraciones, de gran claridad y precisión, se acompañan con breves notas sobre el origen, el desarrollo y las transformaciones que experimenta nuestro planeta. Una introducción acerca de los aspectos generales de las ciencias auxiliares que contribuyen al conocimiento del mismo, y un detallado índice alfabético de materias, incrementan el valor práctico y didáctico de este excepcional volumen.

Ethan Wate thought he was getting used to the strange, impossible events happening in Gatlin, his small Southern town. But now that Ethan and Lena have returned home from the Great Barrier, strange and impossible have taken on new meanings. Swarms of locusts, record-breaking heat, and devastating storms ravage Gatlin as Ethan and Lena struggle to understand the impact of Lena's Claiming. Even Lena's family of powerful Supernaturals is affected -- and their abilities begin to dangerously misfire. As time passes, one question becomes clear: What -- or who -- will need to be sacrificed to save Gatlin?

For Ethan, the chaos is a frightening but welcome distraction. He's being haunted in his dreams again, but this time it's not Lena -- and the mysterious figure is following him out of his dreams and into his everyday life. Worse, Ethan is gradually losing pieces of himself -- forgetting names, phone numbers, even memories. He doesn't know why, and he's afraid to ask.

From early successes such as Steamboat Willie and the Merrie Melodies series to modern masterpieces such as WALL-E and Spirited Away, the world of animated film and television has come a long way since its beginning. Readers will trace the history of animation from its earliest roots to its most recent successes and beyond. They will also learn about the different types of artists, engineers, and filmmakers who have made this incredible blend of art and technology possible throughout the decades. The complex text in this title allows readers to determine the main idea and explain how it is supported by key details. The diagrams, charts, and graphs add clarity and help students navigate the text.

A True Book: Could Self-Driving cars improve safety on the road? Experts predictions. Timeline, photos, true facts that will shock and amaze you!

En casa de Carmen Teresa se reunen muchos familiares de distintos países de América Latina para celebrar el Año Nuevo. Doña Josefa le regala a Carmen Teresa un cuaderno en blanco y todos le sugieren que lo utilice para escribir los recuerdos de infancia de los que están ahí reunidos. Así comienza una original recopilación de historias a las que les acompañan las recetas de los platos favoritos de cada uno.

Observa de cerca el mundo a tus pies y encontrarás muchos más insectos de los que imaginas. Este libro, INSECTOS, brinda fabulosas imágenes y datos increíbles. Los jóvenes lectores se sentirán inspirados al conocer un experto en insectos y aprender sobre cómo un escarabajo salvó a Australia.

Favorite topics in active and interactive print and digital books, specially designed for newly confident readers.

Look closer at the world at your feet and you will find there is more to bugs than meets the eye. BUGS features stunning close-up images combined with weird and wonderful bug facts. The book takes a 360 degree view of the natural history, history, and human impact of mini-beasts. It covers more than just insects, featuring other land invertebrates such as spiders, centipedes, worms, and snails. It delves into prehistory to show the ancient, giant ancestors of today’s creatures. Young naturalists will be inspired by meeting an insect explorer and expert and reading about how a beetle saved Australia. You can even find out how to make a bug snack!

A brave and beautiful story that will make readers laugh, and break their hearts at the same time. Now with a special note from the author!

Steven has a totally normal life (well, almost).He plays drums in the All-City Jazz Band (whose members call him the Peasant), has a crush on the hottest girl in school (who doesn't even know he's alive), and is constantly annoyed by his younger brother, Jeffrey (who is cuter than cute - which is also pretty annoying). But when Jeffrey gets sick, Steven's world is turned upside down, and he is forced to deal with his brother's illness, his parents' attempts to keep the family in one piece, his homework, the band, girls, and Dangerous Pie (yes, you'll have to read the book to find out what that is!).

A stunning novel by master storyteller Philip Reeve.
Fever Crumb is a girl who has been adopted and raised by Dr. Crumb, a member of the Order of Engineers, where she serves as apprentice. Soon though, she must say good-bye to Dr. Crumb - nearly the only person she's ever known - to assist archaeologist Kit Solent on a top-secret project. As her work begins, Fever is plagued by memories that are not her own, and Kit seems to have a particular interest in finding out what they are. Fever has also been singled out by city dwellers, who declare that she is part Scriven. The Scriveners, not human, ruled the city some years ago but were hunted down and killed in a victorious uprising by the people. If there are any remaining Scriven, they are to be eliminated.
All Fever knows is what she's been told: that she is an orphan. Is Fever a Scriven? Whose memories does she hold? Haunting, arresting, and astonishingly original, Fever Crumb will delight and surprise readers at every fast-paced, breathless turn.
"Reeve's captivating flights of imagination play as vital a role in the story as his endearing heroine, hiss-worthy villains, and nifty array of supporting characters. Reeve has crafted a swiftly paced story worthy of standing alone, both in terms of where Fever's adventure may lead her next as well as the connections to the Hungry City Chronicles" - Booklist

Winner of the 2014 Newbery Medal
Holy unanticipated occurrences! A cynic meets an unlikely superhero in a genre-breaking new novel by master storyteller Kate DiCamillo.
It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences. The squirrel never saw the vacuum cleaner coming, but self-described cynic Flora Belle Buckman, who has read every issue of the comic book "Terrible Things Can Happen to You!," is just the right person to step in and save him. What neither can predict is that Ulysses (the squirrel) has been born anew, with powers of strength, flight, and misspelled poetry, and that Flora will be changed too, as she discovers the possibility of hope and the promise of a capacious heart.
From bestselling author Kate DiCamillo comes a laugh-out-loud story filled with eccentric, endearing characters and featuring an exciting new format - a novel interspersed with comic-style graphic sequences and full-page illustrations, all rendered in black-and-white by up-and-coming artist K. G. Campbell.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR
A can't-live-without guide for guests of the Hotel Valhalla, this volume contains facts about the Norse gods as well as other characters and creatures you might encounter if you are fortunate enough to be chosen as one of Odin’s brave warriors.
So you've made it to Valhalla. Now what?This “who’s who” guide to the gods, goddesses, and other important figures of Norse mythology was commissioned by Helgi, who, after more than a millennium as manager of Hotel Valhalla, became fed up with answering the same questions from newly deceased heroes at check-in.
The profiles provide essential stats, interviews, and personal reflections so you can identify the gods and avoid those awkward introductions. Handy facts about other beings round out this go-to tome. You’ll never see Ratatosk as a cute little rodent or confuse a dwarf with an elf ever again!