Jill Keppeler
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Great friendships are not always easy. The friendship between Founding Fathers John Adams and Thomas Jefferson was downright rocky, so much so that they're sometimes called the "Founding Frenemies." With this unique book, readers will learn about the relationship, friendly and otherwise, between two of the United States' most well-known founders. Readers follow along from their first meeting as delegates in the Continental Congress in 1775 to their...
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Keep your hands to yourself! That's what the bright blue rings on this tiny terror say. These small octopuses prefer to hide in equally small corners or crevices in their ocean home, but if they're caught outside, they'll bite-and that bite is more deadly than that of almost any other creature on Earth. In this volume, full-color photos show these creatures' distinct and bright coloring, and detailed text explains more about how such a small creature...
23) Puffer Fish
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It might be hard to take a puffer fish seriously, especially when it's all blown up like a fishy balloon. However, that's the last mistake some predators will ever make! In this intriguing volume, young readers will journey under the waves to investigate the many species of puffer fish. Full-color photos will help them examine the curious puffer and its many defenses, while detailed text explains the creatures' life, habitat, anatomy, and more.
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There's no denying it: board and card games are hot right now. In fact, they're one of the most popular leisure activities around. Kickstarter, the largest funding platform for creative projects in the world, is packed with entrepreneurs developing new, innovative experiences, and the industry has become a multibillion-dollar giant in gaming and collectibles in a short amount of time. Readers no doubt have seen or heard of one or perhaps many of these...
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In 2009, a deceptively simple block-based sandbox game first began appearing on computers. Now, eight years later, Minecraft is one of the best-selling games of all time. How did this worldwide phenomenon come to be? Readers will learn about the game's creator, programmer Markus "Notch" Persson, the company he founded to help make it a reality named Mojang; and the team of people who've helped it reach its current popularity. Intriguing details, an...
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Vast numbers of Earth's plants and animals live in the planet's oceans, but scientists estimate we know about far less than half of them. It may be impossible to know just how many creatures live there, but it's clear that marine habitats are home to thousands of species. With this intriguing book, readers will get a peek into one of the most unusual, least known habitats on the planet. From brightly colored and endangered coral reefs to the darkest...
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Artifacts can show a lot about a culture and its past, and China-with a history going back thousands and thousands of years-has more artifacts than most! Even seemingly ordinary bits and pieces can show a lot about this fascinating region and country, if you know what to look for. Full-color photos of Chinese artifacts and intriguing details about their past will catch readers' interest. The mystery of history itself will pull them in to learning...
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For the first time, Matt, Dave, Jaz, and Kayla venture into the Minecraft world together. However, they all have different styles of playing. Jaz and Dave want to improve their home first, while Kayla and Matt want to explore. But four people need more resources than one, and after creepers destroy part of their base, they're going to have to learn to work together if they want to survive and return to the Minecraft world again.
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Poison dart frogs come in a rainbow of colors, and most are less than 2 inches (5.1 cm) long. However, this tiny package can come with a strong dose of venom! Travel to these frogs' tropical home in Central and South America and learn more about these tiny terrors, from their life cycle to their habitat and history. Photographs show off their brilliant colors, while in-depth text draws in young readers and makes connections to elementary science topics....
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LevelUp's fiction stories present a unique blend of high-interest stories and stimulating educational material. Each story brings readers on a new adventure that is perfectly suited to their reading level. The LevelUp program offers reading materials at each Lexile level, so readers can learn to read, read to learn, and read for fun. No matter their reading abilities, LevelUp readers can find stories that speak to them, from fairytales to out-of-this-world...
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Journalism has been a profession for a long time, but as news sources move online, it's changing into a field that makes increasing use of social media and other tools. This informative volume will show would-be writers and reporters how online journalists use these tools to investigate and deliver news, and how they can learn how to do this themselves. History and examples of online journalism will pull readers in, and tips for recognizing good sources...
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Sophia has used a wheelchair most of her life. As such, many people say she can't do certain things like swim, ride a bike, or do a cartwheel. Then, one day, Sophia wakes up with a case of the can-dos! She believes in herself 100 percent; she just needs to prove it to other people. She decides she wants to learn ballet, but she's told she can't join classes. So, Sophia sets out to prove that in her wheelchair, she can be a dancer!
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It's the battle where the world turned upside down and Team Time Machine is on the scene! The squad travels back to 1781 to learn more about the siege of Yorktown, the final major military conflict of the American Revolution. Young readers will be fascinated by the kid's-eye view of these pivotal events, in a topic that's integral to the elementary social studies curriculum. Interesting fact boxes, colorful photographs, and bright artwork pull readers...
35) Pirate Legends
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Sorting the facts from the fiction in pirate legends can be tricky. Perhaps that's why pirates have never lost their appeal for readers; they're larger than life. This swashbuckling book presents some of the most exhilarating pirate lore, including historical legends, such as William Kidd and Grace O'Malley. Fact boxes provide extra information about tales, while specially chosen images will truly captivate young buccaneers' imaginations.
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Off the southern and western coasts of Australia lives a fish with transparent fins shaped like seaweed, undulating slowly in the water, mimicking its plant surroundings to survive. This incredible example of evolution is an endangered species, a sad reality but a great opportunity to teach. This book highlights the incredible physical attributes of the leafy sea dragon through astonishing full-color photographs, and includes wacky tidbits on every...
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It's one of the most famous documents in United States history so it's time for Team Time Machine to get a close look at the drafting of the Declaration of Independence! Sam, Ben, and Mia travel to 1776 Philadelphia to find out more about this key piece of writing and the men who crafted it and what happened after the words met paper. This entertaining, fascinating volume will intrigue young history buffs and capture the attention of developing readers....
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You might think that dry, dusty deserts would be empty of plants or animals, but you'd be incorrect. Young readers will learn fascinating facts about Earth's sprawling desert habitats and the creatures that call them home. From the chilly Gobi in Asia to the blazing Sahara in Africa, this book will bust misconceptions about Earth's deserts and show off their unique beauty in full-color photographs. Informative maps show how each of Earth's continents...
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In mid-1787, some famous and important Americans gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They meant to amend the Articles of Confederation, but three young time travelers know they'll really be creating a whole new constitution for the United States! Gaby, Zoe, and Will visit the Philadelphia State House, take sides in the great debate over this important document, and witness the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Humor and adventure mix with important...
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As the number of ways people share information grows and adapts, knowing how to communicate effectively becomes more important. With this useful book, young readers will learn more about the different ways people communicate and how to get their thoughts and feelings across in a productive and skillful fashion. Important concepts such as the role of listening, key differences in written and spoken communication, and the importance of nonverbal cues...