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Have you ever been to a play? This is what happens at a play.
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Have you ever turned on the TV and seen a news crew? How do they do what they do?
Retail assistants help us all the time. Find out what else they do.
There are all sorts of students learning all sorts of different things. Find out what it means to be a student.
Fishkeeping is a big job. Find out what you need to know to keep fish healthy and happy.
If you were a bird, would you be a flamingo, an owl, and eagle, or something else? Readers are invited to think about their answer to this question as they…
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Would you want to be a fish? Readers are encouraged to answer that question for themselves as they dive into the underwater world of fish and their habitats, adaptations, and…
You may use a glass jar to drink your beverages from or even to hold flowers, but what happens after you recycle the jar? Readers journey alongside a glass jar…
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Old receipts, newspapers, and cardboard boxes often find themselves in bins after people are done using them. But what happens next? Readers learn about the new lives paper and cardboard…
Plastic is found in many everyday items, and many people drink their water from plastic bottles. But plastic is very harmful to the environment. Readers learn the importance of recycling…
Steel cans have a recycling journey that is unique from other kinds of cans--they even need to be recycled separately from other waste. Readers learn about the necessary steps to…
The news about natural disasters, environmental crises, and climate change can sometimes seem overwhelming, especially for young people. What can they do to help the planet? This empowering guide to…
Popcorn is fluffy and white and has a great crunch but how do we make it? Grab your pans and let's get started making popcorn!
If you have an accident and break a bone you might need to get a cast. But what does that mean and how does it help?
Created in line with the London Institute of Education's approach to book banding Wonderfully unique and accessible books that cover a wide variety of topics Phonetically decodable using graphemes and…
Let's get a haircut. What style do you want? Trim snip chop and brush. It feels great to get a new look.
Do you ever go fishing? You can fish with friends or family. All you need is a rod a hook some bait and a little luck.
We are going on a flight tonight. Grab your bags and hop in the car. It might be dark but getting on a plane can be very exciting. Are you…
What to do on a trip to Turkey? From beaches to mountains and cities to villages there are so many amazing sights to see and places to visit. Where would…
Elephants are not just huge they are also very clever. Discover just a few of the things that make them such fascinating animals inside.
How do you express yourself? Do you paint? Or maybe draw? Do you make sculptures? There are so many ways to express yourself through art all you need to do…
Waiters are the people who help you order food when you eat out but what else do they do?
This is what happens at the hospital. There is a lot going on!
Have you ever wanted to see how people lived in the past? Going to a historical reenactment might be the perfect activity for you.
What goes on in a bakery? How do bakers make such tasty treats?
Have you ever spotted a monarch butterfly? This insect is amazing!
The ocean is big, blue, and beautiful, but there is so much more to it than what humans can see from the coast! About 71 percent of the Earth's surface…
Trains are a great way to get from one place to another. They can carry people crops animals and more. There is so much to learn about trains so hop…
From little saplings to mighty oaks all trees are beautiful. But how much do you know about them? Take your first steps towards becoming a tree expert with this book.
Step into the woods and discover the amazing animals living there. You will need to be quiet so that you don't frighten these wonderful creatures.
Did you know that the United Kingdom is a country with four other countries inside it? Each country has its own capital city, and each capital city has its own…
Some people have had amazing lives. Other people are not remembered for their lives though... They are remembered for their strange deaths. Find out all about the poor people who…
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Some people have had amazing lives. Other people are not remembered for their lives though... They are remembered for their strange deaths. Find out all about the unfortunate folk who…
Have you ever been in a lab? How hard can it be to get a fizz and a buzz?
It can be hard to pack a bag. Can you get it all to fit?
How far can you run? Can you run in a fun run?
What have you got that is in need of a fix? Can they fix it?
What's odd scary incredible and wonderful all at the same time? Our world! Jump in at the deep end and learn all about our world's most incredible inventions and ideas…
Our world can be pretty weird. If you do not believe us come and see this surprising science for yourself!
There are all kinds of emergencies, and for some people, being ready for an emergency is part of their everyday life. In My Emergency, you will see a day in…
The team has their uniforms and their coach is teaching them to kick. But can they win the match?