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Mari Bolte
Bess has just arrived at Starbright Stables. Her aunt Sophie owns the stables and Bess can't wait to ride! There's just one problem. Aunt Sophie teaches jumping lessons and Bess…
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Dot Lily and Bess love riding together at Starbright Stables. One day Lily learns Dot is movingbut nobody has told Dot yet! Soon a new pony arrives and Dot gets…
Dot is so excited for her first horse show with her new pony Mojo! But Mojo hurts his leg and he needs to stay behind to rest. Dot is disappointed…
A new miniature horse named Beans has arrived at Starbright Stables. Dot Lily and Bess can't wait to meet him! Beans is unhealthy and the girls are asked to help…
The African savanna is home to many kinds of animals, including me! I am spotted, but I am not a giraffe. I am strong, but I am not an elephant…
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The rainforest is a hot, wet place with many kinds of animals. It is my home. I make a lot of sounds but am not a parrot. I sleep a…
The ocean is salty and can be warm or cold. It covers 70 per cent of the Earth and is my home. I love to hunt and eat fish but…
There are millions of farms around the world, and lots of farms around the world include me! If a predator gets too close, I make a lot of noise. However…
Around 84 percent of homeowners have a pet, so I'm in good company. I'm a common pet, but I am not a dog. I am quiet and like to sleep…
Living on a mountain isn't easy, but it's my home. I am a great hunter, but I am not a snow leopard. I have a great sense of sight, but…
The polar regions are very cold and very windy. There is snow and ice everywhere, but I love my home. My feet help me walk on the slippery ice, but…
Deserts can be hot and dry, but that doesn't bother me! I love the heat and enjoy sunbathing, but I am not a horned lizard. I spend most of my…
This title introduces readers to a variety of mushrooms and other fungi that grow in North America. Readers can use the book to identify mushrooms, learn about their unique features…
Zoos are busy places filled with animals and the visitors who love them. Who are the people who keep zoos running? From vets to performers to groundskeepers, many people work…
Airports are busy places with people and planes taking off and landing from trips across the world. Who are the people who keep airports running? From security officers to baggage…
Think you know a lot about video games? Prepare to know even more about video game history, famous games and gamers, and esports. You'll be surprised by how much you'll…
Hospitals are busy places filled with sick and injured people and the people looking after them. Who are the people who keep hospitals running? From appointment bookers to doctors and…
The Queens of STEAM series explores the life and work of women who've made a big impact in a specific area of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). In…
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"... explores the life and work of women who've made a big impact in a specific area of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) In this edition, newly independent…
Films are fun to watch with your family and friends. Who are the people who create these entertaining escapes? From special effects artists to writers to animal trainers, many people…
Think you know a lot about natural disasters? Prepare to know even more about hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and more. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally…
"Describes the life and work of Rosalind Franklin, a chemist who used X-rays to make breakthrough discoveries in DNA research"--
"Describes the life and work of Warren M. Washington, a climate scientist whose work with computer models has advanced research in Earth's weather and climate"--
"Describes the life and work of Terence Tao, a math prodigy whose research has led to many important discoveries in math"--
Are you always losing track of your favorite pencil? All you need are some simple art supplies and the easy-to-follow steps in this book to craft your very own place…
Get ready to watch swirling colors and dazzling designs. Grab a few simple art supplies and follow the easy steps in this book to create your very own paper spinner!
Learn about chemical reactions with this easy and fun project. Gather some simple supplies, follow the steps, and sit back and watch what happens!
"Celebrate the Summer Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to the combat sport of wrestling, both freestyle and Greco-Roman events. Includes biographical facts about American freestyle medalist Jordan Burroughs"--
"In a battle to survive, sometimes an animal's best defense is to gross out the enemy. From poop and slime to puke and gas, these slimy and smelly animal adaptations…
"With just a few supplies and easy-to-follow steps, create a marshmallow catapult. This project demonstrates how a simple machine and forces and motion sends a sweet treat skyward"--
"Tom Holland has danced across stages. He has swung across the big screen. But what is his life like behind the scenes? Does he do his own stunts? What are…
"A social studies title for young adults that examines the history, power, and effects of discrimination, prejudice, and racism in the United States of America. Includes sidebars, real-person profiles, a…
"Celebrate the Summer Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to the sport of rowing. Includes biographical facts about English rower and gold medalist Steven Redgrave, whom many consider the best…
"An early elementary-level STEM introduction to the forklift, covering how the construction vehicle looks and works. Includes a glossary, further resources, and a labeled image guide to the lifting machine's…
"In matters of survival, spikes and other sharp body parts are great tools to have in your armory. From razor-sharp claws and talons to bones that can poke through their…
"An early elementary-level STEM introduction to the concrete mixer, covering how the construction vehicle looks and works. Includes a glossary, further resources, and a labeled image guide to the cement-mixing…
"An early elementary-level STEM introduction to the wheel loader, covering how the construction vehicle looks and works. Includes a glossary, further resources, and a labeled image guide to the loading…
Make a colorful feathered friend! Grab a few simple art supplies and follow the easy steps and clear pictures to create your very own paper roll peacock.
In matters of survival, spikes and other sharp body parts are great tools to have in your armory. From razor-sharp claws and talons to bones that can poke through their…
"Describes the life and work of Tim Berners-Lee, a computer scientist who invented the World Wide Web"--