Emily Schlesinger
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Since it began, the World Cup has been the scene of soccer history. This is where legendary players have made their mark. There have been stunning upsets. Drama has unfolded on and off the field. Through it all, billions of fans around the world have watched. While new technology and rules bring changes, the world's most popular sport continues to gain fans. Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction, a hi-lo nonfiction series for students in the...
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People go inside the world of a video game. Doctors practice surgery before working on real patients. Sports fans feel like they're on the sidelines while watching from home. Technology makes it all possible. Virtual reality immerses people in new worlds. Augmented reality adds digital elements to the real world. Both are growing fast. How will this technology change the way people work, play, and live? Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction,...
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Six million Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust. Children were not spared. But some managed to survive. Large numbers were sent to concentration camps. Others were hidden by friends and neighbors. Some were smuggled across borders. Many lost their families. Still, they did not give up. These are their stories of survival. Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction, a hi-lo nonfiction series for students in the middle grades. Mature, high-interest...
4) Sports law
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"A baseball fan sues after being hit by a hot dog. When a pro football team leaves in the middle of the night, a city takes the team to court. Salary negotiations for a top player take weeks. What do these examples have in common? The answer is sports law."--Page [4] of cover.
5) NFTs
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"Celebrities spend fortunes on pictures of unamused primates. People buy homes they'll never live in. An artist sells a single pixel for millions. These situations may sounds outrageous, but they are all part of a story. Welcome to the digital universe of NFTs."--Page [4] of cover.
6) Surfing
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It lurks in deep water. Soon it could rise to the surface. No, it's not a sea creature, but a surfer's dream. This is the ultimate wave. For thousands of years, and all across the globe, surfers have enjoyed the thrills and survived the spills of catching
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Theme: Hi-lo, nonfiction, military, dogs Not all soldiers walk on two legs. There are dogs in the military. They fight for our country alongside human troops. Protecting troops by sniffing out bombs is a big job. These dogs save lives. Engage your most struggling readers in grades 4-7 with Red Rhino Nonfiction! This new series features high-interest topics in every content area. Visually appealing full-color photographs and illustrations, fun facts,...
8) Astrobiology
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People have asked the same question for centuries: are humans alone in the universe? Astrobiologists seek to find the answer. From studying tiny organisms under a microscope to sending remote detection devices to outer space, many hope to find and communi
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Stephen Hawking was one of the brightest minds of our time. A physicist and a lifelong learner, Hawking overcame serious obstacles and made discoveries that changed the world of science. Hawking was diagnosed with a terminal illness at an early age, but beat the odds time and again. Through humor, he helped make science more accessible to millions of people. This is his story. Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction, a hi-lo nonfiction series...
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The Iditarod is a challenging sled dog race, held in the frigid Alaskan wilderness each year. Sled dogs and mushers must work as a team to battle the elements and become champions. While the race has become a popular sporting event, it began as a life-or-death sprint to save a remote village. Learn about the race's history, its dangers, and some of the daring dogs and mushers who have won Alaska's Iditarod.
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Themes: History, Social Studies, Nonfiction, Tween, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. In the midst of World War II, a unique team of soldiers fought to help the U.S. win using an unusual weapon - language. Native Americans from the Navajo tribe were recruited...
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Themes: Music, Songs, Musicians What does it take to make a hit record? Singers and bands often get all the glory, but there are many careers within the music industry. From scouting talent to writing and producing to marketing, it takes a big team to make the music we love. Explore the fascinating world of the music industry and find out how your favorite tunes get made. Themes: Music, Songs, Musicians. What does it take to make a hit record? Singers...
13) Tiny Life
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How do we know tiny life forms exist? Where can you find tiny life forms? Have you ever looked at something under a microscope? Can tiny creatures live in people's bodies? How might they help or harm us?
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Themes: Strange Phenomena, Unsolved Mysteries, Nonfiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. An alien orb bobs in the sea. Blood seems to spew from a waterfall. Rocks move on their own across the desert. Nobody knows where a radio...
15) The White House
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Themes: History, Presidents, Social Studies, Nonfiction, Tween, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. It is the most famous house in the United States. Major moments in world history have taken place within its walls. World leaders, children, and even animals...
16) Marching Band
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In just minutes, Superman saves a falling skyscraper, a volcano erupts, and a T. rex struts across a football field. It seems almost anything is possible during a marching band performance. Players and band directors spend hours preparing for these energe
17) Flight Squads
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A group of fighter jets flies at lightning fast speed. The planes move in tight formations, performing daring moves. Some even fly upside-down. Crowds watch in awe as pilots push the limits of what planes can do. These are the U.S. military flight demonstration squadrons. Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction, a hi-lo nonfiction series for students in the middle grades. Mature, high-interest topics pull in readers and engage them with interesting...
18) Racetracks
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Themes: Nascar, Auto Racing, Nonfiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. What is NASCAR? Have you ever been to a racetrack? What is the most famous racetrack in the U.S.? Can a car go faster than the speed of sound? What is off-road...
19) Makeup artistry
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Saddleback Educational Publishing
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[2024]
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A blushing bride on her wedding day and a creature in a monster movie might not seem like they have anything in common. But they do. Behind every look, a makeup artist has left their mark. From big-budget films to hometown salons, makeup artists use color and technique to transform ordinary into extraordinary.
20) Trail of Tears
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Saddleback Educational Publishing
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[2024]
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In the 1830s, thousands of Native Americans were forced to walk hundreds of miles to a new home after their lands were taken. They had just minutes to grab what they could carry with them. Many died on the journey. It would be called the Trail of Tears.