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"Baseball stadiums, movie theaters, underneath your desk at school--gum is everywhere. But how did this gluey glob become everyone's favorite candy to chomp on? Readers will love gobbling down the story of gum, from its ancient origins to its influence on "pop" culture ... and everything in between!"-- Page 4 of cover
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"Every mysterious fact is connected in surprising and sneaky ways. Follow a trail that slinks from facts about spy gadgets to facts about hidden toilets to facts about secret languages to facts about thieving cats. And there isn't just one trail through these facts. Sometimes your path branches, and you can choose to uncover a completely different (but still connected) part of Secret FACTopia! Where will your curiosity take you?"-- Page 4 of cover....
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"Whether you're attempting your first ollie or have perfected railsides, everyone can agree: skateboarding is seriously fun! Did you know that skateboarding used to be called sidewalk surfing and the sport can trace its roots back centuries? Or that today there are more than 3,000 skate parks in the US alone? Get ready to soar through the story of skateboarding from the science behind the decks to the history of the cool tricks skateboarders continue...
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"Roar like a lion! Arch like a kitten! Stretch like a cobra! Did you know that many yoga poses were inspired by animals? Let these creatures inspire your young ones to get moving, practice mindfulness, or calm down after a long day. Simple step-by-step instructions explain the kid-friendly moves. Kids will get a kick out of the accompanying photos of animals that mimic each pose, and the sweet poem is sure to delight"-- Provided by publisher.
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DK Super Readers Level 4: Ellis Island will introduce kids to the experience of immigrant families arriving at Ellis Island over 100 years ago--and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.
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A Day in the Life of a Teacher will help kids learn about a teacher's important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.
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"You've got questions, right? We're talking about HUGE questions! Mind-bending, head-scratching, keenly curious queries. Like ... What if we could dig a hole through the center of Earth? What's the deal with the Bermuda Triangle? Is your houseplant listening to you? And will we ever be able to talk to animals? Get the scoop on these questions and more--with whimsy, detail, and tons of awesome stats. And when the answer isn't so black and white, we'll...
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"The Highlights Book of Things to Draw is the essential book that every young artist will love. Kids ages seven and up will find over 175 how-to-draw instructions, games, creative ways to practice drawing, and many more activities designed to get their imaginations flowing. This drawing companion journal to the Highlights Book of Things to Do opens doors for kids to flex their creativity. From open-ended art prompts that invite kids to explore themselves...
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"By applying methods of critical thinking, engineering and more, kids can thrive as they continue to question the world around them and excitedly seek out answers to those questions. Companion to Highlights' best-selling Book of Things to Do, this can't-miss book will have curious kids of all ages eager to explore the world around them"-- Provided by publisher.