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ANIMALS The Amazing World of Sharks ................................... 10 Animals in the Wild .................................................... 11 Exploring Nature ........................................................ 12 Protecting the Earth’s Animals ...................................... 13 Gross and Frightening Animal Facts .............................. 14 Wildlife Oddities .......................................................... 14 The Dog Lovers’ Guides ............................................... 15 Understanding and Caring for Your Pet .......................... 16 HIGH INTEREST READING Into The World’s Amazing Jungles ............................ 17 The World of Automobiles ......................................... 18 Cars 4 Everyone ......................................................... 19 Speed Rules: Inside the World’s Hottest Cars ................. 20 Classic Cars and Bikes Collection ................................. 21 Freaky Phenomena ...................................................... 22 Art Collections ............................................................. 23 Ripley’s Dare to Look ................................................... 24 Ripley’s Download the Weird ........................................ 24 Ripley’s Believe It or Not Enter If You Dare .................... 24 Ripley’s Believe It or Not Strikingly True ........................ 24 The Great Outdoors ...................................... (see SPORTS) Preparing for Game Day ............................... (see SPORTS) Adventurous Outdoor Sports ......................... (see SPORTS) The Amazing World of Sharks ..................... (see ANIMALS) Animals in the Wild .................................... (see ANIMALS) Exploring Nature ........................................ (see ANIMALS) SPORTS Gridiron Greats: Pro Football’s Best Players .............. 25 Guides to Responsible Hunting .................................. 26 The Road to the World’s Most Popular Cup ............... 27 Preparing for Game Day ............................................... 28 Adventurous Outdoor Sports ......................................... 29 Inside the World of Sports ............................................ 30 All About Professional Football ..................................... 31 The Great Outdoors! .................................................... 32 Superstars in the World of Basketball ........................... 33 Superstars of Soccer English/Spanish ........................... 34

THEMATIC BIOGRAPHIES Hip-Hop & R&B: Culture, Music & Storytelling ........... 35 American Artists ........................................................ 36 The Great Artists Collection .......................................... 37 Pop Icons .................................................................... 37 Black Achievement in Science ........ (see MATH & SCIENCE) Gridiron Greats: Pro Football’s Best Players ... (see SPORTS) Scientists and their Discoveries ...... (see MATH & SCIENCE) Civil Rights Leaders ................... (see AMERICAN STUDIES) MATH & SCIENCE Scientists and their Discoveries ................................ 38 Tech 2.0: World-Changing Entertainment Companies .. 39 Tech 2.0: World-Changing Social Media Companies ... 40 The Science of the Human Body ................................ 41 The World’s Biomes ................................................... 42 The Chemistry of Everyday Elements ............................ 43 STEM: Shaping the Future ............................................ 44 STEM in Sports ............................................................ 44 The Solar System ........................................................ 45 Science Fundamentals ................................................. 45 STEM in Current Events ............................................... 46 Black Achievement in Science ...................................... 47 Scientists in Action ...................................................... 48 Science 24/7 ............................................................... 49 Math 24/7 ................................................................... 49 CAREERS & FINANCE Careers in Demand for High School Graduates ......... 50 Careers in the Building Trades: A Growing Demand .. 51 Careers in Healthcare .................................................. 52 On a Mission ............................................................... 53 Careers Off the Field .................................................... 54 Art Today! .................................................................... 55 Careers with Character ................................................ 55 Earning $50,000 - $100,000 with a High School Diploma or Less .. 55

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CONTEMPORARY ISSUES Etiquette for Success ................................................. 56 Leadership Skills & Character Building ..................... 57 The Prison System ....................................................... 58 Living Proud! Growing Up LGBTQ .................................. 59 Families Today ............................................................. 60 Critical World Issues .................................................... 61 Crime & Detection ....................................................... 62 Living with Diseases and Disorders ....... (see DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH) Opioids & Opiates: The Silent Epidemic . (see DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH) Drug Addiction & Recovery ................... (see DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH) Marijuana Today ................................... (see DRUGS, FAMILY, HEALTH) Connecting Cultures through Family and Food . (see GLOBAL STUDIES) DRUGS, FAMILY & HEALTH Marijuana Today ........................................................ 63 Childhood Fears and Anxieties ...................................... 64 Living with Diseases and Disorders .............................. 65 Opioids and Opiates: The Silent Epidemic ..................... 66 Drug Addiction and Recovery ....................................... 67 Mental Illnesses and Disorders: Awareness and Understanding .. 68 Living with a Special Need ........................................... 69 Causes & Effects of Emotions ....................................... 69 Downside of Drugs ...................................................... 70 Families Today .................... (see CONTEMPORARY ISSUES) Careers in Healthcare ............... (see CAREERS & FINANCE) Know Your Food ...................... (see NUTRITION & FITNESS) GLOBAL STUDIES Celebrating Holidays & Festivals Around the World .... 71 Connecting Cultures through Family and Food .......... 72 Systems of Government ............................................... 73 Customs and Cultures of the World ............................... 74 Major World Religions .................................................. 75 The Making of the Modern World: 1945 to the Present .. 76 Foundations of Democracy ........................................... 77 Understanding Global Trade & Commerce ..................... 78 Understanding Islam .................................................... 79 Exploring World History ................................................ 80 North American Natural Resources ............................... 81 The United Nations: Leadership and Challenges in a Global World .. 82 Exploring Cuba ............................ (see COUNTRY STUDIES) Exploring the Polar Regions Today .. (see COUNTRY STUDIES) Discovering Africa ........................ (see COUNTRY STUDIES) Social Progress and Sustainability .. (see COUNTRY STUDIES)

COUNTRY STUDIES European Countries Today ......................................... 83 Exploring Cuba ............................................................ 84 Exploring the Polar Regions Today ................................ 85 Discovering Africa ........................................................ 86 Social Progress and Sustainability ................................ 87 Major World Cities ....................................................... 88 Major Nations in a Global World: Tradition, Culture, and Daily Life .. 89 Major Nations of the Modern Middle East ...................... 90 Discovering South America: History, Politics, and Culture ...... 91 Discovering the Caribbean: History, Politics, and Culture ....... 91 Discovering Central America: History, Politics, and Culture .... 92 Mexico: Leading the Southern Hemisphere ................... 92 AMERICAN STUDIES Civil Rights Leaders ................................................... 93 Defending Our Nation .................................................. 94 Immigration to North America ....................................... 95 Let’s Explore the States ............................................... 96 Patriotic Symbols of America ........................................ 97 Native American Life .................................................... 98 Hispanic Americans ..................................................... 99 How America Became America ..................................... 99 Major Black Contributions ............................................ 99 Major U.S. Historical Wars ................. (see MILITARY CONFLICTS) The Civil War .................................... (see MILITARY CONFLICTS) Vietnam War ..................................... (see MILITARY CONFLICTS) World War II ...................................... (see MILITARY CONFLICTS) Special Forces: Stories from the Front Lines . (see MILITARY CONFLICTS) MILITARY CONFLICTS Special Forces Stories ............................................. 100 The Civil War ............................................................. 101 Vietnam War .............................................................. 102 World War II ............................................................... 103 Major U.S. Historical Wars .......................................... 104 Extreme Survival with the Military .............................. 105 NUTRITION & FITNESS Know Your Food ......................................................... 106 An Integrated Life of Fitness ....................................... 107 Understanding Obesity ............................................... 108 Mastering Martial Arts ................................................ 109 Preparing for Game Day ............................... (see SPORTS) MASON CREST INFORMATION Ordering Information ................................................... 110 Sales Reps ................................................................. 111

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A N I M A L S

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THE AMAZING WORLD OF SHARKS 10 TITLES | 64 PAGES Readers will be immersed into the lives of sharks and learn their essential role to the health of our oceans.

ANIMALS IN THE WILD 12 TITLES | 72-80 PAGES Spectacular photography and in-depth text shows animals in their natural world, living, surviving, and thriving.

EXPLORING NATURE 7 TITLES | 72 PAGES

Provides readers insight into some of the most intriguing subjects that nature has to offer.

H I G H I N T E R E S T

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INTO THE WORLD’S AMAZING JUNGLES 4 TITLES | 80 PAGES Through a graphic and visual journey learn about these fascinating, and still mysterious parts of our planet.

THE WORLD OF AUTOMOBILES 5 TITLES | 80 PAGES

CARS 4 EVERYONE 5 TITLES | 96 PAGES

Readers will be entertained and informed on all aspects of automobiles - discovering speed, style, luxury, and more.

This lavishly illustrated series presents the windswept thrill of various cars that everyone can enjoy.

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S P O R T S

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GRIDIRON GREATS: PRO FOOTBALL’S BEST PLAYERS 9 TITLES | 80 PAGES

GUIDES TO RESPONSIBLE HUNTING 5 TITLES | 80 PAGES These guides provide information about responsible hunting with a mind toward safety and conservation.

THE ROAD TO THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR CUP 5 TITLES | 80 PAGES Readers are taken around the globe with a look at the teams vying for soccer’s ultimate prize…the World Cup.

Learn about the players’ backgrounds, media interactions, charitable work and successes on the field.

T H E M AT I C B I O G R A P H I E S

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HIP-HOP & R&B: CULTURE, MUSIC & STORYTELLING 11 TITLES | 80 PAGES Fun reading about the artists’

AMERICAN ARTISTS 8 TITLES | 80-144 PAGES An insightful look into American history and its great creators whose work was influential to their times.

upbringing, early success, awards won, and a life in the spotlight.

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M A T H & S C I E N C E

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SCIENTISTS AND THEIR DISCOVERIES 11 TITLES | 96 PAGES Examines the discoveries and inventions by the most important scientists of the past four centuries.

TECH 2.0: WORLD-CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES 6 TITLES | 64 PAGES

TECH 2.0: WORLD-CHANGING SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES 6 TITLES | 64 PAGES Learn about the social media companies that changed the way that people in every generation communicate.

Focuses on a group of companies that changed the world of entertainment, Internet & technology.

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THE SCIENCE OF THE HUMAN BODY 6 TITLES | 80 PAGES This set provides a comprehensive foundation of knowledge of human biology for students.

THE WORLD’S BIOMES 5 TITLES | 80 PAGES

Delve into five of the most important biomes: deserts, grasslands, oceans, rainforests, and wetlands.

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CA R E E R S & F I NANC E

DRUGS , FAMI LY & HEALTH

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CAREERS IN DEMAND FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES 10 TITLES | 112 PAGES

CAREERS IN THE BUILDING TRADES: A GROWING DEMAND 10 TITLES | 80 PAGES Discover different building trade careers, and dozens of subspecialties, as well as opportunities in green construction.

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Profiles some of the most high- demand jobs students can secure right out of high school in a wide variety of career fields.

MARIJUANA TODAY 5 TITLES | 80 PAGES Obtain an understanding of the chemical components, medical applications, recreational usage & societal views.

C O N T E M P O R A R Y I S S U E S

ETIQUETTE FOR SUCCESS 7 TITLES | 64 PAGES

Through expert guidance, students will boost their social confidence and learn to navigate social and cultural challenges. LEADERSHIP SKILLS & CHARACTER BUILDING 7 TITLES | 64 PAGES The sooner one understands the qualities of their own character, the sooner they can make positive changes.

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G L O B A L S T U D I E S

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CELEBRATING HOLIDAYS & FESTIVALS AROUND THE WORLD 10 TITLES | 96-112 PAGES Explore the meanings and celebrations of holidays across religions and cultures around the world.

CONNECTING CULTURES THROUGH FAMILY AND FOOD 11 TITLES | 64 PAGES The shared experience of eating together becomes the framework for examining the immigrant experiences.

SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT 8 TITLES | 96 PAGES Examine various forms of world

government today & learn of their origins and evolution into their present forms.

COUNTRY STUDIES

AMERICAN STUDIES

MILITARY CONFLICTS

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EUROPEAN COUNTRIES TODAY 16 TITLES | 96 PAGES

CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS 9 TITLES | 128-144 PAGES

SPECIAL FORCES STORIES 8 TITLES | 64 PAGES Rescue and capture missions are detailed in high-interest, action-packed stories from the front lines.

Learn about Europe’s key countries: the history, geography, economy, culture and neighboring relationships.

Learn about the brave advocates for justice who helped blacks achieve greater freedom in American society.

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THE DIGITAL WORLD COMES TO LIBRARY PUBLISHING

TRYME!

“Supplemented by video clips (through QR codes), these books create an interactive learning environment teens will appreciate.” – SLJ

“A graphic-rich layout alerts readers to research projects, terms, QR code-compatible on-line resources, and comprehension questions in the sidebars.” – Booklist

ADVANCING READING COMPREHENSION

“The sidebars & illustrations supplement the text well and the research project suggestions are especially useful for students and teachers.” – Voya

“Text-Dependent comprehension questions and thought-provoking research questions inserted within chapters encourage further inquiry.” – LMC

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ANIMALS

THE AMAZING WORLD OF SHARKS SHARKS CAN GET A BAD RAP BUT THEY ARE IMPORTANT TO OUR OCEANS. LEARN ALL ABOUT EACH UNIQUE SPECIES IN THIS FASCINATING SERIES. High-Interest at its best... a thrilling look under the sea at these amazing creatures

Underwater Exciting Videos – Maps and Graphs – Tons of Photos - Comprehension Building Questions

Readers will learn about each species’ characteristics, habitats and behaviors, including how they breed, prey, and sleep. These books look at various species of deep and freshwater sharks and their important roles in the ecosystem.

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Blue Sharks. ...................................... -4122-6 -7671-6 Bull Sharks ........................................ -4123-3 -7672-3 Deepwater Sharks .............................. -4124-0 -7673-0 Freshwater Sharks ............................. -4125-7 -7674-7 Great White Sharks. ........................... -4126-4 -7675-4 Hammerhead Sharks ......................... -4127-1 -7676-1 Mako Sharks ..................................... -4128-8 -7677-8 Rays .................................................. -4129-5 -7678-5 Thresher Sharks ................................ -4130-1 -7679-2 Tiger Sharks ...................................... -4131-8 -7680-8

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ANIMALS IN THE WILD

THIS SERIES IS FASCINATING IN ITS DIVERSITY. THE NATURAL WORLD COMES TO LIFE ON THE PAGES OF THESE SPECTACULARLY ILLUSTRATED VOLUMES.

Surviving and thriving in their environments

Concise Format – Vibrant Color Images

Understand Animals and Their Habitats.

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ANIMALS

E X P L OR I NG NAT UR E

GAIN INSIGHT INTO NATURE. AND READ ABOUT NATURE’S MOST INTRIGUING SUBJECTS

High-Interest and beautifully presented… a valuable addition to any library.

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High school students interested in the natural world and willing to engage with densely packed volumes are the intended audience. Each title provides a comprehensive exploration of the subject. VERDICT: An information-rich resource for studious teens. — School Library Journal

Consideration of the Creatures – Habitats and Behavior Feeding & Defense – Communication & Mating

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Butterflies & Moths............................... -3956-8 -7821-5 Frogs........................................................ -3957-5 -7822-2 Insects..................................................... -3958-2 -7823-9 Rocks & Minerals.......................................... -3959-9 -7824-6 Snakes & Reptiles....................................... -3960-5 -7825-3 Spiders....................................................... -3961-2 -7826-0 Wildflowers................................................ -3962-9 -7827-7

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ANIMALS

PROT E C T I NG T H E E ART H ’ S AN I MA L S

READ ABOUT THE HUMAN WARRIORS IN THE BATTLES TO HELP WILDLIFE. THEY ARE THE HEROS OF THE STORIES IN THESE BOOKS. Tackling major environmental issues, while explaining damaging effects on wildlife.

How You Can Help Sections – Personal Stories – Wildlife Conservation Around the World

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” With straightforward, well-researched text, these volumes in the Protecting the Earth’s Animals series tackle hot-button environmental issues while explaining the damaging effects humans have had on the natural world and what we can do to mitigate those effects. — Booklist

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Animal Testing: Attacking a Controversial Problem................. -3873-8 -7910-6 Battling Wildlife Poachers: The Fight to Save Elephants,  Rhinos, Lions, Tigers, and More........................................ -3874-5 -7911-3 Dogs and Cats: Saving Our Precious Pets.............................. -3875-2 -7912-0 Pollination Problems: The Battle to Save Bees and Other  Vital Animals..................................................................... -3876-9 -7913-7 Rescuing Primates: Apes, Gorillas, Chimps, and Monkeys...... -3877-6 -7914-4 Saving Marine Mammals: Whales, Dolphins,  Seals, and More................................................................ -3878-3 -7915-1 Saving Ocean Animals: Sharks, Turtles, Coral, and Fish......... -3879-0 -7916-8 Saving the Rainforests: Inside the World’s Most  Diverse Habitat..................................................................... -3880-6 -7917-5

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ANIMALS

GROSS AND F R I GH T EN I NG AN I MA L FAC T S

HIGH INTEREST READING!

Time to dig into gross and frightening animal facts, an intriguing presentation of the animal kingdom’s freaky, scary, stinky, bizarre, lethal, and plain disgusting animals.

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HBK ISBN E-ISBN Bizarre Animals.......................................... -3924-7 -7861-1 Disgusting Animals..................................... -3925-4 -7862-8 Freaky Animals........................................... -3926-1 -7863-5 Lethal Animals.................................................. -3927-8 -7864-2 Scary Animals................................................ -3928-5 -7865-9 Stinky Animals..................................................... -3929-2 -7866-6

WILDLIFE ODDITIES

PREPARE TO BE AMAZED WHEN STEPPING INTO THE WORLD OF INCREDIBLE INSECTS, MYSTIFYING MAMMALS, PECULIAR PLANTS, REMARKABLE REPTILES AND SHOCKING SEA CREATURES! The Wildlife Oddities series gives readers a look inside the strange, mysterious & amazing world of these living organisms. Experience the marvels of nature and learn the most odd, interesting and unusual facts about all of these living creatures. “ ” Two-page spreads introduce the unexpected, from poisonous, carnivorous, and camouaging plants to discussions of plant lore and their supposed magical properties. Numerous judiciously chosen full-color photos help show o unique characteristics, while other user-friendly features include vocabulary denitions, check-for-understanding questions, and suggestions for research projects. The accessible entries should pique the curiosity of young readers, who will be interested in learning about what’s lurking in the bushes, whether in their own backyard or more exotic locations. — Booklist

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ANIMALS

T H E DOG L OV E RS ’ GU I D E S

THIS SERIES COVERS MANY OF THE MOST POPULAR DOG BREEDS AS RANKED BY THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB DOG REGISTRATION STATISTICS, INCLUDING GOLDEN RETRIEVERS, POODLES, BEAGLES, BOXERS, AND MORE. Each book covers a single breed in great detail, from its history to how to pick a puppy to the individual traits of the breeds. Training and socialization, feeding and nutrition, and grooming and health care are all included for each breed. Every dog lover will give this series two paws up!

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Many pet series introduce just the basics to readers, but these handbooks explore all aspects of each breed with considerable depth. Coverage includes history, physical characteristics, breed standards, selection of the right dog, training, activities, and medical care. With over 100 single-spaced pages, there is a lot of information, but it’s conveyed in a lively, energetic tone with an emphasis on engaging and encouraging prospective dog owners. VERDICT: Thorough handbooks covering all aspects of each breed with depth and clarity. Winners wherever dog books are in demand. — School Library Journal

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HBK ISBN E-ISBN Beagle . ................................................................ -3849-3 -7928-1 Boxer ................................................................... -3850-9 -7929-8 Bulldog.................................................................. -3851-6 -7930-4 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel................................ -3852-3 -7931-1 Chihuahua............................................................. -3853-0 -7932-8 Cocker Spaniel...................................................... -3854-7 -7933-5 Dachshund............................................................ -3855-4 -7934-2 French Bulldog...................................................... -3945-2 -7841-3 German Shepherd....................................................... -3856-1 -7935-9 Golden Retriever.................................................... -3857-8 -7936-6 Labrador Retriever. ............................................... -3858-5 -7937-3 Miniature Schnauzer............................................. -3946-9 -7842-0 Poodle................................................................... -3859-2 -7938-0 Pug....................................................................... -3947-6 -7843-7 Rottweiler. ............................................................ -3860-8 -7939-7 Shih Tzu................................................................ -3861-5 -7940-3 Siberian Husky...................................................... -3948-3 -7844-4 Yorkshire Terrier.................................................... -3862-2 -7941-0

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UND E RS TAND I NG AND CAR I NG F OR YOUR P E T

FROM ALL OVER THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, PETS ARE PART OF OUR LIVES. HOW TO KEEP YOUR PET HAPPY AND HEALTHY.

“ ” The Understanding and Caring for Your Pet series gives detailed instructions on how to raise your animal of choice—what to do, what not to do, and how to handle problems—and in many cases offers readers insight into different breeds. — Booklist Large color photos make this information-packed series fun to look at!

Vibrant Color Images – Pet Safety Tips – How to Instructions

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Aquarium ............................................ -3692-5 -8084-3 Cats .................................................... -3693-2 -8085-0 Dog Training ....................................... -3694-9 -8086-7 Ferrets ................................................ -3695-6 -8087-4 Gerbils ................................................ -3696-3 -8088-1 Goldfish .............................................. -3697-0 -8089-8 Guinea Pigs .........................................-3698-7 -8090-4 Hamsters ............................................ -3699-4 -8091-1 Kittens ................................................ -3700-7 -8092-8 Parakeet ............................................. -3701-4 -8093-5 Puppies ...............................................-3702-1 -8094-2 Rabbits ................................................-3703-8 -8095-9 HBK ISBN  E-ISBN

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HIGH-INTEREST READING

INTO THE WORLD’S AMAZING JUNGLES

A GRAPHIC AND VISUAL JOURNEY. READ ABOUT THE HIDDEN WORLD OF EARTH’S MOST VITAL ECOSYSTEMS.

Fascinating and unusual people, plants and animals all make the pages turn.

Numerous Photographs - Key Terms - Educational Videos - Text-Dependent Questions - Report Ideas

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the different forms of life that exist in jungles across the world. From piranhas to panthers and strange bugs to strangler fig trees, Earth’s jungles are teeming with exotic and exciting people, creatures, and plants. Learn about all of these inside the pages of Into The World’s Amazing Jungles .

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Jungle Bugs & Vegetation ....................-4094-6 -7703-4 Jungle Facts & Figures ........................-4093-9 -7702-7 Jungle Tribes ...................................... -4095-3 -7704-1 Jungle Wildlife .....................................-4096-0 -7705-8 HBK ISBN  E-ISBN

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HIGH-INTEREST READING

THE WORLD OF AUTOMOBILES

AN EXCITING READ! LUXURY, CUSTOMIZATION, INNOVATION, SPEED, STYLE, MUSCLE & MORE...

This entertaining series is aimed at the budding gearhead and the casual car buff alike.

Behind the Wheel Videos – In-Depth Text & Back Stories – Cool Photos – Interesting Project Ideas

These books entertain and inform both readers who love all aspects of automobiles and those just discovering cars. It looks at cars for luxury, sport, and more, and examines all of the great car-making countries in terms of what they have built, what they are building now, and what they will build into the 21 st century.

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Carmakers from Around the Globe...... -4087-8 -7706-5 Concept Cars: Past and Future ............. -4088-5 -7707-2 Customizing Your Ride ........................ -4089-2 -7708-9 Hop Inside the Most Exotic Cars . ......... -4090-8 -7709-6 Toughest Trucks from  the Streets to Showtime................. -4091-5 -7710-2 HBK ISBN  E-ISBN

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CARS 4 EVERYONE

CARS ARE ONE OF OUR GREATEST OBSESSIONS. LAVISHLY ILLUSTRATED, MORE THAN 90 COLOR PHOTOS IN EACH TITLE

No other object has been designed with such diversity and imagination!

High-Interest Read – Great Ideas for Projects – Timeline and History – Great Videos

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Tracking the development of the sports car from the early days of Grand Prix racing to the twenty-first century…QR codes direct the reader to videos…

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— Booklist

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HBK ISBN E-ISBN Convertibles: Sun, Wind & Speed......................... -3964-3 -7816-1 Dream Cars: Can You Picture Yourself in One?..... -3965-0 -7817-8 Muscle Cars: Thunder and Greased Lightning...... -3966-7 -7818-5 Sports Utility Vehicles: From Off-Road to Your Garage................................................................... -3967-4 -7819-2 Volkswagen: Cars People Love................................ -3968-1 -7820-8

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SPEED RULES: INSIDE THE WORLD’S HOTTEST CARS!

FEW MACHINES THRILL THE IMAGINATION LIKE CARS! STRAP IN FOR THE RIDE OF A LIFETIME!

This series features eight of the most famous car brands in the world, showcasing their amazing combinations of high-speed power and luxury styling. Each book covers the history of a brand, taking readers on a road trip through the century and ending with the latest news from the carmakers’ factories.

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HBK ISBN E-ISBN Porsche: The Ultimate Speed Machine................. -3836-3 -7961-8 BMW: Performance and Precision........................ -3829-5 -7954-0 Corvette: The Classic American Sports Car.......... -3830-1 -7955-7 Ferrari: Pure Passion and Power............................... -3831-8 -7956-4 Jaguar: A Tradition of Luxury and Style................... -3832-5 -7957-1 Lamborghini:A Fusion of Technology and Power......... -3833-2 -7958-8 Mercedes-Benz: German Engineering Excellence. -3834-9 -7959-5 Mustang: The American Muscle Car..................... -3835-6 -7960-1

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CLASSIC CARS AND BIKES COLLECTION

EACH BOOK OFFERS A HIGH INTEREST JOURNEY FOR TODAY’S MOST CONTEMPORARY ENTHUSIAST

Using intriguing archival photo-graphs, engaging facts and trivia, and quick rundowns of stats, this slim volume offers a thorough introduction to the history of the brand and its founders. References to challenges engineers face, such as melding high performance and functionality, make tidy STEM connections. — Booklist “ ”

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HBK ISBN E-ISBN Classic American Cars......................................... -3276-7 -8514-5 Classic Bikes....................................................... -3277-4 -8515-2 Classic Cars......................................................... -3278-1 -8516-9 Ferrari......................................................................... -3279-8 -8517-6 Harley Davidson...................................................... -3280-4 -8518-3 Porsche........................................................................... -3281-1 -8519-0 Superbikes. ......................................................... -3282-8 -8520-6 Supercars............................................................ -3283-5 -8521-3

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FREAKY PHENOMENA

THE UNEXPLAINED MYSTERIES OF THE WORLD MAKE FOR A FASCINATINGLY ADDICTIVE READ. This series covers the scientifically accepted as well as the unproven. Adopting a fact-based approach, Freaky Phenomena presents the evidence, parses its reliability, and evaluates the probabilities. Whether proven, debunked, or uncertain, these phenomena are great fun to explore.

Series Consultant: Joe Nickell, Senior Research Fellow, Committee for Skeptical Inquiry

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Full color • Library bound Trim Size: 8 x 9½ • 48 pages Grade Level: 5-8

HBK ISBN E-ISBN Consciousness....................................................... -3773-1 -8007-2 Faith...................................................................... -3774-8 -8008-9 Healing.................................................................. -3775-5 -8009-6 Life After Death............................................................. -3776-2 -8010-2 Mysterious Places..................................................... -3777-9 -8011-9 Personality........................................................................ -3778-6 -8012-6 Psychic Abilities..................................................... -3779-3 -8013-3 The Senses............................................................ -3780-9 -8014-0

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ART COLLECTIONS

A BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED COLLECTION OF SEVEN INFLUENTIAL ART GENRES THAT HAVE SHAPED THE ART WORLD. A visual celebration of prints, paintings, and sculptures from great photographers to extraordinary painters and illustrators. These large format, full-color books provide a unique look at the rich variety of art created from centuries ago to the present day.

Each title has 100+ photos - see museum quality works

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HBK ISBN E-ISBN African American Art........................................... -3931-5 -7853-6 American Folk Art............................................... -3932-2 -7854-3 Children in Art.................................................... -3933-9 -7855-0 Great Artists of the World.................................... -3934-6 -7856-7 Great Masterpieces of the World......................... -3935-3 -7857-4 Masterpieces of Chinese Art............................... -3936-0 -7858-1 Native American Art............................................ -3937-7 -7859-8

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RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!

2 VOLUME SET © 2015 DARE TO LOOK

Hundreds of full-color photos, this series is sure to fill readers with wonder and astonishment. Ripley’s fans of all ages will enjoy learning about perilous near-miss accidents, extreme daredevils, unbelievable artwork, fantastic sports feats, and much more! Even the most reluctant readers will find themselves captivated. THOUSANDS OF TRUE-YET-UNBELIEVABLE FACTS & STORIES!

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Seriously Weird! .................................................................... -3142-5 Unbelievable Bodies .............................................................. -3146-3 HBK ISBN

RIPLEY’S WILL AGAIN WOW! READERS

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with this series–an all-new collection of unbelievable stories from around the world. Jam-packed with an incredible array of crazy facts, stories, lists and interviews.

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HBK ISBN Crazy Animals .................................................................... -3149-4 Extraordinary Bodies .......................................................... -3150-0 Incredible World ................................................................. -3151-7 That’s Weird! ...................................................................... -3153-1 Unbelievable Stories ........................................................... -3155-5

More than 400 full-color photos, all with fascinating& informative captions aswell as interviewswithmany of the amazing individuals featured in the booksmake this series amust-have for young readers. THE ALL-NEW 8 BOOK SET IS A COMPENDIUM OF INCREDI- BLE BIZARRE FACTS, STORIES, INTERVIEWS AND FEATURES.

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Animal Stories..................................................................... -2771-8 Beyond Reason ................................................................... -2774-9 Extraordinary Feats ............................................................. -2779-4 Unbelievable Art .................................................................. -2783-1 Wacky World ....................................................................... -2785-5 HBK ISBN

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Providing a couple hundred tidbits of information and photographs that are in turn fascinating, horrifying and just plain weird, this is sure to be an attention getter for animal lovers, reluctant readers and lovers of browsing books.

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— School Library Journal

A unique section on the Olympics as well as Ripleys first ever odditorium, which opened in 1933 at the Chicago World’s Fair. “ ” …this picture book sized volume is sure to elicit the requisite gasps expected from any good Ripley book…certainly a popular addition to most library collections.. — Children’s Literature

THIS SERIES TAKES READERS INTO THE FASCINATING & BIZARRE WORLD OF RIPLEY'S.

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HBK ISBN Awesome Animals............................................................... -2772-5 Believe It! ........................................................................... -2773-2 Body Tales .......................................................................... -2775-6 Extraordinary Art ................................................................ -2778-7 Incredibly Strange .............................................................. -2781-7 Unbelievable Feats ............................................................. -2784-8

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” This is a browser’s delight.

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GRIDIRON GREATS: PRO FOOTBALL’S BEST PLAYERS

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLAYER LIKE ON AND OFF THE FIELD? DELVE INTO THEIR BACKGROUNDS, MEDIA INTERACTIONS, EDUCATION AND CHARITABLE WORKS.

High interest comes to life on the pages

Video Links to Great Plays – Memorable Quotes – Action Packed Photos – Stats & Accomplishments

From on the field exploits to off the field insights, Gridiron Greats gives the reader a close-up look at some of the very best of today’s statistical leaders and championship winners. Their careers go under the spotlight as the series gives readers concrete reasoning as to why each player is considered one of the best in pro football.

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Aaron Rodgers . ..................................... -4068-7 Antonio Brown ....................................... -4069-4 -7720-1 Drew Brees . .......................................... -4198-1 -7610-5 J.J. Watt ................................................. -4071-7 -7722-5 Julio Jones ............................................ -4072-4 -7723-2 Rob Gronkowski .................................... -4074-8 -7725-6 Russell Wilson ............................................ -4075-5 -7726-3 Tom Brady ............................................. -4190-5 -7618-1 Von Miller .............................................. -4076-2 -7727-0 -7719-5

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GUIDES TO RESPONSIBLE HUNTING

AN OVERVIEW OF HUNTING FOR THE YOUNG ADULT. READ ABOUT EQUIPMENT, GENERAL REGULATIONS, STRATEGIES, SAFETY AND MORE...

Reader friendly, easy to understand, providing tips and tools for safe hunting

Educational Videos Enhance the Text – Tips for Safety and Responsible Practices – Report Ideas

Whether hunting for sport or survival, hunting takes skill and practice. With a mind toward safety and conservation, this series serves as an overview of what one needs to know about hunting.

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Hunting Arms..................................... -4098-4 -7697-6 Hunting Safety, Licensing, and Rules .... -4099-1 -7698-3 Preparing and Enjoying a  Meal You Hunted ............................. -4100-4 -7699-0 Preparing for Your Hunting Trip ............ -4101-1 -7700-3 Tracking and Hunting Your Prey.......... -4102-8 -7701-0

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