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HIGH INTEREST READING

THE SUMMER OLYMPICS: ON THE WORLD STAGE

FROM THE GREATEST MOMENTS IN THEIR HISTORY TO THE ATHLETES WHO MAKE THEM UNFORGETTABLE, THIS SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES SERIES COVERS IT ALL.

• 124 Years of Olympic History • The Memorable Athletes • Entertaining & Informational • The Household Names & Events

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Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 6 ½ x 9 • 80 Pages Grade Level: 7-12

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E-ISBN -7365-4 -7366-1 -7367-8 -7368-5

The Summer Olympics: Athletes to Watch -4444-9 The Summer Olympics: Fascinating Facts -4445-6 The Summer Olympics: Greatest Moments -4446-3 The Summer Olympics: Record Breakers -4447-0

ENTERTAINING AND INFORMATIVE BOOKS ON THE WOMEN’S GAME FOR SOCCER FANS AND SPECTATORS.

WOMEN’S SOCCER TODAY

• Lorem ipsumert dolor sismt • Consectetur las adipiscing • Excepteur sintes occaecat • Lorem ipsumert dolor sismt modern p pularity without shying away from the obstacles female athletes face as a result of gender inequality. A solid resource. —Booklist Readers will no doubt feel inspired after flipping through this s ries. VERDICT: This series could be useful if your women’s soccer section is sparse. —SLJ Gives a comprehensive history of women’s earliest involvement in the sport through its

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E-ISBN -7595-5 -7596-2 -7597-9 -7598-6

Superstars of Women’s Soccer................ -4213-1 Top Teams in Women’s Soccer ................ -4214-8 U.S. Women’s Team.................................. -4215-5 Women’s Soccer on the Rise................... -4216-2

HIGH INTEREST READING

GUIDES TO RESPONSIBLE HUNTING

PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF HUNTING AND SAFE PRACTICES FOR THE YOUNG ADULT.

For beginning hunters, this series covers an impressive amount of ground. With QR codes linking to videos that illustrate key points, text-dependent questions, and further research suggestions, each section is filled with dynamic extras. VERDICT: If hunting-related collections are light, this series will beef it up. —SLJ

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Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 7 x 9 • 80 Pages Grade Level: 7-12

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E-ISBN -7697-6 -7698-3 -7699-0 -7700-3 -7701-0

Hunting Arms........................................... -4098-4 Hunting Safety, Licensing, and Rules....... -4099-1 Preparing and Enjoying a Meal You Hunted .............................. -4100-4 Preparing for Your Hunting Trip................ -4101-1 Tracking and Hunting Your Prey............... -4102-8

THIS SERIES BRINGS READERS TO THE WORLD’S MOST PERILOUS JOBS, HOBBIES, PLACES, EVENTS, BUGS, AND BEASTS.

ULTIMATE DANGER

• Highlights Quick Facts • Images Popping off Pages • Action Videos of Danger • Compelling Anecdotes

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Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 6 ½ x 9 • 80 Pages Grade Level: 7-12

HBK ISBN E-ISBN The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Animals .............. -4225-4 -7582-5 The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Insects................ -4226-1 -7583-2 The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Jobs ................... -4227-8 -7584-9 The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Places................. -4228-5 -7585-6 The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Sports & Activities........................................... -4229-2 -7586-3 The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Weather.............. -4230-8 -7587-0

HIGH INTEREST READING

MUSCLE CARS

EACH BOOK ENCOURAGES AND MOTIVATES THE READER TO EXPLORE THIS INTRIGUING AND ICONIC PART OF THE CAR INDUSTRY BEGINNING IN THE 1960S.

• First Rate Photography • History of the Industry • World-Famous Phenomenon • The Powerful V8 Engine

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HBK ISBN

E-ISBN -7394-4 -7397-5 -7398-2

Pre-Muscle Cars & GTOs.................. -4414-2 Corvettes & The Muscle Car Revival -4417-3 Hemis & Drag Racing Muscle Cars.. -4418-0 High Performance: The V8 Revolution........................................ -4416-6 Mustangs & Camaros ...................... -4415-9

-7396-8 -7395-1

THE WORLD OF AUTOMOBILES

READERS GET IT ALL IN THIS HIGH-INTEREST SERIES … LUXURY, INNOVATION, SPEED, STYLE, AND MORE!

• Behind-the-Wheel Videos • In-Depth Text and Back Stories • Photos Unveiling the Splendor

VERDICT: A winning combination of entertaining information and stunning visuals that will appeal to car buffs and those browsing the shelves. —SLJ

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HBK ISBN E-ISBN 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

HIGH INTEREST READING

THE WORLD ART TOUR

SHOWS HOW COOL ART TRULY IS, THROUGH AN ENGAGING ADVENTURE ACROSS THE GLOBE TO EXPLORE DIFFERENT FORMS.

8 VOLUME SET © 2020 Set ISBN ........... 978-1-4222-4369-5 Hardcover Set Price.............$276.80 $207.60 (S&L) Hardcover List Price ..............$34.60 $25.95 (S&L) Multi-User eBook List Price ..$43.93 $32.95 (S&L) Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 6 ½ x 9 • 96 Pages Grade Level: 7-12 HBK ISBN E-ISBN Country ............................................ -4370-1 -7435-4 Electronic Dance Music (EDM)......... -4371-8 -7436-1 Hip-Hop............................................ -4372-5 -7437-8 Latin and Caribbean......................... -4373-2 -7438-5 Pop Music........................................ -4374-9 -7439-2 R&B, Soul, and Gospel ..................... -4375-6 -7440-8 Rock................................................. -4376-3 -7441-5 Stage and Screen ............................ -4377-0 -7442-2 Throughout, care is taken to note African American musicians’ monumental contributions and struggles due to slavery and prejudice. Text-dependent questions, suggested research projects, QR codes linking to relevant videos, a chronology, and source notes add further value to this comprehensive text.” —Booklist 8 VOLUME SET © 2020 Set ISBN ................978-1-4222-4283-4 Hardcover Set Price................. $276.80 $207.60 (S&L) Hardcover List Price .................. $34.60 $25.95 (S&L) Multi-User eBook List Price ...... $43.93 $32.95 (S&L) Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 6 ½ x 9 • 96 Pages Grade Level: 7-12 HBK ISBN E-ISBN Architecture............................................. -4284-1 -7531-3 Clothing and Fashion............................... -4285-8 -7532-0 Culinary Arts ............................................ -4286-5 -7533-7 Dance....................................................... -4287-2 -7534-4 Decorative Arts ........................................ -4288-9 -7535-1 * Drawing and Painting............................. -4289-6 -7536-8 Festivals .................................................. -4290-2 -7537-5 Sculpture ................................................. -4291-9 -7538-2 * 112 pages • Country-by-Country Approach • Packed with Authentic Images • Classic and Contemporary Art • Exploration of Traditions “A thorough overview of the pioneering artists and labels that popularized these genres and work in them today.

EVOLUTION & CULTURAL INFLUENCES OF MUSIC

EXAMINES THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF POPULAR MUSICAL GENRES.

HIGH INTEREST READING

PET LIBRARY

STUDENTS WILL THOROUGHLY ENJOY READING ABOUT THEIR FAVORITE FOUR-LEGGED, WINGED, OR FINNED FAMILY FRIENDS.

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THE NATURAL WORLD COMES TO LIFE ON THE PAGES OF THESE SPECTACULARLY ILLUSTRATED VOLUMES.

ANIMALS IN THE WILD

• Showing Animal Habitats • Get to Know the Animals • Vibrant Color Images

Set ISBN ........... 978-1-4222-4163-9 Hardcover Set Price.............$399.24 $299.40 (S&L) Hardcover List Price ..............$33.27 $24.95 (S&L) Multi-User eBook List Price ..$42.60 $31.95 (S&L) Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 8 ¼ x 11 3 ⁄ 8 • 72–80 Pages Grade Level: 7-12 HBK ISBN E-ISBN African Wildlife ................................ -4164-6 -7631-0 Baby Animals................................... -4165-3 -7632-7 Bears ............................................... -4166-0 -7633-4 Big Cats ........................................... -4167-7 -7634-1 Deer, Elk & Mountain Goats ............. -4168-4 -7635-8 Elephants......................................... -4169-1 -7636-5 Gorillas............................................. -4170-7 -7637-2 Lions ................................................ -4171-4 -7638-9 Monkeys & Apes .............................. -4172-1 -7639-6 Pandas............................................. -4173-8 -7640-2 Tigers............................................... -4174-5 -7641-9 Wolves ............................................. -4175-2 -7642-6 12 VOLUME SET © 2019

HIGH INTEREST READING

CREATURES OF THE OCEAN

GAIN A DEEPER APPRECIATION OF THE VARIETY AND COMPLEXITY OF LIFE IN THE WORLD’S OCEANS.

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—SLJ

THE AMAZING WORLD OF SHARKS

HIGH INTEREST AT ITS BEST … A THRILLING LOOK UNDER THE SEA AT THESE AMAZING CREATURES.

Offers readers in-depth introductions to specific shark species. Plentiful photographs, maps, drawings, and charts enhance the text. Short, well-chosen videos from reputable sources. Readers of this well-executed series are further assisted by vocabulary definitions, reading- comprehension questions, and research challenges. —Booklist

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Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 7 x 9 • 64 Pages Grade Level: 7-12

HBK ISBN E-ISBN 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

HIGH INTEREST READING

INTO THE WORLD’S AMAZING JUNGLES

A GRAPHIC JOURNEY INTO JUNGLES, TELLING THE STORY OF THE WORLD’S MOST VITAL ECOSYSTEMS. • Engaging Photographs • Lively Videos Inside Jungles • Reader-Friendly Design

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Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 7 x 9 • 80 Pages Grade Level: 7-12

HBK ISBN

E-ISBN -7703-4 -7702-7 -7704-1 -7705-8

All of the volumes discuss how humans have negatively impacted species and cultures across the jungles and conservation efforts to help protect them, making this series an important resource for STEM and environmental collections. —SLJ …this series (is) an important resource for STEM and environmental collections. —Booklist

Jungle Bugs & Vegetation........................ -4094-6 Jungle Facts & Figures............................ -4093-9 Jungle Tribes ........................................... -4095-3 Jungle Wildlife ......................................... -4096-0

COVERING MANY OF THE MOST POPULAR DOG BREEDS IN AN ENGAGING, HIGH-INTEREST, INFORMATIVE PRESENTATION.

THE DOG LOVERS’ GUIDES

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. —SLJ

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Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 7 x 9 • 128 Pages Grade Level: 7-12

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

HIGH INTEREST READING

EXPLORING NATURE

READ ABOUT NATURE’S MOST INTRIGUING SUBJECTS, AND GAIN INSIGHT INTO THEIR HABITATS, BEHAVIOR, AND SURVIVAL.

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. A variety of differently sized bold photographs break up the text. VERDICT: An information-rich resource for studious teens. —SLJ

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PROTECTING THE EARTH’S ANIMALS

THROUGH THE STORIES OF HEROES, THIS SERIES TACKLES THE EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ON WILDLIFE. With straightforward, well-researched text,

these volumes tackle hot-button environmental issues. The text itself is clear and concise, and critical-thinking questions at the end of each chapter guide the reading process. For readers moved to action, the “How You Can Help” section provides simple and effective first steps. —Booklist

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Full Color • Library Bound Trim Size: 7 x 9 • 64 Pages Grade Level: 7-12

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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: 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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