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An EXCITING Friend in ReadingFun, fact-filled nonfiction on topics kids want to read

An EARLY Friend in ReadingEarly reader nonfiction with a search-and-find twist

A THOUGHTFUL Friend in ReadingNarrative nonfiction that informs and inspires

An INNOVATIVE Friend in ReadingSequential timelines reveal step-by-step processes Grades 2–4

Grades K–1

Grades 1–3

Grades 1–3

An early friend in reading Early reader nonfiction with a search-and-find twist

Find an early friend

in reading with Spot.

A search-and-find

twist draws children

into the first phase

of literacy. Emergent

readers spot the

picture and the word,

building confidence

as their vocabulary

grows.

4 new series

26 new titles

Library-bound HC $27.10 / $18.95

Order all 114 Spot titles: $3,089.40 / $2,160.30

• Search-and-find framework

• Expertly crafted low-level text

• Strong text-photo correlations

• ATOS 1.0 or below

Look. Find. Begin.

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Spot Ocean AnimalsWith this series, young readers will explore the animals found in and around the ocean. The search-and-find feature highlights key facts about the lives of these incredible creatures.

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new TITLES

6301 Clown Fish

6318 Sea Horses

6325 Sea Stars

6332 Stingrays

6349 Tang Fish

6356 Whales

BACKLIST TITLES

3782 Crabs

3799 Dolphins

3805 Jellyfish

3812 Octopuses

3829 Sea Turtles

3836 Sharks

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Spot African Animals

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Take an exciting African safari! The search-and-find feature of each book highlights interesting aspects of an animal’s life and habitat. Spot the photo and learn the word!

ANIMALS

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6363 Cheetahs

6370 Crocodiles

6387 Elephants

6394 Giraffes

6400 Gorillas

6417 Hippos

6424 Lions

6431 Zebras

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Everyone can play! Spot’s signature search-and-find feature guides early readers as they learn about popular sports and gain new vocabulary about the rules and fundamentals of each one.

SPORTS

Spot Spor ts

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6509 Figure Skating

6516 Golf

6523 Snowboarding

6530 Swimming

6547 Tae Kwon Do

6554 Volleyball

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0859 Baseball

0842 Basketball

0866 Football

0873 Gymnastics

0880 Hockey

0897 Soccer

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Kids are fascinated with

big machines, and this

series spotlights some of

the toughest and fastest.

The search-and-find feature

helps early readers with

new vocabulary words as

they learn about how these

machines work.

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Spot Might y Machines


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6448 Airplanes

6455 Helicopters

6462 Motorcycles

6479 Race Cars

6486 Tanks

6493 Trains

BACKLIST TITLES

3720 Big Rigs

0996 Bulldozers

0989 Concrete Mixers

1009 Cranes

1016 Diggers

1023 Dump Trucks

3737 Fire Trucks

3744 Garbage Trucks

1030 Loaders

3751 Pickup Trucks

3768 Tanker Trucks

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Spot Baby AnimalsSpot Baby Farm AnimalsLibrary Bound: $27.10 / 18.95

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16 pages

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Baby Bears 3164Baby Elephants 3188Baby Giraffes 3195Baby Hippos 3225Baby Lions 3201Baby Orangutans 3218Baby Tigers 3232Baby Wolves 3171

“A fun early STEM title that helps encourage

close reading of a text.” —Booklist

Library Bound: $27.10 / $18.95

A/R: 0.9–1.0 | Lexile: 280L–350L

16 pages


Calves 5281Chicks 5298Ducklings 5304Foals 5311Kids 5328Kittens 5335Lambs 5342Puppies 5359

Spot Awesome NatureLibrary Bound: $27.10 / 18.95

A/R: 0.9–1.0 | Lexile: 280L–350L

16 pages


Flowers 2877Oceans 2884Seasons 2853Space 2891Trees 2860Weather 2846

“The word search and the

enchanting photographs are

sure to captivate children.

Entertaining picks for little ones.”

—School Library Journal

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Spot Backyard Animals

Library Bound: $27.10 / $18.95A/R: 0.8–0.9 Lexile: 210L–330L


Bats* 0903Chipmunks 5427Deer 5441Frogs* 0910Geckos* 0927Geese 5465Hawks 5434Mice* 0934Owls* 0941Prairie Dogs 5458Raccoons* 0958Robins 5472Salamanders 5489Skunks* 0965Snakes 5496Squirrels* 0972

Spot PetsLibrary Bound: $27.10 / $18.95A/R: 0.9–1.0 Lexile: 230L–330L


Birds 3645Cats 3652Dogs 3669Fish 3676Guinea Pigs 3683Hamsters 3690Rabbits 3706Turtles 3713

Spot Creepy Crawlies



Ants 1047Bees 1054Beetles 1061Butterflies 1078Crickets 5366Dragonflies 5373Flies 1085Ladybugs 1092Moths 5380Scorpions 5397Spiders 1108Walking Sticks 5403Wasps 5410Worms 1115

Spot SeasonsLibrary Bound: $27.10 / $18.95A/R: 0.9–1.0 Lexile: 280L–350L


Spring 5502Summer 5519Fall 5526Winter 5533

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An exciting friend in reading Fun, fact-filled nonfiction on topics kids want to read

• Accessible text load

• Conversational tone

Find an enjoyable

friend in reading

with Amicus High

Interest. Visually

engaging, fact-filled

nonfiction packaged

in a welcoming

format — a fun

choice for daily

reading in the early

elementary grades.

2 new series

14 new titles

Two levels:

24 pg books, Grades 1–2 LB: $29.95 / $20.95

32 pg books, Grades 2-3 LB: $32.80 / $22.95

• In-demand topics such as sports and animals

• Always diverse

Engage. Connect. Explore.

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Favorite Dog BreedsWhether your students

are dog lovers or trying to

pick out a new pet, these

titles highlight the unique

differences of dog breeds

for early elementary readers.


LB: $29.95 / $20.95GR ADE 1 AND UP

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new TITLES

6561 Dalmatians

6578 Golden Retrievers

6585 Great Danes

6592 Shih Tzus

6608 Siberian Huskies

6615 Yorkshire Terriers

BACKLIST TITLES

1245 Beagles

1252 Boxers

1269 Bulldogs

1276 German Shepherds

1283 Labrador Retrievers

1290 Poodles

1306 Saint Bernards

1313 Scottish Terriers

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Favorite Cat Breeds

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Weird and Unusual Animals


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24 pages


Axolotls 1542Capybaras 1559Flying Dragons 1566Frilled Lizards 1573Japanese Spider Crabs 1580Sea Cucumbers 1603Sea Dragons 1597Star-Nosed Moles 1610

Wild CatsLibrary Bound: $29.95 / $20.95

A/R: 2.1–2.3 Lexile: 320L–480L

24 pages


Bobcats 5980Cheetahs 5997Cougars 6000Jaguars 6017Leopards 6024Lions 6031Lynx 6048Tigers 6055

Nor th American Animals


A/R: 2.4–2.7 Lexile: 460L–530L

24 pages


American Bison 4123Armadillos 4130Bald Eagles 4147Bighorn Sheep 4154Caribou 4161Mountain Lions 4178Porcupines 4185Wolves 4192

L izards in the WildLibrary Bound: $29.95 / $20.95

A/R: 2.0–2.4 Lexile: 380L–460L

24 pages


Bearded Dragons 5540Chameleons 5557Geckos 5564Gila Monsters 5571Green Iguanas 5588Komodo Dragons 5595

American Paint Horses 4208American Quarter Horses 4215American Saddlebred Horses 4222Appaloosa Horses 4239Arabian Horses 4246Clydesdale Horses 4253Morgan Horses 4260Thoroughbred Horses 4277

Abyssinian Cats 9667American Shorthair Cats 9674Birman Cats 9681Maine Coon Cats 9698Persian Cats 9704Ragdoll Cats 9711Siamese Cats 9728Sphynx Cats 9735

Favorite Horse Breeds

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Animal KingdomLibrary Bound: $32.80 / $22.95

A/R: 2.78–3.1 Lexile: 410L–560L

32 pages


Amphibians 4716Birds 4723Fish 4730Insects 4747Mammals 4754Reptiles 4761

SharksLibrary Bound: $32.80 / $22.95

A/R: 2.9–3.4 Lexile: 470L–600L

32 pages


Basking Sharks 9742Blacktip Reef Sharks 9759Bull Sharks 9766Great White Sharks 9773Hammerhead Sharks 9780Mako Sharks 9797Tiger Sharks 9803Whale Sharks 9810

Digging for DinosaursLibrary Bound: $32.80 / $22.95

A/R: 2.9–3.1 Lexile: 440L–480L

32 pages


Apatosaurus 3658Pterodactyl 3665Stegosaurus 3672Triceratops 3689Tyrannosaurus Rex 3696Velociraptor 3702

Freaky NatureLibrary Bound: $32.80 / $22.95

A/R: 2.1–2.3 Lexile: 320L–480L

32 pages


Mutants in Nature 7809Super Powers in Nature 7816Vampires in Nature 7823Zombies in Nature 7830

L izardsLibrary Bound: $32.80 / $22.95

A/R: 3.0–3.4 Lexile: 430L–580L

32 pages


Bearded Dragons 4839Chameleons 4846Geckos 4853Gila Monsters 4860Green Iguanas 4877Komodo Dragons 4884

Poisonous AnimalsLibrary Bound: $32.80 / $22.95

A/R: 2.8–3.2 Lexile: 380L–5430L

32 pages


Black Widow Spiders 7847Blue-Ringed Octopuses 7854Box Jellyfish 7861Poison Dart Frogs 7878Scorpions 7885Stingrays 7892Stonefish 7908Taipans 7915

SnakesLibrary Bound: $32.80 / $22.95

A/R: 2.8–3.1 Lexile: 480L–600L

32 pages


Anaconda 3719Boa Constrictors 3726Cobras 3733Garter Snakes 3740Pythons 3757Rattlesnakes 3764

Wild BearsLibrary Bound: $29.95 / $20.95

A/R: 1.7–2.2 Lexile: 300L–540L

24 pages


Black Bears 7731Giant Pandas 7748Grizzly Bears 7755Polar Bears 7762Sloth Bears 7779Spectacled Bears 7786Sun Bears 7793

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BiographiesEight new titles in this action-packed series feature the skills and accomplishments of premier female and male athletes. With accessible text and dynamic images, these books will be a slam-dunk for young sports fans.


LB: $29.95 / $20.95GR ADE 1 AND UP

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6622 Aaron Judge

6639 Aaron Rodgers

6646 Megan Rapinoe

6653 Ronda Rousey

6660 Simone Biles

6677 Stephen Curry

6684 Sylvia Fowles

6691 Von Miller

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1351 Bryce Harper

1375 Cam Newton

1320 Carli Lloyd

1344 Chloe Kim

1368 J.J. Watt

1382 LeBron James

1337 Maya Moore

1399 Serena Williams

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Pro Spor ts Supers tars–MLB


A/R: 2.4–2.9 Lexile: 380L–420L

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Atlanta Braves 5904Boston Red Sox 5911Chicago Cubs 5928Los Angeles Dodgers 5935New York Yankees 5942Philadelphia Phillies 5959San Francisco Giants 5966St. Louis Cardinals 5973

Pro Spor ts Supers tars–NBA


A/R: 1.8–2.3 Lexile: 240L–350L

24 pages


Boston Celtics 7656Chicago Bulls 7663Cleveland Cavaliers 7670Los Angeles Lakers 7694Miami Heat 7700New York Knicks 7717Oklahoma City Thunder 7687San Antonio Spurs 7724

Winter Olympic Spor ts


A/R: 3.3–3.7 Lexile: 520L–630L

32 pages


Bobsled and Luge 1504Figure Skating 1481Ice Hockey and Curling 1498Skiing 1511Snowboarding 1528Speed Skating 1535

Great OutdoorsLibrary Bound: $32.80 / $22.95

A/R: 3.1–3.3 Lexile: 500L–600L

32 pages


Camping 7960Canoeing 7977Duck Hunting 7984Freshwater Fishing 7991Hiking 8004Rock Climbing 8011







Chicago Bears 4024Dallas Cowboys 4031Denver Broncos 4048Green Bay Packers 4055Houston Texans 4062Indianapolis Colts 4079New England Patriots 4086New York Giants 4093Pittsburgh Steelers 4109Seattle Seahawks 4116

NASCAR 9407NHL 9384Pro Tennis 9414UFC 9391World Soccer 9421WWE 9438

Pro Sports Superstars–NFL

Pro Spor ts Superstars

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Ser ving in the Mil i tar y


A/R: 2.9–3.3 Lexile: 410L–510L

32 pages


Air Commandos 4891Army Rangers 4907Delta Force 4914Green Berets 4921Marine Expeditionary Units 4938Navy SEALs 4945

Robot ics in Our World


A/R: 3.1–3.3 Lexile: 500L–600L

32 pages


Drones 1405Factory Robots 1412Hobby Robots 1429Medical Robots 1436Military Robots 1443Robots at Home 1450Robots in Fiction 1467Space Robots 1474

Unexplained: What’s the Evidence?


A/R: 2.9–3.4 Lexile: 490L–560L

32 pages


Are Aliens Real? 3832Are Crop Circles Real? 8042Are Ghosts Real? 3849Are Haunted Houses Real? 3856Are UFOs Real? 3863Is Atlantis Real? 8028Is Bigfoot Real? 3870Is ESP Real? 3887Is the Bermuda Triangle Real? 8035Is the Loch Ness Monster Real? 8059

Ser ving Our Countr y

“One of the book’s best points is its excited tone, which

will hold readers’ attentions and make for smooth sailing.”

—Booklist







U.S. Air Force 5601U.S. Army 5618U.S. Coast Guard 5265U.S. Marines 5632U.S. Navy 5649U.S. Special Forces 5656

The CIA 9827The FBI 9834Federal Air Marshals 9841SWAT Teams 9858U.S. Border Patrol 9865U.S. Secret Service 9872

Protecting Our People

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A/R: 2.9–3.1 Lexile: 500L–570L

32 pages


Bomb-sniffing Dogs 3788Guide Dogs 3825K-9 Police Dogs 3771Movie Animals 3795Search and Rescue Dogs 3801Therapy Animals 3818

Ancient WondersLibrary Bound: $32.80 / $22.95

A/R: 3.2–3.6 Lexile: 420L–560L

32 pages


Egyptian Pyramids 4662Great Wall of China 4679Machu Picchu 4686Statues of Easter Island 4655Stonehenge 4693Taj Mahal 4709

L iv ing With . . . Library Bound: $32.80 / $22.95

A/R: 2.9–3.4 Lexile: 320L–400L

32 pages


Allergies 4778Asthma 4785Autism 4792Cerebral Palsy 4822Diabetes 4808Down Syndrome 4815

Money Smar tsLibrary Bound: $32.80 / $22.95

A/R: 3.0–3.4 Lexile: 440L–530L

32 pages


Bank Wisely 7922Earn Wisely 7939Save Wisely 7946Spend Wisely 7953

Natural DisastersLibrary Bound: $32.80 / $22.95

A/R: 3.1–3.5 Lexile: 500L–570L

32 pages


Blizzard! 9889Earthquake! 9896Flood! 9902Hurricane! 9919Tornado! 9926Wildfire! 9933

Heal thy MeLibrary Bound: $29.95 / $20.95

A/R: 2.3–2.5 Lexile: 360L–490L

24 pages


My Body Needs Exercise 5867My Body Needs Food 5874My Body Needs Rest 5881My Body Needs to be Clean 5898

Kids Save the Ear thLibrary Bound: $29.95 / $20.95

A/R: 1.9–2.3 Lexile: 260L–340L

24 pages


Recycle Every Day 5201Save Energy Every Day 5188Save Water Every Day 5195Take Care of the Earth Every Day 5218

Where Does Our Food Come From?


A/R: 2.9–3.3 Lexile: 510L–550L

32 pages


Dairy 4990Fruits 4952Grains 4976Meats and Proteins 4983Vegetables 4969

A thoughtful friend in reading Narrative nonfiction that informs and inspires

Question. Observe. Imagine.

Find a thoughtful friend in reading with

Amicus Illustrated.

Narrative nonfiction

that informs and

inspires—inviting

elementary readers

to think critically and

read thoughtfully.

4 new series

24 new titles


• Reader-centered narrative nonfiction

• Diverse characters

• High quality art

• Content-specific learning features such as maps, activities, and discussion questions

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Animal Habitats at RiskAnimals face scary challenges

every day! Learn about the

reasons for changes in habitats

that affect animals and the

small steps that even kids can

take to help protect them.

• Range map of featured

species

• Conservation tips for kids

• Glossary, further reading

lists, and websites includednew TITLES

7001 A Bat Colony’s Search for a New Home

7018 A Frog’s Dangerous Home

7025 A Wild Cat’s Shrinking Home

7032 ABee’sDifficultSearchforFood

7049 A Sparrow’s Disappearing Home

7056 A Turtle’s Dangerous Journey

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ANIMALS

In this popular series, child

adventurers become time

travelers and make firsthand

observations about the

dinosaurs. Evocative

illustrations and accurate

and engaging text inform

and entertain readers.

• Map of fossil findings

• Glossary, further reading

lists, and websites

included

• Author’s note explains

research methods

Do You Really Want to Meet a Dinosaur?


LB: $29.95 / $20.95Grade 2 AND UP

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new TITLES

7087 Allosaurus?

7094 Ankylosaurus?

7063 Diplodocus?

7100 Edmontosaurus?

7117 Iguanodon?

7070 Spinosaurus?

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1122 Apatosaurus?

1139 a Pterosaur?

1146 Stegosaurus?

1153 Triceratops?

1160 Tyrannosaurus Rex?

1177 Velociraptor?

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Do You Really Want to Meet . . . ? Do You Real ly

Want a Pet?Library Bound: $29.95 / $20.95A/R: 2.2–2.9 Lexile: 320L–490L


Bird? 2057Cat? 2033Dog? 2040Guinea Pig? 7496Hamster? 2064Horse? 2071Lizard? 7502Rabbit? 2088Snake? 7519Turtle? 7526

Nature BooksLibrary Bound: $29.95 / $20.95A/R: 2.9–5.5 Lexile: 460L–540L


A Butterfly is Patient 3535An Egg is Quiet 3511A Rock is Lively 3542

Do You Really Want to Visit the Planets?



Jupiter? 1999Mars? 1982Mercury? 1951the Moon? 1975Neptune? 2019Saturn? 2002Uranus? 2026Venus? 1968

Do You Really Want to Visit the Earth’s Biomes?



Coral Reef? 4495Desert? 4501Prairie? 4525Rainforest? 4532Temperate Forest? 4518Wetland? 4549


A/R: 2.1–2.6 | Lexile: 490L–530L

recent TITLES ISBN Prefix: 978-1-68151

Anteater? 3942Cheetah? 3904Chimpanzee? 3911Fox? 3928Octopus? 3959Weasel? 3935

BACKLIST TITLES ISBN Prefix: 978-1-60753

Badger? 9445Camel? 9452Cape Buffalo? 7380Crocodile? 4570Elephant? 7335Hippopotamus? 9469Kangaroo? 7342Lion? 7359Monkey? 4563Moose? 7366Orca? 9476Owl? 9483Platypus? 4600Polar Bear? 4556Shark? 7373Swan? 4587Tiger? 4594Wolf? 9490

“Curious animal lovers will likely answer with a resounding yes when they see the creatures profiled.”

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Animals Measure UpLibrary Bound: $29.95 / $20.95

A/R: 2.1–2.8 | Lexile: 500L–590L


How Deep in the Ocean?: Ocean Animal Habitats 3843

How Far Home?: Animal Migrations 3850

How Far Underground?: Burrowing Animals 3867

How High in the Rainforest?: Rainforest Animal Habitats 3874

How High in the Sky?: Flying Animals 3881

How High up the Mountain?: Mountain Animal Habitats 3898

“Rulers on the edges of the

pages (in inches/feet and

centimeters/meters) help

readers visualize distance as

they move through the layers.”

—Booklist

Library Bound: $29.95 / $20.95A/R: 2.1–2.8 | Lexile: 500L–590L ISBN Prefix: 978-1-68151

Bears Make Dens 1719Beavers Build Lodges 1689Bees Build Beehives 1696Birds Build Nests 1702Orangutans Build Tree Nests 1726Rabbits Dig Burrows 1733

Animal Builders

Library Bound: $29.95 / $20.95A/R: 2.4–3.0 | Lexile: 280L–350L ISBN Prefix: 978-1-60753

Do You Really Want to Burn Your Toast?: A Book about Heat 9612

Do You Really Want to Create a Mudslide?: A Book about Erosion 9575

Do You Really Want to Drive in a Blizzard?: A Book about Predicting Weather 9599

Do You Really Want to Skate on Thin Ice?: A Book about States of Matter 9582

Do You Really Want to Walk in the Dark?: A Book about Light 9605

Do You Really Want to Yell in a Cave?: A Book about Sound 9568

Adventures in Science

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SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL

When playing with others,

will you cheat or play by

the rules? Six new titles in

this popular series present

multiple endings, allowing

readers to see how their

choices lead to different

consequences.

• Each book includes three

or four possible endings.

• Discussion questions lead

children to think through

the choices.

Making Good Choices


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—Booklist

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new TITLES

6882 You Can Be Responsible: Do it Now or Put it Off?

6899 You Can Encourage Others: Tease or Inspire?

6905 You Can Follow Rules: Cheat or Play Fair?

6912 You Can Make Changes: Ask or Ignore?

6929 You Can Respect Differences: Assume or Find Out?

6936 You Can Stop Bullying: Stand By or Stand Up?

BACKLIST TITLES

1672 You Can Control Your Voice: Loud or Quiet?

1627 YouCanHandleConflict:HandsorWords?

1665 You Can Listen to Directions: Stop or Go?

1658 You Can Stay in Control: Wild or Calm?

1641 You’re Angry: Throw a Fit or Talk it Out?

1634 You’re in Trouble: Fib or Truth?

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new TITLES

6943 From Cotton to T-Shirts

6950 From Metal to Bicycles

6967 From Nylon to Backpacks

6974 From Trees to Paper

6981 From Wax to Crayons

6998 From Wood to Pencils

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Do you know how all your

favorite things are made? With

clear process explanations

and charming illustrations,

this series follows the journey

that common household items

make from raw materials to the

factory to the store.

• Mapping features show

path of natural resources to

manufacturing centers.

• Glossary, further reading lists,

and websites included.

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Make MoneyLibrary Bound: $29.95 / $20.95A/R: 2.2–2.5 Lexile: 490L–520L


Be a Pet Sitter 3627Do Yard Work 3634Have a Lemonade Stand 3610Wash Cars 3641

When I Grow UpLibrary Bound: $29.95 / $20.95A/R: 2.2–3.4 Lexile: 480L–650L


I’ll Be a Carpenter 3966I’ll Be a Chef 7595I’ll Be a Doctor 7601I’ll Be an Engineer 4017I’ll Be a Firefighter 7618I’ll Be a Librarian 3973I’ll Be a Musician 7625I’ll Be a Paleontologist 7632I’ll Be a Police Officer 3980I’ll Be a Teacher 3997I’ll Be a Truck Driver 4000I’ll Be a Veterinarian 7649

Math WorldLibrary Bound: $29.95 / $20.95A/R: 2.0–3.3 Lexile: 490L–570L


Counting Change 4624Making Graphs 4631Measure It 4648Telling Time 4617

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So You Want to Grow a Pie? 7397So You Want to Grow a Pizza? 7403So You Want to Grow a Salad? 7410So You Want to Grow a Taco? 7427

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From Cocoa Beans to Chocolate 1207From Grapes to Jelly 1221From Milk to Cheese 1191From Milk to Ice Cream 1214From Peanuts to Peanut Butter 1238From Wheat to Bread 1184

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Ins ide My BodyLibrary Bound: $29.95 / $20.95A/R: 2.1–2.5 Lexile: 480L–540L


My Bones 7533My Brain 7540My Heart 7557My Lungs 7564My Muscles 7571My Stomach 7588

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Andrew and the Birthday Surprise: The Boy Who Cried Wolf Remixed 9513

Henry’s Track and Field Day: The Tortoise and the Hare Remixed 9506

James and the Kindergartener: The Lion and the Mouse Remixed 9544

Mary, Anna, and the Little Brother: The Lion, the Bear, & the Fox Remixed 9551

Rosie’s Special Gift: The Goose Who Laid the Golden Eggs Remixed 9537

Monstrous MannersLibrary Bound: $29.95 / $20.95A/R: 2.2–2.8 Lexile: 470L–530L


Manners at a Friend’s House 7434Manners at a Restaurant 7441Manners at School 7458Manners at the Store 7465Manners on Vacation 7472Manners with Technology 7489

Keeping Cit ies CleanLibrary Bound: $29.95 / $20.95A/R: 2.9–2.8 Lexile: 470L–530L


Follow that Bottle!: A Plastic Recycling Journey 9643

Follow that Garbage!: A Journey to the Landfill 9636

Follow that Paper!: A Paper Recycling Journey 9650

Follow that Tap Water!: A Journey Down the Drain 9629

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LITERATURE AND FOLKLOREAesop’s Fables Remixed ........................................34Bilingual Fairy Tales ...............................................34

SOCIAL / EMOTIONAL LEARNINGMaking Good Choices .......................................30Monstrous Manners ...............................................34

SOCIAL STUDIESKeeping Cities Clean .............................................34Kids Save the Earth ...............................................22Money Smarts ........................................................22Protecting Our People ...........................................21Sequence American Government .....................40Serving in the Military ............................................21Serving Our Country ..............................................21Unexplained: What’s the Evidence? ......................21When I Grow Up ....................................................33

SCIENCEAdventures in Science ...........................................29Do You Really Want to Visit Earth’s Biomes? ...........28Do You Really Want to Visit the Planets? ................28Freaky Nature ........................................................17Grow Your Food ....................................................33Inside My Body ......................................................34Natural Disasters ...................................................22Nature Books .........................................................28Spot Awesome Nature ..........................................12Spot Seasons .........................................................12

MATHMake Money ..........................................................33Math World ............................................................33

ANIMALSAnimal Builders .....................................................29Animal Habitats at Risk .....................................25Animal Kingdom ....................................................17Animals Measure Up .............................................29

Animals with Jobs ..................................................22Digging for Dinosaurs ...........................................17Do You Really Want a Pet? ....................................28Do You Really Want to Meet . . . ? .........................28Do You Really Want to Meet a Dinosaur? .........26Favorite Cat Breeds ...............................................16Favorite Dog Breeds .........................................15Favorite Horse Breeds ...........................................16Lizards ....................................................................17Lizards in the Wild .................................................16North American Animals .......................................16Poisonous Animals ................................................17Sequence Discovering Dinosaurs ..........................41Sharks ....................................................................17Snakes ...................................................................17Spot African Animals...........................................6Spot Baby Animals ................................................11Spot Baby Farm Animals .......................................11Spot Backyard Animals ..........................................12Spot Creepy Crawlies ............................................12Spot Ocean Animals ............................................5Spot Pets ...............................................................12Weird and Unusual Animals ...................................16Wild Bears .............................................................17Wild Cats ...............................................................16

HEALTH AND WELLNESSBe Safe! .................................................................34Healthy Me ............................................................22Living With . . . ......................................................22

TECHNOLOGYRobotics in Our World ...........................................21Sequence Amazing Structures ...............................41Sequence Developments in Technology ............37Sequence Entertainment .......................................41Spot Mighty Machines ......................................10Where Does Our Food Come From? ....................22Who Made My Lunch? ...........................................33

Who Made My Stuff? ........................................32

SPORTS AND RECREATIONGreat Outdoors .....................................................20Pro Sports Biographies .....................................18Pro Sports Superstars ............................................20Pro Sports Superstars—MLB .................................20Pro Sports Superstars—NBA .................................20Pro Sports Superstars—NFL ..................................20Spot Sports .........................................................8Winter Olympic Sports ..........................................20

HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHYAncient Wonders ...................................................22Sequence Change Maker Biographies ..............38

SPANISHAnimales africanos ............................................42Animales constructores .........................................43Animales de patio .................................................43Animales norteamericanos ....................................43Estaciones ..............................................................43Máquinas poderosas .........................................42Razas de caballos favoritos ....................................43Razas de perros favoritas ..................................42

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