Superhero and comic book force? Sure, but also a real-life animal! Kids will find out in this Level 3 Reader how fierce wolverines, who are expert survivors, can be even more fantastic than those in movies and graphic novels. Full color.

Trot, prance, and jump with ponies Young readers will meet lots of different kinds of ponies and learn what they do. Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups--helping them make connections between words and expand their understanding of the world.

Pounce Follow a little kitten through its day to learn all about these young cats.Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kidswill be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups--helping them makeconnections between words and expand their understanding of the world."

Storms are SCARY But it s cool to understand what s going on when Mother Nature gets angry. Why does the wind howl? Why does it rain for days? How do rivers overflow? Thunder and lightening, monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes... the facts and photos in this book will blow you away "

Who can resist trucks? They're loud. They're complicated. They have wheels twice as tall as your dad. Trucks has many cool images of the trucks we know and love. There are also curiosities like the $3 million mining truck that's "like driving a house." This level 1 text is revved up with sound words and images to steer young readers on the road to reading success.

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Why were mummies mummified? These mysterious corpses provide a fascinating window on the past of cultures worldwide. Mummies has plenty of ghoulish intrigue to keep young readers reading. This irresistible title provides the solid science behind the myths and guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for kids at level 2. Mummies is a compelling combination of fun, facts, jokes and captivating photography.

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Ants are everywhere. They creep, they crawl, they climb, and they fall. But they get up and they keep on working. Ants come in all different shapes, different sizes, and different colors. And they do a lot of different jobs. These hard-working little creatures thrive wherever they go, making whatever adaptations necessary in their ever-changing world.

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Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines The driver zips up her jumpsuit and squeezes through her racecar window. Engines rev. Tires SCREECH and SQUEAL...and they're off Around and around the cars go VVVRRRROMMMMM Pit stops CRASHES POPPED tires Race to the finish line...and the checkered flag SNAPS down. Race day roars into life in this breathless book.

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Everyone loves the smile on a dolphin's face. Though smart enough to become theme park tricksters, dolphins are first and foremost wild mammals. Melissa Stewart's lively text outlines our responsibility to conserve their natural environment. This high-interest book also offers an interactive experience to boost awareness of these adorable creatures.

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Filled with poems, and stories, including a "readalong" rebus fable, The Missouri Reader explores the state's history. Topics include biographies, events, and the story behind Missouri's bootheel.