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Inside the NBA Finals

Todd Kortemeier, Josh Anderson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866164

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the excitement and drama of playing for, coaching, and cheering on teams in basketball's exhilarating championship series. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the authors, and a listing of source notes.

Inside the Olympics

Todd Kortemeier, Josh Anderson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866171

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the athletes, officials, and fans involved in putting on the sports event that brings together hundreds of countries around the world. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the authors, and a listing of source notes.

I'm On Cloud Nine!

Cynthia Amoroso (author) Mernie Gallagher-Cole (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866126

Has someone ever told you they were on cloud nine? What does that mean exactly? Learn the meaning and origin of this unusual phrase and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and an index.

I'm Tickled Pink!

Cynthia Amoroso (author) Mernie Gallagher-Cole (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866096

I'm on the ball and tickled pink! Do you know what that sentence means? Let's learn the ropes and discover the meaning and origin of these unusual sayings and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and an index.

Hydroelectric Power

Laura Perdew (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503865976

Introduces readers to what hydroelectric power is, how it is used today and how it might be used in the future, and the benefits and drawbacks of this energy source. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Hold Your Horses!

Cynthia Amoroso (author) Mernie Gallagher-Cole (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866072

Has someone ever told you to hold your horses? Mark my words: you'll know exactly what that means after reading this book! Learn the meaning and origin of these unusual sayings and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and an index.

Friday the 13th

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866430

Explores the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Go Fly a Kite!

Cynthia Amoroso (author) Mernie Gallagher-Cole (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866065

If someone tells you to go fly a kite, they might have a chip on their shoulder. Where did these unusual sayings come from? Learn the meaning and origin of these unusual sayings and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and an index.

Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth!

Cynthia Amoroso (author) Mernie Gallagher-Cole (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866058

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth! Are you fit as a fiddle? Learn the meaning and origin of these unusual phrases and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and an index.

Broken Mirrors

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866409

Explores the superstition surrounding broken mirrors, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Coal Power

Amy C. Rea (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503865969

Introduces readers to what coal power is, how it is used today and how it might be used in the future, and the benefits and drawbacks of this energy source. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Crossing Your Fingers

Sharon Dalgleish (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866423

Explores the superstition surrounding crossing your fingers, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Biomass Power

Christy Mihaly (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503865952

Introduces readers to what biomass power is, how it is used today and how it might be used in the future, and the benefits and drawbacks of this energy source. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Break a Leg!

Cynthia Amoroso (author) Mernie Gallagher-Cole (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866041

Have you ever told someone to break a leg? What does it mean when you're on pins and needles? Learn the meaning and origin of these unusual phrases and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and an index.

Black Cats

Clara MacCarald (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866393

Explores the superstition surrounding black cats, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Sneakers

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181380

We're spilling the tea on the latest trends. Curious about the lives of influencers? Want to know more about sneaker culture or see-through sneakers? Read more to be in the know.

Theory of Time Travel

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172777

Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. Is time travel possible? How do black holes theoretically support time travel? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Theory of Time Travel title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. 

Dragons vs. Griffins

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534160484

In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest creatures and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, dragons or griffins? You'll have to read to find out. This series utilizes considerate text written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers.

Dark Matter

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172746

Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. What is dark matter? How does it move our galaxy? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Dark Matter title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. 

Citizens Imprisoned: Japanese Internment Camps

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534160569

The events surrounding the U.S. Japanese internment camps during World War II did not look the same to everyone involved. Step back in time and into the shoes of a child at an internment camp, a Japanese American soldier, and a worker at the Manzanar War Relocation Center as readers act out the scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event.

Immortals vs. Navy SEALs

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534149106

In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest warriors from two different time periods and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, Immortals or Navy SEALs? You'll have to read to find out. This series utilizes considerate text written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers.

Video Games

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181359

We're spilling the tea on the latest trends. Curious about the lives of influencers? Want to know more about esports or game streaming? Read more to be in the know.

The Search for El Dorado

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181328

Would you have survived the search for El Dorado? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along.

The Plague

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181281

Would you have survived the Black Death? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along.

The Ice Age

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534181311

Would you have survived the ice age? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along.