Animals with Superpowers

Grades 2–4 • 8 1/2” x 8 1/2” • 24 pp. • Library-bound: $24.60 / $19.68 • eBook: $24.60 / $19.68 AUG ’21 Lib Set: 978‑1‑5345‑3600‑5 • $98.40 / $78.72 Readers go on an exciting journey with animals that have amazing adaptations with this look at superpowers in the natural world . Through age-appropriate narratives, readers learn about animals that have exceptional abilities, such as invisibility, seeing in the dark, body parts used as weapons, and the power of regeneration . The exciting comic book design highlights essential science curriculum topics and biology concepts . Insightful fact boxes, detailed glossaries, and dazzling, full-color photographs and illustrations add to this fun-filled, adventurous reading experience . Give your developing readers and budding biologists something to love reading and learning about .

Key features of each volume: • Creative and appealing design elements include vibrant photographs and charming illustrations presented like a comic book • Exciting examples of animals’ extraordinary abilities bring high‑interest superhero concepts to the world of science • Fact files for specific animals list basic information in an eye‑catching way

NEW AUG ’21! Defend and Attack!

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“VERDICT: With a high‑interest superhero approach to animal adaptations, this series will appeal to both lower and upper elementary readers.” —SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Grades 3–5 • 8 1/2” x 8 1/2” • 24 pp. • Library-bound: $24.60 / $19.68 • eBook: $24.60 / $19.68 JAN ’22 Lib Set: 978‑1‑5345‑3713‑2 • $147.60 / $118.08 BUY ALL TITLES Lib Set: 978‑1‑5345‑3714‑9 • $295.20 / $236.16 What do Beyoncé, Brie Larson, and LeBron James have in common? They’re all using their fame to make a difference in the world . Readers discover the fascinating stories behind these and other role models in the fields of sports, music, movies, and dance . As they explore the biographical narratives, they’re inspired to follow the examples of these men and women to change the world for the better using their unique voices and abilities . This enlightening and empowering reading experience is made memorable through interesting full-color photographs of these famous faces throughout their careers .

Key features of each volume: • A detailed timeline highlights important career and humanitarian work moments • Suggestions are included for actions that young readers can take to be more like each role model, fostering a sense of active citizenship, respect, and care for others • Quote boxes emphasize age‑appropriate advice and other inspirational messages

NEW JAN ’22! Beyoncé: Making a Difference Through Music

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NEW JAN ’22! Chance the Rapper: Making a Difference in Hip-Hop

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NEW JAN ’22! LeBron James: Making a Difference as a Sports Superstar

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NEW AUG ’22! Amanda Gorman

NEW AUG ’22! Russell Wilson

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Grades 3–5 • 8 1/2” x 8 1/2” • 24 pp. • Library-bound: $24.60 / $19.68 • eBook: $24.60 / $19.68 AUG ’21 Lib Set: 978‑1‑5345‑3709‑5 • $147.60 / $118.08 BUY ALL TITLES: 978‑1‑5345‑3710‑1 • $1,180.80 / $944.64 Kids are often at the center of some of today’s most challenging debates . Should schools have dress codes? Should students be allowed to protest at school? The answers to these kinds of questions affect the daily lives of kids around the world . By focusing on the nuances behind different points of view, readers are able to develop opinions based in fact . Through graphic organizers, balanced text, and full-color photographs, readers are introduced to different viewpoints and are encouraged to develop their own informed opinions on issues that affect them now and will affect them in the future .

Key features of each volume: • Objective text gives a balanced view of each side of the issue, allowing readers to develop critical thinking skills • Examinations of some of today’s most controversial topics, including smart technology and school dress codes, help readers become more informed citizens • Up‑to‑date statistics presented in eye‑catching fact boxes teach readers to back up their points of view with relevant data

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NEW AUG ’21! Is Technology Becoming Too Smart?

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NEW AUG ’21! Should Peanuts Be Banned in Schools?

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NEW AUG ’21! Should Schools Have Dress Codes?

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NEW AUG ’21! Should the United States Help Other Countries?

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—BOOKLIST on SHOULD SCHOOL LUNCHES BE FREE?

NEW AUG ’22! Can Police Reform Be Helpful?

NEW AUG ’22! Is Public Health More Important Than Personal Freedom?

NEW AUG ’22! Is Virtual Learning Good for Students?

NEW AUG ’22! Should the Driving Age Be Raised?

NEW AUG ’22! Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised?

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ATOS 5.8 Are Students Given Too Much Homework?

ATOS 5.8 Do Kids Need Recess?

ATOS 5.7 Does Technology Make People Lazy?

ATOS 5.5 Does Voting Matter?

ATOS 5.8 Is It Important to Buy American Goods?

ATOS 5.5 Is It Wrong to Ban Books?

ATOS 5.5 Is It Wrong to Eat Meat?

ATOS 5 Is Social Media Helpful or Harmful?

ATOS PENDING Is the Electoral College Necessary?

ATOS PENDING Should Animal Testing Be Banned?

ATOS PENDING Should Cell Phones Be Allowed in Classrooms?

ATOS 5.3 Should Girls Play Sports with Boys?

ATOS 4.9 Should Gun Control Laws Be Stronger?

ATOS 5.5 Should Kids Get an Allowance?

ATOS PENDING Should Plastic Bags Be Banned?

ATOS PENDING Should School Lunches Be Free?

ATOS 5.1 Should Students Have to Take Tests?

ATOS 5.8 Should the School Day Start Later?

ATOS 5.1 Should the United States Have Open Borders?

ATOS 6.1 Should We Keep Animals in Zoos?

ATOS 5.9 Who Should See What You’re Doing Online?

ATOS 5.8 Why Are Some People Homeless?

Grades 3–5 • 8 1/2” x 8 1/2” • 24 pp. • Library-bound: $24.60 / $19.68 • eBook: $24.60 / $19.68 AUG ’21 Lib Set: 978‑1‑5345‑3490‑2 • $147.60 / $118.08 BUY ALL TITLES: 978‑1‑5345‑3491‑9 • $885.60 / $708.48 Educating the next generation of voters and activists is crucial in the twenty-first century as pressing issues, including switching to renewable energy and struggling with mental health, begin affecting people at a younger age than ever before . Understanding the facts surrounding such topics is an essential part of making informed decisions . Graphic organizers and full-color photographs provide a foundation for young readers to understand complex topics and formulate their own opinions . These augment the objective narratives, which present information in a neutral way that encourages critical thinking based on facts .

Key features of each volume: • Accessible language gives young readers the vocabulary needed to engage with current events in an age‑appropriate way • Curriculum‑based background information on each issue allows readers to make connections between what they learn in the classroom and what’s happening in the world around them • A list of age‑appropriate ways to get involved with each issue encourages active citizenship from a young age

NEW AUG ’21! What Are Political Campaigns?

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NEW AUG ’21! What Are Voting Rights?

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NEW AUG ’21! What’s Mental Health?

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NEW AUG ’21! What’s the Economy?

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“Introduce big issues without talking down to the audience…Strongly rooted in facts and present multiple sides fairly…these books are a valuable resource for nurturing informed citizens.” —BOOKLIST

ATOS 5.8 What Are Natural Disasters?

ATOS 5.5 What Are Political Parties?

ATOS 6.1 What Are Protests?

ATOS 6.1 What Are Student Rights?

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ATOS 5.8 What Are Trade Wars?

ATOS 6 What’s Border Security?

ATOS 5.1 What’s Cyberbullying?

ATOS 5.9 What’s Fake News?

ATOS 6.3 What’s Freedom of the Press?

ATOS 6.1 What’s Gender Equality?

ATOS 5.5 What’s Gender Identity?

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ATOS 6.0 What’s Hacking?

ATOS 6.0 What’s Nationalism?

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ATOS 5.9 What’s Universal Health Care?

ATOS 5.6 Who Are Veterans?

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“This series teaches young readers about current events in an age‑appropriate manner…Whether it is talking to someone about the issue or supporting different organizations, young readers learn that they can make a difference about an issue that is meaningful to them. I recommend this book series for young readers who want to learn about current issues...RECOMMENDED.” —SCHOOL LIBRARY CONNECTION

NEW AUG ’22! What Are Microaggressions?

NEW AUG ’22! What Are Vaccines?

NEW AUG ’22! What’s Food Insecurity?

NEW AUG ’22! What’s Impeachment?

NEW AUG ’22! What’s a Pandemic?

NEW AUG ’22! What’s Social Media?

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