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During World War II, when a group of Polish soldiers found an orphaned bear cub, they eagerly took him in as their pet and named him Wojtek. As the young bear grew, he became friends with the soldiers, lifting their spirits as he learned to imitate them around camp. Later, Wojtek was helpful in combat by carrying many heavy shells during the Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy. Learn how Wojtek showed his courage in battle and earned the rank of Corporal during history's biggest war.
Pele¿'s rabona kick. The Ronaldo chop. Megan Rapinoe's statue pose. These are some of football's greatest signature moves and celebrations! Discover the history behind these moves and more in this action-packed book perfect for young sports fans. Jam-packed with dynamic photographs and fast-paced text, the book will be certain to engage even the most struggling and reluctant readers.
How did Wonder Woman get her powers? What is her tiara made of? Where did the Amazon Princess once work as a waitress? Discover a treasure trove of info about the world's most amazing Amazon warrior. Featuring captivating text, quick lists, fun quizzes and more, this behind-the-scenes bio is bursting with fantastic facts and super secrets! It has everything young readers never knew they needed to know about Wonder Woman!
Why is Superman so powerful on Earth? What is his suit made of? How does red Kryptonite affect the Man of Steel? Dig into a treasure trove of info about the Last Son of Krypton. Featuring captivating text, quick lists, fun quizzes and more, this behind-the-scenes bio is bursting with fantastic facts and super secrets! It has everything young readers never knew they needed to know about Superman!
Cut! Yasmin's class is putting on a play, and her job as director is turning out to be harder than she thought. The actors aren't happy, and Yasmin is quickly losing control. Then Yasmin realizes the director is in charge, so she directs some big changes to the save the play! Best-selling author Saadia Faruqi shares another delightful story featuring Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani family.
Easter is about celebrating Jesus Christ dying and coming back to life. It is a Christian holiday. People attend church. They also gather for a big meal and activities like egg hunts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Holi is about celebrating the triumph over good and evil. It is also a celebration of love. It is a Hindu holiday. People have a bonfire to represent the story of Prahlad and Holika. They also gather in the streets to throw coloured paint on one another and have a big feast. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
The Mystery Machine broke down, and Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang are stranded. It's going to take every type of transportat to get back home, including a bus, train, boat, plane and more! Young readers will delight in using the clues in the text and photos to guess what type of transport the gang is using before turning the page to find out if they are right.
Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang are exploring different habitats. They're visiting mountains, deserts, oceans and more! Young readers will delight in using the clues in the text and photos to guess which habitat the gang is visiting before turning the page to find out if they are right.
Chocolate is a favourite treat for many people, but where does it come from? What is it made from? How is it turned into the sweet treats people love? Tackle your hunger for knowledge with this informative book on chocolate.
It's party time, and balloons are everywhere! But where do balloons come from? Who invented them? What are they made of? Discover fun facts about balloons that you can share at your next party in this insightful book.
Flames consume a forest, and an owl seeks refuge. Helicopter wings chop, and water drops to drench the branches below. Using spare, lyrical language, this debut picture book takes readers inside the journey of an owl that fled the flames to ride along with a firefighting helicopter during the 2020 California Creek wildfire. Vivid imagery highlights the fear and danger of the experience, as well as an astonishing moment of connection.
Avani Patel loves to skateboard. With the nearest skate park an hour away, though, she doesn't get much chance to sharpen her skills or practise advanced tricks. Then one day, she learns the local council is considering building a skate park in town! But it's far from a done deal. Can Avani and her friends find a way to convince the council that a park is a worthy investment for the community, or will she be stuck doing ollies in her driveway? Find out in this fast-paced, easy-to-read illustrated chapter book!
Twelve-year-old Calvin is skating his hardest in the ice hockey tournament. He's ready to lead the Blades to victory! But then he suffers a hard collision during the first game. The knock leaves him feeling rattled. Nervous. Terrified. Now he's freezing up every time another player comes anywhere near him on the ice. Can Calvin find a way to work through his puck panic and play his best for the team? Find out in this fast-paced, easy-to-read illustrated chapter book!
Glaciers have been around for a long time. Many formed at the end of the last ice age, about 20,000 years ago. Since then, they have shaped Earth's landscape, helped cool the planet and provided living things with fresh water, all while weathering changes in Earth's climate. Studying glaciers can tell us a lot about how Earth's climate has shifted over time, how human activities are impacting the climate and what might occur in the future. Packed with information, vibrant photos and hands-on activities, this book helps students learn about glaciers, how they're changing and what that might mean for the planet's future.
A step-by-step explanation of making a snack with bread, cheese and vegetables. This is an Engage Literacy title in the Blue colour band, and is perfect for both guided and independent reading. It connects with the fiction text pair, Sammy Makes a Cake.
It is fun to have a dog for a pet. You can play with your dog. But you have to look after it, too!This is an Engage Literacy title in the Blue colour band, and is perfect for both guided and independent reading. It connects with the fiction text pair, Lea Goes to the Dog Shelter.
Learn about different kinds of simple games to play indoors and outdoors with a friend. This is an Engage Literacy title in the Blue colour band, and is perfect for both guided and independent reading. It connects with the fiction text pair, Lara and the Surprise Clues.
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