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The MLB Readers give them exactly what they want: cool photographs and amazing facts to encourage reading. Are three of the greatest shortstops in baseball history playing right now? Read their stories and find out! These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

Focusing on the journey of a department-store trainee, this narrative chronicles the rise of an individual who transformed into America's wealthiest person and the owner of Walmart, the largest retail store globally. It explores themes of ambition, innovation, and the retail industry's evolution, highlighting the challenges and successes encountered along the way. The book provides insights into the strategies and decisions that shaped the retail landscape and the personal drive behind such monumental achievements.

Through true stories of life-threatening encounters with animals, this level 4 reader helps you discover which are the deadliest and how to avoid them. Including statistics and photography, it offers narratives for children who are now reading alone.

More than 250 amazing lists of fun facts and weird trivia! The Scholastic Canada Book of Lists is a feast both for children who devour facts and for those who like to read in small bites. Kids, parents and teachers will marvel at the enormous amount of fascinating trivia and useful information packed into this new edition, which has been updated and revised specifically for the Canadian market. Each page contains a list that covers a specific aspect of history, social studies, geography, climate, math, science, language arts, pop culture, animals, or the arts.A fresh, kid-friendly design and humorous illustrations will appeal to children, whether they are browsing for their own entertainment or using the index to get some quick homework help. The Scholastic Canada Book of Lists is great tool for developing a child's love of learning and reading. Looking for a laugh? Check out "Weird Laws." Need to gross out your friends? Try looking up "Gross Stuff People Eat." Want your parents to think you're doing your homework? Turn to the list of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World." There are even pages where you can create your own lists! Canadian lists

This nonfiction biography is part of a new series highlighting individuals who significantly impacted history, often without receiving due recognition. It delves into the lives and contributions of these remarkable figures, showcasing their influence and legacy. The book aims to educate readers about the often-overlooked heroes who shaped the world, providing a deeper understanding of their achievements and the historical context surrounding them.

Looks at one of history's most hated German dictator who led the country into the Second World War and carried out the murders of over eleven million people during the Holocaust

Learn all the ins and outs of baseball and become a "baseball information guru" with this unique visual reference.

An introduction to the most famous pirate in history.

Packed with statistics, both well known and little known facts, and hundreds of full-color photographs, this ultimate quiz book has been updated to include the last two seasons, and includes top 10 lists on Major League Baseball, college, minor leagues, stadiums, fans, and more.

Exploring the lives of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, this book delves into the realities behind their infamous criminal legacy. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the factors that contributed to their notoriety, challenging the romanticized perceptions of these historical figures. As the third installment in the series, it provides deeper insights into their actions and the societal context that shaped their story.