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#1 New York Times bestseller! “Knives Out feel by way of Lemony Snicket…This archly told, never muddled debut whodunit reveals a roster of distinct characters, a labyrinthine setting and plot, and a mystery that is as clever as its heroine.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review “The...

How did the colonists of Jamestown and Maryland live and die? Forensic anthropology provides an incredible array of answers. Scientists can look into a grave and determine the skeleton's gender, age at time of death, nationality, and sometimes even economic standing within minutes. Laboratory studies can provide cause of death information.

The numbers on the clock are tired of counting time. They want to have an adventure! They meet new friends as they explore the house. Together, they spend the night together having fun and doing math! Will they ever return to their clock and start counting time again?

Come along with me and learn all about reading! Brian P. Cleary's wacky sentences make phonics fun!

A funny, practical and ever-so timely guide to the NEWS for 8–12-year-olds. Find out how to understand and navigate 24/7 news, how to spot the facts from the fake . . . and what to do if the news becomes overwhelming. Perfect for fans of Matthew Syed’s You Are Awesome and Rashmi...

This 16th century treatise is an extended analysis of how to acquire and maintain political power. It includes 26 chapters and an opening dedication to Lorenzo de Medici. The dedication declares Machiavelli's intention to discuss in plain language the conduct of great men and the principles of...

Firefighter Greg has a physical job to do so he stays strong and fit. He gets up early in the morning and sleeps where he works. Did you know that Firefighter Greg practices putting on his safety gear–in less than one minute? Or that his gear–helmet, facemask, air pack, boots and jacket–weighs 75 pounds? Find out how firefighters practice putting out fires in a training tower!

You’re not alone. Many learners never fully master addition tables — and that lack of confidence can affect maths progress for years.

Some schools don't even teach spelling as part of their curriculum, so how can you give your child that helpful boost that can propel them to succeed? At-home spelling practice is the answer! Inside this book, you will find 36 weeks of spelling practice, designed for your Grade 2 child. Each week covers 10 new words, and when appropriate the definition is given as the sentence example to aid with vocabulary. At the end of the week, your child will be tested on each of the 10 words, so you can gauge their mastery.

Thirteen-year-old Juan’s summer is off to a terrible start. First, his parents separate. Then, almost as bad, Juan is sent away to his strange Uncle Tito’s house for the entire break! Who wants to live with an oddball recluse who has zigzag eyebrows, drinks 15 cups of smoky tea a day, and lives inside a huge, mysterious library? As Juan adjusts to his new life among teetering, dusty shelves, he notices something odd: the books move on their own! He rushes to tell Uncle Tito, who lets his nephew in on a secret: Juan is a Princeps Reader, which means books respond magically to him.

The Children's Book of the Future is a narrative non-fiction audiobook offering an inclusive and hopeful vision of the future, with a diverse, multicultural approach that will appeal to children of all backgrounds. Some of the diverse visions explored include: underwater cities; the solar system and space travel; green technologies and sustainability; robots and AI; the future of cities; and much more! In short, the audiobook sets out to reclaim the future for current and future generations of children.

This book introduces young learners to the Levantine Arabic dialect of Palestine. The focus is on words and phrases that can easily be put into practice, including topics such as numbers, greetings, questions and answers, colors, places, and various other topics. Topics are introduced using music and sound effects where possible to aid retention and engagement, then spaced repetition is used to revisit content with a focus on either comprehension or pronunciation to help recall and improve overall familiarity with the Palestinian (Levantine) Arabic dialect.

Young Linguists teaches kids essential Hungarian fast without screen time. That means daily bite-sized 20-minute audio lessons to help kids stay engaged with their Hungarian learning, and daily repetition to reinforce language retention. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used Hungarian words and phrases so that you are learning what you can apply. These audiobooks also include detailed sections in English on effective strategies for learning new languages and ideas to carry on learning and applying what you know once the course is complete.

Young Linguists teaches kids essential language skills fast. That means 20-minute lessons to help kids stay engaged, and daily repetition to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases so that you are learning what you can apply. These books also include detailed sections in English on effective strategies for learning new languages and ideas to carry on learning and applying what you know once the course is complete. In addition, there are complete review sections for learning, comprehension, and speaking repetition.

Sandro ha una compagna di classe molto simpatica, con cui condivide l'amore per la lettura. Un giorno decidono di scrivere una lettera al loro autore preferito, che però risponde in modo antipatico, dandosi un sacco di arie. I due ragazzini perciò decidono di non leggerlo più e di cimentarsi loro stessi nell'impresa di scrivere un romanzo. Aiutati dalla sorellina di Sandro, Luisa, che ha solo 6 anni ma in tante cose è più sveglia di loro, passano tutti i pomeriggi delle vacanze estive a scrivere le avventure e disavventure di un bruco innamorato di una farfalla.

This book offers a guide to key words and phrases in the Wolof language as spoken in Senegal, Mauritania, Gambia, and part of the Niger-Congo African language family. The course is split into 28 daily sessions with concluding review material. It is targeted at young learners with a focus on key phrases that can be immediately put to use and uses games, music, sound effects, and activities to keep listeners engaged. This is an ideal way for your child to build an understanding of the Wolof language.

This is an audio course for children ages three to five years old to learn the basics of the Serbian language (content is basic to intermediate level). It includes games, songs, and activities to promote learning of key Serbian words and phrases and build familiarity with the pronunciation of Serbian vocabulary. Throughout, the content encourages the listener to engage with the course content to improve their learning of Serbian while having fun. If you have a younger child looking to start learning the Serbian language, then this is an ideal course to get them started.

This guide provides an introduction to the Khmer language for young people, covering key vocabulary in a topic-by-topic manner across 28 learning sessions. Topics covered include colors, weather, foods, verbs, animals, places, numbers, greetings, and many others that can be put to use daily. This is an ideal introduction to the Khmer language for young learners.

Want to give your children a head start? Make learning to count in French fun. Mary Fern has produced a series of bedtime audiobooks to help with early counting and number skills. The simple bedtime stories are filled with number sequences and repetitive counting poems.

Spelling Six is the sixth in the Spelling for Kids interactive spelling workbooks series, which features spelling words that will quickly improve vocabulary, reading comprehension, and spelling skills. It makes a great addition to any school or home-school curriculum! Our fun and enabling spelling system can be used by your whole family at home, and it can also be used by schoolteachers for all children. They can start their practice one year earlier and at their own pace.