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Do you think students can tell fact from fiction? In a world where social media reigns supreme and tweets and posts go viral, discerning what's fact from fiction can be more difficult than it seems. In this title, readers will take a closer look at the conspiracy that civilization was reset, why it spread, and where this theory originated. Books use considerate text that's written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes educational sidebars and activity, table of contents, glossary with simplified definitions and pronunciations, and index.

"Nonfiction, full-color photos and short blocks of text entertain and explain the fastest and slowest [fish] in the animal kingdom"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to how slow or fast different mammals move, and covers what they eat, where they live, and more.

"Did you know that Theodore Roosevelt was shot before a rally, and went on to give his speech with the bullet in his chest? Or that he skinny-dipped in the Potomac River? Bet you didn't know that he had a zebra, a lion, and a one-legged rooster at the White House! Siblings Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about the larger-than-life president, from his childhood and his Rough Rider days to his rise to politics and his complicated presidential legacy"--Provided by publisher.

"Do you know your panda from your polar bear? Or can you spot the difference between a sun bear and a sloth bear? Follow your expert field guide as we travel deep into the woods and across Arctic ice to learn all the 'bear' necessities. . . Field guide and intrepid explorer Huw Lewis Jones and wildlife illustrator Sam Caldwell take readers out into the wild to discover all there is to know and love about the eight different species of bears"--Provided by publisher.

"From the secrets of weather forecasting to discovering 'animal rain', 'ice bombs' and 'ball lightning', this book is a ... journey through the world of weather. It also looks at the topics of pollution and climate change - how humans can affect the weather, the impact of global warming and, most importantly, what we can all do to help"-- Provided by publisher.

"Packed with vibrant illustrations and guided by real-life anecdotes . . . teaches readers to cherish and delight in our planet's environment with Flannery's signature mix of humor and wisdom"--Publisher.

Provides a Star Wars-inspired cookbook for kids.

The accepted definition of animal cruelty may differ between cultures and even between individual people. Some people may not mind eating meat, no matter where it came from, but think keeping animals in zoos in cruel. Others may abstain from eating meat or using animal products altogether. In addition, many animal-focused businesses make people a lot of money. How should young people decide what they believe? This book presents ideas about animal cruelty in an age-appropriate manner and allows readers to consider its many aspects. In addition, it presents tips to stand against animal cruelty in their lives and communities.

"The former host of PBS's Star Gazers and astronomer of the Cincinnati Observatory takes readers on an out-of-this-world journey to the farthest reaches of the universe where they will learn about space exploration, our solar system and galaxy, and beyond"--Provided by publisher.