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Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through Japan - home of majestic Mount Fuji, ancient warriors called samurai, and the long-standing sport of sumo wrestling. Readers will learn about Japan's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including...

Pikachu could be called the mascots of the Pokémon brand, as the short, yellow furballs are the most recognizable of hundreds of characters. This book for growing readers tracks the birth of the Japanese pocket monsters chased all around cities by Pokémon Go players.

"This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious animals: a coyote and a dingo! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans"-- Provided by publisher....

Jay-Z has been making music since the 1990s-and today he's more than just a rapper or hip-hop star. Jay-Z is an entertainment mogul, producing for other artists, investing in sports teams, working with clothing brands, and more. His sound and style are iconic! Readers follow Jay-Z from his start in the music business to his present-day business ventures in this accessible volume. Full-color photographs complement the main text and show Jay-Z through...

It's a bracketed showdown among sixteen bugs and insects! Which critter will win the Ultimate Bug Rumble?

Why did the unicorn need a hairbrush? To get ready for the mane event!

Most unicorns spend a lot of time around extra-hilarious magical creatures, so it's not easy to make them laugh. What you need is a how-to guide like this one! Get ready to giggle with this book of super-silly, unicorn-themed jokes for kids. It's full of adorable illustrations, pee-your-pants puns, and easy-to-read words that make it a blast for early

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Hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of basketball's all-time-greatest players—an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African-American players, he inspired others on and off the court. But when traveling for away games, many hotels and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was black. One night, Elgin had enough and staged a one-man protest that captured the attention of the press, the public,...

Fathoming the boundlessness of space and the universe, we are immediately filled with curiosity about our own origins and wonder about the objects, life forms, and matter that populate the cosmos. Through the observations and work of astronomers over time, we have slowly been able to reduce the number of unknowns and develop explanations or theories for some of the celestial objects and phenomena we see. This space-traveling survey recounts some of...

Get ready to answer basketball's biggest question: Who is the greatest of all time? Jump into the action with thrilling stories and stats behind the best players in basketball history in a fun, top-ten format. Read about the big shots and clutch performances that turn great players into legends. Look at the evidence and get tips for researching your own G.O.A.T. lists!

Sixteen deadly and ferocious beasts battle it out to see who the king of the jungle is really. Who do you think will win?