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Engaging research companions. Fact-filled resources! ages
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Engaging research companions. Fact-filled resources! ages

8 – 18

Instructional Focus
3 Vocabulary
3 Comprehension
ELT IPC PYP MYP
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Encyclopedia & Thesauruses

Scholastic Children’ s Encyclopedia
Ages 9 – 12
The Scholastic Children’ s Encyclopedia is the ultimate research tool for kids 9 – 12. With more than 600 entries ranging from Aircraft to the Respiratory System to Walt Whitman, this book will serve as an indispensable reference for students. The comprehensive, but completely child-friendly structure allows young researchers to find the information they are seeking quickly and easily, and leads them to even more through“ See Also” boxes and cross references.
IUT978-0-439-43816-2 $ 24.99
Scholastic Children’ s Thesaurus
Ages 8 – 14
The revised Scholastic Children’ s Thesaurus contains more than 500 alphabetical headword entries and 2,500 synonyms that have been specifically designed to best help beginning writers. Each headword has been carefully selected and includes the part of speech, definition, and an example sentence. Synonyms following each headword are also defined and followed by a sample sentence.
IUT978-0-439-79831-0 $ 16.99
Scholastic Student Thesaurus
Ages 11 – 18
Revised and updated, the Scholastic Student Thesaurus was created for the many kids who get frustrated when they try to use a thesaurus. If they look up a word and“ it’ s not there,” many students will give up rather than turn to the index in the back of their book to redirect their search. The Scholastic Student Thesaurus’ s innovative same-page index solves this problem. In addition, the new edition features 4 brand-new pages of backmatter about language and how words evolve.
IUT978-0-439-02588-1 $ 16.99
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Scholastic Almanacs

Scholastic Year in Sports 2013
Ages 9 – 13
This must-have sports almanac will tell kids everything they want and need to know about the previous year in sports. Relive the year’ s most thrilling moments and championships and meet the top athletes and legends, along with predictions for the coming year. Includes fabulous full-color photographs throughout from major sports like baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, to golf, tennis, cycling, auto racing, action sports, and more!
IUT978-0-545-42520-9 $ 9.99
Book of Lists 2
Ages 9 – 13
Kids( and parents) will love the more than 250 new, fun, and fact-filled lists packed into Scholastic Book of Lists 2. Building on the success of the original, this version features all-new material, with everything from“ Champion Eaters” to helpful school information like“ Famous Pharaohs.” Every page contains a list that covers a specific aspect of pop culture, history, weather, science, the arts, animals, sports, and more. The updated, kid-friendly design with numerous( and humorous) illustrations will appeal to kids, whether they are browsing for entertainment or quick homework help.
IUT978-0-439-83763-7 $ 8.99
Scholastic 2013 Book of World Records
Ages 9 – 13
Want to know what the world’ s deadliest snake is, which country eats the most chocolate, or who has the most career touchdowns in the NFL? This book has all of the answers and much more! Students, parents, and teachers love this kid-friendly book. There are over 300 records on pop culture, sports, and science. Includes full-color photographs and a detailed description of each record.
IUT978-0-545-42517-9 $ 10.99