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For Grades 3-5 These 12 series and standalone titles feature hands-on projects to encourage students to explore, create, and experiment. With clear instructions for activities in arts and crafts, science, cooking, and more, these books are perfect for practical learners to use on their own or with an adult.

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For Grades 6-8 Connect to the past with these 12 series and standalone nonfiction books that explore cultures, discoveries, events, and people. Perfect for encouraging middle schoolers to hone their critical thinking skills and consider the roles of primary and secondary sources.

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For Grades 3-5 Highlighting cultures, events, people, and discoveries, these 12 nonfiction titles will support curriculum and spark an interest in history. Includes engaging standalone books as well as entries from current nonfiction series.

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For Grades 2-4 Children who can read on their own will love this category. The 12 books per year you get in this category range from picture books to early chapter books. Many of these compelling fiction and nonfiction titles feature large print and eye-catching artwork.

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For Grades 2-6 Fans of Mac Barnett, Ursula Vernon, and Jeff Kinney will get their fill of belly laughs with the 14 books in this category. Sure to keep smiles alive.

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For Grades 10 & Up The past opens with a turn of the page in these fully-documented histories and compelling works of historical fiction. Experience the past frequently with the 12 books in this category.

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For Grades 5-8 Nonfiction topics and approaches that will attract reluctant and avid readers alike.

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For Grades 10 & Up These exciting, age-appropriate fiction and nonfiction titles will appeal to even the most reluctant high-school readers. With that kind of appeal, the 14 books in this category will rarely sit on the shelf.

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For Grades 5-8 These exciting, age-appropriate fiction and nonfiction titles will appeal to even the most reluctant middle-school readers. With that kind of appeal, the 14 books in this category will rarely sit on the shelf.

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For Grades 6-12 Entertaining, age-appropriate topics combined with short chapters and simple sentences make the 12 books in this category interesting and accessible to teens who struggle to read. For middle and high school students who prefer titles without edgy content.

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For Grades 9-12 Entertaining, age-appropriate topics combined with short chapters and simple sentences make the 12 books in this category interesting and accessible to teens who struggle to read. These selections may include mature situations and content most suitable for older teens.

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For Grades 5-8 Book-length narratives presented in comic book style, graphic novels foster both visual and verbal comprehension skills while exposing readers to interesting dialogue and satire, as well as affirming diversity. JLG's selection of these unique books, some of them only published in softcover, are ideal for attracting reluctant readers and introducing them to literature they might not encounter otherwise. You may find that the 14 books in this category will turn your reluctant readers into eager readers.

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