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CONTE NTS

3 Picture Books

4–13 New Titles

4–5 Seedlings

6–7 Amazing Animals

8 Making the Play

9 The Big Time

10 National Park Explorers

11 I Spy

12 Write Me a Poem

13 Art World

14–35 Classic Series

14 Soccer Champions

14 NBA Champions

15 The NBA: A

History of Hoops

16 Super Bowl Champions

17 NFL Today

18 World Series Champions

Amicus Ink Insert

19 Baseball: The Great

American Game

20 Rescue Vehicles

20 Built for Battle

20 U.S. Special Forces

21 That’s Spooky!

21 Enduring Mysteries

22 Fetch!

22 Horsing Around

22 Cooking School

23 Creepy Creatures

23 When Dinosaurs Lived

23 Healthy Plates

24 Food for Life

24 Grow with Me

24 Nature’s Bounty

25 Living Wild

26 Across the Universe

26 Our Wonderful Weather

26 Making Math Work

27 Mysteries of the Universe

27 Harnessing Energy

27 Think Like a Scientist

28 Great Warriors

28 Ancient Civilizations

28 Great Expeditions

29 Wartime Spies

29 Spies around the World

29 Agents of Govern

30 Built for Success

31 Preserving Ameri

31 Peoples of North

America

32 Grammar Basics

32 Classroom How-T

32 Nonfiction: Writ

Fact and Argume

33 Voices in Poetry

33 Making Music

33 Brushes with Gre

34 Odysseys in Natu

34 Odysseys in Histo

35 Odysseys in Art

36 Ordering Inform


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New Ti t les: SEEDLINGS

New Titles:Military VehiclesArmored Vehicles978-1-62832-244-6

Battleships978-1-62832-245-3

Fighter Jets978-1-62832-248-4

Tanks978-1-62832-250-7

New Titles:Dog BreedsBeagles978-1-62832-246-0

Bulldogs978-1-62832-247-7

Retrievers978-1-62832-249-1

Terriers978-1-62832-251-4

Classic Titles Ambulances978-1-62832-183-8

Ants978-1-62832-184-5

Bees978-1-62832-038-1

Bulldozers978-0-89812-883-3

Bullet Trains

978-1-62832-119-7 Butterflies978-1-62832-039-8

Camels978-1-62832-113-5

Cheetahs978-1-62832-040-4

Cranes978-0-89812-884-0

Crickets978-1-62832-185-2

Diggers978-0-89812-885-7

Dolphins978-0-89812-781-2

Dump Trucks978-0-89812-886-4

Eagles978-1-62832-041-1

Elephants978-0-89812-782-9

Fire Trucks978-1-62832-186-9

Frogs978-1-62832-042-8

Giraffes978-0-89812-783-6

Gorillas

978-1-62832-043-5 Helicopters978-1-62832-187-6

Indy Cars978-1-62832-120-3

Jets978-1-62832-121-0

Koalas978-1-62832-044-2

Ladybugs978-1-62832-045-9

Lions978-0-89812-784-3

Monkeys978-0-89812-785-0

Motorcycles978-1-62832-122-7

Pandas978-1-62832-114-2

Penguins978-0-89812-786-7

Polar Bears978-1-62832-115-9

Rescue Boats978-1-62832-188-3

Sea Lions978-1-62832-116-6

Sharks

978-0-89812-887-1 Snakes978-0-89812-888-8

Speedboats978-1-62832-123-4

Spiders978-1-62832-189-0

Stock Cars978-1-62832-124-1

Tigers978-0-89812-889-5

Whales978-1-62832-117-3

Wolves978-0-89812-890-1

Worms978-1-62832-190-6

Zebras978-1-62832-118-0

SeedlingsHello, beagles and terriers. Hello, battleships and tanks. Hello,

… fun! The popular Seedlings series now offers irresistible

introductions to four battle-ready vehicles and four dog

breeds. Written in a friendly voice and filled with dynamic

photos, each text is crafted for the youngest of readers.

PriceIndividual titles: $7.99

Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-3/4" × 8-3/4"

Color photographs

© 2013–2016; Interest

level: Age 4 and up

“The rhythmic text lends itself nicely to being

aloud, and the crisp layout offers a solid oppor

to start introducing nonfiction features.”

– School Library Journal


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F F E S

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New Titles: A MA ZI NG AN IM AL S

New Titles Antelopes978-1-62832-214-9

Chameleons978-1-62832-215-6

Chimpanzees978-1-62832-216-3

Frogs978-1-62832-217-0

Hippopotamuses978-1-62832-218-7

Octopuses978-1-62832-219-4

Skunks978-1-62832-220-0

Walruses978-1-62832-221-7

Classic Titles Alligators978-0-89812-689-1

Bats978-0-89812-690-7

Beavers978-1-62832-086-2 Bison978-0-89812-787-4

Brown Bears978-1-62832-087-9

Camels978-0-89812-925-0

Cheetahs978-0-89812-561-0

Cougars978-0-89812-926-7

Crocodiles978-0-89812-749-2

Dolphins978-0-89812-562-7

Eagles978-0-89812-691-4

Elephants978-0-89812-563-4

Flamingos978-1-62832-088-6

Geckos978-1-62832-089-3

Giraffes978-0-89812-741-6

Gorillas978-0-89812-692-1

Hawks978-1-62832-090-9

Hummingbirds978-0-89812-927-4

Jaguars978-0-89812-788-1

Killer Whales978-0-89812-694-5

Koalas978-0-89812-746-1

Komodo Dragons978-0-89812-789-8

Leopards978-0-89812-695-2

Lions978-0-89812-747-8

Monkeys978-0-89812-742-3

Moose978-0-89812-696-9

Owls978-0-89812-790-4

Pandas978-0-89812-791-1

Parrots978-0-89812-825-3

Penguins978-0-89812-743-0

Polar Bears978-0-89812-752-2

Rhinoceroses978-0-89812-792-8

Sea Lions978-0-89812-928-1

Sea Turtles978-1-62832-091-6

Sharks978-0-89812-744-7

Snakes978-0-89812-751-5

Swans978-0-89812-748-5

Tigers978-0-89812-745-4

Tortoises978-0-89812-929-8

Vultures978-1-62832-092-3

Whales978-0-89812-930-4

Wild Horses978-1-62832-093-0

Wolves978-0-89812-564-1

Woodpeckers978-0-89812-931-1

Zebras978-0-89812-932-8

Amazing Animals

This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet

to study a variety of fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and

invertebrates. Beautiful photos are paired with STEM-appropriate

text to examine the featured creature’s appearance, habitat, behaviors,

and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have

used to help explain the animal’s appearance or behavior.

Price

Individual titles: $8.99

Specifications Page count: 24

Trim size: 9" × 11-1/4"

Color photographs

© 2009–2016

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

“... a visually arresting package featur

animals in all their fierce, beautiful, a

awe-inspiring glory.” – Booklist


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New Tit les: I SPY

I Spy

The world of secret agents and covert operations captures the

imagination—but what do we really know about spies? I Spy uncovers

basic details of four countries’ main espionage agencies, charting their

origins, agents’ training, and common tools. Famous (or infamous)

double agents, moles, and other spies are featured as the text

emphasizes that a spy’s work is never done. Each book taps the reader’s

inner sleuth as it presents a “Top-Secret Activity” that can be carried

out at home.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-1/4" × 10"

Color photographs

© 2016Interest level: Age 6 and up

Spies in the CIA978-1-62832-228-6

Spies in the KGB978-1-62832-229-3

Spies in the Mossad978-1-62832-230-9

Spies in the SIS

978-1-62832-231-6


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Classic Series: SU PER BOWL CHAM P I ONS

Super Bowl Champions

This series puts readers ages six and up into the action, acquaint

them with the story and larger-than-life stars of National Footb

League teams that have won the game’s biggest prize—the Supe

Bowl trophy. Each title presents action-driven photos and close-

a concise history of the team from its origin to today, brief profil

NFL stars, and a “Facts File” of the team.

Baltimore Ravens978-0-89812-951-9

Chicago Bears978-0-89812-952-6

Dallas Cowboys978-0-89812-953-3

Denver Broncos978-0-89812-954-0

Green Bay Packers978-0-89812-955-7

Indianapolis Colts

978-0-89812-956-4 Kansas City Chiefs978-0-89812-957-1

Miami Dolphins978-0-89812-958-8

New England Patriots978-0-89812-959-5

New Orleans Sa978-0-89812-96

New York Giants978-0-89812-96

New York Jets978-0-89812-96

Oakland Raiders978-0-89812-96

Pittsburgh Steele978-0-89812-96

St. Louis Rams

978-0-89812-96

San Francisco 4978-0-89812-96

Tampa Bay Bucc978-0-89812-96

Washington Red978-0-89812-96

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-3/4" ×

8-3/4"

Color photographs

© 2014

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

“… one of the few attractive football series with a text

short enough for reading to young children.” – Booklist


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Classic Series: WO RL D SE R I ES CH AM PI ON S

World Series Champions

The World Series is the biggest stage in baseball, and World

Series Champions gives young readers a ticket to the “Fall

Classic”! This series celebrates the highlights and stars of

16 Major League Baseball teams that have batted, slid, and

thrown their way to championship glory. The text simply

but efficiently narrates each team’s history, while exciting

photos of historical and contemporary greats help introduce

baseball immortals.

Atlanta Braves978-0-89812-809-3

Baltimore Orioles978-0-89812-810-9

Boston Red Sox

978-0-89812-811-6Chicago Cubs978-0-89812-812-3

Chicago White Sox978-0-89812-813-0

Cincinnati Reds978-0-89812-814-7

Los Angeles Angelsof Anaheim978-0-89812-816-1

Los Angeles Dodgers978-0-89812-817-8

Miami Marlins978-0-89812-815-4

Minnesota Twins978-0-89812-818-5

New York Mets978-0-89812-819-2

New York Yankees978-0-89812-820-8

Philadelphia Phillies978-0-89812-821-5

St. Louis Cardinals

978-0-89812-822-2San Francisco Giants978-0-89812-823-9

Toronto Blue Jays978-0-89812-824-6

Price

Individual titles

Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-3/4

8-3/4"

Color and histo

photographs

© 2013

Interest level:

Age 6 and up


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Baseball: The Great American Game

Although baseball has passionate fans around

the world, it will always be known as America’s

game. In this updated version of the best-selling

series, readers will learn the full history of the

teams in baseball’s major leagues, from the

hard-luck Chicago Cubs to the 27-time world

champion New York Yankees. Side panels and

“All-Time Team” profiles enhance the story,

while spectacular photos capture all the hard-

hitting, base-stealing action.

Price

Individual titles

Specifications

Page count: 48

Trim size: 9-5/8

10-5/8"

Color and histor

photographs

© 2012Interest level:

Age 10 and up

“The writing is engaging, and the eye-popping yet tasteful form

an immediate draw. Using a thick stock of paper, the oversize

volumes feature fascinating, well-reproduced vintage photos

and crisp color pictures of more recent eras.” – Booklist

The Story of theArizona Diamondbacks978-0-89812-629-7

The Story of theAtlanta Braves978-0-89812-630-3

The Story of theBaltimore Orioles978-0-89812-631-0

The Story of theBoston Red Sox978-0-89812-632-7

The Story of theChicago Cubs978-0-89812-633-4

The Story of theChicago White Sox978-0-89812-634-1

The Story of theCincinnati Reds978-0-89812-635-8

The Story of theCleveland Indians978-0-89812-636-5

The Story of the

Colorado Rockies978-0-89812-637-2

The Story of theDetroit Tigers978-0-89812-638-9

The Story of theFlorida Marlins978-0-89812-639-6

The Story of theHouston Astros978-0-89812-640-2

The Story of theKansas City Royals978-0-89812-641-9

The Story of theLos Angeles Angelsof Anaheim978-0-89812-642-6

The Story of theLos Angeles Dodgers978-0-89812-643-3

The Story of theMilwaukee Brewers978-0-89812-644-0

The Story of theMinnesota Twins978-0-89812-645-7

The Story of theNew York Mets978-0-89812-646-4

The Story of theNew York Yankees978-0-89812-647-1

The Story of theOakland Athletics978-0-89812-648-8

The Story of thePhiladelphia Phillies978-0-89812-649-5

The Story of thePittsburgh Pirates978-0-89812-650-1

The Story of theSt. Louis Cardinals978-0-89812-651-8

The Story of theSan Diego Padres978-0-89812-652-5

The Story of theSan Francisco Giants978-0-89812-653-2

The Story of theSeattle Mariners978-0-89812-654-9

The Story of theTampa Bay Rays978-0-89812-655-6

The Story of theTexas Rangers978-0-89812-656-3

The Story of the

Toronto Blue Jays978-0-89812-657-0

The Story of theWashington Nationals978-0-89812-658-7

Classic Series: BAS EB AL L : TH E GR EA T AM ER IC AN GA ME


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Classic Series: R ES CU E V EH IC L ES

Classic Ser ies: U.S. S P EC IA L FORCES

U.S. Special Forces

Even the most rigorous training would not

prepare young readers for the sheer amount of

intel they will uncover about six U.S. Special

Forces . Each title covers the chronology of

the special ops force and includes sidebars

about such topics as weaponry, facilities, and

depictions in movies.

Air Force SpeciaOperations Com978-1-62832-04

Delta Force978-1-62832-04

FBI Hostage Re

& SWAT Teams

978-1-62832-04Green Berets978-1-62832-04

Marine Corps Fo

Special Operatio

Command978-1-62832-05

Navy SEALs978-1-62832-05

Price


Specifications

Page count: 48


10-1/4"

Color and historical

photographs

© 2015

Interest level:

Age 10 and up

Battleships978-0-89812-69

Fighter Jets978-0-89812-70

Helicopters978-0-89812-70

Tanks978-0-89812-70

Built for Battle

Armored tanks and agile fighter jets. Hovering

helicopters and high-powered battleships.

Carrying troops and weapons into war, these

vehicles and vessels are Built for Battle . This

series employs up-close and action-driven

photos to help acquaint young readers with

military craft and the roles they play.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24


8-3/4"

Color photographs

© 2012

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

Classic Series: BU IL T FOR BAT TL E

Ambulances978-0-89812-57

Fire Trucks978-0-89812-57

Helicopters978-0-89812-57

Rescue Boats978-0-89812-57

Rescue Vehicles

When a crisis arises, special vehicles are called

to the scene. Rescue Vehicles captures all the

important action involved when people need

help, examining the features of each craft

and the ways in which emergency personnel

operate the vehicle.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-1/4"× 10"


photographs

© 2011

Interest level: Age 6 and up

“The ‘Rescue Vehicles’ series will no doubt be enjoyed by youngsters

obsessed with planes, trains, and automobiles.” – Booklist


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Classic Ser ies: THAT’S SPOOKY!

Classic Series: EN DU R IN G MYS TE R IE S

Price


Specifications

Page count: 48


10-1/4"; Color andhistorical photographs

© 2015; Interest level:

Age 10 and up

Enduring Mysteries

As much evidence as can be examined about

the curious phenomena associated with five

legendary sites and creatures is explored, with

notable examples of popular-culture references

and famous seekers and hoaxes.

Area 51978-1-62832-07

Atlantis978-1-62832-07

Bermuda Triangl978-1-62832-07

Bigfoot978-1-62832-07

Loch Ness Mons978-1-62832-07

ê “Well designed with many photographs, this lives up to the series title of ‘Enduring Mysteries.’” – Booklist Starred Review

That’s Spooky!

That’s Spooky! offers young readers a fun and

colorful introduction to the world of monsters,

magic, and the unexplained. This series

spotlights six spooky creatures, investigating

their behaviors, powers, weaknesses, and

characteristic physical traits, as well as how

they have become part of pop culture.

Ghosts978-0-89812-8

Mummies978-0-89812-8

Vampires978-0-89812-8

Werewolves978-0-89812-8

Witches

978-0-89812-80Zombies978-0-89812-8

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24


8-3/4"

Color photographs

© 2013


“These image-heavy guides to monsters of myths and legends strike a delightful balan

between creepy and cheesy…. Each title gives a solid overview, with text that provide

wide coverage in a short amount of space.” – School Library Journal


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Classic Series: C REE PY CREA TU RE S

Classic Ser ies: HEALTHY PLATES

Healthy Plates

Based on the most recent guidelines for

healthy portions and exercise, this series

familiarizes readers with key nutritional

concepts and the ways in which Healthy Plates

can keep them active and strong.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24


10"; Color photo-

graphs; © 2015

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

Being Fit978-1-62832-10

Dairy978-1-62832-10

Eating Healthy978-1-62832-10

Fruits978-1-62832-10

Grains978-1-62832-11

Proteins978-1-62832-11

Vegetables978-1-62832-11

Classic Series: S P IE S A ROUN D T HE W OR LDClassic Series: WHEN DI NOSA UR S L I VE D

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24


10-1/2"; Color and

historical photographsand illustrations

© 2012; Interest level:

Age 6 and up

When Dinosaurs Lived

The terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex . The tanklike

Triceratops . Although they vanished from Earth

millions of years ago, these and other extinct

creatures remain endlessly fascinating.

Apatosaurus978-0-89812-73

Pterodactyls978-0-89812-73

Stegosaurus978-0-89812-73

Triceratops978-0-89812-73

Tyrannosaurus re978-0-89812-73

Velociraptor978-0-89812-73

Creepy CreaturesCreepy Creatures matches clear, STEM-

appropriate text with up-close photos to

introduce young readers to the featured

invertebrate’s body, growth process, behavior,

food sources, and common habitats. Each title

concludes with an activity that emphasizes the

animal’s defining physical characteristics.

Price Individual titles: $7.99

Specifications

Page count: 24; Trim

size: 8-7/8" × 8-3/4"

Color photographs

and illustrations

© 2011–2014

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

Ants978-0-89812-793-5

Beetles978-0-89812-794-2

Centipedes978-0-89812-565-8

Cockroaches978-0-89812-795-9

Crickets978-0-89812-566-5

Dragonflies978-0-89812-933-5

Fleas978-0-89812-934-2

Grasshoppers978-0-89812-935-9

Mantises978-0-89812-567-2

Mites978-0-89812-936-6

Moths978-0-89812-937-3

Scorpions978-0-89812-568-9

“Riveting, close-up photos … will draw young audiences to these introductions.” – School Library Journal

Slugs978-0-89812-79

Spiders978-0-89812-56

Stick Insects978-0-89812-93

Termites978-0-89812-79

Ticks978-0-89812-79

Worms978-0-89812-57


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Classic Series: L IVING WILD

“As if the full-bleed National Geograp worthy photos aren’t enough of a hook

books in the ‘Living Wild’ series each st

with a dramatic bang.” – Booklist

Living Wild

The stinging tentacles of jellyfish, the mischievous dexterity of

raccoons, and the defining characteristics of 46 other fascinating

animals are explored in Living Wild . Vivid photographs help take

readers on a virtual field study to observe the life cycle and behaviors

of each featured creature. Each book also looks at scientific research

and includes an animal tale drawn from mythology or folklore.

Price


Specifications


size: 9-5/8" × 10-5/8"

Color photographs

© 2011–2016; Interest

level: Age 10 and up

Alligators978-0-89812-550-4

Antelopes978-0-89812-837-6

Bats978-0-89812-549-8

Beavers978-1-62832-000-8

Bighorn Sheep978-1-62832-165-4

Bison978-0-89812-669-3

Brown Bears978-1-62832-001-5

Camels978-0-89812-773-7

Chameleons

978-0-89812-838-3Chimpanzees978-0-89812-839-0

Cougars978-0-89812-774-4

Crabs978-1-62832-166-1

Eagles978-0-89812-551-1

Falcons978-1-62832-167-8

Flamingos978-1-62832-002-2

Frogs978-0-89812-840-6

Geckos978-1-62832-003-9

Gorillas978-0-89812-552-8

Hawks978-1-62832-004-6

Hippopotamuses978-0-89812-841-3

Hummingbirds

978-0-89812-670-9Iguanas978-1-62832-168-5

Jaguars978-0-89812-671-6

Jellyfish978-1-62832-169-2

Kangaroos978-0-89812-553-5

Killer Whales978-0-89812-554-2

Komodo Dragons978-0-89812-672-3

Leopards978-0-89812-555-9

Meerkats978-1-62832-170-8

Moose978-0-89812-556-6

Octopuses978-0-89812-842-0

Owls978-0-89812-673-0

Pandas

978-0-89812-674-7Piranhas978-0-89812-775-1

Raccoons978-1-62832-171-5

Rhinoceroses978-0-89812-675-4

Sea Lions978-0-89812-776-8

Sea Turtles978-1-62832-005-3

Skunks978-0-89812-843-7

Storks978-1-62832-172-2

Tortoises978-0-89812-777-5

Vultures978-0-89812-778-2

Walruses978-0-89812-844-4

Whales978-0-89812-676-1

Wild Horses

978-1-62832-006-0Wolverines978-1-62832-007-7

Woodpeckers978-0-89812-779-9

Zebras978-0-89812-780-5


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Classic Series: AC ROSS TH E UN IV ER SE

Classic Series: MA KI NG MA TH WO RK

Making Math Work

With an eye on real-world applications,

this series offers an easygoing how-to guide

for understanding the major branches of

mathematics, from arithmetic to statistics.

How Much Is Infi978-1-62832-17

What Are the Ch978-1-62832-17

When Does a LiBecome a Shape978-1-62832-17

Where Does a G978-1-62832-17

Whose Foot Is a978-1-62832-17

Why Do Math wiLetters?978-1-62832-17

Price


Specifications

Page count: 48

Trim size: 7-1/2" × 10-1/2"

Color photographs

© 2016

Interest level:

Age 10 and up

Classic Series: OU R W OND ER FU L WE ATH ER

Asteroids978-1-62832-0

Comets978-1-62832-08

Galaxies978-1-62832-08

Moons978-1-62832-0

Planets978-1-62832-08

The Sun978-1-62832-08

Across the Universe

With a technology-themed design that

encourages curious minds to make

observations and comparisons, young explorers

will go on an adventure Across the Universe to

discover the wonders of the cosmos and how

they relate to life on Earth.

Price


Specifications

Page count: 24

Trim size: 8-1/4" × 10"

Color photographs

and illustrations

© 2015

Interest level:

Age 6 and up

Our Wonderful Weather

This five-book series is the perfect way

to introduce early readers to the science,

history, and forms of weather. Clear text and

stunning photos are paired within a reader-

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“Stunning color photos and a clean format will spark readers’ interest in science. The content moves beyond mere

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Ancient Civilizations

This series takes an anthropologist’s viewof five famous Ancient Civilizations , noting

how the various social groups influenced and

interacted with each other and changed the

very history of the world.

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by Nate Williams

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This colorful series explores four parts of

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