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A roll of the dice. A flip of a coin. A game of rock, paper, scissors. Kids are calculating probability all the time. The ability to predict outcomes based on the odds is the focus of this series.

What might happen if Peter Pan and Alice went to Wonderland? What is life like in outer space? Second graders explore the power and fun of writing with a nudge from fun writing prompts.

What is a literary genre? In this book, thumb through interesting quotes and the most popular genres. Your child has a chance to flex writing skills in a fun way as he analyzes what makes each unique.

What do you know about the prince in Sleeping Beauty? Here are four classic stories re-spun for kids, with the focus on supporting characters.

What does half a pizza look like? Fractions get an even start with this workbook covering halves and fourths through coloring and, counting and drawing images.

Everything a kid needs to read and write a biography. Learn about some inspirational Americans, try your hand at writing someone else's story, and consider what makes heroes so compelling.

This workbook is the spot for reluctant readers and bookworms alike! Kids can get ideas for books then delve deeper into what they read with decision charts, organizers, writing and design prompts.

Play the role of president. This series poses critical thinking in a playful what-would-you-do way. Scenarios leverage reading, thinking and writing skills while engaging kids in modern government.

Give the subject of energy a zap! This workbook offers a brief overview of energy, its sources and uses. With clear vocabulary and illustrations, it's a great introduction to what fuels us.

What on Earth? This reading comprehension work revolves around facts and myths about our own planet. Extend your child's reading skills and help ideas take root with this down-to-earth workbook.

Read two similar stories and see what two very different cultures can have in common when it comes to storytelling. This book comes with two illustrated stories and peppers questions along the way.

Your child may be able to read a clock, but what about the passage of time? This workbook is all about elapsed time, and how to both estimate and calculate how much time has passed in between hours.

Take reading a piece and a clue at a time to help your child improve his reading skills. Ask and answer questions like who, what, where, when and why, about details, key info and using text evidence.

Whether by sea or by land, kids will sharpen 5th grade geometry skills in a fun way with this workbook.

What's a metaphor? How do you haiku? Kids will hone reading and writing skills with this book, from a simple syllable counting exercise to inventing rhymes and tangling with the Jabberwocky!