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AMICUS READERS

Amicus Readers provide an inviting variety of nonfiction leveled books for K-2, serving young learners in pursuit of reading skills—just like Amicus pursues the big red ball.
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AMICUS ILLUSTRATED

Amicus Illustrated offers fiction and nonfiction for preschool to grade 6 with highly visual information and stories that students—and our pal Amicus—are after!
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AMICUS HIGH INTEREST

Like many students, Amicus likes to pursue what's of interest to him. Amicus High Interest books serve individual interests of those in grades 2-6.
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AMICUS INK

Amicus Ink features board books, picture books, and paperbacks that encourage young children to explore facts, examine ideas, and imagine new ways of understanding the world.
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SPOT

Spot books pair key words with engaging images at the beginning, middle, and end—making it fun to read, spot, and learn.
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SEQUENCE

Sequence books explain the processes and timelines behind kids' favorite things. Each title connects products and knowledge step-by-step from idea, through creation and discovery, to the end user.

9781681524849

Cari Meister / Albert Pinilla

A child wonders how crayons are made and learns about how oil is mined and processed to extract paraffin wax, which is then sent to a factory to be made into crayons. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a map showing oil fields and crayon factories, a glossary, and further resources.