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Yes I Can!: A Story of Grit

Mari C Schuh · Millbrook Pr
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Jada's working on her science project. She's finding out whether plants grow best in water, milk, juice, or soda. There's just one problem?she keeps getting interrupted! From her cousin texting and her friends stopping by to her little brother playing with the plants, Jada...
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Stock car drivers

Megan Cooley Peterson · Black Rabbit Books
Pages: 31
Format: Print book

Compares and contrasts some of stock car racing's most popular drivers from past to presen from past to present through engaging text and dynamic infographics, charts, timelines, photos and strong reading level control.
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The Science Behind Batman's Ground Vehicles

Tammy Enz · Capstone Press
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Batman rules the streets of Gotham City. But are the high-tech features in his road vehicles real? The answer may surprise you. Look inside to explore how the features in the Batmobile and Batcycle are rooted in real-world science and engineering.
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You Must Be This Tall

Steven Weinberg · Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Two friends - one short and one tall - must come up with a plan to overcome a serious height restriction so they can ride a roller coaster together in this delightfully cheeky and bright picture book from the author of Rex Finds an Egg! Egg! Egg!Best friends Frank and Harold do everything...
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A Visit to the Library

Rosalyn Clark · Lerner Publishing Group
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

A library is a vibrant place with books, people, computers, meeting spaces, and more! Come visit the library through carefully leveled text and fresh, colorful photos. Critical thinking questions and a photo glossary supply readers with the basic building blocks for reading nonfiction.
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Never Box with a Kangaroo #11

Nancy E Krulik · Grosset & Dunlap
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Sparky goes down under!When Sparky chomps on his magic bone, this time it kabooms him to Kangaroo Island, Australia! There he discovers a fox terrier puppy named Mick who's lost his family. But Sparky has a plan--he'll help Mick find a new family! They ask everyone they come across: bats,...
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The Soda Bottle School

Suzanne Slade · Tilbury House Publishers; Hardcover edition
Format: Hardcover

In a Guatemalan village, students squished into their tiny schoolhouse, two grades to a classroom. The villagers had tried expanding the school, but the money ran out before the project was finished. No money meant no wall materials, and that meant no more room for the students. Until they...
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Adrift: An Odd Couple of Polar Bears

Jessica Olien · Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Perfect for fans of Goodnight, Already! and You Will Be My Friend, this is a classic and quirky story of finding friendship where you least expect it, from the author/illustrator of The Blobfish Book and Shark Detective. Karl and Hazel are polar bears. They are not friends.Until . . . CRAAACCKKK!Of...
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Librarians at Work

Karen Latchana Kenney · Magic Wagon
Format: Book

The Meet Your Community Workers illustrated nonfiction book Librarians at Work teaches young readers about the education, tasks, tools, and role in society of librarians. Easy-to-read text combines with colorful illustrations to provide entertainment and facts for even the youngest audience.
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Knit-Knotters: A Branches Book

Sam Hay · Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches...
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Exploring the Rock Cycle: Petrologists at Work!

Elsie Olson · Super Sandcastle
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Have you ever wanted to become a petrologist? In Exploring the Rock Cycle: Petrologists at Work! young readers will find out what these supercool scientists really do! They will explore how petrologists study and examine rocks, and discover the special tools petrologists use. Aligned to Common...
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Hopes in Hiding

Lisa Mullarkey · Magic Wagon
Pages: 111
Format: Print book

There is a new girl, Cassidy, at Storm Cliff, and she seems out of place at a riding stable because she knows nothing about horses and is even a little afraid of them--so Ryleigh sets out to solve the mystery of just who Cassidy is and what she is doing at the camp.
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The Statue of Liberty: A 4D Book

Erin Edison · Pebble
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

A giant copper statue welcomes people from the around the world to our country. The Statue of Liberty stands tall in the New York Harbor. Discover the story behind this famous national landmark. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning...
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Piper Green and the Fairy Tree: Pie Girl

Ellen Potter · Yearling
Pages: 126
Format: Paperback

Love Ramona or Judy Moody? Then you definitely need to know Piper Green! The girl with the fairy tree in her backyard returns, and this time the fairies have left her a mysterious pirate patch. Every year, Piper Green looks forward to a visit from the Sea Star, a community boat that docks...
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Let's Cooperate!

Jonathan Peale · Cantata Learning
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Students will practice getting along with others and making friends as they read and sing along. They will see how cooperating with others makes it easier to get things done. Text is paired with engaging music and colorful illustrations. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music...
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