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Anne of Avonlea

L.M. Montgomery · Bantam Books
Format: Paperback

At sixteen Anne is grown up. . . almost. Her gray eyes shine like evening stars, but her red hair is still as peppery as her temper. In the years since she arrived at Green Gables as a freckle-faced orphan, she has earned the love of the people of Avonlea and a reputation for getting into...
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America's Oddest Legends

Caitie McAneney · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

America isnt old when compared to other countries, but it has its fair share of odd myths and legends. From the myths of Pecos Bill to the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, our history has quirks and stories spanning all 50 states in the union. Readers explore the dark depths of storytelling in this...
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ADHD

Ann Squire · Children's Press
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

"Learn all about ADHD, from what causes it and how it affects people to how it is diagnosed and treated"--
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The Miami Dolphins Story

Thomas K Adamson · Bellwether Media
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A perfect season is rare, but the Miami Dolphins did just that in 1972 ending with a Super Bowl VII win! Their name comes from the courage, intelligence, and swiftness of bottlenose dolphins. The Dolphins tackle, dive, and speed down the field at privately-owned Sun Life Stadium. Take a seat...
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Exploring the Connecticut Colony

Steven Otfinoski · Capstone Press
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Step back in time and visit Connecticut during the Colonial period. Despite conflicts with England and Native Americans, such as the Pequot Indian War, Dutch and English settlers flocked to Connecticut for its rich farmland and religious freedom. Find out what made Connecticut unique, how it got the nickname...
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Girls Play Lacrosse

Kate Rogers · PowerKids Press
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

The sport of lacrosse has existed in different forms for centuries. Today, its a popular sport for both young men and young women to play. Through accessible, empowering text, girls are encouraged to try this sport and experience the fun of lacrosse for themselves. Fascinating information...
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Balthazar Fabuloso in the Lair of the Humbugs

I J Brindle · Holiday House
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

Magic, humor and high adventure are used to reaffirm fundamental family values in this debut novel.Balthazar Fabuloso's lovable and eccentric family performs a magic show. What makes the act so unusual is that all the Fabulosos actually have superhuman powers, except for Balthazar,...
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The Poison Frog Assault

Jack Patton · Scholastic, 2015. ©2015
Pages: 118
Format: Print book

Never leave a bug behind-- collect all the Battle Bugs books!It's mission time again for Max Darwin. General Komodo has unleashed his new secret weapon -- birds!The leader of the reptiles has forged an alliance with a flock of insect-hungry flycatchers. Faced with peril from the air, Max must...
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Princess Juniper of the Anju

Ammi-Joan Paquette · Philomel Books
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

Juniper may have secured her kingdom, but danger - and adventure - are far from over. The land known as Queen's Basin is securely under Juniper's rule, and the time has come to focus on saving her father's kingdom. But before she can return to Torr, Juniper must find her subjects' missing...
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A Bandit's Tale: The Muddled Misadventures of a Pickpocket

Deborah Hopkinson · Alfred A. Knopf
Pages: 290
Format: Print book

From an award-winning author of historical fiction comes a story of survival, crime, adventure, and horses in the streets of 19th century New York City.Eleven-year-old Rocco is an Italian immigrant who finds himself alone in New York City after he's sold to a padrone by his poverty-stricken...
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Dragonflies matter

Tammy Gagne · Core Library
Pages: 48
Format:  Print book : Elementary and junior high school : EnglishView all editions and formats

48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
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Dance

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst · Jump!
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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The Story of Titanic for Children: Astonishing Little-Known Facts and Details About the Most Famous Ship in the World

Joe Fullman · Carlton Kids
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

More than a century after it crashed into an iceberg, Titanic remains as compelling as ever. Now children can explore its beautiful sundecks, marvel at the luxurious design, and relive the tragic sinking of the world's most famous ship. Rich in visual detail, this book tells the story...
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Kansas

John Hamilton · ABDO & Daughters
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Welcome to Kansas, the Sunflower State! Your students will travel back in time to the Old West at the Boot Hill Museum, watch a NASCAR race at the Kansas Speedway, ride the tallest waterslide in the world at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and more as they learn about Kansas's history,...
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A Brief Illustrated History of Art

David West · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

A Brief Illustrated History of Art charts the history of art all the way from Prehistoric art through Classical art, through the Renaissance, to Cubism, Surrealism, and the modern art of today. With stunning stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure to fascinate...
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