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Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day

Mary-Lou Smith · Cavendish Square Publishing
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Many people around the world celebrate St. Patricks Day. This book discusses how St. Patricks Day became popular and how people celebrate the holiday today. It includes easy-to-read text and photographs to help beginning readers better understand.
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Catching a Storyfish

Janice Harrington · Wordsong
Pages: 223
Format: Print book

A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year Keet knows the only good thing about moving away from her Alabama home is that she'll live near her beloved grandfather. When Keet starts school, it's even worse than she expected, as the kids tease her about her southern accent. Now Keet, who can "talk...
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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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Intimidating Elephants

Mary Molly Shea · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Elephants are the largest land animals and a favorite at the zoo. Theyre so loved its hard to imagine the gentle creatures can be very dangerous at times. In fact, theyre responsible for killing over a hundred people each year in India. This riveting book explains why such tragedies occur....
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Factastic: A LEGO Adventure in the Real World

Scholastic. · Scholastic (Us)
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

The newest book in the LEGO Nonfiction line, The Book of Everything, takes on the biggest subject of all: our world and everything in it! There's a whole world of information inside on almost every subject under the sun, from science to technology, from history to geography to popular culture....
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Find Your Future in Art

Kim Childress · Cherry Lake Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Find Your Future in Art introduces 8 high-interest art and design careers via reader-friendly profiles and sidebar features that inspire extended learning, online research, and critical thinking skills. Back matter includes additional learning activites.
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Squish #8: Pod vs. Pod

Jennifer L Holm · Random House
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

From the New York Times bestselling, Eisner-winning creators of Babymouse, it's green . . . it's blobby . . . it's gross . . . it's SQUISH(!) , a comic-book-loving amoeba whose adventures are perfect for fans of Captain Underpants. Uh-oh! Squish's friend Pod just...
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Understanding Coding with Python

Patricia Harris · PowerKids Press
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Usually we think of coding as something only trained experts and scientists can handle, but not any more thanks to programs like Python. First developed in 1991, Python uses lines of code, letters, and symbols, to create computer programs. Python is easier to read and takes fewer lines...
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Mutant Rat Attack!

Jay Cooper · Scholastic Press
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Nothing exciting ever happens to boring Dex at his boring home or at boring school. He oversleeps (again!) , he daydreams while his science teacher Mr. McFur babbles on about his lab rat Princess Pretty Fabulous (Pretty for short) , he gets harassed by Millicent (the neighborhood meanie)...
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Cobras

Dennis Rudenko · PowerKids Press
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Whats that hooded snake rising up from the ground? Its the cobra, and you better keep your distance. Cobra has become synonymous with venomous snake. With their super senses and hunting techniques, other animals dont stand a chance. This volume introduces readers to the many species of true...
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Batman Origami: Amazing Folding Projects Featuring the Dark Knight

John Montroll · Capstone Press
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

What happens when you combine the Dark Knight with the art of origami? You get a stunning collection of paper-folding projects. These models, designed by internationally renowned origami master John Montroll, are guaranteed to amaze. With clear, step-by-step diagrams and instructions,...
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Magic in the City

Heather Dyer · Kids Can Press
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Brothers Jake and Simon Grubb are not happy they have to leave their home in Canada to move in with their cousin Hannah and her family in England. But things get interesting for the boys when, on the way there, they encounter a retiring magician at a highway rest stop who presents them...
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Gamora's Galactic Showdown!: A Mighty Marvel Chapter Book

Brandon T. Snider · Marvel Press
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

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Army Rangers

Lee Slater · ABDO Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

This title introduces readers to the Army Rangers. Engaging text explores the Army Rangerss history, key missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. The Ranger Creed, qualifications needed to become...
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Descendants 2: Mal's Spell Book 2: Wicked Magic

DISNEY BOOK GROUP. · HARPERCOLLINS
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

The deluxe POB format features 192 pages of spells, sketches, and notes added by the characters!
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