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Deep Freeze

Kristin F Johnson · Darby Creek
Pages: 104
Format: Print book

When the heat goes out in Zach's family cabin during a massive blizzard, isolation sets in. Suddenly, what had been quiet woods seem deadly. Zach and his dog are forced out of their cabin into the freezing blizzard, and must do everything possible just to survive. The duo must fight...
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Amazo and the Planetary Reboot

Brandon T Snider · Stone Arch Books
Pages: 88
Format: Library Binding

Amazo arrives on Earth with a plan to solve all its problems -- by wiping out its entire population! All that stands in his way is Superman, Green Lantern, Plastic Man, and the rest of the Justice League. Can the world's greatest team of super heroes shut down the superpower duplicating...
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Totally Amazing Facts About Military Sea and Air Vehicles

Cari Meister · Capstone Press
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

Readers will learn over 100 facts about military sea and military air vehicles, such as helicopters, bombers, and stealth flighters, as well as, submarines, mammoth ships, and militarized barges. Reluctant readers will love the unusual facts, the amazing colorful spreads, and the lively...
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Sugar and Spice

Sarah Mlynowski · Scholastic Press
Pages: 155
Format: Hardcover

That's the way the cookie crumbles!Yum! Our magic mirror has dropped me and my brother, Jonah, into the story of Hansel and Gretel. If we're lucky, we may even get to taste the cake-house...But we didn't count on accidentally getting trapped. The real Hansel and Gretel are on the run, and Jonah...
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Good Dog

Dan Gemeinhart · Scholastic Press
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

Brodie was a good dog. And good dogs go to heaven.Except Brodie can't move on. Not just yet. As wonderful as his glimpse of the afterlife is, he can't forget the boy he left behind. The boy he loved, and who loved him in return.The boy who's still in danger.So Brodie breaks the rules of heaven....
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What a Waste: Where Does Garbage Go?

Claire Eamer · Annick Press
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

What a Waste! answers the question: when we throw something away, where is "away"? Ever since cave people cracked open seafood shells for dinner, humans have produced garbage, and we've had to figure out what to do with it. What a Waste! explores the history of garbage from...
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The Length of a String

Elissa Brent Weissman · Dial Books
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

Imani is adopted, and she's ready to search for her birth parents. But when she discovers the diary her Jewish great-grandmother wrote chronicling her escape from Holocaust-era Europe, Imani begins to see family in a new way.Imani knows exactly what she wants as her big bat mitzvah gift:...
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Metallo Attacks!

Michael Anthony Steele · Stone Arch Books
Pages: 112
Format: Library Binding

Meet the newest hero of Metropolis . . . Metallo? But the cyborg criminal isn't reformed, he's being controlled by Lex Luthor. However, when he breaks free of Lex's control, he goes on the attack! Will Superman find a way to stop the metallic menace? Can he defeat an entire...
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Clara Humble and the Not-So-Super Powers

Anna Humphrey · Owlkids
Pages: 221
Format: Hardcover

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The Storm Dragon

Paula Harrison · Aladdin
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

A group of friends set out to save magical creatures from a cruel queen and her wicked soldiers in the first book in the brand-new Secret Rescuers chapter book series.When Sophy finds a little lost dragon named Cloudy, she knows he's in danger. It will take all the courage she can muster...
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Utah

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

Welcome to Utah, the Beehive State! Students will explore Arches National Park, visit the Great Salt Lake, and attend the Sundance Film Festival, and more as they learn about Utah's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled...
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Ocean Animals: Who's Who in the Deep Blue

Johnna Rizzo · National Geographic
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

Swim with sharks Dive with dolphins Stroll the beach with penguins Youngreaders will joyfully immerse themselves in this awesome adventure at sea, in which stunning National Geographic photos reveal hidden worlds of actionand beauty. We meet 30 favorite sea creatures and explore their wateryhomes:...
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Handmade Thanksgiving Crafts

Ruth Owen · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

If readers arent interested in getting creative in the kitchen, they might enjoy making decorations for the Thanksgiving meal! Needing just a few basic craft supplies and some recycled materials from around the house, the crafts in this book use step-by-step instructions to guide readers...
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Will Wilder: The Lost Staff of Wonders

Raymond Arroyo · Crown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

"Open the cover, fasten your seat belt, and get ready for a rip-roaring ride!" - Ridley Pearson, author of the New York Times bestselling series Kingdom KeepersWill Wilder is back to protect the town of Perilous Falls from another ancient evil - the fearsome demon, Amon, in this...
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Basher Science: Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines

Simon Basher · Kingfisher Books
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smart phone store information? Welcome to the world of engineering! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose...
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