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Aztec

Erin Long · PowerKids Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

The origins of the Aztec are uncertain, but the peoples role in Mesoamerican history is not. As the dominant force in pre-Columbian Mexico, this tribe had a complex social, political, and religious society that helped it become one of the greatest civilizations of Central America. Readers...
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The Dominican Republic

Amy Rechner · Blastoff! Discovery
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"Engaging images accompany information about The Dominican Republic. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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The Official CollEGGtor's Guide

Jenne Simon · Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback

Crack open the ultimate Hatchimals Colleggtibles guide!Featuring bios and information about each individual Colleggtible, this is the go-to source for these small, collectible Hatchimals. Colleggtibles are mini plastic creatures in tiny eggs that kids can hatch, revealing a hidden character...
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Uncovering Bias in the News

HARRIS J PH D D · Core Library
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Media consumers rely on objectivity from their news sources, but that's not always a realistic expectation. Uncovering Bias in the News looks at the ways in which multiple media outlets can cover the same story in vastly different ways, the reasons for these differences, and how to recognize...
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Toronto Maple Leafs

Eric Zweig · Crabtree Pub Co
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Arguably the most valuable franchise in the NHL, the Toronto Maple Leafs have proven that fans fuel the gamedespite a much-lamented half-century Stanley Cup drought. This vibrant book tells the story of the Leafs 100 years of colorful coaches, irascible owners, and bruised and beloved players....
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Baseball Genius

Tim Green · Aladdin
Pages: 344
Format: Hardcover

An average kid with an above average talent for predicting baseball pitches tries to help his favorite player out of a slump in this entertaining novel from bestselling authors Tim Green and Derek Jeter.Jalen DeLuca loves baseball. Unfortunately his dad can't afford to keep him on the travel...
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Underneath My Bed: List Poems

Brian P Cleary · Millbrook Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

When is a list also a poem? When it's a list poem! List poems can be funny or serious, rhymed or unrhymed. Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary explains how these types of poems work - and shows some of the many ways they can be written. Underneath My Bed is packed with goofy poems...
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The Artsy Mistake Mystery: The Great Mistake Mysteries

Sylvia McNicoll · Dundurn
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

They say he's been stealing art. But is Attila being framed? Outdoor art is disappearing all over the neighbourhood! From elaborate Halloween decorations to the Stream of Dreams fish display across the fence at Stephen and Renée's school, it seems no art is safe. Renée's brother, Attila,...
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Mason Jar Science: 40 Slimy, Squishy, Super-Cool Experiments; Capture Big Discoveries in a Jar, from the Magic of Chemistry and Physics to the Amazing Worlds of Earth Science and Biology

Jonathan Adolph · Storey Publishing, LLC
Pages: 136
Format: Hardcover

Heatproof, transparent, and durable, the mason jar is a science lab just waiting to be discovered. Unlock its potential with 40 dynamic experiments for budding scientists ages 8 and up. Using just a jar and a few ordinary household items, children learn to create miniature clouds, tiny...
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A Smart Girl's Guide: Worry: How to Feel Less Stressed and Have More Fun

Judith Woodburn · American Girl
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

Sometimes when we worry about something, it feels like we're the only ones -- and that makes us even more worried! But really, everyone worries about something from time to time. Sometimes the worries are about big things, like an argument with a friend, taking an important test, or having...
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Survival Tails: The Titanic

Katrina Charman · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Pets face danger on the Titanic in the first thrilling installment of the Survival Tails, perfect for readers of the I Survived and Ranger in Time series!When loyal dog Mutt discovers that his owner and best friend Alice is set to board the RMS Titanic without him, he is determined to follow...
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The Seattle Seahawks Story

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

In 2013, fans of the Seattle Seahawks cheered at the top of their lungs, recording a 137.6-decibel reading. This is louder than a jet taking off! Extreme fans became known as 12s when Seahawks president retired the number 12 jersey from game play in recognition of diehard Seahawks fans....
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Rainbows and Other Marvels of Light and Water

Lynnae D. Steinberg · Rosen Education Service
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Fact filled and image packed, this lively volume captures all the excitement of rainbow sightings after rainy days. Readers who delight in the sight of these multihued arcs will be thrilled to learn more about rainbows and related atmospheric phenomena, including moonbows, halos, and sun dogs....
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Estranged

ETHAN M ALDRIDGE · HarperCollins
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Rising star author-illustrator Ethan M. Aldridge delivers a fantasy adventure with all the makings of a classic. Illustrated with over two-hundred pages of watercolor paintings, this epic graphic novel is perfect for fans of Amulet.Edmund and the Childe were swapped at birth. Now Edmund...
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