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The Turtle Ship

Helena Ku Rhee · Shen's Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Long ago in Korea, a young boy named Sunsin spent his days playing with his pet turtle Gobugi and dreaming of sailing around the world. As a poor villager, though, his dream to travel seemed impossible. Then one day, the king's court announced a contest to find the best design for a new battleship...
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The Lost Continent

Tui T. Sutherland · Scholastic Press
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

For centuries there have been rumors of another continent on the dragons' planet -- another land far across the ocean, populated by tribes of dragons very different from those we know. But there's never been any evidence, and most dragons dismissed the rumors as fairy tales.Until...
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Growing Up with Aloha: A Nanea Classic 1

Kirby Larson · American Girl
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

Nine-year-old Nanea may be the youngest in her family, but she still wants to "dip her paddle in" and be useful. She knows she's grown-up enough to help in her grandparents' market. But before she can prove that she's ready for more responsibility, the unthinkable...
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Raid of No Return

Nathan Hale · Amulet Books
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

Nathan Hale tackles a topic fans have been asking about for years: World War II. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, officially bringing the United States into World War II. A new generation of pilots were recruited to fly bombing missions for the United States, and from...
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The Ultimate Guide to Creating Comics

William Potter · Arcturus Publishing Limited
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Calling all comic fans! Packed with tips, techniques and step-by-step guides, this is the ultimate guide to creating action-packed comic books. Perfect for budding comic book artists aged 8 and above.
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What Are Hardware and Software?

Cathleen Small · Britannica Educational Pub
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Curriculum standards intersect with STEM education to create an informative book that introduces the concepts of hardware and software to a young audience. This book will then explain to young readers how hardware and software work together, and it will describe how writing code creates...
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What Is Cybersecurity?

Haq Kamar · Britannica Educational Pub
Pages: 34
Format: Library Binding

Inexperienced users of computers often jump at the chance to click colorful flashing ads on the sidebar and are also tempted to download files from sites not worthy of trust. In short, people need to learn how to stay safe online. This book will introduce readers to different types of online...
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What Are Computer Networks and the Internet?

Jennifer Reed · Britannica Educational Pub
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Explores the vast communication network that allows computers all over the world to share data, including Wi-Fi, radio waves, and telecommunications.
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What Are Computers?

Sarah Machajewski · Britannica Educational Pub
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Written with age-appropriate, easy-to-follow language, this book is a perfect resource for young readers interested in everything to do with computers. Readers will gain insight into the history of computers, how computers work, and what components each computer tends to have. They will...
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American Girl

Sara Green · Pilot
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

"Engaging images accompany information about American Girl. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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