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DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient Greece

Anne Pearson · Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
Pages: 72
Format: Library Binding

Watch the past come to life in Eyewitness: Ancient Greece. From their myths and gods, to the first Olympics to the trial and execution of Socrates - explore the history, daily life, beliefs, and achievements of this amazing civilization, whose influence can still be seen today. See how Greek...
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Board Battle (Jake Maddox)

Aburtov · Jake Maddox
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback

When a group of bullies decide they own the local skatepark, Conner and his best friend, Hannah, are forced to practice elsewhere. Conner and Hannah have to outsmart the bullies if they want to practice for the upcoming competition. Because in the end, the fight for the skatepark will come...
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Jack the Castaway

Lisa Doan · Lerner Publishing Group
Pages: 143
Format: Hardcover

Jack's parents have been chased out of Tokyo, gone broke in Greece, and hosted Nairobi's least successful safari. Next they're taking Jack to the Caribbean, whether Jack wants to go or not. The Berensons have devised their latest get-rich-quick scheme - a new sport called 'drift-snorkeling.'...
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Rush Revere and the American Revolution: Time-Travel Adventures With Exceptional Americans

Rush Limbaugh · Threshold Editions
Format: Hardcover

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION HAS BEGUN - AND RUSH REVERE, LIBERTY THE HORSE, AND THE TIME-TRAVELING CREW ARE READY TO RIDE INTO THE ACTION!Join us on this incredible time-travel adventure!Liberty, my wisecracking horse, our old friends Cam, Tommy, Freedom, and I are off to meet some super-brave...
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Hera

Teri Temple · AV2 by Weigl
Format: Paperback

Introduces the Greek goddess Hera and explains her importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods.
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Horses of the Dawn #1: The Escape

Kathryn Lasky · Scholastic (Us)
Pages: 219
Format: Print book

Run Wild. Run Free.The horses are in danger. They were rounded up by the two-legs and forced onto a boat to cross the wide ocean. The journey went badly and the boat was deemed too heavy, so the two-legs forced the horses into the sea and sailed away, leaving the herd to die in the deep.By...
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Stories of Titanic's Second Class

Rachel A Bailey · The Childs World Inc
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Compelling narrative nonfiction text introduces the Titanic's second-class passengers, including details about their experiences aboard the historic ship, tragic losses, and dramatic stories of survival. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled...
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Birds

Ann Squire · Children's Press
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

The animal kingdom is vast and varied, with millions of different species living today. Readers will learn about Earth's most recognizable animal groups, from creepy crawly insects to fierce jungle cats and massive sea creatures. Compelling text encourages readers to investigate further...
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Meet Pachycephalosaurus

Henley Miller · Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Book

Do you love dinosaurs? Learn about the life and times of the hardheaded Pachycephalosaurus, through incredible illustrations of its habitat, feeding habits, mating, and more. Get inside Pachycephalosaurus with an in-depth diagram of its skeleton. Get read to MeetPachyocephalosaurus!,
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Ryan Quinn and the Rebel's Escape

Ron Mcgee · HarperCollins Publishers
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

Ryan Quinn and the Rebel's Escape is the first fast-paced, sensational novel in a trilogy about a New York City teenager who could give James Bond and Jason Bourne a run for their money. Fans of Alex Rider and the Spy School series will be completely enthralled.Ryan Quinn hopes his traveling...
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Special Edition Movie Novelization

Victoria Shelley · Random House
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover - Special Ed.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Special Edition Movie Novelization
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The Zombie Chasers #7: World Zombination

John Kloepfer · HarperCollins
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

In the final book in the beloved Zombie Chasers series, Zack Clarke and his zombie-fighting team travel across the world in search of an antidote that will stop the brain-gobbling outbreak once and for all. With all the middle school shenanigans, fast-paced adventure, and hilarious black-and-white...
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Monster High: Great Scarrier Reef: The Deluxe Junior Novel

Mattel. · Little, Brown, 2016.
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

A new Monster High deluxe junior novel movie tie-in to Great Scarrier Reef! 2016 Mattel. All Rights Reserved.
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Black Civil War soldiers : the 54th Massachusetts Regiment

Susan K Baumann · PowerKids Press
Format:  eBook : Document : Juvenile audience : English

Discusses the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, one of the first Civil War units made up of African American soldiers.
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A Brighter Tomorrow: My Journey with Julie

Megan Mcdonald · American Girl
Format:  Book : Elementary and junior high school : Fiction : EnglishView all editions and formats

What if you suddenly found yourself in Julies world--sunny San Francisco in the 1970s? How would you feel with lots of changes happening at once, and what could you do to make things change for the better? Join Julie on this adventure where the two of you can challenge the boys to a basketball...
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