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Who Was Nikola Tesla?

Jim Gigliotti · Penguin Workshop
Pages: 112
Format: Library Binding

Get ready for the electrifying biography of Nikola Tesla--part creative genius, part mad scientist, and 100% innovator.When Nikola Tesla arrived in the United States in 1884, he didn't have much money, but he did have a letter of introduction to renowned inventor Thomas Edison. The working...
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A Warp in Time

Jude Watson · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

The harrowing tale of survival and suspicion takes its most dramatic turn yet when Molly, Yoshi, and the rest discover that there are more than just monsters in the rift.There are other kids, too...The seven-book mega-series begun by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies) reaches a pivotal turning...
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Natural Disasters Through Infographics

Nadia Higgins · Lerner Publications
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

"The facts about natural disasters are so big and devastating they could make your head explode! You hear about huge costs (like the $360,000,000,000 in damage caused by the 2011 tsunami in Japan), huge speeds (the fastest-moving tsunami waves have been recorded at 500 miles per hour),...
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Bravelands #2: Code of Honor

ERIN HUNTER · HarperCollins
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

Heed the call of the wild ... discover the second book in this action-packed animal fantasy series from the #1 bestselling author of Warriors! "Deep characters, a complex plot, rich mythology, and a stunning setting. Wild and wonderful." - Kirkus ReviewsSet in the African savannah...
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Soof

SARAH WEEKS · Scholastic Press
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

All her life, Aurora has heard stories about Heidi and all the good luck she brought Aurora's family. Aurora, though, doesn't feel very lucky. The kids at school think she's weird. And she's starting to think her mom thinks she's weird, too. Especially compared to Heidi.On...
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Confronting the Dragon: Book Three in the Gameknight999 Series: An Unofficial Minecrafter's Adventure

Mark Cheverton · Sky Pony Press
Format: Print book

An evil army threatens to destroy all of Minecraft in the third Gameknight999 adventure!The ghast king Malacoda and the terrible enderman Erebus have led their monster army to the server that houses the Source, with plans to destroy Minecraft and all the digital lives on its servers before...
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Project Kid: 100 Ingenious Crafts for Family Fun

Amanda Kingloff · Workman Pub Co
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

Perfect for crafty parents who are eager to get their kids excited about DIY, ProjectKid is everything you could want in a craft book: 100(!) stylish, inventive projects; step-by-step photographs; tips for the novice crafter; easy-to-follow instructions; and a fresh, modern look. What...
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Bone Snatcher, The

Charlotte Salter · Dreamscape Media
Format: Audiobook

Sophie Seacove is a storyteller. She tells stories of what the world would be like if madness hadn't taken over. If her parents hadn't sold her off as a servant to pay for their stupid vacation. If she wasn't now trapped in a decaying mansion filled with creepy people and surrounded...
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Love Bites

Sienna Mercer · Egmont UK
Format: Kindle Edition

Sink your teeth into Sienna Mercer’s sixth super-girly vampire story for girls.Olivia is a vegetarian. Ivy is a vampire. And they're twins?!?The twins are travelling to Transylvania! Olivia's really nervous because she's meeting her vampire family for the first time (there's...
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Triple H

Jesse Armstrong · Epic
Format: Hardcover

"Engaging images accompany information about Triple H. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
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Football: Who Does What?

Ryan Nagelhout · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

The game of football has many rules, and each position on the field is different. Whether lining up in the trenches to protect the quarterback or running the ball out of the backfield, the 11 players on each team each have special jobs to do. This book gives readers a look at each position...
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Bravelands #1: Broken Pride

Erin Hunter · HarperCollins
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

Heed the call of the wild with this brand-new, action-packed animal fantasy series from the #1 nationally bestselling author of Warriors. Enter the Bravelands ... and discover the Erin Hunter series you've been waiting for.A lion cast out from his pride.An elephant who can read the bones...
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HelloFlo: The Guide, Period.

Naama Bloom · Dutton Books for Young Readers
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

From the founder of HelloFlo, a modern and insightful guide to periods and puberty for a new generation When will I get boobs? Does wearing a tampon hurt? What's the deal with menstrual cups? Seriously, when will I get boobs? Honest, funny, and unafraid of the messy, real-life...
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Disney Gravity Falls Shorts: Just West of Weird

Disney · Joe Books LTD
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Head back to the Mystery Shack with Dipper and Mabel Pines and their great uncle, Grunkle Stan, for more adventures in the small town of Gravity Falls, Oregon. With original-art covers and graphic novel-style retellings of the hugely popular Disney Gravity Falls Shorts, this collection...
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A Home for Mr. Emerson

Barbara Kerley · Scholastic Press,
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

From the award-winning creators of THOSE REBELS, JOHN & TOM, a joyful portrait of an American icon and an inspiring blueprint for how to live your life."All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better."Before Ralph Waldo...
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