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The Boy with the Big Hair

Khoa Le · Insight Kids
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Harry hates brushing his hair, but when two doves decide to build a nest in his tangled mop, he has bigger problems than just avoiding an annoying comb. As Harry's hair continues to grow more and more tangled, a tree begins to grow right out of his head! The tree attracts more birds...
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Piranhas

Julie Murray · Abdo Publishing Company
Format: Book

"Invites readers to travel to South America and learn about the piranha's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense."--
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Planet Venus

Christine Taylor-Butler · C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Format: Paperback

Humans have long been fascinated by space exploration, from the earliest NASA probes to the latest journeys toward the distant edges of the solar system. Readers will learn about the discovery of new stars and planets, the ways celestial bodies are formed, and much more. Features Engaging...
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Jane Goodall: Researcher Who Champions Chimps

Mike Venezia · Scholastic
Format: Book

These books are without a doubt the definitive and most entertaining biographies of scientists for young readers. Author and artist Mike Venezia provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement his easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of the scientists' sketches...
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Just Grace Gets Crafty

Charise Mericle Harper · HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Grace has lots of new and exciting things to share in the latest addition to the Just Grace series! There's a new crossing guard in town named Marie who needs a bit of help making friends, a fun substitute teacher for Miss Lois, and most exciting, Grace and Mimi are going to have their...
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How to Put Your Parents to Bed

Mylisa Larsen · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Mylisa Larsen's tongue-in-cheek bedtime story about a role reversal between parents and a child pairs perfectly with Babette Cole's hilarious and bright watercolor illustrations.No one likes going to bed. And you're not even tired. You want to stay up and have all sorts of fun adventures!...
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The Brainiacs

H. Badger · Hardie Grant Egmont
Format: Paperback

When kids in the annual Smartest Kid in the Universe competition start disappearing, Kip suspects foul play. Can he get to the bottom of it, or will he be the next victim?
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Bogart and Vinnie: A Completely Made-up Story of True Friendship

Audrey Vernick · Walker Childrens
Format: Print book

When Vinnie, a crazy-happy dog, gets lost while visiting a nature preserve with his family, he finds comfort in the company of Bogart, a big, lazy rhinoceros. Vinnie loves his new friend, but Bogart would rather just take a nap. A friendship soon blossoms-even if Vinnie's definition...
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Planet Uranus

Christine Taylor-Butler · C. Press/F. Watts Trade; Revised edition
Format: Paperback

Humans have long been fascinated by space exploration, from the earliest NASA probes to the latest journeys toward the distant edges of the solar system. Readers will learn about the discovery of new stars and planets, the ways celestial bodies are formed, and much more. Features Engaging...
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Under the Same Sun

Sharon Robinson · Scholastic Press; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball great Jackie Robinson, shares an inspirational story about her family in Tanzania. AG Ford is a NEW YORK TIMES best-selling artist and winner of the NAACP Award.Auntie Sharon and Grandmother Bibi have come to visit the family in Tanzania--all the way from...
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Frightfully Friendly Ghosties

Daren King · Quercus
Format: Book

Frightfully Friendly Ghosties, described as "exciting, charming and ridiculous," by The Guardian, is a hilarious book for young readers about the adventures of a funny, charming, and terribly polite group of ghosts who just want to get along with their housemates. The cast of classic...
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Excellent Ed

Stacy McAnulty · Alfred A. Knopf
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Dog lovers will adore this imperfect yet endearing mutt and his quest for excellence! Everyone in the Ellis family is excellent--except Ed. Ed wonders if this is why he isn't allowed to eat at the table or sit on the couch with the other children. So he's determined to find his own thing...
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I can be anything : don't tell me I can't

Diane Dillon · The Blue Sky Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Like most girls and boys, Zoe enthusiastically embraces the wonders of our world and its infinite possibilities. "I can be anything I want to be!" she tells us, presenting herself in a range of careers. "But what if you fail?" asks a voice of doubt that attempts to undermine...
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DK Readers L2: LEGO DC Super Heroes: Super-Villains

Victoria Taylor · DK
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

In DK LEGO® readers, lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories create a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills! DK Readers: Level 2: LEGO® DC Universe™ Super Heroes: Super-villains What do the Joker...
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