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I Funny TV: A Middle School Story

James Patterson · jimmy patterson
Pages: 311
Format: Hardcover

Jamie Grimm has hit the big time in book four of the #1 bestselling I Funny series! Jamie Grimm has finally accomplished his dream of proving himself the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic, and the sky's the limit from there. Enter a couple of TV executives with a huge plan for Jamie: a new show...
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Big Nate: Welcome to My World

Lincoln Peirce · Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pages: 174
Format: Book

Self-described genius, aspiring cartoonist, and sixth-grade detention record holder Big Nate navigates the trials and tribulations of life in the halls of P.S. 38 with his classmates Gina, Artur, Francis, Jenny and Teddy.
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Harley Quinn's Shocking Suprise

Eric Fein · Capstone Pr Inc
Format: Paperback

Book annotation not available for this title.Title: Harley Quinn's Shocking SupriseAuthor: Hoena, Blake A./ Schoening, Dan (ILT) / Kane, Bob (CON) Publisher: Capstone Pr IncPublication Date: 2009/08/15Number of Pages: 48Binding Type: PAPERBACKLibrary of Congress: 2009006301
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Who Was Abraham Lincoln?

Janet B Pascal · Grosset & Dunlap
Pages: 104
Format: Hardcover

Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age - literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford's...
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National Geographic Kids Quiz Whiz 4: 1,000 Super Fun Mind-bending Totally Awesome Trivia Questions

National Geographic Kids · National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Print book

Discover 1,000 more fun, fascinating, and funny quiz questions in the latest book in this popular series, with all-new content and photos. Packed with fantastic photos and a dynamic design, kids will have a blast quizzing themselves, friends, and family members on tons of fun trivia! They'll...
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Tim Cook: Industrial Engineer and CEO of Apple

Amy Hayes · PowerKids Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Best known for being the seventh and current CEO of Apple Inc., Tim Cook is also an advocate of cybersecurity and environmental preservation. The first CEO of a Fortune 500 company to openly identify as gay, Cook has broken the mold and faced the challenges of being a member of the LGBTQ...
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What's Great About Montana?

Darice Bailer · Lerner Publications
Format: Book

Whats so great about Montana? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Treasure State! Explore Montanas mile-high mountains, gold mines, and wild-west history. The Montana by Map feature shows where youll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides...
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What is schizophrenia?

Melissa Abramovitz · ReferencePoint Press
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats

As one of the most severe mental diseases known to humankind, schizophrenia profoundly affects patients, families, and society. What Is Schizophrenia? examines what this disorder is, what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how or whether it can be treated or cured.
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Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made

Stephan Pastis · Candlewick
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

Want to aspire to greatness? Check out this new edition of Timmy Failure's first adventure - featuring the bonus section "How to Draw Timmy and Total."He may be clueless, but the comically self-confident Timmy Failure is CEO of the best detective agency in town, perhaps even the nation....
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The Elements Book

Dk. · Dk Publishing
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

Kids can go on a visual tour of the 118 chemical elements of the periodic table, from argon to zinc, with The Elements Book.Cataloged by type, each element's properties and atomic structure is explained. More than 1,000 full-color photographs showcase the natural forms of each element,...
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National Geographic Kids Quiz Whiz 3: 1,000 Super Fun Mind-bending Totally Awesome Trivia Questions

National Geographic Kids · National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Paperback

Youll find more fun fascinating and funny quiz questions in National Geographic Kids Quiz Whiz Packed with fantastic photos and a dynamic design kids will have a blast quizzing themselves and their families on tons of fun trivia This compact book is just the right size to pass the time...
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From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess

Meg Cabot · Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 182
Format: Hardcover

Return to the world of Meg Cabot's bestselling and beloved Princess Diaries series in From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess -- this time through the illustrated diary of a spunky new heroine: Princess Mia's long lost half-sister, Olivia!Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison...
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Day Dreams and Movie Screens

Alena Pitts · Zonderkidz
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Eleven-year-old Lena Daniels' summer of Hollywood starlets and movie filming alongside her favorite singer, Mallory Winston, is over. School will be back in full swing, and it seems as though life might just pick up where it left off - with volleyball games, homework, and her best friends.But...
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I Heart You

Meg Fleming · Beach Lane Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

This tender, rhyming picture book is a lively celebration of love.Little ones adore being independent and trying new things. But they also need Mom and Dad's reassurance and snuggles. With her spare, lyrical text, debut author Meg Fleming captures the exuberance, the affection, and the tender...
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Minecraft Beginner's Guide

James Zeiger · Cherry Lake Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

"Learn what it takes to get started in the world of Minecraft, from gathering resources to building your first structures."--
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