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LEGO Space: Building the Future

Peter Reid · No Starch Press
Format: Paperback

"An incredible fantasy universe." - Space.com"Nothing could be more awesome." - Wired ScienceCome explore an incredible LEGO® universe in LEGO Space: Building the Future. Spaceships, orbital outposts, and new worlds come to life in this unique vision of the future,...
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James Monroe

Megan M Gunderson · Big Buddy Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

This biography introduces readers to James Monroe including his military service, early political career, and key events from Monroe's administration including the Monroe Doctrine. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline,...
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Jimmy Carter

Heidi M D Elston · Big Buddy Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

- Historic Photographs- Primary Source Documents- Timeline- Fast Facts- Benefits and Perks- Chart of All Presidents' Terms
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Cool Refashioned T-Shirts:: Fun & Easy Fashion Projects

Alex Kuskowski · Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Shares instructions for creating unique, one-of-a-kind crafts with T-shirts, including bracelets, bags, and headbands.
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The Secret Destiny of Pixie Piper

Annabelle Fisher · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

Pixie Piper, an ordinary fifth grader, discovers she is a direct descendant of Mother Goose - and she has the magical ability and poetry power to prove it! A lively and funny twist on a classic character for fans of the Clementine books, Wendy Mass, and Lisa Graff. This is the first of two books...
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Nevada

Terry Allan Hicks · Benchmark Books; 2 edition
Format: Book

"Surveys the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Nevada"--
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Ms. Rapscott's Girls

Elise Primavera · Dial Books
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

Fans of Mary Poppins will love this whimsical tale of a boarding school for children of very busy parents, where an extraordinary headmistress teaches them life lessons about courage, adventure, friendship . . . and the importance of birthday cake.Nestled inside a lighthouse, Great Rapscott...
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The Hero's Guide to Being an Outlaw

Christopher Healy · Walden Pond Press
Pages: 516
Format: Hardcover

The League of Princes returns in the hilariously epic conclusion to Christopher Healy's hit series, which Kirkus Reviews called "part screwball comedy, part sly wit, and all fun" in a starred review!Prince Liam. Prince Frederic. Prince Duncan. Prince Gustav. You think you know...
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Animals and Climate Change

Nicole Shea · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Print book

Introduces global warming and discusses the effects of the climate changes on different animals.
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Bioengineering in the real world

Meg Marquardt · Core Library
Pages: 48
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats

Take a look into the fascinating world of bioengineering, why it is an intriguing STEM career, and the amazing work scientists in this field have accomplished throughout the years.
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Long Live the Queen: Magnificent Tales of Misadventure

Gerry Swallow · Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

For Elspeth Pule, life is dull and lonely in the real world, where she misses her good friends, Humpty Dumpty, Bo Peep, and Rodney, a giant talking wheel of cheese. So when she gets a surprise visit and a desperate plea for help from Georgie Porgie and Gene the blabbermouth stick, Elspeth...
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A Story of God and All of Us Young Readers Edition: A Novel Based on the Epic TV Miniseries "The Bible"

Roma Downey · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A STORY OF GOD AND ALL OF US is a sweeping narrative that dramatizes some of the most important events and characters in the Bible. The young reader's edition of the novel contains abridged action-packed versions of the Bible's most fascinating stories, featuring Moses, David, Daniel,...
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John Tyler

Megan M Gunderson · Big Buddy Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

This biography introduces young readers to the life of John Tyler including his military service, early political career, and key events from Tyler's administration including his opposition to the national bank, Second Seminole War, and the Webster-Ashburton Treaty. Information about...
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Cartoon Faces: How to Draw Heads, Features & Expressions

Christopher Hart · Chris Hart Books
Pages: 144
Format: Book

Make a face - a funny face! The personality of a cartoon character begins with the face: the head, the features, the expressions. Get that right and you can create a memorable personality. Bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart presents the ultimate tutorial on the topic in masterful...
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Dolphins

Tammy Gagne · Abdo Publishing Company
Format: Print book

"Learn more about dolphins, how they use their cleverness to survive, and how they are astonishing scientists with their surprising smarts."--
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