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Invisible Emmie

TERRI LIBENSON · BALZER + BRAY
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm, Invisible Emmie is a humorous and surprising debut graphic novel by Terri Libenson, creator of the internationally syndicated, Reuben Award-winning comic strip The Pajama Diaries. This is the story of two totally different girls...
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In Over Their Heads

Margaret Peterson Haddix · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 307
Format: Hardcover

Nick and Eryn must figure out a way to save the world without sacrificing their newly discovered family in this follow-up to Under Their Skin, which BOOKLIST called "crisp, intriguing, and thought-provoking" in a starred review.In Under Their Skin, twins Nick and Eryn successfully...
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Cyclone

DOREEN CRONIN · ATHENEUM CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

Nora's whole world plummets faster than the Cyclone roller coaster when her cousin Riley falls into a coma that Nora thinks is her fault in this warm, big-hearted debut middle grade novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Doreen Cronin.Riding the Cyclone, the world famous Coney...
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Lola Levine Meets Jelly and Bean

Monica Brown · Little
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

The Levines are finally getting a pet--a furry one that is. They are excited about adopting a kitty they name Jelly, but they don't get very far in the process when Ben starts sneezing. Oh no, he's allergic Lola is devastated and sets out to find Jelly a good home. Luckily, Lola...
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Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger: Book Two

Jon Scieszka · Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover

"Huge laughs and great science - the kind of smart, funny stuff that makes Jon Scieszka a legend." - Mac Barnett, author of Battle Bunny and The Terrible Two In this second book in the series, Frank Einstein (kid-genius scientist and inventor) and his best friend, Watson,...
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Ugly Cat & Pablo

Isabel Quintero · Scholastic Press
Pages: 88
Format: Paperback

Ugly Cat is dying for a paleta, or ice pop, and his friend Pablo is determined to help him get one by scaring a little girl who is enjoying a coconut paleta in the park. Things go horribly wrong when, instead of being scared, the little girl picks Pablo up and declares that he would make...
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Ever After High: The Secret Diary of Apple White

HEATHER ALEXANDER · LITTLE
Pages: 160
Format: Print book

Dear Diary,
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Restart

GORDON KORMAN · SCHOLASTIC (US)
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

A boy who's been a bully and hanging out with the wrong friends gets a new start after a memory-loss-inducing accident. But can someone really change who he is, or will the old him merely come back over time?
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Audacity Jones to the Rescue

Kirby Larson · Scholastic Press, 2016.
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

Audacity Jones is an eleven-year-old orphan who aches for adventure, a challenge to break up the monotony of her life at Miss Maisie's School for Wayward Girls. Life as a wayward girl isn't so bad; Audie has the best of friends, a clever cat companion, and plenty of books to read....
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Captain Awesome Takes Flight

Stan Kirby · Little Simon
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Captain Awesome battles an evil flight attendant who's trying to stop him from going on vacation in the nineteenth adventure of the Sunnyview Superhero Squad!When Eugene McGillicudy finds himself at the airport, things seem pretty normal at first - and pretty boring - until Eugene bumps...
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The Great Troll Rescue

Tom Percival · Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pages: 200
Format: Paperback

Meet Jack and his talking chicken Betsy, Red, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, and a host of other Little Legends as they have fantastic new adventures! Get to know your favorite fairytale characters like never before in this magical new book series. What starts as an adventure ends in disaster...
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Balance Keepers, Book 3: The Traitor of Belltroll

Lindsay Cummings · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 384
Format: Print book

The explosive conclusion to Lindsay Cummings's epic fantasy adventure series about a magical world at the center of the earth that New York Times bestselling author of the Seven Wonders series Peter Lerangis says is "filled with imagination and sneaky humor." In this third...
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Pumpkin the Hamster (Dr. KittyCat Series #6)

JANE CLARKE · SCHOLASTIC (US)
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

We'll be there in a whisker!Pumpkin the hamster is taking part in a first aid class at Dr. KittyCat's office. Pumpkin has trouble following instructions and keeps tripping over his classmates. Is there something wrong with his eyes? Fortunately for Pumpkin, Dr. KittyCat is on the case!Pumpkin...
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Baxter is Missing: A Branches Book

Rebecca Elliott · Branches/Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 80
Format: Print book

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina....
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Rocket and Groot: Keep on Truckin'!

TOM ANGLEBERGER · Marvel Press
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

It's Rocket and Groot Book: Keep on Truckin'! and they are taking it to the next level as they continue their journey through the cosmos defeating baddies. Expect more zaniness, more chaos, more Rocket doodles, more "I am Groots", and tons of Veronica - the totally awesome butt-kicking...
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I Funny: School of Laughs

JAMES PATTERSON · JIMMY PATTERSON
Pages: 336
Format: Print book

Teaching other kids how to be funny is the toughest gig that Jamie Grimm has ever had, and with the highest stakes. If he fails, his school library will be shut down for good!Even though he has a national contest trophy and a TV show under his belt, Jamie Grimm isn't one to sit back...
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Pip Bartlett's Guide to Unicorn Training

Maggie Stiefvater · Scholastic Press
Pages: 190
Format: Hardcover

Some things Pip and Tomas will find when dealing with unicorns: SHOW-OFFS STAMPEDES MYSTERYA UNICORN WHO'S AFRAID OF EVERYTHING Some things Pip and Tomas will not find when dealing with unicorns: PEACE AND QUIET Pip Bartlett has a way with magical creatures. But even she's challenged by Regent...
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Trials of Apollo, The Book Two The Dark Prophecy

Rick Riordan · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 432
Format: Print book

Zeus has punished his son Apollo--god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more--by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered sixteen-year-old mortal named Lester. The only way Apollo can reclaim his rightful place on Mount Olympus is by restoring several Oracles...
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One Trick Pony

Nathan Hale · Amulet Books
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

The aliens have arrived. And they're hungry for electricity. In the Earth of the future, humans are on the run from an alien force - giant blobs who suck up electrical devices wherever they can find them. Strata and her family are part of a caravan of digital rescuers, hoping to keep the memory...
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Minnesota Wild

Taylor Reed · AV2 by Weigl
Pages: 32
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English

Did you know that the Minnesota Wild once sold out for 409 consecutive games? Since the team was created in 2000, fans of the Wild sing The Wild Anthem at games. Learn exciting facts about the teams players, coaches, uniforms, and more in Minnesota Wild, an Inside the NHL book.
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Chinese New Year

Lisa J Amstutz · Capstone Press
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Out with the old and in with the new! Its time to celebrate Chinese New Year! Clean the house. Have a feast with relatives. Watch fireworks and dragon dances. Make paper lanterns. Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is a celebration of new beginnings.
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Hello Spring!

Shelley Rotner · Holiday House
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

When winter ends, spring begins! The days get longer and the air gets warmer. Trees and flowers bloom and animals have their babies. Spring is the perfect time to have fun! Preschoolers will love this lyrical yet simple introduction to the wondrous surprises brought by spring. Featuring...
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9 Months: A month by month guide to pregnancy for the family to share

Lizzy Stewart · Frances Lincoln
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Can you believe that every one of us started as a tiny egg in our mummy's belly? One tiny cell, not bigger than a speck of dust, will grow into a baby in just nine months time. In this book, we follow this amazing process called pregnancy, and see the miracle of a creation of a new life....
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Draw Your Own Lettering and Decorative Zendoodles

Abby Huff · Capstone
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Create adorable ABCs with zendoodling! Following easy step-by-step instructions, learn how to take simple lines and shapes and transform them into intricate lovely letters, bold borders, calming quotes, and more. With extra tips, tricks, and craft ideas, young artists of every ability will...
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Game On! 2017: All the Best Games: Awesome Facts and Coolest Secrets

Scholastic · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

Game On! 2017 is the second edition of this hot new annual!Features information and statistics about all of the most popular games, tips and tricks for gamers, and interviews from gaming's biggest personalities--including game developers and pro gamers! With the help of Imagine Publishing,...
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My First Book of Soccer: A Rookie Book: Mostly Everything Explained About the Game

The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids · Sports Illustrated
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

The fourth book in the fan-favorite Rookie Book series, Sports Illustrated Kids explains the most popular sport in the world to its youngest fans.The ref blows the whistle, the striker approaches for kickoff, feet fly-a soccer match is underway! With a fun mix of Sports Illustrated action...
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Noah Webster's Fighting Words

Tracy Maurer · Millbrook Press
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Noah Webster, famous for writing the first dictionary of the English language as spoken in the United States, was known in his day for his bold ideas and strong opinions about, well, everything. Spelling, politics, laws, you name it he had something to say about it. He even commented on his own opinions!...
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Harlem Hell-fighters

Julia Garstecki · Black Rabbit Books
Pages: 31

Harlem Hellfighters were African American soldiers who fought for the United States during World War I.
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Transportation

Gail Gibbons · Holiday House
Pages: 32

From cars and trains to plains and boats, people all around the world have developed diverse means and methods of travel. In this fascinating exploration of transportation, Gail Gibbons employs her signature, colorful artwork and accessible text to explain transportation choices to young...
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Math Lab for Kids: Fun, Hands-On Activities for Learning with Shapes, Puzzles, and Games

Rebecca Rapoport · Quarry Books
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

"Math Lab for Kids provides 52 fun labs to teach children basic math concepts through activities and games."--
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Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem

Patricia Newman · Millbrook Press
Pages: 56
Format: Print book

Marine biologist Brent Hughes didn't think sea otters and sea grass had much in common. But his research at Elkhorn Slough, an estuary on Monterey Bay in northern California, revealed a new and surprising connection between the two. The scientist expected this estuary to be overrun...
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Let's Estimate: A Book about Estimating and Rounding Numbers

David A Adler · Holiday House
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

How much pizza do you need for a dinosaur party? If you don t know exactly, you have to estimate! This lively introduction to the mathematical concept of estimation is straightforward and fun. David A. Adler explains what an estimate is and the difference between estimating and rounding....
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Let's Eat: Sustainable Food for a Hungry Planet

Kimberley Veness · Orca Book Publishers
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

All the food you eat, whether it's an apple or a steak or a chocolate-coated cricket, has a story. Let's Eat uncovers the secret lives of our groceries, exploring alternative - and sometimes bizarre - farm technology and touring gardens up high on corporate rooftops and down low in military-style...
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All Kinds of Cars

Carl Johanson · Flying Eye Books
Pages: 37
Format: Print book

From Swedish illustrator Carl Johanson, this partly true, partly fictitious book is a fantastic visual collection of cars and other wacky forms of transportation. Johanson's book identifies the ordinary along with the extraordinary - from fire engines and snow plows to galactic buses...
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