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Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court

KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

In his first memoir written especially for young readers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will focus on his relationships with several important coaches in his life - including his father, his high-school coach and Coach Wooden - as he tells the story of his life and career. Like many kids in elementary...
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The Crystal Caverns: A Branches Book

Katrina Charman · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 96
Format: Library Binding

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. Branches...
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Herrerasaurus and Other Triassic Dinosaurs

Tracey Kelly · Brown Bear Books
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

"Through carefully leveled text, maps, and powerful illustrations, explores the habitats, food, and other information about dinosaurs in the Triassic period"--
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Moschops and Other Ancient Reptiles

Tracey Kelly · Brown Bear Books
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

"Through carefully leveled text, maps, and powerful illustrations, explores the habitats, food, and other information about prehistoric reptiles"--
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Flamingos

Quinn M Arnold · Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

"A kindergarten-level introduction to flamingos, covering their growth process, behaviors, the lakes they call home, and such defining features as their long legs"--
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Ships

Thomas K Adamson · Bellwether Media
Pages: 24

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to ships. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Backhoes

Chris Bowman · Bellwether Media
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to backhoes. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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All's Faire in Middle School

Victoria Jamieson · Dial Books
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback

Calling all Raina Telgemeier fans! The Newbery Honor-winning author of Roller Girl is back with a heartwarming graphic novel about starting middle school, surviving your embarrassing family, and the Renaissance Faire. Eleven-year-old Imogene (Impy) has grown up with two parents working...
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Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero

PATRICIA MCCORMICK · Balzer Bray
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

The inspiring true story of Reckless, the brave little mare that became a marine. This is the first picture book from award-winning novelist Patricia McCormick, sumptuously illustrated by acclaimed artist Iacopo Bruno.When a group of US Marines fighting in the Korean War found a bedraggled...
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Epic LEGO Adventures with Bricks You Already Have: Build Crazy Worlds Where Aliens Live on the Moon, Dinosaurs Walk Among Us, Scientists Battle Mutant Bugs and You Bring Their Hilarious Tales to Life

Sarah Dees · Page Street Publishing
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Have a Blast Building New LEGO® Creations That Crash, Crumble, Catch on Fire and Make You LaughGather up your LEGO® bricks and get ready for a wild and fun adventure! Sarah Dees went all out with this new collection of crazy-cool creations you can build at home with bricks you already...
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Dream Big Dreams: Photographs from Barack Obama's Inspiring and Historic Presidency (Young Readers)

PETE SOUZA · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

By the author of Obama: An Intimate Portrait, a book for young readers that highlights Barack Obama's historic presidency and the qualities and actions that make him so beloved. Throughout his historic presidency, President Obama engaged with young people as often as he could, encouraging...
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Who Am I?: An Animal Guessing Game

ROBIN PAGE · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

I have two big yellow eyes, soft, silky feathers, eight sharp claws, and an unlucky mouse in my pointy black beak. Who am I?
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JoJo's Guide to the Sweet Life: #PeaceOutHaterz

JoJo Siwa · Amulet Books
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

You might recognize firecracker JoJo Siwa from Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, or maybe you fell in love with her on Dance Moms. JoJo's nonfiction middle-grade debut is the next generation's version of a real life Cinderella story: Nebraska girl becomes Hollywood's belle...
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Writing Radar: Using Your Journal to Snoop Out and Craft Great Stories

JACK GANTOS · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pages: 203
Format: Hardcover

The Newbery Award-winning author of Dead End in Norvelt shares advice for how to be the best brilliant writer in this funny and practical creative writing guide perfect for all kids who dream of seeing their name on the spine of a book.With the signature wit and humor that have garnered...
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Out of Remote Control

ADA HOPPER · Little Simon
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

In this seventh DATA Set adventure, the kids fast-forward and rewind time with an all-controlling TV remote!Dr. Bunsen has built an all-controlling TV remote that the DATA Set use to fast-forward and rewind through real time. But things get out of remote control when they accidently change...
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Roar of the Thunder Dragon: A Branches Book

Tracey West · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

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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Classes Are Canceled: A Branches Book

Jack Chabert · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

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. Branches...
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Go Girl #9: Camp Chaos

Meredith Badger · Square Fish
Pages: 91
Format: Paperback

Sophie makes a new friend when she is swapped into the other class at school. With school camp coming up, will she be forced to choose between her new bestie and her old bestie?Go Girl #9: Camp Chaos by Meredith Badger is a sweet and realistic friendship story full of familiar themes that...
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A Skateboard Cat-astrophe

FRANKLIN W DIXON · Aladdin
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

Detective brothers Frank and Joe must figure out who sabotaged Skeeter the Skateboarding Cat in the sixth book in the interactive Hardy Boys Clue Book series.Everyone in Bayport is talking about the first annual skateboard contest. The winner gets free mac and cheese balls from The Easy...
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The Crystal Caverns: A Branches Book

Katrina Charman · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

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The Loud House #2 "There Will be MORE Chaos"

CHRIS SAVINO · Papercutz
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback

More household hijinks with Lincoln Loud and his ten sisters: Lori, Leni, Luna, Luan, Lynn, Lucy, Lisa, Lola, Lana, and Lily. Learn the insides and outs of the living in the Loud House and thriving in the chaos. Featuring all new stories and art by creator Chris Savino, and the show's...
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Huevos verdes con jamón

Dr. Seuss · Lectorum Pubns Inc
Format: Book

Sam-I-Am mounts a determined campaign to convince another Seuss character to eat a plate of green eggs and ham. "Limited vocabulary but unlimited exuberance of illustration".--School Library Journal. Full color.
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Nightmare Escape

Greg Grunberg · Graphix
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

Ben has a problem. When he sleeps he dreams, and when he dreams, they're all nightmares! But he can also jump into other people's dreams. So when his friends start falling victim to an evil dream-monster that prevents them from waking, Ben knows he has to help them. Easier said than done...
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Time Shifters

Chris Grine · Graphix
Pages: 265
Format: Paperback

When Luke investigates an eerie blue glow in the woods behind his house, he doesn't know what he'll find there. But a scientist, a robot Abraham Lincoln riding a friendly dinosaur, and a sassy ghost were the last things he could have imagined stumbling upon. Now as Luke and his new companions...
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Skywalker Strikes: Volume 1

Jason Aaron · Spotlight - (Graphic Novels)
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

When a rebel attack goes wrong, Han and Leia must think fast to make their escape - while Luke comes face to face with Darth Vader!
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