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Explore My World: Weather

Lisa Gerry · National Geographic Children's Books
Pages: 31
Format: Paperback

Packed with colorful photographs of adorable animals braving the elements, this picture book for preschoolers introduces kids to the weather they experience every day, including rain, clouds, sunshine, snow, storms, and more.From snowflakes to raindrops to puddles, from sunny days to cloudy...
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I See Plants

Tim Mayerling · Jump!, Inc.
Pages: 16
Format: Library Binding

I See Plants introduces emergent readers to a variety of plant characteristics while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers,...
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What If You Had An Animal Tail?

Sandra Markle · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

What if you woke up one morning and you had sprouted a tail overnight? What If You Had An Animal Tail? -- the next imaginative book in the What If You Had series -- explores what would happen if you looked in the mirror and saw that you had an animal tail! From a peacock's showstopping...
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Pro Hockey's Championship

Tyler Omoth · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

The skater speeds to the net as the excited fans cheer. He positions himself for a slapshot. The puck glides past the goalkeeper. Score! The stakes are high in this Stanley Cup Finals game, as two of NHL's best teams fight for the win. Young readers will delight in learning fascinating...
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Creating Titanic: The Ship of Dreams

Kevin Blake · Bearport Pub Co Inc
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

On May 31, 1911, thousands of excited people crammed into a shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. They were there to watch the empty hull of RMS Titanic enter the water for the very first time. Proud workers hugged their children as they pointed at the massive ship they had helped build....
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Titanic's Passengers and Crew

Alex Giannini · Bearport Pub Co Inc
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

It was 2:00 A.M. on April 15, 1912, in the middle of the icy Atlantic Ocean. Eventeen year- old Jack Thayer stood on the slanted deck of the RMS Titanic and weighed his options?Jump, or die, he thought. The huge ship had just struck an iceberg and was taking on water. Making matters worse,...
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The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King

Max Brallier · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 257
Format: Hardcover

A New York Times and USA Today bestelling series, with one million copies in print!"Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy KidLife after the zombie apocalypse is pretty good for 13-year-old...
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Bear Country: Bearly a Misadventure

Doreen Cronin · Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover

The Chicken Squad is back for their sixth (mis) adventure, and this time there's a headless bear on the loose and the Chicken Squad's beloved Barbara has gone missing! A "lip-bitingly funny" (School Library Journal) chapter book from the bestselling author of Click, Clack,...
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The Basque Dragon

Adam Gidwitz · Dutton Books for Young Readers
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

A fully illustrated, globe-trotting new middle grade fantasy-adventure series about mythical creatures and their cultures of origin, from the Newbery Honor-winning author of The Inquisitor's Tale.Elliot and Uchenna have barely recovered from their first adventure with the Unicorn Rescue...
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TBH #1: TBH, This Is So Awkward

Lisa Greenwald · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Told entirely in text messages, this addictive new series from the acclaimed author of My Life in Pink & Green is perfect for fans of Lauren Myracle and Wendy Mass. To be honest, middle school is rough! Cecily, Gabby, and Prianka have been BFFAE since pre-K, so it's totally natural...
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The Principal Strikes Back

JARRETT J KROSOCZKA · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 172
Format: Hardcover

As told through a mix of comics, doodles, and journal entries, it's Victor Starspeeder's third year at Jedi Academy! It's also his first year EVER without his sister, Christina. Plus, things at Jedi Academy are... weird. After last year's security breach, Principal Marr has been demoted...
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Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: From the Creator of Captain Underpants

DAV PILKEY · Graphix
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous...
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Greenland

Ruth Bjorklund · Childrens Pr
Pages: 144
Format: Library Binding

Despite its name, Greenland isnt very green. Rather, it is covered almost entirely in rock, ice, and snow. And though it is the worlds largest island, few people live there. Readers will find out what it is like to live in Greenlands remote communities
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Finding Esme

SUZANNE CROWLEY · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Esme's life changes when she discovers dinosaur bones on her family's peach farm in Texas.Fans of Wendy Maas and Lynda Mullaly Hunt will love this perfectly pitched story about friendship, family, and loss from Suzanne Crowley, the acclaimed author of The Very Ordered...
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The Red Fox Clan

JOHN FLANAGAN · Philomel Books
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

#1 New York Times bestselling author John Flanagan returns to the world of Ranger's Apprentice, beginning a new story arc starring fan favorites, Will and Maddie (Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger) .Picking up where Ranger's Apprentice: The Royal Ranger left off, this next installment...
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The Third Mushroom

Jennifer L Holm · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 240
Format: Library Binding

"Believe in the unexpected" with this hilarious, heartwarming, and much-anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestseller The Fourteenth Goldfish!Ellie's grandpa Melvin is a world-renowned scientist . . . in the body of a fourteen-year-old boy. His feet stink, and he eats...
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Hurricane Heroes in Texas

Mary Pope Osborne · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover

Jack and Annie are caught out in the rain in the most dangerous Magic Tree House mission yet!Jack and Annie are on a mission! When the magic tree house whisks them back to Galveston, Texas, in 1900, they find out that a big storm is coming. But even though there is rain and wind, no one believes...
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Eva's Big Sleepover: A Branches Book

Rebecca Elliott · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 80
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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The Trials of Apollo Book Three The Burning Maze

Rick Riordan · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

The formerly glorious god Apollo, cast down to earth in punishment by Zeus, is now an awkward mortal teenager named Lester Papadopoulos. In order to regain his place on Mount Olympus, Lester must restore five Oracles that have gone dark. But he has to achieve this impossible task without...
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Scream and Scream Again!: A Horror-Mystery Anthology

R. L. Stine · HarperCollins
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover

A harrowing array of scary stories that all have one thing in common: each either begins or ends with a scream!R.L. Stine - the godfather of Goosebumps - and some of the most popular authors today bring an unrivaled mastery of all things fearsome, frightening, and fantabulous to this terrifying...
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Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch

SERENA VALENTINO · Disney Press
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover

The tale of the legendary golden flower is widely known. The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the flower is coveted by an old witch to keep herself young and beautiful. And always the flower is used to save a dying queen, who then gives birth to a princess with...
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Finland

GERI CLARK · Childrens Pr
Pages: 144
Format: Library Binding

Located in far northern Europe, Finland is a land of vast, green forests and long, cold winters. It is also a watery place, with thousands of lakes and islands. Readers will explore Finlands rich and fascinating history, from its earliest days to the pre
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Bangladesh

Tamra Orr · Childrens Pr
Pages: 144
Format: Library Binding

Though it is only about the size of Iowa, Bangladesh is one of the worlds most populous countries. It has faced many difficulties, but it rich in history and culture. Readers will explore the nations beautiful landscapes and densely-packed cities as the
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Ethiopia

LURA ROGERS SEAVEY · Childrens Pr
Pages: 144
Format: Library Binding

One of the worlds oldest countries, the African nation of Ethiopia has existed for thousands of years. Though it has often been beset with drought, famine, and other struggles, it is a proud country with a unique and thriving culture. Readers will trace
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Saving Winslow

SHARON CREECH · HarperCollins
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

"A winning tale of love." - Kirkus (starred review) Perfect for fans of Charlotte's Web and The One and Only Ivan, Saving Winslow is an uplifting modern classic in the making about a young boy who befriends an ailing newborn donkey and nurses him back to health, from New York...
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All The Things That Could Go Wrong

Stewart Foster · Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback

'A moving, humane, funny portrait of two very different boys discovering what connects us all' Kiran Milwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars `It's amazing! Such a bold idea to have a character like Dan... you pulled it off brilliantly.' Ross Welford, author...
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Merci Suárez Changes Gears

MEG MEDINA · Candlewick
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

Thoughtful, strong-willed sixth-grader Merci Suarez navigates difficult changes with friends, family, and everyone in between in a resonant new novel from Meg Medina.Merci Suarez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how different. For starters, Merci has never...
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Cats vs. Robots #1: This Is War

Margaret Stohl · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

#1 New York Times bestselling author Margaret Stohl and Lewis Peterson's hilarious middle grade debut has it all: robot overlords, secret feline agents, and earthling humans who in for a real catastrophe.With examples of why coding is fun and other STEM applications cleverly woven into...
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