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Star Wars Adventures in Wild Space The Snare: Book 1

LucasFilm Book Group · Disney Lucasfilm Pr
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

It is a time of darkness. With the end of the Clone Wars, and the destruction of the Jedi Order, the evil Emperor Palpatine rules the galaxy unopposed. When the parents of Milo and Lina Graf are abducted by agents of the evil Empire while the family is out on a mission mapping the unknown...
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North America

Emily Rose Oachs · Bellwether Media
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to North America. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Avengers K 5: Avengers Vs. Ultron

Jim Zub · Spotlight
Pages: 28

The Scarlet Witch, Wonder Man, and the Beast join the Avengers as Ultron alters Ant-Man's mind, which makes him turn his ant army on his friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO. This item is Non-Returnable.
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The Science of Poop and Farts: The Smelly Truth about Digestion

Alex Woolf · Franklin Watts
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Everyone poops. It may seem pretty gross, but its perfectly healthy and natural. Poop (also called feces or excrement) is the solid waste thats left after weve digested our food. Its the stuff our bodies cant use for energy or growth, and it passes out of us when we go to the toilet....
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Outdoor Opposites

Brenda Williams · Barefoot Books
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

This colourful camping singalong encourages physical participation as children learn ow to do opposite actions.
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S. Truett Cathy: Chick-Fil-A Founder

Heather C Hudak · Checkerboard Library
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

In this title, unwrap the life of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy Readers will follow Cathy's journey from his entrepreneurial childhood to his first restaurants to his work perfecting the chicken-cooking process that led to Chick-fil-A. Learn about Cathy's tenets for success,...
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The ear in 3D

Nicholas Faulkner; Josepha Sherman · Rosen Publishing's Rosen Central
Pages: 64
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English : First editionView all editions and formats

This engrossing title takes a never-before-seen view of the anatomy of the ear using 3D imagery. Readers learn about the anatomy of the ear, its connection to the rest of the ear-nose-throat system, and exactly how it works. This book is perfect for young people who are visually inclined...
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Hiking

Stephanie Turnbull · Smart Apple Media
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

Filled with stunning color photography, this captivating book fires young readers imaginations about the adventures that await them while hiking. The volume includes information and tips on proper gear, safety considerations, emergency preparedness, and what to expect during your adventure....
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Africa

Emily Rose Oachs · Bellwether Media
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to Africa. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Tracking Animal Identity

Tom Jackson · Capstone Press, 2016.
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Identity is vital to any scientific researchbut it is not always easy to establish, especially with groups of species that look very similar, or those with secretive lifestyles. A number of fascinating techniques are used to establish species identities, including recording sounds, monitoring...
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Skiing and Snowboarding

Stephanie Turnbull · Smart Apple Media, an imprint of Black Rabbit Books
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

"Skiing and snowboarding tells you how you can take part in these exciting sports. It describes the equipment you need to get started, and the skills you'll need to develop. And it explains how to stay safe during these challenging activities" -- page 4 of cover.
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Paddington Takes the Test

Michael Bond · Harpercollins
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

Only a bear like Paddington could find himself taking a driving test by mistake, becoming a model at an art school, or being sawed in half at a magic show. No matter what adventures await, Paddington always comes through with flying colors.First published in 1979, Paddington Takes the Test...
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The Lost Property Office

James R Hannibal · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 390
Format: Print book

James R. Hannibal presents a thrilling adventure through history, complete with mysteries, secret items, codes, and a touch of magic in this stunning middle grade debut.Thirteen-year-old Jack Buckles is great at finding things. Not just a missing glove or the other sock, but things normal...
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A Girl Named Hillary: The True Story of Hillary Clinton

Rebecca Paley · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

The A Girl Named series tells the stories of how ordinary American girls grew up to be extraordinary American women. It took a lot of determination, courage, and confidence to become the first woman to be nominated for president by a major political party. A Girl Named Hillary tells of the defining...
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Cynthia Moss and the elephants of Amboseli

Toni Buzzeo · Dial Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A science and nature biography of Cynthia Moss, the elephant expert, by the author of Caldecott Honor book One Cool FriendCynthia Moss was never afraid of BIG things. As a kid, she loved to ride through the countryside on her tall horse. She loved to visit faraway places. And she especially...
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