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Ashes

Laurie Halse Anderson · Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Pages: 298
Format: Hardcover

Return to the American Revolution in this blistering conclusion to the trilogy that began with the bestselling National Book Award Finalist Chains and continued with Forge, which The New York Times called "a return not only to the colonial era but to historical accuracy."As the Revolutionary...
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Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of Trouble

ANNA MERIANO · Walden Pond Press
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

"A charming and delectably sweet debut. Mischief, friendship, and a whole lot of heart - Love Sugar Magic has it all." - Zoraida Córdova, award-winning author of the Brooklyn Brujas seriesLeonora Logroño's family owns the most beloved bakery in Rose Hill, Texas, spending...
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Ants

Josh Gregory · Children's Press
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

They might be tiny, but ants can have a big effect on their environment. Readers will learn about these insects' remarkably complex social structure and discover how the members of a colony work together to survive. They will also find out how ants construct their elaborate underground...
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Dyslexia

Ann Squire · Children's Press
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Dyslexia is a learning disability that makes it difficult for people to match written letters with the sounds they stand for. This can make reading and spelling a major challenge for even the smartest people. Readers will discover how dyslexia can impact people's lives and how many...
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Electrical Engineering: Learn It, Try It!

Edwin J C Sobey · Capstone Press
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Are you amazed by the power of electricity? Are you curious to learn more about it? Then electrical engineering might just be the career path for you! Learn the basics from a real-life expert and get some hands-on experience. The world of electrical engineering is at your fingertips.
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Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story

Nora Raleigh Baskin · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages: 197
Format: Print book

From the critically acclaimed author of Anything But Typical comes a touching look at the days leading up to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and how that day impacted the lives of four middle schoolers.Ask anyone: September 11, 2001, was serene and lovely, a perfect day - until...
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Medusa and Pegasus

Amy Hayes · Cavendish Square
Pages: 64
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English : First edition

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Don't Drink the Punch!

P.J. Night · Simon Spotlight; Original edition
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

An obsessive crush puts partygoers in danger in this delightfully scary story. Kayla Evans wants to be in the popular crowd. She wants it so much that she looks the other way whenever queen bee Alice Grafton is rude to her and to everyone else. It seems like Alice only likes one person:...
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The Secret Pledge

John R. Erickson · Maverick Books (TX)
Pages: 117
Format: Print book

Of all the mysteries Hank has faced in his illustrious career as the Head of Ranch Security, the only one that still has him truly stumped is the key to unlocking Miss Beulah's heart. Why on earth would she go for a bird-brained bird dog when a specimen like Hank stands ready to sweep...
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Canada

Wil Mara · Childrens Pr
Pages: 144
Format: Library Binding

Located directly north of the United States, Canada is one of the worlds largest countries. Within its borders lie sprawling areas of harsh, untouched wilderness as well as densely populated modern cities. Readers will experience all sides of this North American nation as they explore its history...
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The lower limbs in 3D

Monica K Gill; Jennifer Viegas · Rosen Publishing
Pages: 64
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats

The lower limbs run from the hips to the toes. They govern how we move from place to place, how we balance, and the types of activities we pursue. The anatomy and mechanics of these essential limbs are examined in vivid 3D relief in this concise volume. Labeled diagrams help readers easily...
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Intervention and Recovery

Michael Centore · Mason Crest
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

For many people, the words intervention and rehab conjure images of celebrities and reality TV shows. But in fact, those words describe specific processes that save the lives of real people every day. This book introduces readers to addiction medicine, exploring concepts like triggers,...
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A Smart Girl's Guide: Liking Herself: Even on the Bad Days

LAURIE ZELINGER · American Girl Publishing Inc
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

Has a bad day got you down? Is low self-esteem making you feel blue? In this advice-packed book, you'll learn how having high self-confidence can turn a good day into a great day, while having low self-esteem can turn a bad day into a nightmare. You'll learn tips for trusting yourself,...
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A Most Magical Girl

Karen Foxlee · Alfred A. Knopf
Pages: 297
Format: Print book

From the author of Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy comes the story of a friendship between two girls set in Victorian England, with magical machines, wizards, witches, a mysterious underworld, and a race against time. Annabel Grey is primed for a proper life as a young lady in Victorian...
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Thisby Thestoop and the Black Mountain

ZAC GORMAN · HarperCollins
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

Surrounded by all creatures gruesome and grotesque, Thisby Thestoop, the gamekeeper for the Black Mountain Dungeon, is getting roped into another job - saving the princess's skin - in the debut fantasy-adventure series by Zac Gorman, contributor to the hilarious Rick and Morty comic series.In...
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