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The Genius Files #5: License to Thrill

Dan Gutman · Harpercollins
Pages: 251
Format: Print book

The wackiest road trip in history comes to an action-packed conclusion in book five of the New York Times bestselling Genius Files series.When we last left our heroes, twins Coke and Pepsi McDonald were in Roswell, New Mexico, and they had just seen a strange beam of light. Now their cross-country...
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I Can Make Musical Instruments

Emily Reid · Windmill Books, 2016.
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Making music is fun, but it's even more fun when you make the musical instruments, too! Readers follow a series of step-by-step instructions to create their own musical instruments, such as bongo drums, tambourines, and guitars. Each step is presented to readers through clear text and detailed...
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Field Tripped

Allan Woodrow · Scholastic Press
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

The fifth graders of Liberty Falls Elementary might be the worst fifth graders ever, but they still get to go on a field trip! They're going to visit the Edward Minks Mansion to learn about the eccentric inventor and founder of their town. Legend has it, there are some undiscovered inventions...
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Lost: A Wild Tale of Survival

Thomas Kingsley Troupe · Stone Arch Books
Pages: 49
Format: Print book

In pursuit of a strange butterfly for her science assignment, Kelly gets lost in the woods, and with only a mason jar, a butterfly net, and a small lunch, she must figure out which direction will lead her back to the cabin and her friends--and somehow elude the black bear who has taken...
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The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution

JONATHAN W STOKES · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

The only guidebook you need for your next time travel vacation!The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution provides useful information for the practical time traveler, like: * Where can I find a decent hotel room in colonial New England? Are major credit cards accepted? * How do I join...
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Carl Sagan: Celebrated Cosmos Scholar

Rebecca Felix · Checkerboard Library
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Meet Carl Sagan, known for his research on extraterrestrial life! Follow Sagan's story as he theorizes on the temperature of Venus's surface, works with NASA to build the Mariner 2, Viking I, and Viking II probes, and creates the popular PBS program Cosmos. Infographics, historic...
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Moo

Sharon Creech · HarperCollins
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

This uplifting New York Times bestseller reminds us that if we're open to new experiences, life is full of surprises.Fans of Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech's Love That Dog and Hate That Cat will love her newest tween novel, Moo. Following one family's momentous move from the city to rural...
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Ohio

Marty Gitlin · Childrens Pr
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

All across Ohio, there are incredible sights to behold, from skyscrapers that tower high above the ground to beautiful fall foliage in stunning shades of red, yellow, and green. Readers will get a chance to see all this and more as they get an overview of
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Hammering for Freedom

Rita L Hubbard · Lee & Low Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The inspirational story of William Lewis. Born into slavery in Tennessee, William Lewis learned the blacksmith trade as soon as he was old enough to grip a hammer. He proved to be an exceptional blacksmith and earned so much money fixing old tools and creating new ones that he was allowed...
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Sports' Greatest Turnarounds

HEATHER RULE · Sportszone
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Learn more about the biggest turnarounds in sports' history. From the Minnesota Twins' win in the 1991 World Series to Buster Douglas's victory over Mike Tyson, each chapter explores a "worst-to-first" move in the history of major athletics. SportsZone is an imprint...
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Making a City Smart

BETHANY ONSGARD · Core Library
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Hobbyists and tinkerers design new robots for fun, to race with each other, and even to engage in robot battles. Hobby and Competition Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon. Easy-to-read text,...
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Earth to Dad

Krista Van Dolzer · Capstone Editions
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

Eleven-year-old Jameson O'Malley's dad is on Mars. The only way to see him, other than squinting into the night sky, is through the JICC - short for Jameson's Interplanetary Communication Console. Jameson thought the JICC would help shorten the millions of miles that stretch...
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George Washington: The First President of the United States

Andrew Olesen · Power Kids Press / Rosen Publishing Group
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

This informational text looks at the life of George Washington from his earliest days on his parents' farm in Virginia to the battle experience he gained during the French and Indian war. Students learn why he was the natural choice to lead the Continental Army and become the nation's...
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Deluxe Essential Handbook

Scholastic · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 432
Format: Print book

This comprehensive guide book is an absolute must-have for Pokémon Trainers of all ages! It's got all the facts and figures you ever wanted to know about Pokémon in one convenient, easy-to-read format. And it's the perfect reference for Trainers looking to master the world of Pokémon...
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Civil War Leaders

Judy Dodge Cummings · Essential Library
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

This title examines the presidents, generals, and other leaders who shaped the course of the Civil War. Gripping narrative text, historic photographs, and primary sources make the book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index,...
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