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The September 11 Attacks Transform America

WHITNEY SANDERSON · Momentum
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Offers readers a captivating look into the most devastating terrorist attack in America's history. Learn about the survivors and first responders involved and how the United States responded to this tragedy. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking...
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Pennsylvania

Karen Kellaher · Childrens Pr
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Pennsylvania is one of Americas oldest statesand also one of the most interesting. With its natural beauty, diverse population, and rich culture and history, it has a lot to offer. Readers will travel the state and find out what makes it so great, from
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Step Right Up: How Doc and Jim Key Taught the World about Kindness

Donna Janell Bowman · Lee & Low Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

William "Doc" Key had a special way with animals. Growing up an enslaved child in Tennessee, Doc was sent to plantations around the state to care for sick and wounded animals. When the Civil War ended and Doc was freed, he began to dream of breeding a winning racehorse. But those...

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Standing in the shoes of a member of the House of Representatives

Carolyn E W Spath · Cavendish Square Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

The House of Representatives is an important part of government! Find out what a member of the House of Representatives does and how you can become one too.
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Pip Bartlett's Guide to Sea Monsters

Maggie Stiefvater · Scholastic Audio Books
Format: Audio CD

Pip and Tomas have deal with magical creatures that burst into flames and runaway unicorns. Now they have to go under the sea to deal with a new group of magical SEA creatures that are very cute but also a load of trouble.
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Storm Blown

Nick Courage · Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

"Beautiful, vivid writing and a power-packed plot . . . I truly loved it." --Lauren Tarshis, bestselling author of the I SURVIVED series "Fans of Lauren Tarshis's I SURVIVED series who are ready to move on to lengthier selections will gravitate toward this title. A must-have...
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Zeus the Mighty: The Quest for the Golden Fleas

Crispin Boyer · Under the Stars
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

Greek mythology meets cute talking animals in this first adventure in a hilarious new middle grade fiction series, starring Zeus the mighty ... king of the gods ... ruler of minions ... HAMSTER, and the crazy crew of critters of the Mount Olympus Pet Center.Welcome to the Mount Olympus...
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The Hidden Witch

MOLLY KNOX OSTERTAG · Graphix
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

Aster and his family are adjusting to his unconventional talent for witchery; unlike the other boys in his family, he isn't a shapeshifter. He's taking classes with his grandmother and helping to keep an eye on his great-uncle whose corrupted magic wreaked havoc on the family.Meanwhile,...
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The Perils of the Santa Fe Trail

Jean Kinney Williams · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Adventure awaits on the Santa Fe Trail! Learn why this trail was created and why it was so important to the development of the United States.
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Girl of the Year 2018: American Girl

Erin Teagan · Scholastic Paperbacks
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Readers got to know American Girl's 2018 Girl of the Year in her first novel. The girl's exciting story moves forward in this second book.
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Beauty and the Beast: An Interactive Fairy Tale Adventure

Matt Doeden · Capstone Press
Pages: 112
Format: Library Binding

It's a tale as old as time. But what happens when Beauty is a real beast? Or when the prince is an android? Navigate your way through three twisted tales of the classic fairy tale. Will YOU CHOOSE the path to your happily ever after?
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The Pros and Cons of Wave Power

Hannah Benning · Cavendish Square
Pages: 80
Format: Print book

Wave power is a green energy technology that harnesses a renewable resource. Learn about how this energy technology developed, the risks and rewards of wave power, and whether or not we can ride the waves to solve the energy challenges of the future.
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Aru Shah and the Song of Death

Roshani Chokshi · Rick Riordan Presents
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents best-selling author Roshani Chokshi and her sequel to Aru Shah and the End of Time. Aru is only just getting the hang of this whole Pandava thing when the Otherworld goes into full panic mode. The god of love's bow and arrow have gone missing,...
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Atlanta Braves

Caroline Wesley · Big Buddy Books
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Students will love learning about the Atlanta Braves in this high-interest title! d104 covers the team's history, memorable wins, star players, and important coaches. Features include table of contents, fun facts, team stats, timeline, glossary, and index. Aligned to Common Core standards...
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Tangled in Time 2: The Burning Queen

Kathryn Lasky · HarperCollins
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

For fans of the Royal Diaries series and of Gail Carson Levine, here is the second adventure in a middle grade time travel series from Newbery Honor-winning Kathryn Lasky!

In book 2, newly orphaned Rose finds herself time-traveling between present day and the court of the two most...

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