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Littlest bigfoot

Jennifer Weiner · Aladdin
Pages: 289
Format: Print book

From New York Times bestselling of Hungry Heart Jennifer Weiner comes a laugh-out-loud funny and painstakingly real tale of friendship, furry creatures, and finding the place where you belong.

Alice Mayfair, twelve years old, slips through the world unseen and unnoticed....
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ADHD

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

"Learn all about ADHD, from what causes it and how it affects people to how it is diagnosed and treated"--
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The Dream of Manifest Destiny: Immigrants and the Westward Expansion

Nick Christopher · PowerKids Press
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Manifest Destiny was the belief that the United States was meant to reach from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The story of how it was achieved is full of excitement, which readers discover as they explore this pivotal period in American history. Important social studies curriculum...
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Brightwood

Tania Unsworth · Algonquin Young Readers
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

Daisy Fitzjohn knows there are two worlds: the outside world and the world of Brightwood Hall, her home--and the only place she's ever been. Daisy and her mother have everything they need within its magnificent, half-ruined walls. They may not have a computer or phone, but Daisy has all the friends...
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I Can Make Holiday Gifts

Emily Reid · Windmill Books
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Handmade holiday gifts are a wonderful way to show people you care about them. Readers learn to make a variety of holiday gifts themselves as they follow along with step-by-step instructions and helpful photographs. The creative gifts readers can make include photo coasters, journals, backpacks,...
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Theodore Boone: The Accomplice

John Grisham · Dutton Books for Young Readers
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

Theodore Boone is back on the case in an all-new adventure! Bestselling author John Grisham delivers a page-turning legal thriller for a new generation of readers.

Theo has been worried about his good friend Woody Lambert. Woody is struggling at school and making bad choices....
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Viewpoints on the Dust Bowl

Kristin J. Russo · Cherry Lake Pub
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

The events of the Dust Bowl period did not look the same to everyone involved--understanding depends on perspective. In the Viewpoints and Perspectives series, more advanced readers will come to understand different viewpoints by learning the context, significance, and details of the period...
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Animals That Swim

Pearl Markovics · Bearport Publishing
Pages: 16
Format: Library Binding

"What do all the animals in this book have in common? They swim! The expertly crafted text uses a repetitive sentence pattern along with strong visual cues to support early readers as they build their reading skills and confidence. This 16-page book features repetitive and predictable...
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Away in a Star Sled

Geronimo Stilton · Scholastic Paperbacks
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Each year in the cosmos, on the Night of Dancing Stars, the Elfix aliens distribute gifts to all the creatures of the galaxy. But this year, the holiday is fast approaching, and the spacemice discover that the Elfix have all disappeared! Can Geronimo Stiltonix and his crew find them before...
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Francisco Vásquez de Coronado: An Explorer of the Southwest

Amie Hazleton · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Explore the life of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado in this captivating biography. Spanish legends claimed there were seven cities built of gold filled with treasure and riches. Coronado and his crew spent three years exploring the New World in search of gold, discovering only the beauty...
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Maine

Robin S Doak · Childrens Pr
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Located at the far northeast corner of the United States, Maine is famous for its wild, untamed beauty. Readers will hike through the state and explore its incredible landscapes. As they reach Maine's towns and cities, they will also see how the state is governed and what role the state...
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Almost a Winner

Molly B Burnham · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 279
Format: Print book

Fans of Jeff Kinney's humor and Sharon Creech's heartfelt stories will love the second book in this hilarious new series about a ten-year-old boy from a big family who dreams of making it into The Guinness Book of World Records.

Win or lose, friends stick together. But when Teddy's...

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The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James

Ashley Herring Blake · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Sunny St. James navigates heart surgery, reconnecting with her lost mother, first kisses, and emerging feelings for another girl in this stunning, heartfelt novel--perfect for fans of Ali Benjamin and Erin Entrada Kelly.
When Sunny St. James receives a new heart, she decides...
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All About Road Maps and GPS

Barbara M. Linde · Gareth Stevens Pub
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

What highways go from Maine to Florida? What's the distance from Los Angeles to San Francisco? How do I get to my friend's house? How does GPS work? As readers enjoy this volume, they will find answers to these questions and more. Readers learn to use the map key to identify different...
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Understanding Judaism

NEL YOMTOV · Essential Library
Pages: 112
Format: Library Binding

Understanding Judaism covers the history of Judaism and explores how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about the branches of Judaism, Jewish beliefs, and the influence Jews have had on the world. This title also discusses anti-Semitism Jews have faced, both today and during...
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