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Nick and Tesla's Robot Army Rampage: A Mystery with Hoverbots, Bristle Bots, and Other Robots You Can Build Yourself

Bob Pflugfelder · Quirk Books
Pages: 221
Format: Hardcover

Nick and Tesla return in an all-new, robot-filled adventure! When a rash of robberies hits the town of Half Moon Bay, 11-year-old sleuths Nick and Tesla are determined to catch the criminals - but to do so, they'll have to build a host of new gadgets and gizmos! In this robot-themed...
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The Getaway

JEFF KINNEY · Harry N. Abrams
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Greg Heffley and his family are getting out of town. With the cold weather and the stress of the approaching holiday season, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation. A few days in paradise should do wonders for Greg and his frazzled...
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Locker Looks & Study Nooks: a crafting and idea book for a smart girl's guide: middle school

Tricia Doherty · American Girl; Spi edition
Format: Print book

Make a dull space into a colorful place! Pack personality and pizzazz into your school locker. Transform your drab desk into an inspiring workstation. Turn your overburdened backpack into a sleek, smart sack. Inside this companion to Smart Girls Guide Middle School, youll find quick tips...
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Hearing

LISA OWINGS · Blastoff! Readers
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Theres much more to our ears than meets the eye! The human ear contains a chain of important links that work together to help us hear the world around us. From the ears tiny bones to its fluid-filled cochlea, each part is important. In this title, young readers will learn about the small...
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My Year in the Middle

LILA QUINTERO WEAVER · Candlewick
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

In a racially polarized classroom in 1970 Alabama, Lu's talent for running track makes her a new best friend - and tests her mettle as she navigates the school's social cliques.Miss Garrett's classroom is like every other at our school. White kids sit on one side and black...
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The Useful Book: 201 Life Skills They Used to Teach in Home Ec and Shop

David Bowers · Workman Publishing
Pages: 403
Format: Print book

A modern and energetically designed encyclopedia of DIY with everything you need to know to roll up your sleeves and cook it, build it, sew it, clean it, or repair it yourself. In other words, everything you would have learned from your shop and home ec teachers, if you'd had them.The Useful...
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Animal!

Dk. · Dk Publishing
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, Knowledge Encyclopedia: Animal! is a groundbreaking visual approach to the animal kingdom and is packed with facts about mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and more!Follow the timeline of evolution and extinction of animals...
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Coyotes

Chris Bowman · Bellwether Media, Inc.,
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to coyotes. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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What in the World?

National Geographic Kids · National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Book

Move over I Spy! National Geographic Kids What in the World? is a photographic game book the way that only National Geographic can do it. This book turns cool photos into fun-filled visual games. Fun facts and nuggets of information will be sprinkled throughout, so kids learn while they're...
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The Quilts of Gee's Bend

Susan Goldman Rubin · Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover

Since the early nineteenth century, the women of Gee's Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. In the only photo-essay book about the quilts of Gee's Bend for children, award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin explores the history and culture of this fascinating...
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Mountain Tops

Ellen Labrecque · Read Me!
Format: Book

Read this book to learn about one of Earth's last frontiers: mountain tops. Learn about the harsh weather, extreme landforms, and unusual living things found in this habitat.
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The Penderwicks at Last

JEANNE BIRDSALL · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

The finale you've all been waiting for: The Penderwicks at Last is the final, flawless installment in the modern classic series from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Jeanne Birdsall!Nine years, five older siblings, a few beloved dogs, and an endless array...
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Luke Bryan

Jim Gigliotti · Bearport Pub Co Inc
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

"Growing up in Georgia, country music seemed a natural fit for young Luke Bryan. He began his career as a songwriter. Before long, Luke was wowing fans with his own voice and music. In this introduction, young readers will learn how Luke became a hugely popular country music star....
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Sheep

Christina Leighton · Bellwether Media Inc.
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

By the time spring rolls around, a sheeps wool surrounds its body like a thick, fluffy cloud. Then, in a matter of minutes, the farmers shears give the sheep its summer haircut! Theres so much to learn about sheep on the farm in this book for beginning readers.
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Are You Ready to Hatch an Unusual Chicken?

Kelly Jones · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

This laugh-out-loud sequel to Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer has EVEN MORE MAGIC CHICKENS!Twelve-year-old Sophie Brown is finally settling into her new home and her new role as keeper of some highly unusual chickens--chickens with secret superpowers! But the arrival...
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