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The War I Finally Won

KIMBERLY BRUBAKER BRADLEY · Dial Books
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover

Like the classic heroines of Sarah, Plain and Tall and Little Women, Ada conquers the homefront as her World War II journey continues in this sequel to the Newbery Honor-winning The War that Saved My Life When Ada's clubfoot is surgically fixed at last, she knows for certain that she's...
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Understanding Coding With Lego Mindstorms

Patricia Harris · PowerKids Press
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

The first Lego Mindstorms sets were released in the early 1990s. Since then, Legos line of buildable, programmable robots has become a sensation with budding coders all over the world. More than just toy building blocks, Lego Mindstorms sets allow users to familiarize themselves with manipulating...
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Saturn

Monique Vescia · Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Saturn is one of the most surreal of all the planets in our solar system. With this intriguing curriculum-correlated book, young readers can learn just why. Saturn has many unusual features, such as rings made of ice, ammonia storms, and methane rain. Its density is less than that of water...
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The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre

Gail Carson Levine · HarperCollins
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover

In this compelling and thought-provoking fantasy set in the world of The Two Princesses of Bamarre, Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine introduces a spirited heroine who must overcome deeply rooted prejudice - including her own - to heal her broken country.Peregrine strives...
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Us, In Progress: Short Stories About Young Latinos

LULU DELACRE · HarperCollins
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

"Middle grade readers will appreciate reading stories that reflect their lives, not their parents' or grandparents' stories" (Brightly.com, in their article "10 Exciting New Middle Grade Books with Latinx Main Characters") Acclaimed author and Pura Belpré Award...
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Taiwan

Azra Moiz · Cavendish Square Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Taiwan is a fascinating island country filled with exotic landscapes, beautiful beaches, and interesting people. Its ancient origins have influenced many customs, beliefs, and traditions. This book explores how Taiwan began and what makes it the country it is today.
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The Door Before

Nathan D Wilson · Random House
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

Discover fascinating new worlds and reluctant heroes worth cheering for in the prequel to the bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 Cupboards series! Whether If you've read 100 Cupboards and can't wait to learn where the cupboards came from or whether you'are new to the series,...
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Biggest, Baddest Book of Caves

Alex Kuskowski · Super Sandcastle
Format: Hardcover

Kids can go on an underground adventure and learn about hidden things under the earth with the Biggest, Baddest Book of Caves. Readers will discover mysterious sunken worlds, learn about amazing rock formations and unearth the secrets of the fantastic beasts that dwell in the dark and more....
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Of Sorcery and Snow

Shelby Bach · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 327
Format: Print book

Rory might be ready to star in her own fairy tale, but there's more danger than happily-ever-after in this third book in a series that Kirkus Reviews calls a "fast-paced combination of middle school realism and fairy-tale fantasy."Life at Ever After School has become familiar...
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Runs With Courage

Joan M Wolf · Sleeping Bear Press
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

Ten-year-old Four Winds is a young Lakota girl caught up in the changes brought about by her people's forced move to the reservation. Set in the Dakota Territory, it is the year 1880. Four Winds has been taken away from her family and brought to a boarding school run by whites. It is here...
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A Grimm Warning

Chris Colfer · Little Brown & Co
Pages: 480
Format: Hardcover

In the third book in the New York Times bestselling series by Chris Colfer, the Brothers Grimm have a warning for the Land of Stories.
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The Wavering Werewolf: A Monsterrific Tale

David Lubar · Starscape Books
Pages: 139
Format: Hardcover

Acclaimed author David Lubar's monsters series returns to life with this new edition of The Wavering Werewolf that is sure to appeal to fans of his Weenies short story collections There's something strange going on at Washington Irving Elementary School. Kids are turning into monsters--literally!...
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Where Is the Mississippi River?

DINA ANASTASIO · Penguin Workshop
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Discover the history and culture of one of the most famous waterways in the world: the mighty Mississippi!The most famous river in America runs like a spine between the eastern and western parts of the country, flowing through ten states before it empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The mighty...
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Personal Space Travel

MARTIN GITLIN · Cherry Lake Publishing
Pages: 32

Have you ever wanted to visit outer space? Companies such as SpaceX are working to make this dream a reality. With this book, students learn about the past, present, and future of technological innovation. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on technology concepts...
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Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz: Vol. 4

Eric Shanower · Spotlight (MN)
Pages: 1
Format: Hardcover

The premier American fantasy adventure gets the Merry Marvel treatment! Eisner Award-winning writer/artist Eric Shanower (Age of Bronze) teams up with fan-favorite artist Skottie Young (New X-Men) to bring L. Frank Baum's beloved classic to life! When Kansas farm girl Dorothy flies...
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