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John David Anderson · HarperCollins Publishers and Blackstone Audio
Pages: 1
Format: Audiobook

[Children's Fiction (Ages 8-12) ]John David Anderson, author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day, returns with a funny, honest, and original story about bullying, broken friendships, and failures of communication.In middle school, words aren't just words. They can be weapons. They can be gifts. The right...
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The Nora Notebooks, Book 2: The Trouble with Babies

Claudia Mills · Alfred A Knopf
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

Fourth grade scientists are not meant to be babysitters. The second book in the Nora Notebooks finds Nora Alpers in unfamiliar territory. Nora Alpers has just become a ten-year-old aunt. To prepare for the new arrival, Nora has been writing down baby-related facts in her special notebook,...
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Algeria

Martin Hintz · Children's Press
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

After more than 100 years of French rule, the nation of Algeria achieved independence in 1962 after a long, bloody war. Today, the largest country in Africa is a land of vibrant culture. Readers will find out how people live in Algeria, from what they eat and how they dress to how their...
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Mabel Jones and the Forbidden City

Will Mabbitt · Viking, published by Penguin Group, 2016.
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

Fetch her, my foul creepers. Bring me the one called Mabel Jones . . .What do you do when you survive a pirate kidnapping, a milk-drinking contest with a giant grizzly bear, and a stint inside the belly of a whale? If you're Mabel Jones, you d everything you can to avoid another UNLIKELY...
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Why Do Reptiles Have Scales?: And Other Questions about Evolution and Classification

Pat Jacobs · PowerKids Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Were dinosaurs reptiles? How have reptiles evolved over millions of years? This book discusses these questions and more as it invites readers on an adventure into the ancient reptile world. Dinosaur lovers will enjoy learning about prehistoric reptiles, such as the winged reptile Quetzalcoatlus....
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Red Pandas

Josh Gregory · Children's Press
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Rare and beautiful, red pandas can usually be seen dashing through the treetops in the forests of the Himalayas. Readers will discover what these furry animals eat, how they spend their days, and what threats they face in the wild. They will also learn how red pandas communicate, find mates,...
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Space Taxi: The Galactic B.U.R.P.

Wendy Mass · Little, Brown and Company, 2015.
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Archie Morningstar's dad drives a taxi through outer space! And with the help of a talking cat named Pockets, Archie and his dad help fight crime across the universe.
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Designing Computer Programs: Software Engineers.

Miriam Coleman · Rosen Publishing Group
Pages: 32
Format:  eBook : Document : EnglishView all editions and formats

Learning about a career in software engineering is an exciting step into the world of STEM. This book introduces readers to what software engineers do, the different kinds of software they develop, notable engineers in the field, and the future of software engineering. Readers will be amazed...
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Cool Crafts With Plastic

Jane Yates · Windmill Books
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

There are several places in the ocean where plastic has collected in giant piles, endangering animals that live nearby. Not much could be better for the environment than reducing the amount of plastic thrown away, especially if its reused well. In this book, readers find crafts that beautify...
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Paleontologists and Archaeologists

Ruth Owen · Powerkids Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

From School Library Journal Gr 3-6-This attractive series will engage young science fans and broaden their horizons about daring careers. Each book defines its featured vocation(s), provides examples of scientists in the field, offers information about the topic being researched...
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Champ

Ellen Miles · Scholastic (Us)
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. When Charles goes to his father's annual softball game, the last thing he expects is to find a puppy to foster. But when he meets...
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Steve Jobs: Visionary of the Digital Revolution

Christine Honders · Britannica Educational Publishing, 2015.
Pages: 32
Format: eBook

Apple is a famous brand name, and the imagination and forward thinking behind its success owes a large debt to Steve Jobs. This informational biography offers insight into the life of Steve Jobs, beginning with his early curiosity about electronics and moving through his various innovations...
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Robotics

Louise Spilsbury · Gareth Stevens Pub
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Every day, robots become a bigger part of our lives. From the robots vacuuming our homes to self-scanning machines at the supermarket, robots do jobs faster than humans and often with fewer mistakes. This book takes a look at the amazing developments in robotic technology, from the early...
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Patient Zero: Solving the Mysteries of Deadly Epidemics

Marilee Peters · Annick Press
Format: Paperback

Engrossing true stories of the pioneers of epidemiology who risked their lives to find the source of deadly diseases Throughout history more people have died in disease epidemics than in wars or other disasters The courageous trail-blazing defenders against these diseases faced a terrifying...
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Earth

Jason Carter · Rosen Education Service
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

This curriculum-based, easy-to-follow book teaches young readers about Earth as one of the eight planets in our solar system in astronomical terms. With accessible text, it provides the fundamental information any student needs to begin their studies in astronomy, such as how Earth spins...
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