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The Fourteenth Goldfish

Jennifer L. Holm · Random House
Pages: 195
Format: Hardcover

Believe in the possible . . . with this "warm, witty, and wise" New York Times bestselling novel from three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm Galileo. Newton. Salk. Oppenheimer.Science can change the world . . . but can it go too far? Eleven-year-old Ellie has never liked...
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South Dakota: The Mount Rushmore State

Patrick Perish · Bellwether Media
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of South Dakota"--
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Frozen: The Story of Anna and Elsa

Disney Enterprises · Disney Press
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey--teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven--to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls, and a hilarious...
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Life as a Passenger on the Mayflower

Laura L Sullivan · Cavendish Square Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Present-day America owes its diversity to the men, women, and children who endured hardships to make America what it is today. Among these were the first immigrants. Many people traveled by boat, and perhaps the most famous immigrant-carrying boat was the Mayflower. This is the story of the Mayflower...
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Gretel Pushes Back

Joan Holub · Scholastic Paperbacks
Pages: 175
Format: Paperback

Gretel joins the Grimmtastic quest for justice in a world where the E.V.I.L. Society must be stopped... and finds a candy cottage along the way.The charming Grimmtastic Girls series continues!
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Illinois

Angie Swanson · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Take a trip through the Prairie State! Learn about Illinois's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book all about our 21st state.
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Otherworld Chronicles #3: The Dragon King

Nils Johnson-Shelton · HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Pages: 335
Format: Print book

The exhilarating final book in the Otherworld Chronicles trilogy, which School Library Journal called "a surefire hit with the legions of Rick Riordan fans."Artie Kingfisher, his sister, Kay, and the New Knights of the Round Table have finally reached the legendary isle of Avalon....
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Track and field

Matt Doeden · Amicus High Interest
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English

"Presents information about track and field in the Olympics including events such as relays, hurdles, pole vault, javelin throw, and shot put"--
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Black Bears

Gail Terp · Black Rabbit Books/Bolt
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Diagrams, graphs, and other infographics give readers visual literacy practice while also digging into the black bears' appearances, daily lives, and homes. This hi/lo series is perfect for cause/effect studies and exploring the lives of animals and their place in their food web and biome.
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Mars

Ruth Owen · Windmill Books

This item is Non-Returnable.
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Lantern Sam and the Blue Streak Bandits

Michael D. Beil · Random House Children's Books
Pages: 277
Format: Hardcover

"An atmospheric late-1930s adventure with old-time cinematic appeal. Fans of fast-paced, far-fetched action will lap it up as enthusiastically as Sam swallows his favorite brand of sardines." - Kirkus Reviews Lantern Sam is the wise-cracking, sarcastic, talking cat (for those...
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The Imagination Box

Martyn Ford · Delacorte Press
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

Fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and The Mysterious Benedict Society will race through this exciting adventure about an orphan, his unusual friends, and the power of imagination. What if everything you imagined could become real? It all starts when Professor Eisenstone,...
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Showing Off

Sarah Mlynowski · Scholastic, Inc.
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

Some people in school are afraid of the kids in the Upside-Down Magic class. Others just call them flops. But Nory and her friends in Upside-down Magic won't let that stop them. Not with a school-wide talent show coming up! Except... Nory's afraid her fluxing magic will go wonky and upset...
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Ancient Greek daily life

Henry Bensinger · PowerKids Press
Format: Library Binding

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Building computers : computer engineers

Daniel R Faust · PowerKids Press
Pages: 32
Format:  Print book : English : First editionView all editions and formats

This book on computer engineering is perfect for the tech-savvy reader interested in an exciting career. Readers will learn about how engineers design and construct the computer hardware people use every day. The text also highlights famous computer engineers who have made invaluable advancements...
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