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The Inventors of LEGO® Toys

Erin Hagar · Duo Press
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Everyone has played with LEGO® toys, but not many people know who is behind this awesome invention. This fun and engaging book tells the story of how a Danish carpenter and his family turned a desperate situation into the most popular toy in history. With full-color illustrations and lively...
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Watch Out for Flying Kids! How Two Circuses, Two Countries, and Nine Kids Confront Conflict and Build Community

Cynthia Levinson · Peachtree
Pages: 216
Format: Print book

The author of We've Got a Job explores the world of social circus-a movement that brings kids from different worlds together to perform remarkable acts on a professional level. Levinson follows the participants of two specific circuses that also work together periodically: Circus Harmony,...
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The Middles School Rules of Skylar Diggins

Sean Jensen · BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

Skylar Diggins is a basketball phenomenon, receiving her first letter of interest from a respected college coach when she was in fifth grade. She is an icon: signing as the first female client of Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports, serving as the face of Nike's Women's Basketball Collection,...
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Circles

David A Adler · Holiday House
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

David A. Adler and Edward Miller are back to bring an amusing introduction to the geometry of circles filled with hands-on activities. Wheels, clocks and coins. Balls and buttons. Circles are one of the basic geometric shapes and can be seen everywhere. In a book bursting with color and cheer,...
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The Middle School Rules of Charles Tillman: "Peanut"

Sean Jensen · BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

A collection of stories from the childhood of Charles "Peanut" Tillman, who would grow up to play as a cornerback for the Chicago Bears and have his off-field work recognized with the 2013 NFL Man of the Year award.
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Triangles

David A. Adler · Holiday House
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

David A. Adler and Edward Miller tackle questions about different kinds of triangles with a crystal-clear text and cheerful illustrations starring two friendly kids and one savvy robot.
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Professor Astro Cat's atomic adventure : a journey through physics

Dominic Walliman · Nobrow Press
Pages: 61
Format: Print book

Class is in session, and the subject is physics. Your teacher? Why, he's the smartest cat in the galaxy!In this brilliant follow up to Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space, our trusty feline returns to take you on a journey through the incredible world of physics. Learn about energy,...
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Lazy crafternoon

Stella Fields · Capstone Young Readers
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Spend a lazy crafternoon with your friends. From pretty school supplies to colorful tech accessoriest to perfect party decor, Lazy Crafternoon guides tween crafters through simple stesp to create amazing projects.
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A Beetle Is Shy

Dianna Hutts Aston · Chronicle Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

The award-winning duo of Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long team up again, this time creating a gorgeous look at the fascinating world of beetles. From flea beetles to bombardier beetles, an incredible variety of these beloved bugs are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice...
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The Marvelous Thing That Came from a Spring: The Accidental Invention of the Toy That Swept the Nation

Gilbert Ford · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

With magnificent dioramic illustrations, Gilbert Ford captures the joy, creativity, and determination behind the invention of an iconic, one-of-a-kind toy: the Slinky!One day, a spring fell from the desk of Richard James, an engineer and a dreamer. Its coils took a walk ... and so did Richard's...
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Unstoppable Me!: 10 Ways to Soar Through Life

Dr. Wayne W. Dyer Dr. · Hay House
Pages: 32
Format: Book

Following in the footsteps of Dr. Wayne Dyer's first children's book, the bestseller "Incredible You "this work goes even further toward expressing Wayne's positive message for children. In "Unstoppable Me " Dr. Dyer teaches children how to hold on to the no-limit thinking...
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Diwali: Festival of Lights

Rina Singh · Orca Book Publishers
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

During Diwali, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate the legends and stories that describe the triumph of good over evil and justice over oppression. Critically acclaimed author Rina Singh explores her Indian roots as she tells the Diwali stories, which remind us that eventually light will...
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The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes

Duncan Tonatiuh · Harry N Abrams
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could...
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Magnificent Magical Beasts: Inside Their Secret World

Simon Holland · Bloomsbury Usa
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Enter an incredible world of magical beasts, dare to draw near to their captivating powers, and discover the spellbinding stories of sixteen favorite mythical creatures from around the world. Venture into this world and you'll discover why griffins collect a gem called agate, how to put out dragonfire,...
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Edible Sunlight

Tara Haelle · Rourke Educational Media
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

A taste of sunshine Discusses the fascinating ways the Sun is involved in food production. This item is Non-Returnable.
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