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Parrots

Leo Statts · Abdo Zoom
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

This title focuses on parrots and gives information related to their bodies, habitats, food, and life cycles. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Launch is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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The Split History of the Battles of Lexington and Concord: A Perspectives Flip Book

Brenda Haugen · Compass Point Books
Pages: 64
Format: Library Binding

Every battle has two sides, and the Battles of Lexington and Concord during the American Revolution is no different. Experience the event from perspecitve of the Americans, and then read the perspective of the British. A deeper understanding of the battle from both sides will give readers...
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Construct It! Architecture You Can Build, Break, and Build Again

JESSIE ALKIRE · Checkerboard Library
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Construct It! Architecture You Can Build, Break, and Build Again, kids will build a working wrecking ball, pulley elevator, bridge, and more! Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life. Techniques and tips...
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Snocross

Kenny Abdo · Abdo Zoom
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

This title focuses on the snocross sport and gives information related to their types, gear, history, and competitions. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Write to Me: Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind

Cynthia Grady · Charlesbridge
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A touching story about Japanese American children who corresponded with their beloved librarian while they were imprisoned in World War II internment camps.When Executive Order 9066 is enacted after the attack at Pearl Harbor, children's librarian Clara Breed's young Japanese American patrons...
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School Buses on the Go

Beth Bence Reinke · Lerner Pub Group
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how school buses work. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
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Pigs

Miriam Z · Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

EZ Readers lets children delve into nonfiction at beginning reading levels. Young readers are introduced to new concepts, facts, ideas, and vocabulary.
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Grace the Green Sea Turtle

Rebecca Johnson · Windmill Books
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Sea turtles face a number of obstacles on their travels through the ocean. In this engaging book, readers will follow Grace, a charming green sea turtle, on an important journey through the water. Highlighting a significant part of the life cycle, this book also touches on environmental...
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Zoom in on Domestic Robots

Jill Sherman · Enslow Pub Inc
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Wouldn't you love to never do mundane tasks again? Press a few buttons and put your very own robot on the job. Domestic robots are already helping us with some tasks around the house. From picking up toys to feeding the family pet to mowing the lawn, researchers are designing robots to do all kinds...
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Boats

Julie Murray · Abdo Kids
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Hop in! This title will take you where you want to go. Early readers will gather basic information about boats through simple, easy-to-read text. And they will love the colorful full-bleed photographs, bolded glossary terms, and More Facts section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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Earth Day

Emma Carlson Berne · Cantata Learning
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Earth Day is a celebration of our beautiful planet. On this holiday, people come together to clean up land and water, plant trees, and enjoy nature. Sing along as you explore Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme! This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.
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Earth's Record Breakers

Nadia Higgins · Cantata Learning
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Earth is home to some awesome extremes. Be an Earth Explorer and tour the highest, biggest, and longest sights in Earth's Record Breakers. Sing along as you explore What Shapes Our Earth! This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.
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Put on a Show with Cardboard and Duct Tape: 4D An Augmented Reading Cardboard Experience

LESLIE MANLAPIG · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Putting on a show has never been so fun! Using easy-to-make cardboard crafts, kids can let their imaginations soar as they explore different types of shows and the different ways to put them on. Kids will love the independence in making their own projects, with or without an adult's help,...
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Lebron James Vs. Michael Jordan

BRIAN HOWELL · Sportszone
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

This title compares classic star Michael Jordan and contemporary champion LeBron James. From scoring and rebounding to defense and leadership, chapters explore and compare each player's skills on the court. The title also features end-of-chapter fact boxes for side-by-side player comparison,...
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Seamless Sewing Projects

Veronica Yang · Capstone Press
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

This collection of how-to projects will take a crafty kid's imagination to the next level. Building on a base interest of sewing this book will show kids the basics--and beyond!
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Crochet Projects That Will Hook You

Karen Whooley · Capstone Press
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

This collection of how-to projects will take a crafty kid's imagination to the next level. Building on a base interest of crocheting, this book will show kids the basics--and beyond!
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3D Pen Projects for Beginners: 4D An Augmented Reality Experience

TAMMY ENZ · Capstone Press
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Build up with a hands-on introduction to drawing in 3D. Step-by-step instructions will help you get sketching and structuring in a matter of minutes. You'll be drawing 3D doodles as fast as you can imagine them.
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Building Projects for Beginners: 4D An Augmented Reading Experience

Tammy Enz · Capstone Press
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Start creating with a hands-on introduction to building projects! Step-by-step instructions will take you through the planning and building process. You'll be making amazing structures in no time!
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Garden Art: Fun Experiments to Learn, Grow, Harvest, Make, and Play

Renata Fossen Brown · Quarry
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

A refreshing source of ideas to help children learn to grow their own patch of earth, Gardening Lab for Kids encourages children to get outside and enjoy nature. This fun and creative book features 13 plant-related activities set into weekly lessons. Renata Fossen Brown guides your family...
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Sugar glider

Karen Latchana Kenney · Rourke Pub Group
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Sugar gliders are social animals, but they arenÂ’t your usual pet. These cute, cuddly, gliding marsupials were first brought to the US in 1993, and have since become wildly popular. As small as a grain of rice when they are born, these exotics only grow to be 3 to 5 ounces, which makes...
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