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The Spinny Icky Showdown

Laurie Keller · Henry Holt
Pages: 125
Format: Print book

Now that Arnie has conquered the bowling alley and the planet Ufonut, he's back for another round of wild adventures. This time the venue is a traveling television game show (in the spirit of WIPEOUT!) that comes to town. Arnie, Peezo, and their buddies can't wait to participate in the crazy...
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Jealous Girl?

Gail Snyder · Jasmine Health
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback

Is your best friend a better athlete than you are? Do your parents seem to favor your sister over you? Does seeing your lover talking to another girl make you crazy? Everyone feels jealous or envious at one time or another, but if you constantly feel like the world is unfair to you, you may need...
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Peanuts Vol. 5

Charles M Schulz · Kaboom
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Brand new classic adventures featuring Snoopy and the gang!The entire gang has a chance to shine in this brand new volume of all-new PEANUTS adventures and classic Charles Schulz strips. Featuring stories starring the Snoopy and Woodstock, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder, Sally, Marcie, Franklin,...
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Get the Scoop on Animal Snot, Spit & Slime!: From Snake Venom to Fish Slime, 251 Cool Facts About Mucus, Saliva & More

Dawn Cusick · Moondance Press
Pages: 80
Format: Print book

Learn amazingly icky facts, see the yucky photos, and gross out everyone you can!Welcome to a world filled with snot otters, puss caterpillars, spitting spiders, slime stars, snotties, and more! In Get the Scoop, you'll learn that snot, spit, and slime may seem gross, but there's a lot of amazing...
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Mister Max: The Book of Secrets: Mister Max 2

Cynthia Voigt · Alfred A. Knopf
Pages: 355
Format: Print book

From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Voigt, Book II in the exciting adventures of Mister Max - 12-year-old detective in disguise. In Mister Max: The Book of Lost Things, Max Starling proved that he is more than a detective, he's a Solutioneer. His reputation for problem-solving has been...
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Rise of the Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel

MELISSA DE LA CRUZ · HARPERCOLLINS
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

In this follow up to New York Times #1 best sellers The Isle of the Lost and Return to the Isle of the Lost, Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay face their biggest challenge yet as a rotten villain from their past returns. They'll have to do everything in their power-good and evil-to keep Auradon...
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Triceratops

Harold T Rober · Lerner Publications
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Triceratops is one of the most iconic dinosaurs, but you might not know everything about this dinosaur . . . for example, did you know it had a birdlike beak? This book can help readers become Triceratops experts! Lively, age-appropriate text helps young readers build nonfiction skills,...
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England

Jean F. Blashfield · Childrens Pr
Format: Book

Take a trip around the world with the latest from the Enchantment of the World series In each book Colourful photos provide breathtaking views of foreign cities and landscapes Sidebars highlight especially interesting people places and events Delicious easy recipes give readers the opportunity...
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Children's Illustrated Atlas

Dorling Kindersley. · Dk Publishing
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Bring geography to life and explore the countries of the world like never before with DK's Children's Illustrated Atlas.Featuring approximately 50 unique maps of the world that show each country in full-color detail, this new atlas is bursting with information, combining colorful...
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The Ender Eye Prophecy: An Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters, #3

Cara J Stevens · Sky Pony Pr
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

Peace has finally been restored in Xenos, but Phoenix longs to return home to her family of miners. Sheltered by the monks who guard the border world, she spends her days searching for clues about her real identity.Just when Phoenix is losing hope that she'll ever discover the truth,...
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My Cousin's Keeper

Simon French · Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

When the odd new kid at school turns out to be his cousin, Kieran feels embarrassed and resentful. But how far will he let the bullying go?Eleven-year-old Kieran wants to be part of the "in" group at school. He wants to be on the soccer team. He wants to fit in. But then his weird...
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Nine Open Arms

Benny Lindelauf · Enchanted Lion Books
Format: Hardcover

The Boon family story and their indefatigable gallows humor are Benny Lindelauf's literary memorial to those persecuted by history.A ghost story, a fantasy, a historical novel, and literary fiction all wrapped into one, this highly awarded novel for young readers begins with the Boon family's...
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Wings of Fire Book Five: The Brightest Night

Tui Sutherland · Scholastic, Incorporated
Pages: 308
Format: Print book

The dragonets struggle to fulfill the prophecy and -- somehow -- end the war in this thrilling new installment of the bestselling WINGS OF FIRE series!It all comes down to this: The Dragonets of Destiny must finally bring the epic war to an end, reconcile the seven tribes, and choose the next...
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Second-Chance Soccer

Thomas Kingsley Troupe · Jake Maddox
Format: Paperback

Alex has wanted to be a member of the Longhorn Lightning soccer team for as long as he can remember. But after his embarrassing performance at last years tryouts, hes not sure if the risk is worth the reward. When a new friend offers to help him practice, Alex is tempted to try again....
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Brave Like My Brother

Marc Tyler Nobleman · Scholastic Press
Pages: 104
Format: Print book

When Charlie's brother, Joe, is called up to fight in World War II, he promises to write letters to ten-year-old Charlie as often as he can. It won't make up for not being there to help Charlie out with the neighborhood bullies, but it's all Joe can do. Life is tough for a soldier, and Joe tells...
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