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Giancarlo Stanton

Matt Scheff · Sportszone
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

The story of the Miami Marlins Hank Aaron Award winning hitter.
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Disney Kingdoms: Seekers of the Weird

Brandon Seifert · Spotlight
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

When their parents are abducted, Melody and Maxwell Keep follow their estranged uncle Roland through a portal to the Musuem of the Weird, and are thrust into a dangerous mission to save their family and the world from an evil shadow society!
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The Curse of the Were-Hyena

Bruce Hale · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

What do you do when your favorite teacher starts turning into a were-hyena? a) Flee in terror? b) Try to cure him? c) Bring him carrion snacks? Mr. Chu, the coolest teacher ever, has developed some very unusual habits, like laughing hysterically for no reason, sniffing people's...
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 11

Jeff Kinney · Amulet Books
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

The pressure's really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mom thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his "creative side." As if that's not scary enough, Halloween's just around the corner and the frights are coming...
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Baltimore Ravens

Bo Smolka · Sportszone
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

This title introduces readers to the Baltimore Ravens, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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Sticks & Stones

Abby Cooper · Farrar Straus Giroux
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

Ever since she was a baby, the words people use to describe Elyse have instantly appeared on her arms and legs. At first it was just "cute" and "adorable," but as she's gotten older and kids have gotten meaner, words like "loser" and "pathetic"...
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My Ultimate Super Hero Manual

Natalie Babbitt · Marvel Press
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

Think you have what it takes to be a Marvel Super Hero? Read this book for tips, tricks, and much more from your favorite Marvel Super Heroes. You'll start by figuring out your awesome origin and powers: bit by a radioactive spider? Easy. Walk into a mysterious mist and now you're...
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Outbreak

C Alexander London · Scholastic (Us)
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

CALLING ALL CAHILLS! Announcing a 39 Clues Superspecial adventure -- the gang is back, and called to investigate one of their own: Sinead Starling.
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The Night Parade

Kathryn Tanquary · Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pages: 332
Format: Print book

"I thought you might sleep through it." The creature smiled. Saki's voice was little more than a whisper. "Sleep through what?" It leaned over. She stared into its will-o'-the-wisp eyes."The Night Parade, of course."The last thing Saki Yamamoto wants to do for her summer...
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A Kid's Book of Experiments with Light

Robert Gardner · Enslow Publishing
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

With these easy-to-follow experiments, budding scientists will explore the properties of light, including refraction, reflection, and how light travels. Readily accessible materials make this a go-to resource for young readers who want to learn more about light.
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A Patron Saint for Junior Bridesmaids

Shelley Tougas · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

A bully, a wedding, and a larger-than-life family add up to a hilarious and heartfelt middle-grade novel.Mary Margaret Miller is going to be a junior bridesmaid--that is, if she isn't grounded for the rest of her life. She's feuding with school bully Brent Helzinski, and her cousin Eden,...
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Dachshunds

Susan Heinrichs Gray · AV2 by Weigl
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Learn about some of the worlds most beloved pets in All About Dogs. Each title introduces the history and features of one of the worlds most popular dog breeds. Young readers will love the stunning visuals and fun facts in All About Dogs.
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Not As We Know It

Tom Avery · Schwartz & Wade Books
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

For fans of David Almond's Skellig and Patrick Ness's A Monster Calls, here is a lyrical, atmospheric, and deeply emotional middle-grade novel with a touch of magical realism. Twins Jamie and Ned do everything together, from watching their favorite show, Star Trek, to riding...
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Droid Tales

Michael Price · Scholastic, 2016.
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

The legendary conflict between the Jedi and the Sith is retold through the eyes of C-3P-0 and R2-D2! When Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon Jinn meet young Anakin Skywalker, little do they know that their actions will determine the fate of the entire galaxy. Action-packed and full of laughs, this collection...
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Eyewitness Explorer: Bird Watcher

DK · DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback

In Eyewitness Explorers: Bird Watcher, young bird lovers can discover all they need to know about these winged wonders. In the book are 30 hands on activities that allow budding ornithologists to build a birdfeeder, make a nest box, birdbath, and bird garden; plus uncover tracks and trails,...
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