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J.J. Abrams: Director of Stars Wars: The Force Awakens

Rebecca Felix · Checkerboard Library
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

This title examines the remarkable life of J.J. Abrams. Readers will learn about his family background, childhood, and education, his career as a movie producer and director, and his famous works. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include...
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MasterChef Junior Cookbook: Bold Recipes and Essential Techniques to Inspire Young Cooks

Clay McLachlan · Clarkson Potter
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

Creativity, hard work, and lots of fun - that's what it takes to cook like a master. Beloved television competition show MasterChef Junior fosters all of this within each of its pint-size home cooks, and what they whip up is truly impressive. This book aims to give any aspiring young...
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China

Nelson Yomtov · Childrens Pr
Pages: 144
Format: Library Binding

With the largest population of any country on Earth, China occupies a major position in the global community. With a history dating back thousands of years, it is also one of the worlds oldest civilizations. Readers will tour this geographically diverse nation from its most remote natural...
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The Secret Keepers

Trenton Lee Stewart · Little
Pages: 501
Format: Print book

A New York Times Bestseller This heart-pounding mystery adventure, by the author of the New York Times bestselling series The Mysterious Benedict Society, is laced with magic and humor A magical watch A string of secretsA race against timeWhen Reuben discovers an extraordinary antique watch,...
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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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The Griffin's Feather

Cornelia Funke · Chicken House
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover

The sequel to the #1 New York Times Bestseller!It's now been two years since Ben and Firedrake defeated Nettlebrand and rescued the silver dragons. Both boy and dragon have finally found homes, but they must live hundreds of miles apart and can only see each other every once in a while.During...
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Star Darlings Adora Finds a Friend

Shana Muldoon Zappa · Disney Pr
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

Adora can be aloof and opinionated and she must learn, through her Wishworld mission, to accept help and ideas from others. On this mission, which was originally set for Cassie, Adora is set to help a super sensitive and shy Wisher who must try to make a new best friend because the one she has had since...
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Cincinnati Bengals

Tyler Mason · SportsZone
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Introduces readers to the Cincinnati Bengals, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history.
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When Slurks the Slime!

Todd Dezago · Spotlight
Pages: 1
Format: Print book

When a tiny jellyfish is transformed into a giant slimy blob, the Super Hero Squad have their hands full trying to keep it from engulfing all of Super Hero City! Also, Thor reflects on his childhood--and his own gorgeous reflection in "Reflections!" And, Captain America and The Falcon...
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Scooby-Doo and the Vampire's Revenge

James Gelsey · Spotlight
Format: Print book

One Halloween, Scooby-Doo and the gang are helping out with an auction in the luxurious Brickstone Hotel. Things take a bizarre turn when a vampire swoops in and steals a magical jewel from Transylvania. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Basher Science: Astronomy: Out of this World!

Dan Green · Kingfisher
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Basher Science: Astronomy, Out of this World! created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Dan Green:Like a Facebook for the universe, Astronomy gives every important celestial body and concept its own page, where readers can learn its behaviors, likes, and dislikes up close and personal....
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Thea Stilton and the Mystery in Paris

Maria Abagnale · Scholastic
Pages: 157
Format: Paperback

Geronimo's adventurous sister Thea narrates this fabulous adventure that's packed with action, mystery, and friendship!In this exciting adventure, the Thea Sisters are off to Paris to visit Colette's fashion-designer friend Julie. But when Julie's designs are suddenly stolen, the girls...
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Sticker Girl

Janet Tashjian · Henry Holt and Company
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

Martina Rivera has a remarkable imagination. But with two extroverted brothers at home, she's always struggled to make a big impression on those around her. Life soon takes an exciting turn when Martina discovers the secret power of her sticker collection: They come to life! Among her magical...
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