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Rescue Vehicles

Daniel Gilpin · Benchmark Books; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

A series of books on machines that show their internal workings through the amazing exploded illustrations of Alex Pang. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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The Four-Story Mistake (Melendy Quartet)

Elizabeth Enright · Square Fish; 3 Reissue edition
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

Into the Four-Story Mistake, an odd-looking house with a confused architectural history, move the Melendy family -- Mona, Rush, Randy, Oliver, Father, and Cuffy, the housekeeper. Though disappointed about leaving their old brownstone in New York City, and apprehensive about living the country...
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Fashion Kitty and the B.O.Y.S.:

Charise Mericle Harper · Hyperion Book CH; Original edition
Format: Book

It’s hard to believe, but Fashion Kitty is in danger, who is the villian?Is it a jealous kitty?Is it a boy kitty?Is it an inventor kitty?Is it a kitty full of trouble?Yes! Yes! Yes! And Yes! Sometimes even a superhero needs a helping paw. Lucky for Fashion Kitty, she’s not the only...
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Shoo, Caveflies!

GERONIMO STILTON · SCHOLASTIC (US)
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Geronimo's cousin Trap Stiltonoot is stung by a dangerous cavefly, which causes him to fall into an instant, deep sleep! To cure him, Geronimo and Thea must seek out the petals of the pink stinkrose, a rare and smelly flower. But it only grows on a very high peak! Can they make it there...
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Fred Korematsu Speaks Up

Laura Atkins · Heyday
Pages: 103
Format: Hardcover

The first book in the Fighting for Justice series

Winner, Carter G. Woodson Book Award

Winner, New-York Historical Society Children's Book Prize

Honor Title, Jane Addams Children's Book Award
Finalist, 2017 Cybils Awards
Nominee, Georgia Book Award
A Kirkus...

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The Castle in the Mist

Amy Ephron · Philomel Books
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

In the tradition of Edward Eager and E.L. Konigsburg, a novel about the excitement - and the dangers - of wishing.Tess and her brother, Max, are sent for the summer to their aunt's sleepy village in the English countryside, where excitement is as rare as a good wifi signal. So when...
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Cody and the Heart of a Champion

TRICIA SPRINGSTUBB · Candlewick
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

Winter is finally melting into spring - but with everything in flux, from Cody's friendships down to her shoe size, will she be able to stay true to herself?In Cody's life, some people keep her on her toes - just like Mother Nature, who is warm one day and snowy the next. Or like...
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Weird But True 9

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS. · National Geographic Children's Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the latest book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 300 all-new surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything...
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Massachusetts (Celebrate the States, Set 7)

Suzanne LeVert · Benchmark Books
Pages: 144
Format: Library Binding

Gr 5 Up-These two books examine the geography, history, industry, tourist and cultural landmarks, and people of their respective states. Well-chosen, full-color photographs of postcard quality complement the clearly written texts. Occasional comments by citizens enliven the factual content....
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Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo

Lucy Brownridge · Wide Eyed Editions
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter and today is one of the world's favourite artists. As a child, she was badly affected by polio, and later suffered a terrible accident that left her disabled and in pain. Shortly after this accident, Kahlo took up painting, and through her surreal,...
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