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China: A Benjamin Blog and His Inquisitive Dog Guide

Anita Ganeri · Raintree
Format: Book

Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the worlds most fascinating countries China! The book includes chapters on Chinese history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique...
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The School for Good and Evil #3: The Last Ever After

Soman Chainani · Harper
Pages: 7
Format: Print book

In the epic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling series the School for Good and Evil, everything old is new again as Sophie and Agatha fight the past and present to find the perfect end to their fairy tale. This paperback edition includes a never-before-seen chapter from book one,...
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Winter, winter, cold and snow

Sharon Gibson Palermo · Sleeping Bear Press
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

A gentle, repetitive story about forest creatures on a cold winter's day and night. With colorful, child-friendly illustrations this is a sweet pick for cozy storytimes by the fire.
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That's Sneaky: Stealthy Secrets and Devious Data That Will Test Your Lie Detector

Crispin Boyer · National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Book

Do you think spies are stupendous Ninjas are neatMysteries are more than meet the private eyeThen youll love Thats Sneakythe most surprising and suspenseful information thatwersquore legally permitted to print Jam-packed into this top secret title is the mostclassified and downright dangerous...
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Timekeeping: Explore the History and Science of Telling Time

Linda Formichelli · Nomad Press
Format: Print book

Timekeeping: Explore the History and Science of Telling Time travels through the past and into the future to explore how humans have measured the passage of time. From ancient civilization’s earliest calendars and shadow clocks to GPS and the atomic clocks of today, kids will track...
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Colonization and Settlement in the New World: 1585–1763

Pat McCarthy · Core Library
Format: Print book

Discusses the social, political, and economic conditions in the early English colonies, providing details on the first unsuccessful efforts, the establishment of Jamestown, the settlement of later colonies, and the French and Indian War.
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All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook

Leslie Connor · Katherine Tegen Books, 2016.
Pages: 400
Format: Print book

From Leslie Connor, award-winning author of Waiting for Normal and Crunch, comes a soaring and heartfelt story about love, forgiveness, and how innocence makes us all rise up. All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook is a powerful story, perfect for fans of Wonder and When You Reach Me.Eleven-year-old...
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Washington Monument: Memorial to a Founding Father

Hal Marcovitz · Mason Crest
Format: Print book

Describes the events surrounding the decision to build a monument to President George Washington and the complicated process of funding and building this structure. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Thomas Paine's Common Sense

Ryan Nagelhout · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Book

If people ever doubt that the printed word can change the world, they should look to Common Sense, the pamphlet penned by Thomas Paine. Just paper and ink helped persuade American colonists that independence from England was imperative. The powerful piece is examined in this book in the context...
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Mount Rushmore

Joanne Mattern · Rourke Educational Media
Format: Hardcover

Carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota, this American symbol was originally created to encourage people to visit the state. From the planning which began in 1923, to the completion of construction in 1941, this monument is one of our nation s greatest achievements....
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Star Wars: Jedi Academy

Jeffrey Brown · Scholastic
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Jeffrey Brown takes readers to a middle school in a galaxy far, far away....This incredible, original story captures all of the humor, awkwardness, fun, and frustrations of middle school--all told through one boy's comics, journal entries,...
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Monster High: Haunted: The Junior Novel

Perdita Finn · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Welcome to Monster High where the children of the world's most famous monsters brave the horrors of high school! Join Spectra Vondergeist, Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura and all their new spooky ghoulfriends on a haunting new adventure!The next book in a series of junior novels from the freaky-fabulous...
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Speed

Chris Woodford · Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Book

Book annotation not available for this title.Title: SpeedAuthor: Woodford, ChrisPublisher: Publication Date: 2012/08/01Number of Pages: 32Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2011049256
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Magic Tree House #55: Night of the Ninth Dragon

Mary Pope Osborne · Random House
Pages: 121
Format: Print book

Magic Tree House is the #1 bestselling chapter book series! In their NEW adventure, Jack and Annie return to Camelot! Please come to Camelot. When Jack and Annie receive a mysterious note inviting them to Camelot, they wonder what their mission is -- and who has called for them! The magic...
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Keeper

Kathi Appelt · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages: 399
Format: Book

Newbery Medal Honoree Kathi Appelt enchants with a tale about mermaids, mermen, and what happens when you believe in fairy tales for too long.Keeper was born in the ocean, and she believes she is part mermaid. So when she accidentally sets off a series of disasters, she goes out looking...
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