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NERDS: Book Four: The Villain Virus

Michael Buckley · Amulet Paperbacks
Format: Book

A virus has infected the Arlington, Virginia, home of the NERDS headquarters, and it’s much worse than your run-of-the-mill flu. Instead of coughing and sneezing, the victims of this voracious virus are transformed into superintelligent criminal masterminds. Soon nearly everyone—including...
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The Aztec Empire: An Interactive History Adventure

Elizabeth Raum · You Choose Books
Format: Print book

Delve into fascinating time periods! This series allows readers to explore different times and places in history from different perspectives. The narrative format, suspenseful action, and path navigation keep readers reading!,
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Diwali: Festival of Lights

Rina Singh · Orca Book Publishers
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

During Diwali, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate the legends and stories that describe the triumph of good over evil and justice over oppression. Critically acclaimed author Rina Singh explores her Indian roots as she tells the Diwali stories, which remind us that eventually light will...
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Gaboon Vipers

Chris Bowman · Bellwether Media
Format: Library Binding

"Engaging images accompany information about Gaboon vipers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
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Steam Guides in TV Production

Judy Greenspan · Rourke Educational Media
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

This book gives insights into the processes involved in creating and broadcasting television shows, and explains how each STEAM field is involved.
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The Gathering

Dan Poblocki · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 215
Format: Print book

Some houses are more than just haunted . . . they're hungry. Dash, Dylan, Poppy, Marcus, and Azumi don't know this at first. They each think they've been summoned to Shadow House for innocent reasons. But there's nothing innocent about Shadow House. Something within its walls is wickedly...
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Girl Detective: A Friday Barnes Mystery

R A Spratt · Square Fish
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

Imagine if Sherlock Holmes was an eleven-year-old girl!When Friday Barnes, girl genius, solves a bank robbery, she uses the reward money to send herself to Highcrest Academy, the most exclusive boarding school in the country -- and discovers it's a hotbed of crime!Soon she's investigating...
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Saving Turtles: A Kids' Guide to Helping Endangered Creatures

Sue Carstairs · Firefly Books
Format: Hardcover

A behind-the-scenes look at a hospital for severely injured turtles. Turtles have been around for 220 million years -- longer than dinosaurs. But now their time might be running out. Of the roughly 300 species worldwide, more than half are threatened with extinction. Freshwater, marine...
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Temple Run: Race Through Time to Unlock Secrets of Ancient Worlds

Tracey West · National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Print book

Get ready to run for your life! This epic story is based on the hit mobile app Temple Run.You come across an ancient treasure, but taking it accidentally releases an evil force all over the world! Can you save the day? Learn all about the ancient world and discover clues as you race through...
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Meet Scipionyx

Sheryn Knight · Cavendish Square Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Discusses the life and times of the Scipionyx, with illustrations of its habitat, feeding habits, internal organs and more.
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Food Safety Basics

Carolee Laine · Core Library
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Food Safety Basics helps readers trace the history of food safety, explore the science behind it, and discuss controversies from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions. Aligned to Common...
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Guess It!

Nadia Higgins · Jump!
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

In Guess It!, early fluent readers learn about the usefulness of estimating by exploring a variety of real-world examples. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text encourage young readers to look around them for opportunities to practice estimating.
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The Charming Life of Izzy Malone

Jenny Lundquist · Aladdin Books
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

Izzy Malone, a spunky girl who wants to be part of an elite rowing club, must first attend a very unique charm school in this first novel of a brand-new duology from the author of Seeing Cinderella and Plastic Polly.Izzy Malone isn't your typical sixth grader. She wears camouflage combat...
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