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The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus

Jen Bryant · Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pages: 42
Format: Print book

2015 Caldecott Honor Book2015 Sibert Medal Winner2015 Orbis Pictus Honor BookFor shy young Peter Mark Roget, books were the best companions -- and it wasn't long before Peter began writing his own book. But he didn't write stories; he wrote lists. Peter took his love for words and turned...
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Flip-a-Word: Frog Jog

Harriet Ziefert · Blue Apple Books
Format: Hardcover

Is that frog out for a jog? In the fog? This title is just one in the eight-book, early-reading series featuring word families. Words progress into short phrases, then simple sentences, as a flip of the page reveals a new word in this acclaimed, interactive series. Perfect for schools and libraries.,
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Here I Am

Patti Kim · Capstone Young Readers
Pages: 1
Format: Hardcover

Newly arrived from their faraway homeland, a boy and his family enter into the lights, noise, and traffic of a busy American city. The language is unfamiliar. Food, habits, games, and gestures are puzzling. They boy clings tightly to his special keepsake from home and wonders how he will...
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Roadrunner

Eloise MacGregor · Bearport Publishing
Format: Hardcover

"In this book, readers learn about the life and habits of roadrunners"--
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Bear and Squirrel Are Friends . . . Yes, Really!

Deb Pilutti · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Yes, bears sometimes eat squirrels. But can they still be friends? Find out in this clever picture book that's perfect for preschoolers.The other bears said, "Squirrel would make a good midnight snack!" Bear said, "Squirrel's my friend. I would never eat a friend." But what...
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Discovering STEM at the Airport

Cynthia Roby · PowerKids Press,
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Airports depend on science, technology, engineering, and math to run smoothlyconcepts that are fundamental to elementary curricula. Without them, planes couldnt take off, passengers couldnt buy tickets, and people couldnt travel to faraway destinations. This text encourages readers to think...
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Sled Dogs

Joyce Markovics · Bearport Publishing
Format: Book

"In this book, young readers will learn about sled dogs."--
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Giant Squid and Octopuses

Ruth Owen · Powerkids Pr
Format: Book

Reveals interesting facts about octopuses and giant squid, discussing their physical features, feeding habits, reproduction, and behavior.
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A Pet for Fly Guy

Tedd Arnold · Scholastic, Incorporated
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

What is the right pet for Fly Guy?In the first zany, hilarious Fly Guy picture book, Buzz tries to help Fly Guy find the right pet. It seems that everyone else at the park has a pet, so Fly Guy wants one, too. A dog licked Fly Guy. A frog chased Fly Guy. A cricket was too jumpy. Who will...
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My Tail Is Long and Striped

Joyce L Markovics · Bearport Publishing,
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

My Tail Is Long and Striped (Zoo Clues: Little Bits! First Readers)
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Nel Yomtov · Bearport Publishing
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

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Doug Unplugs on the Farm

Dan Yaccarino · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A high-tech robot boy enjoys a day of low-tech fun on the farm.   Doug and his parents are off to visit the grandbots. But when their journey is interrupted by some sheep in the road, Doug goes from downloading information about farm animals to actually interacting with them!   Doug gets...
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Weasels

Elys Dolan · Candlewick Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Find out how the weasels' dastardly plans for world domination are foiled in this hilarious, off-the-wall debut picture book.Weasels. What do you think they do all day? Plot world domination - that's what! This rollicking madcap weasel adventure is packed full of mischief and mayhem,...
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Gravity Falls Pining Away

Disney Book Group · Disney Pr
Pages: 112
Format: Book

On the night of the Party at the Mystery Shack, Dipper discovers a way to clone himself and thinks he's found the key to finally wooing Wendy. But will Dipper muster up the courage to ask her to dance? Or will his clones get jealous and turn on him? Then, when Lil' Gideon knocks Mabel out of the "friend...
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Tepees

Jack Manning · Capstone Press
Format: Book

American Indians used buffalo skins and other materials to build tepees. Learn all about tepees, including the tools used to build them and the people who called them home.
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