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Beat Bugs: Ticket to Ride

Cari Meister · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Based on Beat Bugs, the Netflix TV show inspired by songs made famous by the Beatles.When the Beat Bugs build a carnival ride in the backyard, everyone wants to take a turn! But it takes a special golden-leaf ticket to get on the ride. And when everyone loses their ticket except for Kumi,...
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Collared Lizard

Karen Ang · Bearport Publishing
Format: Hardcover

From School Library Journal Gr 1-3 - At first glance, this series looks similar to Bearport's "Arctic Animals" series, but necessarily, the information varies, dropping seasonal changes, and is inconsistent from book to book. Every...
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Super Manny Stands Up!

Kelly DiPucchio · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Stephanie Graegin bring a lionhearted new hero to life in this tender, sparkling story about standing up for what's right - and finding your inner superpowers.Every day after school, Manny saves the world from formidable...
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Pluto and the Dwarf Planets

Ellen Lawrence · Ruby Tuesday Books
Format: Print book

Did you know that Pluto is so far from the Sun that if you stood on its surface, the Sun would look like a bright, twinkling star, and nothing like the giant, shining Sun that we see from Earth? Or that scientists didn't even know that the largest dwarf planet, Eris, existed until 2005?...
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A Parade of Elephants

Kevin Henkes · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

New York Times-bestselling and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes follows five joyful elephants as they march from dawn to dusk. Where are they going? Read and find out!This engaging picture book is just right for the youngest reader and is a perfect choice for story time and bedtime sharing....
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Fun with Felt

JANE YATES · WINDMILL Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

There are endless ways to get creative with felt! This book introduces readers to crafting with this affordable and versatile material. Readers will learn important techniques for making several projects, such as a felt pouch, bird ornament, and a monster stuffie. Easy and accessible instructions...
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Eek Discovers Earth

Blake A. Hoena · Stone Arch Books
Format: Paperback

After observing earthlings, Eek decides to build a spaceship so that he and Ack can go conquer Earth. What will happen when their ship lands in the Sudsy Duck Laundromat?
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Streaky: The Origin of Supergirl's Cat

Steven Korte? · Stone Arch Books
Pages: 41
Format: Library Binding

EVERY SUPER HERO NEEDS A SUPER-PET! Even Supergirl needs a furry friend. But how did Streaky become her Super-Cat? Discover the origin of this superpowered Super-Pet in the this action-packed, POW!-WHAM!-BOOM! chapter book for early readers. With illustrations by Art Baltazar, Eisner Award-winning...
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DK Readers L2: Star Wars Rebels: Darth Vader, Rebel Hunter!

Lauren Nesworthy · DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Prepare to meet the rebels' greatest enemy yet!Learn all about one of the most terrifying figures in the Empire, Darth Vader, in DK Reader Level 2: Star Wars Rebels™: Darth Vader, Rebel Hunter! Discover how the evil Sith Lord plans to defeat the rebels once and for all.Level 2 titles...
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Thunder & Lightning

ANDREA RIVERA · ABDO ZOOM
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

From static electricity to lightning rods, learn all about thunder and lightning in five easy-to-read chapters. Vibrant, full-color photographs appeal to visual learners. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and bolded glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Spidey 8: Blackout!

ROBBIE THOMPSON · Spotlight
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

When Peter's movie night with Gwen is interrupted by a citywide blackout, Spidey goes to investigate a mysterious noise and comes face to face with Electro. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.
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Sea Horses

Maddie Gibbs · PowerKids Press
Format: Hardcover

Describes the sea horses and discusses the stages of its life cycle.
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The Stolen Kitten

HOLLY WEBB · Tiger Tales
Pages: 127
Format: Paperback

Olivia's fears come true when her new kitten, Smokey, is nowhere to be found! Who could be responsible for Smokey's disappearance? And where is the helpless kitten now?
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The Lost Gift: A Christmas Story

Kallie George · Schwartz & Wade
Pages: 33
Format: Hardcover

In this charming Christmas-themed picture book that feels like a classic, four animals deliver a lost package for Santa. It's Christmas Eve, and Bird, Rabbit, Deer, and Squirrel are eagerly waiting for Santa to fly overhead. When he does, a gift tumbles out of his sleigh, landing in the woods....
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Daniela

Lisa Mullarkey · Calico
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

The Pony Girls are ready for their first summer at Storm Cliff Stables! Horses, swimming, camp life, and most important, friendships. Daniela came to horse camp all the way from Costa Rica. Shes hoping to become best friends with her cousin Gabriela. But instead, she just feels jealous....
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