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Mr. Biddles

KRISTINE A LOMBARDI · HarperCollins
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A funny picture book about friendship, in the tradition of Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad.Mr. Biddles is a cat inventor, and Hobson is a lobster that is left on his front porch. An odd pair indeed, but when Hobson joins Biddles in the lab (where he invented not only his catnip diffuser...
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Earthrise: Apollo 8 and the Photo That Changed the World

James Gladstone · Owlkids
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

1968 was a year of unrest: many nations were at war. People marched for peace, fairness, and freedom. At the same time, the Apollo 8 crew was about to go farther into space than anyone had gone before -- to the moon.As they surveyed the moon's surface, astronauts aboard Apollo 8 looked...
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Let's Celebrate Presidents' Day

Barbara Derubertis · Kane Press; Revised edition
Format: Paperback

The stories of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are told in a single book not only to celebrate the important February holiday but to compare and contrast the lives of these two towering Americans. ,
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Forecasting Weather

Penelope S. Nelson · Pop!
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

Forecasting Weather introduces readers to meteorologists and how they study the weather to make their forecasts. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary,...
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My Fourth of July

Jerry Spinelli · Neal Porter Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print Length

Picnics! Singing! Fireworks! It's time to celebrate the best day of all--the Fourth of July!Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli and award-winning illustrator Larry Day join forces to celebrate America's birthday, the Fourth of July.A responsible little boy who's eager to do his part...
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Flowers

Steffi Cavell-Clarke · Kidhaven
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Why do plants have flowers? Readers discover the answer to this question as they learn fascinating facts about flowers and why they are an important part of a plant. Essential information that supports common science curriculum topics is presented in an accessible way for young readers....
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Carlos Gets the Sneezes: Exploring Allergies: A Branches Book

Judy Katschke · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches...
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Halloween

Markovics Pearl · Bearport Pub Co Inc
Pages: 16
Format: Library Binding

"Young readers will learn about Halloween" --
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Quarters!

Lee Fitzgerald · PowerKids Press
Pages: 24
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats

Quarters are seen and spent all the time, but how much do readers really know about these coins? Learning about quarters unlocks important facts that support both math and social studies curriculum topics. Readers practice addition with quarters, and they also learn the history behind the symbols...
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Screws

ANDREA RIVERA · Abdo Zoom
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

From jar lids to carjacks, screws are at work all over in our world today. Learn all about them in five easy-to-read chapters. Vibrant, full-color photos, bolded glossary words, and a key stats section let readers zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Santa Bruce

Ryan T Higgins · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Bruce is a lot of things. He is a bear. He is a grump. He is a pretty decent cook. And he is a mother.One thing Bruce is not?Santa Claus.But that doesn't stop the whole forest from lining up to give him their Christmas wishes when he becomes the victim of mistaken identity-again.Kids will...
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Batman Classic: Dino Dilemma

DONALD LEMKE · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Kids who love action-packed stories will be excited to see Batman™, Batgirl, and Nightwing face off against the Riddler in this brand-new DC Comics I Can Read book!The children of Gotham are on a field trip when they realize that the new dinosaur exhibit at the museum has been tampered...
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Puppies

Julie Murray · Abdo Kids Junior
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

This title covers the first days and weeks of a puppy's life through simple sentences. Fun and colorful photographs correlate with the text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jr. is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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Ace: The Origin of Batman's Dog

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

EVERY SUPER HERO NEEDS A SUPER-PET! Even Batman needs a crime-fighting canine by his side. But how did Ace become the Dark Knight's loyal Bat-Hound? Discover the origin of this superpowered Super-Pet in the this action-packed, POW!-WHAM!-BOOM! chapter book for early readers. With illustrations...
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Ragdoll Cats

Katie Lajiness · Big Buddy Books
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

This book introduces readers to the ragdoll. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the breed. Coat, color, size, and care are also discussed. Full-color photos feature the ragdoll in a variety of situations....
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