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Scooby-Doo in Lights Out at the Ball Game

Ellen Guidone · Spotlight - (Beginning Readers)
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Scooby and the gang are at a baseball game. When the lights go out and the coach and mascot disappear, it's up to the Mystery Inc. gang to solve the mystery and save the game.
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A Night Out with Mama

Quvenzhane? Wallis · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

From Academy Award-nominated actress Quvenzhané Wallis comes a story about glitz, glamour, and the most important thing of all - family.A very talented little girl has a very special night ahead of her. A night where she'll get to wear a new dress in the most beautiful shade of blue...
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Halloween and Thanksgiving

Dustin Nguyen · DC Comics
Format: Hardcover

On Halloween night, will Robin be able to tell the difference between all the costumed children and the real evildoers, or will the kids get clobbered while the villains escape?! Then, on Thanksgiving, Batman and Robin join the families of Gotham in gathering around the table for a big holiday...
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A Fin-tastic Finish

Davy Ocean · Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Harry Hammer wants to befriend a tiger shark and become a sports legend at Shark Point Scout Camp in this fifth Shark School misadventure. Harry Hammer has a new hero Turbo Tex, a gold-medal-winning tiger shark. Maybe Harry can be just like him at Shark Point Scout Camp! Tony, another tiger...
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My Weird School Daze #3: Mr. Granite Is from Another Planet!

Dan Gutman · HarperCollins
Format: Book

It's the start of a new school year, and A.J.'s third-grade teacher, Mr. Granite, is out of this world! He's a supergenius who talks weird, acts weird, and looks weird. He knows everything. Is he a computer posing as a person, or does he come from another planet?
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Russia

Kevin Blake · Bearport Publishing Company
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Majestic. Full of culture. Huge. Welcome to Russia! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Russia's land, history, cities, food, and art. They'll...
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Franklin D. Roosevelt: The 32nd President

Josh Gregory · Bearport Publishing
Format: Print book

During the 1930s, millions of Americans lost their jobs and homes because of the Great Depression. Then, in 1941, America joined the fighting in World War II. What important decisions did President Franklin D. Roosevelt make as he led the country during these difficult times? Young readers...
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There's a Pest in the Garden!

Jan Thomas · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

There's a pest in the garden and he's eating all the vegetables! But Duck has a plan to save the day (well, sort of) . Featuring Jan Thomas's wonderfully wacky humor, rowdy repetitions, and hilarious characters, this book is sure to have young readers laughing out loud!
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Finding the Music: En pos de la música

Jennifer Torres · Children's Book Press (CA)
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

When Reyna accidentally breaks Abuelito's vihuela -- a small guitar-like instrument -- she ventures out into the neighborhood determined to find someone who can help her repair it. No one can fix the vihuela, but along the way Reyna gathers stories and mementos of Abuelito and his music....
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New hope
Star wars (Motion picture)

Emma Grange · Paw Prints
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Retells the story of the iconic science fiction film through LEGO figurines as Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, and C-3PO attempt to save Princess Leia from the clutches of the Empire.
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Anacondas

GOLRIZ GOLKAR · Pop!
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

This book introduces readers to the largest snake in the world: the anaconda. Readers learn about the life cycle, behavior, physical characteristics, and habitat of anacondas. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents,...
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The Noisy Book Board Book

MARGARET WISE BROWN · HarperFestival
Pages: 36
Format: Board book

From Margaret Wise Brown - author of the childhood favorite Goodnight Moon - and Caldecott-winning illustrator Leonard Weisgard comes The Noisy Book, now back in print in a sturdy board book! The little dog, Muffin, hears a noise. Squeak squeak squeak.What could it be?Originally published...
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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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Captain Awesome, Soccer Star

Stan Kirby · Spotlight
Pages: 113
Format: Library Binding

Eugene and Charlie can't wait to join the soccer team, but Captain Awesome's skills aren't so awesome. His dad decides to coach the team, but Captain Awesome begins to wonder if his team has what it takes to win. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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George Washington: The 1st President

Josh Gregory · Bearport Publishing
Format: Print book

Why is George Washington known as the father of our country? What was the country like when he served as its very first president? Young readers will find out as they read about his dramatic life and important role in history. They will also make connections to their own lives as they learn...
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