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Fishing

John Perritano · Mason Crest
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Fish on! That's the exciting call of a person who has lured a fish onto their line. Then the battle begins to land the wriggling animal! Fishing has been a part of peoples lives for thousands of years. Today, its a fun sport that many families enjoy together, whether on a river or a lake...
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Thea Stilton and the Ghost of the Shipwreck

Thea Stilton · Scholastic Paperbacks

Geronimo's adventurous sister, Thea, narrates this fabulous adventure that's packed with action, mystery, and friendship!During a marine biology lesson at Mouseford Academy, the Thea Sisters learn about a mysterious shipwreck off Whale Island. According to legend, a very rare diamond...
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Minecraft: Construction Handbook: An Official Mojang Book

Scholastic · Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

If you can dream it, you can build it in Minecraft! This OFFICIAL guide will give you tips and tricks on how to be a creative genius!You can make theme parks with incredible waterslide rides, or entire pirate coves complete with galleons! Is there nothing that cant be achieved in Minecraft?...
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Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls

Liz Kessler · Candlewick Press, 2015.
Pages: 280
Format: Print book

Emily Windsnap finds herself caught between worlds in a dramatic new episode of the New York Times best-selling series.A field trip to a mysterious island quickly turns into an adventure when Emily Windsnap and Aaron discover a secret lookout point from which they spot a ghostly ship that...
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Aliens

Sarah Tieck
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about alien legends and how they influence society. Text describes the characteristics of aliens, highlights historical accounts around the world, and offers examples from books,...
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TodHunter Moon, Book One: PathFinder

Angie Sage · Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pages: 460
Format: Print book

Introducing Alice TodHunter Moon, a Magykal addition to the world of Septimus Heap! Perfect for both established fans of the Septimus Heap series and readers coming to the world of Septimus Heap for the first time, PathFinder is the first book in the Septimus Heap spin-off series, TodHunter...
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Odd, Weird & Little

Patrick Jennings · EgmontUSA
Format: Hardcover

Readers who love Andrew Clements, Dan Gutman, Gordon Korman, and Tom Angleberger will find this charming, funny, easy-to-read middle-grade novel from the beloved Patrick Jennings an absolute hoot!When the new kid joins his class, Woodrow agrees with his schoolmates--Toulouse is really weird....
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Why Do Plants Have Leaves?

Celeste Bishop · PowerKids Press
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

There are thousands of plant species in the world, and each one has leaves that look different from other kinds of plants. No matter what leaves look like, theyre one of a plants most important parts. This text covers key life science concepts such as photosynthesis. Readers will see different...
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Invasion of the Overworld: Book One in the Gameknight999 Series: An Unofficial Minecrafter's Adventure

Mark Cheverton · Sky Pony Press
Pages: 180
Format: Paperback

The world of Minecraft comes to life in this thrilling adventure!Gameknight999 loved Minecraft, but above all else, he loved to grief - to intentionally ruin the gaming experience for other users.When one of his father's inventions teleports him into the game, Gameknight is forced to live...
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Endangered Gorillas

Jane Katirgis · Enslow Publishing
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

"Discusses gorillas, why they are endangered, and how they are being helped"--
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Lord and Lady Bunny--Almost Royalty!

Polly Horvath · Schwartz & Wade Books
Pages: 293
Format: Hardcover

In this hilarious sequel to Mr. and Mrs. Bunny - Detectives Extraordinaire! - that even includes a guest appearance by J. K. Rowling a.k.a. "Oldwhatshername" - Madeleine wants nothing more than to save money for college, but her impractical, ex-hippie parents are broke. When the family...
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The Black Power Movement

Rebecca Rissman · Core Library
Format: Book

Take an in-depth look at the Black Power movement, from who was involved to what the movement hoped to accomplish. This title offers primary sources, Fast facts and sidebars, prompts and activities, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library...
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Shawnee

Kadeem Jones · PowerKids Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Readers will enjoy this in-depth look at the Shawnee tribe, a people who inhabited much of the American Midwest and Southeast before being moved to Oklahoma in the 1830s. Readers will learn about Shawnee traditions, customs, and history, as well as the ways their lives changed after meeting...
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Nightmares!

Jason Segel · Delacorte Pr
Pages: 355
Format: Hardcover

"Coraline meets Monsters, Inc. in this delightfully entertaining offering from actor [Jason] Segel and co-author [Kirsten] Miller." - Publishers WeeklyThe hilariously frightening, middle-grade novel Nightmares! is the first book in a trilogy about a boy named Charlie and a group...
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Bratfest at Tiffany's

Lisi Harrison · Poppy; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

Massie Block: The Briarwood boys have invaded OCD and are taking over everything. Worse, the soccer boys have become so popular that the Pretty Committee's alpha status is in serious jeopardy. So Massie lays out a New Year-New Pretty Committee rule: Anyone caught crushing on a boy will...
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