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Seven Dead Pirates

Linda Bailey · Tundra Books
Pages: 296
Format: Print book

Lewis Dearborn is a lonely, anxious, "terminally shy" boy of eleven when his great-grandfather passes away and leaves Lewis's family with his decaying seaside mansion. Lewis is initially delighted with his new bedroom, a secluded tower in a remote part of the house. Then he discovers...
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The Howling Ghost

Christopher Pike · Aladdin; Reissue edition
Format: Print book

Go on a ghostly hunt for a missing boy in this second book in New York Times bestselling author Christopher Pike’s Spooksville series—now on TV!Cindy is playing by the ocean with her younger brother, Neil, when a ghost appears out of nowhere and grabs the little boy and carries...
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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Megan M Gunderson · Big Buddy Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

This biography introduces readers to Franklin D. Roosevelt including his early political career and key events from Roosevelt's administration including the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, and Pearl Harbor. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included....
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What are elections?

Bobi Martin · Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream

Jenny Han · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Meet Clara Lee.Likes her best friends, her grandpa, her little sister when shes not being annoying, which is almost always, candy necklaces, and the Apple Blossom Festival.Dislikes her little sister when shes being annoying, which is almost always, her moms yucky fish soup, and bad dreams...
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New Horizons: A Robot Explores Pluto and the Kuiper Belt

James Bow · Powerkids Pr
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Space missions take years to plan. But they also take years to execute, so special robots are used to study deep space instead of astronauts. Pluto is so far away, the New Horizons probe took 10 years to get there. The main content describes the amazing technology used to build the probe...
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An Army of Frogs: A Kulipari Novel

Trevor Pryce · Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover

Its frogs versus scorpions in this new series by professional football player Trevor Pryce. For years, the frogs of the Amphibilands have lived in safetyprotected by an elite group of poisonous frogs named the Kulipari and by the dreamcasting spell of the turtle king that cloaks their lands...
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Cool Picnics & Road Food: Beyond the Basics for Kids Who Cook

Lisa Wagner · Abdo Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover

Get cooking with an up-and-coming chef today! Check out the recipes of Cool Picnics & Road Food. It gives young readers fun new recipes and ideas to explore. This book has kid-tested recipes and includes lots of tips and tricks that make it easy to become an experienced kid cook. With...
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A Chef's Tools

Holden Strauss
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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The Return of the Rainbow Griefers: An Unofficial League of Griefers Adventure, #4

Winter Morgan · Sky Pony Press
Format: Paperback

Will Noah and Violet finally defeat Daniel and his crew of rainbow griefers?Violet and Noah's village is celebrating the new amusement park opening in town. Everyone is enjoying the fun rides and tasty food. But when Noah spots a rainbow griefer in the village carrying blocks of TNT,...
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Nevada

Ruth Bjorklund · Cavendish Square Publishing
Pages: 80
Format: Print book

The third edition of this popular series is updated with a variety of features that will help students learn about the state of Nevada. This comprehensive book outlines the geography, history, people, government, and economy of the state. Lists of key people, events, cities, plants and animals,...
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The Voyage to Magical North

Claire Fayers · Henry Holt & Company
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Brine Seaborne is a girl with a past--if only she could remember what it is. Found alone in a rowboat as a child, clutching a shard of the rare starshell needed for spell-casting, she's spent the past years keeping house for an irritable magician and his obnoxious apprentice,...
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Braced

Alyson Gerber · Arthur A. Levine Books
Pages: 287
Format: Hardcover

Rachel Brooks is excited for the new school year. She's finally earned a place as a forward on her soccer team. Her best friends make everything fun. And she really likes Tate, and she's pretty sure he likes her back. After one last appointment with her scoliosis doctor, this will be her best...
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Military Humvees

Taylor Baldwin Kiland · Enslow Publishing
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

"Describes the development, use, and abilities of Humvees in the military"--
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Marvel Universe Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors Vol. 3

Marvel Comics. · Marvel Worldwide
Pages: 88
Format: Print book

Spider-Man teams up with the Marvel Universe's greatest heroes in a series of all-new, all- ages adventures! See Spidey team up with Blade to track down Dracula. Also featuring Captain America, Wolverine, Iron Patriot and Nick Fury's secret super monster team The Howling Commandos! COLLECTING:...
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