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Celebrate Chinese New Year With Paper Crafts

Randel McGee · Enslow Elementary
Format: Print book

Explains the significance of Chinese New Year and how to make Chinese New Year-themed crafts out of paper.
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Mia Fashion Plates and Cupcakes

Coco Simon · Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

Can the new Fashion Club be the icing on the cupcake for Mia, or is she in over her headshot? When fashionista Mia hears someone is starting a Fashion Club at school, how can she resist? But can she manage to take part in two clubs at the same time? And what will her Cupcake Club friends...
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Iraq

Ruth Bjorklund · Cavendish Square Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Iraq is a country with a long history, stretching back thousands of years. This book examines what it is like to live in Iraq today, from its history to its environment, leisure activities, and geography. Using colorful photographs sure to engage young readers, this is an excellent book...
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Langston Hughes

Rebecca Carey Rohan · Cavendish Square Publishing
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Langston Hughes is a literary giant who was a leader for change. Social activist, poet, novelist, playwright, and pioneer, he was the Renaissance man of the Harlem Renaissance. Learn about his life and influences, and how his work affected the world we live in.
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Georgia

Karen Diane Haywood · Benchmark Books
Format: Book

This item is Non-Returnable.
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Moons

Aaron DeYoe · Abdo Publishing
Pages: 24
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats

Moons explores the science of what we see in the night sky. Kids will learn how moons are made, find out which moon might have its own ocean of water, explore the moons that help keep Saturns rings in place and more. Engaging photos, exciting graphics, and a fun quiz at the end of each...
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Justin Trudeau: Canadian Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Party

Caitie McAneney · Powerkids Pr
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

This fascinating biography introduces readers to Justin Trudeau. Following in his father Pierre Trudeau's footsteps, Justin Trudeau is the 23rd prime minister of Canada. Many Canadian politicians didn't believe that Trudeau was ready to be Canada's prime minister, but he proved...
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Syria

Coleman South; Leslie Jermyn; Kelly Spence · Cavendish Square Publishing
Pages: 144
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats

Syria is a country that has endured many struggles over the centuries. A place rich with history, today it experiences hardship on a daily basis and faces challenges that have become a global focus. This book explores the history, people, places, and culture that make up modern-day Syria.
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Sheep

LEO STATTS · ABDO ZOOM
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

From lambs to rams, Sheep introduces readers to these animals and their lives on a farm. This book captivates young readers through simple and easy-to-read text combined with vibrant, full-color photographs. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn...
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Wildwood Imperium

Colin Meloy · HarperCollins Publishers
Pages: 580
Format: Hardcover

From Colin Meloy, lead singer of the Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, acclaimed illustrator of The Mysterious Benedict Society, comes the stunning third book in the New York Times bestselling fantasy-adventure series the Wildwood Chronicles.A young girl's midnight séance awakens a long-slumbering...
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Diego Rivera

Mateo Alvarez · Enslow Publishers
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

"Learn what inspired this creative, talented, complicated artist."----Page [4] of cover.
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Military Helicopters

Karen Bledsoe
Pages: 48
Format:  eBook : Document : English

"Describes the development, use, and abilities of helicopters in the military"--
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A Landscaper's Tools

Sebastian Avery · Powerkids Pr
Format: Print book

Lets get digging! Readers will delight in learning about a career as a landscaper, focusing on the different tools that help them create beautiful yards, gardens, and parks. The book will introduce them to tools such as pickaxes, spades, and different kinds of shovels, while explaining...
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Invasion of the Normals

Tommy Donbavand; Cartoon Saloon · Spotlight ; [Somerville
Format:  Book : Elementary and junior high school : Fiction : English : Reinforced library bound edition

"Opening a doorway out of Scream Street seems to have brought with it a whole new set of problems--and now Luke, Resus, and Cleo are beginning to realize what they have unleashed. Scream Street faces a greater threat than ever before--normals!"--
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If You Ever Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don't!

Elise Parsley · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

The second book in the New York Times bestselling series that began with If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't! is another uproarious cautionary tale about things that DON'T belong together!If your mom says to get ready to play at the beach, she means with a boat, or a Frisbee,...
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