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Making the Final 32

Andrew Luke · Mason Crest
Pages: 80
Format: Library Binding

Brazil has raised the Cup as champions five times and has never failed to qualify to play in the tournament that determines the soccer worlds best. It is not as easy as the Brazilians make it look, however. On the opposite end of the global soccer field are dozens of teams that have never...
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Dingoes

Elaine McKinnon · PowerKids Press
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Dingoes are the wild canines of the Australian Outback. Readers will enjoy this insiders look into the life of a dingo, including its habitat, anatomy, diet, and behavior. Are dingoes harmful to humans? Are humans harmful to dingoes? This book covers these important questions and more as it takes...
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Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Gaming

Adam Furgang · Rosen Young Adult
Pages: 144
Format: Library Binding

Written for passionate gamers hoping to turn their skills into a career immediately, this title prepares students for the realities of this competitive industry. Covering all facets of the gaming industry, including production and sales, it also looks into traditional gaming outside of the multimedia...
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Brazil

Charles J Shields · Mason Crest, an imprint of National Highlights, Inc.,
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

Brazil is the largest country in South America, covering nearly half of the continent. With more than 200 million people, it is the fifth-most populous country in the world. The culture of Brazil is a fascinating blend of Native American, Portuguese, African, Japanese, and other influences.Over...
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The Tapper Twins Run for President

GEOFF RODKEY · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback

The third uproarious oral history in the bestselling Tapper Twins series is in paperback, as Claudia and Reese take their sibling feud to the political stage in a race to become class president!Claudia Tapper wants to become President of the United States someday. She's the sixth...
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Wandmaker's Apprentice

ED MASESSA · Scholastic Press
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

Henry Leach the Eighth and his sister, Brianna, have survived a faulty spell, defeated a wicked spellcaster, and saved the world . . . but their greatest accomplishment might be convincing Grand Wand Master Coralis to take them on as official apprentices.For the first time in centuries,...
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Pacific Rim Uprising: The Junior Novel

Becky Matheson · Insight Kids
Pages: 140
Format: Paperback

Relive all of your favorite moments from Pacific Rim Uprising in this junior novel! Directed by Steven S. DeKnight, (Angel, Smallville, Daredevil) , Pacific Rim Uprising stars John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) , Scott Eastwood (The Fate of the Furious) , and newcomer Cailee...
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Aquarium

Lance Jepson · Mason Crest Publishers
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Keeping and caring for fish can be a great way to explore life undersea. Whether you choose a pair of goldfish, a tropical setting, or even a challenging saltwater environment, having an aquarium provides hours of entertainment. Inside, find out what you need to bring this watery world...
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A Hitch at the Fairmont

Jim Averbeck · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

An intrepid boy teams up with Alfred Hitchcock himself in this rollicking mystery rife with action adventure intrigue and all the flavor of film noirAfter the mysterious death of his mother eleven-year-old Jack Fair is whisked away to San Franciscos swanky Fairmont Hotel by his wicked Aunt...
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Fairies

Greg Clinton · Cavendish Square Publishing
Pages: 64
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English

Fairies are classic fairy tale creatures with a rich history in literature and the oral tradition. Through exploring fables about fairies from around the world, this book gives an intimate study of what fairies are and how they have developed over generations of storytelling.
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Better together

Kallie George · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

Spring has come to Fernwood Forest, and the Heartwood Hotel is all a-bustle. With Mr. Heartwood off on vacation, it's up to Mona and the rest of the staff to keep everything running smoothly. When rumors buzz of a rival hotel, Gilles is determined to prove that the Heartwood is the very...
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Thea Stilton and the Dancing Shadows: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure

Thea Stilton · Scholastic
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Geronimo's sister Thea narrates this adventure packed with mystery and friendship!The Thea Sisters are headed to Italy for a ballet competition! But the mouselets aren't just there to dance -- they are there to investigate. A group is plotting to rig the prestigious contest, and the future...
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Middle School: Escape to Australia

James Patterson · jimmy patterson
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

In the newest installment of James Patterson's bestselling Middle School series, everyone's favorite underdog hero Rafe Khatchadorian is headed to the dangerous wilds of Australia! Rafe isn't exactly considered a winner in Hills Village Middle School to say the least, but everything's...
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The True Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig

Steve Jenkins · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

The true story of social media sensation Esther the Wonder Pig and her two dads that inspired the New York Times bestselling memoir for adults is now available in a picture book with adorable illustrations and a message of love.When Steve and Derek adopted a mini pig named Esther, they...
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Bubble

Stewart Foster · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

Wonder meets Mark Haddon in the poignant and uplifting debut novel about superheroes, super-nurses, and the beauty you can find in hope.Eleven-year-old Joe has never had a life outside of the hospital, with its beeping machines and view of London's rooftops. His condition means he's not allowed...
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