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The Secret in the Old Attic (Nancy Drew, Book 21)

Carolyn Keene · Grosset & Dunlap; Revised edition
Pages: 177
Format: Hardcover

Nancy Drew races against time to unravel the clues in a dead man's letters. If she succeeds, Philip March and his little granddaughter can be saved from financial ruin. Following obscure clues, Nancy undertakes a search for some unpublished musical manuscripts which she believes are hidden...
 
 
History's Mysteries: Freaky Phenomena: Curious Clues, Cold Cases, and Puzzles From the Past

Kitson Jazynka · National Geographic Children's Books
Pages: 160
Format: Library Binding

Curious kids itching for real-life Indiana Jones-like intrigue will get swept away with the next book in this spine-tingling series about solving puzzles of the past--from whole civilizations that have vanished to mystifying monuments and urban legends.Fans of Night at the Museum and the Indiana...
 
 
The Best MLB Infielders of All Time

Alex Monnig · Sportszone
Format: Book

Although the stars change with each generation, the legends live on forever. This title introduces those legends, past and present, with colorful stories about their most memorable moments. With spotlight stats, info boxes, a glossary, additional resources, and more, this title is jam-packed...
 
 
The Midwest

Rebecca Felix · The Childs World, 2013. ©2014
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

From School Library Journal Gr 3-5-These broad overviews are each organized into four chapters that hint at their content, e.g., in Midwest, the chapter on geography, plants, animals, and weather is called "Plains, Bison, and Blizzards." In Southwest, the one on government...
 
 
Good Housekeeping Kids Bake!: 100 Sweet and Savory Recipes

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. · Hearst
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

Ready, set, BAKE! Featuring more than 100 simple triple-tested recipes, from Bacon Cheese Popovers to Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake, this is the perfect book for young bakers! From fabulous muffins, breads, and pizzas to yummy cookies, cakes, and pies, Good Housekeeping has a world of treats...
 
 
The Magical Unicorn Society Official Handbook

SELWYN E PHIPPS · Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

A vibrantly illustrated official guide to everything unicorn-related, from the Magical Unicorn Society.After centuries of mystery, the mythical Magical Unicorn Society has published its official handbook.These learned lovers of unicorns have created a veritable treasure trove of unicorn...
 
 
The Story of Titanic for Children: Astonishing Little-Known Facts and Details About the Most Famous Ship in the World

Joe Fullman · Carlton Kids
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

It was a night to remember - when the "unsinkable" ship sunk. Introduce children to the unforgettable story of the Titanic. More than a century after it crashed into an iceberg, the Titanic remains as compelling as ever. Now children can explore its beautiful sundecks, marvel...
 
 
Bareback Riding

John Hamilton · Abdo Publishing Company

"This title introduces readers to bareback riding, a roughstock rodeo event. Readers will discover and the challenge of a full eight-second ride while learning the rules of competition, judging and scoring, such as marking out, spurring, and style for the rider, and powerful, high-kicking...
 
 
Spirit Animals: Special Edition: Tales of the Great Beasts

Brandon Mull · Scholastic Inc.; Special edition
Format: Hardcover

Dive, run, and soar through this exhilarating special edition in the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series, with a story by WILD BORN author, Brandon Mull. Briggan the Wolf, Uraza the Leopard, Jhi the Panda, and Essix the Falcon -- the Four Fallen. Long before they were spirit animals, they...
 
 
Adventures with Waffles

Maria Parr · Candlewick
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

Lena is Trille's best friend, even if she is a girl. And there is never an ordinary day when you've got a best friend like Lena.Hardly a day passes without Trille and Lena inventing some kind of adventure that often ends in trouble. Whether it's coaxing a cow onto a boat or sledding...
 
 
Batman Undercover

Paul Weissburg · Stone Arch Books
Format: Paperback

The Cosmic Obliterator, a doomsday weapon capable of destroying entire planets, has gone missing! BATMAN is on the case, but so far the only clue is a ticket to the Super-Villain Crime Convention. That's one place the DARK KNIGHT can't go . . . so he decides to attend as the mobster,...
 
 
Making Music: Drums

Kate Riggs · Creative Paperbacks
Format: Hardcover

A primary prelude to drums including what the percussion instruments look and sound like basic instructions on how to play them and the kinds of music that feature them Making Music offers young readers a chance to experience a variety of musical instrumentsmdashbefore they even play a note...
 
 
Totally Wacky Facts About Sea Animals

Cari Meister · Capstone Press
Pages: 112
Format: Library Binding

Did you know that a mantis shrimp can punch with the force of a 22-caliber bullet? Ever wonder hiw big a newborn blue whale is? Curious to know how long a whale shark actually is? Wacky, wild facts and a bright, bold design will keep struggling and reluctant readers wanting more!
 
 
Roald Dahl Whoppsy-Whiffling Joke Book

ROALD DAHL · Puffin Books
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Roald Dahl is known for his humor! This joke book is an ideal companion to his beloved novels.Roald Dahl's Whoppsy-Whiffling Joke Book is a collection of hundreds of great jokes that would make even the Trunchbull laugh! Inspired by Roald Dahl's wonderful world, these gigglesome...
 
 
Theodore Boone: The Abduction

John Grisham · Puffin; Reprint edition
Format: Paperback

#1 New York Times bestseller John Grisham's next Theo Boone novel, now in paperback!When we last saw Theo Boone, he ensured that justice was served by uncovering evidence that kept a guilty man off of the streets. Hot off this high-profile murder trial, thirteen-year-old Theo is still...