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The Demons of Deep Space

Laurie S Sutton · Stone Arch Books
Format: Print book

Darkseid has always been one of SUPERMAN'S strongest foes, so when the MAN OF STEEL discovers that the Dark Lord and his demonic minions have located the Infinity Particle. SUPERMAN realizes he’s in deep trouble.
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One Last Wish: A Tale from India

Suzanne I. Barchers · Red Chair Press
Format: Book

A princess marries a man she loves in spite of his impending death. Due to her devotion and persistence, she is granted a wish, which she uses wisely. Themes love, devotion, bravery.,
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Spartan Warriors

Lois Sepahban · Child's World; Nov Rep edition
Format: Hardcover

Introduces readers to Spartan warriors, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics.
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The Bfg

Roald Dahl · Puffin Books
Pages: 207
Format: Book

Luckily for Sophie, the BFG is nothing like his neighbors, whose favorite pastime is guzzling little children. This item is Non-Returnable.
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Robert Griffin III: NFL Sensation

Will Graves · ABDO Publishing Company,
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

When the game is on the line, teams turn to the best of the best. That's why they're called Playmakers. This series introduces today's finest athletes, from their early days starting the sport to their triumphs at the highest level. With action-packed descriptions of these...
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Spirit Animals: Book 1: Wild Born

Brandon Mull · Scholastic Press
Pages: 202
Format: Print book

#1 New York Times bestseller Brandon Mull launches Scholastic's wildly popular multiplatform phenomenon.

Four children separated by vast distances all undergo the same ritual, watched by cloaked strangers. Four flashes of light erupt, and from them emerge the unmistakable shapes...
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Caught!: Nabbing History's Most Wanted

Georgia Bragg · Crown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

A humorous look at how famous people got caught, including Joan of Arc, Blackbeard, Al Capone, and more! From the award-winning team that brought you How They Croaked and How They Choked.

Outlaw, assassin, art thief, and spy, these fourteen troublemakers and crooks--including...
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Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Man-of-War

Richard Platt · DK Children
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Look inside an 18th-century warship as it sails into battle on the high seas.Packed with extraordinary illustrations, this history book for children covers everything from warship design to navigation. Biesty's incredible drawings slice through a man-of-war to explore every corner,...
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Where Is the Mississippi River?

DINA ANASTASIO · Penguin Workshop
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Discover the history and culture of one of the most famous waterways in the world: the mighty Mississippi!The most famous river in America runs like a spine between the eastern and western parts of the country, flowing through ten states before it empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The mighty...
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Mystery Ranch (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #4)

Dirk Gringhuis · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Eccentric Aunt Jane needs help on her ranch. The Aldens overturn a plot against her.
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The Trials of Apollo Book Three The Burning Maze

Rick Riordan · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 431
Format: Hardcover

The formerly glorious god Apollo, cast down to earth in punishment by Zeus, is now an awkward mortal teenager named Lester Papadopoulos. In order to regain his place on Mount Olympus, Lester must restore five Oracles that have gone dark. But he has to achieve this impossible task without...
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9 From the Nine Worlds

RICK RIORDAN · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy may have concluded, but we haven't heard the last of our favorite peeps from the Nine Worlds. Join Hearthstone, Blitzen, Samirah, Alex, Jack, T.J., Mallory, Halfborn, and more on a hilarious and unforgettable journey through Rick Riordan's...
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The Loud House #5: "After Dark"

Nickelodeon · Papercutz
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover

A sleepwalking sister! Space dreams and scientific surveys! A sudden surge of songwriting inspiration! Slippery, silent worm hunting and the stealthy seeking of a warm bath! The search for a sticky ghost! There is no such thing as sweet slumber in the Loud House. Witness what kind of antics...
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The Sign of the Twisted Candles

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

Another exciting mystery begins for the young detective when her friends Bess and George ask her to investigate a rumor that their wealthy great-granduncle, Asa Sidney, is virtually a prisoner in his own mansion. But solving the mystery and befriending Carol Wipple, the sixteen-year-old...
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Swamper: Letters from a Louisiana Swamp Rabbit

Amy Ouchley · Louisiana State University Press
Pages: 60
Format: Book

Swamper, a fictitious swamp rabbit, lives in the bottomland hardwood forest, or overflow swamp, which is a very real environment. In twelve "letters" addressed to his human friends, Swamper shares his vivid observations about life in a Louisiana swamp. With excitement and captivating...
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