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Mariana the Goldilocks Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book
Mariana the Goldilocks Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book

Daisy Meadows · Scholastic Paperbacks
Pages: 80
Format: Print book

Once upon a time in Fairyland. . . .Jack Frost is up to his old tricks again. He has sent his goblins to steal the Storybook Fairies' magic objects -- and now readers' favorite stories are all mixed up.Mariana needs Rachel and Kirsty's help to save her magic spoon from the troublemaking...
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Play Ball!
Play Ball!

Jr. James Buckley · DK CHILDREN; 1st edition
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

The ultimate baseball how-to book for children age 8 and older. Want to be a better ballplayer? Want to play like the pros? Learn the Major League way to catch grounders, field fly balls, hit the cutoff man, develop a good batting stroke, and much more. Complete with step-by-step photos...
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Livewire!
Livewire!

B A Hoena · Stone Arch Books
Pages: 49
Format: Print book

"During a rock concert, a bolt of lightning strikes Metropolis shock jock Leslie Willis. When she awakes, Willis has gained the power to control electricity-- and gained an even greater anger toward Superman. Soon, the newly named Livewire sends shockwaves throughout the city and threatens...
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Search-and-Rescue Dogs
Search-and-Rescue Dogs

Jessica Rudolph · Bearport Publishing
Format: Book

"In this book, young readers learn about search-and-rescue dogs."--
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DK Adventures: Bug Hunters
DK Adventures: Bug Hunters

DK · DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Investigate the amazing variety of insects and creepy crawlies of the Amazon, and observe the many wonders of the rainforest habitat. The rain forest comes alive and bugs have the right of way.DK Adventures is a nonfiction series for kids ages 8-11 featuring visually rich theme spreads,...
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The World's Greatest Elephant
The World's Greatest Elephant

Ralph Helfer · Philomel
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

It's unbelievable but true! Born on the same day in the same small, German circus town, young Bram and his elephant, Modoc, had a lifelong friendship that spanned over eight decades. But it was never easy. From the breakup of the circus to the shipwreck in the Indian Ocean that nearly...
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The Adventures of Lettie Peppercorn
The Adventures of Lettie Peppercorn

Sam Gayton · Margaret Mcelderry Bks, 2016.
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

An alchemist peddles a new magical invention - and the key that could unlock Lettie Peppercorn's family secrets - in this quirky "tale of self-discovery, family, and friendship" (The Independent) .Lettie Peppercorn cannot go outside. Ma told her so right before Ma disappeared...
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Rise of the Robot Army
Rise of the Robot Army

Robert Venditti · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

From New York Times bestselling author Rob Venditti comes the second book in the Miles Taylor and the Golden Cape series, about an eighth grader who finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the role of real-life superhero. His latest mission: to defeat an army of robots designed to destroy...
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The Thief and the Beanstalk: A Further Tales Adventure (Further Tales Adventures)
The Thief and the Beanstalk: A Further Tales Adventure (Further Tales Adventures)

P. W. Catanese · Aladdin; Original edition
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

Everyone knows the story of Jack and the beanstalk. Everyone also knows that Jack's little adventure made him a very rich man. But what they don't know is what happened a long time after Jack ... That's where Nick comes in. Orphaned and desperate, Nick joins a rugged band of thieves...
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