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Magic by the Lake

Edward Eager · Harcourt Brace & Company
Pages: 190
Format: Paperback

Further adventures of Mark, Katherine, Jane, and Martha, who find their source of magic in a lake near which they are spending the summer.
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Valley Forge

Richard Ammon · Holiday House
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

The odds were against George Washington as he marched his army toward an old ironwork known as "Valley Forge." The Continental army had just been defeated in two important battles in the Revolutionary War. Now the poorly trained and equipped soldiers faced winter. At Valley Forge...
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Virginia

John Hamilton · ABDO & Daughters
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Welcome to Virginia, the Old Dominion! Students will explore the Blue Ridge Mountains, tour Mount Vernon, watch a NASCAR race at the Martinsville Speedway, and more as they learn about Virginia's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this...
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Junk Drawer Chemistry: 50 Awesome Experiments That Don't Cost a Thing

Bobby Mercer · Chicago Review Press
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback

There's no need for expensive, high-tech lab equipment to conduct chemistry experiments - you probably have all you need in your home junk drawer. Turn an old LED flashlight into an Energy Drink Tester using aluminum foil and electrical tape. Mix cornstarch and water to make Non-Newtonian...
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Christmas in Camelot (Magic Tree House, No. 29)

Mary Pope Osborne
Format: Print book

The Magic Tree House series has become a staple for inspiring kids to read. Christmas in Camelot is a very special Magic Tree House book. Here, author Mary Pope Osborne uses the literary skills for which she’s known to create a longer, more in-depth story featuring the characters kids...
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Soccer Shake-Up

Jake Maddox · Stone Arch Books
Format: Print book

Dominic doesnt want to play soccer, but when his mom signs him up, he has no choice. So Dominic just messes around on the field during practice, even though he secretly admires the skills of Carlos, his star-player teammate. When Carlos has to miss a game, Dominic starts to think it could...
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The Fran That Time Forgot (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist)

Jim Benton · bSimon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover

It's time...for a change!
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Bird & Squirrel on the Edge!

James Burks · Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, 2015. ©2015
Pages: 139
Format: Print book

Bird and Squirrel are almost home. All that's left for them to do is cross the Great Mountains. But before they can, the duo stops to chase off wolves hunting a baby bear and in the process Bird gets a knock on the noggin that gives him amnesia. Now Squirrel has to set aside his fears...
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The Finders Keepers Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #99)

Gertrude Chandler Warner · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

The Alden's neighbor, Lina, thinks there's treasure hidden in her attic and she wants the Boxcar Children to help her find it. Of course, the children are eager to help search--but it appears they aren't the only ones looking for the treasure.
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Jurassic World Special Edition Junior Novelization

David Lewman · Random House Books for Young Readers; Special edition
Format: Hardcover

Jurassic World is the long-awaited next installment of the groundbreaking Jurassic Park series. T. rex's, velociraptors, triceratops - as well as some all-new dinosaurs - will roar across the screen in this epic action-adventure directed by Colin Trevorrow starring Chris Pratt, Bryce...
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