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Battlesong: Book Three of the Icebreaker Trilogy

Lian Tanner · Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 293
Format: Hardcover

The thrilling conclusion to the Icebreaker trilogy, an acclaimed middle-grade fantasy-adventure from Lian Tanner.Gwin is a Fetcher. With her papa and twin brother, Nat, she travels West Norn, bringing joy to its downtrodden people through song and story. But ever since Mama died, it's...
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The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

Karina Yan Glaser · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

The Vanderbeekers have always lived in the brownstone on 141st Street. It's practically another member of the family. So when their reclusive, curmudgeonly landlord decides not to renew their lease, the five siblings have eleven days to do whatever it takes to stay in their beloved...
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Cobalt Squadron

ELIZABETH WEIN · Disney Lucasfilm Press
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Wein (Code Name Verity, Rose Under Fire) journeys to a galaxy far, far away to bring readers the harrowing story of the courageous bomber pilots and technicians of Cobalt Squadron!
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Mr. Gedrick and Me

PATRICK CARMAN · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author Patrick Carman delivers a modern reimagining of the classic Mary Poppins tale in this story about family, grief, and healing - with a dash of magic! Stanley Darrow isn't sure what to expect when the mysterious Mr. Gedrick appears on his doorstep. He is certain,...
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Mustaches for Maddie

Chad Morris · Shadow Mountain
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Based on a true story. Maddie is a normal twelve-year-old girl. Well, except for the fake mustaches she carries in her pocket. She likes to make people laugh and slapping on a mustache, especially a fuzzy pink or neon green one, always gets a smile. Maddie hopes that the class queen, Cassie,...
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Sunker's Deep

Lian Tanner · Feiwel and Friends
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

Action, adventure, and mystery surround the Sunkers, a band of children who live in a submarine, as they try to survive a war in Book Two of the Icebreaker Trilogy. Sharkey is a Sunker--he was born on a fortunate tide, and everyone in the giant submersible Rampart knows it. The trouble...
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The Boxcar Children Fully Illustrated Edition

GERTRUDE CHANDLER WARNER · Albert Whitman & Company
Pages: 168
Format: Hardcover

The classic story of four orphaned siblings, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, who find an abandoned boxcar in the forest and decide to make it their home. Since its initial publication in 1942, The Boxcar Children has captivated many generations of readers. This fully illustrated edition...
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Steam Jobs in Wildlife Conservation

Emma Carlson Berne · Rourke Pub Group
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Introduces readers to careers in Wildlife Conservation by exploring and connecting the opportunities to the study of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Gives an overview of various jobs related to Wildlife Conservation and points out how each position relates to STEAM subjects.
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Fun Experiments with Light

Rob Ives · Hungry Tomato
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Make a camera from cardboard, create stereographic images, and start a campfire with ice! These amazing science projects use readily available items and have simple step-by-step instructions. Discover the science behind each experiment. They're quick to make and fun to show your friends...
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The Big Earth Book

Lonely Planet Kids · Lonely Planet
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Planet Earth. Four elements. One incredible story. Lonely Planet Kids' The Big Earth Book takes children on a rollercoaster ride through history, geography, science and more to show how four elements - earth, fire, air and water - created the world and everything that exists today in. Amazing...
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