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Bite-Sized Magic

Kathryn Littlewood · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 418
Format: Hardcover

This third book in Kathryn Littlewood's acclaimed Bliss trilogy mixes the down-home heart punch of Ingrid Law's Newbery Honor Book, Savvy, the always-on-the-edge-of-chaos comedy of Cheaper by the Dozen, and a humorous magic all its own to create a thoroughly original confection,...
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Kuwait

Maria O'Shea · Cavendish Square
Pages: 144
Format: Library Binding

Situated at the edge of the Persian Gulf, this small and oil-rich country only became an independent nation in 1961. The whole of Kuwait is covered by a dry and undulating desert, which leads to the wealthy chalets and beach houses on the coast. The Kuwaiti people lived through the Gulf...
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

Jeff Kinney · Amulet Books
Pages: 217
Format: Print book

Greg Heffley and his family hit the road in author-illustrator Jeff Kinney's latest installment of the phenomenal bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.
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The Best NFL Quarterbacks of All Time

Matt Scheff · Abdo Publishing Company,
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

Book by Scheff, Matt
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The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book V: The Unmapped Sea

Maryrose Wood · Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover

For fans of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events and Trenton Lee Stewart's Mysterious Benedict Society, here comes the fifth book in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, the acclaimed and hilarious Victorian mystery series by Maryrose Wood.Lord Fredrick Ashton may not feel...
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Space Case

Stuart Gibbs · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback

It's a murder mystery on the moon in this humorous and suspenseful space adventure from the author of Belly Up and Spy School that The New York Times Book Review called "a delightful and brilliantly constructed middle grade thriller."Like his fellow lunarnauts - otherwise known...
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Cool Cake Mix Cupcakes:: Fun & Easy Baking Recipes for Kids!

Alex Kuskowski · Checkerboard Books
Format: Book

Kids will love trying their hand at baking one of the most versatile and tasty foods. Mix up cupcakes the easy way, with Cool Cake Mix Cupcakes! Follow the simple steps to whip up cupcakes such as Double Chocolate Dream or Sweet Angel Food Bites. Cupcakes make a delicious sweet treat any time...
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Anti-Semitism: Jewish Immigrants Seek Safety in America

Dava Pressberg · PowerKids Press
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

This book takes readers from Russia to America as it covers the wave of Jewish immigration that occurred from 1881 to 1914. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the injustices the Jews faced in Russia, from unfair laws to pogroms. Theyll follow Russian Jews on their journey to the United...
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The Scotch-Irish Immigration to America: Economic Hardship in Ireland

Shane Heaney · PowerKids Press
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

It took the Scotch-Irish two major migrations before finding their home in America. Readers will follow the Scotch-Irish as they move from Scotland to Ireland, finding their own set of challenges there. Faced with famine and drought, the Scotch then moved to America. Readers will learn...
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The Beasts: Cinematic Guide

Scholastic. · Scholastic (Us)
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

The essential film companion for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them! Learn all about the extraordinary beasts that Magizoologist Newt Scamander carries in his magical leather case! From the adorable, furry Niffler to the majestic Swooping Evil, this Cinematic Guide features captivating...
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Wonderland

Greg Weisman · Stone Arch Books
Format: Hardcover

Can someone with Artemis pedigree really be a hero? A close encounter when the team takes action against the deadly android Amazo may give her the chance to prove herself if she can survive the onslaught of Professor Ivos malevolent MONQIs!,
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Photosynthesis

Christine Zuchora-Walske · Abdo Publishing Company
Format: Print book

Photosynthesis (The Science of Life)
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Gertrude B. Elion and Pharmacology

Ellen Labrecque · Cherry Lake Publishing
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Gertrude B. Elion and Pharmacology examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to the field of pharmacology. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material...
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Amazon Adventure: How Tiny Fish Are Saving the World's Largest Rainforest

Sy Montgomery · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 65
Format: Hardcover

Considered the "lungs of the world," the Amazon provides a full fifth of the world's oxygen, and every year unsustainable human practices destroy 2.7 million acres. What can be done to help? That's where Project Piaba comes in. Join the award-winning author Sy Montgomery...
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Sofia Coppola

Susan Dudley Gold · Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Book

Chronicles the life and career of the award-winning director of "Lost in Translation."
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