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Hug a Tree, Geronimo

GERONIMO STILTON · Scholastic Paperbacks
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Geronimo decides to buy his aunt's old farm where he used to spend the holidays. It's filled with memories from his childhood! There is a large oak tree in the yard that holds legendary secrets to unlock.
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Polar Bears

Hugh Roome · Childrens Pr
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Did you know that polar bears have transparent fur that only looks whiteor that these giant carnivores are excellent swimmers? These top predators are also at risk due to climate change and loss of habitat. Learn fascinating facts like theseand moreall in the pages of this book!
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Model Madness

Sheryl Berk · Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

Will Mickey William's design create a catwalk catfight? Mickey Williams has always dreamed of being a famous fashion designer. It's why she works so hard on her assignments at the Fashion Academy of Brooklyn, the premiere school for aspiring designers. So when Mickey accidentally...
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Grenade

Alan Gratz · Scholastic Press
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller!It's 1945, and the world is in the grip of war.Hideki lives on the island of Okinawa, near Japan. When WWII crashes onto his shores, Hideki is drafted into the Blood and Iron Student Corps to fight for the Japanese army. He is handed a grenade and a set of instructions:...
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Science explosion! Science

Findaway World LLC. · Findaway World

"Kids' scientific minds will grow exponentially as they explore health science, geology, biology, astronomy, and more with these games, puzzles, and interactive books. Learn about nutrition and healthy behaviors; Explore volcanos and other natural wonders; Get to know reptiles and play...
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Wings That Shine

Lisa Ann Scott · Scholastic (Us)
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Welcome to the Enchanted Pony Academy, where glittery ponies learn how to use their magic!Skydancer can talk to any animal with wings -- a very useful Glitter Gift, and one she's always enjoyed (having your mane braided by birds is fun!) .But when she stumbles upon a dragon at the edge...
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Darth Vader: Sith Lord

Scholastic · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Who is Darth Vader? How did the once great Jedi become a fearsome villain? Who are the allies and foes Darth Vader has faced? In this biography -- complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and character profiles -- young readers will delight in learning the complete history...
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Eels

Nathan Sommer · Blastoff! Readers
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to eels. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Sports Medicine Doctor

Samantha Bell · Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Hardcover

"Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a sports medicine doctor. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter...
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Marvel's Captain America: Civil War: The Junior Novel

Marvel · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

A junior novel based on the new movie, Captain America: Civil War! 2016 MARVEL. All Rights Reserved.
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Ugly

Robert Hoge · Puffin Books
Pages: 200
Format: Print book

This true story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face is perfect for fans of Wonder - now with exclusive paperback content! When Robert Hoge was born, he had a tumor the size of a tennis ball in the middle of his face and short, twisted legs. Surgeons removed the tumor and made...
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Fair Ball

Derek Jeter · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

Inspired by Derek Jeter's own life, Fair Ball is the fourth middle grade novel in the New York Times bestselling Jeter Publishing Program and focuses on the theme "the world isn't always fair."Life isn't always fair. You can't control that, but you can control...
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SpongeBob Comics: Book 1: Silly Sea Stories

STEPHEN HILLENBURG · Harry N. Abrams
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants! SpongeBob Comics: Silly Sea Stories is a collection of previously published material specially curated by SpongeBob creator Stephen Hillenburg and some of the biggest names in comics. Silly Sea Stories includes short, self-contained...
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Flood: Mississippi, 1927

Kathleen Duey · Aladdin; Reissue edition
Format: Print book

A rushing river with rapidly rising waters threatens the lives—and life savings—of two resourceful kids in this thrilling tale of historical fiction, part of the Survivors series. For years, Garret and Molly have dreamed of seeing more of the world than cotton fields and the dusty poverty...
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Unnaturals #2: Escape from Lion's Head

Devon Hughes · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 384
Format: Print book

In the second book in the action-packed Unnaturals duology, perfect for fans of the Animorphs or Warriors series, the amazing hybrid animal heroes embark on a dangerous journey as they fight to find home.K-07M0 has never had a name. As a fox-bat, she has lived her entire life silently hiding...
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