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Pool Panic

Jake Maddox · Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pages: 63
Format: Print book

Jenny has always loved swimming, so this year shes finally decided to join the swim team. Jenny cruises through the pool during practice, but when she sees the crowd of spectators at her first meet, she freezes up. Can Jenny overcome her fears and help lead her team to victory? This fast-paced...
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My Father's Words

PATRICIA MACLACHLAN · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover

Patricia MacLachlan, beloved author of the Newbery Medal-winning Sarah, Plain and Tall, has crafted another lyrical and touching novel for young readers about finding hope after the loss of a loved one.Declan O'Brien always had a gentle word to share, odd phrases he liked to repeat, and songs...
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When Mom's Away: The Art of Renoir

Haneul Ddang · big & SMALL
Pages: 31
Format: Print book

A young girl delights in dressing up as some of the people in portraits by Auguste Renoir. Her joy and her observations highlight the brilliance and verve of the artist's style.
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The War I Finally Won

KIMBERLY BRUBAKER BRADLEY · Dial Books
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover

Like the classic heroines of Sarah, Plain and Tall and Little Women, Ada conquers the homefront as her World War II journey continues in this sequel to the Newbery Honor-winning The War that Saved My Life When Ada's clubfoot is surgically fixed at last, she knows for certain that she's...
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Magic Tree House Incredible Fact Book

Mary Pope Osborne · Random House
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Jack and Annie's biggest, most exciting book of facts is their greatest adventure outside the tree house! Jack and Annie have been all over the world in their adventures in the magic tree house. And they've learned lots of incredible facts along the way. Now they want to share them with...
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Who Is Ralph Lauren?

Jane O'Connor · Penguin Workshop
Pages: 107
Format: Paperback

The polo player with the raised mallet - everyone knows the Ralph Lauren logo. Learn the amazing story of the man who is a true American fashion icon.Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic preppy clothes...
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Experiments with Sound and Light

Chris Oxlade; John Farndon · PowerKids Press
Format: Hardcover

Sound and light arent just sensations picked up by our sensestheyre examples of science at work in the wonderful world around us! Budding scientists will delight in the texts age-appropriate experiments, which are made easy through step-by-step instructions and photos. Each experiment is accompanied...
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The Muscular System

Simon Rose · AV2 by Weigl
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The Muscular System is part of the How the Human Body Works series.
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A Kid's Life During the Middle Ages

Sarah Machajewski · Powerkids Pr
Format: Print book

The Middle Ages wasnt just a time for knights, lords, and castles. Kids lived during this time, too, and this volume introduces readers to all aspects of their daily lives. Fans of historical fiction will delight in exploring the Middle Ages through the eyes of a child who lived during...
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Treasure Hunters: Quest for the City of Gold

James Patterson · jimmy patterson
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

Gear up for an exciting new adventure with the thrill-seeking Kidds as they search for a missing city in South America made entirely of gold!When Bick and Beck Kidd find a hidden trove of pirate treasure, it includes a map with clues to an even bigger score: the lost Incan city of Paititi....
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Seals

Josh Gregory · Childrens Pr
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of seals.
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The War that Saved My Life

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley · Dial Books
Pages: 316
Format: Hardcover

#1 New York Times BestsellerNewbery Honor BookWinner of the Schneider Family Book Award (Middle School) Wall Street Journal Best Children's Books of 2015New York Public Library's 100 Books for Reading and Sharing An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World...
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Let's Celebrate Earth Day

Barbara De Rubertis · Kane Press
Format: Hardcover

Focusing more on solutions than problems, this book addresses for kids the categories of our environment that are under stress. It also celebrates the Earth heroes who helped to create this important April holiday.,
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Stem Jobs in Fashion and Beauty

Carla Mooney · Rourke Pub Group
Format: Book

Would you like to be a fashion designer using cutting-edge technology to design an upcoming collection? How about a chemist who works in a lab developing the latest face cream or sunscreen? All industries need people with STEM skills to build and develop the next great thing. Learn how this...
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National Geographic Kids Everything Sports: All the Photos, Facts, and Fun to Make You Jump!

Eric Zweig · National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Print book

Become an expert on sports, just in time for the 2016 Olympics! From archery to zip lining this book covers EVERYTHING about the worlds favorite team and individual sports. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers wont stop until theyve learned everything there is to know...
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