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Allison Lassieur · C. Press/F. Watts Trade; Revised edition
Format: Book

America the Beautiful, Third Series is bursting with fascinating facts, up-to-date statistics, glorious full-color photographs, and unusual lists guaranteed to elicit at least one WOW! with the turn of every page. America the Beautiful's new dynamic design and editorial approach to the geography,...
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The Ministry of Ghosts

Alex Shearer · Sky Pony Pr
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

When they ring the bell at the house with the dusty windows and tarnished nameplate to inquire about the advertised "Saturday Person," Thruppence and Tim don't know what they're getting themselves into. A Saturday job sounds ideal! But had that nameplate been properly...
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Let's Celebrate Columbus Day

Barbara Derubertis · Kane Press; Revised edition
Format: Book

This is the story of the famous explorer Christopher Columbus, beginning with his childhood dream of being a sailor. A courageous, determined, and sometimes greedy man, his many voyages never brought him the riches or land he sought, but what he did find was more important than he ever...
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Underneath My Bed: List Poems

Brian P Cleary · Millbrook Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

When is a list also a poem? When it's a list poem! List poems can be funny or serious, rhymed or unrhymed. Award-winning author Brian P. Cleary explains how these types of poems work - and shows some of the many ways they can be written. Underneath My Bed is packed with goofy poems...
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It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families

Robie H. Harris · Candlewick; 15 Anv New edition
Format: Hardcover

"An outstanding book. . . . Meets the needs of those in-between or curious kids who are not ready, developmentally or emotionally, for It’s Perfectly Normal." —Booklist (starred review)How does a baby begin? What makes a baby male or female? How is a baby born? Children...
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Red's Planet: Book 1

Eddie Pittman · Amulet Books
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

Red's Planet, an intergalactic graphic novel fantasy series from award-winning cartoonist Eddie Pittman (writer/story artist for Disney's hit TV series Phineas and Ferb) , is a nonstop adventure with a unique cast of characters unlike any you've ever seen before. Meet Red, a quirky,...
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The Robot Book: Build & Control 20 Electric Gizmos, Moving Machines, and Hacked Toys

Bobby Mercer · Chicago Review Press
Format: Book

"The 20 easy-to-build robots in this project book can be constructed for little or not cost using common household objects and repurposed materials."--
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Benjamin Banneker:: Brilliant Surveyor, Mathematician, and Astronomer

Erika Wittekind · Core Library
Format: Hardcover

Benjamin Banneker: Brilliant Surveyor, Mathematician, and Astronomer (Great Minds of Science) by Erika Wittekind
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Lantern Sam and the Blue Streak Bandits

Michael D. Beil · Random House Children's Books
Pages: 277
Format: Hardcover

"An atmospheric late-1930s adventure with old-time cinematic appeal. Fans of fast-paced, far-fetched action will lap it up as enthusiastically as Sam swallows his favorite brand of sardines." - Kirkus Reviews Lantern Sam is the wise-cracking, sarcastic, talking cat (for those...
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Minion

John David Anderson · Walden Pond Press
Format: Hardcover

John David Anderson returns to the world of superheroes he created in Sidekicked with an entirely new cast of characters in Minion, a funny and emotional companion to his first breakout tween novel - perfect for superhero fans who also love the work of bestselling authors Rick Riordan,...
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Animal Mash-Ups

Vicky Franchino · Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2016.
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Get a look at some of the most unique and interesting animals in the world with this new True Book series. From nature's smartest problem solvers to its most effective hunters, readers will get an up-close look at some of the most unbelievable species on Earth. Infographics and charts...
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Athena the Proud

Joan Holub · Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Athena wants to upgrade a labyrinth for King Minos, but her approach causes problems in this Goddess Girls adventure.Athena's arrogance gets the best of her when her attempts to improve King Minos's labyrinth have unexpected - and disastrous - results!
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Skating with the Statue of Liberty

Susan Meyer · Delacorte Press
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

"This rich story reminds us that America can be at its best as a melting pot. A page-turner for all the right reasons."--VINCE VAWTER, Newbery Honor-winning author of Paperboy In this gripping and poignant companion to Sydney Taylor Honor Award winner Black Radishes, Gustave faces...
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What's Great About Minnesota?

Nadia Higgins · Lerner Publications
Format: Book

Whats so great about Minnesota? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the North Star State! Explore Minnesotas wooded wilderness, 10,000 lakes, and rich history. The Minnesota by Map feature shows where youll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides...
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