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The Tale of the Oki Islands: A Tale from Japan
Hiromitsu Yokota · Red Chair Press Format: Print book
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Tokoyo, a skilled diver, is devoted to her father who has been banished by the emperor. She goes in search of him and in the process kills a sea dragon, breaking an evil spell. Tokoyo and her father are reunited and return to their village. Themes: bravery, devotion. |
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Pope Francis: First Pope from the Americas
Stephanie Watson · Lerner Publishing Group
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On March 13, 2013, thousands of people gathered outside Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City - and billions more gathered to see live coverage via TV and the Internet. All eyes watched the cathedral's balcony doors, where the new pope was about to be revealed. The crowd cheered... |
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Let's Celebrate Columbus Day
Barbara Derubertis · Kane Press; Revised edition Format: Book
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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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Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #5: River of Fire
Erin Hunter · HarperCollins Pages: 352 Format: Hardcover
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Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series continues in A Vision of Shadows #5: River of Fire. This hardcover edition includes a double-sided jacket with a bonus poster!StarClan's prophecy has been fulfilled, and the long-lost SkyClan has returned to its rightful place among the other... |
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Forest Habitats
Lesley McFadzean · PowerKids Press Format: Book : Juvenile audience : English
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Introduces forest habitats, covering such topics as the history of forests from 354 million years ago, the different types of forests, and the current deforestation due to population growth and agricultural and urban development. |
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Two Truths and a Lie: It's Alive!
AMMI-JOAN PAQUETTE · Walden Pond Press Pages: 176 Format: Hardcover
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Two Truths and a Lie is the first book in a fascinating new series that presents some of the most crazy-but-true stories about the living world as well as a handful of stories that are too crazy to be true - and asks readers to separate facts from the fakes! Did you know that there is a fungus... |
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Brain science
Melissa Abramovitz · Essential Library Pages: 112 Format: Print book
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Thrilling new discoveries in science and technology are announced almost daily. Cutting-Edge Science and Technology keeps readers at the forefront of new research. Brain Science covers fascinating cutting-edge neuroscience topics, from brain-to-brain communication systems to thought-controlled... |
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The Bicycle Spy
Yona Zeldis McDonough · Scholastic Press Pages: 197 Format: Hardcover
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Marcel loves riding his bicycle, whether he's racing through the streets of his small town in France or making bread deliveries for his parents' bakery. He dreams of someday competing in the Tour de France, the greatest bicycle race. But ever since Germany's occupation of France began two years... |
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The Firefly Code
Megan Frazer Blakemore · Bloomsbury USA Childrens Pages: 340 Format: Hardcover
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Mori and her friends live a normal life on Firefly Lane in their utopian community, Old Harmonie. In a world this safe and perfect, they've never had to question anything . . . never had to wonder about how their lives came to be. Until a new girl named Ilana moves in. She's so perfect... |
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Minion
John David Anderson · Walden Pond Press Format: Hardcover
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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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Magic Tree House Survival Guide
Mary Pope Osborne · Random House Childrens Books Pages: 125 Format: Library Binding
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Lions and tigers and bears - oh, man!Jack and Annie have survived all kinds of dangers on their adventures in the magic tree house. Find out how you can survive lots of scary situations, including sharks, earthquakes, fires, shipwrecks, and many more! With full-color photographs and illustrations,... |
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Dump Trucks and Dogsleds #16 (Hank Zipzer)
Henry Winkler · Grosset & Dunlap Pages: 160 Format: Hardcover
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When Hank first heard that his mom was having a baby boy, he wasn’t so thrilled. And when he finds out that the baby will be sharing his room, Hank is positively outraged! To make things easier, Dad suggests he take Hank and Emily away for some bonding. But on the first day of their... |
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Wheels of Change
Darlene Beck Jacobson · Creston Books Format: Hardcover
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Racial intolerance, social change, and sweeping progress make 1908 Washington, D.C., a turbulent place to grow up in for 12-year-old Emily Soper. For Emily, life in Papa’s carriage barn is magic, and she's more at home hearing the symphony of the blacksmith’s hammer than... |
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Life in a Coral Reef
Kari Schuetz · Bellwether Media Pages: 24 Format: Print book
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Coral reefs are home to thousands of living species, including some of the most vibrant plants and animals on the planet. Many reef inhabitants help each other survive. Sea anemones, for example, provide shelter for clownfish. In return, the striped fish bring tasty treats to the anemones... |
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