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The Invention of Money
Nicolas Brasch · PowerKids Press
Format: Book
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People in Asia Minor developed the first coin-based currency, but long before that humans would exchange precious objects for the things necessary for their daily life. Currency is a fact of human life, and this book explores its genesis, beginning with those early coins and precious objects... |
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Calling All Minds: How To Think and Create Like an Inventor
Temple Grandin · Philomel Books
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
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From world-renowned autism spokesperson, scientist, and inventor Temple Grandin -- a book of personal stories, inventions, and facts that will blow young inventors' minds and make them soar.Have you ever wondered what makes a kite fly or a boat float? Have you ever thought about why snowflakes... |
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Last-But-Not-Least Lola and the Cupcake Queens
Christine Pakkala · Boyds Mills Press
Pages: 168
Format: Hardcover
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Lola's mom is home but not home, because she's frantically working all the time. Lola's friends are here but not here as allegiances among the foursome change faster than you can forget your lines for a school play. Lola means well but can't help acting on her emotions and getting... |
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Double Cross: Deception Techniques in War
Paul B Janeczko · Candlewick Press
Pages: 256
Format: Print book
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How does deception factor into fighting wars, and is it effective? In an intriguing companion to The Dark Game, Paul B. Janeczko reveals the truth about the strategic lies of war.The biblical account of Gideon. The ancient story of the Trojan horse. Deceptive techniques have been used in war through... |
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Family Pets
Pat Shand · Zenescope Entertainment Inc
Pages: 160
Format: Print book
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Ever since her parents died on her fifth birthday, Thomasina has been daydreaming that someday something amazing will happen in her life to make up for the hurt she's been through. But after turning sixteen, Thomasina begins to accept that her life will remain unremarkable. But when... |
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Seeker of the Crown
Ruth Lauren · Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
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One month has passed since Valor broke her twin sister Sasha out of jail. But the girl who imprisoned her there to begin with--Princess Anastasia--has gone missing. The queen, desperate to find her daughter, asks Valor and Sasha to track Anastasia down and bring her home. But just as the girls... |
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Summer Ball
Mike Lupica · Puffin Books
Pages: 16
Format: Paperback
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The sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Travel Team!When you ?re the smallest kid playing a big man?s game, the challenges never stop?especially when your name is Danny Walker. Leading your travel team to the national championship may seem like a dream come true, but for Danny, being... |
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A Whole New Ballgame
Phil Bildner · Farrar Straus Giroux, 2015.
Pages: 243
Format: Print book
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"From the first morning with their odd new teacher fifth grade is full of shocking surprises for best friends Rip and Red"-- |
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Save the chimpanzee
Louise Spilsbury · PowerKids Press
Format: Book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Arguably the most intelligent of nonhuman animals, chimpanzees are endlessly fascinating. Sadly, their population has been drastically reduced over the past 5 years. This book explains what makes these animals so interesting, the dangers they grapple with, and a number of conservationist... |
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The Best Man
Richard Peck · Dial Books for Young Readers
Pages: 232
Format: Print book
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Newbery Medalist Richard Peck tells a story of small-town life, gay marriage, and everyday heroes in this novel for fans of Gary Schmidt and Jack GantosArcher Magill has spent a lively five years of grade school with one eye out in search of grown-up role models. Three of the best are his grandpa,... |
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Magical Animal Fairies #7: Caitlin the Ice Bear Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book
Daisy Meadows · Scholastic Paperbacks; Reprint edition
Format: Paperback
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Rachel and Kirsty are off on another exciting adventure - with the Magical Animal Fairies!Rachel and Kirsty are heading to outdoor adventure camp -- and another fairy adventure is just around the corner! The Magical Animal Fairies seven animals are missing. The animals each look after a special... |
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Small Things
Mel Tregonning · Pajama Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
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In this wordless graphic picture book, a young boy feels alone with his worries. He isn't fitting in well at school. His grades are slipping. He's even lashing out at those who love him.Talented Australian artist Mel Tregonning created Small Things in the final year of her life.... |
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You Go First
ERIN ENTRADA KELLY · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
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Acclaimed and award-winning author Erin Entrada Kelly's You Go First is an engaging exploration of family, bullying, spelling, art, and the ever-complicated world of middle school friendships. Her perfectly pitched tween voice will resonate with fans of Kate DiCamillo's Raymie Nightingale.Twelve-year-old... |
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Geeks, Girls, and Secret Identities
Mike Jung · Arthur A. Levine Books
Pages: 307
Format: Hardcover
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Can knowing the most superhero trivia in the whole school be considered a superpower?If so, Vincent Wu is invincible.If not (and let's face it, it's "not") , then Vincent and his pals Max and George don't get any props for being the leaders (and, well, sole members) of the (unofficial)... |
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