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Buddy Blues

Kelsey Abrams · Jolly Fish Press
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback

When Buddy, the class rabbit, goes missing, Emily is distraught. It was her responsibility to take care of Buddy over spring break, and now he is gone. The angry glares from her classmates don't help her blues either. The only bright spot is her new friend Oliver. But as Emily's...
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Forever Amigo

Kelsey Abrams · Jolly Fish Press
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback

"Amigo, the oldest dog on the ranch, isn't doing well, but Abby doesn't want to believe it. Although he is retired, Amigo is more than a service dog, he is her friend. When the unthinkable happens, Abby gives up the thing she loves most: caring for the ranch's dogs. Can Abby...
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Heart Horse

Kelsey Abrams · Jolly Fish Press
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback

When Natalie saves enough money to buy Apocalypse, she's certain she has found her heart horse: a horse that's so special it's as if they're a part of your heart. She hopes he's the horse to help her win a barrel-racing title too. But Eleven arrives at the ranch the same...
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Llama Drama

Kelsey Abrams · Jolly Fish Press
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback

Life at Second Chance Ranch becomes hectic after Grace offers to take in animals from a petting zoo. Even though her impulsiveness earns her the responsibility of taking care of the big Berkshire pig, Daisy, she is happy that the llama, Harry, is also under her care . . . that is, until...
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How to Draw Pokemon

Tracey West · Scholastic Paperbacks
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Grab your pencil, pick up some paper, and get ready to to create some amazing, action-packed Pokémon pictures! Catch step-by-step tips on drawing your favorite Pokémon, including Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Meowth, Pichu, Pikachu, Lugia, and many more. Plus, draw bonus poses of Pokémon...
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It's Up to You, Abe Lincoln

Leila Hirschfeld · Crown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

History gets hilarious in this interactive Abraham Lincoln biography that will have readers laughing while they learn. Perfect for readers of Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.Abraham Lincoln was one of the greatest presidents of all time. But what did it take to rise from frontier poverty?...
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Seeing Stars: A Complete Guide to the 88 Constellations

Sara Gillingham · Phaidon Press
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover

A graphically stunning, comprehensive introduction to the constellationsThis artful and accessible introduction to constellations equips readers with the information they need to locate, name, and explain all 88 internationally recognized constellations. Each cluster of stars is featured...
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Ideas from Nature

Mary Lindeen · Norwood House Pr
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

People get many good ideas from nature. Birds, snakes, burrs, and lizards have led to great ideas such as; bullet trains, snakebots, Velcro, and bandages. Includes science and reading activities, a note to caregivers, and a word list.
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After Life: Ways We Think About Death

Merrie-Ellen Wilcox · Orca Book Publishers
Pages: 88
Format: Hardcover

Why do we die? Why can't we live forever? What happens to us after death? Moving between science and culture, After Life: Ways We Think About Death takes a straightforward look at these and other questions long taboo in our society. By showing the fascinating, diverse ways in which...
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Focus on Light

Patricia Hutchison · Focus Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Provides readers with an engaging introduction to light. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a ""Science in Action"" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.
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