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Soldier Dogs #1: Air Raid Search and Rescue

MARCUS SUTTER · HarperFestival
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

The paw-biting start to a thrilling new adventure series perfect for fans of Max and the I Survived books, inspired by the brave military dogs who helped our troops win World War II.When Matt's older brother enlisted in the army, he left Matt his German Shepherd, Chief, a retired fire...
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Soldier Dogs #3: Secret Mission: Guam

Marcus Sutter · HarperFestival
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Step into the action as the U.S. Marines and the Dobermans of World War II fight to recapture the island of Guam from Japanese troops. Includes a pull-out map with a collectible poster!It's 1944, and the Second Battle of Guam is in full gear. Twelve-year-old Bo just escaped from a work...
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The One and Only Ivan

Katherine Applegate · HarperCollins
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller! This stirring and unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendships. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated...
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Rocket to the Moon!: Big Ideas That Changed the World #1

Don Brown · Amulet Books
Pages: 136
Format: Hardcover

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" when the Apollo 11 landed on the moon. But it wasn't just one man who got us to the moon. Rocket to the Moon! explores the people and technology that made the moon landing possible....
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Wings of Fire Book One: The Dragonet Prophecy

Tui T. Sutherland · Scholastic Press
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation!The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined...
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Let 'er Buck!: George Fletcher, the People's Champion

Vaunda Micheaux Nelson · Carolrhoda Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In 1911, three men were in the final round of the famed Pendleton Round-Up. One was white, one was Indian, and one was black. When the judges declared the white man the winner, the audience was outraged. They named black cowboy George Fletcher the "people's champion" and took...
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World War II Escapes and Rescues

Matt Doeden · Lerner Publications
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Many daring escapes and rescues took place during World War II. Troops often faced harrowing conditions, including being captured by the enemy and getting lost at sea. Find out how they escaped these dire situations.
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Ultimate Secrets Revealed: A Closer look at the Weirdest, Wildest Facts on Earth

STEPHANIE WARREN DRIMMER · National Geographic Children's Books
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

The world is full of mind-blowing marvels and this book uncovers our planet's most peculiar phenomena, puzzles from the past, eye-opening inventions, astonishing animals, and so much more!Did you know that caterpillars liquefy when they turn into butterflies? That humans shed eight...
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The Woolly Monkey Mysteries: The Quest to Save a Rain Forest Species

Sandra Markle · Millbrook Pr
Pages: 40
Format: Library Binding

Readers will learn how scientists use camera-trap technology to study woolly monkeys in the Manu Biosphere Reserve. These camera traps helped scientists discover information about the woolly monkeys' diet, behavior, and habitat. Known as the rainforest's gardeners, their activities...
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Pump It Up: The Heart and Blood

Joanne Randolph · Enslow Pub Inc
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

The heart is a vital organ in the human body. Diagrams and full-color photos and illustrations, paired with accessible and informative text, showcase how the heart works and what its job is in the human body.
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