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Wonder Woman Classic: Maze of Magic

LIZ MARSHAM · HARPERCOLLINS CHILDRENS B
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Kids who love action-packed stories will be excited to see Wonder Womanâ„¢ face off with Medusa in this brand-new DC Comics 8x8 storybook!When a family goes missing during their trip to Greece, it's up to Wonder Woman to find the travelers. But the slithering villain Medusa has set a tricky...
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Simone Biles: America's Greatest Gymnast

Joanne Mattern · Childrens Pr
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Meet Simone Biles. From the time she was a little girl, Simone wanted to be a world-class gymnast. Through hard work and determination she made her dreams come true. Read this book to learn all about Olympic champion Simone Biles and her path to glory.
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Dear Pope Francis: The Pope Answers Letters from Children Around the World

Pope Francis · Loyola Press
Pages: 76
Format: Print book

If you could ask Pope Francis one question, what would it be? Children have questions and struggles just like adults, but rarely are they given the chance to voice their concerns and ask the big questions resting deep in their hearts. In Dear Pope Francis, Pope Francis gives them that chance...
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The Chupacabra Ate the Candelabra

Marc Tyler Nobleman · Nancy Paulsen Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

With its hilarious dialogue, trio of bumbling goats, and fantastically zany villain, this unique, laugh-out-loud story based on a legendary monster is sure to crack up kids and grown-ups alike. Like most goats, Jayna, Bumsie, and Pep's greatest fear is being eaten for dinner by the legendary...
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Poop's Many Uses

Ellen Lawrence · Bearport Publishing
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

How is elephant, panda, and sheep poop turned into paper? Can seabird droppings really be used to make explosives? And why are coffee beans that pass through the digestive system of a small furry animal the most expensive in the world? Poop might be considered a waste product, but many...
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First Source to Soccer: Rules, Equipment, and Key Playing Tips

Danielle S Hammelef · Capstone Press
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

First Source to Soccer shows kids the growing sport of soccer. From equipment to training tips and positions, kids will be excited by stunning photographs and engaging text.
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Star Wars Illustrated Picture Book

LUCAS FILM BOOK GROUP. · Disney Lucasfilm Press
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

When BB-8 is separated from his master, Poe Dameron, on the lonely desert planet of Jakku, he has no choice but to keep rolling. It's all up to him to get a top-secret map back to the Resistance so they can find Luke Skywalker and save the galaxy from the evil First Order.It's scary to have...
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Here Is Big Bunny

Steve Henry · Holiday House
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

In this urban adventure filled with more than one hundred fifty colorful animal characters, readers may notice something funny about the bright, energetic scenes. As critters roam through the city, each spread has a clue: a huge hand, a gigantic foot, a big tail, an enormous ear ... What...
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Smoot: A Rebellious Shadow

Michelle Cuevas · Dial Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

A brave shadow finds a more colorful life in this joyous picture book by the acclaimed author of The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles and illustrator of Sidewalk Flowers. Smoot the shadow has been living a yawn-filled life for years. His boy never laughs and never leaps, so Smoot never does...
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Annie and Simon: Banana Muffins and Other Stories

CATHARINE O'NEILL · CANDLEWICK Press
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

Siblings Annie and Simon may be years apart, but the endearingly offbeat duo never fail to highlight the best - and silliest - parts of being brother and sister.Little sister Annie and big brother Simon are (mostly) good friends, but even friends disagree sometimes. Annie is pretty...
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Corn

Cecelia H Brannon · Enslow Pub Inc
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Corn is an essential crop. It is a staple of many diets and cuisines. But theres more to corn than when it's on the cob. Young readers can learn about ears of corn, different ways corn is used, and why its such an important crop! Full-color photos and easy-to-read text help readers...
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Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie

JAMES DEAN · HarperCollins
Pages: 40
Format: Library Binding

Put on your dancing shoes - Pete is ready to boogie!Join Pete the Cat in a brand-new story from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean! Pete is learning a new dance - the Cool Cat Boogie! When he hears a groovy beat, he's full of happy in his feet....
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King Baby

Kate Beaton · Arthur A. Levine Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

All hail King Baby! He greets his adoring public with giggles and wiggles and coos, posing for photos and allowing hugs and kisses. But this royal ruler also has many demands, and when his subjects can't quite keep up, King Baby takes matters into his own tiny hands. Created by Kate Beaton,...
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The Milky Way

Grace Hansen · Abdo Kids Jumbo
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

This title will cover how our galaxy got its start billions of years ago, what it's been doing since then, its size, and everything that is a part of it. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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Happy Dreamer

Peter H Reynolds · Orchard Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

In his Scholastic debut, picture book and creativity guru Peter Reynolds brings us a universally poignant celebration of the colorful spectrum of what it means to dream and the many ways to find happy!While the world tells us to sit still, to follow the rules, and to color inside the lines,...
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