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Lift Your Light a Little Higher: The Story of Stephen Bishop: Slave-Explorer

Heather Henson · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Grab your lantern and follow the remarkable and world-famous Mammoth Cave explorer - and slave - Stephen Bishop as he guides you through the world's largest cave system in this remarkable homage to the resilience of human nature.Welcome to Mammoth Cave. It's 1840 and my name's...
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Gracie LaRoo on the Big Screen

Marsha Qualey · Picture Window Books
Pages: 40
Format: Library Binding

Piggywood! Gracie LaRoo had long been starstruck with the town where glamorous movie stars working on thrilling films. But now it's her turn--a famous director asks Gracie to be a part of her next film. Gracie is thrilled! That is, until she gets there. Her part is not at all what she thought...
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Rules of the House

Mac Barnett · Disney * Hyperion Books
Pages: 48
Format: Book

Ian always follows the rules. His sister, Jenny, breaks them all the time-especially "Don't pinch. " So Ian is thrilled when the house where his family is vacationing posts a tidy list of rules. But when Jenny breaks them all, the house itself decides it's time for payback. The rug,...
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Malala: Activist for Girls' Education

Raphaële Frier · Charlesbridge
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Malala Yousafzai stood up to the Taliban and fought for the right for all girls to receive an education. When she was just fifteen-years old, the Taliban attempted to kill Malala, but even this did not stop her activism. At age eighteen Malala became the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel...
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Journey Through the Forbidden Forest

Sheri Tan · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Travel through the mysterious Forbidden Forest in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read book based on Sony Pictures Animation's all-new, fully computer animated feature film, Smurfs: The Lost Village. Smurfs: The Lost Village - starring the voices of Demi Lovato as Smurfette, Rainn Wilson as Gargamel,...
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Click, Clack, Surprise!

Doreen Cronin · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Little Duck learns how to celebrate his birthday with a little help from all the other animals on the farm in this charming picture book from the award-winning duo, Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin.Happy first birthday, Little Duck! Everyone wants to look their best for the party. But Little...
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Olivia the Spy

Ian Falconer · Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Everyone's favorite pig is about to have a birthday ... but will her penchant for eavesdropping lead to more than presents?Olivia's birthday is days away. Plans must be made. Who makes plans? Moms! Who simply must know the plans? Olivia, who is NOT above eavesdropping. But when she not-so-accidentally-but-kinda...
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Bulldozer Helps Out

Candace Fleming · Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A very little bulldozer learns that taking care of kittens is a very big job in this darling follow-up to Bulldozer's Big Day from award-winning author Candace Fleming and Caldecott Medalist Eric Rohmann.The construction site bustled. Cement Truck was stirring ... stirring ... stirring....
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I am Jim Henson

Brad Meltzer · Dial Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

We can all be heroes. That's the inspiring message of this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. This volume focuses on Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets and Sesame Street. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits...
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Science Comics: Dinosaurs: Fossils and Feathers

MK Reed · First Second
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth...
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A Song About Myself

Chris Raschka · Candlewick Press
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka brings John Keats's words to whimsical life in the poet's only work written for children.He was a naughty boy,A naughty boy was he,He would not stop at home,He could not quiet be.English poet John Keats is remembered for his great odes and sonnets...
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Rivers of Sunlight: How the Sun Moves Water Around the Earth

Molly Bang · The Blue Sky Press
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

In this brightly illustrated narrative, readers will learn about the constant movement of water as it flows around the Earth and the sun's important role as water changes between liquid, vapor, and ice. From sea to sky, the sun both heats and cools water, ensuring that life can exist on Earth....
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My Weirdest School #8: Mrs. Master Is a Disaster!

Dan Gutman · HarperCollins
Pages: 112
Format: Library Binding

With more than 11 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this eighth book in the new My Weirdest School series, it's Grandparents Day at Ella Mentry School! Alexia's grandmother Mrs. Master makes weird inventions for a living, but A.J. and the gang...
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Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House

JAMES DEAN · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for a fun, groovy adventure with Pete the Cat!In Pete the Cat: Tip-Top Tree House, Pete invites all of his friends over to spend time in his tree house. When they climb up, they realize the tree house is not big enough...
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Space Taxi: Aliens on Earth

Wendy Mass · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 117
Format: eBook

Archie Morningstar fights crime across the universe alongside his dad and Pockets the talking cat. In his sixth adventure, the space taxi navigation system goes down, stranding all the alien passengers on Earth! Will the team be able to find hiding spots for these otherworldly creatures...
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