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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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Why Am I Me?

Paige Britt · Scholastic Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Presented as a thoughtful, poetic exchange between two characters -- who don't realize they are thinking and asking the very same questions -- this beautiful celebration of our humanity and diversity invites readers of all ages to imagine a world where there is no you or me, only we. If the first...
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Persian Cats

Katie Lajiness · Big Buddy Books
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

This book introduces readers to the Persian. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the breed. Coat, color, size, and care are also discussed. Full-color photos feature the Persian in a variety of situations....
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Me, Me, Me

Annika Dunklee · Kids Can Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

When best friends Annie, Lillemor and Lilianne learn their school will be having a talent show, Annie says they should enter as an all-girl singing group. Her friends are all in --- until Annie tries to force everyone to go along with her choice of song, costumes, band name and lead singer....
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Nothing Stopped Sophie: The Story of Unshakable Mathematician Sophie Germain

Cheryl Bardoe · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

The true story of eighteenth-century mathematician Sophie Germain, who solved the unsolvable to achieve her dream.When her parents took away her candles to keep their young daughter from studying math...nothing stopped Sophie. When a professor discovered that the homework sent to him under...
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Flat Stanley and the Missing Pumpkins

JEFF BROWN · HARPERCOLLINS
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Four feet tallOne food wideHalf an inch thick.Stanley Lambchop is a nice, average boy. He leads a nice, ordinary life than one day a bulletin board falls on him and suddenly Stanley Is flat.This turns out to be very Interesting. Stanley gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. He even...
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Barbie #2: "Big Dreams, Best Friends"

Sarah Kuhn · Papercutz
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

Barbie is living her dream, designing outfits for a rock star's big tour! Everything's going great ... until opening night of the show, when she arrives to discover that all of her designs have been destroyed. Is someone trying to get between her and her dreams, before they can even...
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First Source to BMX Racing: Rules, Equipment, and Key Riding Tips

Tyler Omoth · Capstone Press
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

First Source to BMX shows kids the growing sport of BMX. From safety equipment to training tips and tricks, kids will be excited by stunning photographs and engaging text.
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Kindergarrrten Bus

MIKE ORNSTEIN · Sleeping Bear Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Yo ho ho! It's the first day of kindergarten. Just imagine all the fun things to learn and experience! And who better than a pirate captain to drive the bus to school? He's ready to share all the rules one needs to know to ride the bus and to get along with mates at school. But with the anticipation...
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Things to Wear

Toby Reynolds · Windmill Books
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

With a little imagination and some household supplies, fashion can be fun for everyone. Readers of this trendy book will love creating their own style through fun projects. They'll dazzle the runway with cardboard jewelry, flower pins, and other fantastic crafts. Photographs accompany...
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How Is a Crayon Made?

GRACE HANSEN · Abdo Kids Jumbo
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

This title will go through the process of how crayons are made, from the shipment of wax to a factory to the shipment of boxes of colorful crayons to stores. 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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Hidden Wildlife: How Animals Hide in Plain Sight

JIM ARNOSKY · Sterling Children's Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Now you see them; now you don't: through beautiful illustrations, including five gorgeous gatefolds, an acclaimed nature writer teaches kids all about camouflage. Animals know that in order to survive, they must stay hidden - and, fortunately, nature helps them by providing coloration...
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Let's Investigate with Nate #2: The Solar System

NATE BALL · HarperCollins
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Bill Nye the Science Guy meets The Magic School Bus!This is the second book in a new STEM-based picture book series from the Emmy Award-winning host of PBS's Design Squad and Design Squad Nation, Nate Ball. With a lively cast of characters and vibrant illustrations by Wes Hargis, it's an adventure...
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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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God Bless America: The Story of an Immigrant Named Irving Berlin

Adah Nuchi · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

An inspiring portrait of an immigrant and the gift he gave his new home.Persecuted as Jews, Izzy Baline and his family emigrated from Russia to New York, where he fell in love with his new country. He heard music everywhere and was full to bursting with his own. Izzy's thump-two-three,...
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