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Diary of a Minecraft Zombie Book 9: Zombie's Birthday Apocalypse

Herobrine Books · Herobrine Publishing Inc
Format: Print book

Its Halloween and its Zack the Zombies Birthday! But theres a Zombie Apocalypse Happening that May Totally Ruin his Birthday party! A Zombie Apocalypse is threatening to end Minecraft as we know it. And it also just might totally ruin Zacks 13th Birthday Party. But, will Zack and his friends...
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Please Do Not Feed the Weirdo

R.L. Stine · Scholastic Paperbacks
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Robby and his sister Karla beg their parents to take them to a big carnival that has opened on the other side of town. When they arrive, the two kids are delighted by the rides, the sideshow, the interesting displays, and the great food booths. They wander away from their parents and find...
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What Is the World Cup?

Bonnie Bader · Penguin Workshop
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

GOOOAAAAAL! Get ready for a front-row seat at the world's most-watched sporting event--the World Cup.Every four years, thirty-two of the best men's soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final...
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The Wonderling

Afdeling bestuursrechtspraak van de Raad van State. · Thorndike Press Large Print
Pages: 537
Format: Library Binding

In this extraordinary debut novel with its deft nod to Dickensian heroes and rogues, Mira Bartok tells the story of Arthur, a shy, fox-like foundling with only one ear and a desperate desire to belong, as he seeks his destiny. Have you been unexpectedly burdened by a recently orphaned or unclaimed...
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Easter

Grace Jones · Weigl Pub Inc
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Easter is a spring festival celebrated by Christians in March or April of every year. Christians believe that it was on Easter Sunday many years ago that Jesus Christ came back to life. Learn more about the history and traditions of this fascinating celebration in the Festivals around the World...
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Connecticut

ANN HEINRICHS · Child's World
Pages: 40
Format: Library Binding

From a cannonball stuck in Keeler Tavern's wall to a chorus of chimes at the American Clock and Watch Museum, there's lots to see and do in Connecticut! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight...
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Real-World Stem: Securing Cyberspace

Bradley Steffens · Referencepoint Press
Pages: 80
Format: Hardcover

In one year, computer hackers launched more than 600 million attacks, accessed the records of 1.5 billion people, and cost consumers and businesses billions of dollars in stolen funds and damaged data. Computer scientists and cybersecurity engineers are in a race to stop the hackers and limit...
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lightning Thief Illustrated Edition

Rick Riordan · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school . . . again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he's angered...
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Swing it, Sunny

Jennifer L. Holm · Graphix
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Summer's over and it's time for Sunny Lewin to enter the strange and unfriendly hallways of . . . middle school. When her Gramps calls her from Florida to ask how she's doing, she always tells him she's fine. But the truth? Sunny is NOT having the best time.Not only is the whole middle...
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Getting Things Done for Teens: Take Control of Your Life in a Distracting World

DAVID ALLEN · Penguin Books
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

An adaptation of the business classic for a new generation - a guidebook to help teens create a fruitful and effective future Getting Things Done has been translated into dozens of languages and sold over a million copies, establishing itself as one of the most influential business books...
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Greetings from Witness Protection!

JAKE BURT · Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

Nicki Demere is an orphan and a pickpocket. She also happens to be the U.S. Marshals' best bet to keep a family alive. . . .The marshals are looking for the perfect girl to join a mother, father, and son on the run from the nation's most notorious criminals. After all, the bad guys are searching...
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Wed Wabbit

LISSA EVANS · David Fickling Books
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Your name is Fidge and you're nearly eleven. You've been hurled into a strange world.You have three companions: two are unbelievably weird and the third is your awful cousin, Graham. You have to solve a series of nearly impossible clues.You need to deal with a cruel stuffed animal dictator...
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Voyage to Pluto

Liz Kruesi · Focus Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

Explores scientists' thrilling quest to send a spacecraft to Pluto. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.
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The Heroes of Olympus, Book Two, The Son of Neptune: The Graphic Novel

Rick Riordan · Disney Pr
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

Percy is confused. When he awoke after his long sleep, he didn't know much more than his name. His brain-fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight. Somehow Percy manages to make it to the camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that...
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Drawing Things That Go

Carolyn Franklin · A Smart Apple Media
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

"Easy to follow step-by-step instructions enable very young artists to create their own fantastic drawings. Controlling a crayon and making marks on paper help lay the foundations for practicing writing, building skills that make creativity fun"--Back cover.
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