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Girl with a Camera: Margaret Bourke-White, Photographer: A Novel

Carolyn Meyer · Calkins Creek
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

In this historical novel, noted writer Carolyn Meyer deftly captures the daring and passionate life of photographer Margaret Bourke-White. Growing up, young Peggy White was interested in snakes and caterpillars and other unfeminine things. She intended to become a herpetologist, but while...
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The Terrible Two's Last Laugh

Mac Barnett · Amulet Books
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Everyone's favorite pranksters are back in the Terrible Two's series finale. It's Miles and Niles's last year at Yawnee Valley Science and Letters Academy, and Miles gets some worrisome news from his mom: After he graduates, they're moving back home, to their old apartment, in a little...
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South Carolina

Barbara A Somervill · Children's Press

"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of South Carolina."--Provided by publisher.
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National Geographic Kids Extreme Records

Michelle Harris · National Geographic Children's Books
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

The biggest, wackiest, wildest, and weirdest of all the world record facts are jam-packed into this informative and superexciting fact book.From the awesome to the weird to the downright gross, get ready to meet the world's record setters! You'll find fantastic firsts, awesome extremes,...
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11 Before 12

LISA GREENWALD · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover

Fans of Lauren Myracle and Wendy Mass will love acclaimed author Lisa Greenwald's new duology about two best friends who kick-start middle school with a bucket list of eleven things they need to do to become AMAZING before their joint twelfth birthday party. The first day of middle school...
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Dawn and the Impossible Three: Full-Color Edition

Ann M. Martin · Graphix
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

Dawn Schafer is the newest member of The Baby-sitters Club. While she's still adjusting to life in Stoneybrook after moving from sunny California, she's eager to accept her first big job. But taking care of the three Barrett kids would be too much for any baby-sitter. The house is always...
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Hinduism

Katie Marsico · Cherry Lake Pub
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore the six most popular world religions through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Hinduism, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this religion, as well...
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August Isle

Ali Standish · HarperCollins
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

*A Junior Library Guild Selection*From critically acclaimed author Ali Standish (The Ethan I Was Before) , the story of one girl's journey to a magical seaside town, where she uncovers her family's long hidden secrets and ultimately finds truth and redemption. Fans of Sharon Creech and Rebecca...
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Lizzie Flying Solo

Nanci Turner Steveson · HarperCollins
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

A lyrical, poignant middle grade novel about embracing change, accepting help from others, and finding a place to call home. Perfect for fans of Raymie Nightingale.Lizzie St. Claire wants to be invisible. Forced to move out of her home, she and her mom now live in a transitional housing...
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The Flash: Johnny Quick:

Barry Lyga · Harry N. Abrams
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Based on the hit CW TV show, this second title in The Flash middle-grade series follows Barry Allen as he continues his mission to protect Central City from the sinister Hocus Pocus - but this time, a new evil lurks beneath the city streets . . . Written by New York Times-bestselling...
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Ben Franklin's in My Bathroom!

Candace Fleming · Schwartz & Wade
Pages: 272
Format: Library Binding

History meets hijinks in this first title in a hilarious new middle grade series for fans of Timmy Failure and The Terrible Two, when Ben Franklin accidentally time travels to a 10-year-old's home in 21st century America! Nolan is a typical kid living in a typical 21st century American...
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Boy oh Boy: From boys to men, be inspired by 30 coming-of-age stories of sportsmen, artists, politicians, educators and scientists

Cliff Leek · Wide Eyed Editions
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover

Meet 30 positive male role models from throughout history. From activists like Mahatma Gandhi and Frederick Douglass to creative innovators like Prince and David Hockney, these men have fought conventional stereotypes to prove that modern-day masculinity can be defined freely.Instead of a single...
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Pottymouth and Stoopid

JAMES PATTERSON · jimmy patterson
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

Bestselling author James Patterson's best book for boys in years! Tired of being bullied, middle-school underdogs "Pottymouth" and "Stoopid" finally fight back with the power of funny.David and his best friend Michael were tagged with awful nicknames way back in preschool...
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A Good Kind of Trouble

Lisa Moore Ramée · Balzer + Bray
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

From debut author Lisa Moore Ramée comes this funny and big-hearted debut middle grade novel about friendship, family, and standing up for what's right, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give and the novels of Renée Watson and Jason Reynolds.Twelve-year-old Shayla is allergic...
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Write This Down

Claudia Mills · Square Fish
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback

An aspiring young writer wins a contest with an essay that is a little too personal in this middle grade novel from "master of the school story" Claudia Mills.Twelve-year-old Autumn loves to write, and she can't wait to grow up and be a published author. She finds inspiration...
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