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Hong Kong

Barbara A Somervill · Children's Press
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

One of the worlds major economic centers, Hong Kong occupies a unique status as both a part of China and a mostly independent region. Readers will get an up-close look at Hong Kongs stunning cityscapes and green hills as they learn about the regions people and culture. They will also learn...
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House of Robots

James Patterson · jimmy patterson
Pages: 316
Format: Hardcover

In this new highly-illustrated series from James Patterson, an extraordinary robot signs up for an ordinary fifth grade class... and elementary school will never be the same! It was never easy for Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez to fit in, so he's dreading the day when his genius mom insists he bring...
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Grandma Moses

Megan Kopp · AV2 by Weigl
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Great Artists introduces readers to some of the worlds most renowned artists. Each biography details the life story and major accomplishments of an artistic master. Stunning visuals and engaging content will bring art history to life in this exciting new series.
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Chasing secrets

Gennifer Choldenko · Wendy Lamb Books
Pages: 278
Format: Print book

Thirteen-year-old Lizzie and her secret friend Noah, who is hiding in her house, plan to rescue Noah's father from the quarantined Chinatown, and save everyone they love from contracting the plague that is spreading in 1900 San Francisco.
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Witch Wars

Sibéal Pounder · Bloomsbury
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

When Fran the Fabulous Fairy turns up in Tiga Whicabim's shed to tell her she's a witch, Tiga doesn't believe her. Or at least not until Fran points out that TIGA WHICABIM is actually an anagram of I AM A BIG WITCH . . . and takes Tiga through the drainpipes to compete in a challenge to crown...
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Tyme #1: Grounded: The Adventures of Rapunzel

Megan Morrison · Arthur A. Levine Books
Pages: 374
Format: Hardcover

In all of Tyme, from the Redlands to the Grey, no one is as lucky as Rapunzel. She lives in a magic tower that obeys her every wish; she reads wonderful books starring herself as the heroine; her hair is the longest, most glorious thing in the world. And she knows this because Witch tells...
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Zion

Tamra Orr · Childrens Pr
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Looking at the colorful layers of the canyons of Zion National Park in southwestern Utah is an amazing experience. Readers will discover how these remarkable canyons were formed naturally over millions of years. They will also learn about the people who first settled the Zion region and how Zion...
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Slappy Birthday to You

R.L. Stine · Scholastic Paperbacks
Pages: 139
Format: Paperback

The evil dummy comes to life to tell his own twisted tales and scary stories!It's bad enough Ian Barker has to spend his twelfth birthday with his sister and their two annoying cousins. The four of them can't ever hang out without getting into trouble. Vinnie and Jonny always want to play...
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Full of Beans

Jennifer L Holm · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award Five Starred Reviews A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, 2016 Grown-ups lie. That's one truth Beans knows for sure. He and his gang know how to spot a whopper a mile away, because they are the savviest bunch of barefoot conchs (that means "locals")...
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TBH, This May Be TMI

Lisa Greenwald · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Told entirely in text messages, the second book in this addictive series from the acclaimed author of 11 Before 12 is perfect for fans of Lauren Myracle and Rachel Renee Russell.TBH, Cece has no time for her boy-crazy friends. She wants to make a bigger impact in middle school than just...
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The Science of Snot and Phlegm: The Slimy Truth about Breathing

Fiona Macdonald · Franklin Watts
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Breathe in, breathe out We all do it, every day and every night. Breathing is essential for life. It brings oxygen (a gas in the air) into our lungs. We need oxygen to keep our brains and bodies working properly. Without itwithout breathingwe would die very quickly! This breathtaking...
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Ebola

Ann O Squire · Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2016.
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Readers will learn about some of the most common health problems affecting people today, from the first symptoms to the final diagnosis. They will find out how these illnesses change people's lives, what research doctors are doing to improve treatments, and much more. Statistics...
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Inkling

KENNETH OPPEL · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

From the acclaimed author of The Nest, The Boundless, and Airborn comes a brilliantly funny, breakout book about a boy who discovers an ink blot that's come to life! Perfect for those who love Hoot and Frindle and sure to be a hit with kids everywhere!The Rylance family is stuck. Dad's...
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Lost in Bermooda

Mike Litwin · Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Hardcover

Bermooda is a tropical island that is undiscovered by the outside world and is primarily populated by walking, talking cows of human intelligence. The cows came to the island hundreds of years ago by a ship carrying livestock that wrecked upon the shoals around the southern tip of the island....
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Tennessee: The Volunteer State

Amy Rechner · Bellwether Media
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Tennessee"--
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