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Listen, Slowly

Thanhha Lai · HarperCollins
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

Listen, Slowly is a New York Times Book Review Notable Book and a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year! This remarkable and bestselling novel from Thanhha Lai, author of the National Book Award-winning and Newbery Honor Book Inside Out & Back Again, follows a young girl as she learns...
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The Dragonfly Defense

Jack Patton · Scholastic (Us)
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Max Darwin is called back to Bug Island urgently. Lizards have been spotted making landfall on the banks of the Roaring Rapids river. Max soon realizes that the lizards are just a small nuisance compared to the giant that's been ferrying them across from Reptile Island. Admiral Longtooth,...
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Mission Atomic

Sarwat Chadda · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

Confidential until July 2016!
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Panama

Susan M Hassig · Cavendish Square Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Library Binding

This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Panama. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World series ensure an immersive experience by offering...
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The List

Patricia Forde · Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

"Originally published in 2014 in Ireland by Little Island Books."
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Double Helix: How an Image Sparked the Discovery of the Secret of Life

Danielle Smith-Llera · Compass Point Books
Pages: 64
Format: Library Binding

To the untrained eye, Photo 51 was simply a grainy black and white image of dark marks scattered in a rough cross shape. But to the eye of a trained scientist, it was a clear portrait of a DNA fiber taken with X-rays. And to young scientists James Watson and Francis Crick, it confirmed...
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Musnet 2: Impressions of the Master

Kickily. · Uncivilized Books
Pages: 56
Format: Print book

Musnet wants to be the best mouse painter that ever was. But, he's caught between two worlds. On one paw, Musnet loves the classical style of his old teacher, the squirrel Remi. On the other paw, Musnet can't help to be drawn to the fresh and new art of the human master, Monet.Which...
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Geronimo stilton 17 : the mystery of the pirate ship.

Geronimo Stilton · Papercutz, 2016.
Pages: 56
Format: Print book

The Pirate Cats travel to the 18th Century to do what they do best -- be pirates! So they steal an old ship sailing on the Indian Ocean to pillage the East India Company's merchant ships! It's up to Geronimo Stilton to travel through time, become a sailor, and stop the cats from changing...
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Sandry's book

Tamora Pierce · Scholastic
Format: eBook

Four young misfits find themselves living in a strictly disciplined temple community where they become friends while also learning to do crafts and to use their powers, especially magic.
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Science explosion! Science

Findaway World LLC. · Findaway World

"Kids' scientific minds will grow exponentially as they explore health science, geology, biology, astronomy, and more with these games, puzzles, and interactive books. Learn about nutrition and healthy behaviors; Explore volcanos and other natural wonders; Get to know reptiles and play...
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The Emperor's Ostrich

Julie Berry · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 276
Format: Hardcover

Magic and mayhem abound in this fantasy adventure from the author of The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place.Young dairymaid Begonia has lost her cow Alfalfa. So she has set off on a search across the countryside even though she has nothing but a magical map to guide her. Along the way she meets...
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The Sisters Vol. 2: Doing It Our Way!

Christophe Cazenove · Papercutz
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

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Explore Makerspace!: With 25 Great Projects

ALICIA KLEPEIS · Nomad Press
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

Bridges, furniture, musical instruments, games, vehicles -- all of these things were invented and improved upon by people who love to put stuff together, take stuff apart, and figure out how things work!In Explore Makerspace! With 25 Great Projects, readers ages 7 through 10 explore what...
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Carols and Crushes: A Wish Novel

NATALIE BLITT · Scholastic Paperbacks
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

Charlie's moment to shine has arrived: She's determined to land a solo in this year's holiday concert. With her best friend, Renee, and smart, cute Eric in chorus with her, this winter promises to be pitch-perfect.Until disaster strikes. The concert is suddenly in danger of being...
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London Art Chase

Natalie Grant · Zonderkidz
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

In London Art Chase, the first title in the new Faithgirlz Glimmer Girls series, readers meet 10-year-old twins Mia and Maddie and their adorable little sister, LuLu. All the girls are smart, sassy, and unique in their own way, each with a special little something that adds to great family...
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