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Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist

SYLVIA ACEVEDO · Clarion Books
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

The inspiring memoir for young readers about a Latina rocket scientist whose early life was transformed by joining the Girl Scouts and who currently serves as CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA.A meningitis outbreak in their underprivileged neighborhood left Sylvia Acevedo's family forever...
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Look at Me!: Wild Animal Show-Offs

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

With his signature breathtaking art, plus stunning gatefolds, acclaimed naturalist Jim Arnosky introduces children to the most eye-catching creatures in the animal kingdom! Meet the show-offs! With their wacky eyebrows, beautiful patterns, and bright feathers and scales, many animals...
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Polar Bear Island

LINDSAY BONILLA · Sterling Children's Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

When Kirby, a fun-loving penguin, arrives on Polar Bear Island, she shakes things up - much to the dismay of Parker, the mayor. Will Parker learn to see how great it is to make new friends? Or will he chase Kirby away . . . forever? "Welcome to Polar Bear Island. NO OTHERS ALLOWED!"...
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A Very Late Story

Marianna Coppo · Flying Eye Books
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

An offbeat story about adventure and creativity featuring a cast of quirky self aware picture book characters.Have you ever opened a book, only to discover that the characters inside already know they're inside of one? All that's left for them to do now is wait for the story to arrive,...
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An Anthology of Intriguing Animals

INC DORLING KINDERSLEY · DK Children
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

A book to treasure, filled with stunning photographs, beautiful illustrations, and fascinating information on all the animals that matter to children.Discover the incredible stories and myths behind your favorite animals--whether it's how the koala got its name, or which animal the Ancient...
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Monster Mayhem

Chris Eliopoulos · Dial Books
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover

In this funny, action-packed graphic novel adventure, a science-obsessed girl finds herself in the middle of one of her favorite monster movies. Can she invent her way out of disaster while also saving the monster who has become her friend?Zoe's favorite thing to do - besides invent and build...
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Life at the Zoo

Michael George · Sterling Children's Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Have you wondered what life at the zoo is really like? With breathtaking original images from a National Geographic photographer, this book gives a unique behind-the-scenes view. This is the perfect book for every budding zoologist and animal-loving kid! Featuring illuminating photography...
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The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden

Karina Yan Glaser · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

Return to Harlem's "wildly entertaining" family in this funny, heartwarming sequel. When catastrophe strikes their beloved upstairs neighbors, the Vanderbeeker children set out to build the best, most magical healing garden in Harlem--in spite of a locked fence, thistles and trash,...
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Sophie Johnson, Unicorn Expert

Morag Hood · Aladdin
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Meet the master of magical creatures: Sophie Johnson! She's an expert on unicorns ... or so she thinks!Sophie is a unicorn expert. She dresses up her toys, stuffed animals, and even her baby brother as unicorns! But living with enchanted animals can be tricky business. And Sophie is so caught...
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Hammering for Freedom

Rita L Hubbard · Lee & Low Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The inspirational story of William Lewis. Born into slavery in Tennessee, William Lewis learned the blacksmith trade as soon as he was old enough to grip a hammer. He proved to be an exceptional blacksmith and earned so much money fixing old tools and creating new ones that he was allowed...
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Anna at the Art Museum

HAZEL HUTCHINS · Annick Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Going to the art museum with her mom is no fun at all for Anna. Everything is old and boring and there are so many rules: Don't Touch! Do Not Enter! Quiet! A vigilant guard keeps a close eye on the energetic little girl, but even so, Anna manages to set off an alarm and almost tip over...
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Snazzy Cat Capers

Deanna Kent · Imprint
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

"I want to be Ophelia when I grow up!! And I want Oscar to be my BFF -- Best Fishy Friend! Snazzy Cat Capers is fabulous, funny and fin-tastic fun with illustrations that pounce off the page." -- Mo O'Hara, New York Times bestselling author of the My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish seriesLife...
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Counting to Perfect

Suzanne M LaFleur · Wendy Lamb Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

From the author of Eight Keys comes a loving story of sisters who are trying to find their way back to each other.Julia used to be the perfect big sister: she played great games and took good care of Cassie. Now life at home revolves around Julia and her daughter, Addie. No one pays much...
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Found

Jeff Newman · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

A wordless picture book about what we lose, what we find, and what we give back.Jenn's beloved dog was lost sometime ago. Long enough that she has given up the search. But she still misses her friend. One day she finds a lost dog. She takes him in and despite a rocky start, she grows...
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Made by Maxine

Ruth Spiro · Dial Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Meet Maxine, an inspiring young maker who knows that with enough effort and imagination (and mistakes) , it's possible to invent anything.Maxine loves making new things from old things. She loves tinkering until she has solved a problem. She also loves her pet goldfish, Milton. So when...
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