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Mae Jemison

Jennifer Strand · Abdo Zoom
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

An astronaut and the first African-American woman to go to space, Mae Jemison was a pioneering space explorer. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the athletes life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms.
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My Body Needs to Be Clean

Jenna Lee Gleisner · Amicus High Interest
Format: Hardcover

"Introduces the importance of keeping teeth, hands, hair, and the body clean and proper ways to do so while offering safe, easy tips for taking care of one's own body."--
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Self-Driving Cars

Katie Marsico · Children's Press
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Most people spend a lot of time driving. But what if they could simply choose a destination and relax, not needing to pay attention to speed limits, traffic, or other worries on the road? Some of today's most forward-thinking engineers are working to make this idea a reality with self-driving...
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School's First Day of School

Adam Rex · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. What will the children do once they come? Will they like the school? Will they be nice to him?

The school has a rough start, but as the day goes...

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A Child's Good Morning Book Board Book

Margaret Wise Brown · HarperFestival
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The irresistible illustrations of renowned author-illustrator Karen Katz bring this charming story to life for a whole new generation of Margaret Wise Brown fans in this sturdy board book, perfect for little hands!This delightful and lyrical story by Margaret Wise Brown follows four small...
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Birthday Mice!

Bethany Roberts · HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

"Rhymes and a musical cadence . . . make this a lively performance piece." --Kirkus Reviews
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Hide and Seek

Katie May Green · Candlewick
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

The mischievous stars of Seen and Not Heard climb out of their paintings for another nighttime adventure in this gently spooky bedtime story.A midsummer moon shines on Shiverhawk Hall, where portraits of children come alive on the wall. As night falls, the playful painted residents wake...
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The Bear, the Piano, the Dog, and the Fiddle

David Litchfield · Clarion Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In this charming, gorgeously illustrated follow-up to the award-winning The Bear and the Piano, a fiddle-playing dog and his human pal share the joy of music, and discover that, even through sad times and far-apart times, good friendship lasts forever.
Fiddle-playing Hector and his dog,...
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Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen: I Am Optimus Prime

Jennifer Fox · HarperCollins
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Optimus Prime is a strong and powerful Autobot. When the evil Decepticons arrive, Optimus is ready to fight! Can he and his friends save the Earth before it,s too late?
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Tree Frogs

Mari Schuh · Jump!
Format: Hardcover

In Tree Frogs, early readers will learn how tree frogs mate and how their color helps them stay safe. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover a day in the life of a tree frog.
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Anna & Elsa #5: The Polar Bear Piper

Erica David · RH/Disney
Format: Print book

Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Olaf the snowman, and all the stars from Disney Frozen are back in an all-new magical chapter book series perfect for girls and boys ages 6 to 9. Even though Arendelle is a cold, snowy place, polar bears are still a very rare sight--until now! A family of polar...
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Trouble at School for Marvin & James

Elise Broach · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover

In the new Masterpiece Adventure Trouble at School for Marvin & James, the third in a series for younger readers from bestselling author Elise Broach, Marvin the beetle is off to school with James for the very first time! Everything runs smoothly on this big adventure until...

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The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Ice Monster

Stan Berenstain · Scholastic
Pages: 95
Format: Paperback

Beartown is getting ready for its big winter carnival, and the Bear Scouts hear that a visitor is on his way. Is it Santa--or the legendary Ice Monster? Ages 7-12. Pub: 12/97. .
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Marisol McDonald and the Monster: Marisol McDonald y El Monstruo

Monica Brown · Children's Book Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Marisol McDonald loves words that begin with the letter m except the word monster. Monsters are scary, with big eyes, wild fur, pointy claws, and sharp teeth. One night, when Marisol hears loud bumps under her bed, she is immediately convinced that a monster is making the noise. Checking...

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