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Inkling

Kenneth Oppel · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

An Amazon Best Children's Book of the Year selection "Astounding" - New York Times Book Review A brilliantly funny story about how a little ink splot changes a family forever. Perfect for those who love Hoot, Holes, or Frindle and sure to be a hit with kids everywhere!...
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Knights vs. Dinosaurs

MATT PHELAN · Greenwillow Books
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

Renowned for their courage, their chivalry, and their ability to fight mythical creatures, the Knights of the Round Table must face their most dangerous opponents yet - DINOSAURS!This heavily illustrated middle grade novel from award-winning author and artist Matt Phelan is a hilarious,...
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Daphne Definitely Doesn't Do Dances

Tami Charles · Stone Arch Books
Pages: 96
Format: Library Binding

A few months into the school year, Annabelle Louis is starting to find her place at McManus Middle School. But Annabelle's therapist, Dr. Varma, still thinks there's room for improvement in Annabelle's social life, especially since Mom will be leaving soon for an overseas assignment....
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Daphne Definitely Doesn't Do Drama

Tami Charles · Stone Arch Books
Pages: 96
Format: Library Binding

Ridiculous makeup, blinding spotlights, and too much catty drama! Annabelle Daphne Louis starts her second assignment from her therapist to venture outside of her comfort zone at her new school. This time, she's trying her hand at theater. Failing the auditions for Little Shop of Horrors,...
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How Do Cars Drive Themselves?

Marcia Amidon Lusted · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Today's cutting-edge cars use sensors and powerful computers to see their surroundings and safely drive from place to place. Read this book to learn how engineers design intelligent cars that drive themselves.
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The National Museum of Natural History

Sally Lee · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

What do giant squids, a possibly cursed diamond, dinosaur bones, and a man made of soap all have in common? These are some of the amazing artifacts at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Take a tour through the museum's collections. Engaging text, graphs, maps,...
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Cuba

Amy Rechner · Blastoff! Discovery
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

"Engaging images accompany information about Cuba. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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How Do Wildlife Crossings Save Animals?

Clara MacCarald · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Wildlife crossings help keep animals safe from the roads that cross their natural habitats. Read this book to discover how engineers create these structures that protect animals.
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Ocean Discoveries

Tamra B. Orr · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Imagine a fish without a face, drones exploring the ocean floor, and underwater waterfalls! Readers learn all about these amazing underwater discoveries and many more in these carefully-leveled and engaging books reviewed by Smithsonian experts.
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Animal Discoveries

Tamra B. Orr · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Imagine a worm that spits glue, a rat with vampire teeth, and a frog you can see through! These are just some of the amazing animals that were recently discovered by scientists. Readers learn about these fascinating creatures and many more through carefully-leveled, engaging books reviewed...
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