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Firefighter Duckies!

Frank W Dormer · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

WEE-OOO-WEE-OOO-WEE-OOO! Here come the Firefighter Duckies! Frank Dormer is at it again with this quack-out-loud silly story, full of wacky charm and perfect for little duckies of all dispositions.The Firefighter Duckies are brave and strong. They rescue: Gorillas in chef hats! Whales in trees!...
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Turning Trees Into Paper

Dawn James · Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Paperback

Read and learn about how thick trees are turned into thin sheets of paper.
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Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything

Maira Kalman · Penguin Group USA
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

Renowned artist Maira Kalman sheds light on the fascinating life and interests of the Renaissance man who was our third president.Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known for writing the Declaration of Independence - but there's so much more to discover. This energetic man was interested...
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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

Christine Baldacchino · Groundwood
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Morris is a little boy who loves using his imagination. But most of all, Morris loves wearing the tangerine dress in his classroom's dress-up center. The children in Morris's class don't understand. Dresses, they say, are for girls. And Morris certainly isn't welcome in the spaceship some...
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Princess Sparkle-Heart Gets a Makeover

Josh Schneider · Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

Amelia and her dog are best friends until Princess Sparkle-Heart comes along Soon Amelia and Princess Sparkle-Heart are doing everything together having tea parties attending royal weddings keeping each others secrets Princess Sparkle-Heart may be an awesome princess dollbut is she any match...
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Spring

Julie Murray
Format:  eBook : Document : English

Big changes come in springfrom the weather to the activities we do. Pairing very simple text and vibrant pictures of springtime, readers will learn what they can expect in this season and all the fun things they can do. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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Charlie Plays Ball

Ree Drummond · Harpercollins
Pages: 40
Format: Book

Charlie the Ranch Dog trades in nap time for game time in this sporty adventure by Ree Drummond - #1 New York Times bestselling author, Food Network star, and The Pioneer Woman herself. With expressive illustrations by Diane deGroat, a new delicious recipe from Ree Drummond, and the hilarious...
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School Shake-Up: Hidden Picture Puzzles

Jill Kalz · Picture Window Books
Format: Print book

Are they crouching in the cafeteria? Curled around the computers? Bouncing inside the bus? All sorts of sneaky objects are hiding in these picture puzzles, and they dont want to be found. Look close and seek them out!
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Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Stupid Stinkbugs from Saturn

Dav Pilkey · Scholastic Inc.; Reissue edition
Format: Hardcover

From Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, and acclaimed artist Dan Santat, a thrilling friendship adventure with all-new full-color illustrations and mini-comics throughout!Ricky's family is headed to Cousin Lucy's house for lunch -- how boring! Ricky and his Robot are hoping...
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The World Is Waiting For You

Barbara Kerley · National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

"A stirring invitation to leap, dive, soar, plunge and thrill to the natural world's wonders and glories." --Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW"What do you want to be when you grow up?" is a question kids get asked over and over. But very few connections are made for kids...
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You Can Handle Conflict: Hands or Words?

Connie Colwell Miller · Amicus
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending book, Eric is excited to be at the mall and has trouble staying near his dad. Readers make choices for Eric and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different consequences. Includes three different endings and discussions questions.
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Otis and The Kittens

Loren Long · Philomel Books
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

The #1 bestselling creator of Otis and Little Tree presents an homage to firefighters everywhere - and to the many boys and girls who dream big of being heroes!On the farm where Otis the tractor lives, it hasn't rained in a long time and farmers all over the valley have grown anxious with...
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Gaston

Kelly DiPucchio · Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A bulldog and a poodle learn that family is about love, not appearances in this adorable doggy tale from New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Christian Robinson.This is the story of four puppies: Fi-Fi, Foo-Foo, Ooh-La-La, and Gaston. Gaston works the hardest...
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Iron Man: The Story of Iron Man

Thomas Macri · Spotlight
Format: Book

Learn how billionaire Tony Stark came to be known as the armored avengeraka Iron Man!
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Martha Speaks: Funny Bone Jokes and Riddles

Susan Meddaugh · HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

What is Martha’s favorite food?Anything on your plate! One of the best things about being able to talk is telling jokes. Depending on the joke, anyway! This joke book, created with the early reader in mind, is packed with pet-themed humor, from knock-knock jokes to wordplay and riddles....
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