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Galapagos George

Jean Craighead George · HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

This is the story of the famous Lonesome George, a giant tortoise who was the last of his species, lived to be one hundred years old, and became known as the rarest creature in the world. His story gives us a glimpse of the amazing creatures inhabiting the ever-fascinating Galápagos Islands.Renowned...
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Penguin Problems

Lauren Myracle · Dutton Books for Young Readers; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

A brand-new illustrated chapter book series by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Myracle! Winnie Perry's sweet baby brother, Ty, is the quintessential dreamer, full of big ideas and wacky plans that only a seven-year-old boy could hatch. Whether it's battling the family cat with...
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I am Rosa Parks

Brad Meltzer · Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

"We can all be heroes" is the message entertainingly told in this picture-book biography series from #1 New York Times Bestselling author Brad Meltzer."Kids always search for heroes, so we might as well have a say in it," Brad Meltzer realized, and so he envisioned this...
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Florence Nightingale

Demi. · Holt & Company
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Florence Nightingale revolutionized the world of medicine by emphasizing cleanliness, food that was hot and nutritious, and organization in hospitals. What began as an attempt to make army hospitals safer and more effective became a lifelong mission, and remains relevant today. This new picture...
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I Am Living in 2 Homes

Garcelle Beauvais · Stranger Kids
Format: Hardcover

Jay and Nia are the children of two worlds and two homes. Follow the twins from I AM MIXED as they both address the difficulties of having parents who are no longer together and discover the benefits of having two very different homes to explore and enjoy. I AM LIVING IN 2 HOMES is the second...
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Cyclops Tells All: The Way EYE See It

Nancy Loewen , · Picture Window Books

OF COURSE you think my actions were horrific and heartless, that dining on Odysseus men was unforgivable. You dont know the other side of the myth. Well, let me tell you,
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Daniel Visits the Doctor

Becky Friedman (Adapter), · Simon Spotlight

Daniel Tiger goes to the doctor in this adorable new 8x8 storybook retelling of a popular episode! Daniel is feeling a little nervous before his check-up with Dr. Anna. But with a little reassurance from Mom, Daniel learns that talking about what will happen at the doctors office helps...
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That Is Not a Good Idea!

Mo Willems (Author, Illustrator) · Balzer + Bray; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

A surprising lesson about the importance of listening to one's inner gosling ensues when a very hungry fox issues a dinner invitation to a very plump goose.
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Raindrops Roll

April Pulley Sayre · Beach Lane Books; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Discover the wonder of water in this refreshingly fun and fascinating exploration of rain, raindrops, and the water cycle from the creator of Rah, Rah, Radishes! and Go, Go Grapes! Raindrops drop. They plop. They patter. They spatter. And in the process, they make the whole world feel fresh...
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Hello, Olaf!

Andrea Posner-Sanchez · Random House Disney
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Get to know Olaf, the funny and lovable snowman from Disney's award-winning movie Frozen! Girls ages 4-6 will love this Step 1 Step Into Reading leveled reader that comes with over 30 sparkly stickers and cool glitter on the cover! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes...
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