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The World's Mightiest Mortal!

Mike Kunkel; DC Comics Inc. · Stone Arch Books
Format: Hardcover

Welcome to the first issue of the all-fun adventures of Billy Batson as the World's Mightiest Mortal, Captain Marvel! Thanks to a magical rift created when Captain Marvel battled Mr. Mind's monsters, 14-year-old Theo Adam has been returned to Earth from his banishment. But Theo...
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Jack and the Geniuses: At the Bottom of the World

Bill Nye · Harry N. Abrams
Pages: 247
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling authors Bill Nye the Science Guy and Gregory Mone take middle-grade readers on a scientific adventure in the launch of an exciting new chapter book series, Jack and the Geniuses. The perfect combination to engage and entertain readers, the series features real-world...
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The Story of the New York Knicks

Shane Frederick · Creative Education
Format: Hardcover

"An informative narration of the New York Knicks professional basketball team's history from its 1946 founding to today, spotlighting memorable players and reliving dramatic events"--
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Red Riding Hood, Superhero: A Graphic Novel

Otis Frampton · Stone Arch Books
Pages: 40
Format: Library Binding

While taking a tour of Area 54 with her grandmother, the President of the United States, little Ruby Topper discovers a mysterious little alien carrying a red hood. When Ruby dons the crimson cape and cowl, it grants her AMAZING SUPERPOWERS! But will her newfound abilities be enough to save...
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Air Commandos

Linda Bozzo · Amicus High Interest
Format: Book

An introduction to the life of Air Commandos in the Air Force (aka Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) ) describing some missions, how they train, and their role in the armed forces. This item is Non-Returnable.
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Centaur Rising

Jane Yolen · Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

One night during the Perseid meteor shower, Arianne thinks she sees a shooting star land in the fields surrounding her family's horse farm. About a year later, one of their horses gives birth to a baby centaur. The family has enough attention already as Arianne's six-year-old brother...
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Climate Change: Discover How It Impacts Spaceship Earth

Joshua Sneideman · Nomad Press (VT)
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

For more than 200 years, scientists have been observing, measuring, and analyzing information about our planet's climate. Studies show that the earth is in constant transition and humans have an effect on what happens. In Climate Change: Discover How It Impacts Spaceship Earth, young...
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Ben Franklin's in My Bathroom!

Candace Fleming · Schwartz & Wade
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

History meets hijinks in this first title in a hilarious new middle grade series for fans of Timmy Failure and The Terrible Two, when Ben Franklin accidentally time travels to a 10-year-old's home in 21st century America! Nolan is a typical kid living in a typical 21st century American...
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York: The Shadow Cipher

LAURA RUBY · Walden Pond Press
Pages: 476
Format: Hardcover

"The pleasures of the novel go far beyond the crackling, breathless plot and the satisfaction of watching the puzzle fall into place. The book is shot through with humor, both laugh-out-loud and subtle." - New York Times Book ReviewFrom National Book Award finalist and Printz...
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To Be a Cat

Matt Haig · Atheneum Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition
Format: Print book

When Barneys feline fantasy comes true, the fur starts flying in this darkly hilarious and heartwarming tale. Cats have it made. They laze in sun patches, are showered with affection by loving humans, can cough up hairballs wherever they want, and never have to wonder why their dad disappeared...
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The Young Chef's Mexican Cookbook (I'm the Chef)

Karen Ward · Crabtree Publishing Company
Pages: 40
Format: Library Binding

Children will love preparing some of Mexico's typical dishes themselves! The Young Chef's Mexican Cookbook contains a dozen easy-to-prepare recipes with step-by-step instructions and photographs, plus warnings for safety in the kitchen. A special section features the traditions,...
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Who Was Jules Verne?

James Buckley · Grosset & Dunlap
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Meet the father of science fiction, Jule Verne.Born in France in 1829, Jules Verne always dreamed of adventure. At age 11, he snuck onboard a ship headed for the Indies only to be discovered by his father and have his dreams dashed. After his father made him swear to only travel "in...
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First Team

Tim Green · HarperCollins
Pages: 327
Format: Hardcover

Brock is on the run again in New York Times bestselling author Tim Green's companion book to New Kid. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica or Dan Gutman's Baseball Card Adventure series.With his strong left arm, Brock knows he can be a great quarterback, and with the help of his new friend,...
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Butterfly

Kate Riggs · Creative Education
Format: Print book

''An exploration of the life cycle and life span of butterflies, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a butterfly's growth process from egg to larva to pupa to mature insect''--Provided by publisher.Title: ButterflyAuthor: Riggs, KatiePublisher:...
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Middle School: Escape to Australia

James Patterson · jimmy patterson
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

In the newest installment of James Patterson's bestselling Middle School series, everyone's favorite underdog hero Rafe Khatchadorian is headed to the dangerous wilds of Australia! Rafe isn't exactly considered a winner in Hills Village Middle School to say the least, but everything's...
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