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Merida #4: The Secret Spell

Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen · Random House Disney
Pages: 128
Format: Library Binding

Merida - star of Disney/?Pixar Brave and the independent princess who inspired a generation of girls - is now the heroine of her own chapter book series. Adventure, magic, and friendship find Merida in these all-new stories, perfect for newly independent readers ages 6 to 10 who love...
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The Car Race

Rachel Bach · Amicus Readers
Pages: 16
Format: Print book

A photo-illustrated book for beginning readers that tells the story of a NASCAR race. Who will win? Includes a photo diagram.
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Social Lives of Meerkats

Rachel Wilson · Rourke Educational Media
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

A look at the social and emotional lives, as well as communication methods, of meerkats. This item is Non-Returnable.
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The Flash Is Caring

Christopher L Harbo · Picture Window Books
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

The Flash works hard to protect Central City, helping people in need. He is grateful for the awesome teamwork of the Justice League. His super speed makes him a super hero, but being kind and compassionate makes him a great friend. The Flash is caring in this DC Super Heroes picture book!
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How to be a Scientist

INC DORLING KINDERSLEY · DK Children
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

A bold and playful approach to science that makes the subject relevant to kids and encourages them to discover it in the real world with more than 40 fun questions, science games, and real-life scenarios.Why does mold grow? Why is the sea salty? What makes day and night?Kids can have all these...
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Fox and the Bike Ride

COREY R TABOR · Balzer Bray
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Fun-loving, mischievous Fox from Fox and the Jumping Contest is back in this charming and hilarious tale of friendship, adventure - and snacks.It's the day of the animals' annual bike ride, and Fox is not excited. Every year it's the same old, same old. Fox wants adventure. He wants action-adventure....
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The Last Kappa of Old Japan Bilingual English & Japanese Edition: A Magical Journey of Two Friends

Sunny Seki · Tuttle Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

With unique and playful illustrations this multicultural children's book is a classic Japanese fairy tale that young children and parents alike will love.The Last Kappa of Old Japan is a warmly written and beautifully illustrated bilingual Japanese children's book that introduces...
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W is for Welcome: A Celebration of America's Diversity

Brad Herzog · Sleeping Bear Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Following the alphabet this book uses poetry and expository text to celebrate America's diverse population and showcase the remarkable achievements and contributions that have come from the many people who have chosen to make our country their home. Topics include well-known landmarks...
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Bulldozer Helps Out

Candace Fleming · Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A very little bulldozer learns that taking care of kittens is a very big job in this darling follow-up to Bulldozer's Big Day from award-winning author Candace Fleming and Caldecott Medalist Eric Rohmann.The construction site bustled. Cement Truck was stirring ... stirring ... stirring....
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Pterodactyl

Harold T. Rober · Lerner Publications
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Flying dinosaurs? Well, kind of! Pterodactyls are one of the most fascinating ancient creatures. Because they flew and didn't walk on the ground, they're not technically dinosaursbut they were still pretty cool! Read on to find out more fascinating facts about these fancy flyers....
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The Wright Brothers' First Flight: A Fly on the Wall History

Thomas Kingsley Troupe · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

From a sandy North Carolina dune to mid air Buzz alongside two cartoon flies as they follow Orville and Wilbur Wright on their quest for flight, providing a hearty blend of facts and fun while telling the story of a great moment in American and aviation history.
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Noodleheads See the Future

Tedd Arnold · Holiday House
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Tedd Arnold, the guy who does Fly Guy, and renowned storytellers, Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss, have done it again: the wacky Noodlehead brothers, who first appeared in Noodlehead Nightmares, are back for a second adventure that brings folktale tomfoolery into the 21st century! Although...
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Guitars

Cynthia Amoroso · Av2 by Weigl
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Each Musical Instruments title features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity.
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What Is on Top?: A Book about Positions

Nick Rebman · The Child's World
Pages: 16
Format: Print book

Look at pictures to figure out what item is on top ofanother. Additional features to aid comprehension include detailed photographs, a visual answer key, a phonetic glossary, sources forfurther research, an index, and an introductionto the author. This item is Non-Returnable.
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My Pet Human Takes Center Stage

Yasmine Surovec · Roaring Brook
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

The adorable My Pet Human series continues at school, where Oliver and Freckles star in the pet club's talent show.Freckles is new at her elementary school, and Oliver wants to be sure she finds her niche. So when she joins the pet club and gets roped into putting on a talent show to raise...
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