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Queen Elizabeth II: The World's Longest-Reigning Monarch

GRACE HANSEN · Abdo Kids Jumbo
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Readers will learn about the queen's early years, how her father surprisingly became king, and why she had to take the crown at the young age of 25. Each title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of Armstrong from childhood to present times. Aligned to Common...
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George Lucas: Filmmaker & Creator of Star Wars

GRACE HANSEN · Abdo Kids Jumbo
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Readers will learn about the early years of George Lucas and how he got his start in film. The title will also cover when he created Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Each title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of George Lucas from childhood to present times. Aligned...
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Anywhere Artist

NIKKI SLADE ROBINSON · Clarion Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

"I don't need paint or paper. I can make art anywhere. My imagination is all I need."In spare, delightful text and illustrations, an exuberant artist makes art from found objects and the world around her. This sprightly picture book celebrates creativity and will inspire readers...
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A Chip Off the Old Block

Jody Jensen Shaffer · Nancy Paulsen Books
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

A plucky pebble shows true grit as he travels the country trying to find out if he fits in with any of his famous rock-formation relatives.Rocky comes from a long line of rock stars! Uncle Gibraltar, Aunt Etna, and Great-Grandma Half Dome are just some of the legendary rock formations he calls...
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Be a Good Dragon

Kurt Cyrus · Sleeping Bear Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

When Enzo the dragon catches a cold, it's no mere sniffle. No indeed! His coughs and sneezes set fields aflame and barns on fire. The villagers are fleeing their farms and the townsfolk are up in arms. What's a poor fire-sneezing dragon to do? As it turns out, a royal magician has just...
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Blue Monster Wants It All!

JEANNE WILLIS · Tiger Tales
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Blue Monster loves having brand-new things. A fancy hat?a shiny submarine?a fabulous carnival?and a paradise island, all his own. But he still wants more! Will he ever be happy? An unforgettable tale about getting what you want and those precious things that cannot be bought.
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Pig and Cat Are Pals

Douglas Florian · Holiday House
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Pig and Cat are pals who like to bike, swim, read, and make art together. One day Pig notices Dog, who has a very interesting kite. Pig and Dog play, and Cat feels neglected and lonely. But Pig and Dog are generous souls after all; and now Pig, Cat and Dog are pals . . . who skateboard...
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My Weirdest School #10: Miss Newman Isn't Human!

DAN GUTMAN · HarperCollins
Pages: 112
Format: Library Binding

With more than 12 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this tenth book in the new My Weirdest School series, Sprinkles Newman, the local TV meteorologist, is coming to Ella Mentry School! She's going to teach A.J. and the gang all about the weather....
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Florette

ANNA WALKER · Clarion Books
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

When Mae's family moves to a new home, she wishes she could bring her garden with her. She'll miss the apple trees, the daffodils, and chasing butterflies in the wavy grass. But there's no room for a garden in the city. Or is there? Mae's story, gorgeously illustrated in watercolor,...
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Earth Verse: Haiku from the Ground Up

SALLY M WALKER · Candlewick
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Rocks, fossils, earthquakes.Seventeen short syllables?Earth Science haiku!In a stunning combination of haiku and impressionistic (but accurate) art, this one-of-a-kind book encourages readers to think playfully about our planet and its wondrous processes. Sibert Medal-winning author...
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