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The Littlest Train

Chris Gall · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

In this endearing story of a tiny toy train, the creator of the hit series Dinotrux now breathes life into more than a half-dozen trains that climb, haul, chug, zip, and zoom.In a small room, down a short flight of stairs, there lives a little toy train...about to have a BIG adventure!...
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THE CHOCOLATE CHASE

Geronimo Stilton · Scholastic Paperbacks
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

It was spring in New Mouse City! I love to celebrate the season with my fellow mice by exchanging chocolate eggs and competing in a confectionary challenge. This year, there was also a special exhibition of priceless jeweled Mousebergé eggs in town. Then one of the Mousebergé eggs was stolen......
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Virtual Reality

Brett S Martin · Norwood House Press
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Virtual Reality gives people the opportunity to visit and explore worlds created by computers. With the use of headsets and headphones, users are transported to a fantasy world full of incredible experiences. Correlates with STEM instruction and NexGen standards. Includes glossary, websites,...
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Augmented Reality

Brett S. Martin · Norwood House Press
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Augmented Reality combines computer technology with real world experiences. With the use of advanced screen sensors and computer created overlays, real-life environments are transformed into high-tech surroundings. Correlates with STEM instruction and NexGen standards. Includes glossary,...
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Laura's album : a remembrance scrapbook of Laura Ingalls Wilder

William Anderson · HarperCollins
Pages: 80
Format: Hardcover

A spectacular full-color scrapbook of Laura Ingalls Wilder's life and the Little House books featuring historic family photos, reproductions of original documents, and other special memorabilia. Beloved by millions as the author of the classic Little House books, Laura Ingalls Wilder...
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Revolutionary Rogues: John André and Benedict Arnold

SELENE CASTROVILLA · Calkins Creek
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover

Young fans of the Broadway smash Hamilton will enjoy this riveting nonfiction picture book that unfolds like a play, telling a story from American history. Gravely injured and with little chance for more military honors, Major General Benedict Arnold seeks reward and recognition another...
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I'm a Javascript Games Maker: Advanced Coding

Max Wainewright · Crabtree Pub Co
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

This awesome book will show you how to up your JavaScript skills to code exciting new games. Originally used to make web pages more interactive, JavaScript can also be used to create online games that will run both on computers and mobile devices. The easy-to-follow projects in this book...
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Amazing Makerspace DIY Fliers

Kristina Holzweiss · Childrens Pr
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Have you ever wondered how aircraft are able to soar through the sky? Readers will learn how airplanes, helicopters, and other flying machines work by completing the fun activities in this book. They will also find out how the first aircraft were invented, how legendary aviators and inventors...
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Amazing Makerspace DIY Movers

Kristina Holzweiss · Childrens Pr
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Movement is a key part of many inventions. In this book, readers will discover the science behind movement by building their own carousel, speedboat, and solar-powered fan. They will find out how different types of energy work and which forces affect moving objects. They will also learn...
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Amazing Makerspace DIY Basic Machines

Kristina Holzweiss · Childrens Pr
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

Building your own robot at home might seem difficult or even impossible at first. But to a maker, it is no problem at all! Readers will find out how to build robots using household objects such as scrub brushes and cardboard boxes. As they work, theyll learn how the earliest robots were...
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