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Origami Dinosaurs: Easy & Fun Paper-Folding Projects

ANNA GEORGE · SUPER SANDCASTLE
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Kids can learn the art of paper folding with Origami Dinosaurs. They will start by practicing basic origami folds. Then they can make a towering T. rex, a brave Brachiosaurus, and more. The crafts in this book are easy and super fun Each project includes colorful photos and step-by-step...
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Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

Jessica Townsend · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 465
Format: Hardcover

An instant New York Times bestseller!"Poignant....A Harry Potter-esque adventure." --Time Magazine A breathtaking, enchanting new series by debut author Jessica Townsend, about a cursed girl who escapes death and finds herself in a magical world--but is then tested beyond her wildest...
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Norse Myths

Eric Mark Braun · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Make ancient Norse mythology come to life through stories of adventure, magical powers, and family battles. Discover the Norse gods and goddesses and the powers they used to control and change the world. There's Thor, the god of thunder who struck fear into his enemies, and Odin, the chief...
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Staying Safe Online

Harriet Brundle · Booklife
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

What does online safety mean? How does online safety apply to social media, cyber bullying, and online gaming? What is your digital footprint? Includes the Golden Rules of online safety and a case study in cyber bullying.
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Bonnie and Clyde

James Buckley, Jr · Aladdin
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to be considered two of the worst figures in history, with the third book in this nonfiction series that focuses on the most despicable historical figures.Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are possibly the most famous and most romanticized criminals...
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Peter Powers and the Rowdy Robot Raiders!

Kent Clark · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

If you like the Avengers, Justice League, or The Incredibles, then you'll love this family of superheroes This new chapter book series is perfect for reluctant readers. Everyone in Peter Powers' family has super awesome superpowers--except Peter. All he can do is make ice cubes and flash...
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Jocelyn Bell Burnell: Discovering Pulsars

MEGAN BORGERT-SPANIOL · Checkerboard Library
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Readers will meet some of history's most influential female scientists, inventors and mathematicians in this appealing series that examines how each smart, determined woman overcame cultural barriers to make important scientific breakthroughs. Easy-to-read text, timelines and special...
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Lowriders to the Center of the Earth

Cathy Camper · Chronicle Books
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

The lovable trio from the acclaimed Lowriders in Space are back! Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria, and El Chavo Octopus are living their dream at last. They're the proud owners of their very own garage. But when their beloved cat Genie goes missing, they need to do everything they can to find...
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Family Game Night and Other Catastrophes

Mary E Lambert · Scholastic Press
Pages: 245
Format: Hardcover

Annabelle has a five mile rule: She must keep her friends from coming within five miles of her home. That's because Annabelle's mom is a hoarder. Their house is full of stuff: canned goods, broken toys, old newspapers... It's everywhere except for Annabelle's spotless room.Annabelle can't...
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Horrible Harry and the Field Day Revenge!

SUZY WEAVER KLINE · Viking Books for Young Readers
Pages: 80
Format: Hardcover

Horrible Harry is at it again in a rollicking story of Field Day adventures, mishaps...and revenge!It's one of the best days at South School: Field Day! That means bean bag tosses, relay races, and tug of war. When Mr. Deltoid announces students will pair up to compete for a mystery...
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Smells Like Pirates

Suzanne Selfors · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Calling all scalawags and scuttlebugs! Homer thought that being inducted as a member of L.O.S.T., the mysterious Society of Legends, Objects, Secrets, and Treasures, would be the key to finding pirate Rumpold Smeller's missing treasure. But when Homer's sworn enemy, Lorelei, forms...
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The Journey of Little Charlie

Christopher Paul Curtis · Scholastic Press
Pages: 234
Format: Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Charlie is down on his luck: His sharecropper father just died and Cap'n Buck -- the most fearsome man in Possum Moan, South Carolina -- has come to collect a debt. Fearing for his life, Charlie strikes a deal with Cap'n Buck and agrees to track down some folks accused of stealing...
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Jealousy

Jessica Burkhart · Aladdin
Format: Paperback

Lauren's got to saddle up and sit tall if she's going to make it to Thanksgiving at Canterwood Crest.Thanksgiving break is approaching at Canterwood, but no one's even close to relaxing - especially not Lauren. For one thing, her ex-boyfriend from Yates Prep is settling in, and he's...
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Stick Cat: Two Catch a Thief

TOM WATSON · HarperCollins
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

Join Stick Cat in this scrumptious story featuring Tom Watson's trademark laughs, adventure, and hilarious stick-figure drawings - perfect for fans of the Stick Dog, Big Nate, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid books.Much to Edith's delight, she and Stick Cat are enjoying a lazy day at his apartment....
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A Smart Girl's Guide: Middle School

Julie Williams Montalbano · Amer Girl Pub
Pages: 95
Format: Paperback

Starting middle school can be scary. But knowing what to expect will make you feel more confident. Packed with tips and fun quizzes, here's the inside scoop on topics like classes, lockers, homework, and getting involved in after-school activities. Get help deciding the best way to introduce...
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