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Harry Houdini

Poskitt, Kjartan · Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

Discover the man behind the magic and see how Houdini pulled off his most daring escapes Before Harry Houdini (1874-1926) became the greatest magician in the world, he was just little Ehrich Weisz, a Hungarian-born immigrant who moved to America with his family and performed stage...
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How Deep in the Ocean?: Ocean Animal Habitats

Davies, Monika · Amicus Ink
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback

Journey to the depths of the ocean and meet the animals that live at different levels of the sea. Comparisons to familiar objects give perspective and illustrated rulers show numeric distances of each depth range. Includes a map, glossary, and further resources.
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Making Friends: Back to the Drawing Board

Gudsnuk, Kristen · Graphix
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

Dany, Madison, and...wait-another Dany?!-must navigate some very complicated friendships while trying to capture a magical dog that is turning their town upside-down!Almost everything is going great for Dany. She and Madison are still best friends, she still has her magic sketchbook, and the new school...
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The Loud House #7: The Struggle is Real

Loud House Creative Team · Papercutz
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover

You think you know Loud? Try living with ten sisters, four pets, and non-stop chaos That's life for 11-year-old Lincoln Loud as he navigates life with sisters Lori, Leni, Luna, Luan, Lynn, Lucy, Lisa, Lola, Lana, and Lily Featuring stories by The Loud House animation crew
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Steven Universe Vol. 5: Find a Way

Sugar, Rebecca · KaBOOM!
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

The adventures of Steven Universe and the Crystal Gems continue with all new stories based on the hit Emmy Award-nominated Cartoon Network TV series, Steven Universe.Head on down to Beach City and see what's shakin' with Steven Universe and the gang! You can check out what happens...
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Junk Drawer Geometry: 50 Awesome Activities That Don't Cost a Thing

Mercer, Bobby · Chicago Review Press
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Geometry is a hands-on subject. What better way to explore the concepts of area, perimeter, and volume than actually measuring area, perimeter, and volume? With this helpful resource, you will build polygons out of pipe cleaners and flexible drinking straws, explore Mobius strips made from...
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The Last Musketeer #3: Double Cross

Gibbs, Stuart · HarperCollins
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

The past, present, and future are all at stake in this final book in the thrilling time travel adventure trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs. Now with a brand-new look!Greg Rich should feel invincible. After all, he's traveled through time, become one of the legendary...
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For Black Girls Like Me

Lockington, Mariama J. · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

I am a girl but most days I feel like a question mark.Makeda June Kirkland is eleven-years-old, adopted, and black. Her parents and big sister are white, and even though she loves her family very much, Makeda often feels left out. When Makeda's family moves from Maryland to New Mexico,...
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Frost Friends Forever

Soontornvat, Christina · Scholastic Paperbacks
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

It's Winter Break at Hilltop Academy and Lina couldn't be more excited. With time off from school, Lina's parents say it's all right for her best friend, Claudia, to come up to their cloud palace for a sleepover (as long as she double pinkie-swears never to tell the royal...
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Beast Quest: Scalamanx the Fiery Fury: Special 23

Blade, Adam · Orchard Books
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!In the land of Rion, our heroes are on the trail of a thief who has stolen some powerful objects from the Circle of Wizards. But in a battle with the thief, a terrifying...
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