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The Memory of an Elephant: An Unforgettable Journey

Sophie Strady · Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Memory and meaning are at the heart of this oversized, content-rich picture book celebrating the life of Marcel, a soulful elephant. From the towering buildings outside his window and his recollected world travels, to the friends, flora, and fauna that flourish around him, Marcel finds...
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The Mystery of the Missing Lion: A Precious Ramotswe Mystery for Young Readers

Alexander McCall Smith · Anchor

A detective in the wild. Young Precious gets a very special treat.  She gets a trip to visit her Aunty Bee at a safari camp.  While there she makes a new friend, a boy named Khumo, and meets an actor-lion named Teddy, who is starring in a film.  When Teddy disappears,...
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Cinderella Stories Around the World: 4 Beloved Tales

Cari Meister · Picture Window Books
Pages: 32
Format: Book

Think theres just one fairy tale with an overworked girl and wicked stepsisters? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Cinderella stories. Visit Canada, China, Egypt, and France, and find out whose glass slippers are made of red silk, and whose fairy godmother is a fish.
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Transition Words With Your Team

Kristen Rajczak · Gareth Stevens Publishing

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Sea Horses

Cari Meister · Bullfrog Books

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It's a Good Thing There Are Spiders

Lisa M. Herrington · Childrens Pr

There are plenty of creatures in the world that some people would prefer to live without! Bats and spiders are scary. Bees and snakes can be deadly. But each of these creatures plays an important role in its ecosystem. Key Features Fun facts offering fun, sometimes little-known...
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Stanley the Farmer

William Bee (Author, Illustrator) · Peachtree Publishers
Format: Hardcover

It's going to be a busy day down on Stanley's Farm! From plowing the field, to planting the seeds, to harvesting the wheat, Stanley has a lot to do. Luckily, his friends Shamus and Little Woo come to help him.
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Gravity

Jason Chin · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

What keeps objects from floating out of your hand?What if your feet drifted away from the ground?What stops everything from floating into space?Gravity.As in his previous books, Redwoods, Coral Reefs, and Island, Jason Chin has taken a complex subject and made it brilliantly accessible...
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Don't Kick Up a Fuss, Gus!

Adria Meserve · little bee books
Format: Hardcover

Find out what all the fuss is about in this funny picture book about a feisty zebra named Gus.Gus does NOT want to go on a long journey with his family. He just wants to stay home in the African savannah and play. So along the way he kicks up a BIG fuss, which doesn't make the trip...
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Science Facts to Surprise You!

Grace Hansen · Abdo Kids
Format: Hardcover

Presents brief, unusual facts in science, including the speed of a sneeze, space gas, and a humans eyes stay the same size as they are at birth.
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