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ASPCA Rescue Readers: I Am Daisy: Level 2

Lori Froeb · Reader's Digest
Format: Print book

Inspired by a joyous real-life ASPCA animal rescue and adoption story, read about the everyday details of family life through the curious eyes and mind of a newly adopted pet. This story is told with exuberance and humor from the pets point of view with appropriately-leveled vocabulary....
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Toby

Hazel Mitchell · Candlewick Press
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

A heartwarming story about the growing bond between a child and a new pet - inspired by the author's experience with a rescue dog of the same name.When a young boy and his father move from one house to another, they decide to adopt a dog from the local rescue shelter. But their chosen...
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The Beavers' Busy Year

Mary Holland · Sylvan Dell Publishing; Nov edition
Format: Hardcover

Along a stream a dam pops out of the water Beavers are busy at work These aquatic mammals have unique traits that aid them in building the perfect lodge to raise young beavers and keep predators away Mary Hollandxs vibrant photographs document the beaversx activities through the course...
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Show & Tell Me the World

Tom Schamp · Die Gestalten Verlag
Pages: 60
Format: Print book

Oodles of painted images simultaneously explain daily life while welcoming readers to indulge in the details. As the pages unfold, Show & Tell Me The World guides readers through the nuances of everyday life. Otto, the young furry protagonist, is seen on every page partaking in various...
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Beauty and the Beast

H. Chuku Lee · HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

In this remarkable retelling of Beauty and the Beast, award-winning illustrator Pat Cummings creates an enchanted fairy-tale world flavored by the art, architecture, and culture of West Africa, while writer H. Chuku Lee stays true to the story of this beloved classic. With breathtaking...
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Wild Reptiles: Snakes, Crocodiles, Lizards, and Turtles

Chris Kratt · Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

A Step 2 Step into Reading Science Reader about reptiles. PBS’s successful animated show Wild Kratts follows the adventures of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as they travel to animal habitats around the globe. Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science...
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Boomer

Ellen Miles · Scholastic Paperbacks
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home!Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.Lizzie's mom has three of her best friends coming over to visit...
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Dog on Board: The True Story of Eclipse, the Bus-Riding Dog

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent · Crown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

Have you ever met a dog who could ride the bus all by herself? Eclipse can, and her story went viral, catapulting her to national stardom. Now see the world through her eyes in this delightful photographic picture book! All I wanted to do was go to the dog park. I never thought my buddy...
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Break Out!

Cordelia Evans · Simon Spotlight
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

Go on an adventure with Jailbreak, rebel computer genius, in this hilarious Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on The Emoji Movie! The Emoji Movie pops into theaters on August 11, 2017!Jailbreak is a tough, beanie wearing, blue haired Emoji - there's no device she can't navigate. Unlock...
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J. J. Watt

Jon M. Fishman · Lerner Publications
Format: Print book

Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt is one of the biggest players in the National Football League (NFL). But he wasn't always on track for stardom. J.J. started his college career playing tight end at Central Michigan University. A career in the pros seemed out of reach. But after...
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Hurricane Watch

Melissa Stewart · HarperCollins
Pages: 37
Format: Print book

Winds whip. Waves crash. Rain pours down. A superstorm moves across the ocean and gets closer and closer to land. Hurricane watch! Read and find out how hurricanes form, how scientists track the storms, and what you can do to keep yourself safe if one strikes. With colorful illustrations...
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Electricity

Abbie Dunne · Capstone Press
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Simple text and bright photographs explain the concept of electricity for beginning readers. The book concludes with a simple, kid-friendly activity.
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Ninja Meerkats

Gareth P Jones · Square Fish
Pages: 110
Format: Paperback

Armed to the teeth with ninja know-how, this ultimate fighting force has one goal--to thwart the evil ringmaster's plans for world domination. Ninja-Boom! In Book 7, the Ninja Meerkats are invited to a mysterious island to take part in an elite fighting competition. But everything on the island...
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