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Let the Children March

Monica Clark-Robinson · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

I couldn't play on the same playground as the white kids. I couldn't go to their schools. I couldn't drink from their water fountains. There were so many things I couldn't do. In 1963 Birmingham, Alabama, thousands of African American children volunteered to march for their civil rights...
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My Dream Dog

Arthur Howard · Beach Lane Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Arthur Howard brings humor and heart to this sweet tale about a boy and his canine best friend.A little boy knows just about everything about his beloved dog, Scooter. He knows when Scooter is hungry and when he wants to play and when he is dreaming. But what does Scooter dream about? The boy's...
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Libby and Pearl: The Best of Friends

Lindsey Bonnice · Harper
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Fans of photographic picture books like William Wegman's and Naptime with Theo and Beau will love this adorable look into the friendship of a little girl and her pet piglet!Follow the charming real-life adventures of two unlikely pals in Lindsey Bonnice's Libby and Pearl: The Best of Friends....
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Women Who Broke the Rules: Judy Blume

Kathleen Krull · Bloomsbury, 2015. Â2015
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

"Well-behaved women seldom make history." -Laurel Thatcher UlrichMany awe-inspiring women have changed the course of history. From fighting for social justice and women's rights to discovering and shaping our amazing country, women have left an indelible mark on our past,...
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Disney Fairies Meet Periwinkle.

Sisler Celeste
Format:  Book : Fiction : Primary school : English

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Bramble and Maggie Spooky Season

Jessie Haas · Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Bramble, a persnickety but lovable horse, and Maggie, her patient owner, build an even stronger friendship as they brave the surprises of autumn.In their third adventure, Bramble and Maggie explore a new season together - fall! Leaves crunch underfoot. Acorns ping off rooftops. It all makes...
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It's Mother's Day!

M J York · The Childs World Inc
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Engage readers with a story of celebrating the spring holiday of Mother's Day. Readers are introduced to Mother's Day traditions, such as giving cards and gifts and helping out around the house. Additional features include a table of contents, phonetic glossary, index, and sources...
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Bramble and Maggie Give and Take

Jessie Haas · Candlewick Press
Pages: 56
Format: Print book

Maggie and her mischievous horse, Bramble, are back for another spirited romp through the ins and outs of friendship.Maggie loves introducing her new horse, Bramble, to the neighborhood, the beach, and the backyard. Bramble has fun too, once she is cajoled into participating by a well-timed...
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The Griffin's Riddle

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

A mysterious sickness from the Imaginary World is sweeping the town of Buttonville. Dr. Woo, Metalmouth, and even the sasquatch have fallen ill. According to Mr. Tabby, the only known cure is a griffin's feather, but there is none in the hospital.
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The U.S. Marine Corps

Jennifer Reed · Capstone Press
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

U.S. Marines pride themselves on being the "first to fight" for their country. By sea, by land, and by air, Marines work as a team. They get help from high-tech vehicles such as the F/A Hornet fighter jet and weapons such as M-4 rifles. Beginning readers are sure to enjoy learning...
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Snow Day!

Courtney Carbone · Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love learning to read on their own with this Step into Reading Step 2 leveled reader based on the beloved 1969 television special Frosty the Snowman.
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Doug Unplugs on the Farm

Dan Yaccarino · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover

A high-tech robot boy enjoys a day of low-tech fun on the farm. Doug and his parents are off to visit the grandbots. But when their journey is interrupted by some sheep in the road, Doug goes from downloading information about farm animals to actually interacting with them! Doug gets...
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Who Is Happy?: A Book about Emotions

Nick Rebman · The Childs World Inc
Pages: 16
Format: Print book

Look at pictures to figure out which people are showinghappiness, anger, and other emotions. Additional features to aid comprehension include detailed photographs, a visual answer key, a phonetic glossary, sources forfurther research, an index, and an introduction to the author. This item...
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Introducing North America

Chris Oxlade · Heinemann
Format: Print book

How many countries are in North America? Where do bald eagles live? What language is spoken in Mexico? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of North America through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics...
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Listen, My Bridge Is SO Cool!: The Story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff as Told by the Troll

Nancy Loewen · Picture Window Books
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

The troll SAID he wanted to gobble up the billy goats, but what's the real story behind his stomps and roars? A classic fairy tale gets a trip-trapping twist as the troll tells all.
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