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The Case of the Missing Moonstone

Jordan Stratford · Alfred A Knopf
Pages: 216
Format: Print book

History, mystery, and science collide in a new series for middle-grade readers, perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society and Lemony Snicket! Jordan Stratford imagines an alternate 1826, where Ada Lovelace (the world's first computer programmer) and Mary Shelley (author...
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The School for Good and Evil #2: A World without Princes

Soman Chainani · Harpercollins Childrens Books
Pages: 433
Format: Hardcover

Magic and romance battle each other in this much anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel The School for Good and Evil. Best friends Sophie and Agatha return to the spectacular world where the only way out of a fairy tale is to live through one. Together, they have the strength...
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Where Is Mount Rushmore?

True Kelley , · Grosset & Dunlap; DGS edition

It was world-famous sculptor Gutzon Borglum's dream to carve sixty-foot-high likenesses of four presidents on a granite cliff in South Dakota. Does that sound like a wacky idea? Many at the time thought so. Borglum faced a lot of opposition and problems at every turn; the blasting and carving...
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Classic Goosebumps #23: A Shocker on Shock Street

R.L. Stine · Scholastic Paperbacks; Reissue edition

The original books featuring the scariest creatures from the Goosebumps movie, in theaters October 16, 2015! Erin Wright and her best friend, Marty, love horror movies. Especially Shocker on Shock Street movies. All kinds of scary creatures live on Shock Street. The Toadinator. Ape Face....
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Who Is Gloria Steinem?

Sarah Fabiny · Grosset & Dunlap
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

As a field reporter in the 1960s, Gloria Steinem worked hard to dig up important stories. She went undercover to expose the grim realities of gender inequality in America. As her message continued to grow, she became the spokeswoman of the women's liberation movement and created the feminist...
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Secret at Mystic Lake

Carolyn Keene · Aladdin

A few nights in nature take a nasty turn for Nancy and her friends in this sixth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series. To celebrate her birthday, George is taking Nancy and Bess on a three-day bike tour around the scenic Mystic Lake. They cant wait to spend...
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Beavers

Melissa Gish · Creative Education
Format: Hardcover

From School Library Journal Gr 5-8 - Stewart continues with a topic near and dear to devotees of the 590s, once more providing both fascinating and well-written facts and some truly arresting images. Scientific material on each species is offered, along with pop cultural...
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The TET Offensive

Charlie Samuels · Gareth Stevens Publishing

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Maryland

Jean F. Blashfield · C. Press/F. Watts Trade; Revised edition

America the Beautiful, Third Series is bursting with fascinating facts, up-to-date statistics, glorious full-color photographs, and unusual lists guaranteed to elicit at least one WOW! with the turn of every page. America the Beautifuls new dynamic design and editorial approach to the geography,...
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