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Rocket Raccoon Volume 1: A Chasing Tale

Skottie Young · Marvel
Format: Hardcover

Rocket Raccoon has been a hero to the weak, a champion of good, a heartthrob to many intergalactic females...but his high-flying life of adventure may be a thing of the past when hes framed for murder - and the authorities arent the only one on his tail! Get it? Tail? The real killer is an imposter...
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York: The Shadow Cipher

LAURA RUBY · Walden Pond Press
Pages: 476
Format: Hardcover

"The pleasures of the novel go far beyond the crackling, breathless plot and the satisfaction of watching the puzzle fall into place. The book is shot through with humor, both laugh-out-loud and subtle." - New York Times Book ReviewFrom National Book Award finalist and Printz...
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Just One Thing!

Nancy Viau · Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Pages: 142
Format: Print book

Every child about to enter middle school will be able to relate to this heart-warming, funny story. Anthony Pantaloni needs to figure out one thing he does well one thing that will replace the Antsy Pants nickname he got tagged with on the first day of fifth grade, one good thing he can own before...
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Understanding Credit

Carla Mooney · Lerner Publications
Format: Print book

It is easy to spend money when you have a credit card or a loan. But it is also easy to spend or borrow more than you can afford. How can you use credit responsibly? How can you avoid going into debt? Read this book to understand how credit works.
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The Tribe, Book 2 Camp Cannibal

Clay McLeod Chapman · Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

Since being expelled for giving the Greenfield Middle School student body an "explosive" case of food poisoning and sent to live with his father, Spencer Pendleton hasn't exactly been doing his best to put the past behind him and settle into his new life. What with losing...
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Alistair Grim's Odditorium

Gregory Funaro · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 412
Format: Hardcover

A New York Times Best Seller "Verne-ian fantasy and reversal of fortune la Dickens willlure readers into this good-vs.-evil series debut."-Kirkus Reviews "Ideal for kids who loved Percy Jackson and Harry Potter." -BOOKLIST "With a dash of Dickens and more than a bit of Rowling,...
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Finding Out About Hydropower

Matt Doeden · Lerner Publications
Format: Book

Did you know people can turn the energy in rushing water into electricity? This hydropower can run the computer and the lights in your home. How exactly do we get it, though? And what is the impact on our environment? Read this book to find out all about hydropower.,
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Total Basketball

PHIL ERVIN · SPORTSZONE
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

This title explores everything a young reader would want to know about basketball, from high-flying dunkers to long-range sharpshooters. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company. This item is Non-Returnable.
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It's Only Logical

Gareth Moore · Hungry Tomato
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Do you love juggling numbers and playing with words? These puzzles and brain-bafflers will keep you buzzing! Use language, math, and logic to solve figure sequences and tricky problems, crack codes, answer riddles, play lateral-thinking games, and lots more. Devised by an expert on brain...
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Your Move, J.P.!

LOIS LOWRY · HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback

"Spontaneous, natural, and humorous." - The Bulletin J.P. is in love, and it's making him do all sorts of weird things. Like using deodorant, bumping into walls, and imagining he hears serenading violins. J.P. has even forgotten his obsession with chess, too caught up in pondering...
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Sidney Crosby

Brian Hall · Focus Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Introduces readers to the life and career of baseball star Mike Trout. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott: A Primary Source Exploration of the Protest for Equal Treatment

Allison Crotzer Kimmel · Capstone Press
Format: Print book

The Montgomery Bus Boycott began when Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on the bus. The campaign that followed was one of the most important protests against racial segregation in the United States. The boycotters endured violence and vicious words. But they stood...
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Izzy Kline Has Butterflies

Beth Levine Ain · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

So many moments - big and small - make up a year, and Beth Ain chronicles them all in this heartwarming novel in verse, perfect for fans of Fish in a Tree and verse novels like Brown Girl Dreaming and The Crossover. It's a new school year, and Izzy Kline is having some feelings. There...
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Hula Hoops

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst · Jump!
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

In Hula Hoops, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular spinning toy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how a hula hoop works.
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Green Berets

Linda Bozzo · Amicus High Interest
Format: Print book

An introduction to the life of Green Berets in the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) describing some missions, how they train, and their role in the armed forces.
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