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Aesop's Fables

Aesop · Fall River
Format: Hardcover

For more than 2,000 years, the fables of the Greek slave known as Aesop have entertained readers with their wise reflections on human nature and their insightful, often witty "morals." This beautiful edition features more than 300 selections passed down through the ages, drawn...
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Abby Wambach

John Bankston · Mitchell Lane Publishers
Format: Print book

Children's biography of soccer superstar, Abby Wambach
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School of Charm

Lisa Ann Scott · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 293
Format: Hardcover

At the School of Charm, everyone has a wish to whisper. With an enchanting small-town setting, lively storytelling, and a hint of magic, this debut novel is perfect for fans of Ingrid Law, Clare Vanderpool, and Rebecca Stead.Eleven-year-old Chip has always been her daddys girl, so when...
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Olga: We're Out of Here!

Elise Gravel · HarperCollins
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

Animal lover and kid scientist Olga is back! Great for fans of the acclaimed graphic novels Real Friends and Invisible Emmie.In this second installment of a series Franny K. Stein creator Jim Benton called "great, kooky, monstrous fun," Olga wants to leave earth in search of Meh's...
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How to Avoid Extinction

Paul Acampora · Scholastic Press
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

Since the death of his grandfather, Leo's number one chore has been to chase after his grandmother who seems to wander away from home every few days. Now, Gram's decided to roam farther than ever. And despite his misgivings, Leo's going along for the ride. With his seventeen-year-old...
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The Missing Bully: An Interactive Mystery Adventure

Steven Brezenoff · Capstone Press
Pages: 107
Format: Print book

Follow Sam, Egg, Gum, and Cat as they try to solve the mystery on their field trip to the zoo. When notorious bully, Anton Gutman, disappears, the junior detectives are on the case! Readers will love being able to choose from 12 possible endings and following the crew as they get out of some...
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The Zodiac Legacy: Convergence

Stan Lee · Disney Press
Pages: 463
Format: Hardcover

Stan Lee presents a brand new, magical, super-powered adventure! When twelve magical superpowers are unleashed on the world, a Chinese-America teenager named Steven will be thrown into the middle of an epic global chase. He'll have to master strange powers, outrun super-powered mercenaries,...
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The Puzzle of the Paper Daughter: A Julie Mystery

Kathryn Reiss · American Girl; Reprint edition

When Julie discovers a mysterious note written in Chinese, she brings it to her friend Ivy to translate. The note speaks of a story from long ago, but doesn't quite make sense. Julie suspects it may be written in a secret code. That night, the girls' beloved dolls are stolen. As Julie...
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101 Games to Play Before You Grow Up: Exciting and fun games to play anywhere

Joe Rhatigan · Walter Foster Jr
Pages: 144
Format: Flexibound

Playing games is the best part of growing up. Help kids tap into their playful imaginations with 101 Games to Play Before You Grow Up, the ultimate handbook for kids that introduces tons of games to play by themselves or with friends and family! Offering an extensive list of games, from...
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The Bully Bug: A Monsterrific Tale

David Lubar · Starscape; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

The Bully Bug is the sixth standalone tale in the hilarious Monsterrific Tales series for young readers by acclaimed author David Lubar. The Monsterrific Tales series began with Hyde and Shriek, a Kids Indie Next list selection, and is sure to appeal to reluctant readers and fans of Lubars...
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Martina & Chrissie: The Greatest Rivalry in the History of Sports

Phil Bildner · Candlewick Press
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

A fascinating dual biography of tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert celebrates the power of equality, respect, and sportsmanship.Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert come from completely different places and play tennis in completely different ways. Chrissie is the all-American...
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Advertising

Wil Mara · Cherry Lake Pub
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Advertising in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of advertising in the media....
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3-D Printers

Valerie Bodden · Checkerboard Library
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

3-D Printers are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of printers, from punch cards, dot matrix, ink jet and laser all the way to today's 3-D printing! Charles Hull and his development of 3D layered plastic printing is featured, and a colorful...
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Zenobia

Morten Durr · Triangle Square
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

A deeply moving and award-winning graphic novel about a young Syrian refugee.Zenobia was once a great warrior queen of Syria whose reign reached from Egypt to Turkey. She was courageous. No one gave her orders. Once she even went to war against the emperor of Rome.     ...
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You Wouldn't Want to Be a Crusader!

FIONA MACDONALD · FRANKLIN WATTS
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Get ready . . . as a dashing young Christian knight you are about to travel thousands of miles to fight for your faith and defend the Holy Land. But can you make it as a Crusader? Find out all about the fate of the Christian crusaders, the might of the Ottoman empire, and the violent struggle...
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