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The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding

ALEXANDRA BRACKEN · Disney-Hyperion
Pages: 362
Format: Hardcover

The first in a "devious and delightful" new series by Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Darkest Minds, soon to be a major motion picture.*"An infectious, entertaining series starter. Clever, occasionally frightening, and always fun, this will...
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The Ship of Secrets

GERONIMO STILTON · Scholastic Paperbacks
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

I, Geronimo Stilton, was called to the Kingdom of Fantasy for the tenth time! A fairy princess had called me there. She needed my help: The most powerful and dangerous wizard in the realm wanted to capture her -- and conquer the entire kingdom!The wizard was hunting for special magical...
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Chicken

Joyce L Markovics · Bearport Publishing
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

A chicken pecks the ground looking for food. It was once a tiny embryo inside an egg. So how did it develop? Beginning readers will discover how an embryo inside an egg grows into an adult chicken in this basic introduction to animal development. Each 24-page book features controlled text...
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Apex Predator

M T ANDERSON · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

The journey through the rift becomes even rockier as the survivors are forced to take to the water, crossing a vast deepwater basin on improvised boats.To make it, Molly and the others must work together, but a rift of a different kind is forming among the survivors. If they aren't...
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The Door Before

Nathan D Wilson · Random House
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

Discover fascinating new worlds and reluctant heroes worth cheering for in the prequel to the bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 Cupboards series! Whether If you've read 100 Cupboards and can't wait to learn where the cupboards came from or whether you'are new to the series,...
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Dactyl Hill Squad: Rescue Run

DANIEL JOS OLDER · Arthur A. Levine Books
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

It's 1863 and dinosaurs roam the streets of New York as the Civil War rages between raptor-mounted armies down South. Magdalys Roca and her friends from the Colored Orphan Asylum are on a field trip when the Draft Riots break out, and a number of their fellow orphans are kidnapped by an evil...
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Giganta's Colossal Double-Cross

Louise Simonson · Stone Arch Books
Pages: 88
Format: Library Binding

When a legendary Amazonian shield is stolen, Wonder Woman finds herself hot on the heels of Giganta and Gorilla Grodd. But soon she discovers the villains aren't in cahoots, and Giganta might be the Amazing Amazon's best hope for foiling Grodd plans. Can Wonder Woman tame the titan...
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Algeria

Falaq Kagda · Cavendish Square Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Library Binding

Algeria is an African country with a long history. This book explores Algeria and examines its place in the global community. Presenting a comprehensive overview of the country that is sure to engage young readers, the book studies aspects such as geography, economy, language, and leisure...
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Octopus

Camilla De la Be̹doyeÌ?re · Quarto Library
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Stunning up-close photography and bite-size bubble facts will bring you closer than ever to the octopus and other creatures of the ocean.
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Marabel and the Book of Fate

TRACY BARRETT · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

Free-spirited Marabel must defy expectations to rescue her brother--and their kingdom--in this charming, action-packed, and magical story perfect for fans of Ella Enchanted and Dealing with Dragons.In Magikos, life is dictated by the Book of Fate's ancient predictions, including the birth...
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Derek Carr

Matt Scheff · Focus Readers
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Russell Westbrook. 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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What Would Captain Picard Do?: Captain's Orders from the U.S.S. Enterprise

Brandon T Snider · Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback

Fans of of Star Trek: The Next Generation's Captain Jean Luc Picard explore a galaxy of advice in this fun pop philosophy book narrated by Captain Picard himself.The cosmos is filled with a great many wonders - uncharted worlds, bizarre life forms, chaos, and calm. Keep your mind open...
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The National Air and Space Museum

Megan Cooley Peterson · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

What do moon rocks, a space shuttle, a white vest, and the Wright brothers' Flyer all have in common? They are some of the amazing artifacts on display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. Take a tour through the museum's collections. Engaging text, graphs, maps,...
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Guy Talk

Lizzie Cox · QEB Publishing
Pages: 64
Format: Flexibound

From puberty to relationships, social media to school, this essential guide for boys growing up covers everything you have always wanted to know but were afraid to ask. Growing up can be hard and, at times, embarrassing. This funny yet sensitive book is here to offer practical advice and helpful...
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We're Going Ice Fishing

Nia Kennedy · PowerKids Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Ice fishing is not just cold, its also cool! This book introduces readers to the sport of ice fishing. Children will learn about the special equipment needed to reel in fish on a frozen lake, including the clothing and shelter needed to stay warm. Safety practices and conservation issues...
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