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The Best MLB Hitters of All Time

Will Graves · Sportszone
Format: Book

From School Library Journal Gr 4-7 - These books capitalize on fans' love of debating the merits of their favorite players and teams. Each introduces 14 players or teams in chronological order, along with brief listings of some honorable mentions. Each player's...
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Making Friends with Billy Wong

Augusta Scattergood · Scholastic Press
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

Azalea is not happy about being dropped off to look after Grandmother Clark. Even if she didn't care that much about meeting the new sixth graders in her Texas hometown, those strangers seem much preferable to the ones in Paris Junction. Talk about troubled Willis DeLoach or gossipy Melinda...
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Flashback Four #2: The Titanic Mission

Dan Gutman · HarperCollins
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

In New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman's all-new series, which blends fascinating real history with an action-packed adventure, four very different kids are picked by a mysterious billionaire to travel through time and photograph some of history's most important events.This time,...
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The 39 Clues: Unstoppable Book 2: Breakaway

Jeff Hirsch · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 189
Format: Hardcover

A Nightmare Come TrueAs a member of the most powerful family history has ever known, thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill has been shot at, kidnapped, and even thrown into a pit with a deadly snake. He's survived it all due to luck, smarts, and his older sister, Amy, who always sticks by his side.Now...
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Knights of the Lunch Table: No. 1

Frank Cammuso · Graphix
Pages: 141
Format: Paperback

In this funny new series from Eisner Award nominee Frank Cammuso, the Arthurian legend is reborn--in a funny, average-joe, middle-school boy and his pals.Artie King just wants to ease into life at Camelot Middle School. He's got new lunch buddies, Percy and Wayne, and his science teacher,...
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The Rookie Bookie

L. Jon Wertheim · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 262
Format: Hardcover

Using the tips, truths, and stats they explore in their New York Times bestseller Scorecasting, two dads pack super sports savvy and important math and financial concepts into a fun and heartwarming first novel for kids.
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Nancy Drew 40: the Moonstone Castle Mystery

Franklin W Dixon · Grosset & Dunlap
Pages: 178
Format: Hardcover

When Nancy Drew receives a valuable moonstone as a gift from an unknown person, she is amazed and puzzled. But it is only the first of several startling events in this complex mystery that challenge the ingenuity of the pretty sleuth.Why are the Bowens - a missionary couple who recently...
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Toto Trouble #2: A Deadly Jokester

Thierry Coppee · Papercutz; Mti edition
Format: Book

During summer vacation, young Toto’s monkey business only escalates. So much so, that his mom takes him to see a counselor. But it’s no use! Blunders, pranks, and cream pies always prevail to the great displeasure of Miss Jolibois and the little boy’s family. He’s...
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Star Wars Maker Lab

LIZ HEINECKE · DK Children
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

Ever wanted to move things without touching them like a Jedi can? Or grow your own kyber crystal? Or maybe explode a balloon with a beam of energy, just like the Death Star? Now you can!With 20 amazing projects, Star Wars™ Maker Lab teaches your budding Padawan how to become a Master...
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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Volume 13

CHRISTINA RICE · IDW Publishing
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

When Fluttershy is summoned away, it's up to Angel bunny to keep the animal sanctuary running. Will his bossy management style backfire when the other animals refuse to cooperate? Plus, While on a diplomatic mission to Yakyakistan, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash are surprised to uncover an imminent...
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Red's Planet: Book 2: Friends and Foes

EDDIE PITTMAN · Amulet Books
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

After crash landing on a distant planet, Red finds herself in a strange paradise surrounded by a host of odd and intriguing aliens, including her small gray companion, Tawee, and the planet's grumpy custodian, Goose. But even paradise has its problems. When survival gets a little tough,...
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A Long Pitch Home

Natalie Dias Lorenzi · Charlesbridge
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

Ten-year-old Bilal liked his life back home in Pakistan. He was a star on his cricket team. But when his father suddenly sends the family to live with their aunt and uncle in America, nothing is familiar. While Bilal tries to keep up with his cousin Jalaal by joining a baseball league and practicing...
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New Jersey

Deborah Ann Kent · C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Pages: 144
Format: Library Binding

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 Beautiful's new dynamic design and editorial approach to the geography,...
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Who Was Helen Keller?

Gare Thompson · Turtleback Books
Pages: 107
Format: School & Library Binding

An illustrated biography shows how Helen Keller, deaf and blind since the age of two, learned to communicate, read, and do other amazing things with the help of her teacher, Annie Sullivan.
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