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Branches of Hope: The 9/11 Survivor Tree

Ann Magee - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

The branches of the 9/11 Survivor Tree poked through the rubble at Ground Zero. They were glimpses of hope in the weeks after September 11, 2001. Remember and honor the events of 9/11 and celebrate how hope appears in the midst of hardship. The Survivor Tree found at Ground Zero was rescued,...
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Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: From the Creator of Captain Underpants

Dav Pilkey - Graphix
Format: Hardcover

Howl with laughter with Dog Man, the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants!The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new...
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The night before New Year's

Natasha Wing; Amy Wummer - Scholastic
Format:  eBook : Document : Poetry : Primary school : EnglishView all editions and formats

In this version of Clement Moores' classic poem, a brother and sister struggle to stay awake until midnight to ring in the new year.
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Flight of the Moon Dragon: A Branches Book

Tracey West - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina....
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Crash, Splash, or Moo!

Bob Shea - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Calling all daredevils! It's time to play CRASH, SPLASH, OR MOO! in this boisterous picture book with all the excitement of a game show.Mr. McMonkey is your host, and your contestants are America's favorite stunt clam, Action Clam...and a cow! These unlikely daredevils face off in a zany...
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Layers of the Rain Forest (Rain Forest Life; Dash! Leveled Readers, 2)

Julie Murray - Dash
Format: December 15

This title explores the layers of the rain forest and what animals and plants can be found in each layer. This title is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division...
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Why Do Plants Have Roots?

Celeste Bishop - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book

One of the most important plant parts is something we cant always see: Roots! This volume shows readers why roots are essential to plant growth and survival. Key topics include roots role in taking in water, anchoring plants in the ground, and more. Highly detailed color photographs allow...
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Alfreds Book of Monsters

Sam Streed - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

With nods to Tim Burton, Edward Gorey, and Neil Gaiman, this humorous picture book about a Victorian boy obsessed with monsters presents a dark and appealing world, created by debut author/illustrator Sam Streed.In the graveyard, between stone monuments for forgotten souls, lurks the Black...
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The Starkeeper

Faith Pray - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A fallen star and one child's kindness lead to a chain of good works that change her town from a dreary, dark place to one of dazzling brightness.When a girl finds a fallen star, she decides to keep it hidden. But this star encourages kindness and needs to shine, so it comes out from...
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Homes in the Wild: Where Baby Animals and Their Parents Live

Lita Judge - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

As informative as it is lovely, Homes in the Wild is an adorable nonfiction picture book from author/illustrator Lita Judge that shows that wild creatures -- from beavers to bobcats, and sloths to squirrels -- aren't so different from us after all.Just like us, every baby animal...
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