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Stephen Curry

Eric Braun - Lerner Publications
Format: Library Binding

Stephen Curry is considered to be the greatest shooter in National Basketball Association (NBA) history. He's set the record for the most three-pointers made in a regular season. He's also been named league MVP for multiple seasons. Stephen Curry is an impressive athlete, but his life...
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21st-Century Cars

Heather Moore Niver - Enslow Pub Inc
Format: Library Binding

As technology and engineering advance, the automotive industry moves right along with them. In fact, one might argue that the cars of the twenty-first century are a little ahead of the curve. Readers will learn all about the most innovative cars, whether they are eye-opening concept cars...
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The Losers Club

Andrew Clements - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The beloved New York Times bestselling author of the modern classic Frindle celebrates books and the joy of reading with a new school story to love! Sixth grader Alec can't put a good book down. So when Principal Vance lays down the law - pay attention in class, or else...
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Bad Kitty Camp Daze

NICK BRUEL - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

Kitty s life is really hard. Like really, REALLY hard. All she asks for is twenty-two hours a day to sleep and food to be delivered morning and night. But does she get it? No. And when Puppy and Baby get a little rambunctious during her naptime, Kitty gets bonked on the head and starts...
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It's Alive! It's Alive!

R. L. Stine - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Livvy and Jayden are the stars of their school's robotics team. Livvy is especially enthusiastic because her own mother works in a robotics lab and experiments with Artificial Intelligence. To impress her mom, Livvy and Jayden build a robot. Livvy wants to name their robot "Francine,"...
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Isle of the Lost #4: A Descendants Novel

Melissa de la Cruz - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos may have once been the baddest of the bad, but their wicked ways are (mostly) behind them-and now graduation is almost here! But before the seniors can don their custom-designed caps and gowns, courtesy of Evie, they've got an epic plan to put into action....
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Woof

Spencer Quinn - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

The New York Times Bestselling MysteryThere is trouble brewing in the Louisiana swamp -- Bowser can smell it. Bowser is a very handsome and only slightly slobbery dog, and he can smell lots of things. Like bacon. And rawhide chews! And the sweat on humans when they're lying.Birdie...
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I Funny TV: A Middle School Story

James Patterson - Little, Brown and Company
Format: eBook

Jamie Grimm has hit the big time in book four of the #1 bestselling I Funny series! Jamie Grimm has finally accomplished his dream of proving himself the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic, and the sky's the limit from there. Enter a couple of TV executives with a huge plan for Jamie: a new show...
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The Gift of Dark Hollow

Kieran Larwood - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

The Longburrow series is Middle-earth for middle graders as readers are drawn deeper and deeper into the story of the young rabbit Podkin One-Ear fighting to save his land from evil. Hiding with fellow refugees, Podkin, Paz, and Pook are temporarily safe in Dark Hollow Warren. But their...
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The Unofficial Guide to Building Farms in Minecraft

Jill Keppeler - PowerKids Press
Format: Library Binding

Minecraft is an exploratory sandbox game that has become tremendously popular. Players are able to craft tools, build homes, mine for gold and other resources, and do much more. Players can also build and run their own farms. Thanks to frequent updates, Minecraft farms are becoming more...
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Astrid the Unstoppable

Maria Parr - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Pippi Longstocking meets Heidi meets Anne Shirley in this tale of an irrepressible girl in a mountain village who navigates unexpected changes with warmth and humor.Speed and self-confidence, that's Astrid's motto. Nicknamed "the little thunderbolt," she loves to spend her days...
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The Unofficial Guide to Building Railroads in Minecraft (STEM Projects in Minecraft)

Ryan Nagelhout - Powerkids Pr
Format: July 30

One of the most exciting aspects of creating worlds in the popular game of Minecraft is constructing railroads to carry your character around the towns you build. Rails and carts can also be used to make transportation systems in mines, but also roller-coasters. This volume shows readers...
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Return to the Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel

Melissa de la Cruz - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

The sequel to the #1 New York Times best seller The Isle of the LostMal's an expert at intimidating her enemies, but she's broken the habit since leaving her villainous roots behind. So when she and her friends Evie, Carlos, and Jay all receive threatening messages demanding they return...
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The Benefits of Being an Octopus

Ann Braden - Sky Pony Press
Format: Hardcover

"This is a compassionate look at poverty, hard choices, and defending one's right to be treated humanely. A very fine first novel, written with a deft hand." -- Karen Hesse, Newbery award winning author of Out of the Dust Some people can do their homework. Some people...
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The Fake News Phenomenon

HARRIS J PH D D - Core Library
Format: Library Binding

The 2016 US presidential election introduced a new term to the media lexicon. The Fake News Phenomenon examines the spread of bogus news sources, the reasons they exist, and the difference between media bias and "fake news." Readers are also provided with tips for how to discern...
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Life According to Og the Frog

Betty G Birney - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The adventures in Humphrey's Room 26 are hopping back into the spotlight, from the perspective of Og the Frog When Og the Frog first comes to Room 26, he doesn't know what to think. He misses his friends from the pond, there are all kinds of strange noises, and the water is his tank just...
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Transformers

Sara Green - Bellwether Media

"Engaging images accompany information about Transformers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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Aoleon The Martian Girl: Part 5 The Great Pyramid of Cydonia (An Exciting and Funny Middle Grade Science Fiction Adventure)

LeVasseur Brent - Aoléon Press
Format: Hardcover

Will Aoléon and Gilbert discover the truth at last?Its been one difficult challenge after another, but Aoléon, Gilbert and their friends (Bizwat, Helios, and Zoot) make it to their final destination: the secret Martian base located under the Great Pyramid of Cydonia. But their adventure...
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Ghost Ships: Are Ships Really Haunted?

Megan Cooley Peterson - Bolt
Format: Paperback

"Uncover the mystery of ghost ships with diagrams, strong photos, and hi/lo text"--
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Stick Cat: Cats in the City

Tom Watson - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Join Stick Cat and his incomparable sidekick Edith on another dangerous, epic, and hilarious rescue mission in Tom Watson's Stick Cat: Cats in the City!With over-the-top fun and humor, this scrumptious story features Tom Watson's trademark laughs, adventure, and hilarious stick-figure drawings,...
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Who Was Michael Jackson?

Megan Stine - Turtleback Books
Format: Print book

Born in Gary, Indiana, on August 29, 1958, Michael Jackson was definitely not a regular kid. A superstar with The Jackson 5 before he was eight years old, he became the King of Pop as a solo artist. Michael was a creative--yet deeply troubled--genius who always remained devoted to his art right...
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Trials of Apollo, The Book Two The Dark Prophecy

Rick Riordan - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

Zeus has punished his son Apollo--god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more--by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered sixteen-year-old mortal named Lester. The only way Apollo can reclaim his rightful place on Mount Olympus is by restoring several Oracles...
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Star Wars The Rise of a Hero

NOT AVAILABLE. - Disney Lucasfilm Press
Format: Hardcover

Blast into hyperspace and relive Luke Skywalker's exciting adventure as he goes from being a farm boy on the dusty desert planet of Tatooine to the rebel pilot and hero who destroys the Empire's most powerful weapon--the Death Star!
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Camp Counsellor

Helen Lepp Friesen - Av2 by Weigl
Format: Library Binding

Each book in this series explains how to apply for summer jobs, features detailed descriptions of tools and equipment, and provides other information that is sure to engage readers.
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Apocalypse Taco

Nathan Hale - Amulet Books
Format: Hardcover

Sid, Axl, and Ivan volunteer to make a late-night fast-food run for the high school theater crew, and when they return, they find themselves. Not in a deep, metaphoric sense: They find copies of themselves onstage. As they look closer, they begin to realize that the world around them isn't...
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Have Sword, Will Travel

Garth Nix - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

It is strange enough that Odo and Eleanor have stumbled upon a sword in a dried-up river outside their village. It is even stranger that Odo is able to remove it from where it's buried. And it's REMARKABLY strange when the sword starts to talk.Odo and Eleanor have unearthed Biter, a famous...
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Dinosaurs Are Everywhere and Other Cool Jurassic Facts

Ellis M. Reed - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Did you know that the brain of a Stegasaurus was only the size of a walnut? Discover other mind-blowing facts about dinosaurs!
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Lumberjanes: The Moon Is Up

MARIKO ALLEN TAMAKI - Amulet Books
Format: Hardcover

Welcome to Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types. The five scouts of Roanoke cabin - Jo, April, Molly, Mal, and Ripley - love their summers at camp. They get to hang out with their best friends, earn Lumberjane scout badges, annoy their no-nonsense...
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Journey on a Runaway Train

Gertrude Chandler Warner - ALBERT WHITMAN
Format: Print book

In this all-new very special mini-series, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locations -- all around the world! After finding a painted turtle figurine, the Aldens are introduced to the Silverton family and Reddimus...
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Deadly Aim: The Civil War Story of Michigan's Anishinaabe Sharpshooters

Sally M Walker - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

"Hits the mark." -- KirkusAn engaging middle-grade nonfiction narrative of the American Indian soldiers who bravely fought in the Civil War from Sibert Award-winning author Sally M. Walker.More than 20,000 American Indians served in the Civil War, yet their stories have...
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Dividing Eden

JOELLE CHARBONNEAU - HarperTeen
Format: Hardcover

From the author of the New York Times bestselling The Testing trilogy comes a sweeping new fantasy series, perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Sarah J. Maas. Twins Carys and Andreus were never destined to rule Eden. With their older brother next in line to inherit the throne, the future...
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Czech Republic

DEBBIE NEVINS - Cavendish Square
Format: Library Binding

The landlocked Czech Republic is not a large country, but it has a rich history. Known for its architectural treasures, lush forests, and a strong literary heritage, the Czech Republic was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and was united with Slovakia under the name Czechoslovakia before...
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Claudia and Mean Janine: Full-Color Edition

M Martin Ann - GRAPHIX
Format: Hardcover

This graphic novel adapted by Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile, is now available in full color! Claudia and her sister, Janine, may as well be from two different planets. Claudia, who pays more attention to her artwork...
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Slam Dunk

Matt Christopher - Perfection Learning
Format: Library Binding

Last season, Julian Pryce was the star center on his championship basketball team. But this year, he's the only starter to return to the team. Julian knows everyone will look to him to lead the team, but he doesn't want the responsibility. How can he replicate last year's miracle...
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Baseball Genius

Tim Green - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

An average kid with an above average talent for predicting baseball pitches tries to help his favorite player out of a slump in this entertaining novel from bestselling authors Tim Green and Derek Jeter.Jalen DeLuca loves baseball. Unfortunately his dad can't afford to keep him on the travel...
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Model Makers

Lisa Amstutz - Rourke Pub Group
Format: Library Binding

Making models can be a fun hobby, but many people also use models in their work. In this STEAM title, learn how scientists, architects, engineers, and artists all make models to test their work. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.
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Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth

FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE - Walden Pond Press
Format: Hardcover

A one-of-a-kind story of heart, humor, and finding one's place in the universe. Prez knows that the best way to keep track of things is to make a list. That's important when you have a grandfather who is constantly forgetting. And it's even more important when your grandfather can't care...
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Memoir of Susie King Taylor: A Civil War Nurse

Pamela Dell - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Susie King Taylor, born a slave in 1848, would learn to read at secret schools and go on to teach countless others to read and write. Follow the course of the Civil War in her own words as she remembers her work as a nurse and teacher with an Army troop of African-American soldiers.
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The Helmet Holdup

Geronimo Stilton - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Oh, no! One of the special miceking helmets in miceking leader Sven the Shouter's private collection has been stolen! Could it have been taken by the vilekings-the rival mouse clan? The micekings journey to the vilekings' village to find out... and while they're there, the dragons...
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Elementals: Ice Wolves

AMIE KAUFMAN - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling author Amie Kaufman comes an electrifying new series about a brother and sister who must harness their powers and find their place in a sharply divided world.Everyone in Vallen knows that ice wolves and scorch dragons are sworn enemies who live deeply separate...
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Grand Canyon

Jason Chin - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

Rivers wind through earth, cutting down and eroding the soil for millions of years, creating a cavity in the ground 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep known as the Grand Canyon.Home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals that have lived and evolved within...
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The Bad Guys in Intergalactic Gas

Aaron Blabey - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

The bad news? The world is ending. The good news? The Bad Guys are back to save it! Sure, they might have to "borrow" a rocket. And there might be something nasty in one of the spacesuits. And Mr. Piranha miiiight have eaten too many bean burritos. Surviving this mission may only...
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Lebanon

Sean Sheehan - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Library Binding

Lebanon has a rich, varied, and at times difficult past. This book examines the key aspects of Lebanon life todayhistory, geography, economy, environment, language, and lifestyleand discusses the countrys existence in the global community. Full of detailed sidebars, current events, and vivid...
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Frostfire

Jamie Smith - Chicken House
Format: Hardcover

Chosen as one of hundreds to journey to the top of the glacier in their village, Sabira will embark on a dangerous pilgrimage that will guarantee her a life of importance, but only if she can survive.On Choosing Day, children of Adranna who reach the age of fourteen are finally eligible...
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The Hawaiian Heist

Geronimo Stilton - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

The most famouse goldsmith in Hawaii created a necklace for a famous actress, but someone wants to steal it! Can Geronimo figure out who the thief is before they run away with the jewels?
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Hamster Princess: Giant Trouble

URSULA VERNON - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

A magical beanstalk leads to a GIANT surprise in book four of the series that's chock-full of girl power and perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Babymouse Princess Harriet Hamsterbone doesn't go looking for trouble. She prefers to think of it as looking for adventure. But when she climbs...
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The Last Last-Day-of-Summer

Lamar Giles - Versify
Format: Hardcover

"The Last Last-Day-of-Summer reminds me that all children deserve to exist in magical spaces where their imaginations and familial bonds will them into heroism. Every single child should have the freedom to be one of The Legendary Alstons. And I, for one, am grateful...
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Horse Diaries #12: Luna

Catherine Hapka - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

For all lovers of horses and history, the beloved Horse Diaries series is heading to the circus! A beautiful Friesian horse and the younger sister of a circus star develop a heartwarming friendship in this sweet and lively story told straight from the horse's mouth. The Netherlands,...
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Escaping Peril

Tui Sutherland - Scholastic Press, 2016. ©2016
Format: eBook

Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop...
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Planets

Betsy Rathburn - Torque
Format: Hardcover

In 2014, exoplanet Kepler-186f was found in the habitable zone of its systems star. It is just one of 40 discovered exoplanets providing information about the potential for life outside Earth. From masses of rock to gas and ice giants, planets can tell us a lot about the rest of the universe....
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A Calf Named Brian Higgins

Kristen Ball - One Elm Pr
Format: Hardcover

Thirteen-year-old Hannah Higgins is convinced her summer is ruined when she is forced to travel to Africa and work in a remote village in Kenya with her mom and uncle. Never having been to a developing country, she finds the food gross and the community filthy. She has to live without electricity...
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Snared: Escape to the Above

Adam Jay Epstein - Imprint
Format: Hardcover

Chopping blades, scorpion nests, giant spiderwebs -- no one makes traps better than Wily Snare.He has never seen the sun, or blue sky, or even his parents. Wily Snare lives underground, creating traps to keep treasure-seekers away from the gold in an ancient wizard's dungeon. He spends...
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Taran Wanderer: The Chronicles of Prydain, Book 4

Lloyd Alexander - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

This is the 50th anniversary edition of Lloyd Alexander's classic Taran Wanderer, the fourth book in the Chronicles of Prydain. Whether readers are already familiar with the series or new to it, they won't be able to resist this beautiful special edition filled with bonus material...
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Bravelands #4: Shifting Shadows

Erin Hunter - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Heed the call of the wild ... discover the third book in this action-packed, New York Times bestselling animal fantasy series from the author of Warriors! "Deep characters, a complex plot, rich mythology, and a stunning setting. Wild and wonderful." - Kirkus on Bravelands #1: Broken...
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Maker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects: Build * Invent * Create * Discover

Dorling Kindersley. - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

As seen on Kim Kardashian's InstagramSupporting STEAM education initiatives and the Maker Movement, the National Parenting Publication Award-winner Maker Lab includes 28 kid-safe projects and crafts that will get young inventors' wheels turning and make science pure fun.Each...
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Breakout

Kate Messner - Bloomsbury Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

Nora Tucker is looking forward to summer vacation in Wolf Creek--two months of swimming, popsicles, and brushing up on her journalism skills for the school paper. But when two inmates break out of the town's maximum security prison, everything changes. Doors are locked, helicopters fly over...
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Aoleon The Martian Girl: Science Fiction Saga - Part 3 The Hollow Moon

Brent LeVasseur - Aolon Press
Format: Hardcover

First it was Earth's cows, and now it's the Martian galact supply! When will this madness end While spying on the Luminon, Aolon and Gilbert uncover the Martian leader's plot to steal Earth's milk cows for his own nefarious ends. Even more shocking is their discovery of the Luminon's...
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America's National Parks

Lonely Planet Kids - Lonely Planet Kids
Format: Hardcover

Calling all adventurers! Are you ready to explore America's 60 amazing national parks? From Acadia's seaside cliffs and coves to Zion's enchanting red valleys, take a journey through the United States' most spectacular and exciting landscapes with America's National...
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Natures Deadliest Creatures Visual Encyclopedia

DK - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Come face-to-face with 150 of the worlds scariest killer creatures, from the lion and great white shark to the tarantula, anaconda snake, golden eagle, vampire bat, and even the fierce ant!. The book profiles every kind of animal--mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, insects, and arachnids....
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My Father's Words

PATRICIA MACLACHLAN - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover

Patricia MacLachlan, beloved author of the Newbery Medal-winning Sarah, Plain and Tall, has crafted another lyrical and touching novel for young readers about finding hope after the loss of a loved one.Declan O'Brien always had a gentle word to share, odd phrases he liked to repeat, and songs...
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Guinness World Records 2019

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS. - Guinness World Records
Format: Hardcover

The world's most popular record book is back with thousands of new categories and newly broken records, covering everything from outer space to sporting greats via Instagram, fidget spinners and all manner of human marvels. Inside you'll find hundreds of never-before-seen photographs and countless...
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The Goldfish Boy

Lisa Thompson - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Lisa Thompson's debut novel is a page-turning mystery with an emotionally-driven, complex character study at its core -- like Rear Window meets The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.Matthew Corbin suffers from severe obsessive-compulsive disorder. He hasn't been...
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Disney Princess Enchanted Character Guide

Catherine Saunders - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Follow the wonderful tales of the beloved Disney Princesses and meet more fun characters along the way in DK's Disney Princess Enchanted Character Guide. As the pages unfold, you'll follow the stories and learn everything there is to know about your favorite Disney Princesses and their...
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So Done

PAULA CHASE - Greenwillow Books
Format: Paperback

When best friends Tai and Mila are reunited after a summer apart, their friendship threatens to combust from the pressure of secrets, middle school, and the looming dance auditions for a new talented-and-gifted program.Fans of Rene Watson's Piecing Me Together will love this memorable story...
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Ethiopia

Steven Gish - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Library Binding

Nestled in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia is the oldest independent nation on the continent. This culturally diverse country has a rich and tumultuous history dating back thousands of years. In this book, readers will learn about the diverse landscape of Ethiopias past and present, including...
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Midnight Without a Moon

Linda Williams Jackson - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Print book

It's Mississippi in the summer of 1955, and thirteen-year-old Rose Lee Carter can't wait to move north. But for now, she's living with her sharecropper grandparents on a white man's cotton plantation. Then, one town over, a fourteen-year-old AfricanAmerican boy, Emmett Till, is killed...
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Blossom the Flower Girl Fairy

Daisy Meadows - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Here comes the bride!Rachel's Aunt Angela is a talented wedding planner. She's organizing the biggest wedding Tippington has ever seen -- and she needs Rachel and Kirsty's help! Rachel and Kirsty are put in charge of the bride's flower girls. But when Jack Frost's goblins show up uninvited,...
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Saving the Bald Eagle (Pogo: Great Animal Comebacks)

Karen Latchana Kenney - Jump!, Inc.
Format: Library Binding

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how the bald eagle came back from the brink of extinction and serves as an important species in its environment. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animals habitat, diet,...
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Lion Vs. Komodo Dragon (Bizarre Beast Battles)

Janey Levy - Gareth Stevens Pub
Format: July 30

Lions and Komodo dragons are both fierce carnivores, but pitted against each other, which would come out on top? The answer to that is up to the reader of this high-interest volume to decide. Theyll be presented with loads of facts to help them choose which animal they think would win in a fight....
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Valentines Day (Happy Holidays)

Pearl Markovics - Bearport Publishing
Format: Library Binding

"Young readers will learn about Valentines Day" --
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Camp

Kayla Miller - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

Raina Telgemeier and Frazzled fans, rejoice! Author-illustrator Kayla Miller is back with Olive in this emotional and honest story about navigating new experiences, learning to step outside one's comfort zone, and the satisfaction of blazing your own trails.Olive and Willow are happy campers!Or...
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DK findout! Robots

DK. - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Celebrating STEAM, robotics, innovation, and supercool technology, explore kid inventors, robots with feelings, robotic toys and games, cyborgs, and more in this fact-packed book.Find out how and why robots are made, how they help humans now, and how they will help us in the future. Discover...
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Mouse House Hunter

Geronimo Stilton - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Print book

"When you're with me, Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabu-mouse adventure! Sally Ratmousen broke some shocking news: The Rodent's Gazette was out of money and in danger of closing. Then Grandfather William broke even worse news to me: I needed to sell my comfy, cozy house...
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Ukraine

VOLODYMYR BASSIS - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Library Binding

Ukraine is a country with a vibrant and at times troubling past. This book explores the origins of Ukraine, its triumphs and struggles, and examines what its like to live there today. From its geography to its economy, its language to its festivals, this book gives a current and comprehensive...
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Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

Jessica Townsend - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

An instant New York Times bestseller!"Poignant....A Harry Potter-esque adventure." --Time Magazine A breathtaking, enchanting new series by debut author Jessica Townsend, about a cursed girl who escapes death and finds herself in a magical world--but is then tested...
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Laos

Stephen Mansfield - Cavendish Square
Format: Library Binding

Laos has a varied and at times difficult history of French colonialism and Communist rule. The landlocked country is known for its mountainous terrain, festivals, and music. The history, geography, traditions, and culture are vividly detailed through full-color photographs and engaging...
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Cystic Fibrosis

Richard Spilsbury - Rosen Central
Format: Library Binding

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic metabolic disorder that affects the respiratory and digestive systems. Although the mortality rate for infants and children with cystic fibrosis used to be very high, more than half of all patients with cystic fibrosis now survive into adulthood thanks to the development...
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Snow Stopping You With Minecraft

Joey Davey - Gareth Stevens Pub
Format: Paperback

Polar bears, snowstorms, and zombies? Welcome to the wintery world of Minecraft. This handy guide gives readers the tools they'll need to survive in Minecraft's icy landscapes, and three epic projects to begin their own snow kingdom. Each project includes a list of necessary materials...
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American Pharoah: Triple Crown Champion

Shelley Fraser Mickle - Aladdin Books
Format: Print book

From the author of Barbaro comes the triumphant story of the 2015 Triple Crown and Breeders Cup winner, American Pharoah.When American Pharoah won the American Triple Crown and the Breeders' Cup Classic in 2015 he became the first horse to win the "Grand Slam" of American...
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The Mad Wolf's Daughter

Diane Magras - Kathy Dawson Books
Format: Hardcover

A Scottish medieval adventure about the youngest in a war-band who must free her family from a castle prison after knights attack her home--with all the excitement of Ranger's Apprentice and perfect for fans of heroines like Alanna from The Song of the Lioness series.One dark night, Drest's...
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The Ship of Secrets

GERONIMO STILTON - Scholastic Paperbacks
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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The War Against Isis

Angela Adams - Cavendish Square
Format: Library Binding

Today, war is often waged not against other countries, but against terrorist groups that change, reorganize, and fight using guerilla tactics. ISIS is no exception, and the terrorist organization's evolution is often unpredictable and always unsettling. This volume paints a detailed...
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Babysitter

Samantha Nugent - Av2 by Weigl
Format: Library Binding

Each book in this series explains how to apply for summer jobs, features detailed descriptions of tools and equipment, and provides other information that is sure to engage readers.
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Maximillian Fly

Angie Sage - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover

The bestselling author of the Septimus Heap series, Angie Sage, delivers a gripping and darkly humorous tale of Maximillian Fly - a human with cockroach features - whose quiet life is upended when he aids two human children in their escape from an oppressive governing power. Perfect for fans...
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Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Song of Death-A Pandava Novel Book 2 (Pandava Series)

Roshani Chokshi - Rick Riordan Presents
Format: Paperback

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents best-selling author Roshani Chokshi and her sequel to Aru Shah and the End of Time. Aru is only just getting the hang of this whole Pandava thing when the Otherworld goes into full panic mode. The god of loves bow and arrow have gone missing, and the thief...
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Tales from the Haunted Mansion, Volume III: Grim Grinning Ghosts

DISNEY BOOK GROUP. - Disney Press
Format: Hardcover

Tales from the Haunted Mansion, Volume III: Grim Grinning GhostsAs told by mansion librarian Amicus Arcane The eerie Amicus Arcane has returned from beyond the grave to share more spooky stories from inside the Haunted Mansion. What frightening fictions does this once-living librarian hold...
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Better together

Kallie George - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

Spring has come to Fernwood Forest, and the Heartwood Hotel is all a-bustle. With Mr. Heartwood off on vacation, it's up to Mona and the rest of the staff to keep everything running smoothly. When rumors buzz of a rival hotel, Gilles is determined to prove that the Heartwood is the very...
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The Girl Who Drank the Moon

Kelly Regan Barnhill - Algonquin Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Winner of the 2017 Newbery Award The New York Times Bestseller An Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of 2016 A New York Public Library Best Book of 2016 A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2016 An Amazon Top 20 Best Book of 2016 A Publishers Weekly Best Book...
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Lucy Longwhiskers Gets Lost

Daisy Meadows - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

From the mind of Daisy Meadows comes a new fantasy world, with the same great magical voice as Rainbow Magic but brand-new adventures!Best friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists!On their first adventure in Friendship Forest, can Lily and Jess...
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Hockey's Record Breakers

Shane Frederick - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Wayne Gretzky skated down and shattered many of pro hockey's best-known records, and ever since superstars such as Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, and Alex Ovechkin have pursued his amazing marks. Here are hockey's greatest records and the stories of the players who have held, chased,...
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Winnie's Great War

Lindsay Mattick - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Times} From the creative team behind the bestselling, Caldecott Medal--winning Finding Winnie comes an extraordinary wartime adventure seen through the eyes of the world's most beloved bear.Here is a heartwarming imagining of the real...
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Lola

Ellen Miles - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.When Charles and his friends find Lola stuck outside right before a rain storm, they have a tough decision to make. They know the French...
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Merci Surez Changes Gears

MEG MEDINA - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Winner of the 2019 Newbery MedalThoughtful, strong-willed sixth-grader Merci Suarez navigates difficult changes with friends, family, and everyone in between in a resonant new novel from Meg Medina.Merci Suarez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how...
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Stick Dog Craves Candy

Tom Watson - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the previous Stick Dog books, Tom Watson's hilarious series continues with Stick Dog Craves Candy - a fun Halloween adventure!Stick Dog and the gang are on their usual hunt for food, but there is something unusual going on. Little...
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What Is the World Series?

Gail Herman - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Paperback

"Strike - you're out!" "He's safe!" "Homerun!" Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball's biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly look like they do today. Take a look...
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Blowfish

Emma Bassier - Discoverroo
Format: Library Binding

Introduces readers to blowfish, with an emphasis on the animal's habitat, adaptations, and life cycle. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary,...
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Booked

Kwame Alexander - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

National Book Award Long ListNew York Times Bestseller Like lightning/you strike/fast and free/legs zoom/down field/eyes fixed/on the checkered ball/on the goal/ten yards to go/can't nobody stop you/can't nobody cop you ... In this follow-up to the Newbery-winning novel...
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Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: Quest Mode

CUBE KID. - Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Minecraft meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in book 5 of the very popular 8-Bit Warrior series of the journal of a young Minecraft villager who dares to dream of becoming a Minecraft warrior!THESE ARE THE REAL BOOKS BY CUBE KID! DIARY OF AN 8-BIT WARRIOR: QUEST MODE WAS ORIGINALLY...
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LEGO Ninjago: Ghost Ninja

Lego. - Little
Format: Print book

Since defeating Master Chen, the ninja have never been more united. But when the cursed spirit of Morro--the Master of Wind and Master Wu's first pupil--blows into town and possesses Lloyd, the ninja must find a way to save their friend without their elemental powers. Also includes a never-before-seen...
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The Deathstalker Scorpion

Laura L Sullivan - Cavendish Square
Format: Library Binding

Presents information on the scorpion, including what medical science has done with its venom, where it lives, and what it eats.
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Warriors Super Edition: Crowfeather's Trial

ERIN HUNTER - HarperCollins
Format: Library Binding

An epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Also includes an exclusive ten-page Warriors manga adventure!In this Super Edition, set just after the events of Omen of the Stars, WindClan warrior Crowfeather must conquer the ghosts of his past...
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Using Computer Science in High-Tech Health and Wellness Careers

Aaron Benedict - Rosen Young Adult
Format: Library Binding

Technology and coding are the tools of the future, and this is extremely apparent in the fields of health and wellness. Whether people are finding new ways to save lives or simply giving others new ways to track and manage their own fitness and health goals, technology is playing a huge...
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Wizard for Hire

OBERT SKYE - Shadow Mountain
Format: Hardcover

Fourteen-year-old Ozzy lives near Portland, Oregon, and is desperate for help. His scientist parents have been kidnapped after discovering a formula that enables mind control. Their work was so top secret Ozzy is afraid to go to the police, but without help, he fears he'll never find his parents....
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Uruguay

DEB NEVINS - Cavendish Square
Format: Library Binding

Meaning River of the Colorful Birds, Uruguay is a small country in South America that is covered by crisscrossing rivers and lush hills. Home to approximately 3.5 million people, the country is often regarded as the most stable and prosperous country in Central and South America. Uruguay...
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The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book VI: The Long-Lost Home

MARYROSE WOOD - Balzer + Bray
Format: Hardcover

For fans of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events and Trenton Lee Stewart's Mysterious Benedict Society, here comes the final book in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, the acclaimed and hilarious Victorian mystery series by Maryrose Wood.Unhappy Penelope Lumley is trapped...
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What's Border Security?

Emma Jones - Kidhaven Publishing
Format: Library Binding

Border security is a topic that's often talked about by politicians, on the news, and on social media, but what does it mean? Readers discover the answer as they explore the heated debates surrounding this controversial issue. The unbiased main text enhances critical-thinking skills...
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Sugar and Spice

Sarah Mlynowski - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

That's the way the cookie crumbles!Yum! Our magic mirror has dropped me and my brother, Jonah, into the story of Hansel and Gretel. If we're lucky, we may even get to taste the cake-house...But we didn't count on accidentally getting trapped. The real Hansel and Gretel are on the run, and Jonah...
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What Are Protests?

Katie Kawa - Kidhaven Publishing
Format: Library Binding

Young people have always played a part in protests, from the American Revolution to the civil rights movement to the Never Again movement, and it is important for the students of today to understand this method of fighting for change. Through detailed main text that draws on historical...
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The Case of the Buried Deer

John R. Erickson - Maverick Books
Format: Hardcover

Happy Lab is back in town, and it looks like hes up to his old good-natured, bumbling ways... But, while Hank and Drover might find him a little exasperating at times, this latest adventure proves that a loyal lab is a great friend to have at your side when the going gets tough.
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The Gross Cookbook: Awesome Recipes for (Deceptively) Gross But Delicious Treats (Funny Cooking, Prank, or White Elephant Gift for Children or Adults)

Susanna Tee - Sourcebooks Explore
Format: Hardcover

Do you want to gross out your friends?Do you like making people laugh?Would you like to throw the best Halloween party?Do you need the perfect gift?This cookbook is for you!Inside youll find all the best recipes for foods that LOOK disgusting but are actually DELICIOUS!Pretend youre eating...
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Life As a Doctor in the Civil War

Michael Spitz - Cavendish Square
Format: Paperback

Throughout history, many people have treated soldiers on battlefields. One of the most difficult times in modern history was the Civil War. Doctors back then faced immense challenges and had to work quickly if they wished to save their patients. Readers learn what a doctor's life during...
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Thea Stilton and the Tropical Treasure: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure

Thea Stilton

While the Thea Sisters are on a tropical vacation in the Bahamas, they stumble upon an old pirate map! It's related to a local legend. Could it lead to treasure?! The five mice venture onto the sparkling Caribbean Sea to follow the map... but someone else is trying to find the treasure...
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42 Is Not Just a Number: The Odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American Hero

DOREEN RAPPAPORT - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

An eye-opening look at the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and became an American hero.Baseball, basketball, football - no matter the game, Jackie Robinson excelled. His talents would have easily landed another man a career...
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Animal Cells

Mason Anders - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Animals Cells takes you inside the smallest unit of life. Learn how each cell's organelles work together to allow living things to function. Explore blood cells, muscle cells, and nerve cells, skin cells, and more.
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Ecosystems

Mary Lindeen - Norwood House Pr
Format: Library Binding

"An ecosystem is an area that has its own plants, animals and weather. Desert , forest, grassland, mountain, tundra and marine ecosystems are pictured and the animals and plant characteristic of each ecosystem are briefly discussed. Includes science and reading activities and a word...
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Washington Wizards

Michael E. Goodman - Creative Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Washington Wizards pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as John Wall.
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All's Faire in Middle School

Victoria Jamieson - Dial Books
Format: Paperback

Calling all Raina Telgemeier fans! The Newbery Honor-winning author of Roller Girl is back with a heartwarming graphic novel about starting middle school, surviving your embarrassing family, and the Renaissance Faire. Eleven-year-old Imogene (Impy) has grown up with two parents...
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Click

Kayla Miller - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

For fans of Smile and Real Friends comes a debut graphic novel about friendship and finding where you "click" in middle school.Olive wants to get in on the act . . .. . . Any act! Olive "clicks" with everyone in the fifth grade - until one day she doesn't....
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Neverseen

Shannon Messenger - Aladdin
Format: Print book

Sophie battles the rebels - and recovers dark memories from her past - in this jaw-dropping fourth book in the bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series.Sophie Foster is on the run - but at least she's not alone. Her closest friends from the Lost Cities have gone with her to join...
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Stonehenge: Who Built This Stone Formation? (Historys Mysteries)

Megan Cooley Peterson - Bolt
Format: Paperback

Uncover the mystery of Stonehenge with diagrams, strong photos, and hi/lo text.
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The Golden Tower

HOLLY BLACK - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

The excitement and magic continue in book five of Magisterium.
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The Creature of the Pines

Adam Gidwitz - Dutton Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A fully illustrated, globe-trotting new middle grade fantasy-adventure series about mythical creatures and their cultures of origin, from the Newbery Honor-winning author of The Inquisitor's Tale.Elliot Eisner isn't exactly excited about starting at a brand-new school in a brand-new...
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Inside Biosphere 2: Earth Science Under Glass

Mary Kay Carson - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Print book

In the Arizona desert, scientists conduct studies and experiments aimed to help us better understand our environment and what sort of things are happening to it due to climate change. The location is Biosphere 2, an immense structure that contains a replica ocean, savannah, and rainforest,...
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Hamster Princess: Little Red Rodent Hood

URSULA VERNON - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

It's Little Red Riding Hood as you've never seen her before in this funny, feminist spin on the fairy tale, from award-winning author Ursula VernonMost monsters know better than to mess with Princess Harriet Hamsterbone. She's a fearsome warrior, an accomplished jouster, and is so convincing...
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LEGO Ninjago: Breakout

Tracey West - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

The wisecracking ninja must figure out how to defeat Master Chen--without their powers! Cole has been eliminated from the Tournament of Elements, and Master Chen has stolen his powers. But the Ninja of Earth has gained something even more important--he has found Zane, who is now the Titanium...
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Theodore Boone: the Fugitive

John Grisham - Dutton Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

quot;Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist. quot; -The New York Times Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone thought the danger had passed, but he's about to face off against an old adversary: accused murderer and fugitive Pete Duffy. On a field trip to Washington,...
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Who Was Winston Churchill?

Ellen Labrecque - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Paperback

Born into aristocracy, Churchill cut his teeth as a young army officer in British India, the Sudan, and the Second Boer War. He rose in the ranks to First Lord of the Admiralty and was a staunch opponent of the encroaching German Nazis. Churchill served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom...
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My Family

Grace Jones - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Print book

Family is made up of the people we care about. Young readers will learn that a family is made up of the people we are related to, as well as other people we care about and people who serve as our role models.
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Lifeguard

Samantha Nugent - Av2 by Weigl
Format: Library Binding

Each book in this series explains how to apply for summer jobs, features detailed descriptions of tools and equipment, and provides other information that is sure to engage readers.
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Plant Cells

Mason Anders - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Plant Cells takes an in depth look at all parts of a plant cell and how they function. Explore cell division and the three types of tissue plant cells are made of: dermal, vascular, and ground.
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The Khipu and the Final Key

Gertrude Chandler Warner - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Hardcover

In this all-new very special miniseries, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locations -- all around the world! The final leg of the Aldens' journey brings them to South America and to the Salt Flats in northern...
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Fire Station

K C Kelley - Amicus
Format: Library Binding

Lets visit the awesome world of books and more at the library! Aimed at emergent readers and packed with colorful, behind-the-scenes images, this title is a library card that leads to discovery!
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Warriors: The Broken Code #2: The Silent Thaw

Erin Hunter - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

The #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventures in the second book in the action-packed Broken Code story arc.ThunderClan's leader, Bramblestar, has been behaving erratically after losing one of his nine lives, and suspicion is quickly spreading across...
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Hello, Universe

Erin Entrada Kelly - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

Acclaimed and award-winning author Erin Entrada Kelly's Hello, Universe is a funny and poignant neighborhood story about unexpected friendships. Told from four intertwining points of view - two boys and two girls - the novel celebrates bravery, being different, and finding your inner bayani...
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Kane Chronicles, The, Book Three The Serpent's Shadow: The Graphic Novel

RICK RIORDAN - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

He's b-a-a-ack! Despite their best efforts, Carter and Sadie Kane can't seem to keep Apophis, the chaos snake, down. Now Apophis is threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness, and the Kanes are faced with the impossible task of having to destroy him once and for all. Unfortunately,...
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The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King

Max Brallier - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A New York Times and USA Today bestelling series, with one million copies in print!"Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy KidLife after the zombie...
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Stick Dog Crashes a Party

TOM WATSON - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the previous Stick Dog books, Tom Watson's hilarious series continues with Stick Dog Crashes a Party - a festive adventure complete with cake, ribs, fireworks, and very special guests!IT'S TIME TO PARTY - STICK DOG STYLE!Stick Dog and his hungry...
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Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles

DK. - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

The definitive guide to the vehicles from a galaxy far, far away... Learn all about your favorite Star Wars(TM) vehicles, from the A-wing to the Y-wing.Don't know your X-wing from your Y-wing? Not sure what type of craft Slave I is? Look no further than the Star Wars Encyclopedia...
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Burning Magic

Joshua Khan - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

In Book 3 of a three-book series, when Lily, aka the "witch queen" and bat-rider extraordinaire Thorn travel to Sultanate of Fire, things go terribly wrong. Instead of celebrating a reunion with their old friend K'leef, they are thrust into royal murder, an epic quest, and a deadly...
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21st-Century Skyscrapers

Philip Wolny - Enslow Pub Inc
Format: Library Binding

The modern skylines of major cities around the globe are both majestic and awe-inspiring. Since the turn of the century, ever more impressive and innovative skyscrapers have been built. This resource features the tallest and most famous buildings standing, and inspires young aspiring architects...
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Batman's Guide to Being Cool

Howie Dewin - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

Are you ready to stalk the night, fight crime, defeat your greatest enemy, and find a crime fighting partner who is almost as awesome as you are? Are you ready to do something cool? If you answered "yes," then this is the guide for you! Discover your inner cool with help from...
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The Sphinx: A 4,000-year-old Riddle

Ruth Owen - Bearport Publishing Company
Format: Print book

Overlooking the River Nile and guarding the Giza pyramids is one of the world's oldest and largest statues--the Sphinx. Carved from the bedrock beneath the desert, the half-lion, half-human creature has watched over the desert for thousands of years. But who built the giant statue,...
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The Unofficial Guide to Raising Animals in Minecraft (STEM Projects in Minecraft)

Jill Keppeler - Powerkids Pr
Format: December 30

Many creatures wander through the world of Minecraft and, just like in the real world, many of them can be helpful or dangerous. This book shows young Minecraft fans more about how the games critters compare to the real-life animals they know. Through intriguing illustrations and real-world...
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Wings of Fire Book Seven: Winter Turning

Tui T. Sutherland - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny! Daring mission... or deadly mistake? Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family his whole life. When his sister, Icicle,...
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Lilly and Fin: A Mermaid's Tale

Cornelia Funke - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The beloved and bestselling author of Inkheart returns with a chapter book full of mischief, heart, and kid mermaids! These mermaid friends are fishing for trouble! Lilly and Fin are merpups - mermaid kids - who love to play and explore the caves outside the mermaid city. They...
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Who Was Steve Irwin?

Dina Anastasio - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Paperback

Describes the life and career of Steve Irwin, famously known as the Crocodile Hunter, from his childhood and early love of animals to his rise in popularity as a film and television star and naturalist.
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Russia

O Torchinskiĭ - Cavendish Square Publishing, 2016.
Format: Print book

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Russia.
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Hong Kong

Falaq Kagda - Cavendish Square
Format: Library Binding

The people of Hong Kong treasure their leisure time because of often long work days and commutes. This book brings these pursuits into splendid focus including the many parks, beaches, and games residents enjoy. The book also highlights the history and traditions of Hong Kong in detailed...
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Combat in Minecraft

Josh Gregory - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Library Binding

Minecraft is more than just a video game. It is a phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. In this book, readers will learn everything they need to know about dealing with enemies in the world of Minecraft, including which weapons work best and how to avoid dangerous situations. Content...
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Dog Diaries #6: Sweetie

Kate Klimo - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

George Washington's transformation from farmer to Father of Our Country - as told by his dog Sweetlips! Sweetie was the finest foxhound in George Washington's kennel. But Sweetie's idyllic days at Mount Vernon were cut short when her master was chosen to represent Virginia...
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Attack of the Asian Carp

Santana Hunt - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Paperback

In the 1970s, Asian carp were brought to Arkansas fish farms. Many escaped, and theyve been invading US waterways ever since. Through the story of the Asian carp, readers learn about invasive species and the harm they cause to native plants and animals. Examples of recent attempts at controlling...
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Cici's Journal: The Adventures of a Writer-in-Training

Joris Chamblain - First Second
Format: Hardcover

Cici dreams of being a novelist. Her favorite subject: people, especially adults. She's been watching them and taking notes. Everybody has one special secret, Cici figures, and if you want to write about people, you need to understand what's hiding inside them. But now she's discovered...
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The Science of Time Travel

Peg Robinson - Cavendish Square
Format: Paperback

The idea of time travel is one that never gets old. It has enthralled the imaginative, the serious, and the scientific for centuries. Your readers will learn the science behind the fantasy of time travel, the theories behind such an ability, and the inventions that are trying to get us to the past,...
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Extreme Weather: Weird Trivia & Unbelievable Facts to Test Your Knowledge About Storms, Climate, Meteorology & More!

Jeff Probst - Puffin Books
Format: Print book

CHALLENGE YOURSELF! A nature-based trivia series with vibrant visuals and fascinating facts. Discover the most extreme weather on earth!From Emmy-Award winning host of Survivor and New York Times bestselling author of Stranded, Jeff Probst comes a dynamic and graphic line of trivia books!...
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Revenge of the Star Survivors

Michael Merschel - Holiday House
Format: Print book

Middle school meets the Dark Side in this painfully funny survival story of social misfit Clark Sherman. When Clark crash-lands on the inhospitable planet of Festus Middle School, he soon learns the natives don't take kindly to newcomers . . . particularly ones who practice Jedi mind tricks...
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The Book of Boy

CATHERINE GILBERT MURDOCK - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

A young outcast is swept up into a thrilling and perilous medieval treasure hunt in this literary page-turner by acclaimed bestselling author Catherine Gilbert Murdock.This epic and engrossing quest story is for fans of Adam Gidwitz's The Inquisitor's Tale and Grace Lin's Where the Mountain...
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September 11, 2001

Caroline Kennon - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Library Binding

On the morning of September 11, 2001, Muslim extremists hijacked U.S. airplanes and crashed them in New York City, Washington, DC, and rural Pennsylvania. These attacks killed 2,977 people and made Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, and terrorism household words. This important book looks at the events...
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Asteroids

Betsy Rathburn - Torque
Format: Hardcover

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about asteroids. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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Basher Science: Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines

Simon Basher - Kingfisher Books
Format: Print book

How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smart phone store information? Welcome to the world of engineering! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose...
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Hula for the Home Front: A Nanea Classic 2

Kirby Larson - American Girl
Format: Paperback

Nanea had hoped that going back to school would make life seem normal again. But everything has changed since the war, including Miss Smith's wonderful classroom. Nanea's dear friend Donna is gone, and now there's a new girl who seems to be getting all of Miss Smith's attention....
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Killer Whales (Wild Animal Kingdom)

Gail Terp - Black Rabbit Books
Format: Library Binding

Diagrams, graphs, and other infographics give readers visual literacy practice while also digging into the killer whales appearances, daily lives, and homes. This hi/lo series is perfect for cause/effect studies and exploring the lives of animals and their place in their food web and biome.
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How to Spot a Sasquatch

J Torres - Owlkids
Format: Hardcover

On a camping trip with the Junior Rangers, Jay feels like the odd one out. He's determined to get a photo of Bigfoot -- but none of his friends believe Bigfoot exists. But if there's no such thing as Bigfoot, why is there a giant footprint? And who is stealing all the snacks?Meanwhile,...
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Rise of the Wolf

Jennifer A. Nielsen - Scholastic Press, 2016.
Format: Print book

Nic may have escaped enslavement in the mines outside of Rome, but his troubles are far from over. The Praetor War -- the battle to destroy Rome from within -- is in full force, and Nic is caught in the crossfire. The secretive Praetors are determined to unlock a powerful amulet -- one sure...
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