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A Trip into Space: An Adventure to the International Space Station

Lori Haskins Houran - Albert Whitman & Co
Format: Hardcover

A lively, rhythmical story and detailed illustrations take readers on a trip to the International Space Station, where astronauts work, sleep, and walk in space! This great read-aloud includes the latest information (verified by NASA staff) about the ISS. Fact-filled and fun, this story...
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The Wolves Return

Celia Godkin - Pajama Press
Format: Hardcover

In 1995-96 twenty-three grey wolves were released in Yellowstone National Park where, due to over-hunting, there had been no wolves at all for almost seventy years. This reintroduction project was an overwhelming success. Over twenty years later we can still see the changes the grey wolves...
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Thank You, Omu!

Oge Mora - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

In this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street and Extra Yarn as well as for the Thanksgiving season, a generous woman is rewarded by her community.Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one,...
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Great, Now We've Got Barbarians!

Jason Carter Eaton - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book

An untidy kid sets off a pest invasion like no other in this boisterously fun picture book about the perils of messy habits.Playing and having fun is a kid's job, right? Cleaning up is a parent's job, right? Why do grown-ups make such a fuss about tidiness and cleanliness, anyway? What's...
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Kakapos

Marcia Zappa - ABDO Publishing Company
Format: Print book

Offers information on the unusual animal, including where they live, what they eat, and how long they live.
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Joe and Sparky, Superstars!: Candlewick Sparks

Jamie Michalak - Candlewick Press
Format: Hardcover

The unlikely duo return in a very funny tale of friendship, derring-do, and the discovery that, bold or shy, anyone can become a superstar.When fun-seeking Joe, a giraffe, takes a reluctant Sparky, a turtle, on a wild ride across the famous cageless zoo to see a mysterious box displaying...
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You Can't Win Them All, Rainbow Fish

MARCUS PFISTER - NorthSouth Books
Format: Hardcover

A brand new title in the bestselling Rainbow Fish series! Everyone loses once in a while. But being a good sport when you lose isn't always easy - not even for Rainbow Fish. A lighthearted look at accepting loss without losing your sparkle!
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Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig

Kate DiCamillo - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Can Mercy Watson outwit Animal Control The porcine wonders on the lam in her latest tongue-in-snout adventureEugenia and Baby Lincoln may live next door to a pig but that doesnt stop them from living a gracious life And the amiable Mercy Watson is equally determined to follow the delightful...
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I Want Snow!

Tony Ross - ‎Andersen Press USA; Illustrated edition
Format: Hardcover

When the Queen goes on a trip, and sends back a photo of her feeding some penguins, the Little Princess decides she wants snow too. The whole palace tries all kind of things -- from sandmen instead of snowmen to mudballs instead of snowballs. But this little royal wont be satisfied...

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My Happy Year by E.Bluebird

Paul Meisel - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

With humor and charm, a bluebird narrates her first year of life--adventures, joys, and scary times too--in this companion book to My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis."May 1. Today is my birthday." So begins the wondrous first year of E. Bluebird. Readers are treated to the intimate...
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Buddy and Earl Go to School

Maureen Fergus - Groundwood Books
Format: Hardcover

Buddy and Earl know that with the right education they can become anything - even a dentist or a hot-dog vendor! So they eagerly gather their silly, smelly supplies and head to school. Soon after they arrive, their teacher, Miss Meredith, is called away and Professor Earl takes charge...
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Biscuit in the Garden

Alyssa Satin Capucilli - Harper
Format: Print book

Biscuit is excited to explore the garden. From the prettiest flowers to the smallest bugs, there's so much to see. And the little puppy even finds his own special way to add to the garden's bounty!With gentle humor and a sweet surprise, Alyssa Satin Capucilli and Pat Schories invite emergent...
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Ricky Ricottas Mighty Robot vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter (Ricky Ricottas Mighty Robot #5) (5)

Dav Pilkey - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

From Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants, and acclaimed artist Dan Santat, an out-of-this-world friendship adventure with all-new full-color illustrations!Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot are ready for the best day ever!Today is Rickys birthday, and its off to a great start! After...
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Heidi Heckelbeck Is Ready to Dance!

Wanda Coven - Little Simon

Heidi bravely enters her school’s talent show, but finds she is in need of some enchanted assistance!It’s time for the Brewster Elementary Talent Show, but Heidi Heckelbeck doesn’t want to perform because she thinks she has no talent. Then Heidi finds a special pair of shoes...
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The Unofficial Holy Bible for Minecrafters: New Testament: Stories from the Bible Told Block by Block

Christopher Miko - Sky Pony Press
Format: Print book

Minecraft has swept the world by storm. More than one hundred million games have been sold. Parents of children who play Minecraft will love this fun, educational collection of Bible stories. With the world of Minecraft as a backdrop using vivid, full-color screenshots, children will experience...
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A Kitten Named Tiger

HOLLY WEBB - Tiger Tales
Format: Paperback

Ava and her sisters are thrilled to be getting a kitten. And they all agree that adventurous Tiger is the perfect one for them! When Tiger disappears one day, Ava is sure that he's in danger. It's up to her to rescue the kitten - and to do that, she's going to have to be every...
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DK Readers L2: Battle at the Castle

Rupert Matthews - DK CHILDREN
Format: Paperback

Through the letters of a squire of the knight Sir Edmund Perry, readers are immersed in the life at Oxney Castle in Medieval England. In Battle at the Castle children just beginning to learn to read will experience the excitement of a tournament, the preparations for an attack, and the action...
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Babies Ruin Everything

Matthew Swanson - Imprint
Format: Print book

Meet the baby who ruins everything, and the big sister who learns to love him. Together, they make this laugh out loud picture book the perfect gift for new siblings and baby showers! The baby can't stand on one foot.He can't throw a Frisbee. And he can't whistle! Even big-head...
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The Crystal Caverns: A Branches Book

Katrina Charman - 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. Branches...
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Sleepover Sleuths (Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #1)

Carolyn Keene - Aladdin; Original edition
Format: Paperback

Eight-year-old Nancy Drew has her first case to crack! Can you help? Nancy and her two best friends, George and Bess, are so excited! They have been invited to Deirdre's sleepover party! There will be pizza, cake, and even a pajama fashion show. But the most exciting thing is that...
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Build It! World Landmarks: Make Supercool Models with your Favorite Lego Parts

Kemmeter - Graphic Arts Books
Format: Print book

This series of visually rich instruction books for Lego creations is perfect for children ages 5 and up. Inside you'll find instructions for creating three of the world's most famous buildings with no detail overlooked. Each book in this interactive series contains 3-5 "dioramas"...
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Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln?: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Three

Kate Dicamillo - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

What if timid Baby Lincoln broke free of her bossy sister and set off on an unexpected journey? Kate DiCamillo presents a touching new adventure set in Mercy Watson's world.Baby Lincoln's older sister, Eugenia, is very fond of telling Baby what to do, and Baby usually responds by saying...
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Tarsiers

JULIE MURRAY - Abdo Kids Junior
Format: Library Binding

These little, nocturnal primates with big eyes can be found high up in Southeast Asia's trees. Readers will learn other information, like what they look like, what they like to eat, and more. Complete with simple text and fun photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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Harper and the Circus of Dreams (2)

Cerrie Burnell - Sky Pony
Format: Paperback

"Brimming with charming illustrations and written with flowing wonderment, this is a fantastical slip of a story where magic and music combine to create enchantment. . . . A winsome tale that will make the minds of early chapter-book readers sparkle." - Kirkus Reviews Late one evening...
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Moonbear's Sunrise

Frank Asch - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Join Moonbear for his first sunrise in this all-new adventure from award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch.Moonbear loves watching the moon rise, enjoying its beauty and wonder. But when Little Bird tells Moonbear that sunrise is just as beautiful as moonrise, Bear wants to see that,...
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Grizzly Bears

Grace Hansen - Abdo Kids, 2016.
Format: Print book

Early readers can delve into the wild world of grizzly bears with this title. Theyll learn what grizzly bears eat, their preferred habitats, and other great facts, alongside awesome photographs.
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Pony Scouts: The Camping Trip

Catherine Hapka - HarperCollins
Format: Paperback

When Meg goes camping for the first time, she doesnt know what to expect. Unprepared for lots of bugs, long walks to the bathroom, and spooky, scary stories, Meg learns that camping is far more than just a slumber party outdoors. . . its a true Pony Scouts adventure! This series is full...
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The Darkest Hour Series 12: Kajin the Beast Catcher

Adam Blade - Hodder & Stoughton; Pap/Crds C edition
Format: Paperback

Second in the Darkest Hour subseries   Tom's perilous Beast Quest continues! The Evil Witch Kensa and Sanpao the Pirate King are loose in Avantia, and six new Beasts threaten the land. Will Tom defeat the awesome wolf-Beast Kajin, or will he fall to his doom?
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Bad Bye, Good Bye

Deborah Underwood - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

"Bad truck, bad guy; bad wave, bad bye . . ." A boy and his family are packing up their old home, and the morning feels scary and sad. But when he arrives at his new home, an evening of good byes awaits: bye to new friends, bye to glowing fireflies, bye to climbing trees. The New York...
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The Napping House

Audrey Wood - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A cozy bed, a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, a snoozing--WAIT! There's a surprise in store, and little ones will want to discover it over and over again. So pull on your sleeping cap and snuggle in for a timeless cumulative tale that's truly like no other. Don and Audrey...
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Be Careful What You Sniff for #1

Nancy Krulik - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Paperback

Sent to the backyard for breaking a tick-tock-ticking toy, Sparky (an adorable but clumsy sheepdog puppy) immediately begins his favorite activity: diggety-dig-digging. Little does he know, he's about to dig up the most amazing toy ever--a magic bone! With one bite into that sparkling...
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Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille

Jennifer Bryant - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

An inspiring picture-book biography of Louis Braille - a blind boy so determined to read that he invented his own alphabet.**Winner of a Schneider Family Book Award!** Louis Braille was just five years old when he lost his sight. He was a clever boy, determined to live like everyone else,...
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Before Morning

Joyce Sidman - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Print book

There are planes to fly and buses to catch, but a child uses the power of words, in the form of an invocation, to persuade fate to bring her family a snow day - a day slow and unhurried enough to spend at home together. In a spare text that reads as pure song and illustrations...
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The Jungle Book

Rudyard Kipling - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Mowgli's story comes to life in this classic retelling of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, featuring beautiful, vibrant illustrations by Migy Blanco.Mowgli loves living in the jungle with his wolf family and his friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. He's been learning...
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The Lost Princess

Debbie Dadey - Aladdin; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

In this Mermaid Tales adventure, Shelly’s not sure she’s ready to be royalty.Not one of the merkids in Shelly Siren’s third grade class can believe the shell-shattering news: Shelly is a princess! A real princess! It’s been a deep, dark secret in Trident City, but now everyone...
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Pete the Cat: Snow Daze

James Dean - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a fun, surprising, snowy adventure with Pete the Cat! In Pete the Cat: Snow Daze, school is canceled, and Pete cannot wait to play in the snow with all his friends. Imagine a day filled with snowball fights,...
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Vernon Is On His Way: Small Stories

Philip Christian Stead - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

From award-winning author/artist Philip C. Stead comes Vernon Is On His Way, a beautifully paced companion book to A Home for Bird, in three parts, following the kindly toad Vernon and his two friends Skunk and Porcupine.
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Robins!: How They Grow Up

Eileen Christelow - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

Robins are the most familiar and beloved of all birds, found throughout North America and celebrated as one of the first signs of spring. But there's a lot about them that most people don't know! In this visually stunning picture book that features comic-book panels combined with painterly...
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Never Girls #2: The Space Between

Kiki Thorpe - RH/Disney
Format: Paperback

The Disney Fairies star in a magical all-new early chapter book series for kids ages 6 to 10 - The Never Girls!Lainey dreams of talking to animals. Kate craves adventure and excitement.Mia loves dresses, roses, and anything beautiful.Gabby believes in fairies more than anyone.It's time...
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Hotshots

Meish Goldish - Bearport Publishing
Format: Library Binding

A wildfire rages in a forest, lighting up the tall pines with bright orange flames. As the wind whips the fire, it burns 60 acres (24 hectares) about the size of 45 football fieldsevery minute! The giant wildfire is much too large for firefighters to extinguish with water hoses. This...
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Amazing Esme

Tamara Macfarlane - Hodder & Stoughton; Reprint edition
Format: Paperback

Follow the wildly imaginative adventures of the always lively Esme as she leaves behind her circus home for the first time Esme is going to spend the summer with her cousins Magnus, Cosmo, and Gus at Maclinkey Castle—where it's easy to get lost and there might be porcupines...
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Bright!: Light Energy

Emma Carlson Berne - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding

The light energy we perceive is only a small portion of light and radiant energy that exists. Readers discover how light travels in waves and how different frequencies of light waves comprise the different forms of light energy that form the electromagnetic spectrum. Photographs help illustrate...
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Never Girls #6: The Woods Beyond

Kiki Thorpe - Random House Childrens Books
Format: Paperback

Lainey's day is turned upside down when she's captured by the Lost Boys while visiting Never Land! Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter book series for readers ages 6 to 9 - The Never Girls!
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The Warlock's Staff Series 9: Torpix the Twisting Serpent

Adam Blade - Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback

Sixth in the Warlock's Staff subseries   Tom's quest reaches a terrifying climax! If Malvel takes the Warlock's Staff to the Eternal Flame, he will rule all lands forever. But there is one more Beast to battle: Torpix the Twisted Serpent! Only by defeating both Torpix and Malvel...
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What's on Your Plate?: Exploring the World of Food

WHITNEY STEWART - Sterling Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

It's a big, tasty world out there - and this book takes kids on a tour through the cuisines of 14 countries, complete with a recipe for each one. What's on your plate? Chances are it's not quite the same as what's on other children's plates around the world. Come on a journey to see how people...
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Otis and Will Discover the Deep: The Record-Setting Dive of the Bathysphere

BARB ROSENSTOCK - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The suspenseful, little-known true story of two determined pioneers who made the first dive into the deep ocean.On June 6, 1930, engineer Otis Barton and explorer Will Beebe dove into the ocean inside a hollow metal ball of their own invention called the Bathysphere.They knew dozens of things...
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Sisters Mystery Club #4: Message in a Bottle

Victoria Saxon - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Children ages 6 to 9 will love reading about Barbie and her sisters as they solve mysteries in the Barbie: Sisters Mystery Club chapter book series featuring full-color illustrations!
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Star Wars

Art Mawhinney - Phoenix International
Format: Print book

In each of the eight full-spread scenes based on the first six Star Wars films, children look for six to eight 'findems. The last spread of the book contains bonus findems for each scene. Look and Find helps children develop searching and matching skills, while keeping them engaged...
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The Whispering Oak: A Branches Book

Katrina Charman - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Library Binding

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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Swimming with Sharks: The Daring Discoveries of Eugenie Clark

Heather Lang - Albert Whitman
Format: Print book

Before Eugenie Clark's groundbreaking research, most people thought sharks were vicious, blood-thirsty killers. From the first time she saw a shark in an aquarium, Japanese-American Eugenie was enthralled. Instead of frightening and ferocious eating machines, she saw sleek, graceful...
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Snails Are Just My Speed!: TOON Level 1

KEVIN MCCLOSKEY - TOON Books
Format: Hardcover

Did you know snails build roads like engineers and go undercover in camouflage like spies? Did you know they can be smaller than a seed or bigger than a grown-up's hand? Kevin McCloskey mixes snail science, art, and hilarity for the newest book in his Giggle and Learn series, praised by The...
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I'm Brave!

Kate McMullan - Balzer & Bray
Format: Print book

For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train comes the perfect noisy addition to this hilarious read-aloud series from the popular creators of I'm Bad!, I Stink!, and I'm Dirty!: a fire truck. I'm Brave! is the most irresistible addition yet to Kate...
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The Simples Love a Picnic

J.C. Phillipps - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The Simple familys plans for a picnic in the parkprove disastrously complex From the artist and author J C Phillipps comesthis hilarious little picture book with a big heart to remind us that picnics arejust alittle about food and a lot about family
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The Homeless Kitten

Holly Webb - Tiger Tales
Format: Library Binding

Lily and her dad are taking their dog, Hugo, for a walk in the woods when Hugo sniffs out a litter of tiny kittens! But the mother cat is nowhere to be found. Lily is most worried about the fluffy white kitten, who looks so small and hungry. With no room for the kittens at the local animal...
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Around the World Right Now

Gina Cascone - Sleeping Bear Press
Format: Hardcover

In this multicultural travelogue through each of the 24 time zones, young readers are invited to travel the world and experience all the people, places, and things that exist on our planet right now. In every minute of every hour of every day, something wonderful is happening around our world....
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Caroline's Comets: A True Story

Emily Arnold McCully - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

Caroline Herschel (1750-1848) was not only one of the greatest astronomers who ever lived but also the first woman to be paid for her scientific work. Born the youngest daughter of a poor family in Hanover, Germany, she was scarred from smallpox, stunted from typhus and used by her parents...
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Sisters Mystery Club #1: The Beach Bandit

Tennant Redbank - Random House
Format: Print book

Children ages 6 to 9 will love reading about Barbie and her sisters as they solve mysteries in the all-new Barbie: Sisters Mystery Club chapter book series featuring a sparkly glitter cover, full-color illustrations, and a collectible bookmark!
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The Warrior's Road Series 13: Linka the Sky Conqueror

Adam Blade - Hodder & Stoughton; Pap/Crds C edition
Format: Paperback

Fourth in the Warrior's Road subseries
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Rosie and Crayon

DEBORAH MARCERO - PETER PAUPER PR
Format: Print book

Rosie and her pup, named Crayon, lead readers through the colorful seasons of growing up together and what it means to love . . . and then experience loss. After a long, colorful life, Crayon dies, and Rosies world becomes black and white. We follow along as she processes her grief and embarks...
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Best Friends In Fairyland

Daisy Meadows - Cartwheel Books
Format: Book

Join the Rainbow Fairies in an early reader adventure!The Rainbow Fairies' unicorn friend, Alabaster, is moving away to the royal stables. He'll miss the enchanted forest, but most of all, he'll miss his herd-and his friends the fairies! The sisters are upset to see him go, but they...
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Martin's Dream Day

Kitty Kelley - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Bestselling author and journalist Kitty Kelley combines her elegant storytelling with Stanley Tretick's iconic photographs to transport readers to the 1963 March on Washington, bringing that historic day vividly to life for a new generation.Martin Luther King Jr. was nervous. Standing...
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Fish

Lisa J Amstutz - Capstone Pr Inc
Format: Print book

Shine the science spotlight on flounders, sharks, eels, and an ocean full of other fish! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and life cycle, Fish introduces young readers and browsers to these aquatic animals through vibrant full-color photos and concise, factual text.
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Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Snowy Surprise

KALLIE GEORGE - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

What could be more fun than a snow day?But Feather and Flap are too cold to play outside with Spike. To keep them outside, Spike surprises them with gifts - skates, a sled, and a snowman. When these aren't enough to keep his siblings from shivering, Spike comes up with the best gift of all:...
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Let's Meet a Firefighter

Gina Bellisario - Millbrook Pr Trade
Format: Book

Are you curious about fire trucks? Firefighting clothes? Hoses and ladders? You're in luck! Firefighter Jim works at the fire department. He knows how to handle all kinds of emergencies. He shows a group of kids how he does his job. Let's hear it for firefighters!
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Katy and the Big Snow

Virginia Lee Burton - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Katy, a brave and untiring tractor, who pushes a bulldozer in the summer and a snowplow in the winter, makes it possible for the townspeople to do their jobs.
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Fruit Bowl

Mark Hoffmann - Alfred A. Knopf
Format: Print book

A tomato tries to convince his fellow companions that he belongs in the fruit bowl too, but his efforts prove "fruitless" and will require the authorative voice of Old Man Produce to settle the debate.
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Plantopedia

ADRIENNE BARMAN - Wide Eyed Editions
Format: Hardcover

Welcome to this collection of amazing plants from all over the world, chosen for their unique traits and characteristics, with fun illustrations by Adrienne Barman. Meet the 'evergreens', the 'edibles' and the 'elderly' plants that have outlived the dinosaurs in this...
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The 65-Story Treehouse

Andy Griffiths - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

Before they can go up, they have to go back -- travel through time with Andy and Terry as they attempt to save the treehouse! New York Times bestselling author Andy Griffiths invites readers to come hang out with him and his friend Terry in their 65-Story Treehouse-the...
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Sometimes You Fly

Katherine Applegate - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

From Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Katherine Applegate, a sweet book of encouragement, filled with humor and insight into the effort behind any meaningful accomplishment in life. A perfect gift for baby shower, birthday, or graduation. This gorgeous gift book, equally perfect...
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Worse, Worser, Wurst #2

Nancy Krulik - Penguin Workshop
Format: Print Length

Princess Pulverizer may not be a knight yet, but she won't let that stop her from saving the day!There's trouble in the kingdom of Salamistonia! Ever since an evil wizard kidnapped Lester the jester, laughter and smiles have disappeared. Now Princess Pulverizer has the perfect opportunity...
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Sugar Gliders

JULIE MURRAY - Abdo Kids Junior
Format: Library Binding

These small and sweet nocturnal animals enjoy gliding through New Zealand's treetops. They can be found on other small island countries nearby as well. Readers will learn other information, like what they look like, what they like to eat, and more. Complete with simple text and fun photographs....
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Heartwood Hotel, Book 1 A True Home

Kallie George - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

When Mona the Mouse stumbles across the wondrous world of the Heartwood Hotel in the middle of a storm, she desperately hopes they'll let her stay. As it turns out, Mona is precisely the maid they need at the grandest hotel in Fernwood Forest, where animals come from far and wide for safety,...
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Did You Know? Animals

Inc Dorling Kindersley - Dk Publishing
Format: Print book

Why do tigers have stripes? How do chameleons change color? Why are flamingos pink?Did You Know? Animals answers all the probing questions kids ask about their favorite animals, organized by group. Children will discover amazing facts about a wide range of animals, from penguins to elephants...
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Sheep

Julie Murray - Abdo Kids
Format: Hardcover

Each book includes information about: - Physical characteristics- Habitat- Feeding habits- Babies- Enemies- Fun facts- Full-color Photographs- Websites- Index- Glossary
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Argyle Fox

Marie Le Tourneau - Tanglewood
Format: Hardcover

Argyle Fox, with his signature style, wants to play outside on a springtime day, but the wind is wreaking havoc with his fun and games. As soon as he builds a card tower, climbs into a giant spider web, or takes up his pirate sword, here comes the wind: Woosh!Mama Fox tells grumpy Argyle...
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Build It! Sea Life: Make Supercool Models with Your Favorite LEGO Parts

Jennifer Kemmeter - Graphic Arts Books
Format: Hardcover

This series of visually rich instruction books for LEGO(R) creations is perfect for children ages 5 and up. Inside Build it Sea Life, you'll find a range of creative models to put together, created using the LEGO(R) Classic sets 10693 and 10695, or bricks or bricks that LEGO(R)...
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A Library Book for Bear

Bonny Becker - Candlewick Press
Format: Book

Curmudgeonly Bear succumbs to Mouse's entreaties and discovers the joy of books in a hilarious story that fans will covet for their own library.Bear does not want to go to the library. He is quite sure he already has all the books he will ever need. Yet the relentlessly cheery Mouse,...
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Military Tracked Vehicles

GRACE HANSEN - ABDO KIDS
Format: Print book

Tracked vehicles are important to militaries around the world, since they're usually supporting and carrying ground troops. Readers will learn what tracks are and why they're necessary for large, frontline battle tanks like the Bradley M2 Abrams. Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary...
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Ghoulia

Barbara Cantini - Amulet Books
Format: Hardcover

Ghoulia lives in Crumbling Manor with her Auntie Departed and spends most of her time playing with Tragedy, her beloved albino greyhound. But things aren't as easy as they seem for this little zombie girl - all she wants is a real friend. She tries to venture past the manor's walls,...
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The Marvelous Mud House: A Story of Finding Fullness and Joy

April Graney - B&H Kids
Format: Hardcover

Ben and his American family live in a hungry ranch house where they are always wanting more. But then they travel far across the world to Kenya and visit the marvelous mud house where George and Mama George live. There, among the mango trees, they discover a marvelous lesson about what...
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Night Sky: Explore Nature with Fun Facts and Activities

Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

The perfect companion for children eager to understand where the Earth sits in space.A fantastic first book on our universe. Explore the world of stars, planets, and astronomy. Discover what a star is, how the moon looks close up, and what tools astronomers use to look at space. With exciting...
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Gone Fishing: A novel

Tamera Will Wissinger - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Trade & Reference Publishers
Format: Book

Nine-year-old Sam loves fishing with his dad. So when his pesky little sister, Lucy, horns in on their fishing trip, he's none too pleased: "Where's my stringer? / Something's wrong! / The princess doll does not belong!" All ends well in this winsome book of poems - each labeled...
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First Earth Encyclopedia

DK. - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Covering the essential curriculum areas of human geography, physical geography, geology, and ecology, First Earth Encyclopedia is a comprehensive introduction to the world around us. The engaging style of DK's First Reference series is applied to such topics as where and how people...
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The Kree-Skrull War

Thomas Macri - Marvel Press
Format: Paperback

The Marvel Super Heroes of Reading line of Early Readers is designed to offer reluctant readers, books that they will want to read by featuring characters they love. The series is broken into three levels that invoke the rigorous training courses their favorite Marvel heroes must engage...
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The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

Megan Lloyd - HarperCollins; 1st edition
Format: Hardcover

Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard . . . clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap. And the little old lady who was not afraid of anything had the scare of her life!
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Captain Awesome Takes Flight

STAN KIRBY - LITTLE SIMON
Format: Print book

Captain Awesome battles an evil flight attendant who's trying to stop him from going on vacation in the nineteenth adventure of the Sunnyview Superhero Squad!When Eugene McGillicudy finds himself at the airport, things seem pretty normal at first - and pretty boring - until Eugene bumps...
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I'm Going to Read (Level 4): Pizza and Other Stinky Poems (I'm Going to Read Series)

Amanda Haley - Sterling
Format: Hardcover

What stinky fun: these entertaining verses talk about smelly stuff, like onions and skunks--and good things, such as pizza and peanut butter too. From "Whoever Sau-sage a Thing?" to "Fresh Fish," it's pure aromatic amusement sure to appeal to any kid's sense...
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Aquarium

Cynthia Alonso - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

A girl ventures to the water's edge, dreaming of a new friend. And, just like that, a beguiling red fish leaps into her life. But is friendship a sea these two can navigate together? From debut Argentinian author-illustrator Cynthia Alonso comes a wordless picture book about the timeless...
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The Secret Life of the Little Brown Bat

Laurence Pringle - Boyds Mills Press
Format: Hardcover

Here is a stunningly illustrated nonfiction picture book for young readers ages 6-9 about a year in the life of a little brown bat named Otis.This gorgeous and lyrical picture book continues the Secret Life series by renowned science author Laurence Pringle and illustrator Kate Garchinsky....
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Julian Is a Mermaid

JESSICA LOVE - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

"A gem of a debut, Julin is a Mermaid is a beautifully illustrated celebration of individuality, love, and acceptance." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorIn an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.While...
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Charlie the Ranch Dog: Charlie's Snow Day

Ree Drummond - Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Format: Paperback

Ree Drummond (also known as The Pioneer Woman) and Charlie the Ranch Dog return in this snow-filled I Can Read title.When Charlie wakes up to a world covered in snow, he can't wait to go outside. He even takes a break from patrol duty to go sledding with his friends Walter and Sister....
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Ginny Goblin Is Not Allowed to Open This Box

David Goodner - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Ginny Goblin is not allowed to open this box, but still she persists in this action-packed, laugh-out-loud debut for fans of Jon Klassen and Mo Willems. GINNY GOBLIN IS NOT ALLOWED TO OPEN THIS BOX is the story of . . . well, there's a box, and Ginny Goblin is not allowed to open it. But oh, how she will...
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Waylon! Even More Awesome

Sara Pennypacker - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

Waylon thinks most problems can be solved with science. But when it comes to having to share a dog with Baxter Boylen, science may not be very helpful. Baxter is the closest thing to a juvenile delinquent Waylon has ever met. He's always getting called to Principal Rice's office, and now he's...
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Super Turbo vs. the Flying Ninja Squirrels (2)

Lee Kirby - Little Simon
Format: Paperback

Hes not just the class pet hamster, hes SUPER TURBO! In this second book, Super Turbo battles flying ninja squirrels who threaten to take over the school!You know Turbo as the crime-fighting hamster from the Captain Awesome books. But ever wonder what actually goes on when the last school...
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Little Blue Truck big book

Alice Schertle - Sandpiper
Format: Paperback

Beep! Beep! Beep! Meet Blue. A muddy country road is no match for this little pick up--that is, until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of the muck. Luckily, Blue has made a pack of farm animal friends along his route. And they're willing to whatever it takes to get their...
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A Fish Named Glub

Dan Bar-el - Kids Can Press
Format: Hardcover

In this truly original picture book, a fish named Glub ponders the big questions ("Who am I?" "What do I need?" "Where do I belong?") as he looks out from his fishbowl at the end of the counter at Foster G. Willikers's diner. For every one of his questions,...
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National Geographic Readers: Robots

Melissa Stewart - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Paperback

Discover the coolest robots of today and tomorrow in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the science behind these amazing machines. This Level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists of tomorrow!National...
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The Mystery in the Forbidden City

Marcos Calo - Little Simon
Format: Paperback

Ethan and Ella find an ancient map and explore a Chinese palace in the fourth book of Greetings from Somewhere, a chapter book series about mystery, travel, and adventure. From the Great Wall to the dumplings, Ethan and Ella love China so far. And the Forbidden City in Beijing doesnt leave...
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Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana

James Dean - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Join Pete the Cat in New York Times bestselling author James Dean's I Can Read! beginning reader Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana. In this hilarious new title, Pete the Cat bites into a bad banana and decides that he never, ever wants to eat bananas again. But Pete really likes bananas!...
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The Lost World Series 7: Ellik the Lightning Horror

Adam Blade - Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback

Fifth in the Lost World subseries The land of Tavania slips further towards ruin as portals rip the sky and terrible Beasts roam the land. Tom and his companions must now defeat a giant electric eel: Ellik the Lightning Horror!
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Ambulances

Julie Murray - Abdo Kids
Format: Print book

Little readers can learn about a vehicle they see every day while strengthening reading skill. Complete with colorful and fun photographs that match the text, a picture glossary, and a fun Parts of an Ambulance page.
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Crafty Cat and the Crafty Camp Crisis

Charise Mericle Harper - First Second
Format: Hardcover

Second grade isn't always a breeze for Birdie. There are just so many opportunities to embarrass herself! But Birdie's got a secret weapon that nobody knows about -- her alter-ego, Crafty Cat! Birdie can become Crafty Cat without anyone noticing, and she always manages to get herself out of a jam using...
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303 Kid-Approved Exercises and Active Games

Kimberly Wechsler - Hunter House
Format: Book

With game consoles and the Internet, children are playing as much as they always have—but now, they sit still while doing it. Kids spend as much time watching TV, using computers, and playing video games as they spend in school each week. One in every three kids in America is considered...
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Super Chameleons

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

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique abilities of chameleons. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the special biological adaptions that make chameleons one of natures superheroes.
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Skeleton for Dinner

Margery Cuyler - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Hardcover

Big Witch and Little Witch have made stew, and now they want to have their friends for dinner! But when Skeleton mistakes the guest list for a menu, he takes off running, and soon Ghost and Ghoul join him too! But poor Little Witch has no idea there's a misunderstanding. Luckily there's...
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Judy Moody and Stink: The Big Bad Blackout

Megan McDonald - Candlewick Press
Format: Hardcover

Hold on to your umbrella and stock up on marshmallows - Judy and Stink face wicked weather in their third full-color adventure. Judy and Stink and the whole Moody family hunker down with beans and batteries, ready to wait out the storm. But along with massive rain and strong winds, Hurricane...
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Wild Orca: The Oldest, Wisest Whale in the World

Brenda Peterson - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

A picture book homage to Granny, the world's oldest known orca, who lived to be 105 years old! For animal lovers and future environmentalists."Will Granny and her family come again this year?" Dark fins slice through whitecaps, heading straight toward shore.Told from the perspective...
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Dolphins

Rochelle Baltzer - Magic Readers, an imprint of Magic Wagon, 2014.
Format: Print book

"Written and edited by Rochelle Baltzer, Heidi M. D. Elston, Megan M. Gunderson, and Bridget O'Brien, designed and illustrated by Candice Keimig."--T.p. verso.
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Exoplanets

SEYMOUR SIMON - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the farthest reaches of space in the brand-new Exoplanets!There are thousands of exoplanets scattered throughout the Milky Way galaxy, and scientists are on a constant quest to find one just like Earth. In Exoplanets, Simon examines the planets...
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Kittens

Julie Murray - Abdo Kids Junior
Format: Library Binding

This title covers the first days and weeks of a kitten's life through simple sentences. Fun and colorful photographs correlate with the text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jr. is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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Splish, Splash, ZooBorns!

Andrew Bleiman - Simon Spotlight
Format: Print book

Beat the heat - and the bathtime blues - with this splashtastic Level 1 Ready-to-Read about baby zoo animals that's perfect for emerging readers!How do adorable baby zoo animals handle the summer heat? Baby hippos splish and splash; baby elephants take baths; and baby dolphins dive in the water!...
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Where's Waldo? In Hollywood: Deluxe Edition

Martin Handford - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Have you found Waldo's special deluxe editions yet?Another classic Waldo adventure has received the deluxe treatment! Prepare to find:A striking new jacketed coverAn original collectible poster on the underside of the jacketA spot-the-difference game on the coverA gatefold with checklists...
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Giving Thanks: Poems, Prayers, and Praise Songs of Thanksgiving

Katherine Paterson - Handprint Books
Format: Hardcover

Newbery Medal winner Katherine Paterson and cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton give fans of all ages even more to be thankful for with Giving Thanks, a special book about gratitude. Katherine Paterson's meditations on what it means to be truly grateful and Pamela Dalton's exquisite...
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My Happy Life

Rose Lagercrantz - Gecko Pr
Format: Hardcover

Dani is happy to be starting school and she is even happier when she meets a girl named Ella who becomes her best friend, but something unexpected happens to Dani and Ella's friendship.
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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Character Encyclopedia

DK - DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Format: Hardcover

LEGO DC Comics Character Encyclopedia is a comprehensive visual guide to the full range of LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes minifigures, including Batman, Superman, and their friends and foes.Learn little-known facts and figures about all the characters from the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes...
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Wish Fish

Ticktock - Ticktock Books, LTD
Format: Paperback

From the I Love Reading series a new range of first readers based on phonics. Ideal for those who prefer levelled content to help children progress toward independant reading. There are 7 levels within the I Love Reading series, each level has 8 books each with imaginative writing and delightful...
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Komodo Dragons

Grace Hansen - Abdo Kids
Format: Print book

Introduces komodo dragons, discussing their physical features, predatory behavior, habitat, and life cycle.
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DK Readers L3: LEGO Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Emma Grange - DK CHILDREN
Format: Hardcover

DK Readers is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kid's ages 4-9 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level...
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Ninja Boy Goes to School

Nathan D Wilson - Random House
Format: Print book

From N. D. Wilson, bestselling author of the 100 Cupboards series, comes this funny and adventurous picture-book debut. It's time for kindergarten, and a young boy is prepared for the task, thanks to his unflinching ninja skills. The challenges of school are no match for a ninja, with...
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The Shade of Death Series 5: Koldo the Arctic Warrior

Adam Blade - Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback

Fourth in the Shade of Death subseriesGwildors arctic people have cruelly imprisoned Koldo the Arctic Warrior. Koldo is a good Beast who wants to protect the land, so Tom sets about freeing him. But the shocking arrival of Freya, Mistress of the Beasts, brings a new and terrible danger.,
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Creaturepedia: Welcome to the Greatest Show on Earth

Adrienne Barman - Wide Eyed Editions
Format: Hardcover

Welcome to this collection of best-loved animals from all over the world, chosen for their special talents and characteristics, with fun illustrations by Adrienne Barman. Meet 'the architects', the 'noisy neighbors', the 'homebodies', the 'forever faithfuls',...
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Journey

Aaron Becker - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

A 2014 Caldecott Honor Book Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordless picture book about self-determination - and unexpected friendship.A lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure,...
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Eerie Elementary #1: The School Is Alive!

Jack Chabert - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

Eerie Elementary is one scary school!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is 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...
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Your Grandparents Are Spies

Anson Montgomery - Chooseco
Format: Print book

Your parents leave you and your brother and sister in your grandparents care for a long weekend, and they agree to take you to the zip line park or on another adventure! Your grandparents aren't the type to hide behind the newspaper or fall asleep in an armchair. In fact, they are the most...
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No Dogs Allowed

Stephanie Calmenson - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

Kate and Lucie are best friends. Kate is neat and Lucie is messy. Kate wakes up early and Lucie loves to sleep in. But both girls love, love, love dogs! Unfortunately, Kate and Lucie live in apartments where dogs are not allowed. Instead of real dogs, they have dog T-shirts, dog sheets...
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Beast Quest: 87: Styro the Snapping Brute

Adam Blade - Orchard Books
Format: Print book

Tom and Elenna journey to the kingdom of Gwildor - but when they arrive they discover that an old enemy has a deadly plan to seize power over the land and its people. Can our heroes defeat a monstrous clawed lobster Beast?Collect all the books in the thrilling new series of BEAST QUEST...
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Meet the Parents

Peter Bently - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover

Yes, parents are bossybut they also have their perks. Discover the best of them in this lively picture book from two Roald Dahl Funny Prize favorites! It might seem like parents spend an awful lot of time telling kids what to do. And, well, thats true! But theres so much more to them Parents...
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On Earth

G. Brian Karas - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Climb aboard the earth for the adventure of a lifetime! As you travel, watch shadows move from here to there as day stretches into night, and feel the weather change as one season rolls into the next. All these amazing things happen because the earth is constantly in motion. Spinning and circling,...
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Captain Awesome Saves the Winter Wonderland

Stan Kirby - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

A new villain threatens to put “the big freeze” on the second grade’s holiday play. Can the Sunnyview Superhero Squad save the show?Eugene and Charlie can hardly wait for Sunnyview Elementary’s holiday spectacular, “The Winter Wonderland.” These superhero...
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Ankylosaurus

Susan H. Gray - Child's World
Format: Book

Imagine walking down the street and running into an Ankylosaurus. Its heavy, plated body and thick spines would surprise anybody! But despite its size and armor, this "stiff lizard" could move pretty quickly when it needed to. Discover how Ankylosaurus continues to surprise scientists—and...
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Not So Fast, Bash and Dash!

Rev. W. Awdry - Random House Children's Books
Format: Book

Thomas the Tank Engine's friends Bash and Dash are fast, cheeky, and always getting into mischief! Thomas chases the twin engines all around the Island of Sodor, trying to keep them out of trouble. Train-obsessed boys and girls ages 4-6 will love this Step 1 leveled reader with stickers...
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The Missing Baseball

Mike Lupica - Puffin Books
Format: Paperback

Perfect for fans of Cam Jansen, #1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica begins an exciting new chapter-book series, featuring his trademark sports action and heart, and a lovable twin brother-sister duo who solve sports-related mysteries.There's nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker...
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Planets

Martha E H Rustad - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Discover the most important facts about the planets. Simple text and out-of-this-world photographs unlock an early reader's love of science and learning.
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Saffron Ice Cream

Rashin Kheiriyeh - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: Hardcover

Rashin is excited about her first visit to the beach in her family's new home. On the way there, she remembers what beach trips were like in Iran, the beautiful Caspian Sea, the Persian music, and most of all the saffron ice cream she shared with her best friend, Azadeh. But there are wonderful...
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Transportation

Gail Gibbons - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

From cars and trains to plains and boats, people all around the world have developed diverse means and methods of travel. In this fascinating exploration of transportation, Gail Gibbons employs her signature, colorful artwork and accessible text to explain transportation choices to young...
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Amelia Bedelia Under the Weather

HERMAN PARISH - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the vocabularies of newly independent readers.In Amelia Bedelia Under the Weather, Amelia Bedelia wakes up feeling, well, under the weather! But with a little rest, some delicious chicken soup, and a lot of love,...
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Prickly Rose

Shelley Gill - Charlesbridge
Format: Book

Prickly Rose is tired of being left behind when her legendary big sister, Sitka, goes off on yet another adventure. Determined to follow in Sitka’s huge footsteps, Prickly sets off—with tumultuous results. As she tromps across Alaska, Prickly fires up a volcano, gives the earth...
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Return to the Scene of the Burp #19

Nancy Krulik - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Print book

I scream, you scream, we all scream - for the super burp!George is determined to find a cure for his bothersome burps, so he returns to the place where it all began - Ernie's Ice Cream Emporium - to find a secret ingredient. But when a competing ice cream shop opens right across the street,...
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Heidi Heckelbeck and the Christmas Surprise

Wanda Coven - Little Simon
Format: Paperback

When Heidi gets in some Christmastime trouble, it will take more than magic to restore the holiday spirit!Christmas is around the corner, and Heidi is very excited. She loves Christmas decorations, Christmas cookies, and, best of all, Christmas presents! But when she takes her mom's...
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Inside the bones

Karin Halvorson - Abdo Publishing
Format: Print book

Find out what goes on every day Inside the Muscles! Detailed illustrations, color photos, and simple text combine to make a fun and easy introduction to how muscles work. This book also includes simple activities and crafts like Terrific Tendon, Muscle Motion and a muscle memory cup game...
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We Came to America

Faith Ringgold - Dragonfly Books
Format: Hardcover

Acclaimed artist and Caldecott-winning picture book creator Faith Ringgold shares an inspiring look at Americas lineage in this stunning ode to our country--past, present, and future. . America is a land of diversity. Whether driven by dreams and hope, or escaping poverty or persecution,...
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In the Small, Small Pond

Denise Fleming - Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

New big books to share with a group!  Big books are ideal for use with a large group--they are oversized at 14-1/2 x 18 inches. A perfect way to enjoy Holt favorites with many children at once!Denise Fleming's Caldecott Honor book illustrates a small, small pond through the seasons...
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The Warlock's Staff Series 9: Silver the Wild Terror

Adam Blade - Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback

Fourth in the Warlock's Staff subseries   Malvel's evil knows no bounds. He has used his dark magic to turn Elenna's faithful wolf, Silver, into a terrifying Beast. Can Tom and Elenna rescue their friend, or will they lose him forever?
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Have You Heard the Nesting Bird?

Rita Gray - Clarion Books
Format: Paperback

Woodpecker calls from a tree, "cuk-cuk-cuk." Starling sings, "whistle-ee-wee." But have you heard the nesting bird?In this book, we hear all the different bird calls in counterpoint to the pervasive quiet of a mama bird waiting for her eggs to hatch. Fun and informative...
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Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History

Walter Dean Myers - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

In this picture book biography, the late New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers and acclaimed artist Floyd Cooper take readers on an inspiring journey through the life of Frederick Douglass.Frederick Douglass was a self-educated slave in the South who grew up to become an icon....
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Cows

Julie Murray - Abdo Kids
Format: Hardcover

Each book includes information about: - Physical characteristics- Habitat- Feeding habits- Babies- Enemies- Fun facts- Full-color Photographs- Websites- Index- Glossary
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Flying Squirrels

Marcia Zappa - Big Buddy Books
Format: Print book

Introduces flying squirrels, describing their physical features, habitats, gliding behavior, life cycle, and predators.
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The Bear Who Couldn't Sleep

Caroline Nastro - North South
Format: Print book

There's no place like home when it's time for bed. When Bear can't sleep, he goes on an adventure and discovers the wonders of New York City - a parade, Central Park, hot dogs, and more! But when he finally gets tired and looks for a place to rest . . . he learns why it's called the city...
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Typhon and the Winds of Destruction

Joan Holub - Aladdin; Heroes in Training edition
Format: Paperback

Twice the quests means twice the adventure for Zeus and his fellow Olympians. After battling fireball-throwing Titans, the young Olympians find themselves on a double quest Not only must they find more Olympians that Cronus has swallowed, but theyre also in search of magic seeds that will...
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Crankenstein

Samantha Berger - Little, Brown
Format: Hardcover

BEWARE OF CRANKENSTEIN! Who is Crankenstein?HE IS A MONSTER OF GRUMPINESS THAT NO ONE CAN DESTROY! MEHHRRRR!!! HE'S ALIVE!
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Honk! Splat! Vroom!

Barry Gott - Carolrhoda Books
Format: Library Binding

Speeding along in a road race determined to be the first one to cross the finish line, five rival mice are challenged by a series of obstacles, from mud puddles to a hungry cat, before they are assisted by a friendly goose.
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Mermaids in the Backyard

Catherine Hapka - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Lindy doesnt want to move to the bug house. Thats what she calls her familys new beachfront house on stilts. She misses her best friend and her life back in Chicago. But her feelings change during a storm when Lindy hears a cry for help. . . from a mermaid! Are there really mermaids in Lindys...
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The Secret Kitten

Holly Webb - Tiger Tales
Format: Library Binding

Alicia falls in love with a stray kitten whom she names Catkin. She even makes Catkin a home in the greenhouse in their yard. But how long can she keep the kitten a secret?
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Goodbye Brings Hello: A Book of Firsts

DIANNE WHITE - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Like Bernie Waber's COURAGE and Davis' KINDERGARTEN ROCKS!, this inspiring, vibrantly illustrated gift book is perfect for celebrating life's milestones, both great and small - especially that first day of kindergarten.There are many ways of letting go. With each goodbye, a new hello....
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Rivers: A 4D Book

Erika L Shores - Pebble
Format: Library Binding

Simple text describes how rivers move freshwater from one place to another. Plants and animals in rivers and how people use rivers are discussed as well. Full-color photographs perfectly match the text on each spread. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone...
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Samanthasaurus Rex

B B Mandell - Balzer + Bray
Format: Print book

Samanthasaurus Rex is a funny and empowering picture book featuring a fresh new character: a girl dinosaur who marches to the beat of her own drum.Samanthasaurus Rex is not your typical T. rex. She'd rather paint animals than chase them. She prefers sorting bones to gnawing on them. Bite...
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Wallace and Grace Take the Case

Heather Alexander - Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Format: Hardcover

The Read & Bloom line offers high interest, character driven stories for newly independent readers that feature full-color illustrations throughout and will transition kids from leveled readers to a lifetime of reading. In this charming series, perfect for newly independent readers,...
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My Weird School Goes to the Museum

Dan Gutman - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

A new series of Level Two I Can Read titles based on Dan Gutman's My Weird School series, which has sold more than 10 million books!A.J. and Andrea are taking a class trip to the museum! Their museum guide has been warned that one of them might misbehave. But who will it be? Join A.J. and Andrea...
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DK Readers L3: LEGO Legends of Chima: Heroes' Quest

Heather Seabrook - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

DK Readers is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture childrens interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kids ages 4-9 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level to help...
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TIME For Kids X-WHY-Z Animals: Little Kids Ask. We Answer.

Editors of TIME For Kids Magazine - Time For Kids
Format: Hardcover

Answers to so many questions about animals.
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The Sasquatch and the Lumberjack

Crix Sheridan - Little Bigfoot
Format: Hardcover

Illustrations and sparse text reveal a developing friendship between a sasquatch and a lumberjack, from their first meeting through a year of apple picking, skiing, hiking, and swimming.
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Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years

Stacy McAnulty - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

"Hi, I'm Earth! But you can call me Planet Awesome." Prepare to learn all about Earth from the point-of-view of Earth herself! In this funny yet informative book, filled to the brim with kid-friendly facts, readers will discover key moments in Earth's life, from her childhood...
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Princess Perri and the Second Summer

Shannon Gilligan - Chooseco
Format: Print book

Your second summer on Princess Island is here! You will be bunking with your best friend from last summer, and look forward to adventure. That is, until you find a threatening note under your pillow on your first night awayis the fun over before camp even begins?
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Boats

Julie Murray - Abdo Kids
Format: Library Binding

Hop in! This title will take you where you want to go. Early readers will gather basic information about boats through simple, easy-to-read text. And they will love the colorful full-bleed photographs, bolded glossary terms, and More Facts section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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Leaves

Melanie Waldron - Raintree
Format: Print book

Leaves carry out a vital job for all flowering plants, they enable plants to make food. This book provides readers with a complete and comprehensive understanding of the role of leaves, their structure and how they are brilliantly designed to do this job. Clear diagrams, engaging text,...
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Secrets of the Circus

Kate Klise - Algonquin Of Chapel Hill
Format: Print book

The members of the world's friendliest circus must band together and save Gert's secret pen pal--a pig named Pablo!--in another zany adventure in the series reviewers call "fun,"* "inventive," and "entertaining."
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Take a Deep Breath

Sue Graves - Free Spirit Publishing
Format: Book

Lucy is afraid of dogs, Josh doesn't like to go in the pool, Dan doesn't want the nurse to touch his bruised knee, and Ben is afraid to go on stage in front of people. Follow along as these friends learn that when something scares them, they can take a deep breath and feel brave...
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How to Make a Liquid Rainbow: A 4D Book (Hands-On Science Fun)

Lori Shores - Capstone Pr Inc
Format: Paperback

Did you know you can make a rainbow in a jar? Safe, simple instructions and large, clear photographs lead curious readers through the steps to make a rainbow with everyday items. Hands-On Science Fun is perfect for emergent readers and transforms weather science into a colorful activity!
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My Grandpa

Marta Altés - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover

My grandpa is getting old But thats how he is, and I love him This unique look at old age through the eyes of a young bear is big-hearted, poignant, and beautifully observed. Whether they are boldly traveling the world in an armchair or quietly listening to the song of a hidden bird, the mutual...
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Art Lab for Little Kids: 52 Playful Projects for Preschoolers

Susan Schwake - Quarry Books
Format: Paperback

Developed for the younger set (4-6 year olds) and targeting one of the most critical developmental periods for children, Art Lab for Little Kids is the perfect book for both parents and teachers who are seeking enriching and unique experiences to offer this age group.As in Susan Schwake's...
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Shark Nate-O

Becky Cattie - little bee books
Format: Hardcover

Nate loves sharks. He reads shark books every day, watches sharks on TV, and talks about them nonstop. He even likes to pretend he's a shark wherever he goes! However, there is one small problem. . . .Nate can't swim.When his older brother points this out, Nate works hard to overcome...
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Alligators Eat and Grow: Level 2

Bridget O'Brien - Magic Wagon
Format: Library Binding

With longer words and sentences, varied language patterns, and full-spread illustration-enhanced photographs, progressing readers learn about the American alligators life cycle and eating habits. Children who are practicing common words and letter sounds will build confidence as they recognize...
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