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The Gauntlet

Karuna Riazi - Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A trio of friends from New York City find themselves trapped inside a mechanical board game that they must dismantle in order to save themselves and generations of other children in this action-packed debut that's a steampunk Jumanji with a Middle Eastern flair.Nothing can prepare...
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13 Modern Artists Children Should Know

Brad Finger - Prestel
Format: Hardcover

From Cubism to cartoons, this book of eye-popping art and engaging activities introduces young readers to modern art.Picasso, Chagall, Calder, Lichtenstein, Hockney--these artists and the others profiled here offer a world of interest to children. This exciting exploration of modern, Pop,...
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The Mean Girl Meltdown: A Sylvie Scruggs Story

Lindsay Eyre - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: Hardcover

In this companion to The Best Friend Battle, Sylvie Scruggs faces hockey sticks and mean-girl tricks -- and still comes out on top.Sylvie Scruggs is finally in fourth grade, and that means she's old enough to join her town's junior ice-hockey team. Sylvie is thrilled to discover...
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Gabriel Finley and the Lord of Air and Darkness

George Hagen - Schwartz & Wade
Format: Library Binding

This exciting, emotionally rich middle grade fantasy continues the adventures of Gabriel Finley and the Raven's Riddle - which has been compared to Harry Potter, The Mysterious Benedict Society, and Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials. Gabriel Finley is longing to find...
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Gymnastics

Allan Morey - Amicus High Interest
Format: Print book

Gymnastics is fun! Through large, full-color photographs and carefully leveled text, Gymnastics introduces beginning readers to the basics of the sport and encourages them to try gymnastics themselves. A labeled diagram helps readers identify gymnastics equipment, and a picture glossary...
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The Curse of the Ancient Emerald

Franklin W Dixon - Aladdin, 2015.
Format: Print book

Frank and Joe must take the shine off a jewel thief who sends ominous riddles in this Hardy Boys adventure.First a priceless painting disappears from the museum; then two ancient samurai swords vanish from a private collection. A string of robberies has hit Bayport, and all signs point...
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The Creepy Case Files of Margo Maloo

Drew Weing - First Second
Format: Print book

Charles just moved to Echo City, and some of his new neighbors give him the creeps. They sneak into his room, steal his toys, and occasionally, they try to eat him. The place is teeming with monsters!Lucky for Charles, Echo City has Margo Maloo, monster mediator. No matter who's causing...
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Thea Stilton #21: Thea Stilton and the Lost Letters

Thea Stilton - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Join Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship!The Thea Sisters are in Russia for a figure skating championship! When their new friend is falsely accused of theft and barred from competing for the gold medal, the five mice resolve to clear her name....
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord : first shots of the American Revolution

Stephen Whitwell - PowerKids Press
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English : First editionView all editions and formats

The Revolutionary War is a watershed moment in Americas struggle for freedom and liberty. Students will learn why the colonists felt that armed resistance was the only way to make themselves heard and trace the paths taken by the British and the Americans as they moved from Lexington to Concord....
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Arcade Catastrophe

Brandon Mull - Aladdin; Reprint edition
Format: Book

Arcadeland is full of magical secrets as well as fun and games in the second book in the Candy Shop War series, from the 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Beyonders and Fablehaven series. Nate and his friends already know Mrs. White, the owner of the Sweet Tooth Ice Cream Candy...
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Cooking Class: 57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Make

Deanna F. Cook - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Spiral-bound

The kids are taking over the kitchen! Deanna F. Cook presents more than 50 recipes designed for the cooking abilities and tastes of children ages 6 to 12. Basic cooking techniques are explained in kid-friendly language, and recipes include favorites like applesauce, French toast, popcorn...
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Little Nebraska

Rajean Luebs Shepherd - Sleeping Bear Press; Brdbk edition
Format: Board book

The treasures of Nebraska brought to board book form for the youngest book lovers. Toddlers will delight in this book filled with rhyming riddles framed by brightly painted clues, introducing the elements that make Nebraska so special.,
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100 Events That Made History

Dorling Kindersley Inc. - Dk Publishing, 2016.
Format: Print book

Applying quirky illustrations and fun, informative text, 100 Events That Made History takes a look at the key events - from blood thirsty battles and rebellious revolutions to curious coincidences and unfortunate accidents - from the past that have helped shape our present.Full...
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Draw 50 Birds: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Chickadees, Peacocks, Toucans, Mallards, and Many More of Our Feathered Friends

Lee J Ames - Watson-Guptill Publications
Format: Paperback

Targeted at young aspiring artists seeking to develop their technical skills and build a repertoire of subjects, particularly animals. Acclaimed author Lee J. Ames shows readers how to draw dozens of the most beautiful and fascinating birds from around the world with a comprehensive, step-by-step...
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Geronimo Stilton Special Edition: The Journey Through Time #2: Back in Time

Geronimo Stilton - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Hardcover

Return to the past with Geronimo Stilton in this fabumouse special edition!Imagine my surprise when I, Geronimo Stilton, was offered the chance to travel back in time again! Professor Paws von Volt entrusted me to lead my family on a secret journey in his new time machine.This voyage took...
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Amina's Voice

Hena Khan - Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

"Amina's anxieties are entirely relatable, but it's her sweet-hearted nature that makes her such a winning protagonist." - Entertainment Weekly A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family's vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school...
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Applesauce weather

Helen Frost - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book

In a touching poetic novel, a fall apple ritual along with some inventive storytelling brings a family together as they grieve the loss of a beloved family member. When the first apple falls from the tree, Faith and Peter know that it s applesauce weather, even though Peter is getting a little...
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Alistair Grim's Odditorium

Gregory Funaro - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

A New York Times Best Seller "Verne-ian fantasy and reversal of fortune la Dickens willlure readers into this good-vs.-evil series debut."-Kirkus Reviews "Ideal for kids who loved Percy Jackson and Harry Potter." -BOOKLIST "With a dash of Dickens and more than a bit of Rowling,...
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The Magician's Secret

Carolyn Keene - Aladdin
Format: Print book

A major magic trick leads to missing murder evidence in this eighth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series.When she attends a performance by master illusionist Drake Lonestar, Nancy is skeptical. Lonestar is known for his razzle-dazzle wizardry, but can the magician...
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What Kind of Friend Are You?

Brooke Rowe - 45th Parallel Press
Format: Hardcover

Readers will enjoy exploring hidden aspects of their personality as they discover what kind of friend they are in this engaging quiz book. Written in the high-low format, this book has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more mature audience but maintains a LOW level of complexity and clear...
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Ants

S. L. Hamilton - A&d Xtreme
Format: Hardcover

Provides information on the social insects, including how they find food and work together.
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Hero

Jennifer Li Shotz - Harpercollins Childrens Books
Format: Print book

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Max: Best Friend. Hero. Marine., Jennifer Li Shotz, comes a brand-new heroic dog to love!Hero, a retired search-and-rescue dog, is not prepared for a stray puppy to come into his life. But when he and twelve-year-old Ben find Scout injured...
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The science of a tornado

Linda Cernak - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats

This book discusses the science behind tornadoes and their effects. The chapters describe deadly tornadoes, examine the weather conditions that cause tornadoes, and explain how people prepare for these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand...
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Bonita

Ellen Miles - Scholastic Paperbacks
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. Lizzie is shocked to see that Aunt Amanda has returned home from her vacation to Puerto Rico with an injured puppy. Bonita is a street...
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How to Build Robots

Louise Derrington - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover

How to Build Robots instructs readers on how to make useable robots, including one that will scrub a table! Featuring easy-to-follow instructions, vivid photographs, easily accessible materials, and a handy template, readers will delight in watching their creations come to life!
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The Distance to Home

Jenn Bishop - Alfred A. Knopf
Format: Print book

For fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt and Rita Williams-Garcia, Jenn Bishop s heartwarming debut is a celebration of sisterhood and summertime, and of finding the courage to get back in the game. Last summer, Quinnen was the star pitcher of her baseball team, the Panthers. They were headed for the championship,...
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Cilla Lee-Jenkins: This Book Is a Classic

SUSAN TAN - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

"Anyone who spends time with Cilla Lee-Jenkins will look forward to reading her in the future." -BOOKLIST , starred review, on Cilla Lee-Jenkins: Future Author ExtraordinairePriscilla "Cilla" Lee-Jenkins has just finished her (future) bestselling memoir,...
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Rev up your writing in procedural texts

Amy Van Zee; Mernie Gallagher-Cole - The Child's World
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English

Presents an overview of procedural texts, including the form's purpose, elements, traits, and how it expresses ideas. Original examples illustrate how the writing genre works, and tips are provided to encourage young writers' creativity. Additional features include a table of contents,...
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The American Revolution: Experience the Battle for Independence

Judy Dodge Cummings - Nomad Press (VT)
Format: Hardcover

Kids love stories about underdogs, and the American Revolution is among the most famous of these tales. Desperate to be an independent country free from Britain, the rebel colonists relied on their cunning wit and visionary leadership to win an impossible war. And then they faced the real...
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LEGO Awesome Ideas

Daniel Lipkowitz - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Explore an all-new ideas book that unlocks the secrets of LEGO building and shows fans how to create a world with their imagination.Beautiful clear photography and informative text demonstrates how entire models are built while also providing step-by-step visual breakdowns and offering...
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Chemical Weapons

Alix Wood - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book

What kinds of chemicals are used to create chemical weapons, and what has been done to protect soldiers and civilians from chemical attacks? Readers will discover the answers to these questions and more as they take a closer look at chemical weapons, including their earliest uses and their...
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Think and Make Like an Artist: Art Activities for Creative kids

Claudia Boldt - Thames & Hudson
Format: Paperback

An engaging activity book that gives primary school children a way into how contemporary artists think and create by way of fun ideas for making their own artThink and Make Like an Artist is an art activity book that encourages sophisticated thinking and gives budding artists a chance to develop...
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Angelica the Angel Fairy

Daisy Meadows - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Celebrate the spirit of giving with the Rainbow Magic Fairies!Winter Wonderland?The Tippington Winter Fair is in full swing and best friends Rachel Walker and Kirsty Tate couldn't be more excited. They're having a wonderful time--until Jack Frost and his goblins start causing trouble.Angelica...
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DK Eyewitness Books: Bible Lands: Discover the Story of the Holy Land its Geography, History, and the Ancient Civilizations of its Peoples

Jonathan N Tubb - DK Children
Format: Paperback

From the early ancestors of the middle stone ages to the Greeks and Romans in 40 BCE, countless civilizations and people have lived in the eastern Mediterranean area known as the Bible Lands. Discover the story of the Holy Lands and the people who lived there before the time of Christ in DK Eyewitness...
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Ghostbusters, Volume 3: Haunted America, Part 2

Erik Burnham - Spotlight
Format: Print book

The next stop on the Ghostbusters's classic Americana road trip is New Orleans, Louisiana. There, they meet the elusive Madame Marie Laveau who wants to keep her daughter's spirit from seeking revenge.
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Guinea Dog

Patrick Jennings - Egmont USA
Format: Hardcover

Rufus has been dreaming of getting a dog. His best friend has one. His worst friend has one. But his dad has a few objections: They whine. They gnaw. They bark. They scratch. They beg. They drool. Rufus pays no attention when his mom offers her think-outside-the-box suggestion, because...
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Finding Serendipity: Chapters 1-5 (Tuesday McGillycuddy Adventures)

Angelica Banks - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

Download the first five chapters of FINDING SERENDIPITY for FREE! When Tuesday McGillycuddy and her beloved dog, Baxterr, discover that Tuesdays mother - the famous author Serendipity Smith - has gone missing, they set out on a magical adventure. In their quest to find Serendipity, they...
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Appaloosas

Pamela Dell - Child's World
Format: Book

This book gives a physical description of Appaloosas and describes their history and attributes in work and play.
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Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys

Cara Familian Natterson - American Girl
Format: Paperback

From the author of the bestselling Care & Keeping of You series! This book will provide you with the answers that will help you take care of yourself better, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to shaving, acne to voice changes, and everything in between. With tips, how-tos,...
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Oakland Raiders

Marcia Zappa - Abdo Publishing
Format: Print book

Introduces the Oakland Raiders, providing an overview of the history and key personalities of the team, along with memorable events since its founding in 1960.
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Graceful

Wendy Mass - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

Angelina D'Angelo has left town to see the world. It's now Grace's turn to use her magic to protect the people of Willow Falls, and she is up to the challenge. This is her destiny, after all. But destiny is a funny thing-it doesn't always behave the way you'd expect...
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Electricity

Peter Riley - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book

Readers will be electrified by this dazzling exploration of how electricity works. With relatable examples of electronics they can find at home, this colorful book will fuel readers curiosity while expanding their understanding of electricity and its uses. Accessible information about circuits,...
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Ashes

Laurie Halse Anderson - Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Format: Hardcover

Return to the American Revolution in this blistering conclusion to the trilogy that began with the bestselling National Book Award Finalist Chains and continued with Forge, which The New York Times called "a return not only to the colonial era but to historical...
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The Case of the Fright Flight

Michael Anthony Steele - Stone Arch Books
Format: Print book

Scooby-Doo and the rest of the Mystery Inc. gang are excited to be going to an airshow at their friend Kevin Ryan s airfield. The grand finale features a replica of the mysterious Silver Hawk, a World War II B-17 bomber plane famous for mysteriously vanishing before it ever went to war....
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Ever After High: Kiss and Spell

Suzanne Selfors - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

What's a girl to do when she accidentally turns her crush into a frog? Ginger Breadhouse had a hard time growing up with the Candy Witch for a mom. It's not easy making friends if everyone believes your mom tried to cook Hansel and Gretel! But now that Ginger's attending Ever...
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Drawing Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals

Carolyn Franklin - A Smart Apple Media
Format: Print book

From a fierce Tyrannosaurus with sharp teeth to a spiky Stegosaurus, long-necked Diplodocus, and winged Pteranodon, these prehistoric creatures will spark the creativity of dino-mad children. Using only the simplest shapes, budding artists can draw 14 cool creatures - including Triceratops,...
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Star Wars Adventures: Chewbacca and the Slavers of the Shadowlands

Christopher Cerasi - Spotlight
Format: Print book

Book annotation not available for this title.Title: Chewbacca and the Slavers of the ShadowlandsAuthor: Cerasi, Chris/ Meyer, Jennifer L. (ILT) Publisher: Abdo GroupPublication Date: 2013/01/01Number of Pages: 75Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress:
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs

Paige V Polinsky - Abdo Publishing
Format: Print book

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color...
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Against the Odds

AMY IGNATOW - Amulet Books
Format: Hardcover

In the second title in the slam-dunk new series from bestselling author Amy Ignatow, the Odds are back and trying to figure out just who inflicted these lame abilities on them in the first place. Nick can still teleport four inches to the left, and Farshad's thumbs are still super strong....
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Travels with Gannon and Wyatt: Ireland

Patti Wheeler - Greenleaf Book Group Press
Format: Hardcover

While on vacation in Ireland, Gannon and Wyatt visit medieval castles, climb the Cliffs of Moher, and explore the ancient Newgrange monument. But after Gannon kisses the Blarney Stone their adventure takes a dramatic turn. While volunteering on a farm to connect with their Irish roots,...
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Ambulances on the Go

Kerry Dinmont - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how ambulances work. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
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Has Anyone Seen Jessica Jenkins?

Liz Kessler - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

From New York Times best-selling author Liz Kessler comes the magical tale of a (sometimes invisible) teen - and her truly super friends.Jessica Jenkins has always been a perfectly ordinary girl - until one day part of her arm vanishes in the middle of geography class! Jessica's...
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Rev Up Your Writing in Fictional Stories

Yvonne Pearson - The Child's World
Format: Print book

Presents an overview of fictional stories, including the form's purpose, elements, traits, and how it expresses ideas. Original examples illustrate how the writing genre works, and tips are provided to encourage young writers' creativity. Additional features include a table of contents,...
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Charmed, I'm Sure

Sarah Darer Littman - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Rosie White Charming - the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming - discovers that being the fairest in the land isn't all that it's cracked up to be in this charming continuation of the beloved fairy tale.Meet Rosie White Charming. You probably know her parents, Snow and Prince. Yup - that...
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Dawn and the Impossible Three: Full-Color Edition

Ann M. Martin - Graphix
Format: Hardcover

Dawn Schafer is the newest member of The Baby-sitters Club. While she's still adjusting to life in Stoneybrook after moving from sunny California, she's eager to accept her first big job. But taking care of the three Barrett kids would be too much for any baby-sitter. The house is always...
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A Brief Illustrated History of Life on Earth

Steve Parker - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

A Brief Illustrated History of Life on Earth charts the evolution of living species all the way from 2.5 billion years ago, through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods and right through to today. With stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure to fascinate...
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Draw 50 Cats: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Domestic Breeds, Wild Cats, Cuddly Kittens, and Famous Felines

Lee J. Ames - Watson-Guptill
Format: Paperback

This book brings to life Siamese, Persians, lions, tigers, panthers and such celebrity felines as Felix, Top Cat and Snaggle Puss.
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The Boston Tea Party: No Taxation Without Representation

Alicia Tovar - PowerKids Press, 2016.
Format: Print book

No event leading up to the American Revolution better displayed colonial dissatisfaction with the deaf ears of the British government to patriots' grievances than the Boston Tea Party. Young readers are provided an age appropriate narrative of the events leading up to the raid, the raid...
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How to Train Your Dragon: How to Ride a Dragon's Storm

Cressida Cowell - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, everyones favorite reluctant Viking hero, has three months, five days and six hours to discover America, get back to Berk, save his father, battle Polarserpents and win the annual Inter-Tribal Friendly Swimming Race. Can he do it?,
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Catching a Storyfish

Janice Harrington - Wordsong
Format: Print book

A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year Keet knows the only good thing about moving away from her Alabama home is that she'll live near her beloved grandfather. When Keet starts school, it's even worse than she expected, as the kids tease her about her southern accent. Now Keet,...
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Gods and Thunder: A Graphic Novel of Old Norse Myths

Carl Bowen - Capstone Young Readers
Format: Paperback

Gods and thunder. Brothers and betrayal. Death and rebirth. Original Viking tales of Asgard, Thor, Loki, Odin, and Baldur come to life in a full-color, action-packed graphic novel format that's perfect for young readers who crave adventure. Prepare yourself for sibling rivalry, ancient...
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Classic Goosebumps #30: The Haunted Car

R L Stine - Scholastic Inc.,
Format: Print book

Mitchell Moinian sees a car below his bedroom window, and when he approachs it, he hears a voice that tells him to "climb in."
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Black Bears

Joyce Jeffries - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book

Black bears are the most common bears found in North America. Readers learn fun facts about these familiar bears through accessible main text, a detailed graphic organizer, and eye-catching fact boxes. These facts are presented alongside full-color photographs of black bears in their natural...
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Snow leopards

Patricia Hutchison - The Childs World
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English

"Learn all about snow leopards, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed...
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Invisible Emmie

TERRI LIBENSON - Balzer + Bray
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm, Invisible Emmie is a humorous and surprising debut graphic novel by Terri Libenson, creator of the internationally syndicated, Reuben Award-winning comic strip The Pajama Diaries. This is the story of two totally different girls...
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The Star Thief

Lindsey Becker - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The constellations come to life in this imaginative fantasy adventure debut.
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Great Moments in Olympic Gymnastics

Blythe Lawrence - Sportszone
Format: Book

Perhaps no sporting event has told more amazing stories than the Olympic Games. Great Moments in Olympic Gymnastics tells the stories of surprise and dominance, of inspiration and determination, of persistence and overcoming adversity. Title includes colorful descriptions of memorable moments...
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Song of the Mockingbird: My Journey with Josefina

Emma Carlson Berne - American Girl Publishing Inc
Format: Paperback

What if you suddenly found yourself in Josefina's world in New Mexico in 1824? What activities might you do on the rancho, what dreams might you have, and what would you do for fun? In this story, you can join Josefina on adventures that take the two of you from spending cozy evenings...
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Star Wars Adventures: Boba Fett and the Ship of Fear

Jeremy Barlow - Spotlight
Format: Print book

The wreck of the Reverie, an abandoned luxury liner is rumoured to house an ancient relic of immense value. When Fett comes into possession of a map revealing the ship's whereabouts, he sets his sights on the prize. But he's not alone, two bounty-hunting brothers with a grudge against him are on his trail....
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Velociraptor

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

What can scientists learn from an ancient fossil of two dinosaurs locked in battle? Plenty! One of those dinosaurs was a Velociraptor, a "quick thief" and predator of the Cretaceous period. Like the scientists who study Velociraptor, young readers will discover how much eighty-million-year-old...
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Spider-man Attack of the Heroes

Rich Thomas - Spotlight - (Chapter Books)
Format: Print book

Peter Parker spends a lot of time juggling school, friends, and living the life of the Super Hero called Spider-Man. He's usually pretty good at balancing it all, but when high school quarterback Flash Thompson starts bullying him, Peter must find a way to control his powers. To make matters...
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Dinosaur Detective's Search-and-Find Rescue Mission

SOPHIE GUERRIVE - Wide Eyed Editions
Format: Hardcover

With his red airplane, the Dinosaur Detective travels the world in search of lost animals. A rich and whimsical "hide and seek" picture book, which takes the reader on a puzzle-packed tour of a dozen different destinations, including the jungle, the stormy sea and outerspace....
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Animal Migrations

Vicky Franchino - Children's Press
Format: Print book

"Find out why animals migrate from one location to another, how they complete their journeys, and what difficulties they face along the way"--
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Anime and Manga

John Allen - Referencepoint Press
Format: Library Binding

From School Library Journal Gr 6 Up - Each of these slender volumes provides a brief definition, information on technique, and a history of the art form in question. Some - Sculpture, for instance - necessarily provide a somewhat superficial perspective, distilling a complex...
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Patterns in the Jungle

Joyce Markovics - Bearport Publishing
Format: Print book

Deep in a jungle, a colorful, striped snake slithers on the ground. The stripes on its skin make an alternating pattern: black, yellow, red, black, yellow, red. Black dots on a tree frogs legs form a pattern of circles. A snails shell goes round and round, making a spiral pattern. There...
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What good is an E?

Marie Powell; Jenna Gleisner - Amicus
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats

"Beginning readers are introduced to the vowel E and its sounds and uses, including the silent E"--
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Cool Breads & Biscuits: Easy & Fun Comfort Food

Alex Kuskowski - Checkerboard Library
Format: Hardcover

Introduces baking breads and biscuits; identifies cooking terms, equipment, and ingredients; and shares recipes for such foods as morning muffin biscuits, molasses bread in a can, pepperoni pizza bread, and sweet potato bread.
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Mixed Martial Arts

Annabelle Tometich - Sportszone
Format: Hardcover

Mixed Martial Arts is a full-contact combat sport, which takes its techniques in hand-to-hand combat from various martial arts. Learn about Aikido's history, moves, training, and more with this title. Complete with a photo diagram, informative sidebars, and glossary. SportsZone is an imprint...
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Beast Quest: Special 18: Falkor the Coiled Terror

Adam Blade - Orchard Books
Format: Print book

Only a mighty magic could awaken the ancient snake-Beast Falkor. But when things go awry in Avantia, it seems the Beast's power has fallen into the wrong hands. Tom and Elenna must seek Falkor in his lair if they are to keep the kingdom safe from this dark force.Don't miss this...
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Savannah the Zebra Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book

Daisy Meadows - Scholastic Paperbacks; Reprint edition

Savannah the zebra fairy needs Rachel and Kirsty's help to find a missing baby zebra before it ends up in Jack Frost's icy zoo.
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Learn to Draw Disney's the Little Mermaid

Disney Storybook Artists - Walter Foster Jr., 2015.
Format: Print book

Kids will learn how to bring their favorite licensed characters to life with these step-by-step learn-to-draw books. Each book offers easy-to-follow instructions to guide kids from simple sketches to colorful character renderings.
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The Sign of the Cat

Lynne Jonell - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

Talking cats, a missing princess, swordfights with villains, and secret identities combine in this epic tale of bravery and self-discovery on the high seas. Duncan is very smart. He also has a most unusual gift. So why does his mother encourage him to be perfectly average and insist he only...
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Get Coding! Learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and Build a Website, App, and Game

Young Rewired State - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Learn how to write HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and build your own website, app, and game! An essential guide to computer programming for kids - by kids.Crack open this book and set off on several fun missions - while simultaneously learning the basics of writing code. Want to make...
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Rainbow Magic Special Edition: Chelsea the Congratulations Fairy

Daisy Meadows - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Diploma disaster!Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled to be attending the graduation of Rachel's cousin, Ivy. The girls can't wait to watch Ivy walk across the stage and collect her diploma.Trouble is afoot, however--Jack Frost has stolen Chelsea the Congratulations Fairy's three magic objects....
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The Ark Plan

Laura Martin - Harper
Format: Print book

Jurassic World meets Dawn of the Planet of the Apes in this epic new middle grade series full of heart-pounding action and breathtaking chills!One hundred and fifty years ago, the first dinosaurs were cloned. Soon after, they replaced humans at the top of the food chain. The only way to survive...
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Chipmunks

Josh Gregory - C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Format: Print book

Discover some of the most fascinating animals in the world with the Nature's Children series. Readers will discover how these creatures survive in the wild, how they raise their young, and how they are related to other species. Each title also raises important ideas about conservation...
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Box jellyfish

Elizabeth Raum - Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous box jellyfish of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Readers learn how these jellies use venom to kill prey and as a protection against predators. Also explains where they live and what to do when they are encountered.
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San Francisco 49ers

Marcia Zappa - Big Buddy Books
Format:  Book : Elementary and junior high school : EnglishView all editions and formats

Present a concise history of the professional football team, including its founding in 1946, most memorable players, and Super Bowl championships, with a timeline of significant events in team history.
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Brachiosaurus

Josh Gregory - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Hardcover

In this book, simple, age-appropriate text introduces readers to Brachiosaurus, from what it looked like to how it lived. Large, exciting images fill the pages, while sidebars encourage students to ask questions and think critically about information presented in the text. Additional tools,...
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Persian Cats

Meredith Dash - Abdo Kids
Format: Print book

From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 2-Short sentences and large print describe the characteristics of various breeds (other than the book about calicos, which are not a breed) , such as their personality, care, and value as a pet. A few minor conflicts mar certain titles:...
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Chimp Rescue

Clare Hibbert - Powerkids Pr
Format: Print book

Chimp Rescue follows the ups and downs of the lives of these special animals as they are cared for at a specialist chimp sanctuary on Ngamba Island in Lake Victoria, Africa and focuses on both individual animals and the incredible people who look after them. Packed with emotional stories,...
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Crafting with Duct Tape: Even More Projects

Kathleen Petelinsek - Cherry Lake Publishing,
Format: Print book

"Follow along with these fun, creative projects to create a variety of useful or decorative objects using duct tape."--
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Ashlyn's Unsurprise Party

Valerie Tripp - American Girl Publishing Inc
Format: Paperback

When Camille loses two teeth in one day, Ashlyn decides to cheer up her friend by throwing a party. The party is meant to be a secret so the other WellieWishers will be surprised too, but a rainstorm and other woes are on the horizon! Will Ashlyn accept help from her friends in order to get everything...
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Chinese Shar-Peis

Paige V Polinsky - Abdo Publishing
Format: Print book

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Chinese Shar-Pei. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Chinese Shar-Pei breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow...
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Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, Updated and Expanded

ADAM BRAY - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

The updated edition of this bestseller with fascinating facts and fun trivia from everyone's favorite galaxy far, far away!Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know is now updated and expanded with brand-new weird and wonderful Star Wars trivia, strange-but-true facts, and fascinating...
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Alexis Cool as a Cupcake

Coco Simon - Simon Spotlight; Original edition

The Cupcake Club learns that good leadership is a huge part of running a successful business—and friendship is the icing on the cake! Alexis is the clear leader of the Cupcake Club: She’s organized, punctual, and happy to take on the stuff like scheduling, budgets, invoicing,...
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Starting your own business

Cecilia Minden - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Library Binding

32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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Tigers

Alex Kuskowski - SandCastle
Format: Print book

"The Tigers title familiarizes young readers with the tigers they can find at their local zoo. It includes colorful double-page photos with easy-to-read sentences about features, food, cubs and more to make learning a fun experience. Tiger facts and a quick quiz provide additional...
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Buzzards

Henry Abbott - PowerKids Press
Format: Library Binding

Raptors, also known as birds of prey, are among the worlds best hunters. Buzzards are one of them. This volume covers species such as the European buzzard, honey buzzard, and more. Readers get an up-close look at this amazing bird through text thats designed to reinforce important elementary...
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Formula 1 Cars

Peter Bodensteiner - Black Rabbit Books/Bolt
Format: Hardcover

Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, charts, timelines, photos and levelling control this high interest title describes the history, features, and future of Formula 1 cars.
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Climate Change: Discover How It Impacts Spaceship Earth

Joshua Sneideman - Nomad Press
Format: Hardcover

For more than 200 years, scientists have been observing, measuring, and analyzing information about our planet's climate. Studies show that the earth is in constant transition and humans have an effect on what happens. In Climate Change: Discover How It Impacts Spaceship Earth, young...
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Chevrolet Camero Z28

Emily Rose Oachs - Bellwether Media


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Sculpture

Stuart A. Kallen - ReferencePoint Press
Format: Library Binding

Presents a history of the art form, discussing its development; influential artists; different types of materials used; and the changes in style, tools, and techniques over time.
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Magic Tree House Super Edition #1: Danger in the Darkest Hour

Mary Pope Osborne - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Introducing the first Magic Tree House Super Edition - and Jack and Annie's most dangerous mission ever! With a longer story and additional facts and photographs, this thrilling, first Super Edition in the Magic Tree House series is an adventure no reader will want to miss! The magic...
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Understanding Our Skeleton

Lucy Beevor - Capstone
Format: Print book

Bones are the framework of our bodies, but they are much more than that.This book looks at the functions of bones, what they are made of, how they connect to muscles, and how joints work.
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The Boston Tea Party: Would You Join the Revolution?

Elaine Landau - Enslow Elementary
Format: Book

It is 1773 in the British colony of Massachusetts. The British government is taxing the tea being imported to the colonies. The Sons of Liberty in Boston are against the taxes. What would you do? Would you join the colonists who boarded the ship to toss the tea into the harbor? Or would...
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Playing Pro Basketball

Marty Gitlin - Lerner Publications
Format: Book

For a professional player, basketball isnt just a fun gameits a job. Millions of people are watching your every move, expecting you to make every shot and block your competitors. You have to give your all for every game, and when youre not playing, youre sharpening skills, working on plays,...
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Scottish Fold Cats

Meredith Dash - Abdo Kids
Format: Library Binding

From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 2-Short sentences and large print describe the characteristics of various breeds (other than the book about calicos, which are not a breed), such as their personality, care, and value as a pet. A few minor conflicts mar certain titles:...
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Dodge Charger R/T

Emily Rose Oachs - Torque
Format: Hardcover

"Engaging images accompany information about the Dodge Charger R/T. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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The Curious Cat Spy Club

Linda Joy Singleton - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Hardcover

No one at school knows that Kelsey, Becca, and Leo are secretly friends. They have nothing in common - until they rescue three kittens and form a club to help animals through volunteering, spying, and solving mysteries. In the first book of this series, Kelsey helps catch a runaway zorse...
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A Bridge Goes Over

Kylie Burns - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Print book

Engineers design bridges to help solve the challenges of barriers that block the movement of people. Young readers will learn about the steps in the engineering design process and see how different types of bridges suit different types of obstacles. They will also discover what materials...
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Amazing Makerspace Diy Movers

Kristina Holzweiss - Children's Press
Format: Library Binding

Movement is a key part of many inventions. In this book, readers will discover the science behind movement by building their own carousel, speedboat, and solar-powered fan. They will find out how different types of energy work and which forces affect moving objects. They will also learn...
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Denmark

R Conrad Stein - Children's Press
Format: Print book

A small Scandinavian nation occupying a peninsula and hundreds of islands, Denmark is home to fewer than 6 million people. However, despite its small size, the country plays a big role in the global economy. Readers will explore Denmark's rich history, from its settlement in prehistoric...
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Storm of Sands

TUI T SUTHERLAND - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

A young NightWing may have had the first true prophecy in generations . . .Something is coming to shake the earthSomething is coming to scorch the groundJade Mountain will fall beneath thunder and iceUnless the lost city of night can be found.Will the return of Darkstalker bring a horrible...
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Attack of the Legion of Doom!

Inc Scholastic - Scholastic US
Format: Print book

An all-new LEGO(R) DC SUPER HEROES adventure! Join Batman(TM) , Superman(TM) , Wonder Woman(TM) , and more as they take on LEGO DC super villains in this hilarious and action-packed story.
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First Robotics

Nancy Benovich Gilby - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Hardcover

"Makers of all ages are using LEGO bricks to create robots. In this book, students learn more about this recent innovation through detailed explanations built to foster creativity and critical thinking. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related...
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Entertainment Drones

Daniel R Faust - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book

The entertainment industry has often pioneered developments in technology. Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) , are the latest technology the entertainment industry is tackling. This high-interest title covers the basics of entertainment drones, teaching readers the science, technology,...
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BMX racing

Thomas K Adamson - Bellwether Media
Format:  Print book : Biography : Juvenile audience : English

"Engaging images accompany information about BMX racing. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
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Black-Footed Ferrets

Jody Jensen Shaffer - Child's World
Format: Hardcover

Learn all about black-footed ferrets, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed...
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3D Printing: Science, Technology, and Engineering

Steven Otfinoski - Children's Press
Format: Print book

The idea of downloading and printing out a three-dimensional physical object using a personal computer might seem like something out of a science fiction story. However, the latest 3D printing technology is making this incredible dream into a reality. Readers will discover how today's...
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Flying Lessons & Other Stories

Ellen Oh - Crown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold anthology - written by the best children's authors - celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us. In a partnership with We Need Diverse Books, industry giants Kwame Alexander, Soman...
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Cool Military Gear

Samantha S. Bell - Core Library
Format: Hardcover

Packed with exciting facts and important aspects on military gear, this title also provides historical context, compelling photos, primary source quotations, and critical thinking activities. The title also includes a glossary, web links, and additional resources.
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Auto Technician

Ellen Labrecque - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Print book

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as an auto technician. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent...
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Mustaches for Maddie

Chad Morris - Shadow Mountain
Format: Hardcover

Based on a true story. Maddie is a normal twelve-year-old girl. Well, except for the fake mustaches she carries in her pocket. She likes to make people laugh and slapping on a mustache, especially a fuzzy pink or neon green one, always gets a smile. Maddie hopes that the class queen,...
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How Do Plants Defend Themselves?

Ruth Owen - Powerkids Pr
Format: Hardcover

From School Library Journal Gr 2-4-In specific, methodical language (with rare fumbles: "When the animal then goes to the bathroom some time later, the seeds leave its body...") , Owen offers solidly informative explanations of how plants nourish themselves,...
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Powerful Military Vehicles

Samantha S. Bell - Core Library
Format: Hardcover

Provides information on the vehicles used by military forces examining how they have changed over the years, what role they play, and how they are used.
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The Civil War

Enzo George - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Examine the causes, circumstances, and effects of the Civil War through the eyes of generals, soldiers, and common people.
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Bottlenose Dolphins

Caitie McAneney - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book

Readers will love learning all about the oceans most playful animalthe bottlenose dolphin. This book introduces readers to important facts about the bottlenose dolphin, including anatomy, diet, and behavior. Age-appropriate text is paired with eye-catching photographs to help readers grasp...
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Tiger Boy

Mitali Perkins - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

When a tiger cub goes missing from the reserve, Neel is determined to find her before the greedy Gupta gets his hands on her to kill her and sell her body parts on the black market. Neels parents, however, are counting on him to study hard and win a prestigious scholarship to study in Kolkata....
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Baseball: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #29: A Big Day for Baseball

MARY POPE OSBORNE - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Library Binding

Track the facts about baseball - with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #29: A Big Day for Baseball, they had lots of questions. When was baseball invented? What are the rules? Who was Jackie Robinson? Who are some other baseball greats?...
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The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science: 54 All-Star Experiments

Sean Connolly - Workman Publishing
Format: Print book

No dry, boring science lectures here: Physics is exciting when it helps you throw a perfect spiral! Sean Connolly, author of the bestselling and award-winning The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science, The Book of Potentially Catastrophic Science, and The Book of Perfectly Perilous Math,...
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My Name Is Truth: The Life of Sojourner Truth

Ann Turner - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Here is the remarkable true story of how former slave Isabella Baumfree transformed herself into the preacher and orator Sojourner Truth, as told by acclaimed author Ann Turner and award-winning illustrator James Ransome. An iconic figure of the abolitionist and women's rights movements,...
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Hillary Clinton: America's Most Influential Female Politician

Jeff Mapua - Rosen Education Service
Format: Hardcover

Influential lawyer, first lady of Arkansas and then the United States, senator for New York, and U.S. secretary of stateHillary Clinton has been an influential figure in American politics for over three decades. This biography aimed at the lower elementary market presents Hillarys achievements...
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Extraordinary People: A Semi-Comprehensive Guide to Some of the World's Most Fascinating Individuals

Michael Hearst - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Inside this book, you'll find stories of 50 extraordinary people such as:Evel Knievel, who jumped his motorcycle over 14 Greyhound busesThe Iceman, the most well-preserved human, found in the ice after 5,300 yearsSam Patch, who jumped Niagara Falls for $75Helen Thayer, who walked to the North...
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A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting #1

JOE BALLARINI - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover

The Last Kids on Earth meets Goosebumps in this hilarious new series about a secret society of babysitters who protect kids from the monsters that really do live under their beds!When middle schooler Kelly Ferguson's Halloween plans switch from party-going to babysitting, she thinks the scariest...
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Fort

Cynthia DeFelice - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

In this boys-will-be-boys summer story about friendship and revenge, eleven-year-old Wyatt and his friend Augie aren't looking for a fight. They're having the best summer of their lives hanging out in the fort they built in the woods, fishing and hunting, cooking over a campfire, and sleeping...
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Kudzu

Scott Pearson - Black Rabbit Books


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Friday the 13th from the Black Lagoon

MIKE THALER - SPOTLIGHT
Format: Print book

It's Friday the 13th at the Black Lagoon Will this be Hubie's unluckiest day ever? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO. This item is Non-Returnable.
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A curious tale of the in-between

Lauren DeStefano - Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Format: Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling author Lauren DeStefano comes a delightful tale of a girl who can talk to ghosts that's perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Holly Black.Pram Bellamy is special--she can talk to ghosts. She doesn't have too many friends amongst the living, but that's...
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Using Credit Wisely

Katie Marsico - Cherry Lake Pubishing
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English

Have you ever wondered why so many people use credit cards? This book introduces readers to safe credit-using strategies. Real world examples help readers learn the importance of math skills for money management. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs....
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The Someday Suitcase

COREY ANN HAYDU - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover

Readers who loved The Thing About Jellyfish and Goodbye Stranger will find a mysterious magic and unforgettable friendship in The Someday Suitcase, written by the critically acclaimed author of Rules for Stealing Stars.Clover and Danny are the kind of best friends who make each other even...
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The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms

Chris Colfer - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Fairy tales are just the beginning.The Masked Man is on the loose in the Land of Stories, and it's up to Alex and Conner Bailey to stop him...except Alex has been thrown off the Fairy Council, and no one will believe they're in danger.With only the help of the ragtag group of Goldilocks,...
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Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse

Chris Riddell - Macmillan Children's Books
Format: Print book

Ada Goth is the only child of Lord Goth. The two live together in Ghastly-Gorm Hall. Lord Goth believes that children should be heard and not seen, so Ada has to wear large clumpy boots so that he can always hear her coming. This makes it hard for her to make friends and she's rather lonely....
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (Book 3)

Jeff Kinney - Amulet Books
Format: Hardcover

Like New - Excellent condition, clean, crisp pages. Essentially a new book in gift-ready condition. Free shipping directly from Amazon Prime with hassle-free returns means your satisfaction will be guaranteed.
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The Detour of the Elephants

Gertrude Chandler Warner - ALBERT WHITMAN
Format: Print book

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 Aldens follow a clue to Beijing, China, where they uncover their next mission -- to return a mysterious...
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Immigration & America

Steven Otfinoski - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding

From its very beginning, the United States has always been a nation of immigrants. For centuries, people from all around the world have traveled to America in search of a better life, bringing their customs and traditions along with them. Readers will find out what has drawn different immigrant...
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The Science of Prehistoric Giants: Dinosaurs That Used Size and Armor for Defense

Ian Graham - Franklin Watts
Format: Library Binding

The first dinosaurs were small meat-eaters, or carnivores, that snapped up bugs and other small creatures. Then some dinosaurs started eating plants. They were herbivores. Over millions of years, bigger and bigger dinosaurs evolved. The plant-eaters, or herbivores, were the biggest by far....
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Newt Scamander - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: Hardcover

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Newt Scamander's classic compendium of magical creatures, has delighted generations of wizarding readers. Now, in this updated edition with a new foreword by Newt himself and the unveiling of six beasts little known outside the American wizarding...
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The Science of Scabs and Pus: The Sticky Truth About Blood

Ian Graham - Franklin Watts
Format: Library Binding

We all have blood inside us. It is constantly on the move, traveling around your body carrying all sorts of useful things the body needs. Blood is vital for life. We cant live without it, so the body tries to keep blood safe and clean inside it. This engrossing guide to blood explores the structure,...
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Armstrong and Charlie

Steven B. Frank - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Charlie isn't looking forward to sixth grade. If he starts sixth grade, chances are he'll finish it. And when he does, he'll grow older than the brother he recently lost. Armstrong isn't looking forward to sixth grade, either. When his parents sign him up for Opportunity Busing to a white...
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MONSTERS UNLEASHED

KIM HARRINGTON - Sterling Children's Books
Format: Paperback

What happens when your cool virtual-reality game . . . becomes REAL? Pokemon GO meets The Goonies in this action-packed middle-grade series. Monsters Unleashed--where you catch virtual-reality monsters on your cellphone--is one of the hottest mobile games around, and Bex and Charlie just...
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Just Joking Animal Riddles: Hilarious riddles, jokes, and more--all about animals!

J. Patrick Lewis - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Print book

Authored by none other than the former US Children's Poet Laureate, J. Patrick Lewis, this collection of animal-focused jokes and riddles will keep kids reading, rhyming, and laughing like a hyena. The Just Joking series has wowed the kid crowd, and now Just Joking: Animal Riddles delivers...
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Attack of the Tighty Whities!

Nancy E. Krulik - Abdo Pub Co
Format: Book

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. George is representing his school at the county-wide spelling bee, and hopes to compete without getting overpowered by an embarrassing, magic super burp.,
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Medusa the Rich

Joan Holub - Aladdin, 2015.
Format: Print book

Medusa discovers that having the golden "King Midas" touch has its ups and downs in the sixteenth Goddess Girls adventure.When Medusa suddenly becomes able to turn objects into gold just by touching them, she is thrilled. Gold, gold, everywhere! But it's not just objects that...
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Extreme Snowboarding

Virginia Loh-Hagan - 45th Parallel Press
Format: Hardcover

High interest, edgy activities fill the pages of Nailed It! Extreme Snowboarding. The carefully written, considerate text will hold the readers' interest and allow for successful mastery and comprehension. Written in the high-low format, this series has a HIGH interest level to appeal to a more...
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Ms. Rapscott's Girls

Elise Primavera - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

Fans of Mary Poppins will love this whimsical tale of a boarding school for children of very busy parents, where an extraordinary headmistress teaches them life lessons about courage, adventure, friendship . . . and the importance of birthday cake.Nestled inside a lighthouse, Great Rapscott...
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The Year We Sailed the Sun

Theresa Nelson - Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books
Format: Hardcover

Orphaned Julia never expected to be sent away, especially not to the ill-named House of Mercy. But adventure awaits her in this historical journey, based on a true story."Go home," eleven-year-old orphan Julia Delaney is told, but home for her is gone. Spirited and strong, Julia...
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Basketball's Greatest Records

Ryan Nagelhout - PowerKids Press
Format: Hardcover

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 38,387 points during his professional basketball career! Readers discover this and many other fascinating facts as they explore the history of basketball and its most impressive records. From points to blocks, the fundamentals of the sport are explained in a creative...
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Discovering Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo

Sam Hamilton - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Library Binding

Learn about the rich history of Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Ro Carmelo: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and its legacy today.
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How to Speak Cat: A Guide to Decoding Cat Language

Aline Alexander Newman - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Print book

We know cats are beautiful, secretive, and independent ... but even the most loyal cat owners are often baffled by their own pet's behavior. With veterinarian expert Dr. Gary Weitzman as guide, this fun book helps kids understand what cats are trying to communicate by their body language...
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Addie Bell's Shortcut to Growing Up

Jessica Brody - Delacorte Press
Format: Print book

A middle school girl finds out that being a teenager isn't all it's cracked up to be in this realistic read about friendship with plenty of LOL moments--and a magical twist!Seventh grader Addie Bell can't wait to grow up. Her parents won't let her have her own phone, she doesn't have any...
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Phoenix Suns

Jim Whiting - Creative Education
Format: Hardcover

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and that excitement is captured in The NBA: A History of Hoops. With thrilling texts, engaging side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every teams origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most...
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Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia

DK Publishing - DK Publishing
Format: Hardcover

A stunning visual encyclopedia for kids, packed with stunning photography and amazing facts on every aspect of ocean life. From the Arctic to the Caribbean, tiny plankton to giant whales, sandy beaches to the deepest depths, our oceans are brought to life with astonishing images, simple,...
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Older Than Dirt: A Wild but True History of Earth

Don Brown - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Almost 14.5 billion years ago, it all started with a BIG BANG and what began as a cloud of gas, dust, and rock eventually took shape and bloomed into a molten sphere. Battered by asteroid collisions, ice ages, and shifting tectonic plates, our fledgling planet finally pushed forth continents....
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Night of the Living Worms: A Speed Bump and Slingshot Misadventure

Dave Coverly - Henry Holt & Company
Format: Hardcover

What's a bird to do when his sibling is a big-time celebrity? It's a question Speed Bump has to deal with every single morning, because his brother happens to be the one and only Early Bird. You know, THE Early Bird, who ALWAYS gets the worm! Unfortunately, Speed Bump is a sleepy...
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Whatever After #7: Beauty Queen

Sarah Mlynowski - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

The magical seventh installment in this NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series!This time, the magic mirror sucks Abby and Jonah into the story of Beauty and the Beast. When Jonah angers the Beast by picking flowers from his garden, he becomes the Beast's prisoner! Abby has to save her brother...
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Cool Sides & Salads:: Easy & Fun Comfort Food

Alex Kuskowski - Checkerboard Library
Format: Hardcover

Introduces making salads and similar dishes to use as sides; identifies cooking terms, equipment, and ingredients; and shares recipes for such foods as bacon cheese morsels, summer salad wrap, surprise Thai salad, and fun fruit salad.
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Decorated Horses

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

This nonfiction picture book about horses has a fresh focus: how people over the ages have decorated horses in special ways. Organized into three categories - warfare and hunting, performance and competition, performance, and ceremony - the book introduces horses such as the chariot-pulling...
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Curiosity House: The Shrunken Head

Lauren Oliver - Harper
Format: Print book

The book is about, among other things: the strongest boy in the world, a talking cockatoo, a faulty mind reader, a beautiful bearded lady and a nervous magician, an old museum, and a shrunken head.Blessed with extraordinary abilities, orphans Philippa, Sam, and Thomas have grown up happily...
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Learn Russian Words

M. J. York - Child's World
Format: Book

Learn fun and useful words and phrases in Russian.
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The Handbook

Jim Benton - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

There's nothing Jake likes more than some good trash-picking, so when his elderly neighbors move out and leave an especially promising-looking pile of household refuse on the curb, he goes right for it. He only has the chance to grab one box before his mom catches him and orders him in for dinner,...
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How to Build Aircraft

Rita Storey - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover

Take to the skies with How to Build Aircraft. Featuring simple step-by-step instructions, handy templates, vibrant photographs, and easily accessible materials, this title shows readers how to build their very own aircraft that can really fly! Projects include a hot-air balloon, roto-copter,...
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The Magical Animal Adoption Agency, Book 1 Clover's Luck

Kallie George - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Book

Despite her name, Clover has always felt decidedly unlucky. So when she stumbles upon a mysterious cottage in the Woods, she can hardly believe her good fortune. It's the Magical Animal Adoption Agency, and it houses creatures of all kinds. Fairy horses, unicorns, and a fiery young...
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Stewart Foster - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Wonder meets Mark Haddon in the poignant and uplifting debut novel about superheroes, super-nurses, and the beauty you can find in hope.Eleven-year-old Joe has never had a life outside of the hospital, with its beeping machines and view of London's rooftops. His condition means he's...
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