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Timmy Failure: The Cat Stole My Pants

STEPHAN PASTIS - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

In the sixth book in Stephan Pastis's hilarious series, Timmy is being threatened and must rely on his new partner to solve the mystery - and possibly save his life! Timmy is in Key West, Florida, ostensibly for the honeymoon of his mother and Doorman Dave - if they even got married,...
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The Land of Stories: A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales

Chris Colfer - Little
Format: Print book

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer comes a gorgeous, full-color fairy-tale treasury. Dear Reader, you hold in your hands a very special book that contains more than thirty-five classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes, plus your very own survival guide to the Land of Stories....
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Porcupines and Hedgehogs (Core Content Science — Animal Look-Alikes)

Joanne Mattern - Red Chair Press
Format: Hardcover

Likes living in trees or on the ground? Herbivore or omnivore. Is it a porcupine or a hedgehog? Readers will learn how these adorable spiky mammals are alike and how they differ.
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The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

Karina Yan Glaser - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The Vanderbeekers have always lived in the brownstone on 141st Street. It's practically another member of the family. So when their reclusive, curmudgeonly landlord decides not to renew their lease, the five siblings have eleven days to do whatever it takes to stay in their beloved home...
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Horse Diaries #14: Calvino

Whitney Sanderson - Random House
Format: Print book

For all lovers of horses and history! This latest book in the Horse Diaries series features an Andalusian horse in romantic sixteenth-century Spain. Southern Spain, 1570s Calvino is a dapple-gray Andalusian stallion. He grew up driving cattle in the mountains, but soon he catches the eye of King...
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The World's Mightiest Mortal!

Mike Kunkel; DC Comics Inc. - Stone Arch Books
Format: Hardcover

Welcome to the first issue of the all-fun adventures of Billy Batson as the World's Mightiest Mortal, Captain Marvel! Thanks to a magical rift created when Captain Marvel battled Mr. Mind's monsters, 14-year-old Theo Adam has been returned to Earth from his banishment. But Theo...
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A Kids' Guide to the American Revolution

KATHLEEN KRULL - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Packed with anecdotes, sidebars, quotes, and illustrations, A Kids' Guide to the American Revolution brings vividly to life the birth of our nation.Introduce young readers to the stakes, challenges, setbacks, and victories involved in the single most important event in our nation's history,...
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The Bow-wow Bus

Jennifer Swender - Aladdin
Format: Paperback

Cassie Tyler's first grade class visits the Animal Inn in this third zany novel in a brand-new chapter book series where the fur - and fun - flies at an animal spa and hotel.The Animal Inn is an all-inclusive pet resort/hotel/center/spa for animals from dogs to rabbits, cats to ducks,...
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Numbers

Henry Pluckrose - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding

Numbers help us in many ways by giving us all types of informationfrom a persons addresses to the size of a dress and more. In this book, real-world examples and corresponding photos make this math concept easy for the youngest readers to grasp.
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My Little Pony:

Perdita Finn - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Another exciting chapter book for fans of My Little Pony Equestria Girls!Copyright 2015 Hasbro.
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Big Nate Lives It Up

Lincoln Peirce - Balzer + Bray
Format: Print book

For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, here comes the seventh novel in the New York Times bestselling series Big Nate.BIG NATE IS LIVING IT UP!Principal Nichols wants Nate to be buddies with new kid Breckenridge Puffington III and show him around. But that's no easy...
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Life on Surtsey: Iceland's Upstart Island

Loree Griffin Burns - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

On November 14, 1963, a volcano fifteen miles off the shore of Iceland exploded under the sea, resulting in a brand-new island. Scientists immediately recognized Surtsey for what it was: an opportunity to observe the way life takes hold. Loree Griffin Burns follows entomologist Erling...
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Angry Birds Comics Volume 4: Fly Off The Handle

Paul Tobin - IDW Publishing
Format: Print book

The adventures continue in these charming all-ages comics featuring all of your favorite characters! Fly Off The Handle contains eight all-new stories based on the best-selling game!
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Train I Ride

Paul Mosier - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

From Publishers Weekly Flying Start author Paul Mosier comes a poignant story about a young girl's travels by train from Los Angeles to Chicago in which she learns along the way that she can find family wherever she is. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Sharon Creech. Rydr is on a train...
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Panda-monium

Stuart Gibbs - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle's resident sleuth when the zoo's newest addition goes missing - before she even arrives! - in Panda-monium, the latest novel in Stuart Gibbs's FunJungle series.FunJungle is frenzied, awaiting the arrival of its most thrilling animal yet - Li Ping...
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Impact!: Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World

Elizabeth Rusch - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Asteroids bombard our atmosphere all the time. Some are harmless, burning up in a flash of light. But others explode with a great sonic boom, smashing windows and throwing people to the ground. Worst of all, some asteroids strike our planet, blasting out massive craters and destroying everything...
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Zoobots: Wild Robots Inspired by Real Animals

Helaine Becker - Kids Can Press
Format: Hardcover

Innovations in the world of robotics are multiplying, with many cutting-edge breakthroughs, and this exciting and timely new book for young readers explores one particularly intriguing area the world of robo-animals, or zoobots. In an attempt to design robots that can solve problems or perform...
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Mission Hindenburg

C. Alexander London - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

Never turn your back on the Cahills . . . The most powerful family history has ever known returns with a vengeance in The 39 Clues: Doublecross!The Cahills are the world's most powerful family, but their strength is being tested. A sinister man calling himself The Outcast has targeted...
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The Magic Thief: Home

Sarah Prineas - Harpercollins
Format: Hardcover

The Magic Thief: Home, the fourth book in the acclaimed Magic Thief series (also including The Magic Thief, The Magic Thief: Lost, and The Magic Thief: Found), finds new wizard Conn back where he started - accused of being a thief.Despite successfully securing a balance between the competing...
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Endangered Rivers: Investigating Rivers in Crisis

Rani Iyer - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Humans depend on rivers for food and transportation. Wildlife depend on them for survival. But the actions of humans are threatening these diverse habitats. Discover what actions humans need to take to save this valuable part of our endangered Earth.
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Ruth the Red Riding Hood Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book

Daisy Meadows - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Print book

Once upon a time in Fairyland. . . .Jack Frost is up to his old tricks again. He has sent his goblins to steal the Storybook Fairies' magic objects -- and now readers' favorite stories are all mixedup.Rachel and Kirsty only have one more magic object left to find. After they return Ruth's...
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Bugged: How Insects Changed History

Sarah Albee - Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Format: Book

There are about ten quintillion insects in the world--and some of them have affected human history in tremendous ways! For as long as humans have been on earth, weve co-existed with insects . . . for better or for worse. Once you begin to look at world history through fly-specked glasses,...
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Clayton Byrd Goes Underground

RITA WILLIAMS-GARCIA - Amistad
Format: Hardcover

5 Starred Reviews!"This slim novel strikes a strong chord" - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "This complex tale of family and forgiveness has heart." - School Library Journal (starred review) "Strong characterizations and vivid musical scenes add layers...
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Nowhere Boy

KATHERINE MARSH - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

Nowhere Boy is a timely, poignant tale of family, sacrifice and the friendship between a young Syrian refugee and an American boy living in Brussels.Fourteen-year-old Ahmed is stuck in a city that wants nothing to do with him. Newly arrived in Brussels, Belgium, Ahmed fled a life...
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King Cobras

Davy Sweazey - Bellwether Media
Format:  Book : Juvenile audience : English

"Engaging images accompany information about king cobras. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
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Circus Mirandus

Cassie Beasley - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

A New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2015A New York Times Bestseller Fans of The Magician's Elephant, Savvy, and Roald Dahl will fall in love with Circus Mirandus, which celebrates the power of seeing magic in the world. Do you believe in magic?...
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You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Toilets

Fiona MacDonald - Childrens Pr
Format: Print book

What would life be like if you had to do without modern inventions Howwould you cope without a toilet or live without electricity Starting fromthesethought-provoking questions, each title takes us on a historicaljourney to see how people coped in the past, and how they developedingenious...
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Sea Turtles (Ocean Friends)

Dennis Rudenko - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding

This book takes a close look at an amazing swimming reptile - the sea turtle. Readers will love learning exciting facts about sea turtle anatomy, diet, and swimming skills. The book also introduces readers to two sea turtle species, green sea turtles and leatherback sea turtles. Manageable...
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Comeback Catcher

Jake Maddox - Stone Arch Books
Format: Print book

Eddie Jackson loves playing catcher. But when hes batting and in the spotlight, hes a wreck. After an embarrassing strike out last summer, he thought hed be done with baseball for good. Now hes back in the game as a backup catcher. When an injury forces him to step up to the plate, will...
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All's Faire in Middle School

Victoria Jamieson - Dial Books
Format: Paperback

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

Valerie Bodden - Creative Education,
Format: Print book

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of frogs, the long-legged amphibians that hop. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why some frogs croak"--
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Canada

Wil Mara - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding

Located directly north of the United States, Canada is one of the worlds largest countries. Within its borders lie sprawling areas of harsh, untouched wilderness as well as densely populated modern cities. Readers will experience all sides of this North American nation as they explore its history...
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The Story of Buildings: From the Pyramids to the Sydney Opera House and Beyond

Patrick Dillon - Candlewick Press (MA)
Format: Hardcover

Aspiring architects will be in their element! Explore this illustrated narrative history of buildings for young readers, an amazing construction in itself.We spend most of our lives in buildings. We make our homes in them. We go to school in them. We work in them. But why and how did people...
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Hummingbirds

Megan Borgert-Spaniol - Bellwether Media
Format: Hardcover

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces Hummingbirds to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
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Carmen the Cheerleading Fairy

DAISY MEADOWS - SCHOLASTIC (US)
Format: Print book

Kirsty has joined a junior cheerleading squad and is headed to her first big competition in nearby Cove City! Rachel is coming along for the weekend to support her friend -- and cheer her on from the sidelines.The girls are excited, but the competition is stiff, and things are about to take...
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Cows

Kari Schuetz - Bellwether Media Inc.
Format: Library Binding

A cows work is never done! After a morning spent grazing, the cow waits for the farmer to collect her milk. Will it be made into ice cream or cheese? Young readers will learn about the life of a cow in this book about the favorite farm animal.
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The Secret of the Puzzle Box

Penny Warner - Darby Creek
Format: Print book

In this sixth and final installment of the well-received, Agatha-award-winning series, the Code Busters (a group of intrepid sixth graders) solve secret messages and search for an ancestor's hidden legacy at Angel Island.
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Sphynx

Ruth Owen - PowerKids Press
Format: Library Binding

From School Library Journal Gr 2-4-In this set, the histories of six breeds of cats are covered, and fur coloring and body types are fully explained. The abundant color photographs tend to be adorable. For example, pictures show a hapless Persian kitten accepting its bath-time...
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Death Adders

Davy Sweazey - Bellwether Media
Format:  Book : Juvenile audience : English

"Engaging images accompany information about death adders. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
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One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

Nikki Grimes - Bloomsbury
Format: Print book

In this collection of poetry, Nikki Grimes looks afresh at the poets of the Harlem Renaissance -- including voices like Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, and many more writers of importance and resonance from this era -- by combining their work with her own original poetry. Using...
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Attack of the Man-Bat!

Jake Black - Stone Arch Books
Format: Paperback

Bruce Wayne is in the rainforests of Brazil, but theres trouble in the local villages -- people are disappearing! Corporate developers are tearing down the forest, and a legend tells of giant bat creature that will defend the plant life from those who would destroy it. Batman takes up the case,...
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Hubble's Universe: Greatest Discoveries and Latest Images

Terence Dickinson - Firefly Books; Compact Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

Praise for the first edition: "Superbly well-produced. Any engagement with this 'cosmic portfolio,' from picture gazing to deep reading, is grandly rewarded." -- BOOKLIST "The book's precise descriptions and captions brilliantly complement the nearly 300 full-color...
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Kid Authors: True Tales of Childhood from Famous Writers

David/ Horner Doogie Stabler (ILT) - Quirk Books
Format: Hardcover

Funny and totally true childhood biographies and full-color illustrations tell the tales from the challenging yet defining growing-up years of J. K. Rowling, Beverly Cleary, J. R. R. Tolkien, and 12 other great writers. Every great author started out as a kid. Before the best sellers,...
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The Kids' Guide to Sports Media

Shane Frederick - Sports Illustrated Kids
Format: Paperback

The incredible popularity of social media has been a game-changer in the sports world. You can follow your favorite athletes on Twitter, visit a players Facebook page, or watch the Super Bowl on your mobile device. Discover how sports coverage got its start in media through newspapers and radio...
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At Battle in the Revolutionary War: An Interactive Battlefield Adventure

Elizabeth Raum - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

No taxation without representation! The colonists in America are rising up against the British government. It's the start of the American Revolution! Will you: Fight as a colonist or British soldier at the Battle of Bunker Hill? Experience the Battle of Saratoga as the nanny...
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The Wildcat's Claw

Varian Johnson - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Library Binding

Continues the adventures of Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan and their spirit animals as they continue their efforts to protect Erdas from dark forces.
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The Life of Black Elk

Miriam Coleman - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book

Black Elk was a medicine man of the Oglala Sioux who rose to fame because of his talents as a healer and his role in the Battle of Wounded Knee. These are just some of the facts readers learn about this fascinating figure, whose life is detailed through biographical text, primary sources,...
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Let's Go Sledding!

Jasper Bix - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Print book

Even on the coldest winter days its easy to have fun outside! Early readers learn all they need is a pair of ice skates and a bit of patience, and they can enjoy the winter weather in style. From lacing up a pair of skates tightly to wearing a helmet for safety, readers learn all the basics...
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Who Was Leif Erikson?

Nico Medina - Penguin Workshop
Format: Paperback

Hold on to your Viking helmets as you learn about the first known European to set foot on North America in this exciting addition to the Who Was? series!Leif Erikson was born to be an explorer. His father, Erik the Red, had established the first European settlement in present-day Greenland,...
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Dragonbreath #10: Knight-napped!

Ursula Vernon - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

In the tenth book of the series perfect for Dork Diaries and Wimpy Kid fans, this dragon will storm a castle, battle a knight, and stand up to any bully!What does Danny Dragonbreath do when his super-annoying cousin Spencer gets kidnapped by knights? First, he thinks about how nice and quiet...
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The Rat Prince

Bridget Hodder - Margaret Ferguson Books/Farrar Straus Giroux
Format: Print book

A new take on the Cinderella story, told from her point of view as well as that of a royal rat turned coachman.
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Tornado!

Elizabeth Raum - Amicus High Interest
Format: Print book

"This photo-illustrated book describes tornados, or as they are known in other parts of the world, cyclones. Explains how tornados are formed, how they are predicted, what can be done to stay safe in areas prone to tornados"--Provided by publisher.
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Goat

Katie Dicker - Smart Apple Media
Format: Print book

Young readers get to examine the life of the goat from the perspective of the farmer and the animal itself. Fun facts and illustrations teach readers about the life of the farm animal, and show different breeds from around the world. The books also explain food and other products that the animals...
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Itty Bitty Kitty: Firehouse Fun

Joan Holub - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Ava and Itty Bitty Kitty are off to visit the firehouse! Ava's giant cat is usually less than purr-fectly behaved, and this trip is no exception! Will Itty Bitty's nose for trouble make them new friends - or make their visit to the firehouse a disaster?I Can Read Books are designed...
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S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Mars Mission Mayhem

Melinda Metz - Stone Arch Books
Format: Library Binding

"The S.M.A.R.T.S. team is going to Mars! After winning a contest, S.M.A.R.T.S. gets the chance to participate in a Mars colony simulation out in the desert. Other science clubs are there, too -- including a rival club that's played dirty in the past. Now, only a day into the mission,...
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Big Nate's Greatest Hits

Lincoln Peirce - Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Print book

The more Big Nate, the better! Readers will have their fill of Nate's wisecracks and school day shenanigans in this giant collection of hilarious comic strips.Big Nate's Greatest Hits collects three bestselling e-book only collections--Big Nate Makes a Splash, Big Nate Dibs on This...
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Somalia

Lisa Owings - Bellwether Media; Nov edition
Format: Hardcover

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Somalia"--Provided by publisher.
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Welcome to Wonderland #1: Home Sweet Motel

Chris Grabenstein - Random House
Format: Print book

From Chris Grabenstein, the bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and co-author with James Patterson of I Funny, House of Robots, and Treasure Hunters, comes a hilarious illustrated series about all the wacky things that happen when you live in a motel! Eleven-year-old...
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The Door Before

Nathan D Wilson - Random House
Format: Print book

Discover fascinating new worlds and reluctant heroes worth cheering for in the prequel to the bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 Cupboards series! Whether If you've read 100 Cupboards and can't wait to learn where the cupboards came from or whether you'are new to the series,...
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A Kids' Guide to America's Bill of Rights

Kathleen Krull - HarperCollins
Format: Paperback

Which 462 words are so important that they've changed the course of American history more than once? The Bill of Rights: the first ten amendments to the Constitution, the crucial document that spells out how the United States is to be governed.Newly revised and updated, packed with...
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Great Moments in Olympic Swimming & Diving

Karen Rosen - Sportszone
Format: Book

Tells the history of the Games, including the great moments sidebars, action photos, great olympians list.
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Appleblossom the Possum

Holly Goldberg Sloan - Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Format: Print book

Fans of E.B. White's CHARLOTTE'S WEB and Dick King-Smith's BABE will adore this heartwarming and funny animal adventure by the award-winning author of COUNTING BY 7s Mama has trained up her marsupial babies in the ways of their breed, and now it's time for all of the possums--even...
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Coraline: The Graphic Novel

Neil Gaiman - HarperCollins; Reprint edition
Format: Book

Coraline discovered the door a little after they moved into the house.When Coraline steps through a door in her family's new house, she finds another house strangely similar to her own (only better). But there's another mother there and another father, and they want her to stay...
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Wings, Stings and Wriggly Things

Martin Jenkins - Candlewick Press
Format: Paperback

Young readers can learn all about this hairy scary beast as well as butterflies, snails, bees, worms, spiders, dragonflies, grasshoppers, ants, and beetles in this book. Includes large and dramatic illustrations that offer a close-up look at each of these amazing creatures, a lively text...
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Ninja-rella: A Graphic Novel

Joey Comeau - Stone Arch Books
Format: Print book

Cinderella's stepmother and two stepsisters treat her like dirt. Each and every day, they force her to clean their clothes, cook their meals, and only give her rags to wear and crumbs to eat. But each night, in secret and in shadows, Cinderella trains to be a ninja! More than anything,...
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The House With Chicken Legs

SOPHIE ANDERSON - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

All 12-year-old Marinka wants is a friend. A real friend. Not like her house with chicken legs. Sure, the house can play games like tag and hide-and-seek, but Marinka longs for a human companion. Someone she can talk to and share secrets with. But that's tough when your grandmother is a Yaga,...
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Jaguars (Living in the Wild: Big Cats)

Charlotte Guillain - Heinemann
Format: Library Binding

Heres an animal lovers one-stop source for in-depth information on jaguars! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about jaguars, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these powerful creatures.
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Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe

Jo Hackl - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A Mississippi ghost town and an art mystery combine in this gorgeously written debut just right for fans of Three Times Lucky and A Snicker of Magic!How far would you go to find something that might not even exist?All her life, Cricket's mama has told her stories about a secret...
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Creating Horror Comics

David Belmonte - PowerKids Press
Format: Hardcover

Some comics can make you laugh, but some are designed to be very scary. Readers explore the genre of horror comics as they learn the techniques used to make their drawings go from good to ghoulish. They follow step-by-step instructions to create a variety of horror characters, such as a terrifying...
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When the Sky Breaks: Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and the Worst Weather in the World

Simon Winchester - VIKING
Format: Print book

New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester looks at which way the wind blows in this exciting book about giant storms.Simon Winchester is an avid weather watcher. He's scanned the skies in Oklahoma, waiting for the ominous "finger" of a tornado to touch the Earth....
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The Traveler's Tricks: A Caroline Mystery

Laurie Calkhoven - American Girl
Format: Paperback

Caroline has an important package to deliver for her father in the big city of Albany. That means a three-day stagecoach trip with her friend Rhonda! The other travelers, including a charming magician and a beautiful young woman with a sad past, fascinate the girls. But when Caroline's...
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Hockey Superstars: Past, Present, and Future

Jennifer Rivkin - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Print book

This fact-filled book presents the best of the best in hockeys past, present, and future. More than just racking up goals, superstars display sharp, play-making minds, as well as leadership qualities. Profiles include essential stats, an overview of each player's skills and achievements,...
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Algeria

Martin Hintz - Children's Press
Format: Print book

After more than 100 years of French rule, the nation of Algeria achieved independence in 1962 after a long, bloody war. Today, the largest country in Africa is a land of vibrant culture. Readers will find out how people live in Algeria, from what they eat and how they dress to how their...
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Lights, Camera, Middle School!

Jennifer L Holm - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

It's a new kind of book for Babymouse! Fans of Dork Diaries, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and James Patterson's Middle School books, this is going to be epic. . . . For Babymouse, middle school is like a monster movie. You can never be sure who's a friend and who's an enemy, and the halls...
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Nordic Skiing

Ellen Labrecque - Cherry Lake Pub
Format: Library Binding

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Nordic Skiing in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of nordic skiing....
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Milkweed Bugs

PATRICK PERISH - Blastoff! Readers
Format: Library Binding

Predators turn up their noses when they come across the black and orange of the milkweed bug. These foul-tasting critters have found the perfect defense from becoming someones lunch! Unlike the effects of their black and orange colors, this book is sure to keep beginning readers coming...
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Panama

Heather Adamson - Bellwether Media
Format: Print book

Anchored between Costa Rica and Colombia, the small country of Panama flourishes with activity. Colorful festivals, a city rain forest full of animals, and the busy Panama Canal are big factors in Panama's healthy economy. Discover the history behind one of Latin America's most...
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The Persian Gulf War: War Against Iraqi Aggression

Enzo George - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format:  Book : Juvenile audience : English : First editionView all editions and formats

Introduces the Persian Gulf War, through first-hand accounts discussing the initial causes of the conflict and daily lives of soldiers, battle tactics, and reactions to the war at home.
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Spirit Animals: Special Edition: Tales of the Great Beasts

Brandon Mull - Scholastic Audio
Format: Hardcover

Dive, run, and soar through this exhilarating special edition in the New York Times best-selling series, with a story by Wild Born author, Brandon Mull. In the world of Erdas, theres a story of four noble animals who sacrificed everything to protect their homes from the ambitions of a mad king....
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Visionary Women Around the World

VASHTI HARRISON - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History comes the highly anticipated follow-up, a beautifully illustrated collectible detailing the lives of women creators around the world.Featuring the true stories of 40 women creators, ranging...
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Pathfinders: The Journeys of 16 Extraordinary Black Souls

Tonya Bolden - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Over the centuries, untold numbers of black men and women in America have achieved great things against the odds. Pathfinders is a collective biography of sixteen diverse American men and women of African descent who made their mark on American history in the 18th to 20th centuries....
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Gorillas Up Close

Christena E Nippert-Eng - Henry Holt and Company
Format: Print book

Do you know how to tell whether gorillas are playing or fighting? Do you know why you shouldn't look a gorilla straight in the eye? Have you ever wondered how to quickly tell individual gorillas apart from each other? (Hint: look at the nose ) Filled with facts and photos, "Gorillas...
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Emerald Tree Boas

Emily Rose Oachs - Bellwether Media
Format:  Book : Juvenile audience : English

"Engaging images accompany information about emerald tree boas. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
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Law and Disorder

Ivan Cohen - Stone Arch Books
Format: Library Binding

Anarky has struck the city of Gotham, but Bruce Wayne and his team have discovered the villain's plan: rid Gotham City of its laws and regulations, and let anarchy reign! But with a little help from the people of Gotham, Anarky could lose his chance to let chaos rule.
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THE CHOCOLATE CHASE

Geronimo Stilton - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

It was spring in New Mouse City! I love to celebrate the season with my fellow mice by exchanging chocolate eggs and competing in a confectionary challenge. This year, there was also a special exhibition of priceless jeweled Mouseberg eggs in town. Then one of the Mouseberg eggs was stolen......
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The Ojibwa

Michelle Lomberg - AV2 by Weigl
Format: Print book

When European settlers pronounced the word Ojibwa, they said Chippewa. As a result, the United States government called this group the Chippewa. Learn more in The Ojibwa, one of the titles in the American Indian Art and Culture series.
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The Illustrated Atlas of Architecture and Marvelous Monuments

Alexandre Verhille - Little Gestalten
Format: Print book

This unique architecture atlas shows the most remarkable buildings in the world. Children and adults will marvel in amazement. Mali, in North Africa, is home to the largest building made out of clay; the structure only took one year to complete. For the construction of Neuschwanstein Castle,...
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Malaysia

Michael Burgan - C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Format: Library Binding

In each title of this enchanting series, readers are transported to distant lands with the fascinating text and attention-grabbing photos. Each country's culture, history, and geography are explored in detail, allowing readers a chance to see how people live in faraway nations.
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The Legacy of Mr. Banjo!

Dave Tanguay - Stone Arch Books
Format: Print book

As Captain Marvel struggles to keep his superpowers under control, a new and dangerous enemy takes Mary Marvel out of the picture. Will our favorite super hero be able to succeed all on his own?
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Tyme #1: Grounded: The Adventures of Rapunzel

Megan Morrison - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: Hardcover

In all of Tyme, from the Redlands to the Grey, no one is as lucky as Rapunzel. She lives in a magic tower that obeys her every wish; she reads wonderful books starring herself as the heroine; her hair is the longest, most glorious thing in the world. And she knows this because Witch tells...
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The Evertree: Spirit Animals Book 7

Marie Lu - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Book

After journeying across Erdas together, Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have one chance to stop an ancient enemy desperate to break free from his prison, or the world will be foverer changed.
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Pigs

Christina Leighton - Blastoff! Readers
Format: Library Binding

A pigs snout does much more than wiggle and snort! This familiar feature is a tool used to root for insects and plants in the ground. Readers will learn about snouts and so much more in this book about pigs on the farm.
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Pick the Plot

JAMES RILEY - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

When Owen finds himself stuck in a Pick Your Own Plot story, things get more complicated than ever in this fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series, Story Thieves - which was called a "fast-paced, action-packed tale" by School Library Journal - from...
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Phase Three: Marvel's Captain America: Civil War

Alex Irvine - Little
Format: Print book

Marvel's Captain America: Civil War pits hero against hero! Captain America and Iron Man lead two teams of heroes in a clash that will change the course of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Following the record-breaking success of Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the First...
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Humans and the Hydrosphere: Protecting Earth's Water Sources

Ava Sawyer - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

The hydrosphere encompasses all water on Earth -- from glaciers and ice to rivers and oceans. People use water every day. This title asks the question, how much do you use? Readers will learn how humans use water, how humans positively and negatively affect water, and how to protect the water...
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Lydia the Reading Fairy

Daisy Meadows - Scholastic (Us)
Format: Print book

It's time for Jack Frost to learn his lesson! Best friends Kirsty Tate and Rachel Walker usually only get to spend vacations and holidays with each other. But for a special week, they'll both be going to the same school! It's a good thing the two friends are together. Jack Frost...
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Geeky LEGO Crafts: 21 Fun and Quirky Projects

David Scarfe - No Starch Press
Format: Hardcover

Indulge your love for LEGO by making the challenging, quirky, and occasionally practical designs in Geeky LEGO Crafts.Follow the step-by-step instructions to build handy bookends, geeky coasters, a stylish wine rack, adorable pencil holders, and much more.
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Wind

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst - Jump!
Format: Print book

In Wind, vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text introduce young readers to the causes and characteristics of wind.
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Horses of the Dawn #1: The Escape

Kathryn Lasky - Scholastic (Us)
Format: Print book

Run Wild. Run Free.The horses are in danger. They were rounded up by the two-legs and forced onto a boat to cross the wide ocean. The journey went badly and the boat was deemed too heavy, so the two-legs forced the horses into the sea and sailed away, leaving the herd to die in the deep.By...
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The Lost Continent

Tui T. Sutherland - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

For centuries there have been rumors of another continent on the dragons' planet -- another land far across the ocean, populated by tribes of dragons very different from those we know. But there's never been any evidence, and most dragons dismissed the rumors as fairy tales.Until now.Because...
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Nyx the Mysterious

Joan Holub - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

The mysterious Nyx, Goddess of Night, enrolls at Mount Olympus Academy in this twenty-second Goddess Girls adventure!
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 4: Original Sin

Brian Michael Bendis - Marvel Comics
Format: Hardcover

Original Sin tie-in! Remember when Star-Lord, Thanos, and Nova had been trapped in the horrific Cancerverse? When Star-Lord and Nova were going to sacrifice their lives to take out Thanos once and for all? And remember how Drax was supposed to have died? But Star-Lord, Drax and Thanos seem...
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Lions

Claire Throp - Heinemann
Format: Print book

Heres an animal lovers one-stop source for in-depth information on lions! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about lions, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these powerful creatures.,
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Simone Biles

Jon M Fishman - Lerner Publications
Format: Library Binding

Simone Biles joined the US women's gymnastics team to compete at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016. Along with her teammates, she sailed through her events to claim the gold medal in the team competition for the United States. She also took home three golds and a bronze...
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Lego

Sara Green - Pilot
Format: Hardcover

"Engaging images accompany information about Lego. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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Seekers: Return to the Wild #5: The Burning Horizon

Erin Hunter - Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Format: Print book

Erin Hunter's New York Times bestselling Seekers series continues in the fifth book in the Return to the Wild story arc. With its thrilling blend of action and suspense, this epic animal fantasy is perfect for fans of the #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series.Toklo, Kallik, Lusa,...
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Lola

Ellen Miles - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.When Charles and his friends find Lola stuck outside right before a rain storm, they have a tough decision to make. They know the French...
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W.I.T.C.H.: The Graphic Novel, Part I. The Twelve Portals, Vol. 1

DISNEY. - JY
Format: Paperback

Twelve portals have opened between Earth and the dark world of Metamoor, weakening the mystic veil that separates the two and protects humanity from an evil that threatens to consume it. Five girls have been chosen as Guardians to stand against this menace. Gifted with powers over the elements,...
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All about Earth : exploring the planet with science projects

Sara L Latta - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

"Step-by-step instructions for activities pertaining to Earth, including its rotation in space, seasons, gravity, and matter"--
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Theodore Boone: The Scandal

John Grisham - Dutton Children's Books
Format: Print book

Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone knows every judge, police officer, and court clerk in Strattenburg. He has even helped bring a fugitive to justice. But even a future star lawyer like Theo has to deal with statewide standardized testing. When an anonymous tip leads the school board to investigate...
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Lemons

Melissa Savage - Crown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The search for Bigfoot gets juicy in this funny and touching story that's perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo's Flora & Ulysses and Katherine Applegate's Crenshaw! Lemonade Liberty Witt's mama always told her: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But Lem can't possibly...
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Sticks & Stones

Abby Cooper - Farrar Straus Giroux
Format: Print book

Ever since she was a baby, the words people use to describe Elyse have instantly appeared on her arms and legs. At first it was just "cute" and "adorable," but as she's gotten older and kids have gotten meaner, words like "loser" and "pathetic"...
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My Life as a Joke

Janet Tashjian - Christy Ottaviano Books, Henry Holt and Company
Format: Print book

Derek Fallon discovers all the angst that comes with being twelve -- he just wants to feel grown up, but life gets in the way with a series of mishaps that make him look like a baby. He passes out during a worm dissection in science class, falls flat on his face in gym class and gets a fat lip that...
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Space Dumplins

Craig Thompson - Graphix
Format: Book

For Violet Marlocke, family is the most important thing in the whole galaxy. So when her father goes missing while on a hazardous job, she can't just sit around and do nothing. To get him back, Violet throws caution to the stars and sets out with a group of misfit friends on a quest...
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The Evil Wizard Smallbone

Delia Sherman - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book

In a hilarious tale reminiscent of T. H. White, a lost boy finds himself an unlikely apprentice to the very old, vaguely evil, mostly just grumpy Wizard Smallbone.When twelve-year-old Nick runs away from his uncle's in the middle of a blizzard, he stumbles onto a very opinionated bookstore....
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The Alamo: Symbol of Freedom

Hal Marcovitz - Mason Crest
Format: Print book

Traces the history of the shrine of Texas liberty, the Alamo, from its original function as a place of worship, through the Mexican siege there, to a museum in 1905.,
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Ice Hockey

Ellen Labrecque - Cherry Lake Pub
Format: Library Binding

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Ice Hockey in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of ice hockey. As they...
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LEGO Star Wars Ideas Book

DK. - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Find a galaxy full of LEGO Star Wars(TM) ideas to build--from activities and art, games and challenges, to practical makes and your very own inventions!This book features 200 imaginative play and building ideas, from LEGO projects that take just a few minutes and a handful of bricks,...
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Slurp Monster Showdown (Geronimo Stilton Spacemice #9) (9)

Geronimo Stilton - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Spacemouse Geronimo Stiltonixs adventures are out of this world!Geronimo Stiltonix and the spacemice are visiting a planet where the most delicious wild mozzarella grows. Yum! But the planet is plagued by the slurp monster -- a scary alien who wants all the mozzarella for himself! Can the spacemice...
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Hansel and Gretel: An Interactive Fairy Tale Adventure

Matt Doeden - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

How much do you really know about the story of Hansel and Gretel? Was the witch that bad, or was she just sick of kids eating her out of house and home? Did Hansel and Gretel leave a trail of breadcrumbs, or did they leave space beacons behind as they explored the galaxy in their spaceship?...
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Aphrodite the Fair

Joan Holub - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Aphrodite has her hands full with Eris, who loves to stir up mischief, in this Goddess Girls adventure.Eris is a goddess girl who has a penchant for causing trouble. So when her brother, Ares, is celebrating his thirteenth birthday, she can't let the occasion go by without a little...
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Bright Lights, Big Kitty!

Paul DuBois Jacobs - Aladdin
Format: Paperback

Whiskers goes viral in this fourth zany novel in a chapter book series where the fur - and fun - flies at an animal spa and hotel.The Animal Inn is an all-inclusive pet resort/hotel/center/spa for animals from dogs to rabbits, cats to ducks, parrots to lizards. From doggie and kitty daycare,...
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures Volume 2

Kenny Byerly - IDW Publishing
Format: Paperback

Spinning straight out of the hit Nickelodeon show, Volume 2 collects four more fantastic tales. The Turtles battle Fishface, the Shellraiser goes haywire, a movie night for the group, and Monkey Brains squares off against Rat King!
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Where Is Our Solar System?

STEPHANIE SABOL - Penguin Workshop
Format: Paperback

Readers will want to grab a telescope and explore the night skies after finishing this overview of our solar system.Our solar system consists of eight planets, as well as numerous moons, comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. For thousands of years, humans believed that Earth was at the center...
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Cheetahs

Charlotte Guillain - Heinemann
Format: Print book

Heres an animal lovers one-stop source for in-depth information on cheetahs! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about cheetahs, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these speedy creatures.,
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Me and Marvin Gardens

A S King - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: Hardcover

The first middle-grade novel from Printz Honor-winning author Amy Sarig (A. S.) King is a boy-meets-animal story like no other, and has earned three starred reviews! Obe Devlin has problems. His family's farmland has been taken over by developers. His best friend Tommy abandoned him for the development...
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50 Body Questions: A Book That Spills Its Guts

Tanya Kyi - Annick Press
Format: Hardcover

Unbelievable facts about an amazing specimen -- YOU! Most of us eat, run, or sleep without thinking about it. But our bodies are masterful machines of intricate design that perform amazing feats daily. The fifth book in Annick's successful 50 Questions series guides readers...
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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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Maker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects: Build * Invent * Create * Discover

Dorling Kindersley. - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

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

NICOLE HELGET - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A modern, beautifully written story set against the backdrop of the controversial issue of fracking that explores the timely themes of poverty, environmental protection, what makes a family, and finding your place in the world.
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Bad Kitty Takes the Test

Nick Bruel - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Print book

It's something everyone has to do at least once. Kitty is no different. In this new edition of the beloved, bestselling Bad Kitty series, Bad Kitty faces . . . a test!Based on her previous bad behavior, the Society of Cat Aptitude has determined that Kitty is not only a bad kitty but a bad cat....
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Amelia Earhart #8: Lady Lindy

Ann Hood - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Hardcover

Ann Hood's "delightful" (NYT) historical series continues with one of America's great female heroes! Great-Uncle Thorne sends Maisie, Felix, and the Ziff twins on a dangerous trip back in time through The Treasure Chest and into the Congo to find Amy Pickworth, Thorne's missing...
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Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #35: Dragons and Mythical Creatures

Mary Pope Osborne - Random House
Format: Print book

Track the facts about dragons, unicorns, mermaids, and more - with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Super Edition #2: Night of the Nine Dragons, they had lots of questions. What do tales about dragons have in common? Are mermaids real?...
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If the Magic Fits (100 Dresses)

Susan Maupin Schmid - Yearling
Format: Paperback

Try on a little magic with this lighthearted fantasy adventure! For fans of the Land of Stories and Descendants series. Inside an enchanted castle, theres a closet - a closet with one hundred dresses that nobody ever wears. Dresses like those need a good trying-on, and Darling Dimple...
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The Real Man of Steel

Laurie S Sutton - Stone Arch Books
Format: Hardcover

Lex Luthor is up to his old tricks again. Wearing his battle suit, the super-villain sets out to steal a special chip from S.T.A.R Labs, called the Mega Module with the help of a few friends. Superman shows up just in time to stop Lex's pals, but Lex manages to insert the Mega Module...
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The American Revolution: Experience the Battle for Independence

Judy Dodge Cummings - Nomad Press
Format: Print book

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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Acadia

Audra Wallace - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding

Often called the crown jewel of Maine, Acadia National Park contains more than 47,000 acres of gorgeous coastal landscapes. As they explore the park, readers will learn about its plants, wildlife, and geographic features. They will also discover how the landscapes were formed, when people...
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Giants Vs. Cowboys (2) (Sports Greatest Rivalries)

Parker Holmes - Powerkids Pr

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A Bird Watcher's Guide to Orioles

Grace Elora - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Paperback

Orioles are beloved backyard birds; theyre always looking for something sweet to eat. In this attractive volume, future birders will learn about the many kinds of orioles and even take a trip to a Baltimore Orioles baseball game. Like bird-watching itself, this book mixes funan entertaining...
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Chickasaw

Omar Stone - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book

The Chickasaw Nation is the thirteenth largest federally recognized tribe in the United States. This text provides a comprehensive history of the Chickasaw people, whose roots date back before recorded history. Written to support elementary social studies curricula, the text covers the history...
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Joplin, Wishing

DIANE STANLEY - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

A heartfelt and magical middle grade novel in the tradition of Tuck Everlasting and Bridge to Terabithia, about family, wishes, and the power of true friends to work magic. While cleaning out her reclusive grandfather's house, Joplin discovers pieces of a broken platter in a cookie tin....
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Captain America Volume 3: Loose Nuke

Rick Remender - Marvel
Format: Hardcover

Ever since his rebirth in the present day, Captain America has been a man out of time. But now he finds himself even further out of synch with the world he knows, as he returns home to deal with the repercussions of his years in Dimension Z! And as always, Cap rarely gets a chance to reflect...
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Max Steel: Haywire

Tom Pinchuk - Viz Media, 2014.
Format: Paperback

Max Steel: The ultimate turbocharged teen hero with a secret!Maxwell McGrath is just your average 16-year-old boy ... until he starts experiencing uncontrollable Turbo Energy! To control this superpower, he must merge with a know-it-all alien ultralink named Steel. Together this unlikely...
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Bottlenose Dolphins

Elizabeth Thomas - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Hardcover

"Introduces facts about bottlenose dolphins, including physical features, habitat, life cycle, food, and threats to these ocean creatures. Photos, captions, and keywords supplement the narrative of this informational text"--
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Incredible LEGO Technic: Cars, Trucks, Robots & More!

Pawel Kmieć - O'Reilly Media
Format: Print book

From tanks to tow trucks, all the models showcased in this book use LEGO Technic gears, pulleys, pneumatics, and electric motors to really move. You'll find some of the world's best fan-created LEGO supercars, construction equipment, monster trucks, watercraft, and more, along with...
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Alicia the Snow Queen Fairy

Daisy Meadows - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Alicia the Snow Queen Fairy makes sure that everyone has a happy and fun time during the winter. But when her magic falls into Jack Frost's icy hands, the season goes haywire. Fairyland might end up frozen! Fortunately for Alicia, Rachel and Kirsty are eager to help. They're going to help...
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Who Was Princess Diana?

Ellen Labrecque - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Print book

Learn how Lady Diana Spencer became the People's Princess as she takes her place in the ranks of the Who Was? series.A shy twenty-year-old girl stepped out of a horse-drawn coach and into the world spotlight, capturing the imagination of millions as a real life fairytale princess. Although...
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Catwoman's Nine Lives

Matthew K Manning - Stone Arch Books
Format: Paperback

After stealing a prized necklace, Catwoman manages to escape Batmans pursuit only tofind the Penguin waiting for her in her apartment.The Penguinasksherto kidnap the Ventriloquists prized puppet, Scarface,so he canhold it hostage so the Ventriloquists gangwill stopstealing the Penguins...
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National Geographic Kids Almanac 2017

National Geographic Kids. - Natl Geographic, 2016.
Format: Print book

This New York Times bestseller is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, and more. New features include highlights on National Geographic Explorers and their amazing projects (plus, ways...
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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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The Watcher

Joan Hiatt Harlow - Margaret K. McElderry Books; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

After Wendy is kidnapped by her own mother, the only way she can survive wartime Germany is with the help of a special dog and the family she never knew she had in this historically accurate, standalone companion to Shadows on the Sea.1942. Berlin, Germany. How did Wendy end up in such...
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Coding Games from Scratch: 4D An Augmented Reading Experience

Rachel Ziter - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Learn the basics of coding using Scratch by focusing on simple coding techniques and language. This visual, hands-on guide will teach junior makerspace users how to create their games - including animated games, timed games, levels, and live variables - all using Scratch. Download the Capstone...
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Camp Rolling Hills

STACY DAVIDOWITZ - AMULET Books
Format: Print book

It's the end of the summer, which means one thing: Color War time! Color War is the event of the summer, a massive camp-wide competition. The camp is divided into two teams, Blue and White, with upper campers vying for the envied spot of lieutenant, a team leader position. Jenny assumes...
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Veterinarians

Christina Leaf - Bellwether Media Inc.
Format: Library Binding

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces veterinarians to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
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Cam Newton

Elizabeth Raum - Amicus
Format: Library Binding

"A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Describes his childhood, when he started playing football, and how he got to be an NFL player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, table of contents, glossary, books, and websites"--
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Grand Teton

Josh Gregory - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding

From the towering peaks of the Teton Range to the sprawling, green valley known as Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park is home to some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the United States. Readers will hike through the entire park to get a look at rare and fascinating plants and animals....
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Concrete Mixers

Cari Meister - Jump!
Format: Print book

In Concrete Mixers, beginning readers will learn about parts of a concrete mixer that help construction workers do their jobs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures Volume 3

Kenny Byerly - Idea & Design Works Llc
Format: Paperback

Four more tales based in the world of the hit TV show! The Turtles' adventures include trying to fix Metal Head the robot, a Valentine's Day with Spider Bytez, dealing with a malfunctioning Footbot, and a madcap race to stop a secret package from hitting the mail.
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Treasure Hunters: Danger Down the Nile

James Patterson - Little, Brown and Company, 2014.
Format: Print book

The sequel to James Patterson's bestselling series launch Treasure Hunters is another hilarious, hair-raising and highly-illustrated adventure for the First Family of Action! Bick Kidd and his globe-trotting siblings Beck, Storm and Tommy may have completed their first treasure hunt...
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Amelia Sparklepaw's Party Problem

Daisy Meadows - Scholastic (Us)
Format: Print book

Best friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists! Jess and Lily can't wait to celebrate their friend Goldie's birthday in Friendship Forest, but wicked witch Grizelda is determined to ruin the party! With the help of fluffy kitten Amelia...
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BloomsnBuds 200 Red Wiggler Worms

Megan Borgert-Spaniol - Bellwether Media
Format: Hardcover

Tiny bristles called setae help earthworms burrow several feet into the ground. The earthworms bring nutrients and minerals to the surface, and on the way, their tunneling aerates the ground. Discover just how valuable these soil-stirrers are in this book for young learners.
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Calliope the Muse

Joan Holub - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Calliope, the muse of epic poetry, has trouble putting her bright and fun ideas into action in this twentieth Goddess girls adventure!
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Paper Chains

ELAINE VICKERS - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

From the author of critically acclaimed Like Magic comes another sweet middle grade story about friendship, family, and discovering where you fit in the world. Katie and Ana are the kind of friends who share everything with each other. But there are some things you can't even share with...
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The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade

Max Brallier - Viking
Format: Print book

"After the monster apocalypse, Jack Sullivan has been having an awesome time living in a tree house with his three best friends. But when zombies start mysteriously disappearing, Jack and his friends suspect that an extremely evil force is at work"--
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Hamster Princess: Harriet the Invincible

Ursula Vernon - Dial Books
Format: Print book

Sleeping Beauty gets a feisty, furry twist in this hilarious new comic series from the creator of DragonbreathHarriet Hamsterbone is not your typical princess. She may be quite stunning in the rodent realm (you'll have to trust her on this one) , but she is not so great at trailing around...
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American Robins

Megan Borgert-Spaniol - Bellwether Media
Format: Print book

These plump, orange-bellied birds are abundant throughout North America. Their optimistic birdsong starts in the early morning hours and can last throughout the day. From baby robin chicks to migrating flocks, young readers will love to learn more about the animated activities of American...
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Island War

Patricia Reilly Giff - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

A two-time Newbery Honor-winning author spins a tale of children surviving on their own on a remote Japanese-occupied island during World War II.Izzy has come to the remote Aleutian Island in 1941 because her mother is studying the rare birds there. Matt has been dragged there by his father,...
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Hundred Percent

Karen Romano Young - Chronicle Books
Format: Print book

The last year of elementary school is big for every kid. In this novel, equal parts funny and crushing, utterly honest and perfect for boys and girls alike, Christine Gouda faces change at every turn, starting with her own nickname - Tink - which just doesn't fit anymore. Readers will relate...
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