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Massachusetts

Cody Crane - Childrens Pr
Format: Paperback

One of the 13 original United States, Massachusetts has a long, rich history. Readers will learn about the states role in the founding of the United States and find out what life is like in Massachusetts today. They will also discover how the state is governed, which animals and plants...
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The Cat Who Ruled the Town

May Nakamura - Simon Spotlight
Format: Paperback

Dip a toe, paw, or fin into history with this fact-tastic Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series all about pets and the people who loved them! In this story, learn all about a sweet kitty who was voted the mayor of a town in Alaska!Stubbs was the mayor of a small town in Alaska. He was friendly...
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How to Raise a Mom

Jean Reagan - Alfred A. Knopf
Format: Print book

From the creators of the New York Times bestselling HOW TO . . . picture books comes a hilarious and heartwarming new story about raising a happy, healthy mom! This humorous new addition to the beloved and bestselling HOW TO . . . books takes readers through a playful and productive day with...
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El rey de las pequenas cosas

Bil Lepp - Picarona
Format: Print book

En un mundo muy, muy antiguo, vivia el Rey de las Pequenas Cosas, quien reinaba sobre todas las cosas pequenas. Tenia todo lo que necesitaba y no ansiaba nada mas. No le sucedia lo mismo al Rey Enorme, que queria ser el Gobernador del Mundo. Despues de reunir a todos sus ejercitos, habia...
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But I Need Your Help Now!

Bryan Smith - Boys Town Press
Format: Paperback

Isaac is impatient and a little rude. When he needs help, he wants immediate assistance. When he has questions, he wants instant answers. If he doesn't get a speedy response, this second-grader interrupts others by shouting and grabbing. Isaac never waits his turn and does whatever...
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Otto and Pio

Marianne Dubuc - Princeton Architectural Press
Format: Hardcover

Otto the squirrel is perfectly content living by himself in his treehouse in the forest, when a small creature, Pio, arrives on his doorstep, looking for his mother, and Otto invites him in. Pio eats all the hazelnuts, takes up the entire bed, and just gets bigger and bigger! Though Otto...
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Soar High, Dragonfly

Sheri M. Bestor - Sleeping Bear Press
Format: Hardcover

Dragonflies are some the world's most beautiful (and fascinating!) insects. And one many children can find right in their backyards! With a simple story, perfect for read-alouds, and colorful illustrations, this scientific look at a dragonfly's life-cycle will captivate little...
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The Nantucket Sea Monster: A Fake News Story

Darcy Pattison - Mims House
Format: Print Length

A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTIONDo you believe everything you read in the newspaper?Early in August 1937, a news flash came: a sea monster had been spotted lurking off the shore of Nantucket Island. Historically, the Massachusetts island had served as port for whaling ships. Eyewitnesses...
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Ralph Masiello's Alien Drawing Book

Ralph Masiello - Charlesbridge
Format: Print book

The tenth book in Ralph Masiello's popular drawing series shows budding artists how to illustrate quirky aliens from out of this world. Clear, linear steps in red outline how to draw the friendly Martians. Challenge steps in blue encourage adding extras to each masterpiece.
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I Spy School Days: A Book of Picture Riddles

Jean Marzollo - Cartwheel
Format: Hardcover

Provides brainteasers to solve in a blackboard scene, hundreds of tiny objects to ponder in a classification puzzle, Rube Goldberg-type contraptions to figure out, and a lavish nature spread that encourages learning through observation.
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