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My Religion and Me: We are Sikhs

Philip Blake - Franklin Watts
Format: Paperback

Discover all about Sikhism by meeting Akaalsimron, Amrita, Sehaj and Sunny - four Sikhs from around the world. Find out about their gurdwaras, how they worship, how they celebrate festivals and how their faith impacts on their daily lives.The book is part of the 'My religion and me'...
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Animal Tricksters

Joanne Mattern
Format: Hardcover(Library Binding)


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America's Oddest Foods

Joe Yerdon - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Print book

From sea to shining sea, America loves to eat. This book takes readers on a journey through Americas sometimes-wacky digestive system via its weirdest diners, restaurants, and kitchens. Readers will love diving in to the culinary interests of Americas people, from strange meats like squirrel...
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Bird Nests (Nature’s Engineers)

Stacy Tornio - Av2
Format: Library Binding

Some birds make their nests out of grass, twigs, and leaves. Others use mud, fur, or feathers. They might even use paper or yarn. Find out more in Bird Nests, a title in the Natures Engineers series. Natures Engineers is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. Each title in the series features...
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The Netherlands

Pat Seward - Cavendish Square Pub.
Format: Print book

The Netherlands is a place often equated with blonde-haired, blue-eyed people and wooden shoes; however, it is much more than that. The Netherlands is a prosperous country that has a vibrant history and a unique culture. This book explores the Netherlands of the past and well as the present,...
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The Oregon Trail

Mel Friedman - Scholastic
Format: Book

What cause the Great Depression? How did the Lewis and Clark Expedition change our contry forever? With fascinating history and stunning images, Cornerstones of Freedom offers you an intriguing and in-depth look at the ideas, people, and events that have shaped our nation.
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The Girl Who Speaks Bear

Sophie Anderson - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

bThe newest heart-expanding, magical adventure from Sophie Anderson, author of the critically acclaimed House with Chicken Legs./bp"They call me Yanka the Bear. Not because of where I was found. Only a few people know about that. They call me Yanka the Bear because I am so big and strong."/ppDiscovered...
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Wild at Heart: Mustangs and the Young People Fighting to Save Them

Terri Farley - Harcourt Brace and Company
Format: Hardcover

Mustangs have thrived for thousands of generations. But now they are under attack from people who see them as pests. The lucky ones are adopted. Some are sent to long-term holding pens; more and more are sold for slaughter. But courageous young people are trying to stop the round-ups and the senseless...
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The Magical Animal Adoption Agency, Book 3: The Missing Magic

Kallie George - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

A new volunteer has joined the Magical Animal Adoption Agency, and Clover's not too happy about it! Oliver Von Hoof is supposed to be an expert on magical animals, but he's barely older than Clover. How can he be an expert on anything? And it doesn't help that Mr. Jams keeps turning...
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Evelyn the Mermicorn Fairy

Daisy Meadows - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Mermicorns are the most special and unique creatures in all of Fairyland. Evelyn the Mermicorn Fairy helps keep them and their magic gems safe. The gems give fairies everywhere the confidence to believe in themselves. But when sneaky Jack Frost steals the gems, it's up to Rachel and Kirsty...
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