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Washington, D.C.

Claire O'Neal - Mitchell Lane Publishers
Format: Book

Join Natalie and her fourth-grade class as they plan a trip to Washington, D.C. and then spend a few days in the U.S. capital. Find out about some of D.C. s history: How George Washington and Pierre L Enfant dreamed of a city grand enough to hold the hopes and dreams of a new America. Among...
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The Bird King: An Artist's Notebook

Shaun Tan - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: Hardcover

A new book of sketches, artwork, and personal reflection that offers insight into the creative process of the award winning artist, Shaun Tan.
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Lacrosse

Annabelle Tometich - Abdo Publishing Company
Format: Print book

Presents a history of lacrosse and highlights notable playersTitle LacrosseAuthor Tometich AnnabellePublisher Abdo GroupPublication Date Number of Pages Binding Type LIBRARYLibrary of Congress
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Who Was Harry Houdini?

Tui Sutherland - Penguin Workshop
Format: Paperback

Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks. But do they know that the ever-ambitious and adventurous Houdini was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia? This well-told biography...
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The Joker's Dozen

Laurie S Sutton - Stone Arch Books
Format: Library Binding

The Joker transforms dozens of Gotham City citizens into laughing (and robbing) fools! Is the Dark Knight outnumbered, or can he even the odds? Should he use a Batarang or another high-tech weapon? Can the Caped Crusader save the city, or will the Clown Prince have the last laugh? In this...
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Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth

FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE - Walden Pond Press
Format: Hardcover

A one-of-a-kind story of heart, humor, and finding one's place in the universe. Prez knows that the best way to keep track of things is to make a list. That's important when you have a grandfather who is constantly forgetting. And it's even more important when your grandfather can't care...
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Solar Cell and Renewable Energy Experiments

Ed Sobey - Enslow Publishers
Format: Book

Give renewable energy a try! Solar, wind, and hydropower can be used to offset the use of fossil fuels. The projects in this book teach young readers about solar cells, electricity, and energy. Experiment with simple ways of using renewable energy to power different devices. Many experiments...
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Coral Reef Food Chains

Rebecca Pettiford - Pogo Books
Format: Library Binding

In Coral Reef Food Chains, early fluent readers explore the coral reef biome and the food chains it supports. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how energy flows through plants and animals on a coral reef.
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