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Saving Marty

PAUL GRIFFIN - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

Fans of Because of Winn Dixie will adore this warm and heart-wrenching story of the friendship between a boy and a pig who thinks it's a dog. Renzo is a quiet kid, content to let his charismatic friend Paloma do all the talking while he dreams of playing the guitar and surfing out in California,...
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Bluetick Coonhounds

Paige V Polinsky - Abdo Publishing
Format: Print book

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Bluetick Coonhound. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Bluetick Coonhound breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow...
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Samoyeds

Paige V Polinsky - Abdo Publishing
Format: Print book

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Samoyed. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Samoyed breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these...
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Snazzy Cat Capers

Deanna Kent - Imprint
Format: Hardcover

"I want to be Ophelia when I grow up!! And I want Oscar to be my BFF -- Best Fishy Friend! Snazzy Cat Capers is fabulous, funny and fin-tastic fun with illustrations that pounce off the page." -- Mo O'Hara, New York Times bestselling author of the My Big Fat Zombie...
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Mini Sweets

Helen Perelman - Aladdin Books
Format: Print book

Join the Candy Fairies for one last delicious adventure in this final book of the Candy Fairies series.The latest sugartastic story brings a new baby to the Candy Kingdom. Princess Mini is Princess Lolli and Prince Scoop's new baby, and Berry the Fruit Fairy is the lucky one who's...
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The mother-daughter book club. book 7, Mother-daughter book camp

Heather Vogel Frederick - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Emma, Jess, Megan, Becca, and Cassidy go to Camp Lovejoy in New Hampshire to serve as counselors and when some of the young campers are stricken with homesickness, the friends decide to start a summer camp book club.
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Spirit Animals Book 6: Rise and Fall

Eliot Schrefer - Scholastic Inc.; Gift edition
Format: Hardcover

Deep in the desert there sits a beautiful oasis, ruled by a monarch unlike any other in Erdas. His name is Cabaro, the Great Lion, and he reigns over a kingdom of animals, jealously guarding his golden talisman. No human has ever set foot in the Great Beast's territory. The journey...
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The Summer of Bad Ideas

KIERA STEWART - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

In this funny, big-hearted friendship story, perfect for fans of Wendy Mass and Linda Urban, twelve-year-old Edie and her impossibly cool cousin, Rae, set out to complete a mysterious list of "Good Ideas for Summertime" that their eccentric late grandmother wrote back when she was their...
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Lebron James

Simone Payment - Rosen Central
Format: Paperback

Fans of LeBron James will love this captivating book. They'll learn how James has been a basketball star nearly his whole life. Sports Illustrated featured him on their cover when he was just 17 years old, and he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers right out of high school. James has had a stellar...
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Attack of the Jack

R L STINE - SCHOLASTIC (US)
Format: Print book

Devin and his sister Violet are visiting their Uncle Jack for the summer. He lives in an old house by the seashore. Jack was a sailor and he has collected strange and fascinating items from the sea. Exploring a back room, Devin and Violet discover a locked trunk. A pirate's chest. The trunk...
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Microsaurs: Tiny-Raptor Pack Attack

Dustin Hansen - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Print book

WATCH OUT FOR TINY DINOSAURS!!!Danny and Lin are expert secret keepers. They're brave, smart, and maybe a little bit crazy. Which, as it turns out, is exactly what you need to be to take care of a rare collection of hungry, curious, extra-tiny dinosaurs. But when their friend Professor...
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Using light to make shadow puppets

Kristin Fontichiaro - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Print book

All it takes to create your own exciting puppet show is the right lighting and a good stage. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities. Additional tools,...
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Top Elf

Caleb Huett - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

These elves are off the shelves.Ollie and Celia think they know what the life of an elf is supposed to be like: Make toys. Help Santa. Make more toys. Help Santa. Try out a new ice-cream flavor. Help Santa.But then Santa rocks the North Pole with a surprise announcement! He's decided...
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A bird watcher's guide to sparrows

Grace Vail - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Print book

There are many kinds of songbirds that are called sparrows across North America. The song sparrow in particular is a melodious, yet secretive creature. Young bird watchers will love learning how to lure these sparrows to feeders, so they can observe them more closely. Theyll also learn...
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Curveball

Derek Jeter - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover

In the fifth book in the New York Times bestselling middle grade series inspired by the life of iconic New York Yankee Derek Jeter, Derek spends the summer with his grandparents in Pequannock Township, New Jersey.
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Sidetracked

DIANA ASHER - Amulet Books
Format: Hardcover

If middle school were a race, Joseph Friedman wouldn't even be in last place - he'd be on the sidelines. With an overactive mind and phobias of everything from hard-boiled eggs to gargoyles, he struggles to understand his classes, let alone his fellow classmates. So he spends most...
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Uganda

Brett Griffin - Cavendish Square
Format: Library Binding

Diversity is the spice of life, and the highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates just that in fully updated, and expanded editions. As has always been true of these outstanding titles, an abundance of vibrant photographs -- including those new to this edition -- stimulate...
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The Big Shrink

Sarah Mlynowski - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

The Upside-Down Magic kids are back in another topsy-turvy adventure in the next installment of this New York Times bestselling series!Marigold Ramos can magically make things small - sometimes very, very small. The only problem? She can't figure out how to make them big again.Maybe...
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The Tail of Emily Windsnap

Liz Kessler - Candlewick; Reprint edition
Format: Paperback

For as long as she can remember, twelve-year-old Emily Windsnap has lived on a boat. And, oddly enough, for just as long, her mother has seemed anxious to keep her away from the water. But when Mom finally agrees to let her take swimming lessons, Emily makes a startling discovery - about...
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California

Jason Kirchner - Next Page
Format: Print book

Come visit the Golden State! Learn about California's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 31st state.
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Plants vs. Zombies Volume 13: Snow Thanks

Paul Tobin - Dark Horse Books
Format: Hardcover

Dr. Zomboss invents a Cold Crystal, which is capable of freezing Neighborville, creating an eternal winter and burying both plants and humans in snow and ice! With most of the benevolent, zombie-battling plants chilled and immobile, Zomboss hopes to lead his cold-blooded zombie troops on a mission...
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National Geographic Kids Everything Robotics: All the Photos, Facts, and Fun to Make You Race for Robots

Jennifer Swanson - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Print book

They fix spacecraft, dance, tell jokes, and even clean your carpet! From the tiniest robo-bees to gigantic factory machines, robotics is all around you. This technology isnt just for science-fiction anymore -- its real and more relevant than ever. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful...
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Who Is Sonia Sotomayor?

Megan Stine - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Print book

The truly inspiring story of the first Latina Supreme Court Justice.Outspoken, energetic, and fun, Sonia Sotomayor has managed to turn every struggle in life into a triumph. Born in the Bronx to immigrant parents from Puerto Rico, Sonia found out at age nine that she had diabetes, a serious...
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The Ghost of Slappy

R L STINE - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Slappy's back as a ghost! And this time, the only thing you'll play is hide-and-go-shriek!
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Butterflies: Exploring the Life Cycle

Shirley Raines - Flowerpot Press
Format: Paperback

Explore the wonderful world of butterflies such as Monarchs, Tiger Swallows, and more! Amazing facts accompany lyrical poetry and vivid photography to encourage children to engage in a multi-disciplined learning experience. Featuring extension activities in the back pages, this book provides...
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The London Eye Mystery

Siobhan Dowd - Yearling Books
Format: Paperback

A five-star mystery now in paperback!Ted and Kat watched their cousin Salim board the London Eye, but after half an hour it landed and everyone trooped off - except Salim. Where could he have gone How on earth could he have disappeared into thin air Ted and his older sister, Kat, become...
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The Quest of the Cubs

Kathryn Lasky - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

For generations, the noble polar bears have ruled the Northern Kingdoms. But now, their society is on the brink of collapse. A group of power-hungry bears has seized control, and darkness is creeping across the snow.Cubs First and Second don't know any of this. Although they're twins, they...
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Warriors Super Edition: Crowfeather's Trial

Erin Hunter - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover


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Iceland

Tamra B Orr - Weigl Pub Inc
Format: Paperback

The Exploring Countries series takes readers on a worldwide tour to discover diverse countries from around the globe. Learn about each countrys land and climate, plants and animals, natural resources, goods and services, indigenous peoples, cultural groups, arts and entertainment, sports,...
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Global Financial Crisis

Philip Steele - Crabtree Publishing
Format: Print book

This important title tackles the complex events that led up to the global financial crisis and recession of 2007 onward. Readers will weave their way through the differing causes and effects of the crisis and are encouraged to come to their own conclusions about global economic theories,...
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Stick Dog Craves Candy

Tom Watson - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the previous Stick Dog books, Tom Watson's hilarious series continues with Stick Dog Craves Candy - a fun Halloween adventure!Stick Dog and the gang are on their usual hunt for food, but there is something unusual going on. Little...
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The Isle of the Lost: The Graphic Novel

ROBERT VENDITTI - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

Book one in the #1 New York Times best-selling Descendants series--now in the wickedly fun, action-packed graphic novel!Twenty years ago, all the evil villains were banished from the kingdom of Auradon to the Isle of the Lost--a dark and dreary place protected by a force field that makes...
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The Unteachables

Gordon Korman - Balzer + Bray
Format: Hardcover

A hilarious new middle grade novel from beloved and bestselling author Gordan Korman about what happens when the worst class of kids in school is paired with the worst teacher - perfect for fans of Ms. Bixby's Last Day. The Unteachables are a notorious class of misfits, delinquents, and academic...
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Jackie And Me

Dan Gutman - Avon Books
Format: Print book

With the help of a magic baseball card, Joe travels back to the time of Jackie Robinson where he learns lessons in history and of courage.
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Superstars of Women's Soccer

Bryce Kane - Mason Crest Publishers
Format: Hardcover

"Women's Soccer Today entertains and informs both readers who love soccer in all forms and those just discovering the sport or the women's game. It introduces the best female players in the world and the top soccer nations in the women's game"--
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Dance Team

Candice F Ransom - Focus Readers
Format: Hardcover

Introduces the history and basic concepts of dance team. Easy-to-read text, vibrant photos, and dance tips will make readers want to get up and dance.
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Ancient Mesopotamian Technology

Kristi Holl - Rosen Publishing
Format: Print book

When we think of technology, we might think only of our modern tools, such as electronics, computers, and cutting-edge gadgets, but civilizations throughout the ages have used technology to improve their lives. This informative resource will reveal that the ancient Mesopotamians were an innovative...
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Plants vs. Zombies Volume 11: War and Peas

PAUL TOBIN - Dark Horse Books
Format: Hardcover

Multiple Eisner-award winning author Paul Tobin returns, with Brittney Williams making her Plants vs. Zombies debut with another imaginative addition to the New York Times bestselling series!On your bookmarks...get set...GO! Let the bookish battle commence! When Dr. Zomboss...
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This Book Isn't Safe

COLIN FURZE - Razorbill
Format: Hardcover

Colin Furze, five-time Guinness World Record Holder and YouTube's undisputed king of crazy inventions, instructs fans and curious young inventors on how to build ten brand new wacky inventions at home with an affordable tool kit.Colin Furze's bonkers and brilliant inventions such as a homemade...
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JoJo's Guide to the Sweet Life: #PeaceOutHaterz

JoJo Siwa - Amulet Books
Format: Hardcover

You might recognize firecracker JoJo Siwa from Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, or maybe you fell in love with her on Dance Moms. JoJo's nonfiction middle-grade debut is the next generation's version of a real life Cinderella story: Nebraska girl becomes Hollywood's belle...
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Mighty Jack and the Goblin King

BEN HATKE - First Second
Format: Hardcover

Like a bolt from the blue, Jack's little sister Maddy is gone -- carried into another realm by an ogre.When Jack and Lilly follow Maddy's captor through the portal, they are ready for anything . . . except what they find waiting for them in the floating crossroads between worlds. Even the power...
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Just Breathe: Meditation, Mindfulness, Movement, and More

MALLIKA CHOPRA - Running Press Kids
Format: Paperback

For kids ages 8 to 12, this is an accessible and fun meditation and mindfulness how-to book filled with full-color illustrations, written by Mallika Chopra and with a foreword by Deepak Chopra.Just Breathe is a fun and accessible, fully illustrated go-to meditation guide written by none...
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Rise of the Isle of the Lost: A Descendants Novel

MELISSA DE LA CRUZ - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

Ride with the tide! Deep beneath the waves, King Triton's powerful trident has passed through the magical barrier that surrounds the Isle of the Lost-keeping villains in and magic out. And when Mal's longtime rival Uma, daughter of Ursula, gets wind of this, she can't believe her luck....
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The Arab Spring

Valerie Bodden - Creative Education
Format: Print book

"A historical account of the Arab Spring, including the events leading up to the string of protests, the people involved, the conditions of political instability, and the lingering aftermath"--
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Auston Matthews

Todd Kortemeier - Focus Readers
Format: Hardcover

Introduces readers to the life and career of hockey star Auston Matthews. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.
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Mississippi

Ann Heinrichs - Child's World
Format: Library Binding

From plantation tours to the Great Mississippi River Balloon Race, there's lots to see and do in Mississippi! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Mississippi...
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Monsters Beware!

Rafael Rosado - First Second
Format: Paperback

Claudette is back AGAIN, and she's ready to kick major monster butt!She's fought giants, clobbered dragons, and now Claudette faces her biggest challenge yet ... herself! Well, that and a gang of vile monsters. It all begins when Claudette's town hosts the annual Warrior Games. After some...
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Journey across the Hidden Islands

Sarah Beth Durst - Clarion Books
Format: Print book

The traditional Emperor s Journey is meant to be uneventful. But as the princesses Seika and Ji-Lin twin sisters travel to pay respects to their kingdom s dragon guardian, unexpected monsters appearand tremors shake the earth. The Hidden Islands face unprecedented threats, and the old rituals...
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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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Zendaya

Robin Johnson - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Paperback

From Disney star to blockbuster actor, fashion influencer, singer, and activist, Zendaya is making waves in Hollywood. This remarkable book shows that her fun, relatable persona and outstanding acting and singing chops arent the only reasons that she is a role model for girls and women...
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The Lotterys Plus One

Emma Donoghue - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: Hardcover

Sumac Lottery is nine years old and the self-proclaimed "good girl" of her (VERY) large, (EXTREMELY) unruly family. And what a family the Lotterys are: four parents, children both adopted and biological, and a menagerie of pets, all living and learning together in a sprawling...
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Honeybees and Frenemies

Kristi Wientge - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Flor faces a bittersweet summer with a pageant, a frenemy, and a hive full of honey.It's the summer before eighth grade and Flor is stuck at home and working at her family's mattress store, while her best friend goes off to band camp (probably to make new friends) . It becomes...
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Kobe Bryant

Xina M Uhl - Rosen Central
Format: Library Binding

Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant made news as one of the NBA's highest scorers and the youngest all-star player. Over his twenty-year career with the LA Lakers, he earned three MVP awards and five championships. A towering figure in business and charity work too, Bryant is a name not to be forgotten....
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Mia Measures Up

Coco Simon - Simon Spotlight
Format: Paperback

Mia is being cyber-bullied, and she's determined to find out who is responsible in the latest addition to the Cupcake Diaries series.Mia is upset when her parents tell her she's too young to go to a concert without adult supervision. She's old enough to help run a cupcake business!...
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The Smurfs #26: Smurf Salad

Peyo
Format: Paperback


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Math in the Asteroid Belt

Mark Harasymiw - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Print book

The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is an intriguing area of our solar system. Scientists have counted over 670,000 known asteroids there, but there could be millions more not yet found. Readers will discover much more about the asteroid belt in this high-interest book, which blends...
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Epidemics and Pandemics: Real Tales of Deadly Diseases (Mystery and Mayhem)

Judy Dodge Cummings - Nomad Press
Format: Hardcover

Feel a tickle in your throat? Do you still have that headache? Could you be falling victim to a deadly virus?From historys earliest days, bacteria and viruses have stalked humans. Stowing on wagons, ships, and airplanes, these diseases traversed the globe, infecting people in city streets...
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Trapped in a Video Game

Dustin Brady - Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Kids who love video games will love this third installment of the new 5-book series about 12-year old Jesse Rigsby and the wild adventures he encounters inside different video games.Age Level: 8-12 Grade Level: 3rd and up The robots are here and they're not happy, at all. After accidentally...
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The Burning Tide

Jonathan Auxier - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

A jaw-dropping adventure from the New York Times bestselling series is here.Long before humans walked the land, it came to Erdas. Wicked, patient, and hungry, it has slept beneath the surface of the world.Now the Wyrm is awakening.Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan are four...
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Let's Explore Russia

Walt K Moon - Lerner Publications
Format: Library Binding

There's a lot to know about the largest country on Earth! Let's visit Russia and learn what makes it special. What foods do people eat there? What animals can live in the tundra? Explore the answers to these questions and more through carefully leveled, age-appropriate text. Eye-catching...
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Two Peas in a Pod

SARAH MLYNOWSKI - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Abby and Jonah fall through their magic mirror into the story of The Princess and the Pea. Abby spends a restless night atop a giant pile of mattresses -- and in the morning, what does she discover but a smushed pea beneath the stack! The kingdom declares that she has passed their...
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Oddity

Sarah Cannon - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

Join a tough eleven-year-old as she faces down zombie rabbits, alien mobs, and Puppet Cartels while trying to find her missing twin in Sarah Cannon's imaginative middle-grade debut, Oddity.Welcome to Oddity, New Mexico, where normal is odd and odd is normal. Ada Roundtree is no stranger...
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Emily and the Spellstone

Michael Rubens - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

Emily picks up a stone that looks like a cell phone but has unexpected magical powers. It's a Spellstone! Now that she has become an unwilling Stonemaster - one who wields the power of the Stone - she has to figure out Spellstone technology fast if she is to survive a hair-raising adventure...
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Inside the e-sports industry

Carla Mooney - Norwood House Press

"Explores the E-Sports industry, focusing on professional leagues, rules and regulations, advertising and media rights involved with gaming. Includes glossary, index, and bibliography for further reading"--
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Dams

Chris Bowman - Blastoff! Readers
Format: Hardcover

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to dams. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Let's Explore Cuba

Walt K Moon - Lerner Publications
Format: Library Binding

There are lots of different places to visit in the world! Have you ever been on an island? What would it be like to live on one? Take a trip to tropical Cuba and learn about the history and culture of this Caribbean country. Full-color photographs and carefully leveled text bring Cuba to life,...
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DK Eyewitness Books: Planets

DK - DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Format: Paperback

A visual and informative guide to our solar system with the most recent photographs from NASA and ESA, in the DK Eyewitness Books format.Blast off into space and be an eyewitness to our solar system in DK Eyewitness Books: Planets.From Mercury to Neptune and beyond, get an up-close view...
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The Human Brain in 30 Seconds

Clive Gifford - Ivy Kids
Format: Print book

From award-winning author, Clive Gifford, this is a wonderful and thorough exploration of the most complex and interesting organ of the body.
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Escape from the Great Earthquake

Kate Messner - Scholastic Press
Format: Library Binding

Ranger travels to San Francisco and meets Lily Chen. She was sent from China to America to work as a young servant, but she dreams of studying to be a doctor. When the Great Earthquake hits, Ranger arrives in time to rescue Lily from falling beams in the mission house where she lives. Together...
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Who Stole the Wizard of Oz?

Avi
Format: Paperback

One of Newbery Honor author Avi's most popular middle-grade mysteries is available in paper once again.The mystery revolves around a rare edition of The Wizard of Oz missing from the local library. When Becky is accused of stealing it, she and her twin brother Toby set out to catch the real...
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Bayley

Benjamin Proudfit - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Library Binding

If Bayley could give young readers one piece of advice, it would likely be to dream big! From a young age, Bayley adored wrestling and began pursuing her dream despite what seemed like impossible odds of making it in the WWE. This book gives Bayley fans a closer look at how she grew up to become...
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Code It! Programming and Keyboards You Can Create Yourself

JESSIE ALKIRE - Checkerboard Library
Format: Library Binding

Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Code It! Programming and Keyboards You Can Create Yourself, kids will make a computer key out of a banana and use popular software programs to code music, game characters, and more! Step-by-step photos bring each...
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Kingdom Keepers II: Disney At Dawn

Ridley Pearson - Disney Editions
Format: Hardcover

It's supposed to be a happy day at the Magic Kingdom-the return of the teenaged holographic hosts. But things go very wrong when a sudden lightning storm disrupts the celebration, and Amanda's mysterious sister, Jez, disappears. The only clue is the sighting of a wild monkey in the Magic...
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Hockey

Mari C Schuh - Amicus Ink
Format: Hardcover

This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about the fundamentals of soccer, including basic rules and key terms.
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From Egg to Honeybee

Lisa Owings - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book

How do honeybees grow? Follow each step in the life cyclefrom tiny eggs in the hive to busy bees making honeyin this interesting book!
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What Was Stonewall?

Nico Medina - Penguin Workshop
Format: Library Binding

How did a spontaneous protest outside of a New York City bar fifty years ago spark a social movement across America? Find out about the history of LGBTQ rights in this Who HQ title.In the early-morning hours of June 28, 1969, police arrived at the Stonewall Inn's doors and yelled, "Police!...
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The Real Alexander Hamilton: The Truth Behind the Legend

Jessica Gunderson - Compass Point Books
Format: Library Binding

These days it seems everyone is singing the praises of Alexander Hamilton, but what's the all the fuss about? After all, Hamilton was never a president, nor was he a beloved figure in his time. After rising from humble origins, he won powerful friends and made powerful enemies during...
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Birthday Gifts

Anastasia Suen - Rourke Pub Group
Format: Paperback

Easy to follow birthday gift craft instructions for makerspaces, home activities, and classrooms.
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What Was the Age of the Dinosaurs?

Megan Stine - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Print book

Travel back to the time when the mighty dinosaurs ruled the earth.The Age of Dinosaurs began about 250 million years ago. In the beginning they were quite small but over time they evolved into the varied and fascinating creatures that captivate our imaginations today. What we know about...
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Digging Up Danger

Story Pirates - Rodale Kids
Format: Hardcover

Eliza isn't thrilled about spending the summer helping her mom research plants -- she'd much rather go ghost hunting instead. But when a rare and exotic plant from the store goes missing without explanation, she finds herself mixed up in a sinister plot involving forces that seem beyond...
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Rising Water: The Story of the Thai Cave Rescue

Marc Aronson - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

The incredible true story of the twelve boys trapped with their coach in a flooded cave in Thailand and their inspiring rescue.On June 23rd, 2018, twelve members of the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach were exploring the Tham Luang Nang Non cave complex in northern Thailand when disaster...
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What If I Break a Bone?

Kristen Rajczak Nelson - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Print book

No athlete wants to break a bone on the field, but injuries are bound to happen when playing sports. Learning what steps to take and how to recover from serious injuries is an important part of being an athlete. This book teaches readers what to do in case of serious injury, the differences...
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Welcome, Wombat

Kama Einhorn - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Photo-packed series explores the stories and science behind animal sanctuaries. An up-close look at what life is like at a real wombat sanctuary in Australia - straight from a wombat herself in a nonfiction chapter book for elementary-aged readers. Includes full-color photos, graphics,...
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City Trails - Tokyo

LONELY PLANET KIDS. - Lonely Planet
Format: Paperback

Here's a book about Tokyo that's seriously streetwise. Lonely Planet Kids' City Trails: Tokyo features colorful themed trails, from history and culture to food and nature, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales that kids won't find on the tourist routes or inside...
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School of Secrets: Freddie's Shadow Cards

Jessica Brody - Disney Press
Format: Hardcover

Freddie is the daughter of the infamous witch doctor, Dr. Facilier.She's got voodoo in her blood, a deck of Shadow Cards in her hands, and a song in her villain-kid heart.When Freddie's dreams of joining the acapella group at Auradon Prep fall apart, she uses her Shadow Cards to get her way...But...
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Broken Ground

Victoria Schwab - Scholastic
Format: Paperback

A new threat faces the world of Erdas in this continuation of the New York Times bestselling series. Something ancient and evil has awoken from beneath the world of Erdas. Shrouded in shadow and older than memory, just a sliver of its power can destroy with a touch. Even the spirit animal...
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Who Was Andrew Jackson?

Douglas Yacka - Penguin Workshop
Format: Paperback

Controversial in his day and still controversial now, President Andrew Jackson left his mark on American history. Seventh President Andrew Jackson was a man of contradictions: quick tempered and brash, he often seemed to look for fights, but he was so devoted to his wife, he quit Congress...
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Lights, Camera, Cook!

Charise Mericle Harper - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A zesty series for fans of MasterChef Jr. and Kids Cook-off! It's "lights, camera, cook!" for four tween contestants - energetic Tate, charming Rae, worldly Caroline, and hyper-competitive Oliver - who are all about to enter a televised cooking competition. What will the kids...
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Robots & Repeats

Gene Luen Yang - First Second
Format: Paperback

Dr. One-Zero has added a new class to Stately Academy's curriculum. But in "Advanced Chemistry," they only teach one lesson: how to make Green Pop! While their classmates are manufacturing this dangerous soda, the Coders uncover a clue that may lead them to Hopper's missing...
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The Wizards of Once: Twice Magic

CRESSIDA COWELL - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon comes an exciting high-adventure series--set in a magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites. This was once the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who had been taught since birth to hate each...
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Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix

J. K. Rowling - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

In his fifth year at Hogwart's, Harry faces challenges at every turn, from the dark threat of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named and the unreliability of the government of the magical world to the rise of Ron Weasley as the keeper of the Gryffindor Quidditch Team. Along the way he learns about the strength...
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The Ship of the Dead

Rick Riordan - Thorndike Press Large Print
Format: Hardcover

Magnus Chase, a once-homeless teen, is a resident of the Hotel Valhalla and one of Odin's chosen warriors. As the son of Frey, the god of summer, fertility, and health, Magnus isn't naturally inclined to fighting. But he has strong and steadfast friends, including Hearthstone the elf,...
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Making Friends

Kristen Gudsnuk - Graphix
Format: Hardcover

Sometimes making a friend is a lot easier than keeping one!Sixth grade was SO much easier for Danny. All her friends were in the same room and she knew exactly what to expect out of life. Now that she's in seventh grade, she's in a new middle school, her friends are in different classes...
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Elon Musk and the Quest for a Fantastic Future Young Readers' Edition

Ashlee Vance - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

An in-depth look into the extraordinary life of the world's most important entrepreneur, Elon MuskThis fascinating and easily accessible young readers' adaptation of Ashlee Vance's New York Times bestselling Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future features black-and-white...
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Flickr Cofounder and Web Community Creator Caterina Fake

Patricia Wooster - Lerner Publications
Format: Paperback

"Do you like to take pictures and share them online? Do you like to share comments on photos, places you've been, or articles? If so, you've probably heard of Flickr and other websites that Caterina Fake developed! Fake is always interested in making online sites into communities....
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Comics Squad #3: Detention!

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

A comics collection from some of the biggest stars in graphic novels, including Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, and Victoria Jamieson! Calling all kidz! Do you like comics? Do you like laughing till you get sent to the principal?! Don't punish yourself! Read...
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Ella Unleashed

Alison Cherry - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

The Parent Trap meets Best in Show in this charming novel about a girl who must learn to make peace with the unpredictability of life.Ella Cohen was skeptical when her mom started dating Krishnan just a few months after her parents' divorce. But two years later, she really likes having...
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Sliding

ELLEN LABRECQUE - Cherry Lake Pub
Format: Library Binding

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Sliding 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 sliding. Content includes...
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When Endermen Attack: Redstone Junior High #4

Cara J. Stevens - Sky Pony Press
Format: Paperback

Winter has come to Redstone Junior High once again, and with it comes holiday celebrations, snowball combat practice, and loads of outdoor fun. But even though the threat of Smite and his henchmen has passed, a new, sinister force lurks in the dark hallways of the school. Strange blocks...
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Hacks for Minecrafters: Command Blocks: The Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You

Megan Miller - Sky Pony Press
Format: Hardcover

From the author of Hacks for Minecrafters comes the most encompassing guide ever to command blocks in the world of Minecraft! With Hacks for Minecrafters Command Blocks, kids will learn everything they need to know about manipulating and programming command blocks within Minecraft. As well...
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Monster High/Ever After High: The Legend of Shadow High

SHANNON HALE - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A dangerous story is bubbling and almost all the Narrators are scared to tell it. Cracks in the World of Stories are spreading, and the ominous Shadow High is gaining power. Only one young, brave Narrator, Brooke Page, is ready to tell this tale.As the first cracks show, Frankie and Draculaura...
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Making Friends

Kristen Gudsnuk - Graphix
Format: Paperback

Sometimes making a friend is a lot easier than keeping one!Sixth grade was SO much easier for Danny. All her friends were in the same room and she knew exactly what to expect out of life. Now that she's in seventh grade, she's in a new middle school, her friends are in different classes...
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Discover Mercury

Georgia Beth - Lerner Classroom
Format: Paperback

Young readers will explore Mercury and learn what scientists hope to discover about it in the future. Engaging text discussing up-to-date scientific information paired with photos from NASA create an engaging learning experience.
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Big Nate: A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie

Lincoln Peirce - Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Paperback

Join the unstoppable Big Nate for another round of middle school adventures! From homework and hygiene to hilarious hiijnks - no one quite does sixth grade like Nate and his friends.Need a way to shut up some snooty kid when he gloats about his private school? Looking for the perfect response...
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Sidekicks

Dan Santat - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: Hardcover

Look up in the sky! Its a graphic novel about SUPERHERO PETS from CALDECOTT MEDALIST DAN SANTAT! Captain Amazing, superhero and savior of Metro City, is getting old. Hes out all hours battling arch-villains, catching thieves, and helping little old ladies cross the street. He doesnt even...
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West Highland White Terriers

Nathan Sommer - Bellwether Media
Format: Library Binding

West Highland white terriers often struggle to keep their trademark white coats clean and bright. Though small in size, they started as hunting dogs in Scotland and still have an abundance of energy for outdoor play. This title introduces fun-loving Westies to elementary readers.
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From You to Me

K A Holt - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Amelia Peabody lives in a small town where nothing changes. And that's just fine by her. After losing her big sister, Clara, a few years ago, Amelia can't handle any more change. But when she starts eighth grade, she accidentally receives a letter that Clara had written to herself....
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National Geographic Kids Almanac 2019

武田 浩学 - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Paperback

The world's best-selling almanac for kids is back and in demand! This year's includes the latest information about what's new and newsy in our world, special dates to anticipate, and fresh topics, and much more.Have fun keeping up with our quickly changing world with the New York...
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Who Was Coretta Scott King?

Gail Herman - Penguin Workshop
Format: Paperback

The wife of Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King was a civil rights leader in her own right, playing a prominent role in the African American struggle for racial equality in the 1960s.Here's a gripping portrait of a smart, remarkable woman. Growing up in Alabama, Coretta Scott King...
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The Light Bulb (Inventions That Changed the World)

Emily Rose Oachs - Bellwether Media
Format: Paperback

Many consider Thomas Edison the inventor of the light bulb, but this world-changing invention has a long history. Since the 19th century, many have worked to create and improve the light bulb. Starting from the light bulbs early development all the way up to its modern uses, this informative...
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The Burning Tide

Jonathan Auxier - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book

The jaw-dropping conclusion to the "New York Times" bestselling series is here, written by acclaimed author Jonathan Auxier. Confidential until September 2016!
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Switch

Ingrid Law - Puffin Books
Format: Print book

Ingrid Law delivers another heartwarming story about the magic of friendship and the power of family in this companion to her Newbery Honor-winning Savvy Gypsy Beaumont has always been a whirly-twirly free spirit, so as her thirteenth birthday approaches, she hopes to get a magical...
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Senegal

DEBBIE NEVINS - Cavendish Square
Format: Library Binding

The westernmost country in mainland Africa, Senegal has a complex and varied history. Home to one of Africa's earliest recorded kingdoms in the early ninth century, Senegal was later colonized by both the Portuguese and the French. Since its independence in 1960, the country has managed...
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Ronda Rousey

Jon M Fishman - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book

Mixed martial arts champion Ronda Rousey began her journey to super-stardom at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China, where she took home a bronze medal in judo for the United States. Since then, Ronda has amassed a perfect 12-0 record in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and is the sport's...
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What's Your Personality?: Facts, Trivia, and Quizzes

Francesca Potts - Lerner Publications
Format: Library Binding

Are you outgoing or quiet? Do you consider yourself daring, caring, witty, or wise? How would your friends and family describe you? Personality can teach you a lot about yourself! What are your preferences, behaviors, and learning styles? What does the way you approach life say about you?...
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Descendants 3: The Villain Kids Guide for New VKs

Disney Books - Disney Press
Format: Hardcover

The newest addition to the line of hit Descendants books like Mals Spell Book and Mals Spell Book 2, the Villain Kids Guide for New VKs builds upon the Auradon world, mythology, and magic of the Descendants franchise. . . When King Ben tells Evie she can bring four new Villain Kids to Auradon,...
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Willa of the Wood

ROBERT BEATTY - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Beatty comes a spooky, thrilling new series set in the magical world of Serafina. Move without a sound. Steal without a trace. Willa, a young night-spirit of the Great Smoky Mountains, is her clan's best thief....
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Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman: Color Edition

Dav Pilkey - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

George and Harold are always good at using their imaginations, and that drives their mean homeroom teacher, Ms. Ribble, crazy! But this time, they've come up with much more than a silly prank -- they've accidentally created a MONSTER! With her horrendous hairdo and two rabid robots, Wedgie...
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America's National Parks

Lonely Planet Kids - Lonely Planet Kids
Format: Hardcover

Calling all adventurers! Are you ready to explore America's 60 amazing national parks? From Acadia's seaside cliffs and coves to Zion's enchanting red valleys, take a journey through the United States' most spectacular and exciting landscapes with America's National...
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Haiti

LIZ SONNEBORN - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding

The tiny Caribbean nation of Haiti was devastated by a massive earthquake. Since then, it has struggled to make a complete recovery, suffering setbacks such as a 2016 hurricane that left thousands dead. But despite these difficulties, Haiti remains a rema
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How Things Work

Tamara J Resler - National Geographic Kids
Format: Print book

Ever wanted to take apart the microwave to see how it works? Crack open your computer and peek inside? Intrigued by how things work? So are we! That's why we're dissecting all kinds of things from rubber erasers to tractor beams! Read along as National Geographic Kids unplugs, unravels,...
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Oregon

ANN HEINRICHS - Child's World
Format: Library Binding

From stargazing at Pine Mountain Observatory to the Museum at Warm Springs, there's lots to see and do in Oregon! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Oregon...
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Steven Gerrard: Captain Fantastic

TOM OLDFIELD - John Blake
Format: Paperback

Steven Gerrard spent 17 seasons, and half of his life, at Liverpool FC, the club he had always loved. In return, he has become arguably the fans' most adored player. Regarded by many as the greatest midfielder of his generation, his story is a lesson in dedication, loyalty and hard...
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Thrilling Thieves: Thrilling Thieves: Liars, Cheats, and Cons Who Changed History

Brianna Dumont - Sky Pony Press
Format: Hardcover

Caution: don't look for the good guys in here. What do Mother Theresa, Honest Abe, and Mahatma Gandhi have in common? They're all too good for this book, that's what. Sure, you'll find some familiar faces like Queen Elizabeth I and Thomas Edison in here, but you'll learn that behind their...
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The Tales of Beedle the Bard: The Illustrated Edition

J K Rowling - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: Hardcover

The Tales of Beedle the Bard contains five richly imaginative stories of adventure, cunning, heartache, and, of course, magic. They are to the wizarding community what the tales of the Brothers Grimm are to Muggle families. This lush new illustrated edition has been translated from...
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Pedro Alvares Cabral: First European Explorer of Brazil

Ann Byers - Rosen Publishing
Format: Print book

Pedro lvares Cabral sailed around the world for Portugal in the early sixteenth century. His efforts led to a treaty opening the spice trade with India, but also years of war between his men and the kingdom of Calicut. Along the way he also discovered Brazil, perhaps by accident, opening...
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The Not-So-Boring Letters of Private Nobody

Matthew Landis - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

A trio of seventh graders become one another's first friends as they discover the secrets of a Civil War soldier in this middle grade novel for fans of Gordon Korman and Gary SchmidtTwelve-year-old Oliver Prichard is obsessed with the Civil War. He knows everything about it: the battles,...
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Plants vs. Zombies Volume 9: The Greatest Show Unearthed

Paul Tobin - Dark Horse Books
Format: Hardcover

PopCap's immensely popular Plants vs. Zombies game gets another serving of hilarious, plant-filled, zombie-zapping comics! These durable, value-priced hardcovers are perfect for readers and game players of all ages!Dr. Zomboss erroneously believes that all humans hold a secret desire...
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GOTY and Camila

Kellen Hertz - American Girl Publishing Inc
Format: Print book

For spring break, GOTY 2016 has invited her friend Camila to St. Louis for a stateside adventure. They find a stray kitten and make a mysterious discovery while visiting a grand but crumbling mansion. GOTY 2016 is determined to uncover the secrets of her discovery, but in her search for clues...
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The Gateway Arch: Celebrating Western Expansion

Joanne Mattern - Red Chair Press
Format: Paperback

The nation's tallest monument in St. Louis, Missouri honors Thomas Jefferson's vision of westward expansion. Despite its controversial beginning, this amazing structure is now a symbol of the nation's reach from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
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Swing It, Sunny

Jennifer L Holm - GRAPHIX
Format: Paperback

Summer's over and it's time for Sunny Lewin to enter the strange and unfriendly hallways of . . . middle school. When her Gramps calls her from Florida to ask how she's doing, she always tells him she's fine. But the truth? Sunny is NOT having the best time.Not only is the whole middle...
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Binky Under Pressure

Ashley Spires - Kids Can Press
Format: Paperback

In Binky's third adventure, our intrepid, sometimes accident-prone hero is shaken out of his routine when he's forced to contend with Gracie, a dainty striped foster kitty who comes to live at Binky's space station (aka his home at 42 Sentinel Parkway). Binky instantly resents...
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The Puzzled Penguin

Amelia Cobb - Scholastic
Format: Print book

Newest zoo resident Pip is the cutest penguin chick Zoe has ever seen. But there's something strange about Pip . . . he doesn't seem to know he's a penguin!
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ADA Lovelace: First Computer Programmer

Amy Hayes - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book

Inside this volume, readers learn about the life of the first computer programmer, Ada Lovelace. This book covers Lovelaces early childhood, as the highly intelligent and inquisitive daughter of famous poet Lord Byron, as well as her forays into developing the first computer program, over...
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Slides (Pogo: Early Physics Fun)

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst - Jump!
Format: Library Binding

In Slides, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular piece of playground equipment. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how a slide works.
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The Squad of Lucky Landing: An Unofficial Fortnite Novel

Devin Hunter - Sky Pony Press
Format: Paperback

Grey never expected his best friend, Finn, to end up trapped in Battle Royale as well, but now they both have to fight to get out. And there are only a few more weeks to do it. If Ben and Tristan hadn't left Grey's squad, he would have been a lot closer to the top five. But with...
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The House with a Clock in Its Walls

John Bellairs - Puffin Books
Format: Paperback

A haunting gothic tale by master mysery writer John Bellairs--soon to be a major motion picture starring Cate Blanchett and Jack Black!"The House With a Clock in Its Walls will cast its spell for a long time."--The New York Times Book ReviewWhen Lewis Barnavelt,...
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Haunted Halloween: Movie Novel

SCHOLASTIC. - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Slappy's back! The demented dummy and all his creepy pals are back for this sequel to the hit 2015 Goosebumps movie. Scholastic's junior novelization has all the chills, thrills, and laugh-out-loud horror of the new movie, due in theaters October 12, 2018. Includes eight pages of color...
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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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Space Battle Lunchtime Volume 2: A Recipe for Disaster

Natalie Riess - Oni Press
Format: Paperback

It's almost time for the season finale of Space Battle Lunchtime, and finalist Peony (the only Earth contestant) is nowhere to be found! That's because she's been kidnapped and taken to the set of Space Battle Lunchtime's biggest rival, Cannibal Coliseum, where chefs compete...
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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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The Internal Revenue Service: Why U.S. Citizens Pay Taxes

Jason Barousse - Powerkids Pr
Format: Paperback

The Internal Revenue Service is the government agency that collects federal taxes. The IRS traces its origins back to the Lincoln presidency when the position of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue was created in 1862. The commissioner assessed the nation's first income tax, which...
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Bicycles

Patricia Lakin - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Go behind the scenes and learn how craftsman Aaron Dykstra makes one-of-a-kind bicycles by hand with this nonfiction book that's full of photographs and illustrations about his process.Aaron Dykstra of Six-Eleven Bicycles in Roanoke, Virginia, got his first job at a small local bike shop...
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Finland

GERI CLARK - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding

Located in far northern Europe, Finland is a land of vast, green forests and long, cold winters. It is also a watery place, with thousands of lakes and islands. Readers will explore Finlands rich and fascinating history, from its earliest days to the pre
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The Science of a Bridge Collapse

Nikole Brooks Bethea - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Paperback

This book discusses the science behind bridge collapses and their effects. The chapters examine historical bridge collapses, explain how bridges are designed and built, and show how scientists and engineers are working to prevent future collapses. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities...
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The Princess Imposter

Vivian Vande Velde - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Princess Gabriella is accustomed to a certain kind of castle life. So when she wakes up one morning in a crowded hut, surrounded by squabbling fairy siblings, it takes all her princess training to maintain her poise and good manners.Meanwhile, across the kingdom, Fairy Phleg revels in Gabriella's...
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Football Genius

Tim Green - HarperCollins; Reprint edition
Format: Book

Troy White can predict any football play before it happens. And when his single mom gets a job with the Atlanta Falcons, Troy knows it's his big chance to help them out of their slump—and finally prove his football genius. But unless Troy can convince star linebacker Seth Halloway...
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Charcoal

Alix Wood - Gareth Stevens Pub
Format: Library Binding

For young artists who don't mind getting a little messy, charcoal can be a thrilling new art form to master. This engaging guide is the perfect tool for young artists who want to learn this expressive black-and-white medium. Creative projects help young artists master the fundamentals...
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Space: The Definitive Visual Catalog

Sean Callery - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Flexibound

Only a small percentage of people will visit space in their lifetime, but now you don't have to be an astronaut to see our universe in stunning detail! In Space: The Definitive Visual Catalog, you will be transported to our solar system and galaxies far beyond with the help of incredibly...
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How to create animation in 10 easy lessons : create 2-d, 3-d, and digital animation without a... hollywood budget

Will Bishop-Stephens - Walter Foster Jr
Format: Hardcover

Learn 10 key skills to create your own 2-D and 3-D animations!In this new addition to the Super Skills series, children will master animation in 10 easy lessons! A professional animator teaches children 10 key skills to start creating their own 2-D and 3-D animations.Each stage is fully...
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What Does a Center Do?

Paul C Challen - Powerkids Press
Format: Print book

Some of the most famous basketball players of all time, from Wilt Chamberlain to Shaquille ONeal, were centers. Readers discover both the offensive and defensive responsibilities of the center on a basketball team. Accessible text introduces readers to important basketball skills, such...
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Survival Tails: Endurance in Antarctica

Katrina Charman - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A group of sled dogs race to survive a perilous journey across Antarctica in the exhilarating second installment of Survival Tails, perfect for fans of the Ranger in Time and I Survived series! Sled dog Samson wants nothing more than to be part of Ernest Shackleton's historic voyage to Antarctica....
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Magic Animal Rescue 1: Maggie and the Flying Horse

E D Baker - Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Format: Hardcover

In this first book of a new chapter book series by E. D. Baker, one girl has the adventure of her young life!Eight-year-old Maggie has a keen eye for noticing things in the Enchanted Forest that no one else does -- like unicorns, griffins, and tiny flying horses with wings. One day while...
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The Magic Misfits: The Minor Third

Neil Patrick Harris - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The third magical book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Misfits series from acclaimed and wildly popular celebrity Neil Patrick Harris!Theo Stein-Meyer loves being part of the Magic Misfits. Armed with his trusty violin bow, he completes the team with his levitation skills,...
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The Bad Guys in Superbad

AARON BLABEY - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

The Bad Guys have strangely acquired SUPERPOWERS! But their powers might be, well, defective. They can only do things like blow their own pants off in public. Not exactly what you'd call hero-caliber skills. Defective or not, the Bad Guys have a job to do. With Marmalade ready to destroy...
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Solar Energy Projects

Audrey Huggett - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Print book

Learn how energy from sunlight can be captured and used in many different ways. With this book, students learn the art of innovation through detailed explanations and hands-on activities built to foster creativity and problem solving. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds...
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Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: Crafting Alliances

Cube Kid - Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Minecraft meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in book 3 of the very popular 8-Bit Warrior series of the journal of a young Minecraft villager who dares to dream of becoming a Minecraft warrior!THESE ARE THE REAL BOOKS BY CUBE KID! DIARY OF AN 8-BIT WARRIOR: CRAFTING ALLIANCES WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED...
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The Dark Prophecy

Rick Riordan - Thorndike Press Large Print
Format: Hardcover

Sneak Peek Here! Zeus has punished his son Apollo--god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more--by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered sixteen-year-old mortal named Lester. The only way Apollo can reclaim his rightful place on Mount Olympus is by restoring...
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Girl Talk

Lizzie Cox - QEB Publishing
Format: Flexibound

From puberty to relationships, social media to school, this essential guide for girls growing up covers everything you have always wanted to know but were afraid to ask. Growing up can be hard and, at times, embarrassing. This funny yet sensitive book is here to offer practical advice and helpful...
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Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Song of Death-A Pandava Novel Book 2 (Pandava Series)

Roshani Chokshi - Rick Riordan Presents
Format: Paperback

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents best-selling author Roshani Chokshi and her sequel to Aru Shah and the End of Time. Aru is only just getting the hang of this whole Pandava thing when the Otherworld goes into full panic mode. The god of loves bow and arrow have gone missing, and the thief...
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Jake the Fake Keeps it Real

Craig Robinson - Crown Books for Young Readers
Format: March 28

For fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Big Nate comes the first book in a side-splitting illustrated series from comedian and film star Craig Robinson, #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Mansbach, and NAACP History Maker recipient and cartoonist Keith Knight. Jake can barely play...
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Thea Stilton and the Frozen Fiasco: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure

THEA STILTON - SCHOLASTIC (US)
Format: Print book

One of the Thea Sisters' favorite authors, a famouse mystery writer, has disappeared! To find him, the five mice travel to his native Iceland. Together they traverse the stunning landscape and reconstruct the plot of the author's latest novel. But it's more dangerous than they...
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Netherlands

Julie Murray - Big Buddy Books
Format: Library Binding

Welcome to Netherlands - home of windmills, The Hague, and brilliant fields of tulips! Maps, a timeline with photos, and fun facts complement the text. The book closes with a facts page including Netherlands's population and total area, as well as images of the country's flag and currency....
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What Is Money?

PORTIA SUMMERS - ENSLOW PUBLISHERS
Format: Print book

Using easy-to-understand language, this book introduces young readers to the concept of money and how to use it. Full-color photographs illustrate each denomination and will help students grasp the basics of money and how to use it. Words to Know help students learn new vocabulary and Moments...
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Sweet and Sour: Far from Ordinary Fruity Desserts

Heather Kim - Compass Point Books
Format: Library Binding

Berry paletas. Sour grape panna cotta. Rhubarb turnovers. You won't want to miss out on your daily serving of fruit when you see these daring desserts. Easy, step-by-step instructions and fun, unusual ingredients make for ooey-gooey fruity goodness out of the ordinary sweet treats that...
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Descendants 2: Uma's Wicked Book: For Villain Kids

DISNEY BOOK GROUP. - Disney Press
Format: Hardcover

This book is perfect for fans of the hit Disney Channel Movie Descendants 2. Uma is the breakout star of the movie, and the baddest new Villain Kid. Her "Guide to the Isle" is filled with her tips, info, stories and inside scoop, including notes from her gnarly pirate gang and photos...
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Connecticut

Jason Kirchner - Next Pages
Format: Print book

Visit the Constitution State! Learn more about Connecticut's geography, weather, history, people, and more in this book that's all about our 5th state.
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The Great Shelby Holmes and the Haunted Hound

Elizabeth Eulberg - Bloomsbury Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

Acclaimed author Elizabeth Eulberg continues her hilarious middle-grade twist on Sherlock Holmes as detective duo Shelby and Watson face their spookiest case yet--a haunting!Now infamous in their Harlem neighborhood for solving the most difficult mysteries, super sleuths Shelby Holmes and John...
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Zombies Ate My Homework: Redstone Junior High #1

Cara Stevens - Sky Pony Press
Format: Paperback

This story kicks off a new full-color series of unofficial graphic novels for Minecrafters! When quiet farm girl Pixel receives an acceptance letter from the prestigious academy for gifted students, Redstone Junior High, she is thrilled! And she works up the courage to leave her family...
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Real Friends

Shannon Hale - First Second
Format: Hardcover

"Fresh and funny." -- New York Times Book ReviewNewbery Honor author Shannon Hale and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is to find your real friends -- and why it's worth the journey.When best...
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