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The Lost Heir

Tui T. Sutherland - Graphix
Format: Paperback

The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last.She can't believe it's finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future...
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The Friendship War

Andrew Clements - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Library Binding

Stickers, Silly Bandz, Rainbow Looms, fidget spinners . . . buttons?! A brand-new school story about friendship and fads from the bestselling author of Frindle.This is war. Okay--that's too dramatic. But no matter what this is called, so far I'm winning.And it feels wonderful.Grace...
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Uncovering Bias in the News (News Literacy)

Ph.D. Harris, Duchess - Core Library
Format: December 15

"Media consumers rely on objectivity from their news sources, but thats not always a realistic expectation. Uncovering Bias in the News looks at the ways in which multiple media outlets can cover the same story in vastly different ways, the reasons for these differences, and how to recognize...
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Bravelands #2: Code of Honor

ERIN HUNTER - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Heed the call of the wild ... discover the second book in this action-packed animal fantasy series from the #1 bestselling author of Warriors! "Deep characters, a complex plot, rich mythology, and a stunning setting. Wild and wonderful." - Kirkus ReviewsSet in the African savannah...
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Margot and Mateo Save the World

DARCY MILLER - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

A hilarious - and slimy - alien adventure (set on Earth) that the bestselling author of Zombie Chasers, John Kloepfer, calls "fast paced, out-of-this-world fun!"When Margot Blumenthal removes a bright blue slug alien attached to Mateo Flores's back, the school play co-stars...
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Extra Weird!

Anh Do - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Weir's back and extra weird!Dad's working on his cool dance moves for the local talent search, while Weir's trying out for the school soccer team! Will Weir score a goal, or fall flat?It won't be easy . . . but it will be funny!
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Aircraft Carriers at Sea

Richard Spilsbury - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding

The realms of sky and sea collide on the decks of aircraft carriers. From landing to takeoff, it all happens on these incredible crafts. Readers will be amazed at detailed photographs of these massive machines, and will discover how these aquatic air bases are engineered and the materials...
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Famous Mistakes

Carolyn Keene - Aladdin
Format: Paperback

Nancy and her friends are out to find a comedian's saboteur in this seventeenth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series.Nancy's boyfriend, Ned, has recently started his own podcast called NedTalks and he just got his big break. Up and coming...
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Guardians of the Galaxy 12: Crystal Blue Persuasion

Joe Caramagna - Marvel Age Graphic Novels
Format: Illustrated

The Guardians expect to have a relaxing visit with the Inhumans Royal Family, but they get caught up in a backstabbing family plot and also have to protect the space-faring city of Attilan from Ronan the Accuser. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight...
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Pages & Co.: The Map of Stories

Anna James - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover

. Soon to be a television series!Tilly and Oskar embark on an impromptu trip to the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, in search of an elusive group of bookwanderers called the Archivists, who they believe are the key to restoring the balance and saving the British Underlibrary.Along...
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