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The Mermaid's Purse

Patricia Polacco - Putnam Pub Group
Format: Print book

Based on the life of beloved author-illustrator Patricia Polacco's own amazing grandmother, this wonderful celebration of reading and community is as exhilarating as it is heartwarming. Young Stella loves books so much, her books begin to take over the farmhouse. "Why, Stell,...
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Simon in Charge!

Lauren Forte - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

Watch out, 'cause here they come! Simon has an important job to do in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on a popular episode of Bagdasarian Productions' hit TV show, Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks, airing on Nickelodeon.Simon is thrilled when he is chosen as the school's safety...
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Give Bees a Chance

Bethany Barton - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From the author-illustrator of Children's Choice Book Award Winner I'm Trying to Love Spiders: a plea to please give bees a chance!Not sure whether to high-five bees or run away from them? Well, maybe you shouldn't high-five them, but you definitely don't have to run away...
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Baby Can Do: Peekaboo Baby: with a fun mirror surprise

Roger Priddy - Priddy Books
Format: Board book

Babies will love to play along with Peekaboo Baby, a peep-through book of babies! Each page features a die-cut hole which looks through to the next page. Is there a happy baby peeping through or perhaps a cuddly bear? Little ones will love to follow the peep-through holes through to a fun mirror...
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Light Waves

David A Adler - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

An introduction to the physics of light from one of the most trusted names in juvenile STEM writing.How does light work? Where does it come from? What is it made of? These are the questions answered in Light Waves, a kid-friendly introduction to the physics of light! Decorated team...
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Hedgehog Needs a Hug

Jen Betton - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Everyone needs hugs, even if they're prickly.When Hedgehog wakes up feeling down in the snout and droopy in the prickles, he knows a hug will make him feel much better. But none of his animal friends are eager to wrap their arms around Hedgehog's prickles, and he's too smart to fall for Fox's...
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Rocks & Minerals

Seymour Simon - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explains to readers the different types of rocks and minerals with fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs. Readers will learn how to identify and classify various kinds of stones, such as granite, sandstone, basalt, quartz, and crystal.This...
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Don't Share Personal Information

Karen McMichael - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding

Sharing personal information online could lead to undesirable outcomes. With the help of this book, young Internet users will learn the importance of keeping their personal information to themselves and not putting it on the Internet. Accessible text and full-color photographs help readers...
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Keith the Cat with the Magic Hat

SUE HENDRA - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

From the author of Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell comes a sweet, silly, and sassy picture book about a cat who has a hat that seems magical - but the powers of the hat aren't quite what they seem.Meet Keith - a very cute cat with a magical hat! When Keith wears the hat, it makes...
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My Pet Human Takes Center Stage

Yasmine Surovec - Roaring Brook
Format: Print book

The adorable My Pet Human series continues at school, where Oliver and Freckles star in the pet club's talent show.Freckles is new at her elementary school, and Oliver wants to be sure she finds her niche. So when she joins the pet club and gets roped into putting on a talent show to raise...
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A Tangle of Brungles

Shobha Viswanath - Karadi Tales Picturebooks
Format: Hardcover

To conjure up the charming Mr. Brungles, a coven of witches stir up the Great Brungle Brew. For this they toss in a parliament of owls, a cloud of bats, and a quiver of cobras, among many others. Do they succeed? The book is a hilarious twist on collective nouns.
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Thirty Minutes Over Oregon: A Japanese Pilot's World War II Story

MARC TYLER NOBLEMAN - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

An Orbis Pictus Honor Book for Outstanding Nonfiction 2019 In this important and moving true story of reconciliation after war, beautifully illustrated in watercolor, a Japanese pilot bombs the continental U.S. during WWII - the only enemy ever to do so - and comes back 20 years later to apologize....
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Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana

James Dean - Harpercollins
Format: Print book

Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana is a special paper-over-board commemorative edition celebrating the 60th anniversary of I Can Read books for beginning readers. Eight bonus pages recount I Can Read's history, including a time line, never-before-seen sketches, and origin stories of beloved...
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Why Did the Farmer Cross the Road?

Brooke Herter James - Sleeping Bear Press
Format: Print book

Farmer would just like to sleep in but his early morning slumbers are disturbed by his faithful companion, Donkey. And Donkey isn't there to bid Farmer a good morning. As it turns out, the prospect of fun and food has lured the farm's livestock to a local fair. Now it's up to Farmer...
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Princess Bedtime Stories

Disney Book Group - Disney Press
Format: Hardcover

Get ready for bedtime with this Storybook Collection featuring 18 all-new bedtime themed Disney Princess stories.
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I am Sacagawea

Brad Meltzer - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

Sacagawea, the only Native American included in Lewis and Clark's historic expedition, joins the inspiring list of heroes whose stories are told in this New York Times Bestselling biography series. Sacagawea was the only girl, and the only Native American, to join Lewis and Clark's...
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National Geographic Readers: Gallop! 100 Fun Facts About Horses

KITSON JAZNYKA - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Paperback

Calling all pony lovers, horse fanatics, and bookworms! Trot through 100 enchanting equine facts in this new leveled reader, perfect for fluent readers.Packed with weird-but-true facts and tons of equestrian animal info, this Level 3 Reader gallops right into the world of horses--from wild...
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Board Book Never Touch a Shark

Rosie Greening - Thomas Nelson
Format: Board book

You must never touch a shark . . . except in this book! This ocean-themed touch-and-feel book is perfect for young children. They will love reading the funny rhyme that warns of the dangers of touching a shark - and then ignoring the advice! Innovative silicone touches feature throughout...
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This or That . . . or That?: Quiz Book

Emma MacLaren Henke - American Girl
Format: Spiral-bound

Girls love our quizzes -- this book will keep her guessing! Would she rather discover a new animal species OR create a life-changing invention OR guest star on her favorite TV show? Inside this book, she'll find over 600 hilarious, thoughtful, and fascinating choices to help her discover...
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A New Friend for Sparkle

Amy Young - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

In A Unicorn Named Sparkle, Lucy found out that the unicorn she thought she didn't want was the exact right unicorn for her. In this new story from children's book author and illustrator Amy Young, A New Friend for Sparkle, Lucy makes a new friend and Sparkle is worried that...
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Star Wars: Chewie and the Courageous Kid

Lucasfilm Press - Disney Lucasfilm Press
Format: Paperback

A Wookiee is a girls best friend! When Chewbacca meets young Zarro on and Outer Rim planet, he has no choice but to set aside his own mission to help her rescue her father from a dangerous mine.
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Dino-Dancing (Dino-Sports)

Lisa Wheeler - Carolrhoda Books ®
Format: Library Binding

The Paleo Theater is packed with cheering fans ready for a dance showdown. When the beat drops, can Triceratops win over the judges with his pop and lock? Can Allos on-pointe ballet moves dominate the solo category? And will Maia and Stego take home the top prize for their sizzling salsa...
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I'll Be a Librarian

Connie Colwell Miller - Amicus
Format: Library Binding

"Readers follow along on a day in the life of a librarian as a young girl pretends that the family den is a public library. Includes a glossary of library terms and a library scavenger hunt activity"--Provided by publisher.
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World of Reading Star Wars Trouble on Tatooine

NOT AVAILABLE. - DISNEY LUCASFILM PR
Format: Print book

A stylized retelling with stickers of how Luke Skywalker met R2-D2, C-3PO, and Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: A New Hope.
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Goodnight, Hockey Fans

Andrew Larsen - Kids Can Press
Format: Hardcover

A young boy doesn't want to go to bed. The hockey game is on! ?What if I can't fall asleep?? the boy says. ?Don't worry,? says his dad. ?You will.? After his parents have tucked him in and turned out the light, he shines a flashlight on his prized hockey possessions around his room: the posters...
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Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar

JAMES DEAN - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Pete the Cat meets a super-cool caterpillar in the first Pete the Cat Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean!Pete thinks he found a new best friend. But when his caterpillar goes missing, Pete has to find out what happened to his new friend....
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On the Farm, At the Market

G Brian Karas - Christy Ottaviano Books, Henry Holt and Company, 2016.
Format: Print book

On the farm, workers pick vegetables, collect eggs, and make cheese. At the market the next day, the workers set up their stands and prepare for shoppers to arrive. Amy, the baker at the Busy Bee Caf, has a very special meal in mind-and, of course, all the farmers show up at the caf to enjoy...
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Masha and the Bear: The Girl Who Called Wolf

LAUREN FORTE - LB Kids
Format: Paperback

Masha & The Bear is the YouTube animated sensation that received billions of views Join this rambunctious little girl and her best friend as they go on adventures-for the very first time, in books The Bear gives his cell phone to Masha-in case she needs help. But she calls him for little...
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Lambslide

Ann Patchett - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

From the international bestselling author of Bel Canto and Commonwealth, Ann Patchett, and the bestselling illustrator of the Fancy Nancy series, Robin Preiss Glasser, comes a hilarious children's story about a slide made just for lambs.Nicolette Farmer is running for class president, and the rest...
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World of Reading Disney Classic Characters Level 1 Boxed Set

DISNEY BOOK GROUP. - Disney Press
Format: Paperback

Young readers will love this collection of six Disney World of Reading Level 1 titles featuring Dumbo, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, Jungle Book, The Lion King, and 101 Dalmatians.
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Different Abilities (Bullfrog Books: Celebrating Differences)

Rebecca Pettiford - Jump!
Format: Paperback

In Different Abilities, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the variety of abilities people have. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they draw inferences about how diversity makes our society stronger and more interesting.
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The Tree in the Courtyard: Looking Through Anne Frank's Window

Jeff Gottesfeld - Alfred A. Knopf
Format: Print book

A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's BookA New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, 2016Told from the perspective of the tree outside Anne Frank's window - and illustrated by a Caldecott Honor artist - this book introduces her story in a gentle and incredibly powerful...
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Max and the Superheroes

Rocio Bonilla - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

Max and his friends are crazy about playing and learning about superheroes and their superpowers. Everyone has a favorite, and Max's is Megapower, even though his friends aren't sure that a girl superhero can be that strong. Megapower is cool for so many reasons. She's brave, tames animals,...
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Badger's Perfect Garden

Marsha Diane Arnold - Sleeping Bear Press
Format: Hardcover

It's springtime and Badger is ready to plant the perfect garden. He has spent months gathering and sorting seeds. It's been a lot of work but it's worth it. His friends Red Squirrel, Dormouse, and Weasel come to help. They weed. They rake. And finally they plant. Afterward,...
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Paddington at the Barber Shop

MICHAEL BOND - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Paddington is not a bear to shy away from a tough job. But when he is left in charge of the local barber shop, his determination to keep the customers happy will surprise even himself!Paddington Bear has charmed readers of all ages for almost 60 years! Now part of the I Can Read line, Michael...
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Isadora Moon Goes on a Field Trip

Harriet Muncaster - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

Fans of Vampirina and the Princess in Blackseries will love Isadora Moon: half-fairy, half-vampire, totally unique--and totally unafraid to be different!. Isadora is the only half-fairy, half-vampire in her human school. She knows what its like to be different. But thats okay because everyone...
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Macy and the King's Tournament

Scholastic. - Scholastic (Us)
Format: Print book

It's the king's birthday celebration - the biggest party of theyear! When Jorah Tightwad challenges the NEXO KNIGHTS(TM) team to a competition against his own heroes, the Tighty Knighties, Macy is ready to show her stuff. But how can she do that when she's ordered to sit beside...
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Once There Was a Story: Tales from Around the World, Perfect for Sharing

JANE YOLEN - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover

From beloved author Jane Yolen and acclaimed illustrator Jane Dyer a collection of thirty stories from around the world, perfect for sharing.This collection of well-known and not-so-well known stories, fairy tales, folk tales, and fables from Russia to Africa to Korea and beyond includes...
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Doctors and What They Do

Liesbet Slegers - Clavis
Format: Hardcover

The doctor knows a lot about the body. She knows about diseases and how to cure somebody. Wearing her doctor's coat and using her doctor's tools, she examines her patients. Fevers, all kinds of pain, wounds and fractures, medicines and immunizations - the doctor knows them all....
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The Only Way Is Badger

Stella J Jones - Tiger Tales
Format: Hardcover

One morning, the animals wake up to find that someone has built a huge wall and put up posters on the trees that read "Badgers are best!" Badger wants everyone to be more like him, and when they can't do things as well as he does, he sends them away to the other side of the wall....
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The Seashore

Victoria Munson - Windmill Books
Format: Paperback

The ocean is teeming with all kinds of life. Tiny algae, schools of fish, massive whales, prickly urchins, reefs of coral, life takes many amazing forms in this watery world. Readers of this fascinating book will learn all about marine life. Gorgeous full-color photographs will get even...
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Bart Likes to Bark

NATHALIE BUTLER - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding

Readers will learn about animals and their behaviors in this adorable narrative about mans best friend. Using familiar pets such as cats and goldfish, the text imparts the lessons of early elementary curriculum in a fun and child-friendly way. Charming illustrations complement the text,...
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Yasmin the Fashionista

Saadia Faruqi - Picture Window Books
Format: Library Binding

Yasmin is bored! But a glimpse of the pretty clothes in Mama's closet turns a boring evening into a glamorous fashion show, until -- OOPS! Mama's shalwar kameez is ruined! Can Yasmin's nani save the day before Mama gets home?
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The Injured Fox Kit

Tina Nolan - Tiger Tales
Format: Print book

Abandoned, lost, neglected? There's always a home at Animal Magic! In a perfect world, there would be no need for Animal Magic. But Ella and Caleb Harrison, who live at the animal rescue center with their parents, know that life isn't perfect. Every day there's a new arrival...
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Ada Lace Sees Red

Emily Calandrelli - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From Emily Calandrelli - host of Xploration Outer Space, correspondent on Bill Nye Saves the World, and graduate of MIT - comes the second novel in a brand-new chapter book series about an eight-year-old girl with a knack for science, math, and solving mysteries with technology.Ada Lace...
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Madeline Finn and the Shelter Dog

Lisa Papp - Peachtree Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover

In this companion to the award-winning Madeline Finn and the Library Dog, Madeline Finn finds a way to help more dogs and read more stories. Madeline Finn asks her mother for a puppy every single day. Finally, Mom says yes, and Madeline Finn chooses Star, one of the puppies born to Mrs....
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Surprise!

MIKE HENSON - words & pictures
Format: Hardcover

Badger wants to show Rabbit something. But why do the lights keep going on and off? There are plenty of surprises in store for the animals in this simple, vibrant picture book which is both a mystery and a guessing game. As young readers prepare to turn the pages, they can try to predict...
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Insects and Spiders

DK - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

This book for children about insects and spiders is the perfect companion for young minds eager to learn about the amazing world of bugs.Children are encouraged to investigate and record all the creepy crawlies they find as well as to get involved in hands-on activities, from making their...
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An Alphabet Scavenger Hunt

Penelope Nelson - Childs World Inc
Format: Library Binding

Introduces readers to the letters of the alphabet through simple text, photographs, and matching activities. Additional features to aid comprehension include a phonetic glossary, an index, an answer key, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
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Mako Sharks

Leo Statts - Abdo Zoom
Format: Library Binding


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But First, We Nap

David W Miles - Familius
Format: Board book

Sloth wants to nap. Rabbit doesn't. Who will win in the end? For every parent who's struggled to get their child to nap, But First, We Nap is a hilarious book to replace the naptime wrestle. Funny illustrations depict Rabbit upping his antics while the ever-patient sloth repeats,...
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The Chupacabra Ate the Candelabra

Marc Tyler Nobleman - Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Hardcover

With its hilarious dialogue, trio of bumbling goats, and fantastically zany villain, this unique, laugh-out-loud story based on a legendary monster is sure to crack up kids and grown-ups alike. Like most goats, Jayna, Bumsie, and Pep's greatest fear is being eaten for dinner by the legendary...
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Finding Tinker Bell #2: The Dark Forest

Kiki Thorpe - RH/Disney
Format: Paperback

The Disney Never Girls embark on a quest to find a special friend in the new Finding Tinker Bell adventure series that continues the New York Times bestselling series!When Tinker Bell sets out on a trip beyond Never Land and disappears, it's up to the Never Girls - , Mia, Lainey, and Gabby...
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World Record Mystery

CAROLYN KEENE - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Help Nancy and her friends find a missing lucky headband so River Heights teen Katie can break the world record at the local arcade's dance game in the eighth book in the interactive Nancy Drew Clue Book mystery series.Everyone in River Heights has shown up to watch Katie McCabe try to beat...
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The Major Eights 3: The Goo Disaster!

Melody Reed - little bee books
Format: Paperback

In book three of the Major Eights series, Maggie has to ace her science fair project or she won't be able to perform with the band at the annual arts banquet!Maggie is thrilled to perform with the Major Eights at the school's annual arts fund-raising banquet. But when Maggie's...
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Escargot

Dashka Slater - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

"So funny! Preschoolers and kindergarteners will get a kick out of the snazzy little snail who wants to be a pet. Fun for adult readers, too." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorBonjour! Escargot is a beautiful French snail who wants only two things: 1. To be your favorite animal....
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Escape from Egypt: A Branches Book (Time Jumpers #2)

Wendy Mass - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina....
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I want to go first!

Richard Byrne - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

The littlest always goes last -- that's the elephant rule. But Elphie, the littlest elephant, is determined to go first. And where there's a will, there's a way! With a little help from you, reader.From the author-illustrator of This book just ate my dog! comes a new hilarious...
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Now You Know How It Works

Valorie Fisher - Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover

Valorie Fisher takes infographics to a new level with bright, colorful visuals that are perfect for young, inquisitive minds. Her eye-catching mix of photographs and illustrations compels readers to dive in and explore how things work -- from paper airplanes to straws, crayons to kites,...
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Captain's Log: Snowbound

Erin Dionne - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

A perfect choice for kids (and parents!) trapped inside on a snow day.When his Ernest Shackleton report is ironically quashed because of a snowstorm, a school cancellation-celebrating elementary schooler chronicles his adventures at home with hilarious log entries and read-aloud-friendly...
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New York Red Bulls

Mark Stewart - Norwood House Press
Format: Hardcover

An introduction to the New York Red Bulls North American soccer club. Includes information about the team's history and culture, stadium, star players, uniforms and more. Features photos, vintage trading card reproductions, maps, and records. Includes access to the Extra Time website...
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Becoming an Astronaut

Martha E H Rustad - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

What does it take to become an astronaut? How do astronauts train to be in outer space? Readers will learn all about what it's like to become an astronaut. Low-leveled, chunked text alongside stunning photographs will engage the youngest space enthusiasts.
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My Papa is a Princess

DOUG CENKO - blue manatee press
Format: Hardcover

Cuddle up with Dad for this sweet book about a father as seen through his daughter's eyes. When Papa braids her hair, he's a hairdresser; when he hangs her drawings on the wall, he's an art collector. But no matter what happens, he is always her papa, and that's the most...
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Tractors and Other Farm Machines

David West - Windmill Books
Format: Library Binding

Farms are as important as ever, even in our high-tech world. Without them, we wouldnt have produce, dairy, or meats! Readers of this engaging book will see how technology and nature combine to yield delicious harvests. Theyll get an inside look at the anatomy of tractors and other farm...
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Catfish

LEO STATTS - Abdo Zoom
Format: Library Binding

This title focuses on catfishes and gives information related to their bodies, habitats, food, and life cycles. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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Waylon! One Awesome Thing

Sara Pennypacker - Disney/Hyperion
Format: Print book

Waylon has lots of ideas for making life more awesome through science, like teleportation, human gills, and attracting cupcakes by controlling gravity. But it's impossible for him to concentrate on his inventions when he's experiencing his own personal Big Bang. Arlo Brody is dividing the fourth...
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The Tuskegee Airmen's Mission to Berlin: A Fly on the Wall History

Jomike Tejido - Picture Window Books
Format: Library Binding

Through clouds and over mountains and farmland ... Two cartoon flies accompany readers on an adrenaline-pumping flight over war-torn Europe as the U.S. Army Air Corps' Tuskegee airmen take on a heroic, history-making mission during World War II.
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Hit the Slope

Cynthia Rylant - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Print book

Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, like winter. But when the snow is deep outside and there's nothing to do inside, even a cozy winter day can be a little slow. Not for long! When Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, pull two sleds out of the garage, the four friends head for the sledding...
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The Cat Who Lived With Anne Frank

David Lee Miller - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover

Told through the warm lens of a beloved pet, The Cat Who Lived with Anne Frank captures the life of a young girl filled with promise in a way that young readers can appreciate and understand, with art by the NY Times bestselling illustrator of I DISSENT!When Mouschi the cat goes with his boy,...
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Thomas & Friends Spring 2017 DVD Step into Reading

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

It's all about mysterious adventures and extraordinary new engines in this Thomas & Friends Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader. Train-loving girls and boys who are ready to read will take a wondrous journey with Thomas and his friends in a story about the power of imagination,...
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Out of School and Into Nature: The Anna Comstock Story

Suzanne Slade - Sleeping Bear Press
Format: Hardcover

This picture book biography examines the life and career of naturalist and artist Anna Comstock (1854-1930) , who defied social conventions and pursued the study of science. From the time she was a young girl, Anna Comstock was fascinated by the natural world. She loved exploring outdoors,...
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The Zoomers' Handbook

Ana de Moraes - Andersen Press USA
Format: Print book

Have you got what it takes to be a zoomera cross between a zookeeper and farmer? Discover the world of mixed-up animals that zoomers care for.
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Go, Go, Cars!

JENNIFER LIBERTS - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Library Binding

A simple, rhyming Step 1 Reader featuring all kinds of cars!A brother and sister discover all kinds of cars as they travel through their own neighborhood, encounter a parade, visit a car wash, and more! Young vehicle enthusiasts will take pride in cruising through the simple, rhyming text....
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Garfield Original Graphic Novel: Unreality TV

SCOTT NICKEL - KaBOOM!
Format: Paperback

Garfield returns to comics with all-new stories, including a short written and drawn by Judd Winick, New York Times bestselling creator of Hilo.This all-new original graphic novel contains three Garfield short stories, and includes contributions by Mark Evanier (Garfield and Friends tv show)...
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Preaching to the Chickens

Jabari Asim - Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Print book

Critically acclaimed author Jabari Asim and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator E. B. Lewis give readers a fascinating glimpse into the boyhood of Civil Rights leader John Lewis. John wants to be a preacher when he grows up - a leader whose words stir hearts to change, minds to think,...
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Fiona the Hippo

Richard Cowdrey - Zonderkidz
Format: Hardcover

Fiona the Hippo, by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey of Bad Dog, Marley fame, tells the story of Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo who captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality.Born prematurely, at only...
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Dog on a Digger

KATE PRENDERGAST - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Two perennial favorites - canines and heavy machinery - come together in a charming wordless book sure to please readers of all ages.Dog likes to ride along while his human companion works the big excavator at the construction site. But today, when they stop at the snack bar for something...
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Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen

Debbi Michiko Florence - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

A Junior Library Guild Fall 2017 SelectionOne of Amazon's Best Children's Books of 2017The first book in a new chapter book series featuring a spunky Japanese-American heroine!Eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is a flamingo fan, tree climber, and top-notch mess-maker! She's also tired of her big sister,...
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No Frogs in School

A LAFAYE - Sterling Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

Bartholomew Botts loves pets - but his teacher, Mr. Patanoose, says No Frogs in School! So what will happen when Bartholomew's beloved creatures meet up with Mr. Patanoose's rules? Lots of FUN! Hoppy pets, hairy pets, scaly pets: Bartholomew Botts loves them all. And he doesn't...
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EllRay Jakes the Recess King!

Sally Warner - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Eight-year-old EllRay is down to one-and-a-half best friends, which leads his little sister to point out the obvious: he needs new friends. A spare, at least. For emergencies. So EllRay decides to audition other boys for the role of Spare Best Friend.EllRay's class is brimming with...
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Shai & Emmie Star in Dancy Pants!

Quvenzhané Wallis - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From Academy Award-nominated actress Quvenzhan Wallis comes the second story in a brand-new series about best friends Shai and Emmie, two third graders destined for superstardom.Shai Williams - third-grader and superstar in the making - loves to act, sing, and dance. So when her teacher,...
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When I Carried You in My Belly

Thrity Umrigar - Running Press
Format: Hardcover

The special bond between a mother and her child begins well before the baby is born. But once the baby is born and starts to grow into her own person, traits from both parents begin to show themselves in delightful and humorous ways. When I Carried You in My Belly is a mother's song...
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Trains

Nikole Brooks Bethea - Jump!, Inc.
Format: Library Binding

In Trains, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind locomotives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines.
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Best Pirate

Kari-Lynn Winters - Pajama Press
Format: Hardcover

Augusta Garrick has proven that her helpful and gentle-hearted ways don't make her a bad pirate. In fact, she is even a good pirate. But when her clumsiness destroys a treasure map and injures First Mate Scully, she knows she must learn to be even better.Eager to make things right,...
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Amazing Animal Homes

CHRIS PACKHAM - Sterling Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

"Highly recommended for animal studies, browsers, and independent readers. An informative, well-designed book." - School Library Journal All animals need homes - and this nonfiction picture book is a fantastic introduction to some of the amazing places they live. Travel...
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Rainbow

Marion Dane Bauer - Simon Spotlight
Format: Print book

Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer teaches beginning readers about rainbows in this bright Level 1 Ready-to-Read.What is that colorful arc in the sky? It is a rainbow. Rainbows are always pretty to look at, but where do they come from? The answer...
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Natsumi!

Susan Lendroth - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Natsumi is small but full of big exuberance, and puts her girl-power to good use when she discovers a Japanese tradition as energetic as she is. When Natsumi's family practices for their town's Japanese arts festival, Natsumi tries everything. But her stirring is way too vigorous for the tea ceremony,...
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Maps, what you need to know

Linda Crotta Brennan - Capstone Press

Maps bring the real world into miniature and help us understand the cities, roads, and landforms around us. Learn everything you'll need to know to unlock the information in a map.
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Inclined Planes

Kirsten Chang - Jump!, Inc.
Format: Library Binding

In this book, readers will learn about one of the six simple machines as described by Renaissance scientists. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how inclined planes make it easier to move an object from a lower to a higher spot.
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Day at the Beach

Tom Booth - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

A day at the beach becomes a lesson in sibling bonding for Gideon in this magical picture book.Every summer, Gideon and his younger sister Audrey build a sand castle - together. But this summer, everything changes. Gideon is going to build the most spectacular sandcastle anyone on the beach...
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The Critterzen Clue Contest

Rh Disney. - Disney Books For Young Re
Format: Print book

The adorable Disney Palace Pets are taking the Critterzens on an exciting tour of the Pawlace! This fun 8x8 storybook will delight children ages 3 to 7. Plus it comes with more than 30 tattoos!
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Ruby's Sword

Jacqueline Veissid - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Ruby is always racing after her big brothers. But no matter how hard she tries, she can never catch up. Then one day, she discovers some sticks in the grass. Not just any sticks - swords! And suddenly the world is her kingdom. Readers will cheer on Ruby's perseverance and creativity as they...
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Atlas of Imaginary Places

MIA CASSANY - Prestel Junior
Format: Hardcover

This dreamy, gorgeously detailed picture book leads children on a journey to impossible but wonderfully imagined places.Upside-down mountains, volcanoes that spew bubble gum, a gentle humpback whale keeping an entire city afloat. These and other wonderful worlds may not exist on Earth,...
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In Plain Sight: A Game

Richard Jackson - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Print book

Sophie lives with Mama and Daddy and Grandpa, who spends his days by the window. Every day after school, it's Grandpa whom Sophie runs to."Here I am, Grandpa!""Ah, Sophie, how was your day?"As Sophie and her grandpa talk, he asks her to find items he's "lost"...
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Worm Loves Worm

J. J. Austrian - Balzer + Bray
Format: Hardcover

When a worm meets a special worm and they fall in love, you know what happens next: They get married! But their friends want to know - who will wear the dress? And who will wear the tux?The answer is: It doesn't matter. Because worm loves worm.Perfect for fans of And Tango Makes Three and The Sissy...
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We Are the Gardeners

Joanna Gaines - Thomas Nelson
Format: Hardcover

In We Are the Gardeners, Joanna and the kids chronicle the adventures of starting their own family garden. From their failed endeavors, obstacles to overcome (bunnies that eat everything!) , and all the knowledge...
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The Giggly Guide of How to Behave at School

Philippe Jalbert - Walter Foster Jr
Format: Hardcover

Mind your manners! Wondering what to expect on your first day of school? With 44 simple rules on how to behave, and how not to behave, at school, this giggly guidebook shows you exactly what it means to be the perfect student, and what happens when you're not... Giggles are sure to ensue,...
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Hannah Sparkles: A Friend Through Rain or Shine

ROBIN MELLOM - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of the Fancy Nancy and Pinkalicious books, Hannah Sparkles is sure to bring sparkly smiles to countless readers. Hannah was born happy! She's thrilled when she learns she has a new neighbor: Sunny Everbright. With a name like that, how could Sunny not be the perfect...
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We Love Squares!

Beatrice Harris - Gareth Stevens Pub
Format: Paperback

Square crackers are a tasty snack. A square pillow is a perfect place to rest a head. It might not always occur to us, but our world is full of shapes. This book will hone young readers into recognizing the square, an essential standard of Common Core mathematics. Colorful photographs accompany...
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Peter Tchaikovsky

MIKE VENEZIA - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding

Clever illustrations and story lines give children a light yet realistic overview of this composer's life and style and music.
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Monkey Walk

Colleen M Madden - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

It's a trip to the zoo like no other in Colleen Madden's author debut - a zany and nearly wordless tale of a big sister whose grumpy mood is turned around in a very unexpected way. Bring your imagination (and a banana!) for a guaranteed silly time adventure climbing the Monkey...
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Going Down Home with Daddy

Kelly Starling Lyons - Peachtree Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover

"On reunion morning, we rise before the sun. Daddy hums as he packs our car with suitcases and a cooler full of snacks. He says there's nothing like going down home."Down home is Granny's house. Down home is where Lil' Alan and his parents and sister will join great-grandparents,...
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Robot in Love

T. L. McBeth - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

When a shiny, beautiful stranger catches Robot's eye, he knows she's the one. He thinks about her all the time. He even makes her a gift. But will he be able to keep his circuits from overheating and work up the courage to talk to her? T. L. McBeth spins a funny and heartwarming story of love...
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My Clementine

Roberto Innocenti - Creative Editions
Format: Hardcover

A loyal captain narrates the story of his beloved ship's extraordinary 50-year life - from the early 1930s, when the refrigerated cargo ship named Clementine was built and launched, to her travels to exotic ports of call around the world, through her service in war and peace, to her eventual...
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The Full Moon at the Napping House

Audrey Wood - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Print book

In the wide-awake bed in the full-moon house, everyone is restless! The moonlight is pouring in and no one can get to sleep: not Granny, her grandchild, the dog, the cat, or even a mouse. It's not until a tiny musical visitor offers up a soothing song does the menagerie settle down, and finally...
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The Wheels on the Bus

Igloo Books - Igloo Books
Format: Board book

Join in and clap along with this fun action rhyme, adorably illustrated by Kat Uno.
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Firefighters

Chris Bowman - Bellwether Media Inc.
Format: Library Binding

Firefighters are brave in the face of danger. They must be strong and alert to get their work done. Firefighters rush into action to put out fires. They search burning buildings to make sure everyone is out safely. This informative title for young readers will ignite their interest in firefighters.
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I Love Cats!

Sue/ Staake Bob Stainton (ILT) - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover

Cat lovers of all ages will revel in this delightful ode to feline friends!By bestselling author-illustrator duo Sue Stainton and Bob Staake, this companion to the wildly popular I Love Dogs! is full of hairy cats and scaredy cats, dancing cats and prancing cats - all of them ready to steal...
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You Made Me a Dad

Laurenne Sala - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

A picture book for expectant fathers and already-fathers everywhere created by the author of You Made Me a Mother, Laurenne Sala, and the Marigold Bakes a Cake author-illustrator, Mike Malbrough.In this touching celebration of fatherhood, the close bond between parent and child comes to life...
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Harper and the Fire Star

Cerrie Burnell - Sky Pony Press
Format: Hardcover

Harper and her friends want to help the Wild Conductor win back his place in the magical Circus of Dreams. They put on a wondrous show, but their plan goes horribly wrong. Instead of the Wild Conductor, the ringmaster selects Harper to show off her incredible musical skills for the world...
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Monster Trucks

Joy Keller - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

All monsters love the autumn air,just right to sneak and spook and scare.But other seasons of the year,they shift into a different gear.Monsters get to work -- paving roads, plowing snow, hauling muck -- with their monster trucks in this fun, rhyming picture...
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Like Carrot Juice on a Cupcake

Julie Sternberg - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover

I did a mean thing. A very mean thing. I HATE that I did it. But I did. This is worse than carrot juice on a cupcake or a wasp on my pillow or a dress that's too tight at the neck. In the third installment from the team who created Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie and Like Bug Juice on a Burger,...
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A Piece of Cake

MEREDITH RUSU - SCHOLASTIC (US)
Format: Print book

Business is booming at the Cupcake Queen Caf thanks to Jessicake's tasty treats. Her baking skills are so popular that Shady Diva orders one thousand cupcakes for her next fashion show, in very specific flavors. When Milk Bud runs off with Shady Diva's flavor list, Jessicake is sure...
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Abner & Ian Get Right-Side Up

Dave Eggers - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Abner and Ian are stuck sideways in this clever picture book created by a bestselling, acclaimed author and cartoonist--and perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie and Press Here.Abner and Ian are stuck sideways on the pages of their debut picture book. They can't start...
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Peter Powers and the Swashbuckling Sky Pirates!

Kent Clark - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

If you like the Avengers, Justice League, or The Incredibles, then you'll love this family of superheroes! This new chapter book series is perfect for reluctant readers.Everyone in Peter Powers's family has super awesome superpowers. His dad controls fire with his mind, and his mom can fly....
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My Magic Breath: Finding Calm Through Mindful Breathing

NICK ORTNER - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling author Nick Ortner comes a beautiful picture book that will help children discover calm through the magic of mindful breathing:Do YOU have the magic breath?Let's see ... Take a deeeeeep breath in ... and BLOW it out ... ... and like magic, you can feel...
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Impossible Inventions: Ideas That Shouldn't Work

Ma?gorzata Mycielska - Gecko Pr
Format: Hardcover

A funky and fascinating collection of ideas, patents, and plans. When Leonardo da Vinci, over five hundred years ago, invented the tank, car, helicopter, glider, parachute, submarine, elevator, and telescope, he was considered a dreamer. Or even crazy. Today he is understood to be a genius,...
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National Geographic Readers: Night Sky

Stephanie Warren Drimmer - National Geographic
Format: Print book

Kids will learn all about the night sky, from the moon to constellations to planets, in this new National Geographic Reader. The level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for beginning readers.
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Hoorade Day!

Nancy Raines Day
Format: Hardcover

It is the Fourth of July, and a young girl and her parents are off to see the town's big parade - Hoorade Day! Boosted up on daddy's shoulders, the girl excitedly waves to her family members in the parade and joyfully describes each section. From the bleats and bangs of the marching...
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President Squid

Aaron Reynolds - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Join Aaron Reynolds and Sara Varon as they explore the ideal qualities of leaders, diplomats...and giant squid. Squid knows all about being president. It means living in a big house, doing all the talking - oh, and having a tie is crucial. He's all set! In the next election, make a more...
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Texture

Mary Lindeen - Norwood House Pr
Format: Library Binding

"Texture is how something feels. Materials can feel different. Some may feel rough or smooth. Others may feel slippery or sticky. Includes science and reading activities, a note to caregivers, and a word list"--
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Goodnight, Grizzle Grump

Aaron Blecha - Harper
Format: Print book

It's time for Grizzle Grump the bear to hibernate, and he can't wait to sleep.Just when he thinks he's found the perfect quiet spot . . . WHAT'S ALL THAT NOISE?The woodland creatures just won't let Grizzle Grump get some peace and quiet! Will Grizzle Grump ever find the perfect place for his long...
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World of Reading Star Wars Forces of Destiny: Meet the Heroes: Level 2 Reader

LUCASFILM PRESS. - Disney Lucasfilm Press
Format: Paperback

Get to know some of the heroes of the Star Wars universe: Rey, Leia, Jyn, Padm , Sabine, Ahsoka, and Hera!
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Ruby & Rufus

Olivier Dunrea - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

In this preschool tale from the world of Gossie & Friends, water-loving goslings Ruby and Rufus play on the pond come rain, sleet, snow, or shine! Ruby and Rufus play at the pond every day. They swim in the rain. They swim when it's windy. Nothing can stop this inseparable pair from...
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A Visit to the Vet

Mary Lindeen - Norwood House Pr
Format: Library Binding

Take a trip to the vet. Learn how a vet takes care of animals when they are sick or injured and helps them feel better. This title includes a note to caregivers, reading activities, and a word list.
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Surprise!

Caroline Hadilaksono - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: Hardcover

Bear, Squirrel, and Raccoon have been friends a long time. A loooooooong time. So when a family of city folks comes to the neighborhood, the friends think that a surprise welcome party is just the kind of fun they've been looking for. Well, the party turns out to be quite the surprise indeed,...
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Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix

JACQUELINE BRIGGS MARTIN - Readers to Eaters
Format: Hardcover

Chef Roy Choi calls himself a "street cook."He wants outsiders, low-riders,kids, teens, shufflers and skateboarders,to have food cooked with care, with love,with sohn maash."Sohn maash" is the flavors in our fingertips. It is the love and cooking talent that Korean mothers...
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No Water No Bread

Luis Amavisca - NubeOcho
Format: Hardcover

Two groups of people live separated by a barbed wire fence. One group has plenty of water and the other plenty of bread, but they have difficulty sharing their resources with each other. What happens when a third group arrives that has neither?Created with the support of Amnesty International...
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A Song About Myself

Chris Raschka - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book

Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka brings John Keats's words to whimsical life in the poet's only work written for children.He was a naughty boy,A naughty boy was he,He would not stop at home,He could not quiet be.English poet John Keats is remembered for his great odes and sonnets...
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Luis and Tabitha

Stephanie Campisi - Familius
Format: Hardcover

Luis is an alley cat who has everything figured out . . . until he meets Tabitha, a beautiful indoor cat. Separated by a tragic glass door, Luis will do anything to be with Tabitha--even brave the dangers of a fire. With adorable illustrations and undeniable style, Luis and Tabitha is the story...
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The Great Ice Race

RENEE MELENDEZ - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

An all-new winter-themed Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader featuring Nickelodeon's Blaze and the Monster Machines - plus shiny stickers! Blaze and his Monster Machine friends transform into race cars for a chance to win a wintry race! But troublesome Crusher will do anything...
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Scaredy Bear

Steve Smallman - Tiger Tales
Format: Hardcover

Bear's truck is stuck in the mud! His animal friends all try to help him, but none of them can move the truck. Then they come up with an idea that just might work. By lifting a flap or turning the page watch the illustrations change throughout the story with the amazing changing pictures...
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All for Me and None for All

Helen Lester - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A book about sharing for one and all! Gruntly is a hog—a ball hog, a snack hog, a treasure hog! He doesn’t share his toys with his pals and, in fact, helps himself to theirs! And when Gruntly finds out about Saturday’s treasure hunt, he can’t wait for the first...
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Be a Diary Detective

Kylie Burns - Crabtree Pub
Format: Library Binding

Readers take on the role of historical detectives as they examine letters and diaries as primary sources and discover how they can be used to study the past.
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In the Prairies

Laura K Murray - Creative Company -
Format: Hardcover

From shortest to longest, deepest to tallest, and smallest to biggest, this new series uses varying degrees of comparison to encourage curious young explorers to take a closer look at the relationships of the flora, fauna, and landforms of six different biomes. I'm the Biggest! uses...
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Fast Fact Fractions

Jagger Youssef - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Library Binding

Understanding fractions is so important in developing comprehension of numbers and operations in the elementary math classroom. This beneficial book illuminates readers about the special terms used when working with fractions, how to recognize equivalent fractions, and how to compare fractions,...
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The Only Way I Can

BONNIE GRUBMAN - Clavis
Format: Hardcover

When he sees Bird flying through the sky, Rabbit knows for sure: he wants to fly too! But no matter what Rabbit tries, his feet won't leave the ground. Or is there another way?A funny and inspiring book about discovering your strengths. For go-getters ages 4 and up.
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If I Had a Little Dream

Nina Laden - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover

A Spring 2017 Indie Next Selection Nina Laden's warm and lyrical picture book sees and appreciates through a child's eyes how fortunate we are to live in the world we do.Celebrate the wonder of the world in this reassuring picture book about the joy, love, and beauty that is part of each...
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How to Find a Friend

Maria S Costa - Clarion Books
Format: Print book

A rabbit and a squirrel are alone and lonely, each wishing for a friend. Obviously they'd be perfect friends for each other. But as they go through their day, they keep missing each other, each totally oblivious to the other's presence. When they finally - and literally - bump into...
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Heroes Who Risked Everything for Freedom: Civil War

PATRICIA LAKIN - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

Get to know heroes of the Civil War in this fact-tastic, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series about the secrets of American History!Secrets of American History is an action-packed nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read series that lets beginning readers in on a little secret:...
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An Inconvenient Alphabet: Ben Franklin & Noah Webster's Spelling Revolution

Beth Anderson - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover

"Delightful, relatable, and eye-catchingly illustrated." - School Library Journal "Deelytful and iloominaating for noo and seesuned reeders alyk." - Kirkus Reviews Do you ever wish English was eez-ee-yer to spell? Ben Franklin and Noah Webster...
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Tootle

Tennant Redbank - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

Tootle the train, star of one of the bestselling Little Golden Books of all time, chugs into his first Step into Reading book!Fans of Tootle the train will now be able to read about him all on their own! This Step 1 Step into Reading title has been adapted for early readers from the original...
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Be an Artifact Detective

KELLY SPENCE - CRABTREE PUB CO
Format: Print book

Readers take on the role of historical detectives as they learn about artifacts as primary sources and discover how they can be used to study the past.
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Mr. Monkey Visits a School

Jeff Mack - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Curious George meets Mr. Bean in the second adorable new picture book series from author-illustrator Jeff Mack that follows the loveable Mr. Monkey on his wacky adventures.Mr. Monkey learns a trick. He can't wait to put on a show! But first he has to find the school. What...
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How to Survive a Flood

KENNY ABDO - Abdo Zoom
Format: Library Binding

This title focuses on the floods and gives information on what they are, how to prepare for them, and how to survive. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Dozy Bear and the Secret of Sleep

Katie Blackburn - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

For fans of the bestselling phenomenon The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep, Katie Blackburn's Dozy Bear and the Secret of Sleep is an innovative, beautiful, and rhythmic picture book about a little bear named Dozy who wanted to sleep but didn't know how ... Combining proven sleep and relaxation...
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Dangerous Jane

Suzanne Slade - Peachtree Publishers
Format: Hardcover

Jane's heart ached for the world, but what could she do to stop a war? This energetic and inspiring picture book biography of activist Jane Addams focuses on the peace work that won her the Nobel Peace Prize. From the time she was a child, Jane's heart ached for others. At first...
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Never girls chapter book

Kiki Thorpe - Disney Books For Young Re
Format: Print book

The Disney Never Girls embark on a quest to find Tinker Bell in this new six-book adventure that continues the New York Times bestselling series When Tinker Bell sets out on a trip beyond Never Land and disappears, it s up to the Never Girls Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby to find their missing...
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Stumpkin

Lucy Ruth Cummins - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From the critically acclaimed author and illustrator of A Hungry Lion comes a unique Halloween story about a stemless pumpkin who dreams of becoming a jack-o-lantern.Stumpkin is the most handsome pumpkin on the block. He's as orange as a traffic cone! Twice as round as a basketball!...
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Time for School, Little Dinosaur

GAIL HERMAN - RANDOM House
Format: Print book

From the most trusted brand of leveled readers, this Step 1 Step into Reading book is perfect for back-to-school and features an adorable dinosaur world that looks a lot like ours.Who's ready to go back to school? Little Dinosaur is! This simple Step 1 book will help your eager little...
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We Are the Dinosaurs

Laurie Berkner - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Laurie Berkner, "the queen of children's music," (People) pairs the lyrics of her beloved hit with Ben Clanton's whimsical illustrations in this winning, adorable picture book - a must-have for fans of Laurie, dinosaurs, and all things cute.We are the dinosaurs Marching,...
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Seahorses

Valerie Bodden - Creative Educ
Format: Library Binding

From antlered elk to pouched pelicans, and from scouting prairie dogs to upright-swimming seahorses, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular series--extended to include more Spanish-language titles--travels the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds,...
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Living in . . . Russia

JESSE BURTON - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

Discover what it's like to grow up in Russia in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of a series all about kids just like you in countries around the world!Zdravstvujtye! My name is Katia, and I'm a kid just like you living in Russia. Russia is a massive country,...
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Cricket in the Thicket: Poems about Bugs

Carol Murray - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

A nonfiction picture book of poetry about fascinating insects with accompanying facts, notes, and illustrations by the Caldecott-winning Melissa Sweet.Pray tell us, Mr. Mantis,Do you pray or simply prey?Do you scout about for victims Or fold your hands all day?In...
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First Grade, Here I Come!

Tony Johnston - Cartwheel Books
Format: Hardcover

From award-winning author Tony Johnston and David Walker comes the perfect book for first time First Graders!Kindergarten? Done!"I'm zooming off to first grade now.I need about five friendsto play good games like hide-and-sneakand where-the-sidewalk-ends."Tony Johnston's...
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King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code

MELISSA KEIL - Peachtree Publishers
Format: Paperback

A lovable dog helps his human girl solve a mystery.Kayla and Mason both got mysterious letters, written in code. What does Kayla know? -- The same person left both letters. It's someone she and Mason both know. The two letters are the same, except for the second word.What does King...
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Super Rabbit Boy Blasts Off!: A Branches Book

Thomas Flintham - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Library Binding

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina....
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Egg

Kevin Henkes - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

Egg is a graphic novel for preschoolers about four eggs, one big surprise, and an unlikely friendship, by Caldecott Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author Kevin Henkes. Egg is not only a perfect Easter gift, but also a classic read-alone and read-aloud that will appeal all year...
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Winter Dance

Marion Dane Bauer - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Snow is coming, and it's time to get ready! The squirrel gathers nuts, the geese soar south, and the snowshoe hare puts on its new white coat. But what should the fox do? Each animal advises the fox that its own plan is best, but the fox thinks otherwise - yet it's not until he meets a golden-eyed...
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Felix

Giovanna Zoboli - Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A globetrotting story that's the cat's pajamas Felix has everything a cat could want - he has a food bowl, a balcony, and a cozy pillow. But he's curious about the rest of the world, so he takes a trip to go visit his feline relatives. He drinks herring tea with snow leopards...
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Welcome to Chef Club!

Scholastic. - Scholastic (Us)
Format: Print book

There's a new Shoppie in town, and she's starting a Chef Club! Bubbleisha, Jessicake, and Donatina can't wait to join--but first, they must put their cooking skills to the test. The Shoppies and their teams have a great time making Spaghetti la Boom and Hula-Hoop soup--except for Bubbleisha....
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Fast Fact Measurement

Blanche Roesser - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Paperback

Measurement is such a crucial aspect of math that learners begin to measure as early as kindergarten. They build on what they learn in each grade after that, mastering not just how to measure but also an understanding of measurement units and techniques. This unique book provides the fast...
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Imagine

Juan Felipe Herrera - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

A buoyant, breathtaking poem from Juan Felipe Herrera - brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo - speaks to every dreaming heart.Have you ever imagined what you might be when you grow up? When he was very young, Juan Felipe Herrera picked chamomile flowers in windy...
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50 Below Zero

Robert Munsch - Annick Press
Format: Hardcover

Jason's sleepwalking father is snoring all around the house! In the bathtub, in the kitchen, even on top of the car in the garage. But when the front door is opened and Jason's father sleepwalks outside into the frozen night, Jason has to take special action. A newly designed Classic...
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Waiting for Pumpsie

Barry Wittenstein - Charlesbridge
Format: Print book

In 1959 the Boston Red Sox was the last team in the Major Leagues to integrate. But when they call Elijah "Pumpsie" Green up from the minors, Bernard is overjoyed to see a black player on his beloved home team. And, when Pumpsie's first home game is scheduled, Bernard and his family...
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The Homesick Puppy

Holly Webb - Tiger Tales
Format: Library Binding

Megan can't wait to take her yellow Labrador puppy, Kiki, for walks in the woods near their new house. But during the move, Grandma takes care of Kiki. Megan and Kiki have never been separated before. Megan misses her puppy so much and Kiki will do anything to get home to Megan.
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Gabe: The Dog Who Sniffs Out Danger

Thea Feldman - Simon & Schuster Books
Format: Paperback

Meet Gabe, a real dog who worked with the United States military, in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on one of the winners of the annual American Humane Association's Hero Dog Awards!Meet Gabe. Gabe had an important job: He used his canine sense of smell to find weapons before they...
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Giant squid.

Candace Fleming - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

The giant squid is one of the most elusive creatures in the world. As large as whales, they hide beyond reach deep within the sea, forcing scientists to piece together their story from those clues they leave behind.An injured whale's ring-shaped scars indicate an encounter with a giant...
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Nipper and the Lunchbox

Lucy Dillamore - Childs Play Intl Ltd
Format: Hardcover

Nipper hates being left alone all day while his best friend Richard is at work. But when he realizes one morning that Richard has left his lunchbox behind, Nipper sets off on a difficult journey to deliver it. Will Nipper find Richard in time? Will he survive the many dangers along the way?...
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The Infamous Ratsos: Project Fluffy

KARA LAREAU - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

Louie Ratso tries to help super-cool Chuck Wood win the heart of his friend Fluffy Rabbitski in the third installment of the Infamous Ratsos.Chuck Wood is the most popular kid in school, and Louie Ratso can't believe that Chuck has asked him for help! Chuck likes Louie's friend Fluffy Rabbitski,...
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Pete the Cat and the Tip-Top Tree House

JAMES DEAN - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for a fun, groovy adventure with Pete the Cat!In Pete the Cat: Tip-Top Tree House, Pete invites all of his friends over to spend time in his tree house. When they climb up, they realize the tree house is not big enough...
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Old Turtle: Questions of the Heart: From The Lessons of Old Turtle #2

Douglas Wood - Scholastic Press
Format: Print book

Why are we here? What is the purpose of life? How do we find happiness? Once again, Old Turtle's wise answers offer readers of all ages inspiration, solace, and the most important gift of all -- hope.Timed to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the publication of the national bestseller...
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Prickly Plants

Mari C Schuh - Jump!, Inc.
Format: Library Binding

Prickly Plants introduces readers to plants around the world that use thorns, prickles, spines, and bristles to defend themselves.
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The Easter Surprise

Jennifer Churchman - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The fifth book by the authors of the media sensation and instant New York Times bestseller The SheepOver, featuring a curious bunny and her baby farm animal friends solving an Easter mystery together. Fern the bunny wakes up one morning to a surprise: the squirrels have discovered a beautifully...
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The Way Home in the Night

Akiko Miyakoshi - Kids Can Press
Format: Hardcover

A mother rabbit and her young bunny are on their way home in the dark night. My mother carries me through the quiet streets, the bunny explains. Most of our neighbors are already home. The bunny can see their lights in the windows, and hear and smell what they might be doing: talking on the phone,...
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Curious About Fossils

Kate Waters - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Paperback

Dig into this photo-packed Penguin-Smithsonian book about fossils - and find out what was going on in our world.Aren't you curious about what Earth was like long ago? What creatures lived before us? What happened to the dinosaurs?Curious about Fossils explains why and where fossils...
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The Half-Court Hero (Zach and Zoe Mysteries, The)

Mike Lupica - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

#1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica begins an exciting new chapter book series, perfect for fans of Cam Jansen, featuring his trademark sports action and heart, and a lovable twin brother-sister duo who solve sports-related mysteries.Theres nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker...
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Kick It, Mo!

DAVID A ADLER - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

This fourth title in the perenially popular, Geisel Award-winning Level 2 readers series features kid-favorite soccer!The soccer season is starting, and Mo has been working hard on his kicking skills so he can help his team, the Billy Goats, score a goal. But when he gets on the field on game...
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