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Coding, Bugs, and Fixes

Heather Lyons - Lerner Publications Company
Format: Print book

How do computers know what you want them to do? They receive instructions called code with the specific steps needed to perform a task. Learn how to create codes, what happens when instructions are out of order, and how mistakes are fixed. Once you know the basics, use the link in this...
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Emily and the Mighty Om

Sarah Lolley - Simply Read Books
Format: Hardcover

Emily has a new form of after-school entertainment when Albert moves in next door. Every afternoon he can be found on the front lawn, twisting his body into all kinds of crazy postures, then chanting omsomething he calls yoga. Then one day something serious happens Albert gets stuck, all twisted...
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Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Soccer Mania

Jane O'Connor - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Nancy Clancy hits the soccer field in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's sixth Nancy Clancy chapter book.Normally, Nancy doesn't like dressing like everyone else. But wearing a soccer team uniform - well, that's different!Nancy adores being on the Green...
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We Celebrate Arbor Day in Spring

Jenna Lee Gleisner - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Hardcover

This Level 1 guided reader examines how people celebrate Arbor Day. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about how and why we celebrate Arbor Day.
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Star Wars The Adventures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight

Tony DiTerlizzi - Harpercollins
Format: Hardcover

The classic tale of good versus evil set in a galaxy far, far away, quickly became a cultural phenomenon during its time, inspiring a generation of story lovers and storytellers. Now, the original trilogy of Star Wars shines anew with the vibrant concept art of Ralph McQuarrie, the legendary...
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Build, Dogs, Build: A Tall Tail (I Can Read Level 1)

James Horvath - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Beginning readers will love this I Can Read adventure starring a doggy construction crew, gently adapted from James Horvaths popular picture book of the same title. Top dog Duke and his crew of construction-worker dogs are ready to knock down an old building and build up a shiny new one....
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I Can Be a Farm Vet

Apple Jordan - Random House, 2016.
Format: Print book

Barbie learns all about being a farm vet in this deluxe Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader that's perfect for animal-loving children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound...
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Curious George Discovers the Sun

H. A. Rey - Harcourt Brace and Company
Format: Hardcover

In this exciting new Curious George series all about discovery, George doesn't want to be left in the dark when the scorching summer heat causes power outages all over the city. With help from Professor Wiseman, George learns all about the museum's new solar panels and how they...
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The Class

Boni Ashburn - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

Count along with twenty young students from nineteen different homes as they get ready for their first day of kindergarten.Alarm clocks go off and students all over town wake up and get ready for their big day. Some feel eager, others are nervous, and a few are even grumpy! But they all get dressed,...
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A Year of Borrowed Men

Michelle Barker - Pajama Press Inc., 2015.
Format: Print book

When World War II "borrows" the men in seven-year-old Gerda's family, the German government sends them three new men in return: Gabriel, Fermaine, and Albert, French prisoners of war who must sleep in an outbuilding and work the farm until the war is over. Gerda knows they...
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Big Battles of World War II

Peter Benoit - C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Format: Book

As the largest, deadliest conflict in history, World War II was one of the defining events of the 20th century. Between 1939 and 1945, this massive conflict affected almost every corner of the globe. Readers will get an up-close look at the battles, weapons, and military forces that drove...
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Ruby Valentine and the Sweet Surprise

Laurie Friedman - Carolrhoda Books ®
Format: Hardcover

For Ruby Valentine, two pets means twice the love! . Theres a new addition in the Valentine house: a kitten! Hes soft and sweet, and Ruby is happy to have him. But not everyone shares Rubys enthusiasm. Lovebirds feathers are more than a little ruffled. And when Valentines Day arrives, both...
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Happy Holidays! From the Avengers: Featuring the voice of Stan Lee!

Rich Thomas - Marvel Press; Har/Com edition
Format: Hardcover

It was supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but after battling monsters and villains, the mighty Avengers just weren't in the holiday spirit. Not even gifts form the Wasp could make their day merry. But who was that dashing through the snow? Could he save the Avengers...
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Lazy Bear, Crazy Bear: Loony Long Vowels

Kevin Bolger - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Finally, a phonics primer that's not un-bear-able! Written by elementary reading specialist Kevin Bolger, Lazy Bear, Crazy Bear is a collection of zany cartoons carefully designed to teach all five long vowel sounds. Bold, graphic illustrations from award-winning artist Ben Hodson and carefully...
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Marvin Redpost #7: Super Fast, Out of Control!

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

This chapter book in Newbery Honor-winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar's Marvin Redpost series is all about daredevils and conquering your fears! Everyone says that Marvin is going to ride his new mountain bike down Suicide Hill. And everyone is coming to watch him do it - his friends,...
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An Airport Field Trip

Isabel Martin - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

The roar of planes and excitement of trips naturally spark kids' interest. This virtual field trip introduces readers to the people, sights, sounds, and services they'll find at an airport. Carefully-leveled text and big, full-color photographs bring an authentic field-trip experience...
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Lost in the Mouseum: Left / Right

Eleanor May - Kane Press
Format: Print book

Mouse mummies, fossil-digging, and more! Albert is excited to explore the mouseum. But when his friend Leo's little cousin goes missing, tracking her down takes the mice on a whole new adventure. (Math concept: Left/Right)
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Don't Feed the Geckos!: The Carver Chronicles, Book Three

Karen English - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

Carlos isn't sure how he feels about the news that his cousin Bernardo will be joining his class at Carver Elementary. But when Bernardo comes to live with him temporarily, taking over Carlos's top bunk, his spot on the school soccer team, and even his Papi's attention, Carlos...
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Bob and Flo

Rebecca Ashdown - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

How two irresistible little penguins find a new friendship makes for a preschool charmer. Bob and Flo is sure to ease back-to-school jitters. Its Flos first day of preschool. She has her lunch in a bucket and a new bow - but soon her bucket disappears! Does her classmate Bob have anything...
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XO, OX: A Love Story

Adam Rex - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Print book

Dear Gazelle,For some time now I have wanted to write a letter to say how much I admire you. You are so graceful and fine. Even when you are running from tigers you are like a ballerina who is running away from tigers.I think that what I'm trying to say is that...
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I am Amelia Earhart (Ordinary People Change the World)

Brad Meltzer - Rocky Pond Books
Format: Hardcover

Groundbreaking American pilot Amelia Earhart is the 2nd hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary) Amelia Earhart refused to accept no for an answer; she dared to do what no one had ever done before, and became the first woman...
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Simple Machines: Wheels, Levers, and Pulleys

David A. Adler - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

This lively introduction to physics will get kids excited about how simple machines simplify our lives.Kids use simple machines every day without realizing it. Teeth are wedges and so are knives, forks, and thumbtacks. Many toys such as slides, which are inclined planes, and seesaws, which...
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Our Solar System

Seymour Simon - HarperCollins; Updated edition
Format: Print book

In this completely updated edition of Our Solar System, Seymour Simon takes young readers on a fascinating tour through space! With beautiful full-color photographs and spacecraft images, young readers will learn all about the beginning of the solar system, including the sun and the eight...
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Tyrannosaurus Rex and Its Relatives: The Need-to-Know Facts

Megan Cooley Peterson - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Tyrannosaurus rex and its relatives were fearsome meat eaters and deadly predators. Their strong teeth and jaws could crush bone. Bold images, colourful maps, and interesting facts take readers back to a time when these mighty carnivores walked the earth.
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Chickens

Julie Murray - Abdo Kids
Format: Hardcover

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and different breeds of chickens.
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My Heart is Laughing (My Happy Life)

Rose Lagercrantz - Gecko Press
Format: Paperback

Danis been trying her best to stay happy ever since her best friend Ella moved away. But when some girls in Danis class start being cruel to her, it starts a chain of rather unhappy events . . . It would all be okay if only Ella would move back. From the author of the critically acclaimed...
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Dear Dragon Grows a Garden

Margaret Hillert - Norwood House Press
Format: Print book

This library edition includes an instructional note to caregivers, a word list, and activities to promote reading success.,
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The Pros & Cons of Being a Frog

Sue DeGennaro - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Two shy kids discover the power of friendship in this charming picture book that celebrates being different.A boy likes to dress as a cat, but his best friend's dog objects. What will he dress as now? A giraffe? A fox? A shark? When his best friend, Camille, suggests a frog, they work together...
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St. Louis Rams

Alex Monnig - The Child's World
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English

Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the St. Louis Rams one of the most exciting teams in the NFL. Readers will get a glimpse into the league, the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension...
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The Adventures of Rainbow Fish: A Collection

Marcus Pfister - NorthSouth
Format: Hardcover

Five Rainbow Fish favorites are now available in one place in this collection that includes -- Rainbow Fish to the Rescue, Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale, Rainbow Fish and the Sea Monster's Cave, Rainbow Fish Finds His Way, and Rainbow Fish Discovers the Deep Sea. Children will...
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Frances Dean Who Loved to Dance and Dance

Birgitta Sif - Candlewick Press
Format: Hardcover

From the award-winning author of Oliver comes a book that glows from the inside out, a book that will move you to be yourself - and get dancing.Frances Dean loves to dance. She feels the wind and she dances. She hears singing birds and she dances. In her every waking moment, she is inspired...
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Heidi Heckelbeck Gets the Sniffles

Wanda Coven - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

Everyone's favorite witch has the sniffles! Will she be able to sneeze out a spell to cure herself in time for the fall harvest festival?Heidi Heckelbeck is all excited about Brewster's fall festival. She can't wait to go through the haunted barn with her friend Lucy. But when...
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You Nest Here With Me

Jane Yolen - Boyds Mills Press
Format: Hardcover

With rhyming text, this soothing bedtime book is an ode to baby birds everywhere and sleepy children home safe in their own beds. As a mother describes to her child how many species of birds nest, from pigeons on concrete ledges to owls in oak tree boles to swallows above barn doors. The soothing...
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Inspector Flytrap

Tom Angleberger - Amulet Books
Format: Hardcover

From husband-and-wife team Tom Angleberger, creator of the New York Times bestselling Origami Yoda series, and Cece Bell, author/illustrator of the Newbery Honor graphic novel El Deafo, comes the start to a funny and clever illustrated chapter-book series about a mystery-solving...
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Disney Infinity: Character Encyclopedia

Catherine Saunders - DK Publishing
Format: Print book

Disney Infinity: Character Encyclopedia features all of your favorite Disney and Disney* Pixar characters from Disney's popular video game! Join Woody, Jack Sparrow, Lightning McQueen, Wreck-it Ralph, Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey, Sulley, Rapunzel, Anna and Elsa, and many more Disney...
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The Ultimate Unofficial Encyclopedia for Minecrafters: An A - Z Book of Tips and Tricks the Official Guides Don't Teach You

Megan Miller - Sky Pony Press
Format: Print book

From abandoned mineshafts to mini-games, mods, and zombie sieges, The Ultimate Unofficial Encyclopedia for Minecrafters reveals expert tricks of the trade for gamers. Want to know where you'll find the most diamonds or how to protect your villagers at night? This A-Z reference is a quick...
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Max and Zoe: The Lunchroom Fight

Shelley Swanson Sateren - Picture Window Books
Format: Library Binding

Max and Zoe are both friends with Anna. But when Anna has to pick just one of them to sit with her at the peanut-free table during lunch, friendships are tested.
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Just Joking Animal Riddles: Hilarious riddles, jokes, and more--all about animals!

J. Patrick Lewis - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Print book

Authored by none other than the former US Children's Poet Laureate, J. Patrick Lewis, this collection of animal-focused jokes and riddles will keep kids reading, rhyming, and laughing like a hyena. The Just Joking series has wowed the kid crowd, and now Just Joking: Animal Riddles delivers...
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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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Endangered and Extinct Reptiles

Jennifer Boothroyd - Lerner Publications
Format: Library Binding

Short-nosed sea snakes and blue iguanas are two examples of endangered reptiles. Few of them exist in the wild. Other reptiles have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What can you do to help? Read this book to find out!
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Brimsby's Hats

Andrew Prahin - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A lonely hat maker uses quirky creativity to make friends in this delightful picture book that will charm readers young and old.Brimsby is a happy hat maker - until his best friend goes off to find adventure at sea. Now Brimsby is a lonely hat maker, unsure of what to do. But since making...
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10 Things You Can Do to Save Electricity

Jenny Mason - Children's Press
Format: Print book

It doesnt take a lot to conserve electricity. Taking action can be as simple as turning off the lights when you leave a room or using people power instead of cars to get around. Kids learn this and more about what they can do to help in 10 Things I Can Do to Save Electricity.
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Beard in a Box

Bill Cotter - Alfred A. Knopf
Format: Print book

A funny father-son romp for fans of Don't Push the Button! and Mustache Baby.A young boy longs for a beard like Dad's, and when he discovers a hair-growth product called Beard in a Box, he must have it! He rips open the package, plants the beard seeds, and waits . . .And waits . . .And...
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M is for Monster: A Fantastic Creatures Alphabet

Patrick Lewis - Sleeping Bear Press
Format: Hardcover

Readers will meet the fascinating main characters featured in many myths and legends. Award-winning childrens book author and former U.S. Childrens Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis not only examines creatures of popular legends such as mummies, werewolves, and zombies, but he also introduces...
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Vanilla Ice Cream

Bob Graham - Candlewick Press
Format: Hardcover

A wild sparrow's journey sets in motion a toddler's new experience in Bob Graham's tale of life's surprising little turns - and unlikely connections.Following some food, a curious young sparrow stows away in the back of a truck and takes an unusual voyage south - through...
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Explore Honey Bees!: With 25 Great Projects

Cindy Blobaum - Nomad Press
Format: Hardcover

What did you have for breakfast this morning? Toast, cereal, juice, and fruit? Thank the honey bees! About one out of every three mouthfuls we eat is affected by honey bee pollination. In Explore Honey Bees! With 25 Great Projects, young readers learn about honey bee colonies, why honey...
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Prehistoric Mammals

James C Dobson - Focus on the Family
Format: Audiobook on Cassette

Dr. Dobson uses personal illustrations and biblical principles to instruct parents in how to rear and discipline their children.
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Secrets of the Seasons: Orbiting the Sun in Our Backyard

Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The family from Secrets of the Garden are back in a new book about backyard science that explains why the seasons change.Alice and her friend Zack explore the reasons for the seasons. Alice's narrative is all about noticing the changes as fall turns into winter, spring, and then summer....
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Tony Baloney Buddy Trouble

Pam Munoz Ryan - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Tony Baloney--the loveable, highly relatable hero--is back in the second installment of this bravura new Beginning Reader series!Tony Baloney and his best friend,Bob, can't wait for tonight.It's Books and Buddies,the best school event ever!But will a fight with Big Sisterruin everything?With...
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Bad Dog

David McPhail - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

Forgiveness and love triumph at the end of this charming, easy-to-read story of a family dog who is rarely on his best behavior. ,
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World of Reading: Cinderella Kindness and Courage: Level 2

Rico Green - Disney Pr
Format: Paperback

In 1950, Walt Disney Studios released the classic film about a kind and wishful servant girl who is swept away from the harsh lifestyle of a bleak home to a life of royalty and true love. The live-action re-imagining of this timeless tale is sure to delight fans both old and new!
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My Weirdest School #4: Mrs. Meyer Is on Fire!

Dan Gutman - Harpercollins Childrens B, 2016.
Format: Print book

With more than 9 million books sold, My Weird School really gets kids reading!In this fourth book in the new My Weirdest School series, the students of Ella Mentry School are learning about fire safety. Mrs. Meyer of the local fire department has been brought in to teach the students, but she is the weirdest...
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Princess Sparkle-Heart Gets a Makeover

Josh Schneider - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

Amelia and her dog are best friends until Princess Sparkle-Heart comes along Soon Amelia and Princess Sparkle-Heart are doing everything together having tea parties attending royal weddings keeping each others secrets Princess Sparkle-Heart may be an awesome princess dollbut is she any match...
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Monster School: The Spooky Sleepover

Dave Keane - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Norm is just plain normal until he finds himself in a new school where all his classmates are monsters! When his school hosts a sleepover, Norm is nervous that he'll be too scared to fall asleep. But it's not the monsters that he's scared of - it's sleeping away from home!Join...
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Dog Diaries #7: Stubby

Kate Klimo - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

A scrappy stray becomes one of the greatest dogs in military history! Stubby the war dog narrates the story of his life--from his days as a stray to his time on the battlefields of France! Adopted by Private John Robert Conroy in 1917 when the dog wandered into training camp, Stubby soon...
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Dino-Boarding

Lisa Wheeler - Carolrhoda Books
Format: Book

Team Green Machine battles the Shredding Crew for dino-boarding domination! Allo and Diplo thrill the surfing crowd, while Compy comes up short on a short board. In the next round, Iguano, Raptor, and the Ptero Twins fly high on skateboards. And who will win the snowboarding half-pipe?...
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National Geographic Readers: Alexander Graham Bell

Barbara Kramer - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Print book

Say hello to the inventor of the telephone - and so much more! Through leveled text and engaging photos, kids meet Alexander Graham Bell and learn about his important invention as well as his role in the founding of the National Geographic Society. This level 2 text provides easy-to-access...
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Engineers Solve Problems

Reagan Miller - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Print book

Most people try to avoid problemsbut not engineers! They go out and look for problems! In this fun, new title readers will learn about the kinds of problems engineers help solve. Readers are also introduced to the tool engineers use to solve problems: The Engineering Design Process.
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World of Reading: Hulk This is Hulk

Marvel Book Group - Marvel Press
Format: Print book

The Marvel Heroes of Reading line of early readers is designed to offer reluctant readers, specifically boys, books that they will want to read by featuring characters they love. The series is broken into three levels that invoke the rigorous training courses their favorite Marvel heroes...
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It's Raining!

Gail Gibbons - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

What makes rain? From drizzle to downpour, here s information on the different kinds of rain and how to prepare if a storm is approaching.
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Dance Class #8: Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

Beka - NBM/Papercutz
Format: Hardcover

Mary must decide how to cast the roles for the ballet Snow White, which the school will perform for International Dance Day. Bruno has no competition for the role of Prince Charming. But who will play Snow White? Julie is fed up with her perpetual image as the sweet heroine, while Carla...
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Yoda: The Story of a Cat and His Kittens

Beth Ostrosky Stern - Aladdin Books
Format: Print book

From the author of the "New York Times "bestselling "Oh My Dog" comes the true story of Yoda, a very special cat and adorable Instagram sensation rescued by Beth and Howard Stern. When Beth first met Yoda at the animal shelter, he was skinny and his fur was matted. He hid in the back...
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The Earth Fairies #5: Lily the Rain Forest Fairy (5)

Daisy Meadows - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

The fairies are going green!. The fairy king and queen have just put together a new team of seven fairies for a very special mission. They are the Earth Fairies! Together, theyre going to work their magic to clean up the environment. But they cant do it alone. Luckily, Rachel and Kirsty...
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A Short History of Thanksgiving

Sally Lee - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Young readers learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Thanksgiving.
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The Pilot and the Little Prince: The Life of Antoine de Saint-Exupry

Peter Sís - Frances Foster Books - Farrar Straus Giroux, 2014.
Format: Hardcover

Antoine de Saint-Exupry was born in France in 1900, when airplanes were just being invented. Antoine dreamed of flying and grew up to be a pilot -- and that was when his adventures began. He found a job delivering mail by plane, which had never been done before. He and his fellow pilots...
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Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood

F Isabel Campoy - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine! Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation - and how even...
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Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles

Philippe Cousteau - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Acclaimed activist Philippe Cousteau and renowned author Deborah Hopkinson team up to offer a story of the powerful difference young people can make in the world. Meet Viv, who has a new home and a new school by the sea, and follow her as she finds her way in a new place and helps bring...
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World of Reading This IS Doctor Strange: Level 1

Marvel Book Group. - Marvel Press
Format: Paperback

"Based on the Marvel comic book series Doctor Strange."
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And Tango Makes Three: 10th Anniversary Edition

Justin Richardson - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

This tenth-anniversary edition of the bestselling, heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family includes an all-new authors' note and an exclusive poster.At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different...
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My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish: The SeaQuel

Mo O'Hara - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

After Tom rescued Frankie the goldfish from his big brother Marks toxic science experiment by zapping him back to life with a battery, Frankie somehow became a BIG FAT ZOMBIE GOLDFISH with dangerous hypnotic powers. Fortunately, Frankie has appointed himself Toms bodyguard, and together,...
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Float

Daniel Miyares - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A boy's small paper boat - and his large imagination - fill the pages of this wordless picture book, a modern-day classic from the creator of Pardon Me! that includes endpaper instructions for building a boat of your own.A little boy takes a boat made of newspaper out for a rainy-day...
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World of Reading Star Wars AT-AT Attack!

Calliope Glass - Disney Lucasfilm Pr, 2015.
Format: Print book

Luke Skywalker does some fast flying as he protects Hoth's rebel base from the Empire. This level 1 early reader retells classic scenes from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back as the rebels face off against the Empires dreaded mechanical AT-ATs. Featuring beautiful full-color illustrations,...
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The Great Big Green

Peggy Gifford - Boyds Mills Press; SEW edition
Format: Hardcover

Just what exactly is the thing? It is greengreat and gorgeous green, dark and dangerous green, real mean green. And its got green thingsbroccoli and praying mantises, watermelons and waves of mountains. Its green, green, green all over . . . except where its blue. The Great Big Green is, of course,...
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Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary

DK - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

This revised and updated dictionary for elementary school children includes more than 93 new entries, from broadband and graphic novel to MP3 and smartphone - for a total of 35,000 words and phrases in all. Each entry is fully explained with its definition, usage, examples, and notes...
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A Galactic Easter!

Ray O'Ryan - Little Simon
Format: Paperback

Galaxy Zack has some "sweet" competition in this Easter-themed chapter book adventure!Zack and Drake venture to Gluco, the candy planet, for some Easter fun. Once there, the two friends decide to compete in activities, including an egg toss and a three-legged race. Zack remembers...
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Doug Unplugs on the Farm

Dan Yaccarino - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A high-tech robot boy enjoys a day of low-tech fun on the farm. Doug and his parents are off to visit the grandbots. But when their journey is interrupted by some sheep in the road, Doug goes from downloading information about farm animals to actually interacting with them! Doug gets...
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The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer . . .

Davide Cali - Chronicle Books
Format: Print book

What really happened over the summer break? A curious teacher wants to know. The epic explanation? What started out as a day at the beach turned into a globe-spanning treasure hunt with high-flying hijinks, exotic detours, an outrageous cast of characters, and one very mischievous bird!...
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What's in the Pond, Dear Dragon?

Margaret Hillert - Norwood House Press,
Format: Print book

"A boy and his pet dragon go exploring at a nearby pond. They learn about fish, plants, and boats that can be found in ponds. This title includes reading activites and a word list"--
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Ready, Freddy! #26: The Giant Swing

Abby Klein - Scholastic
Format: Paperback

Freddy is back in a brand-new story about a visit to the county fair!What could be more fun than the county fair? Freddy and his friends can't wait to go -- but Max is sure that Freddy will be too scared to go on any of the rides. Freddy is determined to prove Max wrong... but is he brave...
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Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast

Josh Funk - Sterling Children's Books
Format: Print book

A thoroughly delicious picture book about the funniest "food fight" ever! Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast have a beautiful friendship - until they discover that there's ONLY ONE DROP of maple syrup left. Off they go, racing past the Orange Juice Fountain, skiing through...
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Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme (Lola Levine, 3)

Monica Brown - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

When new classmate Bella, a ballet dancer, walks into Lolas class at Northland Elementary, all Lola can see is pink everywhere--pink ribbons, a pink sweatshirt, and pink tennis shoes. Yuck! Pink is Lolas least favorite color. Plus, Ballet isnt nearly as hard as soccer, is it?. . Lola and Bella...
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The Last King of Angkor Wat

Graeme Base - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover

Among the ruins of Angkor Wat, Tiger, Monkey, Water Buffalo, and Gecko argue over who would make the greatest king. An ancient elephant suggests a race to the top of the hill to prove each creature's speed, strength, and cunning. But along the way, their strengths and weaknesses are revealed....
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Thurgood Marshall

Luke Colins - Pebble Books
Format: Library Binding

Explore the life and achievements of the first African American Supreme Court justice, Thurgood Marshall.
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New England Patriots

Barry Wilner - The Child's World, 2015 ©2016
Format: Print book

Learn about the key players, the big wins, and the team history of the New England Patriots. The team has a long stretch of winning games from 2000 to 2014, among those were four Super Bowl victories.
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Your Digestive System Works!

Flora Brett - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

The digestive system is the nutrient control center of the body. With engaging text, fun facts, and infographics, learn how the digestive system is responsible for breaking down food and getting the body the nutrients it needs.
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National Geographic Readers: Coral Reefs

Kristin Rattini - National Geographic
Format: Print book

In this level 2 reader, young readers explore the amazing underwater world of coral reefs. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud and for independent reading.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Hilda and the Black Hound

Luke Pearson - Flying Eye Books
Format: Hardcover

Hilda is sat in her tent, dwarfed by volumes of the Greater Fjords Wildlife Chronicles with a flashlight and her restless companion Twig, but Hilda's not in the fjords and it isn't raining. Hilda's pitched a tent in her room and it's been days since she's been out.In...
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Construction Workers Help

Tami Deedrick - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Construction workers build our homes, businesses, and stores. Learn about a construction worker's tools, workplace, and role in the community.
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Discovery Spaceopedia: The Complete Guide to Everything Space

Dorothea DePrisco - Liberty Street, an imprint of Time Inc. Books,
Format: Print book

Blastoff with Discovery Spaceopedia to explore our solar system and mysterious, far-off galaxies. Created with Discovery Channel's leading space expert, Hakeem Oluseyi, Spaceopedia is filled with incredible facts, more than 400 full color NASA photos, and profiles of groundbreaking...
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Second Banana

Keith Graves - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover

Think of us as bananas. Obviously, I am Top Banana. The Big Banana. Numero Uno Banana. You are Second Banana, says the Amazing Bubbles, the star of the circus.And what does Oop, the Second Banana, do? A Second Banana helps fill the pool so Top Bananas can dive. They hold the music so Top Bananas...
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Beatrix Potter and Her Paint Box

David McPhail - Henry Holt and Company
Format: Print book

All her life, Beatrix Potter loved to paint. From a young age, she painted the bunnies, mice, and other pets who populated her family home. These characters later populated her stories, which are beloved the whole world over. With beautiful scenes rich in detail, David McPhail transports...
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Jack Frost

William Joyce - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Discover how Jack Frost keeps the hearts of children happy in the third picture book in Academy Award winner William Joyce's New York Times bestselling and "dazzlingly inventive" (Publishers Weekly) The Guardians of Childhood series.Before Jack Frost was Jack...
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Finding Luck

Kristin Earhart - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

The Dunlap's bed and breakfast is finally ready for the grand opening - or is it? - in this fourth book of a chapter book series inspired by Marguerite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague.It's time for the grand opening of Misty's Inn and Willa and Ben have been on their best behavior...
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Why Are There Stripes on the American Flag?

Martha E. H. Rustad - Millbrook Press
Format: Book

Do you know why the US flag has stars and stripes on it? What does the flag stand for, and why do we say the Pledge of Allegiance? Join Mr. Gomez's class as they study the flag to find out! They'll learn when the first American flag was made, what the Pledge of Allegiance means,...
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Bird & Squirrel on Ice

James Burks - Graphix
Format: Paperback

After Bird and Squirrel crash land in the South Pole during a raging blizzard, a penguin named Sakari thinks Bird has come to rid her village of a hungry Killer Whale. But when Squirrel finds out that Bird will actually be fed to the Killer Whale as a sacrifice, they hatch a crazy plan...
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Your Circulatory System Works!

Flora Brett - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

The circulatory system is the heart of the body. With engaging text, fun facts, and infographics, learn how the circulatory system is responsible for pumping blood and nutrients throughout the body.
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Alice in Wonderland: Down the Rabbit Hole

Joe Rhatigan - Imagine; Reprint edition
Format: Hardcover

THIS STUNNING NEW VERSION OF A CLASSIC IS THE BEST WAY TO ENTER WONDERLAND . . . WITHOUT ACTUALLY FALLING DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE. Alice in Wonderland is one of the most wondrous, truly original stories ever written - filled with magical and marvelous happenings. On its 150th anniversary in 2015,...
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Kimberly the Koala Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book

Daisy Meadows - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Just when you thought the fairies couldn't get any cuter. . . here come the baby animals!Rachel and Kirsty to the rescue!The girls are spending a week of their summer vacation at the Wild Woods Nature Reserve. They're going to volunteer as junior rangers-- which means lots of quality...
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The Mystery of the Wild West Bandit

Tim Jessell - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Hardcover

The Aldens are at Wildcat Crossing, a recreated frontier town full of cowboy fun! But when horses disappear and other pranks threaten to ruin the Wild West show, the Boxcar Children must find out who's the varmint causing all the trouble!
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Level 1

Max Wainewright - Quarto Library, an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group USA, Inc., 2015.
Format: Print book

Introduces the basic principles of coding. Learn how to give instructions and turn instructions into code. Figure out how to debug code, solve problems and use algorithms. Includes basic coding, solving problems, turning instructions into code, logo and scratch.
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Reptile Rumble! (DC Super Friends) (Step into Reading)

Billy Wrecks - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: January 7

When cold-blooded Croc attacks with his army of snakes and alligators, its up to Batman and the DC Super Friends to stop this reptile ruffians sinister scheme. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 leveled reader that features action-packed comic book-style panels!
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Maya

Sarah Tieck - ABDO Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover

Introduces the Mayas, including their history, religion, and customs.
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Michigan: The Great Lakes State

Amy Rechner - Bellwether Media
Format: Hardcover

Michigan is divided into the Upper and Lower Peninsula. The five-mile Mackinac Bridge connects the two landmasses. Each region fosters different economic activities and ways of life. See how the residents of Michigan work, play, and celebrate their state in this carefully leveled reader.
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Barbie Spring 2017 Deluxe Step into Reading

Random House. - Random House
Format: Print book

Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader based on Barbie's latest movie, releasing in spring 2017. Over 30 shimmery stickers add to the fun! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize...
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Finding Dory Memory Games: Over 20 Fun Games

Ólafur Gunnar Guðlaugsson. - Edda Publishing USA LLC
Format: Print book

We all sympathize with our favorite Disney Pixar character Dory and her struggle to remember the smallest things from minute to minute. This entertaining book contains over twenty amusing games that will help make your memory stronger and are fun to play with family and friends or even...
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Pete the Cat: Cavecat Pete

James Dean - HarperFestival
Format: Paperback

Meet Cavecat Pete in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean's latest Pete the Cat adventure! Pete lives happily among the dinosaurs. He's friends with everyone. But when Pete organizes a picnic with all his friends and some herbivores and carnivores can't seem to get along,...
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A Library Field Trip (Lets Take a Field Trip)

Isabel Martin - Capstone Press
Format: Hardcover

Spark kids interest in their local libraries! This virtual field trip introduces readers to the people, sights, and sounds theyll encounter in a library. Carefully leveled text and big, full color photos bring an authentic field trip experience to life on the page.
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Poppy's Best Paper

Susan Eaddy - Charlesbridge Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Fans of Olivia and Lilly will delight in Poppy, a little rabbit with big dreams - and an even bigger personality.More than anything, Poppy wants to be a verrrry famous writer. She's sure Mrs. Rose will pick her paper to read to the whole class! Trouble is, she has tall ambitions but is short...
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Hot Rod Hamster and the Awesome ATV Adventure! - Library Edition

Cynthia Lord - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

A new fun-filled Hot Rod Hamster reader from the dynamic duo of Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling illustrator Derek Anderson!Hot Rod Hamster is looking for adventure!Hamster and his friends go looking for an awesome adventure at Als ATV Park. But Hamster needs...
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The Big Book of DC Super Friends

Frank Berrios - Golden Books
Format: Hardcover

Boys and girls ages 5 to 9 will love this hardcover Big Golden Book guide to the world of the DC Super Friends! Its filled with amazing facts about Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and all their heroic friends, as well as villains such as the Joker, Lex Luthor, and Two-Face!,
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Tennessee Titans

Tom Glave - The Child's World, 2015 ©2016
Format: Print book

Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Tennessee Titans one of the most entertaining teams in the NFL.
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DK Readers L2: LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens (DK Readers Level 2)

David Fentiman - DK Children
Format: Paperback

Meet the brave new LEGO® Star Wars™ heroes who must battle to protect the galaxy in this new reader from DK.A dark power is rising and the galaxy is in danger in DK Readers L2: LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens™. Join the Resistance in their fight against evil and help them stop the First...
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I See a Pattern Here

Bruce Goldstone - Henry Holt
Format: Hardcover

Patterns are fascinating! They can be so beautiful that people come from all over the world to see them, or so familiar you hardly notice them. They appear everywhere: beehives, dinner plates, even the bottoms of your shoes! With stunning photographs that show diverse examples from nature...
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A Tattle-tell Tale: A story about getting help (Im A Great Little Kid Series 2016, 12)

Kathryn Cole - Second Story Press
Format: Hardcover

Starting on Monday and working through all the days of the week, Joseph tries to deal with a lunchroom bully. On Monday he has his brownie taken, on Tuesday hes left with only carrot sticks, on Wednesday his bully follows him into the bathroom to take his lunch, and on Thursday Joseph goes...
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Mr. Pants: Camping Catastrophe!

Scott McCormick - Dial Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Three goofy cats explore the great outdoors in book four of this hilarious graphic chapter book series, perfect for fans of Squish and Bad Kitty! Mr. Pants really wants to be a Rugged Ranger - or so he thinks. Shooting bows and arrows sounds like tons of fun, but hiking...
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John F. Kennedy

Katy S Duffield - The Childs World Inc
Format: Print book

Learnabout the life of John F. Kennedyand his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for furtherresearch, and an introduction...
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DK Readers L2: Star Wars Rebels: Darth Vader, Rebel Hunter!

Lauren Nesworthy - DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Format: Library Binding

Prepare to meet the rebels' greatest enemy yet!Learn all about one of the most terrifying figures in the Empire, Darth Vader, in DK Reader Level 2: Star Wars Rebels: Darth Vader, Rebel Hunter! Discover how the evil Sith Lord plans to defeat the rebels once and for all.Level 2 titles...
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Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas

Natasha Yim - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

In this Chinese American retelling of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," a careless Goldy Luck wreaks havoc on the home of a family of panda bears. She eats up the littlest panda's rice porridge, breaks his rocking chair, and rumples all the blankets on his futon. When Goldy...
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Miss Mary Mack

Melissa Everett - Flowerpot Pr
Format: Hardcover

The infectious words to everyone's favorite playground song Miss Mary Mack gets everyone singing and reading along in this adult-directed board book, perfect for engaging and entertaining the youngest of readers. The pleasantly predictable rhyming text paired with colorful illustrations...
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Zeus's Eagle #6

Lucy Coats - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Print book

Will Demon's latest quest bring down the wrath of Zeus?Demon's life on Mount Olympus has never been busier. Thanks to the awful heroes down on Earth, he has a whole slew of injured beasts to care for. And worse still, the goddess Psyche wants Demon to "borrow" Zeus's...
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Gophers

Julia McDonnell - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Book

Gophers are rodents that may look cute, but they can wreck a backyard in a hurry. In fact, one small gopher can move a ton of dirt in just a year. Gophers tunneling through wild fields aren't a problem. In fact, their tunneling can be good for the environment. However, when they choose...
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The Tale of Beatrix Potter

Penguin Young Readers - Penguin Young Readers Group
Format: Hardcover

Learn all about the creator of Peter Rabbit and celebrate Beatrix Potter's 150th birthday on July 28, 2016!Born to a wealthy family in Victorian London, Beatrix Potter never had many playmates. When she got lonely, she turned to the animals in her playroom: rabbits, mice, frogs, hedgehogs......
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Judy Moody, Mood Martian

Megan McDonald - Candlewick Press
Format: Hardcover

It's Backwards Day, so Judy Moody double-dares herself to become Queen of the Good Mood for one whole week. Can she do it?Will the real Judy Moody please stand up? In honor of Backwards Day, Judy Moody decides to turn that frown upside down, make lemonade out of lemons, and be nice...
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Sneeze of the Octo-Schnozz: A Branches Book

Troy Cummings - Branches
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. Branches...
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Disney Princess Enchanted Character Guide

Catherine Saunders - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Follow the wonderful tales of the beloved Disney Princesses and meet more fun characters along the way in DK's Disney Princess Enchanted Character Guide. As the pages unfold, you'll follow the stories and learn everything there is to know about your favorite Disney Princesses and their...
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Tasty Desserts: Little Chef Recipes

Mercedes Segarra - Enslow Elementary
Format: Book

Sweet treats that are fun to eat! Do you enjoy fun favorites, such as brownies or cheesecake? Or if you feel like making something special, how about watermelon soup or lemon pie? TASTY DESSERTS will show you how to make many different delicious desserts!
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The Simples Love a Picnic

J.C. Phillipps - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The Simple familys plans for a picnic in the parkprove disastrously complex From the artist and author J C Phillipps comesthis hilarious little picture book with a big heart to remind us that picnics arejust alittle about food and a lot about family
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The Cookie Boogie

Melissa Lagonegro - Disney Books For Young Re
Format: Print book

The adorable Disney Whisker Haven Tales pets are ready for another adventure in this Step 2 Step into Reading book! Perfect for children ages 4 to 6, this leveled reader features a glittery cover and over 30 sparkly stickers! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell...
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Dad and the Dinosaur

Gennifer Choldenko - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A heartwarming father-son story about bravery and facing fears. Nicholas was afraid of the dark outside his door, the bushes where the giant bugs live, and the underside of manhole covers. His dad was not afraid of anything. Nicholas wants to be as brave as his dad,...
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Magical Mermaids! (Shimmer and Shine) (Step into Reading)

Brian Swenlin - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

Leahs day at the petting zoo becomes a magical adventure when Nickelodeons Shimmer and Shine lend a hand. Children ages 4 to 6 will love this deluxe Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader, which features more than 30 shiny stickers! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes...
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The cat from Hunger Mountain

Ed Young - Philomel Books
Format: Print book

Caldecott Medalist Ed Young delivers a visually stunning, poignant story about humility, wastefulness, and appreciating what one has.A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2016!An Amazon Best Book of the Year!A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year!"Young...
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Double-Team!

Christy Webster - Random House Children's Books
Format: Book

When the villains start to multiply, Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are forced to split up. Will two teams be better than one? Boys ages 7 to 9 will thrill to this action-packed Step into Reading level 4 reader.
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Arto's Big Move

Monica Arnaldo - Owlkids Books
Format: Hardcover

Arto has lived his whole life in the snowy, cold North - and six years is a long time. When his mom gets a new job and the family prepares to spend a year in the South, Arto is not happy at all. He's just going to act as if there isn't any difference. In the new Southern landscape...
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The Whispering Town

Jennifer Elvgren - Kar-Ben Publishing
Format: Paperback

The dramatic story of neighbors in a small Danish fishing village who, during the Holocaust, shelter a Jewish family waiting to be ferried to safety in Sweden. It is 1943 in Nazi-occupied Denmark. Anett and her parents are hiding a Jewish woman and her son, Carl, in their cellar until...
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Happy Birthday, Cupcake!

Terry Border - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover

From the creator of Peanut Butter & Cupcake comes a birthday book starring everyone's favorite dessert! What's a cupcake to do when she needs to plan her birthday party? In this hilarious, kid-friendly homage to food and birthdays, Cupcake runs through tons of ideas while her best...
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Angelina at Ballet Camp

Lana Jacobs - Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Format: Print book

In this brand new, original Penguin Young Reader, Angelina Ballerina heads to ballet camp, but it's not as fun as she thought it would be! Luckily, Angelina finds a way to make the most out of her time there, thanks to some help from her mom! Little girls will love reading and re-reading...
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Flowers Are Calling

Rita Gray - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Flowers are calling to all the animals of the forest, "Drink me!" - but it's the pollinators who feast on their nectar. In rhyming poetic form and with luminous artwork, this book shows us the marvel of natural cooperation between plants, animals, and insects as they each play...
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