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Andrew Jackson: The Making of America #2

Teri Kanefield - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Andrew Jackson tells the story of one of our most controversial presidents. Born in the Carolina backwoods, Jackson joined the American Revolutionary War at the age of thirteen. After a reckless youth of gunfights, gambling, and general mischief, he rose to national fame as the general...
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The Salem Witch Showdown

Matthew K Manning - Stone Arch Books
Format: Paperback

Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang are excited when they're invited to be guest judges at an annual costume contest in Salem, Massachusetts. But when the party is crashed by two terrifying witches, chaos unfolds among the trick-or-treaters. The Gang begins to investigate and quickly...
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The Pony Express

Amy C Rea - Core Library
Format: Print book

A need for speedy mail delivery from the East to the West led to one of the most famous mail services in history. The Pony Express covers the riders, dangers, and successes that led to the service's fame. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear...
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The Last Chance Hotel

Nicki Thornton - Chicken House
Format: Hardcover

Seth is a kitchen boy at the remote Last Chance Hotel. His father has long ago left, leaving him imprisoned until he is old enough to set out on his own. If there's any hope he has, it's to be the greatest chef that ever lived... just like his father. One night, a band of magicians begin...
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Firefly Hollow

Alison McGhee - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Firefly. Cricket. Vole. Peter. Can four creatures from four very different Nations help one another find their ways in the world that can feel oh-so-big? Delve into this lush, unforgettable tale in the tradition of Charlotte's Web and The Rats of NIMH, from the author of the New...
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Milk

Ann Squire - Children's Press
Format: Print book

When most people think of dairy farms, they likely picture green meadows where cows graze between milking sessions. Unfortunately, the vast majority of dairy cows do not lead such peaceful lives. Readers will learn how large commercial dairies do everything they can to produce as much milk...
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Hawks

Kari Schuetz - Bellwether Media

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces hawks to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
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Oddity

Sarah Cannon - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

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

VICTORIA SCHWAB - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Ever since Cass almost drowned (okay, she did drown, but she doesn't like to think about it) , she can pull back the Veil that separates the living from the dead . . . and enter the world of spirits. Her best friend is even a ghost.So things are already pretty strange. But they're about...
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Cucumber Quest: The Ripple Kingdom

Gigi D. G. - First Second
Format: Hardcover

The quest to save Dreamside continues! After a surprise attack at sea, Cucumber finds himself in the Ripple Kingdom, home to white sand, blue waves . . . oh yeah, and the giant, terrible squid monster holding Almond and Sir Carrot captive. Can our so-called "legendary hero" rescue...
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Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo

Lucy Brownridge - Wide Eyed Editions
Format: Hardcover

Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter and today is one of the world's favourite artists. As a child, she was badly affected by polio, and later suffered a terrible accident that left her disabled and in pain. Shortly after this accident, Kahlo took up painting, and through her surreal,...
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The Dawn of Planet Earth

Matthew Rake - Hungry Tomato
Format: Library Binding

Join Ackerley the Acanthostega and travel back in time 4.5 billion years to the Precambrian period, when our planet first formed. Witness the appearance of the very first organisms in the Devonian, Carboniferous, and Permian periods. Watch new forms of life emerge as warm seas allow fish...
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5 Worlds Book 1: The Sand Warrior

Mark Siegel - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of WONDER, hails this adventure series as "Mind-blowingly beautiful. . . . A must-read."Think Star Wars meets Avatar: The Last Airbender! The Five Worlds are on the brink of extinction unless five...
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Africa

Zukiswa Wanner - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding

Africa is often called the Cradle of Humankind. Millions of years ago, it was home to the very first humans, and today it remains a vibrant land filled with diverse cultures. Readers will tour Africas varied landscape and get a close look at its many iconic plants and animals. They will...
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When Endermen Attack: Redstone Junior High #4

Cara J. Stevens - Sky Pony Press
Format: Paperback

Winter has come to Redstone Junior High once again, and with it comes holiday celebrations, snowball combat practice, and loads of outdoor fun. But even though the threat of Smite and his henchmen has passed, a new, sinister force lurks in the dark hallways of the school. Strange blocks...
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Saving the Tasmanian Devil: How Science Is Helping the World's Largest Marsupial Carnivore Survive

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

In this addition to the critically acclaimed Scientist in the Field series, Dorothy Patent follows the scientists trying to put a stop to a gruesome disease before it's too late. Tasmanian devils are dying at an alarming rate from a type of tumor that appears to be contagious. What...
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Minnie's Pet Salon

Bill Scollon - Leveled Readers
Format: Book

It's a spa day like no other for Pluto, Figaro, Bella, Butch, and Mr. Pettibone at Minnie's Pet Salon!
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What You Need to Know about Head Lice

Nancy Dickmann - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Break down down the mysteries and misconceptions behind common yet complicated diseases and injuries in this fascinating series on health. Full of scientific facts about the conditions and diseases, and backed- up with case studies, this series offers a unique avenue for learning this complicated...
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The Girl with the Dragon Heart

Stephanie Burgis - Bloomsbury Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

A chocolate-filled, girl-powered fantasy with a witty heroine who learns what home truly means, perfect for fans of Shannon Hale."Will satisfy readers who hunger for feel-good tales that pack a girl-power punch, like Gail Carson Levine's Ella Enchanted or the movie Moana."...
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Legacy

Shannon Messenger - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Illusions shatter - and Sophie and her friends face impossible choices - in this astonishing eighth book in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Sophie Foster wants answers. But after a lifetime of lies, sometimes the truth is the most...
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The Lunch Witch #1

Deb Lucke - Papercutz
Format: Paperback

For generations and generations, the women of Grunhilda's family have stirred up trouble in a big, black pot. Grunhilda inherits her famous ancestors' recipes and cauldron, but no one believes in magic anymore. Despite the fact that Grunhilda's only useful skill is cooking...
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Serving in the Military

Vincent Alexander - Jump!, Inc.
Format: Library Binding

In this book, readers will learn about one of the important and necessary duties of active citizens. What is the military? What can we do to support those who are serving now? Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. Compelling...
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Henry Ford: Father of the Auto Industry

Josh Gregory - Scholastic
Format: Library Binding

Explore important business concepts and take a look at the lives of some of the most important entrepreneurs in history. Fascinating text details the life stories and accomplishments of world-changing businessleaders. Readers are also provided with the knowledge they need to understand...
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Beyond Words: What Wolves and Dogs Think and Feel

Safina, Carl - ROARING BROOK PR

Eye-opening, wise, and filled with triumphant and heartbreaking stories about the wolf population at Yellowstone (as well as some personal anecdotes about dogs) , Beyond Words: What Wolves and Dogs Think and Feel accessibly explores the mysteries of animal thought and behavior for young...
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Case File #4 Rabbids Go Viral

David Lewman - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

In this fourth book in the hilarious illustrated chapter book series, Agent Glyker builds a robot Rabbid and attempts to infiltrate the Rabbids to learn their secrets!When a video of the Rabbids wreaking havoc at a birthday party goes viral, Director Stern of the SGAII-RD (Secret Government...
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Escape from Funland

Bill H Doyle - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The humor and heart of Modern Family meets wacky contests in book two of this series, which asks: What could be more fun than a fun house? A local theme park called Funland is hosting a huge contest to turn one family's home into the ultimate fun house. Who wouldn't want a slide...
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A Fairys Courage (Oakwing Book 2)

E. J. Clarke - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

"A thoughtfully crafted sequel." - School Library Journal Rowans epic adventures continue in this stunning sequel to E.J. Clarkes magical novel, Oakwing.. Being a fairy is a lot more dangerous than you think ... Ever since Rowan was transformed into a fairy, her life has been...
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Manhunt

Kate Messner
Format: Book

When the world's greatest masterpieces are stolen, it's up to three kids to track down the culprits!Henry, Anna, and Jose head from Boston to Paris for their most dangerous mission yet: to solve the mystery of an international art heist! Shortly after they arrive, they learn that a member...
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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Beware the Power of the Dark Side!

Tom Angleberger - Disney Lucasfilm Press
Format: Hardcover

Acclaimed, New York Times best-selling author Tom Angleberger delivers a captivating retelling of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi like youve never experienced before, infusing the iconic, classic tale of good versus evil with a unique perspective and narrative style that will speak directly...
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National Geographic Kids National Parks Guide USA Centennial Edition: The Most Amazing Sights, Scenes, and Cool Activities from Coast to Coast!

�� ��絵 - National Geographic Society
Format: Article

Happy 100th Birthday, National Parks! Join the centennial celebration by reading all about these greatest of American treasures -- from Acadia to Zion -- in preparation for a parks visit sometime soon. Filled with color photos, information on animals, fascinating lists, fun facts, maps,...
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Nyx the Mysterious

Joan Holub - Aladdin Books
Format: Print book

The mysterious Nyx, Goddess of Night, enrolls at Mount Olympus Academy in this twenty-second Goddess Girls adventure!
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Some Writer!: The Story of E. B. White

Melissa Sweet - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A New York Times Bestseller A People Magazine Best Children's BookA Washington Post Best Book A Publishers Weekly Best Book Caldecott Honor winner Sweet mixes White's personal letters, photos, and family ephemera with her own exquisite artwork to tell the story of this American literary...
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How to Scare a Stegosaurus

Will Dare - Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Format: Paperback

Welcome to The Lost Plains! A wild west frontier where dinosaurs never went extinct.Josh Sanders is dismayed to discover the crooked businessman, Malachi Wilks, is building a railroad straight through Trihorn settlement! With the sheriff out of town, it seems like nothing can stand in the way of Wilks'...
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Please Do Not Feed the Weirdo

R.L. Stine - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Robby and his sister Karla beg their parents to take them to a big carnival that has opened on the other side of town. When they arrive, the two kids are delighted by the rides, the sideshow, the interesting displays, and the great food booths. They wander away from their parents and find...
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Pennsylvania: The Keystone State

Kerry Jones Waring - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Learn about the geography, the history, the people, the government, and the business of the state of Pennsylvania.
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Sally Ride: Trailblazing Astronaut

Rebecca Felix - Checkerboard Library
Format: Library Binding

Meet Sally Ride, the first American woman in space! Follow Ride's story as she develops a robotic arm for space shuttles, investigates the Challenger and Columbia disasters, and founds Sally Ride Science. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding...
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Growing New Plants

Jennifer Colby - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English : [Revised editionView all editions and formats

Growing New Plants helps young readers find the answers to questions about growing plants, including what a plant needs to grow and how plants reproduce. Call-outs throughout the book prompt inquiry and critical thinking skills by asking questions and inviting readers to looks closely at the photographs...
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Endling #1: The Last

Katherine Applegate - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

In this first book of an epic middle grade series, Katherine Applegate takes us on an unforgettable journey.A New York Times bestseller from the beloved author of the action-packed Animorphs series and the award-winning The One and Only Ivan.Byx is the youngest member of her dairne pack....
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Disney Fairies #19: Tinker Bell and the Flying Monster

Tea Orsi - Papercutz
Format: Hardcover

Tink and Cheese, the mouse, discover a terrifying creature in the woods: a flying monster! All the fairies flee when they see the monster coming, but the monster is not what it appears to be at first. Tinker Bell and her fairy friends discover the true meaning of friendship in this collection...
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Dugout: The Zombie Steals Home

Scott Morse - Graphix
Format: Hardcover

Twins Stacy and Gina Cavallaro are on rival little league teams, and when Gina accidentally unleashes a curse that wakes the dead, Stacy's misfit team gets coached by a baseball-playing zombie!Twins Stacy and Gina Cavallaro are rivals on the baseball field, each pitching for a different...
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Jinxs Fire (Jinx, 3)

Sage Blackwood - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover

The young wizard Jinx concludes his suspenseful and dryly humorous adventures in the magical forest of the Urwald with this third installment in the series that ALA BOOKLIST says "deserves a permanent place in the childrens fantasy pantheon, with Narnia and Earthsea" (Jinxs Magic,...
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Make Your Own Mini Rocket Car

Julia Garstecki - Black Rabbit Books
Format: Paperback

Rocket makerspace to a whole new level with this series as it details how to make awesome crafts and explores all of the fun that goes with them. With friendly, step-by-step instructions, clear imagery, and helpful hints, this series will lead readers to finished products they'll be proud...
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Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 2 The Hammer of Thor

Rick Riordan - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Print book

Thor's hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon--the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. But this time the hammer isn't just lost, it has fallen into enemy hands. If Magnus Chase and his friends can't retrieve the hammer quickly, the mortal...
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Weather or Not

SARAH MLYNOWSKI - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

When Willa's upside-down magic rains, it pours. Clouds form under ceilings. Classrooms get flooded. Umbrellas must always be nearby, just in case Willa has an outburst.Willa hates being the source of such sogginess. Even worse, the more she rains, the badder she feels . . . and the badder...
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Everything Comes Next: Collected and New Poems

Naomi Shihab Nye - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

Beloved and acclaimed poet Naomi Shihab Nye is the current Young People's Poet Laureate, serving until August 2021. This celebratory book collects in one volume her most popular and accessible poems from the past forty years. Featuring new, never-before-published poems, an introduction...
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Morocco

Ettagale Blauer - C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Format: Library Binding

In each title of this enchanting series, readers are transported to distant lands with the fascinating text and attention-grabbing photos. Each country's culture, history, and geography are explored in detail, allowing readers a chance to see how people live in faraway nations.
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How I Sleep

Ruth Owen - Weigl Pub Inc
Format: Library Binding

Your body goes through a cycle of five different stages when you sleep. The fifth stage is known as Rapid
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Different Days

Vicki Berger Erwin - Sky Pony Press
Format: Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Rosie is fiercely proud to be an American, and has a happy life with her family in their comfortable home in sunny Honolulu, Hawaii. Then, on the morning of December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor is bombed and everything changes. Rosie's parents, both of German descent -- but American...
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Life According to Og the Frog

Betty G Birney - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The adventures in Humphrey's Room 26 are hopping back into the spotlight, from the perspective of Og the Frog When Og the Frog first comes to Room 26, he doesn't know what to think. He misses his friends from the pond, there are all kinds of strange noises, and the water is his tank just...
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The Frame-Up

WENDY MCLEOD MACKNIGHT - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover

When Sargent Singer discovers that the paintings in his father's gallery are alive, he is pulled into a captivating world behind the frame that he never knew existed.Filled with shady characters, devious plots, and a grand art heist, this inventive mystery-adventure celebrates art and artists...
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Olaf's Frozen Adventure Deluxe Junior Novelization

RH DISNEY. - RH/Disney
Format: Hardcover

Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf return in an all-new Disney "Frozen" holiday special set to air on ABC in November. This novelization retells Olaf's holiday story in a beautiful hardcover featuring an eight-page full-color insert of scenes from the show.
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Frazzled #2: Ordinary Mishaps and Inevitable Catastrophes

BOOKI VIVAT - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

The New York Times bestselling Frazzled series continuesThings are looking up for Abbie Wu: this year she'll run for class president and get a brand-new shiny locker. Until - she doesn't ... In her second tumultuous misadventure, Abbie Wu tackles more unbelievably unfair and calamitous...
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Rescue on the Oregon Trail

Kate Messner - Scholastic Press
Format: Print book

Meet Ranger! He's a time-traveling golden retriever who has a nose for trouble . . . and always saves the day!Ranger has been trained as a search-and-rescue dog, but can't officially pass the test because he's always getting distracted by squirrels during exercises. One day, he finds a mysterious...
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Maxi's secrets : or what you can learn from a dog

Lynn Plourde - Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Print book

When a BIG, lovable, does-it-her-way dog wiggles her way into the heart of a loudmouth pipsqueak of a boy, wonderful things happen that help him become a bigger, better person. With its diverse cast, authentic narrator, and perfect blend of spot-on middle-grade humor, drama, and wisdom,...
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Curse of the Werewolf Boy

Chris Priestley - Bloomsbury Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

Mildew and Sponge don't think much of Maudlin Towers, the blackened, gloom-laden, gargoyle-infested monstrosity that is their school. But when somebody steals the School Spoon and the teachers threaten to cancel their holiday break until the culprit is found, our heroes must spring...
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Gray Wolves

Lisa M. Herrington - Childrens Pr
Format: Paperback

Discover the gray wolf's complex method for communicationg within it's social circle.Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from...
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Sonic The Hedgehog, Vol. 4: Infection

Ian Flynn - IDW Publishing
Format: Paperback

After all the excitement of his recent adventures, Sonic's ready for a break--NOT!The thuggish twosome, Rough and Tumble, are back and they're looking for vengeance against Sonic and his friends. And they're not the only ones... some of Sonic's greatest foes have returned...
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Never Too Young!: 50 Unstoppable Kids Who Made a Difference

Aileen Weintraub - Sterling Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

"Young readers are sure to find inspiration as they read about unique children from all over the world who were able to change the world around them and be encouraged to follow their dreams and fight for what is right." - BOOKLIST Anyone - no matter how young - can make...
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The Science of Breakable Things

Tae Keller - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

An emotionally-charged new classic about the science of hope, love, and miracles! Natalie's uplifting story of using the scientific method to "save" her mother from depression is sure to take root in readers' hearts!How do you grow a miracle? For the record, this is not the question...
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Clean Getaway

Nic Stone - Crown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes a middle-grade road-trip story through American race relations past and present, perfect for Black History Month and for fans of Jacqueline Woodson and Jason Reynolds.How to Go on an Unplanned Road Trip with Your Grandma: Grab...
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Stormy Seas: Stories of Young Boat Refugees

Mary Beth Leatherdale - Annick Press
Format: Paperback

The phenomenon of desperate refugees risking their lives to reach safety is not new. For hundreds of years, people have left behind family, friends, and all they know in hope of a better life. This book presents five true stories about young people who lived through the harrowing experience...
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Inside Battleships

Chris Oxlade - Hungry Tomato
Format: Library Binding

With dramatic scenes, cutaway diagrams, and personal stories, this engaging book presents the history of ships used for war. The battleships range from ancient vessels powered by oars to the massive ships and incredible technology used today.
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The Sun (Exploring Our Universe)

Heather C. Hudak - Checkerboard Library
Format: December 15

Climb Aboard! Explore how the sun was formed! Investigate spots, flares, and solar wind! Meet early astronomers working to understand the sun! Examine the sun, the moon, Earth, and gravity! Learn about solar observatories! See an infographicshowing the suns layers! Did You Know? fact boxes...
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Soldier Song: A True Story of the Civil War

Debbie Levy - Disney Hyperion
Format: Print book

Amid the fearsome battles of the Civil War, both Union and Confederate soldiers were urged onward by song. There were songs to wake them up and songs to call them to bed,Songs to ready them for battle and to signal their retreat,Songs to tell them that their side was right, and the other...
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Weird but True Gross: 300 Slimy, Sticky, and Smelly Facts

National Geographic Society - National Geographic
Format: Print book

Get ready to be grossed out -- in a good way! This latest addition to the crazy popular Weird but True series is slimy and sticky and jam-packed with more icky, zany fun! Step up to the plate and try not to lose your lunch, with 300 all-new, amazing facts plus photos that kids just can't...
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Chickasaw (Native Americans)

Katie Lajiness - Big Buddy Books
Format: Library Binding

This title introduces readers to the Chickasaw people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. Table...
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Plants vs. Zombies Vol. 4: Grown Sweet Home

Paul Tobin
Format: electronic resource

A new story arc begins! A group of young plants--led by Fred the Sunflower, Jeff the Bloomerang, and Grrawrr-Bear the Bonk Choy--move out of Crazy Dave's garage and into his huge family mansion in Neighborville. Nate and Patrice head over with them to make sure they don't accidentally destroy...
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NFL's Top 10 Comebacks

Brian Hall - Sportszone
Format: Library Binding

Find out more about the wildest comebacks in NFL history. The title features informative sidebars, honorable mentions, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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The Hottest and the Coldest

Katie Marsico - Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2016.
Format: Print book

Go on a tour of some of the most extreme locations on Earth! Readers will learn about the unique conditions that make these places so different from anywhere else in the world. They will also find out how scientists study these extreme settings and what life is like for the plants and animals...
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Bunk 9's Guide to Growing Up: Secrets, Tips, and Expert Advice on the Good, the Bad, and the Awkward

Adah Nuchi - Workman Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover

Welcome to Bunk 9 - and a new girl-powered puberty book girls will want to read. Based on the lively conceit that it's written by nine older girls at a fictional summer camp who share their collective been-there, done-that experiences, Bunk 9's Guide to Growing Up is a puberty book...
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The Boy Who Went Magic

A P WINTER - Chicken House
Format: Hardcover

Magic doesn't exist in Bert's world... or does it?The mages of Ferenor were outlawed and destroyed by the royal family centuries ago for performing incredible feats and powering wondrous machines with their magic, and the world is a much duller place. Bert is a young boy who's lived...
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Mindfulness in Nature

Amber Bullis Mlis - Jump!, Inc.
Format: Library Binding

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about mindfulness and discover how easily it can be applied to their daily lives and time in nature. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book...
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Goal!: Soccer as You've Never Seen it Before

INC DORLING KINDERSLEY - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Who is the greatest striker ever to play soccer? How do you do the Cruyff turn? Where is the perfect place is to put a penalty? How far do players run during a game?Goal! doesn't just tell you the answers - it shows you. With bright, imaginative infographics and eye-catching artworks,...
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The turn of the tide

Rosanne Parry - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From acclaimed author Rosanne Parry comes an exciting and tender friendship story about two cousins looking for their destiny. On a beautiful day in June, the ground broke open. In Japan, you're always prepared for an earthquake. That's why Kai knows just what to do when the first...
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The Long Ride

Marina Budhos - Wendy Lamb Books
Format: Hardcover

In the tumult of 1970s New York City, seventh graders are bussed from their neighborhood in Queens to integrate a new school in South Jamaica.Jamila Clarke. Josie Rivera. Francesca George. Three mixed-race girls, close friends whose immigrant parents worked hard to settle their families...
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Mysteries of Pompeii

Laura Hamilton Waxman - Lerner Publications

Two thousand years ago, disaster struck the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. When Mount Vesuvius erupted, a deadly cloud of superheated ash, rock, and gas descended on the city and its terrified people. Pompeii lay buried and forgotten for centuries. The thick layer of volcanic ash acted...
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A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying

Kelley Armstrong - Puffin Canada
Format: Hardcover

Monster hunting isn't for the faint of heart -- the first in a brand-new middle-grade series by NYT bestselling author, Kelley Armstrong.Twelve-year-old Rowan is destined to be Queen; her twin brother, Rhydd, to be Royal Monster Hunter. Rowan would give anything to switch places,...
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Healthy Eating

Jane Sieving Pelkki - Children's Press
Format: Print book

Eating the right foods is a big part of staying healthy. However, it's not always easy to figure out just what the right foods are. Readers will learn about the history of nutrition science and discover what roles different nutrients play in the body. They will also learn how to choose...
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Searching for Lottie

Susan Ross - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

Lottie, a talented violinist, disappeared during the Holocaust. Can her grand-niece, Charlie, discover what happened?A long-lost cousin, a mysterious locket, a visit to Nana Rose in Florida, a diary written in German, and a very special violin all lead twelve-year-old Charlie to the truth...
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The Terror of the Kraang

MATTHEW K MANNING - Stone Arch Books
Format: Library Binding

The evil Kraang travel across dimensions to attack Gotham City. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arrive to help Batman and his sidekicks stop them. But can this dynamic duo of heroic teams stop the inter-dimensional danger in time? BATMAN and the TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES team up in this...
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Where the Red Fern Grows

Wilson Rawls - Delacorte
Format: Print book

For fans of Old Yeller and Shiloh, Where the Red Fern Grows is a beloved classic that captures the powerful bond between man and man's best friend. This special edition includes new material, including a note to readers from Newbery Medal winner and Printz Honor winner Clare Vanderpool,...
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Infinity Ring Book 7: The Iron Empire - Library Edition

James Dashner - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

James Dashner returns to the New York Times bestselling series!They've sailed on the Santa Maria, defended famous cities from Vikings and Mongols, and come face-to-face with some of the greatest figures in history. Now, at long last, Dak, Sera, and Riq travel back in time to the moment...
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The Other, Better Me

Antony John - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

From the critically acclaimed author of Mascot comes this heartfelt novel, perfect for fans of John David Anderson and Cammie McGovern, about a girl searching for the meaning of family.Lola and Momma have always been a team of two. It hasnt always been easy for Lola, being one of the only...
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mike Venezia - Children's Press
Format: Print book

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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Matylda, Bright and Tender

Holly M Mcghee - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book

In a courageous debut novel, Holly M. McGhee explores the loss that shakes one girl's world - and the unexpected consequences of the things we do for love.Sussy and Guy are best friends, fourth-graders who share their silliest thoughts and deepest hopes. One afternoon, the two of them...
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Nick and Tesla's Solar-Powered Showdown: A Mystery with Sun-Powered Gadgets You Can Build Yourself

Bob Pflugfelder - Quirk Books
Format: Print book

Kid inventors Nick and Tesla Holt have outsmarted crooks, spies, and kidnappers. Now they have to crack their biggest mystery yet: Where the heck are their parents? To outwit the criminal mastermind who's holding their parents hostage, the twins will need all their brainpower, the help...
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Snazzy Cat Capers

Deanna Kent - Imprint
Format: Hardcover

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

Sally Spray - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Follow the development of skyscrapers, as they have grown taller and taller, and more fantastical through engineering skill, design and ambition.
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The First Battle: Warriors: Dawn of the Clans, Book 3

Erin Hunter - HarperAudio
Format: Audiobook

Discover the origins of the warrior Clans in the third book of this thrilling Warriors prequel series from number-one nationally best-selling author Erin Hunter. The Dawn of the Clans series takes listeners back to the earliest days of the Clans, when the cats first settled in the forest...
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Lucky Strike

Bobbie Pyron - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: Hardcover

A rich, southern voice tells the unforgettable story of two vulnerable outsiders, the lightning strike that turns their world upside down and the true meaning of lucky.Nate Harlow has never had a lucky day in his life. He's never won a prize, he's never been picked first, he's...
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Lions & Liars

KATE BEASLEY - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

Frederick Frederickson has a food-chain theory about life. There are lions, like the school bully. Gazelles, like the bullied kids. There are meerkats, and the fleas that live on the butts of meerkats. Frederick's a flea.Fifth grade is off to a terrible start when Frederick is sent to a disciplinary...
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Fluttershy & Zecora

Thomas F Zahler - Spotlight
Format: Print book

When Fluttershy's animal friends start talking to her one day, it's up to Zecora to find out if Fluttershy is crazy or if something strange is going on.
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Islam

Katie Marsico - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Print book

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore the six most popular world religions through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Islam, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this religion, as well...
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The Great Upending

Beth Kephart - Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Format: Hardcover

When a troubled children's book author moves to their farm, two kids with troubles of their own hatch a scheme to swipe the ending of the final book in a bestselling series to get a reward from the book's publisher in this gorgeously written novel in the tradition of Wonder and Out of My Mind.Twelve-year-old...
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In New York

Marc Brown - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Marc Brown now calls New York City home, and with In New York, he shares his love for all that the city has to offer and all that it stands for, including the way it's always changing and evolving. From its earliest days as New Amsterdam to the contemporary wonders of Central Park,...
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Ski Soldier: A World War II Biography

Louise Borden - Calkins Creek
Format: Hardcover

Ski Soldier is a true-life adventure story for readers ages 10 to 14 by noted nonfiction writer Louise Borden. It tells the story of Pete Seibert, a ski soldier severely wounded in World War II who went on to found the Vail Ski Resort in Colorado.Ever since he first strapped on his mother's...
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Monster Dinosaurs: Come face to face with these prehistoric giants

Editors of Kingfisher - Kingfisher
Format: Hardcover

How were fossils formed? What did dinosaurs look like? Which was the smallest dinosaur?Step back in time and unearth some of the most awesome dinosaur specimens yet discovered.Fast Facts is a new series of high-interest, lower reading ability books aimed at fact-hungry children who enjoy...
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Adventure time (Television program)

Ryan North - KaBOOM!, 2015.
Format: Print book

After Finn tries to take on the Mnemonoid, he wakes up in the future with no memory as to what happened, prompting him to enlist pals Jake, Princess Bubblegum, and Marceline to help him remember how to defeat the bad guy.
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Rosetown

Cynthia Rylant - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant comes the charming story of nine-year-old Flora Smallwood and the eventful year she spends in the quiet community of Rosetown, Indiana.For nine-year-old Flora Smallwood, Rosetown, Indiana, is full of surprises, many of the best of which happen at the Wing...
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Bangladesh

Tamra Orr - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding

Though it is only about the size of Iowa, Bangladesh is one of the worlds most populous countries. It has faced many difficulties, but it rich in history and culture. Readers will explore the nations beautiful landscapes and densely-packed cities as the
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Shih Tzus

Kari Schuetz - Blastoff! Readers

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Shih Tzus. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Floodwaters and Flames: The 1913 Disaster in Dayton, Ohio

Lois Miner Huey - Millbrook Press, 2016.
Format: Print book

"The March and April storm of 1913 was the largest the United States had ever seen. This book presents the stories of key people in Dayton, Ohio, the city that became the symbol of this disaster"--Provided by publisher.
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Illustrated Edition

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

An essential companion to the Harry Potter novels, now fully illustrated!Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Newt Scamander's classic compendium of magical creatures, has delighted generations of wizarding readers. With this beautiful, large-scale new edition illustrated in full...
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A Warp in Time

Jude Watson - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

The harrowing tale of survival and suspicion takes its most dramatic turn yet when Molly, Yoshi, and the rest discover that there are more than just monsters in the rift.There are other kids, too...The seven-book mega-series begun by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies) reaches...
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Guest: A Changeling Tale

Mary Downing Hahn - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

From the master of spookiness, Mary Downing Hahn. When malicious sprites called the Kinde Folke snatch Mollie's baby brother and replace him with a hideous changeling, Mollie travels through eerie, perilous lands to save him. When her adorable baby brother is replaced by an ugly, ill-tempered...
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Class Action

Steven Frank - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

NO. MORE. HOMEWORK. That's what sixth grader Sam Warren tells his teacher while standing on top of his desk. He's fed up with doing endless tasks from the time he gets home to the time he goes to sleep. Suspended for his protest, Sam decides to fight back. He recruits his elderly neighbor/retired...
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You're the Chef: A Cookbook Companion for A Smart Girl's Guide: Cooking

Lisa Cherkasky - American Girl Publishing
Format: Print book

What's healthy, delicious, and simple? All the recipes in this book! You'll discover easy directions for making meals, planning parties, and preparing snacks, plus beautiful full-color photography for every recipe. This is the perfect companion to A Smart Girl's Guide: Cooking,...
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How We Teach Science: What's Changed, and Why It Matters

John L. Rudolph - Harvard University Press
Format: Hardcover

A former Wisconsin high school science teacher makes the case that how and why we teach science matters, especially now that its legitimacy is under attack.Why teach science? The answer to that question will determine how it is taught. Yet despite the enduring belief in this country that...
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The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day

Christopher Edge - Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

As in Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time, math and science inform this mind-bending mystery about a girl who must work with the laws of the universe and trust the love of her family if she is to set her world right.It's the morning of Maisie's tenth birthday, and she can't...
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Maker Lab: Outdoors: 25 Super Cool Projects

Jack Challoner - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Twenty-five science projects and experiments to be done outside will spark kids' creativity and help them develop science skills through hands-on learning.Projects focus on Earth and the environment, plants and animals, weather, water, and physics, bringing science learning home and into...
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Kate's Story, 1914

Adele Whitby - Simon Spotlight; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

There are more family secrets waiting to be discovered at Vandermeer Manor in America in the second book of a historical fiction mystery series. Its the end of June in 1914, and Beth Etheridge is traveling from her home in Englands Chatswood Manor all the way to America, to visit her cousin...
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Drum Roll, Please

LISA JENN BIGELOW - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Find the confidence to rock out to your own beat in this big-hearted novel perfect for fans of Gracefully Grayson and Better Nate than Never.Melly only joined the school band because her best friend, Olivia, begged her to. But to her surprise, quiet Melly loves playing the drums. It's...
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Arizona: The Grand Canyon State

Kathleen Derzipilski - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Library Binding

Surveys the state of Arizona, describing its history, geography, plants and animals, economy, cities, key industries, and people.
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Enchantimals: Felicity Fox's Wild Wonderwood Adventure

Ellie O'Ryan - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

An adorable chapter book based on one of the core Enchantimals and their woodland best friend. The Enchantimals are unique girls who live in the forest with their besties, the woodland creatures. As the keepers of the forest, the Enchantimals strive to maintain balance and experience great...
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Dawn and the Impossible Three: Full-Color Edition

Ann M. Martin - Graphix
Format: Hardcover

Dawn Schafer is the newest member of The Baby-sitters Club. While she's still adjusting to life in Stoneybrook after moving from sunny California, she's eager to accept her first big job. But taking care of the three Barrett kids would be too much for any baby-sitter. The house is always...
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The Real McCoys: Two's a Crowd

Matthew Swanson - Imprint
Format: Hardcover

The sequel to the critically acclaimed The Real McCoys!When a baffling mystery strikes Tiddlywhump Elementary, sibling detectives and absolute opposites Moxie and Milton McCoy are on the case. She's the doer. He's the thinker. She's the heart. He's her heartburn.Moxie's friend Emily...
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North Dakota

Doug Sanders - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Explore the geography, climate, history, people, government, and economy of North Dakota. The third edition of this popular series provides lists of key people, sites, cities, plants and animals, political figures, industries, and events in the Peace Garden State.
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How to Play Chess

Dk. - Dk Publishing
Format: Print book

Suitable for beginning to intermediate players ages 8 and up, How to Play Chess uses computer-generated 3-D illustrations to bring the game to life, teaching kids everything from the strengths and weaknesses of individual pieces to more advanced strategies and techniques.Author Claire Summerscale,...
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Ocean Animals: Who's Who in the Deep Blue

Johnna Rizzo - National Geographic
Format: Print book

Swim with sharks Dive with dolphins Stroll the beach with penguins Youngreaders will joyfully immerse themselves in this awesome adventure at sea, in which stunning National Geographic photos reveal hidden worlds of actionand beauty. We meet 30 favorite sea creatures and explore their wateryhomes:...
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The No-Good Nine

John Bemelmans Marciano - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

They're mad, they're bad, and they're about to ruin Christmas!No kids get coal in their stocking these days. Do you know why? It's thanks to The No-Good Nine! Pittsburgh, 1931. When Peter awakens on Christmas morning to find his stocking full of coal, he is outraged. After...
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Laos

Stephen Mansfield - Cavendish Square
Format: Library Binding

Laos has a varied and at times difficult history of French colonialism and Communist rule. The landlocked country is known for its mountainous terrain, festivals, and music. The history, geography, traditions, and culture are vividly detailed through full-color photographs and engaging...
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Ethiopia

LURA ROGERS SEAVEY - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding

One of the worlds oldest countries, the African nation of Ethiopia has existed for thousands of years. Though it has often been beset with drought, famine, and other struggles, it is a proud country with a unique and thriving culture. Readers will trace
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I Can Make This Promise

Christine Day - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

In her debut middle grade novel - inspired by her family's history - Christine Day tells the story of a girl who uncovers her family's secrets - and finds her own Native American identity. All her life, Edie has known that her mom was adopted by a white couple. So, no matter how curious...
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The Chupacabras of the Ro Grande

Adam Gidwitz - Dutton Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Pura Belpr Honor-winning author David Bowles joins Newbery Honor-winning Adam Gidwitz as co-author of the newest Unicorn Rescue Society adventure, as the kids travel to the U.S.-Mexican border to help the legendary chupacabras.A new adventure begins for Elliot and Uchenna when Professor...
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Peanuts Vol. 6

Charles M Schulz - Kaboom
Format: Paperback

The classic adventures of Snoopy and the gang continue!The entire gang has another chance to shine in this brand new volume of all-new PEANUTS adventures and classic Charles Schulz strips. Featuring stories starring the Flying Ace, Linus, Lucy, Pig-Pen, Schroeder, Sally, Marcie, Franklin,...
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Elizabeth's Story, 1848

Adele Whitby - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

Discover the chilling secrets surrounding Maggie O’Brien’s disappearance from Chatswood Manor in the third book of an irresistibly entertaining historical fiction mystery series.Elizabeth and Katherine Chatswood are on the verge of turning twelve years old, which means that...
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Everest

Sangma Francis - Flying Eye Books
Format: Hardcover

This stunning nonfiction picture book compendium of facts about the world's highest mountain, with illustrations from up-and-comer Lisk Feng, will not disappoint.Hundreds of people dare to climb Mount Everest every year, following in Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's footsteps,...
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Fish Girl

David Wiesner - Clarion Books
Format: Print book

The triple Caldecott winner David Wiesner brings his rich visual imagination and trademark artistry to the graphic novel format in a unique coming-of-age tale that begins underwater. A young mermaid, called Fish Girl, in a boardwalk aquarium has a chance encounter with an ordinary girl....
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Amazing Makerspace Diy With Electricity

Kristina Holzweiss - Children's Press
Format: Library Binding

What makes the lights in your house turn on? What powers your phone, tablet, and other devices? Readers will learn all about the principles of electricity by building their own circuits to construct everything from games to useful objects. They will also find out how electricity was discovered...
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Thor's Serpents

K. L. Armstrong - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

For fans of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the thrilling conclusion to The Blackwell Pages, written by New York Times bestselling YA authors, K.L. Armstrong and M.A. Marr.
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The Icarus Show

Sally Christie - David Fickling Books
Format: Print book

Alex has worked out a foolproof plan to avoid being picked on. Don't React. It's so simple, it just might work. David, a boy in his class, does react. He's branded a weirdo, becomes an outcast, and is given a terrible nickname. Alex is determined not to suffer the same fate.But...
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Standing Up Against Hate: How Black Women in the Army Helped Change the Course of WWII

Mary Cronk Farrell - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Standing Up Against Hate tells the stories of the African American women who enlisted in the newly formed Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) in World War II. They quickly discovered that they faced as many obstacles in the armed forces as they did in everyday life. However, they...
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Kindred Spirits

Phoebe Rivers - Simon Spotlight
Format: Book

Sara realizes she might not the only one with amazing paranormal powers.Sara is used to having visions, but she has no idea why she keeps seeing a cute blonde she’s dubbed “Mystery Boy”…and then she meets him. Mason isn’t all that friendly, yet Sara feels drawn...
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Frenemies in the Family: Famous Brothers and Sisters Who Butted Heads and Had Each Other's Backs

Kathleen Krull - Crown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

One minute you can't live without them . . . the next minute you don't want them breathing your air! Siblings everywhere will relate to this humorous look at famous brothers and sisters whose important bonds have shaped their accomplishments . . . (mostly) for the better.They blame...
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Bravelands #4: Shifting Shadows

Erin Hunter - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Heed the call of the wild ... discover the third book in this action-packed, New York Times bestselling animal fantasy series from the author of Warriors! "Deep characters, a complex plot, rich mythology, and a stunning setting. Wild and wonderful." - Kirkus on Bravelands #1: Broken...
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A Whole New Ballgame

Phil Bildner - Farrar Straus Giroux, 2015.
Format: Print book

"From the first morning with their odd new teacher fifth grade is full of shocking surprises for best friends Rip and Red"--
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The Haunted Library

Dori Hillestad Butler - Turtleback Books
Format: Print book

When ghost boy Kaz's haunt is torn down and he is separated from his ghost family, he meets a real girl named Claire, who lives above the town library with her parents and her grandmother. Claire has a special ability to see ghosts when other humans cannot and she and Kaz quickly form...
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Kangaroos: Amazing Jumpers

Lisa M. Herrington - Children's Press
Format: Library Binding

Did you know that kangaroos are the only large animals that hop to move -- or that they are unable to jump backward?Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers...
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The Bad Guys in Mission Unpluckable

Aaron Blabey - Scholastic Press
Format: Print book

The Bad Guys next mission? Rescue 10,000 chickens from a high-tech cage farm. But they are up against sizzling lasers, one feisty tarantula, and their very own Mr. Snake...who's also known as "The Chicken Swallower." What could possibly go wrong?Get ready to laugh up your lunch...
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Rebound

KWAME ALEXANDER - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander comes Rebound, a dynamic novel in verse and companion to his Newbery Award-winner, The Crossover, illustrated with striking graphic novel panels. Before Josh and Jordan Bell were streaking up and down the court,...
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Two to Tango

Kelsey Abrams - Jolly Fish Press
Format: Library Binding

Natalie has a lot on her plate. She can't seem to get Second Chance Ranch's newest rescued horse, Tango, to barrel race. She's also missing her best friend Sophia who recently moved away. A new girl in town, Darcy, seems like she could be bestie material, but she doesn't...
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EndGames

Ru Xu - Graphix
Format: Hardcover

Blue arrives in the capital city of Altalus, where she is determined to find her friend Crow, the boy who was created to be a flying war machine, and Jack, the engineer who built him. But soon she is inadvertently kidnapped by Snow and Red, twins from the enemy side of their ten-year war....
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#1 Believe Your Eyes

Cori Doerrfeld - Graphic Universe
Format: Print book

"A lot is changing for Cici. Her parents are separating, her wacky abuela is moving in, and on her tenth birthday, she wakes up with fairy wings! Cici's new magical powers let her see people as they truly are. But what she learns about her friends and family isn't always easy to accept....
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Twelve Minutes to Midnight (1) (The Penelope Tredwell Mysteries)

Christopher Edge - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Paperback

Penelope Tredwell is the feisty thirteen-year-old orphan heiress of Victorian Britains bestselling magazine, the Penny Dreadful. Her spine-chilling tales -- concealed under the pen name Montgomery Finch -- are gripping the public. One day she receives a letter from the governor of the Bedlam...
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Whatshisface

GORDON KORMAN - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

When 12-year-old Cooper Vega moves for the third time in five years, he receives a state-of-the-art smartphone to help him stay in touch with old friends. He's had phones before, but this one is buggy and unpredictable. When a boy named Roderick Northrop communicates with him through the phone,...
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Minecraft: Combat Handbook

Stephanie Milton - Scholastic Inc.; Updated edition
Format: Hardcover

Revised edition with the most up to date stats, info, and sixteen pages of brand-new material! In Minecraft, youre never alone and the threat of attack is constant. How will you survive? The Official Combat Handbook now has sixteen additional pages with brand-new content. This book will...
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Manhattan: Mapping the Story of an Island

Jennifer Thermes
Format: Hardcover


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Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids

Alain M. Bergeron - Orca Book Publishers
Format: Paperback

Billy Stuart is a young raccoon who aspires to be just like his grandfather, a globe-trotting adventurer who knows no fear. When he learns that his grandfather has found a way to travel through time and is leaving on another great voyage, he sets out to see him off (and maybe sneak along)...
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Sauerkraut

Kelly Jones - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A new quirky-funny book from the author of Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer about a boy whose plans for the summer go sideways when the ghost of his great-great-grandmother demands his attention.HD Schenk is a maker--an inventor, someone who builds cool stuff....
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Solar Energy

Karen Latchana Kenney - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Solar energy harnesses the power of the sun. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Readers will learn how it works, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how they may get involved in this exciting growing field some day. Get ready for an Energy...
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The March on Washington and Its Legacy

Harris Duchess - Core Library
Format: Paperback

The March on Washington was the largest protest gathering in the American civil rights movement. Thousands of protesters marched on Washington, DC, in 1963. They demanded equal rights for African Americans. The March on Washington and Its Legacy explores the legacy of this iconic march....
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Mutant Mantis Lunch Ladies!

Bruce Hale - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

How well do you know the lunch servers at your school? Sure, they seem like nice people, but what if secretly they are something much, much weirder?
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Frozen 2: The Deluxe Junior Novelization (Disney Frozen 2)

David Blaze - RH/Disney
Format: Hardcover

This deluxe junior novelization retells the exciting story of Disney Frozen 2--which is in theaters November 22, 2019!Directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, and produced by Peter Del Vecho, Walt Disney Animation Studios' feature-length follow-up to 2013's Oscar-winning film Frozen...
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Thunder Run

Daniel Jose Older - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

"An unforgettable historical, high-octane adventure." -- Dav Pilkey, author-illustrator of the Dog Man seriesMagdalys's connection with the dinosaurs has led the US Army to some important victories, but the Civil War's not over yet and the squad members find themselves...
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Posted

John David Anderson - Walden Pond Press
Format: Hardcover

With multiple starred reviews, don't miss this humorous, poignant, and original contemporary story about bullying, broken friendships, social media, and the failures of communication between kids. From John David Anderson, author of the acclaimed Ms. Bixby's Last Day.In middle school, words...
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Maryland

Derek Miller - Cavendish Square
Format: Library Binding

From big, exciting cities to beautiful nature preserves to bay access, Maryland's diverse geography offers something for everyone. This book demonstrates that the Old Line State's diversity is not just limited to geography, though. One of Maryland's assets is the unique makeup...
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We're Not from Here

Geoff Rodkey - Crown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Imagine being forced to move to a new planet where YOU are the alien! From the creator of the Tapper Twins, New York Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey delivers a topical, sci-fi middle-grade novel that proves friendship and laughter can transcend even a galaxy of differences.The...
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The Watchmen of Port Fayt

Conrad Mason - David Fickling Books
Format: Hardcover

A rip-roaring adventure full of pirates, magical creatures, and unlikely heroes!Captain Newton and his men have always protected Port Fayt--a place where humans live in peace alongside trolls, elves, and fairies. But now Fayt is under threat from a much more powerful enemy--the League of Light,...
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Lights, Music, Code! #3

JO WHITTEMORE - Penguin Workshop
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of The Babysitters Club and anyone interested in computer science, this series is published in partnership with the organization Girls Who Code!Maya and her friends from coding club have an exciting new project: they're coding lights and music for the winter dance!...
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Louie in a Spin!

Rachel Hamilton - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Louie's school has dance fever! But Louie's moves aren't exactly graceful. His dance teacher doesn't know how she'll ever train a unicorn with two left feet. Lucky for her, Louie has hooves!But when Louie mistakenly gets entered into a HUGE state-wide dance contest,...
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Wilma's Way Home: The Life of Wilma Mankiller

Doreen Rappaport - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

As a child in Oklahoma, Wilma Mankiller experienced the Cherokee practice of Gadugi, helping each other, even when times were hard for everyone. But in 1956, the federal government uprooted her family and moved them to California, wrenching them from their home, friends, and traditions....
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Cars and Trucks

KATIE LAJINESS - BIG BUDDY BOOKS
Format: Print book

This book introduces aspiring artists to basic drawing concepts and describes in step-by-step instructions how to turn simple shapes into cars and trucks. Young readers will learn to draw a dump truck, a monster truck, a semitruck, a race car and a Volkswagen Beetle. Aligned to Common Core...
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Estranged

Ethan M. Aldridge - HarperCollins
Format: Paperback

Rising star author-illustrator Ethan M. Aldridge delivers a fantasy adventure with all the makings of a classic. Illustrated with over two-hundred pages of watercolor paintings, this epic graphic novel is perfect for fans of Amulet.Edmund and the Childe were swapped at birth. Now Edmund...
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