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SUN

VANESSA BLACK - Bullfrog Books
Format: Print book

In Sun, early readers learn about sun s unique characteristics and composition. A labeled diagram further explores the sun s makeup, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the sun online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
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The Science Behind Batman's Ground Vehicles

Tammy Enz - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Batman rules the streets of Gotham City. But are the high-tech features in his road vehicles real? The answer may surprise you. Look inside to explore how the features in the Batmobile and Batcycle are rooted in real-world science and engineering.
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How to Hug an Elephant #6

Henry Winkler - Grosset & Dunlap; Dgs edition
Format: Print book

When Hank's class takes a field trip to the zoo, he quickly gets lost after his partner (and nemesis) ditches him. Unable to read the map, Hank wanders and finds himself locked in a habitat with Elsie, an elephant recently rescued and kept isolated. He begins a game of soccer with...
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A Stopwatch from Grampa

Loretta Garbutt - Kids Can Press
Format: Hardcover

"When summer started, I got Grampa's stopwatch," a small child says. "I don't want his stopwatch. I want him." Grampa used to time everything. A race to the end of the street and back: 24 seconds. Eating bubblegum ice cream: 1 minute, 58 seconds. But now, Grampa's...
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Transformers Rescue Bots: Training Academy: Sharks & Other Sea Life!

Trey King - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Today the Rescue Bots are going to learn about creatures that live in the ocean. They'll swim with sharks, dolphins, turtles, and more Ready to suit up with scuba gear and come along for the adventure? Passport to Reading Level 2 (c) 2017 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.
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I Love Hamsters

Harold T Rober - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about hamsters as pets. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
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Click, Clack, Moo I Love You!

Doreen Cronin - Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Format: Hardcover

Little Duck and all of her friends on the farm celebrate Valentine's Day by inviting a newcomer to join in the fun in this charming addition to the award-winning Click, Clack series from the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott winning team who brought you Click, Clack, Moo and...
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Garfield: The Monday That Wouldn't End Original Graphic Novel

Scott Nickel - KaBOOM!
Format: Paperback

Garfield gets stuck in a never-ending Monday in this all-new original graphic novel.MONDAY BITES! It's that most dreaded day and, of course, everything is going wrong, wrong, wrong for Garfield. But this is no ordinary Monday, and the frazzled feline finds himself stuck in a time loop,...
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My Friend Earth:

Patricia MacLachlan - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Celebrate Earth Day with this valentine to our wonderful planet from the Newbery Award-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall.Our friend Earth does so many wonderful things! She tends to animals large and small. She pours down summer rain and autumn leaves. She sprinkles whisper-white...
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Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas

Pamela Ehrenberg - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

In this sweet and humorous picture book, Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas, a multi-cultural family (Moms Indian; Dads Jewish) celebrate Hanukkah while incorporating traditional Indian food. . Instead of latkes, this family celebrates Hanukkah with tasty Indian dosas. To her brothers chagrin,...
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