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Kremlin

Christine Webster - Av2 by Weigl
Format: Hardcover

This book, with online access to enhanced content, describes the history, the people, and the science behind the construction of the Kremlin, the official residence of the president of the Russian Federation.
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Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story

Nora Raleigh Baskin - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

From the critically acclaimed author of Anything But Typical comes a touching look at the days leading up to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and how that day impacted the lives of four middle schoolers.Ask anyone: September 11, 2001, was serene and lovely, a perfect day - until...
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A Christmas-tastic Carol

Max Brallier - Price Stern Sloan
Format: Hardcover

Ice King stood at the window of his castle.“I HATE Christmas,” he cried out. “What a miserable hassle! People celebrating, dancing and stuff! To them all I say, ‘Bah! Hum butt!!!’”Adventure Time takes on Charles Dickens’s A...
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The Robot Ransom

GERTRUDE CHANDLER WARNER - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Hardcover

Henry and Jessie's middle school robotics team is going to the regional competition! But it seems like someone doesn't want their team to compete. Can the Aldens use their sleuthing skills and what they've learned about robotics to find the culprit and save the day?
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DanTDM: Trayaurus and the Enchanted Crystal

DanTDM - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

#1 Bestseller!From the mind of one of the most popular YouTubers of all time, DanTDM, comes a graphic novel adventure that reimagines the Minecraft-style worlds and characters he's created like you've never seen them before.After a day of experiments, Trayaurus and DanTDM are about to call...
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Beaked Battlers: Ornithopods

Clare Hibbert - Enslow Pub Inc
Format: Library Binding

Ornithopods, or bird-like dinosaurs, were herbivores that thrived mostly in North America during the Cretaceous period, between 145 million and 65 million years ago. This book explores many different ornithopods and why they had unusual features such as crested heads or duckbills. From...
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Great Moments in Olympic Skating

Jo-Ann Barnas - Sportszone
Format: Book

Perhaps no sporting event has told more amazing stories than the Olympic Games. Great Moments in Olympic Skating tells the stories of surprise and dominance, of inspiration and determination, of persistence and overcoming adversity. Title includes colorful descriptions of memorable moments...
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Misty Copeland

Gail Terp - Black Rabbit Books/Bolt
Format: Hardcover

Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, charts, timelines, photos and levelling control this high interest title discusses the life and impact of the "s-hero" and inspirational ballerina Misty Copeland from her youth to her philnthropic efforts and guidance to young women...
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Crenshaw

Katherine Applegate - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

In her first novel since The One and Only Ivan, winner of the Newbery Medal, Katherine Applegate delivers an unforgettable and magical story about family, friendship, and resilience.Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. There's no more money for rent. And not much for food,...
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Fortnite Creative Mode

Josh Gregory - Cherry Lake Pub
Format: Library Binding

With hundreds of millions of players around the world, Fortnite is the video game sensation that has taken the world by storm. Its unique design combines the construction and problem solving of games like Minecraft with competitive online battles. In this book, readers will learn all about...
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