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Who Is Sonia Sotomayor?
Megan Stine - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Print book
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The truly inspiring story of the first Latina Supreme Court Justice.Outspoken, energetic, and fun, Sonia Sotomayor has managed to turn every struggle in life into a triumph. Born in the Bronx to immigrant parents from Puerto Rico, Sonia found out at age nine that she had diabetes, a serious... |
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The Storm Runner
Jennifer Cervantes - Rick Riordan Presents
Format: Hardcover
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A contemporary adventure based on Mayan mythology from Rick Riordan Presents! Zane Obispo spends every day exploring the sleeping volcano in his backyard. "The Beast," as he calls it, is the one place where he can escape other kids, who make fun of him because he has a limp and walks... |
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Swing it, Sunny
Jennifer L. Holm - Graphix
Format: Hardcover
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Summer's over and it's time for Sunny Lewin to enter the strange and unfriendly hallways of . . . middle school. When her Gramps calls her from Florida to ask how she's doing, she always tells him she's fine. But the truth? Sunny is NOT having the best time.Not only is the whole middle... |
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Spy School Secret Service
Stuart Gibbs - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Ben goes undercover in the White House to take on a SPYDER operative determined to assassinate the president in this latest addition to the New York Times bestselling Spy School series.Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley has had a lot of field success despite only just beginning his second... |
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Two Truths and a Lie: It's Alive!
AMMI-JOAN PAQUETTE - Walden Pond Press
Format: Hardcover
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Two Truths and a Lie is the first book in a fascinating new series that presents some of the most crazy-but-true stories about the living world as well as a handful of stories that are too crazy to be true - and asks readers to separate facts from the fakes! Did you know that there is a fungus... |
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How to Avoid Extinction
Paul Acampora - Scholastic Press
Format: Print book
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Since the death of his grandfather, Leo's number one chore has been to chase after his grandmother who seems to wander away from home every few days. Now, Gram's decided to roam farther than ever. And despite his misgivings, Leo's going along for the ride. With his seventeen-year-old... |
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Minerals
Roberta Baxter - The Child's World
Format: Print book
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Learn about types of minerals, how they form, where they arefound, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources... |
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Curiosity
Gary Blackwood - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover
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Intrigue, danger, chess, and a real-life hoax combine in this historical novel from the author of The Shakespeare StealerPhiladelphia, PA, 1835. Rufus, a twelve-year-old chess prodigy, is recruited by a shady showman named Maelzel to secretly operate a mechanical chess player called the Turk.... |
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Jack and the Geniuses: At the Bottom of the World
Bill Nye - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover
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New York Times bestselling authors Bill Nye the Science Guy and Gregory Mone take middle-grade readers on a scientific adventure in the launch of an exciting new chapter book series, Jack and the Geniuses. The perfect combination to engage and entertain readers, the series features... |
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Tiny Creepy Crawlers
Matt Turner - Hungry Tomato
Format: Print book
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Some of the most powerful creatures are also the smallest! Some are easy to find, such as the woodlouse and centipede. Others are so tiny that they can only be seen clearly under a microscope. Discover fleas that can jump 30,000 times without stopping, millipedes that can derail a train,... |
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Eliza Bing Is
Carmella Van Vleet - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover
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This is a funny and heartfelt sequel to Eliza Bing Is (NOT) a Big, Fat Quitter, which was nominated for four state awards and won the Christopher Award.Eliza Bing survived tae kwon do--and earned her yellow belt--when her whole family expected her to quit. But can she get through... |
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The Attack on Pearl Harbor
Valerie Bodden - Creative Educ
Format: Library Binding
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A historical account--including eyewitness quotes--of the devastating 1941 attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor and its wartime aftershocks, ending with how the disaster is memorialized today. |
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California Wildfires Survival Stories
Thomas K Adamson - The Childs World Inc
Format: Print book
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Through narrative nonfiction text, readers hear stories from survivors of the devastating wildfires that broke out across southern California in October 2007. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a timeline... |
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Claudia and Mean Janine: Full-Color Edition
Raina Telgemeier - Graphix
Format: Paperback
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This graphic novel adapted by Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile, is now available in full color! Claudia and her sister, Janine, may as well be from two different planets. Claudia, who pays more attention to her artwork... |
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Ferrari: A Celebration of an Iconic Marque
Jed Paine - Mason Crest,
Format: Print book
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"Ferraris are best known for their sleek, stunning and curvaceous design, eye-watering price tag and standard rosso corsa (race red) paintwork. From the very first Ferrari -- the 1947 Tipo 125 S racing sports car -- through to the most recent 2013 LaFerrari mild hybrid limited edition... |
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Why Does Money Matter?
Rachel Eagen - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Print book
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This title explores the role of money in the lives of people around the world, including its necessity for meeting basic needs, as well as the importance for charity. Through authentic examples and engaging scenarios, young readers will learn that money, when used wisely, can be an instrument... |
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Slavery and the Missouri Compromise
Elisabeth Herschbach - Focus Readers
Format: Library Binding
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Explores the Missouri Compromise and its relationship to slavery in the United States. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read. |
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Can You Guess What I Am? on the Street
J P Percy - Smart Apple Media
Format: Print book
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"All objects are commonly seen in the street. Use the hint to help guess what is in the close-up photograph. Turn the page to see if you are right and to learn more about the object! "--Provided by publisher. |
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Bangladesh
Tamra Orr - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding
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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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Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Wildflowers
Libby Romero - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Library Binding
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The latest in the Ultimate Explorer line is a hands-on, fun, fact-filled guide to spotting, discovering, and identifying wildflowers in your own backyard. Go ahead--dig in--and don't be afraid to get your hands dirty!What do you call a garden filled with lots of flowers? A polli-nation!... |
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20 Fun Facts About Thomas Jefferson
Jill Keppeler - Gareth Stevens Pub
Format: Library Binding
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Thomas Jefferson is known as the writer of the Declaration of Independence and a champion of democracy, but there was much more to his life than just his writing. From his early life in Virginia to his later presidency and the Louisiana Purchase, the story of Jeffersons life is full of fun facts... |
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Under Locker and Key
Allison K. Hymas - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover
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Eleven-year-old Jeremy Wilderson teams up with his rival crime fighter to stop the stealing spree that's wreaking havoc on Scottsville Middle School in this action-packed MAX novel.Jeremy Wilderson is not a thief. In fact, he is his middle school's one and only retrieval specialist. Confiscated... |
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Rob Gronkowski
Jon M Fishman - Lerner Pub Group
Format: Library Binding
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Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski is a tight end for the New England Patriots. Learn more about Gronk's impressive record as tight end, along with his training regimen, what he does in his spare time, and more. |
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F-15 Eagles
Denny Von Finn - EPIC
Format: Book
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"Engaging images accompany information about F-15 Eagles. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher. |
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Betty Ford: Women's Rights and Health Advocate
Alyssa Krekelberg - Momentum
Format: Library Binding
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Offers readers an inside look into the life of Betty Ford and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about how she encouraged women to look after their health and how she fought for equal rights. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions,... |
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Fairy Unicorns Enchanted River
Zanna Davidson - USBORNE
Format: Hardcover
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When Zoe discovers that Unicorn Island is flooding, she knows she has to stop the waters - and fast. Is there any way for Zoe and her best friend Astra, the fairy unicorn, to save the island from disaster An exciting story from the Usborne Young Reading series, ideal for newly fluent readers... |
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Festive Foods China
Sylvia Goulding - Chelsea Clubhouse
Format: Hardcover
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Helps you discover how people celebrate holidays and other special occasions in this diverse nation. |
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Las Cadenas Alimentarias En La Pradera
Katie Kawa - PowerKids Press
Format: Hardcover
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A meadow is more than just a pretty place to have picnics. Its home to many species of plants and animals. Theyre connected through food chains, and readers explore how individual food chains come together to make a meadow food web. This important science concept is presented through engaging... |
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Tastes Like Music: 17 Quirks of the Brain and Body
Maria Birmingham - Owlkids Books
Format: Hardcover
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Humans may all look pretty much the same on the outside, but some people have unique conditions and amazing abilities! Whether its having no fingerprints at all adermatoglyphia, hearing music every time you taste chocolate synesthesia, or being able to see one hundred million colors tetrachromacy,... |
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Soccer Star Kak
Jeff Burlingame - Speeding Star
Format: Book
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In this biography, readers can follow Real Madrid superstar Kaká through all of thrilling and shocking moments of his life, including an injury that almost left him paralyzed. Kaká’s journey includes being honored as the 2007 FIFA World Player of the Year. that makes readers... |
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Virginia
Jennifer Hackett - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding
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Home to America's first permanent English settlement, Virginia occupies a unique and important place in U.S. history. It is also a great place to live! From local cuisine to sporting events, readers will see just what Virginia has to offer as they hike through its natural landscapes... |
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The Supernormal Sleuthing Service #1: The Lost Legacy
GWENDA BOND - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover
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Three kids. A hotel full of monsters. And a stolen magical artifact that could disrupt the balance between the humans and the supernatural. Welcome to life at Hotel Monster! Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library meets Hotel Transylvania in the first book of this hilarious and spooky new series... |
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The Pioneers Go West
George R Stewart - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback
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Seventeen-year-old Moses Schallenberger wanted to go to California. In 1844, he joined a wagon train to do just that. There was only one problem: Nobody had ever made it to California by wagon before. For a year, he and 50 others struggled through high mountain passes and across wide rushing... |
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Mysteries of Easter Island (Ancient Mysteries (Alternator Books ® ))
Laura Hamilton Waxman - Lerner Publications ™
Format: Hardcover
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On Easter in 1722, a fleet of Dutch ships exploring the southeastern Pacific Ocean came across a small island that at first seemed uninhabited. Instead, the sailors found a community of people - and hundreds of giant stone statues. Easter Island and its statues have long been a source of mystery... |
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Massachusetts
Cody Crane - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding
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One of the 13 original United States, Massachusetts has a long, rich history. Readers will learn about the states role in the founding of the United States and find out what life is like in Massachusetts today. They will also discover how the state is governed, which animals and plants... |
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The 1990s
Stephen Feinstein - Enslow Publishing, 2015.
Format: Print book
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"Discusses the decade 1990-1999 in the United States in terms of culture, art, science, and politics"-- |
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How to Be a Supervillain
MICHAEL FRY - jimmy patterson
Format: Hardcover
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Victor Spoil comes from a long line of famous supervillains and he's fully expected to join their ranks one day. But to his family's utter disappointment, Victor doesn't have a single bad-guy bone in his body. He won't run with scissors, he always finishes his peas, and he can't... |
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The Story of Thomas Alva Edison
Margaret Cousins - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback
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Beginning with Thomas Edison's childhood, when he set up his first laboratory in his basement as a 10-year-old, and following through his many jobs before he was able to support himself as an inventor, this is the true story of the man who brought the world the phonograph, motion pictures,... |
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After the Ashes
Sara K Joiner - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover
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In this riveting coming-of-age survival story, a stubborn and intellectual teen must fight for her life when the mighty volcano Krakatau erupts and puts her hometown on the Javanese coast in mortal danger.In 1883, on the island of Java in the Dutch East Indies, thirteen-year-old Katrien... |
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What Are Vitamins?
Corona Brezina - Rosen Education Service
Format: Library Binding
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Today, dietary supplements have become a booming business and it's trendy for the food industry to use vitamins as a selling point in their products. Sometimes, consumers can lose track of the truth about vitamins among misleading and incomplete claims. This book provides accurate information,... |
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The Next Great Paulie Fink
Ali Benjamin - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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In this highly anticipated second novel by the author of the award-winning, bestselling The Thing About Jellyfish, being the new kid at school isn't easy, especially when you have to follow in the footsteps of a classroom prankster like Paulie Fink.When Caitlyn Breen enters the tiny... |
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The Drake Equation
Bart King - Disney Hyperion
Format: Print book
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Noah Grow is a bird-watcher. If you're picturing some kid in a big floppy hat, peering up into trees through giant binoculars . . . well, good job. That's exactly what he does. Right now, Noah is on a quest to find a wood duck. According to his calculations, aka the Drake Equation,... |
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The Goblin's Puzzle: Being the Adventures of a Boy with No Name and Two Girls Called Alice
Andrew Chilton - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Library Binding
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Brimming with dragons, goblins, and logic puzzles, this middle-grade fantasy adventure is perfect for readers who enjoyed The Princess Bride or Rump.THE BOY is a nameless slave on a mission to uncover his true destiny. THE GOBLIN holds all the answers, but he's too tricky to be trusted.... |
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New Mexico (U.S.A. Travel Guides)
Ann Heinrichs - Childs World Inc
Format: Library Binding
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From Old West outlaws to stunning Pueblo architecture, theres lots to see and do in New Mexico! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make New Mexico special. A table of contents,... |
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First Settlers: 1492-1607
Simon Rose - Av2 by Weigl
Format: Print book
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This book is part of the U.S. History Timelines series and examines the history of North America following the first European voyages to the New World until the early seventeenth century. |
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Where the Watermelons Grow
Cindy Baldwin - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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Fans of The Thing About Jellyfish and A Snicker of Magic will be swept away by Cindy Baldwin's debut middle grade about a girl coming to terms with her mother's mental illness. When twelve-year-old Della Kelly finds her mother furiously digging black seeds from a watermelon in the middle... |
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Mission Mumbai: A Novel of Sacred Cows, Snakes, and Stolen Toilets
Mahtab Narsimhan - Scholastic Press
Format: Print book
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When aspiring photographer Dylan Moore is invited to join his best friend Rohit Lal on a family trip to India, he jumps at the chance to embark on an exciting journey just like their Lord of the Rings heroes, Frodo and Sam. But each boy comes to the trip with a problem: Rohit is desperate... |
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John Muir
Joanne Mattern - Abdo Publishing Company
Format: Book
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Extraordinary environments endure through the efforts of conservationists such as John Muir. In this engaging biography, readers will learn about Muir's childhood in Scotland, his early love of nature, his education in Wisconsin, and the extensive travels that led him to California, where... |
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Lebron James
Ryan Nagelhout - Gareth Stevens Pub.
Format: Print book
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LeBron James joined the NBA out of high school and was immediately one of the most exciting players in basketball. His fascinating career has been full of titles and individual awards, from the NBAs most valuable player to Olympic gold medals and even NBA titles. This superstars career... |
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Prehistoric Predators
Matthew Rake - Hungry Tomato
Format: Library Binding
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Did you know that dinosaurs weren't the only prehistoric beasts on Earth? Even before the time when dinosaurs lived, there were many other incredible creatures, and some were even bigger and more terrifying than the T. rex. Entelodonts had strong jaws designed to crush bones. The Quetzalcoatlus... |
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All about Meerkats
Piper Whelan - AV by Weigl
Format: Hardcover
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EYEDISCOVER is an exciting fusion of print, video, and audio, designed to engage children at the kindergarten to grade 2 levels in a fresh new way. Each optic readalong in this collection pairs the tactile experience of a printed book with interactive online content that truly brings each... |
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Big Nate: Thunka, Thunka, Thunka
Lincoln Peirce - Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Print book
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There's never a dull moment with Nate Wright in the picture. Whether getting caught playing table football in the library or raiding the teachers' lounge, Nate's antics are always hilarious and detention worthy!Sixth grade can be a tension convention for Nate Wright. His baseball team's... |
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Creating Thanksgiving Crafts
Dana Meachen Rau - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Book
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Whether you're looking for something to do on a rainy day or making a personalized gift for a friend, crafts are a great way to pass the time. They also provide an opportunity to learn how to draw meaning from technical texts. The activities in this book push readers to read for comprehension,... |
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Holocaust Camps and Killing Centers
Craig E Blohm - ReferencePoint Press
Format: Print book
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Adolf Hitler implemented his reign of terror against the Jews by ordering the construction of thousands of camps throughout Europe. Concentration camps removed Jews from society, labor camps worked them to death, and killing centers murdered them in gas chambers. The result was the annihilation... |
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Tom Brady
Eric Braun - Lerner Publications
Format: Library Binding
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Tom Brady is the star quarterback for the New England Patriots. He's led his team to more division titles than any other quarterback in National Football League (NFL) history. He also has four Super Bowl victories. Tom Brady is a sports legend, but his life off the field is just as fascinating.... |
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Farmyard Security: A Readers' Theater Script and Guide
Nancy K Wallace - Magic Wagon,
Format: Print book
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The show must go on! Farmyard Security is a fractured fairy tale based on the story of Chicken Little. Follow Henrietta Hen as she calls in Farmyard Security when the sky begins to fall on her! This book provides information on putting on a production including tips on sets, props, and costumes.... |
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Treasure Hunters in Trouble: An Unofficial Gamer's Adventure, Book Four
Winter Morgan - Sky Pony Press
Format: Print book
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In this fourth installment of the Minecraft Gamer's Adventure series, Steve receives a distress call from his friends Max, Lucy, and Henry. They have found an abundance of treasure in a temple, but they can't get out! He immediately sets off for the desert to help his friends. Once... |
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Join the National Guard
P P Mitchell - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Library Binding
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Many readers know or have heard of someone whos served in the US National Guard, but they likely dont have an understanding of what this home defense force does for our country. This volume blends interesting, focused information about a high-interest topic with accessible language to create... |
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Chicago Bears
Zach Wyner - Av2 by Weigl
Format: Book
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From School Library Journal Gr 4-6-Fans and casual browsers alike will glean something from these books, which offer a variety of facts. Along with standard overviews of history, coaches, and players, these books cover the stadiums, uniforms and helmets, and mascots. Parts... |
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Balthazar Fabuloso in the Lair of the Humbugs
I J Brindle - Holiday House
Format: Print book
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Magic, humor and high adventure are used to reaffirm fundamental family values in this debut novel.Balthazar Fabuloso's lovable and eccentric family performs a magic show. What makes the act so unusual is that all the Fabulosos actually have superhuman powers, except for Balthazar,... |
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Math on the Job: Serving Your Community
Rick Wunderlich - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Print book
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What if you could save a person in danger from rapidly rising floodwaters using math? This amazing book makes you a math problem solver by putting you into situations faced by people who work in jobs that serve the community. Math is an important part of the job for police officers, fire... |
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Who Is Muhammad Ali?
James Buckley - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Paperback
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Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. won the world heavyweight championship at the age of 22, the same year he joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He would go on to become the first and only three-time (in succession) World Heavyweight Champion. Nicknamed "The Greatest,"... |
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Whales Work Together
Clara O Coleman - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding
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Whales are known for working together, often when hunting for food. Orcas use teamwork to herd fast-swimming fish into groups so theyre easier to catch. Sperm whales use a similar technique. Humpback whales work in teams of up to 20 whales using a method called bubble-net feeding to catch... |
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India
Emily Rose Oachs - Bellwether Media
Format: Library Binding
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India has its very own Hollywoodthe rhyming Bollywood! The thousands of Bollywood films that are released every year put the songs, dances, and colors of India in the spotlight. Upper-elementary students are invited to a special viewing of a country with a memorable flavor. |
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20 Fun Facts About George Washington
Katie Kawa - Gareth Stevens Pub
Format: Library Binding
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George Washington is unmistakably Americas most famous Founding Father. He led the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later served as Americas first president. But Washingtons life is full of fun facts that many still dont know. From his relationships with other Founding... |
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The Last Panther
Todd Mitchell - Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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For animal lovers and fans of The One and Only Ivan and Hoot, this is the uplifting story of a girl who discovers a family of panthers that were thought to be extinct, and her journey to save the species. Eleven-year-old Kiri has a secret: wild things call to her. More... |
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Gone to Drift
Diana McCaulay - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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From award-winning Jamaican author Diana McCaulay, Gone to Drift is a powerful voice-driven middle grade novel about family set in Jamaica.Lloyd comes from a long line of fishermen. Growing up in Kingston, Jamaica, Lloyd feels most at home with the sea and his grandfather, Maas Conrad,... |
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Write Like a Scientist
Philip Wolny - Rosen Education Service
Format: Library Binding
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Scientific inquiry provides a major foundation for advances in medicine, computer sciences, and dozens of other fields and disciplines. Newcomers to the sciences must not only be familiar with the scientific method, but also master the phrases and jargon common to scientists worldwide.... |
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Inside Submarines
Chris Oxlade - Hungry Tomato
Format: Library Binding
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From the very first submarine in 1620 to the defense systems and weaponry used on modern submarines, this book uses diagrams, stories, and dramatic imagery to present a fascinating history of submarines and the technology used to operate them. |
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The Extincts
Veronica Cossanteli - Henry Holt and Company, 2016.
Format: Print book
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George is looking for a job in order to raise money for a new bike, so when he sees a help wanted ad for Wormestall Farm, he goes for it. Before long, he's embroiled in a madcap adventure involving creatures both (supposedly) extinct and (previously thought to be) mythological, a new friend... |
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Firefighters to the Rescue
Wendy Clemson - Ticktock USA
Format: Hardcover
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Spend an exciting day as a firefighter and find out how firefighters use maths every day! The reader is asked to collect data and information from the spreads then use all their maths skills to answer the questions and solve the problems., |
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Internet Surveillance and How to Protect Your Privacy
Kathy Furgang - Rosen Central
Format: Library Binding
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Today, whether its banks, governments, schools, or businesses, they all store data digitally. Keeping our personal details off the internet is nearly impossible. While its difficult to avoid having some personal information online, readers can take steps to secure it from prying eyes. This... |
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Restart
GORDON KORMAN - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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Chase's memory just went out the window. Chase doesn't remember falling off the roof. He doesn't remember hitting his head. He doesn't, in fact, remember anything. He wakes up in a hospital room and suddenly has to learn his whole life all over again . . . starting with his own name.... |
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Revenge of the One-Trick Pony
Matthew K Manning - Stone Arch Books
Format: Library Binding
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The secret of the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns is out and that makes Xander Stone sick! Twelve-year-old Xander is the only person on Earth who knows about the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns. Except, of course, for a rich and crazy billionaire who will stop at nothing to capture these zombielike,... |
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The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary
Merriam-Webster - Merriam Webster Mass Market; 5 New edition
Format: Print book
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The book that millions of SCRABBLE players consider the only necessary resource.- More than 100,000 playable two-to-eight-letter words including more than 5,000 newly added entries.- Includes variant spellings with expanded coverage of Canadian and British words.- Updated to include new vocabulary... |
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Indy Cars
Wendy H Lanier - Focus Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Offers readers a close-up look at Indy cars. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a ""How It Works"" feature, the book provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle. |
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Microwave Man: Percy Spencer and His Sizzling Invention
Sara L. Latta - Enslow Elementary
Format: Book
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Most people love microwave popcorn or a warm snack from the microwave. But before 1975, homes did not have this great device! How did Percy Spencer go from a small town mill worker to the inventor of one of the most popular devices in the world? Find out how Spencers love of science and machines,... |
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The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Transportation Technology
M. M. Eboch - 12-Story
Format: Print book
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The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Transportation Technology introduces 12 of the most influential moments in the development of transportation technology. Amazing facts are included, along with information about key players and the science behind each breakthrough. |
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Children Just Like Me: A new celebration of children around the world
Dk. - Dk Publishing
Format: Print book
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A favorite in classrooms, libraries, and homes, Children Just Like Me is a comprehensive view of international cultures, exploring diverse backgrounds from Argentina to New Zealand to China to Israel. Children will learn about their peers around the world through engaging photographs... |
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Biometrics: Your Body and the Science of Security
Maria Birmingham - Owlkids
Format: Hardcover
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Biometrics -- the science of using the body to identify a person -- is everywhere, not just in science fiction, but in everyday life. Today, biometrics is on the cutting edge of security. It's used for access into banks and airports, as well as to keep money and personal information... |
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The Bill of Rights
Marcia Amidon LuÌ⁸sted - The Child's World
Format: Print book
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Learn about the rights and freedoms protected by the firstten amendments to the U. S. Constitution, including their history and importancefor Americans today. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams,... |
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Colony of South Carolina
Joyce Jeffries - PowerKids Press
Format: eBook : Document : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Life in colonial South Carolina wasnt easy for many settlers. They faced diseases and pirate attacks. Others faced even harder times as they arrived in the colony as slaves. Readers get a detailed look at the early history of South Carolina through accessible text, presented alongside historical... |
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Why Should I Save for a Rainy Day?
Rachel Eagen - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Print book
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This title explores the concept of saving and its importance. The benefits of financial discipline are presented through accessible examples and motivating scenarios, which encourage young readers to consider how they can practice saving in their own lives. |
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Civil War Cooking: The Confederacy
Susan Dosier - Capstone Press
Format: Print book
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Explores what Confederate soldiers ate during their Civil War. Details how soldiers received, gathered and cooked food while fighting in the war. Includes a recipe to try at home. |
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Are You Psychic?: Facts, Trivia, and Quizzes
Elsie Olson - Lerner Publications
Format: Library Binding
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Have you ever felt like you could read a friend's mind? Is it possible to predict the future or move objects without touching them? Many people claim to have psychic abilities. Whether these abilities exist or not, they are a lot of fun to explore! Could you possess a special sixth... |
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The Big Bang and Beyond
Marigold Brooks - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding
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Big questions need big answers. This captivating book takes readers all the way back to the Big Bang, down to the Earths fiery hot core, and through our planets early history on a quest for knowledge. Readers will delve into the origins of the solar system, the water cycle, climate change,... |
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Passover
Rachel Grack - Blastoff Reader
Format: Hardcover
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With its 3,000-year-old beginnings, Passover is one of the worlds most ancient holidays. From the Exodus story to modern matzah bread hunts, this title showcases Passovers long history and present-day traditions. Young readers will get an in-depth look at this celebration of freedom! |
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Avengers: Ms. Marvels Fists of Fury (A Mighty Marvel Chapter Book)
Calliope Glass - Marvel Press
Format: Paperback
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Ms. Marvel, a.k.a. Kamala Khan, is a teenage Muslim American from Jersey City, New Jersey. After being enveloped in Terrigen Mists, Kamala now has super powers, which she uses to stop villains, just like the heroes she idolizes. . . Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, is in over her head. Juggling... |
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Experiments With Air and Water
Chris Oxlade - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats
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From School Library Journal Gr 4-7 - Well intentioned but flawed, this compilation of different science experiments is overwhelmed by its design. The experiments include both the standard and the less common and should appeal to an audience with a wide range of abilities.... |
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Alcatraz
Nick Gordon - Bellwether Media, Inc., 2014.
Format: Print book
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The sounds of prisoners clanging through the halls, sobbing in their cells, or even playing the banjo may be normal in most prisons. But when they come from walls that havent confined inmates in decades, it can only mean one thing. Read on to meet the criminals who met their end in Alcatraz... |
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Wolf Family Adventures
Bobbie Kalman - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Print book
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Students will love learning about the way of life of wolves and the challenges they face as babies and adults. An exciting narrative format supported by fun facts, questions, and activities, tells the story of gray wolves who live in highly structured social units called packs. A pack has one breeding... |
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Extraordinary Birds
Sandy Stark-Mcginnis - Bloomsbury Children's Books
Format: Hardcover
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For fans of The Thing About Jellyfish, Counting by 7s, and Fish in a Tree, a heartbreaking and hopeful debut novel about a unique young girl on a journey to find home.Eleven-year-old December knows everything about birds, and everything about getting kicked out of foster... |
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The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter
JEFF KINNEY - Amulet Books
Format: Hardcover
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GO ON A MOVIE-MAKING JOURNEY OF EPIC PROPORTIONS IN THE WIMPY KID MOVIE DIARY: THE NEXT CHAPTER Making a movie is a lot like going on a road trip. There are twists and turns and lots of surprises along the way. Hit the road with author and illustrator Jeff Kinney and get a behind-the-scenes... |
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Board Battle
Jake Maddox - Stone Arch Books
Format: Book
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When a group ofbullies decide they own the localskatepark, Conner and his best friend, Hannah, are forced to practice elsewhere. Conner and Hannah have to outsmart the bullies if they want to practice for the upcoming competition. Because in the end, the fight for the skatepark will come... |
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Cultural Traditions in the Netherlands
Kelly Spence - Crabtree Publishing
Format: Print book
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This interesting book describes the holidays and traditions in the Netherlands that celebrate important dates in history, religion, royal ceremonies, and changes in the seasons. Young readers will discover the unique traditions of the Dutch people as they celebrate familiar holidays such... |
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Gabriel Finley and the Raven's Riddle
George Hagen - Schwartz & Wade
Format: Print book
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"A first-rate fantasy for middle-grade readers. Like Harry Potter,... Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series,... and Trenton Lee Stewart's Mysterious Benedict Society books." - BOOKLIST , Starred "A vivid, compelling fantasy that sends you off to a world you will... |
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In the Zone
Alex Morgan - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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From FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the eighth book in an empowering and fun-filled middle grade series that inspired the Amazon original series, The Kicks!Spring season continues and the Kicks are working their hardest to be champions.... |
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Just Like Jackie
LINDSEY STODDARD - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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Family is family, no matter what it looks like. Readers will cheer for this pitch-perfect story, just right for fans of such books as The Great Gilly Hopkins and Fish in a Tree.For as long as Robinson Hart can remember, it's just been her and Grandpa. He taught her about cars, baseball,... |
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Sherlock Sam and the Ghostly Moans in Fort Canning
A J Low
Format: Print book
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Meet Sherlock Sam, Singapore's greatest kid detective. With his trusty robot Watson, Sherlock Sam will stop at nothing to solve the case, no matter how big or small!Introducing the Sherlock Sam series by A.J. Low - a fresh, cross-cultural twist on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories,... |
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No More Poems!: A Book in Verse That Just Gets Worse
Rhett Miller - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rhett Miller teams up with Caldecott Medalist and bestselling artist Dan Santat in a riotous collection of irreverent poems for modern families. In the tradition of Shel Silverstein, these poems bring a fresh new twist to the classic dilemmas of childhood as well... |
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Lockwood & Co. The Creeping Shadow
Jonathan Stroud - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Print book
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After leaving Lockwood & Co. at the end of The Hollow Boy, Lucy is a freelance operative, hiring herself out to agencies that value her ever-improving skills. One day she is pleasantly surprised by a visit from Lockwood, who tells her he needs a good Listener for a tough assignment.... |
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Kingdom Keepers: The Return Book One Disney Lands
Ridley Pearson - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover
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With the defeat of the Overtakers behind them, the five teenagers known as the Kingdom Keepers should be celebrating. By all accounts they saved Disneyland from certain destruction. Why then did their mentor leave one last puzzle for them to decipher? The Keepers must solve a puzzle of the past,... |
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Ivy
Katherine Coville - Alfred A. Knopf
Format: Print book
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For fans of Jessica Day George and E. D. Baker comes a charming young fantasy about a girl, her grandmother, and an animal hospital devoted to fantastical creatures. Ivy's grandmother is a healer - to mostly four-legged patients of the forest. Although the woodland creatures love... |
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Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
Patricia Newman - Millbrook Press
Format: Print book
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In Elkhorn Slough, an inlet on the California coast, seagrass grows healthy and strong in the shallow water. This healthy seagrass baffled marine biologist Brent Hughes. The scientist expected this estuary to be overrun with algae, causing the seagrass to die. Why was the seagrass thriving?... |
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Memory Fun: Facts, Trivia, and Quizzes
Elsie Olson - Lerner Publications
Format: Library Binding
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Are you ready to put your memory to the test? Try to remember what you wore yesterday, the details of your fifth birthday, and the title of this book. How did you do? Memory is a wondrous brain function that helps you learn new things, remember song lyrics, and more. How does memory work,... |
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Treasure Hunters: Danger Down the Nile
James Patterson - Little, Brown and Company, 2014.
Format: Print book
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The sequel to James Patterson's bestselling series launch Treasure Hunters is another hilarious, hair-raising and highly-illustrated adventure for the First Family of Action! Bick Kidd and his globe-trotting siblings Beck, Storm and Tommy may have completed their first treasure hunt... |
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Fault Lines: Understanding the Power of Earthquakes
Johanna Wagstaffe - Orca Book Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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Earthquakes are a terrifying yet fascinating force of nature. Seismologist Johanna Wagstaffe takes you through her own journey of understanding the earth beneath our feet. Along the way you'll learn the science behind what makes the earth rumble and hear from kids around the world who have... |
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North Dakota
Ann Squire - Children's Press
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Whether youre interested in history, outdoor adventures, Native American culture, wildlife, or dramatic scenery, North Dakota is a great place to take it all in. Readers will journey through the North Dakota wilderness, see what life is like for the stat |
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Lacey the Little Mermaid Fairy
Daisy Meadows - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Print book
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Happily Ever After?Once upon a time, Rachel and Kirsty were excited to attend the special Fairy Tale Festival at TipTop Castle. But when Jack Frost steals the Fairy Tale Fairies' magic items, stories everywhere get all jumbled up. Even worse, characters from inside the books are coming... |
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Roughing It
Ruth Owen - PowerKids Press
Format: Library Binding
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"When it comes to learning how to rough it, this book is all anyone needs. Fun, inventive, and simple projects, explained in simple steps and photo-illustrated, will captivate the most reluctant of readers."-- |
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The Family With Two Front Doors
Anna Ciddor - Kar-Ben Pub
Format: Hardcover
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Meet the Rabinovitches: mischievous Yakov, bubbly Nomi, rebellious Miriam, solemn Shlomo, and seven more! Papa is a rabbi and their days are full of intriguing Jewish rituals and lots of adventures in 1920s Poland. But the biggest adventure of all is when big sister Adina is told she is to be married... |
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Awesome Hamster Crafts
Jane Yates - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Library Binding
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What could be more fun than watching a cute, fuzzy hamster find its way through a maze? Making the maze yourself! Through this colorful book, readers can do just that, as well as use their creativity to make 10 more awesome, hamster-themed crafts. From a walnut shell toy and climbing wall... |
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Mujeres En La Exploracion del Espacio
Caitie McAneney - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book
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From earthly training to out-of-this-world space exploration, astronauts have worked to uncover the secrets of our universe. Some of the most fascinating stories come from the women whove entered this male-dominated industry and changed it forever. This biographical text looks at the lives... |
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The Countdown Conspiracy
KATIE SLIVENSKY - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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Ambassador, you are go for launch in T- minus 5 ... 4 ... 3 ... 2 ... . Get ready to blast off with this high-action, high-stakes middle grade adventure that's perfect for fans of Chris Grabenstein and Peter Lerangis!Miranda Regent can't believe she was just chosen as one of six kids from... |
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Matt Doeden - Lerner Publications
Format: Library Binding
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Cristiano Ronaldo is a superstar soccer player for Spanish club Real Madrid. In 2015 he became the leading scorer in Champions League history with a career record 76 goals. He has claimed four Golden Shoe awards as the top goal-scorer in European soccer. Though many know him for his skills... |
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Aluminum
Anita Louise McCormick - Enslow Pub Inc
Format: Library Binding
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Aluminum is one of the most abundant metals in the Earth's crust. It is used for everything from soda cans to cars, planes, rockets, and in construction. In the 1800s, scientists learned how to extract aluminum from rocks so it could be put to practical use. This book tells the fascinating... |
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9 From the Nine Worlds
RICK RIORDAN - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover
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The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy may have concluded, but we haven't heard the last of our favorite peeps from the Nine Worlds. Join Hearthstone, Blitzen, Samirah, Alex, Jack, T.J., Mallory, Halfborn, and more on a hilarious and unforgettable journey through Rick Riordan's... |
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Pray to God!
Kristen McCurry - Sparkhouse Family
Format: Print book
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Kids will learn that they can pray to God anywhere, any time, in any way, and about anything! Frolic board books playfully introduce basic faith concepts in a way that's fun and age appropriate for very small children. |
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Minecraft: Guide to Farming
MOJANG AB. - Del Rey
Format: Hardcover
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The official Minecraft: Guide to Farming will teach you about everything from basic crop farming and animal breeding to hostile mob and block farming. In Survival mode you're constantly in need of food and other useful items, and true survivors know the importance of setting up their... |
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Lucy Longwhiskers Gets Lost
Daisy Meadows - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback
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From the mind of Daisy Meadows comes a new fantasy world, with the same great magical voice as Rainbow Magic but brand-new adventures!Best friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists!On their first adventure in Friendship Forest, can Lily and Jess... |
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Boston Celtics
Michael E. Goodman - Creative Co
Format: Library Binding
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"Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Boston Celtics pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Bill Russell"-- |
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La Campana de la Libertad
Megan Kopp - AV2 de Weigl
Format: Book : Juvenile audience : Spanish
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Sabas que la Campana de la libertad tiene ms de 200 aos? No se ha utilizado como campana desde el ao 1846. Descubre datos ms fascinantes en La Campana de la libertad, un libro de conos americanos. The AV2 Spanish & English eBooks collection gives emerging bilingual readers access to both... |
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1,000 Facts About Ancient Egypt
Nancy Honovich - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Hardcover
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Mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, King Tut! Kids everywhere are fascinated by the wonders of ancient Egypt, and this colorful reference book is jam-packed with 1,000 fascinating facts.From the Great Pyramid and the Valley of the Kings to the Nile River and Cleopatra, discover all you have ever... |
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Girls Softball (Girls Sportszone)
Brian Howell - Sportszone
Format: September 1
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Highlights todays stars of womens softball and the skills theyve mastered, including pitching, hitting, catching, defense, and base running. |
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Family Game Night and Other Catastrophes
Mary E Lambert - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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Annabelle has a five mile rule: She must keep her friends from coming within five miles of her home. That's because Annabelle's mom is a hoarder. Their house is full of stuff: canned goods, broken toys, old newspapers... It's everywhere except for Annabelle's spotless room.Annabelle can't... |
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The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King
Max Brallier - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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A New York Times and USA Today bestelling series, with one million copies in print!"Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy KidLife after the zombie... |
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Telephones and cell phones
Tom Jackson
Format: Print book
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These volumes mark the progression of science from yesterdays invention to today's state of the art technology. The people and the science that were the foundation of the cars we drive, the computers and cell phones that we use are presented in page spreads with chronological technology... |
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Have Sword, Will Travel
Garth Nix - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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It is strange enough that Odo and Eleanor have stumbled upon a sword in a dried-up river outside their village. It is even stranger that Odo is able to remove it from where it's buried. And it's REMARKABLY strange when the sword starts to talk.Odo and Eleanor have unearthed Biter, a famous... |
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Yogi: The Life, Loves, and Language of Baseball Legend Yogi Berra
Barb Rosenstock - Calkins Creek
Format: Hardcover
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The life and famous words, such as "it ain't over till it's over," of Major League Baseball player and New York Yankee Lawrence "Yogi" Berra are celebrated in this nonfiction picture book.Yogi Berra loved his family, his neighborhood, his friends, and, most of all,... |
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Oklahoma
Ann Heinrichs - Child's World
Format: Library Binding
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From learning about cowboys to hiking the Black Mesa, there's lots to see and do in Oklahoma! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Oklahoma special. A table of contents,... |
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Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #35: Dragons and Mythical Creatures
Mary Pope Osborne - Random House
Format: Print book
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Track the facts about dragons, unicorns, mermaids, and more - with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Super Edition #2: Night of the Nine Dragons, they had lots of questions. What do tales about dragons have in common? Are mermaids real?... |
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The Wingsnatchers: Carmer and Grit, Book One
Sarah Jean Horwitz - Algonquin Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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A stunning debut about a magician's apprentice and a one-winged princess who must vanquish the mechanical monsters that stalk the streets and threaten the faerie kingdom. Aspiring inventor and magician's apprentice Felix Carmer III would rather be tinkering with his latest experiments... |
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Wildwood Imperium
Colin Meloy - HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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From Colin Meloy, lead singer of the Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, acclaimed illustrator of The Mysterious Benedict Society, comes the stunning third book in the New York Times bestselling fantasy-adventure series the Wildwood Chronicles.A young girl's midnight sance awakens a long-slumbering... |
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Gaijin: American Prisoner of War
Matt Faulkner - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover
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With a white mother and a Japanese father, Koji Miyamoto quickly realizes that his home in San Francisco is no longer a welcoming one after Pearl Harbor is attacked. And once he's sent to an internment camp, he learns that being half white at the camp is just as difficult as being half... |
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Alone in the Arctic: Can Science Save Your Life?
Gerry Bailey - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Book
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When separated from his fellow scientists on the ice in the Arctic, Joe must learn how to survive in the harsh climate. Joe builds an igloo, goes ice fishing, and makes a few animal friends in this engaging title. |
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The Stanley Cup Finals
Allan Morey - Torque
Format: Hardcover
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The Stanley Cup is a traveling trophy! It moves between the players of the winning team. The Cup has been on boats and planes, and has even been overseas to support the U.S. troops! The rules and history of the action-packed Stanley Cup Finals are explained in this engaging title. |
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This Is Not a Werewolf Story
Sandra Evans - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book
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A fresh, heartwarming, and fascinating debut that two-time Newbery Honor winner Gary Schmidt calls "a journey that every reader needs to go on."This is the story of Raul, a boy of few words, fewer friends, and almost no family. He is a loner - but he isn't lonely. All week long... |
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My Life as a Meme
Janet Tashjian - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover
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Book 8 of the much-loved My Life seriesDerek Fallon and his friends are back for another hilarious adventure in Book 8 of the My Life series -- this time featuring epic "meme" adventures! A Christy Ottaviano Book |
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Pel: The King of Soccer
EDDY SIMON - First Second
Format: Paperback
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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known to his schoolmates as Pel, grew up in poverty in the Sao Paulo region of Brazil. He was too poor to afford a real soccer ball, so he played with a ball of newspaper tied together with string. Yet he dominated the youth leagues and signed his first professional... |
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Mr. Wolf's Class
Aron Nels Steinke - Graphix
Format: Hardcover
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Mr. Wolf has just started teaching at Hazelwood Elementary. He wants the first day of school to go well, but he's got his hands full with his new class. Some of his students include: Margot, who is new in town and is trying to make friends. Sampson, who brought something special to school... |
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Drama
Telgemeier, Raina
Format: electronic resource
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From Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile and Sisters!Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon over Mississippi, she can't really sing. Instead she's... |
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Sherlock Sam and the Missing Heirloom in Katong: book one
A.J. Low - Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Print book
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An exciting new update of the classic Sherlock Holmes detective stories in which Sherlock is a 10-year-old kid living in Singapore and Watson is his trusty robot companion!Introducing the Sherlock Sam series by A.J. Low - a fresh, cross-cultural twist on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories,... |
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How Minecraft Was Made
Josh Gregory - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Library Binding
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Minecraft is more than just a video game. It is a phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. In this book, readers will discover how Minecraft began as the hobby project of a single independent game designer and grew to become a worldwide phenomenon. Content is presented in a clear and concise... |
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Hurricane Child
Kheryn Callender - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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Caroline Murphy is a Hurricane Child.Being born during a hurricane is unlucky, and twelve-year-old Caroline has had her share of bad luck lately. She's hated and bullied by everyone in her small school on St. Thomas of the US Virgin Islands, a spirit only she can see won't stop following... |
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Minecraft: Construction Handbook
Matthew Needler - Scholastic
Format: Print book
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Revised edition with the most up to date stats, info, and sixteen pages of brand-new material! You can make theme parks with incredible waterslide rides, or entire pirate coves complete with galleons! Is there nothing that can't be achieved in Minecraft? Here the experts talk you through... |
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Mummies Exposed!: Creepy and True #1
Kerrie Logan Hollihan - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Just when you think that you know everything there is to know about mummies, new ones are discovered! Packed with facts but light in tone, this book introduces young readers to the most compelling examples of mummies from all over the world. There are many books about Egyptian mummies,... |
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Questions and Answers about Ellis Island
Myrna Nau - PowerKids Press
Format: Paperback
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Between 1892 and 1954, millions of immigrants passed through the threshold of Ellis Island and became American citizens. From Ellis Island, these immigrants spread out all over the country. Many helped build the U.S. infrastructure and helped make the country one of the greatest in the world.... |
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Fort
Cynthia DeFelice - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover
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In this boys-will-be-boys summer story about friendship and revenge, eleven-year-old Wyatt and his friend Augie aren't looking for a fight. They're having the best summer of their lives hanging out in the fort they built in the woods, fishing and hunting, cooking over a campfire, and sleeping... |
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Eyes and Spies: How You're Tracked and Why You Should Know
Tanya Lloyd Kyi - Annick Press
Format: Hardcover
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Written for middle-grade and older readers, Eyes and Spies looks at the way information and data about us is collected and used by individuals, governments, companies, and organizations. Each chapter covers one aspect of the subject, from data collection to computer surveillance... |
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The Story of the Birmingham Civil Rights Movement in Photographs
David Aretha - Enslow Pub Inc
Format: Book
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Martin Luther King, Jr., called Birmingham, Alabama, the most segregated city in America. In 1963, he and other civil rights leaders believed it was time to change that. With marches and protests throughout the city, civil rights activists hoped the movement would draw national attention.... |
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What Happens at a Funeral?
DAVID CROSSMEISTER - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding
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Attending a funeral is often an unfamiliar situation for young children. Grieving people experience many emotions, which could make children scared, confused, or uncomfortable. Through accessible language, this book helps readers understand what they might expect during and after a funeral.... |
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Shooting at the Stars
John Hendrix - Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2014.
Format: Print book
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Shooting at the Stars is the moving story of a young British soldier on the front lines during World War I who experiences an unforgettable Christmas Eve. In a letter home to his mother, he describes how, despite fierce fighting earlier from both sides, Allied and German soldiers ceased... |
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Jewelry
Ruth Owen - PowerKids Press, 2014.
Format: Print book
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Las cadenas alimentarias en la charca / Pond Food Chains
Katie Kawa - Powerkids Pr
Format: Print book
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A pond is a very unique habitat, home to a variety of freshwater plants, animals, and microscopic creatures. Readers discover how all of these living things are connected through food chains, as they learn fascinating facts about life in a pond. Detailed photographs give readers and up-close... |
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The Story of the Civil Rights March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in Photographs
David Aretha - Enslow Pub Inc
Format: Book
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On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people descended on Washington, D.C. They came by bus, car, and bicycle. Some even walked hundreds of miles to be there. On that day, the massive crowd gathered to march, protest, sing, and support the Civil Rights Movement and to demonstrate that the time... |
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I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888
Lauren Tarshis - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Library Binding
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Eleven-year-old John Hale has already survived one brutal Dakota winter, and now he's about to experience one of the deadliest blizzards in American history. The storm of 1888 was a monster, a frozen hurricane that slammed into America's midwest without warning. Within hours, America's... |
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Survive a Tsunami
Patrick Perish - Bellwether Media
Format: Print book
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Tsunamis make headlines around the world for their damage and destruction. What should you do if a killer wave is coming your way? Learn about tsunami preparations and procedures in this instructive title. |
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Salton Sea Resort: Death in the Desert
Kevin Blake - Bearport Publishing
Format: Print book
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In the 1950s and 1960s, the Salton Sea resort area was a vacationers paradise. People looking to go boating, swimming, and fishing flocked to Californias largest lake. Homes, hotels, and shops sprang up as more and more people moved to the region. However, something was lurking in the lakes... |
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Guarding the Super Bowl Stadium
Elizabeth Weitzman - The Child's World
Format: Print book
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Learn howlocal and federal law enforcement officials team up to keep hundreds ofthousands of people safe during football's biggest game of the year. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, an informational... |
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Carnival in a Fix
Philip Reeve - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Journey to an amusement park on a moon! Funfair Moon, the outer space amusement park where Emily lives, has the highest roller coasters, the most dizzying Tilt-A-Whirls, and the scariest ghost train in the galaxy. Normally, Emily's heroes Jinks and O'Hare keep it in tip-top shape. But the day the funfair... |
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Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face and the Pizza of Peril
John Dougherty - G.P. Putnams Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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There is something cheesy going on in the kingdom of Great Kerfuffle! . The rascally BADgers have escaped from jail again and they made an amazing discovery--a pizza mine! They love eating it, of course, and selling it to make money to fund their villainous plots. But theres a big problem:... |
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The Unbelievable FIB 2: Over the Underworld
Adam Shaughnessy - Algonquin Young Readers
Format: Print book
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It's been a year since friends ABE and Pru joined Mister Fox's Fantasy Investigation Bureau--otherwise known as the Unbelievable FIB--to save their hometown from an invasion of Viking gods and giants. Life has been incredibly ordinary ever since. But that's all about to change... |
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Spy School British Invasion
Stuart Gibbs - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Superspy middle schooler Ben Ripley is finally going to take SPYDER down, once and for all, in this latest addition to the New York Times bestselling Spy School series.Stranded in Mexico after nearly capturing the leaders of SPYDER, thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley desperately needs... |
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Eyewitness to the Western Front
Cynthia Kennedy Henzel - Childs World Inc
Format: Library Binding
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Details the major battles on the western front as well as the dynamics of trench warfare from the perspectives of those involved. Additional features include a bullet-point summary of the events, compelling narrative descriptions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, questions... |
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Antarctica
Wil Mara - Children's Press
Format: Print book
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Located at the far southern point of the globe, Antarctica is an enormous landmass covered almost entirely in ice. Due to its extreme climate, this continent is home to very few plants, animals, or permanent human settlements. However, Antarctica is far from empty. Readers will learn about... |
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Solve a crime
Wendy Clemson; David Clemson - Ticktock
Format: Book : Juvenile audience : English : Library editionView all editions and formats
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Making Math interesting, this is the only math practice book that gives you the chance to be a detective and forensic scientist. Readers discover how crime fighters use math. They learn what data is. They learn crime solving routines and facts, and how to use math to solve crimesStudents... |
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Middle School: Dog's Best Friend
James Patterson - Little, Brown and Company
Format: Print book
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Releasing the same month as the MIDDLE SCHOOL movie, this next installment of James Patterson's hit series has non-stop laughs starring everyone's favorite underdog.It's a dog-eat-dog world, and Rafe Khatchadorian is just trying to live in it. Life in middle school is finally starting to seem... |
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Private List for Camp Success
Chrissie Perry - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover
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Penelope Kingston goes on a camping trip with her classmates in the second book in the charming new Penelope Perfect chapter book series.Penelope Kingston is determined not to feel anxious about going on a school camping trip. On last year's trip, Penelope cried (only tears, not sobs)... |
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CatStronauts: Race to Mars
Drew Brockington - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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In the sequel to CatStronauts: Mission Moon, your favorite elite group of cat astronauts are thrust into the space-race of the century! Fresh off of their heroic mission to save the world, the CatStronauts--Major Meowser, Pom Pom, Blanket and Waffles--are taking a well deserved victory... |
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Elmer and the Monster
David McKee - Andersen Press USA
Format: Hardcover
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There is pandemonium in the jungle! A strange roar sends all the animals stampeding. Only Elmer is brave enough to investigate and discover that monsters arent always as scary as they seem., |
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