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Diary of a Minecraft Zombie Book 8: Back To Scare School

Herobrine Publishing. - Herobrine Publishing
Pages: 178
Format: Print book

**Diary of a Minecraft Zombie Has a Fresh New Look!** 12 Year Old Zombie is Going To the 8th Grade! Zombie finally made it through 7th grade...And he even made it through one really crazy summer! But will Zombie be able to survive through the first weeks of being an 8th grader in Mob Scare...
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Bravo!: Poems About Amazing Hispanics

Margarita Engle - Henry Holt and Company
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

Musician, botanist, baseball player, pilot -- the Latinos featured in this collection come from many different countries and from many different backgrounds. Celebrate their accomplishments and their contributions to a collective history and a community that continues to evolve and thrive...
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The Lincoln Memorial: Myths, Legends, and Facts

Katie Clark - Capstone Press
Format: Book

The Lincoln Memorial is surrounded with mystery. Hidden symbolism, secret chambers, and conspiracy surround this monumental statue. But do you know the real history behind the monument? Historic, primary source photos and explorative infographics help uncover the mysteries surrounding this...
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Overboard!

Terry Lynn Johnson - HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover

A high-stakes adventure series perfect for fans of the I Survived series and Hatchet. Eleven-year-old Travis and his family are on a whale watch off the coast of Washington when disaster strikes. The boat capsizes, throwing everyone into the ice-cold chaotic waves. Separated from...
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Illustrated Edition

J K ROWLING - Arthur A. Levine Books
Pages: 160
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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Lights, Camera, Fashion!

Chloe Taylor - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover

Can Zoey dazzle at the school dance AND as a guest judge on her favorite reality show? Includes “Sew Zoey” blog posts and fashion illustrations!Zoey’s school is having a dance, and everyone is talking about whom to ask (and what to wear!). Zoey gets to work sewing special...
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When You Reach Me

Rebecca Stead - Yearling
Pages: 199
Format: Paperback

This remarkable novel holds a fantastic puzzle at its heart. By sixth grade, Miranda and her best friend, Sal, know how to navigate their New York City neighborhood. They know where it's safe to go, and they know who to avoid. Like the crazy guy on the corner.But things start to unravel....
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Lebron James Vs. Michael Jordan

BRIAN HOWELL - Sportszone
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

This title compares classic star Michael Jordan and contemporary champion LeBron James. From scoring and rebounding to defense and leadership, chapters explore and compare each player's skills on the court. The title also features end-of-chapter fact boxes for side-by-side player comparison,...
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Monarch butterflies matter

Cecilia Pinto McCarthy - Core Library
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

What can we learn about the health of an ecosystem through monarch butterflies? This title takes readers through our warming world where butterfly habitats are dwindling. Learn why humans are the cause of dropping butterfly populations and what we can do to help them bounce back.
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Track and field

Matt Doeden - Amicus High Interest
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English

"Presents information about track and field in the Olympics including events such as relays, hurdles, pole vault, javelin throw, and shot put"--
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