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Game Changers Book 2: Play Makers

Mike Lupica - Scholastic Press; 1.6.2013 edition
Format: Hardcover

Mike Lupica presents the second book in his NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Game Changers series!Still living large off their incredible football championship win just weeks before, Ben McBain and his crew must now prepare for basketball season. Ben is known as the best point guard throughout...
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The Many Worlds of Albie Bright

Christopher Edge - Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Fun science meets humor and heart in this adventure about a boy who is searching for his mother . . . in a parallel universe. Stephen Albie Bright leads a happy, normal life. Well, as normal as it gets with two astrophysicist parents who named their son after their favorite scientists,...
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My America: Westward To Home: Joshua's Oregon Trail Diary, Book One

Patricia Hermes - Scholastic
Format: Book

In book one of this diary of life on the Oregon Trail, Pat Hermes tells the story of Joshua McCullough's family's experiences as they pack up their belongings and head west in a wagon train.It is 1848 when Joshua McCullough and his family leave their home in St. Joseph, Missouri,...
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Sunny Holiday Book 2: Sweet and Sunny

Coleen Paratore - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

The second book in a fantastic new series about a poor girl with a rich outlook on life.Sunny Holiday starts off her new year as Junior Deputy Mayor of Riverton, New York. Her mission? To help create a Kid's Day and turn it into a national holiday. Kids should have a holiday, just for them!...
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Amazon Adventure: How Tiny Fish Are Saving the World's Largest Rainforest

Sy Montgomery - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Considered the "lungs of the world," the Amazon provides a full fifth of the world's oxygen, and every year unsustainable human practices destroy 2.7 million acres. What can be done to help? That's where Project Piaba comes in. Join the award-winning author Sy Montgomery...
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Stealing Magic: A Sixty-Eight Rooms Adventure

Marianne Malone - Yearling
Format: Paperback

Fans of magic, mystery, and adventure will love this rollicking sequel to The Sixty-Eight Rooms—a perfect next step for kids who love the Magic Tree House series, and just right for readers who love Chasing Vermeer, The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, and Wonderstruck....
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School of Fear: Class Is Not Dismissed!

Gitty Daneshvari - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

In this hilarious follow-up to School of Fear, eccentric headmaster Mrs. Wellington demands requests the presence of Madeleine, Theo, Lulu, and Garrison for a mandatory summer of retraining after discovering that each of her former students has secretly regressed. Facing their fears was terrifying...
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Chasing Blue

Jessica Burkhart - Turtleback; Reprint edition
Format: eBook

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Sasha returns to Canterwood Crest after winter break excited to see her friends and her horse, Charm, but her happiness is short-lived when Mr. Connor assigns the school's self-appointed It girl Heather Fox to be her riding partner.
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Crash

Saddleback Educational Publishing - Saddleback Educational Publishing
Format: Paperback

Lightning lit the sky. The thunder was loud. The lights went out. The plane went dark. Then the plane fell. These traditional reads are brimming with spirited characters and positive values- but with a little extra excitement and bite, so hold on to your hats! Written expressly for the middle...
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Taj Mahal

Caroline Arnold - Carolrhoda Books
Format: Library Binding

Recounts the love story behind the building of the Taj Mahal in India, discussing how it was constructed and providing information on Indian culture.
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The Case of the Disappearing Dogs

David Lewman - Simon Spotlight
Format: Paperback

The Club CSI: kids are counting on forensic science to find Hannah's missing dog!Hannah's dog Molly wins first place in the neighborhood dog show, but her family doesn't get to celebrate for very long. Soon after they return home, Molly goes missing! Hannah's parents are convinced...
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My New Best Friend (Friends for Keeps)

Julie Bowe
Format: Print book

There's a new girl in town! After Ida Mays last best friend moved away, she swore shed never have another. But then she met fun, sparkly Stacey Merriweather, and now she and Ida are like two peas in a pod. When the friends discover a magical mermaid night-light that seems to grant wishes,...
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Monster Jam Official Guidebook

KIEL PHEGLEY - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Don't miss this definitive guide to the biggest, baddest competition in the world! Take a look under the hood and learn what it takes to make these massive trucks go, get the inside scoop on the oldest rivalries among the teams, and take a crash course from Monster Jam University, where...
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Warriors Super Edition: Tallstar's Revenge

Erin Hunter - HarperCollins
Format: Print book

Warriors Super Edition: Tallstar's Revenge is an epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! This never-before-told story offers Erin Hunter fans their first look at the inner workings of WindClan and reveals the truth about Tallstar's...
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Ruby Redfort Feel the Fear

Lauren Child - Candlewick Press (MA)
Format: Hardcover

How do you catch a thief who isn't there? Ruby discovers the perils of throwing caution to the wind as she embarks on her fourth adventure.Ruby Redfort has a lot of reasons to feel confident. Undercover agent, code cracker, thirteen-year-old genius - she's one fearless kid, buster....
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Louis Braille?

Margaret Frith - Paw Prints
Format: Print book

Examines the life and times of the nineteenth-century Frenchman who developed the system of raised dots by which blind people read and write.
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Crazy, Totally Awesome Facts

Little Bee Books. - Little Bee Books
Format: Print book

A crazy, strange, out-of-this-world, and totally awesome book packed with 1,250 facts and brilliant photos!Crazy, Totally Awesome Facts is filled with facts that are crazy, strange, out-of-this-world, and totally awesome! Did you know that tigers have antiseptic saliva and lick their wounds...
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DK Readers L4: D-Day Landings: The Story of the Allied Invasion

Richard Platt - DK Children
Format: Paperback

How did the Allies plan and execute the most massive and daring invasion in military history? Read all about it in the DK Reader that explains in thrilling detail how the Nazis were defeated on the beaches of France. DK Readers is a multi-level learning-to-read program combining DK's...
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Dig In!: 12 Easy Gardening Projects Using Kitchen Scraps

Kari A Cornell - Millbrook Pr
Format: Library Binding

Presents twelve gardening projects using leftover scraps from cooking, including growing celery from stubs, growing a bulb of garlic from a single clove, and growing a ginger plant from a root.
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Magic Tree House #31: Summer of the Sea Serpent

Mary Pope Osborne - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Jack and Annie are off on another mythical mission at the request of Merlin the magician. Luckily, they have a young sorcerer, Teddy, to help them. From underwater caves to a Spider Queen, from mystical selkies to a magical sword, this is a Magic Tree House adventure kids won't want to miss! This...
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Knowledge is Power

Anne Mazer - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Abby is about to start sixth grade. At first she's excited, but then fears of the changes middle school will bring get the best of her. *Includes Abby's own guide to sixth grade!*Abby can't believe it--sixth grade is about to begin! At first, she's excited. Being in sixth...
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Dinosaur Detective's Search-and-Find Rescue Mission

SOPHIE GUERRIVE - Wide Eyed Editions
Format: Hardcover

With his red airplane, the Dinosaur Detective travels the world in search of lost animals. A rich and whimsical "hide and seek" picture book, which takes the reader on a puzzle-packed tour of a dozen different destinations, including the jungle, the stormy sea and outerspace....
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What Were the Twin Towers?

Jim O'Connor - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Paperback

Discover the true story of the Twin Towers - how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed.When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and changed...
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Reconstruction; Rebuilding America after the Civil War (Civil War (Compass Point Hardcover))

Stephanie Fitzgerald - Compass Point Books
Format: Hardcover

When the Civil War finally came to an end after four long years, it had cost more than 600,000 lives. The war-torn South had to be rebuilt, and Americans, including 4 million former slaves, had to make peace with one another. Years of hard work healing the nation lay ahead.
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Tutankhamun

Demi - Marshall Cavendish Children
Format: Hardcover

After thirty-two centuries of lying hidden in the Egyptian Valley of the Kings, King Tutankhamun's sacred, royal tomb was discovered by a British archaeologist, and Tut's story became known throughout the world. Demi sets King Tutankhamun's life in the context of the religious...
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Made You Look: How Advertising Works and Why You Should Know

Warren Clark - Annick Press
Format: Paperback

Advertising is pervasive. A typical North American child views a staggering 40,000 ads every year on TV alone! With such a vast number of commercials out there, who's helping kids decode the messages? Media maven Shari Graydon, that's who! Made You Look offers an intriguing exploration...
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Kansas

Angie Swanson - Next Page
Format: Print book

Visit the Sunflower State! Learn about Kansas' history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 34th state.
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Storybound

Marissa Burt - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

When Una Fairchild stumbles upon a mysterious book buried deep in the basement of her school library, she thinks nothing of opening the cover and diving in. But instead of paging through a regular novel, Una suddenly finds herself Written In to the land of Story - a world filled with Heroes...
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National Geographic Kids Chapters: Monster Fish!: True Stories of Adventures With Animals

Zeb Hogan - National Geographic Kids
Format: Print book

For Zeb Hogan, bigger is better - especially when it comes to fish. From sawfish to alligator gars to giant stingrays, Zeb's on a mission to save the world's freshwater giants. In this cool Chapter book, you'll join Zeb on amazing - and TRUE - adventures with supersize swimmers.
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Life on Surtsey: Iceland's Upstart Island

Loree Griffin Burns - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

On November 14, 1963, a volcano fifteen miles off the shore of Iceland exploded under the sea, resulting in a brand-new island. Scientists immediately recognized Surtsey for what it was: an opportunity to observe the way life takes hold. Loree Griffin Burns follows entomologist Erling...
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Children's Book of Art

DK Publishing - DK CHILDREN
Format: Hardcover

This engaging guide takes children on an international tour of the world's greatest art, from the first daubs of paint in prehistoric caves to today's performance art. It includes all of the important art movements, from Renaissance to Rococo, as well as the great painters from...
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Antarctic Tundra

Vicky Franchino - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Print book

Explore the Antarctic tundra and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives.
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The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain! (Spider-Man)

Todd Dezago - Spotlight
Format: Library Binding

When an example of Roxxon's new technology is brought to school for a talk and then goes on a rampage, Spider-Man must stop it and keep his secret identity a secret.Title: the Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!Author: Dezago, ToddPublisher: Abdo GroupPublication Date: 2006/01/01Number...
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Goat

Katie Dicker - Smart Apple Media
Format: Print book

Young readers get to examine the life of the goat from the perspective of the farmer and the animal itself. Fun facts and illustrations teach readers about the life of the farm animal, and show different breeds from around the world. The books also explain food and other products that the animals...
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My Sister Is in the Coast Guard

Vince Toth - PowerKids Press
Format: Library Binding

Coastal defense and maritime law are the U.S. Coast Guards primary duties. Readers will learn this and more through this title, which explores the U.S. Coast Guard through the perspective of a child whose sister is currently in its service. The text teaches readers about the joys and struggles...
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Bo at Iditarod Creek

Kirkpatrick Hill - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

Ever since five-year-old Bo can remember, she and her papas have lived in the little Alaskan mining town of Ballard Creek. Now the family must move upriver to Iditarod Creek for work at a new mine, and Bo is losing the only home shes ever known. Initially homesick, she soon realizes that...
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Halloween Sweets and Treats

Ruth Owen - Windmill Books
Format: Print book

Halloween is the king of candy holidays. This spooky book of recipes goes beyond candy corn and chocolate and delves into wickedly tasty delights. Readers will be introduced to a wide array of Halloween delicacies as they learn measurements and cooking tips.
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Minute Mysteries: Brainteasers, Puzzlers, and Stories to Solve (American Girls Collection Sidelines)

Teri Witkowski - American Girl
Format: Paperback

Can you spot a secret? Uncover a clue? Then Minute Mysteries are for you! As you read each story, look for the hints that answer the who, what, and why puzzling each American Girl. How many minutes will it take you to solve each mystery?
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The Journey of Little Charlie

Christopher Paul Curtis - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Charlie is down on his luck: His sharecropper father just died and Cap'n Buck -- the most fearsome man in Possum Moan, South Carolina -- has come to collect a debt. Fearing for his life, Charlie strikes a deal with Cap'n Buck and agrees to track down some folks accused of stealing...
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You Can Count on Monsters: The First 100 Numbers and Their Characters

Richard Evan Schwartz - A K Peters/CRC Press
Format: Book

Using a unique teaching tool designed to motivate kids to learn, this volume visually explores the concepts of factoring and the role of prime and composite numbers. The playful and colorful monsters are designed to give children (and even older audiences) an intuitive understanding of the building...
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The Bad Guys in Do-You-Think-He-Saurus?!: Special Edition

AARON BLABEY - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

The Bad Guys have flown through outer space, made it back to Earth, and managed to land in exactly the right place... but exactly the wrong TIME. Who knew alien escape pods were capable of time travel?!? And now that they're 65 million years in the past, they must avoid being eaten by dinosaurs...
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Bug Exterminator

Jenna Lee Gleisner - Childs World
Format: Print book

Examines exterminators, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross.
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Witherwood Reform School

Obert Skye - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

After a slight misunderstanding involving a horrible governess, oatmeal, and a jar of tadpoles, siblings Tobias and Charlotte Eggars find themselves abandoned by their father at the gates of a creepy reform school. Evil mysteries are afoot at Witherwood, where the grounds are patrolled...
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Hotel Transylvania 2 Movie Novelization

Stacia Deutsch - Simon Spotlight; Mti edition
Format: Print book

This retelling of the hilarious monster comedy includes an eight-page insert of full-color images! Sony Pictures Animation's Hotel Transylvania 2 hits theaters September 25, 2015 - just in time for Halloween!Everyone's favorite monsters are back for another exciting adventure in Hotel...
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Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports

Gregory Zuckerman - Philomel Books
Format: Hardcover

Behold the power of women! These are the inspirational real-life stories of female superstar athletes Serena and Venus Williams, Simone Biles, Carli Lloyd, and more -- role models all. For sports fans, aspiring athletes and readers of sports biographies.Growing up in a crime-plagued, gang-infested...
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Babymouse #11: Dragonslayer

Jennifer L. Holm - Random House Books for Young Readers; 1 edition
Format: Print book

NEW YORK TIMES bestselling and Newbery Honor winning author Jennifer Holm teams up with Matthew Holm to bring you a fully illustrated graphic novel series packed with humor and kid appeal - BABYMOUSE! With multiple Children's Choice awards and over 1.7 million books in print, kids,...
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Haunted Castle on Hallow's Eve

Mary Pope Osborne - Random House
Format: Audio CD

The intrepid Jack and Annie are summoned once again to the fantasy realm of Camelot. There, Merlin the Magician tells them that the Stone of Destiny has been stolen. The answer to its disappearance lies within a haunted castle. With a young magician named Teddy, Jack and Annie take on the challenge...
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Fish Girl

David Wiesner - Clarion Books
Format: Print book

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

Ann Nolan Clark - Viking
Format: Paperback

A Newbery Medal WinnerAn Incan boy who tends llamas in a hidden valley in Peru learns the traditions and secrets of his ancestors. "The story of an Incan boy who lives in a hidden valley high in the mountains of Peru with old Chuto the llama herder. Unknown to Cusi, he is of royal...
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Makoons (Birchbark House, 5)

Louise Erdrich - HarperCollins
Format: Paperback

In this award-winning sequel to Chickadee, acclaimed author Louise Erdrich continues her celebrated Birchbark House series with the story of an Ojibwe family in nineteenth-century America. Named for the Ojibwe word for little bear, Makoons and his twin, Chickadee, have traveled with their...
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Stick Cat: A Tail of Two Kitties

Tom Watson - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

There's a new pet in town: Stick Cat!Perfect for fans of the Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Timmy Failure, and Stick Dog books, Stick Cat features Tom Watson's trademark combination of laughs, adventure, and hilarious stick-figure drawings.It's a big day in the big city for Stick Cat and his best...
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Princeless Book 1: Deluxe Edition Hardcover

Jeremy Whitley - Action Lab Entertainment
Format: Hardcover

The first volume of Princeless as it's never been available before, in a special edition hardcover volume. This edition includes the full first volume written by Jeremy Whitley and illustrated by M Goodwin. Additionally, it includes the Skullkickers Crossover written by Jim Zub and illustrated...
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The Castle Behind Thorns

Merrie Haskell - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover

This magical adventure set in an enchanted castle surrounded by thorns tells a tale of the power of memory and story, forgiveness and strength, and the true gifts of craft and imagination. By the acclaimed author of The Princess Curse and Handbook for Dragon Slayers, this original fantasy...
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My Name Is America: The Journal Of Douglas Allen Deeds, Donner Party Expedition, 1846

W R Philbrick - Scholastic
Format: Book

Douglas Deeds, a fifteen-year-old orphan, keeps a journal of his travels by wagon train as a member of the ill-fated Donner Party, which became stranded in the Sierra Nevada mountains in the winter of 1846-47.
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The Haunted Opera: A Marie-Grace Mystery

Sarah Masters Buckey - American Girl
Format: Hardcover

Marie-Grace is excited that a well-known English opera company will perform in New Orleans--at the same theater where she takes singing lessons from Aunt Ocane. Even better, her aunt has gotten a role in the opera! As Marie-Grace and her friend, Ccile, help out during rehearsals, theyre...
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Basher Science: Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines

Simon Basher - Kingfisher Books
Format: Print book

How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smart phone store information? Welcome to the world of engineering! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose...
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Top Dogs: Canines That Made History

Elizabeth MacLeod - Annick Press
Format: Hardcover

For the millions of kids who love dogs, this book tells the stories of 8 amazing canines through the ages whose actions influenced the course of history. Author Liz MacLeod's kid-friendly, narrative style captures the time and place when the events took place as well as the sense of adventure...
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Perfectly Princess #6: Yellow Princess Gets a Pet

Alyssa Crowne - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

A spunky series for any girl who dreams of being a princess. The book even looks magical --- it's printed on yellow pages!Printed on YELLOW pages!For as long as she can remember, Abby has wanted two things: to be a magical princess and to get a pet. And now one of her dreams is about...
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Amelia And Eleanor Go For A Ride

Pam MunÌ?oz Ryan - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt were birds of a feather. Not only were they two of the most admired and respected women of all time, they were also good friends. Illuminated here for the first time in picture book form is the true story of a thrilling night when they made history...
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Bengal Tigers

Willow Clark - Powerkids Pr

Book annotation not available for this title.Title: Bengal TigersAuthor: Clark, WillowPublisher: Rosen Pub GroupPublication Date: 2012/08/10Number of Pages: 24Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2012004239
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Animal Planet Chapter Books: Farm Friends Escape!

Animal Planet - Liberty Street
Format: Print book

During summer vacations, cousins Luke and Sarah help out at their grandparents' petting zoo. But what happens when the animals get loose overnight? Can Luke and Sarah use their knowledge of animals and their awesome problem-solving skills to get the animals back to safety?Perfect for reluctant,...
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Howard Wallace, P.I.

Casey Lyall - Sterling Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

"What's with the get-up? Is that the company uniform or something?""This? All P.I.s wear a trench coat.""Dude, that's a brown bathrobe."I shrugged and straightened out my sleeves. "First rule of private investigation, Ivy: work with what you've...
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Liar, Liar: The Theory, Practice and Destructive Properties of Deception

Gary Paulsen - Yearling
Format: Paperback

Kevin doesn't mean to make trouble when he lies. He's just really good at it, and it makes life so much easier. But as his lies pile up, he finds himself in big - and funny - trouble with his friends, family, and teachers. He's got to find a way to end his lying streak - forever.From...
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Hippopotamuses (Animals Animals)

Judith Jango-Cohen - Benchmark Books
Format: Library Binding

Jango-Cohen extends the stalwart Animals, Animals series with an engaging look at the hippopotamus. Facts about its size and power will engage readers as much as the crisp, full-color photographs showcasing the creature's many endearing features, from its "teddy-bear ears"...
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Blubber

Judy Blume - Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books
Format: Hardcover

Blubber is a good name for her, the note from Caroline said about Linda. Jill crumpled it up and left it on the corner of her school desk. She didn't want to think about Linda or her dumb report on the whale just then. Jill wanted to think about Halloween. But Robby grabbed the note and before...
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Dork Diaries 11: Tales from a Not-So-Friendly Frenemy

Rachel Renée Russell - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

It's a frenemy showdown in the eleventh installment in the blockbuster #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series!Nikki Maxwell has the worst luck. Of all the schools she could have been assigned to for the student exchange week program, she's stuck at North Hampton Hills,...
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Theodore Boone: the Accused

John Grisham - Dutton Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Theodore Boone is back! And he's ready for his next big case Theo Boone might only be thirteen, but he's already uncovered key evidence in a groundbreaking murder trial and discovered the truth behind his best friend's abduction. Now with the latest unfolding of events in Strattenburg,...
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Who Was Jackie Robinson?

Gail Herman - Grosset & Dunlap; Original edition
Format: Print book

As a kid, Jackie Robinson loved sports. And why not? He was a natural at football, basketball, and, of course, baseball. But beyond athletic skill, it was his strength of character that secured his place in sports history. In 1947 Jackie joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the long-time...
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The Ice Dragon

Tony Abbott - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

The epic conclusion to the action-packed arc!It all comes down to this.Owen, Dana, Jon, and Sydney have to prevent Loki from finding the powerful Crystal Rune. That means they need to find it first, no matter what. But tracking down the rune is only the beginning. . . .Loki is taking his battle...
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Tiny Creepy Crawlers

Matt Turner - Hungry Tomato
Format: Print book

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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The Secrets of Eastcliff-by-the-Sea: The Story of Annaliese Easterling & Throckmorton, Her Simply Remarkable Sock Monkey

Eileen Beha - Beach Lane Books
Format: Hardcover

A charming sock monkey reunites a fractured family in this simply remarkable novel in the tradition of The Velveteen Rabbit and The Penderwicks.Meet Throckmorton S. Monkey. He’s everything a sock monkey is supposed to be: Loving. Loyal. A very good listener. And he’s never,...
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Castle of Shadows

Ellen Renner - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

Ever since the Queen mysteriously disappeared and the King went mad five years ago, eleven-year-old Princess Charlie has lived a wild and mostly unsupervised life in the country of Quale - until now. With the discovery of an unfinished letter in the Queens handwriting, Charlie embarks...
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Identity Theft

Carolyn Keene - Aladdin Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

With George and Bess's help, I joined the online group BetterLife to unmask the identities of some nasty cyberbullies who were harassing a friend of Bess's sister online. Little did I know that my sleuthing would lead me into even more trouble! Now the cyberbullies are after me. Someone...
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The Keepers: The Box and the Dragonfly

Ted Sanders - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Artifacts. Miseries. Mysteries . . .From the moment Horace F. Andrews sees the sign from the bus--a sign with his own name on it--everything changes. The sighting leads him underground to the House of Answers, a hidden warehouse brimming with peculiar devices. But there he finds only questions....
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Flu

Ann Squire - Children's Press
Format: Print book

Influenza, more commonly called the flu, is a contagious virus that targets the nose, throat, and lungs. While many types of flu are easily treated, others can be extremely dangerous. Readers will discover how the flu is spread and how the body works to fight infection. They will also learn...
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The Pizza Mystery

Gertrude Chandler Warner - A. Whitman
Format: Book

When their favorite pizza restaurant almost goes out of business, the Alden children try to help their friends stay open while they find out who is behind all their problems.
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The Swiss Family Robinson

Johann D Wyss - Puffin Books, 2016.
Format: Print book

Embrace your inner geek with Puffin PixelsPuffin Pixels is a new collection of classics featuring pixelated, 8-bit video game cover artwork. Whether you're an adult nostalgic for video and computer games of the past, a teen looking for something edgy for your bookshelf, or just someone...
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Harlem Hellfighters

J. Patrick Lewis - Creative Editions
Format: Hardcover

"A regiment of African American soldiers from Harlem journeys across the Atlantic to fight alongside the French in World War I, inspiring a continent with their brand of jazz music"--
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Climbing Out of the Great Depression: The New Deal

Sean Price - Raintree
Format: Hardcover

When the stock market crashed, Americans were in trouble. Jobs were very hard to find. Many people lost their homes and had no choice but to live in shacks. The newly elected President Franklin Roosevelt had a lot of work to do! He came up with a series of work programs called the New Deal....
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Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Midnight Visitor

Donald J Sobol - Puffin Books
Format: Paperback

Solve some more puzzling mysteries with super sleuth Encyclopedia Brown!Leroy Brown is back in the Encyclopedia Brown series. As Idaville's ten-year-old star detective, Encyclopedia has an uncanny knack for trivia. With his unconventional knowledge, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood...
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Labyrinth: Find your way through 14 magical mazes

Théo Guignard - Wide Eyed Editions
Format: Hardcover

The biggest maze book to hit shelves this year! Explore worlds made of plants, giant skyscrapers, wild habitats, and futuristic cities, in this book that asks you to trace your way through 14 magical mazes. With things to spot along the way, each maze grows in complexity with every turn...
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People and Places of the West

Danielle Smith-Llera - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Take a trip to the West! Each page is filled with exciting facts about this part of the United States, including its history, rich culture, geography, major cities, and everyday life. Buckle up as you read about and see pictures of this part of our fascinating country.
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Whales (Smart Animals)

Lisa Rao - Bearport Publishing
Format: Library Binding

[publisher: Bearport Publishing 2008-01] Hardback. Book, 32 pp Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. Whales (Smart Animals) ASIN: 1597165794 Lisa Rao
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Willows vs. Wolverines

Alison Cherry - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

It's an all-out boys vs. girls prank war in this hilarious summer camp novel from the author of The Classy Crooks Club!Izzy Cervantes and her best friend, Mackenzie, have spent summers together at Camp Sweetwater since they were eight. So when their parents decide to ship them off to Camp...
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The First Collier

Kathryn Lasky - Scholastic; Reprint edition
Format: Paperback

The fantastic prequel trilogy to the bestselling series GUARDIANS OF GAHOOLE begins!It is a time of Legends and a time of chaos. Warlords vie for power and marauding outlaws roam the land. Good King Hrath and his queen, Siv, noble Spotted Owls struggle to keep peace in their kingdom. Grank,...
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The pudding problem

Joe Berger - Margaret K. McElderry Books

"A boy must untangle the web of lies he has created in order to prove his innocence when strange things start happening"--
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Quest for the Golden Apple: An Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters

Megan Miller - Sky Pony Press
Format: Paperback

Phoenix dreams of seeing the world outside the high walls of her village. One day, she takes a risk - a quick hop over the walls - just to see the dark forest she's heard tales of. It is a magical forest, but Phoenix's forbidden trip unleashes a monster that attacks her brother, Xander....
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Top 10 for Boys

Russell Ash - Firefly Books
Format: Hardcover

Praise for the first edition: It's sure to be a hit with any gridiron fan. -- American Profile A superb book for fans and a compelling history of a great game. -- BookPage In the United States, football has more fans than any other sport. Why is the NFL so popular? Who are the players...
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The Journal of Ben Uchida: Citizen 13559, Mirror Lake Internment Camp

Barry Denenberg - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover

Heartbreaking and humorous, this is the story of a twelve-year-old prisoner in one of America's Japanese internment camps of World War II.
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Momotaro Xander and the Dream Thief

Margaret Dilloway - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

Xander Miyamoto should be feeling great. It's the beginning of summer vacation, his mother has returned from a long absence, and he has learned that he is a warrior with special powers. Xander never would have guessed that the old Japanese folktale about Momotaro, the hero who sprang from...
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The Case of the Deadly Desperados: Western Mysteries, Book One

Caroline Lawrence - G.P. Putnam's Sons
Format: Book

Introducing P.K. Pinkerton, Master of Disguise When twelve-year-old P.K. (Pinky) Pinkerton's foster parents are murdered by Whittlin' Walt and his gang of ruthless desperados, Pinky goes on the run and is forced into hiding with Ma's priceless last possession: the deed to a large amount...
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The Dragons of Wayward Crescent: Gauge

Chris d'Lacey - Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover

Bestselling author Chris d'Lacey's second book in his series for young readers ages 7 to 10 - complete with black and white lined drawings!The town council wants to demolish the old clock and replace it with a fancy modern one. Lucy's mother is determined to stop it -- with...
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Third Grade Angels

Jerry Spinelli - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: eBook

The long-awaited prequel to the bestseller FOURTH GRADE RATSGeorge, aka "Suds," has just entered third grade, and he's heard the rhyme about "first grade babies/second grade cats/third grade angels/fourth grade rats," but what does this mean for his school year?...
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Superbugs Strike Back: When Antibiotics Fail (Discovery!)

Connie Goldsmith - Twenty First Century Books
Format: Library Binding

From late-breaking topics to scientific mysteries whose answers have been concealed for centuries, this series provides in-depth coverage of complex ideas, whilst ensuring that they are easy to understand.
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Laugh Out Loud

James Patterson - jimmy patterson
Format: Hardcover

Get ready to Laugh Out Loud (a lot!) with James Patterson's newest illustrated middle grade story!Jimmy loves reading so much that he's inspired to start a book company for kids--run by kids. It's a big dream for a twelve-year-old boy--some would even say it's laugh-out-loud ridiculous!...
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The Romans: Gods, Emperors, and Dormice

Marcia Williams - Candlewick
Format: Book

With her signature comic-strip style, Marcia Williams takes us behind the scenes of some of ancient Rome’s most famous moments.Meet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He’s about to lead a tour — from the temperamental gods and goddesses...
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My Name Is America: The Journal Of William Thomas Emerson, A Revolutionary War Patriot

Barry Denenberg
Format: Print book

Set in Massachusetts, this is the story of a boy surrounded by the politics and violence of war, who becomes a spy for the rebel colonists.
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Vote for Cupcakes!

Sheryl Berk - Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Format: Print book

Cupcakes for the win!When Delaney discovers there's been a cut to the art budget, she decides it's time to make a change! The race for class president is quickly approaching, and Delaney's going to run. Her besties in Peace, Love, and Cupcakes are ready to help however they can. But when...
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Shouldn't You Be in School?

Lemony Snicket - Little, Brown Books and Company, 2014.
Format: Print book

Before the Baudelaires became orphans, before he encountered A Series of Unfortunate Events, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket was a boy discovering the mysteries of the world.
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The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book IV: The Interrupted Tale

Maryrose Wood - Balzer + Bray; Gift edition
Format: Hardcover

For fans of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events and Trenton Lee Stewart's Mysterious Benedict Society comes the fourth book in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, the acclaimed and hilarious Victorian mystery series by Maryrose Wood.In The Interrupted Tale, Miss...
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This Hotel Is Haunted!

Geronimo Stilton - Scholastic Paperbacks

Each Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.My good friend Hercule Poirat and I were called to investigate mysterious events in the famouse Grand Hotel in New Mouse City. There was a ghost haunting the hotel and scaring guests!...
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The Iliad

Nick McCarty - Kingfisher
Format: Hardcover

Vivid illustrations by noted artist Victor Ambrus brings to life this new retelling of Paris' doomed love for Helen and the years of siege that roiled the ancient city of Troy.
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Temperate Forests

Peter Benoit - Scholastic
Format: Hardcover

Introduces temperate forests, discusses the threats to them, and describes how the animals that live there survive.Title: Temperate ForestsAuthor: Benoit, PeterPublisher: Scholastic Library PubPublication Date: 2011/03/01Number of Pages: 48Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2010045933
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Piper Reed Gets a Job

Kimberly Willis Holt - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

Piper Reed and her fellow Gypsy Club members are in need of a clubhouse. Raising money to buy one proves a challenge. Piper, being the resourceful fifth grader that she is, launches her own party-planning business and gets her first job throwing young Brady's birthday celebration. But things...
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BONE #4: Dragonslayer

Jeff Smith - GRAPHIX; First Edition/First Printing edition
Format: Hardcover

The forces of evil are growing stronger - but could our heroes worst enemy be Phoney Bone himself?Fone Bone confronts a host of dangers in Book 4 of the BONE saga, The Dragonslayer. He and Granma Ben and Thorn have a terrifying encounter with Kingdok, ruler of the rat creatures. The Hooded...
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Kit Learns A Lesson (American Girl Collection)

Valerie Tripp - American Girl
Format: Paperback

Kit hopes her dad will find a job soon so that everything can return to normal. But a trip to the soup kitchen shows Kit how much the Depression has changed everything.
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The Secret Puppy

Holly Webb - Tiger Tales, 2016.
Format: Print book

When Daisy arrives at the farm campsite where her family is spending their vacation, she knows she's going to have the best time ever - especially when she finds out that the farm dog has just had puppies! Daisy can't help falling in love with one puppy in particular, which she secretly...
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Felicity Learns A Lesson (American Girl (Quality))

Valerie Tripp - American Girl; 1st edition
Format: Paperback

Felicity is sent to Miss Manderly's house to learn to be a polite gentlewoman. She practices stitchery, dancing, penmanship, and the proper way to serve tea. Two sisters from England join the lessons, and one of them, Elizabeth, becomes Felicity's best friend. Learning to serve...
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The Lonely Lake Monster

Suzanne Selfors - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Pearl Petal and Ben Silverstein cant wait for their first official day as apprentices of Dr. Woo, veterinarian for imaginary creatures. That is, until they are tasked with clipping the sasquatchs toenails. Gross!Then Pearl spots a monster in the lake behind the hospital. Even though they...
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My America: A Time To Dance, Virginia Civil War Diary, Book Three

Mary Pope Osborne - Scholastic
Format: Book

In her third and final diary, by Mary Pope Osborne, Ginny continues to face rapidly changing times in the aftermath of the Civil War.Virginia Dickens continues to chronicle the aftermath of the Civil War, as she and her family move their lives from Washington, D.C. to New York City. Throughout...
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The Puppy Place #35: Cooper

Ellen Miles - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Book

Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home!While rehearsing for a play, Charles meets Cooper, a corgi with a whole lot of personality. Charles only feels comfortable onstage with Cooper there with him. Can Charles find this star of a pup a home?
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Absolute Expert: Dolphins

Jennifer Swanson - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Hardcover

Kids who have a laser focus on dolphins will learn everything they've ever wanted to know about them in an eye-catching, page-turning book for aspiring experts, featuring exclusive content from a National Geographic explorer currently in the field.Hey, dolphin fin-atics! Get ready to dive...
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The Mayflower Compact (Turning Points in U.S. History)

Dennis Brindell Fradin - Benchmark Books
Format: Library Binding

Introduces the reasons for and highlights the details of the trip of the Pilgrims from England to America in the early 1600s, and describes the struggle of the new settlers to adjust to life in America.
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Aftershock

Mark Walden - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A new era is beginning in the villainous world of H.I.V.E. as civil war looms, forcing Otto and his friends to take sides - perhaps against each other.Scheming, extorting, menacing, and general evilness are nothing new in the world of villainy - indeed, it's expected, especially at the Higher...
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Undercover Princess

Connie Glynn - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Meg Cabot and Shannon Hale, Undercover Princess is a charming royal adventure by YouTube star Connie Glynn (Noodlerella) . Lottie Pumpkin is an ordinary girl who has spent her life longing for the extraordinary.Ellie Wolf is the crown princess of Maradova, who wants...
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I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011

Lauren Tarshis - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Hardcover

A destructive force is about to hit the city of Joplin... Eleven-year-old Dexter has always wanted to see a tornado. So when he gets the incredible opportunity to go storm chasing with the famous Dr. Norman Rays, he has to say yes! Dr. Rays is the host of Tornado Mysteries, the show that...
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The Borrowers Afield

Mary Norton - Sandpiper
Format: Paperback

Driven from their home in the big house, Pod, Homily, and Arrietty take up life in a boot.
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The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (Goosebumps, No. 5)

R. L. Stine
Format: Paperback

Gabe just got lost - in a pyramid. One minute, his crazy cousin Sari was right ahead of him in the pyramid tunnel. The next minute she'd disappeared. But Gabe isn't alone. Someone else is in the pyramid , too...Someone. Or something. Gabe doesn't believe in the curse of the mummy's tomb....
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Star Wars: the Secret Life of Droids

Jason Fry - DK CHILDREN; Reprint edition
Format: Hardcover

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be C-3PO or what R2-D2's function is? Well now you can find out in Star Wars: The Secret Life of Droids from DK's newest Star Wars series. Learn about the many types of droids from large and fearsome droidekas, to the smart and helpful...
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Phineas and Ferb Comic Reader. Hey, Where's Perry?

John Green - Disney Press
Format: Paperback

Thrill as Perry the Platypus faces his most dangerous nemesis yet — the rogue rabbit known only as...Dennis! As Phineas and Ferb create their own X-Ray glasses, Agent P must bring the bad bunny to justice. And what happens when the boys wake up to find that Perry is gone...maybe forever???...
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Spider-Man: Homecoming: The Deluxe Junior Novel

MARVEL. - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A deluxe junior novel based on the web-slinging teenaged hero in MARVEL's Spider-Man: Homecoming!
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The Twits

Roald Dahl
Format: Book

How do you outwit a Twit? Mr. and Mrs. Twit are the smelliest, nastiest, ugliest people in the world. They hate everything?except playing mean jokes on each other, catching innocent birds to put in their Bird Pies, and making their caged monkeys, the Muggle-Wumps, stand on their heads all day....
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The War that Saved My Life

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley - Dial Books; 1 edition

An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War 2, from the acclaimed author of Jeffersons Sons and for fans of Number the Stars.Nine-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Adas twisted foot to let her outside....
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Antibiotics

Tamra Orr - Children's Press
Format: Print book

Many of the world's most dangerous illnesses are caused by tiny living things called bacteria. Bacterial sicknesses once killed countless people. However, thanks to drugs called antibiotics, many types of deadly bacteria are no longer a major problem. Readers will find out how scientists...
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Kingdom Keepers IV: Power Play

Ridley Pearson - Disney-Hyperion; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

For the five teens who modeled as Disney Hologram Imaging hosts, life is beginning to settle down when an intriguing video arrives to Philby's computer at school. It's a call for action: the Overtakers, a group of Disney villains, seem to be plotting to attempt a rescue of two of their...
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Houses of bark (Native Dwellings)

Bonnie Shemie - Tundra Books
Format: Hardcover

From the Northwest Territories of Canada as far southeast as Virginia in the United States, tree bark became indispensable to the everyday life of Native peoples. Simple to cut, light to carry, easy to work with, it was used for food, containers, clothing, and canoes. But nothing showed...
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The French and Indian War

Peggy Caravantes - Core Library
Format: Hardcover

Book annotation not available for this title.Title: The French and Indian WarAuthor: Caravantes, PeggyPublisher: Abdo GroupPublication Date: 2013/01/01Number of Pages: 48Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress:
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Understanding Coding Using Boolean Logic

Patricia Harris - PowerKids Press
Format: Library Binding

George Boole, for whom Boolean logic is named, developed the idea of expressing any idea as a mathematical or logical statement. Today, Boolean logic is foundational to computer programs and computer hardware, but it is also important in our everyday thinking. This guide includes an overview...
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The Invisible Planet

GERONIMO STILTON - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback

Geronimo discovers a planet on the radar that mysteriously appears and disappears. MouseStar 1 lands to investigate and they discover mysterious aliens who hide a secret!
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Restart

GORDON KORMAN - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

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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Rose

Holly Webb - Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Format: Print book

How would you know if you were special? Mr. Fountain's grand mansion is a world away from the dark orphanage Rose had left behind. The gleaming, golden house is practically overflowing with sparkling magic - she can feel it. And though Rose had always wanted to be an ordinary girl with...
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DK Eyewitness Books: Sports

Tim Hammond - DK CHILDREN
Format: Hardcover

Here is an exciting and informative guide to the history and rules of the world's major sports. Superb color photographs of modern and antique sports equipment offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the development of each game, its most exciting features, and the special skills...
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Blood of olympus.

Rick Riordan - Harpercollins
Format: Print book

Though the Greek and Roman crewmembers of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen -- all of them -- and they're stronger than ever. They must be stopped before the Feast of Spes, when Gaea...
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The Initiation

Ridley Pearson - Harpercollins
Format: Print book

"Will leave you dying to know more." - Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson seriesThe New York Times bestselling author of the Peter and the Starcatchers and Kingdom Keepers series, Ridley Pearson, brings us the riveting first tale of the Lock and Key trilogy about the origins...
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Best Friends And Drama Queens

Meg Cabot - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

#1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot's first middle-grade series!Allie Finkle is excited when a new girl, who comes all the way from Canada, joins her class at Pine Heights Elementary. Now Allie won't be the new girl anymore! But her excitement turns to dismay...
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The Man of Steel: Superman Battles Parasite's Feeding Frenzy

Scott Peterson - Stone Arch Books
Format: Paperback

The power-hungry PARASITE is powered up again after being struck by lightning and absorbing the incredible energy. SUPERMAN steps up to stop him. But has PARASITE become too strong for even the MAN OF STEEL to stop?
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Olympus at War

Kate O'Hearn - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

Emily and her winged horse face a war of Olympic proportions in this second book of an adventurous series.Emily, newly recognized as the Flame, is living in Jupiter's palace on Mt. Olympus. Her friends, Joel, Paelen, and - of course - Pegasus, are there as well. The only person missing...
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The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett - Oxford University Press, USA
Format: Hardcover

A beautiful and timeless story about friendship, secrets, and the human spirit, The Secret Garden tells the story of orphaned Mary Lennox, who is sent to live in her uncle's house on the Yorkshire moors. Her uncle's wife died tragically ten years earlier, and the house is an unhappy...
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Warriors: Dawn of the Clans #2: Thunder Rising

Erin Hunter - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Discover the origins of the warrior Clans in the second book of this thrilling prequel arc from mega-bestselling author Erin Hunter. The Dawn of the Clans series takes readers back to the earliest days of the Clans, when the cats first settled in the forest and began to forge the Warrior...
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Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #13: Pilgrims: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #27: Thanksgiving on Thursday

Mary Pope Osborne - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Book

Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure inMagic Tree House 27 Thanksgiving on Thursday,they had lots of questions. What was it like to sail on the Mayflower Why did the Pilgrims choose Plymouth How did they survive in their new home What did they...
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Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Stripmall!

Tom Angleberger - Marvel Press
Format: Hardcover

After battling deadly space piranhas in Sector 7 of theCosmos, Rocket and Groot crash-land on a planet made entirely of strip malls!There are dry cleaners, nail salons, 99 cent stores, 98 cent stores, chain restaurants,and maniacal robots bent on customer service. Sounds like paradise,...
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Dream of Night

Heather Henson - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Untamable. Damaged. Angry. Once full of promise and life, now a fiery knot of resentment and detachment. This is the story of Dream of Night, an injured and abused racehorse. It’s also the story of Shiloh, a sarcastic eleven-year-old foster child. By chance, Dream of Night and Shiloh...
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Hernan Cortes (Fact Finders)

Thomas Streissguth - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Thomas Streissguth is a Capstone Press author.
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Michelle Obama: Meet the First Lady

David Bergen Brophy - Collins
Format: Paperback

Michelle obama has been by her husband's side throughout his historic presidential campaign, a dynamic personality whether she is delivering speeches or hitting the dance floor on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Follow the story of a hardworking girl growing up on the South Side of Chicago...
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Predator

DK Publishing - DK CHILDREN; Har/Cdr/Ps edition
Format: Hardcover

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. Now reissued with a CD and wall chart! Eyewitness Predator introduces readers to the world of lions, tigers, wolves,...
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The Unusual Suspects

Michael Buckley - Amulet Books
Format: Print book

Fans of fractured fairy tales will be delighted to discover the fantasy, mystery, adventure, and humor in the beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley, now with new cover art. As featured on NBC's The Today Show, the nine wildly popular books are favorites...
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Rules

Cynthia Lord - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. She's spent years trying to teach David the rules-from "a peach is not a funny-looking apple" to "keep your pants...
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They Called Her Molly Pitcher

Anne F Rockwell - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Library Binding

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The rousing true tale of Molly Pitcher, whose bravery and courage during the Revolutionary War led to General Washington's decision to make her a sergeant. The illustration's historical style contributes to the dramatic spirit of the story.
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Katie's New Recipe

Coco Simon - Simon Spotlight
Format: Paperback

Katie's long-lost father is finally reaching out - but is she ready for the reunion?For as long as Katie can remember, it's just been her and her mom. But that's about to change. First her mom gets a boyfriend. And then Katie gets an email from her dad, whom she's never...
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Magic Tree House Super Edition #1: Danger in the Darkest Hour

Mary Pope Osborne - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

Introducing the first Magic Tree House Super Editionand Jack and Annies most dangerous mission ever! With a longer story and additional facts and photographs, this thrilling, first Super Edition in the Magic Tree House series is an adventure no reader will want to miss! The magic tree...
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Blazing Courage

Kelly Milner Halls - Darby Creek
Format: Print book

Since getting a job at Top Tier stables, Annie has had her mind set on just one thing: earning enough money to buy a horse of her own. When she reaches her savings goal, she bids on a horse at an auction and buys Poco, a four-year-old buckskin mare that Annie couldn't love more. But someone...
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The Berenstain Bears Chapter Book: The Great Ant Attack

Stan Berenstain - HarperCollins
Format: eBook

The Bear Family thinks they're going out for a lovely afternoon picnic ... but little do they know that they're in for a sharp surprise, including some bites to the behind! After a science experiment gone wrong unleashes a horde of stinging, breeding ants into Bear County, the Bears...
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The Cats of Roxville Station

Jean Craighead George - Puffin Books
Format: Paperback

Rachet the cat was cruelly thrown in a river to drown, but she escapes and finds a home with the feral cats living by the Roxville train station. As Rachet learns to live with the cats and other animals, Mike, a local foster child, spots her and decides to befriend her. But Mike must learn...
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Max : a Maximum Ride novel

James Patterson - Little, Brown
Format: Hardcover

James Patterson's bestselling Maximum Ride series is back, with Max and the gang as The Protectors. Someone--or something--is decimating ships and sea life off Hawaii's coast, and Max and her flock find themselves sucked into the Navy's top-secret investigation of the catastrophe....
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Penguins of Madagascar Movie Novelization

Tracey West - Simon Spotlight
Format: Print book

Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private are back and waddling into tons of trouble in this retelling of their very own movie The Penguins of Madagascar! The Penguins of Madagascar hits theaters on November 26, 2014, just in time for the holidays! When Private gets kidnapped, its up to the other...
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Muhammad Ali

Josh Gregory - C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Format: Paperback

Over the course of his amazing life, legendary boxer Muhammad Ali made a huge impact both inside and outside the ring. Readers will learn how Ali first started boxing and what made him such a powerful fighter. They will also find out about efforts to battle racism, his impact on the civil...
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Hawaii

Angie Swanson - Next Page
Format: Print book

Welcome to the Aloha State! Learn about Hawaii's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 50th state.
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How to Eat Fried Worms

Thomas Rockwell - Franklin Watts
Format: Library Binding

A small boy is challenged by a friend to eat fifteen worms in fifteen days for fifty dollars
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Understanding coding with Hopscotch

Patricia Harris - PowerKids Press
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English : First editionView all editions and formats

24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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How the Constitution Was Created (U.S. Government: How It Works)

Janet Hubbard-Brown - Chelsea House Publications; 1 edition
Format: Library Binding

Few other government documents have influenced history as much as the US Constitution. It laid the groundwork for the most stable democratic government in the world. This title traces the development of this four-page, handwritten document from its roots in the Declaration of Independence...
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Saving Wonder

Mary Knight - Scholastic Press
Format: Print book

Having lost most of his family to coal mining accidents as a little boy, Curley Hines lives with his grandfather in the Appalachian Mountains of Wonder Gap, Kentucky. Ever since Curley can remember, Papaw has been giving him a word each week to learn and live. Papaw says words are Curley's...
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A Tale of Two Castles

Gail Carson Levine - HarperCollins; Reprint edition
Format: Paperback

Mysteries abound, especially in two castles. . . .Elodie journeys to the town of Two Castles to become a mansioner—an actress—but the master of the troupe turns her away. The only one who will take Elodie in is Meenore, a dragon who happens to be a brilliant detective. To crack...
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A Faraway Island

Annika Thor - Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Two Jewish sisters leave Austria during WWII/Holocaust and find refuge in Sweden.It's the summer of 1939. Two Jewish sisters from Vienna - 12-year-old Stephie Steiner and 8-year-old Nellie - are sent to Sweden to escape the Nazis. They expect to stay there six months, until their...
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Jay: Ninja of Lightning (Lego Ninjago Chapter Book Series #4)

Greg Farshtey - ‎Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback

Masters of Spinjitzu: a new force to save the world!

The next book in the Lego Ninjago Chapter Book series!Jay is much like the element he represents: fast and full of energy. Always good in a fight, always up for a laugh, and always, always inventing. Even if those inventions...
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Unexplained: An Encyclopedia of Curious Phenomena, Strange Superstitions, and Ancient Mysteries

Judy Allen - Kingfisher
Format: Hardcover

Unexplained is a comprehensive and compelling one-stop guide to weird nature, the paranormal, and strange superstitions. Even with today's high-tech science, many events and ancient mysteries remain unexplained and surrounded by theories that stir the imagination and challenge scientific...
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