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The Moon

Cody Crane - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding

Did you know that the moon was once part of Earth? Readers will blast off with Rocket to learn fascinating facts like thisand moreall in the pages of this book.
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Florida

Tamra B. Orr - C. Press/F. Watts Trade; Revised edition
Format: Book

America the Beautiful, Third Series is bursting with fascinating facts, up-to-date statistics, glorious full-color photographs, and unusual lists guaranteed to elicit at least one WOW! with the turn of every page. America the Beautifuls new dynamic design and editorial approach to the geography,...
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Hamster Princess: Giant Trouble

URSULA VERNON - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

A magical beanstalk leads to a GIANT surprise in book four of the series that's chock-full of girl power and perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Babymouse Princess Harriet Hamsterbone doesn't go looking for trouble. She prefers to think of it as looking for adventure. But when she climbs...
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Who Was Sacagawea? GB

Judith Bloom Fradin - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Hardcover

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Black-and-white illustrations on every spread and a lower reading level than other biographies in this age group makes this a highly accessible biography for upper elementary students.,
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Meditation Is an Open Sky: Mindfulness for Kids

Whitney Stewart - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Hardcover

Feeling mindful is feeling good! You know when you're having a bad day, you have that wobbly feeling inside and nothing seems to go right? Find a quiet place, sit down, and meditate! In this daily companion, kids of any age will learn simple exercises to help manage stress and emotions,...
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What Does a Receiver Do?

Paul Challen - PowerKids Press
Format: Paperback

Examines the position of receiver, discussing key skills, tactics, strategy, and top players.
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The Curse of the Were-Hyena

Bruce Hale - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Print book

What do you do when your favorite teacher starts turning into a were-hyena? a) Flee in terror? b) Try to cure him? c) Bring him carrion snacks? Mr. Chu, the coolest teacher ever, has developed some very unusual habits, like laughing hysterically for no reason, sniffing people's...
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Passover (Festivals Around the World)

Grace Jones - Av2
Format: August 15

Passover is a festival celebrated by Jewish people for seven or eight days in April every year. Jewish people come together to celebrate a time in history when they were freed from slavery. Learn more about the history and traditions of this fascinating celebration in the Festivals around...
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My Basmati Bat Mitzvah

Paula J Freedman - Amulet Books
Format: Print book

During the fall leading up to her bat mitzvah, Tara (Hindi for star ) Feinstein has a lot more than her Torah portion on her mind. Between Hebrew school and study sessions with the rabbi, there doesn t seem to be enough time to hang out with her best friend Ben-Owho might also be her boyfriendand...
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