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Colonial Williamsburg

Meish Goldish - Bearport Publishing Company
Format: Print book

"In the 1700s, Williamsburg, Virginia, was one of the most important towns in America. However, by the early 1900s, most of its historic buildings had either been torn down or were crumbling. That's when a local church minister had an incredible idea--to rebuild the old town. He just...
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The Brave Cyclist: The True Story of aHolocaustHero

Amalia Hoffman - Capstone Editions
Format: Library Binding

Once a skinny and weak child, Gino Bartali rose to become a Tour de France champion and one of cycling's greatest stars. But all that seemed unimportant when his country came under the grip of a brutal dictator and entered World War II on the side of Nazi Germany. Bartali might have...
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All Kinds of Families

Anita Ganeri - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Hardcover

"There are all kinds of families. Families can be big or small and they can change over time. Some families live together and others live apart. In every family there are people who love each other. Who's in your family?"--
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Soccer Stand-off

Jake Maddox - Stone Arch Books
Format: Library Binding

Milak must learn about personal responsibility when a new soccer coach challenges his worldview and his work ethic.
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This Book Stings!

Caitie McAneney - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Library Binding

Stings hurt! They can even kill. Animals such as scorpions, jellyfish, and wasps sting predators and prey to hurt or kill them. Some animals have stings so venomous they can kill a human. This book explores the adaptations and defenses used by stinging animals. Readers will learn the animals'...
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Mabel Opal Pear and the Rules for Spying

Amanda Hosch - Stone Arch Books
Format: Library Binding

A young spy gets entangled in an action-filled, whodunit mystery! When Mabel's parents leave town without warning, she isn't worried. They're spies, after all. But when her beloved Aunt Gertie is arrested for leading a smuggling ring, then her obnoxious Uncle Frank and Aunt...
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The Midnight War of Mateo Martinez

Robin Yardi - Carolrhoda Books
Format: Print book

Life is confusing for Mateo Martinez. He and Johnny Ramirez don't hang out anymore, even though they used to be best friends. He and his new friend Ashwin try to act like brave, old-time knights, but it only gets them in trouble. And last night, two skunks stole Mateo's old trike....
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Saint Philomene's Infirmary for Magical Creatures

BILL COTTER - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

In this madcap adventure, a brother and sister find themselves in the underground hospital for magical creatures where they must save the lives of millions of magical creatures . . . and themselves.Deep below ground, there is a secret hospital for magical creatures. At Saint Philomene's...
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The Dream Weaver

Reina Luz Alegre - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Zoey navigates the tricky waters of friendship while looking for a way to save her grandfather's struggling business in this heartwarming, coming-of-age debut novel perfect for fans of Kristi Wientge, Donna Gephart, and Meg Medina.Zoey comes from a family of dreamers....
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Two's A Crowd

Flora Ahn - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Two pugs. One beloved toy bunny. What could go wrong?Sunny's new little sister, Rosy, is getting her paws into everything. When Rosy takes Sunny's favorite toy, Mr. Bunny, and loses him, Sunny is barking mad. But when Rosy sets off on her own to find and rescue Mr. Bunny, Sunny...
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