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The Cursed Spotlight: Unofficial Adventure Stories for Kpop Demon Hunters Fans (Book 2)
by Mina Finch
An action-packed fantasy series for middle grade fans of KPop Demon Hunters Think school is stressful? Try performing a live solo while fighting off a demon dog. It's winter at K-Pop Academy, and Nari gets her biggest break yet: the coveted (and, um, maybe a little cursed) Spotlight Solo at the school's Lunar New Year celebration. Facing her fears is a lot to ask, especially when a fiery demon dog is on the loose feeding on everyone's chaos and self-doubt. With the other members of AURA by her side and the up-and-coming boy group VORTEX ready to sing backup, Nari must summon the courage to nail her vocals, save her school, and prove that friendship shines brighter than fear. Perfect for fans who are obsessed with K-pop, The Cursed Spotlight offers a welcome return to the stage with a fresh new friend group of soul-searching, demon-fighting performers.
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Dante N. Ferno Is Not a Loser
by Brian Gordon
Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets the myth-mashing of Percy Jackson in this fun and highly illustrated book for kids ages 8 and up.
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Destiny of the Diamond Princess
by Sherri Winston
The Princess Diaries meets From the Desk of Zoey Washington in this story about a girl who is reconnected with her birth family, only to discover that she is an African princess and the key to unlocking an ancient curse.
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The Wiggles of Medusa: A Quix Book
by Joan Holub
From the authors of the Goddess Girls and Heroes in Training series comes the fourth book in the School for Magical Monsters series about Medusa working to unlock her magic power--part of the Aladdin QUIX line! Medusa is a Beast at the School for Magical Monsters who's waiting for her magical power. It's too bad her wiggles don't count because she is full of them! She calls them her wiggle-worries, although she wiggles if she's happy or excited, too. When her teacher Mr. Cyclops announces a big art project, Medusa knows it's her big chance to prove herself and finally earn her power! Medusa decides to create special messages of kindness, picking out cool rocks to write fun sayings on them like You Rock, Give Hugs, and Have a Great Day! With help from her goddess friend Athena, can Medusa turn her wiggles into magic?
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The Pie-Rat on Seventh Street
by Cam Higgins
Ratnip and his brother Veggie set sail in a makeshift pirate ship and search for treasure on the flooded streets of the City.
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Marty Moose: First Class Mischief
by Claire Powell
A roller coaster of a book loaded with mayhem, wordplay, burps and farts, and onomatopoeia that will keep readers tuned in and laughing out loud. --Publishers Weekly (starred review)Who knew delivering the mail could be so perilous? A silly, mischievous story of independence, self-confidence, bravery, and friendship. Just because you're small doesn't mean you can't be brave. That's the advice Great-Aunt Ada gives Marty Moose for his first day on the job as a mailmouse for the Little Ditch Post Office. With his mailbag in hand, Marty is ready to follow in her footsteps, but filling them proves difficult even with the help of a scrappy and energetic bunny named Nibbles. When a pair of pesky neighbors prevents him from delivering his last package, Marty and his new friend Nibbles must figure out together how to finish the job, even if that means breaking the rules. With lively, funny, and characterful illustrations and a charming narrative voice, this series first is just right for newly confident readers.
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Hut! Hut! Hike!: A Branches Book (Sports Zone! #1)
by Andrew Maraniss
Neighborhood friends Jasper, Mo and Ruby learn about facing insecurities and also teamwork, competition and love for sports when they try out for an organized flag football and play their first real game. Includes, football history, player biographies and flag football rules--Provided by publisher.
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The Village Beyond the Mist
by Sachiko Kashiwaba
A mountain town that's not on any map, a messy bookstore with infinite doors, and a spoiled prince under a forgetful wizard's curse . . . this summer might hold more than Lina bargained for! When a gust of wind carries off her umbrella, it leads Lina down a secret path between the trees to a strange and incredible world. In the hidden village of Misty Valley, centaurs roam the cobblestone streets and gnomes visit shops stuffed with spellbooks and enchanted desserts. All magic has a dark side, though, and sometimes even sorcerers need a human's helping hand--
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Dinosaur Club: Call of the Parasaurolophus
by Rex Stone
Travel back in time to the Cretaceous period to help a herd of Parasaurolophus with the Dinosaur Club. Dive into an exciting Jurassic world and travel back in time with the Dinosaur Club. These character-driven dinosaur books explore different dinosaur species through a thrilling adventure story for kids aged 5-7. Meet Jamie, a member of the Dinosaur Club. They are a network of kids around the world who love to share dinosaur knowledge, help identify fossils, post dino discoveries, and chat about all things prehistoric. Jamie is exploring Ammonite Bay when he meets Tess, another member. Tess shows Jamie her favourite place - a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. Suddenly, the two new friends find themselves back in the amazing yet dangerous Cretaceous period, where they encounter a herd of Parasaurolophus that need their help. This Dinosaur Club story features: An introduction to core non-fiction for children aged 5-7 who prefer stories, but are packed with exciting dinosaur facts.Beautifully illustrated line art accompanied by expertly written text.Reference pages to build upon all dinosaur fans' knowledge about these fascinating prehistoric creatures.All the latest dinosaur information and up-to-date discoveries.Engaging material that reinforces the narrative, including timelines, quizzes, fact files, and glossaries.Dinosaur Club: Call of the Parasaurolophus will take your child on an action-packed Cretaceous adventure as they learn about the Parasaurolophus dinosaur species through fun facts, timelines and quizzes. More in the series At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there? If you like Dinosaur Club: Call of the Parasaurolophus, then you'll love other titles in the series. Why not try Dinosaur Club: The T.Rex Attack, Saving the Stegosaurus, Avoiding the Allosaurus, and The Compsognathus Chase, and embark on a Jurassic adventure whilst learning about different dinosaur species
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Trouble at the Hair Salon
by Tanya Wright
After learning about entrepreneurship, young Hairiette creates hair products to support her family's hair salon business.
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Claudia and the Great Search (the Baby-Sitters Club #33): Volume 33
by Ann M. Martin
America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show.It's no secret that Claudia and her sister are different. Claudia loves her wild clothes and funky jewelry, and Janine dresses . . . well, kind of nerdy. Janine is a genius, and Claudia brings home C's -- when she's lucky.Claudia opens the family photo album to see what she and her sister looked like when they were little. But there are hardly any baby pictures of Claudia! And when she goes searching for her birth certificate and birth announcement in the newspaper, Claudia can't find them.Is Claudia Kishi who she thinks she is? Or has she been adopted?
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Minecraft: Heart of Cobblestone Volume 2
by Andrew Clemson
Build skyward in this graphic novel set in the world of Minecraft! It takes teamwork to adventure across the world of Minecraft, and that's something brothers Cobb and Flint don't have. But when their young friend, Rochelle, heads off on her own into a monster-infested zone, the two must work together to try and find her before some nasty beast does. Cobb considers himself a simple farmer and, until recently, a bit of a loner. He's content to mind his crops, gather resources, and be left alone. But fate has more in store for Cobb than intercepting the wayward villagers who replace his carrots with potatoes! When a mysterious treasure map captures the imagination of Cobb's young friend Rochelle, she tries to inspire his adventurous side. But when Cobb refuses to join her, Rochelle decides to follow the map all on her own--leaving Cobb a copy in case he changes his mind. Sure enough, Cobb is thrust into action when his adventure-obsessed brother, Flint, points out that the map leads straight through an area so dense with hostile mobs that even he (brave and strong as he is) avoids it. The threat of danger to their friend Rochelle propels them on a journey across biomes unknown, filled with grand surprises they'll never forget. The two brothers couldn't be more different, but they must work together if they hope to help Rochelle discover the treasure she seeks. The trio makes for an unusual squad--but sometimes surviving the world of Minecraft requires unlikely friendships.
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I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 (I Survived Graphic Novel #13)
by Lauren Tarshis
A vividly rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Cassie Anderson.All across California, deadly wildfires rage . . .Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly.But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holly suddenly find themselves in the middle of a frighteningly powerful firestorm, one which threatens to burn down everything in its path. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames roaring all around him.Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I SURVIVED series blazes to life in this graphic novel edition. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep readers turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.
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Cat & Cat Adventures: The Lair of the Owl King: A Graphic Novel
by Susie Yi
PAWSSIBLY the sweetest books on the shelf! -- Ben Clanton, bestselling author of the Narwhal and Jelly seriesFollow the antics of Squash and Ginny in the sixth installment of Cat & Cat Adventures from popular webcomic creator Susie Yi! This chapter book graphic novel series is perfect for fans of Catstronauts, Babymouse, and Catwad.Into the belly of the beast! After recovering the orbs of the Past and Present, Squash, Ginny, and the rest of the crew head to the zoo to secure the Orb of the Future from their greatest enemy yet: the Owl King. But their mission will be no easy feat. After all, the Owl King holds the Orb of the Future, which means he knows their next move even before they do. Their best plan of attack: to have no plan at all!Armed with nothing but their wits (and some snacks, of course) the Spirit Squad must find a way to rescue the third orb and restore the Staff of Knowledge. If not, the Spirit Realm, Human World, and the future of snacking all hang in the balance!
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Camp Monster
by Kate Messner
New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner invites you to Camp Monster in this fun-filled young middle-grade graphic novel series perfect for fans of InvestiGators.
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Paws: The Trouble with Leo: A Graphic Novel
by Nathan Fairbairn
After an unfortunate run-in with a boy from class, the PAWS girls find themselves locked in an escalating turf war with his competing dog walking business SCAMPS--Provided by publisher.
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Why Space Will Freak You Out: The Scariest, Strangest Parts of the Universe
by Kimberly K. Arcand
In this photo-illustrated outer space book by two NASA scientists, readers will have a blast exploring the scary, creepy, horrific parts of the universe. From rotten-egg moons to zombie planets to spaghettification to real-life death stars, they'll find out just how bonkers space truly is. Open this book if you want to be freaked out just a tad . . . and make sure to read with the lights on!-- Provided by publisher.
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Venus! Fierce and Fabulous
by Stacy McAnulty
From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator Stevie Lewis, comes VENUS!-- a light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the sassiest member of our solar system.
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The Big Book of Pi: The Famous Number You Can Never Know
by Jean-Baptiste Aubin
An astonishing, delightful, and illuminating celebration of mathe-magics. - Kirkus (STARRED review) This fun, informative, and highly visual title is a unique addition that belongs on the M shelf in all STEM collections. - Booklist (STARRED review)A Junior Library Guild SelectionA mathe-magician explores what makes Pi so intriguing, so unknowable and so very important to our lives. For millennia, humans have been obsessed with the number Pi. We needed it for architecture, geometry and astronomy, and so it was sought by the ancient Egyptians, the Mayans and the ancient Chinese. But no one has ever found it--and no one ever will because Pi is infinite and irrational. Its decimals contain the birthdates of all the children who have ever lived, every piece of music, the complete works of Shakespeare. Pi never ends and can't be learned, but humans keep on trying. Today, we know trillions of decimals of Pi, even if the first fifteen are more than enough to send a rocket to Mars Telling the story of Archimedes the Greek to Srinivasa Ramanujan the Indian (who saw in his dreams a formula for calculating Pi still used by computers today), via Arabs and mathematics enthusiasts from all over the world and all eras, The Big Book of Pi is an extraordinary adventure (almost) to infinity. Written by a mathe-magician with a Pi-passion, in these pages you'll meet a man who memorized ten thousand digits--and get a chance to try yourself. You'll read about a Pi paradox and a Pi magic trick and laugh at more Pi jokes than you ever thought you'd hear. We can't ever know Pi, but there sure is a lot to learn
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Butt or Face? Volume 4: Ador-A-Butts!
by Kari Lavelle
Are you ready for round four of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about adorable animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face!Butt or Face? Volume 4: Adora-Butts continues the entertaining challenge with a new set of (cute!) animals from all over the world. Examine a close-up photo of an animal and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the...um...bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a photo of the complete animal.Readers will discover animals like the pygmy seahorse, pink fairy armadillo, quokka, and more! Fun animal facts and information about camouflage and other sneaky animal tricks are included.
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Dinosaurs: Exploring Prehistoric Life and Geological Time
by Rachel Ignotofsky
Dinosaurs is an entertaining, educational, and strikingly illustrated guide to Earth's prehistoric eras and animals, from the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science. With an exciting blend of vivid artwork and astonishing scientific facts, Dinosaurs journeys through Earth's inhospitable origins, when the only life-forms were single-celled organisms--to the beginnings of life as we know it during the Paleozoic Era: plants covering whole continents with forests, winged insects taking to the sky, and seafaring vertebrates evolving to survive on land. Traveling forward in time, you'll explore the Mesozoic Era, when dinosaurs like the gargantuan Tyrannosaurus rex, the long-necked Brontosaurus, and the lumbering Stegosaurus walked the Earth. Then you'll venture into the Cenozoic Era's ice age, where you'll meet mammals like the Woolly Mammoth and early humans. Experience earth history like you've never seen it before with infographics, maps, and illustrations that bring dinosaurs and other fascinating extinct animals to life. With Dinosaurs, Rachel Ignotofsky makes paleontology accessible and entertaining for readers of all ages through a stunningly illustrated journey across more than 4.5 billion years.
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Frog: A Story of Life on Earth
by Isabel Thomas
From the acclaimed creative pair behind the award-winning nonfiction picture books Moth and Fox, Frog is a visually spectacular story of how life on Earth came to be.
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Salmon Run: An Epic Journey to the Ocean and Back
by Annie Chen
A Junior Library Guild Gold Selection The art is a wonder in both style and effectiveness. . . This is an exemplary use of illustrations to convey the biological processes that are often unseeable to humans. R* - Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksAn exquisitely presented account of the life cycle of a Pacific salmon that is sure to entice young naturalists with its accessible design and inviting and informative text She begins as a tiny orange egg . . . smaller than a pea Salmon Run follows a Pacific coho salmon as she begins her journey in the freshwater rivers of Washington State, travels to the vast Pacific Ocean, and finally returns to the place of her birth to spawn and begin the cycle of life once again.During this arduous adventure that spans hundreds of miles, she will grow and change through five distinct stages of life: egg, alevin, fry, smolt, and adult. From river to estuary to ocean, she will hide from predators, search for food, and encounter a range of marine environments.With a careful balance of scientific accuracy and luminous illustrations, Salmon Run invites young readers to explore the remarkable life of this keystone species in the North Pacific ecosystem--and the magic of its journey home.
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The Bicycle Girl: Jyoti Kumari's Amazing Journey Across India: (A True Story of Bravery, Determination, and Family Love Set in India During the Pandem
by Garen Thomas
An] inspiring variation on the archetypal hero's journey in which personal courage, family loyalty, and the broader cultural context all play equally strong roles. --School Library JournalBeautifully illustrated with scenes of contemporary Indian life, this inspiring (and true) story follows a young girl's remarkable bicycle journey across India to bring her father safely home as pandemic restrictions take hold. It's early in the pandemic in India. The trains have been shut down to prevent contagion. For Jyoti, as for millions of migrant workers, getting home with her injured father will require enormous ingenuity and gumption. Follow the real-life story of a girl who--desperate for her father to survive--rode almost a thousand miles across India with him on the back of a hot-pink twenty-dollar bicycle. Her amazing story, relayed for a young audience by author Garen Thomas and reporter Suhasini Raj, is a portrait of an unassuming girl who made an extraordinary decision and became celebrated across India, breaking entrenched stereotypes of caste and gender. This story of love, determination, problem-solving, and a pink bicycle will speak to young people everywhere.
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Change Is in the Air: The Hidden Discoveries of Eunice Newton Foote, the First Climate Scientist
by Rebecca Donnelly
TWO STARRED REVIEWS This fascinating picture book biography tells the story of the trailblazing woman who first discovered our climate was changing. In an era when few women practiced science, Eunice Newton Foote dared to search for answers to a mystery that no one else had solved. A visionary scientist, suffragist, and mother, Eunice conducted a groundbreaking experiment that uncovered the first clues about global warming. Defying the limitations society placed on her, she boldly pursued her hypothesis, paving the way for our modern understanding of climate change. With captivating text and vibrant illustrations, this gorgeous biography sheds light on the long-overlooked story of a revolutionary woman in STEM.
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Houdini's Library: How Books Created the World's Greatest Magician
by Barb Rosenstock
A fresh and fascinating picture book biography about the iconic magician Harry Houdini, an avid book collector who lived and breathed the idea that books are magic, from the author of Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box. Houdini is the world's most beloved magician, and he became famous for all of the amazing tricks he accomplished. Houdini knew just how to captivate his audience, whether it was leaping from a bridge or freeing himself from a straitjacket. But in true magician's fashion, he kept a secret so great that not many people knew about, and that was his love for books! As a young boy in Budapest, Harry learned to read at his father's knee. After the family emigrated to America, Harry grew up to be the amazing Houdini--but never lost his love of reading. He spent the rest of his life collecting all kinds of rare and unusual books, almost entirely about magic. With warm, inviting text and astounding art with miniature models constructed from paper, this extraordinary book opens a new page on the story of Harry Houdini.
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Remember Her Name!: Debbie Allen's Rise to Fame
by Tami Charles
Young Debbie Allen is destined for fame and everyone will know her name! A poetic, uplifting biography of a Black icon for kids ages 5-8. New York Times best-selling author Tami Charles tells Debbie Allen's inspiring story of perseverance and growing up during the Civil Rights Movement and Jim Crow South. Young Debbie Allen was blocked from the local dance school in the 1950s Jim Crow American South. In order to allow Debbie to pursue her dream, Debbie's mother moved with her to Mexico where Debbie studied at the Ballet Nacional de Mexico. When they returned to Texas, Debbie was admitted to the Houston Ballet Foundation as the company's first Black dancer, and a legendary career began. Inspired by award-winning and NYT best-selling author Tami Charles's interviews with living legend and dancer/actor Debbie Allen, this is an ode to creativity and perseverance, as well as an amazing history of a pivotal time in Debbie's life.
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Snowshoe Kate and the Hospital Built for Pennies
by Margi Preus
Newbery Honor winner Margi Preus and illustrator Jaime Zollars shed light on a trailblazing doctor known as the Angel on Snowshoes in this inspiring picture book biography.Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb (or Dr. Kate, as she was known to her patients) was a doctor in rural northern Wisconsin during the early 1900s, a time when very few women practiced medicine.Because the nearest hospital was over two hours away and the snowy roads were often impassable, Dr. Kate frequently traveled many miles by snowmobile or snowplow to reach her patients. Sometimes she even went by snowshoes, which lead to her nickname, the Angel on Snowshoes.In her years as a doctor, she delivered an astonishing 4,000 babies, and those same children later played a key role in the Million Penny Parade, a massive grassroots fundraiser inspired by Dr. Kate's lifelong efforts to build a hospital in her community.Dr. Kate's dreams of being able to better serve her community finally came to fruition in 1954 when Lakeland Memorial Hospital opened--with Dr. Kate serving as chief of staff.From Newbery Honor-winning author Margi Preus and illustrator Jaime Zollars, this picture book biography celebrates a woman who defied gender expectations and dedicated her life to helping the farthest reaches of her community.Includes author's note, illustrator's note, and bibliography.
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