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Who was Jesse Owens?
by James Buckley
Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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Who was Princess Diana?
by Ellen Labrecque
Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Who was Rachel Carson?
by Sarah Fabiny
Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Simultaneous eBook.
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Who was Elvis Presley? [electronic resource]
by Geoff Edgers
A fascinating biography of an icon of American pop culture shows how his musical style was developed in his humble Mississippi roots and how he ushered in the age of rock and roll by changing popular music forever. Original.
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Get well, pug
by Kyla May
When Bub's injury forces him to wear a cone, Duchess and Luna must convince him to overcome his embarrassment so he can perform in Bella's pet choir
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Henry Heckelbeck takes a swing
by Wanda Coven
Henry Heckelbeck is excited to join the Brewster Batters for his first baseball game, but he discovers playing baseball is not as easy as he thought it would be, in a chapter book with illustrations on almost every page. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Ultimate Pterosaur rumble
by Jerry Pallotta
"This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts sixteen of the fiercest flying pterosaurs. Readers will learn about each pterosaur's unique features, behavior, and more. Then, compare and contrast the battling pterosaurs before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations. It includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans"
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The secret of the lost gold
by Rebecca Elliott
A storm ruins homes in Sparklegrove Forest, and when Bo and the unicorns go to the castle for help, they learn about an ancient spell to restore homes but will need to find a cave guarded by a mystical creature. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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I survived the Black death, 1348
by Lauren Tarshis
Travel to medieval England to learn about the horrors of the Black Death as one girl finds hope amid illness and grief, in this story that includes nonfiction backmatter with facts and photos about the real-life event
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The bad guys in one last thing
by Blabey, Aaron
"They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York times bestselling illustrated series"
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Henry Heckelbeck, dinosaur hunter
by Wanda Coven
Henry the Dinosaur Hunter is determined to prove to his friends that the bone he found during a field trip belongs to a dinosaur. 5,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Henry Heckelbeck and the race car derby
by Wanda Coven
"Henry and his friends are going to race in a race car derby! The only problem is each racer has to build their own car. Can Henry magic together the perfect ride? Or will he crash and burn? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers"
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Henry Heckelbeck builds a robot
by Wanda Coven
When Henry Heckelbeck builds a robot for class, chaos ensues as his creation spins wildly out of control. 5,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Judy Moody sunny-side up
by Megan McDonald
Starting her very own newspaper to counteract all the bad news, Kid Reporter Judy Moody, armed with her notebook and six-year-pen, sets out in search of happier stories, in this first edition of her Sunny-Side-Up News that includes a word search, a comic, a recipe and more. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The Princess in Black and the kitty catastrophe
by Shannon Hale
The Princess in Black, who knows how to handle all kinds of monsters, meets her match in an adorable kitten bent on annihilation and must figure out what her finicky feline friend wants, in this hilariously hair-raising adventure. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The boo hag flex
by Justina Ireland
"Moving to the Shady Pines trailer park, Tasha hears rumors of a terrifying creature sucking the life from its victims after an elderly neighbor dies suddenly, and as more people become unwell, Tasha fears the stories are true?—?and that danger is much closer than she thinks. "
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Henry Heckelbeck and the haunted hideout
by Wanda Coven
Using his newfound magic to create a fort hideout where he can avoid his sister and friend, Henry is dismayed by unusual phenomena that cause him to suspect that his new fort is haunted. By the creators of the Heidi Heckbeck series. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Windy night with wild horses
by Mary Pope Osborne
"When the tree house lands in Mongolia, Jack and Annie meet the people who care for the little horses that are returning from near extinction, but when they discover the horses are still in danger with wolves nearby, they must protect the last of the little horses. Simultaneous eBook."
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Henry Heckelbeck never cheats
by Wanda Coven
Wanting the goalie position when he tries out for the soccer team, Henry is pitted against a talented newcomer and wonders if using his magical powers would be cheating. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Henry Heckelbeck spells trouble
by Wanda Coven
When his normally strong spelling skills are challenged by a bad case of nerves during an exciting Brewster Elementary spelling bee, Henry Heckelbeck uses magic to cope, only to trigger unexpected mayhem. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Wolverine vs. Tasmanian devil
by Jerry Pallotta
"This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious mammals. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner!"
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Invasion of the pugs / : A Branches Book
by Susan Tan
It is hard for Chihuahua Ember to decide which is worse: a pack of pugs who announce that they are aliens, or the dog park which is filled with large and overexcited dogs--but he is convinced that he and his animal friends must stop the pugs to save the world (for themselves)
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Mia Mayhem breaks down walls
by Kara West
Resolving to become the highest-achieving student in her strength-training class, Mia learns how to lift cars and climb tall buildings until her super strength gets the better of her and triggers mayhem throughout the town. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Beach pug / : Beach Pug: a Branches Book
by Kyla May
It is Bub the pug's first trip to the beach, and Bella wants to enter him in a pet-surfing contest, but Bub is scared of the ocean and refuses, so he hopes to make it up to Bella by presenting her with the treasure at the end of the map he found
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Mia Mayhem vs. the super bully
by Kara West
Mia is excited about her first superspeed training class, but a bully on her relay team leads her to lose her shadow and, worse, to snap at her friends
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Mia Mayhem learns to fly!
by Kara West
"With help from her best friend and the super academy's most talented flier, Mia learns how to fly!"
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Mia Mayhem stops time!
by Kara West
Practicing her unpredictable time-stopping abilities, Mia accidentally freezes her entire town and tries to figure out a way to get time started again. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of John Lithgow's Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The cave of Aaaaah! doom!
by Jaden Kent
A young dragon named Ella convinces her twin brother Owen to join her on a bold quest to find a wizard that will help cure Owen of his flaming cold
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Attack of the stinky fish monster!
by Jaden Kent
Ella and her twin brother Owen head out on a new adventure in search of special ingredients to make their mom a cake, but end up being turned into newts, and running into a stinky fish monster that wants to eat them
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Knights vs. dragons
by Jaden Kent
"Twin dragons Ella and Owen are on the wrong side of Fright Mountain--the side where there are castles and knights in shining armor. But these knights hate dragons! Will Ella and Owen find their way home before the knights catch them?"
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The evil pumpkin pie fight!
by Jaden Kent
Twin dragons Ella and Owen, lost in a swamp, meet a pumpkin king who offers to help only if they will retrieve his body from the witch who stole it
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The great troll quest
by Jaden Kent
In order to escape from giant trolls, Ella and Owen must grant their wish for puppies, but all the puppies in the land have been taken by an evil Cyclops
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Dragon spies!
by Jaden Kent
Dragon twins Ella and Owen try to make peace between a community of dwarves and a community of elves, both of which think the twins are spies
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Twin trouble
by Jaden Kent
On their journey home, dragons Ella and Owen come across unicorn twins who each believe they are better than their twin, and before they know it the dragons are swept up in the unicorns' quibble and participating in crazy competitions to prove which twinis the best
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The worst pet
by Jaden Kent
Dragon twins Ella and Owen ask their unicorn friends to help control the mischievous gremlins their parents bought them as pets--and the many gremlins that arrive soon after
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Grumpy goblins
by Jaden Kent
"When Squeaky the gremlin runs off with Owen's favorite book, the dragon twins follow him right into a goblin village. All Owen wants is his book back, but the goblin leader Grom the Terrible wants something else: to battle Owen. Can Owen beat Grom the Terrible in a battle to win back his book and save Ella and Squeaky from the grumpy goblins?"
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The Dragon Games!
by Jaden Kent
Ella is magically sabotaged when she enters the Winged Wonders Flying Championship, and while she tries to undo the spell, Owen tries to clear his gremlin's name and find the real culprit
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I survived the great Alaska earthquake, 1964
by Lauren Tarshis
"Taking readers back to 1964 during the most powerful recorded earthquake in US history, which changed our understanding of earth science, this pulse-pounding story follows 11-year-old Jack as he is tested in ways he never could've imagined to survive. Simultaneous and eBook."
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Diamond in the rough
by Jen Calonita
Separated from his tribe in Agrabah, 12-year-old Aladdin meets a group of“collectors” who teach him how to be a street rat until whispers of a mysterious“diamond” threaten to destroy his new home. 25,000 first printing.
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Pug the prince
by Kyla May
"When his human, Bella, is chosen to be queen of the shelter's Adopt-an-Animal parade, Prince Bub the pug wants to help her find fur-ever homes for the shelter pups and cats, which is a daunting royal task. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Willa the silver glitter dragon
by Maddy Mara
A sequel to Azmina the Gold Glitter Dragon finds the Dragon Girls working together to gather ingredients for a special potion to fend off troublesome Shadow Sprites that would steal the Tree Queen's magic. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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Naomi the rainbow glitter dragon
by Maddy Mara
Loving her abilities and work as a Glitter Dragon Girl, Naomi finds the limits of her powers tested when she joins her friends to protect the Magic Forest from an uprising of particularly malevolent Shadow Sprites. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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Henry Heckelbeck gets a dragon
by Wanda Coven
Discovering his own Book of Spells when he begins a new school year, Heidi Heckelbeck's younger brother, Henry, discovers his own fledgling magical abilities when he accidentally brings a toy dragon to life, triggering unexpected chaos. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Lola and the new school
by Keka Novales
Lola is anxious starting a new school in the middle of the school year, but her grandmother's advice helps her overcome her first day of school and adjust to the new school
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The fixer upper
by Jen Calonita
Twelve-year-old Kristoff Bjorgman is excited about the Polar Nights festival's ice harvester competition, but when a storm rolls in on the day of the race Kristoff must choose between safety or saving his bullying classmate
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Top secret anniversary
by Mitali Banerjee Ruths
"Planning a surprise anniversary party for her parents, Priya finds it hard to keep a secret, especially because her dad is curious about EVERYTHING, and wonders if she can stop him from spoiling the surprise AND make it their best anniversary EVER. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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The glitter bug
by Rebecca Elliott
"Unable to stop sneezing glitter due to a cold, unicorn Bo Tinseltail and his friends meet a magical creature with special healing powers who may have the perfect cure for the Glitter Bug! Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Professor Pitt is a nitwit!
by Dan Gutman
"A special guest has arrived at Ella Mentry School! Professor Pitt is the president of a local art museum and has all sorts of wacky ideas about art. A.J. thinks it's all a total snoozefest... until the piece he turns in for an art assignment gets praised as a work of genius! Suddenly, Professor Pitt is introducing A.J. as the next big thing to happen to the art world. What could possibly go wrong?"
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Kristy's great idea
by Ann M. Martin
Kristy decides to form a Baby-sitters Club with her friends, Claudia, Mary Anne, and Stacey, but they run into unexpected problems which threaten to break the club up
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Tales from a not-so-posh Paris adventure
by Rachel Renâee Russell
In this new adventure in the #1 New York Times best-selling series, Nikki Maxwell and her friends dream of going to Paris?—?but will they finally make it? Illustrations.
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Tuesday with a turtle king
by Mary Pope Osborne
Transported to the Galapagos Islands, Jack and Annie embark on an unforgettable adventure to save a sea turtle from an erupting volcano. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Azmina the gold glitter dragon
by Maddy Mara
A first entry in a series celebrating the inner fire of everyday girls follows the experiences of three new friends who are summoned to a magical forest, where a magnificent Tree Queen reveals their magical dragon abilities and responsibility as protectors of the forest. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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The rise of the goldfish
by Susan Tan
To accomplish her evil plan to flood the town, Bubbles the goldfish has assembled an army of fish hiding in the town pipes, and it is up to Ember the Chihuahua to overcome his fear of water and rally the other pets to stop Bubbles
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What is the Women's World Cup?
by Gina Shaw
"The first international women's soccer match was in 1881, but the Women's World Cup didn't become official until 1991--110 years later! Read about the courageous, soccer-loving women who worked hard to have a World Cup of their own in this addition to the Who HQ series. Young readers will learn about the history of women's soccer, star players, and iconic wins! From Team USA's record-breaking four championships to Japan's inspiring win in 2011, this book is full of heartwarming and exciting stories about incredible athletes across decades!"
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The Bad Guys in Let the games begin!
by Aaron Blabey
"OK. It's time to stop messin' around...In this book, the One IS going to be reunited with the Others. You ARE going to actually meet the REAL DREAD OVERLORD SPLAARGHèON. And ONE CHARACTER is going to change EVERYTHING you thought you knew. This is the one you've been waiting for!"
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The sister surprise
by Hannah Rodgers Barnaby
To cheer up his best friend Boy, who just found out he is getting another baby sister, Monster takes him on a surprise adventure to learn about how monster babies are born and get their names
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Monster's first day of school
by Hannah Rodgers Barnaby
Wanting to learn more about where his friend Boy spends his weekdays, Monster accompanies Boy to school, where he meets the teacher and students, learns about classroom activities, and helps recover a missing pet hedgehog
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Welcome to Sparklegrove
by Rebecca Elliott
When a jackalope family arrives in Sparklegrove Forest, bringing with them danger in the form of centaurs, unicorn Bo Tinseltail and friends must find a way to help them while saving their home. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Monster and boy
by Hannah Rodgers Barnaby
Follows the riotous misadventures of a boy and a monster, who forge a remarkable friendship when the surprised boy encounters the monster under his bed and is promptly swallowed up
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Pug's new puppy
by Kyla May
Watching Nana's new puppy, Harlow, Bub the pug and his human, Bella, discover training a puppy isn't an easy job as they try to teach Harlow some new tricks before Nana comes home. Original. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink
by Shannon Hale
When an angry emu tries to crash her party, Princess Magnolia finds a savior in the gallant Prince Valerian, the Prince in Pink, who vows to save the day with some twinkle-twinkle and major glam. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The emerald maze
by Linda Chapman
"When the magic whirlpool malfunctions, it sends Marina and her friends to a dark, underground river. As they explore the caves and journey along the tunnels, they discover a jungle with amazing wildlife. But then the whirlpool disappears--and they're stuck! How will they get back home?"
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The secret shipwreck
by Linda Chapman
"Kai, Marina, and their friends decide to use the whirlpool at Mermaids Rock to take a trip to the Red Sea. They find a shipwreck, and Kai is enthralled with the human artifacts that they find there. But Coralie is worried that they'll be discovered and urges the group to return home. Then a group of divers arrives at the shipwreck, and the friends find themselves in a tricky situation. Will they be able to return to Mermaids Rock without being seen by the humans?"
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Who is Steven Spielberg?
by Stephanie Spinner
Illustrated biographies featuring a range of fascinating figures from history (and current figures, too!) provide great information and entertainment through short chapters and illustrations that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as middle readers in general. Original.
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What was Reconstruction?
by Sherri L. Smith
This eye-opening overview of the period after the Civil War, which was meant to give newly freed Black people the same rights as white people, shows how this time of hope didnt last long, but instead, deep segregation in the U.S. continued on for another 100 years. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Bad Kitty. Super Cat
by Nick Bruel
When Strange Kitty and Bad Kitty don their armor during a playdate to become superheroes the world never knew it needed, they seek to prevent the 92 universes from being turned into cheese by a dastardly doctor. 150,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Rhinos at recess
by Mary Pope Osborne
The magic tree house transports Jack and Annie to South Africa where they must protect a majestic rhino from poachers. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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I survived the Wellington avalanche, 1910
by Lauren Tarshis
"The snow came down faster than train crews could clear the tracks, piling up in drifts 20 feet high. At the Wellington train depot in the Cascade Mountains, two trains sat stranded, blocked in by snow slides to the east and west. Some passengers braved the storm to hike off the mountain, but many had no choice but to wait out the storm. But the storm didn't stop. One day passed, then two, three...six days. The snow turned to rain. Then, just after midnight on March 1, a lightning storm struck the mountain, sending a ten-foot-high wave of snow barreling down the mountain"
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Coyote vs. dingo
by Jerry Pallotta
"Compares and contrasts two ferocious animals: a coyote and a dingo! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner"
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Ultimate dinosaur rumble
by Jerry Pallotta
Looks at the physical features, strength, and behavior of sixteen dinoasurs and assesses who would win in a competition among them
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Ultimate jungle rumble
by Jerry Pallotta
Presents factual information about the anatomy, strength, and behavior of sixteen jungle animals and describes the probable winner of a competition among them
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The Bad Guys in The others?!
by Aaron Blabey
"Now a major motion picture, this hilarious book starring The Bad Guys introduces even more WEIRDNESS with new characters such as an over-sharing bat, someone really scary who lives in the woods and a strangely confident little guy with a mullet. Movie tie-in. Original. Simultaneous eBook."
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Who was Jim Henson?
by Joan Holub
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the famous puppeteer and creator of the Muppets
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Pug's road trip
by Kyla May
"When Jack can no longer join them on their road trip, Bub the pug and his human, Bella, vow to bring their friend something special from their trip and are determined to find the perfect souvenir. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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The poodle of doom
by Susan Tan
Lucy's grandmother and her poodle Fluffy arrive for a visit, and Fluffy immediately begins building a doomsday machine that will hypnotize humans and turn them into agents of chaos--can Ember work with the other pets to outsmart this evil genius?
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The missing magic
by Rebecca Elliott
When the magic mysteriously goes missing during the Big Festival of Magic, unicorn Bo Tinseltail and friends must put their horns together to find a way to save the day without being able to use any magic. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910
by Lauren Tarshis
Tells the harrowing story of one girl who survived the Wellington snow slide of 1910the deadliest avalanche in American history, which forever changed railroad-engineering. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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Memories and life lessons from the Magic tree house
by Mary Pope Osborne
The beloved author shares the wisdom shes gained and the life lessons shes learned from her own childhood as well as 30 years of whisking Jack and Annie away in the magic tree house. Illustrations.
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Whale vs. giant squid
by Jerry Pallotta
Compares and contrasts two formidable sea creatures to introduce children to their respective anatomies, behaviors and more, in an engaging reader that is complemented by photos, charts and illustrations. Original.
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Jaguar vs. skunk
by Jerry Pallotta
"What if a jaguar and a skunk had a fight? Who do you think would win? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious animals. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!"
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Lobster vs. crab
by Jerry Pallotta
"What if a lobster and a crab had a fight? Who do you think would win? Learn amazing facts to compare and contrast these two awesome sea creatures! . . . Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!"
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My kingdom of darkness
by Susan Tan
This hilarious story for emerging readers follows rescue Chihuahua Ember, who, while assembling an army to take over the neighborhood, finds himself growing attached to his minionsthe Chin family. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. ?
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Endlessly ever after : pick your path to countless fairy tale endings! : a story of Little Red Riding Hood, Jack, Hansel, Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, a wolf, a witch, a goose, a grandmother, some pigs, and endless variations
by Laurel Snyder
This funny choose-your-path picture book of fractured fairy tales offers young readers the chance to build their own narrative out of the decisions they make each step of the way. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Captain Underpants and the sensational saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot
by Dav Pilkey
George and Harold and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, must stop their evil gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, from unleashing a method of mind control that transforms students into perfect, obedient children. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The Ice Giant
by Linda Chapman
When she doesn’t hear from her scientist dad for a couple of days, despite his promise to check in from the Artic every day while on a solitary research mission, Marina worries that something has happened and she and her mermaid friends set out to find him before it’s too late. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Get well, Eva
by Rebecca Elliott
When Eva hurts her wing, she visits the hospital and meets a new friend, Rocco, who has a broken leg--but wearing a sling for a week prevents her from writing in her diary, and she turns to her friends and family in order to keep it up to date
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Pug's sleepover
by Kyla May
Bub the pug and his human Bella plan a pirate-themed sleepover with their friends and discover that even as the best-laid plans go awry they can still have fun
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The Atlanta alibi
by David A. Kelly
When cousins Mike and Kate discover that the bat and ball that Hank Aaron used to hit his 715th home run have gone missing from the Atlanta Braves ballpark, apparently by someone who wants the Braves' manager fired--Mike and Kate are determined to solve the mystery and get the stolen artifacts back
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The floating forest
by Linda Chapman
"Coralie is overjoyed when she visits a beautiful kelp forest with her pet dolphin, Dash. She meets adorable sea lions and otters...even finds a mysterious treasure map! After telling her friends about it, they're excited to help her search for the treasure. But when they arrive in the kelp forest, they find that it has been destroyed. Without the plants for protection, the animals that live there are in danger--and the friends must do everything they can to save the sea creatures before it's too late"
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The coral kingdom
by Linda Chapman
In this new chapter book series featuring the mermaids of Mermaids Rock, Marina has just moved to Mermaids Rock and is thrilled to make friends right away. She and her friends soon face a mystery when the coral caves nearby are damaged. But who--or what--could have caused the destruction? Marina is new in Mermaids Rock. She has traveled the world with her scientist dad, and she can't wait to settle down and make friends! She meets some mermaids who love animals and the environment as much as she does. Soon, the group faces their first challenge: The beautiful coral caves nearby have been damaged. Who--or what--could have caused the destruction? And are the creatures dangerous? Join Marina and her mermaid friends in the beautiful coral reef at Mermaids Rock! Whether they're working together to help sea animals in danger or solving a mystery of the deep, the friends at Mermaids Rock will do anything to protect their ocean home and if there is a ripple of adventure they will find it!
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The Princess in Black and the mermaid princess
by Shannon Hale
When a mermaid princess needs their help protecting her adorable sea goats from being eaten by a greedy kraken, the Princess in Black and her friends come to her rescue, working together to take down the big blue monster. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Storm on Snowbelle Mountain
by Rebecca Elliott
Despite disagreements on the wisdom of the adventure, Rainbow Tinseltail and the other unicorns set out for Snowbelle Mountain to find out if Yetis are real--and when they get caught in a blizzard and take shelter in a cave they find the answer to their quest
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Super cheat codes and secret modes!
by Thomas Flintham
A set of cheat codes unlocks a new story in the original Super Rabbit Boy game, and Super Rabbit Boy finds himself surrounded by King Vulture's mega robots while his friends are in danger--and he needs to save the day with a little help from Sunny and the secret modes
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Sunlight on the snow leopard
by Mary Pope Osborne
When the magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to Nepal where they must find a ghost—and save the world, they embark on a dangerous mission where their only clues are a mountain, an old man and a snow leopard. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Snow leopards and other wild cats
by Mary Pope Osborne
The Fact Trackers are back with even more information on snow leopards and wild cats from all over the world, in this nonfiction companion to the bestselling Magic Tree House series featuring photographs, illustrations and fun facts. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Bad Kitty gets a phone : in Full Color!
by Nick Bruel
"Kitty has everything any cat could want--a warm bed, plenty of fresh litter, a machine that dispenses food whenever she wants! But Kitty isn't satisfied. She has her eye on something that will make her the happiest, most grateful cat in town. Something all the other cats have but that her owners refuse to get her! Something she desperately needs! Kitty wants...a cell phone. And she can have one if she does all her chores with zero complaints. But can she handle the responsibility? What do you think?"
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What was the Harlem Renaissance?
by Sherri L. Smith
This illustrated addition to the What Was…? series traces Harlem’s history all the way back to its 17th-century roots, explaining how the early 20th-century Great Migration brought African Americans from the deep South to New York City and gave birth to the golden years of the Harlem Renaissance. Includes 80 black-and-white illustrations and an engaging 16-page photo insert. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Donut Delivery!
by Coco Simon
Forced to join her family to look at colleges with her older sister, Casey finds her spring break looking up when she runs into her summer crush who gives her an idea to make Donut Dreams donuts even more famous. 5,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook.
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The secret maze
by Katrina Charman
Now that Tag and Skyla have found Blaze's firehawk family they would like to return home to Perodia, even if it means leaving their friend behind; but in order to find the magic that will open a new portal they must first brave a mysterious underground maze where the walls are constantly shifting--and when they do find their way home there is a deadly surprise waiting for them
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Howl of the wind dragon
by Tracey West
The wizard Astrid is planning to cast the False Life spell which will bring to life the bones of giant ancient beasts and allow her to conquer all the kingdoms; in order to prevent her the Dragon Masters must find the Wind Dragon, the final dragon neededto undo the spell--but that dragon and her Dragon Master are captives, and it is up to Drake and his friends to rescue them, and hope they are in time to stop Astrid
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Comet's big win
by Daisy Sunshine
At Unicorn University, Comet would rather make kitchen creations in the baking club than play on the hoofball team, but she tries to do both for the sake of her friendship with Sapphire, but upcoming baking and hoofball competitions may prove to be too much for Comet. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Mrs. Barr has gone too far!
by Dan Gutman
Weirdness abounds in this collection of the first four hilarious chapter books in the highly popular series starring A. J. and his friends from Ella Mentry School who have had some wacky adventures. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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The Midnight Visitor
by Holly Webb
In this new series from a best-selling author, the Museum Kittens are brave, clever, and never more than a whisker away from adventure. When the museum’s visitors are gone for the day, it’s time for the kittens to come out and play! Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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The Mummy's Curse
by Holly Webb
In this new series from a best-selling author, the Museum Kittens are brave, clever, and never more than a whisker away from adventure. When the museum’s visitors are gone for the day, it’s time for the kittens to come out and play! Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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The secret explorers and the comet collision
by SJ King
The secret explorers jump into action to fix a space probe that is orbiting Jupiter before a comet can destroy the planet, as they dodge astroids and attempt dangerous spacewalks to complete their mission
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The secret explorers and the Jurassic rescue
by SJ King
"Dinosaur expert Tamiko and geology expert Cheng travel back to the age of the dinosaurs in an effort to rescue a dinosaur egg from destruction. However, to save the egg, the Secret Explorers first have to use all their courage and skills to outsmart a fierce Allosaurus, rescue a baby Stegosaurus, and find a way to attract an Archaeopteryx. Tamiko and Cheng soon find that, to succeed, they need to come up with some unusual solutions"
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The Secret Explorers and the lost whales
by SJ King
The Secret Explorers jump into action to save a pod of humpback whales, but when Connor and Roshini's submarine malfunctions, the explorers could be the ones in trouble
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Eva's new pet
by Rebecca Elliott
To choose the perfect pet for her and her bat, Baxter, Eva decides to pet-sit for all her friends with hilarious results and wonders if she’ll ever find a pet that’s just right for her family. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Garbage dump disaster
by Geronimo Stilton
With a garbage thief on the loose in New Mouse City who is stealing organic waste, Hercule and Geronimo enlist the head of the Recycling Center to help, then discover that the thief has good intentions. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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Judy Moody in a Monday Mood
by Megan McDonald
When her teacher Mr. Todd makes Monday special by celebrating Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, Judy Moody’s frown is turned upside down, prompting her to come up with the perfect idea to make this the best week ever. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Thea Stilton and the Roman holiday
by Thea Stilton
Young readers can join Thea Stilton, a special correspondent for The Rodent’s Gazette, as she and the Thea Sisters spend the holidays in Rome. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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Scaredy pug
by Kyla May
Baron von Bubbles (Bub) the pug, Duchess the cat, and their human, Bella, are going to the countryside to visit Bella's grandmother for a few days, where they expect to have fun building forts and dressing up in the attic--but the attic seems to be haunted, and neither Bub nor Duchess can summon up the courage to face the ghost
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I survived the Galveston hurricane, 1900
by Lauren Tarshis
Recounts the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 through the eyes of a young child who survived the horrible event that destroyed hundreds of homes and took the lives of 8,000 people. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Donut goals
by Coco Simon
"Molly is thrilled to hear that a college scout will be coming to her big soccer game to evaluate the players. But when a player on the opposing team starts making rude comments about Molly's soccer skills and appearance, Molly begins to lose her confidence. Now she can't help but wonder, is the girl just trying to bring her down, or is Molly really not as good a player as she thinks?"
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Morax : The Wrecking Menace
by Adam Blade
Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!
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Bo and the merbaby
by Rebecca Elliott
When unicorn Bo and his friends set out to help merbaby Flo, who was born unable to swim on her own, they learn that she is perfect just the way she is! Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Eva and the new owl : A Branches Book
by Rebecca Elliott
Eva wants to be friends with Hailey, the new owl in her class, but when Hailey seems to prefer Lucy's company, Eva starts to feel left out, and even a little jealous of her best friend
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The Medusa plot
by Gordon Korman
Unable to return to their normal lives despite the end of the Clue hunt, new Madrigal leaders Amy and Dan anxiously prepare for a retaliatory strike by the Vespers, who kidnap a number of Cahill family members and demand that Amy and Dan steal a famous painting
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A king's ransom
by Jude Watson
Ordered by the Vespers to find a legendary map that has been missing for nearly a century, Amy and Dan travel through Europe to the Czech Republic, where they confront extreme circumstances that reveal an ultimate Vesper threat. Simultaneous.
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The dead of night
by Peter Lerangis
When the Vespers continue their abductions and cross a line by kidnapping Atticus, an 11-year-old non-Cahill civilian and Dan's only friend, Dan and Amy confront their biggest challenge ever in order to keep Atticus alive.
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The mysterious eye of the dragon
by Geronimo Stilton
Arriving in Brazil while dealing with squabbling family members, Geronimo Stilton must help his friend Isabela find a mysterious emerald. Original.
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Wave of the sea dragon
by Tracey West
To undo a dangerous spell cast by the evil wizard Astrid, Drake and the other Dragon Masters need the help of three special dragons – including a Sea Dragon – and embark on a perilous journey to Kapua to find one.
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Recipe for Disaster
by Jim Benton
Concerned that the fundraisers for the school art and music departments are not doing well, Franny K. Stein creates in her laboratory/kitchen an irresistible muffin recipe.
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Crime in the crypt
by Ron Roy
When Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose arrive in New York City to visit Ruth Rose’s grandmother, they find themselves in the middle of a mystery involving the theft of a famous vase—a crime Ruth Rose’s grandmother is accused of. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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The place of no stars
by Erin Hunter
A latest entry in the action-packed story arc finds the increasingly divided five Clans uncovering the truth about their ancestors’ silence and their own vulnerability in the wake of Squirrelflight’s disappearance with an imposter. 125,000 first printing.
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Super Rabbit Boy's team-up trouble!
by Thomas Flintham
Super Rabbit Boy and Mega Mole Girl set aside their differences and team up to protect Underland from an attack by King Viking, Miss Business and their robot army, in a latest installment in the graphic-novel early reader series. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Sapphire's special power
by Daisy Sunshine
Feeling self-conscious when she becomes the only one of her friends who has not yet manifested magical powers, a young Unicorn University student explores the abilities of her peers in the hope of discovering her own. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Twilight, say cheese!
by Daisy Sunshine
Struggling with first-day school jitters that cause her to lose control of her magic, an anxious new student at Unicorn University begins flickering out of sight until she disappears altogether, complicating class picture day. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Ivy and Bean Get to Work!
by Annie Barrows
Inspired by the stories of a professional treasure hunter on Career Day at Emerson Elementary, Ivy and Bean become frustrated by their lack of success when their classmates’ treasure hunts produce amazing finds. Illustrations.
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Camp time in California
by Mary Pope Osborne
Whisked through time by the Magic Tree House to Yosemite National Park in 1903, Jack and Annie accompany John Muir and President Theodore Roosevelt on a historically significant camping trip that sets the stage for environmental conservation in America. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The last resort oasis
by Geronimo Stilton
Geronimo takes a haphazard vacation to the Camel Oasis, where he makes unexpected new friends, in a latest “fabumouse” adventure starring the intrepid rodent explorer. Original. Simultaneous eBook.
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Heat of the lava dragon
by Tracey West
Drake's friends Mina and Caspar, their dragons, and Worm were trapped in stone by the evil wizard Astrid who has stolen their dragons' powers, but Drake himself was saved from a similar fate by Astrid's sister Hulda; now because of his strong connection with Worm, Drake is able to help his dragon to break free, but to free the others they need the assistance of three other dragons--a lava dragon, a sea dragon, and a wind dragon--and they have to do it before Astrid can steal the powers of even more dragons
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