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A babysitter's guide to monster hunting
by Joe Ballarini
A debut entry in a rollicking series about a secret society of babysitters who protect children from the monsters that really live under their beds introduces reluctant middle school babysitter Kelly, who on Halloween must rescue her spoiled charge from the Bogeyman's nightmare gang. Simultaneous eBook. 30,000 first printing.
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Up the river: Explore and discover New Zealand's rivers, lakes & wetlands
by Candler, Gillian
The sixth title in the award-winning `explore & discover' series, Up the River: Explore & discover New Zealand's rivers, lakes and wetlands gives children an opportunity to look under the surface and see what special creatures live, around New Zealand's freshwater habitats - our creeks, rivers, lakes and wetlands. Included in this title are animals ranging from the familiar pūkeko to the rarely seen bittern, from the iconic eel to tiny whitebait, and some of the many barely known aquatic insects. Swimmable and drinkable fresh water are hot topics, and Up the River shows that many native animals depend on healthy waterways for a habitat, and their presence is often used as a sign of the water's health. Beautifully illustrated and impeccably researched, this is a wonderful and intriguing way for children to learn about New Zealand's freshwater environments.
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Beastly brains: Exploring how animals think, talk, and feel
by Nancy F. Castaldo
An introduction to how animals communicate, express feelings, use tools and work in social groups draws on scientific interviews and historical anecdotes to share related insights into the work of famous animal researchers and how modern understandings are revolutionizing old theories. By the author of Sniffer Dogs.
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| The losers club by Andrew ClementsIt's called the Losers Club to prevent people from joining. Lots of members are the last thing that book-loving sixth-grader Alex wants in a club that he only started because his after-school program doesn't have any choices for kids who just want to sit and read. Alex is fine with sharing his quiet reading time with Losers Club co-founder Nina (who, okay, he kind of likes), but frustrated by the other people who join – people like his former best friend who turned into a total jerk. Funny and hopeful, The Losers Club is sure to satisfy fans of author Andrew Clements' popular school stories. |
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Your number's up: Units and measurements
by Rob Colson
Numbers are all around us but why are they important? This book finds out what numbers are, from how we count them, to what are prime and base numbers and takes you up to the really big ones millions, billions and to infinity and beyond. You'll also explore some really strange numbers, find out about your body in numbers and get to grips with roman numerals. Plus, there are fun quizzes to help you test your knowledge.
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Superstar
by Mandy Davis
Enrolling in public school after years of homeschooling, Lester, a mildly autistic fifth-grader, struggles to adapt and manage symptoms before becoming eager to win a science fair, discovering an unexpected truth along the way.
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Into the white: Scott's Antarctic odyssey
by Joanna Grochowicz
Together, they have taken on the greatest march ever made and come very near to great success; never giving up, and never giving up on each other.This is the story of Robert Falcon Scott's Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica and the memorable characters, who with a band of shaggy ponies and savage dogs, follow a man they trust into the unknown.Battling storms at sea, impenetrable pack ice, man-eating whales, crevasses, blizzards, bad food, extreme temperatures, and equal measures of hunger, agony and snow blindness, the team pushes on against all odds.But will the weather hold? Will their rations be adequate? How will they know when they get there? And who invited the Norwegians?Into the White will leave you on the edge of your seat, hoping against hope that Scott and his men might survive their Antarctic ordeal to tell the tale..
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| Pablo & Birdy by Alison McGheeTen years ago, the "winds of change" swept over the little island of Isla, washing ashore baby Pablo and his lavender parrot, Birdy. Now, Pablo's 10th birthday is coming up, and the winds of change are returning with the promise of "fortune lost or fortune gained." Pablo hopes to gain answers: Where did he come from? And why is Birdy, who can't talk or fly like Isla's other parrots, suddenly changing? If you like books with memorable characters and a touch of magic, be sure to pick up Pablo & Birdy. For another story about a curious island kid, try Lauren Wolk's Beyond the Bright Sea. |
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Two truths and a lie: It's alive!
by Ammi-Joan Paquette
Blends crazy-but-true facts about the living world with a handful of fictional accounts, challenging kids to discover which two out of every three stories are true, in an engaging reference complemented by photos, maps and illustrations.
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| Beanstalker and other hilarious scary tales by Kiersten WhiteThough the characters are familiar -- Cinderella, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood -- these fairy tales don't end with happily-ever-afters. Filled instead with bloodthirsty monsters and dark shadows, they play with both words and expectations: here, Rapunzel has a short, spiky 'do and a long pet snake named Herr. As funny as they are scary, the stories all share a snarky narrator, who often butts in with comments such as "fee fie foe fum, Jack, that plan was really dumb…". |
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Christchurch Our Underground Story
by Wilkins, Phil
Lift the flap book for children and young people describing the underground infrastructure of Christchurch, and the repair and recovery journey after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. Factual information presented in picture book format.
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| Public school superhero by James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts; illustrated by Cory ThomasGraphic Novel Hybrid. Stainlezz Steel is a powerful superhero who's always battling villains and looking out for the little guy. He's also the fictional creation of 6th-grader Kenny Wright, who lives with his grandma, loves chess, and gets bullied at his crowded city school. The school's new principal, however, actually seems to care about Kenny, so when an unwanted transfer threatens to take her away, Kenny channels Stainlezz Steel for the courage to step up and speak out. Peppered with comic book-style illustrations, Public School Superhero is an honest (and hilarious) peek into one kid's life and imagination. |
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| The Marvels by Brian SelznickIn 1766, young Billy Marvel survives a shipwreck and gets a job at a fancy London theatre. In 1990, Joseph Jervis runs away from school to look for his uncle in London. Billy's story is presented entirely through lifelike, carefully shaded pencil illustrations, while Joseph's is told only through words. The way in which these two characters connect might surprise you, even if you're already familiar with Brian Selznick's layered, award-winning storytelling. Based on a true story, The Marvels is a bittersweet tale of lost love and found family that will stay with you long after the final page. (Fans of Brian Selznick may also be interested in the movie version of his book Wonderstruck, in theatres this year.) |
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| Lost in NYC: A subway adventure by Nadja Spiegelman; illustrated by Sergio Garcia SanchezGraphic Novel Hybrid. It's field trip day, and as Mr. Bartle's 6th grade class gets ready to visit the Empire State building, new kid Pablo feels sure that he can manage the New York City subway on his own. Yet when the class boards one train, Pablo winds up on another, leading Alicia (his subway-savvy field trip partner) on a fast-paced chase through the city. Busy artwork reflects the colorful bustle of real-life NYC, while maps and diagrams help you follow Pablo and Alicia's travels. If your eyes are especially sharp, you might even spot the Where's Wally-like characters who appear throughout this unusual graphic novel hybrid. |
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| Hamster princess: Harriet the Invincible by Ursula VernonPrincess Harriet Hamsterbone is no Sleeping Beauty, that's for sure. For one thing, she's a hamster. For another, she refuses to hide just because she's been cursed to fall into an enchanted sleep on her 12th birthday. Believing instead that the curse will protect her until age 12, Harriet rides forth on her trusty quail to fight monsters, go cliff-diving, and generally have adventures before her fateful birthday. And when the curse finally does strike…well, you'll have to read this witty, cartoon-illustrated chapter book (the 1st in a series) to find out what happens! |
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