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LEGO Ninjago, masters of spinjitzu: the visual dictionary
by Hannah Dolan
Presents strikingly photographed facts about the heroes, enemies, weapons and vehicles of the LEGO Ninjago universe, sharing behind-the-scenes information about the creation and stories of every minifigure and set.
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| Unstoppable Octobia May by Sharon G. FlakeMr. Davenport, the new arrival at Aunt Shuma's boardinghouse, must be a vampire. Ten-year-old Octobia May is sure of it -- why else would Mr. Davenport only come out at night? No one believes her claims, but Octobia refuses to give up her investigation. Though living with her unconventional aunt gives her more freedom than most kids have, it's 1953, and African American Octobia May still faces plenty of danger and discrimination as she discovers that the truth about Mr. Davenport might be less supernatural (but more frightening) than she suspected. Smart, complicated, and offbeat, Unstoppable Octobia May is an intriguing puzzle that will appeal to imaginative sleuths-in-training. |
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Hansel & Gretel
by Neil Gaiman
Combines original text by the Newbery Award-winning author and illustrations by an Eisner Award-winning graphic artist in a striking graphic adaptation of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale that imparts evocative themes in contrasting ink imagery.
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| The Yeti files: meet the Bigfeet by Kevin SherryBlizz Richards is a yeti, and like his fellow cryptids (creatures from myths and legends), he's taken an oath to stay hidden from humans. Though he's got an awesome secret lair in Nepal, Blizz still misses his family, so he rounds up his friends (Alexander the elf and Gunthar the goblin) and sets out for the Bigfeet reunion in Canada. But with creepy cryptozoologist George Vanquist on their trail, can they make the journey without being spotted? Find out in this goofy, cartoon-illustrated chapter book, the first in the Yeti Files series. |
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Super sniffers: dog detectives on the job
by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
An engaging photo-essay draws on trainer and handler interviews to profile important jobs that dogs perform using the canine's acute sense of smell, including jobs as bedbug sniffers, explosive detectors and life-saving allergen monitors. By the author of Dogs on Duty.
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Maori art for kids
by Julie Noanoa
This collection of 15 projects offers children aged 7 and over a range of unique Māori art experiences. Practical skills cover sculpture, photography, design, paint, mixed media, collage and more. Easy-to-follow instructions include illustrations of the steps involved, using everyday craft materials, recycled and found objects.
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| Zorgoochi Intergalactic Pizza: delivery of doom by Dan YaccarinoSimilar to Wendy Mass' Pi in the Sky, this exciting series opener takes an unlikely hero -- a delivery boy -- and sends him into space. Luno Zoorgoochi is only 12, but there's a lot riding on his first interstellar pizza delivery: if he fails, the family business might be taken over by evil mega-corporation Quantum Pizza. Accompanied a super-smart garlic clove and a walking pizza oven, Luno encounters robots, wormholes, Tai Cheese-practicing Mozzarella Monks, and tons of other surprises on his epic delivery run. Full of exaggerated illustrations and super-silly wordplay, Delivery of Doom is "an action-packed slice with everything on it" (Publishers Weekly). |
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| Arcady's goal by Eugene YelchinAfter his parents are accused of anti-Communist activity and arrested, Arcady grows up in a series of orphanages in Soviet Russia. His self-taught soccer skills catch the attention of former teacher Ivan Ivanych, who adopts Arcady and encourages his soccer training. At first, Arcady sees Ivan as only a coach who might help him win a coveted place with the Red Army Soccer Club. But over time, he begins to understand that Ivan, too, has experienced loss. A companion book to the Newbery Honor-winning, Breaking Stalin's Nose is a powerful combination of sports, history, and unforgettable characters. |
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"If we can teach people about wildlife, they will be touched. Share my wildlife with me. Because humans want to save things that they love." ~ Steve Irwin (1962-2006), Australian wildlife expert
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Animalium
by Jenny Broom
A debut entry in a series showcasing many of the world's finest collections of objects in a range of fields, from natural history to art. Displays dozens of full-color animal specimens in a gallery format complemented by lively, informative text.
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| Weird sea creatures by Erich HoytA filmy blue blob drifts across black space, pulsing with light and trailing tentacles. Is it some kind of alien? Nope, it's a carnivorous comb jelly, and like all the animals in Weird Sea Creatures, it really exists. The book provides brief scientific facts about deep-sea dwellers, but the stunning photographs are the real reason you'll keep turning pages. Each creature, from the sea cucumber to the vampire squid, is shown in crisp, glowing detail, highlighting its intense colors or bizarre features. This unusual read offers "eerie, riveting eye candy for budding biologists and casual browsers alike" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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Poached
by Stuart Gibbs
"I would never have been accused of stealing the koala if Vance Jessup hadn't made me drop a human arm in the shark tank." That's Teddy Fitzroy's explanation for the mess he's in. He was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, and now he's the prime suspect in the theft of a koala from FunJungle, the zoo amusement park where his parents work. Bursting with slapstick humor and weird animal facts, Teddy's scramble to prove his innocence and rescue the koala will appeal to fans of Carl Hiaasen's eco-adventures, as well as readers who enjoyed Belly Up, the 1st offbeat whodunit in the series.
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| Face to face with wild horses by Yva Momatiuk and John EastcottFew people ever get a glimpse of the wild mustangs that roam the American West, but the remarkable photos in this book may be the next best thing. The large, sharp pictures are its main attraction, but the authors also detail the history of these untamed equine bands, provide fascinating facts about their habits and social structure, and explain both the threats to wild horses' survival and how you can help. |
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Star wolf
by Kathryn Lasky
The Ring of Sacred Volcanoes has been destroyed and Faolan is leading his small band of wolves across the ice bridge to the hoped for safety of the Distant Blue - but his old enemy Heep is pursuing him and the icy path ahead is filled with danger.
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