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Countries of the world : Our World in Pictures
by Andrea Mills
A highly visual tour of every nation in the world shares profile spreads comprised of maps and fun facts that provide at-a-glance insights into each country’s major cities, landscape features, geographical location and cultural traditions, from the cherry-blossom displays of Japan to India’s space program. Illustrations. Maps.
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Dear Mr. Dickens
by Nancy Churnin
"In Eliza Davis's day, Charles Dickens was the most celebrated living writer in England. But some of his books reflected a prejudice that was all too common at the time: prejudice against Jewish people. Eliza was Jewish, and her heart hurt to see a Jewish character in Oliver Twist portrayed as ugly and selfish. She wanted to speak out about how unfair that was, even if it meant speaking out against the great man himself. So she wrote a letter to Charles Dickens. What happened next is history"
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English for everyone junior : 5 words a day
by Dorling Kindersley Limited
"This beautifully illustrated vocabulary book for younger children introduces your child to the essentials of English vocabulary. Each day from Monday to Thursday, English for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day presents your child with five new words to learn and practice, using the English for Everyone visual methodology. Over the course of a year, your child will build up a vocabulary of 1,000 of the most commonly used English words"
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The first Thanksgiving : separating fact from fiction
by Peter Mavrikis
Presents the facts and the fictions surrounding Thanksgiving, one of America’s favorite holidays, including information about what actually happened at the first Thanksgiving. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Go birding!
by Julia Garstecki
"What was that sound coming from the trees? Could it be a robin, a blue jay, or even a woodpecker? Readers will sharpen their observation skills and learn how to attract and tell the difference between many types of birds"
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Go freshwater fishing!
by Lisa M. B. Simons
"Freshwater fishing is the perfect combination of relaxation and excitement. When you're not peacefully looking out at the water, you're reeling in the big one! Readers will learn all about the gear and skills they need to help them reel in the fish they're hoping to hook!"
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Go hiking!
by Heather L. Bode
"What could be more fun than taking a walk through nature's wonders? Readers will learn all about the proper clothing, footwear, and supplies they need to go hiking in the wild outdoors. They'll learn about well-known trails and discover how to safely explore the natural world around them"
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The great big book of mighty machines
by Jean Coppendale
An oversized introduction to big moving machines features large-size text and vivid photographs of favorites ranging from monster trucks and fire engines to trains and airplanes, in a volume that also provides a complementary glossary of terms and activity suggestions.
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Life cycles : everything from start to finish
by Sam Falconer
A lavishly illustrated introduction to the planet’s life cycles reveals how all things in the universe are intricately linked and includes coverage of everything from the Earth’s formation and the dinosaur era to the impact of water and weather on land masses and the climate change that is complicating life today. Illustrations.
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Math maker lab : 27 super-cool projects : build, invent, create, discover
by Dorling Kindersley Ltd.
"Produced in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, SI Math Maker Lab is designed to appeal to math geeks and those that prefer practical projects. To complete these engaging projects, kids don't need to be math geniuses or even know how to use a calculator. Each task comes with easy-to-follow instructions, photographs, and illustrations to help whip up super cool mathematics creations!"
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Science on the Mayflower
by Tammy Enz
"You may have heard of the Mayflower. The ship set sail in 1620, carrying English pilgrims across the sea to Plymouth. But did you know that science played a big role in this voyage? Learn how the Mayflower was constructed. Find out how science helped sail the ship across the ocean. And discover how modern technology is being used to understand the journey and the people aboard"
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Shapes everywhere
by Nick Rebman
"Describes different shapes. Includes easy-to-read text for beginning readers"
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Spanish for everyone junior : 5 words a day
by DK
"This unique Spanish teaching guide contains everything your child needs to acquire a firm grasp of the Spanish language in a fun and interactive way! Each week, 20 new words are presented over four days, and on the fifth day, your child can practice thewords they have just learned. This will help them build up a vocabulary of more than 1,000 Spanish words over the course of a year!"
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Swimming with sharks : From Adventurers to Marine Biologists
by Amie Jane Leavitt
"The water's fine! Come on in! But wait-there are sharks in it! Would you swim with sharks? Many people do! Marine biologists swim with sharks to learn more about these top predators. Snorkelers witness whale sharks and spy spotted leopard sharks. Some thrill-seekers even cage dive to get face-to-face with the giant toothy jaws of great whites! Readers will find out how scientists and adventurers alike are getting up close to all kinds of shark species and what they are discovering"
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Candidly Cline
by Kathryn Ormsbee
Signing up for a young musicians’ workshop as she learns to make music of her own, Cline Alden realizes how much of herself she’s been holding back when she falls for talented singer Sylvie. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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City of the plague god : Rick Riordan Presents
by Sarwat Chadda
"Thirteen-year-old Sikander Aziz has to team up with the hero Gilgamesh in order to stop Nergal, the ancient god of plagues, from wiping out the population of Manhattan in this adventure based on Mesopotamian mythology"
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Dragon Pearl
by Yoon Ha Lee
Longing for adventure in the Thousand Worlds, away from the strict rules that force her to hide her descendancy from fox spirits, 13-year-old Min embarks on a quest to find her brother, who has been accused of abandoning his post to search for a mystical object of power. 35,000 first printing.
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I can make this promise
by Christine Day
"When twelve-year-old Edie finds letters and photographs in her attic that change everything she thought she knew about her Native American mother's adoption, she realizes she has a lot to learn about her family's history and her own identity"
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Journey of the pale bear
by Susan Fletcher
Twelve-year-old Arthur forms a bond with a polar bear given by King Haakon IV of Norway to King Henry III of England in 1252 while traveling as her handler. Includes historical notes
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Kaleidoscope
by Brian Selznick
The award-winning creator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret presents the story of two people bound to each other through time and space, memory and dreams, as they try to solve a mystery of grief and love.
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Klawde : Evil Alien Warlord Cat
by Johnny Marciano
Klawde, the exiled ruler of the planet Lyttyrboks, and Raj, who just moved from Brooklyn to tiny Elba, Oregon, forge an unlikely friendship as they find their footing in a strange new world
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The lurking lima bean
by Joe McGee
"Madeline Harper does not like lima beans and she's not afraid to make that clear. But when she gets sent to bed for not eating her vegetables, she'll find something far worse than her mother's frustration. A lima bean scorned is a terrible thing and it will not stop until Madeline Harper eats her vegetables!"
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Mac cracks the code
by Mac Barnett
Preparing to face his archnemesis at the Video Game World Championships, Mac B. is challenged to break an almost impossible secret code that has been recovered from a KGB double agent. By the author of the Caldecott Honor-winning Extra Yarn. Illustrations.
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Mighty inside
by Sundee Tucker Frazier
"Melvin Robinson wants a strong, smooth, He-Man voice...But the thought of starting high school is only making his stutter worse. And Melvin's growing awareness that racism is everywhere, not just in the South where a boy his age has been brutally killedby two white men, but also in his own hometown of Spokane is making him realize that he can't mutely stand by"
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Other words for home
by Jasmine Warga
A paperback release of the Newbery Honor-winning novel in verse follows the story of a hopeful young girl who must leave her violent hometown in Syria to move in with relatives in the United States, where she reevaluates her identity and makes unexpected friends. Reprint.
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Pay attention, Carter Jones
by Gary D Schmidt
When a mysterious English butler appears one morning and stays to help his troubled family, young Carter struggles to navigate middle school under the watch of the resented newcomer, who promotes challenging notions of decorum. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Polo cowboy :
by Greg Neri
While working as a stable hand for the polo team at George Washington Military Academy, Cole, a Black kid from North Philly, must find the courage to stand up and be seen in a world determined to keep him out. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Rowley Jefferson's awesome spooky stories
by Jeff Kinney
Jeff Kinney, the #1 international best-selling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, returns with another hilarious offering from the world of Rowley Jefferson: a collection of comically terrifying tales, straight from Rowley’s imagination, that are guaranteed to make kids laugh—and maybe even sleep with the lights on! Illustrations.
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Sisters of the Neversea
by Cynthia Leitich Smith
In this magical, modern twist on Peter Pan, stepsisters Lily and Wendy are spirited away to Neverland by a mysterious boy and must find a way back to the family they love. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Stuntboy, in the meantime
by Jason Reynolds
While leading a double life as Stuntboy, who secretly keeps all the other superheroes super safe, Portico Reeve tries to keep his parents’ marriage together, deal with his anxiety and an enemy who vows to prove there is nothing super about him. 250,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Susie B. won't back down
by Margaret Finnegan
While running for student council president, Susie B discovers that her hero, Susan B. Anthony, wasn’t as great as history makes it seem and has her own tough decisions to make, in this novel told through letters. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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To Night Owl from Dogfish
by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Unhappy about being sent to the same summer camp after their fathers start dating, Bett and Avery, eleven, eventually begin scheming to get the couple back together after a break-up. Told entirely through emails
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The trials of Hairy-clees
by Crispin Boyer
Zeus the hamster will not allow the new hen at the Pet Center to join the ranks of the Olympians until she completes the labors of Hairy-clees
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We're not from here
by Geoff Rodkey
After a year on Mars, a young boy and his family migrate to the planet Choom, but the inhabitants of Choom, the Zhuri, who look like giant mosquitoes, don't really like humans and it is up to the boy and his family to change their minds if they hope to survive
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