Archives: Books
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Just Like the Movies
Pretty, popular Marijke Monti and over-achieving nerd-girl Lily Spencer have little in common—except that neither feels successful when it comes to love. Marijke can’t get her boyfriend to say “I …
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Midnight Thief
Growing up on Forge’s streets has taught Kyra how to stretch a coin. And when that’s not enough, her uncanny ability to scale walls and bypass guards helps her take …
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Monster Needs a Costume
It’s almost Halloween, and Monster needs to decide what he’s going to be. With so many options–a fireman, a ballerina, a cowboy, a ninja–how will he ever decide? In this …
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Ida M. Tarbell
Born in 1857 and raised in oil country, Ida M. Tarbell was one of the first investigative journalists and probably the most influential in her time. Her series of articles …
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The Shadow Hero
In the comics boom of the 1940s, a legend was born: the Green Turtle. He solved crimes and fought injustice just like the other comics characters. But this mysterious masked …
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What’s New? The Zoo!
With teacher-friendly facts, stylishly funny pictures, and animals galore, WHAT’S NEW? THE ZOO! is history to roar for! Did you know…* The first zoo was established 4,300 years ago in …
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Rabbi Benjamin’s Buttons
As a sign of affection for their rabbi, families of the congregation make Rabbi Benjamin a special holiday vest, complete with four shiny silver buttons. Throughout the year (Rosh Hashanah, …
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Ship of Dolls
Can a ship carrying Friendship Dolls to Japan be Lexie’s ticket to see her fun-loving mother again? A heartwarming historical novel inspired by a little-known true event. It’s 1926, and …
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Galaxy’s Most Wanted
When Kevin Brewer and his science camp buddies Warner, Tara, and TJ accomplish the impossible—summon ALIEN LIFE to Earth!—they think it’s going to be all fun and games. Yet their …
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National Geographic Student World Atlas Fourth Edition
The new fourth edition of National Geographic’s award-winning Student Atlas of the World is more fascinating and fact-filled than ever, and has gone INTERACTIVE with new digital extras, including scannable …
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Star Wars Rebels: The Visual Guide
Travel the galaxy far, far away and experience Star Wars® Rebels firsthand with the companion to the new Star Wars animated series, Star Wars® Rebels. Featuring key scenes and iconic …
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I’m a Dirty Dinosaur
Stomp, splash, slide, dive …This little dinosaur just loves mud! What does a cheeky little dinosaur with a dirty snout do? Why stomp about getting dirtier and dirtier, of course! …
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T is for Texas: Written by Kids for Kids (See My State)
The seventh title in the See My State series, T is for Texas combines vibrant photos with fun and informative couplets that elaborate on the pictures and offer clear picture/word …
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Loretta Mason Potts
Imagine how shocked you would be if, like ten-year-old Colin Mason, you were_ the oldest (smartest, best) kid in a family of four, and then you found out that all …
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Latitude Zero
“I have to run,” said Juan Carlos. “You will call? Please? It is very important.” “Yes. I will call. Definitely. At two.” That’s what Tessa promises. But by two o’clock, …
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The Best Book In The World
If you found the best book in the World, would or could you stop reading? If you had homework to do, or dinner to get through, could you put the …
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Three Little Beavers
Beatrix the beaver longs to be good at something. Her brother Bevan is an expert at repairing the lodge with mud and twigs. Her sister Beverly is a superb swimmer …
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Gopher to the Rescue: A Volcano Recovery Story
The forest animals are surprised when a volcano suddenly explodes, covering the land in gritty, warm ash and rocks that make it unlivable for many plants and animals. Gopher survives …
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The Great Wide Sea
Ben, Dylan, and Gerry are still mourning their mother’s death when their dad decides to buy a boat and take them on a year-long sailing trip. Tensions flare between Ben …
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Starbird Murphy and the World Outside
In her sixteen years of life, Starbird has never touched a dollar bill. She’s never been in a car. She’s never used a cell phone. That’s because Starbird has always …
