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  Invasion of the Road Weenies: and Other Warped and Creepy Tales

  by David Lubar

  Watch out for the road weenies! A town is overrun by road weenies--a.k.a. joggers--who never smile. A girl thinks she's too old for Halloween...until she finds a special pair of gloves. A boy takes a shortcut to an unexpected place. A mummy takes his revenge, one little piece at a time.... Welcome to the weird and wacky world of award-winning storyteller and master of the macabre, David Lubar. These thirty-five... (more)
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  Something's Fishy, Hazel Green

  by Odo Hirsch

  Every year Mr. Petrusca-the best fishmonger in town-finds the biggest lobsters for one of his very best customers, Mr. Trimble. But when a thief steals the two splendid lobsters, Mr. Petrusca is more upset than anyone can understand. Hazel Green knows there's something fishy going on, but what could it be? Through clever sleuthing, guesswork, and observation, Hazel discovers that Mr. Petrusca can't read. Hazel... (more)
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  Forest Explorer: A Life-sized Field Guide (Forest Explorer)

  by Nic Bishop

  Explore the exciting world of the forest, where more than 125 different bugs, worms, and small critters play out the drama of life in miniature. Seven different life-size forest habitats, exploring the leaf-litter to the tree-top canopy through all four seasons, are vividly depicted in enticingly lush photographic scenes. Each scene is followed by "field notes" which identify all animals, relate intriguing facts... (more)
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  Art Fraud Detective: Spot the Difference, Solve the Crime!

  by Anna Nilsen

  The Museum of Art has a big problem. Some of the museum's priceless masterpieces have been stolen and replaced by cunning forgeries! Are your eyes sharp enough to spot the differences between the fake and the real Rousseau? Hone your detective skills and find the tell-tale clues that will help the police track down the master forgers, and bring back the missing masterpieces. This one-of-a-kind book combines a... (more)
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  Whales on Stilts (M. T. Anderson's Thrilling Tales)

  by M. T. Anderson

  What sort of madman would unleash an army of stilt-walking, laser-beaming, thoroughly angry whales upon the world? Who cares! All that matters is that his dastardly plan be foiled. Lucky for Lily Gefelty, her two best friends are the intrepid stars of their own middle-grade series novels: Jasper Dash (better know as the Boy Technonaut) and Katie Mulligan (beloved by millions as the heroine of the Horror Hollow... (more)
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  Sunny Boy!: The Life and Times of a Tortoise

  by Candace Fleming

  I have always longed for the quiet life . So begins Sunny Boy’s tale. As a young tortoise, he enjoys a peaceful life – inhaling the sweet smell of orchids, reciting Latin, licking stamps – year after quiet year. But fate twists, and our hero falls into the hands of Biff the Brave, an accident-prone performer of daredevil deeds. When Biff attempts his most dangerous stunt – going over Niagara Falls in a barrel –... (more)
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  Bones and the Big Yellow Mystery (#1)

  by David A. Adler

  In Bones and the Big Yellow Mystery, Mr. Green has lost his school bus. "A bus is a big thing to lose," Jeffrey says. But sometimes, big things are hard to find. Maybe Mr. Green's bus was stolen. Detective Bones gets out his pad, notes the clues, and the search begins. . . .
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  Beetle McGrady Eats Bugs!

  by Megan McDonald

  BEETLE MCGRADY EATS BUGS Megan McDonald The debut of an exuberant new picture book character from the best–selling author of the Judy Moody series. Beetle McGrady dreams of being an explorer like Marco Polo or a pioneer like Amelia Earhart. She dreams of being brave and daring, and she will begin by ... eating an ant. It's dare double dare on the school playground, but will Beetle be able to live up to... (more)
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  The Spoon in the Bathroom Wall

  by Tony Johnston

  The Bloggins School boiler room isn't glamorous, but it's home-steamy-home for Martha Snapdragon, the janitor's daughter. This school is anything but normal: There are misbehaving dragons, dastardly dealings between the principal and the school bully, and a giant bejeweled spoon stuck in the bathroom wall! Martha thinks it's time for some big changes, but a mere fourth grader has no chance of budging the school... (more)
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  Captain Raptor and the Moon Mystery

  by Kevin O'Malley

  Look up in the sky! It's a pterodactyl! It's a Jurassospheric hovercraft! It's.Captain Raptor Hero of the planet Jurassica! Fearless leader of the intrepid crew U.D.S. Megatooth. Whenever trouble rears its ugly head-no matter where in the solar system- Captain Raptor will be there! From the vivid imagination of Kevin O'Malley and the unparalleled talent of Patrick O'Brien comes the first age of dinosaurs in outer... (more)
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  Look at My Book: How Kids Can Write & Illustrate Terrific Books

  by Loreen Leedy

  Brainstorm for ideas! Get started on some fascinating research! In no time at all kids can be off on a literary adventure that they can create as they go along. With the help of some spunky and humorous characters, Loreen Leedy tells kids everything they need to do to become authors, illustrators, editors, and designers of their own fantastic books. She provides step-by-step instructions as well as tips for... (more)
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  Ruby Sings the Blues

  by Niki Daly

  Ruby's voice is SO loud, it's driving everyone crazy! Then Ruby's jazz-playing neighbors come up with a plan to help her control her volume. Ruby finally learns to sing to her heart's content...without everyone needing earplugs! (Well, most of the time.) The perfect book-fun, celebratory, and maybe even a little helpful-for any family with its own irrepressible Ruby.
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  Bones and the Dog Gone Mystery (#2)

  by David A. Adler

  Detective Jeffrey Bones is back for another mystery in Bones and the Dog Gone Mystery. Bones, Grandpa, and Curly the wonder detective dog, set off for the park. All seems well . . . until trouble strikes at the swing set. What happened to Bones' magnifying glass? Where is Curly? Did someone steal him? Good thing Bones has his detective bag. Or does he? This isn't turning out to be a very good day for... (more)
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  Bones and the Cupcake Mystery (Bones)

  by David A. Adler

  Detective Jeffrey Bones is always ready to help when a mystery strikes. In the third Bones mystery a cupcake, a spinach noodle one is missing from school. "Yuck!" says Bones. Who would steal something so gross? Armed with a code breaker, a walkie-talkie, and clever jokes, Jeffrey Bones solves the cupcake conundrum. Perfect for new readers, this Easy-to-Read mystery series-written by the author of the... (more)
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  About Things I Do (Start Writing)

  by Penny King

  Intended for the literacy hour, this book aims to teach budding writers how to plan, draft and write through the practice of writing styles such as invitations, labels and lists. There is also a large format version for class use.
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  Big Surprise in the Bug Tank (Easy-to-Read, Dial)

  by Ruth Horowitz, Joan Holub

  Readers first met Sam and Leo on the trail of a runaway roach in Breakout at the Bug Lab, "a book where everything is just right" ( School Library Journal, starred review). This time the brothers' giant roaches aren't running, they're multiplying! Can nutty ideas, a bug bet, and a little science solve the population explosion? Both bug fans and the bug-squeamish will have a rousing good time... (more)
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  Start Writing Adventure Stories (Adventures in Literacy)

  by Penny King, Ruth Thomson

  Intended for the literacy hour, this book aims to teach children how to plan, draft and write imaginative adventure stories. It shows them how to shape stories, using descriptive words, action and a good ending and can be used with the smaller version for class use.
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  Start Writing Amazing Stories (Adventures in Literacy)

  by Penny King, Ruth Thomson

  Intended for the literacy hour, this book aims to teach budding writers how to shape stories, using descriptive words, action and a good ending. Using well known tales as examples, this book then encourages children to write their own stories using elements found in the stories.
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  Start Writing about People and Places (Adventures in Literacy)

  by Penny King, Ruth Thomson

  Intended for the literacy hour, this book aims to introduce and develop informational writing styles such as report writing, instructions and argumentative writing.