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Marley
A Dog Like No Other
by John Grogan
With an appetite for nearly anything he can get his mouth around, including couches and fine jewelry, Marley is always getting into trouble. But to his family, he is a dog like no other. In this adaptation of his #1 New York Times bestselling Marley & Me , John Grogan brings the Labrador retriever's heartwarming antics to life—and shows how one big, rambunctious dog can teach a family what really matters in... (more)
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We Are the Ship
The Story of Negro League Baseball
by Kadir Nelson
"We are the ship; all else the sea."--Rube Foster, founder of the Negro National League The story of Negro League baseball is the story of gifted athletes and determined owners; of racial discrimination and international sportsmanship; of fortunes won and lost; of triumphs and defeats on and off the field. It is a perfect mirror for the social and political history of black America in the first half of the... (more)
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The Circuit: Book 2
Breaking Through
by Francisco Jiménez
At the age of fourteen, Francisco Jiménez, together with his older brother Roberto and his mother, are caught by la migra. Forced to leave their home, the entire family travels all night for twenty hours by bus, arriving at the U.S. and Mexican border in Nogales, Arizona. In the months and years that follow, Francisco, his mother and father, and his seven brothers and sister not only struggle to keep their family... (more)
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George: Book 1
George's Secret Key to the Universe
by Christophe Galfard, Stephen W. Hawking, Lucy Hawking
Stephen Hawking, author of the multi-million copy bestselling A Brief History of Time , and his daughter Lucy explain the universe to readers of all ages. George's parents, who have always been wary of technology, warn him about their new neighbors: Eric is a scientist and his daughter, Annie, seems to be following in his footsteps. But when George befriends them and Cosmos, their super-computer, he finds himself... (more)
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The Wall
Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain
by Peter Sís
A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER “I was born at the beginning of it all, on the Red side—the Communist side—of the Iron Curtain.” Through annotated illustrations, journals, maps, and dreamscapes, Peter Sís shows what life was like for a child who loved to draw, proudly wore the red scarf of a Young Pioneer, stood guard at the giant statue of Stalin, and believed whatever he was told to believe. But adolescence... (more)
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Shelter Dogs
Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays
by Peg Kehret
From award-wining author Peg Kehret comes a collection of true stories about the amazing lives of eight shelter dogs. Many of these dogs were unwanted because of their size, behavior, or medical condition. All of the dogs found owners who loved and cared for them and ultimately helped change their lives in tremendous ways, as the dogs have changed the lives of their new owners.
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Exploring space (Eyes on adventure)
by Leigh Hope Wood
Colorful and informative children's book on space.
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Manners Mash-Up: A Goofy Guide to Good Behavior
To pick, or not to pick? This etiquette question and loads more are answered in fourteen hilarious spreads by fourteen talented, well-loved artists. Each spread illustrates a setting from kids' everyday lives (and the potential blunders they may commit there) and the text emphasizes the right behavior. From the dinner table to the doctor's office, from the playground to the pool, this irreverent book will help... (more)
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Phineas Gage
A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science
by John Fleischman
Phineas Gage was truly a man with a hole in his head. A railroad construction foreman, Phineas was blasting rock near Cavendish, Vermont, in 1848 when a thirteen-pound iron rod was shot through his brain. Miraculously, he survived another eleven years and became a textbook case in brain science. But he was forever changed by the accident, and what happened inside his brain will tell you a lot about how your brain... (more)
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Cave
by Diane Siebert
I am the cave, So cool and dark, Where time, unending, Leaves its mark. The mazes of the cave reach back, from bright to darkest dark. Step through the sunny entrance and what treasures you'll find--colonies of bats sheltering in the dim light, deep chambers decorated with majestic columns of crystallizes rock, and secret worlds where pale, blind creatures live by hearing, touch, and smell. All these and more... (more)
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Cooking Rocks! Rachael Ray's 30-Minute Meals for Kids
by Rachael Ray
Kids rock! says Rachael, and it seems the feeling is mutual. Young people number among her biggest fans. For them she has created a fabulous collection of age-specific recipes with a high cool factor.
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A Book About Planets And Stars
by Betty Polisar Reigot
What planet has storms wilder than hurricanes? Why do scientists think there could be life on Mars? What are black holes, white dwarfs, and supernovas? Find out about the wonders of our solar system and the stars beyond.
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Where Butterflies Grow (Picture Puffins)
by Joanne Ryder
In a field of lacy leaves, a small caterpillar hatches, grows, and sheds its skin, becoming a smooth, green creeper. It eats and changes some more, then in a sequence of remarkable close-ups, spins a sliken sling in which to pupate--until it finally bursts forth as a brilliant black swallowtail butterfly. Includes suggestions on how children can grow butterfiles in their own gardens. Color throughout.... (more)
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Forest Explorer
A Life-sized Field Guide
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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Help Me Be Good
A Children's Book About Teasing
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Merry-Go-Round (World of Language)
by Ruth Heller
With humor, style, and succinct, admirable precision, Heller summarizes everything most people will ever need to know about this particular area of grammarA treasure. -- Kirkus Reviews Its lush, exuberant, full-color artwork will grab kids' attention, even if they're sitting at the back of the classroom. -- Booklist Her subject, made interesting by a rhyming text and brilliantly colored picture, will appeal to... (more)
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Martin's Big Words
The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Doreen Rappaport, Bryan Collier
This picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brings his life and the profound nature of his message to young children through his own words. Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most influential and gifted speakers of all time. Doreen Rappaport uses quotes from some of his most beloved speeches to tell the story of his life and his work in a simple, direct way. Bryan Collier's stunning collage art... (more)
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An I Can Read Book
Dolphin
by Robert A. Morris
This is the story of the first six months in the life of a baby bottle-nosed dolphin. You will see what dolphins eat, and how they protect themselves from sharks, killer whales, and other enemies. Learn about these intelligent mammals who live under the waves.
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The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: Book 2
The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2: The Middle Ages CDs
by Susan Wise Bauer
This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children. Enjoy it together and introduce your child to the marvelous story of the world's civilizations. Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives—and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of other... (more)
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The Blue Day Book
A Lesson in Cheering Yourself Up
by Bradley Trevor Greive
A wonderful collection of amusing, poignant animal photos and inspirational text designed to lift the spirits of anyone who's got the blues.

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