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21) The boxcar children

Author

Warner, Gertrude Chandler

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Four orphaned children run away, and live in a boxcar until they are found by their grandfather.

22) How to build LEGO animals

Author

Dolan, Hannah

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A guide to building 30 LEGO animals, with tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders. Discover how to build your own awesome LEGO Animals! Be inspired by 30 incredible LEGO animals, from a roaring lion to a multi-colored turtle. Embark on an imaginative building journey as the models get more challenging through the book. Each animal idea is broken down into three, four, or five important building steps. Learn essential building techniques to create...

23) Weird but true! Sharks: 300 fin-nomenal facts to dive into

Author

National Geographic Kids

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"From bizarre creatures in the ocean today to gigantic prehistoric sharks and even some pop culture shark weirdness, this portable, browsable, supercool book is full of incredible facts, amazing photos, and fun illustrations about everything sharks"--

24) Fossil

Author

Taylor, Paul D

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A photo essay about different types of fossils, from bacteria and algae to birds and mammals.

25) The last kids on Earth

Author

Brallier, Max

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eAudiobook, Juvenile Book

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After a monster apocalypse hits town, average thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan builds a team of friends to help slay the eerily intelligent monster known as Blarg.

26) The one and only family

Author

Applegate, Katherine

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When silverback gorilla Ivan and his mate Kinyani welcome a set of twins to their family, Ivan can't help but recall his childhood in the jungle - and his own twin - as he navigates joys and challenges of parenthood.

27) Trouble finds Plum!

Author

Phelan, Matt

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When raccoons invade the Athensville Zoo, it is up to Plum and his friends to save their beloved home.

28) The book that no one wanted to read

Author

Ayoade, Richard

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"The life of a book isn't easy, especially when people judge you by your cover (not every book can be adorned with sparkly unicorns!). And this narrator should know--it's the book itself, and it has a lot of opinions. It gets irritated when readers bend its pages back, and it finds authors quite annoying. But it does have a story to tell. Through witty direct address and charming illustrations, readers meet a book that has never been read, with a...

29) A kids book about immigration

Author

Calderon, M. J

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"A clear explanation of what immigration is, and why it happens. How do we convey to kids what immigration really means? How do we explain all the difficult decisions people make when they choose to leave their home country to start over somewhere new? This book will help! This book shows kids aged 5-9 breaking down the many complexities of immigration, while reminding us all that no matter where we come from, we are all human and should be treated...

30) Habitats: a journey in nature

Author

Pang, Hannah

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"Nature is like a magical journey that transforms with every step...Interactive split pages create an immersive experience that allows readers to take a visual journey through each unique home as they meet the incredible animals that live there"--

31) A day in the life of a desert: 6 desert habitats, 108 species, and how to save them

Author

Munro, Roxie

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"Tour 6 North American deserts in 24 hours from day break in the Mojave Desert through midnight in the Great Basin while learning about why these deserts are in danger and how to save them"--

32) What causes an earthquake?

Author

Peterson, Megan Cooley

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In this book, vibrant, full-color photos, diagrams, and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how earthquakes happen. A picture diagram details and labels the steps, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about earthquakes online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. What Causes an Earthquake? also features reading tips for teachers and parents,...

33) Universe

Author

Kerrod, Robin

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Discusses the history of astronomy, including the discovery of the planets, sun, stars, and distant galaxies, and details human exploration of the universe.

34) Small shoes, great strides: how three brave girls opened doors to school equality

Author

Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux

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"A powerful true story about three Black girls who courageously integrated a New Orleans school on November 14, 1960, told by award-winning author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson"--

35) Look inside a monster truck: how it works

Author

Leed, Percy

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"Monster trucks bounce and ride on giant tires. How do these giant vehicles make such big jumps? Readers will get a thrilling inside look at how monster trucks work"--

36) Hearing

Author

Caprioli, Claire

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The sense of hearing is one of our five senses. And it is amazing! It helps us carry out a conversation and enjoy music and the sounds of nature. It also warns us if there is danger around. Learn about how we hear, and common problems and diseases connected with it with this perfect first introduction to the sense of hearing!