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"Join Roma Agrawal, the award-winning structural engineer who worked on The Shard, for an exciting behind-the-scenes look at some of the world's most amazing landmarks. Meet the extraordinary people who challenged our beliefs about what's possible, p...
"Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a speciality, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a "secret exploration"....
"How to save a dragon: 1)Assemble equipment. Water, Weet-Bix, sugar, syringe, sticky tape, scissors. 2)Believe in everything. Pip never wants to go home. She likes to sit at the waterhole at dusk and remember Mika, her best friend. At home her mother's...
"Little Yoko had everything she could dream of - except time with her busy parents. After years of struggle and hunger during the war, Yoko made her way to New York to meet other free spirits and study art. One day, John Lennon came to see her work a...
"As a little boy, Charles was fascinated by everyday people and loved to make up stories about them. But when his father was sent to prison, Charles had to leave school to start work in a factory before he was even a teenager. He soon began writing, ...
"Find out everything you need to know about dinosaurs, of every shape and size, in this essential handbook. Walk with prehistoric giants and learn everything about our reptilian predecessors in this complete guide to dinosaur life. Welcome to the world...
Picture book
"Join Waffles and Mochi ... as they go on fearless food journeys"--Publisher's description.
"Wizz is back again and what disaster is he trying to avoid this time? He's as cheeky as ever, and he'll do whatever he can to stop you reading this book! Another hilarious story that will entertain children and adults alike. Ignore Wizz and keep reading...
"It's hard when there are soooo many great things to buy! You want a toy, some ice-cream, a donut but you can't have it all. Money doesn't grow on trees, you know! With hilarious illustrations by Heath McKenzie, this book teaches the valuable lesson ...
"What's green, has three eyes, and lives in a cage by Horrible Harriet's bed? And what happens when it goes missing...? Another extraordinary adventure for Horrible Harriet and you, the lucky reader! From the creator of Mr Chicken and Old Tom"--Publi...
"Aster continues her adventures in the mountains, including facing a horde of sheep armed to the teeth who are trying to take control of the valley, the village, and perhaps the world."--Provided by publisher.
Graphic novel
"Kirby and friends get up to yummy hijinks in this delightful manga collection. Join Kirby and his Dream Land friends as they go on zany adventures in manga form! Jump into Dream Land with Kirby and gobble up some fun! Everyone's favorite pink puff teams...
"Let your child's imagination run wild in this wonderfully busy, search-and-find board book - follow fun characters, spot and count things, and have an entertaining, I-spy adventure! From an exciting town to a sunny beach, a beautiful park to a colou...
"Meet Julie, Lucie, and Alia in three complete adventures! Whether it's ballet, modern dance, or hip-hop, these three are committed to getting better, and maybe one day making it to the Nationals! In the meantime, they still have school, family, crushes,...
"Zola loves living on Boomerang Street with her mum and her nonna. Every day of the week is an adventure. But Zola has a problem. No matter how much she tries, she can't keep out of trouble. Like on Sunday, when it's St Odo's fete and Zola and the gang...
"A mischievous young vampire and penguin trade places for a day at the zoo"--Publisher's description.
"Join The Wiggles as they visit each state and territory and tour the amazing sights, animals and natural beauty that Australia has to offer!"--Publisher's description.
"Thirteen-year-old Jerome Jackson dreams of becoming a world-class footballer. But with a difficult home life, Jerome can't see how he'll ever make this dream come true ... until he meets a mentor figure who can hopefully put him on the right...
"Treat yourself to this colourful Christmas story, as the adorable dinosaurs come together to celebrate. With festive fun and kindness, Christmas love is all around"--Publisher's description.
"A twelve-year-old Iroquois boy rethinks his calling after witnessing the arrival of a mystical figure with a message of peace in this historical novel based on the creation of the Iroquois Confederacy"--Publisher's description.
"Buried in the heart of every animal is a secret treasure. Badger's is the Spider Eye Agate, stolen years ago by his crafty and treasure-trade-dealing cousin, Fisher. Skunk's is Sundays with the New Yak Times Book Review. When Mr. G. Hedgehog threatens...
"With a garbage thief on the loose in New Mouse City who is stealing organic waste, Hercule and Geronimo enlist the head of the Recycling Center to help, then discover that the thief has good intentions"--Publisher's description.
"Join Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship! The Thea Sisters spend the holidays in Rome!"--Publisher's description.
"When a little truck gets stuck in the mud, his other truck friends come to his aid. At the end of the day, it's fire engine to the rescue! And the five friends celebrate by playing together in the slippy, sloshy, oh-so-mucky mud. With bouncy verse and...
"Monkey is stuck on an island made of desserts, and Fox on one made of dirt and rocks, but as time passes, fortunes change and they learn about sharing and caring"--Publisher's description.
"Bird and Cat meet in a tree. But someone already lives in this tree--Mr. Fish. And he does not want to share!"--Publisher's description.
"Little Lunch Truck loves to bring Chef Nina's food around town, but he's nervous to meet the other trucks, diggers, and cranes and worries they won't like him"--Publisher's description.
"A hilarious ride through the ups and downs of being grumpy, helping kids deal with cranky feelings, frustrating relationships, and things that just make them mad"--Publisher's description.
"The castle is crawling with wayward alligators, and the clueless king doesn't know how to fix it. Lila, Margaret, and Harriet have lots of ideas, but their father won't listen! According to him, the Princesses should be focusing on proper pursuits l...
"Explores how different members of the animal kingdom might show kindness to one another"--Publisher's description.
"When Lydia was five years old, she and her family had to leave their home. They hopped from Grandma's house to Aunt Linda's house to Cousin Alice's house, but no place was permanent. Then one day, everything changed. Lydia's mom took her to a new place...
"River Heights is hosting a duck derby to raise funds to install new benches by the pond in the park. Nancy, Bess, and George want to help, so they ask Mayor Strong if they can number the rubber duckies that will be used in the race. It's a big respo...
"A stray cat who escaped the YummCo Laboratories on the outskirts of Lambert, Bert has now been officially adopted by nine-year-old Mellie Gore. He spends his days dozing in Mellie's room and his nights hunting... and devouring fresh prey. Bert's health...
"Ancient people from many different cultures all looked up and imagined pictures in the sky by "drawing" a line from one star to another, like a connect-the-dots puzzle. These star pictures--constellations--represented myths and legends from the vari...
"A father tells his child that he's simply too tired to be Daddy tonight and asks his son to take over for him"--Publisher's description.
"In 1666, after four months away, friends Christopher Rowe, Tom, and Sally return to London triumphantly but, guided by coded riddles, face a conspiracy that threatens Christopher, as well as the King himself"--Publisher's description.
"After Theo rescues an old, injured bird he names Pearl, he persuades his grandmother they should take care of her, and their special bond grows until Pearl passes away"--Publisher's description.
"Starting speaking Spanish with these 50 simple phrases. Essential Spanish phrases are numbered on each page and the activities and games include lots of extra words plus a pronunciation guide. It's easy to learn Spanish conversation skills and new v...
"Starting speaking French with these 50 simple phrases. Essential French phrases are numbered on each page and the activities and games include lots of extra words plus a pronunciation guide. It's easy to learn French conversation skills and new vocabulary...
"Join modern-day kids Annie and Nico as they travel through time and witness the never-ending conflict between Christians and Muslims, each claiming the 'Holy Land' in a power struggle disguised as religious rights"--Provided by publisher.
""Engaging images accompany information about the parasaurolophus. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--"--Publisher's description.
"Zombie Boy and Isamu have been through thick and thin together, but when Zombie Boy has to go to sleep for a hundred years, Isamu is faced with the possibility that he may never see his undead friend again! Will the two be reunited, or is this the end?...
"A story told through the eyes of a big brother shares how they have an important role to play to introduce new babies to the world"--Publisher's description.
"Celebrate the joy, wonder, and innocence of being a child with this love letter to the loved ones in your life that encourages them to celebrate their own special qualities now and into the future. Inspired by the endearing qualities she sees in her...
"Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region! Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the...
"Peppa and George love helping Grandpa Pig in the garden. When it is time for lunch, Granny makes a salad. But George doesn't like salad. Will Grandpa Pig change his mind?"--Publisher's description.
"Peppa and George are going to Ireland for an Irish-dancing festival! But when the band forget their instruments, will Peppa and her family be able to save the day?"--Publisher's description.
"With the big game coming up, Mo Jackson, the shortest member of the basketball team, is determined to learn how to pass the ball in time to help his team win"--Publisher's description.
"When soccer season starts, Mo, who has been working hard to improve his kicking skills, wonders if he will ever get a chance to show his team what he can do"--Publisher's description.
"Traces the life of the first black Major League baseball player of the modern era, detailing his childhood, his career as an MVP-award winning baseball player, and a hero of the civil rights movement"--Publisher's description.
"Fox needs a new bike. He gets a few jobs to earn money. Each one is a disaster! Will Fox ever find a job that's right?"--Publisher's description.
"Things begin to go wrong for Jaz when her mum moves out, leaving her family behind. Determined to fix everything, she creates her own girl's football team to be the star her mum always wanted. First, she recruits a brilliant new group of friends to join...
"Join one little mole as she follows her dream of building the biggest hole ever, and learns along the way that everyone has something special to give the world - it just sometimes takes a little time (and a few mishaps!) to discover what that specia...
"Introduces the superhero Spider-Man, explaining what makes him special"--Publisher's description.
"Pig and Fox are back-- and so are their shenanigans! Told in a silly three-part story, A Pig, a Fox, and Stinky Socks begins with a prank, with Fox "gifting" Pig with a pair of stinky socks. But what happens when his plan goes awry and the shoe (or sock!)...
"Jonathan Fenske tells three humorous stories of two friends, Pig and Fox, and their shenanigans with a cardboard box (all of which involved Pig accidentally crushing Fox in the box)"--Publisher's description.
"Every animal on the farm has friend except Pig! Then Pug comes to the farm. can Pig and Pug be friends?"--Publisher's description.
"Otis the tractor is happy to go home and rest after a very busy day of working on the farm and playing with friends"--Publisher's description.
"Lisa notices that her favorite cookies have fewer sprinkles, so her mother suggests that Lisa write a letter to the bakery. Lisa is too afraid to write a letter, but Corduroy isn't. He writes the letter for her. But will the baker listen to advice from...
"Corduroy sets out to make Lisa a special surprise for her birthday but it turns out to be much harder than it looks"--Publisher's description.
"Angelina can't wait to go to Miss Lilly's Ballet School again after summer break. But then Angelina accidentally embarrasses herself in front of the whole class, and suddenly, she isn't so enthusiastic about returning to ballet school anymore. With ...
"It's Desmond and Andres versus the Zombie Zookeeper in the fourth book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter book series! Welcome to Kersville, a town with a spooky history and a collection of ghosts and spirits who are major mischief-makers. Most...
"Born in 1860 in Savannah, Georgia, Juliette Gordon Low grew up having the finest clothes and education. She was expected to be a prim and proper lady, but "Crazy Daisy"--as she was nicknamed by her friends and family--preferred to climb trees, ride ...
"The award-winning creator of From Seed to Plant comprehensively explains why animals migrate, combining clear text, maps, infographics and the author's high-detail signature artwork to profile more than 30 species that participate in migratory...
"Join a cat and puppy pair through their day the ups of being fed and romping through grass, and the downs of days that are too short and things that don't go as planned as they realize that sometimes the very best thing that can happen is just being...
"Triceratopposites likes to do and say the opposite of what his parents ask him to do"--Publisher's description.
"Imagines a world in which children would drive cars with marshmallow bumpers to roadside restaurants with only children's menus, and every trip would include a stop at an amusement park"--Publisher's description.
"Seventh-grader Nicholas V. Landrew's life as emperor of the universe is off to a terrible start--he has been nefariously cloned, old enemies are after him, and his parents want him to take out the garbage, begging the question--will Nicholas even survive...
"Hedgehog has waited FOREVER to see Tortoise. Life's not the same when they're apart. But some hugs are worth waiting for"--Publisher's description.
"An illustrated biography of Vice President Kamala Harris"--Publisher's description.
"A frog named Peter, who loves Easter, decides to deliver some eggs, with the help of his friends, but when The Bunny finds out, he is not pleased"--Publisher's description.
"There's a storm brewing and Bessie's fish friends are scared. Luckily Bessie has the perfect solution - a fun-filled journey to the ocean depths. But deep down, there is something else lurking... It couldn't be... a REAL shark, could it?"--Publisher...
"Turn ordinary into awesome with this fun book, jam-packed with science-inspired ideas kids can use to simplify, prettify, and eco-fy their lives at home, school, and on the go. Upcycle, recycle, and/or repurpose your stuff and engineer your way out of...
"When the roof of the fairy cottage starts to leak during a rainstorm, Violet Fairy uses her powers and her wax-covered petals to fix it"--Publisher's description.
"There is nobody better than a best friend, especially if it is a dog named Lucky! Whether he is quiet (sometimes) or loud (usually), giving kisses or getting kissed, Lucky is always up (or down) to something"--Publisher's description.
"It's the day of the big Puddle-Jumping competition, but when Peppa's real plastic golden boots are stolen, so is her chance of taking part. She needs her boots back - and quickly"--Publisher's description.
""Katy Duck is unhappy about staying home when her parents go to a party, but her babysitter's bag full of scarves provides a lot of fun."--"--Publisher's description.
"Mr. Messy gets a visit from Mr. Neat and Mr. Tidy, who set about cleaning up his house"--Publisher's description.
"Four years after being shipwrecked on the lost island of Dinotopia, sixteen-year-old Will Denison, now a fully trained Skybax Corps pilot, explores the skies over the island while his scientist father leads an expedition into the forgotten caverns of...
"Veterinarians care for all kinds of animals. Readers will find out the tools vets use, the different types of veterinarians, and how people get this caring and exciting job"--Publisher's description.
"After a family hike in a nearby park, Sadiq forms the Explorers Club with his friends, who then help a neighbor create a nature-themed scavenger hunt for the Fourth of July celebration"--Publisher's description.
"When Hazel and her father bake together, her mother says they make the whole house smell like a fancy bakery. And when they bake in the morning, it's absolutely okay to sample the goods--even if it's for breakfast. One day Hazel decides to organize a...
"The Technic models in Clever Contraptions require no electric elements or senors. Instead, you'll use cranks, winches, doors, and rotators to operate devices including wind turbines, spinning tops, grabbing tools, and a spirograph. The clever kinetic...
"An illustrated, chooseable-path travel guide to New York City"--Publisher's description.
"The wonder of the natural world surrounds us - from the Amazon rainforest to the snowy peaks of Mount Everest to the green spaces in big cities. And as the threat of climate change grows, it's more important than ever to show appreciation for our planet...
"Did you know that dogs can shake off a pound of water in less than a second? That some sand dunes whistle and sing? That the U.S. dollar bill is full of hidden symbols related to the number 13? Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird ha...
"Get ready to meet a variety of awesome animals, from frilled lizards to giant tortoises to goliath frogs. This reference book for the younger set answers questions that range from "What is the biggest reptile in the world?" to "How can a boa constrictor...
"Meet thirty-five female athletes who played hard, broke records, and inspired girls around the world. You'll read about the first woman horse jockey to compete in the Kentucky Derby, the number one tennis player in the world, a surfer who lost her arm...
"Conspiracy theories, popular trivia, old wives' tales, common misconceptions, misinterpretations and other fallacies are explored to untruth exactly why they are wrong, and how and why they were adopted as fact in the first place"--Publisher's descr...
"Every morning Papa combs through his daughter's waves like he does his own--parting it down the middle, using coconut oil to get all the tangles out. Some days he braids her hair in two twists down the side of her face. Other days he weaves it into one...
"The elephant is fast asleep and the tiger is playing with her cubs, but where are those cunning thieves, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len? Based on Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks' bestselling picture book, What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday, children will ...
"Dr. Gabby travels the world to care for wild animals. As a wildlife veterinarian, she's called in to help when animals are injured, sick, or just in need of a wellness checkup. Join her in an around-the-world tour of amazing animals, places, and wild...
"It's mid-summer's day and thirteen-year-old Elle and her Leapling classmates are visiting the Museum of the Past, the Present and the Future. But on the day of the school trip, disaster strikes, and the most unique and valuable piece in the museum, ...
"Big and small turtles, long cobras and tiny snakes, lazy iguanas and weird chameleons: this book has them all! Following the adventures of an intrepid explorer through his researches, children will be brought face to face with some of the most bizarre...
"A tuba player without a tuba and his jellyfish-imitating sister cope with their father's disappearance in a middle-grade novel both hilarious and moving by Mary Winn Heider, the author of The Mortification of Fovea Munson. When Lenny Volpe, former q...
"On November 14, 1960, at the age of six, Ruby Bridges became the first black child to integrate an all-white school in New Orleans. Escorted by federal marshals past angry segregationist protesters, young Ruby attended William Frantz Elementary and earned...
"Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim Meet the Firefighters , the twins have an exciting day out at the fire station! They...
"Topsy and Tim learn about the different things police officers do"--Publisher's description.
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