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What Makes You Happy (Amelia Rules)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jimmy Gownley
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Atheneum; Original edition (2009, Aug 25th).
Pages: 176
Meet Amelia Louise McBride, age twelve. She’s been forced to move out of Manhattan after her parents’ divorce, and is now living in a small town with her mom and her aunt Tanner. She has to deal with being the new kid in school, finding the right friends, getting sent to the principal’s office (many times)—not to mention getting her first kiss. But with the help of G.A.S.P. (Gathering of Awesome Super Pals) members Reggie, Rhonda, and Pajamaman, Amelia knows everything’s going to be okay. Except, of course, when it isn’t. Jimmy Gownley’s graphic-novel series has been nominated for multiple Eisner and Harvey Awards, and is already a hit with kids and librarians alike. Now, ginee seo books/Atheneum Books for Young Readers is proud to present new editions of the first two books in this acclaimed series. more
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The 2012 London Olympics (The Olympics)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Nick Hunter
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree (2011, Aug 1st).
Pages: 32
The London Olympics 2012 offers up-to-the-minute information about this forthcoming world event, including the countdown to 2012, an overview of Olympic venues for 2012, athletes to watch, and sports that will be featuring. It also includes Going for Gold fact boxes, a map of Olympic venues and a timeline of Olympic history. more
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A Black Hole Is Not a Hole
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing (2012, Feb 1st).
Pages: 80
If a black hole is not a hole, then what is it? Find out what black holes are, what causes them, and how scientists first discovered them. Learn how astronomers find black holes, get to know our nearest black-hole neighbor, and take a journey that will literally s-t-r-e-t-c-h the mind. more
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National Geographic Bee Ultimate Fact Book:Countries A to Z
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Andrew Wojtanik
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books (2012, Feb 14th).
Pages: 384
In this easy-to-use fact book, kids will find all the facts they need to know to be a geography expert. Created by a National Geographic Bee winner, this is the perfect tool for kids to use to help them prepare for a competition, study for a test, or fill their hunger for learning facts and figures about the countries of the world. This book is also the perfect companion to the National Geographic Bee Official Study Guide. The National Geographic Ultimate Fact Book provides the building blocks to geographic knowledge and will change the way kids look at the world.From the Trade Paperback edition. more
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From Washboards to Washing Machines: How Homes Have Changed (Lightning Bolt Books: Comparing Past and Present)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jennifer Boothroyd
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Lerner Publications (2011, Aug 1st).
Pages: 32
Many people store food in refrigerators and clean clothes in washing machines. But long ago, these tools didn't exist. Big blocks of ice kept food cold. And people scrubbed clothes on long, bumpy boards. What other household tools have changed over time? Read this book to find out!Learn how daily life has changed over time in the Comparing Past and Present series--part of the Lightning Bolt Books (tm) collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books (tm) bring nonfiction topics to life! more
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Look Inside a Bee Hive (Look Inside Animal Homes)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Megan Nicole Cooley Peterson
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Capstone Press (2011, Aug 1st).
Pages: 24
Found in hollow trees, a single hive can hold thousands of bees. Learn more about these complex homes in Look Inside a Bee Hive. You'll discover just how much activity goes on inside a hive and much more! more
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Operation Trinity (39 Clues: The Cahill Files, Book 1)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Clifford Riley
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic Inc. (2012, May 1st).
Pages: 144
A brand new adventure from the world of The 39 Clues!For 500 years, the Cahills have been the most powerful family in the world. For 500 years, they've protected the source of their power - the 39 Clues. And for 500 years, they've kept their secrets silent. Until now.This extraordinary stand-alone novel cracks open the Cahill vault to tell the story of the most coveted piece of artwork in the world, a masterpiece that has been the target of seven separate theft attempts: Jan van Eyck’s altarpiece at Ghent. OPERATION TRINITY chronicles the first Vesper attack on the altarpiece in the 1600s, then jumps to WWII and young Grace Cahill’s desperate bid to save the masterwork from the Nazis. The final piece of the novel tells the story of Ian and Natalie Kabra’s first solo operation and features an 11th hour appearance by Grace Cahill on her final mission. more
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Knuckle and Potty Destroy Happy World
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: James Proimos
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (2000, Jan 1st).
Pages: 80
Knuckle and Potty are tired of being lovable book characters. Together, they hatch a plan to venture to the Outer-world by clicking their heels and leaping off the pages into real life to confront the author and illustrator who created them. When that plan fails, a trip to Happy World is their last option. Simple: they’ll just erase Happy World with their de-zonker contraptions. Little do Knuckle and Potty know that Happy World isn’t as happy as they think. more
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Star of the Sea: A Day in the Life of a Starfish
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Janet Halfmann
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (2000, Jan 1st).
Pages: 32
With the ocean her home, an ochre sea star hunts for her morning meal. She folds over her rays and grips the rocky shore with sticky feet as she feasts on shellfish. When she takes too long, the tide flows back without her and Sea Star becomes easy prey. But she is built to survive and eventually makes her way back to the sea, although with one less ray than before. This inspiring story informs young children about the important role of a small but fascinating sea creature. more
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Caterpillars and Butterflies (Backyard Safari)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Trudi Strain Trueit
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Benchmark Books (2011, Sep 1st).
Pages: 32
"Identify specific caterpillar and butterfly species. Explore their behavior, life cycle, mating habits, geographical location, anatomy, enemies, and defenses"-- more
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