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Red Hat
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Lita Judge
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (2013, Mar 5th).
Pages: 40
A series of exuberant read-aloud sound effects perfectly capture the whimsy and joy of a springtime frolic in this companion to Red Sled.In this almost wordless springtime picture book, an adorable crew of baby animals borrows a familiar-looking red hat (last seen on the head of Red Sled’s unsuspecting protagonist) and embarks on a joy-filled escapade—until all that is left is a long piece of red string! Their playful romp is gorgeously depicted in bold watercolor and complemented by humorous expressions and pitch-perfect sound effects. With a timeless tone and classic characters, Red Hat promises to be an instant favorite. more
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Uh-Oh, Dodo!
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jennifer Sattler
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press (2013, Apr 1st).
Pages: 32
Meet Dodo! He loves an adventure. He is always willing to try new things. He enjoys making new friends. But not everything turns out the way Dodo expects. Even a walk with his Mama turns into a topsy-turvy day of discoveries, challenges, and surprises. Good thing Dodo has a sense of humor! He’s one curious, fun-loving, original bird. This entertaining read-aloud will have young fans shouting “Uh-oh, Dodo!” on every page and coming back for more. more
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What a Wonderful World!
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Tina Mcnaughton
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Tiger Tales (2013, Mar 1st).
Pages: 32
As little bear and his mommy travel around the world they see so many beautiful sights. There are stunning sunrises, deep blue oceans, forests full of golden leaves, and new friends and companions around every corner. This is a glorious book of thanks perfect for little ones who are beginning to understand the wonders of the world and the glory of Our Lord. more
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Survivors #1: The Empty City
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Erin Hunter
Format: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins (2013, May 7th).
Pages: 304
From the author of the bestselling Warriors and Seekers books comes a thrilling new animal fantasy series. In Survivors, Erin Hunter shows readers the world through the eyes of dogs, as she did with cats and bears in her earlier series. The Empty City begins with the Big Growl, a devastating earthquake that changes Lucky’s world forever. Lucky has always been a Lone Dog, but now he needs a Pack in order to stay alive, so he teams up with a group of Leashed Dogs who have been separated from their owners. Lucky’s vivid point of view and the pulse-pounding action make for the start of an addictive series. The time has come for dogs to rule the wild! more
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Practice Makes Perfect: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents (Practice Makes Perfect Series)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Erin Muschla
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (2012, Jun 5th).
Pages: 160
Fraction, decimal, and percent skills come easy with plenty of practice! If your student needs extra help with fractions, decimals, and percents, this invaluable resource has it all. Featuring exercises on almost every page, Practice Makes Perfect: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents offers plenty of opportunities for practice, practice. The lessons and exercises will help your student build confidence in his or her schoolwork and get better grades! Appropriate for students ages 8 to 12, Practice Makes Perfect: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents gives your child the tools to master: Least common multiples Improper fractions Division of decimals Percentages Mixed numbers Estimating And more more
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I Invented the Modern Age: The Rise of Henry Ford (No)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Richard Snow
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Scribner (2013, May 14th).
Pages: 384
From the acclaimed popular historian Richard Snow, who “writes with verve and a keen eye” (The New York Times Book Review), comes a fresh and entertaining account of Henry Ford and his invention of the Model T—the ugly, cranky, invincible machine that defined twentieth-century America. Every century or so, our republic has been remade by a new technology: 170 years ago the railroad changed Americans’ conception of space and time; in our era, the microprocessor revolutionized how humans communicate. But in the early twentieth century the agent of creative destruction was the gasoline engine, as put to work by an unknown and relentlessly industrious young man named Henry Ford. Born the same year as the battle of Gettysburg, Ford died two years after the atomic bombs fell, and his life personified the tremendous technological changes achieved in that span. more
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In Search of Goliathus Hercules
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jennifer Angus
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (2013, Mar 1st).
Pages: 350
This is the fantastic story of Henri Bell, a near-orphan who in 1890 is sent to live with his ancient great-aunt and her extensive button collection. One rainy afternoon, Henri strikes up a conversation with a friendly fly on the windowsill and discovers he possesses the astounding ability to speak with insects. Thus commences an epic journey for Henri as he manages a flea circus, commands an army of beetles, and ultimately sets out to British Malaya to find the mythical giant insect known as Goliathus hercules. Along the way he makes friends both insect and human, and undergoes a strange transformation of his own. Artist Jennifer Angus, known for her Victorian-inspired exhibits of insect specimens, brings her distinctive sensibility to the pages of her first novel. more
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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #6: Ghost Hunter
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Michelle Paver
Format: Deckle Edge]
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books; 1 edition (2010, Jun 1st).
Pages: 304
Her cry rips the souls from your marrow. With her spear she snares them. She devours them. Eostra truly is an eater of souls.Winter is coming. Souls' Night draws near. Eostra, the Eagle Owl Mage, holds the clans in the grip of terror. Torak must leave the Forest and seek her lair in the Mountain of Ghosts, while Renn faces an agonizing decision. Wolf, their faithful pack-brother, must overcome wrenching grief. And in the final battle against the forces of darkness, Torak will make the most shattering choice of all.Ghost Hunter, the final book in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series, draws the reader for the last time into the shadowy world of the deep past and brings Torak to the end of his incredible journey. more
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Amulet #5: Prince of the Elves
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Kazu Kibuishi
Format: Paperback
Publisher: GRAPHIX (2012, Sep 1st).
Pages: 224
Kazu Kibuishi's thrilling, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series continues!Emily survived the chaos of the Guardian Academy, but Max Griffin has stolen the Mother Stone. With it, the Elf King forges new Amulets that will give him the power to invade and destroy the nation of Windsor. Emily and her friends lead the soldiers of the Cielis Guard in a fight to stop him, but Max stands in their way. Emily seeks information from the Voice of her Amulet, but instead she discovers the Voice is much more sinister than she ever could have imagined. more
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Pip and the Twilight Seekers: A Spindlewood Tale (Book 2) (Spindlewood Tales)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Chris Mould
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (2013, Mar 1st).
Pages: 192
Dark, creepy, and magnificently illustrated, this is a new series not to be missed! Pip is in hiding, trapped in the great walled city of Hangman's Hollow. The sinister Jarvis roams the streets, seeking out children wherever he can find them. And now he has a deadly ally. With his friends Toad and Frankie, Pip must seek out Jarvis in his dark forest stronghold, and strike a blow for the city's lost children. more
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