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The 39 Clues: The Cahill Files: Spymasters
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Clifford Riley
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic Inc. (2013, May 1st).
Pages: 256
Three amazing adventure stories from the Cahill vault! Read at your own risk.In 1814, redcoats burned the White House to the ground. In 1889, Harry Houdini discovered a trick that would save his life. In 1955, the U.S. launched the world's first nuclear submarine. And one family pulled the strings behind the scenes at each of these events: the Cahills--the most powerful family the world has ever known.Now the Cahills have opened their vault and dangerous secrets are pouring out. This volume contains three stories previously-published as ebook adventures, THE REDCOAT CHASE, THE SUBMARINE JOB, and THE HOUDINI ESCAPE, three stories that will change history as we know it forever. Flee alongside a young Cahill as Washington burns, unlock Houdini's magic, and stow away with young Fiske Cahill on a desperate mission that could cost him his life. more
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On the Town: A Community Adventure
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Judith Caseley
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Greenwillow Books; 1 st. ed edition (2002, Mar 26th).
Pages: 32
Charlie's homework was to explore the people and places in his community. "What is my community?" he asked his mother. So they took a walk to find out. With the bounce and humor that have characterized all her popular books over the years, Judith Caseley once again proves that when it comes to the primary school world, there is very little that she doesn't know. Charlie and his mother take a walk that can be taken by anyone with a keen sense of fun -- and open eyes and an inquiring mind. more
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Steam Train, Dream Train
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Sherri Duskey Rinker
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Chronicle Books (2013, Apr 16th).
Pages: 40
The team behind the #1 New York Times bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site returns with another fabulous book for bedtime! The dream train pulls into the station, and one by one the train cars are loaded: polar bears pack the reefer car with ice cream, elephants fill the tanker cars with paints, tortoises stock the auto rack with race cars, bouncy kangaroos stuff the hopper car with balls. Sweet and silly dreams are guaranteed for any budding train enthusiasts! more
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Tim Tebow (Football Heroes Making a Difference)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Michael Sandler
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Bearport Publishing (2012, Aug 1st).
Pages: 24
Tim Tebow is one of the NFL's most exciting quarterbacks to watch. After he became the Denver Broncos' starting QB during the 2011-2012 season, he led the team to several dramatic, 4th-quarter comeback wins. With Tim's help, the Broncos turned around their losing record and won the AFC West title. Tim knew that his success in football provided him with a unique opportunity to help others. He started the Tim Tebow Foundation, which supports children's hospitals, an orphanage in the Philippines, and other projects that help children in need. In Tim Tebow, young sports fans will follow Tim from his early childhood all the way to his success in the NFL. Large, full-color action photos and engaging text will keep readers turning the pages for more. Tim Tebow is part of Bearport's Football Heroes Making a Difference series. Read more... more
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My Animals/ Mis Animales
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Rebecca Emberley
Format: Board book
Publisher: LB Kids (2002, Oct 1st).
Pages: 10
Younger readers can begin to learn a new language with these brightly colored Spanish/English board books that show pictures of familiar animals. Full color. Baby/Preschool. more
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My Toys/ Mis Juguetes
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Rebecca Emberley
Format: Board book
Publisher: LB Kids (2002, Oct 1st).
Pages: 10
The vibrant colors and large text in this enchanting collection of bilingual board books make learning easy and fun. Boldly colored construction paper cutouts on stark white backgrounds introduce the basic concepts of colors, numbers, shapes, and opposites in a way that will engage little ones again and again. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc. more
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My City/ Mi Ciudad
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Rebecca Emberley
Format: Board book
Publisher: LB Kids (2005, Sep 21st).
Pages: 10
My City/ Mi Ciudad is a delightful board book by Rebecca Emberley, introducing young readers to words in both English and Spanish. more
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My Garden / Mi Jardin (English and Spanish Edition)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Rebecca Emberley
Format: Board book
Publisher: LB Kids (2005, Sep 21st).
Pages: 10
Rebecca Emberley's first eight board books featuring colorful images and simple words in both Spanish and English have sold a total of more than 779,000 copies. Here is another book in the same vein that should meet with the same degree of success. Spanish and English exist side by side in many areas of the country and these graphic books are a wonderful start in dual language learning. more
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My Room/Mi Cuarto
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Rebecca Emberley
Format: Board book
Publisher: LB Kids (2005, Sep 21st).
Pages: 10
My Room/ Mi Cuarto is a delightful board book by Rebecca Emberley, introducing young readers to words in both English and Spanish. more
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Batty
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Sarah Dyer
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books (2011, Aug 23rd).
Pages: 32
Batty's efforts to impress visitors at the zoo fail, but he is determined to be popular like the other animals. First he goes to the penguin pool but the water is cold and he doesn't like fish. Then he tries the gorilla enclosure but he doesn't have any fleas for the gorillas to pick off him. He tries to laze in the sun with the lions but its far too bright for his sensitive eyes. When eventually he returns to his bat cave he finds that everyone else is trying to be like him, hanging upside down.This clever and witty story is brought to life with Batty's upside down view of his surroundings, involving the reader in turning the book upside down with him. With its warm-hearted theme it is sure to delight readers young and old. . more
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