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Fireflies (All Aboard Science Reader: Level 2) by Megan E. Bryant Publisher Comments Glowing fireflies are a sure sign that it?s summer, but did you know that the greenish light that these bugs emit is meant to attract a mate? This is just one of the interesting facts that kids will learn about in Fireflies! Includes tips on how to make... (read more) Available June 2013 Your price: $3.99 New - Trade Paper
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Why Do Birds Sing? (Easy-To-Read, Puffin) by Joan Holub Publisher Comments Do you love birds? If you do, you?re not alone! Birds are fun to watch and they make great pets. There is so much to know about birds. Why do they have feathers? Can parrots really talk? Why do birds build nests? Do birds like toys? Beginning readers... (read more) Available September 2013 Your price: $3.99 New - Trade Paper
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Button Up!: Wrinkled Rhymes by Alice Schertle Publisher Comments <set star> "Hes a bear of rare appeal, and its hard to resist the urge to snuggle down next to him." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A fresh selection for story times." —School Library Journal A year in the life... (read more) Available June 18, 2013 Your price: $6.99 New - Trade Paper
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King Cecil the Sea Horse (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) (Little Golden Book) by Tish Rabe Publisher Comments When Sally and Nick need to learn about babysitting, the Cat in the Hat takes them to meet an expert: King Cecil the Sea Horse! That's because when it comes to having babies, sea horses give birth in a very special way. The mom sea... (read more) Available May 28, 2013 Your price: $3.99 New - Hardcover
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The Book of Animals (Questions) by Ray Bryant Publisher Comments Follow a crew of fun and friendly characters through a comic romp to discover the answers to the questions kids always want to ask. Each title in this children's nonfiction series allows readers to explore their favorite topics, including dinosaurs... (read more) Available July 30, 2013 Your price: $7.99 New - Trade Paper
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Jimmy the Joey: The True Story of an Amazing Koala Rescue by Susan Kelly Publisher Comments This warm and inspirational photographic picture book for ages 4 to 8 is a compelling and uplifting true story, with a sweet message about coping with loss that draws attention to an important and threatened wild animal. Jimmy is an adorable baby... (read more) Available July 9, 2013 Your price: $16.95 New - Hardcover
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Ultimate Bugopedia: The Most Complete Bug Reference Ever by Darlyne Murawski Publisher Comments Welcome to the hidden world of the most popular bugs on Earth. Opening the beautiful and accessible pages of this book is like turning over a series of stones under which you'll find a fascinating array of the world's coolest creepy-crawlies. This... (read more) Available October 22, 2013 Your price: $38.25 New - Library Bound
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The White House for Kids: A History of a Home, Office, and National Symbol, with 21 Activities (For Kids) by Katherine L. House Publisher Comments An intriguing, in-depth look at the most famous home in the United States, this kid-friendly activity book educates young readers on the White House. Blending facts from numerous primary sources with engaging anecdotes—from learning that George... (read more) Available February 2014 Your price: $16.95 New - Trade Paper
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Wow, I Didn't Know That! Animals by Kingfisher Books Publisher Comments A fantastic new series filled with the best and most amazing facts about popular science topics, and each book ncludes fun and interactive artwork clues that leads readers through the book and stimulate discussion. Perfect for efficient and... (read more) Available September 24, 2013 Your price: $8.99 New - Trade Paper
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Dinosaurs at Large by Donald Grant Publisher Comments Have you wondered what it would be like to meet dinosaurs on land, under the sea and in the air? Travel back in time to the dark distant past and meet plateosaurus, diplodocus, pterosaurs and the great sea monsters.... (read more) Available August 2013 Your price: $12.99 New - Spiral
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Bugs: A Stunning Pop-Up Look at Insects, Spiders, and Other Creepy-Crawlies by George Mcgavin Publisher Comments A fascinating pop-up journey into the hidden world of insects, spiders, and other creepy-crawlies. Larger-than-life bugs spring from the pages, peek out from behind flaps, and hide under tabs, inviting young entomologists to marvel at the mind-boggling... (read more) Available October 8, 2013 Your price: $19.99 New - Hardcover
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Leonardo Da Vinci (Inventions) by Arcturus Publishing Publisher Comments This beautifully engineered glimpse into the world and works of Leonardo Da Vinci is a spectacular 3-D celebration of one of the world’s most creative minds. Presented as the master’s previously undiscovered private journal, it recreates his... (read more) Available September 2013 Your price: $16.95 New - Hardcover
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See What a Seal Can Do by Chris Butterworth Publisher Comments Follow a gray seal on a journey from sand to sea in an engaging, richly illustrated story with surefire kid appeal. On the shore, a seal looks like a slow, dozy creature that spends its time lazing around or flumping along the sand. But underwater, its a... (read more) Available August 6, 2013 Your price: $14.99 New - Hardcover
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Bedtime Math by Laura Overdeck Publisher Comments Our mission: to make math a fun part of kids everyday lives. We all know its wonderful to read bedtime stories to kids, but what about doing math? Many generations of Americans are uncomfortable with math and numbers, and too often we hear the phrase... (read more) Available June 25, 2013 Your price: $14.99 New - Hardcover
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Mammals of Qatar by Frances Gillespie Publisher Comments The Qatar Nature Explorer series offers a unique insight into Qatar's natural history and wildlife, and is an essential resource for schools and parents.Titles in this series include:Plants of Qatar /... (read more) Available July 2013 Your price: $7.95 New - Hardcover
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Growing Up, Inside and Out by Kira Vermond Synopsis While bodily changes are the most obvious signs that a kid is growing up, they're not always the first (or most stressful) signs. Why does it feel so weird to cry now? How can you tell if someone is really your friend? Is it okay to have a crush on... (read more) Available October 2013 Your price: $11.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Greatest Dinosaur Ever by Brenda Z. Guiberson Publisher Comments Which dinosaur was the greatest? Was it the tallest, the biggest, the strongest, the smartest, the weirdest, the fastest, or the smallest? Or was it the oldest bird, the best parent, the one with the best night vision, the best armor, or the longest... (read more) Available October 1, 2013 Your price: $17.99 New - Hardcover
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Can You See a Chimpanzee?: All about Primates (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) by Tish Rabe Publisher Comments The Cat learns about primates—from marmoset monkeys to silverback gorillas—in this latest addition to the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series! Traveling in his open-air Chimpmobile, the Cat takes Nick and Sally to Africa, Asia, and... (read more) Available January 7, 2014 Your price: $17.95 New - Library Bound
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The Boys Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up You by Kelli Dunham Publisher Comments You have questions? We have answers to everything you need to know for growing up you! Growing up isn’t as easy as it looks. With changing emotions, friends, expectations, and bodies, some days it can seem like life is one big roller coaster ride... (read more) Available August 6, 2013 Your price: $11.95 New - Trade Paper
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Tracking Tyrannosaurs: Meet T. Rex's Fascinating Family, from Tiny Terrors to Feathered Giants by Christopher Sloan Publisher Comments This book will highlight a newly discovered T. rex relative in China with a coat of downy feathers! This one-ton predator is the largest known animal to ever have walked the Earth. This discovery was made public in April 2012, and is a timely addition... (read more) Available September 24, 2013 Your price: $18.95 New - Hardcover
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