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    New Year

    After his family moves from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, a boy begins school in America. He has a difficult time adjusting ... More

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    The Stars: A New Way to See Them

    The go-to guide to the stars for beginners and experts alike.With clear, readable text, easy-to-follow diagrams, and a s... More

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    Grasshopper Jungle

    If you're a fan of John Green, Michael Grant or Stephen King, get your jaws round this. ... More

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    Book 5

    The Moose of Ewenki

    A Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year, and a Junior Library Guide Selection!  From one of China’s most beloved, bestse... More

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    Book 6

    When My Dad Went to the Jungle

    “An admiring portrait of a father's example and an introduction to the rainforest.” —Wall Street Journal A young boy sh... More

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    Book 7
    Book 7

    Grandparents

    In this funny and heartwarming picture book, a grandfather shows his love and appreciation for a grandmother as he persu... More

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    Book 8
    Book 8

    Small History of a Disagreement

    A lively introduction to voting, democracy, and activism for kids. “The message of this book, which focuses on a studen... More

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    Book 9
    Book 9

    The Capybaras

    Named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus and the New York Public Library  “Purely exquisite.”—Kirkus (Starred)  For kid... More

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    War

    A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book An award-winning, stunningly illustrated, sober depiction of war.A recipient of the ... More

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    Book 11
    Book 11

    Off the Beaten Track

    A breathtaking mountain adventure, in which a boy finds his inner strength, from the author of the critically-acclaimed,... More

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    Drawing Outdoors

    "This inspired story about the magic of art, nature, and educators is a breath of fresh air.” —Booklist “Full of wonder... More

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    The Youngest Sister

    “The small shall be large . . . that's how it must be.” In the Andean foothills, a five-year-old Quechua girl is entrus... More

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    Book 14

    Ways to Make Friends

    This “sublime picture book” (Kirkus STARRED Review) offers a hilarious and insightful guide to making new friends at you... More

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    My Uncle Is Coming Tomorrow

    This “heartbreaking … powerful work” (★ School Library Journal) introduces the contemporary issue of forced disappearanc... More

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    My Uncle Is Coming Tomorrow / Mañana viene mi tío (English-Spanish Bilingual Edition)

    This “heartbreaking … powerful work” (★ School Library Journal) introduces the contemporary issue of forced disappearanc... More

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    Book 17
    Book 17

    Dan Auta: An African Tale

    An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids  Kids 9 to 12 will laugh out loud while reading this adventurous graphic novel, w... More

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    Book 18
    Book 18

    Afterward, Everything was Different: A Tale of the Pleistocene

    "Will have kids mesmerized from the get-go . . . Gorgeously illustrated . . . A stirring and thought-provoking reflectio... More

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    Book 19

    Where Can We Go?: A Tale of Four Bears

    From a Hans Christian Andersen award-winning illustrator comes a moving and imaginative story of four polar bears search... More

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