Stephanie True Peters
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Mole, Rat, and Badger are the best of friends. As for Toad, well... he's not he's a bad guy. It's just that he really, REALLY loves cars. If he sees a sporty vehicle, he can't help but ask to take it for a spin. And if he takes it for a spin, he can't help but find out how fast it goes. And whenever he finds out how fast a car can go, Toad tends to end up in big trouble. Will Toad's pals save him from ending up in prison, or will Toad land his friends...
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What does it take to be a great friend? Find out with the help of a bucket list. Learn how meet new friends, maintain relationships with old ones, be a good listener, and more in this easy-to-follow guide guaranteed to help you tackle all the items on your friendship bucket list.
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Ravens and wolves team up for a hunt in this action-packed nonfiction book for young research writers and wildlife fans.
One watchful raven + one ravenous wolf = a dangerous duo! In this book, discover how two vastly different animal species team up for a successful hunt. With bird's-eye views, ravens easily spot prey from afar, but these high-flying scavengers need help catching it. Cue the wolves! When alerted by their feathered friends, wolves...
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Polar bears and arctic foxes team up for a hunt in this photo-filled nonfiction book for young research writers and wildlife fans.
One powerful polar bear + one sly arctic fox = a dream team! Discover how two vastly different animal species team up to find food. With super-smell and tremendous strength, polar bears are the Arctic's deadliest hunters. So much so, these big-time beasts often have leftovers. Cue the arctic foxes! These clever opportunists...
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How to make it through life and accomplish everything you want? A bucket list, of course! Learn how to speak up and be heard, balance money, spread your wings, and more in this easy-to-follow guide guaranteed to help you tackle all the items on your life skill bucket list.
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In a faraway land, a princess named Aurora lives in a castle, honing her enchantments amid a slumbering kingdom! When the princess was just a baby, a wicked fairy cursed the realm with unending sleep. But a kind fairy had her own spell to cast-she saved the newborn and granted the girl the gift of magic! Now, Aurora is the only one who can awaken her subjects by concocting a potion made up of the world's rarest ingredients. Faced with strange places...
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Little Johnny Slimeseed isn't like the other monsters living in Nightmare. The gentle swamp creature hates scaring human kids and wishes his fellow ghouls would find another hobby. So he comes up with a brilliant plan--fill the land with oozy, goopy slime trees! If he can plant enough seeds, the monsters won't frighten anyone because they'll be too busy having fun in the sludge! Can Johnny achieve his freaky forest dream? In this Far Out Folktale,...
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Frank tends the garbage heap in the monster realm, just on the other side of the human world. In his spare time, he builds inventions out of garbage scraps. One of his inventions is of a human-inspired robot, with a stained t-shirt as the body. But Frank can't seem to get the robot to work. One strange night, a bolt of lightning transforms the invention into a real human child! Frank names him "Stain." Curious and energetic, Stain wreaks havoc on...
11) The Juggle Book
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With winter coming, orphaned bear cub Glee is looking for a place to nap. He finally finds a cozy corner in an empty railroad car. Glee is rudely awakened when the boxcar begins to move. He discovers that he is in the train of a traveling circus! The performers who find him immediately adore him. They try to find an act for him so that the ringleader will let him stay. Will Glee be able to find his talent in time, or will he find himself back out...
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Timeless tales get a wildly fun update in Far Out Fables! These action-packed graphic novels retell famous literature with a modern twist that'll hook young readers. Follow along as the Ugly Dino Hatchling finds its way in the world. Discover what happens when Chicken Little attempts to save the moon base . . . and more! Bonus back matter extras also introduce children to the original story. Experience age-old favorites like never before with this...
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ix, 69 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.
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Describes the history of polio, the way it spreads, its major epidemics, treatments such as the iron lung and the Kenny method, and the impact of Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin's vaccines, and includes a time line, glossary, and annotated bibliography.
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33 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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"Long ago, a beautiful maiden named Rapunzel lived a life of loneliness. Taken at birth by an evil witch, she remained hidden, locked within a giant tower. Then one day, a prince heard her voice through the forest. To reach her, he must climb Rapunzel's lovely locks and avoid being caught by the witch"--Unedited summary from book.
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Soccer Cats volume 5
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55 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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When Jason, the team clown, finds that he will be taking the regular goalie's place in an upcoming soccer game, he embarks on a determined plan to learn everything he can about goalkeeping.
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"The Greek goddesses can be competitive-especially when it comes to being "the fairest." When Aphrodite, the goddess of love, wins the title, it kicks off a ten-year battle between the Greeks and the Trojans. Find out who comes out on top-and how the Trojan horse came to be-in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth"--
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"Hercules is the ultimate Greek hero-just ask him. But to redeem himself, he must complete a series of dangerous missions given to him by his scheming cousin. It's up to Hercules to prove his strength and wit. Find out if he succeeds in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth"--
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48 pages ; 24 cm.
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"No one knows family drama like the Titans. And when they go head-to-head with the Olympians, the battle lasts ten years-and includes plenty of jealousy and sibling rivalry. Who comes out on top in this epic family fight for control of the universe? Find out in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth"--
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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"When young hero Jason sets out to claim his rightful throne, he faces many challenges along the way. The most difficult of all? Capturing the Golden Fleece. Thankfully, he has his fellow heroes-the Argonauts-by his side. Find out if Jason and his pals succeed in their quest in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth"--