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Follow as life unfolds in the United States and Canada under the Milky Way.

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Sprightly illustrations set the mood for a rhythmic text that follows nature's course as it demonstrates how seeds in a garden grow into a final feast of backyard bounty. Full color.

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Jack Bell has an unusual gift--or curse, depending on your point of view. And he's not the only one. In Utopia, Iowa, anything can happen.

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A collage-illustrated collection of poems and spirituals inspired by the life and work of civil rights advocate Fannie Lou Hamer.

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"With lyrical language and ... photographs of praying mantises, Helen Frost and Rick Lieder ... invite young readers to observe the beauty of the natural world"--

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"The world is wide awake--are you ... Photos and poetic text usher readers into the early moments of life all around them"--Amazon.com.

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"Lively artwork brings to life the many wonders of being a walrus as it plays hide-and-seek with a friend, lounges on an ice floe and demonstrates an impressive range of sounds" --

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In a provocative anthology, two editors with opposing viewpoints present an unflinching collection of works reflecting on the nature of war. It includes essays, memoirs, letters, and fiction from such contributors as Mark Twain, Bob Dylan, Chris Hedges, and Ernie Pyle.

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In a series of interwoven fictionalized stories, Deborah Noyes gives voice to the marginalized women in P.T. Barnum's family--and the talented entertainers he built his entertainment empire on--speaking often of his cruelty, neglect, and exploitation.

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The Stonewall Honor-winning author of "Beyond Magenta" shares the intimate, eye-opening stories of nine undocumented young adults living in America, who face an uncertain future.

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A family heads to synagogue together in a board book for little listeners with a rhyming text and child-friendly illustrations.

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While twins Ella and Herbie help the handyman Mr. Mital work on their new home, he tells them about such inventors as Granville Woods, Dr. Henry T. Sampson, and James West, giving them a new view of their heritage as African-Americans. Includes lift-the-flap information segments.

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Thirteen-year-old twins Herbie and Ella learn the stories of unsung African American inventors.

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Ben is nothing if not prepared. So when he gets caught feeding his dinner to the dog (again) and is sent his room (again), he's up to the challenge of solitary confinement. And he's more than happy to share strategies with readers, from unearthing his cache of hidden snacks to liberating his caged pets. Full color.

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Gus, Nellie, and baby Jake can't wait to go on a picnic! Funny, accessible illustrations and matter-of-fact text combine to show young children how food fuels their bodies and help them see how healthy eating and drinking, and being active, can make them feel their best for a day full of fun. Full color.

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From the bestselling author of "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" comes a tale-within-a-tale about the strange world of the "skibbereen" (also known as tooth fairies) and the universal need to believe..

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From childhood friendship to musical greatness, Neri and Litchfield chronicle the path that led two young boys from Queens to find their own true voices and captivate the world with their talent. Back matter includes an Afterword, a discography, a bibliography, and a fascinating list of song influences. Full color.

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