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Talking baseball can seem like speaking a different language. Hitters want to increase their BA, OPS, and SLG while pitchers want to decrease their ERA. What's behind all these acronyms? Statistics! Learn statistics while reading about baseball, the sport of numbers. Packed with factual information and high-interest content, this nonfiction math book uses real-world examples of problem solving to build students' math and reading skills. Let's Explore...
1862) The Rainbow Serpent
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Watch the Netflix original series based on the books starting September 4, 2016!
The fight to protect the Amphibilands rages on in the second book of this action-packed, illustrated series by former football pro Trevor Pryce. The Spider Queen and Lord Marmoo of the scorpions still have their eyes and fangs set on the vulnerable home of the frogs, and this time they've got some impressive backup: the Ghost Bats, Tasmanian Devils, and Blue Band Bees....
1863) Clover's Parent Fix
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Clover is way too rigid and often plays it safe. She must learn to be more flexible and spontaneous and take more risks. Clover's Wishworld mission involved a girl who is an only child whose parents completely baby her. Clover tries some very subtle, safe maneuvers to prove that the girl is ready for some independence, but needs to make a bold move to help the girl's parents realize their little girl isn't a toddler anymore.
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In Greg and the Cheat Sheet, Greg McNair works hard at school, at home, and in the community. In fact, he's earned the nickname Greg the Good for his helpful, honest behavior! School is starting and Greg has studied hard enough to skip a grade-now he's in the same class as his cousin James. Greg knew jumping into sixth grade would be tough, but he didn't think he'd be failing in the first week! James isn't doing so well either. When James hears about...
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Never leave a bug behind -- Collect all the Battle Bug books!
Secret weapon!When Max receives an especially urgent message from the Battle Bugs, he knows an epic fight is brewing.An old foe has returned and is more fearsome than ever. The reptile army is gathering strength-and only Max can stop it. Jack Patton is an insect aficionado. He loves nothing more than observing creepy crawlies in his backyard. Jack lives in England with his wife,...
1866) Mission 4: Grave Danger
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The Sorcerer's Venom, an ancient Egyptian papyrus, has been stolen. Legend has it that the papyrus holds the power to raise the dead, so Max must prepare himself for a gruesome battle.
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One of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions are vehicles. More than 255 million vehicles are on the road in the United States. Shared transport, such as riding buses or trains, can reduce an individual's fossil fuel consumption. Learn more in Traveling Green, one of the titles in the It's Easy Being Green series.
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Abbie and Edie are sprites and best friends who live in a small village in the Ashcroft Forest. When a new sprite named Michael moves in, their friendship is tested. Shortly after Michael's arrival, a strange curse is discovered on one of the sprites. In order to remove the curse, Abbie, Michael, and Edie must band together. They begin an adventure they never could have imagined that will take them across the Ashcroft Forest to Holli Lake to face...
1869) Little Red Quacking Hood
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Princess Pink is back for another fractured fairy tale adventure!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the Land of Fake-Believe, Princess Pink meets Scaredy-Pants Wolf--a baker...
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You are the mighty Greek hero Theseus, on a quest to prove that you are the rightful heir to Athen's throne. But your journey is filled with danger. A giant, an evil witch, and the half-man half-bull monster known as the Minotaur stand in your way. Do you have what it takes to find your long-lost father and make him proud? Full-page illustrations, interactive stories, and multiple endings transport you back to ancient Greece and into Theseus' adventures...
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Ren Singerson is nine-years-old and has an embarrassing secret: he is a scaredy-cat. He decides to write a list of everything he's afraid of and hides it so no one can ever know. When a mysterious stranger gives him a bag with a magical gift inside, the list is no longer writing on paper; it becomes real.
Follow along with Ren and his twin-sister Evie as they go on a journey inside their 125-year-old house that will put Ren face-to-face with one of...
1872) Time Travel Terror
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Bill and Ted come across a time machine, which is wild. But things get even wilder when they land in the dinosaur age! Can they boys get back home before they become dinosaur dinner?
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Join Max and Sofia, two kids trying to save the environment one problem at a time with their magical sailboat. Their latest mission? Cleaning up the plastic waste that's hurting puffins and belugas in Iceland.
In Starry Bay, summer vacation means snorkeling for sea glass by the beach, until Max and Sofia come across an abandoned sailboat. With a spin of the wheel, Wind Rider transports them to animals who need their help! This time, they drop anchor...
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Gemma talks too much and has no follow-through. She must learn how to listen to others and finish what she starts, while remaining curious and clever. Gemma leaves for the final mission in the dead of night not realizing that her Wisher made a bad wish, which, if granted, could tip the balance of power forever. The other Star Darlings realize that Gemma is about to grant a bad wish, but without a shooting star in sight, they have no way of getting...
1875) Game Time, Mallory!
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Mallory's excited to play basketball, but even when she tries she can't make a basket. Will she let her teammates down? Or is there more to being part of a team than winning the game?
1876) Egyptian Prophecy
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Things aren't quite right at Copernicus Middle School when substitute history teacher Mr. Green enters the picture. He knows a little too much about ancient Egypt. Equally puzzling is the new student, Molly Stone, another expert on Egyptian history. Meanwhile, earthquakes and volcanoes are violently shaking the planet. Could these strange events be linked— and possibly to an ancient Egyptian prophecy? Dr. I.N. Stein calls on the Kid Squad to find...
1877) Rebound Time
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After her parents' divorce, Sarit's dad moved across the country for his new job. Sarit feels lost without him there. To make things worse, her dad was also her basketball coach. Now that he's gone, Sarit doesn't even want to play basketball anymore. Can Sarit learn to love the game without her dad on the sidelines?
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Sasha's father sells magic potions. There's only one problem: his potions don't work. In order to keep the family shop open, Sasha has to take magic into her own hands. When greedy Vadim Gentry orders a potion of persuasion from the Juicy Gizzard, Sasha is suspicious. But, it's not until he slips it into Papa's drink and orders him to sell the shop that Sasha realizes the problem: If Papa says no, Vadim will know their potions don't work, but if Papa...
1879) The Time Camera
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The massive explosion in which Eleanor Chamberlain died at her research laboratory was seen as a tragic accident. Or was it the perfect crime? Two years later, Jake and Lydia discover a mysterious camera, capable of taking pictures of the distant past... and the future. As they uncover the shocking truth and learn secrets that people will kill to protect, Jake and Lydia are soon propelled into a deadly and desperate race against time to save the future....
1880) LOL: Land of Legends
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LOL: Land of Legends takes readers on a journey through a contemporary fantasy world when Robbie finds a strange crayon and draws an invisible door. He becomes trapped in a world of magic and mythical creatures with characters from fairy tales and legends. The adventure seeking Little Boy Blue and the faithful Goldilocks join Robbie as he explores the Land of Legends and the magic and castles within. Trying to find his way back home leads to a treasure...
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