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311421) Llama Pajamas
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Larry the llama's wool makes him hot. A haircut cools him down, but he is too cold at night. How can he stay warm when the sun goes down? This fun story engages emerging readers.
311422) La Navidad del Ratón
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Español
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A medida que los niños del ratón miraban a el agricultor cortando un gran árbol para la Navidad, le preguntan a su madre si podían tener un árbol para decorar, también. Cuando Mamá Ratón dice que los ratones son demasiados pequeños para tener árboles de Navidad, los más pequeños están decepcionados. Con la ayuda del agricultor, un zorro, un conejo y un pájaro azul, la Mamá Ratón sorprende a sus niños con el árbol de Navidad perfecto....
311423) Autobiography
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The following is a rare account of John Stuart Mill's life, written by the man himself. He was an English philosopher, political economist, Member of Parliament (MP) and civil servant. One of the most influential thinkers in the history of classical liberalism, he contributed widely to social theory, political theory, and political economy. Dubbed "the most influential English-speaking philosopher of the nineteenth century", he conceived of liberty...
311424) Can You Guess What I Am?
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This book is designed aiming to successfully blend both concepts children, fun – games and learning. Targeted for children between the ages of two and six years old, this interactive book poses the questions in fun and exciting ways to engage your child. By posing questions intended to spark their imagination and call into focus their skill set, this book will challenge them and encourage them to look at the world around them in a whole new light.Grab...
311425) A Penniless Prospect
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A Lady In Disguise
With no dowry and unremarkable looks, Jessamyne Calderwood sees herself as a penniless country mouse. But when her greedy family attempts to marry her off, the mouse becomes a wily vixen....
Determined to escape a loveless marriage, "Jamie" disguises herself as a boy and manages to find a position working in the gardens on the estate of Richard, Earl Hardinge. There she remains undetected until Richard rescues her from an attack....
311426) Messy Miranda
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Miranda has one messy desk. It's full of books, pencils, science projects and...other stuff. Too much stuff, says her teacher, Ms. Basil. On a family visit to her Uncle Aldo's one night, Miranda wonders if some of his magician's tools might offer a solution to her messy-desk problem. Sneaking off to the magic room, Miranda finds Uncle Aldo's impressive collection of top hats. Miranda knows that magic top hats can hold lots of things-why not the mess...
311427) Mother Hen
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English
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There's big news in the barn-Doodle the rooster is going to be a dad! But when the hen won't sit on the eggs to keep them warm, it's up to Libby to care for the soon-to-be hatchlings. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
311428) Comemadre
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On the outskirts of Buenos Aires in 1907, a doctor becomes involved in a misguided experiment that investigates the threshold between life and death. One hundred years later, a celebrated artist goes to extremes in search of aesthetic transformation, turning himself into an art object. How far are we willing to go, this novel asks, in pursuit of transcendence?
The world of Comemadre is full of vulgarity, excess, and discomfort: strange ants that...
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Based on the true story behind Da Vinci's divine inspiration...Chase Baker, Renaissance man and adventurer is back. When a flirtatious, beautiful young woman by the name of Andrea Gallo claims to be a fan of his pulp novels, Chase can't resist reciprocating in the lusty attraction. But that night, while the two enjoy a romantic evening of wine and love in his Florence apartment, he is suddenly kidnapped from his bed by two thugs who turn out not only...
311430) I Wonder About Allah
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English
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Have you ever wondered about Allah? Have you ever wanted to ask where Allah lives, or why you can't see Him? How He managed to create everything and why all of creation obeys Him? These questions, and many more, are explored inside.
311431) Torn Series
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Pamela Ann... comes a novel about friendship, betrayal and second chances.
"The best kind of revenge is to let him see how strong and beautiful you are, with or without him."
When Emma realized that she fell in love with the notorious womanizer, Carter Mason-the badass Soccer athlete-she bailed and jumped ship, knowing quite well how this will turn out if Carter ever finds out about how she felt about him.
Newly single, Emma parties in Hollywood amongst...
311432) Buzz Plays Soccer
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Buzz Plays Soccer in the Little Blossom Stories series uses curriculum based fiction to get children comfortable with reading--and excited about playing soccer. This book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition and confidence. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and...
311433) Elias Zapple's Book of Slugs
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ELIAS ZAPPLE'S BOOK OF SLUGS
Meet my heroic slugs: Steve the Slug, General Fairfax the Slug, Gino the Slug, Akira the Ninja Slug, Selina the Slug and many, many more. They're my best friends, my loyal servants, my fearless soldiers and my only source of protein. Slugs are useful, skillful, colourful and edible and will cover you in sticky slime if you offend my moustache, Mr Snazzy!
311434) Voice of the Victim
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A beloved husband scientist is shot in Maui's peaceful 'Iao Valley.Olympic athletes are killed on luxury cruises around the world.Can two of Maui's finest stop the violence? Detective Sergeant Keone Boyd travels to the Mediterranean with his new bride, while in Maui, his boss Tony Alcala investigates a horrific shooting in the normally peaceful 'Iao Valley. Since the victim is a former neighbor of his protégé, Sgt. Angela Beyers, Alcala gives her...
311435) Northern Escape
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Hiding from a controlling and dangerous partner, Grace Rhodes goes off the grid when she joins an artists' retreat to escape to a remote area of Canada's Algonquin Provincial Park. There, she bumps into Cam, who brings back old memories, happy memories. If only, she had done things, differently in the past.
In the stunning beauty of the north with her newfound creative friends, Grace finds respite through poetry and reflection but is distracted when...
311436) The Bridge
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As a serial killer stalks San Francisco, a detective protects the one woman who can help him find redemption in this romantic suspense series debut.
Seeking refuge in the mist under the Golden Gate Bridge, Elise Duran refused to be a serial killer's next victim. She was the first of the abducted to survive. And Detective Sean Brody was there to make sure a second escape wouldn't be necessary. But the terror isn't over yet . . .
As the elusive...
311437) They're There on Their Vacation
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Meet the Tuckabees. They're going on vacation. But not an ordinary vacation. They always choose the wackiest, weirdest destinations for their family trips. This year their stops include visits to the world's largest underwear, a narwhal petting zoo, and the amazing Cheezie Popz factory. No matter where this family goes, they're sure to have tons of fun when they get there. Come along for the ride-and along the way, learn to tell apart they're, their,...
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Simple text and repetition of the letter 'c' help readers learn how to use the soft c sound. Additional features to aid comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Reading doesn't always come easily. Luckily, there's Phonics Fun! supporting the science of reading findings,...
311439) Hush! & Fib!
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The family makes noise as they go throughout their day. When do they need to be quiet? Then Chuck keeps telling fibs about others. Who will tell a fib about him? Engaging decodable text.
311440) Red Ribbons: The Sound of R
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Simple text and repetition of the letter 'r' help readers learn how to use this sound. Additional features to aid comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Reading doesn't always come easily. Luckily, there's Phonics Fun! supporting the science of reading findings,...
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