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"A fact-filled nonfiction book all about the history, science, and culture of skateboarding"-- Provided by publisher.

"Young readers will love to peek through the pages of this busy book to discover fun facts about space!" -- page 4 of cover.

"High school is over, but Nora O'Malley's life isn't, which is weird now that her murderous stepdad Raymond is free. Determined to enjoy summer before her (possibly) imminent demise, Nora plans a ten day backpacking trip with Iris and Wes. Her plans hit a snag when Wes's girlfriend tags along. Amanda is nice, so it's not a huge issue--until she gets taken. Or rather, mistaken...for Nora. All because of a borrowed flannel.Now Raymond has a hostage....

From the birth of a star to the mystery of dark matter, and from the power of black holes to the search for extra-terrestrial life, this definitive guide unravels the mysteries of our incredible universe. Written in easy-to-follow language but reflecting the latest astronomical research, this enchanting encyclopedia will ignite childrens' passion for the space science and its incredible discoveries.

"When a clutch of duck eggs in a theater courtyard hatch during a performance, the community rallies to protect the ducklings"-- Provided by publisher.

"Cleo Wade's next heartfelt and lyrical picture book is a love letter to the infinite potential of the future, expressing the many hopes and dreams we hold for our children and ourselves. Gorgeously illustrated by the author and filled to the brim with her signature big-hearted emotions, this book is an important reminder that, above all, what we wish for everyone's precious life is that they can love and be loved." -- Amazon.

On the first day of spring, a young New Yorker, with her mother and aunts, takes the train to the ocean to make an offering of flowers and fruit to Mama Ocean, thanking her for her magnificence, and welcoming the new year.

"Share in the joyful, adventure-filled shenanigans of a child growing up in a small mud hut in Inner Mongolia in this charming, illustrated memoir for young middle grade readers" -- Provided by publisher.

Kids can practice their reading skills with Pokémon in this fun Level 2 Reader. Join Ash and Pikachu on a sweet adventure in this Level 2 Reader! This easy-to-read book features a cake decorating contest where Trainers partners with Alcremie, the Cream Pokémon-and a battle where Pikachu eats more cream than it can handle! With full-color illustrations on every page, this exciting but simple story is based on an episode from the hit animated TV series....

"Chirpy the chick learns that music is math and songs can solve noisy problems"--