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At age fourteen, Hillary Clinton thought it would be thrilling to become an astronaut, so she sent an application to NASA. The reply was a flat out rejection: the space program didn't take women. It was a critical moment for the young girl, one that made her realize the world she lived in needed changing and that she had better try to make those changes happen. Clinton's life has been a thrilling series of firsts First Lady of the US, then first First...
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Author Heather Alexander takes readers on a taste journey around the world. Try your hand at making bruschetta, a snack with tomatoes and basil from Italy, or a strawberry lassi from India. Easy-to-follow recipes using familiar and new ingredients allow readers to try a variety of new foods. Includes tips on cooking techniques and kitchen safety.
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A popular dessert in Thailand is coconut sticky rice with mangoes, and a favorite dessert in Scotland is shortbread cookies. Author Heather Alexander explores the world with twelve desserts that are easy and fun for kids to make, as well as delicious. Includes tips on cooking techniques and kitchen safety.
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When Alex tries to use magic to hide her less-than-stellar wizard school report card from her parents, she accidentally turns them into guinea pigs instead! Things only get worse when Alex's brothers, Justin and Max, inadvertently let the animals loose. Will Alex be able to reverse the spell, or will her parents be rodents forever? Plus, when Alex and her brothers befriend a mischievous new student at wizard school, the results are disastrous!
7) All Mixed Up
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When Alex decides to try out a new spell to get her crush Riley to notice her, she accidentally makes a mannequin fall in love with her instead. Will Justin be able to get her out of her latest magical mishap? Plus, when Justin uses wizardry to become the pitcher of his school's baseball team, will he be able to step up to the plate, or will he strike out?
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Soar to the stars with Dr. Mae Jemison in this exciting middle grade nonfiction biography. Perfect for fans of the Who Was and Little Leaders series, the books in the VIP series tell the true—and amazing—stories of some of history's greatest trailblazers. Meet the VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE who changed the world!
Mae Jemison is the first African American woman to travel to space. She's also a medical doctor who once joined the Peace Corps. And a trained...
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The first in a collection of state-by-state books from the best-selling 50 States series, Only in California! explores the most amazing sites, cities, history, and natural landscapes of the Golden State.
From the bright lights of L.A. to the natural majesty of the Redwood forests, this beautiful book is a deep dive into what makes California so great. Full bleed illustrations capture a sense of place, while pull-out spot artworks zoom in on the...
10) Be a Star!
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The circus is going to Hollywood!
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!
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A state-by-state compendium of weird laws, quirks, one-offs, and unusual records only to be found in the wonderfully wacky US of A.
Only in America explores the strangest claims to fame and the most unusual place names every state has to offer. Visit the city of Dinosaur, drop by the Pizza Museum, find out where it is illegal to feed a pig without a permit, and check out the world's only "carhenge" (that's right, Stonehenge reconstructed using...
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This glittery early chapter book series is all about friendship!
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!Meet the amazing Stardust Girls -- Marlo, Bella, Carly, and Allie! They all...
13) Only in New York
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The next in this state-by-state strand of the best-selling 50 States series, Only in New York explores the most amazing sites, cities, history, and natural landscapes of the Empire State.
From the roar of Niagara Falls to the tip of Lady Liberty's torch, explore the length and breadth of New York with the help of little-known facts and colorful art. A state map, timelines, and spotlight spreads shine a light on the best and most surprising sites,...
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Get ready to soar to the stars with Dr. Mae Jemison in this middle-grade biography perfect for fans of the Who Was series!
Mae was the first African American woman to travel to space. She's also a medical doctor who once joined the Peace Corps. And a trained dancer, too! Experience all the exciting moments in Mae's big life in this new series that tells the true - and amazing stories - of history's greatest trailblazers.
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Penguin young readers volume Level 4
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Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House
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2016.
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Follow the United States women's national soccer team as they go for fold!
16) Pitch partners
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Eat bugs volume 2
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Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
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[2021]
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Seeking funding for their edible insect business, with the ultimate goal of getting their tortilla chips made with cricket powder on every grocery store shelf, twelve-year-olds Hallie and Jaye enter the county startup pitch competition to try and win tickets to New York City to compete in the next round.
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HarperFestival/HarperCollins Publishers
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c2011
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Mysterio attacks M. J. in the middle of her big scene as the star of a Hollywood action movie, but Spider-Man hurries in to save the day and prevent Mysterio from using his special effects skills to stop the movie from getting made.