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"In 1924, four-year-old Cecily Larson's mother reluctantly drops her off at an orphanage in Chicago, promising to be back once she's made enough money to support both Cecily and herself. But she never returns, and shortly after high-spirited Cecily turns seven, she's sold to a traveling circus to perform as the 'little sister' to glamorous bareback rider Isabelle DuMonde. With Isabelle and the rest of the circus, Cecily finally feels she's found the...
2) The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
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"After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in the early 2010s. Rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide rose sharply, more than doubling on most measures. Why? In [this book], social psychologist Jonathan Haidt lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental illness that hit many countries at the same time. He then investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need...
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Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy volume 2
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"Learn the secrets to becoming a Disney fairy godmother in the second book of this new illustrated chapter book series for young readers! Determined to earn her wand twinkles at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Ball, Mai Magicwhisp decides to do all of her spells at once. But her plan to perform the most magical transformation ever is put on hold when she accidentally turns one of her classmates, Tatia Shine, into a unicorn! Now Mai has to work together with Tatia...
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"Babies and toddlers will learn to say "Mama!" with this adorable and fun-to-read board book written by an early speech expert! Each page features: Simple words and "Mama" phrases that are easy for little ones to imitate, and can be used and practiced throughout daily routines Rhythm and rhyme to encourage repetition and help keep babies engaged, even before they can understand the text Real photographs that model correct mouth positions and support...
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"Babies and toddlers will learn to say "Dada!" with this adorable and fun-to-read board book written by an early speech expert! Each page features: Simple words and "Dada" phrases that are easy for little ones to imitate, and can be used and practiced throughout daily routines Rhythm and rhyme to encourage repetition and help keep babies engaged, even before they can understand the text Real photographs that model correct mouth positions and support...
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Stillhouse Lake volume 1
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Gina Royal is the definition of average--a shy Midwestern housewife with a happy marriage and two adorable children. But when a car accident reveals her husband's secret life as a serial killer, she must remake herself as Gwen Proctor--the ultimate warrior mom. With her ex now in prison, Gwen has finally found refuge in a new home on remote Stillhouse Lake. Though still the target of stalkers and Internet trolls who think she had something to do with...
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"When it comes to family rules around video games, most parents are at a loss. How much should I let them play? is always a parent's first question, but when their child becomes irritable, rude, or seemingly directionless, the question becomes more urgent: Help! How do I get them to be interested in anything else?! Known as "Dr. K" to his millions of followers, the former Harvard Medical School instructor and founder of the unique gamer's support...
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"From Percival Everett-a recipient of the NBCC Lifetime Achievement Award and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Booker Prize, and numerous PEN awards-comes James, a retelling of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and ferociously funny, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby...
10) Lion Pride!
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The Kratt brothers activate their creature powers in this creative nonfiction book to introduce readers to lions and how they take care of their young.
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¡Papá sorprende a Ana y Andrew con un viaje de un día a Harlem en la ciudad de Nueva York! Visitan lugares donde vivieron, escribieron y tocaron famosos artistas afroamericanos durante el Renacimiento de Harlem. De camino a casa, ¡hacen algo de arte por su cuenta!
Papa surprises Ana & Andrew with a day trip to Harlem in New York City, where they learn about artists from the Harlem Renaissance. Later, they make their own art. --Title page verso....
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Jim Whitmore has lofty dreams of a bright political career. So when a well-connected friend invites him home for the weekend, the promise of rubbing shoulders with her congressman father and his professional associates is thrilling. What he doesn't anticipate is meeting his friend's sister, Katherine, an intriguing woman who immediately steals his heart. After witnessing the arrest of one of her father's colleagues in congress, Katherine Hudson is...
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"There's a new kid named Max in school today. At recess, he kicks Toby's ball up into a tree. Is Max a big bully? Lottie and Mia will have to use their special Super Twin powers to save the day!"--P. [4] of cover.
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"¡Conoce a distintos tipos de serpientes! Descubre dónde viven y qué hacen. Usando herramientas interactivas, como el árbol de vocabulario y la actividad final, los niños aprenden vocabulario en grupos conceptuales - lo cual les ayuda a encontrar conexiones entre palabras y ampliar su comprensión del mundo."--Penguinrandomhouse.com
"Describes some common behaviors of snakes, including using their tongues to smell, using fangs for hunting, and...
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Los caballos han convivido con los humanos durante miles de años. Ayudan a los agricultores a transportar cargas pesadas y ayudan a los agentes de policía a detener el crimen. Descubre cómo viven los caballos y cómo marcan la diferencia en el mundo.
"Horses have lived with humans for thousands of years. They help farmers carry heavy loads and help police officers stop crime. Find out how horses live and how they make a difference in the world."--Publisher's...
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A tale of two brothers, one born of royal blood, one an orphan with a secret past. Growing up the best of friends, they share a strong bond of free-spirited youth and good-natured rivalry. But the truth will ultimately set them apart, as one becomes the ruler of a powerful empire, the other is the chosen leader of his people.
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"The story of Andrée Geulen and Ida Sterno, who worked with the Committee for the Defense of Jews to hide more than three thousand Jewish children in Belgium during World War II"--
"Based on the true story of two World War II heroines who risked everything to save Jewish children from the Gestapo by hiding them throughout Belgium. ... Young schoolteacher Andrée Geulen secretly defies the Nazis in Belgium who are forcing Jews to wear a yellow Star...
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A Vlad le fascina un atuendo estupendo! Y como a sus vampíricos amigos, le encanta vestirse de negro de pies a cabeza. Pero, a diferencia de todos los demás vampiros, Vlad tiene un par de mejillas rosas que lo hacen lucir horripilantemente vivo. ¿Cómo le hará para encajar con las demás criaturas paranormales? Vlad, siempre a la moda, intenta esconder su rubor con hipnóticas capas y bufandas hechas a mano. Pero cuando descubre que es posible...
19) Quelf Jr
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Quelf Jr is the unpredictable game that gives RANDOM a new name. Just like the hilarious adult version, players use their creativity and imagination to answer crazy questions and perform silly stunts. It’s as simple as picking up a card and doing what it tells you to do. Can you say this sentence 3X fast? “I’ll take six salty scoops of super slurpy soup.” But watch out. Mr. Sourface, the cranky old man will slow you down. The good news: Ms....
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Zoom Ardillas pone a prueba un nuevo superpoder con la ayuda de un misterioso Misterios Lector. ¿Descubrirán las compañeras Ardillas quién es el verdadero Misterioso Lector? ¿Sabes tú más sobre la lectura que las Ardillas? ¡Lo sabrás cuando termine este libro?
As Zoom Squirrel and his friends try to identify the Mystery Reader, they learn about books, how the are written, and how to read--while sharing a-corny jokes.
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