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  • Kid Chef Bakes: The Kids Cookbook for Aspiring Bakers

    Lisa Huff

    Paperback (Rockridge Press, Oct. 31, 2017)
    Bake delicious treats for the whole family with easy recipes and step-by-step instructions When a child is ready to take the spatula into his or her hands, it can be difficult to find recipes suited to their level, ability, and tastes that also capture their interest. Catering to ambitious chefs ages 8 to 12, this kids cookbook and culinary crash course shows your chef-in-training how to bake from start to finish. With tips for prepping and setting up the kitchen, tutorials fostering basic skills, and recipes that parents will love, Kid Chef Bakes is a kids cookbook to inspire the aspiring chef. More than just a kids cookbook, Kid Chef Bakes contains: Simple recipes―Get guidance to hone skills while making delicious treats that the whole family will enjoy.Tips for prep and set-up―Learn about baking tools, equipment, and pantry essentials, including essential safety tips on how to use the oven and stove.Hands-on lessons―This kids cookbook offers tutorials for developing basic cooking skills like measuring liquids vs. solids and separating eggs.Learn how sweet it is to get your kids excited about baking with Kid Chef Bakes, an easy-to-use kids cookbook.
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  • Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation

    Duncan Tonatiuh

    Hardcover (Harry N. Abrams, May 6, 2014)
    Seven years before Brown v. Board of Education, the Mendez family fought to end segregation in California schools. Discover their incredible story in this picture book from award-winning creator Duncan TonatiuhA Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book and Robert F. Sibert Honor Book! When her family moved to the town of Westminster, California, young Sylvia Mendez was excited about enrolling in her neighborhood school. But she and her brothers were turned away and told they had to attend the Mexican school instead. Sylvia could not understand why—she was an American citizen who spoke perfect English. Why were the children of Mexican families forced to attend a separate school? Unable to get a satisfactory answer from the school board, the Mendez family decided to take matters into its own hands and organize a lawsuit. In the end, the Mendez family’s efforts helped bring an end to segregated schooling in California in 1947, seven years before the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education ended segregation in schools across America. Using his signature illustration style and incorporating his interviews with Sylvia Mendez, as well as information from court files and news accounts, award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh tells the inspiring story of the Mendez family’s fight for justice and equality.
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  • The Ugly Truth

    Jeff Kinney

    Hardcover (Amulet Books, Nov. 9, 2010)
    Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it’s cracked up to be? Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkward changes that come with getting older—all without his best friend, Rowley, at his side. Can Greg make it through on his own? Or will he have to face the “ugly truth”?
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  • Darkstalker

    Tui T. Sutherland

    Paperback (Scholastic Inc., Nov. 28, 2017)
    Three dragons. One unavoidable, unpredictable destiny. This is the beginning... of the end.In the SeaWing kingdom, a young prince learns he is an animus -- capable of wonderful magic that comes with a terrible price.In the mind of a NightWing dragonet, a thousand futures unfold -- and almost all of them, she knows, lead to disaster and destruction.And under three full moons and the watchful eyes of his NightWing mother and IceWing father, the most powerful dragon Pyrhhia will ever know is clawing his way out of his egg. Darkstalker, the dragon who will change the world forever.Long before the SandWing war, lifetimes before the Dragonet Prophecy... darkness is born.
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  • Baking Class: 50 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Bake!

    Deanna F. Cook

    Spiral-bound (Storey Publishing, LLC, Sept. 5, 2017)
    Following the best-selling book Cooking Class, this delightful baking cookbook for children ages 8–12 features 50 easy-to-follow, kid-friendly recipes. Lively step-by-step photos teach bakers-in-training how to knead dough, make biscuits, decorate cookies, and produce a perfect pie, along with essential skills like following directions and accurately measuring ingredients. Kids will learn to make both sweet and savory treats and will use fresh fruits and vegetables in recipes such as Bursting with Blueberries Muffins, Zombie Zucchini Bread, and Peachy Keen Crumble. Bonus goodie bag stickers, pop-out gift tags, and bake sale signs encourage kids to share their homemade delights with pride. 2017 NPR's Best Books of the Year 2017 IACP Cookbook Award Winner 2017 National Parenting Product Awards Winner 2018 ​Mom's Choice Award Gold Winner 2019 New York Times "Best Cookbooks for Kids" Also available in this series: Cooking Class and Cooking Class Global Feast!
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  • The Boxcar Children Mysteries Books 5-8

    Gertrude Chandler Warner

    Paperback (Albert Whitman & Company, Sept. 1, 1991)
    The paperback editions of The Boxcar Children Mysteries: #5, Mike's Mystery; #6, Blue Bay Mystery; #7, The Woodshed Mystery; and #8, The Lighthouse Mystery are offered together in a cardboard case. Follow Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden as they embark on new adventures and solve mysteries!
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  • Minecraft: Guide Collection 4-Book Boxed Set: Exploration; Creative; Redstone; The Nether & the End

    Mojang Ab, The Official Minecraft Team

    Paperback (Del Rey, Oct. 16, 2018)
    The ultimate gift for any Minecraft fan—a box set featuring definitive guides to four different aspects of the blockbuster videogame, packed with insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang. • The world of Minecraft is waiting to be explored, but danger lurks around every corner. The official Minecraft: Guide to Exploration will help you survive. Learn how to find resources, craft equipment, and protect yourself from hostile mobs. • Minecraft is so varied and limitless that incredible creations can often be daunting to think about, let alone to build. The official Minecraft: Guide to Creative will teach you all you need to know to create builds more impressive than you could have dreamed of. • Survival is difficult in the perilous Nether and End dimensions, and you’ll need to up your game if you want to make it back to the Overworld. The official Minecraft: Guide to the Nether & the End will teach you how to navigate the alien terrain, battle the native mobs, and find rare blocks and items. • Become a master engineer and create awesome contraptions with the official Minecraft: Guide to Redstone. Discover the uses of redstone components, learn how to make working circuits, then create clever builds using your new skills. Collect all of the official Minecraft books: Minecraft: The Island Minecraft: The Crash Minecraft: The Survivors’ Book of Secrets Minecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress Minecraft: Guide to Exploration Minecraft: Guide to Creative Minecraft: Guide to the Nether & the End Minecraft: Guide to Redstone Minecraft: Mobestiary Minecraft: Guide to Enchantments & Potions Minecraft: Guide to PVP Minigames Minecraft: Guide to Farming
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  • Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

    Chris Grabenstein

    Paperback (Yearling, June 24, 2014)
    Over 100 Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List! On 44 State Award Lists! Discover what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in all the world” in this fun-filled, action-packed bestseller from the much-loved coauthor of I Funny and Max Einstein! “A worthy successor to . . . Willy Wonka.” —Booklist, starred review When Kyle learns that the world's most famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, has designed the town's new library and is having an invitation-only lock-in on opening night, he's determined to be there! But the tricky part isn't getting into the library—it's getting out. Because when morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must solve every clue and figure out every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route! Don't miss bonus content in the back of the book—extra puzzles, an author Q&A, and more! And look for the puzzle-packed sequels—Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics, Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race, Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game, and Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket! “Full of puzzles to think about [and] puns to groan at . . . this solid, tightly plotted read is a winner for readers and game-players alike.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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  • City Spies

    James Ponti

    Hardcover (Aladdin, March 10, 2020)
    A New York Times bestseller! A GMA3 Summer Reading Squad Selection! “Ingeniously plotted, and a grin-inducing delight.” —People “Will keep young readers glued to the page…So when do I get the sequel?” —Beth McMullen, author of Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls In this thrilling new series that Stuart Gibbs called “a must-read,” Edgar Award winner James Ponti brings together five kids from all over the world and transforms them into real-life spies—perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls.Sara Martinez is a hacker. She recently broke into the New York City foster care system to expose her foster parents as cheats and lawbreakers. However, instead of being hailed as a hero, Sara finds herself facing years in a juvenile detention facility and banned from using computers for the same stretch of time. Enter Mother, a British spy who not only gets Sara released from jail but also offers her a chance to make a home for herself within a secret MI6 agency. Operating out of a base in Scotland, the City Spies are five kids from various parts of the world. When they’re not attending the local boarding school, they’re honing their unique skills, such as sleight of hand, breaking and entering, observation, and explosives. All of these allow them to go places in the world of espionage where adults can’t. Before she knows what she’s doing, Sara is heading to Paris for an international youth summit, hacking into a rival school’s computer to prevent them from winning a million euros, dangling thirty feet off the side of a building, and trying to stop a villain…all while navigating the complex dynamics of her new team. No one said saving the world was easy…
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  • Naruto: Itachi's Story, Vol. 1: Daylight

    Takashi Yano, Masashi Kishimoto, Jocelyne Allen

    Paperback (VIZ Media LLC, Nov. 1, 2016)
    Itachi and Sasuke come of age and find their places in the ninja world in this three-volume epic.A new series of prose novels, straight from the worldwide Naruto franchise. Naruto’s allies and enemies take center stage in these fast-paced adventures, with each volume focusing on a particular clan mate, ally, team…or villain.Uchiha Itachi, four years of age. With the hell of war burned into his eyes, the boy makes a resolution: he will rid this world of all violence. The birth of Sasuke, meeting his friend Shisui, the academy, genin, chunin, and then the Anbu—Itachi races down the path of glory toward his dream of becoming the first Uchiha Hokage, unaware of the darkness that lies ahead…
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  • The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A. with 50 fact-filled maps!

    Gabrielle Balkan, Sol Linero

    Hardcover (Wide Eyed Editions, Oct. 1, 2015)
    A 2016 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (National Council for the Social Studies-Children's Book Council)In 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps, explore every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming and the nation’s capital to discover more than 2,000 facts that celebrate the people, cities, nature, and historic events that have helped make America what it is today. You'll also get an expansive guide to the state flags and US presidents. Ghost towns, swamp tours, the center of the universe…bacon donuts, brainy berries, salmon jerky…The French Fry King, The Mother of Oregon, The Queen of Blues…be inspired by the inventiveness, beauty, and diversity of the United States in this curious collection of fact-filled maps. On each wonderful map, find:A welcome box with a short introduction to the stateKey facts, including the capital; state bird, flower, and tree; and statehood orderState icons celebrating the state’s people, places, and historySix inspiring people who have a connection to the stateRegion spotlight bubbles to allow you to discover more about one particular placeA moments to remember box with a list of significant dates and their events in the state’s historyEach state’s map also contains information about which states it neighbors, its bodies of water and borders, as well as where it is situated in the country. Did you know that while Hawaii shares its border with no one, both Missouri and Tennessee border eight other states? Many state parks, battlefields, national forests, and reservations are also included to inspire you to respect and explore the great outdoors. So pack your bags and say later ‘gator…the great States await!
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  • Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

    HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

    Paperback (HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT, July 1, 2019)
    This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer. Grace Lin, author of the beloved Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat returns with a wondrous story of adventure, faith, and friendship. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers.
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