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Books published by publisher Penguin Young Readers, 2004

  • Why Do Dogs Bark?

    Joan Holub

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, April 23, 2001)
    There are many different kinds of dogs and so much to find out about them. Why do dogs bark, howl, or bury bones? Why do they like to lick and sniff people? What jobs can dogs do? You'll find the answers to these questions and many more in this fact-filled reader about man's best friend.
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  • Just a Few Words, Mr. Lincoln: The Story of the Gettysburg Address

    Jean Fritz, Charles Robinson

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, Sept. 15, 1993)
    Abraham Lincoln was one busy man. He had a country to run. And a war to win. And a family to care for. But when it came time to honor all the soldiers who had died in the great battle of Gettysburg, President Lincoln still took time to say a few words. Two hundred and seventy-one to be exact. Here is a true story about a great man and his famous speech.
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  • Young Cam Jansen and the Pizza Shop Mystery

    David A. Adler, Susanna Natti

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, Oct. 1, 2001)
    At a pizza parlor, Cam Jansen's jacket disappears. Could someone have taken it? Where could it be? Find out when Cam's amazing memory clicks into action in the sixth book of the Young Cam Jansen series.
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  • Four on the Shore

    Edward Marshall, James Marshall

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, May 1, 1994)
    Hoping to scare away Spider's little brother, Willy, Lolly, Spider, and Sam each tell a spooky story—but then Willy has a story of his own to tell!
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  • Do You Like These Boots?

    Jacky Davis, David Soman

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, March 20, 2014)
    Ladybug Girl has outgrown her favorite pair of boots! So her mom takes her to the shoe store to buy another pair. Children will learn their colors with Ladybug Girl as she tries on new boots--until she finds the perfect pair!
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  • The Babysitters

    Dori Chaconas, Lisa McCue

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, March 6, 2014)
    Cork is a short muskrat who likes to help out. Fuzz is a tall possum who likes to help himself. Cork is babysitting a porcupine, and he needs Fuzz's help. Fuzz says he's too busy. But when the porcupine goes missing, it is up to Fuzz to help find him! Young readers will love the sixth installment in the popular Cork and Fuzz series!
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  • Young Cam Jansen and the 100th Day of School Mystery

    David A. Adler, Susanna Natti

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, Dec. 23, 2010)
    Cam Jansen and her best friend, Eric, are excited about their class's 100th day of school party! To celebrate, they're having snacks that start with the letter P: pretzels, popcorn, pineapple juice, and everybody's favorite, pizza. But when the pizza disappears from the kitchen, it's up to Cam and her photographic memory to "click" and solve this delicious mystery!
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  • Tiny Goes Back to School

    Cari Meister, Rich Davis

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, June 26, 2014)
    Tiny is not obeying. He won't come when Elliot calls him, and he rolls over when he tells him to "sit." Looks like somebody needs to go back to school! Cari Meister uses simple language in this new level 1 reader to instill confidence in beginning readers. And because of that, it is a book young children learning to read will come back to over and over again!Garden State Children’s Book Award 2017 Nominee.
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  • Good Sports

    Dori Chaconas, Lisa McCue

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, Sept. 2, 2010)
    Cork is a short muskrat who likes to win at games. Fuzz is a tall possum who also likes to win at games. Two best friends. Both like to win. What will happen when they play games against each other?
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  • We Look

    Penguin Young Readers

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, Sept. 15, 2003)
    Millions of Americans remember Dick and Jane (and Sally and Spot, too!). Now Dick and Jane and all their pals are back with revised editions of these classic readers for a whole new generation of readers to enjoy! We Look Look, Jane. Look, Dick. See funny Sally. Funny, funny Sally.
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  • Thomas Edison and His Bright Idea

    Patricia Brennan Demuth, Jez Tuya

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, July 19, 2016)
    This nonfiction reader shines a light on Thomas Edison and his greatest invention—the lightbulb!As a curious child who was always asking questions, it's no wonder Thomas Edison grew up to become a famous, prolific inventor. This easy-to-read nonfiction story follows Edison from his time in school to his career as a full-time inventor. While it focuses on his groundbreaking creation of the lightbulb, this illuminating account also details other important innovations of his, like the phonograph and the microphone. Edison's discoveries will fascinate and inspire all curious young minds!
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  • Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington

    Frances E. Ruffin, Stephen Marchesi

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, Dec. 4, 2000)
    All Aboard Reading!On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people came to the nation's capital. They came by plane, by bus, by car--even on roller-skates--to speak out against segregation and to demand equal rights for everyone. They also came to hear the words of a very special leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Told with a wonderful immediacy, this book captures the spirit of this landmark day in American history and brings Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech to vivid life for young children.
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