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Books published by publisher Magic Wagon (Looking Glass Library)

  • Fever in the Oceans

    Stephen Aitken

    Library Binding (Looking Glass Library, Sept. 1, 2011)
    Temperatures all over the world are rising due to climate change, effecting the marine life around the world. Provide even the youngest readers information about the oceans, the changes in climate and its affects on the oceans, and what they can do to help preserve our planet with Fever in the Oceans. Bright, colorful illustrations and straightforward text make this topic accessible for even the youngest audience. Hot Facts and Cool Ideas sidebars provide additional information and Dr. Know experiments provide a fun look at climate. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-4.
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  • Lost in the Mall

    Noel Gyro Potter, Joseph Cannon

    Library Binding (Looking Glass Library, July 1, 2008)
    During a trip to the mall, Marshall and Art's little brother, Harley, gets separated from their mom. While she panics, the boys use their heads and the secret word to find their brother. It's a good thing they had a plan in place for just that kind of situation! Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-4.
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  • Trust Me: A Loyalty Story

    Anastasia Suen, Jeff Ebbeler

    Library Binding (Looking Glass Library, July 1, 2008)
    The students in Miss K's class experience situations that occur in schools everywhere. A group of children learns the importance of trust in Trust Me. Rachel's story teaches about trust, patience, and friendship with brilliant illustrations and humorous text. What Do You Think? quetions, Miss K's Classroom rules, and a glossary aid teachers in classroom discussions about the character trait of fairness featured in this stunning picture book. Special thanks to content consultant Vicki F. Panaccione Ph.D. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-4.
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  • My Mom and Dad

    Claudia Harrington, Zoe Persico

    Library Binding (Looking Glass Library, Sept. 1, 2015)
    "Lenny follows Kan for a school project and learns what it's like to have a multicultural family"--
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  • The Call of the Wild

    Lisa Mullarkey, Jack London, Anthony VanArsdale

    Library Binding (Looking Glass Library, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Jack London's classic tale of survival relates the trials and triumphs of Buck, a pampered dog turned sled dog. When Buck is kidnapped from his easy life with Judge Miller, he is thrust into the Klondike Gold Rush! Buck's adventures battling his enemies, discovering his animal instincts, and surviving nature has been adapted for young readers. Buck's strength and courage are tested in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of London's Call of the Wild.
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  • The Wobbly Wheels

    Kirsten McDonald, Erika Meza

    Library Binding (Looking Glass Library, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Carlos and Carmen aren't sure they're ready to take the training wheels off their bikes. Pap is all set to help, and Mam has a new box of Band-Aids. The twins reassure each other and buckle on their bike helmets. And that's when the wheels start to wobble. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
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  • Mail Carriers at Work

    Karen Kenney, Brian Caleb Dumm, Judith Stepan-Norris

    Library Binding (Looking Glass Library, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Teaches young readers about the education, tasks, tools, and social role of mail carriers.
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  • One-Tire House

    Kirsten McDonald

    Library Binding (Looking Glass Library, Jan. 1, 2016)
    The Garcia family is moving to a new house, and twins Carlos and Carmen do not want to leave their small, familiar home--especially since they do not understand why their father describes the new place as a one-tire house.
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  • Littlest ZombieÂ’s Story

    Rusty Fischer, Joel Cook

    Library Binding (Looking Glass Library, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Told in rhyming text, little Chester the zombie can not sleep, disobeys his mother and sneaks out of his crypt for a snack.
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  • I Wish I Were a Speedy Cheetah

    Christina Jordan, Gabhor Utomo

    Library Binding (Looking Glass Library, Sept. 1, 2011)
    I wish I were a speedy cheetah, the fastest land animal I would be. My life would be much different than it is just being me. Can you imagine how your life would be if you were a speedy cheetah of Africa? Easy-to-read, rhyming text brings young readers on an imaginative adventure to discover the daily life, food, home, and habits of the Afrian cheetah. Will you wish to be a speedy cheetah or stay just being you? Cheetah facts, glossary, and book links included. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-4.
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  • September

    Mari Kesselring, Ronnie Rooney

    Library Binding (Looking Glass Library, Aug. 15, 2009)
    Share in all the fun things September brings.
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  • The Phantom of the Opera

    Lisa Mullarkey, Gaston Leroux, Eric Scott Fisher

    Library Binding (Looking Glass Library, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Gaston Leroux's classic horror tale of the Paris Opera house brings readers the story of the Phantom of the Opera. When the Christine Daae began at the Opera house, she had little talent. When the Phantom fell in love with her, he began to give her singing lessons that turned her into a star. The lessons had a price, however. Learn what the price was in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera.
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