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  • Pocahontas: An American Princess

    Joyce Milton, Shelly Hehenberger

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, Oct. 2, 2000)
    Pocahontas is famous for saving the life of Captain John Smith, the man she loved. At least that’s what legend tells us. Now read the true story of this Native American princess.
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  • Holiday Helper

    Jill Abramson, Jane O'Connor, Deborah Melmon

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, Oct. 16, 2014)
    Scout is ready for her first Christmas!It's Scout's first winter, and she can't wait for Christmas! She loves the shiny presents with their gorgeous ribbons, which look awfully like fancy tug-of-war toys! By the time Scout's through with them, the presents are a mess. Is Christmas morning ruined? Of course not! Fans of Puppy Diaries will find this story hilarious, sweet, and perfect for young readers!
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  • Sonic and the Tales of Deception

    Jake Black, Ian McGinty

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers Licenses, March 6, 2018)
    Delight in new tales of adventure featuring the world's fastest and most famous Hedgehog hero, Sonic!Sonic may be the fastest hero in the world, but he's got to keep moving to stay ahead of Dr. Eggman's evil plots! In Sonic and The Tales of Deception, Sonic and his friends save the world from Dr. Eggman and his cronies in three original stories. This set of short stories with full color illustrations is the perfect introduction to one of the most beloved video game characters of all time and a must-have title for long-time fans eager for new content!
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  • Freak Out!: Animals Beyond Your Wildest Imagination

    Ginjer L. Clarke

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, Feb. 16, 2006)
    Did you know that the viperfish uses a glowing lure to attract its prey? Or that a giant squid has eyeballs the size of volleyballs? This book is full of facts about all sorts of freaky animals!
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  • I Am Cleopatra

    Brooke Vitale

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, April 28, 2020)
    A leveled Reader based on an episode from the PBS KIDS animated television series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum starring Cleopatra.Based on the children's book series Ordinary People Change the World by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, the series will introduce kids to inspiring historical figures and the character virtues that helped them succeed. Xavier wants to stay up all night to see a super moon, but he doesn't know how to ask his parents. Luckily, the Secret Museum sends him to meet Cleopatra and she teaches him how to ask for things the right way. This episode-based Penguin Young Reader is perfect for emerging readers!
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  • Good Night, Good Knight

    Shelley Moore Thomas, Jennifer Plecas

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, Oct. 14, 2002)
    The Good Knight is on his watch when he hears a sound. Roar! Is it a dragon? A great big dragon? He searches the woods and finds a surprise. Three very little dragons are almost ready for bed. But who will read to them, tuck them in, and kiss them good night? Is this a job for the Good Knight? Young readers, like the young dragons, will quickly fall under the Good Knight's spell."Stories of valiant knights slaying fearsome dragons are going to fall sadly flat after one reading of this bewitching tale." (Kirkus Reviews, pointer review)
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  • Clara and Clem Take a Ride

    Ethan Long

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, Oct. 25, 2012)
    Embark on a reading adventure with the adorable and imaginative Clara and Clem! When Clara and Clem build a car out of blocks, they have no idea where it will take them. But with a little imagination, the two take the trip of a lifetime down winding roads, up tall mountains, and across the sky. This Level 1 reader is beautifully simple and sweet--and available in both hardcover and paperback!
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  • Get a Hit, Mo!

    David A. Adler, Sam Ricks

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, Feb. 14, 2017)
    A companion to the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Don't Throw It to Mo!Baseball season has arrived and Mo is all set to play with his team, the Lions. But Mo always bats last, and he always plays right field—and no balls ever come to right field. Will Mo ever get his chance to help the Lions win? This Level 2 reader about a little African-American boy with a big passion for sports is a funny, motivational companion to the winner of the 2016 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award.
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  • Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

    Henry Barker, Jeff Crosby

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, Oct. 25, 1999)
    For the budding historian, this Level 4 reader gives a comprehensive introduction to Egyptian gods and goddesses, including Horus, Re, and Anubis. As an added bonus, there is tons of neat information about pyramids, mummies, and the afterlife!
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  • Go Away, Spot

    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! Go Away Spot Dick said, "Down, Spot. I cannot play. Down, Spot, down. Go away, little Spot. Go away and play."
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  • Young Cam Jansen and the Ice Skate Mystery

    David A. Adler, Susanna Natti

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, Jan. 1, 2000)
    Cam Jansen and her friend Eric are going ice skating. When Eric loses the locker key, Cam's amazing memory clicks into action to find it in this latest edition to the popular Young Cam Jansen series.
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  • Hank Zipzer Collection Complete Set 1-17

    Henry Winkler

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers Group, June 1, 2010)
    Complete collection of Hank Zipzer Series. Books 1-17
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