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New & Coming Soon Books for Elementary SchoolersSeptember 2020
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Click on the title to check availability. Log-in to our online catalog to place holds. To place holds by phone, please call us at 708-366-5205. During open hours, you can also chat with us at www.riverforestlibrary.org. It's easy!
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Tyrannosaurus Wrecks
by Stuart Gibbs
When a rare dinosaur skull is stolen from a top-secret excavation site on his friend’s ranch, Teddy Fitzroy begins an investigation that is complicated by the Barksdale twins’ anaconda and Summer’s inquiries into the black-market reptile trade.
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Nikki Tesla and the Traitors of the Lost Spark
by Jess Keating
Wrongly implicated when a routine operation goes horribly wrong and shuts down Genius Academy, Nikki Tesla and her team scramble to clear themselves of suspicion and find an antidote to prevent an unknown adversary’s biological attack.
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Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem
by Kate DiCamillo
Writing a metaphorical poem about the pig next door for a school assignment, Stella gets into a loud argument with an irritating classmate who views her elaborate descriptions as lies, a conflict that leads to a visit with the principal and an unexpected partnership.
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Graystripe's vow
by Erin Hunter
Complemented by an exclusive Warriors manga short story, a latest standalone entry in the best-selling series continues the adventures of fan-favorite character Graystripe, whose uncertainty about the resilience of the Clans prompts a quest in the old forest territories.
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Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket
by Chris Grabenstein
When Luigi Lemoncello constructs a secret building that contains a single hidden titanium ticket, four lucky kids win a chance to embark on an elite scavenger hunt that is comprised of life-sized games and obstacles.
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Rowley Jefferson's awesome friendly adventure
by Jeff Kinney
In a follow-up to last year’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid spinoff, Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid, Rowley Jefferson, “Wimpy Kid” Greg Heffley’s best friend, tells the story of “Roland the Kind” and “Garg the Barbarian” and their quest to vanquish the evil White Warlock. 3,000,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch by Julie AbeEva Evergreen is determined to earn the rank of Novice Witch before her 13th birthday or risk losing her magic forever, but when the biggest magical storm threatens the coastal town of Auteri, Eva hopes her limited powers will be enough to save the town and her dreams of becoming a witch.
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Agent Moose
by Mo O'Hara
Dedicating himself to solving all of Woodland HQ’s mysteries, not-so-savvy secret agent and master of disguise Anonymoose, assisted by brainy sidekick Owlfred, investigates a rival’s suspicious case-solving streak to retain his own status as the Best Secret Agent in the Big Forest.
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Lois Lane and the Friendship Challenge
by Grace Ellis
Lois Lane and her friend Kristen want to promote their friendship video channel at the big neighborhood barbecue and bike race but when the fireworks go missing and a new girl takes up all of Kristen's attention, Lois tries to face her challenges and still celebrate the summer
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Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework
by Lincoln Peirce
Nate endeavors to strike a balance between the time he spends with his older girlfriend and the classmates who always seem to be having so much fun without him, in a latest installment in the series that includes Blow the Roof Off.
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Crabapple Trouble
by Kaeti Vandorn
When all of her friends enter the community’s annual harvest contest, apple-headed Callaway is overwhelmed by requests for her clever ideas before teaming up with a helpful fairy, Thistle, to organize the festival and give their friends the assistance they require.
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Dog Man: Grime and Punishment
by Dav Pilkey
A latest entry in the best-selling series finds Dog Man overcoming the Supa Buddies only to be confronted by a new problem that tests the limits of the entire pack to avoid barking up the wrong tree. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of the Captain Underpants series.
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The Bad Guys in Dawn of the Underlord
by Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys--sorry, Shadow Squad-G--have finally saved the world from butt-handed evil. And now it's time to celebrate! But when one member of the team makes a shocking discovery, the party might be over sooner than everyone thinks.
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Let's Ride a Wave! : Diving Into the Science of Light and Sound Waves with Physics
by Chris Ferrie
Red Kangaroo is having a fun day at the beach! She loves watching the waves go up and down, but, suddenly, she has a question: Do the waves ever stop? Dr. Chris has the answer-not only do waves never stop, but there are all kinds of waves around us! Discover all the waves you can and can't see, plus the waves you can hear! In this new series, Chris Ferrie answers all the questions Red Kangaroo has about what things are made of and how things work using real-world and practical examples.
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Let's Talk About Race
by Julius Lester
A poetic introduction to the topic of race as the differences and unique features of races are celebrated while discussing the important bond everyone shares with one another as human beings through many common similarities.
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I Am Jim Henson
by Brad Meltzer
A picture book introduction to the creator of the Muppets describes the creative spirit, performance talents and beliefs in the goodness of people that inspired his career and how he helped create the iconic programs Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.
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Black Panther Rules! : Discover What It Takes to Be a Super Hero
by Billy Wrecks
Packed with Super Hero secrets and jokes, a guide for young Marvel Comics fans reveals how T’Challa became the mighty Black Panther, profiles the mysterious land of Wakanda, reveals who else has worn the Black Panther suit and explains the importance of Vibranium.
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The Times Machine! : Learn Multiplication and Division, Like, Yesterday
by Danica McKellar
The best-selling author of Do Not Open This Math Book outlines an engaging and revolutionary way to memorize multiplication facts, in an early math primer that uses colorful stories, silly rhymes and other skill-bolstering techniques for breaking down steps and understanding common classroom approaches.
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