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Tiny tough
by Abby Hanlon
A friendship-themed entry in the popular series finds Dory helping her older sister with a social dilemma by joining a pirate crew on an unexpectedly difficult treasure hunt for a lost friendship bracelet.
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Biscuit's snow day race
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
A latest first reader starring the fan-favorite adorable pup finds Biscuit enjoying fun-filled snow days while wondering if he will be able to participate in an exciting sled race.
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It began with a page : how Gyo Fujikawa drew the way
by Kyo Maclear
The creators of Julia, Child present a picture book portrait of the Japanese-American picture book illustrator and diversity activist, discussing her imprisonment in a World War II internment camp and her efforts to represent multicultural kids in her art.
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Mr. Penguin and the lost treasure
by Alex T Smith
A humorous page-turner about an adventure-seeking penguin finds Mr. Penguin responding to the call when Bouddica Bones from the Museum of Extraordinary Objects calls for help to find the museum’s missing treasure before the bandits do!
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Rise! : from caged bird to poet of the people, Maya Angelou
by Bethany Hegedus
A biography of African American writer, performer, and activist Maya Angelou, who turned a childhood of trauma and emotional pain to become one of the most inspiring voices of our lifetime. Includes afterword, author's note, and sources
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Chomp : a shark romp
by Michael-Paul Terranova
A simple introduction to a variety of shark species combines spare, age-appropriate text and contrasting artwork to depict a whale shark, bull shark, lemon shark and more. By the creator of Roar: A Dinosaur Tour.
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Ink! : 100 Fun Facts About Octopuses, Squid, and More
by Stephanie Warren Drimmer
Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about cephalopods, from inking, to hunting, to coconut carrying. Squish along with squid, camouflage with cuttlefish, and marvel at magnificent octopuses. Packed with weird-but-true facts and tons of cool animal info, this Level 3 Reader explores the incredible world of cephalopods.
National Geographic Fact Readers feature the same expert-vetted running text as traditional readers--with a bonus of 100 fun facts sprinkled throughout! A fact roundup at the end of each book lets kids review what they've learned. (Plus, they can impress their friends with their animal expertise!)
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Magic ramen : the story of Momofuku Ando
by Andrea Wang
Every day, Ando Momofuku would retire to his lab--a little shed in his backyard. For years, he'd dreamed about making a new kind of ramen noodle soup that was quick, convenient, and tasty to feed the hungry people he'd seen in line for a bowl on the black market following World War II. "Peace follows from a full stomach," he believed. Day after day, Ando experimented. Night after night, he failed. But Ando kept experimenting. With persistence, creativity, and a little inspiration, Ando succeeded. This is the true story behind one of the world's most popular foods
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