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Discover the story of the Haitian Revolution—the largest uprising of enslaved people in history—in this installment of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series

Why would Napoleon Bonaparte sell the Louisiana Territory to the recently formed United States of America? It all comes back to the island nation of Haiti, which Napoleon had planned to use as a base for trade with North America. While Napoleon...

42) Moon: a peek-through picture book

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Teckentrup, Britta

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Die-cut pages show the phases of the moon as it shines on animals all over the world, from sea turtles laying eggs on the beach to frogs in the jungle and mice in the fields.

43) Gymnastics Superstar Simone Biles

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Fishman, Jon M

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Gymnast Simone Biles won four Olympic gold medals in 2016, and she plans to compete at the Olympics again in 2020. This carefully leveled text with engaging photos and critical thinking questions will be a hit with young gymnastics fans.

44) Frito Lay

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Duling, Kaitlyn

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Grab a snack! This title is packed with the history of Frito Lay through narrative nonfiction, informative sidebars, Fun Facts, and more.

45) United States Navy

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An introduction to the United States Navy that explains how the Navy protects America, what vehicles and weapons they use, how they help people around the world, and what their training requirements are.

46) United States Army

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An introduction to the United States Army that explains how the Army protects America, what vehicles and weapons they use, how they help people around the world, and what their training requirements are.

47) I Can Knit

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Eckman, Edie

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Fun, wearable accessories and gifts are easily made using the step-by-step instructions in this introduction to knitting for youngsters. The book follows a natural learning progression with short lessons and quick results; each lesson teaches just one new skill so that beginners are able to finish simple projects early on. As they add techniques to their repertoire, young knitters gain skills and confidence. Instructions are included for both left-handed...

48) The American Girl's Handy Book: Making the Most of Outdoor Fun

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Beard, Lina

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Each summer, millions of children complain, "There's nothing to do." Originally published in 1889, The American Girl's Handy Book resoundingly challenges this age-old dilemma by providing a huge number of ideas for fun and instructional projects for young girls. It includes plans for April Fool's parties and jokes, transplanting wildflowers and preserving or pressing them, Easter games and activities, instructions for making a lawn tennis net...

49) ¡Es un chimpancé! (It's a Chimpanzee!)

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Kenan, Tessa

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Con este texto los lectores aprenden todo sobre los chimpancés y su increíble hábitat de selva tropical. Las fotografías de color dan un vistazo a la vida de un chimpancé mientras que las preguntas de pensamiento crítico y un glosario de fotos ayudan a los lectores de no ficción por primera vez. With this carefully leveled text, now in Spanish, readers learn all about chimpanzees and their incredible rain forest habitat. Full-color photographs...

50) Titanic

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Murray, Julie

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This title will help readers understand the causes, timeline, and aftermath of the sinking of the Titanic. The title is complete with glossary, index, and additional facts. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards & correlated to state standards.

51) Serpientes de cerca (Snakes Up Close)

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Blazeman, Christopher

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Do you think a snake would make a good pet? This fact-filled, Spanish-translated title uses bright, vivid images in conjunction with descriptive and informative language to let readers decide if they think these cold-blooded reptiles would make good pets.

52) United States Air Force

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Zobel, Derek

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An introduction to the United States Air Force that explains how the Air Force protects America; what vehicles, weapons, and tools they use; how they help people around the world; and their training requirements.

53) United States Coast Guard

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An introduction to the United States Coast Guard that explains how the Coast Guard works with other divisions of the armed forces, what their primary responsibilities are, and what equipment they use in their day-to-day operations.

54) Let's Explore Spending Money

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Waxman, Laura Hamilton

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What is money and how do we use it? Simple text and fun photos compare the different kinds of things people buy. Critical-thinking questions encourage readers to think further about money and its uses.

55) Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood: A World War I Tale

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Hale, Nathan

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New York Times Bestselling Series!
âThese books are, quite simply, brilliant. . . . Thrilling, bloody, action-packed stories from American history.â âNew York Times
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Learn about the most well-known battles (and little-known secrets) of World War I with the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series!
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In 1914, the worldâs biggest countries (and some of...

56) The California condor

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Silverstein, Alvin

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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the California condor, its decline in numbers due to human population growth and activities, and the efforts being made to maintain its population.

57) United States Marine Corps

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An introduction to the United States Marine Corps that explains how the Marines protect America, what vehicles and weapons they use, how they help people around the world, and what their training requirements are.

58) Baseball Superstar Aaron Judge

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Fishman, Jon M

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New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge became a fan favorite in his rookie season with the team. This title's reader-friendly text, critical thinking questions, and bright design will attract young baseball fans.

59) 101 Amazing Brainteasers: Riddles and Puzzles for All Ages

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Goldstein, Jack

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Contained within this book are over one hundred fun brainteasers for children and adults alike. Covering subjects including numbers, words, logic problems and lateral thinking they are sure to have you scratching your head - until you reveal the answers (at which point you'll say you knew it all along!)

These brainteasers are separated into sections for easy navigation and will test every area of your brain whether you are old or young. Full

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60) Neymar

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Machajewski, Sarah

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