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Horton hears a Who!
Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman's masterful narration brings to life the heartwarming tale of Horton the elephant. Original music and sound effects complement the retelling. An exclusive paperback edition of the book is packaged with the audio cassette. Cassette running time: approx. 20 min.
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- 9780394800783
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- 61 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- SE
Cassie's word quilt
In this 32-page lap book we join Cassie, the main character from the picture book Tar Beach. As she takes us on a tour of her home, neighborhood, and school, dozens of new words are introduced with simple labels throughout. Young readers will love the simple story line and all the new words they’ll encounter. They’ll relish the beautifully designed spreads, each with its own quilt motif. Th…
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- 9780553112337
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- R
The Tooth Fairy meets El Ratón Pérez
The Tooth Fairy has some competition. Meet El Ratón Pérez, the charming and adventurous mouse who collects children’s teeth in Spain and Latin America. When both the Tooth Fairy and El Ratón Pérez arrive to claim Miguelito’s tooth, sparks fly under the Mexican-American boy’s pillow. Who will rightfully claim his tooth? This magical tale introduces a legendary Latino charac…
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- 9781582462967
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 29 cm
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- L
Dav Pilkey
This biography introduces readers to humorous author and illustrator Dav Pilkey, creator of the Captain Underpants series and Caldecott Honor winnerfor The Paperboy. Readers will learn about Pilkey's childhood and college days in Ohio, his difficulty in school that led to the inspiration for Captain Underpants, his move to the West Coast, and the success and controversy that have accompanied th…
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- 9781617835773
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- Children's Authors
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- 928 PIL
Dr. Seuss
The Children's Authors series gives young readers an intimate look at the lives of their favorite writers. Each engaging biography traces an author's childhood, education, and career. Readers will learn what inspired the authors to write and how they came up with story ideas. Clearly-written text and amusing anecdotes provide readers with easy access to the lives of these beloved authors.
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- 9781577651109
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- Children's Authors
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- 928 SEU
Maurice Sendak
Introduce students to Maurice Sendak, the author of children’s favorites like Where the Wild Things Are. This biography uses simple text structures and clear images to help readers learn about this amazing writer.
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- 9781432959616
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- Author Biographies
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- 928 SEN
Talkin' about Bessie : the story of aviator Elizabeth Coleman
Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman was always being told what she could & couldn't do. In an era when Jim Crow laws and segregation were a way of life, it was not easy to survive. Bessie didn't let that stop her. Although she was only 11 when the Wright brothers took their historic flight, she vowed to become the first African -American female pilot. Her sturdy faith and determination helped her overco…
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- 9780439598712
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 30 cm
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- 926 COL
The girl with a mind for math : the story of Raye Montague
After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she know sexism and racial inequality would challenge that dream every step of the way, even keeping her greatest career accomplishment a secret for decades. Through it all, the gifted mathematician persisted--finally gaining her well-deserved title in history: a pioneer who change…
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- 9781943147427
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- 44 pages : illustartion ; 25 cm
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- 925 MOS
The story of Muhammad Ali
The dramatic story of boxer Muhammad Ali, who burst onto the boxing scene in the early 1960s as Cassius Clay and went on to become known as "The Greatest, " is told in this age-appropriate book covering the legendary athlete's life both in and out of the ring. Full-color illustrations.
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- 9780439897679
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- 927 MUH
I look up to ... Serena Williams
It's never too early to introduce your child to the people you admire! This board book distills tennis superstar Serena Williams's excellent qualities into an eminently shareable read-aloud text with graphic, eye-catching illustrations. Each spread highlights an important trait, and is enhanced by a quote from Serena herself. Kids will grow up hearing the words of this powerful, determined w…
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- 9780525644422
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- 22 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
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- 920 MEM
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