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Roald Dahl's Matilda's how to be a genius
MATILDA WORMWOOD is a genius - her brain fizzes and bubbles with brilliance. She outwits her gruesome parents, and even her terrifying head teacher, the monstrous Miss Trunchbull. Now, YOU TOO can baffle, bewilder and bamboozle your friends and family! ASTOUND them with feats of calculation, scientific miracles, incredible creativity and fiendishly clever tricks, all with simple, step-by-…
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- 9780241371183
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- 83 pages ; illustration ; 23 cm
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- 793.8 DAH
When Sophie gets angry--really, really angry....
This beautifully designed book tells the story of a little girl named Sophie, who learns that it's okay to be angry. Everybody gets angry sometimes. For children, anger can be very upsetting. Parents, teachers, and children can talk about it. People do lots of different things when they get angry. In this Caldecott Honor book, kids will see what Sophie does when she gets angry. What do you do?
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- 9780439598453
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- 40 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- F58
Saying what you mean
Explains verbal and nonverbal communication and describes ways to control what you say and how it is interpreted in order to develop and maintain productive relationships.
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- 9780849981227
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- 125 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
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- a children's book about communication skills
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- F58
Counting on Frank
"If Frank were a humpback whale, however, only ten would fit into our entire house. I asked Dad about this, and he said they would get in the way of the television." Such funny scenarios throughout this beloved book teach children about simple math concepts. Counting on Frank has inspired countless students to get excited about math. Readers follow along as Frank, an irresistible canine, and hi…
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- 0207173222
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
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- F58
I am smart
When his teacher announces that there will be a science fair in a few weeks, the young boy in I Am Smart is worried. He doesn't like science. Science is hard! But when his mom tells him to "look for the science in your life," he knows just what his project will be! By doing research, asking his friends for help, and not giving up, the boy learns that science can be really fun. Now that's smart!…
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- 9781623369576
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- A Positive Power Story : Level 2
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- F59
Little women
Generations of readers young and old, male and female, have fallen in love with the March sisters of Louisa May Alcott’s most popular and enduring novel, Little Women. Here are talented tomboy and author-to-be Jo, tragically frail Beth, beautiful Meg, and romantic, spoiled Amy, united in their devotion to each other and their struggles to survive in New England during the Civil War. It is no…
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Three men in a boat : to say nothing of the dog
Three Men in a Boat, Not Counting a Dog is a humorous 19th century English novel that describes the journey and adventures of three Londoners: George, Harris, an unknown narrator and 123 miles from Kingston to Pangbourne. The author intended the book to be a serious tourist guide on the Thames, containing descriptions of the monuments located on the banks of the river, but the ironic sense of h…
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- 9781529024012
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Mermaid Queen : the spectacular true story of Annette Kellerman, who swam her…
A fun, feel-good, "underdog" story about a little-known female athlete whose derring-do transformed girls' sports. Are you brave enough to make a wave? If you love sports and people who aren't afraid to swim against the tide, Annette Kellerman and her freestyle approach to life will make your heart swell. With strokes of genius, Shana Corey and Edwin Fotheringham pool their talents to cre…
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- 9780439698351
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- 42 pages : illustration ; 30 cm
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- F64
My day is ruined! : a story for teaching flexible thinking
Braden was so excited for his upcoming Championship baseball game! The night before he dreamt of that moment]] THE moment]]the oohs and ahhs of the crowd as he scored the game-winning run! But imagine his surprise when he woke up to pouring rain]]and NO GAME! This, coupled with some events at school that don't go his way, send Braden on an overreaction tailspin! Will Braden be able to recover f…
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- 9781944882044
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- 31 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- F65
Caps for sale : a tale of a peddler, some monkeys, and their monkey business
Children will delight in following the peddler’s efforts to outwit the monkeys and will ask to read it again and again. Caps for Sale is an excellent easy-to-read book that includes repetition, patterns, and colors, perfect for early readers. This tale of a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity and also teaches children about problem and res…
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- 9780439120616
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- 46 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- F65
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