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Reminiscences of the pleasures of life in the mountains as a child.
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Eleanor Roosevelt published the original edition of When You Grow Up to Vote in 1932, the same year her husband was elected president. This edition has updated information and back matter as well as ... art from ... Grace Lin. Beginning with government workers like firefighters and garbage collectors, and moving up through local government to the national stage, [it] explains that the people in government work [for] the voter.
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Examines the archaeological evidence that various explorers such as the Vikings and the Chinese came to America long before Columbus.
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"In the early 1500s, Ponce de LeoĢn was one of the most important Spanish military figures in the Caribbean. He made his first voyage across the Atlantic with Christopher Columbus and then, after years of battle with the native Taino, became the first governor of Puerto Rico. Although the story of his search for the Fountain of Youth is entirely fictional, his noteworthy expedition to--and naming of-- Florida is one of his greatest legacies"--
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Dragon girls volume 2.
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4 stars
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"Willa and her friends have a powerful magic inside of them-they each have the ability to transform into a Glitter Dragon Girl ... The troublesome Shadow Sprites are after the Tree Queen's magic again, and it can only be saved by a special potion. The Dragon Girls must work together to gather all of the ingredients. Willa is leading their quest, but she's scared of what might happen if they don't succeed"--
186. Wingbearer
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Wingbearer saga volume 1.
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"Zuli is extraordinary--she just doesn't realize it yet. Raised by mystical bird spirits in the branches of the Great Tree, she's never ventured beyond this safe haven. She's never had to. Until now. When a sinister force threatens the life-giving magic of the tree, Zuli, along with her guardian owl, Frowly, must get to the root of it. So begins an adventure bigger than anything Zuli could've ever imagined--one that will bring her, along with some...
187. The witch boy
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Witch boy (Ostertag) volume 1.
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4.6 stars
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In thirteen-year-old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted... and he's still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be. When a mysterious danger threatens the other boys, Aster knows he can help-- as a witch. It will take the encouragement of a new friend, the non-magical and non-conforming...
188. Witchlings
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Witchlings series volume 1.
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4 stars
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"Every year, in the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings who participate in the Black Moon Ceremony are placed into covens and come into their powers as full-fledged witches. And twelve-year-old Seven Salazar can't wait to be placed in the most powerful coven with her best friend! But on the night of the ceremony, in front of the entire town, Seven isn't placed in one of the five covens. She's a Spare! Spare covens have fewer witches, are less powerful,...
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Catwings series volume 3.
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5 stars
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After being rescued by a flying cat, Alexander the cat decides to make good on a promise to do wonderful things.
191. The worst witch
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Worst witch volume 1.
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4.8 stars
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Mildred Hubble's first term at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches starts badly when, unlike her classmates, she can't control her broom, her kitten, or her spells.
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Any adventure a child can dream up, they can survive—thanks to tips from the series that has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.
The bestselling Worst-Case Scenario series returns with this "extreme" follow-up to the Junior Edition. Packed with funny, kid friendly instructions for the most extreme situations such as how to handle an encounter with a tarantula, how to navigate by the stars, how to build a snow cave, and
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Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe what life would be like as a Greek athlete.
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Examines the skills needed to become a ninja, including practicing with weapons everyday, listening and not asking questions, and keeping identity secret.
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Traces the life of the English physicist whose work on the laws of motion and gravity and invention of calculus had great influence on the understanding of the physical nature of the universe.