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Frontier Incursion by Leonie Rogers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor Shanna, joining the Scout Corps had been a dream come true. The Scouts were charged with expanding their knowledge of Frontier, a hostile planet their ancestors had crashlanded on 300 years before... -
![Super Rooster Saves the Day by Maureen Wright, Rob McClurkan]()
Super Rooster Saves the Day by Maureen Wright, Rob McClurkan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRalph the rooster has big dreams of becoming a superhero. But the other farm animals aren’t so sure—except for Rosie the pig, that is. She’s Ralph’s best friend, and she believes in him. As Ralph and Rosie hang around the farm, there are just no opportunities to be a superhero and save the day...until the farmer turns on the radio, and the “Chicken Dance” song starts playing... -
![The Persistence of Vision by John Varley]()
The Persistence of Vision by John Varley
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIntroduction · Algis Budrys · in The Phantom of Kansas · nv Galaxy Feb ’76 Air Raid [as by Herb Boehm] · ss IASFM Spr ’77 Retrograde Summer · nv F&SF Feb ’75 The Black Hole Passes · nv F&SF Jun ’75 In the Hall of the Martian Kings · na F&SF Feb ’77 In the Bowl · nv F&SF Dec ’75 Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance · nv Galaxy Jul ’76 Overdrawn at the Memory Bank · nv Galaxy May ’76 The...Categorized as:
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![Hainish Novels & Stories, Vol. 1: Rocannon’s World / Planet of Exile / City of Illusions / The Left Hand of Darkness / The Dispossessed / Stories by Ursula K. Le Guin]()
Hainish Novels & Stories, Vol. 1: Rocannon’s World / Planet of Exile / City of Illusions / The Left Hand of Darkness / The Dispossessed / Stories by Ursula K. Le Guin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeginning in the 1960s and 70s, Ursula K. Le Guin redrew the map of modern science fiction...Categorized as:
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![Arthur C. Clarke: 2001/A Space Odyssey, The City And The Stars, The Deep Range, A Fall Of Moondust, Rendevous With Rama by Arthur C. Clarke]()
Arthur C. Clarke: 2001/A Space Odyssey, The City And The Stars, The Deep Range, A Fall Of Moondust, Rendevous With Rama by Arthur C. Clarke
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings... -
![The Star Trek Compendium by Allan Asherman]()
The Star Trek Compendium by Allan Asherman
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHere is the essential fans' guidebook to the Star Trek universe--including material from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. This compendium features a complete show-by-show guide to the original series as well as the movies and animated shows, including plot summaries, fascinating behind-the-scenes information, and credits. 125 photos... -
![Collected Works (Complete Editions: The Metamorphosis, In the Penal Colony, The Trial, ...) by Franz Kafka]()
Collected Works (Complete Editions: The Metamorphosis, In the Penal Colony, The Trial, ...) by Franz Kafka
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis carefully crafted ebook is formatted with a functional and detailed table of contents.Franz Kafka (3 July 1883 – 3 June 1924) was a German-language writer of novels and short stories, regarded by critics as one of the most influential authors of the 20th century. Kafka strongly influenced genres such as existentialism... -
![The Lost Dinosaur Bone by Mercer Mayer]()
The Lost Dinosaur Bone by Mercer Mayer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLittle Critter's class is going to the Critterville Museum of Natural History, and everyone is excited. But when the class arrives, they find out the dinosaur exhibit is closed because of a missing Triceratops bone...Categorized as:
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![Freddy and the Men from Mars by Walter Rollin Brooks]()
Freddy and the Men from Mars by Walter Rollin Brooks
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis news wouldn't have disturbed Freddy and the other barn animals had not the paper further stated that their friend Mr. Boomschmidt had invited Mr. G. and his men from Mars to join Boomschmidt's Stupendous and Unexcelled Circus. Freddy, ever ready to maintain his reputation as a detective, immediately suspects a hoax, and quickly sets out to expose it... -
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Beware Of Dog by Bob Balaban
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMeet Thomas and his new best friend McGrowl--a courageous canine who's bionic to the bone!When Thomas's loveable dog McGrowl is hit by a car, Thomas is heartbroken. But just when he thinks McGrowl will be lost to him forever, the mysterious vet Dr. Minderbender steps in to save the day. After a strange operation, McGrowl is alive, but he has been changed forever...Categorized as:
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![Do Super Heroes Have Teddy Bears? by Carmela LaVigna Coyle]()
Do Super Heroes Have Teddy Bears? by Carmela LaVigna Coyle
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFollow along as two ragtag, everyday super heroes don capes to play in the mud, save their stuffed animals from certain peril, conquer the vegetables at dinner, and overcome darkness at night.Are super heroes always brave and daring?We’re brave and bold and kind and caring... -
![Tomorrow, the Stars by Robert A. Heinlein, John Henry Reese]()
Tomorrow, the Stars by Robert A. Heinlein, John Henry Reese
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsI'm scared / Jack Finney --The silly season / C.M. Kornbluth --The report on the Barnhouse effect / Kurt Vonnegut, Jr... -
![The Land of Terror: Doc Savage by Kenneth Robeson]()
The Land of Terror: Doc Savage by Kenneth Robeson
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA vile greenish vapor was all that remained of the first victim of the monstrous Smoke of Eternity. There would be thousands more if Kar, master fiend, had his evil way. Only Doc Savage and his mighty five could stop him. But the corpse-laden trail led to mortal combat with the fiercest killing machines ever invented by nature...Categorized as:
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![Murder Melody: A Doc Savage Adventure by Kenneth Robeson]()
Murder Melody: A Doc Savage Adventure by Kenneth Robeson
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeath comes from both above and below, as the Pacific Northwest is shaken by earthquakes while strange floating figures fill the sky striking terror with their deadly dirge... -
![The Nest by Gregory A. Douglas, Eli Cantor]()
The Nest by Gregory A. Douglas, Eli Cantor
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt was just an ordinary garbage dump on peaceful Cape Cod. No one ever imagined that conditions were perfect for multiple breeding, that it was a warm womb, fetid, moist and with food so plentiful that everything crawling, creeping and slithering could gorge to satiation. Then the change in poison control was made and the huge mutants began to leave their nest - in search of human flesh.. -
![Ultimate Spider-Man (2024-) #2 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto]()
Ultimate Spider-Man (2024-) #2 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTHE MOST SURPRISING SPIDER-MAN STORY OF THE 21ST CENTURY CONTINUES! Spider-Man faces his first super villain! J... -
![Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, Vol. 2 by Jonathan Hickman, Rick Magyar]()
Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus, Vol. 2 by Jonathan Hickman, Rick Magyar
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSuperstar writer Jonathan Hickman revamps and redefines Marvel's First Family! The War of Four Cities escalates, with the Future Foundation caught in the middle! But as the Inhumans return to Earth and Annihilus' forces and the Kree armada lay siege to the planet, will the coming of Galactus turn the tide.. -
![Green Lantern by Geoff Johns: Omnibus, Vol. 1 by Geoff Johns]()
Green Lantern by Geoff Johns: Omnibus, Vol. 1 by Geoff Johns
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe New York Times best-selling and critically acclaimed series GREEN LANTERN written by Geoff Johns begins here!It's been years since the the death of Hal Jordan and the end of the Green Lantern Corps... -
![Batman: Wayne Family Adventures #1 by C.R.C. Payne, StarBite]()
Batman: Wayne Family Adventures #1 by C.R.C. Payne, StarBite
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBatman needs a break. But with new vigilante Duke Thomas moving into Wayne Manor and an endless supply of adopted, fostered, and biological superhero children to manage, Bruce Wayne is going to have his hands full... -
![The Art of Big Hero 6 by Jessica Julius, Don Hall]()
The Art of Big Hero 6 by Jessica Julius, Don Hall
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWalt Disney Animation Studios' Big Hero 6 is the story of Hiro Hamada, a brilliant robotics prodigy who must foil a criminal plot that threatens to destroy the fast-paced, high-tech city of San Fransokyo. This new title in our popular The Art of series, published to coincide with the movie's U.S... -
![The Bad Guys in Superbad by Aaron Blabey]()
The Bad Guys in Superbad by Aaron Blabey
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Bad Guys have strangely acquired SUPERPOWERS! But their powers might be, well, defective. They can only do things like blow their own pants off in public. Not exactly what you'd call hero-caliber skills. Defective or not, the Bad Guys have a job to do. With Marmalade ready to destroy the world, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, and Mr... -
![سریال چهار سابقهدار، قسمت ۷/ داینا-چیچی یا چیچی-سوروس؟ by Aaron Blabey]()
سریال چهار سابقهدار، قسمت ۷/ داینا-چیچی یا چیچی-سوروس؟ by Aaron Blabey
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Bad Guys are back in their first ever super special, including the next hilarious installment of their adventures, plus a bonus short story, quizzes, games, and...Categorized as:
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![The Bad Guys: Episode 9: The Big Bad Wolf by Aaron Blabey]()
The Bad Guys: Episode 9: The Big Bad Wolf by Aaron Blabey
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Mr. Wolf is blown up to Godzilla proportions, the Bad Guys find themselves in monster-sized trouble.In this latest installment of the New York Times best-selling series, readers will delve into Mr. Wolf's backstory and meet his infamous father, the Big Bad Wolf... -
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![The Dark Knight Trilogy: The Complete Screenplays with Storyboards by Christopher J. Nolan, Jonathan Nolan]()
The Dark Knight Trilogy: The Complete Screenplays with Storyboards by Christopher J. Nolan, Jonathan Nolan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTHE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY: The Compete Screenplays of Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises, with storyboards from each film. There is also an introduction featuring a conversation about The Dark Knight trilogy among the three writers: Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan and David S. Goyer Synopsis:Christopher Nolan brings The Dark Knight trilogy to its climax... -
![Robo-Rabbit Boy, Go! by Thomas Flintham]()
Robo-Rabbit Boy, Go! by Thomas Flintham
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen hero Super Rabbit Boy disappears, it's up to Robo-Rabbit Boy to power up and save the day!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
![Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #5 by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird]()
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #5 by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe jaw-dropping finale to the biggest TMNT story ever is here! One final showdown between mutant and Foot Clan will determine the fate of NYC... -
![The Starman Omnibus, Vol. 3 by James Robinson, Wade Von Grawbadger]()
The Starman Omnibus, Vol. 3 by James Robinson, Wade Von Grawbadger
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe acclaimed series STARMAN, starring a Gen-X super hero from the 1990s, is re-presented in high quality format, featuring spectacular art by Eisner Award winner Tony Harris.In this new, third volume, Starman's hometown of Opal City is terrorized by Dr. Pip, an eccentric bomber. And with no demands from the mad villain, both Starman and the local authorities are unable to track him down... -
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Essential X-Men, Vol. 2 by Chris Claremont, John Byrne
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEver-expanding their ranks, the Children of the Atom combat the evils threatening both mutants and humans -- like the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, the Hellfire Club and Dark Phoenix... -
![Uncanny X-Force, Volume 4: The Dark Angel Saga, Book 2 by Rick Remender]()
Uncanny X-Force, Volume 4: The Dark Angel Saga, Book 2 by Rick Remender
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHaving traveled to the Age of Apocalypse, X-Force team up with the Amazing X-Men for the final push against Apocalypse's heir, in a bettle Royale that will force Wolverine to make the hardest choice of his life. One world must die! Plus: someone has wiped out a small town in Northern Montana and in its place a new alien landscape has grown...
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