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Michael Vey Complete Collection Books 1-7: Michael Vey; Michael Vey 2; Michael Vey 3; Michael Vey 4; Michael Vey 5; Michael Vey 6; Michael Vey 7 by Richard Paul Evans
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAll seven electrifying books in the New York Times bestselling Michael Vey series are now available in a collectible paperback boxed set!To everyone at Meridian High School, Michael Vey is nothing special, just the kid who has Tourette’s syndrome. But in truth, Michael is extremely special—he has electric powers...Categorized as:
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![The Magic School Bus Spins A Web: A Book About Spiders by Tracey West, Joanna Cole]()
The Magic School Bus Spins A Web: A Book About Spiders by Tracey West, Joanna Cole
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTransported inside a sci-fi movie about giant bugs, Ms... -
![সাবাস প্রোফেসর শঙ্কু by Satyajit Ray]()
সাবাস প্রোফেসর শঙ্কু by Satyajit Ray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsপ্রফেসর শঙ্কু সিরিজের তৃতীয় এই বইটিতে রয়েছে ৫টি গল্প -১. আশ্চর্য প্রাণী (প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয় সন্দেশ পত্রিকার ১৯৭১ সনের শারদীয় সংখ্যায়)২.স্বপ্নদ্বীপ (প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয় সন্দেশ পত্রিকার ১৯৭১ সনের মে-জুন সংখ্যায়)২.মরু রহস্য (প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয় সন্দেশ পত্রিকার ১৯৭২ সনের মে-জুন সংখ্যায়)৪. কর্ভাস (প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয় সন্দেশ পত্রিকার ১৯৭২ সনের শারদীয় সংখ্যায়)৫... -
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What Should Danny Do? by Adir Levy, Ganit Levy
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Danny is a real-life superhero in training, learning about his most important super power of all: 'the power to choose.' In this book, YOU decide how the story will end by making choices for Danny... -
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Jurassic World Special Edition Junior Novelization (Jurassic World) by David Lewman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJurassic World is the long-awaited next installment of the groundbreaking Jurassic Park series. T... -
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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... -
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Mutation by Roland Smith
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMonsters of legend come to life! The final thrilling title in Roland Smith's popular series. Marty and his best friend, Luther, have managed to rescue Marty's cousin Grace from the clutches of the nefarious pseudo-naturalist Noah Blackwood, but their most dangerous mission lies ahead of them. Marty's parents have been missing in Brazil for months and their trail has all but run cold...Categorized as:
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The Great Escape: Wolf Girl 2 by Anh Do, Jeremy Ley
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI held onto the bars of the truck and howled to my dogs as they fell further and further behind. Sunrise, Brutus, Zip, Nosey and Tiny all ran as hard as they could, but there was no way they could keep up...After four years alone in the wild, Gwen is overjoyed to see another person. But when she is thrown into the back of a van and stolen away to a prison camp, things don't look good...Categorized as:
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![The Fran That Time Forgot by Jim Benton]()
The Fran That Time Forgot by Jim Benton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt was undoubtedly the most embarrassing moment in Franny K. Stein's young life. When someone revealed her middle name at the Science Fair award presentation, little Franny was so mortified that she decided to go back in time to change her moniker. Perhaps not surprisingly, our heroine's delightfully simple plan catapults her readers into a fourth dimension of fun... -
![Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid by Jim Benton]()
Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid by Jim Benton
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFranny's mom says every mad scientist needs a lab assistant. So for Valentine's Day Franny gets just that -- a Lab assistant. Except Igor isn't a pure Lab. He's also part poodle, part Chihuahua, part beagle, part spaniel, part shepherd -- and all thumbs. Franny is fuming. She doesn't even need an assistant... -
![Whose Moon Is That? by Kim Krans]()
Whose Moon Is That? by Kim Krans
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA stunning picture book that addresses the question: do any of us "own" nature? When a curious cat asks the question, "Whose moon is that?," a panoply of animals try to stake their claim. The wolf, the owl, and the starry sky all have their reasons, but the moon ultimately answers for herself -- her light is meant to be shared by everyone... -
![Voyage of the Dogs by Greg Van Eekhout]()
Voyage of the Dogs by Greg Van Eekhout
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLopside is a Barkonaut, a specially trained dog who assists human astronauts on missions in space. He and the crew aboard the spaceship Laika are en route to set up an outpost on a distant planet.When the mission takes a disastrous turn, the Barkonauts on board suddenly find themselves completely alone on their severely damaged ship.Survival seems impossible...Categorized as:
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![Danger in Ancient Rome by Kate Messner]()
Danger in Ancient Rome by Kate Messner
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRanger, the time-traveling golden retriever, is back for the second book in Kate Messner's new chapter book series. This time, he's off to save the day in ancient Rome!Ranger is a golden retriever who has been trained as a search-and-rescue dog...Categorized as:
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![Rescue on the Oregon Trail by Kate Messner]()
Rescue on the Oregon Trail by Kate Messner
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMeet Ranger! He's a time-traveling golden retriever who has a nose for trouble . . . and always saves the day!Ranger has been trained as a search-and-rescue dog, but can't officially pass the test because he's always getting distracted by squirrels during exercises... -
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![The Itsy Bitsy Spider (Sing Along with Iza and Friends and Read Along with Page-Tur) by Iza Trapani]()
The Itsy Bitsy Spider (Sing Along with Iza and Friends and Read Along with Page-Tur) by Iza Trapani
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe spirited and irresistible itsy bitsy spider has captured the hearts of generations of children by climbing up that water spout... -
![Spell Robbers by Matthew J. Kirby, Dan Bittner]()
Spell Robbers by Matthew J. Kirby, Dan Bittner
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA magical crime saga filled with marvelous thrills and extraordinary adventure, from critically acclaimed author Matthew J. Kirby.After Ben Warner is recruited to join a "science camp" led by the eccentric quantum physicist Dr. Madeleine Hughes, he quickly realizes it's no regular science camp...Categorized as:
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![It's Only Stanley by Jon Agee]()
It's Only Stanley by Jon Agee
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFans of Jon Klassen and Oliver Jeffers will love this mischievously funny read-aloud from award-winning author/illustrator Jon AgeeMysterious noises keep waking up the Wimbledon family. "That's very odd," says Mr. Wimbledon each time, but when he returns from checking on the sounds, he's always reassuring: "It's only Stanley; he's fixing the oil tank... -
![The Panda Problem by Deborah Underwood]()
The Panda Problem by Deborah Underwood
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe critically adored, New York Times bestselling Deborah Underwood delights with a hilariously meta celebration of storytelling out of control.Every story needs a problem.But Panda doesn't have a problem.Unless . . . Panda is the problem...Categorized as:
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Llama Unleashes the Alpacalypse by Jonathan Stutzman, Heather Fox
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the hilarious follow-up to Llama Destroys the World, author/illustrator team Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox give Llama another shot at saving the world…from himself, in Llama Unleashes the Alpacalypse. Llama’s back and ready to destroy the world AGAIN… this time with his best camelid, Alpaca!Llama loves cooking. And baking. And, above all, eating... -
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Space Cat by Ruthven Todd
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"An amusing combination of comical cat story and science fiction for the youngest fans, made even more amusing by the artist's interpretation of a cat in a space suit... -
![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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![Shadows at Predator Reef by Franklin W. Dixon, Tim Gregory]()
Shadows at Predator Reef by Franklin W. Dixon, Tim Gregory
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDiving into deadly waters... The world's largest reef exhibit is coming to the Bayport Aquarium. Frank and Joe are stoked for the unveiling of Predator Reef, a three-hundred-thousand-gallon tank that houses small sharks, rays, and thousands of colorful fish. It’s also home to the aquarium’s new mascot, Captain Hook — a rare and valuable, five-hundred-pound, giant sea turtle...Categorized as:
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![Bloop by Tara Lazar, Mike Boldt]()
Bloop by Tara Lazar, Mike Boldt
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBloop, the little green alien, must conquer Earth, and his first step is figuring out who’s in charge.In his quest to become the next Emperor of Planet XYZ, Bloop makes too many bloopers. So he’s sent to Earth to conquer that crazy planet first. Who’s in charge there? One visit to the park and Bloop knows: dogs, of course! Bloop tries to master these maddening mutts and prove that he’s top dog... -
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Zig Zag: N� 18 - Zig Zag Et Les Marzziens by Tedd Arnold
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSee below for English description.Biz tourne un film sur l'espace: les superh ros, Zig Zag et Biz Biz, prot gent un fort secret dans le ciel lorsque des Martiens les attaquent et capturent Biz Biz. Zig Zag la mouche doit alors user de son intelligence pour aider son ami. Elle fera aussi appel ses acolytes, Zazie et Diego le Dragon... -
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![The Island Stallion Races by Walter Farley]()
The Island Stallion Races by Walter Farley
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMore than anything, Steve Duncan dreams of racing his huge, wild stallion, Flame. The horse is untrained, but incredibly fast and Steve just wants to show him off. When two strangers show up and offer to make Steve's dream a reality, Steve cannot believe his luck. But soon he realizes that a professional racetrack is no place for an unbroken stallion...Categorized as:
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Trex by Christyne Morrell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis middle-grade mystery follows the adventures of a boy with an experimental brain implant, and a reclusive girl training to be a spy, as they′re pitted against school bullies, their own parents, and an evil, brain-hacking corporation. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things.Trex’s experimental brain implant saved his life—but it also made his life a lot harder. Now he shocks everything he touches...Categorized as:
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Why? by Adam Rex
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"[Adam] Rex delivers a storytime home run—hilarious, heartfelt, instructive, and interactive... -
![Oliver's Tree by Kit Chase]()
Oliver's Tree by Kit Chase
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA board book about three adorable best friends!Oliver, Charlie, and Lulu love to play outside together. Their favorite game is hide-and-seek, but it's not fun for Oliver when his friends hide in the trees--he can't reach them! So the friends set off to find a tree that Oliver can play in... -
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Swing Otto Swing! by David Milgrim
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOtto wants to be able to swing in the jungle like his monkey friends. But he keeps crashing... -
![Beware Of Dog by Bob Balaban]()
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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![Harry and Horsie by Katie Van Camp]()
Harry and Horsie by Katie Van Camp
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a boy named Harrysneaks out of bed one nightwith his best friend, Horsie,to play with his Super Duper Bubble Blooper --an out-of-this-world adventure begins!Illustrated with retro-comic art, this is a charming story about the power of friendship and imagination from a talented new team... -
![Under a Pig Tree: A History of the Noble Fruit (A Mixed-Up Book) by Margie Palatini, Chuck Groenink]()
Under a Pig Tree: A History of the Noble Fruit (A Mixed-Up Book) by Margie Palatini, Chuck Groenink
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe publisher and author of Under a Pig Tree seem to be having communication issues. The author has written a clear, no-nonsense history of figs. But the publisher is sure she meant pigs... -
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Violet Eyes by John Everson
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTheir bites are more than deadly... The small town near the Everglades was supposed to offer Rachel and her son a fresh start. Instead it offered the start of a nightmare, when an unknown breed of flies migrated through the area, leaving painful bites in their wake. The media warned people to stay inside until the swarm passed. But the flies didn't leave. And then the radios and TVs went silent... -
![The Snow by Joseph A. Turkot]()
The Snow by Joseph A. Turkot
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratings***THIS IS THE SEQUEL TO THE RAIN, BOOK 2 IN THE RAIN TRILOGY*** A one way trip to investigate Leadville ends in Russell's mysterious disappearance. But Ernest can't wait it out any longer. The strange skies force his hand. But he let's Tanner decide. And there's no choice. They trek into the Rocky mountain sea... -
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![Riddle of the Raptors by Steve Cole]()
Riddle of the Raptors by Steve Cole
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCaptain Teggs is no ordinary dinosaur - he's an astrosaur! On the incredible spaceship DSS Sauropod, along with his faithful crew, Gypsy, Arx and Iggy, Teggs rights wrongs, fights evil and eats a lot of... -
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Meteor Menace by Kenneth Robeson, Lester Dent
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAntofagasta, Chile...Rae Stanley was in trouble... -
![Aliens Love Dinopants by Claire Freedman]()
Aliens Love Dinopants by Claire Freedman
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s an out of this world underpants war in this laugh-out-loud picture book from the team that brought you Monsters Love Underpants, Dinosaurs Love Underpants, and Pirates Love Underpants.When aliens crash-land in the jungle, they have no idea that they are about to stumble into the biggest stash of underwear ever... -
![Chase's Space Case by Kristen Depken]()
Chase's Space Case by Kristen Depken
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChase and the rest of Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol have an out-of-this-world adventure when they help a lost alien find his spaceship. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this leveled reader.Leveled readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. This book is for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading... -
![Raybot by Adam F. Watkins]()
Raybot by Adam F. Watkins
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen an inquisitive robot named Raybot begins to explore Earth, he knows he is supposed to find the thing that goes "bark." But try as he might, all he can find are things that go "roar" and "oink" and "moo." Still, Raybot keeps searching, and on the way, he discovers that Earth is full of interesting, friendly creatures... -
![Lord of the Kill by Theodore Taylor]()
Lord of the Kill by Theodore Taylor
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn bestselling author Theodore Taylor's novel, a 16 year-old boy must take care of his family's wildlife preserve, while handling the kidnapping of one of the most dangerous tigers known to man... -
![Quest of Qui by Kenneth Robeson, Lester Dent]()
Quest of Qui by Kenneth Robeson, Lester Dent
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWHO IS DOC SAVAGE?To the world at large, Doc Savage is a strange, mysterious figure of glistening bronze skin and golden eyes. To his amazing co-adventurers - the five greatest brains ever assembled in one group - he is a man of superhuman strength and protean genius, whose life is dedicated to the destruction of evil-doers... -
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ডক্টর কিজিল by মাশুদুল হক
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsসদ্য জুওলজিতে মাস্টার্স শেষ করা হাসান ঘটনাক্রমে পরিচিত হয় প্রখ্যাত বিজ্ঞানী ডক্টর কিজিলের সাথে। কিজিল মানুষ হিসেবে অদ্ভূত ও খাপছাড়া, বিপজ্জনকও। কিজিলের রিসার্চ অ্যাসিটেন্ট হিসেবে যোগ দিয়ে হাসানের শুরু হয় সম্পূর্ণ ভিন্ন এক জীবন । সবার চোখের আড়ালে কি ভীষণ সব কাজ করে বেড়াচ্ছেন তিনি সেটা হাসান নিজ চোখে না দেখলে কখনোই বিশ্বাস করতো না।সূচিপত্র -১. কটকট২. অকুলোম্বুষ দ্বীপ৩... -
![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... -
![Commander Toad and the Planet of the Grapes by Jane Yolen]()
Commander Toad and the Planet of the Grapes by Jane Yolen
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsYoung fans of Star Wars and silliness will toad-ally love Commander Toad!When Commander Toad finds a new planet that seems the ideal place for a picnic for his tired crew, he and Lieutenant Lily go down to look around first, only to be swallowed up by giant grapes... -
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![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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![Things That Are by Andrew Clements]()
Things That Are by Andrew Clements
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlicia may be blind, but that doesn't mean she can't see what is happening right in front of her eyes. Like how her parents try to give her freedom. Or how Bobby now Robert has returned to figure out their relationship. Or even the invisible man, William, and just how dangerous he is to Alicia, to Robert, to their whole family or so the police say... -
![Little Robot Alone by Patricia MacLachlan, Emily MacLachlan Charest]()
Little Robot Alone by Patricia MacLachlan, Emily MacLachlan Charest
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this charming picture book by Newbery winner Patricia MacLachlan, Little Robot is lonely--until he has an inventive and creative solution.Little Robot's life is peaceful--yet maybe it's a little too peaceful. But wait! He has an idea... -
![Star Ka'at World by Andre Norton]()
Star Ka'at World by Andre Norton
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpace Explorers!Jim and Elly Mae travel to a distant planet as guests of Tiro and Mer--members of a super-intelligent race of Ka'ats. On this strange world, work is done by machines, which are controlled by thoughts from the Ka'ats... -
![Good Boy by Sergio Ruzzier]()
Good Boy by Sergio Ruzzier
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2019 A boy and a dog embark on an out-of-this-world adventure in this whimsical picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Sergio Ruzzier.This is the story of a boy and his dog... -
![Monkey & Robot by Peter Catalanotto]()
Monkey & Robot by Peter Catalanotto
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMeet best pals Monkey & Robot. This snappy collection of stories includes their first four adventures!Monkey and Robot are friends—the best kind. They simply belong together, and it never matters that silly Monkey is furry, or that kind Robot can rust...
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