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  Big Book of Spy Stuff

  Bart King

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  Through King's entertaining text, kids will uncover what lies beyond the sunglasses and disguises of some famous and not-so-famous sneaks. Kids will learn all about the history of spying, what goes into a secret agent tool kit, and how to decode a secret message. The Big Book of Spy Stuff even covers what spies should do when they run into an ethical dilemma.

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  Winter Wishes

  Various Various

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  Cosy up this winter with a collection of heart-warming animal stories from some of your favourite authors!
  Enter a winter wonderland as a penguin chick looks forward to his first Penguin Parade, a seal pup shares his dream of singing with a new friend and a rescue-centre puppy hopes to find a home in time for Christmas.
  Featuring stories from Holly Webb, Michael Broad, Caroline Juskus, Penny Dolan, Elizabeth Baguley, Malachy Doyle, Caroline Pitcher, Guy Bass, Karen Wallace and Narinder Dhami.

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  Today Is Monday in New York

  Johnette Downing

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  "Johnette Downing has done it again! This is a perfect book to read to (and sing with!) children, whether they are in your house or at school.'" --Nancy Silber, elementary music teacher, the Dalton School"A delightful evocation of some of New York State's most beloved foods. Guaranteed to make your stomach rumble as you read along." --Louis Alvarez, independent filmmaker, the Center for New American MediaOn Monday, it's apples, and Tuesday is pastrami. This catchy walk through a week of yummy New York fare introduces children to the favorite foods of the Empire State. With bright collage illustrations and infectious singsong lyrics, this playful adaptation of a traditional song features such goodies as Buffalo wings, hot dogs, pizza, and cheesecake. A "Word Menu" at the end of the book, along with tips and trivia about the great state of New York, round out this toothsome trip through a week's worth of tasty eats. Come and eat it up!

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  20th Century American History...

  Andrea Bentley

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  Help kids ages 8 to 12 discover the most historic events of 20th century AmericaFoster and further an interest in history with this exciting exploration of what was happening in America from 1901 to 2000. This book of American history for kids explores the most influential moments of the 20th century, including World War I, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, the Women's Liberation Movement, the Cold War, and more.20th Century American History for Kids includes:30 Major events—Give kids an in-depth, age-appropriate look at some of the most important and impactful events of the 20th century and how they helped shape modern America.Historical context—Each section in this book of American history for kids begins with a brief overview of the era, helping kids better understand what was happening around each event.Biographies and more—Keep young historians engaged and interested with tons of additional content, like discussions of important figures and fun facts about life at the time.Go on an awesome adventure through America's epic past with 20th Century American History for Kids.

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  Mallory on the Move

  Laurie Friedman

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  When eight-and-a-half-year-old Mallory McDonald’s parents tell her that they are moving, she’s mad—really mad! It’s not fair! How can they make her move away from Mary Ann, her best friend in the whole wide world? Who will she paint her toenails with, tell secrets to, and make scrapbooks with? When Mallory arrives at her new house on Wish Pond Road, things are terrible. Her room is too small and the girl next door is mean. But Joey lives next door, too. Even though he doesn’t paint his toes, he tells jokes, helps teach her cat to do tricks, and shows her how to skateboard. Mallory’s having so much fun she forgets the pact she made with Mary Ann never to make friends with a boy next door. But, when Mary Ann comes to visit, what will Mallory do? Will she have to choose between her best friend and her new friend?

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  The Story of Freginald

  Walter R. Brooks

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  Freddy, the smallest and cleverest of the pigs on Bean Farm, is “a pig of many parts, a paragon of porkers” (The New York Times). Detective, politician, ambassador to the Martians—whatever the situation requests, Freddy fits the bill. There’s never a dull moment for Freddy and the other animals on Bean Farm, who are “as fast-mouthed and sharply funny as the Marx Brothers, as aphoristic and gimlet-eyed as astute as Noel Coward, and yet always affectionate and forgiving” (The Globe and Mail). Freddy the Pig, the “Renaissance Pig” (The New York Times) of Bean Farm, is back to thrill his fans of all ages in these all-American children’s classics.The Story of Freginald is another classic from Walter R. Brooks. This exciting tale is of a bear named Freginald who joins the famous Boomschmidt Circus and becomes known as the bear that recites poetry. Together with his new friend, Leo the Lion, Freginald sets off to find other unusual animal acts for the circus. The two friends are taken prisoner by a group of renegade farm animals and the entire circus must come to their rescue. A thrilling battle, a rival circus, and a strange mystery that can only be solved by Freddy the Detective all make for a rollicking tale for Freddy and Brooks fans everywhere.

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