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  11 Kinda Short Sci-Fi Stories

  Harry Harrison, Robert...

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  11 Kinda Short Sci-Fi Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s - More than 3 hours of vintage sci-fi! 
  This collection of amazing short stories includes stories by several legendary vintage science fiction authors, Ray Bradbury, Robert Silverberg, Harry Harrison and some authors you've probably never heard of. They're kinda short, spooky, unusual, shocking and surprising.

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  The Apprenticeship of Andrew...

  Gene Barretta

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  Celebrate the defining moments of a great American painter’s journey to creating his own voice in this stunning portrait of Andrew Wyeth. Andrew Wyeth is one of the greatest American painters of the twentieth century. Before he found his creative voice, he was a boy growing up in an artistic family, spending his time in rural Pennsylvania and Maine. Andy, as he was called by his family, was trained by his father, renowned artist N.C. Wyeth, but they didn’t always see eye to eye. Pa wanted his son to work in bold, bright colors, and to fill his compositions with exciting characters and places. But to Andy, the most exciting stories to paint were the ones he lived every day, that featured the familiar people and places he loved most. Here's a portrait of a masterful American painter whose childhood shaped the painter he would become. It showcases Andrew Wyeth’s unique world. The back matter includes six reproductions of celebrated Wyeth paintings.“A truly fantastic book for those who are young and young at heart. Gene Barretta does an incredible job of tracing my grandfather’s evolution as an artist from a little boy to a ninety-one-year old man.  This thoughtful book takes readers inside Andy’s head and allows us to look at the world through his eyes.” – Victoria Browning Wyeth

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  Kids in Mrs Z's Class The: Olive...

  Linda Urban, Kate Messner

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  Meet the kids in Mrs. Z’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Olive Little thinks a crafting club would be the perfect way to connect with her classmates—but when her club plans keep falling short, can she still find a way to make a place for herself in Mrs. Z's class?    Olive Little loves making things ... but she’s still working out how to make friends. After she spies some other kids checking out crafting books from the school library, Olive gets a brilliant idea: She’ll start a crafting club!  With a super-extraordinarily crafty invitation, everyone will surely want to join Olive's new club. And she knows just the invitation to make. All she needs is a perfect poem, some colorful confetti, a dozen eggshells, and some crafty know-how. Easy peasy!  Until Olive discovers a local skunk has made its home in her family’s backyard henhouse! Can she craft a solution to the stinky situation in time to save her club?  Both sweetly poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, with black-and-white illustrations by Pura Belpré Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Olive’s story invites readers into Mrs. Z’s class where friendship and fun rule the school, from acclaimed author Linda Urban.     Perfect for!  ★ My Weirdtastic School fans  ★ Reluctant readers  ★ Classroom read-alouds  ★ Andrew Clements fans  ★ Young artists  ★ Crafting enthusiasts    Read them all! The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class have plenty of stories to share!  Emma McKenna, Full out (#1) Rohan Murthy Has a Plan (#2) Poppy Song Bakes a Way (#3) The Legend of Memo Castillo (#4)  Wyatt Hill Brings a Lizard to School (#5)  Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage (#6)  Synclaire Fields Knows the Score (#8) — available for preorder now! Theo Chang is Not a Cat (#9) — available for preorder now! Thunder Nelson Does the Impossumble (#10) — available for preorder now!    *The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class is an innovative series where every book is written by a different all-star author and features a different kid in the same third-grade class. They can be read in any order! 

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  Gerbils - A Beginner’s Guide to...

  Angie Tracks

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  Why Gerbils?  
  Gerbils are small, energetic, and highly social creatures that make wonderful pets for individuals and families alike. Known for their curious nature and adorable antics, these tiny rodents are relatively low-maintenance compared to other pets. They are perfect for both first-time pet owners and experienced animal lovers who are looking for a lively and interactive companion.  
    
  Understanding Gerbils as Pets  
  Before bringing gerbils into your life, it’s important to understand their unique characteristics and needs. Gerbils are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day, making them an ideal choice for pet owners who want to enjoy their pets' activity. They are also highly social animals, thriving in pairs or small groups, and they form strong bonds with their owners through regular interaction and care. 

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  Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon...

  Madeleine Roux

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  From New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux and acclaimed artist Tim Probert comes the second installment in the original Dungeons & Dragons middle grade series! 
  In the second installment of the Dungeon & Dragons middle grade series, something BIG has come knocking on the gates of Dungeon Academy! The undefeated Waterdeep Dragons have arrived for the Tourney of Terror games, which happens every fifty years and features every monster’s favorite sport: Goreball! 
  The Dungeon Academy Flumphs are outnumbered, outsized, and outmonstered! But our hero, Zelli Stormclash (a forbidden human, secretly disguised as a minotaur), is no stranger to impossible odds. Just a few weeks ago, Zelli and her crew, the Danger Club, came face-to-face with a maniacal necromancer and his army of undead!  
  If this wasn’t enough to raise scales Zelli’s reoccurring nightmare of a dark entity annihilating her world may be more than just a bad dream. Something sinister is lurking in the halls of the academy, and only Zelli seems to notice. But when Zelli uncovers a dark past hidden beneath Dungeon Academy, she unlocks something that will concern everyone at school, every dragon at Waterdeep, and everything within the Forgotten Realms. 
  Get ready for humor, heart, magic, and adventure as middle graders and beyond learn to embrace who they are, accept others' differences, and discover the hidden secrets that dwell deep within themselves, and within Dungeon Academy!

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  The Wizard of Oz

  Samantha Newman

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  Follow Dorothy and her little dog, Toto, whisked away by a tornado from her home in Kansas to the magical world of Oz, as they make their way along the yellow brick road to the Emerald City, to try and find a way home. Along the way, they encounter a cast of unforgettable characters, including the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion, the Wicked Witch of the West and, of course, the mysterious Wizard of Oz himself... 
   
  ABOUT THE SERIES: Abridged and retold in modern English, Arcturus Easy-to-Read Classics make 16 classic stories accessible to readers as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous.

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