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  George Rogers Clark - A...

  Frances M. Perry

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  Four short, engaging biographies of some of America's most famous pioneers. This series includes the lives of...  - Daniel Boone and his daring settling of the Kentucky frontier  - Colonel George Rodgers Clarke and his heroic service to the Colonial Army during the American Revolution  - Davy Crockett and his brave defense of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution  - Kit Carson and his courageous exploration of Oregon, California and the uncharted West  Let these stories give you a front row seat to the draw, drama, and danger of Westward Expansion.

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  The Minotaur

  Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  Step into the mythic world of ancient Greece in this vivid retelling of The Minotaur by Nathaniel Hawthorne, brought to life by the captivating narration of Ram Ranjini. When brave young Theseus sets out to discover his true heritage, he finds himself face-to-face with destiny—and the monstrous half-man, half-bull that haunts the labyrinth of Crete. 
  With themes of heroism, sacrifice, and cunning, Hawthorne's version of this legendary tale blends classical mythology with rich moral insight and narrative charm. Ideal for fans of timeless legends, heroic quests, and Greek mythology, this dramatized tale will thrill listeners of all ages.

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  Pete the Cat and the Space Chase

  James Dean, Kimberly Dean

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  From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean comes the next I Can Read Comics book in the Pete the Cat series! 
  When Agent Meow (also known as Pete the Cat) discovers an empty alien spaceship and accidentally launches into space, what else will he find? Early readers will love blasting off with Agent Meow in this otherworldly adventure! 
  Pete the Cat and the Space Chase is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it will introduce children into the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourage visual literacy in emerging readers.

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  The Treasure Key

  Shannon L. Brown

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  They must unlock the mystery—before time runs out.  
  Unwrapping a puzzling package and finding a clue launches twelve-year-old cousins Sophie and Jessica into the dangers of The Treasure Key. They're soon racing against time—and bad guys— to find long-lost treasure. Will they be the first to discover its hiding place?

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  How to Free a Leviathan

  Meg Cannistra

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  It’s Giada against C&C Medicinals in the fight to protect a leviathan—and all magical creatures.Do you know a fairy with a fever? Or a sasquatch with a stomach ache? Giada Bellantuono is the one to call. She’s no ordinary veterinarian. She has the power to heal all kinds of fantastic creatures!Now she and Sinistro, her black cat familiar, have left their home in New Jersey to train with magical veterinarians around the world. And a conference in Argentina has come just in time. A company called C&C Medicinals is kidnapping and hurting magical animals to make medicine for humans! Giada knows firsthand how dangerous the company can be. She saved a unicorn from one of their henchmen just last month. Once Giada gets to Argentina, she’ll spread the word.But there’s something suspicious going on at the conference, and Giada and Sinistro suspect that C&C Medicinals is at the root of it. Before they can do anything about it, Sinistro is kidnapped! With help from old friends and new ones, including a shy young leviathan, Giada will do whatever it takes to bring down C&C Medicinals and save Sinistro.This third and final installment in the Giada the Healer series, which award-winning author Laura Ruby called “perfect for fans of Rick Riordan,” perfectly blends action-packed thrills with a tender exploration of grief.

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  Sally in the City of Dreams

  Judi Curtin

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  Crossing the ocean for a new life 
  I looked up and the American flags on the roof seemed miles and miles away in the blue, blue, sky. I looked along the street, and the building seemed to go on forever.
  It's 1911 and young sisters Sally and Bridget are sailing to New York to find work – leaving behind their home and everything they know in Ireland. The city is so big and strange, but the sisters and their new friend Julia are determined to make the most of this exciting new world. They have each other, and if they work hard, New York is full of opportunities.
  Then, when a false accusation threatens to destroy everything, the girls realise there's nothing more important than sticking together.

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