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1. The Thank You Book: A Thank-You Goes a Long Way

By Jason Jno-Lewis

In France, the word merci means thank you. "Thank you" in German is danke. In all languages, "thank you" is an important phrase. It's universal, because everyone on earth has something to be thankful for.Who keeps the streets safe so you can walk around without being afraid? The police! Who would be...

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2. Illustrated Dictionary of Maths

By Tori Large

This is a new edition of this popular title, which provides a fantastic reference point for students studying for their SATs and GCSEs. It is split into 4 main sections covering all aspects of the national curriculum, from algebra to APRs, volume to vectors and trigonometry to transformation. It is ...

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3. The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia

By Kingfisher

This amazing 160-page volume is the perfect guide to space and outer space for children aged nine plus. It is packed with colourful illustrations, step-by-step sequences and the latest photography. Arranged thematically into key areas, the concise text is clear, accurate and perfectly pitched, makin...

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4. Animal: DK Eyewitness

Eyewitness Animal introduces readers to the exciting world of animals. This book takes a broad view of the animal kingdom, discussing animals from the tiniest insect to the mighty humpback whale, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and invertebrates.See the newest species ...

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5. Study Strategies Plus: Building Study Skills and Executive Functioning for School Success

By Sandi Sirotowitz, Med, Med Med Med Med Med Med Med Med Med Med Med Med Med

Designed for students in secondary school, this book of exercises and lessons helps them develop study strategies that include organization, reading comprehension, note-taking skills, and test-taking skills. It first describes the executive functions of the brain--the processes that help people stay...

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6. TIME for Kids Almanac: 2013

By Editors of Time for Kids

This title is by the Editors of "TIME For Kids Magazine". Packed with facts, stats, and news from around the country and around the world, the "TIME For Kids Almanac 2013" includes information on topics ranging from animals to acid rain, voting rules to video games, sports stars to space exploration...

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7. Time for Kids Big Book of What: 801 Facts Kids Want to Know

By Editors of Time for Kids

The follow-up to the "Time For Kids Big Book of Why" and "The Big Book of How", "Time For Kids Big Book of What" presents kids 8-12 years old with answers to the kinds of intriguing questions that appeal to their sense of curiosity. Colourful graphics, spectacular photos, and clear engaging diagrams...

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8. So, You Want to Be a Writer?: How to Write, Get Published, and Maybe Even Make It Big!

By Vicki Hambleton

Make those writing dreams a reality with this comprehensive guide that explains how to go from staring at an empty page to becoming a published author.Designed to inspire creative expression and help aspiring young writers achieve their dreams, "So, You Want to Be a Writer?" takes readers through th...

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9. So, You Want to Be a Writer?: How to Write, Get Published, and Maybe Even Make It Big!

By Vicki Hambleton

Make those writing dreams a reality with this comprehensive guide that explains how to go from staring at an empty page to becoming a published author.Designed to inspire creative expression and help aspiring young writers achieve their dreams, "So, You Want to Be a Writer?" takes readers through th...

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10. National Geographic Kids Almanac 2013

By National Geographic Kids

The NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ALMANAC is the world's best-selling Almanac for kids. The 2012 edition landed at #3 on the New York Times best seller list! In true National Geographic style, this book excites young people about their world and everything in it. Amazing animals, cool inventions, dinosau...

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11. National Geographic Kids Almanac 2013

By National Geographic Kids

The NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ALMANAC is the world's best-selling Almanac for kids. The 2012 edition landed at #3 on the New York Times best seller list! In true National Geographic style, this book excites young people about their world and everything in it. Amazing animals, cool inventions, dinosau...

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12. Standardized Testing

By Greenhaven

"Standardized Testing: Books in this anthology series focus a wide range of viewpoints onto a single controversial issue, providing in-depth discussions by leading advocates, a quick grounding in the issues, and a challenge to critical thinking skills"--

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13. Don't Sit on the Baby!: The Ultimate Guide to Sane, Skilled, and Safe Babysitting

By Halley Bondy

Babysitting is one of the most popular part-time jobs for teens, but caring for kids is no easy feat. Offering a ton of useful tips, this funny, modern no-nonsense guide covers all the basics any babysitting hopeful needs to know, and much more. Includes: What to expect from kids age 0 to 10Tips for...

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14. Cool Basketball Facts

By Abby Czeskleba

In 1985, Michael Jordan was fined $5,000 for wearing different shoes from his teammates. Want to know other cool basketball facts? Check out this book. Its a slam dunk!

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15. How to Tell a Wizard from a Warlock: Life-saving Differences You Should Know

By Tracey Turner

Just what is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite, a germ and a virus, or rugby league and rugby union? This mad miscellany is for anyone who has found themselves pondering the exact qualities that make a stoat a stoat, and not a weasel, or what makes a bear grizzly. This title is written...

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16. Creep and Flutter: The Secret World of Insects and Spiders

By Jim Arnosky

This title is suitable for children aged 6 to 10 years old. In his fourth stunning non-fiction picture book, acclaimed naturalist and illustrator Jim Arnosky brings out the beauty, the "wow!" and the "yuck!" factors of hundreds of insects and spiders. Eight spectacular gatefolds show moths and mosqu...

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17. Snot Collectors, Spider Ladders and Other Bonkers Inventions

By Dr. Mike Goldsmith

This is a brand new series from the home of humour for children! "Inventions" is all about weird, wild and frankly bonkers inventions. Some that never made out of the inventor's brain, some that never made it off the drawing board and some that really shouldn't have made it but did.

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18. Brian Urlacher
Brian Urlacher Hardback

By MR Jon Sterngass

A biography of the life, career statistics, and achievements of Brian Urlacher.

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19. Adrian Peterson
Adrian Peterson Hardback

By Clifford W. Mills

A biography of the life, career statistics, and achievements of Adrian Peterson, the football superstar of the Minnesota Vikings.

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20. Walter Lantz
Walter Lantz Hardback

By Jeff Lenburg

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21. Thank You, Teacher, Because...

By Daisy Barth

This sprightly and heartfelt book by a very young author is designed to be an end-of-the-year gift to a favorite elementary or middle school teacher. Charmingly illustrated, this extended fan letter thanks a teacher because: You believed my homework excuse. You came to my game. You answer stupid que...

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22. Where's My Stuff?: The Ultimate Teen Organizing Guide

By Samantha Moss

"Where's My Stuff?" gives comprehensive advice on how to organize school-work, lockers, bedrooms, and even one's schedule. Written in collaboration with professional teen organizer Lesley Schwartz, this book includes a hilarious quiz and provides great advice about things like decision making and cl...

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23. Asi Me Siento.../That's How I Feel...

Rourke uses real-life images, simple nonfiction text, and colorful art to hep teach real edeas and basic concepts.

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24. Lo Que Veo En El Cielo/I Spy in the Sky

Rourke uses real-life images, simple nonfiction text, and colorful art to hep teach real edeas and basic concepts.

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25. Quien Vive en la Playa?/Who Lives At The Beach?

Rourke uses real-life images, simple nonfiction text, and colorful art to hep teach real edeas and basic concepts.

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26. Buenas Noches, Bebe/Good Night, Baby

Rourke uses real-life images, simple nonfiction text, and colorful art to hep teach real edeas and basic concepts.

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27. Oxford First Science Dictionary: 2008

By Graham Peacock

The Oxford First Science Dictionary gives your child a head start in understanding the first scientific words and concepts that they will encounter in their first years at school. It is organised alphabetically and gives simple and clear meanings for over 300 science words, from 'abdomen' to 'zoo'....

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28. Oxford Primary Maths Dictionary: 2008

By Peter Patilla

This best-selling dictionary which contains over 650 up-to-date words and concepts. Each entry is in alphabetical order and along with a clear and straightforward definition, has a fun and informative colour illustration or diagram to help explain the meaning. Cross references link to other useful w...

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29. Liar! Liar! Pants on Fire!

By Jan Payne

Whether it's facts about dinosaurs or a myth about oceans that they always thought was true, the fun facts in this book are guaranteed to amaze kids and parents alike. From weird animal behavior to ancient civilizations, from mighty dinosaurs to fabulous inventions kids can discover the remarkable t...

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30. Nubia
Nubia Hardback

By Ann Malaspina

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31. Troy
Troy Hardback

By Samuel Willard Crompton

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32. Freshman: Tales of 9th Grade Obsessions, Revelations, and Other Nonsense

By Corinne Mucha

Annie has just started high school and she's a mess. Her older brother has told her that her freshman year will strongly affect the rest of her life, and if that's true her future is looking grim: She's a loser at sports, is jealous of everyone, and has totally fallen in love with her best friend's ...

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33. Gun Control
Gun Control Hardback

By Angela Valdez

Presents different points of view on questions about gun control.

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34. Plains Indian Wars

By Sherry Marker

Greed, misunderstanding, and resentment characterized the relationship between early white settlers moving west and the Native American peoples of the Great Plains. As whites delved further into western territory, the U.S. government attempted to quell Native Americans' fears by signing treaties wit...

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35. Nutrition for Sports and Exercise

By Lori A Smolin (Univ. of Connecticut University of Connecticut Univ. of Connecticut University of Connecticut Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Connecticut

The human body needs the right "fuel" in the form of nutritious foods and sufficient fluids to perform optimally. For the athlete or exercise enthusiast, the balance of nutritious foods and proper hydration is critical for peak performance and overall health. Nutrition for Sports and Exercise, Secon...

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36. Nutrition and Eating Disorders

By Lori A Smolin (Univ. of Connecticut University of Connecticut Univ. of Connecticut University of Connecticut Univ. of Connecticut Univ. of Connecticut

Media images of "ideal bodies" which, in reality, are often dangerously thin make it easy for people to start worrying about their own body shapes and compare themselves to these model ideals. For some people, this concern with thinness becomes an obsession, and they fall victim to eating disorders....

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37. Lsu Alphabet Book
Lsu Alphabet Book Paperback

By Linda Colquitt Taylor

Geaux Tigers! The LSU Alphabet Book introduces LSU to a whole new generation. Future Tigers will love learning the alphabet as they find out all about LSU. Alumni will love reminiscing about LSU from seeing azaleas to hearing zydeco music!

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38. Good Night, Angel

Double-CD gift set featuring lullabies tenderly sung by children, and instrumental arrangements, too.

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39. First Words!
First Words! Board book

By Charles Reasoner

Bright photographs of familiar objects engage little ones as they new words.

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40. Crime Lab 101: 25 Different Experiments in Crime Detection

By Robert Gardner

Can you be a crime scene investigator? Any child fascinated by crime investigation will enjoy this inside look at detection and forensic science. Easily engrossing experiments offer explanations of police lab techniques: voice pattern analysis; collecting and matching hair, clothing and tissue sampl...

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