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Thirteen-year-old Meg Murry, her little brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin are guided by unearthly strangers as they go on a journey through space and time to search for Meg's and Charles' scientist father who disappeared while experimenting with a new form of space travel.
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A nameplate about to be put on a statue of Admiral Hornblast goes missing and Huckle, Sally and Lowly try to uncover what happened to it. // Pig Will and Pig Won't are playing spies. However Pig Won't suddenly finds himself out of the game when his Secret Spy Ring disappears!
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Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson volume 25
Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson volume 26
Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson volume 27
Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson volume 26
Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson volume 27
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Newlyweds Ben and Joanna's happiness is short-lived when Parsons leads a pirate attack on the family. The arrival of a merchant ship rescues the Robinsons. Back in Boston, David stands trial for the murder of Parson's brother.
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Amid the scholars, poets, authors, and artists of the Harlem Renaissance stood an Afro-Puerto Rican named Arturo Schomburg. This law clerk's life's passion was to collect books, letters, music, and art from Africa and the African diaspora and to bring to light the achievements of people of African descent throughout the ages. When Schomburg's collection became so big that it began to overflow his house (and his wife threatened to mutiny), he turned...
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Mr. Wizard's World volume 15
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In this episode, Mr. Wizard shows Flour Explosion, Pendulum, Hidden Leaf Color, How Sirens Work, Mapping a Guitar, Blown Out Candle, Card Illusion, Aurora Borealis, Come Back Can and Crush Gallon Can.
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Mr. Wizard's World volume 14
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In this episode, Mr. Wizard shows Roller Coaster Popcorn, Schlieren Photo, Pond Safari, Range Fires, Computer Voice, Deadliest Mushroom, Arms in Doorway, Two Bottle Quiz and Conductors.
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Learning Phonics Has Never Been This Easy!™
Children will fall in love with these wonderful characters as they Meet the Blends. Two letters that come together and keep their own sounds are taught in primary school as "letter blends." Meet the Blends makes learning to identify blends fun and easy. Meet the Blends teaches 20 basic blends that are taught in primary schools across the country. Blends are taught both alone and in word context. Preschool...
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Our ancestors say our hair is our memories, our source of strength and power, a celebration of our lives. Mom never had long hair, she was told it was too wild. Grandma couldn't have long hair, hers was taken from her. But one young girl can't wait to grow her hair long: for herself, for her family, for her connection to her culture and the Earth, and to honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her. From Carole Lindstrom, author...
10) Powwow Day
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River wants so badly to dance at the powwow as she does every year. But she's recovering from illness and can't this time. Will she ever dance again? Follow River's journey from feeling isolated after an illness to learning the healing power of community. Additional information explains the history and functions of powwows, which are commonplace across the United States and Canada and are open to both Native Americans and non-Native visitors. Author...
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As a dog and his little girl go on their final walk together, he experiences the sights, smells, and wonders of this world one last time before peacefully passing on. But for such a good boy (oh yes, he is!) and his forever friend, that doesn't mean it's the end. Poignant, hopeful, and lovingly told, this dog's journey, told by the dog himself in his own unique words, proves that love abides beyond a lifetime, out of sight but never far away. Offering...
12) Meet the colors
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Learning Colors Has Never Been So Much Fun!
Meet the Colors is a delightful series designed to teach babies and toddlers to identify colors. Children are introduced to colors through adorable characters that they will soon know and love. Preschool Prep Series™ have won hundreds of awards and are used in millions of homes and schools around the world. You will be amazed at how easily your little one can learn colors!™
Featuring: Red, Orange,...
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ZhuZhus volume 13
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Frankie wants to stay up for New Year's Eve. / Squiggles hides the cookie jar.
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Wizard of Oz volume 4
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At a mysterious carnival, the Witch disguises herself as a fortune teller. Pretending to be helpful the witch casts a spell of courage on the Cowardly Lion, and leaves a clue for Dorothy and the others – the Wizard is in dangerous Pop-land!
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Mona the Vampire volume 11
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After a baby with special charms causes adults in the town to turn into babies, it’s up to Mona to break the spell. / Mona battles a creature made of trash that terrorizes the town during a garbage strike.
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Hey Vern It's Earnest! volume 12
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Ernest searches for a treasure that is buried under Vern's house.
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Busy World of Richard Scarry volume 8
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When Mr. Frumble doesn't arrive to meet his twin brother's train, Mr. Frumble's brother heads into town to look for him. Busytown is thrown into confusion as two Frumble's bumble about and no one knows who's who or what's going on. When they finally meet up with each other, it's time for Frumble's brother to head back to workville... but Mr. Frumble's the one to get on the train. / Pig Pigson's crew is less than enthusiastic about exploring - they...
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Same great First Impressions subject, but translated in 100% Spanish. First Impressions® SHAPES introduces 8 different shapes in a format designed to nurture your child's early learning skills. Children learn shapes identification and association in this high-quality featuring Live-Action and real children while using vivid colors, black and white patterns and familiar objects to help make fast learning connections. "First Impressions® uses the...
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Braceface volume 13
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An eighth grade overnight camping trip meets The Blair Witch Project Meets Survivor.Maria and Sharon are upset when they learn that Nina has been assigned to their team. How will they possibly survive in the wilderness, let alone win the race, with her around? While Brock, Alden and Connor set out to prove that boys have more of what it takes to win at the survival game, Maria and Sharon do everything they can to overcome their biggest obstacle -...
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Farmer Brown, oh-so-sleepy, has a new, adorable-and LOUD-duckling to deal with in this addition to the award-winning Click, Clack series from the New York Times bestselling team who brought you Click, Clack, Moo and Click, Clack, Boo! There's more trouble on the farm, but Duck has nothing to do with it, for once. This time the trouble is a four-ounce puff of fluff who just won't go to sleep, and whose play-with-me peeps are keeping the whole barnyard...