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An ancient evil, a terrible prophecy -- and five dragonets who could save the world . . . Don't miss the most thrilling adventure yet in the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series!
Qibli knows Darkstalker must be stopped. And he knows he could stop him -- if he had magic. With even a sliver of the ancient dragon's all-powerful scroll, Qibli could rewrite history the right way: end war forever; make every dragon happy; perhaps even cast a...
25842) The Dragon Riders
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Dragon brothers trilogy volume 3
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The third book in an enchanting and innovative new picture book series that follows brothers Flynn and Paddy as they discover the hidden magic of the island they call home, and provides an enhanced reader experience via a free augmented reality app.
Away across the oceans
Where few have dared to roam
Upon a wondrous island
A family made its home.
Brothers Flynn and Paddy are used to wild adventures on their magical island home. But when...
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A fantasy novella by Merlin Goldman. A 100 pages with illustrations. A supernatural tale of a widowed carpenter and a beguiling woman carved from an ancient tree felled by lightning. How is it possible that Kip's hands and simple tools have created such beauty? How can a statue come alive? And what are Ekundu's intentions? All the villagers succumb to her charms but worst of all, so does Mzungu, the local warlord, who raids the village for children...
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There’s no sound quite like it, or as viscerally terrifying: the ominous rattle of the timber rattlesnake. It’s a chilling shorthand for imminent danger, and a reminder of the countless ways that nature can suddenly snuff us out.
Yet most of us have never seen a timber rattler. Though they’re found in thirty-one states, and near many major cities, in contemporary America timber rattlesnakes are creatures mostly of imagination and innate fear.
Ted...
25845) It's a Polar Bear!
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Take a close-up look at polar bears and their icy habitats! Colorful photographs of these furry and powerful predators will capture the reader's imagination. Carefully leveled text, critical thinking questions, and a photo glossary will teach kids the basics of reading nonfiction.
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Life in the Far Woods tends to be tranquil because the animal denizens are strictly forbidden to kill (or eat!) one another. An elderly detective, Chief Badger, oversees the community and solves its petty crimes, from stolen pinecones to plucked tail feathers. His restless assistant, Badgercat, longs for some excitement - a desperate crime, a beastly crime! The brash youngster's hopes are realized when some croaking frogs reveal the shocking news...
25847) Murder at the Chocolatier
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As secrets melt like molten chocolate, a determined detective must navigate a web of intrigue to uncover the bitter truth. The life of innkeeper and vineyard owner, Avery Parker, is suddenly interrupted as she discovers two of her dear friends are suspected in the small-town chocolatier's sudden death. Partnered up with her devoted golden retriever, Sprinkles, Avery dons her amateur detective hat and uses her keen observation to solve the case by...
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In The ACA's Beginner's Guide to Fly Casting: Featuring the Twelve Casts You Need to Know, John Field, tournament caster and FFI Master Casting Instructor, teaches and explains the fundamentals of fly casting, step by step. John shares the casting games of the American Casting Association and its 110 years of proven methods. This guide also includes learning tips from champion casters Steve Rajeff and Chris Korich.
To begin, Field carefully lays...
25849) Leopardo: Leopard
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Meet the leopard - find out what leopards eat, why they climb trees, and how far they can jump! African Animals: Leopard provides young readers with an introduction to this amazing African animal. This informative book uses simple text and vivid photos to present fascinating facts about the leopard.
The African Animals series introduces mammals from the continent of Africa. Early readers will learn facts about what these amazing animals look like,...
25850) Powerful Polar Bears
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How big can polar bears grow? How do polar bears grip on the ice? How long can polar bears stay under water? This title takes a fun look at polar bears through engaging photos and lively text.
25851) Nighty Night Narwhal
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In this sweet, humorous tale about an imaginative narwhal named Nolan, children and parents alike will giggle at, and likely recognize, all of Nolan's excuses for avoiding bedtime. With soothing, rhyming text and whimsical, playful illustrations, this charming padded board book is sure to help little ones go from deep sea silliness to sweet, soothing dreams.
Nolan the Narwhal tries to go to sleep. He really does. But he's thirsty ... and hungry ......
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Get kids hooked on fishing with fun activities for ages 8 to 12
Fishing is so much fun, and it's an awesome skill to have! This book is filled with hands-on activities that teach kids everything they need to go fishing, from choosing their line and setting up their rig to properly casting their rod and safely removing hooks. They'll learn all about tackle and proper fishing techniques-as well as patience and respect for Mother Nature.
This fishing...
25854) The Wihtikow Rex
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The terrifying Wîhtikow Rex takes centre stage in this exciting second book in The Lukas Encounters.
The mysterious creature---a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton that Lukas and his cousin KC accidentally bring to life---is described in Cree mythology as a ravening monster that grows as it consumes its victims.
The adventures begin when Lukas and KC meet paleontologist Mekwen Calf Robe at the Royal Tyrrell Museum. From Mekwen they learn that Dry Island...
25855) Jabberwock's Champion
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No good deed goes unpunished.
After risking her life to defeat Wonderland's treacherous queen and break her curse, Alice thought the rightful heir would be wearing the crown - and she'd be home by now.
It's been a long time since she could trust a garden hedge to stay put or get a moment's peace away from the incessant chatter of the local fauna.
But what she didn't know is that breaking the Queen's curse triggered a clever trap that has tied Alice...
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Deep in the forest, in the warm-wet green, 1 almendro tree grows, stretching its branches toward the sun. Who makes their homes here?
2 great green macaws,
4 keel-billed toucans,
8 howler monkeys,
16 fruit bats,
32 fer-de-lance vipers,
64 agoutis,
128 blue morpho butterflies,
256 poison dart frogs,
512 rusty wandering spiders,
1,024 leafcutter ants.
Count each and every one as life multiplies again and again in this lush and fascinating...
25858) Escape from Ice Mountain
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JET FLASHFEET, CHUCK COBRACRUSHER, DONNIE DRAGONJAB, and BRUCE WILLOWHAMMER ... Together they are THE CLAN OF THE SCORPION! Armed to the teeth with ninja know-how, this ultimate fighting force has one goal-to thwart the evil ringmaster's plans for world domination. Ninja-Boom!
Grandmaster One-Eye has been kidnapped by the Ringmaster's cronies and taken to an icy fortress. The ninja meerkats are in hot pursuit, but are unaware that their archenemy...
25859) A Perfect Day
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One bright, sunny morning, the pond's creatures prepare to perform a symphony. The birds begin with their calls, the frogs join in with their croaks, the fox barks, and the bees buzz. At last the clouds arrive with their thunderous percussion...
Acclaimed author-illustrator Jennifer Yerkes presents the sights and sounds of an ecosystem in motion. Told with bold, vibrant art and playful onomatopoeia, A Perfect Day is a spectacular reminder to stop...
25860) Discover the Velociraptor
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Meet the swift Velociraptor of the late Cretaceous period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Photo Captions Table of contents With their incredible size and fascinating history, dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures have long captured...