Reaching for the Moon
By: Buzz Aldrin
4.07
Format: 40 pages, Paperback
Perfect for the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing in summer 2019! It’s been fifty years since Bu…
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1. Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade
By: Melissa Sweet
4.08
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
From Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet comes the perfect Thanksgiving Day picture book. Let's ha… read more
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- history
- biography
- childrens
- picture books
- nonfiction
"Every little movement has a meaning of its own. -Tony Sarg"-Melissa Sweet, Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade
2. Wolf-Speaker (Immortals, #2)
By: Tamora Pierce
4.21
Format: 344 pages, Mass Market Paperback
When humans start cutting down trees and digging holes in peaceful Dunlath Valley, the wolves know … read more
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"The wolf who sings alone is not happy."-Tamora Pierce, Wolf-Speaker (Immortals, #2)
"I think it's fair rude to make him a tree and not know what kind he is."-Tamora Pierce, Wolf-Speaker (Immortals, #2)
"Cats aren’t special advisers. They advise us all the time, whether we want them to or no."-Tamora Pierce, Wolf-Speaker (Immortals, #2)
"Adults and pups alike, they surrounded her in the greeting ceremony, licking her face and wagging their tails. Brokefang let the girl hug him fiercely about the neck and nuzzled her in reply."-Tamora Pierce, Wolf-Speaker (Immortals, #2)
3. Corduroy
By: Don Freeman
4.72
Format: 64 pages,
Have you ever dreamed of being locked in a department store at night? The endearing story of Cordur… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
4. A Dog's Purpose (A Dog's Purpose, #1)
By: W. Bruce Cameron
4.33
Format: 700 pages,
This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog's search for his purpose over the course of sever… read more
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5. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World: The Extraordinary True Story of Shackleton and The Endurance
By: Jennifer Armstrong
3.82
Format: 295 pages, Paperback
The harrowing story of the ill-fated Endurance, now in paperback. In August 1914, Ernest Shackleton… read more
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6. A Season of Gifts (A Long Way from Chicago, #3)
By: Richard Peck
4.00
Format: None pages,
One of children's literature's most memorable characters returns in this Christmastime companion to… read more
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7. Cook County ICU: 30 Years of Unforgettable Patients and Odd Cases
By: Cory Franklin
3.57
Format: 240 pages, Paperback
An inside look at one of the nation's most famous public hospitals, Cook County, as seen through th… read more
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- history
- biography
- memoir
- nonfiction
- science
8. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition
By: William Kamkwamba , Bryan Mealer
3.50
Format: 24 pages, Hardcover
The New York Timesbestselling memoir of the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Ma… read more
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9. After the Fall
By: Dan Santat
4.75
Format: 140 pages, Hardcover
From the New York Times-bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of Beekle: The Unimagi… read more
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10. Grandfather Buffalo
By: Jim Arnosky
3.75
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Grandfather Buffalo is the oldest bull in the herd. Whenever the herd moves on, he is always a litt… read more
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11. The Glorious Flight: Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot July 25, 1909
By: Alice Provensen , Martin Provensen
5.00
Format: None pages, Paperback
"This book...recounts the persistence of a Frenchman, Louis Bleriot, to build a flying machine to c… read more
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12. The Gruffalo (Gruffalo, #1)
By: Julia Donaldson , Axel Scheffler
4.46
Format: 32 pages, Paperback
Just what is the Gruffalo? He has terrible tusks... and terrible claws... and terrible teeth in … read more
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- picture books
- childrens
13. Everything All at Once: How to Unleash Your Inner Nerd, Tap Into Radical Curiosity and Solve Any Problem
By: Bill Nye
3.79
Format: 1 pages,
Bill Nye has been the public face of science for more than 20 years. In Everything All At Once, the… read more
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14. The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
By: William Joyce , Joe Bluhm
3.57
Format: 10 pages, Hardcover
Morris Lessmore loved words. He loved stories. He loved books. But every story has its upsets. Ever… read more
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15. Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)
By: Christopher Denise
4.51
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
A Caldecott Honor Winner and New York Times Bestseller! A determined Owl builds strength and … read more
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- picture books
- childrens
16. The Invisible String (The Invisible String, 1)
By: Patrice Karst
4.50
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
With over 1.5 million copies sold, this accessible, bestselling picture book phenomenon about the u… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
17. The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America
By: Elizabeth Letts
4.23
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
The incredible true story of a woman who rode her horse across America in the 1950s, fulfilling her… read more
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- history
- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
"As she passed through Maine, Annie would interpret a certain expression on someone's face as possibly a family trait. She saw the Stuart in a stranger's clear blue eyes, the Libby in someone's advent…"-Elizabeth Letts, The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America
18. Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World
By: Gretchen Rubin
3.72
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project discovers a surprising path to a … read more
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- nonfiction
- memoir
- science
19. Bear Is a Bear
By: Jonathan Stutzman
4.40
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
A story about a little girl and her childhood friend, Bear. Bear is . . . a new friend, a fellow… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
20. Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond
By: Henry Winkler
4.14
Format: 246 pages, Hardcover
From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply tho… read more
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- history
- biography
- memoir
- autobiography
- nonfiction
"It’s so funny about time - you get into these nice little grooves with people you love, and you think it’ll go on forever. But time goes so fast, and nothing goes on forever."-Henry Winkler, Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond
"If you don't nail your feet to the ground, you can just believe - and you want to believe. It's so enticing. It felt so good. You could just become a gigantic balloon in the Thanksgiving Day parade a…"-Henry Winkler, Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond
21. Simon Sort of Says
By: Erin Bow
4.31
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Simon O’Keeffe’s biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a ho… read more
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- childrens
"Dad picks Denver [to get his rabies shots], and he's totally fine, but he's going to be away for three days. "Just like Jesus," Mom says. I can hear the phone say, "Isobel!"-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says
"In the tabernacle did the [squirrel]--" "Eat the Host?" says Dad. "Yes he did." "And was it--" "Consecrated?" says Dad. "Yes it was." ... "What, uh, happened to the squirrel?" "That squirrel is now 3…"-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says
"The dog- Todd?- looks up from its leaking beer, puffs a sigh, then crosses the room to head-butt the fridge door closed. "Ummm" I manage "Did you see he got a--" "It's okay," she says. "He only has o…"-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says
22. Fighting Words
By: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
4.64
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Ten-year-old Della has always had her older sister, Suki: When their mom went to prison, Della had … read more
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- childrens
"Broken bones take a long time to heal. Why shouldn't brains?"-Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Fighting Words
"Sometimes you've got a story you need to find the courage to tell."-Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Fighting Words
"This is to remind me of the best day of my life." She looks down at me. For a wonder, she smiles back. "When was that?" she asks. "Tomorrow," I say."-Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Fighting Words
23. Out of a Jar
By: Deborah Marcero
4.41
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
This highly anticipated follow-up to the critically acclaimed and bestselling picture book In a Jar… read more
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- childrens
24. The Outlaw Noble Salt
By: Amy Harmon
4.46
Format: 364 pages, Kindle Edition
From New York Times bestselling author Amy Harmon comes a sweepingly romantic tale of risk, redempt… read more
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25. In a Jar
By: Deborah Marcero
4.37
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Llewellyn, a little rabbit, is a collector. He gathers things in jars--ordinary things like butterc… read more
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- childrens
26. Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions
By: Temple Grandin
3.63
Format: 340 pages, Hardcover
A landmark book that reveals, celebrates, and advocates for the special minds and contributions of … read more
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- nonfiction
- science
27. What Happened to You?
By: James Catchpole
4.44
Format: 32 pages, Paperback
The first ever picture book addressing how a disabled child might want to be spoken to.What happene… read more
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28. My First Day
By: Phùng Nguyên Quang
4.41
Format: 40 pages, Library Binding
A visually stunning story of resilience and determination by an award-winning new author-illustrato… read more
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29. Universe of Two
By: Stephen P. Kiernan
4.13
Format: 448 pages, Hardcover
From the critically acclaimed author of The Baker’s Secret and The Curiosity comes a novel of consc… read more
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"Some deeds are like tattoos, and the ink of regret is permanent."-Stephen P. Kiernan, Universe of Two
"It turns out the greatest kinds of strength are hidden, and move slowly, and cannot be stopped by anything until they have changed the world."-Stephen P. Kiernan, Universe of Two
30. Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson
By: Katherine G. Johnson
4.34
Format: 256 pages, ebook
The autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11.As a young g… read more
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- history
- biography
- memoir
- autobiography
- nonfiction
- space
- science
31. Reaching for the Moon
By: Buzz Aldrin
4.07
Format: 40 pages, Paperback
Perfect for the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing in summer 2019! It’s been fifty years since Bu… read more
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- american history
- history
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- memoir
- childrens
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- autobiography
- nonfiction
- space
- science
