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Cover for Scrapers and Books Like It

October 3, 2026

Scrapers and Books Like It

"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to scrapers. Developed by literary experts for students in kindergarten…

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Cover for This body of death and Books Like It

October 2, 2026

This body of death and Books Like It

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George is back with a spellbinding tale of mystery and murder featuring Scotland Yard Detective…

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Cover for Exploring My mother is so smart

October 1, 2026

Exploring My mother is so smart

From her knowledge of when to change a diaper and how to make popsicles to her skills in driving a delivery truck and dancing the polka, a…

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Cover for Why You Should Read Baby animal picture puzzles

September 30, 2026

Why You Should Read Baby animal picture puzzles

"Simple text invites readers to spot the differences in baby animal-themed picture puzzles"--Provided by publisher.

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Cover for Exploring How do animals keep clean?

September 29, 2026

Exploring How do animals keep clean?

"Leveled reader that explains how different animals groom and keep clean in both first grade text and third grade text"--Provided by…

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Cover for Why You Should Read Monkey

September 28, 2026

Why You Should Read Monkey

Crocodile wants to feast on Monkey's heart and Monkey must outsmart him if he is to enjoy eating mangoes all day.

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Cover for Ancient Greek religion: A Reader's Guide

September 27, 2026

Ancient Greek religion: A Reader's Guide

This text provides an introduction to the fundamental beliefs, practices, and major deities of Greek religion. While the focus is on Athens…

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Cover for Why You Should Read Abigail

September 26, 2026

Why You Should Read Abigail

Abigail's hopes and dreams for the future are wrapped up in her handsome, dark-eyed betrothed, Nabal. But when the long-awaited wedding day…

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Cover for Why You Should Read Building Charleston

September 25, 2026

Why You Should Read Building Charleston

"Charleston, South Carolina, was the largest city in the American South in the colonial era. From 1700 to 1775 its growth rate was exceeded…

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Cover for Inside Sex, love, and money: Themes, Story, and Who Should Read It

September 24, 2026

Inside Sex, love, and money: Themes, Story, and Who Should Read It

One of the nation's top divorce lawyers opens his case files to share true stories that rival the most outrageous fiction Gerald Nissenbaum…

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Cover for Inside Cats' Night Out: Themes, Story, and Who Should Read It

September 23, 2026

Inside Cats' Night Out: Themes, Story, and Who Should Read It

Cats dance the night away out on the town, doing the tango, rumba, twist, fox trot, and more.

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September 22, 2026

Why You Should Read The man from Saigon

An enthralling and beautiful new novel about love and allegiance during the Vietnam War, from the author of Daniel Isn't Talking and Dying…

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