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In the early nineteenth century, a young girl named Mary Anning becomes interested in the study of fossils and begins searching for fossils in the cliffs near her home in Dorset, England. When Mary is twelve years old, she discovers a large fossil that turns out to be the bones of a prehistoric marine reptile called an ichthyosaur. She continues to make more and more discoveries, but her contributions are often erased and overlooked by men of her...
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In this adaptation of the American folktale, John Henry is the strongest elf in Gem Forest, able to carve out a perfect mining tunnel with a single swing of his hammer; so when Snotsworthy the gnome invents a machine that digs tunnels without the need for paid workers, John Henry challenges the gnome to a contest on sinister Witchfinger Mountain--home to a tribe of sleeping orcs. Written in graphic-novel format.
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"The Cutie Mark Crusaders are on the case, solving crimes nopony else can! Will they be able to discover who's behind the local mysteries, like the theft of supplies from Ponyville hospital or the ransacking of the bowling alley? Most importantly, can they crack the case and get their homework done at the same time?"--Provided by publisher.
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Snap! The quarterback throws it deep into the endzone. With the leap of a receiver, the team earns six points. What's behind it all? Science! Max Axiom, Super Scientist, explains the science behind the perfect punt, the right way to throw a football, and much, much more. Written in graphic-novel format.
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Jenna is supposed to be doing her chores, but she's secretly making slime instead. Her dads took away her normal slime ingredients, so she found a new recipe online. The instructions are a little weird, but the gooey blob she's created looks really cool. Until it starts growing and moving . . . and sucking things into its squishy mass! Written in graphic-novel format.
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Elvis Presley was the King of Rock 'n' Roll. But his career was not all glitter and glory. The hip-shaking stardom of the 1950s sank into an embarrassing string of bad movies in the 1960s. Could Elvis kick-start his career and reconnect with his audience? Join him on his '68 Comeback Special and witness the King rise again.
91) Ghosts
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Catrina and her family have moved to the coast of Northern California for the sake of her little sister, Maya, who has cystic fibrosis--and Cat is even less happy about the move when she is told that her new town is inhabited by ghosts, and Maya sets her heart on meeting one.
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"Trevor is an expert on zombies. In fact he's a zombie buster. When his class takes a field trip to an aquarium, the evil scientist Dr. Brainium turns the students into radio-controlled zombies. Only Trevor can rescue them, but first he has to escape an army of psycho penguins"--T.p. verso.
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In the distant future, kid-genius Robin Hood works for a time travel company that makes sure no one messes with history. But Robin is tired of watching people in the past suffer and decides to jump back in time and help throughout the ages. With Robin's heartless boss chasing after him, how long can the boy continue his noble quest? Written in graphic novel format.
97) BMX blitz
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Three talented teenagers are competing in a BMX competition whose course has been kept a secret before the race, but one of them seems to be able to anticipate the course better than the other competitors. Written in graphic-novel format.
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A short graphic novel offering a retelling of the Goldilocks story. A young blonde girl in modern clothes finds a special place in the woods with a table, chairs, and swings, all different sizes. A bear family consisting of Mama Bear, Sister Bear, and Baby Bear come along and find Goldilocks sleeping.
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"Have you ever wondered why the ocean has waves? Why do the tides change with the moon? Can dolphins really see using sound? How does surfing actually work? And what can we do to protect the ocean? Cresting from the pages of the beloved graphic novel series Surfside Girls, join best friends Sam & Jade -- and Sam's little brother Peet -- as they explore the AWESOME world of ocean science. From physics to marine biology to ecology to surfing lessons,...