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June 2012
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| New for Father's Day! Tyrannosaurus Dad
by Liz Rosenberg, illustrated by Matthew Myers
32 pages
Grades: PreK-1
Retail Hardcover Price: $19.50
Club Paperback Price: $3.99
Item Number: 10
Tobias's dad is like many other dads—he tells corny jokes, he is hardworking—except he is different in one major way: he is tyrannosaurus! This funny story shows the value of having a father that stands out, especially when he is the ump at your baseball game!
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| It Keeps Getting Weirder! National Geographic Kids: Weird But True! 2
by National Geographic
208 pages
Grades: PreK-1
Retail Price: $8.50
Club Price: $6.99
Item Number: 28
Did you know...rhinos don't sweat, lightning is hotter than the sun, and apes laugh? This book includes hundreds of wild and wacky facts and colourful pictures! One fun fact per page.
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| New Format! Farmer Joe's Hot Day
by Nancy Wilcox Richards, illustrated by Werner Zimmerman
32 pages
Grades: K-1
Retail Price: $4.99
Club Price: $3.99
Item Number: 37
How does Farmer Joe stay cool in the hot sun? After Farmer Joe goes through a series of humorous scenarios trying to handle the heat, with the help of his wife, he learns to appreciate what he has and keep his cool. This reformatted book is perfect for the developing reader, featuring new vocabulary and longer sentences.
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| New Nonfiction! How Cooking Works
64 pages
Grades: K-1
Retail Hardcover Price: $13.99
Club Paperback Price: $7.50
Item Number: 47
Your young cooks will learn about the science of cooking and get answers to such questions as why dough rises and why chocolate melts. These 50 delicious and simple recipes are sure to be family favourites!
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| New Chapter Book! How To Fix a Lie
by Nancy Wilcox Richards
96 pages
Grades: K-2
Retail Price: $5.99
Club Price: $3.99
Item Number: 57
Abby's end-of-the-school-year cheer is halted after she gets partnered for the final class project with Gracie, a girl known for telling many tall tales. This chapter book tells the story of how Gracie learns the value of honesty, and Abby and Gracie learn to trust each other and build a friendship.
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| Brain Booster! There's No Place Like Space
by Trish Rabe, illustrated by Aristides Ruiz
32 pages
Grades: K-2
Retail price: $10.99
Club Price: $9.99
Item Number: 71
In this hardcover rhyming book, the Cat in the Hat takes beginning readers to visit the planets, the stars, and the sun. They will have fun learning the names and features of each planet, the constellations, the sun, and the moon. Includes a glossary of words that may be unfamiliar.
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May 2012
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| New for Father's Day! Some Dads…
by Nick Bland
24 pages
Grades: PreK-1
Retail Hardcover Price: $14.99
Club Paperback Price: $4.99
Item Number: 4
A simple celebration of dads from master author and illustrator Nick Bland. Funny illustrations pair with descriptive text to show all the different ways that dads can be!
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| Celebrate Your Achievements! Cloudette
by Tom Lichtenheld
40 pages
Grades: PreK-1
Retail Hardcover Price: $19.50
Club Paperback Price: $4.99
Item Number: 33
A wonderful new picture book from Tom Lichtenheld, the author and illustrator of Duck! Rabbit!
Cloudette is a very small cloud, generally quite content to be smaller than the other clouds, but occasionally she wishes that she could do the things that the larger clouds do, like watering crops and making rivers flow. When Cloudette discovers a dried-up pond and a distraught frog, she also discovers that 'big' and 'important' are relative terms, and that everyone has something to contribute!
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| Build Self-Confidence! EllRay Jakes is a Rock Star
by Sally Warner, illustrated by Jamie Harper
128 pages
Grades: K-1
Club Price: $3.99
Item Number: 23
All the boys in the third-grade class have something to brag about—except EllRay. But when he finds crystals in his dad's office he is sure his dad won't mind if he "borrows" them to show his friends.
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| New Nonfiction! Scholastic Discover More: My Body
by Andrea Pinnington
32 pages
Grades: K-1
Retail Price: $8.99
Club Price: $7.99
Item Number: 37
Simple text, vetted by literacy experts, and a wonderful collage combination of photography and cartoon art, explain all the parts of the body and what they do. This sturdy hardcover also comes with a free digital download featuring supplementary activities and information, which are interactive to promote participation!
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| Gorgeous Illustrations! Land and Sea Pack
by Jason Chin
40 pages
Grades: K-2
Retail Hardcover Price: $38.98
Club Paperback Price: $7.99
Item Number: 38
An ordinary library visit turns into an underworld adventure when a girl finds herself surrounded by the coral cities of the sea and the mysterious plants and animals that live there. A young boy's subway ride takes him into a Redwood canopy as he turns the pages of his book. Two exciting adventure storybooks featuring beautiful illustrations.
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April 2012
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| April 15th is the 100th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Titanic! Remembering the Titanic 
by Frieda Wishinsky
32 pages
Grades: 1 & up
Retail Price: $4.99
Club Price: $3.99
Item Number: 58
Introduce a new generation of readers to the most famous ship of all time. From the beginning the Titanic fascinated the world. Everyone was interested in the huge ship that couldn't sink. And since it sank during its maiden voyage, people have been interested in life aboard, and the final minutes of those who perished. Full-colour photos and easy to read text take readers aboard, and show them what made the ship the legend it has become.
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| New! Fun Way to Encourage a Healthy Lifestyle! The Monster Health Book
by Edward Miller
40 pages
Retail Hardcover Price: $22.50
Club Paperback Price: $4.99
Item Number: 59
You are what you eat! If you want to be healthy, it's time to start eating healthy. This monster learns about the food groups, and how much to eat of certain things to get all the nutrients he needs. Discover how to read labels, prepare nutritious meals, and stay active to be the healthiest and most confident little monster or human. Eating is a very important party of everyday life—so make sure it is fun and healthy!
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| New! Story About Going After Your Dreams from Bestselling Author! Roslyn Rutabaga and the Biggest Hole on Earth
by Marie-Louise Gay
32 pages
Grades: K-2
Retail Hardcover Price: $18.95
Club Paperback Price: $5.99
Item Number: 31
One day Roslyn wakes up with an idea—she's going to dig a hole. Not just a regular size hole, she's going to dig the biggest hole on earth! With determination she sets out for the best spot. At the end of the day she sees that her hard work is worth it when her dad comes to give her a snack and can't find her within the hole. An adorable story about the importance of setting goals and the power of encouragement.
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| New! A Fun Way to Learn About Math Concepts! Usborne First Illustrated Math Dictionary
144 pages
Grades: K-2
Retail Price: $15.95
Club Price: $7.99
Item Number: 43
Take the confusion and frustration out of learning math. Vibrant illustrations introduce numbers and counting, arming children with a strong foundation of essential math concepts. Plus links to online puzzles, games and practice pages!
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| Hilarious New Story from Bestselling Author! Charlie the Ranch Dog
by Ree Drummond, illustrated by Diane deGroat
40 pages
Grades: PreK-2
Retail Hardcover Price: $18.99
Club Paperback Price: $4.99
Item Number: 3
When it comes to helping out on the farm Charlie is your dog. He is always ready to help garden, watch the animals, and fix things—at least if there isn't food or a comfy place to sleep nearby. This adorable basset hound and his lively friend Suzie are sure to keep readers laughing, as they help around the farm and do what Charlie loves best—eat bacon!
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