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Peril at End House (Agatha Christie Collection)

Peril at End House (Agatha Christie Collection)

By Agatha Christie

51 ratings1 reviews

The Queen of Mystery has come to Harper Collins! Agatha Christie, the acknowledged mistress of su...
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Mary Poppins in the Park

Mary Poppins in the Park

By Pamela L. Travers

3.52 ratings2 reviews

From the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the B...
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Mary Poppins Comes Back

Mary Poppins Comes Back

By P L Travers

44 ratings3 reviews

From the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the B...
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Mary Poppins Opens the Door

Mary Poppins Opens the Door

By P. L. Travers

42 ratings2 reviews

[LIBRARY EDITION Audiobook CD format in sturdy Vinyl Case with cloth sleeves that keep compact di...
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The El Dorado Adventure

The El Dorado Adventure

By Lloyd Alexander

51 ratings1 reviews

Traveling to Central America to inspect her real estate holdings, seventeen-year-old Vesper tries...
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The Official National Geographic Kids Survival Guide

The Official National Geographic Kids Survival Guide

By Julie Beer

31 ratings1 reviews

From the experts of exploration at National Geographic, this practical, wide-ranging wilderness survival guide gives kids the know-how to start a fire, build a shelter, escape an avalanche, and so much more! Do you have what it takes to be a National Geographic Explorer? In this handy adventure guidebook, readers will gain all the necessary survival know-how needed to make it in the wild. They’ll learn practical skills, like how to pack their bag, pitch a tent, navigate using the stars, and ide
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Greeking Out Tales from the Underworld: Ghostly Myths from Around the Globe

Greeking Out Tales from the Underworld: Ghostly Myths from Around the Globe

By Kenny Curtis, Jillian Hughes

41 ratings3 reviews

Hold on tight as Greeking Out goes to the dark side, bringing you scary (and surprisingly funny) tales of life, death, and everything in between! Get ready for 20 bone-chilling stories of the Underworld—from ancient Greece and around the world.
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Weirdest Animals on the Planet

Weirdest Animals on the Planet

By National Geographic Kids

53 ratings2 reviews

Meet the most unusual, most fantastical, creepiest, and—yes—grossest creatures that call Earth home in this lively, fact-filled guide to the world’s oddest animals. Did you know that the axolotl can regrow nearly any body part? Or that the hagfish can fill a bucket with slime in less than a minute? Get ready to say “WHOA!” in this wacky book about the most bizarre animals in the world!
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5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!): Updated and Expanded!

5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!): Updated and Expanded!

By National Geographic Kids

43 ratings2 reviews

From Africa, alligators, and astronauts to zippers, zebras, and Zambonis, this treasure trove of fascinating, fantastic facts will keep fun-seeking 7-to-10-year-olds entertained for hours! Did you know that houseflies taste with their feet—which are 10,000,000 times more sensitive than the human tongue? Or that Sesame Street's Big Bird is one foot shorter than a real-life ostrich? This collection of the world’s most entertaining and interesting facts from National Geographic Kids is bursting at the seams with bright, colorful page layouts and over 1,200 photographs about kids’ favorite subjects.
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Greeking Out Heroes and Olympians

Greeking Out Heroes and Olympians

By Kenny Curtis, Jillian Hughes

4.54 ratings1 reviews

Want to know the greatest feats and the funniest secrets of the gods and heroes of Greek mythology? You’re in the right place. Told in the hilarious, kid-friendly voice that’s sent the Greeking Out podcast to the top of the charts, these stories of heroic victories, perilous adventures, and plain old mischief are sure to delight kids and adults alike. Plus, fans of the Percy Jackson series will love discovering the real myths behind their favorite (and least favorite) characters.
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