Tracy Dockray
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Young Nikola Tesla got a shock when he rubbed his cat's fur. That small spark lit his imagination forever. Covering his early years to his eventual success in the world of electricity, Bright Dreams showcases Tesla's incredible journey of discovery and perseverance. Author-illustrator Tracy Dockray conveys Tesla's busy and imaginative world with collage-style artwork and informative sidebars.
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Six-year-old Ramona tries to cope with an unsympathetic first-grade teacher. In this touching and funny story, the ebullient Ramona, feeling brave and grown-up, enters first grade. Quickly she finds that her new teacher, Mrs. Griggs, appears perplexed by pupils who like to be different. Since Ramona cannot help being different, clearly the two are incompatible. Nevertheless, Ramona can be counted on to keep things lively. Enraged when Susan copies...
10) Otis Spofford
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A troublemaker meets his match when he pushes the quietest girl in the class too far.
12) Muggie Maggie
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Maggie resists learning cursive writing in the third grade, until she discovers that knowing how to read and write cursive promises to open up an entirely new world of knowledge for her.
13) Socks
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Socks, the Bricker's cat, finds a new rival in the form of the Bricker's new baby, Charles William, until he and the baby become partners in mischief.
14) Jammy Dance
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In this rollicking bedtime story, a sister and brother turn getting ready for bed into a fun-filled dance routine, from swirling in bath towels to tapping toothbrushes and swaying down the hall to their room. Rebecca Janni's rhythmic text and Tracy Dockray's bouncy illustrations are sure to get hands clapping and the littlest of feet moving so that kids can work off a last burst of energy before sweet dreams drift in.
15) Mitch and Amy
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The adventures of a nine-year-old twin brother and sister who, despite constant bickering and fighting, support each other loyally in learning to read and spell, memorizing the multiplication tables, confronting the school bully, and making friends.
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Because paying attention can be tricky.
Veronica Conti's on a mission. She wants a trophy. She needs a trophy. She will not rest until a glorious golden trophy is in her hands! So when her school's 100 Day Contest is announced, Veronica vows to take home the grand prize.
However, when Veronica gets teamed up with none other than Matthew Sawyer, her biggest enemy, she thinks all hope is lost. Matt gets distracted and has a history of losing stuff,...
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Because words can hurt you too.
Noah's the quiet type, which makes him a great friend for Veronica. She chats. He listens. She gabs. He nods. Perfect! So when Veronica spots Noah getting teased, she decides that if he won't speak up for himself, she will! What she doesn't expect is that the teasing will turn on her, and her sense of style. Veronica's so embarrassed that she agrees to a mega Makeover from Cora, the Queen of Cute. When this only makes...
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Because losing a loved one is hard.
Ziggy isn't just a pet guinea pig. He's a rock star, a friend, and a part of Ezra's family. So, when he dies, Ezra is more upset than Veronica has ever seen him. She can't just sit back and watch a friend suffer. Something must be done! Laughter is the best medicine, so tons of fun is just what the Fix-It Friends order.
But, when nothing seems to shake Ezra's sadness, the Fix-It crew learns that grief isn't something...
19) Three's a Crowd
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Because no one likes to feel left out.
Friends are like sprinkles on a birthday cake-you can never have too many! So when a new girl named Margot joins the class, Veronica and her BFF, Cora, welcome her with open arms. Everything about Margot is super exciting- from her fashion designer mom to the perfect French she speaks-and everyone loves her. Especially Cora.
Before long, Cora and Margot have matching outfits and rhyming nicknames. Veronica...
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In the third adventure in Nicole C. Kear's sweet chapter book series, it's up to the Fix-It Friends to help the star of the school play prepare for opening night.
Because reading isn't always as easy as ABC.
It's a dream come true! Veronica's playing the Queen of Hearts in the school play. It's perfect: She gets to be a star and scream her head off!
Even better, she makes an amazing new friend. Liv, who's playing Alice, is a natural-it seems there's...