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"From a visionary Mexican author, a hallucinatory, revelatory, colonial revenge story that reimagines the fall of Tenochtitlan. One morning in 1519, conquistador Hernán Cortés entered the city of Tenochtitlan - today's Mexico City. Later that day, he would meet the emperor Moctezuma in a collision of two worlds, two empires, two languages, two possible futures. Cortés was accompanied by his nine captains, his troops, and his two translators:...
2) Abarat
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Candy Quackenbush of Chickentown, Minnesota, journeys to the Abarat, an archipelago filled with strange wonders, where it is revealed to her that she has been there before, and that it is her responsibility to save the mysterious place from threatening evil forces.
3) Camp
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Olive is excited to spend two weeks at camp with her friend Willow, but when Willow struggles to make friends with the other campers, Olive feels overwhelmed that she's Willow's only friend. And after the two have a fight that leaves them not speaking to one another, Olive wonders if they'll ever be friends again.
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Harris Weathers loves playing football. But after he narrowly misses getting injured after getting hit hard at practice one day, Harris begins to wonder if playing is worth the risk. He doesn't want to quit football, so he talks to his coach about some safety measures that would allow him to feel safe while playing. Includes a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.
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Now a seventh grader, Merci Suâarez is facing a whole new set of challenges. She has enough to deal with at school including a tough teacher, new responsibilities, crushes, and jealousy. But with her grandfather's Alzheimer's worsening and Tâia Inez starting to date again, Merci feels even more lost. She begins wonder if her life will ever seem normal again.
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"Ys, city of wealth and wonder, has a history of dark secrets. Queen Malgven used magic to raise the great walls that keep Ys safe from the tumultuous sea. But after the queen's inexplicable death, her daughters drift apart. Rozenn, the heir to the throne, spends her time on the moors communing with wild animals, while Dahut, the youngest, enjoys the splendors of royal life and is eager to take part in palace intrigue"--Provided by publisher of English...
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"Every girl dreams of going to the Fine and Ancient Institute for the Royal to learn how to be a princess. But Dalia and Dominga could not be any less enchanted. They are different...the same kind of different. Neither of them wants to be the fairest of them all. They want to join a secret society of villains at the Bewitched Academy of the Dreadful. So, they've devised the perfect plot to ruin the first day of class. It will be the rottenest scheme...
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"Three years without seeing him. Three years without Axel. How do you move on from a broken heart? Three years have passed since Axel Nguyen shattered Leah Jones' heart into a million pieces, and Leah has spent every moment of those three years distracting herself from the devastation. She tries to move on with Landon, a guy she meets in college, but she can only truly escape thoughts of Axel when she's painting. At least one good thing has come out...
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"An . . . exploration of the world in infographics, packed with . . . illustrated spreads and guided by a relatable, school-aged narrator. This content-rich book invites readers to see themselves in its pages, and to learn about other kids and cultures around the world, all while stepping back and seeing the big picture"--Provided by publisher.
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The Marvel Book is an exhilarating journey through the endlessly fascinating, ever-dynamic, and awe-inspiring Marvel Comics universe. From iconic superheroes such as the Avengers, Spider-Man, and the Black Panther, to amazing technology like Iron Man's armour and S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Helicarriers, to the cosmic escapades of the Guardians of the Galaxy, to unforgettable villains such as Thanos and Loki, this book explores the key concepts, characters, and...
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Enciclopedia increíblemente detallada que te guiará a conocer desde la naturaleza a la tecnología que nos rodea, con ilustraciones llamativas que muestran en todo detalle qué hay dentro de los objetos y los edificios. Conocerás cómo funcionan muchas cosas muy de cerca. Explorarás temas diversos: el cuerpo humano, las ciudades, la industria, el universo, el sueño, la cocina, el sistema de alcantarillado, los parques eólicos, las esporas...
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When the Justice League goes missing and villains overrun Metropolis, there₂s only one team that can solve this mystery: Scooby-Doo and the gang! But wait, there's a new dog in town, Krypto, Superman's Superdog with Super Powers. Mystery Inc. will need all the help it can get when phantoms menace the Justice League's headquarters. And has Lex Luthor finally gone straight? Or is he in cahoots with The Joker and Harley Quinn? The DC Super-villains...
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Hope, heartbreak and a hurricane, all in season eight. So many plans glow with happiness in these 22 episodes. Nathan begins an exciting new career. Haley joyfully awaits the arrival of Jamie's little sister. Brooke and Julian invite all their friends to a wonderful wedding, and Skills makes sure this Tree Hill hitching goes off without a hitch. But darkness mingles with the light. After last season's shooting, Quinn and Clay fight for their lives....
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"The seven stories of You Glow in the Dark unfold in a Latin America wrecked and poisoned by human greed, and yet Colanzi's writing-at once sleek and dense, otherworldly and intensely specific-casts an eerily bright spell over the wreckage. Some stories seem to be set in a near future; all are superbly executed and yet hard to pin down; they often leave the reader wondering: Was that realistic or fantastic? Colanzi draws power from Andean cyberpunk...
16) The coffee table
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Jesús and Maria love each other, endlessly, magnificently, even though they sometimes just don't notice. But hey, now that their little lump of love is born, everything's going to work out. Sure, Maria still has a bit of a North Korean streak in handling the household, calling all the shots when it comes to the color of their apartment walls, the name of the baby, the food they eat, the TV shows they watch, the thickness of the toilet paper and...
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An astonishing journey revealing the awesome power of the natural world. Over the course of one single day, we track the sun from the highest mountains to the remotest islands to exotic jungles. Breakthroughs in filmmaking technology bring you up close with a cast of unforgettable characters. Told with humor, intimacy and a jaw-dropping sense of cinematic splendor.
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Goodbye, Tree Hill High. Graduation nears and with its approach comes the realization that, for students and parents alike, life is changing forever. There are new loves to nurture, old scores still to settle. The longtime triangle of Lucas, Peyton and Brooke finally comes down to two. The memory of Keith--or is it his spirit?--inspires Lucas and Nathan and haunts Dan. Peyton is terrorized by a stalker. Two expectant mothers are about to raise Tree...