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by Kelly, Jacqueline

Book - 2009

In the year 1899, eleven-year-old Calpurnia Tate explores the natural world around her while struggling with what it means to be a girl at the turn of the...Show more In the year 1899, eleven-year-old Calpurnia Tate explores the natural world around her while struggling with what it means to be a girl at the turn of the century, If you enjoy this book, check out the sequel, "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate." Show less

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Frank Einstein & the Antimatter Motor

by Scieszka, Jon

Book - 2017

Frank Einstein's experiment goes awry when a flash of lightning brings his inventions - the robots Klink and Klank - to life! The two bots help Frank atte...Show more Frank Einstein's experiment goes awry when a flash of lightning brings his inventions - the robots Klink and Klank - to life! The two bots help Frank attempt to perfect his inventions, until Frank's archnemesis, T. Edison, steals Klink and Klank for his evil doomsday plan! This is the first book in the Frank Einstein series. Show less

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March of the Mini Beasts

by Hopper, Ada

Book - 2016

What would happen if your next-door neighbour were a mad scientist? Gabe, Laura, and Cesar, also known as the DATA Set, are in for an exciting adventure w...Show more What would happen if your next-door neighbour were a mad scientist? Gabe, Laura, and Cesar, also known as the DATA Set, are in for an exciting adventure when they meet Dr. Gustav Bunsen, a mad scientist. When his growth ray hits several tiny animal toys, they come to life! Can the DATA Set track them down before they destroy the town? This is the first book in the DATA Set series. Show less

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Ellie, Engineer

by Pearce, Jackson

Book - 2018

Ellie is an engineer who invents and builds amazing creations in her backyard workshop. She asks the neighbourhood kids for help making a doghouse as a surprise for her best friend Kit's birthday. But will keeping the secret hurt their friendship? Ellie is an engineer who invents and builds amazing creations in her backyard workshop. She asks the neighbourhood kids for help making a doghouse as a surprise for her best friend Kit's birthday. But will keeping the secret hurt their friendship? Show less

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The Roar

by Clayton, Emma

Unknown - 2012

Mika and Ellie live behind a wall guarded by a battalion of Ghengis Borgs. It was built to keep out the animals because they carry the plague. At least th...Show more Mika and Ellie live behind a wall guarded by a battalion of Ghengis Borgs. It was built to keep out the animals because they carry the plague. At least that's what Ellie, who was kidnapped as a child, has always been taught. But when she comes to suspect the truth behind her captivity, she's ready to risk exposure to the elements and break free. A sequel, "The Whisper," is also available. Show less

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Around the World in Eighty Days

by Verne, Jules

Book - 2012

After betting that he can travel around the entire globe in eighty days, Phileas Fogg sets off on the adventure of a lifetime in Jules Verne's classic novel. After betting that he can travel around the entire globe in eighty days, Phileas Fogg sets off on the adventure of a lifetime in Jules Verne's classic novel. Show less

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Trackers

by Carman, Patrick

Unknown - 2010

The first book in the series of the same name, Trackers follows Adam, Finn, Lewis and Emily as they become entangled in a high-tech, high-stakes game of c...Show more The first book in the series of the same name, Trackers follows Adam, Finn, Lewis and Emily as they become entangled in a high-tech, high-stakes game of cat and mouse with Shantorian, the world's most dangerous hacker. But as the four dig deeper into the shadowy world of online crime, they soon learn that things online aren't always as they seem. Show less

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The Friendship Code

by Deutsch, Stacia

Book - 2017

Lucy's excitement about learning to code turns to disappointment when she's put into a work group with girls she barely knows. All she wanted to do was ma...Show more Lucy's excitement about learning to code turns to disappointment when she's put into a work group with girls she barely knows. All she wanted to do was make an app that she believes will help someone very special to her. Suddenly, Lucy begins to get cryptic coding messages and needs some help translating them. She soon discovers that coding - and friendship - takes time, dedication, and some laughs! This is the first in the Girls Who Code series. Show less

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Click'd

by Stone, Tamara Ireland

Book - 2017

Allie can't wait to show her best friends the app she built at CodeGirls summer camp that pairs people who have common interests. But when she discovers a...Show more Allie can't wait to show her best friends the app she built at CodeGirls summer camp that pairs people who have common interests. But when she discovers a glitch that threatens to expose everyone's secrets, she has to figure out how to make things right. Can Allie fix her app, stop it from doing any more damage, and win back the friends it hurt? Show less

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Goldie Blox Rules the School!

by McAnulty, Stacy

Book - 2017

When Goldie Blox accidentally blows the roof off of her school, she and her friends Val, Ruby, and Li have to work together and use their creative know-how to rebuild the school. The first book in a series based on the successful toy line. When Goldie Blox accidentally blows the roof off of her school, she and her friends Val, Ruby, and Li have to work together and use their creative know-how to rebuild the school. The first book in a series based on the successful toy line. Show less

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Dragons and Marshmallows

by Citro, Asia

Book - 2017

In the first book of the Zoey and Sassafras series, Zoey discovers a glowing photo and learns an amazing secret. It turns out that injured magical animals...Show more In the first book of the Zoey and Sassafras series, Zoey discovers a glowing photo and learns an amazing secret. It turns out that injured magical animals come to her family's barn when they need help! When a sick baby dragon appears, it's up to Zoey and her cat, Sassafras, to figure out what's wrong. Show less

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The Lemonade War

by Davies, Jacqueline

Book - 2007

Evan Treski is people-smart. His younger sister, Jessie, is math-smart, but not especially good with people. So when the siblings' lemonade stand war begi...Show more Evan Treski is people-smart. His younger sister, Jessie, is math-smart, but not especially good with people. So when the siblings' lemonade stand war begins, there's no telling who will win. This fresh, funny novel also includes marketing tips, definitions of business terms, charts, diagrams, and even math problems. Show less

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