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Description not available.A detailed biography of Wilbur and Orville Wright provides the factual story of these two famous brothers not only designed but built and flew the world's first airplane. Reprint. AUTHOR: Quentin Reynolds
PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General 
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 | Seesaw Girl by Jean Tseng, Linda Sue Park, Mou-sien Tseng, Jean
Twelve-year-old Jade Blossom is a young girl living in 17th-century Korea, where life for a girl means staying at home all of the time until she is old enough to marry. But independent and persistent Jade wants to see the world for herself, instead of asking her older brother what adventures he finds when he plays outside with his friends. And Jade just might find a way to do that without causing trouble at home! With black-and-white illustrations and bibliography. AUTHOR: Jean Tseng, Linda Sue Park, Mou-sien Tseng, Jean
PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Company Trade & Reference Division
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Franklin's Valentines by Brenda Clark, Paulette Bourgeois
This postcard book, with 50 Valentine's Day cards, features Franklin, the character from the popular television show. AUTHOR: Brenda Clark, Paulette Bourgeois
PUBLISHER: Kids Can Press, Limited
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Power of Myth Vol. 4 by Joseph Campbell
A series of interviews that Bill Moyers conducted with Joseph Campbell near the end of the scholar`s life. They range across his writings and serve as a summing up. Each chapter has a focus on one aspect of myth as reflected in Campbell`s writings and each conversation brings out the idea that myths go across time and are present in modern, everyday life. AUTHOR: Joseph Campbell
PUBLISHER: HighBridge Company
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Dead Man in Indian Creek by Mary Downing Hahn
While camping in the woods, 12-year-old Matt and his best friend Parker find a dead body in a lake. After a bit of detective work, the boys think they know who did the murderous deed: local antique dealer George Evans, who just happens to be the new boyfriend of Parker's mom. Will Matt and Parker be able to prove what they suspect before the killer adds them to his list of victims? AUTHOR: Mary Downing Hahn
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Truth or Something by Jeanne Willis
World War II is over, but in the trenches of the working-class England Mick is fighting a losing battle. Unsure of who his father might be, he is ignored by his mother and separated from the kid brother he adores. No matter how hard he tries to keep his head down, there's always a bigger fist around the corner. Against all odds, victory is in sight...until Mick discovers the sickening truth about his father. This stunning first novel from acclaimed picture-book author Jeanne Willis is raw, powerful, and achingly funny. AUTHOR: Jeanne Willis
PUBLISHER: Holt, Henry & Company, LLC
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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