Серия &quot;American Girl&quot;

School Rules! Projects

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School projects can feel like a very big deal. When you're faced with a report to research, a model to make, or a presentation to prepare, it can be hard to know where to start. Whatever kind of project you're working on, the secret to success (and to keeping your cool) is making a plan. This book will guide you step-by-step, whether you're reporting on the Amazon rain forest, dressing like an ancient Egyptian, or staging a super science experiment. You'll discover the best...

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A New Beginning

A New Beginning

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What if you suddenly found yourself in Addy Walker’s world in the middle of the Civil War? How would you feel facing new freedoms and unexpected limits? Join Addy on adventures as you outrun a slave catcher, raise money for soldiers, and search for Addy’s family. Your journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns you choose, as you select from a variety of exciting options in this multiple ending story.

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The Jazzman's Trumpet

Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

The Jazzman's Trumpet

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Kit can hardly believe her luck when she wins tickets to a sold-out jazz concert, and a chance to write a news story about it! But when sinister pranks threaten to cancel the show, Kit's research turns into an investigation. Then a valuable trumpet goes missing, and Kit herself is accused of theft. Can Kit prove her innocence and put a stop to the mayhem before the real thief sends the band packing? Includes an Inside Kit's World essay about the popularity of jazz and swing music...

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Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

Growing Up with Aloha

Growing Up with Aloha

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Nine-year-old Nanea may be the youngest in her family, but she still wants to «dip her paddle in» and be useful. She knows she's grown-up enough to help in her grandparents' market. But before she can prove that she's ready for more responsibility, the unthinkable happens: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, the naval base where her father works, and America is at war! With friends and family missing, and rumors of more attacks to come, Nanea worries—will life ever be the same again?

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Guy Stuff

Cara Natterson

Guy Stuff

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From the author of the bestselling Care & Keeping of You series! This book will provide you with the answers that will help you take care of yourself better, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to shaving, acne to voice changes, and everything in between. With tips, how-tos, and facts from a real pediatrician, it's the perfect book to help you learn about your body's changes.

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Cara Natterson

The Sound of Applause

Jacqueline Dembar Greene

The Sound of Applause

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Rebecca Rubin is growing up in the bustling city of New York in 1914. She dreams of being a star on the silver screen, but her performance this year is on the stage at school. She has to share the spotlight with her cousin Ana, though, and Rebecca fears the audience will laugh instead of applaud. Will Ana hurt or help the performance? Then, being included in a special plan fills Rebecca with joy. But what act of kindness teaches her the true meaning of the holiday season?

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Jacqueline Dembar Greene

A Smart Girl's Guide to Knowing Wha...

Patti Kelley Criswell

A Smart Girl's Guide to Knowing What to Say

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Find the right words to fit more than 200 situations! With the advice in this latest addition to the Smart Girl's Guide series, you'll learn smart words to choose when you're stressed, shy, sad, or facing other awkward moments. Ask a teacher for help. Stand up to a bully. Express sympathy for the loss of a loved one. Plus, find the tools, tips, techniques, (and actual words!) to help untangle your tongue and speak out with confidence and grace.

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Patti Kelley Criswell

Captain of the Ship

Captain of the Ship

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Caroline Abbott loves sailing on Lake Ontario with her father, a master shipbuilder. But when the War of 1812 breaks out, Caroline’s father is taken prisoner, and everything changes. When Sackets Harbor is under attack, Caroline makes an exceptional sacrifice to defend it. She’s determined to make her father proud by staying steady and helpful at home. Then she goes on a risky voyage to deliver a secret message to her father. But will her message help him to escape?

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Chances and Changes

Chances and Changes

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What if you suddenly found yourself at summer camp with Molly at the end of World War Two? The two of you can go on an overnight nature hike, perform in the talent show, or compete in the swim meet. Your journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns you choose, as you select from a variety of exciting options in this multiple-ending story.

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The Sky's the Limit

The Sky's the Limit

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What if you suddenly found yourself in Maryellen's world during the 1950s? How would your life be changed, and what would you do to fit in? More importantly, what would you do to stand out? Join Maryellen on an adventure where the two of you can put on poodle skirts and head to a school dance (they were called sock hops back then!), enter a contest, or take a trip in a streamlined silver camper that looks like a rocket ship! Your journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns you...

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Finding Freedom

Connie Porter

Finding Freedom

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Addy Walker’s family is planning a dangerous escape from slavery during the summer of 1864. But before they can leave, the most terrible thing Addy can imagine happens, her Poppa and her brother, Sam, are sold! Addy and her Momma decide they must head out on their own. Although the road to freedom is difficult, Addy’s new life brings new friends, school, and even the opportunity to help others. But when will her family be reunited?

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Connie Porter

Music in My Heart

Music in My Heart

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What would it be like if a girl suddenly found herself in Melody Ellison's world in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s? Together, she and Melody could speak up about fairness, join a demonstration, volunteer with a civil rights group, or even use her voice to sing backup for a Motown musician! Readers' journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns they choose, as they select from a variety of exciting options in this multiple-ending story.

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The Roar of the Falls

The Roar of the Falls

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What if you suddenly found yourself in Kaya’s Nez Perce homeland in 1764? What would it be like to live in her village, to sleep in a tepee, and to follow the ways of her tribe? Join Kaya on exciting adventures and discover what it’s like to care for a sick baby and ride horses bareback, but watch out for bears! Your journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns you choose as you select from a variety of exciting options in this all new multiple ending story.

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Song of the Mockingbird

Song of the Mockingbird

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What if you suddenly found yourself in Josefina's world in New Mexico in 1824? What activities might you do on the rancho, what dreams might you have, and what would you do for fun? In this story, you can join Josefina on adventures that take the two of you from spending cozy evenings on the rancho to coming face-to-face with a mountain lion to visiting the lively market in the city of Santa Fe! Your journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns you choose, as you select from a...

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The Runaway

The Runaway

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Scooter, Maryellen's pudgy pet dachshund, may be lazy, but he's one of the family, and Maryellen loves him dearly. And he never misses a meal! So when Scooter doesn't show up at dinnertime, she's worried. Maryellen launches a search and discovers some strange goings-on in her neighborhood. With the help of her friends and family, the search for Scooter takes Maryellen from the streets of Daytona Beach to the rocket launchpad at Cape Canaveral!

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The Cameo Necklace

Evelyn Coleman

The Cameo Necklace

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As Cécile exits a crowded showboat after enjoying a lavish Floating Circus, she stumbles-and when she gets up, she realizes that the cameo necklace she borrowed from her aunt is no longer on her neck. Knowing that the necklace was the last gift Tante Tay's husband gave her before he died, Cécile is desperate to find it. As she tracks down the people in the crowd who were near her when she fell, her search takes her into many corners of New Orleans, from a society tea party to the crowded...

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Evelyn Coleman

Clue in the Castle Tower

Sarah Masters Buckey

Clue in the Castle Tower

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Samantha and Nellie are in England for the first time, vacationing with Grandmary and the Admiral. They are excited to visit an English knight who lives in an ancient manor house, next to a castle that's rumored to be haunted. But the visit turns spooky when the girls see odd and eerie lights in the castle tower at night . . . and learn that valuable books are disappearing from the manor's library. Can the girls find out who-or what-is behind the strange happenings? Includes a Looking...

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Sarah Masters Buckey

Danger at the Zoo

Danger at the Zoo

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Kit Kittredge is back, in a mystery that takes place in the Cincinnati Zoo! Kit lands a summer job writing a children’s column for her local newspaper and looks for story ideas at the Cincinnati Zoo, where her friend Stirling works as a guide and her old friend Will, the hobo, has a job cleaning cages. As Kit noses around, she stumbles into some strange activities in the monkey house. Meanwhile, Kit begins to notice small things missing at home too. It’s not long before Will looks like the...

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A Spy on the Home Front

A Spy on the Home Front

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When Molly’s aunt flies in for a visit, she unknowingly brings trouble – and a frightening mystery. While searching for clues, Molly discovers that even on the home front, war can change friends and family forever. At the end of the story, the Looking Back section provides historical and interesting facts about Molly’s time period.

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Midnight in Lonesome Hollow

Midnight in Lonesome Hollow

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Kit is visiting Aunt Millie in Mountain Hollow, Kentucky, in 1934. When a professor arrives to study Kentucky mountain traditions, Kit is thrilled to help with her research-until it becomes clear that somebody doesn't want outsiders nosing around. Kit decides to find out who's making trouble, even if it means venturing into Lonesome Hollow in the dark of night. You will love solving the mystery right along with Kit. An illustrated Looking Back section gives you information about the...

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The Runaway Friend

The Runaway Friend

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Kirsten Larson has been living on the Minnesota frontier for a only a few weeks when her neighbor and friend, Erik Sandahl, disappears. Erik had promised to help the Larsons at harvest time, and he owes Uncle Olav money. Everyone believes Erik has run out on his promises-except Kirsten. Can she figure out what's happened to her friend? Includes a glossary of Swedish words and a Looking Back historical essay.

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Bitty Baby at the Ballet

Bitty Baby at the Ballet

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Discover the world of Bitty Baby – a special new friend to help little girls shine bright! In this story, a little girl and her Bitty Baby doll are getting ready for a ballet recital. To calm her pre-performance jitters, the little girl tells Bitty Baby a story about a bunny who overcomes stage fright to win a hopping contest. This enhanced e-book features animation, activities, and a read-aloud option, plus parenting tips on encouraging children's interests and talents.

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School Rules! Writing

School Rules! Writing

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Maybe you love to write, but you don't always know where your words are going. Or maybe you know what you want to say, but the words freeze up in front of a blank screen. No matter what kind of writer you are, this book can help! You'll find lots of tips, advice, and activities on how to brainstorm ideas and plan your writing from beginning to end, including guidelines for stories, poems, reports, essays, and more.

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