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Read an Excerpt From ‘Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics’
The follow-up to ‘Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library’ is in stores now.
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New Trailer For ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’
Harry Potter fans rejoice! There’s a brand-new Harry Potter movie coming soon. Well … kind of. J.K. Rowling’s 2001 book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is finally getting a big-screen adaptation. It’s not exactly a ‘Harry Potter’ book, but it takes place in the same universe. It’s written as if it’s Harry’s textbook…
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Get the Stories Behind the Wackiest Flying Machines In History
Read the incredible true stories behind some of the wackiest flying machines in history. Flying Cars features the profiles of 14 rival inventors who raced to create the world’s first flying car. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $21.99 hardcover. All ages. Learn more here.
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Celebrate Halloween With ‘Monster Jamboree’ by Brandon Mull
Brand new fiction from the bestselling author of the Fablehaven and Beyonders series.
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Don’t Miss These Seriously Spooky Books
What better way to celebrate the spookiest time of the year than with a few scary books. Here’s a few of the best Halloween books ever written. The Witches by Roald Dahl This is not a fairy tale. This is about real witches. Grandmamma loves to tell about witches. Real witches are the most dangerous…
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All About ‘Nick and Tesla’s Special Effects Spectacular’
Smart siblings — and amateur scientists — Nick and Tesla Holt are back in another STEM-focused adventure. In Nick and Tesla’s Special Effects Spectacular, you’ll not only solve a tricky mystery, but also get to try a few science projects along the way. By Bob Pflugfelder and Steve Hockensmith; Quirk; $12.95 hardcover. All ages. Learn…
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Cool Book Alert: Guinness World Records 2016 Edition
To celebrate the release of the Guinness World Records 2016 Edition, I thought it would be fun to look at some of the lesser-known Guinness World Records. Who doesn’t love reading about cool Guinness World Records? From the tallest human to the most expensive car to the fastest roller coaster, Guinness has been collecting…
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‘How to Tell a Story’ Creates an Epic Game of Endless Possibilities
How to Tell a Story teaches the basics of storytelling by using good old fashioned imagination and creativity.
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Check Out Some of the Coolest Libraries From Around the Globe
It’s easy to think of libraries at dusty old buildings without much aesthetic appeal, but these incredible book rooms will change the way you think about libraries forever. From Austria to Washington D.C., to the United Kingdom, this gallery features some of the most breathtaking libraries from around the world. Butler Library at Columbia University…
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Read an Excerpt From the All-New Football Book, ‘Legends’
Just in time for the start of the NFL season this week, comes the second book in a cool non-fiction series for sports fans, Legends: The Best Players, Games, And Teams in Football by Howard Bryant. It’s a great look at some of the most famous moments in football history. Whether you’re a fan of…