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Jigsaw Man
Mark Tartaglia of the London murder squad investigates a bizarre and brutal series of murders in this gripping thriller.
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The definitive biography of film legend John Candy—a heartwarming portrait of one of comedy’s most beloved and enduring stars.
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ages 9
and up
/ grades 4
and up
José Speaks Out
José Mujica is a former revolutionary, past president of Uruguay and climate activist. José's speech to the UN is part of the Speak Out series.
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and up
/ grades 1
and up
Jump at Home: Grade 1
Give your child the tools and the confidence to master math with John Mighton's revolutionary JUMP at Home Math workbook for Grade 1.
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ages 8
and up
/ grades 3
and up
Jump at Home: Grade 3
Give your child the tools and the confidence to master math with John Mighton's revolutionary JUMP at Home Math workbook for Grade 3.
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ages 9
and up
/ grades 4
and up
Jump at Home: Grade 4
Give your child the tools and the confidence to master math with John Mighton's revolutionary JUMP at Home Math workbook for Grade 4.
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ages 10
and up
/ grades 5
and up
Jump at Home: Grade 5
Give your child the tools and the confidence to master math with John Mighton's revolutionary JUMP at Home Math workbook for Grade 5.
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Jump at Home: Grade 6
Give your child the tools and the confidence to master math with John Mighton's revolutionary JUMP at Home Math workbook for Grade 6.
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ages 12
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/ grades 7
and up
Jump at Home: Grade 7
Give your child the tools and the confidence to master math with John Mighton's revolutionary JUMP at Home Math workbook for Grade 7.
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Jump at Home: Grade 8
Give your child the tools and the confidence to master math with John Mighton's revolutionary JUMP at Home Math workbook for Grade 8.
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Junebat
Junebat is a form- and gender-disrupting debut collection that grapples with the pain of uncertainty on the path towards becoming.
