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Book SynopsisMad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about the greatest superheroes ever: the Avengers!Who knew Captain America had a twin brother, Captain COUNTRY? With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, and ther rest of the Avengers, Marvel's Avengers Mad Libs will make you feel like you're a superhero, too! Play alone, in a group, or at Avengers Tower! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.Marvel's Avengers Mad Libs includes:- Silly stories: 21 fill-in-the-blank stories all about the Avengers!- Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills.-  Fun With Friends: each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wanted to create your own legendary medieval kingdom to rule over? Well, now you can, with Minecraft Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress.   Learn how to design, build, and customize every part of your castle and the surrounding area, from sturdy walls and deadly traps to dank, dark dungeons and sprawling villages. Each build has an exploded view to show you exactly which blocks to use, plus extra ideas to make every part of your kingdom unique.   Packed with interesting facts about medieval life, full-color illustrations, and a foldout depicting the epic scale of the kingdom, this official Mojang book has dozens of building ideas to ignite the imaginations of Minecrafters of all ages.Note: This book has been designed to mimic job-site engineering plans. The marks and scuffs on the pages are an intentional design element.Collect all of the official Minecraft books:Minecraft: The IslandMi

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Book SynopsisBruce Lee was a Chinese American action film star, martial arts instructor, filmmaker, and philosopher. His Hong Kong and Hollywood-produced films elevated the traditional martial arts film to a new level of popularity and acclaim.  Through such films as Way of the Dragon and Enter the Dragon, Lee helped to change the way Asians were presented in American films and, in the process, he became an iconic figure known throughout the world. Although he died at the young age of 32, Bruce Lee is widely considered to be the one of the most influential martial artists of all time.

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Book SynopsisKnown as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, Alfred Hitchcock's unique vision in movies like Psycho and The Birds sent shivers down our spines. His innovative camera techniques have been studied for decades and his gift for storytelling cemented his place in history. This book tells his story.

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Book SynopsisBest known for his screen prints of soup cans and movie stars, this shy young boy from Pittsburgh shot to fame with his radical ideas of what “art” could be. Working in the aptly named “Factory,” Warhol’s paintings, movies, and eccentric lifestyle blurred the lines between pop culture and art, ushering in the Pop Art movement and, with it, a national obsession. Who Was Andy Warhol? tells the story of an enigmatic man who grew into a cultural icon.

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Book SynopsisThe official Minecraft: Guide to Ocean Survival will teach you how to breathe underwater, find valuable sunken loot and fight off guardians and other menacing mobs of the deep.Minecraft’s oceans are teeming with colorful life and rare treasures, but new dangers lurk beneath the water and survival can prove difficult.    With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive guide to underwater survival.Collect all of the official Minecraft books:Minecraft: The IslandMinecraft: The CrashMinecraft: The Lost JournalsMinecraft: The Survivors’ Book of SecretsMinecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval FortressMinecraft: Guide to ExplorationMinecraft: Guide to CreativeMinecraft: Guide to the Nether & the EndMinecraft: Guide to RedstoneMinecraft: MobestiaryMinecraft: G

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Book SynopsisVisit the busy town of Adventure Bay--home to Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol--in this all-new hardcover storybook!Join Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the rest of the pups from Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol for a tour of the town of Adventure Bay. Girls and boys ages 3 to 7 will enjoy this full-color hardcover storybook that takes them to the airport, the hospital, a movie set, and many other pup-tacular places from the hit TV show.

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Book SynopsisStand-up comedian and Hollywood box-office hit Kevin Hart keeps the laughs coming in an illustrated middle-grade novel about a boy who has big dreams of making a blockbuster superhero film. Perfect for readers of James Patterson''s Middle School series and Lincoln Peirce''s Big Nate series. Marcus is NOT happy to be stuck in after-school film class…until he realizes he can turn the story of the cartoon superhero he’s been drawing for years into an actual MOVIE! There’s just one problem: he has no idea what he’s doing. So he’ll need help, from his friends, his teachers, Sierra, the strong-willed classmate with creative dreams of her own, even Tyrell, the local bully who’d be a perfect movie villain if he weren’t too terrifying to talk to.Making this movie won’t be easy. But as Marcus discovers, nothing great ever is—and if you want your dream to come true, you’ve got to put in the hustle to make it happen. Comedy superstar Kevin Hart teams up with award-winning author Geoff Rodkey and lauded illustrator David Cooper for a hilarious, illustrated, and inspiring story about bringing your creative goals to life and never giving up, even when nothing’s going your way.

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Book SynopsisLearn how this Emmy-winning host, producer, and television personality became the world's most famous drag queen.RuPaul Andre Charles always knew he was meant to be a performer. Even as a young child, he loved to dress up and imitate the glamorous women he saw on television. When he turned fifteen, he began studying theater in a performing arts school in Atlanta and never looked back. Ru developed his drag-queen personality and launched his career in the 1980s. He now hosts and judges the widely popular and long-running show RuPaul's Drag Race, which has raised the profile of the art of drag, and drag queens around the world.

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Book SynopsisLearn how this Emmy-winning host, producer, and television personality became the world''s most famous drag queen.RuPaul Andre Charles always knew he was meant to be a performer. Even as a young child, he loved to dress up and imitate the glamorous women he saw on television. When he turned fifteen, he began studying theater in a performing arts school in Atlanta and never looked back. Ru developed his drag-queen personality and launched his career in the 1980s. He now hosts and judges the widely popular and long-running show RuPaul''s Drag Race, which has raised the profile of the art of drag, and drag queens around the world.

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Book SynopsisThe latest addition to the Who HQ board book series: a biography of Walt Disney, created specifically for the preschool audience!The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4.The chronology and themes of Walt Disney's inspiring life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction shares the life and work of one of the most influential creators and entertainers of our time.WHO WAS? BOARD BOOKS bring inspiring biographies to the youngest readers in an accessible and memorable way.

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Book SynopsisLearn how two brothers, Chris and Martin Kratt, became televsions favorite wildlife explorers!Meet Chris and Martin Kratt, two brothers who turned a love of animals into an amazing career! They have produced, written, directed, and starred in several PBS series and specials over the years. Most recently, they have become known for PBS''s smash hit animated show Wild Kratts. Along the way, they traveled the world and encountered incredible creatures, all while combining science education with fun. Boys and girls ages 4 to 7 will this Step into Reading biography of two brothers who know how to live life on the wild side. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

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Book SynopsisMad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and a fun gift for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about the Sonic film sequel. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Mad Libs will have you saying Gotta go ADJECTIVE!With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about Sonic, Tails, Dr. Robotnik, and the rest of Sonic’s friends, you’ll be laughing at incredible speeds. Play alone, in a group, or at Tom’s favorite donut shop. Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER. 

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Book SynopsisDeeply influential cultural icon Oprah Winfrey is the twenty-fifth hero in this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This book features critically acclaimed talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who used her struggles in childhood as motivation to become Queen of All Media.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:    • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history    • Photos that bring the story more fully to life   • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable   • Childhood moments that influenced the hero    • Facts that make great conversation-starters   • A virtue this person embodies: Oprah Winfrey's authenticity shines in this.You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

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Book SynopsisWatch out, middle school! Babymouse graduates from graphic novels in the first of the Babymouse Tales from the Locker series--now in paperback!   For Babymouse, middle school is like a monster movie. You can never be sure who’s a friend and who’s an enemy, and the halls are filled with mean-girl zombies. Instead of brains, the zombies hunger for stuff—the perfect wedge sandals or the right shade of sparkly lip gloss—and they expect everyone to be just like them.   But Babymouse doesn’t want to fit in—she wants to stand out! So she joins the film club to write and direct a sweeping cinematic epic. Will making the film of her dreams turn into a nightmare?  Highly illustrated with black-and-white art throughout and a dozen or so comic pages, this is the perfect showcase for bestselling authors Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm''s signature humor. Middle school may never be the same!    

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Book SynopsisLearn about the remarkable life of actress and comedian Betty White, a pioneer of early television with a seven-decade career, in this title in the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics.From 1939 to 2021, actress Betty White was one of the most beloved performers in the entertainment industry. She starred in fan-favorite television shows like The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and also blockbuster movies like Toy Story 4 and The Proposal. Over her decades-long career, Betty White won Emmy awards, was named an honorary mayor of Hollywood, earned a star on the Walk of Fame, and set the Guinness World Record for woman with the longest TV career ever. Off-screen, Betty advocated for animal rights, racial justice, and LGBTQIA+ rights. Learn about her legendary life in this book for young readers.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Timothée Chalamet!Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for any fan of Timothée Chalamet.

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Book SynopsisHow did the story of Cinderella, her glass slipper, the pumpkin carriage, and a magical night at the ball with a prince come to be? Find out in this dazzling book that explores the many different versions of Cinderella''s story across different authors, movies, cultures, and more!Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time in the What Is the Story Of? series!Did you know that the first version of Cinderella''s story was written two thousand years ago in Greece? It was about a young woman namedRhodopis and her missing sandal. Since then, many versions of this fairy tale have been written featuring a poor girl whose kindness led to her dreams coming true. China, Italy, France, and Germany all have distinct versions of Cinderella''s story that author Dana Rau explains within this exciting nonfiction book for fans of the beloved princess. Young readers will learn over a dozen different versions of Cinderella''s story, including the most famous versions by Charles Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, Walt Disney, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. Fans will also get to know the many different actresses who have brought Cinderella to life, including Brandy Norwood, Julie Andrews, Drew Barrymore, and Anne Hathaway.

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