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Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Everyone seems to have an idea for the science fair except for Yasmin, but after some failed experiments Yasmin's snack break with Nani inspires an idea.
Author
Series
Boxcar children volume 103
Publisher
Albert Whitman
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
The Aldens help out at a medieval fair and try to find a valuable sword which has been stolen from the fair.
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Abigail 'Abbi' Wallace is excited to see the alpacas at the Maine State Fair. But there's only one alpaca left -- the rest are missing! What sent the alpacas packing? Abbi; her dog, Barkley; and her friends Lydia and Daniel are ready to sniff out this mystery!"--
25) Newton's flaw
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Not only must they contend with a mysterious illness in the media center of the school, the S.M.A.R.T. Squad must rock their STEM skills when a pop-up science fair causes both excitement and tension between them.
26) Goodness
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The cubs are excited -- they can't wait for the country fair! Mrs. Brown, the preacher's wife, is filled with goodness -- she never hesitates to help others. And she always finds a way to make things fun for everyone, which is why the cubs love her so much!"--Provided by publisher
27) Secrets unlocked
Author
Series
Tales of Rapunzel volume 1
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Collects two stories in which Rapunzel must consult a wizard for an explanation on why her long blond hair has returned, and must determine what project she should enter into the royal invention convention.
28) Our celebración!
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
A brief rain shower does not dampen a Latino family's enjoyment of their town's parade and summer celebration, which includes street food, bands, a corn princess, and fireworks. Spanish words, interspersed in the rhyming text, are defined in a glossary.
29) Kraken me up
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Izzie brings her pet Kraken to the county fair everyone thinks he is frightening, but he is like Izzie, sweet and shy, and Kraken and Izzie use creativity and humor to win over the crowd.
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"In this illustrated early chapter book, Lark and Connor are asked to solve two mysteries in one day! When pets go missing from the local fair and Sophie's house appears to be haunted, the Ba twins have only a little time to figure out a lot of problems."--
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Meet Bunny, a little bunny with a big heart who spreads sparkly, springtime happiness around the forest! Bunny wakes up one more morning with a warm, sparkly feeling in her tummy. What could it be? Is she taller? Is she hungry? Maybe she's feeling happy! With the Spring Fair fast approaching, Bunny decides to spread the joy by helping her woodland friends. She makes decorations with Froggy, carries Mrs. Duck's baking supplies, and plants flowers with...
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
It's school science fair time, and Max and Mo love seeing what the big ones -- the kids in the class -- are making. The two hamsters decide to do their own experiment and learn how to grow plants from seeds! Follow along with Max and Mo with simple instructions at the back of the book for kids to grow their own plants!
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A fairground in the evening is a glowing beacon of treats and delights. Bright lights paint the midway in cotton-candy pink, lemon yellow, and candy-apple red. Alluring prizes invite folks to try a game of skill or chance. The aromas of spun sugar, warm popcorn, and baking pretzels fill the air. It is any wonder, then, that after the lights go out and the people go home, the creatures in the nearby forest want to take their turn in this color-soaked...
Author
Series
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The Earth Day Fair is days away, but Nate's classroom project--a robot named Mr. Butler--has disappeared. Nate the Great and his dog, Sludge, take on the unusual case, and they are soon searching high and low in and around the school. Will Nate find the robot in time for the fair?"--
35) Two for one
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The state fair is in town, and now Bink and Gollie-utter opposites and best friends extraordinaire-must use teamwork and their gray matter while navigating its many wonders. Will the energetic Bink win the world's largest donut in the Whack-a-Duck game? Will the artistic Gollie wow the crowd in the talent show? As the undaunted duo steps into the mysterious tent of fortune-teller Madame Prunely, one prediction is crystal clear: this unlikely pair...
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Seventh grader Wendy Toledo knows that black holes and immigration police have one thing in common: they can both make things disappear without a trace. When her family moves to a new all-American neighborhood, Wendy knows the plan: keep her head down, build a telescope that will win the science fair, and stay on her family's safe orbit. But that's easier said than done when there's a woman hiding out from ICE agents in the church across the alley,...
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
When his teacher announces that there will be a science fair in a few weeks, a young boy is worried. He doesn't like science. Science is hard! But when his mom tells him to "look for the science in your life," he knows just what his project will be! By doing research, asking his friends for help, and not giving up, the boy learns that science can be really fun. Now that's smart.
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Prankenstein strikes again! The Summer Science Showdown is just around the corner, and Stink is positive that he has the recipe for a winning entry. Soon he's acting like a mad scientist, with strong-smelling potions in hand and visions of super tomatoes dancing in his head. Judy takes one look at her busy brainiac brother and sees a situation ripe for a little mischief! Everyone knows that Judy has never met a practical joke she doesn't like, and...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Entertainment, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Dot is at the Creative Fair, where everyone's excited about making fizz-powered rockets. 'Make your rocket ship your own!' says Dot's mom. Dot is keen on making the fastest rocket of them all, with no decorations to weigh it down. When it's time for liftoff, Dot's rocket soars out of sight, while Ruby's snows down glitter, Nev and Dev's sprays out shaving cream, and Hal's makes a huge noise. Everyone's rockets are totally different, and it turns...
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