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Max and his brothers set off for Shapeville and Count Town, seeking engaging problems to tackle. Their combined talents in arithmetic and sleuthing enable them to solve challenges that support the preparation for a rocket launch.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Kate Banks
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