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Soldier Dogs #1: Air Raid Search and Rescue
MARCUS SUTTER · HarperFestival Pages: 224 Format: Hardcover
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The paw-biting start to a thrilling new adventure series perfect for fans of Max and the I Survived books, inspired by the brave military dogs who helped our troops win World War II.When Matt's older brother enlisted in the army, he left Matt his German Shepherd, Chief, a retired fire... |
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Soldier Dogs #3: Secret Mission: Guam
Marcus Sutter · HarperFestival Pages: 192 Format: Paperback
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Step into the action as the U.S. Marines and the Dobermans of World War II fight to recapture the island of Guam from Japanese troops. Includes a pull-out map with a collectible poster!It's 1944, and the Second Battle of Guam is in full gear. Twelve-year-old Bo just escaped from a work... |
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The One and Only Ivan
Katherine Applegate · HarperCollins Pages: 320 Format: Hardcover
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Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller! This stirring and unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendships. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated... |
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Rocket to the Moon!: Big Ideas That Changed the World #1
Don Brown · Amulet Books Pages: 136 Format: Hardcover
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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" when the Apollo 11 landed on the moon. But it wasn't just one man who got us to the moon. Rocket to the Moon! explores the people and technology that made the moon landing possible.... |
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Wings of Fire Book One: The Dragonet Prophecy
Tui T. Sutherland · Scholastic Press Pages: 336 Format: Hardcover
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A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation!The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined... |
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Let 'er Buck!: George Fletcher, the People's Champion
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson · Carolrhoda Books Pages: 40 Format: Hardcover
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In 1911, three men were in the final round of the famed Pendleton Round-Up. One was white, one was Indian, and one was black. When the judges declared the white man the winner, the audience was outraged. They named black cowboy George Fletcher the "people's champion" and took... |
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World War II Escapes and Rescues
Matt Doeden · Lerner Publications Pages: 32 Format: Library Binding
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Many daring escapes and rescues took place during World War II. Troops often faced harrowing conditions, including being captured by the enemy and getting lost at sea. Find out how they escaped these dire situations. |
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Ultimate Secrets Revealed: A Closer look at the Weirdest, Wildest Facts on Earth
STEPHANIE WARREN DRIMMER · National Geographic Children's Books Pages: 192 Format: Hardcover
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The world is full of mind-blowing marvels and this book uncovers our planet's most peculiar phenomena, puzzles from the past, eye-opening inventions, astonishing animals, and so much more!Did you know that caterpillars liquefy when they turn into butterflies? That humans shed eight... |
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The Woolly Monkey Mysteries: The Quest to Save a Rain Forest Species
Sandra Markle · Millbrook Pr Pages: 40 Format: Library Binding
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Readers will learn how scientists use camera-trap technology to study woolly monkeys in the Manu Biosphere Reserve. These camera traps helped scientists discover information about the woolly monkeys' diet, behavior, and habitat. Known as the rainforest's gardeners, their activities... |
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Pump It Up: The Heart and Blood
Joanne Randolph · Enslow Pub Inc Pages: 48 Format: Library Binding
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The heart is a vital organ in the human body. Diagrams and full-color photos and illustrations, paired with accessible and informative text, showcase how the heart works and what its job is in the human body. |
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