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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope
William Kamkwamba · William Morrow; Reprint edition
Format: Paperback
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William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery. It was also a land withered by drought and hunger. But William had read about windmills, and he dreamed of building one that would bring to his small village a set of luxuries that only 2 percent... |
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How to Draw Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and Other DC Super Heroes
Aaron Sautter · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding
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DC super heroes have been fighting crime and protecting the innocent for many years. Now fans can discover their inner artist by learning to draw their favorite super heroes! Simple step-by-step instructions teach readers how to draw super heroes such as Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash,... |
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Bullying
Lori Hile · Heinemann
Format: Print book
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Imagine walking around with a knot in your stomach, each day, every day. Thats how many victims of bullying feel. Others suffer more - and take their own lives. So is bullying normal? This book shows how to understand and deal with the bullying that occurs everyday in streets, schools,... |
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100 Girls
Adam Gallardo · Simon Pulse; Original edition
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
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Adopted, supersmart, and bumped up two grades -- it's no wonder Sylvia's always felt different. But recently she's been going through some major physical changes, and they're not of the typical teenager kind. Sylvia has no idea why she can move like a gymnast and punch... |
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The State of Grace
Rachael Lucas · Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
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Whip-smart, hilarious, and unapologetically honest, The State of Grace is a heartwarming story of one girl trying to work out where she fits in, and whether she even wants to. "Sometimes I feel like everyone else was handed a copy of the rules for life and mine got lost." ... |
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The Scariest Places in the World
Bob Curran · Rosen Pub Group
Format: Book
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Introduces some of the world's scariest places, detailing the history of each site as well as tales of the paranormal activities that have occurred there. |
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Bitcoins: Navigating Open Source Currency
Barbara Gottfried Hollander · Rosen Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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Digital technology is advancing all the time, and how we pay for things is getting high tech, too. Instead of paper money and coins, or even credit and debit cards, this book introduces Bitcoins, a currency made up of bits and bytes. Readers will learn the essentials about Bitcoins, the sometimes-turbulent... |
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The The Raven King
Maggie Stiefvater · Scholastic US
Pages: 448
Format: Print book
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All her life, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love's death. She doesn't believe in true love and never thought this would be a problem, but as her life becomes caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she's not so sure anymore.
In a starred... |
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Pro Hockey by the Numbers
Todd Kortemeier · An imprint of Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book
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Engaging text and bold infographics help sports statistics jump off the page. Readers won't look at baseballor numbersin the same way again. |
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Her Dark Curiosity
Megan Shepherd · HarperCollins Publishers
Pages: 422
Format: Hardcover
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Inspired by The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, this tantalizing sequel to Megan Shepherd's gothic suspense novel The Madman's Daughter explores the hidden natures of those we love and how far we'll go to save them from themselves. Perfect for fans of Libba Bray. Back... |
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Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi 1
Archie Goodwin · Abdo Pub Co
Format: Book
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Rebel commanders are planning their next move against the evil Galactic Empire. For the first time, all Rebel warships are being brought together to form a single, giant armada. Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia have made their way to Tatooine to rescue Han Solo from the clutches of the vile... |
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Children of Icarus
Caighlan Smith · Switch Press
Pages: 305
Format: Hardcover
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It's Clara who's desperate to enter the labyrinth and it's Clara who's bright, strong, and fearless enough to take on any challenge. It's no surprise when she's chosen. But so is the girl who has always lived in her shadow. Together they enter. Within minutes, they are torn apart forever.... |
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The Button War: A Tale of the Great War
AVI. · Candlewick
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
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Renowned, award-winning author Avi pens a stark, unflinching tale of ordinary boys living in wartime as tensions - and desperations - mount among them.
Twelve-year-old Patryk knows little of the world beyond his tiny Polish village; the Russians have occupied the land for as long... |
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Dred Scott V. Sandford: Slavery and Freedom Before the American Civil War
Amy Van Zee · Abdo Publishing Company
Format: Book
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Describes the landmark Supreme Court case of Dred Scott, a slave who sued for his freedom, and includes the events leading up to the case, the Supreme Court's ruling, and how it affected future cases and the history of the United States.Title: Dred Scott V. SandfordAuthor: Van Zee,... |
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