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Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor: Book One
Jon Scieszka - Amulet Books
Format: Print book
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"I never thought science could be funny . . . until I read Frank Einstein. It will have kids laughing." - Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid "Huge laughs and great science - the kind of smart, funny stuff that makes Jon Scieszka a legend." - Mac Barnett,... |
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The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Medicine
M. M. Eboch -
The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Medicine (Technology Breakthroughs)
Library Binding
– January, 2015
Format: Hardcover
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The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Medicine ntroduces 12 of the most influential moments in the development of medicine. Amazing facts are included, along with information about key players and the science behind each breakthrough. |
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Denmark
Robert Pateman; Laura L Sullivan - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Print book : Juvenile audience : English : [Revised edition]View all editions and formats
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Denmark is a country that has existed since the age of the Vikings. It has a vibrant history, a unique way of life, and deeply rooted beliefs. Today, Denmark helps make up an area called Scandinavia. It is a proud country with unique traditions and customs, and its own language. This book... |
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Inkdeath
Cornelia Funke - Chicken House/Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover
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The masterful conclusion to the epic, award-winning, bestselling INKHEART trilogy by internationally acclaimed author Cornelia Funke.The Adderhead--his immortality bound in a book by Meggie's father, Mo--has ordered his henchmen to plunder the villages. The peasants' only defense... |
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File Under: 13 Suspicious Incidents
Lemony Snicket - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Before the Baudelaires became orphans, before he encountered A Series of Unfortunate Events, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket was a boy discovering the mysteries of the world. Match wits with Lemony Snicket to solve thirteen mini-mysteries. Paintings have been falling... |
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The Mask of Power: Spyro Versus the Mega Monsters #1
Onk Beakman - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Paperback
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Spyro versus the Mega Monsters is the first in an ongoing Mask of Power series of original novels set in the Skylanders universe. These all new stories feature favorite characters from Spyro's Adventure, Giants and beyond. |
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Awkward
Svetlana Chmakova - Yen Press
Format: Hardcover
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Cardinal rule #1 for surviving school: Don't get noticed by the mean kids.Cardinal rule #2 for surviving school: Seek out groups with similar interests and join them.On her first day at her new school, Penelope--Peppi--Torres reminds herself of these basics. But when she trips into a quiet... |
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Big Nate Lives It Up
Lincoln Peirce - Balzer + Bray
Format: Print book
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For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, here comes the seventh novel in the New York Times bestselling series Big Nate.BIG NATE IS LIVING IT UP!Principal Nichols wants Nate to be buddies with new kid Breckenridge Puffington III and show him around. But that's no easy... |
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The Last Council
Kazu Kibuishi - GRAPHIX; Original edition
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Kazu Kibuishis thrilling, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series continues!Emily and her friends think theyll find the help they need in Cielis, but something isnt right. Streets that were once busy are deserted, and the townspeople who are left live in crippling fear. Emily is escorted to the Academy... |
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The Rise of Humans
David West - Smart Apple Media
Format: Hardcover
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In twelve beautifully crafted scenes, discover a world where a new kind of mammal has appeared from the disappearing forests and has begun to walk on two legs. From simple tool-making to mastering a control over fire, witness the evolution of our ancestors as they leave Africa and spread... |
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12 Mammals Back from the Brink
Nancy Furstinger - Black Rabbit Books
Format: Print book
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Survival stories are more gripping than endangered stories and this book describes the Mammals populations that have been able to recover from the human and climater factors that drove them to the edge of extinction. Both success story and science learning...and social strategizing.. |
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The 39 Clues: Unstoppable Book 3: Countdown - Library Edition
Natalie Standiford - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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Life or DeathThe clock has run out for thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill. As head of the most powerful family the world has ever known, he and his older sister, Amy, have been in the crosshairs for too long. Dan and Amy have always managed to stay a step ahead of their enemies, but it was only... |
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Tools and Treasures of Ancient Greece
Matt Doeden - Lerner Publications
Format: Book
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Have you ever watched the Olympic Games? Voted in a class election? Used an alphabet with twenty-six letters? All these things came from ancient Greece. More than two thousand years ago, the ancient Greeks invented tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient... |
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24 Hours in a Tropical Rain Forest
Virginia Schomp - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Print book
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From School Library Journal Gr 4-6-Schomp introduces ecosystems by focusing on one day in a specific locale. Whether describing the Great Barrier Reef, Florida Everglades, or Sahara Desert, the easy texts reveal how plants, animals, and people adapt to challenges. For example,... |
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A Rock Is Lively
Dianna Aston - Amicus
Format: Book
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From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Butterfly Is Patient comes a gorgeous and informative introduction to the fascinating world of rocks. From dazzling blue lapis lazuli to volcanic snowflake obsidian, an incredible variety of rocks are showcased... |
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Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus
Tom Angleberger - Amulet Books
Format: Print book
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The final Origami Yoda case file from the kids at McQuarrie Middle School! After successfully fighting to save their field trip in Princess Labelmaker to the Rescue!, Tommy and the gang prepare for a well-earned day of fun and adventure in Washington, DC . . . but of course it won't... |
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How Do Fire Trucks Work?
Buffy Silverman - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book
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Fire trucks have loud sirens and flashing lights. They race to fires to keep people and property safe. But what are some different kinds of fire trucks? And what special equipment do they use to fight fires? This exciting look at fire trucks reveals how they work, the special equipment... |
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Soccer Star Andres Iniesta
Jeff Burlingame - Speeding Star
Format: Hardcover
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This sports biography tells the story of Andrés Iniesta from his childhood to his position as an elite soccer star for F.C. Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Iniesta has helped both teams win multiple championships, including the 2010 World Cup. In 2012, he was named the Best... |
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Bone Volume 3: Eyes of the Storm
Jeff Smith - GRAPHIX
Format: Hardcover
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In "Eyes of the Storm," book three in the epic BONE series, Gran'ma Ben reveals long-kept secrets about Thorn's royal heritage and the ancient enmities that may lead to war.In "Eyes of the Storm," volume three of the nine-book BONE saga, Lucius, Smiley, and Phoney... |
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School Days According to Humphrey
Betty G. Birney - G.P. Putnam's Sons
Format: eBook
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Humphrey is excited to get back to Room 26 and see all his old classmates. But on the first day of school, a bunch of strange kids arrive and no matter how loudly he squeaks up, they don't realize they're in the wrong room! Once Humphrey gets over the shock of being with a whole new group... |
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Wayside School Is Falling Down
Louis Sachar - Avon Books
Format: Paperback
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More fun inThe Wacky World ofWayside School"Watch closely," said Mrs. Jewls. "You can learn much faster using a computer instead of paper and pencil." Then she pushed the new computer out the window The children all watched it fall thirty floors and smash against the sidewalk.... |
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Big Nate: I Can't Take It!
Lincoln Peirce - Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Paperback
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Big Nate. He thinks big. He talks big. He acts big. And the Big Nate: I Can't Take It, featuring our mischievous middle-school hero, is big fun.The second collection of all-color Sunday Big Nate cartoons! Life can be stressful for Nate Wright. At school, Mrs. Godfrey makes every day a nightmare.... |
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The Missing Pieces of Me
Jean Van Leeuwen - Brilliance Audio
Format: Hardcover
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More than anything, ten-year-old Weezie wants to please her momma. She babysits her spoiled half-sister, Ruth Ann, and little Jackson. She makes tea for Momma in Gramma Emmelines beautiful teapot. She even tries to cook dinner. But nothing turns out quite right. And Momma is never pleased.... |
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The Story of the Cleveland Cavaliers
Nate Frisch - Creative Co
Format: Hardcover
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Introduces the Cleveland Cavaliers, providing an overview of the history and key personalities of the team, along with memorable events since its founding in 1970. |
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Slavery in the United States
Rebecca Rissman - Core Library
Format: Book
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Slavery existed as a legal institution in the United States beginning in colonial times. During and after the American Revolution, things began to change. See what events took place, who was involved, and what life was like for slaves. This title offers primary sources, Fast facts and sidebars,... |
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Among the Hidden (Shadow Children Books (Prebound))
Margaret Peterson Haddix - Perfection Learning Pre Bind
Format: Hardcover
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This futuristic novel focuses on a totalitarian regime and the Internet. PW noted, "The plot development is sometimes implausible and the characterizations a bit brittle, but the unsettling, thought-provoking premise should suffice to keep readers hooked." Ages 8-12. (Mar.) Copyright... |
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Bacteria Up Close
Greg Roza - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Paperback
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Readers take a look at these microscopic single-celled wonders and gain information about how they're able to survive in a variety of environments. Readers will be surprised to learn there are more bacteria in their body than human cells. Instructive photographs and diagrams accompany... |
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The Giver
Lois Lowry - Laurel-Leaf
Format: Mass Market Paperback
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Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true... |
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James and the Giant Peach
Roald Dahl
Format: Book
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Roald Dahl's children's classic will be rediscovered with wonder and delight in this handsome gift edition with all-new black-and-white illustrations by Caldecott Honor Book artist Lane Smith (who also designed the characters for the Disney animated film).How James escapes from his miserable... |
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Bad Magic
Pseudonymous Bosch - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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A magical new series from Pseudonymous Bosh the bestselling author of the Secret Series Magic sucks Don t look so shocked You may not think magic is bad but the protagonist of our story Clay certainly does And really who can blame him After all it is a magic journal that getshim expelled... |
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You Wouldnt Want to Live Without Toilets!
Fiona MacDonald - Book House
Format: Paperback
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How would you cope if there were no toilets? Where would you go? How would you keep yourself and your house clean? This book tells the fascinating story of a piece of technology that most of us take for granted. Find out why toilets are so important, how they improved over the years, and how they... |
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Lowriders in Space
Cathy Camper - Chronicle Books
Format: Book
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Lupe Impala, El Chavo Flapjack, and Elirio Malaria love working with cars. You name it, they can fix it. But the team's favorite cars of all are lowriders - cars that hip and hop, dip and drop, go low and slow, bajito y suavecito. The stars align when a contest for the best car around... |
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The Black Power Movement
Rebecca Rissman - Core Library
Format: Book
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Take an in-depth look at the Black Power movement, from who was involved to what the movement hoped to accomplish. This title offers primary sources, Fast facts and sidebars, prompts and activities, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library... |
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Tips for Better Researching
Louise Spilsbury - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Paperback
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Tips for Better Researching teaches readers essential study skills to help them achieve their academic goals. It also gives advice on using these skills in everyday life to help readers gain valuable life skills and gain confidence in extra-curricular activities. Research is an important... |
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Scrumptious Statistics
Lisa Arias - Rourke Pub Group
Format: Hardcover
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From School Library Journal Gr 4-8-Jocular titles and rhyming text aside, these slim volumes each provide short, straightforward definitions, explanations, and plentiful demonstration problems set in large print numerals. Photographs and small pictorial elements are used... |
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Winter According to Humphrey
Betty G. Birney - Puffin; Reprint edition
Format: Paperback
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It’s the HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY holidays!The holidays are coming and Humphrey is unsqueakably excited. He loves to hear about all the different ways his friends in Room 26 celebrate and to watch them make costumes and learn songs for the Winter Wonderland pageant. (He even squeaks along!)... |
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Charlotte's Web
E. B. White - Harper & Brothers; 1st edition
Format: Hardcover
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This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect."Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's... |
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The Civil Rights Movement
Max Winter - Core Library
Format: Book
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This great effort to bring about an end to racial segregation and discrimination brought people, and political and social change to the forefront that would go down in history. From brave people like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. to events like Brown v. Board of Education, this... |
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Binny in Secret
Hilary McKay - Margaret K. McElderry Books
Format: Hardcover
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School has started, and secrets and adventures await Binny and her family in this delightful novel which Horn Book called "a vigorous blend of screwball comedy and heartfelt emotion" in a starred review.School has started, and Binny can't stand it. She has a horrid hand-me-down... |
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Girls' Hockey
Chris Peters - Sportszone
Format: Print book
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On the court, on the field, on the course, or in the gym, female athletes are getting it done. This title highlights the stars who rule girls hockey today and the skills theyve mastered on the way. You will find informative chapters that help readers better understand the skills of each... |
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Supernovas
Ruth Owen - Windmill Books
Format: Book
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Book annotation not available for this title.Title: SupernovasAuthor: Owen, RuthPublisher: Rosen Pub GroupPublication Date: 2012/08/10Number of Pages: 32Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2012001527 |
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Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger: Book Two
Jon Scieszka - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover
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"Huge laughs and great science - the kind of smart, funny stuff that makes Jon Scieszka a legend." - Mac Barnett, author of Battle Bunny and The Terrible Two In this second book in the series, Frank Einstein (kid-genius scientist and inventor) and his best friend, Watson,... |
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Theodore Boone: the Fugitive
John Grisham - Dutton Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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quot;Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist. quot; -The New York Times Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone thought the danger had passed, but he's about to face off against an old adversary: accused murderer and fugitive Pete Duffy. On a field trip to Washington,... |
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Half a Chance
Cynthia Lord - Scholastic Press
Format: Paperback
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*"With winning results, Lord brings the same sensitivity to the subject of dementia that she brought to autism in her Newbery Honor book, Rules." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewA moving middle-grade novel from the Newbery Honor author of Rules.When Lucys family moves to an old house... |
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Geysers and Hot Springs
Therese Shea - Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services
Format: Print book
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Water that lurks beneath the Earths surface is usually far easier to ignore than the water that covers it, until that water bursts forth above ground as geysers and hot springs. This engaging volume explains to young readers where this water comes from and its relationship to volcanic activity... |
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Karate
Mark McNulty - Sportszone
Format: Hardcover
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| 48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. |
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Weather Robots
Christine Zuchora-Walske - 21st Century
Format: Book
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What kind of robots fly into the atmosphere to help scientists predict the weather? Or monitor our climate by taking measurements in Antarctica? Weather robots! These robots give us valuable information about our environment., |
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High-Tech Diy Projects With Flying Objects
Maggie Murphy - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book : Juvenile audience : English : First editionView all editions and formats
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Provides information about the maker movement while teaching readers how to build flying objects with step-by-step instructions. |
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Mark Zuckerberg:: Creator of Facebook
Jamie Weil - Core Library
Format: Hardcover
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Mark Zuckerberg's story is an interesting one: who knew that a quiet, code-writing nerd would be the creator of what we call social media, the Chairman and CEO of Facebook Inc., and the youngest self-made billionaire. Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, timeline,... |
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12 Marine Animals Back from the Brink
Nancy Furstinger - Black Rabbit Books
Format: Print book
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Survival stories are more gripping than endangered stories and this book describes the Marine Animal populations that have been able to recover from the human and climater factors that drove them to the edge of extinction. Both success story and science learning...and social strategizing.. |
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Loki (Short Tales: Norse Myths)
Rob M. Worley - Looking Glass Library
Format: Book
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Loki goes by many names, including Maker of Lies, Sly God, Shapeshifter, Trickster, and Wizard of Lies. At times, he just seemed like a harmless prankster. Often, he used his quick wit to undo the very trouble that he had caused. How Loki caused the destruction of Asgard, the land of the gods... |
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Sleuth on Skates
Clémentine Beauvais - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover
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In Book I of the hysterical Sesame Seade Mystery series, after eleven years, five months, and seventeen days of waiting, Sesame finally has the chance to prove what a brilliant supersleuth she can be!Sophie Margaret Catriona Seade aka Sesame has a penchant for roller skating, sophisticated... |
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Tyrannosaurus Rex
Charles Lennie - Abdo Kids
Format: Book
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Travel millions of years back in time to meet the tyrannosaurus rex! Learn everything from what the tyrannosaurus rex looked like to what it ate, and even where their goliath fossils have been found today. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Young readers will... |
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Joe Flacco
Ryan Nagelhout - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Book : Biography : Primary school : English : First EditionView all editions and formats
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Every major college football team in America passed on Joe Flacco, but hes a superstar in the NFL. In this book, learn how the Delaware quarterback set school records and worked his way to a Super Bowl championship in 2013. With fun facts about his life and a detailed timeline of his football... |
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Charlie Bumpers vs. the Puny Pirates
Bill Harley - Peachtree Publishers
Format: Print book
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Charlie, Tommy, and Hector have high hopes for their soccer team this season until they find out that their new coach isn't all that interested in the fantabulous plays the three friends have worked out together. |
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Sioux
Sarah Tieck - Big Buddy Books
Format: Book
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Informative, easy-to read text and oversized photographs draw in readers as they learn about the Sioux. Traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more are covered. A map highlights the tribes homeland, while fun facts and a timeline with photos... |
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Drumming
Ian Adams - PowerKids Press
Format: Book
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Introduces drumming, discusses the types of equipment available, and provides techniques to practice.Title: DrummingAuthor: Adams, IanPublisher: Rosen Pub GroupPublication Date: 2011/08/15Number of Pages: 32Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2010046326 |
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First Human Body Encyclopedia
DK - DK Children
Format: Hardcover
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An introduction to the inner workings of the human body brimming with fascinating facts and full-color photos and illustrations that make anatomy accessible and fun for children ages 8-12.What's going on inside your insides? From the skeleton to muscles and blood flow and respiration,... |
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Flamingos
Melissa Gish - Creative Education
Format: Hardcover
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"A scientific look at flamingos, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their coloration, behaviors, relationships with humans, and numbers of the tropical birds in the world today"-- |
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Trumpet
Kate Riggs - Creative Educ; New edition
Format: Hardcover
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A primary prelude to the trumpet, including what the brass instrument looks and sounds like, basic instructions on how to play it, and the kinds of music that feature it -- Provided by publisher. |
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The Penderwicks in Spring
Jeanne Birdsall - Alfred A. Knopf
Format: Print book
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With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family, from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall, is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. Springtime is finally arriving on Gardam... |
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Cool Knitting for Kids: A Fun and Creative Introduction to Fiber Art
Alex Kuskowski - Checkerboard Library
Format: Book
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From School Library Journal Gr 4-8-Attractive projects and a clean, colorful page design will tempt readers to try out these traditional skills, which are making a comeback. While fiber arts do require an initial investment in tools and materials, those who master them... |
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Police Cars
Allan Morey - Bullfrog Books
Format: Hardcover
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In Police Cars, early readers will learn about the different parts of a police car and how they help police officers do their jobs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these machines. |
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Tools and Treasures of Ancient China
Candice Ransom - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book
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Have you ever worn silk? Eaten rice? Used a calendar? All these things came from ancient China. More than two thousand years ago, the ancient Chinese invented tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Chinese lived, what their lives were like, and what happened... |
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The Jim Crow Era
Kathleen M. Muldoon - Core Library
Format: Book
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Learn about the Jim Crow laws that segregated public schools, public places, transportation, and even drinking fountains. This title offers primary sources, Fast facts and sidebars, prompts and activities, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core... |
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The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher
Dana Alison Levy - Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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”Fans of Beverly Cleary’s Quimbys, Judy Blume’s Hatchers, and, more recently, Jeanne Birdsall’s Penderwicks will fervently hope that more Fletcher misadventures are yet to come.” —School Library Journal, Starred The start of the school year is not going... |
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Everest Book Three: The Summit
Gordon Korman - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback
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A thrilling adventure trilogy from Gordon Korman about a number of kids competing to be the youngest person to ever reach the top of Mt. Everest Four kids. One mountain. Four kids are prepared to go into thin air in order to become the youngest person ever to climb Everest. But they are not prepared... |
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Wetlands Inside Out
James Bow - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Print book
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Swamps, bogs, marshes, and estuarieswetlands come in a variety of forms and are vital for many organisms around the world. Peel back the corners of a wetland and find out what lives there, from herons and algae to alligators and jaguars. Learn how these organisms operate in their delicate... |
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Healthy Plates Proteins
Valerie Bodden - Creative Education
Format: Hardcover
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Offers information on the health benefits of proteins, nutritional concepts such as vitamins, and a recipe for peanut butter-banana pops. |
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Ghost Light Burning:: An Up2u Mystery Adventure
Abdo Publishing - Calico
Format: Hardcover
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Andy has been looking forward to mountain biking all day. Finally school is over, and he can hit the trail with his friend Josh. But Josh gets sidetracked by a nest of snakes and comes up with the idea to catch one and take it to school the next day to pull a prank on their classmate Megan.... |
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The Penultimate Peril
Lemony Snicket - HarperCollins; 1st edition
Format: Hardcover
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Lemony Snicket returns with the last book before the last book of his bestselling Series of Unfortunate Events. Scream and run away before the secrets of the series are revealed! Very little is known about Lemony Snicket and A Series of Unfortunate Events. What we do know is contained in the following... |
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Monster on the Hill
Rob Harrell - Top Shelf Productions
Format: Paperback
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Top Shelf is proud to announce the arrival of Rob Harrell, creator of the syndicated comic strip Big Top, and his first graphic novel series, Monster on the Hill. In a fantastical 1860s England, every quiet little township is terrorized by a ferocious monster - much to the townsfolk's delight!... |
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Healthy Plates Dairy
Valerie Bodden - Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Format: Hardcover
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"An early reader's introduction to the connections between the dairy food group and staying healthy, benefits of dairy products such as yogurt, nutritional concepts such as calcium, and recipe instructions"-- |
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Lord and Lady Bunny--Almost Royalty!
Polly Horvath - Schwartz & Wade Books
Format: Print book
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In this hilarious sequel to Mr. and Mrs. Bunny - Detectives Extraordinaire! - that even includes a guest appearance by J. K. Rowling a.k.a. "Oldwhatshername" - Madeleine wants nothing more than to save money for college, but her impractical, ex-hippie parents are broke.... |
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Jinxs Fire (Jinx, 3)
Sage Blackwood - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover
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The young wizard Jinx concludes his suspenseful and dryly humorous adventures in the magical forest of the Urwald with this third installment in the series that ALA BOOKLIST says "deserves a permanent place in the childrens fantasy pantheon, with Narnia and Earthsea" (Jinxs Magic,... |
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Target Practice
Mike Maihack - GRAPHIX
Format: Hardcover
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A funny, action-packed graphic novel featuring a young Cleopatra -- yes, THAT Cleopatra -- who's transported to the future and learns it's up to her to save the galaxy! When a young Cleopatra (yes, THAT Cleopatra) finds a mysterious tablet that zaps her to the far, REALLY far future,... |
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Map My Neighborhood
Jennifer Boothroyd - Lerner Publishing Group
Format: Print book
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Come along as a girl maps her neighborhood to show her visiting grandmother where everything is. Simple text takes early readers step by step through the types of features a neighborhood map needs to have. |
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The Bolds
Julian Clary - Carolrhoda Books
Format: Print book
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The Bold family seems fairly normal: they live in a nice house, the parents have good jobs, and they all love to have fun. One slight difference: they're hyenas. That's right - they're covered in fur, have tails tucked into their clothes, and really, really like to laugh.For years, the Bolds... |
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Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures
Kate DiCamillo - Candlewick Press
Format: Hardcover
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Winner of the 2014 Newbery Medal Holy unanticipated occurrences! A cynic meets an unlikely superhero in a genre-breaking new novel by master storyteller Kate DiCamillo.It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences. The squirrel never... |
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What Do Roots, Stems, Leaves, and Flowers Do?
Ruth Owen - Powerkids Pr
Format: Book
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From School Library Journal Gr 2-4-In specific, methodical language (with rare fumbles: "When the animal then goes to the bathroom some time later, the seeds leave its body..."), Owen offers solidly informative explanations of how plants nourish themselves, grow,... |
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl - Puffin Books
Format: Paperback
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Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Mr. Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way. Charlie Bucket's wonderful adventure begins when he finds one of Willy Wonka's precious Golden Tickets and wins... |
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Explore With Leif Eriksson
Natalie Hyde - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Print book
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This exciting book follows the travels of Viking explorer Leif Eriksson from Iceland to Greenland and on to North America. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in a tabloid-news style that guides readers through major voyages, explorations, and discoveries.... |
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Astrophysicist and Space Advocate Neil Degrasse Tyson
Marne Ventura - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book
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"Have you ever stared into the night sky, full of stars and planets? As a kid, Neil deGrasse Tyson was star-struck when he first visited a planetarium. The universe was calling him. Tyson pursued his interest in astronomy and studied to be an astrophysicist. In 1996, he became the director... |
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Ancient Homes
Saranne Taylor - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Paperback
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From mighty castle strongholds to the buried ruins of Pompeii, this engaging title unearths ancient homes. Concepts include how and why ancient homes were built, as well as their discovery through archaeological digs. |
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Careers in Forensic Science
Adam Woog - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Paperback
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Explains how to apply for an internship, what specialties exist in the field and how much money can be made in various departments. |
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Big Nate Doodlepalooza
Lincoln Peirce - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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Big Nate himself would love Big Nate Doodlepalooza by Lincoln Peirce, a super-cool activity book that's jam-packed with over 150 boredom-blasting activities. Big Nate is a self-described genius. Instead of doing homework, he’d rather do these all-new brain-busting crossword... |
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The Stonekeepers Curse: A Graphic Novel (Amulet #2) (2)
Kazu Kibuishi - Graphix
Format: Paperback
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Graphic novel star Kazu Kibuishi returns with his mysterious world full of new allies . . . and old enemies!Emily and Navins mother is still in a coma from the arachnopods poison, and theres only one place to find help: Kanalis, the bustling, beautiful city of waterfalls. But when Em, her brother,... |
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Minerals
Chris Bowman - Bellwether Media
Format: Hardcover
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to minerals. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- |
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365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Book of Precepts
R. J. Palacio - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book
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In the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Wonder, readers were introduced to memorable English teacher Mr. Browne and his love of precepts. This companion book features conversations between Mr. Browne and Auggie, Julian, Summer, Jack Will, and others, giving readers a special peek at their... |
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Meet Josefina- Hc Book
Valerie Tripp - American Girl Publishing Inc
Format: Hardcover
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Nine-year-old Josefina, the youngest of four sisters living in New Mexico in 1824, tries to help run the household after her mother dies. |
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Futuristic Homes
Saranne Taylor - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover
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What will houses look like in the future? From space stations to pod living, this innovative title examines how architects design and plan for the world of tomorrow. Readers put concepts to work when they design their own home based around a unique shape., |
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Ed Sheeran
Marie Morreale - C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Format: Paperback
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From the hottest stars in pop music to the greatest athletes in the world, these biographies explore the lives of todays biggest celebrities. This thrilling new series gives readers an inside look at how their favorite stars grew up, how they conquered the entertainment world, and where... |
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Aikido
Alex Monnig - Sportszone
Format: Hardcover
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Aikido - translating to "the way of harmonious sprit" - is used to protect oneself without harming the attacker. Learn about Aikido's history, moves, training, and more with this title. Complete with a photo diagram, informative sidebars, and glossary. SportsZone is an imprint... |
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You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Clean Water
Roger Canavan - Childrens Pr
Format: Print book
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What would life be like if you had to do without modern inventions? How would you cope without a toilet or live without electricity? Starting from these thought-provoking questions, each title takes us on a historical journey to see how people coped in the past, and how they... |
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Danny the Champion of the World
Roald Dahl - Puffin Books; Reprint edition
Format: Paperback
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Can Danny and his father outsmart the villainous Mr. Hazell?Danny has a life any boy would love—his home is a gypsy caravan, he's the youngest master car mechanic around, and his best friend is his dad, who never runs out of wonderful stories to tell. But one night Danny discovers... |
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The One and Only Ivan
Katherine Applegate - Harper
Format: Book
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Winner of the 2013 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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Twilight Sparkle
Thomas Zahler - Spotlight
Format: Hardcover
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"Twilight Sparkle takes a job as the Archivist's assistant"-- |
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Meet Plateosaurus
Henley Miller - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Print book
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Learn about the life and times of the Plateosaurus through incredible illustrations of its habitat, feeding habits, mating, and more. Get inside Plateosaurus with an in-depth diagram of its skeleton. Get ready to Meet Plateosaurus! |
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Robots at Home
Christine Zuchora-Walske - 21st Century
Format: Book
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Robots work in homes every day. Some vacuum floors or mow lawns. Others keep people company. And some help kids have fun! What robots might you find in someones home? Read this book to find out!, |
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A Seed is Sleepy
Dianna Hutts Aston - Amicus
Format: Book
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Award-winning artist Long and author Aston have teamed up to create this gorgeous follow-up to their "An Egg Is Quiet," introducing children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts. A Junior Library Guild Selection. Full color. |
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Hydrofracking: The Process That Has Changed America's Energy Needs
Ann O. Squire - Scholastic
Format: Paperback
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This definitive series introduces the events that have helped shape the United States, from the countrys beginning to the present day. Strong narratives and eye-catching images tell the stories behind the nations growth and development. Key Features Sidebars illustrate how history affects... |
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The Miserable Mill
Lemony Snicket - Harper Collins
Format: Paperback
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I hope, for your sake, that you have not chosen to read this book because you are in the mood for a pleasant experience. If this is the case, I advise you to put this book down instantaneously, because of all the books describing the unhappy lives of the Baudelaire orphans, The Miserable... |
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Zero Tolerance
Claudia Mills - Farrar Straus Giroux
Format: Hardcover
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Seventh-grader Sierra Shepard has always been the perfect student, so when she sees that she accidentally brought her mother's lunch bag to school, including a paring knife, she immediately turns in the knife at the school office. Much to her surprise, her beloved principal places her in in-school... |
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules
Jeff Kinney - Amulet Books
Format: Hardcover
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Whatever you do, don't ask Greg Heffley how he spent his summer vacation, because he definitely doesn't want to talk about it.As Greg enters the new school year, he's eager to put the past three months behind him . . . and one event in particular. Unfortunately for Greg, his older brother,... |
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Rainbow Dash
Ryan K. Lindsay - Spotlight
Format: Hardcover
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"Rainbow Dash battles a Cloud of Sadness"-- |
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The Stonekeeper
Kazu Kibuishi - Scholastic
Format: Paperback
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Graphic novel star Kazu Kibuishi creates a world of terrible, man-eating demons, a mechanical rabbit, a talking fox, a giant robot---and two ordinary children on a mission.After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather,... |
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Multiplication Meltdown
Lisa Arias - Rourke Pub Group
Format: Hardcover
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From School Library Journal Gr 4-8-Jocular titles and rhyming text aside, these slim volumes each provide short, straightforward definitions, explanations, and plentiful demonstration problems set in large print numerals. Photographs and small pictorial elements are used... |
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Anne of Green Gables
L M Montgomery - Bantam Books
Format: Mass Market Paperback
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Read the timeless classic about the beloved Anne Shirley, a red-haired orphan with a fiery spirit, before the new NETFLIX series premieres and don't miss the forward by Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's Tale, celebrating the 100th anniversary of this children's favorite!... |
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Cool Outdoor Activities: Great Things to Do in the Great Outdoors
Alex Kuskowski - Abdo Publishing
Format: Print book
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Cool Outdoor Activities makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Make a marvelous mini kite or bury a time capsule. Create a giant tic-tac-toe board or a twist-it game in the grass. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, its written... |
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Words with Wings
Nikki Grimes - WordSong
Format: Hardcover
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In this Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book, Childrens Literature Legacy Award-winner Nikki Grimes explores though her celebrated poetry how a supportive teacher can be the key to unlocking a dreamers imaginative power through creative writing.Gabbys world is filled with daydreams. However,... |
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The Dolphins of Shark Bay
Pamela S. Turner - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Ride alongside the author Pamela S. Turner and her scientific team and meet a cast of dolphin characters large enough and charismatic enough to rival a Shakespearean playPuck, Piccolo, Flute, and Dodger among them. You will fall in love with this crew, both human and finned, as they seek... |
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Meet Josefina (American Girls Collection)
Valerie Tripp - American Girl
Format: Paperback
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Josefina Montoya is growing up on a rancho near Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1824. Ever since Mamá died a year before, Josefina and her three sisters have been struggling to carry on without her. One bright fall day, happy news arrives--their beloved grandfather is returning home after... |
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Mark of the Thief
Jennifer A. Nielsen - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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When Nic, a slave in the mines outside of Rome, is forced to enter a sealed cavern containing the lost treasures of Julius Caesar, he finds much more than gold and gemstones: He discovers an ancient bulla, an amulet that belonged to the great Caesar and is filled with a magic once reserved... |
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Fire and Ice
Erin Hunter - HarperCollins; Reprint edition
Format: Print book
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Deep in the heart of the forest, four clans of warrior cats coexist in uneasy harmony -- but uncertain times are upon them, and dangers threaten the precarious balance of the forest.Fireheart is a ThunderClan warrior cat now, but his troubles are far from over. As the chill of winter sets... |
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Tibet
Patricia Levy - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Library Binding
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Nicknamed the roof of the world, Tibet is best known for its snow-capped mountains and as the home of the Dalai Lama. In this title, readers will discover the distinct Tibetan culture, its peoples, religion, history, geography, and customs. Recipes for traditional dishes and colorful maps... |
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Rabbits
Wil Mara - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Book
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The world of nature awaits you right in your own backyard. Search your bushes for fleet-footed Rabbits. While on safari, learn how to identify and observe these extraordinary creatures and discover their interesting behaviors, life cycle, anatomy, enemies, and defenses., |
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The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire)
Tui T. Sutherland - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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The WINGS OF FIRE saga continues with a thrilling underwater adventure -- and a mystery that will change everything!The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last.She cant believe its finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water... |
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Among the Barons (Shadow Children Books)
Margaret Peterson Haddix - Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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Smits had nothing left of his brother. He was gone. And Luke had taken his name. How could anyone hear Smits sobbing and think he was merely a foolish, homesick kid? Luke knew what grief was like....What if Oscar suddenly understood, too? Smits's grief was dangerous. Smits's... |
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