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Wish Girl

Nikki Loftin - Razorbill
Format: Hardcover

A dying girl gives a boy the strength to live in this lyrical novel that will break your heart and lift your spirit Peter Stone's parents and siblings are extroverts, musicians, and yellers - and the louder they get, the less Peter talks, or even moves, until he practically fits his last...
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The Incredible Space Raiders from Space!

Wesley King - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover

Lord of the Flies meets Star Trek in this outer space story of adventure, mystery, and fantastical fun from the author of The Vindico and The Feros.When Jonah wakes up on the Fantastic Flying Squirrel, he's a bit confused. One second he is in his family's...
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San Francisco 49ers

Aaron Carr - Av2 by Weigl
Format: Book

Discusses the San Francisco 49ers, including their history in the NFL, their stadium, and the team's stars and legends.
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Friend or Foe: The Whole Truth about Animals That People Love to Hate

Etta Kaner - Owlkids Books Inc.
Format: Print book

Rats, mosquitoes, bats, cockroaches, leeches, vultures - it's easy to fear and despise them. But are they all bad? You probably know that rats destroy food supplies and can cause house fires when they gnaw on electrical wires, but did you know their supersensitive noses can help detect...
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There Will Be Bears

Ryan Gebhart - Candlewick Pr
Format: Print book

Tyson is determined to hunt an elk - even if it means sneaking his grandpa out of a nursing home - in a debut novel sparked with dry wit and wilderness adventure. Thirteen-year-old Tyson loves hanging out with his roughneck Grandpa Gene, who's a lot more fun than Tyson's ex-best friend,...
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Frederick Douglass in His Own Words

Nicole Shea - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Print book

Draws from Frederick Douglass's own writings to provide insight into key events in his life, including his escape to New York City with the help of his future wife, Anna Murray, and his work in the abolitionist movement.
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Helen Keller in Her Own Words

Caroline Kennon - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Though Helen Keller became deaf and blind after a childhood illness in 1882, she grew up to be a renowned author, activist, and speaker. With the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, Keller overcame major obstacles in her life and used them to become an advocate for those experiencing discrimination...
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Survivors #6: Storm of Dogs

Erin Hunter - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

From Erin Hunter, #1 nationally bestselling author of the Warriors series, comes the sixth book in the action-packed Survivors animal fantasy series. Full of "wild and wonderful adventure" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) , Survivors will thrill fans of Spirit Animals and Wings...
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Littlest Pet Shop

Georgia Ball - IDW Publishing,
Format: Print book

Join Russell, Penny, Blythe, and all of the pets for these brand-new adventures based on the hit animated TV series and toy line.
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Bayou Magic

Jewell Parker Rhodes - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

If only Maddy sees the mermaid, can it be real?It's Maddy's turn to have a bayou summer. At first she misses life back home in the city, but soon she grows to love everything about her new surroundings -- the glimmering fireflies, the glorious landscape, and something else, deep within...
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Groovy Graphing

Lisa Arias - Rourke Pub Group
Format: Hardcover

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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Knights

Gary Jeffrey - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Paperback

Three decisive battles fought by knights in medieval history are told in graphic novel format: In 1415, English long bowmen devastate the French army in the Battle of Agincourt; Successful in holding the French town of Orlans under siege for six months in 1428, the English forces are about...
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Survival Strategies of the Almost Brave

Jen White - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

Survival Strategy #50: If You Can, Be BraveIt's easy to be brave when your eight-year-old sister, Billie, looks up to you as her protector. Twelve-year-old Liberty feels it's her job to look after Billie once they are sent to live with their father, whom they haven't seen since...
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Behind the Scenes at a Newscast

Whit Paddington - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format:  Book : EnglishView all editions and formats

Explains what goes on behind-the-scenes of a newscast, including the importance of news producers, assignment editors, reporters, and camera crews.
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Treasure hunters : danger down the nile

Chris Grabenstein; James Patterson - Little
Format: Audiobook

"Twelve-year-old twins Bickford and Rebecca Kidd and their two older siblings travel to Africa to track down priceless artifacts that will keep the family's treasure hunting business afloat long enough to rescue their kidnapped mother--and possibly find their missing father"--
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Star Wars: Jedi Academy

Jeffrey Brown - Scholastic
Format: Hardcover

New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Jeffrey Brown takes readers to a middle school in a galaxy far, far away... . This incredible, original story captures all of the humor, awkwardness, fun, and frustrations of middle school--all told through one boy's comics, journal entries,...
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If I Were You

Leslie Margolis - Farrar Straus Giroux
Format: Print book

Katie's reasons why it's better to be Melody: -She's a boy magnet. I'm more like a boy repellent.-Her parents never make her do any chores. Meanwhile, I get stuck babysitting almost every day. -Melody's parents are still married. Mine are, too . . . to other people. Why Melody thinks...
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One Witch at a Time

Stacy DeKeyser - Margaret K. McElderry Books
Format: Hardcover

Magic beans quickly lead to danger in this standalone companion to The Brixen Witch, which Kirkus Reviews called fresh and satisfying in a starred review. When Rudi Bauer sets out for town one morning to trade, he never dreams that Susanna Louisa will sell his familys cowfor magic beans,...
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Love from Paddington

Michael Bond - Harpercollins
Format: Hardcover

A brand-new novel from Michael Bond, celebrating Paddington's many adventures!Told through Paddington's letters to his aunt Lucy back in Peru, this new novel offers Paddington's own special view on some of his most famous tales. Filled with Paddington's signature charm and with...
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A Plague of Unicorns

Jane Yolen - Zonderkidz
Format: Hardcover

Young James, an earls son, is a bit bothersome and always asking the oddest questions. In despairthe last of James tutors having quithis mother sends him off to be educated at Cranford Abbey. She feels the strict regimen will do him a world of good. But Cranford Abbey has its own problems....
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What Makes You Hiccup?

Thomas Canavan - Arcturus
Format: Library Binding

What makes you hiccup? This introductory book will provide the answers to young scientists big questions about the human body. Provides age-appropriate text to fuel and inspire young readers to want to learn more. A wealth of bright photos and images accompany the inviting text that even...
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Jurassic World Special Edition Junior Novelization

David Lewman - Random House Books for Young Readers; Special edition
Format: Hardcover

Jurassic World is the long-awaited next installment of the groundbreaking Jurassic Park series. T. rex's, velociraptors, triceratops - as well as some all-new dinosaurs - will roar across the screen in this epic action-adventure directed by Colin Trevorrow starring Chris Pratt, Bryce...
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My Daily Diet: Grains

Rosa Waters - Mason Crest; 1 edition
Format: Book

With healthy eating becoming an ever-greater concern for parents and educators, many young people have a concept of 'eating right' but not a vision of what that looks like in practice. This series gives young readers the health information and practical tools they need to make better food...
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Awesome Algorithms and Creative Coding

Clive Gifford - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Print book

"Awesome Algorithms and Creative Coding explores how computers work and explains how to think in a logical way. The bright and engaging design guides readers through clear explanations of binary code, simple algorithms, and computer language. With real-life examples, students learn...
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The Wanted: British Boy Band Sensation

Heather E. Schwartz - Lerner Publishing Group
Format: Print book

You may know that the Wanted is one of today's hottest British boy bands. But did you know that the group: • didn't know one another at all until they auditioned for the Wanted back in 2009? • is sometimes called a lad band in their home continent of Europe? • has had crazed...
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Dudes, the School Is Haunted!

R. L. Stine - Spotlight
Format: Book

Joe Sweety is the worst kind of bully -- big, mean, and always ready to use his fists. Chipmunk is the shiest, clumsiest kid at Rotten School. When Chipmunk is paired with Joe on the class trip, things get ugly -- and fast! Chipmunk spills his apple juice on Joe, he barfs on Joe, and he pulls...
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Alone in the Arctic: Can Science Save Your Life?

Gerry Bailey - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Book

When separated from his fellow scientists on the ice in the Arctic, Joe must learn how to survive in the harsh climate. Joe builds an igloo, goes ice fishing, and makes a few animal friends in this engaging title.
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Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer

Kelly Jones - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Fans of Polly Horvath or Roald Dahl will love this quirky story of a determined girl, and some extraordinary chickens. Twelve-year-old Sophie Brown feels like a fish out of water when she and her parents move from Los Angeles to the farm they've inherited from a great-uncle. But farm...
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Pokémon Black and White, Vol. 17

Hidenori Kusaka - Perfect Square
Format: Print book

Meet Pokmon Trainers Black and White! His entire life, Black has dreamed of winning the Pokmon League! Now he embarks on a journey to explore the Unova region and fill a Pokdex for Professor Juniper. White has an exciting career as the Trainer of a talented troupe of performing Pokmon....
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Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures

Jackson Pearce - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

From bestselling authors Maggie Stiefvater and Jackson Pearce comes an exciting new series full of magical creatures, whimsical adventures, and quirky illustrations. Here's a list of things Pip Bartlett can talk to: Unicorns Miniature Silky Griffins Bitterflunks Basically, all magical...
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Rick Riordan

Sue Corbett - Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Format: Print book

Brand new hardcover, library binding. We ship daily w/delivery confirmation.
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Insects

Lesley Mcfadzean - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book

From School Library Journal Gr 3-6-These overviews of large animal groups are neatly organized, with a good mix of general information and specific details. Structures vary depending on the group: Cats of the Wild, for example, highlights a different species on each page...
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Family Tree Book 4: Home Is the Place

Ann M. Martin - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Far and near. Lost and found. Four girls. Four generations. Georgia cannot figure out what's going on in her family. Her mother, Francie, is extremely overprotective. Her grandmother, Dana, and her great-grandmother, Abby, don't speak to each other. And Georgia's great-great-grandmother...
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Double-Crossed #3 (Almost Identical)

Lin Oliver - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Paperback

There's a new set of twin boys on the scene, and like Sammie and Charlie, these twins are almost identical. Charlie's friends, and the popular kids, are quick to accept the cuter boy. But when a bonfire on the beach gets out of control, Charlie's group blames it on the other...
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Dolphins

Tammy Gagne - Abdo Publishing Company
Format: Print book

"Learn more about dolphins, how they use their cleverness to survive, and how they are astonishing scientists with their surprising smarts."--
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Tom Gates: Excellent Excuses

Liz Pichon - Candlewick Press, 2015.
Format: Print book

Middle-school comedian, homework dodger, rock-star wannabe, master doodler - Tom Gates is back with two more episodes full of visual humor and kid appeal.No school for two whole weeks! Now Tom has plenty of time for the good stuff, like finding new ways (so many!) to annoy his big sister,...
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Digital Badges

Shauna Masura - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Paperback

Digital badges offer a new way of showing off some of your most impressive accomplishments. Readers will discover new processes, integrate visual information with text, and learn technical word meanings as they find out how digital badges work and how to begin earning them. They will also...
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Jennifer L. Holm

Sue Corbett - Cavendish Square
Format:  Book : English

"Presents the biography of children's book author Jennifer L. Holm while exploring her creative process as a writer and artist and the cultural impact of her work"--Provided by publisher.
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Gopro Inventor Nick Woodman

Matt Doeden - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book

Do you enjoy snapping photos or taking movies of your adventures? So does Nick Woodman but when he was growing up, most of his activities weren't camera-safe. Woodman was a diehard surfer. He couldn't hold a camera or keep it dry while he was boarding. So many of his memorable moments...
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Discovering Mission San Diego de Alcala

Sam Hamilton - Cavendish Square
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : English : First editionView all editions and formats

Introduces the Mission San Diego de Alcala?, describing the building and daily operations of the Franciscan mission since its founding in 1769, and its effect on the Kamia Indians. --Publisher's description.
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Welcome to the Jungle

Matt London - Razorbill
Format: Hardcover

WHAT IF YOU BUILT A CONTINENT OF YOUR OWN? AND WHAT IF IT WAS ON A COLLISION COURSE WITH AUSTRALIA?Rick and Evie Lane have finally converted the Great Pacific Garbage Patch into an eighth continent. But their dream of a new homeland for their family turns out to be short-lived. Because...
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Disney Pixar Treasury Volume 1

Alessandro Ferrari - Joe Books, 2015
Format: Print book

Mike and Sully, Buzz and Woody, Lightning and Mater - relive their thrilling stories and more in this giantsized graphic novel treasury featuring all of your favorite Disney-Pixar friends. Every classic film from the legendary animation studio is retold here in vibrant comics that jump...
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Bộ Năm Chinh Chié̂n Duứi Lòng Đá̂t

Enid Blyton - Hộ Nhà Văn
Format: Print book

"When Georges dad announces he will be spending time, alone, on Kirrin Island the Famous Five want to know why. But he wont tell them anything, and he wont let them visit. Then they discover that someone else is on the island, spying on Uncle Quentin, and the plot thickens ... What...
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Learn to Draw Dogs & Puppies: Step-by-step instructions for more than 25 different breeds

Walter T. Foster - Walter Foster Library
Format: Book

Learn to Draw Dogs & Puppies includes fun, engaging content featuring the loyal and favorite canine companions children know and love. With this fun and educational drawing book, budding artists will discover just how easy it is to draw more than two-dozen breeds of dogs, ranging from small...
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Inhumans by Paul Jenkins & Jae Lee

Paul Jenkins - Marvel
Format: Hardcover

The Inhumans are one of Marvel's most enduring oddities. A race of genetic freaks living secluded in their island kingdom of Attilan, their mutations are self-endowed; as a coming of age ritual, each Inhuman exposes themself to the Terrigen Mists, a strange substance that imparts unearthly...
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Killer Whales

Melissa Gish - Creative Educ
Format: Hardcover

The crushing bite of alligators, the unique coloration of killer whales, the antler growth cycles of moose, and the defining characteristics of five other fascinating animals are explored in Living Wild. Vivid photographs transport readers on a virtual field study to observe the life cycle...
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Mixed martial arts

Annabelle Tometich - Sportszone
Format: Print book

Mixed Martial Arts is a full-contact combat sport, which takes its techniques in hand-to-hand combat from various martial arts. 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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Sioux

Sarah Tieck - Big Buddy Books
Format: Book

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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Island of Shipwrecks (The Unwanteds Book 5)

Lisa McMann - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover

A risky decision endangers both Artim and Quill in book five of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Reviews called "The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter."Alex and his friends from Artim are stranded on a newly discovered island...
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How Does Voice Recognition Work?

Matt Anniss - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Library Binding

Explains how voice recognition technology works, how it has evolved over time, and what the technology is used for today.
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Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic Volume 1

Timothy Zahn - Marvel Comics
Format: Paperback

When the Empire falls, a New Republic rises! After the events of RETURN OF THE JEDI, Emperor Palpatine is dead--but can his faithful Hand, Mara Jade, complete her final mission of revenge? Replica droid assassin Guri has also lost her master...but as she struggles for humanity, her android...
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Swimming the Distance

Jake Maddox - Stone Arch Books
Format: Library Binding

Mason Williams dominates short races in the pool, but his endurance is not up to speed. When one of his teammates taunts him that he might never ""swim with the big fish,"" Mason vows to train harder. Luckily, his best friend Alex has a great idea . . . to swim in a nearby...
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The Story of Pop Music

Matt Anniss - Smart Apple Media
Format: Book

From the music halls of the 1920s to the everchanging hottest pop stars of today, this book tells you how pop music has evolved, influenced and been influenced by other musical genres. Elvis Presley, the Beatles, motown stars of the 1960s, Michael Jackson, Madonna and the huge synth pop of the 1980s...
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The Pirate Who's Afraid of Everything

Annabeth Bondor-Stone - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Recommended for summer reading by The Huffington Post! "When Shivers sets sail, adventure - and laughs - abound." - Tom Watson, author of the Stick Dog seriesMeet Shivers, the scaredy-est pirate to ever sail the Seven Seas. Along with his best friend, Margo, and his loyal fishmate,...
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From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess

Meg Cabot - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover

Return to the world of Meg Cabot's bestselling and beloved Princess Diaries series in From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess -- this time through the illustrated diary of a spunky new heroine: Princess Mia's long lost half-sister, Olivia!Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison...
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My Life as a Joke

Janet Tashjian - Christy Ottaviano Books, Henry Holt and Company
Format: Print book

Derek Fallon discovers all the angst that comes with being twelve -- he just wants to feel grown up, but life gets in the way with a series of mishaps that make him look like a baby. He passes out during a worm dissection in science class, falls flat on his face in gym class and gets a fat lip that...
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In the Forbidden City

Chiu Kwong-chiu - China Inst In Amer
Format: Hardcover

"Readers become tourists as each page turn provides views into labyrinthine courtyards and palaces once reserved for imperial China's emperors ( ... ) An impressive introduction to the Forbidden City." - KirkusServing as the seat of imperial power for six centuries, the Forbidden...
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Star Wars Rebels: The Rebellion Begins

Michael Kogge - Disney Pr
Format: Paperback

Ezra Bridger knows how to take care of himself. Growing up in the shadow of the Galactic Empire, Ezra has always stolen what he can to survive--and to mess with the Empire. But when one of Ezra's heists goes terribly wrong, he finds himself thrown together with a team of rebels. Lead...
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Owls

Wil Mara - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Book

Readers learn about the owl, its anatomy, special skills, habitats, and diet.
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Moonkind

Sarah Prineas - HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardcover

Fer must save her realm from the Forsworn, a group destroying the land with their broken oaths, in Moonkind, the conclusion to award-winning author Sarah Prineas's fantasy-adventure series, which includes Winterling, Summerkin, and the short story Thrice Sworn.As the Lady of the Summerlands,...
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Snowboard Hero

Jake Maddox - Stone Arch Books
Format: Print book

Kaleb has always looked up to his older stepbrother and Army Reserve, Luke, both on the slopes and off. So when Luke is deployed overseas, Kaleb is proud of him but worried. When Luke is injured and sent home, Kaleb starts feeling reckless, and his decisions on the trails might be just...
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Colorful Creations You Can Make and Share

Mari Bolte - Capstone Press
Format: Book

Sleepover Girl Maren has to make a scrapbook for her teen idol, Luke Lewis. Follow these fun and creative crafts ideas to make a scrapbook and other awesome projects.
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Kate Walden Directs: Night of the Zombie Chickens

Julie Mata - Harpercollins
Format: Print book

Night of the Zombie Chickens is supposed to be Kate Walden's breakout film. But her supporting actresses-her mother's prize organic hens-are high maintenance, to say the least. Thank goodness Kate's best friend Alyssa is the star. She's great at screaming and even better at killing...
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Rebels of the Lamp, Book 1 Rebels of the Lamp

Peter Speakman - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

Life is a blast when you have your very own genie. But when Parker Quarry is shipped from sunny Los Angeles to live with relatives in a quiet New Hampshire college town and releases a 2,000 year-old jinn from an ancient canister "borrowed" from the university building where his uncle...
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Best Friend Next Door

Carolyn Mackler - Scholastic Press
Format: Print book

Printz Honor and New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Mackler brings honesty and charm to this story of a friendship between two girls. Meet Hannah. Her name is a palindrome. Her birthday is on New Year's. She wishes she had a cat. She's medium height and a little awkward. Her life...
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TJ Zaps the New Kid: Stopping a Social Bully

Lisa Mullarkey - Magic Wagon; Unabridged edition
Format: Print book

Every seven minutes a child is bullied in a school setting in the United States--more than 5 million K-8th grade students are affected by bullying. So, it's no surprise when TJ Trapper becomes a victim. TJ's dad is a school counselor, and he knows a few tips for stopping bullies....
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Searching for Super

Marion Jensen - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Savvy meets The Incredibles in this engaging, laugh-out-loud sequel to the critically acclaimed Almost Super. Filled with heart and humor, Searching for Super is a family adventure of heroic proportions.The superheroes of Split Rock are hunkering down, which is really just a fancy way of saying...
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Aerospace Engineer Aprille Ericsson

Laura Hamilton Waxman - Lerner Publishing Group
Format: Print book

Have you ever built a cool science project? In middle school, Aprille Ericsson won second place in a science fair. She knew she wanted to keep creating amazing science projects. As an adult, she became an engineer and works at NASA building spacecraft. Ericsson was one of the few girls...
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Leonardo da Vinci

Alix Wood - Windmill Books; 1 edition
Format: Library Binding

Book by Wood Alix
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A Dragon's Guide to the Care and Feeding of Humans

Laurence Yep - Crown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Fans of How to Train Your Dragon will love this whimsical tale, the first in a series, by a Newbery Honor winner, featuring charming illustrations and pet "training tips" in each chapter. Crusty dragon Miss Drake has a new pet human, precocious Winnie. Oddly enough, Winnie...
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Star-Lord: Knowhere to Run: A Mighty Marvel Chapter Book

Chris Wyatt - Marvel Press
Format: Book

Star-Lord, aka, Peter Quill, is having an amazing time on Planet Knowhere hanging out with the other Guardians of the Galaxy, until his birthday comes along. Peter is suddenly homesick and longs to be with his family . . . or at least other humans. His friends try to cheer him up but nothing...
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The LEGO Ideas Book

Daniel Lipkowitz - DK
Format: Print book

You have what it takes! Did you ever wonder what you can do with all of those LEGO bricks after you have created the project they came with Now with The LEGO Ideas Book, you can take what you already have and make something new! The book is divided into six themed chapters - transportation,...
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The Orphan Army

Jonathan Maberry - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Milo's Louisiana bayou is overrun with alien bug invaders and magical creatures in this start to a breathtaking series from bestselling author Jonathan Maberry.In a world filled with Bugs - monsters that ceaselessly ravage the Earth - Milo Silk has a hard time keeping his dreams separate...
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You Can Draw Dogs!

Katie Dicker - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Paperback

Book annotation not available for this title.Title: You Can Draw Dogs!Author: Dicker, KatiePublisher: Publication Date: 2013/01/01Number of Pages: 32Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2012022952
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Finding the Worm

Mark Goldblatt - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

The New York Post praised Twerp as "reminiscent of The Perks of Being a Wallflower." Finding the Worm is a sequel that stands on its own--an unforgettable coming-of-age story about life, loss, and friendship. Perfect for fans of The Sandlot and readers...
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Building a Castle

Paul Humphrey - Arcturus Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Have you ever wondered how castles were built? In Building a Castle you'll discover what it was like to work on a castle construction site. Find out why carpenters were highly paid, how a medieval crane worked and why a castle's moat was so important. Part of the series Knights...
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Chase the Chupacabra

Jan Fields - Calico Chapter Books
Format: Book

In Texas to investigate Chupacabra sightings for their internet program, Discover Cryptids, Gabe and the rest of the crew find themselves caught between Chupacabra supporters who hope that tourism will save their town, and a vet who believes in coyotes with mange.
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Box Jellyfish

Ruth Owen - PowerKids Press
Format: Library Binding

Learn about the box jellyfish.
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Sonic Saga Series 5: Evil Reborn

Sonic Scribes - Archie Comics
Format: Paperback

Its one of the hardest and most dangerous trials Sonic has ever faced. The all-powerful Enerjak has returned, and in a matter of minutes reshapes the face of Angel Island in his chaos-fueled fury! Who is hiding behind the golden maskone of Sonics oldest friends! Its all-out war as Shadow...
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Francisco Goya

Alix Wood - Windmill Books
Format: Library Binding

Francisco Goya spent most of his time as an artist as a court painter to the Spanish crown. Concise text and colorful photographs will allow readers a look into the most fascinating parts of Goyas life and work. This title is a great introduction for any reader interested in the old masters...
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Prince Harry: Brother, Soldier, Son

Penny Junor - Thorndike Press Large Print; Lrg edition
Format: Hardcover

After losing his mother at twelve, Prince Harry spent his teenage years under intense international media scrutiny. As he?s grown, he has distinguished himself through military service and followed his mother?s footsteps in charitable work. With unprecedented access to the most important...
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TJ Zaps the Freeze Out: Stopping the Silent Treatment (TJ Trapper, Bully Zapper)

Lisa Mullarkey - Magic Wagon; Unabridged edition
Format: Library Binding

Every seven minutes a child is bullied in a school setting in the United States--more than 5 million K-8th grade students are affected by bullying. So, its no surprise when TJ Trapper becomes a victim. TJs dad is a school counselor, and he knows a few tips for stopping bullies. With his dads...
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The Wolfling's Bite

Annie Graves - Darby Creek Publishing
Format: Print book

The Nightmare Club is not for just ANYBODY. Only the spookiest, scariest stories get told at Annies Halloween sleepoversand if you cant take it, well, tough! Jonahs little sister loves her cute Wolflinga robotic stuffed wolf. But Jonah isnt sure its as harmless as it seems. Jonah has heard...
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Legacy of the Claw

C. R. Grey - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

To twelve-year-old Bailey Walker, kin means more than just family. It means being a part of the Animas bond, a harmonious link that connects humans and animals, and guides everything in his world. But Bailey hasn't found his kin yet, and without an Animas, he's destined to be an outsider-or...
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Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Ultimate Magic

Jason Bulmahn - Paizo Publishng Inc.
Format: Hardcover

This comprehensive hardcover reference unveils the magical secrets of the Pathfinder rules like never before. Tons of new tricks and techniques for every spellcasting class in the game fill the book, ranging from arcane secrets uncovered by studious wizards to dazzling ki-tricks performed...
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Statue of Liberty: A Beacon of Welcome and Hope

Hal Marcovitz - Mason Crest
Format: Hardcover

The Statue of Liberty is an awesome visual journey that begins with the fantastic proposal of a French professor to give the United States a monument to commemorate the Revolutionary War alliance between the thirteen colonies and France. It documents the gift's taking symbolic form...
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Mice

Kari Schuetz - Bellwether Media
Format: Print book

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces mice to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
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Spa Projects You Can Make and Share

Mari Bolte - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Sleepover Girl Ashley wants to transform the new girl's look. Follow these fun and creative crafts ideas to make spa-worthy projects to give yourself a glamorous makeover. Book includes paper punch-out crafts, invitations, stickers and a fold-out poster.
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Lewis and Clark in Their Own Words

Janey Levy - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Paperback

The journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark across the newly acquired Louisiana Territory from 1804 to 1806 was truly extraordinary. It's best explained using the journals of these two explorers. In this book, primary source materials were carefully chosen to highlight the most interesting...
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Better Homes and Gardens New Junior Cook Book

Better Homes and Gardens - Better Homes & Gardens; 8 edition
Format: Book

An all-new edition of the perfect kids cookbooknow more fun than ever Written and designed to appeal to kids ages to this all-new edition of the Better Homes and Gardens New Junior CookBook features brand-new recipes that are simple to make and a blast to eat Each recipe includes a photo...
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Woodstock: Master of Disguise: A Peanuts Collection

Charles M. Schulz - Andrews McMeel Publishing
Format: Paperback

Do a happy dance for another AMP! Comics for Kids Peanuts collection!Woodstock might be the smallest of all the Peanuts gang, but he's got a lot to say, even if Snoopy is the only one who understands him. That's because Snoopy is Woodstock's "Friend of Friends," and together...
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Masterminds

Gordon Korman - Balzer + Bray
Format: Hardcover

The first book in the action-packed series from New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman is perfect for young fans of James Patterson and John Grisham. Eli Frieden lives in the most perfect town in the world: Serenity, New Mexico. Honesty and integrity are valued above all else....
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The Secret World of Mermaids

Jordan Quinn - Little Simon, 2015.
Format: Print book

Prince Lucas discovers underwater secrets when he gets a glimpse of the mermaids' kingdom in this eighth chapter book in the fantastical Kingdom of Wrenly series.Lucas and Clara are floating on a raft when a wave hits and throws Lucas into the sea. Before being pulled up to the surface,...
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What Does a Janitor Do?

Rita Kidde - Powerkids Pr
Format: Paperback

From School Library Journal K-Gr 2-Clean design and attractive photography make this a solid series for young readers. Each spread features one page with no more than two simple sentences and a full-bleed photograph. The images nicely complement the texts, showing diverse...
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Jaguar

Julia Quinlan - Powerkids Pr
Format: Book

The sleek and stylish Jaguar has been admired for decades for its luxury as well as its performance. This volume profiles models from throughout the history of this sports-car brand. Color photographs hone in on the design details while exciting text revs up the imagination. Includes a stat...
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The Word Wizard's Book of Adverbs

Robin Johnson - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Print book

The Word Wizard explains that adverbs answer the How? When? and Why? questions in our world. Clearly written text and photographs cast their spell on readers so they understand how adverbs work with other parts of speech, the functions of adverbs, and how to identify adverbs in sentences....
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Ancient Homes

Saranne Taylor - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Paperback

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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Warriors: Dawn of the Clans #5: A Forest Divided

Erin Hunter - Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers,
Format: Print book

Discover the origins of the warrior Clans in the fifth book of this thrilling prequel arc in Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series. The Dawn of the Clans arc takes readers back to the earliest days of the Clans, when the cats first settled in the forest and began to forge...
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Warriors: Dawn of the Clans #4: The Blazing Star

Erin Hunter - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover

Discover the origins of the warrior Clans in the fourth book of this thrilling prequel arc in Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series. The Dawn of the Clans arc takes readers back to the earliest days of the Clans, when the cats first settled in the forest and began...
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Flesh Flies

Emma Carlson Berne - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding

From School Library Journal Gr 3-6-The habits of animal scavengers may appeal to readers who like the disgusting side of nature. While these titles provide appropriately detailed descriptions of decayed flesh and rotten fruit, they also offer broader information about each...
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Choosing Courage: Inspiring Stories of What It Means to Be a Hero

Peter Collier - Artisan
Format: Hardcover

What turns an ordinary person into a hero? What happens in the blink of an eye on a battlefield (or in any dangerous situation) to bring out true courage? The men and women who have been recognized by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation know the answers to these questions deep...
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Fireflies

Steven Otfinoski - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Book

The world of nature awaits you right in your own backyard. Fireflies light up the night like tiny stars. 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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Serafina and the Black Cloak

Robert Beatty - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover

"Never go into the deep parts of the forest, for there are many dangers there, and they will ensnare your soul. " Serafina has never had a reason to disobey her pa and venture beyond the grounds of the Biltmore estate. There's plenty to explore in her grand home, although she must...
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Cherokee

Sarah Tieck - Big Buddy Books
Format: Book

Informative, easy-to read text and oversized photographs draw in readers as they learn about the Cherokee. 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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Multiplication Master: Divisibility Rules

Lisa Arias - Rourke Pub Group
Format: Hardcover

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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The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms

Chris Colfer - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Lrg edition
Format: Hardcover

Fairy tales are just the beginning. The Masked Man is on the loose in the Land of Stories, and it's up to Alex and Conner Bailey to stop him ...except Alex has been thrown off the Fairy Council, and no one will believe they're in danger. With only the help of the ragtag group...
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Dragons at Crumbling Castle: And Other Tales

Terry Pratchett - Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015
Format: Print book

This never-before-published collection of fourteen funny and inventive tales by acclaimed author Sir Terry Pratchett features a memorable cast of inept wizards, sensible heroes, and unusually adventuresome tortoises.
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Reptiles: Cold-Blooded Creatures

Meredith Costain - Powerkids Pr
Format: Print book

From School Library Journal Gr 3-6-These overviews of large animal groups are neatly organized, with a good mix of general information and specific details. Structures vary depending on the group: Cats of the Wild, for example, highlights a different...
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Hacks for Minecrafters: Command Blocks: The Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You

Megan Miller - Sky Pony Press
Format: Hardcover

From the author of Hacks for Minecrafters comes the most encompassing guide ever to command blocks in the world of Minecraft! With Hacks for Minecrafters Command Blocks, kids will learn everything they need to know about manipulating and programming command blocks within Minecraft. As well...
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The Three Little Pigs Go Camping

Tony Bradman - Stone Arch Books
Format: Paperback

The Three Little Pigs are going on a camping trip! The Third Little Pig likes to plan everything, but always misses out on the fun. Perhaps his brothers can help!,
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Mega Man 9: Dawn of X

Ian Flynn - Archie Comics
Format: Print book

MEGA MAN is the hit new action-adventure series from Archie Comics! Mega Man has dedicated his existence to helping humanity. Every day he struggles against his coding to grow and become more like the humans he's sworn to protect.One hundred years in the future, the super-advanced robot...
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Slap-Shot Slump

Jake Maddox - Stone Arch Books
Format: Print book

Simon Wahlberg eats, sleeps, and breathes hockey. When his family moves to the town of Edgewater, known for its elite high school hockey team, Simon tries out for the squad. Even though he's only in eighth grade, he lands a spot on the roster. But playing hockey for Edgewater isn't...
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School for SPIES Book 3 Ends of the Earth

Bruce Hale - Disney Hyperion, 2015.
Format: Print book

The S.P.I.E.S. team has been scattered to the winds, its headquarters burned down, and Max Segredo is under lock and key at LOTUS HQ. What's even worse is that LOTUS's ruthless leader, Mrs. Frost, wants to adopt him.Max would go to the ends of the earth to be a normal kid with a normal...
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