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MAX TILT
PETER LERANGIS - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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The New York Times bestselling author of the Seven Wonders series and of books in the 39 Clues series, Peter Lerangis, brings us the hair-raising, edge-of-your-seat second installment of the Max Tilt trilogy. When thirteen-year-old Max Tilt stumbled across his great-great-great-grandfather... |
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Hamsters from Head to Tail
Don LeChamp - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Print book
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Hamsters are small creatures with lots of variety among their different species. These adorable rodents may be known for nibbling on food or running around a tiny wheel, but theres much more going on in their little worlds. From golden hamsters living in the wild in Turkey to the hamsters... |
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The Bermuda Triangle
Jane Bingham - Capstone Raintree
Format: Print book
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Does the patch of stormy sea between the tip of Florida, Puerto Rico and Bermuda hide a dark and frightening secret? For decades, there have been cases of ships and aircraft that seem to vanish in this part of the Atlantic Ocean. Others who have survived flying or sailing through, have... |
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Game Over, Pete Watson
Joe Schreiber - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Print book
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When videogame obsessed Pete Watson discovers his dad is not only a super-spy but has been kidnapped and is now trapped inside a video game, he has to use his super gaming skills and enter the game to rescue him. Will he be able to save his friends and family and the entire world from... |
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Frosting and Friendship
Lisa Schroeder - Aladdin
Format: Paperback
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Has Lily bitten off more than she can bake? A sweet treat from the author of Its Raining Cupcakes and Sprinkles and Secrets.On a scale of zero to ten, twelve-year-old Lily Hubbard is a zero when it comes to baking. Her cookies turn out salty, her cakes tend to collapse, and things are always... |
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Giant Galpagos Tortoise
Tammy Gagne - Core Library
Format: Library Binding
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Giant Galpagos tortoises have roamed the Galpagos Islands for thousands of years, but these creatures almost disappeared from their tropical habitat. Giant Galpagos Tortoisedescribes the world's largest tortoise, how sailors and invasive species caused its population to dwindle, and how habitat... |
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Spirit Animals: Book 3: Blood Ties
Garth Nix - Scholastic, 2014.
Format: Print book
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The adventure continues in this third book in the New York Times bestselling series.Erdas is a land of balance. A rare link, the spirit animal bond, bridges the human and animal worlds. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan each have this gift-and the grave responsibility that comes with it.But... |
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Bridge to the Wild: Behind the Scenes at the Zoo
Caitlin O'Connell - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Print book
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Hear crisp sounds of the hornbill in the cool air. Listen to the morning symphony that greets you as you enter the front gate. Then, step onto a leafy path that leads to a secret world of animals, each of whom you won't want to forget, here at Zoo Atlanta. Over five days... |
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Junk Drawer Physics: 50 Awesome Experiments That Don't Cost a Thing
Bobby Mercer - Chicago Review Press
Format: Paperback
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A children's instructional book on how to use readily available materials to turn the house into a science lab Physics teacher Bobby Mercer provides readers with more than 50 great hands-on experiments that can be performed for just pennies, or less. Turn a plastic cup into a pinhole... |
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Beast Quest: 81: Tikron the Jungle Master
Adam Blade - Orchard
Format: Paperback
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A great monkey-beast stands in Tom's way as he searches the Dark Jungle for the next potion ingredient. Will Tom prevail against the might of the Jungle Master? |
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Princess Labelmaker to the Rescue! (Origami Yoda #5)
Tom Angleberger - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover
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The fifth case file of the New York Times bestselling Origami Yoda series from Tom Angleberger! Help us, Principal Rabbski. Youre our only hope. In their fight against FunTime, the tedious, elective-crushing test prep program, Origami Yoda and the Rebel Alliance have found powerful... |
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Official Guide to Legendary and Mythical Pokmon
Simcha Whitehill - Scholastic (Us)
Format: Print book
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Discover facts and stats about over 50 of the most amazing, intriguing Legendary and Mythical Pokmon, from Arceus to Zygarde. So what are you waiting for Gotta catch 'em all!Includes one sheet of stickers and an exclusive pullout poster featuring Xerneas, Yveltal, and Zygarde! |
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Saving Winslow
SHARON CREECH - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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"A winning tale of love." - Kirkus (starred review) Perfect for fans of Charlotte's Web and The One and Only Ivan, Saving Winslow is an uplifting modern classic in the making about a young boy who befriends an ailing newborn donkey and nurses him back to health, from New York... |
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The Unseen World of Poppy Malone #3: A Mischief of Mermaids
Suzanne Harper - Greenwillow Books
Format: Print book
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Nine-year-old Poppy Malone's parents are paranormal investigators. They research vampires, fairies, UFOs, and other strange things. When they need help, it's up to scientific Poppy. Her twin brother, Will, is too lazy. Her older sister, Franny, is too busy with teenage stuff. And Rollie,... |
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Thea Stilton and the Frozen Fiasco: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure
THEA STILTON - SCHOLASTIC (US)
Format: Print book
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One of the Thea Sisters' favorite authors, a famouse mystery writer, has disappeared! To find him, the five mice travel to his native Iceland. Together they traverse the stunning landscape and reconstruct the plot of the author's latest novel. But it's more dangerous than they... |
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The Jamie Drake Equation
Christopher Edge - Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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From the author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright comes another cutting-edge cosmic space adventure for anyone who's ever looked up at the stars and wondered about the universe. An exploration of the constellations, an appreciation of the courage of astronauts, and a loving father-son... |
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Ripley's Fun Facts & Silly Stories: ODD AROUND THE WORLD
Ripley's Believe It Or Not! - Ripley Publishing
Format: Print book
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Featuring brand new Believe It or Not! stories, puzzles, and games, Ripley's fans are guaranteed to giggle and gasp their way through Fun Facts & Silly Stories ODD Around the World!Fun Facts and Silly Stories ODD Around the World! is Ripley's Believe It or Not's newest offering... |
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Back from the Brink: Saving Animals from Extinction
Nancy Castaldo - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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The acclaimed author of Sniffer Dogs details the successful efforts of scientists to bring threatened animals back from the brink of extinction, perfect for animal lovers and reluctant nonfiction readers. With full-color photography.How could capturing the last wild California condors... |
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The Rebellious Colonists and the Causes of the American Revolution
Christopher Forest - Capstone Press
Format: Book
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The 13 American Colonies had many reasons to begin the Revolutionary War. From the Boston Tea Party to the Interolarable Acts, they felt it was time for independence. Read more about the conflict between the colonists and Great Britain and the events that led up to the American Revolution. |
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The Moon Within
Aida Salazar - Arthur A. Levine Books
Format: Hardcover
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Celi Rivera's life swirls with questions. About her changing body. Her first attraction to a boy. And her best friend's exploration of what it means to be genderfluid.But most of all, her mother's insistence she have a moon ceremony when her first period arrives. It's an ancestral... |
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Superstar Fairies #5: Frankie the Makeup Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book
Daisy Meadows - Scholastic Paperbacks
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The Superstar Fairies take center stage for a brand-new, magical fairy adventure!Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled when their fairy friends whisk them away to the Fairyland Music Festival! But the festival is one big mess, because Jack Frost has stolen the Superstar Fairies' magic music... |
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How to Properly Dispose of Planet Earth
Paul Noth - Bloomsbury Children's Books
Format: Hardcover
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Popular New Yorker cartoonist Paul Noth continues his illustrated middle grade series about a boy, his wacky family, and an out-of-this-world adventure in this laugh-out-loud sequel to How to Sell Your Family to the Aliens.Happy Conklin Jr. is still the only 10-year-old who has to shave... |
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Not For Parents South America: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
Lonely Planet - Lonely Planet
Format: Paperback
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher* This is not a guidebook. And it's definitely 'not-for-parents'. It is the real inside story about one of the world's most colorful continents - South America. In this book you'll hear fascinating tales... |
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Moonrise
Erin Hunter - HarperCollins; First Edition first Printing edition
Format: Hardcover
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Darkness, air, water, and sky will come together. . . Several moons have passed since six cats set out from the forest on an urgent journey to save all their Clans. Now those six are traveling home again, but on their way through the mountains, they meet a tribe of wild cats who seem to have... |
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Big Nate: Boredom Buster
Lincoln Peirce - Harper
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This Big Nate activity book is bursting with exclusive activities. Includes mazes, sudoku, crossword puzzles, doodle games, comics, secrets codes, and much more Nate may not be Joe Honor Roll, but he knows he's meant for big fun. He's always up for scribbling games, jokes, laughs, and creating... |
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The Animal Book
LONELY PLANET KIDS. - Lonely Planet Kids
Format: Hardcover
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Get ready for a walk on the wild side through every continent on Earth! Kids can discover the animal kingdom like never before in Lonely Planet Kids' The Animal Book, a beautiful encyclopedia featuring over 100 incredible creatures, from the grey wolf and green anaconda, to the bald... |
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Alfa Romeo
Julia J. Quinlan - Powerkids Pr
Format: Hardcover
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Book annotation not available for this title.Title: Alfa RomeoAuthor: Quinlan, Julia J.Publisher: Rosen Pub GroupPublication Date: 2012/08/10Number of Pages: 32Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2012007211 |
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Sean Rosen Is Not for Sale
Jeff Baron - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover
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Get ready for the sequel to I Represent Sean Rosen, the original and very funny debut novel that has the New York Times-bestselling creator of Big Nate, Lincoln Peirce, proclaiming, "Sean Rosen is my hero!"The stakes are higher, the funny stuff is funnier, and the completely original... |
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War in Afghanistan: An Interactive Modern History Adventure
Matt Doeden - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding
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The war in Afghanistan is the longest war the United States has ever fought. Its a tough war against a loosely organized and unpredictable enemy. How will you defend your country? Will you: Serve on an Army Ranger rescue team during the Battle of Takur Ghar? Protect a supply convoy as a member... |
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Totally Wacky Facts About Exploring Space (Mind Benders)
Emma Carlson Berne - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding
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Do you know which astronaut played golf on the moon? Ever wondered how much a space suit weighs? Have you thought about what astronauts do with their dirty underwear? Out-of-this-world facts and a bright, bold design will keep struggling and reluctant readers wanting more! |
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Spirit Animals: Book 5: Against the Tide
Tui T. Sutherland - Scholastic
Format: Hardcover
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The adventure continues in this fifth book in the New York Times bestselling series.The sun is shining in the Hundred Isles, and yet the path forward seems crowded with shadows. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have traveled across the world, seeking a set of powerful talismans in order... |
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The War for the Waking World
Wayne Thomas Batson - Thomas Nelson
Format: Paperback
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Would you be willing to fight for your dreams?Fifteen-year-old Archer Keaton has the ability to enter and explore his dreams. He is a Dreamtreader, one of three selected from each generation. Their mission: to protect the waking world from the Nightmare Lord who dwells beyond the Slumber... |
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Balthazar Fabuloso in the Lair of the Humbugs
I J Brindle - Holiday House
Format: Print book
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Magic, humor and high adventure are used to reaffirm fundamental family values in this debut novel.Balthazar Fabuloso's lovable and eccentric family performs a magic show. What makes the act so unusual is that all the Fabulosos actually have superhuman powers, except for Balthazar,... |
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Summerkin
Sarah Prineas - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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Summerkin, the second book in award-winning author Sarah Prineass fantasy-adventure series that begins with Winterling, follows Fer, a young healer and warrior whos fought to become the Lady of the Summerlands and now faces the task of ruling over a magical people in an enchanted realm.Although... |
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Binky: License to Scratch
Ashley Spires - Kids Can Press
Format: Paperback
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Binky the space cat and his team of space pets are left at the vets office while their humans are away. Binky plans an escape, only to stumble on a secret experiment that could give vicious aliens the upper hand! Its up to Binky and his friends to save the humans ... and themselves! Binky... |
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100 Scientists Who Made History
INC DORLING KINDERSLEY - DK Children
Format: Hardcover
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Through the life stories of scientists and innovators like Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and more, STEAM concepts come to life engaging readers of all ages.Full of the true-life stories of scientists and innovators who have shaped our society and how we see the world... |
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The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond
MAX BRALLIER - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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The newest installment in this New York Times bestselling series introduces new monsters, new bad guys, and tons of new laughs!It's the first winter after the Monster Apocalypse. For Jack and his buddies, that means sled catapults, epic snowball battles, and one monstrous... |
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The Bad Mood and the Stick
Lemony Snicket - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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New York Times bestselling author Lemony Snicket sheds light on the way bad moods come and go. |
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Goosebumps Most Wanted #3: How I Met My Monster
R L Stine - Scholastic
Format: Paperback
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The infamous, Most Wanted Goosebumps characters are out on the loose and they're coming after you! Catch them undead or alive!Night for Noah Bienstock is a scary time. He keeps having the scariest dream that he's being hunted by a monster and can't escape. Daytime isn't... |
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Mutant Rat Attack!
Jay Cooper - Scholastic Press
Format: Print book
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Nothing exciting ever happens to boring Dex at his boring home or at boring school. He oversleeps (again!) , he daydreams while his science teacher Mr. McFur babbles on about his lab rat Princess Pretty Fabulous (Pretty for short) , he gets harassed by Millicent (the neighborhood meanie)... |
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Cat Champions: Caring for our Feline Friends
Rob Laidlaw - Pajama Press Inc.
Format: Hardcover
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Around the world, young people are making a difference in the lives of cats. In Cat Champions: Caring for our Feline Friends, meet kids who are helping at shelters, fostering kittens, volunteering with sterilization programs, and caring for abandoned cats. Animal advocate Rob Laidlaw brings... |
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Shining Night
Alena Pitts - Zonderkidz
Format: Paperback
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Lena's overnight fame as an actress, after being cast in a lead role in a film, continues to pull her into the spotlight, while teaching her what it means to shine for God. And now she's faced with her biggest challenge yet. When Lena's favorite music artist, Mallory Winston,... |
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Echo's Sister
Paul Mosier - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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From critically acclaimed author Paul Mosier, a Publishers Weekly Flying Start, comes a stunning story about the beauty of family, the power of community, and ultimately the strength of the human spirit.Twelve-year-old El has planned on making her first week at a new school fantastic. She won't... |
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Japan
Ruth Bjorklund - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding
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Consisting of a long island chain in East Asia, Japan is a country of towering mountains, beautiful farmland, and huge cities. Despite its relatively small size, it is home to one of the worlds most powerful economies and plays a major role in global politics. Readers will learn all about... |
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Building the Transcontinental Railroad: An Interactive Engineering Adventure
Steven Otfinoski - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding
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You live in a United States on the move in the 1860s. The government gives two railroad companiesthe Central Pacific and Union Pacificthe job of building the first transcontinental railroad. This railroad will unite the country and allow people to travel west to pursue new lives and opportunities.... |
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The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science: 54 All-Star Experiments
Sean Connolly - Workman Publishing
Format: Print book
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No dry, boring science lectures here: Physics is exciting when it helps you throw a perfect spiral! Sean Connolly, author of the bestselling and award-winning The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science, The Book of Potentially Catastrophic Science, and The Book of Perfectly Perilous Math,... |
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Impact!: Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World
Elizabeth Rusch - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Asteroids bombard our atmosphere all the time. Some are harmless, burning up in a flash of light. But others explode with a great sonic boom, smashing windows and throwing people to the ground. Worst of all, some asteroids strike our planet, blasting out massive craters and destroying everything... |
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The Lost Compass
Joel N Ross - Harper
Format: Print book
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In the high-stakes sequel to The Fog Diver, a Texas Bluebonnet selection, thirteen-year-old Chess and his crew must stop the deadly and mysterious Fog from enveloping the city of Port Oro and destroying their world.Chess and his crew - Hazel, Swedish, Loretta, and Bea - may have escaped... |
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Nightmares!
Jason Segel - Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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A New York Times Bestseller Jason Segel multitalented actor writer and musician teams up with New York Times bestselling author Kirsten Miller for the hilariously frightening middle grade novel Nightmares the first book in a trilogy about a boy named Charlie and a group of kids who must... |
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Sugar
Jewell Parker Rhodes - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Ten-year-old Sugar lives on the River Road sugar plantation along the banks of the Mississippi. Slavery is over, but laboring in the fields all day doesn't make her feel very free. Thankfully, Sugar has a knack for finding her own fun, especially when she joins forces with forbidden friend... |
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A Riddle in Ruby: The Changer's Key
Kent Davis - Greenwillow Books
Format: Print book
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The Riddle in Ruby trilogy takes readers on a rip-roaring adventure through an alternate version of colonial America, where magic and science meet, and where one young thief carries a secret everyone wants. In this second volume, Ruby Teach has become the enemy's prisoner. She bargained... |
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Sticks & Stones
Sarah Mlynowski - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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Nory, Bax, and their friends are in a special class at Dunwiddle Magic School, a class for children whose magic is unpredictable--and while Nory is finding an outlet for her dritten-self (a combination of a kitten and dragon) , in the kittenball team, Bax is worried because all he can do is turn... |
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Elephant Secret
Eric Walters - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover
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We Bought a Zoo meets Jurassic Park in a gripping story featuring the evergreen appeal of human-animal friendships and set in an elephant sanctuary, about a thirteen-year-old girl, a cast of elephants, and a surprising new arrival - a woolly mammoth. Sam was born and raised in an elephant... |
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Nebulae
Ruth Owen - Windmill Books
Format: Book
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Book annotation not available for this title.Title: NebulaeAuthor: Owen, RuthPublisher: Rosen Pub GroupPublication Date: 2012/08/10Number of Pages: 32Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2012000172 |
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Funny Kid #2: Stand Up
Matt Stanton - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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Big Nate meets Timmy Failure in Funny Kid #2: Stand Up, the second book in an uproarious new middle grade series by Matt Stanton, Australia's bestselling children's book author. Max may not be the strongest, or the smartest, or the handsomest kid in his class - but he may well be the funniest!... |
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Counting to Perfect
Suzanne M LaFleur - Wendy Lamb Books
Format: Hardcover
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From the author of Eight Keys comes a loving story of sisters who are trying to find their way back to each other.Julia used to be the perfect big sister: she played great games and took good care of Cassie. Now life at home revolves around Julia and her daughter, Addie. No one pays... |
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Lost in Bermooda
Mike Litwin - Albert Whitman & Company
Format: Hardcover
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Bermooda is a tropical island that is undiscovered by the outside world and is primarily populated by walking, talking cows of human intelligence. The cows came to the island hundreds of years ago by a ship carrying livestock that wrecked upon the shoals around the southern tip of the island.... |
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Lights, Camera, Middle School!
Jennifer L Holm - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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It's a new kind of book for Babymouse! Fans of Dork Diaries, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and James Patterson's Middle School books, this is going to be epic. . . . For Babymouse, middle school is like a monster movie. You can never be sure who's a friend and who's an enemy, and the halls... |
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Captain Cold and the Blizzard Battle
Scott Sonneborn - Stone Arch Books
Format: Library Binding
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Another wintery wrongdoer has invaded CENTRAL CITY, and CAPTAIN COLD wants the icy imposter off his frozen turf. He creates a flu so fierce that no one will doubt who’s the evilest Old Man Winter. Will the FLASH, the FASTEST MAN ALIVE, catch this sinister super-villain before he catches... |
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Will Wilder #2: The Lost Staff of Wonders
Raymond Arroyo - Yearling
Format: Paperback
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"Open the cover, fasten your seat belt, and get ready for a rip-roaring ride!" - Ridley Pearson, author of the New York Times bestselling series Kingdom KeepersWill Wilder is back to protect the town of Perilous Falls from another ancient evil - the fearsome demon, Amon, in this... |
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The Barftastic Life of Louie Burger
Jenny Meyerhoff - Farrar Straus Giroux
Format: Print book
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Fifth grader Louie Burger figures that with a goofy name like his, he must be destined to be a king of comedy like his idol Lou Lafferman. But he's only ever performed his stand-up act in his closet, where he and his dad created the most exclusive comedy club ever -- if by "exclusive"... |
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I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005
Lauren Tarshis - Scholastic
Format: Paperback
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The horror of Hurricane Katrina is brought vividly to life in this fictional account of a boy, a dog, and the storm of the century.Barry's family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when Barry's little sister gets terribly sick, they're forced... |
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Coco Middle Grade Novel
DIANA LPEZ - Disney Press
Format: Hardcover
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Inspired by Pixar Animation Studios' latest film, Coco, this middle grade novel will retell the story of the film, as well as feature original content expanding upon its rich, vibrant world and characters.Disney*Pixar's Coco is the celebration of a lifetime, where the discovery... |
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National Geographic Kids Who's Who in the Bible
Jill Rubalcaba - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Hardcover
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This valuable reference book features more than 100 notable people from the Old and New Testaments, offering kids a window into the biblical world and to the important men and women who shaped religious history.From Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to Paul's ministry to the ancient... |
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How to Hog-Tie a T-Rex
Will Dare - Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Format: Paperback
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Welcome to The Lost Plains! A wild west frontier where dinosaurs never went extinct.It's time for the families of Trihorn to participate in the annual iguanadon drive to Scaly Point. Josh Sanders and his friends Abi and Sam are thrilled to join the drive...until an avalanche comes down... |
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Detective Nosegoode and the Music Box Mystery
MARIAN ORTON - Pushkin Children's Books
Format: Paperback
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The first in a series of irresistibly charming, beautifully illustrated children's classics - the adventures of Detective Nosegoode and his talking dog, Cody.At first glance, Mr Ambrosius Nosegoode seems to be a perfectly ordinary older gentleman. After retiring, he has moved from the big city... |
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Pranklopedia: The Funniest, Grossest, Craziest, Not-Mean Pranks on the Planet!
Julie Winterbottom - Workman Publishing Company
Format: Paperback
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Every day is April Fools Day. Pure heaven for the prankster, Pranklopedia is as indispensable a compilation of pranks as Jokelopedia is a collection of jokes. Written by longtime Nickelodeon Magazine editor in chief Julie Winterbottom, Pranklopedia is a complete prank encyclopedia. It includes... |
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Confusion Is Nothing New
Paul Acampora - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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Ellie Magari is figuring out what it means to be a girl in the world today, especially when the one role model she could have had (her mother) was never around and she was raised by her hardworking single father who didn't exactly keep the lines of communication open. Exactly who was Ellie's... |
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Polluted water and your vital organs
Bridget Heos - Rosen Pub.
Format: Book : English : 1st ed
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The human body is over 65% water. We drink it. We bathe in it. We water our crops with it. Water is a foundation of human life. And yet, more and more chemicals are getting into our ground water. People are getting sick, and even dying from it. How this happened and what we can do to prevent... |
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Ryan Quinn and the Lion's Claw
RON MCGEE - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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"A suspenseful, just-won't-quit adventure thriller." - Ridley Pearson, author of the Kingdom Keepers seriesRyan Quinn and the Lion's Claw is the much-awaited sequel in the thrilling series about Ryan Quinn, a New York City teenager who would give James Bond and Jason Bourne a run for their... |
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Genie Wishes
Elisabeth Dahl - Amulet Books
Format: Print book
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This sweet, funny novel follows fifth-grader Genie Kunkle through a tumultuous year. From the first day of school, Genie knows there will be good, bad, and in-between. The good? She's in homeroom with her best friend, Sarah. The bad? Sarah's friend from camp, Blair, is a new student at their... |
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Tut: My Epic Battle to Save the World
P J Hoover - Starscape
Format: Hardcover
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"Pleasantly reminiscent of Rick Riordan's work."--Publishers WeeklyMeet Tut! He used to rule Egypt. Now he's stuck in middle school. Having defeated his evil uncle and the Cult of Set, who tried to send him to the afterlife, the perpetually fourteen-year-old King Tut is looking... |
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Basher Science: Extreme Biology
Simon Basher - Kingfisher; Har/Pstr edition
Format: Hardcover
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Learn about the amazing research that is revolutionizing biology, from advances in medicine to genetic engineering. Meet the world’s toughest bacterium and a biologically immortal flatworm whilst learning about epigenetics, superbugs, nanomedicine and cloning. Extreme Biology is a compelling... |
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Sparks!
Ian Boothby - Graphix
Format: Hardcover
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This Super Dog is the Cat's Meow!August is a brilliant inventor who is afraid of the outside. Charlie is a crack pilot who isn't afraid of anything. Together these pals save lives every day. They also happen to be cats who pilot a powerful, mechanical dog suit! Always eager to leap into... |
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Swamp: Louisiana, 1851
Kathleen Duey - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover
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Two friends struggle to survive the treacherous journey across the snake- and alligator-infested Louisiana bayou in the seventh book in the Survivors series.Bayou Teche, 1851. No one in Lily LeGrand's Cajun community is willing to help search for Paul Courville, who is missing in the bayou... |
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Lucy & Andy Neanderthal
Jeffrey Brown - Crown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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From the author of the New York Times bestselling Jedi Academy books comes a hilarious graphic novel series about two young cave kids living 40,000 years ago."Lucy & Andy are Stone Age rock stars! I loved this book!" - Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate series... |
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Deer
Bridget O'Brien - Magic Wagon
Format: Library Binding
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With familiar word patterns, short sentences, and full-spread illustration-enhanced photographs, beginning readers are introduced to the white-tailed deer. Children starting to understand how letters and sounds go together will build confidence as they recognize repeated words and learn... |
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Skies Like These
Tess Hilmo - Margaret Ferguson Books
Format: Print book
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In Tess Hilmo's Skies Like These, twelve-year-old Jade's perfect summers have always been spent reading and watching TV reruns, so she's not happy when her parents send her off to Wyoming to her aunt's house. She meets a boy who calls himself Roy Parker -- just like the real name... |
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Writing With Rosie: You Can Write a Story Too
Patricia Reilly Giff - Holiday House
Format: Print book
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In a humorous and entertaining guide, two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Patricia Reilly Giff breaks down the process of writing fiction into steps, all while trying to cope with the constant distractions from her exuberant seventy-pound golden retriever puppy, Rosie. Citing examples... |
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Beast Quest: Okira the Crusher: Series 20 Book 3
Adam Blade - Orchard Books
Format: Paperback
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Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!Dark Wizard Malvel has stolen the Amulet of Avantia and plans to attack the kingdom of Avantia with four new, deadly Ghost Beasts. If they don't retrieve the amulet,... |
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Thea Stilton and the Niagara Splash
THEA STILTON - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback
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The Thea Sisters are taking a trip to Canada! They have been invited to do some bird-watching with a group of friends. The girls are enjoying learning more about Canada and their love for hockey. But during their trip, one of their group members mysteriously disappears. They set off to Niagara... |
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Record-Breaking Brick Vehicles: Cool Projects for your Lego Bricks
Joachim Klang - Heel Verlag Gmbh
Format: Paperback
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* A new volume that teaches kids how to build some of the most fascinating and extraordinary record-breaking vehicles ever, out of bricks from their home collections* The latest title from bestselling LEGO innovator, Joachim Klang* Complex projects and simple instructions make this a must-have... |
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VIP: Battle of the Bands
Jen Calonita - Little
Format: Print book
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Mackenzie "Mac" Lowell is living a dream come true on tour with her favorite boy band. Spending time on the road with Perfect Storm hasn't been what Mac expected, though-it's even BETTER! But with screaming fans and big-time recording sessions come haters and copycats,... |
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A Warp in Time
Jude Watson - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover
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The harrowing tale of survival and suspicion takes its most dramatic turn yet when Molly, Yoshi, and the rest discover that there are more than just monsters in the rift.There are other kids, too...The seven-book mega-series begun by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies) reaches... |
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The Menagerie
Tui T. Sutherland - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series, Tui T. Sutherland, and her sister, Kari Sutherland, comes the Menagerie series, perfect for fans of Brandon Mull's Fablehaven series and The Spiderwick Chronicles. In the small town of Xanadu, Wyoming lies the Menagerie,... |
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How to Live Like an Egyptian Mummy Maker
John Farndon - Hungry Tomato
Format: Library Binding
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Travel down the Nile and into the heart of an ancient tomb with young Neferu, who is training to mummify a great pharaoh. Look over his shoulder to witness the dog-headed Anubis weighing the heart of a corpse, or the brains being removed and the body wrapped. Unlock the secrets and rituals... |
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Pottymouth and Stoopid
JAMES PATTERSON - jimmy patterson
Format: Hardcover
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Bestselling author James Patterson's best book for boys in years! Tired of being bullied, middle-school underdogs "Pottymouth" and "Stoopid" finally fight back with the power of funny.David and his best friend Michael were tagged with awful nicknames way back in preschool... |
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Extinction!
Sonya Newland - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Book
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Rexamines the events that caused five of Earth's great mass extinctions.Title: Extinction!Author: Newland, SonyaPublisher: Crabtree Pub CoPublication Date: 2013/01/15Number of Pages: 48Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2012032046 |
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From the Kane Chronicles Brooklyn House Magician's Manual
Rick Riordan - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover
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Greetings, initiate! Carter Kane, here. Congratulations on reaching Brooklyn House in one piece. This accomplishment signals that you're descended from Ancient Egyptian royalty, and you have magic powers. But what good is power without knowing how to use it? That's where this training manual... |
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Odin's Ravens
K. L. Armstrong - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Seven kids, Thor's hammer, and a whole lot of Valkyries are the only things standing against the end of the world. When thirteen-year-olds Matt Thorsen and Fen and Laurie Brekke, modern-day descendants of Thor and Loki, discovered they were fated to take the places of the Norse gods... |
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What You Can Do to Stop Bullying (Stand Up: Bullying Prevention)
Addy Ferguson - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding
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Bullying has become a problem at schools across the country, and readers will now be empowered with information they can use to reduce bullying. Readers will learn statistics about bullying in schools, the effects of bullying, and why people may bully or become targets of bullies. Emphasis... |
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The Complete Book of Dragons: A Guide to Dragon Species
Cressida Cowell - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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This guide is a must-have for fans of the New York Times bestselling How to Train Your Dragon series that inspired the hit move and TV show. This gift book features all of the dragon species from the series plus brand-new ones created just for this book, with color illustrations of each... |
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The Kids' Guide to Money in Sports
Suzanne Slade - Sports Illustrated Kids
Format: Paperback
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Athletes are some of the highest paid professionals in the world. The top players command salaries worth tens of millions of dollars, but the buck doesnt stop there. Money is everywhere in sports, from ticket prices and merchandise to endorsements and advertisements. Produced in partnership... |
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Baseball Genius
Tim Green - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover
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An average kid with an above average talent for predicting baseball pitches tries to help his favorite player out of a slump in this entertaining novel from bestselling authors Tim Green and Derek Jeter.Jalen DeLuca loves baseball. Unfortunately his dad can't afford to keep him on the travel... |
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Cool Sleeping: Healthy & Fun Ways to Sleep Tight (Cool Health & Fitness)
Alex Kuskowski - Checkerboard Library; Unabridged edition
Format: Library Binding
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Start building healthy habits early! This title gives kids a chance to practice wholesome living through eating, cleaning, science experiments, and crafts. Cool Sleeping introduces a cool new way for kids to sleep. They'll love the helpful hints on how to incorporate healthy living in their... |
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Strudel's Forever Home
Martha Freeman - Holiday House
Format: Print book
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Strudel, a homeless dachshund, loves listening to Jake read from Chief, Dog of the Old West at the animal shelter. When Jake decides to adopt him, Strudel vows to be as brave and loyal as Chief. Only trying to fend off danger in his new home leads to trouble when Strudel makes mistakes... |
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Fizzopolis #3: Snoodles!
Patrick Carman - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover
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Bestselling author Patrick Carman and Emmy Award-winning illustrator Brian Sheesley will have fans of Big Nate and Timmy Failure bubbling over with laughter in this third installment of the Fizzopolis series. Help! Gone missing: 100,000 bottles of Fuzzwonker Fizz! Harold Fuzzwonker and his best... |
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Wonder Movie Tie-In Edition
R. J. Palacio - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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A special movie tie-in edition of R.J. Palacio's #1 New York Times bestseller, now a major motion picture starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay, Daveed Diggs, and Mandy Patinkin!Over 6 million people have fallen in love with Wonder and Auggie Pullman, the ordinary... |
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What Would She Do?: 25 True Stories of Trailblazing Rebel Women
KAY WOODWARD - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover
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From historic world leaders to brilliant scientists, artists, and modern-day pioneers, What Would She Do? shares twenty-five incredible women's stories that educate and empower. Learn about the remarkable achievements and attitudes of feminist trailblazers such as Cleopatra, Amelia... |
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The Golden Tower
HOLLY BLACK - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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The excitement and magic continue in book five of Magisterium. |
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A Dash of Dragon
HEIDI LANG - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover
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"This novel is a recipe for success." - Kirkus Reviews A thirteen-year-old chef has a lot to prove as she tries to run a five-star restaurant, repay a greedy loan shark, and outsmart the Elven mafia in this entertaining novel that combines all the best ingredients - fantasy,... |
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#Prehistoric: Follow the Dinosaurs
John Bailey Owen - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover
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Prehistoric animals create online profiles providing information about themselves, including what their names mean, when they lived, and how large they are. |
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Canada Year by Year
Elizabeth MacLeod - Kids Can Press
Format: Print book
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Elizabeth MacLeod has written many children's books, including nine titles in the Snapshots Biography series, numerous titles in the Kids Can Read, Kids Books Of and Kids Can Do It series, Why Do Horses Have Manes?, What Did Dinosaurs Eat?, and Monster Fliers. She lives in Toronto.Sydney... |
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The Magic Misfits: The Second Story
Neil Patrick Harris - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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From award-winning actor, Neil Patrick Harris, comes the magical second book in the NY Times Bestselling series with even more tricks up its sleeve. Growing up in an orphanage, Leila was bullied for being different. She turned her hardship into skill by becoming an escape artist--a... |
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Afghanistan
Ruth Bjorklund - Children's Press
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Explores the geography, people, national characteristics, and wildlife of Afghanistan. |
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Puggles (Designer Dogs)
Ruth Owen - Powerkids Pr
Format: August 30
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The popular crossbred of a pug and a beagle is introduced in this fascinating volume. Dog lovers young and old will delight in the colorful photographs of this lovable breed. Clear and accessible text profiles the many attributes of these cuddly, family-friendly pets. |
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Animal!
Dk. - Dk Publishing
Format: Print book
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Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, Knowledge Encyclopedia: Animal! is a groundbreaking visual approach to the animal kingdom and is packed with facts about mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and more!Follow the timeline of evolution and extinction of animals... |
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The LEGO Adventure Book, Vol. 1: Cars, Castles, Dinosaurs & More!
Megan H. Rothrock - No Starch Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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Unleash your imagination as you journey through the wide-ranging world of LEGO building with The LEGO Adventure Book. This inspiring tour is filled with bright visuals, step-by-step breakdowns of 25 models, and nearly 200 example models from the world's best builders. Learn to build... |
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Furthermore
Tahereh Mafi - Dutton Children's Books
Format: Print book
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The bestselling author of the Shatter Me series takes readers beyond the limits of their imagination in this captivating new middle grade adventure that reads like a modern day fairy tale. New York Times bestsellerRecently featured on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" Inspired by her childhood... |
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Constable & Toop
Gareth Jones - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover
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Something mysterious and terrible is happening throughout Victorian London: Ghosts are disappearing. When this reaches the attention of the Ghost Bureau, the diligent but clueless Mr. Lapsewood, a paranormal paper-pusher, is sent to investigate, and what he discovers is grave. The Black... |
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Basher Basics: Space Exploration
Simon Basher - Kingfisher
Format: Hardcover
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Basher Basics: Space Exploration, Created & illustrated by Simon BasherFrom Basher, the illustrator who showed the periodic table in a whole new light and gave us his fresh spin on physics, astronomy, planet Earth, chemistry and more, comes a book that shines its light into out-of-this-world... |
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Kuwait
Maria O'Shea - Cavendish Square
Format: Library Binding
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Situated at the edge of the Persian Gulf, this small and oil-rich country only became an independent nation in 1961. The whole of Kuwait is covered by a dry and undulating desert, which leads to the wealthy chalets and beach houses on the coast. The Kuwaiti people lived through the Gulf... |
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The Boy on Cinnamon Street
Phoebe Stone - Arthur A. Levine Books; Reprint edition
Format: Paperback
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A story about a wounded girl and the boy who won't give up on her.7th grader Louise should be the captain of her school's gymnastics team - but she isn't. She's fun and cute and should have lots of friends - but she doesn't. And there's a dreamy boy who has a crush... |
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The Eye of the North
Sinead O'Hart - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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For fans of Karen Foxlee's Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy comes a rollicking debut about a young girl's adventures in the far reaches of the icy north. When Emmeline's scientist parents mysteriously disappear, she finds herself heading for a safe house, where allies have pledged... |
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The Most Frightening Story Ever Told
Philip Kerr - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Roald Dahl meets R. L. Stine in this spine-tingling and hilarious tale from a bestselling author! Billy Shivers doesnt have a lot of excitement in his life. He prefers to spend his days reading alone in the Hitchcock Public Library. So it is a bit out of character when he finds himself... |
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Saving Thanehaven
Catherine Jinks - Egmont USA
Format: Hardcover
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Noble is a knight with a heart that's true and, well, noble. With his not-so-trusty sword, Smite, he fights his way through a vicious, unfriendly landscape, sure (or at least, he thinks he's sure) that one day he'll defeat the bad guys (whoever they are) and win the heart (at least... |
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The Meltdown
Jeff Kinney - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover
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An instant #1 USA Today, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal bestseller! When snow shuts down Greg Heffley's middle school, his neighborhood transforms into a wintry battlefield. Rival groups fight over territory, build massive snow forts, and stage epic snowball... |
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Tasmanian Devil: Savage Island Scavenger
MARCIA AMIDON LUSTED - CHECKERBOARD LIBRARY
Format: Print book
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Meet the monstrous Tasmanian Devil as it roams over Tasmania This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a food chain diagram. Aligned to Common Core... |
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You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pirate's Prisoner!: Horrible Things You'd Rather Not Know
John Malam - Franklin Watts
Format: Library Binding - Revised Ed.
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Do you think being a Roman galdiator seems glamorous? Does exploring the wild frontier as an American pioneer sound exciting? Think again! As you'll discover in this lively series, history definitely has a dark side. These revised titles include helpful new features - along with the same... |
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A Mammoth Mystery (Geronimo Stilton Cavemice #15)
Geronimo Stilton - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback
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For cavemouse Geronimo Stiltonoot, life is one prehistoric problem after another!All the mammoths have fled Old Mouse City! Its a total cat-astrophe! Not only because mammoths are valuable allies of the cavemice, but also because without them, the cavemice cant make mammoth milkshakes,... |
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Odd Gods
David Slavin - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets Percy Jackson in Odd Gods, the first book in a hilarious illustrated series about the most unlikely, unusual Gods ever to grace the halls of Mount Olympus Middle School.Oddonis may be the son of Zeus, but he's a little bit ... odd for a God. He's so odd, in fact,... |
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The Story Behind Coal
Barbara A Somervill - Heinemann Library
Format: Print book
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Why is coal a rock that burns? How did coal form? When was coal first mined? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some... |
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The Guardian Herd: Windborn
Jennifer Lynn Alvarez - Harper
Format: Print book
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Perfect for fans of the Warriors and the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series, the action-packed fourth and final book in this first arc of the Guardian Herd series follows Star and his nemesis, Nightwing, as they face off in an epic battle that will end everything.Star and his friends have been... |
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You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Math!
Anne Rooney - Franklin Watts
Format: Print book
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You might not like numbers and math when you have to do your maths homework, but it would be hard to live without them. Imagine how difficult life would be if you couldnt count things, measure anything, do any calculations or be precise about time, distance or price. You wouldnt know how old you are,... |
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The Secret of Nightingale Wood
LUCY STRANGE - Chicken House
Format: Hardcover
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1919. Mama is ill. Father has taken a job abroad. Nanny Jane is too busy to pay any attention to Henrietta and the things she sees -- or thinks she sees -- in the shadows of their new home, Hope House.All alone, with only stories for company, Henry discovers that Hope House is full of strange... |
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Horrible Harry Says Goodbye
SUZY KLINE - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Horrible Harry says goodbye in the 30th anniversary finale of a beloved series!The last day of third grade is approaching fast, but a farewell to Room 3B isn't the only goodbye Doug has to say this year. Song Lee and Mary are busy preparing an end-of-year present for their favorite... |
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Something Rotten: A Fresh Look at Roadkill
Heather L Montgomery - Bloomsbury Children's Books
Format: Hardcover
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When Heather L. Montgomery sees a rattlesnake flattened on the side of the road, her first instinct is to pick it up and dissect it--she's always wanted to see how a snake's fangs retract when they close their mouths, and it's not exactly safe to poke around in a live reptile's mouth. A wildlife... |
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Dragonflies
Grace Hansen - Abdo Kids
Format: Book
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Fly fast with Dragonflies! This title covers everything from what dragonflies look like to what they like to eat. |
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Operation: Secret Recipe
GERONIMO STILTON - SCHOLASTIC (US)
Format: Print book
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My family and I traveled to Milan, Italy, for a special event: the unveiling of the precious ancient parchment containing the secret, original recipe for panettone, a traditional sweet holiday bread. But right before the big moment, the recipe was stolen! And the thief was masquerading... |
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A City Through Time
Philip Steele - DK CHILDREN
Format: Hardcover
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Illustrated by Steve Noon Revised and updated for a new generation! In the bestselling A City Through Time, readers are invited to follow the progress of an imaginary city through six key periods of time, each captured by a scene of the city and zooming in on key buildings like a Roman... |
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Creatures Close Up
Philippe Martin - Firefly Books
Format: Print book
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Philippe Martin creates his close-ups by "stacking" images inside his computer. To create one picture, he takes dozens of photographs, each time focusing the camera on a slightly different part of the subject. Then, using computer software, he combines the images into one perfectly... |
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Ghosts
Raina Telgemeier - Graphix
Format: Print book
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Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn't happy about leaving her friends for Baha de la Luna, but Maya has cystic fibrosis and will benefit from the cool, salty air that blows in from the sea. As the girls... |
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The Boardwalk Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner - Albert Whitman
Format: Hardcover
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The Aldens are visiting the New Jersey shore and enjoying the beach and the boardwalk attractions. A family friend has just bought an amusement pier, and the children are excited to help out. But there are rumors that the rides aren't safe, and someone has stolen a zombie from the haunted... |
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The Constellation Orion: The Story of the Hunter
Arnold Ringstad - The Child's World, 2013. 2014
Format: Hardcover
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From School Library Journal Gr 1-5-These volumes provide both astronomy and mythology lessons in one very attractive package and are sure to be popular with young stargazers. Each of the books discusses a major constellation's origin and mythology story, compares its presence... |
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What Is the World Series?
Gail Herman - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Paperback
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"Strike - you're out!" "He's safe!" "Homerun!" Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball's biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly look like they do today. Take a look... |
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PETE HAUTMAN - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover
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Competitive eating vies with family expectations in a funny, heartfelt novel for middle-grade readers by National Book Award winner Pete Hautman.David can eat an entire sixteen-inch pepperoni pizza in four minutes and thirty-six seconds. Not bad. But he knows he can do better. In fact,... |
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Iran
Barbara A. Somervill - Childrens Pr
Format: Book
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Take a trip around the world with the latest from the Enchantment of the World series! In each book: Colourful photos provide breathtaking views of foreign cities and landscapes Sidebars highlight especially interesting people, places, and events Delicious, easy recipes give readers... |
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Beast Quest: 90: Kanis the Shadow Hound
Adam Blade - Orchard Books
Format: Print book
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One last Beast remains as our heroes try to save Gwildor. The wicked witch Kensa has turned the Emperor's faithful dog into a monstrous shadowy Beast. It's time for the ultimate battle!Collect all the books in the thrilling new series of BEAST QUEST by Adam Blade! |
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Have Sword, Will Travel
Garth Nix - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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It is strange enough that Odo and Eleanor have stumbled upon a sword in a dried-up river outside their village. It is even stranger that Odo is able to remove it from where it's buried. And it's REMARKABLY strange when the sword starts to talk.Odo and Eleanor have unearthed Biter, a famous... |
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Minecraft: Essential Handbook: An Official Mojang Book
Stephanie Milton - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover
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The long-awited, first OFFICIAL guide to the online gaming sensation, Minecraft!You're alone in a mysterious new world, full of hidden dangers. You have only minutes to find food and shelter before darkness falls and the monsters come looking for you. What do you do?This official handbook... |
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World War II
R. Conrad Stein - Scholastic
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Just how does the democratic process work? And what exactly did the Louisiana Purchase mean for our country? Packed with intriguing history and eye-catching images, Cornerstones of Freedom brings you an in-depth look at the ideas, people, and events that have made our nation what it is today. |
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Theodore Boone: The Scandal
John Grisham - Dutton Children's Books
Format: Print book
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Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone knows every judge, police officer, and court clerk in Strattenburg. He has even helped bring a fugitive to justice. But even a future star lawyer like Theo has to deal with statewide standardized testing. When an anonymous tip leads the school board to investigate... |
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Samantha Sutton and the Winter of the Warrior Queen
Jordan Jacobs - Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Format: Paperback
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Praise for Samantha Sutton and the Labyrinth of Lies: "Suspenseful."—Time for Kids A secret society, a lost fortress, a precious artifact only Samantha Sutton can protect. Twelve-year-old Samantha Sutton isn't sure she wants to go to England with her Uncle Jay, a brilliant,... |
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The Girl with the Ghost Machine
LAUREN DESTEFANO - Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Format: Hardcover
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When Emmaline Beaumont's father started building the ghost machine, she didn't expect it to bring her mother back from the dead. But by locking himself in the basement to toil away at his hopes, Monsieur Beaumont has become obsessed with the contraption and neglected the living, and Emmaline... |
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All the Dirt: A History of Getting Clean
Katherine Ashenburg - Annick Press
Format: Hardcover
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Cleanliness is next to godliness. At least that was the point of view espoused by John Wesley in 18th century England. But accounts of people bathing go back to the Bronze Age in the Indus Valley. All the Dirt on Getting Clean is a lively, informative exploration of the evolution of keeping... |
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Hedgehogs
Melissa Raé Shofner - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding
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Explains how to take care of a hedgehog, including what they need to eat, how big their cage should be, and how to keep them healthy. |
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MUTANT BUNNY ISLAND
OBERT SKYE - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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Obert Skye, author of the bestselling Leven Thumps series, delivers a delightful mixture of offbeat mystery and laugh-out-loud humor in this thoroughly inventive adventure complete with comic-style illustrations, the first in a trilogy.Ten-year-old Perry Owens has learned everything he needs... |
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The School for Good and Evil #2: A World without Princes
Soman Chainani - Harpercollins Childrens Books
Format: Hardcover
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Magic and romance battle each other in this much anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel The School for Good and Evil. Best friends Sophie and Agatha return to the spectacular world where the only way out of a fairy tale is to live through one. Together, they have the strength... |
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10 Routes That Crossed the World
Gillian Richardson - Annick Press
Format: Paperback
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Written for middle-grade readers, 10 Routes That Crossed the World explores famous roads, trails, and pathways across the globe that have played a significant role in human history. Chapter subjects include the first crossing of humans into North America across the Bering Strait; the Camino... |
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Masterminds: Criminal Destiny
Gordon Korman - Balzer + Bray
Format: Hardcover
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"A terrific page-turner, full of unexpected twists and revelations. Buckle up." - James PattersonThe second book in the acclaimed, action-packed series from New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman.The clones of Project Osiris are free - but they're being hunted. . . . After... |
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50 Cities of the U.S.A.: Explore America's cities with 50 fact-filled maps
GABRIELLE BALKAN - Wide Eyed Editions
Format: Hardcover
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From the team that brought you The 50 States comes 50 Cities of the USA. Explore skycraper streets, museum miles, local food trucks and city parks from Anchorage to Washington D.C., and discover more than 2,000 facts that celebrate the people, culture, and diversity that have helped make... |
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Checked
Cynthia Kadohata - Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Format: Hardcover
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"Kadohata's slapshot is the heart-swelling narrative of a father and son ... Truly powerful." - Jason Reynolds "A deeply poignant story about a boy sorting out his priorities." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A vivid, memorable portrayal of a boy within... |
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Meatless?: A Fresh Look At What You Eat
Sarah Elton - Owlkids Books
Format: Hardcover
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Humans are eating more meat than ever before. At the same time, vegetarianism is capturing more widespread attention. From Meatless Mondays to vegan options, people are talking more about meat and whether or not to eat it. Journalist Sarah Elton tackles the topic by explaining what vegetarianism... |
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Look at the Weather
BRITTA TECKENTRUP - Owlkids
Format: Hardcover
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When you stop to think about it, weather is incredible: it's whimsical, varied, ever-present, sometimes destructive and other times, beautiful. This immersive illustrated nonfiction book is an invitation for readers to ponder weather and approach it with a newfound sense of understanding,... |
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Braids & Buns, Ponies & Pigtails: 50 Hairstyles Every Girl Will Love
Jenny Strebe - Chronicle Books
Format: Print book
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This essential resource for little girls and their parents features 50 fun styles to wear to school, parties, and playdates. Each style is accompanied by chic photography, easy-to-follow illustrations, and cross-references to other similar styles to try. This comprehensive guide also includes... |
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Running from Reality
Missy Robertson - Zonderkidz
Format: Paperback
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Allie Carroway is done. With reality TV that is. It seemed fun at first, to be part of a famous family, but life gets embarrassing and challenging especially when every detail of your life is filmed for the world to see. Allie's cousins, Kendall, Ruby, Lola, and Hunter have had enough... |
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Defending the Line: The David Luiz Story
Alex Carpenter - Zonderkidz
Format: Print book
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"Everything in life belongs to God. Our purpose has already been mapped out." —David Luiz One of the rising stars in international soccer, David Luiz has been impressing crowds since he was a boy. But it is his faith, not his fame, that drives him to greater success and keeps... |
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Cool Nut-Free Recipes: Delicious & Fun Foods Without Nuts
Nancy Tuminelly - Checkerboard Library
Format: Hardcover
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Presents kid-friendly recipes for nut-free dishes such as bold bean goulash and pretzel chocolate bark, and covers basic baking techniques, tools, and ingredients.Title Cool Nut-Free RecipesAuthor Tuminelly, NancyPublisher Abdo GroupPublication Date 20130101Number of Pages 32Binding Type... |
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Dragon Overnight
SARAH MLYNOWSKI - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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It's time for the Upside-Down Magic class to go on a field trip--a sleepover field trip! But things go wonky from the start, and soon there's a dragon to deal with. |
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The Worst Fairy Godmother Ever!
SARAH ARONSON - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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Q: What do you need to become a great fairy godmother?a) kindnessb) determinationc) gustod) all of the aboveFairy-godmother-in-training Isabelle doesn't know what gusto is, but she's pretty sure she has what it takes to pass fairy godmother training with flying colors.But then... |
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Serafina and the Splintered Heart
ROBERT BEATTY - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover
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The storms are coming... Something has happened to Serafina. She has awoken into a darkness she does not understand, scarred from a terrible battle, only to find that life at Biltmore Estate has changed in unimaginable ways. Old friends do unthinkable things and enemies seem all around. |
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Adapted to Survive: Animals that Climb
Angela Royston - Raintree
Format: Book
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Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that climb, and includes chapters on mountain goats, squirrels,... |
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The Democratic Process
Mark Friedman - Scholastic
Format: Print book
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Just how does the democratic process work? And what exactly did the Louisiana Purchase mean for our country? Packed with intriguing history and eye-catching images, Cornerstones of Freedom brings you an in-depth look at the ideas, people, and events that have made our nation what it is today. |
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Adapted to Survive: Animals that Run
Angela Royston - Read Me!
Format: Book
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Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that run, and includes chapters on horses, cheetahs, gazelles,... |
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Bangladesh
Tamra Orr - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding
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Though it is only about the size of Iowa, Bangladesh is one of the worlds most populous countries. It has faced many difficulties, but it rich in history and culture. Readers will explore the nations beautiful landscapes and densely-packed cities as the |
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How to Outrun a Crocodile When Your Shoes Are Untied
Jess Keating - Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Format: Book
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A 2015 Red Maple Award nominee! "A fun-filled, pitch-perfect book... about the perils of being 12 in a snake-eat-snake world." —Kirkus Starred Review Ana Wright's social life is now officially on the endangered list: she lives in a zoo (umm, elephant droppings!?),... |
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King Flashypants and the Creature from Crong
ANDY RILEY - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover
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Something is frightening the people of Crong -- something with long, sharp teeth, seven eyes, and an appetite for goats. The monster's name is the Voolith, and it won't stop until it has gobbled up everything in its path! When news reaches Edwinland, King Edwin decides he must cross... |
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Who Was Alexander Hamilton?
Pam Pollack - Penguin Workshop
Format: August 22
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Read the story of the Founding Father who inspired the smash Broadway musical.Born in the British West Indies and orphaned as a child, Alexander Hamilton made his way to the American Colonies and studied to become a lawyer. He joined a local... |
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Chameleons: Masters of Disguise!
Emma Carlson Berne - PowerKids Press, 2014.
Format: Paperback
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From School Library Journal Gr 3-5-The superpowers of these animals range from a hummingbird's speed to a dung beetle's strength. Sometimes a volume's focus is tight (e.g., Wood Frogs examines the amphibian's survival ability with some detail) and sometimes... |
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