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Overboard!
Terry Lynn Johnson - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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A high-stakes adventure series perfect for fans of the I Survived series and Hatchet. Eleven-year-old Travis and his family are on a whale watch off the coast of Washington when disaster strikes. The boat capsizes, throwing everyone into the ice-cold chaotic waves. Separated from... |
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Shouldn't You Be in School?
Lemony Snicket - Little, Brown Books and Company, 2014.
Format: Print book
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Before the Baudelaires became orphans, before he encountered A Series of Unfortunate Events, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket was a boy discovering the mysteries of the world. |
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Mighty Jack and the Goblin King
BEN HATKE - First Second
Format: Hardcover
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Like a bolt from the blue, Jack's little sister Maddy is gone -- carried into another realm by an ogre.When Jack and Lilly follow Maddy's captor through the portal, they are ready for anything . . . except what they find waiting for them in the floating crossroads between worlds. Even the power... |
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Storm: The SYLO Chronicles #2
D. J. MacHale - Razorbill
Format: Hardcover
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From D.J. MacHale—the #1 New York Times bestselling author and co-creator of the popular Nickelodeon series Are You Afraid of the Dark?—comes STORM, the exhilarating, action-packed sequel to SYLO:After a harrowing escape from Pemberwick Island, Tucker Pierce and his surviving... |
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Cupcake Cousins, Book 1 Cupcake Cousins
Kate Hannigan - Disney Pr
Format: Print book
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Baking a fluffy pink cupcake is awesome, but wearing a dress that looks like one? No, thank you!Cousins Willow and Delia can't wait to spend a week vacationing together with their families. Their aunt is getting married, and Willow and Delia are hoping their tasty baked goods will be enough... |
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Castle Hangnail
Ursula Vernon - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover
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From the creator of Dragonbreath comes a tale of witches, minions, and one fantastic castle, just right for fans of Roald Dahl and Tom Angleberger.When Molly shows up on Castle Hangnail's doorstep to fill the vacancy for a wicked witch, the castle's minions are understandably dubious.... |
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The Orphan of Awkward Falls
Keith Graves - Chronicle Books
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When thirteen-year-old Josephine moves to Awkward Falls she cant help but snoop around the dilapidated mansion next door. Inevitably, she is captured by the houses strange inhabitants an ancient automaton who serves as a butler, a cat patched together with a few odd parts, and most surprising... |
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P.K. Pinkerton and the Pistol-Packing Widows
Caroline Lawrence - G. P. Putnam's Sons
Format: Hardcover
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Winning hearts and rave reviews, master-of-disguise P.K. Pinkerton returns to the Wild West in the best adventure yet!P.K. Pinkerton's detective agency is thriving in Virginia City - until the evening P.K. is abruptly stuffed into a turnip sack and tossed into the back of a wagon! Surfacing... |
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Calico Girl
Jerdine Nolen - Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Format: Hardcover
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From the award-winning author of Eliza's Freedom Road comes the powerful tale of a slave girl's triumphant journey to freedom with her family during the Civil War.Twelve-year-old Callie Wilcomb and her family are slaves, and the Civil War gives them hope that freedom may be on the horizon.... |
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Last Airlift: A Vietnamese Orphan's Rescue from War
Marsha Skrypuch - Pajama Press
Format: Print book
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Last Airlift is the true story of the last Canadian airlift operation that left Saigon and arrived in Toronto on April 13, 1975. Son Thi Anh Tuyet was one of 57 babies and children on that flight. Based on personal interviews and enhanced with archive photos, Tuyets story of the Saigon... |
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Army Brats
Daphne Benedis-Grab - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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The Bailey kids' mom has just been assigned to Fort Patrick, and it'll be the family's first time living on an army base! Tom, Charlotte, and Rosie get to make new friends, explore the neighborhood, and cool off in the huge pool. Unfortunately, they also have to deal with the base bully,... |
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Wing & Claw #2: Cavern of Secrets
Linda Sue Park - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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In the second installment of the spellbinding Wing & Claw series, Newbery Medal - winning author Linda Sue Park takes a young apothecary hero to new heights of danger, exciting adventure, and intriguing botanical magic.Raffa Santana has spent all winter hiding in the harsh wilderness... |
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Alcatraz
Nick Gordon - Bellwether Media, Inc., 2014.
Format: Print book
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The sounds of prisoners clanging through the halls, sobbing in their cells, or even playing the banjo may be normal in most prisons. But when they come from walls that havent confined inmates in decades, it can only mean one thing. Read on to meet the criminals who met their end in Alcatraz... |
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I Can Make a Difference!
Jessica Pegis - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Print book
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Motivating text and real-world examples introduce readers to the concept of community service. Readers will discover ways that people in communities can work together to solve problems and create positive change. Inspiring stories that show children participating in civic action will empower... |
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Learning to Care for Small Mammals
Felicia Lowenstein Niven - Enslow Elementary
Format: Print book
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Lots of people like small mammals. If you have decided that a rabbit, guinea pig, gerbil, hamster, rat, mouse, or ferret is the right pet for you and your family, then this is the book for you. Read about where to get a small mammal, what to have before you bring your new pet home, and more!... |
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Chasing the Milky Way
Erin E Moulton - Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Format: Hardcover
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In a book that pairs science with mental illness, and heart with adventure, Erin E. Moulton delivers a moving story about family, friendship and the lengths we go for the people we love.Lucy Peevy has a dream--to get out of the trailer park she lives in and become a famous scientist. And she's... |
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Johnny Swanson
Eleanor Updale - David Fickling Books
Format: Hardcover
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The secret to instant height? Stand on a box.Want to make your money go further? Roll it down a hill.The answer to smelly feet? Wear a clothes pin on your nose.Eleven-year-old Johnny Swanson is in business. He's raking in the money with his advertising scams and his advice columnist... |
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Graphic Novel Classics: The Hound of the Baskervilles
Arthur Conan Doyle - Arcturus Publishing Limited
Format: Print book
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One of the scariest and most gripping novels of all time is brought vividly to life in this graphic novel retelling created by renowned comic and graphic novel artist, Anthony Williams. Makes a great gift for comic or graphic-novel enthusiasts and provides an appealing introduction to the world... |
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Elephant Talk: The Surprising Science of Elephant Communication
Ann Downer - Twenty First Century Books
Format: Print book
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On a hot day in the African savannah, a group of elephants searches for food. While foraging they often lose sight of one another. Yet at the end of the day, in one coordinated movement, the elephants suddenly regroup. This coordinated movement--and others like it--has puzzled scientists... |
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Queste
Angie Sage - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover
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There's trouble at the Castle, and it's all because Merrin Meredith has returned with Darke plans for Septimus. More trouble awaits Septimus and Jenna in the form of Tertius Fume, the ghost of the very first Chief Hermetic Scribe, who is determined to send Septimus on a deadly Queste.... |
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The Way to Bea
Kat Yeh - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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With a charming voice, winning characters, and a perfectly-woven plot, Kat Yeh delivers a powerful story of friendship and finding a path towards embracing yourself.Everything in Bea's world has changed. She's starting seventh grade newly friendless and facing big changes at home, where... |
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Ice Whale
Jean Craighead George - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover
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From the most celebrated children's nature writer of our time comes a posthumous new novel in the tradition of her Newbery award-winning Julie of the WolvesIn 1848 in Barrow, Alaska, a young Eskimo boy witnesses a rare sight - the birth of a bowhead, or ice whale, that he calls Siku.... |
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Artemis the Loyal
Joan Holub - Aladdin; Original edition
Format: Paperback
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Its time for the annual Olympic Games and the four goddessgirls are not happy--especially Artemis Even though shes better at sports than most of the godboys she cant compete because rules say the Games are boys-only No fair Led by Artemis Athena Persphone and Aphrodite the ladies of Mount... |
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Facing Frederick: The Life of Frederick Douglass, a Monumental American Man
Tonya Bolden - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) is best known for the telling of his own emancipation. But there is much more to Douglass's story than his time spent enslaved and his famous autobiography. Facing Frederick captures the whole complicated, and at times perplexing, person that he was.... |
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Sir Cumference and the Fracton Faire
Cindy Neuschwander - Charlesbridge
Format: Print book
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Sir Cumference and Lady Di discover "Fracton numbers" while purchasing cloth and cheese at the Fracton Faire. While twofourths may seem like the same as one-half, in truth it denotes two parts of one-half, or two quarters of the whole. But the real mystery is the fact that items... |
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Under the Egg
Laura Marx Fitzgerald - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover
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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler meets Chasing Vermeer in this clever middle grade debutWhen Theodora Tenpenny spills a bottle of rubbing alcohol on her late grandfather's painting, she discovers what seems to be an old Renaissance masterpiece underneath. That's... |
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This Equals That
Jason Fulford - Aperture
Format: Hardcover
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Aimed at children ages five and up, this clever and surprising picture book by artists and collaborators, Jason Fulford and Tamara Shopsin, takes young viewers on a whimsical journey while teaching them associative thinking and visual language, as well as colors, shapes and numbers. Through... |
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Let's Explore India
Walt K Moon - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book
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Let's take a trip to India! What makes this Asian country unique? Find out as you immerse yourself in the country's food, culture, animals, and sports. Full-color photographs will help readers experience India up close, while lively, carefully leveled text introduces critical thinking... |
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Porcupines
Emily K. Green - Bellwether Media
Format: Hardcover
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Porcupines have three kinds of hair: fur, guard hairs, and quills. Fur keeps these rodents warm, guard hairs keep them dry, and quills keep them safe. When in danger, a porcupine will raise its sharp quills to poke predators! This book introduces children to the unique physical features... |
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Cool Jobs for Kids Who Like Kids: Ways to Make Money Working with Children
Pam Scheunemann - Checkerboard Library
Format: Book
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Outlines how to find a job and make money through the childcare industry, and includes such job suggestions for young readers as organizing a playgroup, babysitting younger siblings, and becoming a coach's helper.Title: Cool Jobs for Kids Who Like KidsAuthor: Scheunemann, PamPublisher:... |
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New Kid
Tim Green - HarperTorch
Format: Hardcover
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New York Times bestselling author and former NFL defensive end Tim Green delivers another baseball tale that will keep kids on the edge of their seats. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica or Dan Gutman's Baseball Card Adventure series.Tommy's the new kid in town, like he's been... |
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All That Glitters
Lisa Ann Scott - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback
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Welcome to the Enchanted Pony Academy, where glittery ponies learn how to use their magic!Daisy is thrilled to be attending the Enchanted Pony Academy, where glitter ponies learn to use their magic. But she's nervous, too. Daisy's hooves are sparkly, just like every other magical pony's,... |
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The Apprentice Witch
JAMES NICOL - Chicken House
Format: Hardcover
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A special middle grade debut of magic and courage in a world of witches, written with the charm and enchantment of Circus Mirandus and The Apothecary.Arianwyn has flunked her witch's assessment: She's doomed. Declared an apprentice and sent to the town of Lull in disgrace, she may never... |
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Life on Surtsey: Iceland's Upstart Island
Loree Griffin Burns - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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On November 14, 1963, a volcano fifteen miles off the shore of Iceland exploded under the sea, resulting in a brand-new island. Scientists immediately recognized Surtsey for what it was: an opportunity to observe the way life takes hold. Loree Griffin Burns follows entomologist Erling... |
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As Brave As You
Jason Reynolds - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book
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Kirkus Award Finalist Schneider Family Book Award Winner Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book When two brothers decide to prove how brave they are, everything backfires - literally - in this piercing middle grade novel by the winner of the Coretta Scott King - Johnson Steptoe Award.Genie's... |
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Lawnmageddon #3
Paul Tobin - ABDO/Spotlight
Format: Print book
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The kids fight their way through Crazy Dave's mansion to use his giant wind mill to destroy Zomboss's cloud, but can they defeat Zomboss before he takes over Neighborville? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO. |
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Always, Abigail
Nancy Cavanaugh - Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Format: Print book
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A 2015-16 Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee! "Brimming with honestly and heart."-Caroline Starr Rose, award-winning author of May B. Sixth grade to-do list: * Make the pom-pom squad! * Get photo in the yearbook * With Alli and Cami, become the three most popular girls at Crestdale... |
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The Explorer
Katherine Rundell - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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From Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner Katherine Rundell comes an exciting new novel about a group of kids who must survive in the Amazon after their plane crashes.Fred, Con, Lila, and Max are on their way back to England from Manaus when the plane they're on crashes and the pilot dies... |
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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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Girls Play to Win Swimming & Diving
Paul Hoblin - Norwood House Press
Format: Print book
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"Covers the history, rules, fundamentals, and significant personalities of the sport of women's swimming and diving. Topics include: techniques, strategies, competitive events, and equipment. Glossary, Additional Resources, and Index included"--Provided by publisher |
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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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Soda Pop
Barbro Lindgren - Gecko Press
Format: Hardcover
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"This classic Swedish children's novel is an absurd tale full of playful nonsense in a world where anything can happen.Soda Pop loves bright orange clothes and wears a tea cozy on his head. He has brought up his son Mazarin on sweet buns and love. Grandfather Dartanyong emerges... |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures Volume 3
Kenny Byerly - Idea & Design Works Llc
Format: Paperback
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Four more tales based in the world of the hit TV show! The Turtles' adventures include trying to fix Metal Head the robot, a Valentine's Day with Spider Bytez, dealing with a malfunctioning Footbot, and a madcap race to stop a secret package from hitting the mail. |
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Another Day as Emily
Eileen Spinelli - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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"Taut, fast-paced, economical, devoid of sham, Spinellis book echoes Dickinsons own deceptive simplicity."--The New York Times Book Review. Eleven-year-old Suzy just cant win. Her brother is a local hero for calling 911 after seeing their elderly neighbor collapse, and only her best... |
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Planet Jupiter
JANE KURTZ - Greenwillow Books
Format: Hardcover
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Jupiter is used to being a planet of one, and she likes it that way. But then a cousin, who Jupiter never even knew existed, comes from Ethiopia to stay for the summer, and Jupiter is put in charge of taking care of her. A lyrical and memorable story of family, friendship, and community... |
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The Memory of Forgotten Things
KAT ZHANG - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover
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In the tradition of The Thing About Jellyfish and When You Reach Me, acclaimed author Kat Zhang offers a luminous and heartbreaking novel about a girl who is convinced that an upcoming solar eclipse will bring back her dead mother.One of the happiest memories twelve-year-old... |
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Thomas Jefferson: A Day at Monticello
Elizabeth V. Chew - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Book
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In this fascinating story, readers spend a day with Thomas Jefferson as he and his grandson visit the vast plantation of Monticello. Readers learn about Jefferson; the gadgets and household items that he reinterpreted and the plow he invented; the famous house; the surrounding farms... |
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Another Kind of Hurricane
Tamara Ellis Smith - Schwartz & Wade
Format: Print book
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In this stunning debut novel, two very different characters - a black boy who loses his home in Hurricane Katrina and a white boy in Vermont who loses his best friend in a tragic accident - come together to find healing. A hurricane, a tragic death, two boys, one marble. How they intertwine... |
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Wishtree
KATHERINE APPLEGATE - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Hardcover
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"Warm and thoughtful, this story is told from the perspective of an ancient oak tree who has seen it all. Bestselling author Katherine Applegate gets readers rooting for the old tree, along with the people and animals who come to depend on it. The shorter length and strong plot are appealing... |
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The Luck of the Buttons
Anne Ylvisaker - Candlewick Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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In Iowa circa spunky twelve-year-old Tugs vows to turn her family s luck around with the help of a Brownie camera and a small-town mysteryTugs Esther Button was born to a luckless family Buttons don t presume to be singers or dancers They aren t athletes or artists good listeners or model... |
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A Time to Act: John F. Kennedy's Big Speech
Shana Corey - NorthSouth Books
Format: Hardcover
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Acclaimed author Shana Corey and New York Times Best Illustrated, Caldecott Honor, and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning artist R. Gregory Christie deliver a fresh look at President John F. Kennedy and his relationship with the civil rights movement.From prominent leaders such as Martin... |
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Lizzy Bennet's Diary: Inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
Marcia Williams - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover
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Jane Austen’s beloved heroine Lizzy Bennet tells the story of Pride and Prejudice in her own words in an illustrated diary created by Marcia Williams.When Lizzy Bennet’s father gives her a diary, she fancies she will use it to write a novel, as her real life is exceedingly dull.... |
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Word Problems Using Addition and Subtraction
Zella Williams - Enslow Publishing
Format: Print book
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Word problems can be daunting for students, young and old alike. This book teaches students to break the solving process into four simple steps. They learn that every problem has clue words to tell them which operation to use, and easy-to-follow sample problemsall related to animalsgive... |
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Hurricane Katrina
Peggy Caravantes - Core Library
Format: Print book
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Across the globe, devastating disasters have changed the course of history. This title brings Hurricane Katrina to life with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts,... |
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Ambassador
William Alexander - Margaret K. McElderry Books
Format: Hardcover
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Gabe Fuentes is in for the ride of his life when he becomes Earth’s ambassador to the galaxy in this otherworldly adventure from the National Book Award–winning author of Goblin Secrets.Gabe Fuentes is reading under the covers one summer night when he is interrupted by a creature... |
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The Neptune Challenge
Polly Holyoke - Disney-Hyperion, 2015.
Format: Print book
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Danger lurks beneath. . . . Genetically engineered to survive in the ocean, Nere and her friends are recovering from their treacherous journey to Safety Harbor, an undersea refuge founded by the scientists of the Neptune Project. But plenty of enemies prowl just outside the colony's boundaries,... |
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Warriors: Dawn of the Clans #4: The Blazing Star
Erin Hunter - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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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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Tower of London
Denny Von Finn - Torque
Format: Hardcover
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"Engaging images accompany information about the Tower of London. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher. |
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Marty Pants #2: Keep Your Paws Off!
MARK PARISI - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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Marty Pants is back! And in an unexpectedly hairy situation, Marty must put his deduction skills to the test as this new mystery might be leading to monstrous consequences. When Marty finds a ripped page from his sister's diary, the most crucial piece - revealing Marty's true identity - is still... |
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Glaciers
Christine Webster - Av2 by Weigl
Format: Book
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Describes glaciers - how they are formed, how they evolve, where they are found, and how they are affected by global warming. |
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Ice Dogs
Terry Lynn Johnson - Clarion Books
Format: Paperback
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Victoria Secord, a fourteen-year-old Alaskan dogsled racer, loses her way on a routine outing with her dogs. With food gone and temperatures dropping, her survival and that of her dogs and the mysterious boy she meets in the woods is entirely up to her. The author Terry Lynn Johnson is a musher... |
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Courage for Beginners
Karen Harrington - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2014.
Format: eBook
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Twelve-year-old Mysti Murphy wishes she were a character in a book. If her life were fictional, she'd magically know how to deal with the fact that her best friend, Anibal Gomez, has abandoned her in favor of being a "hipster." She'd be able to take care of everyone when her dad has to spend... |
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Kids' Crafternoon Felting: 25 Projects for a Crafty Afternoon
Kathreen Ricketson - Hardie Grant Books; Spi edition
Format: Hardcover
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A delightful beginner craft book for kids with twenty-five projects which can be completed with minimum fuss and maximum fun in an afternoon. With the help of the Crafternoon series of crafting books, children need only their imaginations, a few simple materials, and an afternoon to make... |
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The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman
Meg Wolitzer - Dutton Juvenile; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover
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At first glance, Duncan Dorfman, April Blunt, and Nate Saviano dont seem to have much in common. Duncan is trying to look after his single mom and adjust to life in a new town while managing his newfound Scrabble superpower - he can feel words and pictures beneath his fingers and tell what... |
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Adventure Time Vol. 4
Ryan North - Simon & Schuster
Format: Paperback
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The highly anticipated fourth volume of the all-ages bestseller Adventure Time is here!After a nice battle of ice and saving princess, Finn and Jake discover a series of dungeons just ready for exploring! It's a fun time with pals and...the Ice King?! Collecting the latest arc of the fan-favorite... |
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Lizzie!
Maxine Kumin - Triangle Square
Format: Hardcover
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Lizzie, age eleven, does not let her wheelchair get in the way of her curiosity. After she is partially paralyzed in a diving accident, Lizzie and her single mom are starting life over in a small town in Florida, where Lizzie's thirst for knowledge and adventure makes her some unlikely... |
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Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
Rona Arato - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Book
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In March 2011 the worlds second-largest nuclear disaster occurred on the eastern coast of Japan. A 9.0-magnitude earthquake caused a nearly 50-foot tsunami that flooded the Fukushima nuclear power plant. The devastating tidal wave caused equipment failures that led the nuclear reactors... |
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Jack and the Wild Life
Lisa Doan - Darby Creek Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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After a wild plan by his parents left Jack stranded in the Caribbean, the Berenson family decided to lay out some rules. Jack's mom and dad agreed they wouldn't take so many risks. Jack agreed he'd try to live life without worrying quite so much. Then Jack's parents thought... |
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Greatest Animal Stories
Michael Morpurgo - Barron's Educational Series
Format: Hardcover
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This treasure trove of animal stories features all of the creatures that children love, in stories that they will remember for years to come. From squeaks and peeps to growls and howls, all animal life is duly represented. This collection of the greatest animal stories was gathered by award-winning... |
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Cupcake Cousins, Book 3 Winter Wonders
KATE HANNIGAN - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Paperback
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Cat and Mr. Henry have set the date for their wedding-Christmas Day! Cousins Willow and Delia are excited to be junior bridesmaids at last, but when a record-breaking Christmas Eve blizzard leaves the whole town stranded, the girls have more to worry about than their wedding duties!The... |
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Gabby Duran, Book 2 Gabby Duran: Troll Control
Elise Allen - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Print book
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Case File: The Second Unsittable Summary: Here at A.L.I.E.N. we believe in strengthening the bonds between humans and intergalactics so that one day all beings can live together on Earth in harmony. That day has not come. But our Associates are working hard to achieve this goal, including... |
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The Dyerville Tales
M. P. Kozlowsky - Walden Pond Press
Format: Hardcover
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"Kozlowsky deftly intertwines imagination and adventure with sobering realities; while the story arc itself engrosses and the grandfather's fairy tale-like quest enchants, he underpins the novel with an unceasing melancholy that remembers the human heart, its pain, and its need for hope."... |
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Swan Fake
Maya Gold - Scholastic Paperbacks; Original edition
Format: Paperback
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Welcome to Cinderella Cleaners:Drop-off service! Quality care! Total transformation...Cinderella Cleaners has just received a shipment of dance costumes for a big upcoming performance. Diana's friend, Amelia, is supposed to be in the show...BUT she needs Diana to secretly fill in for her during... |
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Magic in the Mix
Annie Barrows - Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Format: Hardcover
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Molly and Miri Gill are twins. They look the same, act the same, sometimes even think the same. But they weren't always twins. . . . Molly used to live in 1935, until Miri traveled back in time to save her from the clutches of Molly's evil adoptive family. Only they know about the magic,... |
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Extreme Weather: Surviving Tornadoes, Sandstorms, Hailstorms, Blizzards, Hurricanes, and More!
Thomas M. Kostigen - National Geographic Children's Books
Format: Book
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Record heat. Record storms. Record drought, snow, rain, and ocean levels. What's going on? In a world of crazy weather exacerbated by climate change, knowing about tornadoes, hurricanes, droughts, derachos, blizzards, and storms is more important than ever. This book, based on cutting-edge... |
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Phineas L. MacGuire . . . Gets Cooking!
Frances O'Roark Dowell - Atheneum Children'S Books
Format: Hardcover
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Chemistry in the kitchen? Phineas L. MacGuire applies his science skills to culinary creations in this food-tastic tale from the bestselling author of Chicken Boy.Phineas L. MacGuire - scientist extraordinaire - has a new chore: cooking dinner every night. He may be a genius, but he knows... |
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Big Book of Who: Baseball: The 101 Stars Every Fan Needs to Know
The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids - Sports Illustrated Books
Format: Hardcover
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From the editors of Sports Illustrated Kids comes The Big Book of Who, a 128-page collection of the brightest stars in sports, past and present. Profiles, facts and stats will bring the best players in pro sports history to life with all of the touches that Sports Illustrated Kids is famous... |
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Theseus and the Minotaur: A TOON Graphic
Yvan Pommaux - Toon Books
Format: Hardcover
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Son of both a god and a man, Theseus was destined for greatness. How did he become both the king of Athens and the creator of democracy? A must for fans of Percy Jackson and mythology-inspired video games--it will captivate young readers and nourish their imaginations. |
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The Battle of the Labyrinth
Rick Riordan - Disney-Hyperion; Reprint edition
Format: Book
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Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to diabolical. In this latest installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between... |
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Brave Jane Austen: Reader, Writer, Author, Rebel
Lisa Pliscou - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover
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A picture book biography of the groundbreaking female novelist Jane Austen. Perfect for Women's History Month.Born in the late 1700s, Jane Austen was a smart, creative girl in a house full of boys, all of whom could aspire to accomplish many things as adults while girls were raised... |
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Mystery at Malachite Mansion: Book Two in the Malibu Mayhem Trilogy
Carolyn Keene - Aladdin; Original edition
Format: Paperback
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Nancy Drew and her friends aren't having the most restful Malibu vacation. After noticing pollution on the shores of their beautiful beachfront condo, they check into the shady "holistic spa" next door to investigate a motivational guru who could be tied to ocean garbage dumping!... |
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Book of Bones: 10 Record-Breaking Animals
Gabrielle Balkan - Phaidon Press
Format: Hardcover
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It's a book of world records... of bones! Guess whose bones are the longest, shortest, heaviest, spikiest, and more. With touchable skeletons!Ten record-breaking animal bones are introduced through a series of superlatives set up as a guessing game with clues. Readers examine animals'... |
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Gabby Duran and the Unsittables
Elise Allen - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover
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Case File: The First UnsittableSummary: The Association Linking Intergalatics and Earthlings (hereby known as A.L.I.E.N.) has a new member. After months of investigation, Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, has proven herself to be a babysitter extraordinaire. Her celebrity clients fly her around... |
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Jackie Robinson
Herb Dunn - Aladdin Books
Format: Hardcover
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Learn all about the childhood of Jackie Robinson, and how he became all-star in American history as well as baseball!Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson was the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era. Robinson broke the baseball color line when the Brooklyn... |
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Winter Sky
Patricia Reilly Giff - Wendy Lamb Books
Format: Hardcover
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Sirens! A scary sound, especially to Siria, whose brave pop is a firefighter. Siria loves everyone at Pop's city firehouse. She also loves to study the stars. Her mother named her after the brightest start in the winter sky. When Siria hears sirens, she sneaks out to chase the trucks,... |
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Friday Barnes, Girl Detective
R A Spratt - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover
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"A must-have series for middle-grade readers." -- BOOKLIST A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, 2017Imagine if Sherlock Holmes was an eleven-year-old girl!When Friday Barnes, girl genius, solves a bank robbery, she uses the reward money to send herself... |
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Pollution
Barbara M. Linde - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Paperback
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Pollution is a very real problem. Its in the air, the water, on landand even in outer space. Acid rain caused by pollution is killing trees and poisoning bodies of water. Oil spills threaten animal habitats all over the world. The Pacific Ocean has a garbage pile in it the size of Texas!... |
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Flip Flop Fly Ball: An Infographic Baseball Adventure
Craig Robinson - Bloomsbury USA
Format: Book
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How many miles does a baseball team travel in one season? How tall would A-Rod's annual salary be in pennies? What does Nolan Ryan have to do with the Supremes and Mariah Carey?You might never have asked yourself any of these questions, but Craig Robinson's Flip Flop Fly Ball will... |
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The Song From Somewhere Else
A F Harrold - Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Format: Hardcover
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Frank thought her summer couldn't get any worse--until big, weird, smelly Nick Underbridge rescues her from a bully, and she winds up at his house.Frank quickly realizes there's more to Nick than meets the eye. When she's at his house, she hears the strangest, most beautiful music, music... |
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What Does a Center Do?
Paul C Challen - Powerkids Press
Format: Print book
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Some of the most famous basketball players of all time, from Wilt Chamberlain to Shaquille ONeal, were centers. Readers discover both the offensive and defensive responsibilities of the center on a basketball team. Accessible text introduces readers to important basketball skills, such... |
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A Home in the Sky
Olivia Snowe - Stone Arch Books
Format: Hardcover
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In this modern retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack trades his bike for a handful of beans that grow into a huge vine, stretching into the sky. |
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Once Upon a Winter
Megan Atwood - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover
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Wintertime at the orchard has Peter learning some important lessons about speaking up in this second novel of a sweet series about the bonds of friendship.Blanketed in snow, the orchard looks like a magical wonderland. But Peter is not so charmed by his new life. He just can't ignore... |
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Bully for You #3
Paul Tobin - Graphic Novels
Format: Library Binding
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With Zomboss's army on one side, and the Anti-Bully Squad army's on the other, Nate and Patrice must join forces with Crazy Dave to beat them ... but could Crazy Dave's ice cream obsession save the day? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division... |
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Lowriders to the Center of the Earth
Cathy Camper - Chronicle Books
Format: Print book
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The lovable trio from the acclaimed Lowriders in Space are back! Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria, and El Chavo Octopus are living their dream at last. They're the proud owners of their very own garage. But when their beloved cat Genie goes missing, they need to do everything they can to find... |
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Charmed Life #2: Mia's Golden Bird
Lisa Schroeder - Scholastic (Us)
Format: Paperback
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Four best friends, one lucky bracelet, and an utterly charming new middle-grade series!Mia has always loved living in southern California, where she takes every chance she gets to surf. But when she breaks her foot, Mia can't believe how bored she is! Bored enough that she's caught... |
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Destination: Planet Earth
Tom Clohosy Cole - Wide Eyed Editions
Format: Hardcover
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Set out on an adventure across Planet Earth, exploring volcanos, valleys, mountains and rivers, and learning about water, weather and earthquakes as you go. This is the ultimate field trip to explore our incredible planet, from its smoking volcanos and coursing rivers to its tallest mountains... |
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So, You Want to Work in Sports?: The Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Sports Industry
Joanne Mattern - Aladdin/Beyond Words
Format: Hardcover
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Love sports? Make your passion your profession with this guide that can help you score a career in the sports industry.The sports industry is wide and vast, and there are countless ways to get involved and make sports your job. From the popular careers of professional athlete, coach, sports... |
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The 39 Clues: Unstoppable Book 2: Breakaway - Library Edition
Jeff Hirsch - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Hardcover
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A Nightmare Come TrueAs a member of the most powerful family history has ever known, thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill has been shot at, kidnapped, and even thrown into a pit with a deadly snake. Hes survived it all due to luck, smarts, and his older sister, Amy, who always sticks by his side.Now... |
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Extra Credit
Andrew Clements - Antheneum Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback
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It isn't that Abby Carson can't do her schoolwork. She just doesn't like doing it. And consequently, Abby will have to repeat sixth grade - unless she meets some specific conditions, including taking on an extra credit project: find a pen pal in a distant country. But when Abby's... |
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My little pony : friendship is magic
Katie Cook; Andy Price; Heather Nuhfer; Amy ; Mebberson - IDW Publishing
Format: Print book : Fiction : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Inside the Changeling Kingdom, danger lurks everywhere! Each of the Mane Six will have to put her best hoof forward if the ponies are to survive the night. Unfortunately thats exactly what the Changeling Queen expects! Will our heroes fall into her trap? |
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Preserving America: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Nate Frisch - Creative Paperbacks
Format: Paperback
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The United States is defined in part by its majestic wild places, and the preservation of these landscapes ensures that it will always be so. The geysers of Yellowstone, waterfalls of Yosemite, and natural wonders of four other great American national parks are beautifully captured in Preserving... |
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All Four Stars
Tara Dairman - Puffin Books
Format: Print book
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"A scrumptious gem of a story!" - Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of The False Prince Meet Gladys Gatsby: New York's toughest restaurant critic. (Just don't tell anyone that she's in sixth grade.) Gladys Gatsby has been cooking... |
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Charmed Life #1: Caitlin's Lucky Charm
Lisa Schroeder - Scholastic (Us)
Format: Print book
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Four best friends, one lucky bracelet, and an utterly charming new middle-grade series!Caitlin would stay at summer camp forever if she could. Her new best friends in the world, Hannah, Mia, and Libby are there. And at home? Everything's different: Her dad is worried he might be losing... |
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Me & Jack
Danette Haworth - Walker Childrens
Format: Hardcover
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Joshua Reed is used to moving around since his dad became an Air Force recruiter and the Vietnam War broke out. But their newest home, in the mountains of Pennsylvania, feels special somehow. Josh has started to make a new friend, his dad has finally allowed him to get a dog, and Jack-with... |
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Chasing Cheetahs: The Race to Save Africa's Fastest Cat
Sy Montgomery - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Since the year 1900, cheetah footprints quickly dwindled in African dirt as the species plummeted from more than 100,000 to fewer than 10,000. At the Cheetah Conservation Fund's (CCF) African headquarters in Namibia, Laurie Marker and her team save these stunning, swift, and slender... |
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Painting the Rainbow
Amy Gordon - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover
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In this poignant middle-grade novel taking place over the summer of 1965, Holly and her cousin Ivy discover family secrets no one has spoken of since World War II involving a terrifying accident, their Uncle Jesse s death in a Japanese Internment camp, and a boy named Kiyo. |
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My Brother Is a Superhero
David Solomons - Viking
Format: Print book
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Behind every great superhero is a very angry younger brother.Luke Parker was just your average comic book fan until his boring, teacher's pet, helps-old-ladies-across-the-street brother Zack got turned into a superhero. Luke can't believe the unfairness of it all - he's the one with... |
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Swatch Out!
Chloe Taylor - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover
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As the summer ends, Zoey thinks somethings fishyso shes making waves! Includes Sew Zoey blog posts and fashion illustrations. In the eighth book of the Sew Zoey series, for Zoey Webber, the end of summer means beach trips, concerts, and lots of time to sew. Shes making clothes for her friend... |
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Absolutely Almost
Lisa Graff - Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), 2015. 2014
Format: Print book
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From the author of the National Book Award nominee A TANGLE OF KNOTS comes an inspiring novel about figuring out who you are and doing what you love.Albie has never been the smartest kid in his class. He has never been the tallest. Or the best at gym. Or the greatest artist. Or the most... |
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Colorado
Barbara A. Somervill - C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Format: Library Binding - Revised Ed.
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America the Beautiful, Third Series is bursting with fascinating facts, up-to-date statistics, glorious full-color photographs, and unusual lists guaranteed to elicit at least one WOW! with the turn of every page. America the Beautiful's new dynamic design and editorial approach to the geography,... |
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Shelter Dogs
Meish Goldish - Bearport Publishing
Format: Book
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When Debbie Zeisler adopted a huge dog named Bear from an animal shelter, she had no idea that one day he would save her life. In 2011, Debbie was leaving her house when Bear suddenly blocked her path. Somehow, the big dog sensed that Debbie, who suffers from seizures, was going to have... |
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Pugs of the Frozen North
Philip Reeve - Random House
Format: Print book
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With a little luck and a pack of pugs, anything is paws-ible! When True Winter comes, it's time for the Great Northern Race! The best sled teams in the world must reach a mysterious man called the Snowfather. He will grant one wish to the winners. Young racers Sika and Shen want to win more... |
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Alola Region Handbook
Scholastic - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback
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Meet the Pokemon of Alola! Every amazing Pokemon featured in the new Sun & Moon video games is included in this comprehensive handbook. You'll discover stats and facts about many brand-new Pokemon -- and learn new things about some old favorites as well. It's everything you ever... |
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The Tapper Twins Tear Up New York
Geoff Rodkey - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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The Tapper twins' scavenger hunt takes cutthroat competition to hilarious new heights! In the follow up to The Tapper Twins Go to War, Geoff Rodkey delivers another ultra-modern comedy told as oral history with texts, screenshots and smartphone photos. When Claudia initiates a citywide... |
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Kane Chronicles, The, Book Three The Serpent's Shadow: The Graphic Novel
RICK RIORDAN - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover
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He's b-a-a-ack! Despite their best efforts, Carter and Sadie Kane can't seem to keep Apophis, the chaos snake, down. Now Apophis is threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness, and the Kanes are faced with the impossible task of having to destroy him once and for all. Unfortunately,... |
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Wonder Woman Bio
Scholastic - Scholastic Inc.
Format: Print book
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Who is Wonder Woman? How did she become a powerful Super Hero? What abilites does she use to fight for what is right? In this biography--complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and character profiles--young readers will delight in learning the complete history of the awesome... |
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Secrets of the dragon tomb
Patrick Samphire - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Print book
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Mars in 1816 is a world of high Society, deadly danger, and strange clockwork machines. Pterodactyls glide through the sky, automatic servants hand out sandwiches at elegant garden parties, and in the north, the great dragon tombs hide marvels of Ancient Martian technology.Twelve-year-old... |
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Virginia
Deborah Ann Kent - C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Format: Library Binding - Revised Ed.
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America the Beautiful, Third Series is bursting with fascinating facts, up-to-date statistics, glorious full-color photographs, and unusual lists guaranteed to elicit at least one WOW! with the turn of every page. America the Beautiful's new dynamic design and editorial approach to the geography,... |
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To Preserve the Union: Causes and Effects of the Missouri Compromise (Fact Finders)
KaaVonia Hinton - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding
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Expand slavery or limit it? By 1818, the United States was deeply divided about what to do in Missouri, a territory that wanted to be a state. At issue was whether slavery would be legal in the new state. But how did the fight start? And how would the fate of Missouri change the United... |
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Who Was Louis Armstrong?
Yona Zeldis McDonough - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Print book
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If not for a stint in reform school, young Louis Armstrong might never have become a musician. It was a teacher at the Colored Waifs? Home who gave him a cornet, promoted him to band leader, and saw talent in the tough kid from the even tougher New Orleans neighborhood called Storyville.... |
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Big Nate: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Lincoln Peirce - Harper
Format: Paperback
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Did you know that Big Nate, the star of the New York Times bestselling book series, is also the star of his own comic strip? This comic collection includes over 300 black-and-white Big Nate comic strips, and bonus Big Nate activities in the back!Will Nate get away with his master plan?... |
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Dinosaur Detective's Search-and-Find Rescue Mission
SOPHIE GUERRIVE - Wide Eyed Editions
Format: Hardcover
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With his red airplane, the Dinosaur Detective travels the world in search of lost animals. A rich and whimsical "hide and seek" picture book, which takes the reader on a puzzle-packed tour of a dozen different destinations, including the jungle, the stormy sea and outerspace.... |
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The Lighthouse of Terror
Baron Specter - Magic Wagon
Format: Hardcover
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When Joey DeAngelo first moved to Boston from New York, he had trouble making friends. Gil and Tank gave him a hard time at first, but after a few ghostly adventures together the boys have become friends. This weekend, Gil's dad has taken Joey and Gil on a fishing trip. With no old ships... |
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The Dragon Slayer: Folktales from Latin America: A TOON Graphic
Jaime Hernandez - TOON Graphics
Format: Hardcover
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How would a kitchen maid fare against a seven-headed dragon? What happens when a woman marries a mouse? And what can a young man learn from a thousand leaf cutter ants? Famed Love and Rockets creator Jaime Hernandez asks these questions and more as he transforms beloved myths into bold,... |
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Captain America Volume 4: The Iron Nail
Rick Remender - Marvel
Format: Hardcover
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Captain America, the super-soldier patriot of World War II...is gone! Left in his place is Jet Black, daughter of criminal mastermind Arnim Zola! As beauti ful as she is powerful, Jet Black must learn the laws of mortal men in New York City. But when the Nazi soldiers known as the S Men lure... |
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All Four Stars
Tara Dairman - Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Format: Hardcover
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An Amazon Best Book of the Month: July 2014An Amazon Editors' Pick for Middle Grade Summer Reading "A scrumptious gem of a story!" - Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of The False Prince Meet Gladys Gatsby: New York's toughest restaurant critic. (Just... |
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Miguel's Brave Knight: Young Cervantes and His Dream of Don Quixote
Margarita Engle - Peachtree Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra finds refuge from his difficult childhood by imagining the adventures of a brave but clumsy knight. This fictionalized first-person biography in verse of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra follows the early years of the child who grows up to pen Don Quixote,... |
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MICRONATIONS: Invent Your Own Country and Culture with 25 Projects
Kathy Ceceri - Nomad Press
Format: Print book
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For anyone whos ever dreamed of ruling over their own empire heres your chance Micronations are imaginary countries that have a lot of the same things as real ones laws customs history and their own flags coins and postage stamps Micronations Invent Your Own Country and Culture takes readers... |
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The Jupiter Pirates: Hunt for the Hydra
Jason Fry - HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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Treasure Island meets Battlestar Galactica in book one of the swashbuckling sci-fi adventure series SLJ called "space opera in the classic style" in a starred review, from New York Times bestselling author Jason Fry. The relationship between Tycho Hashoone, his twin sister, Yana,... |
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Eleven and Holding
Mary Penney - Harper
Format: Print book
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Macy Hollinquest is eleven years old, and don't count on her to change that anytime soon.Her birthday is just days away, but she has no intention of turning twelve without her dad by her side. He'd promised to be there for her big day, and yet he's been gone for months - away after his discharge... |
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Sally Ride: Life on a Mission
Sue Macy - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover
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Sally Ride was more than the first woman in spaceshe was a real-life explorer and adventurer whose life story is a true inspiration for all those who dream big. Most people know Sally Ride as the first American female astronaut to travel in space. But in her lifetime she was also a nationally... |
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Toto Trouble #2: A Deadly Jokester
Thierry Coppee - Papercutz; Mti edition
Format: Book
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During summer vacation, young Toto’s monkey business only escalates. So much so, that his mom takes him to see a counselor. But it’s no use! Blunders, pranks, and cream pies always prevail to the great displeasure of Miss Jolibois and the little boy’s family. He’s... |
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The Shipbuilder
Ann Heinrichs - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Book
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"Explores the life of a colonial shipbuilder and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher. |
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Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream
Jenny Han - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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Meet Clara Lee.Likes her best friends, her grandpa, her little sister when shes not being annoying, which is almost always, candy necklaces, and the Apple Blossom Festival.Dislikes her little sister when shes being annoying, which is almost always, her moms yucky fish soup, and bad dreams... |
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Suddenly in the Depths of the Forest
Amos oz - HMH Books for Young Readers; 1 edition
Format: Print book
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In a gray and gloomy village, all of the animals—from dogs and cats to fish and snails—disappeared years before. No one talks about it and no one knows why, though everyone agrees that the village has been cursed. But when two children see a fish—a tiny one and just for a second—they... |
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London
Mason Crest - Mason Crest Publishers
Format: Print book
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The capital of the United Kingdom has grown from a sleepy riverside village to, at one point, the most important city in the world, to its place today as a culturally diverse hub of business, government, and tourism. Inside, see how London blends the magic and mystery of the old with its high-tech... |
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Elvis and the Underdogs
Jenny Lee - Balzer + Bray; Reprint edition
Format: Paperback
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From Jenny Lee, writer on the Disney Channel show Shake It Up!, the number-one-rated kids' show in the country, this feel-good middle-grade novel is about a sickly boy whose life is turned upside down when he gets a therapy dog . . . who can talk!Benji Wendell Barnsworth is a small... |
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A Journey to the Center of the Earth: Fantasy Science Field Trips
Claire Throp - Raintree
Format: Library Binding
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Books in the Fantasy Field Trips series take the reader on field trips to the most unlikely of destinations! In this book, climb into our amazing drilling machine as we prepare to make a journey to the center of the Earth! Our 'tour' takes us through the various layers that make... |
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Manhunt
Kate Messner - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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When the world's greatest masterpieces are stolen, it's up to three kids to track down the culprits!Henry, Anna, and Jose head from Boston to Paris for their most dangerous mission yet: to solve the mystery of an international art heist! Shortly after they arrive, they learn that a member... |
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James Cook: European Explorer of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands
Susan Meyer - Rosen Young Adult
Format: Library Binding
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In the 18th century the explorer and mariner James Cook made his way to the American colonies to fight for the British in the French and Indian War. In the New World he would earn fame as a courageous sea captain, talented mapmaker, astronomer of Venus, and seeker of the Northwest Passage.... |
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Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy #3: The Amazing Voyage
Geronimo Stilton - Scholastic
Format: Hardcover
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Holey cheese! Join Geronimo as he returns to the Kingdom of Fantasy for a third amazing adventure!In this 320-page, full-color hardcover adventure, Geronimo returns to the Kingdom of Fantasy when he learns that the Kingdom has fallen under an endless, freezing winter and the Queen of the Fairies... |
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Binny Bewitched
HILARY MCKAY - Margaret K. McElderry Books
Format: Hardcover
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When Binny finds the money someone left behind at an ATM - and then loses it - she must play detective in this delightful romp from Hilary McKay.Binny Cornwallis is not a thief. Or is she? In one greedy moment, she snatches some bills left behind at an ATM. After all it's her mother's... |
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100 Most Awesome Things on the Planet
Anna Claybourne - Scholastic Paperbacks; 1st edition
Format: Paperback
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The next installment in the 100 MOST series explores the most awesome things on Earth!As a follow up to the 100 Most Dangerous Things on the Planet (10/08) and the 100 Most Disgusting Things on the Planet (1/10) , the 100 Most Awesome Things on the Planet highlights... |
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Homelessness and Families
Hilary W Poole - Mason Crest
Format: Print book
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Whether its due to divorce, job loss, natural disaster, or some other catastrophe, sometimes families find that they have nowhere to live. Meeting basic needs can be a struggle, especially for kids who still need to attend school. This book looks at the problem of homelessness: not only... |
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Jasmine and Maddie
Christine Pakkala - Boyds Mills Press
Format: Hardcover
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To grieving Jasmine, Maddie’s a rich kid with no problems. To lonely Maddie, Jasmine is all cavalier-cool in their tame Connecticut town.True friends they are not. Yet each hopes the other might save her. Can Maddie give Jasmine what she needs? Could Jasmine rescue Maddie from the outskirts... |
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Old Cat and the Kitten
Mary E. Little - Aladdin; Reissue edition
Format: Book
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Animal and pet lovers everywhere will delight in special story of patience and love between a boy and a stray cat that is beautifully told School Library Journal. At first Old Cat, forsaken by his owners long ago, wants nothing to do with Joel. But through persistence, patience, and tenderness,... |
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Framed!
JAMES PONTI - Aladdin
Format: Paperback
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Get to know the only kid on the FBI Director's speed dial and several international criminals' most wanted lists all because of his Theory of All Small Things in this hilarious start to a brand-new middle grade mystery series.So you're only halfway through your homework and the Director... |
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Running Out of Night
Sharon Lovejoy - Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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A Childrens Book Review Seven Middle Grade Books for African American History Month PickFans of Elijah of Buxton, Trouble Dont Last, and Stealing Freedom will be drawn to this tale of the incredible journey of an abused twelve-year-old white girl and an escaped slave girl who run away together... |
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Magic in the City
Heather Dyer - Kids Can Press
Format: Print book
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Brothers Jake and Simon Grubb are not happy they have to leave their home in Canada to move in with their cousin Hannah and her family in England. But things get interesting for the boys when, on the way there, they encounter a retiring magician at a highway rest stop who presents them... |
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Jimmy Gownley's Amelia rules!
Jimmy Gownley - Spotlight
Format: Print book : Elementary and junior high school : Fiction : English : Reinforced library bound edView all editions and formats
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v. : chiefly col. ill. ; 27 cm. |
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Gossip From the Girls Room: A Blogtastic! Novel
Rose Cooper - Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Its Diary of a Wimpy Kid for girls! Find out just what happens when class is not in session in this first book in the BLOGTASTIC! series.. Gossip from the Girls Room fills readers in on all there is to learn about middle school life at Middlebrooke, where Sofia has her very own blog and discusses... |
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Secret Pony Society: The Pony Whisperer
Janet Rising - Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Format: Paperback
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Pia has always told her pony everything...but now he's talking back!When a band of mysterious travelers sets up camp near Laurel Stables, everyone is shocked at how the newcomers treat their horses. No one at the stables trusts these strangers! When Pia goes spying, she can't help... |
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Branching Out: How Trees Are Part of Our World
Joan Marie Galat - Owlkids Books
Format: Hardcover
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Trees have been around for nearly 400 million years, and today about 25,000 species of trees have been identified. Weve relied on trees for everything from fuel, food, and medicine to building houses and railways. Today, trees still touch our lives in countless ways. But what do we really... |
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Take Shelter: At Home Around the World (Orca Footprints, 5)
Nikki Tate - Orca Book Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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A roof, a door, some windows, a floor.All houses have them, but not all houses are alike. Some have wings (airplane homes) , some have wheels (Romany vardoes) , some float; some are made of straw, some of snow and ice. Some are enormous, some are tiny; some are permanent and some are temporary.... |
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Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet
Graham Salisbury - Wendy Lamb Books
Format: Book
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Fourth-grader Calvin lives near the beach in Oahu with his mom and little sister. Mom says: “You’re the man of the house.” But Calvin’s not great at being the man of the house, or taking care of his responsibilities. He’s too busy having fun with his pals,... |
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Little Green Men at the Mercury Inn
Greg Leitich Smith - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover
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Beach culture and UFOs collide in this lighthearted adventure story about an alien encounter at an aging Cocoa Beach motelTwelve-year-old Aidan lives and works at his parents motel on the Space Coast in Florida so hes seen a lot of weird stuff Even his best friend Louis is a little bit crazy--hes... |
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Absolutely Truly: A Pumpkin Falls Mystery
Heather Vogel Frederick - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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An unsent letter in a first edition copy of Charlotte's Web leads to a hunt for treasure in this heartwarming middle grade mystery from the author of The Mother-Daughter Book Club.Now that Truly Lovejoy's father has been injured by an IED in Afghanistan and is having trouble... |
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Word Problems Using Multiplication and Division
Zella Williams - Enslow Pub Inc
Format: Library Binding
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This book makes multiplication and division word problems fun using facts about big trucks and cars. The tips section takes the mystery out of word problems, making them accessible to even reluctant mathematicians. Sample problems highlight the clue words that word problems use to help... |
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Ghost Attack
DAVID LUBAR - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback
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When Alex and his cousin Sarah are visiting their grandparents, Alex gets terrible red, itchy hives. Yikes! He's allergic to a ghost! Even worse, the ghost won't leave him alone -- he wants Alex and Sarah's help. Can they solve the ghost's mystery and get rid of Alex's... |
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The Language of Spells
Garret Weyr - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover
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Grisha is a dragon in a world that's forgotten how to see him. Maggie is a unusual child who thinks she's perfectly ordinary. They're an unlikely duo - but magic, like friendship, is funny. Sometimes it chooses those who might not look so likely. And magic has chosen Grisha... |
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Fish Finelli
Erica Farber - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover
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When Bryce Billings says he will clobber Fish Finelli in the Captain Kidd Classic boat race, Fish has no choice but to accept the bet. But Fish's 1970s Whaler with a broken motor is no match for Bryce's new, top-of-the-line, 9.9-horsepower Viper - even if Fish, Roger, and T. J. can fix their... |
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Dragonbreath #4: Lair of the Bat Monster
Ursula Vernon - Dial Books; 1st Printing edition
Format: Hardcover
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Danny Dragonbreath is hoping to see lots of cool bats when he and his best friend, Wendell, visit Dannys cousin, a bat specialist in Mexico. But he isnt expecting to get up close and personal with a giant bat monster, who kidnaps Danny and carries him off to her lair! Now nerdy Wendell... |
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Creating Winter Crafts (How-to Library)
Dana Meachen Rau - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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Whether youre looking for something to do on a rainy day or making a personalized gift for a friend, crafts are a great way to pass the time. They also provide an opportunity to learn how to draw meaning from technical texts. The activities in this book push readers to read for comprehension,... |
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Sailing
Rita Storey - Sea to Sea Publications
Format: Print book
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Althouh each of these sports require a variety of different skills and techniques, they all have the love of outdoors in common. They are also accessible to all - from young to old and able-bodied to disabled. The series is inspirational for those readers who want to explore the sports... |
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The Fourth Stall
Chris Rylander - Walden Pond Press
Format: Book
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The humor of Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets a Godfather-like tale of crime and betrayal in this first book in Chris Rylander's The Fourth Stall Saga.Do you need something? Mac can get it for you. He and his best friend and business manager, Vince. Their methods might sometimes run afoul of the law,... |
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Environmental Chemistry
Rachel Eagen - Crabtree Pub Co; 1 edition
Format: Print book
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Introduces the science of chemistry and the scientific method, shows how chemistry is used in products that effect the environment for good or ill, and suggests related experiments.Title: Environmental ChemistryAuthor: Eagen, RachelPublisher: Crabtree Pub CoPublication Date: 2011/01/31Number... |
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The Friendship Doll
Kirby Larson - Delacorte Press
Format: Hardcover
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I am Miss Kanagawa. In 1927, my 57 doll-sisters and I were sent from Japan to America as Ambassadors of Friendship. Our work wasn't all peach blossoms and tea cakes. My story will take you from New York to Oregon, during the Great Depression. Though few in this tale are as fascinating as I, their... |
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NFL's Top 10 Rivalries
Barry Wilner - Sportszone
Format: Library Binding
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Find out more about the top rivalries in NFL history. The title features informative sidebars, honorable mentions, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company. |
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