"In this book, readers will learn about leadership, traits of a good leader, and how to show leadership at school. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about leadership. Includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers"--
Jump!, Inc.
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9781645272298
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Library Binding
Endling #1
By Applegate, Katherine
In this first book of an epic middle grade series, Katherine Applegate takes us on an unforgettable journey.A New York Times bestseller from the beloved author of the action-packed Animorphs series and the award-winning The One and Only Ivan.Byx is the youngest member of her dairne pack. Believed to possess remarkable abilities, her mythical doglike species has been hunted to near extinction in the war-torn kingdom of Nedarra.After her pack is hunted down and killed, Byx fears she may be the last of her species. The Endling. So Byx sets out to find safe haven, and to see if the legends of other hidden dairnes are true.Along the way, she meets new allies - both animals and humans alike - who each have their own motivations for joining her quest. And although they begin as strangers, they become their own kind of family - one that will ultimately uncover a secret that may threaten every creature in their world.Building on the success of her critically acclaimed novels The One and Only Ivan, Crenshaw, and Wishtree, while also returning to her action-packed fantasy roots of Animorphs, the Endling series is Katherine Applegate at her finest. With its enthralling characters, unique setting, and gripping adventure, this series is the perfect next read for fans of Rick Riordan, Brian Jacques, and Tui T. Sutherland.Dont miss the second book in Katherine Applegates "simply sublime" (Kirkus) epic middle grade animal fantasy trilogy, Endling #2: The First, plus the concluding volume, Endling #3: The Only. Read all three!
HarperCollins
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9780062335524
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Hardcover
Demolition Derby
By Mikoley, Kate
For some, the fair brings to mind images of rickety rides, fried foods, and carnival games. For others, it's all about crashing cars. Readers of this engaging volume learn all about demolition derbies. They'll be excited by the crazy competitions, often held at county and community fairs, in which drivers ram their cars into others until a single vehicle is left running. Accessible text and easy-to-digest fact boxes are paired with closely correlated photographs, encouraging even the most reluctant readers to learn about this unique motorsport.
Gareth Stevens Pub
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9781538240809
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Library Binding
Earth Day
By Ponto, Joanna
By reading about Earth Days history and purpose as well as how it is celebrated the world over, students will learn that there is more to the holiday than just recycling and planting trees. To celebrate our planet, children can create a rock paperweight and make an Earth Day-related recipe to share with family and friends.
Enslow Publishing, 2015.
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9780766074576
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Print book
Demon Slayer
By Varley, Dax
In the four months since his mother was taken by demons, Max has been studying and perfecting a means of killing them with a slingshot, witch hazel, and an arcade token with a sunburst emblem--but now other women have been disappearing and finding out what the demons are up to has become a matter of increasing urgency.
Spellbound
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9781624021589
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Print book
Flying Lizards Big As Planes
By Owen, Ruth
Imagine a giant flying creature as big as a plane. Its time to meet the enormous flying reptiles that swooped through the skies during the time of the dinosaurs. Each title in this new series digs deep into one fascinating area of the Dinosphere. The expertly crafted text with strong visual cues to support new vocabulary will engage early readers as they build their reading confidence. This 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple, clear sentences. A fresh design and fantastic artwork closely align with the descriptive text that will captivate young readers.
Bearport Publishing
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9781642801835
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Library Binding
The Book Case
By Shelton, Dave
Daphne is off to an exclusive girls' boarding school, where she'll be given a brand-new start after her expulsion. But St. Rita's school for girls is not your ordinary school. And these are certainly not ordinary girls. As it turns out, nothing is quite what you'd expect at St. Rita's. But then she meets Emily Lime, a crime-solving genius, who's looking for a new library assistant. And the book smart Daphne is just the girl for the job. Mystery and intrigue are about to strike St. Rita's and Emily Lime is going to need all the help she can get.
David Fickling Books
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9781338323795
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Hardcover
Woodland Forest Ecosystems
By Foran, Racquel
This title will introduce readers to woodland ecosystems, the plants and animals that thrive there, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservation efforts. Readers will also learn about the most well known woodlands and their characteristics.
Core Library, and imprint of Abdo Publishing,
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9781624038594
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eBook
Secret on the Thirteenth Floor
By Warner, Gertrude Chandler
Black cats? Broken mirrors? The number thirteen? The owner of the art deco apartment building in nearby Silver City believes in all kinds of superstitions. The Aldens aren't so sure about most of them, but there's one thing they do know: something strange is going on on the thirteenth floor. Are they just coincidences, or is the building manager onto something?
Albert Whitman & Company
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9780807507544
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Hardcover
The Upstream Journey of Salmon
By Gulati, Annette
Gives readers an up-close look at the one-way trip salmon take in order to reproduce. Includes a concise overview of the species, a table of contents, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Leadership at School
By Hancock, James
"In this book, readers will learn about leadership, traits of a good leader, and how to show leadership at school. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about leadership. Includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers"--
Endling #1
By Applegate, Katherine
In this first book of an epic middle grade series, Katherine Applegate takes us on an unforgettable journey.A New York Times bestseller from the beloved author of the action-packed Animorphs series and the award-winning The One and Only Ivan.Byx is the youngest member of her dairne pack. Believed to possess remarkable abilities, her mythical doglike species has been hunted to near extinction in the war-torn kingdom of Nedarra.After her pack is hunted down and killed, Byx fears she may be the last of her species. The Endling. So Byx sets out to find safe haven, and to see if the legends of other hidden dairnes are true.Along the way, she meets new allies - both animals and humans alike - who each have their own motivations for joining her quest. And although they begin as strangers, they become their own kind of family - one that will ultimately uncover a secret that may threaten every creature in their world.Building on the success of her critically acclaimed novels The One and Only Ivan, Crenshaw, and Wishtree, while also returning to her action-packed fantasy roots of Animorphs, the Endling series is Katherine Applegate at her finest. With its enthralling characters, unique setting, and gripping adventure, this series is the perfect next read for fans of Rick Riordan, Brian Jacques, and Tui T. Sutherland.Dont miss the second book in Katherine Applegates "simply sublime" (Kirkus) epic middle grade animal fantasy trilogy, Endling #2: The First, plus the concluding volume, Endling #3: The Only. Read all three!
Demolition Derby
By Mikoley, Kate
For some, the fair brings to mind images of rickety rides, fried foods, and carnival games. For others, it's all about crashing cars. Readers of this engaging volume learn all about demolition derbies. They'll be excited by the crazy competitions, often held at county and community fairs, in which drivers ram their cars into others until a single vehicle is left running. Accessible text and easy-to-digest fact boxes are paired with closely correlated photographs, encouraging even the most reluctant readers to learn about this unique motorsport.
Earth Day
By Ponto, Joanna
By reading about Earth Days history and purpose as well as how it is celebrated the world over, students will learn that there is more to the holiday than just recycling and planting trees. To celebrate our planet, children can create a rock paperweight and make an Earth Day-related recipe to share with family and friends.
Demon Slayer
By Varley, Dax
In the four months since his mother was taken by demons, Max has been studying and perfecting a means of killing them with a slingshot, witch hazel, and an arcade token with a sunburst emblem--but now other women have been disappearing and finding out what the demons are up to has become a matter of increasing urgency.
Flying Lizards Big As Planes
By Owen, Ruth
Imagine a giant flying creature as big as a plane. Its time to meet the enormous flying reptiles that swooped through the skies during the time of the dinosaurs. Each title in this new series digs deep into one fascinating area of the Dinosphere. The expertly crafted text with strong visual cues to support new vocabulary will engage early readers as they build their reading confidence. This 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple, clear sentences. A fresh design and fantastic artwork closely align with the descriptive text that will captivate young readers.
The Book Case
By Shelton, Dave
Daphne is off to an exclusive girls' boarding school, where she'll be given a brand-new start after her expulsion. But St. Rita's school for girls is not your ordinary school. And these are certainly not ordinary girls. As it turns out, nothing is quite what you'd expect at St. Rita's. But then she meets Emily Lime, a crime-solving genius, who's looking for a new library assistant. And the book smart Daphne is just the girl for the job. Mystery and intrigue are about to strike St. Rita's and Emily Lime is going to need all the help she can get.
Woodland Forest Ecosystems
By Foran, Racquel
This title will introduce readers to woodland ecosystems, the plants and animals that thrive there, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservation efforts. Readers will also learn about the most well known woodlands and their characteristics.
Secret on the Thirteenth Floor
By Warner, Gertrude Chandler
Black cats? Broken mirrors? The number thirteen? The owner of the art deco apartment building in nearby Silver City believes in all kinds of superstitions. The Aldens aren't so sure about most of them, but there's one thing they do know: something strange is going on on the thirteenth floor. Are they just coincidences, or is the building manager onto something?
The Upstream Journey of Salmon
By Gulati, Annette
Gives readers an up-close look at the one-way trip salmon take in order to reproduce. Includes a concise overview of the species, a table of contents, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.