This title compares classic star Joe Montana and contemporary champion Tom Brady. From leadership and accuracy to arm strength and running, chapters explore and compare each player's skills on the field. The title also features end-of-chapter fact boxes for side-by-side player comparison, as well as a glossary. It will be up to the reader to decide who is the all-time football hero. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
Sportszone
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9781532113604
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Library Binding
The Who Was? History of the World
By Manzanero, Paula K.
Based on The New York Times Best-Selling series, this timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai.For the first time ever, the Who Was? subjects are gathered into a single title! The Who Was? History of the World is a journey along the timeline of history, noting the birthdays of 150 people in the series and what was happening in the world at that moment in time. Follow the timeline to learn who was doing what when, from the days of ancient Egypt, all the way up to the present.
Penguin Workshop
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9781524788001
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Paperback
MARVEL's Avengers
By Snider, Brandon T
A threat has emerged from the cosmos: Thanos. A ruthless warlord who plans to collect all six Infinity Stones. Joined by his formidable allies, he will be near-unstoppable at achieving his goal. The Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Doctor Strange and Spider-Man must join forces and fight side by side to stop Thanos, while the fate of the Earth and the universe lays in the balance. This book features the stories of three of the six Stones as The Collector recovers from his run in with the Guardians of the Galaxy. Desperate to repopulate his vast collection of curios, he must contend with his brother, The Grandmaster, who comes to him after facing Thor and the Hulk. The pair squares off in a night of one-upmanship and speculate on the only things in the universe that would return The Collector to his former glory--the Infinity Stones.
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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9780316482738
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Hardcover
Skylark and Wallcreeper
By Carelli, Anne O'brien
While helping her granny Collette evacuate to a makeshift shelter in Brooklyn during Superstorm Sandy, Lily uncovers secrets of her grandmother's past as a member of the French Resistance during WWII.Queens, 2012.Hurricane Sandy is flooding New York City, and Lily is at a nursing home with her grandmother, Collette. Lily visits Collette often, as she is beginning to lose her memories. When the National Guard shows up to evacuate the building and take them to safety at the Park Slope armory in Brooklyn, Lily's granny suddenly produces a red box she's hidden in a closet for years. Once they get to safety, Lily opens the box, where she finds an old, beautiful Montblanc pen. Granny tells Lily that the pen is very important and that she has to take care of it, as well as some letters written in French.But Lily loses the pen in the course of helping other nursing home residents, and as she searches the city trying to find it, she learns more about her grandmother's past in France and begins to uncover the significance of the pen with the help of her best friend, a quirky pen expert, and a larger-than-life, off-Broadway understudy. Told in alternating sections (2012 and 1944) , this engaging book explores a deep friendship during difficult times and the importance of family.
Yellow Jacket
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9781499807455
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Hardcover
Cici's Journal
By Chamblain, Joris
Cici dreams of being a novelist. Her favorite subject: people, especially adults. She's been watching them and taking notes. Everybody has one special secret, Cici figures, and if you want to write about people, you need to understand what's hiding inside them. But now she's discovered something truly strange: an old man who disappears into the forest every Sunday with huge pots of paint in all sorts of colors. What is he up to? Why does he look so sad when he comes back? In a graphic novel interwoven with journal notes, scrapbook pieces, and doodles, Cici assembles clues about the odd and wonderful people she's uncovered, even as she struggles to understand the mundane: her family and friends.
First Second
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9781626722484
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Hardcover
Secrets of Bearhaven
By Rocha, K E
When Spencer Plain's uncle pulls him out of school, and they find themselves being chased by a strange car, Spencer does not know what is going on--but soon he is rescued from the woods by a bear, and taken to Bearhaven, a secret refuge his parents created, filled with bears who can talk, where, desperate to find his parents, he and a bear cub named Kate decide to take matters into their own hands.
Scholastic Press, 2016.
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9780545813037
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Print book
Sound
By Connors, Kathleen
The fact that sound travels as a vibration might really blow readers' minds, especially those in need of help understanding this science curriculum topic. Including simple discussions of the sound barrier and volume, the main content covers all aspects of sound readers might need to know for science class. Accessible language and colorful diagrams make this volume perfect for those struggling readers or other students in need of review. Key vocabulary terms are included in an extended glossary or fact box so all readers have the knowledge to discuss sound whenever they need to.
Gareth Stevens Publishing
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9781538221594
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Library Binding
Werewolves
By Castellano, Peter
Some say the legend of the werewolf may have come from a rare condition of abundant hair growth called hypertrichosis. However the stories began, theyve persisted to present-day pop culture, continuously drawing in new audiences. Written in simple, clear language, all readers can explore the history of the werewolf myth. The main content includes all aspects of this high-interest topic, including how werewolves change from man to beast, why they change, and how one becomes a werewolf. Full-color images and fact boxes add elements of both fantasy and reality to help readers navigate the line between truth and legend.
Gareth Stevens Publishing
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9781482441000
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Print book
Electricity
By Connors, Kathleen
As technology improves, scientists find more and more ways to create electricity. Kids might wonder what exactly electricity is, which is a great question since it's part of the science curriculum. This volume covers everything readers need to know to master the topic of electricity. Diagrams and fact boxes help explain the most complex parts of the main text, and an extended glossary familiarizes readers with the vocabulary needed to talk about the topic in science class. This volume offers struggling readers an accessible overview of electricity and students in need of a review a chance to revisit key points.
Gareth Stevens Publishing
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9781538221396
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Library Binding
Love Sugar Magic
By Meriano, Anna
"A charming and delectably sweet debut. Mischief, friendship, and a whole lot of heart - Love Sugar Magic has it all." - Zoraida Crdova, award-winning author of the Brooklyn Brujas seriesLeonora Logroo's family owns the most beloved bakery in Rose Hill, Texas, spending their days conjuring delicious cookies and cakes for any occasion. And no occasion is more important than the annual Dia de los Muertos festival.Leo hopes that this might be the year that she gets to help prepare for the big celebration - but, once again, she is told she's too young. Sneaking out of school and down to the bakery, she discovers that her mother, aunt, and four older sisters have in fact been keeping a big secret: they're brujas - witches of Mexican ancestry - who pour a little bit of sweet magic into everything that they bake.
Tom Brady Vs. Joe Montana
By Wilner, Barry
This title compares classic star Joe Montana and contemporary champion Tom Brady. From leadership and accuracy to arm strength and running, chapters explore and compare each player's skills on the field. The title also features end-of-chapter fact boxes for side-by-side player comparison, as well as a glossary. It will be up to the reader to decide who is the all-time football hero. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
The Who Was? History of the World
By Manzanero, Paula K.
Based on The New York Times Best-Selling series, this timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai.For the first time ever, the Who Was? subjects are gathered into a single title! The Who Was? History of the World is a journey along the timeline of history, noting the birthdays of 150 people in the series and what was happening in the world at that moment in time. Follow the timeline to learn who was doing what when, from the days of ancient Egypt, all the way up to the present.
MARVEL's Avengers
By Snider, Brandon T
A threat has emerged from the cosmos: Thanos. A ruthless warlord who plans to collect all six Infinity Stones. Joined by his formidable allies, he will be near-unstoppable at achieving his goal. The Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Doctor Strange and Spider-Man must join forces and fight side by side to stop Thanos, while the fate of the Earth and the universe lays in the balance. This book features the stories of three of the six Stones as The Collector recovers from his run in with the Guardians of the Galaxy. Desperate to repopulate his vast collection of curios, he must contend with his brother, The Grandmaster, who comes to him after facing Thor and the Hulk. The pair squares off in a night of one-upmanship and speculate on the only things in the universe that would return The Collector to his former glory--the Infinity Stones.
Skylark and Wallcreeper
By Carelli, Anne O'brien
While helping her granny Collette evacuate to a makeshift shelter in Brooklyn during Superstorm Sandy, Lily uncovers secrets of her grandmother's past as a member of the French Resistance during WWII.Queens, 2012.Hurricane Sandy is flooding New York City, and Lily is at a nursing home with her grandmother, Collette. Lily visits Collette often, as she is beginning to lose her memories. When the National Guard shows up to evacuate the building and take them to safety at the Park Slope armory in Brooklyn, Lily's granny suddenly produces a red box she's hidden in a closet for years. Once they get to safety, Lily opens the box, where she finds an old, beautiful Montblanc pen. Granny tells Lily that the pen is very important and that she has to take care of it, as well as some letters written in French.But Lily loses the pen in the course of helping other nursing home residents, and as she searches the city trying to find it, she learns more about her grandmother's past in France and begins to uncover the significance of the pen with the help of her best friend, a quirky pen expert, and a larger-than-life, off-Broadway understudy. Told in alternating sections (2012 and 1944) , this engaging book explores a deep friendship during difficult times and the importance of family.
Cici's Journal
By Chamblain, Joris
Cici dreams of being a novelist. Her favorite subject: people, especially adults. She's been watching them and taking notes. Everybody has one special secret, Cici figures, and if you want to write about people, you need to understand what's hiding inside them. But now she's discovered something truly strange: an old man who disappears into the forest every Sunday with huge pots of paint in all sorts of colors. What is he up to? Why does he look so sad when he comes back? In a graphic novel interwoven with journal notes, scrapbook pieces, and doodles, Cici assembles clues about the odd and wonderful people she's uncovered, even as she struggles to understand the mundane: her family and friends.
Secrets of Bearhaven
By Rocha, K E
When Spencer Plain's uncle pulls him out of school, and they find themselves being chased by a strange car, Spencer does not know what is going on--but soon he is rescued from the woods by a bear, and taken to Bearhaven, a secret refuge his parents created, filled with bears who can talk, where, desperate to find his parents, he and a bear cub named Kate decide to take matters into their own hands.
Sound
By Connors, Kathleen
The fact that sound travels as a vibration might really blow readers' minds, especially those in need of help understanding this science curriculum topic. Including simple discussions of the sound barrier and volume, the main content covers all aspects of sound readers might need to know for science class. Accessible language and colorful diagrams make this volume perfect for those struggling readers or other students in need of review. Key vocabulary terms are included in an extended glossary or fact box so all readers have the knowledge to discuss sound whenever they need to.
Werewolves
By Castellano, Peter
Some say the legend of the werewolf may have come from a rare condition of abundant hair growth called hypertrichosis. However the stories began, theyve persisted to present-day pop culture, continuously drawing in new audiences. Written in simple, clear language, all readers can explore the history of the werewolf myth. The main content includes all aspects of this high-interest topic, including how werewolves change from man to beast, why they change, and how one becomes a werewolf. Full-color images and fact boxes add elements of both fantasy and reality to help readers navigate the line between truth and legend.
Electricity
By Connors, Kathleen
As technology improves, scientists find more and more ways to create electricity. Kids might wonder what exactly electricity is, which is a great question since it's part of the science curriculum. This volume covers everything readers need to know to master the topic of electricity. Diagrams and fact boxes help explain the most complex parts of the main text, and an extended glossary familiarizes readers with the vocabulary needed to talk about the topic in science class. This volume offers struggling readers an accessible overview of electricity and students in need of a review a chance to revisit key points.
Love Sugar Magic
By Meriano, Anna
"A charming and delectably sweet debut. Mischief, friendship, and a whole lot of heart - Love Sugar Magic has it all." - Zoraida Crdova, award-winning author of the Brooklyn Brujas seriesLeonora Logroo's family owns the most beloved bakery in Rose Hill, Texas, spending their days conjuring delicious cookies and cakes for any occasion. And no occasion is more important than the annual Dia de los Muertos festival.Leo hopes that this might be the year that she gets to help prepare for the big celebration - but, once again, she is told she's too young. Sneaking out of school and down to the bakery, she discovers that her mother, aunt, and four older sisters have in fact been keeping a big secret: they're brujas - witches of Mexican ancestry - who pour a little bit of sweet magic into everything that they bake.