Why does everyone seem so scared? Thats what the new boy in town, Rex Norton-Norton, aka Rex Zero, wonders as he rides his bike through Ottawas streets. Is it spies? Kidnappers? Or is it because of the shadowy creature some say is stalking Adams Park? One thing is certain in this summer of 1962 as the Cold War heats up: nothing is quite what it seems. Whats a boy to do? If his name is Rex Zero and he has a bike he calls "Diablo," five wild and funny siblings, an alpha dog named Kincho, a basement bomb shelter built of old Punch magazines, and a mind that turns everything inside out, hes bound to come up with an amazing idea.With its mystery, adventure, laugh-out-loud scenes of family chaos, and underlying message of hope, this wonderfully original novel explores the impact of doomsday on the imagination of one smart and funny twelve-year-old boy. And more Rex Zero adventures are promised!Rex Zero and the End of the World is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Childrens Book of the Year.
Farrar Straus Giroux
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9781428733183
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Unknown Binding
Ghosts
By Guy, John A.
As part of its ongoing, highly successful T ick Tock series, Barrons has just published The Unexplained which includes four new titles for children ten years of age and older. The series looks at mysteries fr om the past that can be explained by science today and recent events that remain une xplained. The four books tell the stories, show photographic evidence and discuss th eories. Filled with over 70 color illustrations, each title in the series is written and presented in an informed and accessible fashion. To provide a balanced view of each phenomenon is Food For natural phenomena. Highly entertaining and educational, The Unexplained series is gripping reading presented in a visually stunning way. Uncovers the real and imagined world of monsters, including actual sightings as well as unsolved mysteries.
Gareth Stevens Publishing
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9780836862652
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Library Binding
May Bird
By Anderson, Jodi Lynn
At Hog Wallow Middle School, May Ellen Bird was always slightly invisible. Then she went on a long trip to the land of the dead, where ghost towns glowed blue in the dark dusk and spooky specters dwelled in cities on the Dead Sea. Back on Earth at last, May and her hairless cat, Somber Kitty, are now famous, their faces plastered across souvenirs and sportswear that read "May Bird Went to the Land of the Dead and All She Brought Me Was This Lousy T-Shirt." But, finally in the spotlight, May feels more than ever that she doesn't belong. Every night she sits by her bedroom window, gazing at the sky and dreaming of another place, wishing -- despite herself -- to be back among the ghosts. And then one night she gets her heart's desire in a way she would never have wished for.
Aladdin; Reprint edition
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9781416906094
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Paperback
Ivy and Bean
By Barrows, Annie
The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldnt be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to hide, quick! Ivy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes the best of friends are people never meant to like each other. Vibrant characters and lots of humor make this a charming - and addictive - introduction to a new series.,
Chronicle Books
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9780811849036
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Hardcover
Runt
By Baskin, Nora Raleigh
An insightful exploration of middle school bullying from multiple perspectives, by the award-winning author of Anything But Typical.Elizabeth Moon grew up around dogs. Her mom runs a boarding kennel out of their home, so she’s seen how dogs behave to determine pack order. Her experience in middle school is uncomfortably similar. Maggie hates how Elizabeth acts so much better than everyone else. Besides, she’s always covered in dog hair. And she smells. So Maggie creates a fake profile on a popular social networking site to teach Elizabeth a lesson. What makes a bully, and what makes a victim? It’s all in the perspective, and the dynamics shift. From sibling rivalries to mean girl antics, the varying points of view in this illuminating novel from the award-winning author of Anything But Typical show the many shades of gray—because middle school is anything but black and white.
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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9781442458079
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Print book
It's Alive!
By Hawkins, Jay
The world around us is full of living things. Readers will be introduced to this branch of science through a multitude of different projects. Easy-to-follow text and vivid photographs make this an informative resource for any creative scientist.
Windmill Books
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9781477703656
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Paperback
The Unusual Suspects
By Buckley, Michael
With the winning combination of Nancy Drew meets Shrek, this next book in the new Sisters Grimm series will entertain fans with the same hilarious mix of mysteries with fairy tale twists-plus some new, outrageous adventures. In the tradition of Lemony Snickets Series of Unfortunate Events and The Spiderwick Chronicles comes a new humorous mystery of fantastic circumstances. When orphaned sisters, Sabrina and Daphne, are sent to live with their mysterious grandmother, Relda Grimm, who lives in a strange town in New York state, known for its extraordinary number of unexplained and unusual crimes, they begin to unravel a mystery that leads to their ancestors magical beginnings. Sabrina and Daphne find out they are descendants of the Brothers Grimm, who were actually detectives of the magical phenomenon perpetrated by the Everafters, a parallel race of magical beings.
Harry N. Abrams
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9780810959262
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Hardcover
Return to the Willows
By Kelly, Jacqueline
Mole, Ratty, Toad, and Badger are back for more rollicking adventures in this sequel to The Wind in the Willows. With lavish illustrations by Clint Young, Jacqueline Kelly masterfully evokes the magic of Kenneth Grahame's beloved children's classic and brings it to life for a whole new generation.
Henry Holt and Co.
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9780805094138
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Hardcover
Maker Lab
By Challoner, Jack
Twenty-five science projects and experiments to be done outside will spark kids' creativity and help them develop science skills through hands-on learning.Projects focus on Earth and the environment, plants and animals, weather, water, and physics, bringing science learning home and into the backyard. Young scientists can build a wormery and learn about compost, crack rocks with water and learn about freezing and thawing, build and launch a water rocket to see Newton's laws in action, and more. Supporting STEAM education initiatives and the Maker Movement, Maker Lab: Outdoors includes 25 interactive projects to inspire kids' creativity and their scientific side, and, as the founder of Maker Faire Dale Dougherty says, "to realize with their hands what they can imagine in their minds."With stunning photography, succinct step-by-step instructions, and detailed explanations, Maker Lab: Outdoors takes readers on a journey of discovery. A must-have for every young scientist curious about their surroundings, and for makers, crafters, and those who enjoy exploring the outdoors.
Rex Zero and the End of the World
By Wynne-jones, Tim
Why does everyone seem so scared? Thats what the new boy in town, Rex Norton-Norton, aka Rex Zero, wonders as he rides his bike through Ottawas streets. Is it spies? Kidnappers? Or is it because of the shadowy creature some say is stalking Adams Park? One thing is certain in this summer of 1962 as the Cold War heats up: nothing is quite what it seems. Whats a boy to do? If his name is Rex Zero and he has a bike he calls "Diablo," five wild and funny siblings, an alpha dog named Kincho, a basement bomb shelter built of old Punch magazines, and a mind that turns everything inside out, hes bound to come up with an amazing idea.With its mystery, adventure, laugh-out-loud scenes of family chaos, and underlying message of hope, this wonderfully original novel explores the impact of doomsday on the imagination of one smart and funny twelve-year-old boy. And more Rex Zero adventures are promised!Rex Zero and the End of the World is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Childrens Book of the Year.
Ghosts
By Guy, John A.
As part of its ongoing, highly successful T ick Tock series, Barrons has just published The Unexplained which includes four new titles for children ten years of age and older. The series looks at mysteries fr om the past that can be explained by science today and recent events that remain une xplained. The four books tell the stories, show photographic evidence and discuss th eories. Filled with over 70 color illustrations, each title in the series is written and presented in an informed and accessible fashion. To provide a balanced view of each phenomenon is Food For natural phenomena. Highly entertaining and educational, The Unexplained series is gripping reading presented in a visually stunning way. Uncovers the real and imagined world of monsters, including actual sightings as well as unsolved mysteries.
May Bird
By Anderson, Jodi Lynn
At Hog Wallow Middle School, May Ellen Bird was always slightly invisible. Then she went on a long trip to the land of the dead, where ghost towns glowed blue in the dark dusk and spooky specters dwelled in cities on the Dead Sea. Back on Earth at last, May and her hairless cat, Somber Kitty, are now famous, their faces plastered across souvenirs and sportswear that read "May Bird Went to the Land of the Dead and All She Brought Me Was This Lousy T-Shirt." But, finally in the spotlight, May feels more than ever that she doesn't belong. Every night she sits by her bedroom window, gazing at the sky and dreaming of another place, wishing -- despite herself -- to be back among the ghosts. And then one night she gets her heart's desire in a way she would never have wished for.
Ivy and Bean
By Barrows, Annie
The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldnt be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to hide, quick! Ivy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes the best of friends are people never meant to like each other. Vibrant characters and lots of humor make this a charming - and addictive - introduction to a new series.,
Runt
By Baskin, Nora Raleigh
An insightful exploration of middle school bullying from multiple perspectives, by the award-winning author of Anything But Typical.Elizabeth Moon grew up around dogs. Her mom runs a boarding kennel out of their home, so she’s seen how dogs behave to determine pack order. Her experience in middle school is uncomfortably similar. Maggie hates how Elizabeth acts so much better than everyone else. Besides, she’s always covered in dog hair. And she smells. So Maggie creates a fake profile on a popular social networking site to teach Elizabeth a lesson. What makes a bully, and what makes a victim? It’s all in the perspective, and the dynamics shift. From sibling rivalries to mean girl antics, the varying points of view in this illuminating novel from the award-winning author of Anything But Typical show the many shades of gray—because middle school is anything but black and white.
It's Alive!
By Hawkins, Jay
The world around us is full of living things. Readers will be introduced to this branch of science through a multitude of different projects. Easy-to-follow text and vivid photographs make this an informative resource for any creative scientist.
The Unusual Suspects
By Buckley, Michael
With the winning combination of Nancy Drew meets Shrek, this next book in the new Sisters Grimm series will entertain fans with the same hilarious mix of mysteries with fairy tale twists-plus some new, outrageous adventures. In the tradition of Lemony Snickets Series of Unfortunate Events and The Spiderwick Chronicles comes a new humorous mystery of fantastic circumstances. When orphaned sisters, Sabrina and Daphne, are sent to live with their mysterious grandmother, Relda Grimm, who lives in a strange town in New York state, known for its extraordinary number of unexplained and unusual crimes, they begin to unravel a mystery that leads to their ancestors magical beginnings. Sabrina and Daphne find out they are descendants of the Brothers Grimm, who were actually detectives of the magical phenomenon perpetrated by the Everafters, a parallel race of magical beings.
Return to the Willows
By Kelly, Jacqueline
Mole, Ratty, Toad, and Badger are back for more rollicking adventures in this sequel to The Wind in the Willows. With lavish illustrations by Clint Young, Jacqueline Kelly masterfully evokes the magic of Kenneth Grahame's beloved children's classic and brings it to life for a whole new generation.
Maker Lab
By Challoner, Jack
Twenty-five science projects and experiments to be done outside will spark kids' creativity and help them develop science skills through hands-on learning.Projects focus on Earth and the environment, plants and animals, weather, water, and physics, bringing science learning home and into the backyard. Young scientists can build a wormery and learn about compost, crack rocks with water and learn about freezing and thawing, build and launch a water rocket to see Newton's laws in action, and more. Supporting STEAM education initiatives and the Maker Movement, Maker Lab: Outdoors includes 25 interactive projects to inspire kids' creativity and their scientific side, and, as the founder of Maker Faire Dale Dougherty says, "to realize with their hands what they can imagine in their minds."With stunning photography, succinct step-by-step instructions, and detailed explanations, Maker Lab: Outdoors takes readers on a journey of discovery. A must-have for every young scientist curious about their surroundings, and for makers, crafters, and those who enjoy exploring the outdoors.