Read the original Nancy Drew mystery!The Secret of the Old Clock is the mystery that began it all for America's favorite teenaged slueth. The accidental rescue of a little girl who lives with her two great-aunts leads to an adventurous search for a missing will.
Grosset & Dunlap
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9780448095011
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Paperback
A Day at Work with a Software Developer
By Mckinney, Devon
This book is sure to grab the attention of readers who love coding and computers. Readers will enjoy learning about STEM through the lens of a career as a software developer. The book introduces readers to the creative minds who develop computer programs and applications. Readers will learn how software developers use STEM every day, and how someone can land a job in this exciting field. Engaging text is illustrated with bright images to allow readers to fully grasp the topic. Readers will love fun features, such as fact boxes and graphic organizers. This book is an excellent guide to computers, careers, and STEM concepts.
PowerKids Press
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9781508144144
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Print book
Night of a Thousand Doomsdays
By Sutton, Laurie S
Thousands of aliens have targeted Earth. The MAN OF STEEL battles them in back into orbit, and opens the armor of one of the soldiers. Inside is DOOMSDAY! Superman breaks open more armor. All the soldiers are DOOMSDAY clones — thousands and thousands of clones! One Doomsday is bad enough, but now there are infinite Doomsdays!
Stone Arch Books
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9781434244871
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Print book
Kidnapped
By Black, Claire
Youth library illustrated Classic
Berryland Books Ltd
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9781845770938
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Hardcover
Danger on Deck!
By Sonneborn, Scott
A charity cruise filled with GOTHAMS wealthiest citizens has been boarded by not one but two groups of hijackers! POISON IVY and MR. FREEZE fight for the right to ransom the passengers with countless citizens caught in the crossfire. Outnumbered and out of his element, BATMAN will have to find a way to play one group of crooks against the other, or theyll all go down with the ship.,
DC Super Heroes
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9781434240927
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Book
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 & 2, Special Rehearsal Edition Script
By Rowling, J.k.
"The Eighth Story. Nineteen Years Later.Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, a new play by Jack Thorne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The play will receive its world premiere in London's West End on July 30, 2016. It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn't much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children.While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places."
Scholastic
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9781338099133
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Hardcover
Astrophysicist and Space Advocate Neil Degrasse Tyson
By Ventura, Marne
"Have you ever stared into the night sky, full of stars and planets? As a kid, Neil deGrasse Tyson was star-struck when he first visited a planetarium. The universe was calling him. Tyson pursued his interest in astronomy and studied to be an astrophysicist. In 1996, he became the director of New York's Hayden Planetarium. He is passionate about teaching people about the universe. Known for making science fun and easy to understand, he has hosted and appeared on TV shows such as Nova ScienceNow and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He even has more than one million Twitter followers! But how did he get there? Follow his path from fascinated kid to popular space expert."
Lerner Publications
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9781467724616
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Print book
Summerlost
By Condie, Ally
A tender and compelling contemporary novel for young readers about facing loss and finding friendship, from Ally Condie, international bestselling author of the Matched series. "Kids are awesome. And they are diverse. There are children with different abilities and backgrounds and experiences, and every one of them deserves to find themselves in children's literature and to know that they matter." -Ally Condie, on Summerlost Sometimes it takes a new friend to bring you home.It's the first real summer since the accident that killed Cedar's father and younger brother, Ben. Cedar and what's left of her family are returning to the town of Iron Creek for the summer. They're just settling into their new house when a boy named Leo, dressed in costume, rides by on his bike. Intrigued, Cedar follows him to the renowned Summerlost theatre festival. Soon, she not only has a new friend in Leo and a job working concessions at the festival, she finds herself surrounded by mystery. The mystery of the tragic, too-short life of the Hollywood actress who haunts the halls of Summerlost. And the mystery of the strange gifts that keep appearing for Cedar. Infused with emotion and rich with understanding, Summerlost is the touching new novel from Ally Condie, the international bestselling author of the Matched series that highlights the strength of family and personal resilience in the face of tragedy."Generous and bittersweet, Summerlost has the emotional acuity of Ms. Condie's writing for older teenagers, but it's pitched just right for readers ages 10-14." -Wall Street Journal "Funny, sad, sweet, and heartwarming." -Parents.com, Special Needs Now blog "Condie is at her best . . . grabbing readers' interest from the first page." - Publishers Weekly, starred review "Thoughtful, poetic chapter endings guide readers new to psychological depth toward meaningful connections between plot events and thematic reflections." - BCCB, starred review"A nuanced portrait of grief deeply grounded in the middle-school mind-set." - BOOKLIST "Honest, lovely, and sad." - Kirkus Reviews
Dutton Books for Young Readers
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9780399187193
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Print book
The Secrets of Mars
By Radomski, Kassandra
Mars is our next-door neighbor in the solar system, but it still has secrets! From ancient cultures that watched the skies, to modern scientists who send machines into space, humans are passionately curious about the Red Planet. Learn about Mars discovery, what it would be like to visit, and what scientists still want to know. Vivid photos, scientist spotlights, and sidebars help unlock the secrets of Mars.,
Capstone Press
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9781491458655
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Print book
Simone Biles
By Fishman, Jon M
Simone Biles joined the US women's gymnastics team to compete at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016. Along with her teammates, she sailed through her events to claim the gold medal in the team competition for the United States. She also took home three golds and a bronze in the individual events in which she competed. Though Biles follows an intense training routine, her schedule doesn't stop her from having fun. Learn all about her rise to the top in gymnastics, how she stays fit, what she does to relax, and much more.
The Secret of the Old Clock
By Keene, Carolyn
Read the original Nancy Drew mystery!The Secret of the Old Clock is the mystery that began it all for America's favorite teenaged slueth. The accidental rescue of a little girl who lives with her two great-aunts leads to an adventurous search for a missing will.
A Day at Work with a Software Developer
By Mckinney, Devon
This book is sure to grab the attention of readers who love coding and computers. Readers will enjoy learning about STEM through the lens of a career as a software developer. The book introduces readers to the creative minds who develop computer programs and applications. Readers will learn how software developers use STEM every day, and how someone can land a job in this exciting field. Engaging text is illustrated with bright images to allow readers to fully grasp the topic. Readers will love fun features, such as fact boxes and graphic organizers. This book is an excellent guide to computers, careers, and STEM concepts.
Night of a Thousand Doomsdays
By Sutton, Laurie S
Thousands of aliens have targeted Earth. The MAN OF STEEL battles them in back into orbit, and opens the armor of one of the soldiers. Inside is DOOMSDAY! Superman breaks open more armor. All the soldiers are DOOMSDAY clones — thousands and thousands of clones! One Doomsday is bad enough, but now there are infinite Doomsdays!
Kidnapped
By Black, Claire
Youth library illustrated Classic
Danger on Deck!
By Sonneborn, Scott
A charity cruise filled with GOTHAMS wealthiest citizens has been boarded by not one but two groups of hijackers! POISON IVY and MR. FREEZE fight for the right to ransom the passengers with countless citizens caught in the crossfire. Outnumbered and out of his element, BATMAN will have to find a way to play one group of crooks against the other, or theyll all go down with the ship.,
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 & 2, Special Rehearsal Edition Script
By Rowling, J.k.
"The Eighth Story. Nineteen Years Later.Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, a new play by Jack Thorne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The play will receive its world premiere in London's West End on July 30, 2016. It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn't much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children.While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places."
Astrophysicist and Space Advocate Neil Degrasse Tyson
By Ventura, Marne
"Have you ever stared into the night sky, full of stars and planets? As a kid, Neil deGrasse Tyson was star-struck when he first visited a planetarium. The universe was calling him. Tyson pursued his interest in astronomy and studied to be an astrophysicist. In 1996, he became the director of New York's Hayden Planetarium. He is passionate about teaching people about the universe. Known for making science fun and easy to understand, he has hosted and appeared on TV shows such as Nova ScienceNow and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He even has more than one million Twitter followers! But how did he get there? Follow his path from fascinated kid to popular space expert."
Summerlost
By Condie, Ally
A tender and compelling contemporary novel for young readers about facing loss and finding friendship, from Ally Condie, international bestselling author of the Matched series. "Kids are awesome. And they are diverse. There are children with different abilities and backgrounds and experiences, and every one of them deserves to find themselves in children's literature and to know that they matter." -Ally Condie, on Summerlost Sometimes it takes a new friend to bring you home. It's the first real summer since the accident that killed Cedar's father and younger brother, Ben. Cedar and what's left of her family are returning to the town of Iron Creek for the summer. They're just settling into their new house when a boy named Leo, dressed in costume, rides by on his bike. Intrigued, Cedar follows him to the renowned Summerlost theatre festival. Soon, she not only has a new friend in Leo and a job working concessions at the festival, she finds herself surrounded by mystery. The mystery of the tragic, too-short life of the Hollywood actress who haunts the halls of Summerlost. And the mystery of the strange gifts that keep appearing for Cedar. Infused with emotion and rich with understanding, Summerlost is the touching new novel from Ally Condie, the international bestselling author of the Matched series that highlights the strength of family and personal resilience in the face of tragedy."Generous and bittersweet, Summerlost has the emotional acuity of Ms. Condie's writing for older teenagers, but it's pitched just right for readers ages 10-14." -Wall Street Journal "Funny, sad, sweet, and heartwarming." -Parents.com, Special Needs Now blog "Condie is at her best . . . grabbing readers' interest from the first page." - Publishers Weekly, starred review "Thoughtful, poetic chapter endings guide readers new to psychological depth toward meaningful connections between plot events and thematic reflections." - BCCB, starred review"A nuanced portrait of grief deeply grounded in the middle-school mind-set." - BOOKLIST "Honest, lovely, and sad." - Kirkus Reviews
The Secrets of Mars
By Radomski, Kassandra
Mars is our next-door neighbor in the solar system, but it still has secrets! From ancient cultures that watched the skies, to modern scientists who send machines into space, humans are passionately curious about the Red Planet. Learn about Mars discovery, what it would be like to visit, and what scientists still want to know. Vivid photos, scientist spotlights, and sidebars help unlock the secrets of Mars.,
Simone Biles
By Fishman, Jon M
Simone Biles joined the US women's gymnastics team to compete at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016. Along with her teammates, she sailed through her events to claim the gold medal in the team competition for the United States. She also took home three golds and a bronze in the individual events in which she competed. Though Biles follows an intense training routine, her schedule doesn't stop her from having fun. Learn all about her rise to the top in gymnastics, how she stays fit, what she does to relax, and much more.