In a courageous debut novel, Holly M. McGhee explores the loss that shakes one girl's world - and the unexpected consequences of the things we do for love.Sussy and Guy are best friends, fourth-graders who share their silliest thoughts and deepest hopes. One afternoon, the two of them decide they must have something of their very own to love. After a trip to the pet store, they bring home a spotted lizard, the one with the ancient face and starfish toes, and they name her Matylda (with a y so it's all her own) . With Guy leading the way, they feed her and give her an origin story fit for a warrior lizard. A few weeks later, on a simple bike ride, there is a terrible accident. As hard as it is, Sussy is sure she can hold on to Guy if she can find a way to love Matylda enough. But in a startling turn of events, Sussy reconsiders what it means to grieve and heal and hope and go on, for her own sake and Matylda's. By turns both devastating and buoyant, this story is a brave one, showing how far we can justify going for a real and true friend.
Candlewick Press
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9780763689513
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Print book
The Making of the Social Network
By Burgan, Michael
It's a great way to keep in touch with your friends 24/7 -- even if they live thousands of miles away! But the social network can also expose your life to others in a way you'd never dreamed could happen. Will you: Be a college student who designs a social media site that has the potential to make you a millionaire? Work for a government agency that develops a computer program to monitor people's social network activity? Join a school club that uses social media to spread its message -- but can also use it to hurt and bully others? Experience situations taken from real life. YOU CHOOSE what you'll do next. The choices you make will either lead you to success -- or to failure.
Capstone Press
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9781476541884
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Library Binding
Pokmon School Challenge, The
By Inc., Scholastic
Ash, Pikachu and their friends are on a new quest through the Alola region. This action-packed adventure will see the beloved Trainer and his team take on foes new and old with some cool new Pokmon by his side.This book is based on a thrilling three-part storyline from the top-rated Cartoon Network animated series.
Scholastic Inc.
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9781338148619
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Paperback
Pro Wrestling's Greatest Tag Teams
By Scheff, Matt
Find out more about the top tag teams in the wrestling world from yesterday and today. The title features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
This item is Non-Returnable.
SPORTSZONE
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9781680784992
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Print book
Weird But True 9
By Kids., National Geographic
The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the latest book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 300 all-new surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference is so much fun, kids forget they're learning.
National Geographic Children's Books
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9781426328947
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Hardcover
A Pig Called Heather
By Oulton, Harry
Heather the pig has it all a lovely farm to live on in the Scottish countryside, apples of all kinds to devour, and a doting best friend in the farmers daughter, Isla. Unfortunately, Heathers idyllic existence is shattered when Islas dad has to sell the farm to pushy Farmer Busby and move with her father to far-off London.Heather is bereftbut determined to reunite with Isla somehow. She gets her chance when she becomes the unlikely star of Busbys new advertising campaign to promote the farm. In no time, Heather is being whisked to London for a film shoot! Her handlers have big plans for Heather in this glamorous city, but pig-headed Heather has other ideas. After a daring escape, Heather is on the run and in pursuit of Isla! Finding her shouldnt be difficult, Heather reasons.
Holiday House
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9780823432905
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Hardcover
Star Wars Adventures in Wild Space The Snare
By Group, Lucasfilm Book
It is a time of darkness. With the end of the Clone Wars, and the destruction of the Jedi Order, the evil Emperor Palpatine rules the galaxy unopposed. When the parents of Milo and Lina Graf are abducted by agents of the evil Empire while the family is out on a mission mapping the unknown systems of Wild Space, the children must undertake a perilous journey to rescue them. In the first book of this six book chapter book series, Milo and Lina look for allies on the ancient frontier world of Thune-- but must outwit the cruel Imperial officer Captain Korda who has prepared a trap for them!
Disney Lucasfilm Pr
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9781368002752
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Print book
Otters
By Marsico, Katie
Some otter species dive as deep as 300 feet (91 m) underwater. Discover some of the most fascinating animals in the world with the Nature's Children series. Readers will discover how these creatures survive in the wild, how they raise their young, and how they are related to other species. Each title also raises important ideas about conservation by examining the animal's current status and explaining the ways humans have affected it throughout the years. Key Features: Discover where the animals live with the habitat map Informative text offers a clear view of the animals' role in nature Glossaries define important vocabulary specific to each book Large photos allow readers to get a close look at the animals in their natural habitats Fact file provides an easy reference for vital information about the animals' classification and basic habits www.
C. Press/F. Watts Trade
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9780531211717
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Print book
Killer Smog - Narrative Nonfiction About Environmental & Ecological Catastrophes Across the World, Grades 3-5 - Developmental Learning for Young Readers - Eco Disasters Collection
By Markovics, Joyce
In December 1952, a thick layer of black smog blanketed London. The filthy air blinded people on the streets and brought traffic to a screeching halt. Worst of all, the pollution was deadly. It sickened 100,000 people and took the lives of 4,000. Killer Smog: London, Englandtraces the devastating story of air pollution that took thousands of lives and brought London to a standstill. Fascinating photos of the actual events, maps, and fact boxes enrich the compelling text. The personal and heart-breaking story will grip and inspire young readers.
Bearport Publishing
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9781684022250
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Library Binding
A Poem for Peter
By Pinkney, Andrea Davis
A celebration of the extraordinary life of Ezra Jack Keats, creator of The Snowy Day.The story of The Snowy Day begins more than one hundred years ago, when Ezra Jack Keats was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. The family were struggling Polish immigrants, and despite Keats's obvious talent, his father worried that Ezra's dream of being an artist was an unrealistic one. But Ezra was determined. By high school he was winning prizes and scholarships. Later, jobs followed with the WPA and Marvel comics. But it was many years before Keats's greatest dream was realized and he had the opportunity to write and illustrate his own book. For more than two decades, Ezra had kept pinned to his wall a series of photographs of an adorable African American child. In Keats's hands, the boy morphed into Peter, a boy in a red snowsuit, out enjoying the pristine snow; the book became The Snowy Day, winner of the Caldecott Medal, the first mainstream book to feature an African American child. It was also the first of many books featuring Peter and the children of his - and Keats's - neighborhood. Andrea Davis Pinkney's lyrical narrative tells the inspiring story of a boy who pursued a dream, and who, in turn, inspired generations of other dreamers.
Matylda, Bright and Tender
By Mcghee, Holly M
In a courageous debut novel, Holly M. McGhee explores the loss that shakes one girl's world - and the unexpected consequences of the things we do for love.Sussy and Guy are best friends, fourth-graders who share their silliest thoughts and deepest hopes. One afternoon, the two of them decide they must have something of their very own to love. After a trip to the pet store, they bring home a spotted lizard, the one with the ancient face and starfish toes, and they name her Matylda (with a y so it's all her own) . With Guy leading the way, they feed her and give her an origin story fit for a warrior lizard. A few weeks later, on a simple bike ride, there is a terrible accident. As hard as it is, Sussy is sure she can hold on to Guy if she can find a way to love Matylda enough. But in a startling turn of events, Sussy reconsiders what it means to grieve and heal and hope and go on, for her own sake and Matylda's. By turns both devastating and buoyant, this story is a brave one, showing how far we can justify going for a real and true friend.
The Making of the Social Network
By Burgan, Michael
It's a great way to keep in touch with your friends 24/7 -- even if they live thousands of miles away! But the social network can also expose your life to others in a way you'd never dreamed could happen. Will you: Be a college student who designs a social media site that has the potential to make you a millionaire? Work for a government agency that develops a computer program to monitor people's social network activity? Join a school club that uses social media to spread its message -- but can also use it to hurt and bully others? Experience situations taken from real life. YOU CHOOSE what you'll do next. The choices you make will either lead you to success -- or to failure.
Pokmon School Challenge, The
By Inc., Scholastic
Ash, Pikachu and their friends are on a new quest through the Alola region. This action-packed adventure will see the beloved Trainer and his team take on foes new and old with some cool new Pokmon by his side.This book is based on a thrilling three-part storyline from the top-rated Cartoon Network animated series.
Pro Wrestling's Greatest Tag Teams
By Scheff, Matt
Find out more about the top tag teams in the wrestling world from yesterday and today. The title features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company. This item is Non-Returnable.
Weird But True 9
By Kids., National Geographic
The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the latest book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 300 all-new surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference is so much fun, kids forget they're learning.
A Pig Called Heather
By Oulton, Harry
Heather the pig has it all a lovely farm to live on in the Scottish countryside, apples of all kinds to devour, and a doting best friend in the farmers daughter, Isla. Unfortunately, Heathers idyllic existence is shattered when Islas dad has to sell the farm to pushy Farmer Busby and move with her father to far-off London.Heather is bereftbut determined to reunite with Isla somehow. She gets her chance when she becomes the unlikely star of Busbys new advertising campaign to promote the farm. In no time, Heather is being whisked to London for a film shoot! Her handlers have big plans for Heather in this glamorous city, but pig-headed Heather has other ideas. After a daring escape, Heather is on the run and in pursuit of Isla! Finding her shouldnt be difficult, Heather reasons.
Star Wars Adventures in Wild Space The Snare
By Group, Lucasfilm Book
It is a time of darkness. With the end of the Clone Wars, and the destruction of the Jedi Order, the evil Emperor Palpatine rules the galaxy unopposed. When the parents of Milo and Lina Graf are abducted by agents of the evil Empire while the family is out on a mission mapping the unknown systems of Wild Space, the children must undertake a perilous journey to rescue them. In the first book of this six book chapter book series, Milo and Lina look for allies on the ancient frontier world of Thune-- but must outwit the cruel Imperial officer Captain Korda who has prepared a trap for them!
Otters
By Marsico, Katie
Some otter species dive as deep as 300 feet (91 m) underwater. Discover some of the most fascinating animals in the world with the Nature's Children series. Readers will discover how these creatures survive in the wild, how they raise their young, and how they are related to other species. Each title also raises important ideas about conservation by examining the animal's current status and explaining the ways humans have affected it throughout the years. Key Features: Discover where the animals live with the habitat map Informative text offers a clear view of the animals' role in nature Glossaries define important vocabulary specific to each book Large photos allow readers to get a close look at the animals in their natural habitats Fact file provides an easy reference for vital information about the animals' classification and basic habits www.
Killer Smog - Narrative Nonfiction About Environmental & Ecological Catastrophes Across the World, Grades 3-5 - Developmental Learning for Young Readers - Eco Disasters Collection
By Markovics, Joyce
In December 1952, a thick layer of black smog blanketed London. The filthy air blinded people on the streets and brought traffic to a screeching halt. Worst of all, the pollution was deadly. It sickened 100,000 people and took the lives of 4,000. Killer Smog: London, Englandtraces the devastating story of air pollution that took thousands of lives and brought London to a standstill. Fascinating photos of the actual events, maps, and fact boxes enrich the compelling text. The personal and heart-breaking story will grip and inspire young readers.
A Poem for Peter
By Pinkney, Andrea Davis
A celebration of the extraordinary life of Ezra Jack Keats, creator of The Snowy Day.The story of The Snowy Day begins more than one hundred years ago, when Ezra Jack Keats was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. The family were struggling Polish immigrants, and despite Keats's obvious talent, his father worried that Ezra's dream of being an artist was an unrealistic one. But Ezra was determined. By high school he was winning prizes and scholarships. Later, jobs followed with the WPA and Marvel comics. But it was many years before Keats's greatest dream was realized and he had the opportunity to write and illustrate his own book. For more than two decades, Ezra had kept pinned to his wall a series of photographs of an adorable African American child. In Keats's hands, the boy morphed into Peter, a boy in a red snowsuit, out enjoying the pristine snow; the book became The Snowy Day, winner of the Caldecott Medal, the first mainstream book to feature an African American child. It was also the first of many books featuring Peter and the children of his - and Keats's - neighborhood. Andrea Davis Pinkney's lyrical narrative tells the inspiring story of a boy who pursued a dream, and who, in turn, inspired generations of other dreamers.