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Ibtihaj Muhammad
NOT AVAILABLE. - Big Buddy Books
Format: Print book
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Meet Olympic fencerIbtihaj Muhammad Muhammad's life story is examined from her childhood in New Jersey where she began fencing at age thirteen, to a 2005 Junior Olympic championship and 2014 Senior World Team championship. Learn aboutMuhammad's Olympic career at Rio de Janeiro games where... |
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To This Day: For the Bullied and Beautiful
Shane Koyczan - Annick Press
Format: Hardcover
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An authentic rallying cry for anyone who has been affected by bullying. In February 2013, Shane Koyczan's passionate anti-bullying poem "To This Day" electrified the world. An animated video of the lyric narrative went viral, racking up over 12 million hits to date and inspiring... |
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Weather and Natural Disasters
Melissa Raae Shofner - PowerKids Press
Format: Paperback
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Our planet experiences many different kinds of weather, and sometimes it can be extreme. This book looks at all sorts of weather, including devastating natural disasters such as hurricanes, droughts, and blizzards. Readers will learn about the positive and negative effects of weather and how to stay... |
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Illinois
John Hamilton - ABDO & Daughters
Format: Print book
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Welcome to Illinois, the Prairie State! Your students will walk up the concrete steps of Monks Mound, visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, watch a baseball game at Wrigley Field, and more as they learn about Illinois's history, plants and animals, industries, sports,... |
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Asteroids, Comets, and Meteoroids
Lauren Kukla - Checkerboard
Format: Library Binding
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Climb Aboard! Explore the difference between meteor, meteorite, and meteoroid! Investigate comet composition and development and their observation through history! Learn about asteroids! Learn about key astronomers tools such as telescopes and the Deep Impact spacecraft! See an infographicshowing... |
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Cyber Cop
Wil Mara - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a cyber cop. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent... |
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Hurricane Child
Kheryn Callender - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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Caroline Murphy is a Hurricane Child.Being born during a hurricane is unlucky, and twelve-year-old Caroline has had her share of bad luck lately. She's hated and bullied by everyone in her small school on St. Thomas of the US Virgin Islands, a spirit only she can see won't stop following... |
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Movie Monsters: From Godzilla to Frankenstein
Krystyna Poray Goddu - Lerner Publications
Format: Library Binding
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The first monster to appear in a movie was Frankenstein. Since then, Godzilla, King Kong, and others have taken over the screen, destroying cities and terrorizing crowds. These monsters continue to show up in movies, TV shows, video games, and books. Movie monsters often seem terrifying... |
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Top 10 Worst Volcanic Eruptions
Louise Spilsbury - PowerKids Press
Format: Paperback
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Volcanic activity reduced Pompeii to ashes, but the Mount Vesuvius eruption is only the seventh most destructive volcanic eruption out of the top ten in human history! This fiery volume covers all ten natural disasters with mesmerizing photographs and visuals of these natural phenomena.... |
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Manufacturing
Diane Lindsey Reeves - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Print book
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Manufacturing in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Manufacturing career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities. |
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Grains and Cereals
Ann Squire - Children's Press
Format: Print book
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Cereal, bread, and many of the other foods we eat every day come from grain. Readers will discover how wheat, corn, and other grains are grown and harvested. They will also learn about the controversy surrounding genetically modified crops, what effects grain farming has on the environment,... |
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Chef
Ellen Labrecque - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Print book
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Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a chef. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent... |
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Volcanologist
Kevin Cunningham - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Print book : Juvenile audience : English
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"Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a volcanologist. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent... |
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One Iguana, Two Iguanas: A Story of Accident, Natural Selection, and Evolution
Sneed B. Collard III - Tilbury House Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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KIRKUS STARRED REVIEWA much-needed contribution to the children's literature about evolutionNatural selection and speciation are all but ignored in children's nonfiction. To help address this glaring deficiency, award-winning children's science writer Sneed Collard traveled... |
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Clock King's Time Bomb
Sean Tulien - Stone Arch Books
Format: Book
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On December 31, New Zealanders are about to ring in the New Year. But when the clock strikes midnight . . . it stops! Technology starts to malfunction throughout the entire time zone. Cell phones and computers shut down. Planes, trains, and automobiles run wild. Then the CLOCK KING appears,... |
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Unbelievably Boring Bart
JAMES PATTERSON - jimmy patterson
Format: Hardcover
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There's more than meets the eye in James Patterson's newest illustrated middle grade novel--a book so fun kids will actually put down their games to read it!Invisible creatures are attacking the school, and 12-year-old Bartholomew Bean is the only one who can stop them! Okay, so maybe Bart... |
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Smile: How Young Charlie Chaplin Taught the World to Laugh
Gary Golio - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover
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An award-winning author and a Caldecott Medalist take a creative look at the early life of comedic genius Charlie Chaplin.Once there was a little slip of a boy who roamed the streets of London, hungry for life (and maybe a bit of bread) . His dad long gone and his actress... |
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Lily's Mountain
Hannah Moderow - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Lily refuses to believe what everyone else accepts to be true: that her father has died while climbing Denali, the highest mountain in North America. Lily has grown up hiking in the Alaskan wilderness with her dad. He's an expert climber. There's no way he would let something like this... |
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The D-Day invasion of Normandy
Michael Capek - Essential Library
Format: eBook : Document : EnglishView all editions and formats
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This title examines the invasion of Normandy during World War II, focusing on the planning, the equipment, and the brave soldiers who ensured an Allied victory. Narrative text, historical photographs, and primary sources assist the reader in report writing. |
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Children's Illustrated World Atlas
Dorling Kindersley, Inc. - DK Children
Format: Hardcover
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A visual atlas that brings the world and its people to life with modern mapping, pictures, facts, and stories, perfect for kids ages 8-12, and fully revised and updated.Using modern mapping based on the latest seamless, cloud-free satellite image data, Children's Illustrated World Atlas... |
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Wisconsin
John Hamilton - ABDO & Daughters
Format: Print book
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Welcome to Wisconsin, the Badger State! Students will explore the Apostle Islands, attend a Green Bay Packers football game, visit Wisconsin Dells, and more as they learn about Wisconsin's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun,... |
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Guardians Chapter Book #5
William Joyce - Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Format: Hardcover
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The Guardians' powers are put to the ultimate test in their final battle in this conclusion to the epic chapter book series from William Joyce.When we last saw the Guardians, they were celebrating their victory during Bright Night, the final great Battle of the Moon, where they defeated... |
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Artemis the Loyal
Joan Holub - Aladdin; Original edition
Format: Paperback
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Its time for the annual Olympic Games and the four goddessgirls are not happy--especially Artemis Even though shes better at sports than most of the godboys she cant compete because rules say the Games are boys-only No fair Led by Artemis Athena Persphone and Aphrodite the ladies of Mount... |
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Marine Force Recon
Lee Slater - Checkerboard Library
Format: Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats
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This title introduces readers to Marine Force Recon. Engaging text explores the Force Recon Mariness history, key missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. The Force Recon creed, requirements... |
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Armstrong and Charlie
Steven B. Frank - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Charlie isn't looking forward to sixth grade. If he starts sixth grade, chances are he'll finish it. And when he does, he'll grow older than the brother he recently lost. Armstrong isn't looking forward to sixth grade, either. When his parents sign him up for Opportunity Busing to a white... |
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Supercars
Peter Bodensteiner - Black Rabbit Books/Bolt
Format: Hardcover
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Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, charts, timelines, photos and levelling control this high interest title describes the history, features, and future of supercars. |
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Crush
Svetlana Chmakova - JY
Format: Hardcover
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Following the overwhelming success of AWKWARD and BRAVE, Svetlana Chmakova's award winning Berrybrook Middle School series continues with its next installment - CRUSH!Jorge seems to have it all together. He's big enough that nobody really messes with him, but he's also a genuinely sweet... |
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Dragon Bones
Lisa McMann - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover
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Ten years after Alex and Aaron Stowe brought peace to Quill and Artim, their younger twin sisters journey beyond Artim in the second novel in the New York Times bestselling sequel series to The Unwanteds, which Kirkus Reviews called "The Hunger Games meets Harry... |
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Everest
Sangma Francis - Flying Eye Books
Format: Hardcover
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This stunning nonfiction picture book compendium of facts about the world's highest mountain, with illustrations from up-and-comer Lisk Feng, will not disappoint.Hundreds of people dare to climb Mount Everest every year, following in Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's footsteps,... |
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Treasure Hunters: Quest for the City of Gold
James Patterson - jimmy patterson
Format: Hardcover
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Gear up for an exciting new adventure with the thrill-seeking Kidds as they search for a missing city in South America made entirely of gold!When Bick and Beck Kidd find a hidden trove of pirate treasure, it includes a map with clues to an even bigger score: the lost Incan city of Paititi.... |
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Grace, Gold, and Glory My Leap of Faith
Gabrielle Douglas
Format: Hardcover
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The inspiring autobiography from Gabrielle Douglas - the first African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the individual All-Around champion - revealing her journey from the time she first entered a gym to her gold-medal-winning performances.In the 2012 London Olympics, US gymnast... |
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The House of Months and Years
Emma Trevayne - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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A girl must stop the Boogeyman living in her home from stealing her family's warmest memories in this haunting, atmospheric novel from the author of Flights and Chimes and Mysterious Times and The Accidental Afterlife of Thomas Marsden.When her distant aunt and uncle die,... |
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Elephants
Anna Prokos - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding
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Did you know that elephants are the worlds largest land mammalor that an elephants trunk is made up of more than 40,000 muscles? These gentle giants are also at risk due to illegal hunting. Learn fascinating facts like theseand moreall in the pages of this book! |
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The Joker Virus
Scott Peterson - Stone Arch Books
Format: Book
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The JOKER has created a nasty videogame virus, an electronic version of his JOKER VENOM. If BATMAN can’t get gamers to put down their handheld gaming devices, JOKER will soon have an army of obedient JOKER-zombies at his command. |
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Jim Henson: Puppeteer and Producer
Hannah Isbell - Enslow Pub Inc
Format: Library Binding
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Jim Henson created some of the most well-known and beloved characters, stories, and songs of the 20th century, making his name synonymous with children's entertainment. From Kermit the Frog to The Dark Crystal, his creative legacy has impacted children for two generations with no sign... |
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What Are Sea Invertebrates?
Julia J. Quinlan - Rosen Education Service
Format: Hardcover
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Invertebrates make up more than 90 percent of all living beings on Earth, and underwater, their diversity is apparent. Sea invertebrates include crustaceans, mollusks, jellyfish, and a host of other sea creatures that are integral to marine ecosystems and have important uses for humans,... |
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Food Scientist
Karen Latchana Kenney
Format: Hardcover
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In Food Scientist, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a life scientist. Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work... |
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DK Eyewitness Books: Hurricane & Tornado
Jack Challoner - DK Children; Reprint edition
Format: Book
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Eyewitness: Hurricane & Tornado is a compelling guide to nature's most dangerous and destructive forces. Striking images, models and illustrations offer a unique view of catastrophic weather conditions allowing readers to see into the eye of a cyclone, witness hailstones the size... |
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My Brother Is in the Marine Corps
Keisha Jones - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book
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The United States Marine Corps has been an active military organization since 1775. In its 240-year history, countless marines have defended our nation in air, water, and on land. Their families have stood behind them as proud pillars of strength and support. This title explores the USMC... |
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Dragsters
Thomas Adamson - Bellwether Media
Format: Library Binding
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A dragster can finish a race by the time you finish reading this sentence. These speed demons are the fastest accelerating vehicles in the world! Readers will the get a rush learning about these powerful vehicles and their incredible capabilities in this exciting title. |
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Cat Pals
Pat Jacobs - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Library Binding
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From where they sleep to what they eat and how you can make them feel safe and at home, this book gives you all the pet care advice you need to become a cats best pal. Learn the inside information on how cats communicate, what games they like to play, and how to understand their behavior,... |
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Fossils
Cecily Jobes - PowerKids Press
Format: Library Binding
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Fossils give us a glimpse into the past. Readers will enjoy learning about different kinds of fossils, how they form, and where they can be found. From the bones left by huge mastodons to the imprints of tiny trilobites, amazing fossil finds are sure to excite readers and give them a close-up... |
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The Wild Robot
Peter Brown - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a fierce storm and escaping... |
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Thrse Makes a Tapestry
Alexandra S D Hinrichs - J. Paul Getty Museum
Format: Print book
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Step back in time to seventeenth-century Paris with Thrse, a talented young girl who lives and works at the Gobelins Manufactory, where Europe's greatest artisans make tapestries and luxury objects for King Louis XIV. Even though girls are not trained on the great looms there, Thrse... |
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Derek Carr
Jon M Fishman - Lerner Pub Group
Format: Library Binding
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Derek Carr is a superstar quarterback for the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders have gotten better each year since Carr joined the team in 2014. In 2016 they made the National Football League (NFL) Playoffs for the first time in 14 years! And Carr says they'll get even better--he wants... |
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The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs
Kate Messner - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover
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All it takes is one: one coral gamete to start a colony, one person to make a difference, one idea to change the world. The ongoing efforts to save and rebuild the world's coral reefs - with hammer and glue, and grafts of newly grown coral - are the living legacy of Ken Nedimyer, founder... |
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My sister is in the Coast Guard
Vince Toth - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats
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This book explores the world of military families, and addresses topics such as life in the military, career options, and the history of the Coast Guard. |
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Dragonbreath #11: The Frozen Menace
Ursula Vernon - Dial Books for Young Readers, 2016.
Format: Print book
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Danny Dragonbreath and his friends are cooler than ever in book 11 of the comic series perfect for Big Nate and Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans Danny Dragonbreath doesn't just have a cold. He is cold. His fire has gone out! And that's super-dangerous for a fire-breathing dragon like... |
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Momotaro Xander and the Lost Island of Monsters
Margaret Dilloway - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Print book
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Xander Miyamoto would rather do almost anything than listen to his sixth grade teacher, Mr. Stedman, drone on about weather disasters happening around the globe. If Xander could do stuff he's good at instead, like draw comics and create computer programs, and if Lovey would stop harassing... |
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Almost Paradise: A Novel
Corabel Shofner - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover
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A heartfelt debut about a spunky girl determined to save her family and find her way home.Twelve-year-old Ruby Clyde Henderson's life changes the day her mother's boyfriend holds up a convenience store, and her mother is wrongly jailed for assisting with the crime. Ruby and her pet pig,... |
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How to Write Your Best Story Ever!: Top Tips and Trade Secrets from the Experts
Christopher Edge - Barron'S
Format: Print book
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Aspiring writers love to dream up storiesbut getting them down on paper may be a challenge. That's where How to Write Your Best Story Ever! can help. This book is bursting with creative ways to help youngsters craft all types of stories. Helpful features include:Hints and tips to create... |
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Mister Rogers Songbook (Songs for Kids) (Easy Piano (Hal Leonard))
Mister Rogers - Hal Leonard
Format: Paperback
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(Easy Piano Personality) . Easy piano arrangements of 25 fun and creative songs from "Youre Growing" and "Bedtime." Includes: Its Such a Good Feeling * Please Dont Think Its Funny * There Are Many Ways to Say I Love You * Wont You Be My Neighbor? * You Can Never Go Down... |
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The Battle of Bayport
Franklin W. Dixon - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover
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A reenactment battle marches into Bayport in this Hardy Boys adventure - a fresh approach to a classic series.Bayport goes back in time when a Revolutionary War-era battleship is discovered, along with a treasure trove of historic artifacts. To celebrate, the town stages a reenactment of the historic... |
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Explore North America
Veronica B Wilkins - Jump!, Inc.
Format: Library Binding
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of North America. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about this continent's landscape, biomes, climate, wildlife, culture, and more.... |
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It's Me.
Jim Benton - Graphix
Format: Paperback
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An all-new series from New York Times bestselling author, Jim Benton!From New York Times bestselling author Jim Benton, meet Catwad! He's blue, he's a bit of a grouch, and his best friend is a dim-witted cat named Blurmp who can see the bright side of anything. From pizza... |
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Leonardo Da Vinci in His Own Words
Caroline Kennon - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Print book
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Leonardo da Vinci defies categorization. He was an artist, scientist, mathematician, engineer, and more. He truly was a Renaissance man. This comprehensive volume presents the biography of a remarkable man using his own words and works. Readers will come to appreciate the genius of the inventor... |
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DREAM JUMPER BOOK 2: CURSE OF THE HARVESTER
Greg Grunberg - Graphix
Format: Paperback
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Ben and Jake are back for more! With the Dream Jumper business making them some serious money, all seems to be going great. But Ben is put to the test in a way in he never saw coming when a new and formidable foe invades his nightmares. With Jake backing him up and a mysterious newcomer... |
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Taylor Swift
Marie Morreale - C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Format: Print book
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Ever since she exploded onto the scene with her self-titled 2004 debut album, Taylor Swift has been one of the biggest stars in country and pop music. Readers will find out how Taylor went from living on a Christmas tree farm to playing sold-out stadium shows for her loyal fans, also known... |
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A Refugee's Journey from Syria
Helen Mason - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover
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Five-year-old Rojs home is bombed during the civil war that has been raging in his homeland of Syria. He and his family are forced to flee the country secretly by boat, and they end up in a camp for refugees in Europe. Interspersed with facts about Syria and its people, this narrative tells... |
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Grand Canyon
Josh Gregory - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding
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Offering some of the most breathtaking sights on the planet, the Grand Canyon is an immense chasm sculpted from many layers of colorful, ancient rock. Readers will explore this natural wonder and learn how it was formed. They will also find out what role the canyon has played in human history,... |
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Wings of Fire, Book 12
Tui T. Sutherland - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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Growing up in the hives, Cricket has always had a million questions. Why are trees forbidden, even in art? Why do her parents seem to hate her? And the biggest, most dangerous and secret question of all: why is Cricket immune to Queen Wasp's powers? Whenever the queen takes control of all the HiveWings,... |
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California
John Hamilton - Abdo & Daughters
Format: Print book
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Welcome to California, the Golden State! Your students will explore Hollywood, visit the Golden Gate Bridge, attend the Rose Bowl, watch Pasadena's Rose Parade, and more as they learn about California's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this... |
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Lacrosse: Who Does What?
Ryan Nagelhout - Gareth Stevens Pub
Format: Paperback
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Lacrosse has elements of other sports in its gameplay, but is a sport all its own. With a rich history and fun pace to the game, its a growing sport thats easy to start playing. This book explores the exciting and evolving world of field lacrosse, a sport that has many moving parts. From... |
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Lions
Claire Throp - Heinemann
Format: Print book
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Heres an animal lovers one-stop source for in-depth information on lions! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about lions, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these powerful creatures. |
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Fluffy Strikes Back
Ashley Spires - Kids Can Press Ltd.
Format: Print book
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Fluffy Vandermere, the cat sergeant in charge of P.U.R.S.T. (Pets of the Universe Ready for Space Travel) , works tirelessly to protect the world from alien (aka bug) domination. It's a big job. ?The whole planet is Fluffy's space station. All the people in the world are his humans.... |
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The Exact Location of Home
Kate Messner - Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Format: Hardcover
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Kirby "Zig" Zigonski lives for the world of simple circuits, light bulbs, buzzers, and motors. Electronics are, after all, much more predictable than most people--especially his father, who he hasn't seen in over a year. When his dad's latest visit is canceled with no explanation... |
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REFUGEE'S JOURNEY FROM YEMEN
HEATHER HUDAK - CRABTREE PUB CO
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"Sahar misses her life in Yemen before the terrible civil war started. When her home is bombed and she loses her baby brother, she and her family make the dangerous boat journey to a refugee camp. Sahar and her family end up journeying to Canada as refugees, where they adjust to a very... |
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All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook
Leslie Connor - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover
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Junior Library Guild Selection * Kids' Indie Next List PickFrom Leslie Connor, award-winning author of Waiting for Normal and Crunch, comes a soaring and heartfelt story about love, forgiveness, and how innocence makes us all rise up. All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook is a powerful... |
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The Celebrity Cat Caper
Gertrude Chandler Warner - Albert Whitman
Format: Print book
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The Aldens are excited to meet their favorite celebrity--Walter the Cat, who makes the funniest videos on the Internet! And when this celebrity cat inherits a million dollars from his owner, he becomes even more famous! But someone seems to be angry about the will and is stealing things... |
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Dream Within a Dream
Patricia MacLachlan - Margaret K. McElderry Books
Format: Hardcover
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A young girl finds herself - and so much more - during a summer stay with her grandparents in this "sweet, evocative" (Kirkus Reviews) novel from Newbery Award-winning author Patricia MacLachlan.. When Louisa (short for Louisiana) is sent to stay with her grandparents for the summer,... |
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The Doughnut Fix
Jessie Janowitz - Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Format: Hardcover
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Superfudge meets The Lemonade War in this funny, heartwarming series debut about change, adventure, family, and of course, doughnuts. Tristan isn't Gifted or Talented like his sister Jeanine, and he's always been okay with that because he can make a perfect chocolate chip cookie and he lives... |
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Chimpanzees
Jody Jensen Shaffer - Abdo Publishing Company
Format: Print book
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"Learn more about chimpanzees, how they use their cleverness to survive, and how they are astonishing scientists with their surprising smarts."-- |
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The Terrible Two Go Wild
Mac Barnett - Amulet Books
Format: Hardcover
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Everyone's favorite pranksters are at it again! School's out, and Miles and Niles are running wild in the woods outside town: climbing trees, exploring caves, and, yes, pranking. But these leafy, lazy days of mischief darken when bully Josh Barkin and his cadets from a nearby kids' boot... |
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How Do Monarch Butterflies Find Their Way Home?
Kip Almasy - Powerkids Pr
Format: Paperback
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Monarch butterflies travel over 2,000 miles from Americas East Coast to central Mexico. Scientists are only beginning to unravel the mystery of the butterflys super navigational powers. In this enlightening text, readers will discover how life science works in the everyday world. With accessible... |
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The Boy Who Went Magic
A P WINTER - Chicken House
Format: Hardcover
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Magic doesn't exist in Bert's world... or does it?The mages of Ferenor were outlawed and destroyed by the royal family centuries ago for performing incredible feats and powering wondrous machines with their magic, and the world is a much duller place. Bert is a young boy who's lived... |
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Mia Measures Up
COCO SIMON - Simon Spotlight
Format: Hardcover
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Mia is being cyber-bullied, and she's determined to find out who is responsible in the latest addition to the Cupcake Diaries series.Mia is upset when her parents tell her she's too young to go to a concert without adult supervision. She's old enough to help run a cupcake business! Why can't... |
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Stepfamily (Dealing With...)
Jane Lacey - Powerkids Pr
Format: December 30
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When a childs parent remarries, that child gains a new parent, and often, new siblings. This can be a wonderful thing, but it can also come with its own unique set of challenges. This informative volume is designed to help readers navigate and learn from these challenges. Relatable stories... |
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Scarlett Hart: Monster Hunter
MARCUS SEDGWICK - First Second
Format: Hardcover
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Scarlett Hart, orphaned daughter of two legendary monster hunters, is determined to carry on in her parents' footsteps -- even if the Royal Academy for the Pursuit and Eradication of Zoological Eccentricities says she's too young to fight perilous horrors. But whether it's creepy... |
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Family Poems for Every Day of the Week: Poemas Familiares Para Cada Dia de la Semana
Francisco X Alarcón - Childrens Book Pr
Format: Hardcover
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So begins this bilingual collection of poems that takes us through the week day by day. Children spend Sunday visiting their grandparents, play with school friends on Monday, daydream on Tuesday, eat popcorn at the local market on Wednesday, and more, until we arrive at Saturday, when they... |
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Greatest Female Athletes of All Time
Todd Kortemeier - Sportszone
Format: Library Binding
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Learn more about the best of the best in the history of women's sports. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company. |
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Kate the Great, Except When She's Not
Suzy Becker - Crown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Fans of Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries will love this illustrated series by the New York Times bestselling author of All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat. Meet Kate Geller, a sassy flute-playing artist, who comes up with an original way to redefine friendship. Kate's older... |
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Scorpions
Vicky Franchino - C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Format: Library Binding
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Some scorpions can go an entire year between meals. 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... |
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Who Was Milton Bradley?
Kirsten Anderson - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Paperback
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Meet the man behind the board games: Milton Bradley.Born in Maine in 1836, Milton Bradley moved with his family to the working-class city of Lowell, Massachusetts, at age 11. His early life consisted of several highs and lows, from graduating high school and attending Harvard to getting... |
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The Mighty Dynamo
Kieran Crowley - Feiwel & Friends
Format: Print book
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More than anything, Noah Murphy wants to be a professional soccer player -- and participating in the Schools' World Cup qualifiers might be just what he needs to get scouted. But when he's suspiciously banned from his school team for something he didn't even do, all his dreams... |
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The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King
Max Brallier - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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A New York Times and USA Today bestelling series, with one million copies in print!"Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy KidLife after the zombie... |
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The Adventurers Guild #2 Twilight of the Elves
ZACK LORAN CLARK - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover
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I should probably start at the beginning, Zed wrote, when things first went wrong .Zed, Brock, and their friends may have saved Freestone from destruction, but the fight against the Dangers is far from over. No one knows what to expect next from the dark power that... |
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The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher (Family Fletcher Series)
Dana Alison Levy - Yearling
Format: Hardcover
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"Fans of Beverly Clearys Quimbys, Judy Blumes Hatchers, and, more recently, Jeanne Birdsalls Penderwicks will fervently hope that more Fletcher misadventures are yet to come." - School Library Journal, Starred The start of the school year is not going as the Fletcher brothers... |
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Toby's Story: A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tale
W. Bruce Cameron - Starscape
Format: Hardcover
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Meet Toby -- a very special dog with a very important purpose -- featured in A Dog's Journey, the basis for the major motion picture! Young readers will love this story in the popular A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tales series by bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron.Toby is a beagle who doesn't... |
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Abraham Lincoln's Presidency
Karen Latchana Kenney - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book
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As Lincoln embarked on his presidency, the slaveholding states in the South left the Union, causing him to face the American Civil War. Lincoln's leadership and his written words continue to inspire Americans. |
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New York: The Empire State (United States of America)
John Hamilton - ABDO & Daughters
Format: August 15
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"Welcome to New York, the Empire State! Explore Niagara Falls, tour the Statue of Liberty, attend a New York Yankees baseball game, and more as you learn about New Yorks history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more inthis fun, fact-filled title."... |
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Forensic detectives
Katie Kawa - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book
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Forensic detectives use science to solve crimes. Readers explore the ways forensic detectives analyze evidence from crime scenes using their scientific skills, as well as technology, engineering, and math. These areas of STEM are discussed through career-focused text designed to keep readers... |
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Grand Canyon
Jason Chin - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover
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Rivers wind through earth, cutting down and eroding the soil for millions of years, creating a cavity in the ground 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep known as the Grand Canyon.Home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals that have lived and evolved within... |
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Lost!
Terry Lynn Johnson - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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A high-stakes survival series perfect for fans of the I Survived series and Hatchet. Stay calm. Stay smart. Survive. An ancient myth about a statue leads eleven-year-old Carter and twelve-year-old Anna down a trail deep into the Costa Rican jungle. They get turned around, then chased by howler... |
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Miracle on Ice: How a Stunning Upset United a Country
Michael Burgan - Compass Point Books
Format: Print book
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The mighty Soviets were the favorites to win hockey gold at the 1980 Winter Olympics. But a team of U.S. college players had other ideas. The stunning upset of the Soviet hockey team by the young Americans has been called the greatest moment in international hockey. And to many people the victory... |
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What Are Crustaceans?
Therese Shea - Rosen Education Service
Format: Hardcover
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The crustacean subphylum can be broken down into decapods, amphipods, copepods, and other types. This title offers readers from grades one through four comparisons between the needs and roles of different crustaceans, which will allow readers to understand the subphylums importance. Readers... |
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Mouseford Academy Drama At Mouseford
Thea Stilton - Scholastic; 1st edition
Format: Book
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Welcome to the world of the Thea Sisters! To celebrate Mouse Academys 600th anniversary, the headmaster and teachers decide to stage a performance of William Squeakspeares favorite play Mouseo Juliet! The Thea Sisters all want the part of Juliet, but so does their rival, Ruby Flashyfur.... |
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Moths
Patrick Perish - Blastoff! Readers
Format: Library Binding
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Moths are like the butterflies of the night. Their scale-covered wings carry them from plant to plant in search of sweet nectar. Theres a lot to learn about these dark-winged insects in this fact-filled book for beginning readers! |
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Teen Parents
Hilary W Poole - Mason Crest
Format: Print book
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The rates of kids having kids are lower than they have ever been. But still, more than 50 teen girls out of every thousand gets pregnant every year. These girls, along with the fathers of their children, are faced with some extremely adult choices. This book looks at the different issues... |
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Shoo, Caveflies!
GERONIMO STILTON - SCHOLASTIC (US)
Format: Print book
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Geronimo's cousin Trap Stiltonoot is stung by a dangerous cavefly, which causes him to fall into an instant, deep sleep! To cure him, Geronimo and Thea must seek out the petals of the pink stinkrose, a rare and smelly flower. But it only grows on a very high peak! Can they make it there... |
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Humpback Whales
Anna Claybourne - Heinemann InfoSearch
Format: Book
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Heres an animal lovers one-stop source for in-depth information on humpback whales What do they eat How do they behave Are they at risk This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about humpback whales as well as maps charts and wonderful photographs of these fascinating... |
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Tarantulas
Vicky Franchino - Scholastic
Format: Paperback
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With exciting full-color photos, Nature's Children brings you face-to-face with some of the world's most intriguing animals—from chimpanzees to pandas to tarantulas. Each title reveals how these creatures survive in the wild, how they raise their young, what's being done... |
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The Coolest Inventor: Willis Haviland Carrier and His Air Conditioner
Alison Eldridge - Enslow Elementary
Format: Print book
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Icy cold air conditioning is very common in many people's lives. But there was a time when this popular luxury did not exist. People had to think of other ways to keep cool on hot, humid days. It was also too hot in factories and hospitals, theaters and cars. Willis Carrier changed... |
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The Brain-Boosting Benefits of Gaming
Arie Kaplan - Lerner Publishing Group
Format: Print book
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Has anyone ever told you gamers out there that your time would be better spent studying? Well, dont let go of that joystick just yet! Turns out, advancing to that next level of Super Mario Brothers has a similar effect on your brain as getting an A on your spelling test. Video games have... |
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WIld Turkeys
Rebecca Sabelko - Bellwether Media
Format: Library Binding
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Wild turkey flocks forage their way across North America. But they have to watch out for predators. Sharp senses of sight and hearing alert them to lurking enemies. In this book, young readers will learn all about the habits and habitats of these large birds. Gobble, gobble! |
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Katt vs. Dogg
James Patterson - jimmy patterson
Format: Hardcover
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For anyone who loves cats or dogs (or both!) , James Patterson's newest illustrated middle-grade story is set in an imaginative world populated entirely by animals, where society is defined by the oldest rivalry in the world: katts versus doggs! Oscar is a rambunctious dogg who loves... |
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Sports Journalism
Diane Dakers - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Library Binding
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This absorbing book describes the details of three real case studies of investigative journalism about sports. Stories include journalists exposing the FIFA soccer scandal and Olympic committee wrongdoings, the promotion of violence in hockey leading to death, and the abuse of USA gymnasts... |
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The Next Wave: The Quest to Harness the Power of the Oceans
Elizabeth Rusch - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Journey to the wave-battered coast of the Pacific Northwest tomeet some of the engineers and scientistsworking to harness the punishing force of our oceans, one of the natures powerful and renewable energy sources. With an array of amazingdevices that cling to the bottom of the sea floor... |
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Bad Magic
Pseudonymous Bosch - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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A magical new series from Pseudonymous Bosh the bestselling author of the Secret Series Magic sucks Don t look so shocked You may not think magic is bad but the protagonist of our story Clay certainly does And really who can blame him After all it is a magic journal that getshim expelled... |
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The Tyrant's Tomb
Rick Riordan - Disney-Hyperion
Format: Hardcover
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It's not easy being Apollo, especially when you've been turned into a human and banished from Olympus. On his path to restoring five ancient oracles and reclaiming his godly powers, Apollo (aka Lester Papadopoulos) has faced both triumphs and tragedies. Now his journey takes him to Camp... |
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Mountains
M J Knight - Brown Bear Books
Format: Print book
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Mountains are home to some of the coolestand strangestanimals on the planet. Featuring supportive text and exquisite photography, this beginning-to-read series will engage any first-time researcher. |
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The Demons of Deep Space
Laurie S Sutton - Stone Arch Books
Format: Print book
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Darkseid has always been one of SUPERMAN'S strongest foes, so when the MAN OF STEEL discovers that the Dark Lord and his demonic minions have located the Infinity Particle. SUPERMAN realizes he’s in deep trouble. |
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Soof
SARAH WEEKS - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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All her life, Aurora has heard stories about Heidi and all the good luck she brought Aurora's family. Aurora, though, doesn't feel very lucky. The kids at school think she's weird. And she's starting to think her mom thinks she's weird, too. Especially compared to Heidi.On the eve of a visit... |
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TBH, This May Be TMI
Lisa Greenwald - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover
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Told entirely in text messages, the second book in this addictive series from the acclaimed author of 11 Before 12 is perfect for fans of Lauren Myracle and Rachel Renee Russell.TBH, Cece has no time for her boy-crazy friends. She wants to make a bigger impact in middle school than just... |
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Notorious Outlaws
Anita Yasuda - Core Library
Format: Print book
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The expansion of the United States in the 1800s led to good fortune and success for some, and crime and lawlessness for others. Notorious Outlaws explains how people like Butch Cassidy, Billy the Kid, and many more turned to a life of crime. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful... |
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The Culture of the Qin and Han Dynasties of China
Vic Kovacs - Powerkids Pr
Format: Print book
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The dynasties of ancient China ruled the country for centuries. The contributions of the leaders and people of this time have a legacy that can still be seen in Chinese culture today. This title begins with background information on China before the Qin conquest and ends with the end of the Han Dynasty... |
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Born Survivors
Louise Spilsbury - Pilot
Format: Hardcover
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Sea turtle hatchlings have a triathlon of sorts to complete immediately after hatching. First, they dig themselves out of the sand. Next, they race down the beach. Lastly, they swim as fast as possible to deep water. Independent readers will celebrate this book's baby-focused survival... |
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Inside College Football: Preparing for the Pros
John Walters - Mason Crest
Format: Print book
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Millions of people follow college football with great passion, enjoying beloved traditions and exciting game action. For many players, however, college football is more than just fight songs and school spirit its a big step on the road to pro football. The truth is that only a select few make... |
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A Dragon's Guide to Making Your Human Smarter
Laurence Yep - Crown Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book
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For fans of How to Train Your Dragon comes a new tale about dragon Miss Drake and her human pet Winnie, by a two-time Newbery Honor winner, featuring illustrations by Caldecott Honor winner Mary GrandPr. Three-thousand-year-old Miss Drake has arranged to send her dear pet Winnie... |
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K9 and Military Dogs (Canine Athletes)
Parker Holmes - Sportszone
Format: Library Binding
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This title introduces young dog lovers to K9 and military dogs, covering everything from the history of their use to conditioning, training, and the work they do. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photo diagram, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards... |
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Cultivators
S M Maimone - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Print book
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Anyone who has ever tried to plant a garden, or even grow a plant, knows its not always an easy task. Thats why farmers do what they can to ensure a healthy crop, and that includes cultivating the soil. They till it, allowing air, nutrients, and water to circulate more easily. Doing this... |
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Nadya Skylung and the Masked Kidnapper
Jeff Seymour - G.P. Putnams Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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In this middle-grade sequel to Nadya Skylung and the Cloudship Rescue, author Jeff Seymour and bestselling illustrator Brett Helquist deliver another breathtaking fantasy adventure, starring an extraordinary heroine and set in an unforgettable world where ships can fly.. Nadya Skylung paid... |
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Weird Animals
Steve Parker - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Print book
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What could a male Jacksons chameleon need three horns for besides fighting? Actually, this odd-looking animal has horns to scare predators and attract females more than defense. Some animals bodies can lead readers to question the purpose of their weird features. This book has the answers... |
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The Handbook
Jim Benton - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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There's nothing Jake likes more than some good trash-picking, so when his elderly neighbors move out and leave an especially promising-looking pile of household refuse on the curb, he goes right for it. He only has the chance to grab one box before his mom catches him and orders him in for dinner,... |
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Beastly Monsters: From Dragons to Griffins
Katie Marsico - Lerner Publications
Format: Library Binding
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Ancient dragons breathed fire and gobbled up humans. Fierce mythical griffins had the heads of eagles and the bodies of lions. More recently, people have reported chupacabras drinking the blood of farm animals. These monsters and more have frightened people for centuries, and have made... |
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Time Shifters
CHRIS GRINE - GRAPHIX
Format: Hardcover
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When Luke investigates an eerie blue glow in the woods behind his house, he doesn't know what he'll find there. But a scientist, a robot Abraham Lincoln riding a friendly dinosaur, and a sassy ghost were the last things he could have imagined stumbling upon. Now as Luke and his new companions... |
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The Cardboard Kingdom
Chad Sell - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, Awkward, and All's Faire in Middle School, this graphic novel follows a neighborhood of kids who transform ordinary cardboard into fantastical homemade costumes as they explore conflicts with friends, family, and their own identity."A... |
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Warriors Super Edition: Hawkwing's Journey
Erin Hunter - HarperCollins
Format: Hardcover
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An epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Set just before the events of the books in A Vision of Shadows, this Super Edition follows Hawkwing, deputy of SkyClan, on a journey that will change the fate of all five warrior Clans. The cats of SkyClan... |
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Astrid the Unstoppable
Maria Parr - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover
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Pippi Longstocking meets Heidi meets Anne Shirley in this tale of an irrepressible girl in a mountain village who navigates unexpected changes with warmth and humor.Speed and self-confidence, that's Astrid's motto. Nicknamed "the little thunderbolt," she loves to spend her days... |
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Warplanes
Mark Bergin - Book House
Format: Print book
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Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing warplanes, covering such models as the Hawker Hurricane, Messerschmitt BF 109, and F-16 Fighting Falcon. |
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Freedom Riders: A Primary Source Exploration of the Struggle for Racial Justice
Heather E. Schwartz - Capstone Press
Format: Print book
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The Freedom Riders were a courageous group of people who decided to fight against bus segregation. They had no idea how bad it could get. But they were ready to stand up for their beliefs. Explore the points of view of the Freedom Riders and the people who opposed them through powerful... |
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Splat!: The Most Exciting Artists of All Time
Mary Richards - Thames & Hudson
Format: Print book
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The stories behind some of the greatest artworks of all time, including the real life struggles and triumphs of the artists who created themSplat! is the history of art at its most exciting and outrageous. Organized by artist and covering both key events and major movements such as the Renaissance... |
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My mom is in the Navy
Nancy Miller - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats
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The United States Navy is staffed by thousands of dedicated service members. Some of them are moms, too. This non-fiction title introduces readers to life in the U.S. Navy through a narrator whose mother has taken up the call of duty. Readers learn about the Navys past and present, what... |
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Abby in Wonderland
SARAH MLYNOWSKI - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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Down the rabbit hole . . .I'm spending the day with my best friends, Frankie and Robin, and -- UGH -- snobby Penny. I'm not expecting anything magical to happen, until Frankie falls into a mysterious hole behind Penny's house . . . and we all wind up in the story of Alice's Adventures... |
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The Slowest Book Ever
April Pulley Sayre - Boyds Mills Press
Format: Hardcover
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April Pulley Sayre's wry, quirky storytelling tone shines from the warning on the first page ("This is a S-L-O-W book. Do not read it while surfing, water skiing, or running to escape giant weasels.") right through to the glossary at the end. In between, readers will explore... |
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Nepal
Nelson Yomtov - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding
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Squeezed between India and Tibet, Nepal is one of the most diverse countries in the world. Its landscape stretches from thick subtropical forests to deep, lush valleys to the spectacular peaks of the Himalayan mountain range. The variety of plant and anim |
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Wind Energy (Alternative Energy)
Kris Woll - Core Library
Format: Library Binding
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Explains what wind power is, the history of the technology, how it generates electricity, and its future uses. |
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Caveboy Dave: More Scrawny Than Brawny
Aaron Reynolds - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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A funny graphic-novel series by New York Times bestselling author Aaron Reynolds!His grandpa invented fire. His dad invented the wheel. How will Caveboy Dave leave his mark?Dave Unga-Bunga has always been more scrawny than brawny. This is a major problem when your village expects... |
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Minerals
Ann O. Squire - Scholastic
Format: Paperback
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Just what is hiding in the ground beneath you feet? Get ready to explore the fundamentals of earth science! The fascinating facts and fun activities in these informative titles help you learn all there is to know about fossils, gemstones, rocks, and minerals. |
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Who Is Bono?
Pam Pollack - Penguin Workshop
Format: Paperback
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How did an Irish schoolboy become the lead singer of a world-famous rock band and the founder of several humanitarian groups? Track Bono's rise to fame in this exciting addition to the Who Was? series. By age 16, Paul David Hewson was such a good singer that he had earned the nickname... |
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Where Is the Eiffel Tower?
Dina Anastasio - Grosset & Dunlap
Format: Paperback
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Learn about the Eiffel Tower, beloved and iconic symbol of Paris, France, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world!When the plans for the Eiffel Tower were first announced, many people hated the design of the future landmark, calling it ungainly and out of step with the beautiful... |
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Into the Lion's Den
Linda A Fairstein - Dial Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book
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Watch out, Nancy Drew - Devlin Quick is smart, strong, and she will DEFINITELY close the case in this thrilling new mystery series for girls and boys from New York Times bestselling author Linda FairsteinSomeone has stolen a page from a rare book in the New York Public Library. At least,... |
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Working with Electricity: Electrical Engineers
Rebecca Carey Rohan - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book
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This book about a career in electrical engineering is sure to spark the interest of STEM-enthused readers. The text addresses what electrical engineers do and the different kinds of jobs within the field. Theyll also explore notable figures in the history of this branch of engineering,... |
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The Friendship Experiment
Erin Teagan - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Future scientist Madeline Little is dreading the start of middle school. Nothing has been right since her grandfather died and her best friend changed schools. Maddie would rather help her father in his research lab or write Standard Operating Procedures in her lab notebook than hang out with... |
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The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life
Kwame Alexander - HMH Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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A New York Times Bestseller! You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. What can we imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us get what... |
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Hawai'i Volcanoes
Karina Hamalainen - Childrens Pr
Format: Library Binding
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Two of the most active volcanoes on Earth, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, are located in Hawaii a true hot bed of volcanic activity. Readers will learn about Hawaiis volcanic history through these two volcanoes, situated in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park a history still being written with new eruptions... |
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Spindle
E K Johnston - Hyperion
Format: Print book
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"The most powerful stories encompass a paradox. Spindle is both mythic and true, old beyond reckoning and dazzlingly, gloriously new. You've known this story all your life; you have never heard its like before. The Storyteller Queen lives, and her name is E. K. Johnston." - Rachel... |
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Dogs
KATIE LAJINESS - BIG BUDDY BOOKS
Format: Print book
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This book introduces artists to basic drawing concepts and describes in step-by-step instructions how to turn simple shapes into dogs. Young readers will learn to draw a bulldog, a weiner dog, a sleepy dog, a happy dog, and a poodle. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state... |
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The Secret of the Shadow Bandit
Linda Joy Singleton - Albert Whitman
Format: Print book
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Kelsey's dad has a new job and that means a new house -- on the same property as a castle! Kelsey, Becca, and Leo can't wait to explore, but what they find might lead to their most intricate case yet. How are an abandoned tree house, a wad of cash, a missing heirloom, and a mysterious creature... |
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Pheme the Gossip
Joan Holub - Aladdin
Format: Hardcover
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Get to know Goddess Girl Phemethe original gossip girlAs the goddess girl of rumor and gossip Pheme prides herself on being in the know and having the most up-to-date info on anyone and everyone at Mount Olympus Academy To make sure that people really get her VIP messages her words tend... |
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Where I Belong
Mary Downing Hahn - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover
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No one is kind to sixth-grader Brendan Doyle: his foster mother, his teachers, his classmates, and especially the thugs who bully him. He takes refuge in books, drawing, carving, and daydreaming. When Brendan stumbles upon an old man near his tree house in the Virginia woods, he is quick... |
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Extreme Earthquakes and Tsunamis
John Farndon - Hungry Tomato
Format: Library Binding
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Earthquakes can destroy entire cities in mere minutes and send shock waves rippling around the world. These devastating quakes become even more deadly when followed by monster waves. Tsunamis may travel faster than a jet across thousands of miles of ocean. Once they reach the coast, these... |
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Girl of the Year 2018: American Girl
Erin Teagan - Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback
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Readers got to know American Girl's 2018 Girl of the Year in her first novel. The girl's exciting story moves forward in this second book. |
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The Red Pencil
Andrea Davis Pinkney - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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"Amira, look at me," Muma insists.She collects both my hands in hers."The Janjaweed attack without warning.If ever they come-- run."Finally, Amira is twelve. Old enough to wear a toob, old enough for new responsibilities.... |
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Smokejumpers
Emma Jones - PowerKids Press
Format: Print book
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Smokejumpers have chosen a career that calls for them to run into places that others are told to run away from. These brave people parachute into forest fires to battle dangerous blazes. Readers discover what it takes to follow this career path through exciting text, a clear graphic organizer,... |
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Kylian Mbapp
Todd Kortemeier - Focus Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Introduces readers to the life and career of soccer star Kylian Mbapp. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans. |
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Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
DUSTI BOWLING - Sterling Children's Books
Format: Hardcover
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"Aven is a perky, hilarious, and inspiring protagonist whose attitude and humor will linger even after the last page has turned." - School Library Journal (Starred review) Chosen for the Autumn 2017 Kids' Indie Next List!Winner of the 2017 Reading the West... |
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One for Sorrow: A Ghost Story
Mary Downing Hahn - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover
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Against the ominous backdrop of the influenza epidemic of 1918, Annie, a new girl at school, is claimed as best friend by Elsie, a classmate who is a tattletale, a liar, and a thief. Soon Annie makes other friends and finds herself joining them in teasing and tormenting Elsie. Elsie dies... |
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TBH #1: TBH, This Is So Awkward
Lisa Greenwald - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover
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Told entirely in text messages, this addictive new series from the acclaimed author of My Life in Pink & Green is perfect for fans of Lauren Myracle and Wendy Mass. To be honest, middle school is rough! Cecily, Gabby, and Prianka have been BFFAE since pre-K, so it's totally natural... |
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Endurance, Young Readers Edition: My Year in Space and How I Got There
Scott Kelly - Crown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Newly adapted for young readers from the New York Times bestseller comes the awe-inspiring memoir from NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a record-breaking year in space.How does a boy struggling in school become an American hero and a space pioneer?Daredevil behavior? Check.... |
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The Princess and the Pearl
E D Baker - Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Format: Hardcover
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When Princess Annie's father and uncle fall ill and no doctors in Treecrest can cure them, there's only one person who might be able to help -- a healer who lives in Skull Cove, all the way on the other side of the world. To journey there, Annie and Liam must set sail on dangerous seas... |
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Beautiful Darkness
Fabien Vehlmann - Drawn & Quarterly
Format: Hardcover
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BEST OF THE YEAR NODS FROM AMAZON.COM AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY!"Kerascot ... render Aurora and her friends in the huge-eyed style of classic children's book illustrations, but cuteness is just another Darwinian survival strategy here. Even on her clover-high scale, as Aurora discovers,... |
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South Dakota
Bridget Parker - An imprint of Capstone Press
Format: Print book
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Visit the Mount Rushmore State! Learn about South Dakota's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about our 40th state. |
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