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How Tia Lola saved the summer

Alvarez, Julia,


When three girls and their father visit for a week in the summer, it takes Tia Lola to make Miguel forget his unhappiness at the absence of any boys and embrace the adventures that ensue.
Date Published:2011

The Princess in Black takes a vacation

Hale, Shannon,


Horn Book, April 2017. Kirkus Review, August 2016. "A sleepy Princess in Black takes a much-needed vacation and rides her bicycle to the seaside, where she plans to nap in a hammock, but her peace is disrupted by a roaring sea monster"--OCLC.
Date Published:2016

Star Wars Rebels : always bet on Chopper /

Rusu, Meredith,


Originally published by Disney Press, 2015. Leveled Readers. "Based on the episode "Idiot's Array," written by Kevin Hopps." "Disney"--Cover. Chopper uses his attitude and quick circuitry to help his friends on a mission.
Date Published:2018

You wouldn't want to live without gravity!

Rooney, Anne,


"Series created by David Salariya." Includes index. Booklist, July 2016. "Learn how gravity was discovered and why it helps us to understand everything from how toothpaste comes out of the tube to the movements of the planets."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2016

Colors of sports

Salas, Laura Purdie,


Includes glossary. Simple text and photographs illustrate the colors of sports.
Date Published:2011

Rutabaga, the adventure chef.

Colossal, Eric,


School Library Journal, January 2015. Publisher's Weekly, January 2015. Booklist, January 2015. Horn Book, October 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2015. Library Media Connection, October 2015. Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, School Library Connection, School Library Journal, Rutabaga and his magic cooking pot join a group of adventurers as they search for a dragon, monsters, and new ingredients for cooking.
Date Published:2015

School Library Journal, January 2015. Publisher's Weekly, January 2015. Booklist, January 2015. Horn Book, October 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2015. Library Media Connection, October 2015. Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, School Library Connection, School Library Journal, Rutabaga and his magic cooking pot join a group of adventurers as they search for a dragon, monsters, and new ingredients for cooking.

Date Published:2015

Earth science in your everyday life

Hagler, Gina,


The earth beneath your feet -- The oceans around you -- Let's talk about the weather -- The Earth-sun-moon system -- Cycles in action. Library Media Connection, March 2020. "How does the temperature of ocean water make a difference in the strength of tropical storms? This question and many others can be answered with the principles of earth science. Supporting the Next Generation Science Standards, this book discusses everyday events to describe earth science principles in action. Each chapter contains a sidebar with information on places such as the Ring of Fire and the role Cepheid variable stars play in calculating the distance of objects in space. Experiments provide students an opportunity to see the science first hand"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

The earth beneath your feet -- The oceans around you -- Let's talk about the weather -- The Earth-sun-moon system -- Cycles in action. Library Media Connection, March 2020. "How does the temperature of ocean water make a difference in the strength of tropical storms? This question and many others can be answered with the principles of earth science. Supporting the Next Generation Science Standards, this book discusses everyday events to describe earth science principles in action. Each chapter contains a sidebar with information on places such as the Ring of Fire and the role Cepheid variable stars play in calculating the distance of objects in space. Experiments provide students an opportunity to see the science first hand"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

Shoot for the hoop

Christopher, Matt,


Horn Book, October 2010. Rusty Young wants to play basketball in the summer league, but his parents object because Rusty has been diagnosed with diabetes.
Date Published:2010

Slugs in love

Pearson, Susan,


Publisher's Weekly, December 2006. School Library Journal, March 2007. Marylou and Herbie, two garden slugs, write love poems in slime to one another but have trouble actually meeting.
Date Published:2006

The ballot box battle

McCully, Emily Arnold,


Booklist, September 1996. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 1996. Elem. School Library Collection, March 1998. Kirkus Review, July 1996. Publisher's Weekly, October 1998. School Library Journal Starred, September 1996. Wilson's Children, June 2001. Elem. School Library Collection, March 1998. School Library Journal starred, September 1996. Publishers Weekly, July 1996. Booklist, September 1996. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 1996. Kirkus Review, July 1996. Cordelia learns a lesson about the rights and abilities of girls and women when she spends time taking care of Jules, a horse belonging to nineteenth century feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Date Published:1998

Booklist, September 1996. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 1996. Elem. School Library Collection, March 1998. Kirkus Review, July 1996. Publisher's Weekly, October 1998. School Library Journal Starred, September 1996. Wilson's Children, June 2001. Elem. School Library Collection, March 1998. School Library Journal starred, September 1996. Publishers Weekly, July 1996. Booklist, September 1996. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 1996. Kirkus Review, July 1996. Cordelia learns a lesson about the rights and abilities of girls and women when she spends time taking care of Jules, a horse belonging to nineteenth century feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

Date Published:1998

What is Black Lives Matter?

Wilson, Lakita,


"Tells the history of a political and social movement that advocates for non-violent civil disobedience and protests against incidents of police brutality--and all racially motivated violence--against Black people"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Station eleven : a novel /

Mandel, Emily St. John, 1979-,


Library Journal Starred, September 2014. Booklist starred, August 2014. Publishers Weekly, June 2014. Kirkus Starred, July 2014. New York Times, September 2014. In a future in which a pandemic has left few survivors, actress Kirsten Raymonde, having witnessed paparazzo-turned-EMT Jeevan Chaudhary try to save the life of actor Arthur Leander after he suffered a heart attack on stage, travels with a troupe performing Shakespeare and finds herself in a community in which a prophet will not let anyone leave alive. Includes subplots about Jeevan as he watches the world change from the pandemic and Arthur before his death.
Date Published:2015

Library Journal Starred, September 2014. Booklist starred, August 2014. Publishers Weekly, June 2014. Kirkus Starred, July 2014. New York Times, September 2014. In a future in which a pandemic has left few survivors, actress Kirsten Raymonde, having witnessed paparazzo-turned-EMT Jeevan Chaudhary try to save the life of actor Arthur Leander after he suffered a heart attack on stage, travels with a troupe performing Shakespeare and finds herself in a community in which a prophet will not let anyone leave alive. Includes subplots about Jeevan as he watches the world change from the pandemic and Arthur before his death.

Date Published:2015

I knew you could! : celebrate all the stops in your life /

Dorfman, Craig,


"The Little Engine that Could" advises how to find one's own track, handle life's ups and downs, and even face the dark tunnels that can make one frightened or sad.
Date Published:2008

A modern nerd's guide to steampunk

Horning, Nicole,


What is steampunk? -- History of steampunk -- The steampunk airship -- Getting started -- Creating your steampunk look -- Where to find steampunk gear -- Steampunk DIY -- Steampunk conventions -- Future of steampunk -- Glossary. ". . . The world of steampunk combines the look of the steam-powered 19th century with the technology of the present or ideas about the future. This . . . way to bring history and STEM topics together is popular with people of all ages, and this . . . guide gives young readers . . . information about steampunk--from its roots to ways to dress like a steampunk character . . . Photographs, detailed graphic organizers, and informative sidebars enhance this . . . reading experience"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

What is steampunk? -- History of steampunk -- The steampunk airship -- Getting started -- Creating your steampunk look -- Where to find steampunk gear -- Steampunk DIY -- Steampunk conventions -- Future of steampunk -- Glossary. ". . . The world of steampunk combines the look of the steam-powered 19th century with the technology of the present or ideas about the future. This . . . way to bring history and STEM topics together is popular with people of all ages, and this . . . guide gives young readers . . . information about steampunk--from its roots to ways to dress like a steampunk character . . . Photographs, detailed graphic organizers, and informative sidebars enhance this . . . reading experience"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

Delphine and the dark thread

Moon, Alyssa,


Fresh off the heels of King Midnight's rat-army invasion at the Winterberry Ball, Delphine, Alexander, and Cornichonne are on the run, making their way through the far reaches of Peltinore. Unlikely allies pop up at every turn, but so do new enemies. While evading the rats hot on their tails, the trio uncovers new clues about the legendary Threaded tailor mice, including surprising discoveries about Delphine's magical needle.
Date Published:2022

Fresh off the heels of King Midnight's rat-army invasion at the Winterberry Ball, Delphine, Alexander, and Cornichonne are on the run, making their way through the far reaches of Peltinore. Unlikely allies pop up at every turn, but so do new enemies. While evading the rats hot on their tails, the trio uncovers new clues about the legendary Threaded tailor mice, including surprising discoveries about Delphine's magical needle.

Date Published:2022

Learn to draw Marvel Avengers. Mightiest heroes edition


With the step-by-step instructions in Learn to Draw Marvel's Avengers, Mightiest Heroes Edition , you can draw Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Ant-Man, Vision, and more superheroes from the Avengers! Each lesson begins with a simple shape before progressing to a finished color piece of artwork, making it easy for beginning artists to follow along. Throughout the book, young artists and Marvel Avengers fans alike will learn special details about each superhero while learning to draw. Tips and insights from professional Marvel artists are sprinkled throughout the pages, creating a well-rounded, fun drawing experience for any Avengers fan. All that's needed is a pencil and some drawing paper to begin drawing the Avengers!
Date Published:2020

With the step-by-step instructions in Learn to Draw Marvel's Avengers, Mightiest Heroes Edition , you can draw Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Ant-Man, Vision, and more superheroes from the Avengers! Each lesson begins with a simple shape before progressing to a finished color piece of artwork, making it easy for beginning artists to follow along. Throughout the book, young artists and Marvel Avengers fans alike will learn special details about each superhero while learning to draw. Tips and insights from professional Marvel artists are sprinkled throughout the pages, creating a well-rounded, fun drawing experience for any Avengers fan. All that's needed is a pencil and some drawing paper to begin drawing the Avengers!

Date Published:2020

Who was Charles Schulz?

Holub, Joan,


"An Official WhoHQ Book"--Cover. Who was Charles Schulz? -- A boy called Sparky -- A love of drawing -- War and work -- Selling comics -- Charlie Brown and Lucy -- Everything I am -- Good times, bad times -- Changes -- Happiness is... -- Still nuts for Peanuts. Charles (otherwise known as Sparky) Schulz always loved drawing from the time he was a young child, and as he grew older, he turned this passion into a phenomenally successful career. His early doodles of a shy boy and of his mischievous dog inspired two of his most familiar and beloved characters, Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Here's the story about the Peanuts gang and Charles's life that's sure to excite those who love the classic cartoon series.
Date Published:2022

"An Official WhoHQ Book"--Cover. Who was Charles Schulz? -- A boy called Sparky -- A love of drawing -- War and work -- Selling comics -- Charlie Brown and Lucy -- Everything I am -- Good times, bad times -- Changes -- Happiness is... -- Still nuts for Peanuts. Charles (otherwise known as Sparky) Schulz always loved drawing from the time he was a young child, and as he grew older, he turned this passion into a phenomenally successful career. His early doodles of a shy boy and of his mischievous dog inspired two of his most familiar and beloved characters, Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Here's the story about the Peanuts gang and Charles's life that's sure to excite those who love the classic cartoon series.

Date Published:2022

Knights

Ross, Stewart,


Includes index. Booklist. School Library Journal, June 1996. Looks at the history of heroes on horseback from the ancient Greeks and the knights of medieval Europe to the Mongolian cavalries and Native American warriors.
Date Published:1996

The black arrow : a tale of the two roses /

Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894,


A young Englishman, seeking to avenge the death of his father, becomes involved in the band of the Black Arrow and the events of the War of the Roses.
Date Published:2003

Ruthie and the (not so) teeny tiny lie

Rankin, Laura,


Ruthie loves tiny things and when she finds a tiny camera on the playground she is very happy, but after she lies and says the camera belongs to her, nothing seems to go right.
Date Published:2007