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13 things strong kids do : think big, feel good, act brave

Morin, Amy,


"Ages 8-12"--Back cover. Kirkus Review, February 2021. Library Media Connection, March 2021. ". . . addresses the challenges facing middle grade students in today's world, offering relatable, graphics-complemented advice on developing healthy mental habits for fulfilling personal potential"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Wonders of the night sky : astronomy starts with just looking up

Prinja, Raman, 1961-


"Royal Observatory Greenwich"--Front cover. "For millennia, curious people have looked to the sky and wanted to understand the wonders that appeared. Readers can connect to the many parts of our universe visible to the naked eye and make inspiring connections to the science behind the stellar backdrop"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Wish I was a baller

Shah, Amar (Screenwriter),


Booklist, August 2025. Publishers Weekly, May 2025. School Library Journal starred, June 2025. "A graphic memoir chronicling Amar's real-life experiences as a fourteen-year-old sports journalist covering the golden era of the NBA, when he befriended Shaq and hung out with Michael Jordan and the Bulls--all while surviving the high school caste system, dealing with crushes, and friendships being tainted by jealousy"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Booklist, August 2025. Publishers Weekly, May 2025. School Library Journal starred, June 2025. "A graphic memoir chronicling Amar's real-life experiences as a fourteen-year-old sports journalist covering the golden era of the NBA, when he befriended Shaq and hung out with Michael Jordan and the Bulls--all while surviving the high school caste system, dealing with crushes, and friendships being tainted by jealousy"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Why'd they wear that : fashion as the mirror of history

Albee, Sarah,


Examines clothing trends throughout history.
Date Published:2015

Weird, wild, amazing : exploring the incredible world of animals

Flannery, Tim F. (Tim Fridtjof), 1956-,


Includes index. Previous title: Explore your world. Kirkus Review, June 2020. "Packed with vibrant illustrations and guided by real-life anecdotes . . . teaches readers to cherish and delight in our planet's environment with Flannery's signature mix of humor and wisdom"--Publisher.
Date Published:2020

Unstoppable us. Vol. 1, How humans took over the world /

Harari, Yuval N.,


Kirkus Starred, December2022. New York Times, November2022. "From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncover the secrets and superpowers of how we evolved from our first appearances millions of years ago"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Time travel is real

Thompson, V. C.,


"Was civilization reset? Dive into the history behind the conspiracy. Analyze the evidence for and against it. Find out the truth"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Tales from a not-so-happy heartbreaker

Russell, Rachel Renée,


Some 2013 Aladdin Edition printings include an unpaged sneak peak of "the misadventures of Max Crumbly : Locker Hero" / Rachel Renée Russell. Horn Book, April 2014. Middle-school drama queen Nikki Maxwell worries about asking a boy to her school's "sweetheart dance.".
Date Published:2013

Spot that system! : weather systems, weather patterns and the impact of atmospheric conditions.


"Grade 6-8." An introduction to weather, focusing on atmospheric conditions of the Earth, air movement, and weather systems and patterns.
Date Published:2024

SmART : use your eyes to boost your brain

Herman, Amy,


"This young reader's edition is adapted from Visual Intelligence by Amy E. Herman, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in2016." How to see -- Your brain is magic -- Seeing like Sherlock Holmes -- Facts versus filters -- Winning at hide-and-seek -- How to think about what you see -- The playground made you smarter -- Train like a spy on what's missing -- How to talk about what you see -- Why Mickey Mouse can't point -- Describing the rainbow. Junior Library Guild. "What would you say if I told you that looking at abstract paintings could give you the confidence you need to speak up in class? Or that learning the history of donuts could help you think like a super spy and train like the CIA? smART teaches readers how to think critically and creatively, a skill that only requires you to open your eyes and actively engage your brain. This young reader's adaptation is based on VISUAL INTELLIGENCE by Amy E. Herman"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2022

"This young reader's edition is adapted from Visual Intelligence by Amy E. Herman, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in2016." How to see -- Your brain is magic -- Seeing like Sherlock Holmes -- Facts versus filters -- Winning at hide-and-seek -- How to think about what you see -- The playground made you smarter -- Train like a spy on what's missing -- How to talk about what you see -- Why Mickey Mouse can't point -- Describing the rainbow. Junior Library Guild. "What would you say if I told you that looking at abstract paintings could give you the confidence you need to speak up in class? Or that learning the history of donuts could help you think like a super spy and train like the CIA? smART teaches readers how to think critically and creatively, a skill that only requires you to open your eyes and actively engage your brain. This young reader's adaptation is based on VISUAL INTELLIGENCE by Amy E. Herman"--Provided by the publisher.

Date Published:2022

Room to dream

Yang, Kelly,


Booklist starred, September 2021. Kirkus Starred, August 2021. "After years of hard work, Mia Tang finally gets to go on vacation with her family--to China! A total dream come true. Mia can't wait to see all her cousins and grandparents again, especially her cousin Shen. As she roams around Beijing, witnessing some of the big changes China's going through, Mia thinks about the changes in her own life, like . . . 1. Lupe's taking classes at the high school! And Mia's own plans to be a big writer are . . . stuck. 2. Something happened with Jason and Mia has no idea what to do about it. 3. New buildings are popping up all around the motel, and small businesses are disappearing. Can the Calivista survive? Buckle up! Mia is more determined than ever to get through the turbulence, now that she finally has . . . room to dream!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Booklist starred, September 2021. Kirkus Starred, August 2021. "After years of hard work, Mia Tang finally gets to go on vacation with her family--to China! A total dream come true. Mia can't wait to see all her cousins and grandparents again, especially her cousin Shen. As she roams around Beijing, witnessing some of the big changes China's going through, Mia thinks about the changes in her own life, like . . . 1. Lupe's taking classes at the high school! And Mia's own plans to be a big writer are . . . stuck. 2. Something happened with Jason and Mia has no idea what to do about it. 3. New buildings are popping up all around the motel, and small businesses are disappearing. Can the Calivista survive? Buckle up! Mia is more determined than ever to get through the turbulence, now that she finally has . . . room to dream!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

The right call

Greenwald, Tommy, 1962-


Kirkus Review, March 2025. School Library Journal, May 2025. Told through a combination of transcripts, articles, texts, and emails, star pitcher Cal must face the fallout after his father attacks an umpire during a game.
Date Published:2025

Rebels, robbers, and radicals : the story of the Bill of Rights

Kanefield, Teri, 1960-


Booklist, May 2025. Kirkus Review, April 2025. School Library Journal, April 2025. "Meet the rebels, robbers, radicals, determined teenagers, and ordinary Americans who shaped our Constitutional rights [through] the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution known as the Bill of Rights. . . Using real court cases, Kanefield explains the meaning of each of the first ten amendments"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Booklist, May 2025. Kirkus Review, April 2025. School Library Journal, April 2025. "Meet the rebels, robbers, radicals, determined teenagers, and ordinary Americans who shaped our Constitutional rights [through] the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution known as the Bill of Rights. . . Using real court cases, Kanefield explains the meaning of each of the first ten amendments"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Racing the clouds

Dunlap, Sydney,


Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), January 2025. Publishers Weekly, November 2024. School Library Journal starred, April 2025. Thirteen-year-old Sage, who blames herself for the accident that spurs her mother's opioid addiction, hopes visiting her estranged grandparents will help fix past wrongs.
Date Published:2025

Quiet power : the secret strengths of introverted kids

Cain, Susan.


"A discussion of the power of introverts for kids and teens with a focus on school, family life, and friendship"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

The mystery of the haunted dancehall

Cotter, Charis,


Kirkus Starred, April 2025. Pub Weekly, March 2025. "Bee's mom has a job in New York City for the summer, so Bee is being sent to summer camp. She's not excited about it. Being around other people is hard for her, plus she knows nothing about campfires, she's not a good swimmer and she's never even been in a canoe. When she first arrives, things go pretty much as she expected. The other girls either make fun of her or ignore her, and the woods surrounding the camp give her the creeps: she keeps hearing elusive music coming from somewhere in the distance, and there's something unearthly about it. But then Zippy comes on the scene--an oddball like Bee, but with a lot more confidence and hard-won knowledge gleaned from many summers spent at this exact camp. And most importantly, Zippy has also discovered mysterious behavior going on at the camp: the older girls from the Hawks cabin are sneaking out to do . . . something. They're always exhausted, and their flashlight batteries are running out at an alarming rate. But their counselors are never woken up by girls sneaking out, no one on staff doing nightly rounds ever sees them outside the cabin, and even when they start doing a bed check at night, the girls all seem to be in their bunks. Zippy and Bee are on the case, and with the help of an unlikely ally, they try to figure out what the Hawks are up to. But they soon discover there's more going on than just the usual summer-camp hijinks. How are the Hawks getting out at night? What is the deal with the (very cute) mysterious boy who seems to be working with the groundskeeper? Where is the distant music coming from? And what does the reclusive camp founder know about all of it?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Kirkus Starred, April 2025. Pub Weekly, March 2025. "Bee's mom has a job in New York City for the summer, so Bee is being sent to summer camp. She's not excited about it. Being around other people is hard for her, plus she knows nothing about campfires, she's not a good swimmer and she's never even been in a canoe. When she first arrives, things go pretty much as she expected. The other girls either make fun of her or ignore her, and the woods surrounding the camp give her the creeps: she keeps hearing elusive music coming from somewhere in the distance, and there's something unearthly about it. But then Zippy comes on the scene--an oddball like Bee, but with a lot more confidence and hard-won knowledge gleaned from many summers spent at this exact camp. And most importantly, Zippy has also discovered mysterious behavior going on at the camp: the older girls from the Hawks cabin are sneaking out to do . . . something. They're always exhausted, and their flashlight batteries are running out at an alarming rate. But their counselors are never woken up by girls sneaking out, no one on staff doing nightly rounds ever sees them outside the cabin, and even when they start doing a bed check at night, the girls all seem to be in their bunks. Zippy and Bee are on the case, and with the help of an unlikely ally, they try to figure out what the Hawks are up to. But they soon discover there's more going on than just the usual summer-camp hijinks. How are the Hawks getting out at night? What is the deal with the (very cute) mysterious boy who seems to be working with the groundskeeper? Where is the distant music coming from? And what does the reclusive camp founder know about all of it?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Mind maps. Biology for kids /

Claybourne, Anna,


Includes index. "Introduces children to biology topics through . . . crosslinked, interactive mind maps. From insects to evolution, kids can follow their natural curiosity jumping from one related topic to another, from the back of the book to the front, and discover the rich interconnected nature of the living world!"--OCLC.
Date Published:2025

Marine ecosystems

Martin, Claudia,


"URSA." School Library Journal, April 2025. Introduces readers to ecosystems in different marine environments.
Date Published:2025

Lost on Doll Island

Ramos-Gomez, Cassandra,


Booklist, August 2025. Eleven-year-old Diego goes to live with his uncle in Mexico City where he explores a haunted island in search of a wish-granting doll.
Date Published:2025

Lifeboat 5

Hood, Susan, 1954-,


"Ages 8-12"--Back cover. Kirkus Review, August 2024. Publishers Weekly, August 2024. School Library Journal starred, October 2024. Based on the lives, rescue, and continuing friendship of British evacuees Bess Walder, 15, and Beth Cummings, 14, who spent fourteen hours in the North Atlantic with their hands grasped across their overturned lifeboat after the Nazis torpedoed the SS City of Benares on route to Canada in 1940.
Date Published:2025

"Ages 8-12"--Back cover. Kirkus Review, August 2024. Publishers Weekly, August 2024. School Library Journal starred, October 2024. Based on the lives, rescue, and continuing friendship of British evacuees Bess Walder, 15, and Beth Cummings, 14, who spent fourteen hours in the North Atlantic with their hands grasped across their overturned lifeboat after the Nazis torpedoed the SS City of Benares on route to Canada in 1940.

Date Published:2025