New Titles

HerStory : 50 women and girls who shook up the world

Halligan, Katherine, (Children's book editor),


Includes index. Originally published under title: HerStory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook the World. Library Media Connection, January 2019. Pub Weekly, October 2018. School Library Journal, January 2019. Looks at the lives of fifty inspiring and powerful women who changed the world, including Joan of Arc, Billie Holiday, Rosa Parks, and others.
Date Published:2018

Will's race for home : a western

Rhodes, Jewell Parker,


Booklist starred, January 2025. Horn Book, March 2025. Kirkus Starred, December 2024. Pub Weekly, October 2024. School Library Journal starred, November 2024. During the land rush of 1889, African American Will and his father journey from Texas to Oklahoma, racing thousands of others to stake their claim.
Date Published:2025

Ancient Mesopotamia


Title and credits from container. An exploration of civilization in ancient Mesopotamia.
Date Published:200

A world of supercars

Mason, Paul, 1967-


Just what is a supercar? -- The first supercar? -- Engines -- Ferrari 812 Superfast -- McLaren Senna -- Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta -- NiO EP9 -- Aerodynamics -- Falcon F7 -- Apollo Intensa Emozione -- Arrinera Hussarya -- Ferrari FXX-K Evo -- McLaren 72OS -- Handling -- Bugatti Chiron Sport -- Aston Martin DB10 -- Ford GT -- Weight -- Lotus Exige Cup 430 -- Pagni Huayra Roadster -- Lamborghini Centenario -- 9ff Porsche GTurbo -- Speed and acceleraton -- Hennessey Venom GT/F5 -- Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 Polizia -- The Ring -- Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach -- Lamborghini Huracán Performante -- Dodge Viper ACR Extreme. Booklist, October 2023. "Supercars sound like something out of an action movie, but they're found on real roads all over the world. These speedy, high-performance vehicles are developed using the latest technology, and readers learn all about them in this . . . look at a topic that's sure to appeal to young car enthusiasts"--Publisher's website.
Date Published:2024

Just what is a supercar? -- The first supercar? -- Engines -- Ferrari 812 Superfast -- McLaren Senna -- Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta -- NiO EP9 -- Aerodynamics -- Falcon F7 -- Apollo Intensa Emozione -- Arrinera Hussarya -- Ferrari FXX-K Evo -- McLaren 72OS -- Handling -- Bugatti Chiron Sport -- Aston Martin DB10 -- Ford GT -- Weight -- Lotus Exige Cup 430 -- Pagni Huayra Roadster -- Lamborghini Centenario -- 9ff Porsche GTurbo -- Speed and acceleraton -- Hennessey Venom GT/F5 -- Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 Polizia -- The Ring -- Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach -- Lamborghini Huracán Performante -- Dodge Viper ACR Extreme. Booklist, October 2023. "Supercars sound like something out of an action movie, but they're found on real roads all over the world. These speedy, high-performance vehicles are developed using the latest technology, and readers learn all about them in this . . . look at a topic that's sure to appeal to young car enthusiasts"--Publisher's website.

Date Published:2024

Using math in construction

Wilkinson, Colin, 1977-


Introduction -- Using arithmetic in construction -- Using algebraic thinking in construction -- Using geometry in construction -- Using trigonometry in construction -- Using mathematical physics in construction -- Glossary. Library Media Connection, May 2018. Presents real-world examples of how arithmetic, geometry, and other math skills are used on the job in construction.
Date Published:2018

The story of the Washington Commanders

Whiting, Jim, 1943-


"ATOS: 5.0"--Back cover. Includes index. Getting revenge -- Playing the name game -- Super Bowl success -- Looking for a leader -- A new name. School Library Journal, November 2024. "Middle grade football fans are introduced to the . . . history of the NFL's Washington Commanders with a photo-laden narrative of their greatest successes and losses"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Starting your own business

Minden, Cecilia,


It starts with a great idea -- Writing a business plan -- Do the math: finding investors -- Do the math: marketing your product -- Managing a successful business. School Library Journal, November 2015. An introduction to personal finance that focuses on starting a business, discussing writing a plan, finding investors, marketing, and management.
Date Published:2016

Rise of the School for Good and Evil

Chainani, Soman,


Prequel to: The School for Good and Evil series. Booklist, May 2022. Publishers Weekly Annex, May 2022. School Library Journal, June 2022. "Two brothers--one good, one evil--choose the students for the School for Good and Evil where they train, teach and prepare them for their fate until something unexpected and powerful happens that changes everything"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Puerto Rico

Levy, Patricia, 1951-


Welcome to Puerto Rico -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Puerto Ricans -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- Map of Puerto Rico -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Timeline. "The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, but it has a culture that's all its own. Readers are introduced to the many aspects of this unique culture through detailed text that highlights the island's arts, language, traditions, leisure activities, festivals, and foods. In addition, they are shown how social studies concepts, such as history, economics, and government, play a part in the development of culture. This vibrant reading experience includes full-color photographs, helpful fact boxes, sidebars that profile prominent global citizens, recipes, and detailed maps"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Welcome to Puerto Rico -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Puerto Ricans -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- Map of Puerto Rico -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Timeline. "The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, but it has a culture that's all its own. Readers are introduced to the many aspects of this unique culture through detailed text that highlights the island's arts, language, traditions, leisure activities, festivals, and foods. In addition, they are shown how social studies concepts, such as history, economics, and government, play a part in the development of culture. This vibrant reading experience includes full-color photographs, helpful fact boxes, sidebars that profile prominent global citizens, recipes, and detailed maps"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

The professional golf encyclopedia

Stathes, Corbu,


School Library Journal, April 2025. "'The Professional Golf Encyclopedia' introduces readers to a variety of star golfers, famous golf courses, and notable tournaments. In addition, the book offers an . . . introduction covering the history of golf, along with information about statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2025

School Library Journal, April 2025. "'The Professional Golf Encyclopedia' introduces readers to a variety of star golfers, famous golf courses, and notable tournaments. In addition, the book offers an . . . introduction covering the history of golf, along with information about statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2025

Porsche 911 GT2

Perritano, John,


"Bigfoot Books"--Front cover. An introduction to the Porsche 911 GT2.
Date Published:2021

Payday!

Beaton, Kathryn,


Big dreams -- You have a paycheck-now what? -- Do the math: keep track of spending -- Do the math: create a budget -- Getting ahead. School Library Journal, November 2015. Introduces readers to the best ways to make use of paycheck earnings.
Date Published:2016

Oppenheimer and the atomic bomb

Singer, Eric, 1968-


"Young readers edition of American Prometheus: the triumph and tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer." Booklist starred, April 2025. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), May 2025. School Library Journal, May 2025. A young readers version of Kai Bird's "American Prometheus" which chronicles the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, focusing on how his work on the atomic bomb helped him become one of the most iconic figures of the twentieth century.
Date Published:2025

"Young readers edition of American Prometheus: the triumph and tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer." Booklist starred, April 2025. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), May 2025. School Library Journal, May 2025. A young readers version of Kai Bird's "American Prometheus" which chronicles the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, focusing on how his work on the atomic bomb helped him become one of the most iconic figures of the twentieth century.

Date Published:2025

The memory spinner

Cornwell, C. M.


Kirkus Review, June 2025. Publishers Weekly, June 2025. School Library Journal, June 2025. "A young girl must choose between staying immersed in a magical past with her deceased mother, or saving those she loves most in the complicated, yet real present"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Living on a budget

Minden, Cecilia,


What is a budget? -- Where does your money go? -- Do the math: create a simple budget -- Do the math: living on a budget -- Tools to help you budget. School Library Journal, November 2015. Explains what a budget is, looks at where money goes, and shows how to use basic math skills to develop financial literacy, covering the creation of a simple budget, how to resolve budget overdrafts, and budgeting as a way of life.
Date Published:2016

What is a budget? -- Where does your money go? -- Do the math: create a simple budget -- Do the math: living on a budget -- Tools to help you budget. School Library Journal, November 2015. Explains what a budget is, looks at where money goes, and shows how to use basic math skills to develop financial literacy, covering the creation of a simple budget, how to resolve budget overdrafts, and budgeting as a way of life.

Date Published:2016

Living and working in ancient Mesopotamia


Describes life in ancient Mesopotamia, covering how people lived and worked, the foods they ate, and what children did for fun.
Date Published:2018

Life in the ancient Indus River Valley

Richardson, Hazel,


Includes index. School Library Journal, November 2005. Presents a concise study of the Indus River Valley in Pakistan and discusses the early civilizations, their culture and economy, the animals of the region, ancient cities, Aryan life, rulers and empires, and more.
Date Published:2005

It's watching

Currie, Lindsay,


Booklist, January 2025. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), December 2024. Kirkus Review, December 2024. Publishers Weekly, November 2024. School Library Journal starred, January 2025. After attempting to prove the existence of a famous ghost for their school newspaper, Josie, Jackson, and Alison begin to receive sinister memes on their phones and must uncover the truth behind the terrifying messages before time runs out.
Date Published:2025

Booklist, January 2025. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), December 2024. Kirkus Review, December 2024. Publishers Weekly, November 2024. School Library Journal starred, January 2025. After attempting to prove the existence of a famous ghost for their school newspaper, Josie, Jackson, and Alison begin to receive sinister memes on their phones and must uncover the truth behind the terrifying messages before time runs out.

Date Published:2025

Discover Ancient Mesopotamia

Feinstein, Stephen,


"Title was originally published as Ancient Mesopotamia in 2005"--T.p. verso. Mesopotamia: land between the rivers -- Sumer: the world's first civilization -- Akkad: the world's first empire -- The Babylonian Empire -- The Assyrian Empire -- The Chaldean Empire: Babylon reborn. School Library Journal, April 2014. "Learn about the art and cultural contributions, family life, religions and people of ancient Mesopotamia"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2014

"Title was originally published as Ancient Mesopotamia in 2005"--T.p. verso. Mesopotamia: land between the rivers -- Sumer: the world's first civilization -- Akkad: the world's first empire -- The Babylonian Empire -- The Assyrian Empire -- The Chaldean Empire: Babylon reborn. School Library Journal, April 2014. "Learn about the art and cultural contributions, family life, religions and people of ancient Mesopotamia"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2014

The decline of ancient Mesopotamian civilization

Uhl, Xina M.,


Who were the long-ago Mesopotamians? -- The rule of the city-states -- The fate of the land of Sumer and Akkad -- Babylon arises -- What happened after Hammurabi? -- The mighty Assyrians -- The middle and new empires -- The downfall of the empire-builders -- Babylon revives -- Persia invades and Babylon falls -- The Greeks move in -- Persia rebounds -- A world power begins -- Ancient Mesopotamia lingers on. Library Media Connection, March 2017. Explains how natural causes, such as drought, invasions, and other factors led to the downfall of the Mesopotamian civilization, and discusses its lasting legacy.
Date Published:2017

Who were the long-ago Mesopotamians? -- The rule of the city-states -- The fate of the land of Sumer and Akkad -- Babylon arises -- What happened after Hammurabi? -- The mighty Assyrians -- The middle and new empires -- The downfall of the empire-builders -- Babylon revives -- Persia invades and Babylon falls -- The Greeks move in -- Persia rebounds -- A world power begins -- Ancient Mesopotamia lingers on. Library Media Connection, March 2017. Explains how natural causes, such as drought, invasions, and other factors led to the downfall of the Mesopotamian civilization, and discusses its lasting legacy.

Date Published:2017