Most Searched Titles

Sisters

Telgemeier, Raina,


"This edition is available for distribution only through the school market"--p.4 of cover. Contains biographical information. Booklist starred, June 2014. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2014. Horn Book Starred, November 2014. Horn Book, April 2015. Kirkus Starred, June 2014. Library Media Connection, January 2015. New York Times, August 2014. Pub Weekly, May 2014. School Library Journal starred, July 2014. Raina, fourteen, and her ten-year-old sister Amara don't get along. On a road trip to a family reunion, the two are left alone in the family van when it breaks down.
Date Published:2022

"This edition is available for distribution only through the school market"--p.4 of cover. Contains biographical information. Booklist starred, June 2014. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2014. Horn Book Starred, November 2014. Horn Book, April 2015. Kirkus Starred, June 2014. Library Media Connection, January 2015. New York Times, August 2014. Pub Weekly, May 2014. School Library Journal starred, July 2014. Raina, fourteen, and her ten-year-old sister Amara don't get along. On a road trip to a family reunion, the two are left alone in the family van when it breaks down.

Date Published:2022

The Hindenburg disaster, 1937

Tarshis, Lauren,


Oscar Starling never wanted to come to Chicago. But then Oscar finds himself not just in the heart of the big city but in the middle of a terrible fire! No one knows exactly how it began, but one thing is clear: Chicago is like a giant powder keg about to explode. An army of firemen is trying to help, but this fire is a ferocious beast that wants to devour everything in its path, including Oscar! Will Oscar survive one of the most famous and devastating fires in history?
Date Published:2016

Oscar Starling never wanted to come to Chicago. But then Oscar finds himself not just in the heart of the big city but in the middle of a terrible fire! No one knows exactly how it began, but one thing is clear: Chicago is like a giant powder keg about to explode. An army of firemen is trying to help, but this fire is a ferocious beast that wants to devour everything in its path, including Oscar! Will Oscar survive one of the most famous and devastating fires in history?

Date Published:2016

Dog Man

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Booklist starred, August 01, 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2016. Horn Book, April 2017. Kirkus Review, June 2016. Library Media Connection, January 2017. Publisher's Weekly starred, May 16, 2016. School Library Journal starred, July 2016. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2016. Wilson Children's core collection. Horn book guide, "George and Harold have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history, and Dog Man is born. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound has a real nose for justice. But can he resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2021

Booklist starred, August 01, 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2016. Horn Book, April 2017. Kirkus Review, June 2016. Library Media Connection, January 2017. Publisher's Weekly starred, May 16, 2016. School Library Journal starred, July 2016. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2016. Wilson Children's core collection. Horn book guide, "George and Harold have created a new hero who digs into deception, claws after crooks, and rolls over robbers. When Greg the police dog and his cop companion are injured on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history, and Dog Man is born. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound has a real nose for justice. But can he resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2021

Attack of the mutant lunch lady

Nickel, Scott,


Brainy Buzz Beaker thought nothing could be grosser than cafeteria food until the school's lunch lady turned into a mutant blob of mystery meat.
Date Published:2008

Dog Man and Cat Kid

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Horn Book, November 2018. School Library Journal, March 2018. Horn book guide, Publisher Annotation: Hot diggity dog! Dog Man, the newest hero from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants, is back -- and this time he's not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sniff out! When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat, send them barking up the wrong tree?
Date Published:2021

Horn Book, November 2018. School Library Journal, March 2018. Horn book guide, Publisher Annotation: Hot diggity dog! Dog Man, the newest hero from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants, is back -- and this time he's not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sniff out! When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat, send them barking up the wrong tree?

Date Published:2021

Who was Albert Einstein

Brallier, Jess M,


Illustrations and simple text provide young readers with a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of physicist Albert Einstein, one of the key scientists in the development of the atomic bomb.
Date Published:2002

The tale of Despereaux : being the story of a mouse, a princess, some soup, and a spool of thread

DiCamillo, Kate,


Booklist starred, July 2003. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2003. Horn Book, September 2003. Kirkus Starred, July 2003. New York Times, November 2003. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2004. Pub Weekly, June 2003. School Library Journal starred, August 2003. Wilson's Children, October 2010. The adventures of Despereaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruinches.
Date Published:2015

Booklist starred, July 2003. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2003. Horn Book, September 2003. Kirkus Starred, July 2003. New York Times, November 2003. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2004. Pub Weekly, June 2003. School Library Journal starred, August 2003. Wilson's Children, October 2010. The adventures of Despereaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruinches.

Date Published:2015

Playing safely

Nelson, Robin, 1971-,


Horn Book. Horn Book, April2006. Describes simple steps children can take to avoid injuries while riding bikes, playing basketball, skating, and visiting the swimming pool.
Date Published:2006

Miss Lazar is bizarre

Gutman, Dan,


A.J. and his friends find out what amazing things Miss Lazar, the Super Custodian at their school, can do.
Date Published:2005

The Little Red Hen


Cover title. A newly illustrated edition of the classic fable of the hen who is forced to do all the work of baking bread and of the animals who learn a bitter lesson from it.
Date Published:2006

Scrubs forever

McEwan, James,


Sequel to: Rufus the scrub does not wear a tutu. When Dan starts to win some wrestling matches, Biff and the "in" crowd let him be part of their group. This is what Dan has always wanted, and his attitude toward the other Scrubs wavers. Will Dan realize who his real friends are?
Date Published:2008

Frankenstein makes a sandwich : and other stories you're sure to like, because they're all about monsters, and some of them are also about food...

Rex, Adam,


Frankenstein makes a sandwich -- The Creature from the Black Lagoon doesn't wait an hour before swimming -- The Phantom of the Opera can't get "It's a small world" out of his head -- The Middlewich Witch-Watchers Club, a club sandwich which watches witches -- An open letter from Wolfman's best friend -- The Invisible Man gets a haircut -- The Phantom of the Opera still can't get "It's a small world" out of his head -- Count Dracula doesn't know he's been walking around all night with spinach in his teeth -- The Mummy won't go to his eternal rest without a story and some cookies -- The Yeti doesn't appreciate being called Bigfoot -- If the Phantom of the Opera can't get "Pop goes the weasel" out of his head, he's going to freak out -- The Lunchsack of Notre Dame -- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Henderson's five alarm chili -- Zombie, Zombie -- Now the Phantom of the Opera can't get "The girl from Ipanema" out of his head -- The Dentist -- The Phanotm of the Opera is considering giving up music and doing his haunting somewhere else -- Bigfoot can't believe you called him Yeti just now -- Godzilla pooped on my Honda. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2006. Horn Book, April 2007. Kirkus Starred, August 2006. Pub Weekly, August 2006. School Library Journal starred, September 2006. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Stories in verse about the monster-sized problems Dracula, Wolfman, Bigfoot and other monsters have.
Date Published:2006

Frankenstein makes a sandwich -- The Creature from the Black Lagoon doesn't wait an hour before swimming -- The Phantom of the Opera can't get "It's a small world" out of his head -- The Middlewich Witch-Watchers Club, a club sandwich which watches witches -- An open letter from Wolfman's best friend -- The Invisible Man gets a haircut -- The Phantom of the Opera still can't get "It's a small world" out of his head -- Count Dracula doesn't know he's been walking around all night with spinach in his teeth -- The Mummy won't go to his eternal rest without a story and some cookies -- The Yeti doesn't appreciate being called Bigfoot -- If the Phantom of the Opera can't get "Pop goes the weasel" out of his head, he's going to freak out -- The Lunchsack of Notre Dame -- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Henderson's five alarm chili -- Zombie, Zombie -- Now the Phantom of the Opera can't get "The girl from Ipanema" out of his head -- The Dentist -- The Phanotm of the Opera is considering giving up music and doing his haunting somewhere else -- Bigfoot can't believe you called him Yeti just now -- Godzilla pooped on my Honda. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2006. Horn Book, April 2007. Kirkus Starred, August 2006. Pub Weekly, August 2006. School Library Journal starred, September 2006. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Stories in verse about the monster-sized problems Dracula, Wolfman, Bigfoot and other monsters have.

Date Published:2006

Shermy & Shake, the not-so-nice neighbor

Larson, Kirby,


Shermy finds his plans for a quiet, relaxing summer upended by the arrival of Shake, who moves in next door, and as they are forced to spend more and more time together, these polar opposites must learn how to get along.
Date Published:2023

Rodrick rules

Kinney, Jeff,


Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Booklist, February 01, 2008. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2008. Kirkus, December 15, 2007. New York Times, March 2008. Pub Weekly, November 2007. School library journal, March 2008. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, April 2008. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), June 2008. Wilson Children's catalog. Wilson Middle and junior high school library catalog. Wilson's Junior High School, November 2008. Horn book guide starred, Horn book guide starred, Greg Heffley tells about his summer vacation and his attempts to steer clear of trouble when he returns to middle school and tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling everyone about Greg's most humiliating experience of the summer.
Date Published:2022

Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Booklist, February 01, 2008. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2008. Kirkus, December 15, 2007. New York Times, March 2008. Pub Weekly, November 2007. School library journal, March 2008. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, April 2008. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), June 2008. Wilson Children's catalog. Wilson Middle and junior high school library catalog. Wilson's Junior High School, November 2008. Horn book guide starred, Horn book guide starred, Greg Heffley tells about his summer vacation and his attempts to steer clear of trouble when he returns to middle school and tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling everyone about Greg's most humiliating experience of the summer.

Date Published:2022

Indelible Ann : the larger-than-life story of Governor Ann Richards

Browne, Meghan P., 1985-,


Booklist, June2021. Kirkus Starred, April2021. Publishers Weekly, May2021. School Library Journal, August2021. "A folksy, larger-than-life picture book biography about Ann Richards, the late governor of Texas who has inspired countless women in politics today"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

John, Paul, George & Ben

Smith, Lane,


Booklist, February 2006. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, May 2006. Horn Book Starred, October 2006. Horn Book, May 2006. Kirkus Review, March 2006. Library Media Connection, August 2006. New York Times, July 2006. Pub Weekly, January 2006. School Library Journal starred, March 2006. Wilson's Children, October 2010. A humorous look at five of our country's founding fathers.
Date Published:2006

Rose

Smith, Jeff, 1960 February 27-


Princess Rose struggles to defeat the evil Lord of the Locusts who, in the form a dragon, threatens the Northern Valley.
Date Published:2009

Judy Moody gets famous

McDonald, Megan,


When a third grade classmate gets her picture in the paper for winning a spelling bee, Judy is determined to find a way to become famous herself.
Date Published:2020

Horton hatches the egg

Seuss, Dr.,


When a lazy bird hatching an egg wants a vacation, she asks Horton, the elephant, to sit on her egg--which he does through all sorts of hazards until he is rewarded for doing what he said he would.
Date Published:1968

Pax

Pennypacker, Sara, 1951-


After being forced to give up his pet fox Pax, a young boy named Peter decides to leave home and get his best friend back.
Date Published:2016