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June Almeida, virus detective : the woman who discovered the first human coronavirus

Slade, Suzanne,


Booklist, June2021. Kirkus Review, January2021. Publishers Weekly, March2021. School Library Journal, April2021. "[A picture book biography of] scientist June Almeida [whose] skill in using the electron microscope helped identify viruses, and when she was 34 years old, she discovered the first human coronavirus"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

A waffle lot of love!

Clanton, Ben, 1988-


"It's Palentine's Day and Jelly gives Narwhal a whaley nice card -- but now Narwhal has no idea what to give him! One card isn't nearly enough, and soon Narwhal is flooding Jelly with gifts galore: waffles, a song about Jelly, more waffles, a book about Jelly . . . MORE waffles! Jelly is grateful, but would prefer the present of Narwhal's presence more than all of Narwhal's over-the-top displays of friendship. Can Narwhal realize what true friendship means before they go off the deep end trying to please their pal?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

"It's Palentine's Day and Jelly gives Narwhal a whaley nice card -- but now Narwhal has no idea what to give him! One card isn't nearly enough, and soon Narwhal is flooding Jelly with gifts galore: waffles, a song about Jelly, more waffles, a book about Jelly . . . MORE waffles! Jelly is grateful, but would prefer the present of Narwhal's presence more than all of Narwhal's over-the-top displays of friendship. Can Narwhal realize what true friendship means before they go off the deep end trying to please their pal?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

That's not funny, David!

Shannon, David, 1959-


David finds a lot of things funny that the people around him--including his mother--do not find at all amusing.
Date Published:2025

The Taylors:.. #1 /

Calonita, Jen,


"Four girls . . . all named Taylor. Read New York Times bestseller Jen Calonita's origin story of an unforgettable friendship! And don't miss the sister novel: Love Stories (The Taylors Version #1) by Elizabeth Eulberg.Taylor (aka Teffy to her famliy) is terrified to start middle school. She wishes she could fade into the background, unnoticed. But on the first day of school, she finds herself in the spotlight when it's revealed that her homeroom class has four girls all named Taylor! There's a couple of things they can agree on: Taylor Swift is the greatest singer-songwriter of all time...and they are definitely going to need nicknames.Soon, Teffy's outside her comfort zone, going out for cheerleading and starting a friendship bracelet-making business. And when the Eras tour comes to town, the four friends will do whatever it takes to get tickets.But then, a surprise betrayal changes everything. Teffy's learning to speak up for herself, but it's hard. Can she say what's on her mind and keep her new friends for good?"--
Date Published:2025

"Four girls . . . all named Taylor. Read New York Times bestseller Jen Calonita's origin story of an unforgettable friendship! And don't miss the sister novel: Love Stories (The Taylors Version #1) by Elizabeth Eulberg.Taylor (aka Teffy to her famliy) is terrified to start middle school. She wishes she could fade into the background, unnoticed. But on the first day of school, she finds herself in the spotlight when it's revealed that her homeroom class has four girls all named Taylor! There's a couple of things they can agree on: Taylor Swift is the greatest singer-songwriter of all time...and they are definitely going to need nicknames.Soon, Teffy's outside her comfort zone, going out for cheerleading and starting a friendship bracelet-making business. And when the Eras tour comes to town, the four friends will do whatever it takes to get tickets.But then, a surprise betrayal changes everything. Teffy's learning to speak up for herself, but it's hard. Can she say what's on her mind and keep her new friends for good?"--

Date Published:2025

Super surprising trivia about natural disasters

Bolte, Mari,


Did you know? -- Deep water -- It's a twister -- The ground shakes -- On fire -- Avalanche! -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Index -- About the author. Provides information about natural disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and more.
Date Published:2024

Stuck

Miller, Kayla,


"Ages 8-12"--Dust jacket. "Harper Alley." "Olive is excited to reunite with Max and Bree at Camp Acorn Lake, but the buses have barely pulled away when her two closest camp friends start fighting . . . and it's not just a little squabble. They refuse to speak to each other and, even worse, try to make Olive choose sides. Any attempt to smooth things over seems to aggravate them more, leaving Olive stuck in the middle"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

"Ages 8-12"--Dust jacket. "Harper Alley." "Olive is excited to reunite with Max and Bree at Camp Acorn Lake, but the buses have barely pulled away when her two closest camp friends start fighting . . . and it's not just a little squabble. They refuse to speak to each other and, even worse, try to make Olive choose sides. Any attempt to smooth things over seems to aggravate them more, leaving Olive stuck in the middle"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Snoop

Korman, Gordon,


"Once you start looking, it's hard to look away"--Cover If Carter hadn't been checking his phone, he might have seen his brother coming down the ski slopes in his direction. And if Carter had seen his brother in time and avoided the crash, he might not have two broken legs right now. Oops. Now Carter is stuck at home for weeks, with both his legs in casts. Bored, he starts checking out the live feeds from police cams around his town. Before he knows it, he's obsessed -- watching his classmates when they don't know he's looking, and discovering some other VERY STRANGE things going on that no one else is noticing. But what happens when Carter is found out ... and the people he's watching know where he lives?
Date Published:2025

"Once you start looking, it's hard to look away"--Cover If Carter hadn't been checking his phone, he might have seen his brother coming down the ski slopes in his direction. And if Carter had seen his brother in time and avoided the crash, he might not have two broken legs right now. Oops. Now Carter is stuck at home for weeks, with both his legs in casts. Bored, he starts checking out the live feeds from police cams around his town. Before he knows it, he's obsessed -- watching his classmates when they don't know he's looking, and discovering some other VERY STRANGE things going on that no one else is noticing. But what happens when Carter is found out ... and the people he's watching know where he lives?

Date Published:2025

Rise of the green flame

Mensah, Bernard (Children's author),


Eight-year-old Kwame is eager to start Nkonyaa School and learn calabash magic, yet none of the teachers can figure out what kind of magic is in his calabash--but when one of Kwame's new friends is possessed by an evil magic his power is revealed.
Date Published:2024

The quacken

ColoÌn, Justin,


Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2024. When Hector breaks the most important rule at summer camp--do not feed the ducks--he lets loose the giant Quaken!
Date Published:2024

Night of the dream dragon

West, Tracey, 1965-


"Appeals to 1st-3rd graders, reading level grade 2"--Back cover. School Library Journal, May 2025. When evil wizard Zoltan enters the Dream World hoping to find the Dream fountain, it is up to the Dragon Masters to stop him before he finds the fountain and unleashes his evil plan.
Date Published:2025

Magic of the wizard dragon

West, Tracey, 1965-


Zoltan the wizard has transformed into a Wizard Dragon and plans to free the evil wizard Maldred, and the dragon wizards and their dragons must come up with a way to stop him before it is too late.
Date Published:2025

Knight Owl and Early Bird

Denise, Christopher,


"Christy Ottaviano books." Horn Book, January 2025. Kirkus Starred, January 2025. "Owl becomes unlikely friends with Early Bird and together they save the kingdom, in this companion to the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor Award-winning runaway hit Knight Owl"--
Date Published:2024

In the world of whales

Cusolito, Michelle,


"Neal Porter Books." On fold-out pages. Booklist starred, June 2025. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2025. Horn Book Starred, September 2025. Kirkus Starred, May 2025. Pub Weekly, March 2025. School Library Journal starred, May 2025. "A free diver witnesses the birth of a sperm whale and experiences a moment of connection with the pod"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

The humble pie

John, Jory,


"Ages 4-8"--Jacket flap. "I'm a pie. A humble pie. And that's no lie. The Humble Pie likes to give others the spotlight. Aw, shucks!--they deserve it! But when he's paired with his best friend, Jake the Cake, for a school project, he soon realizes that staying in the shadows isn't always as sweet as pie"--Publisher.
Date Published:2025

The house with no keys

Currie, Lindsay,


Kirkus Review, September 2025. "The Deltas race to complete the most challenging escape room they have ever faced--and confront their fears in order to save their friendship"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

The house next door

Oh, Ellen,


"Ages 8-12"--Back cover. Booklist, September 2025. Horn Book, November 2025. Kirkus Review, July 2025. Publishers Weekly, June 2025. School Library Journal, September 2025. Rory knows the house next door is haunted. Filled with scary spirits and mysterious noises, Rory must do everything he can to prevent the new neighbors from becoming its next victims.
Date Published:2025

Holly jolly Kitty-Corn

Hale, Shannon,


Includes an original Christmas carol at the end of the book. Kirkus Review, August 2025. School Library Journal, May 2025. During their first Christmas together, best friends Kitty and Unicorn are excited to do all their favorite festive activities, until they both realize that they have different favorites.
Date Published:2025

Earth Day and the environment

Messner, Kate,


Booklist, March 01, 2025. Kirkus, January 15, 2025. School library journal, March 2025. Myths! Lies! Recycling scams? Discover the real story behind the first Earth Day celebration and some of the biggest US climate catastrophes--and their solutions!
Date Published:2025

I survived the great Alaska earthquake, 1964

Tarshis, Lauren,


"It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong--"Alaska tough". But then the most powerful earthquake in American history--the Good Friday Earthquake--struck. The 9.2 magnitude quake lasted nearly five minutes, destroying downtown Anchorage and sending thirty-foot tsunamis into coastal cities, wiping out entire communities. Its vibrations were felt around the world. In the end, it caused billions of dollars in damage and the death of 129 people"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

"It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong--"Alaska tough". But then the most powerful earthquake in American history--the Good Friday Earthquake--struck. The 9.2 magnitude quake lasted nearly five minutes, destroying downtown Anchorage and sending thirty-foot tsunamis into coastal cities, wiping out entire communities. Its vibrations were felt around the world. In the end, it caused billions of dollars in damage and the death of 129 people"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

The gift of words

Reynolds, Peter H. (Peter Hamilton), 1961-


When positive words prove hard to come by in his bustling town, Jerome shares holiday wishes with his community by stringing joyful words on a tree.
Date Published:2025