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It could still be a lake

Fowler, Allan,


Includes index. Simple text and illustrations describe the characteristics, origin, and pollution of lakes.
Date Published:1996

The destruction of Pompeii, AD 79

Tarshis, Lauren,


Includes questions and answers about Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. Christian Library, November 2014. "During the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, one boy struggles to escape. Can he survive the most devastating disaster of ancient times? In this thrilling addition to the bestselling I SURVIVED series, readers are taken back to antiquity with a young boy trying to escape as the giant Mount Vesuvius erupts. Does he have what it takes to survive the epic destruction of Pompeii?" -- summary from amazon.com.
Date Published:2014

Includes questions and answers about Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. Christian Library, November 2014. "During the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, one boy struggles to escape. Can he survive the most devastating disaster of ancient times? In this thrilling addition to the bestselling I SURVIVED series, readers are taken back to antiquity with a young boy trying to escape as the giant Mount Vesuvius erupts. Does he have what it takes to survive the epic destruction of Pompeii?" -- summary from amazon.com.

Date Published:2014

The last mapmaker

Soontornvat, Christina,


Booklist, February 2022. Horn Book, March 2022. Junior Library Guild. Kirkus Starred, February 2022. Library Media Connection, March 2022. New York Times, April 2022. Pub Weekly, February 2022. School Library Journal starred, May 2022. "In a fantasy adventure every bit as compelling and confident in its world building as her Newbery Honor Book A Wish in the Dark, Christina Soontornvat explores a young woman's struggle to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon's most celebrated mapmaker, twelve-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a conman--and in a kingdom where the status of one's ancestors dictates their social position, the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn't the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship might be heading for the fabled Sunderlands--a land of dragons, dangers, and riches beyond imagining--she must weigh the cost of her dreams. Vivid, suspenseful, and thought-provoking, this tale of identity and integrity is as beautiful and intricate as the maps of old"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2022

Booklist, February 2022. Horn Book, March 2022. Junior Library Guild. Kirkus Starred, February 2022. Library Media Connection, March 2022. New York Times, April 2022. Pub Weekly, February 2022. School Library Journal starred, May 2022. "In a fantasy adventure every bit as compelling and confident in its world building as her Newbery Honor Book A Wish in the Dark, Christina Soontornvat explores a young woman's struggle to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon's most celebrated mapmaker, twelve-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a conman--and in a kingdom where the status of one's ancestors dictates their social position, the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn't the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship might be heading for the fabled Sunderlands--a land of dragons, dangers, and riches beyond imagining--she must weigh the cost of her dreams. Vivid, suspenseful, and thought-provoking, this tale of identity and integrity is as beautiful and intricate as the maps of old"--Provided by the publisher.

Date Published:2022

The Baby-sitters club. 01, Kristy's great idea.

Martin, Ann M., 1955-,


2015 & 2023 edition: "with color by Braden Lamb." Based on: Kristy's great idea / Ann M. Martin. Horn book guide, A graphic novel adaptation that follows the adventures of Kristy and the other members of the Baby-sitters Club as they deal with crank calls, uncontrollable two-year-olds, wild pets, and parents who do not always tell the truth. Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding members of The Baby-sitters Club. Whatever comes up -- cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, prank calls -- you can count on them to save the day. But baby-sitting isn't always easy, and neither is dealing with strict parents, new families, fashion emergencies, and mysterious secrets. But no matter what, the BSC have what they need most: friendship.
Date Published:2023

2015 & 2023 edition: "with color by Braden Lamb." Based on: Kristy's great idea / Ann M. Martin. Horn book guide, A graphic novel adaptation that follows the adventures of Kristy and the other members of the Baby-sitters Club as they deal with crank calls, uncontrollable two-year-olds, wild pets, and parents who do not always tell the truth. Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding members of The Baby-sitters Club. Whatever comes up -- cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, prank calls -- you can count on them to save the day. But baby-sitting isn't always easy, and neither is dealing with strict parents, new families, fashion emergencies, and mysterious secrets. But no matter what, the BSC have what they need most: friendship.

Date Published:2023

Houston Texans

Glave, Tom,


Text and photographs chronicle the history of the Houston Texans football team.
Date Published:2016

The mystery of the monarchs : how kids, teachers, and butterfly fans helped Fred and Norah Urquhart track the great monarch migration

Rosenstock, Barb,


Junior Library Guild. "Young Fred Urquhart was fascinated by insects, especially his favorite, the monarch butterfly. He wondered where monarchs spent the winter. No one knew. After he became an entomologist , Fred and his wife, Norah, tagged hundreds of butterflies, hoping to solve the mystery of the monarchs. But they soon discovered that they needed help. They started a 'butterfly family,' a community of children, teachers, and nature enthusiasts from three countries--Canada, the United States, and Mexico--to answer the question: Where do the monarchs go? Detailed materials in the back of the book include maps of monarch migration, the life cycle of the butterfly, and the cultural relevance of monarch butterflies in Mexico, as well as information on environmental efforts towards monarch conservation"--From the publisher's web site.
Date Published:2022

Junior Library Guild. "Young Fred Urquhart was fascinated by insects, especially his favorite, the monarch butterfly. He wondered where monarchs spent the winter. No one knew. After he became an entomologist , Fred and his wife, Norah, tagged hundreds of butterflies, hoping to solve the mystery of the monarchs. But they soon discovered that they needed help. They started a 'butterfly family,' a community of children, teachers, and nature enthusiasts from three countries--Canada, the United States, and Mexico--to answer the question: Where do the monarchs go? Detailed materials in the back of the book include maps of monarch migration, the life cycle of the butterfly, and the cultural relevance of monarch butterflies in Mexico, as well as information on environmental efforts towards monarch conservation"--From the publisher's web site.

Date Published:2022

The miscalculations of Lightning Girl

McAnulty, Stacy,


Booklist, April 2018. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2018. Horn Book, November 2018. Kirkus Starred, March 2018. Pub Weekly, April 2018. School Library Journal starred, February 2018. A lightning strike made Lucy, twelve, a math genius but, after years of homeschooling, her grandmother enrolls her in middle school and she learns that life is more than numbers.
Date Published:2018

Redwall : the graphic novel

Jacques, Brian,


A graphic novel adaptation of Brian Jacques's novel in which the peaceful life of ancient Redwall Abbey is shattered by the arrival of the evil rat Cluny and his villainous hordes; and Matthias, a young mouse, determines to find the legendary sword of Martin the Warrior which, he is convinced, will help Redwall's inhabitants destroy the enemy.
Date Published:2007

Pickle : the (formerly) anonymous prank club of Fountain Point Middle School

Baker, Kimberly,


2014 Square Fish Edition includes "Ten of the Best Pranks, Pranksters, and Hoaxes of All Time" and "Go Fish Questions For The Author." Using a bogus name, the League of Picklemakers, sixth-grader Ben and three recruits start a prank-pulling club and receive funding from their middle school's PTA.
Date Published:2014

What lives in streams and rivers

Gaarder-Juntti, Oona, 1979-,


Includes glossary. This book describes animals that live in streams and rivers, such as American bullfrogs, wood ducks, sockeye salmon, beavers, river otters, great blue herons, platypuses, and Nile crocodiles.
Date Published:2009

La lección de August

Palacio, R. J.,


Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.
Date Published:2019

Linked

Korman, Gordon,


Booklist starred, April 15, 2021. Booklist starred, April 2021. Kirkus Review, June 2021. Kirkus, June 01, 2021. Library Media Connection starred, January 2022. School library journal, July 2021. School Library Journal, July 2021. Link, Michael, and Dana live in a quiet town. But it's woken up very quickly when someone sneaks into school and vandalizes it with a swastika. Nobody can believe it. How could such a symbol of hate end up in the middle of their school? The mystery deepens as more swastikas begin to appear. Some students decide to fight back and start a project to bring people together instead of dividing them further.
Date Published:2023

Booklist starred, April 15, 2021. Booklist starred, April 2021. Kirkus Review, June 2021. Kirkus, June 01, 2021. Library Media Connection starred, January 2022. School library journal, July 2021. School Library Journal, July 2021. Link, Michael, and Dana live in a quiet town. But it's woken up very quickly when someone sneaks into school and vandalizes it with a swastika. Nobody can believe it. How could such a symbol of hate end up in the middle of their school? The mystery deepens as more swastikas begin to appear. Some students decide to fight back and start a project to bring people together instead of dividing them further.

Date Published:2023

Arizona Cardinals

Monnig, Alex,


Includes glossary. Go, Cardinals! -- Who are the Cardinals? -- Where they came from -- Who they play -- Where they play -- The football field -- Big days -- Tough days -- Meet the fans -- Heroes then -- Heroes now -- Gearing up -- Sports stats. "Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Arizona Cardinals one of the most entertaining teams in the NFL"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2016

Atlanta Falcons

Monnig, Alex,


Includes glossary. Go, Falcons! -- Who are the Falcons? -- Where they came from -- Who they play -- Where they play -- The football field -- Big days -- Tough days -- Meet the fans -- Heroes then -- Heroes now -- Gearing up -- Sports stats. "Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Atlanta Falcons one of the most exciting teams in the NFL"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2016

Buffalo Bills

Wilner, Barry,


Includes glossary. Go, Bills! -- Who are the Bills? -- Where they came from -- Who they play -- Where they play -- The football field -- Big days -- Tough days -- Meet the fans -- Heroes then -- Heroes now -- Gearing up -- Sports stats. "Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Buffalo Bills one of the most entertaining teams in the NFL"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2016

Carolina Panthers

Monnig, Alex,


Includes glossary. Go, Panthers! -- Who are the Panthers? -- Where they came from -- Who they play -- Where they play -- The football field -- Big days -- Tough days -- Meet the fans -- Heroes then -- Heroes now -- Gearing up -- Sports stats. "Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Carolina Panthers one of the most exciting teams in the NFL"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2016

Cincinnati Bengals

Glave, Tom,


Includes glossary. Go, Bengals! -- Who are the Bengals? -- Where they came from -- Who they play -- Where they play -- The football field -- Big days -- Tough days -- Meet the fans -- Heroes then -- Heroes now -- Gearing up -- Sports stats. "Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Cincinnati Bengals one of the most entertaining teams in the NFL"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2016

Jacksonville Jaguars

Glave, Tom,


Includes glossary. Go, Jaguars! -- Who are the Jaguars? -- Where they came from -- Who they play -- Where they play -- The football field -- Big days -- Tough days -- Meet the fans -- Heroes then -- Heroes now -- Gearing up -- Sports stats. "Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Jacksonville Jaguars one of the most entertaining teams in the NFL"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2016

Philadelphia Eagles

Wilner, Barry,


Includes glossary. Go, Eagles! -- Who are the Eagles? -- Where they came from -- Who they play -- Where they play -- The football field -- Big days -- Tough days -- Meet the fans -- Heroes then -- Heroes now -- Gearing up -- Sports stats. "Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Philadelphia Eagles one of the most historic and successful teams in the NFL"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2016

Includes glossary. Go, Eagles! -- Who are the Eagles? -- Where they came from -- Who they play -- Where they play -- The football field -- Big days -- Tough days -- Meet the fans -- Heroes then -- Heroes now -- Gearing up -- Sports stats. "Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Philadelphia Eagles one of the most historic and successful teams in the NFL"--Provided by the publisher.

Date Published:2016

St. Louis Rams

Monnig, Alex,


Includes glossary. Go, Rams! -- Who are the Rams? -- Where they came from -- Who they play -- Where they play -- The football field -- Big days -- Tough days -- Meet the fans -- Heroes then -- Heroes now -- Gearing up -- Sports stats. "Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the St. Louis Rams one of the most exciting teams in the NFL"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2016