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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

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

Mi día par

Fisher, Doris,


Translation of: My even day. A boy finds that everything around him is even, such as four flapjacks at breakfast to ten watermelons in his backpack. Includes a "For Creative Minds" section with questions about numbers. Presented in Spanish.
Date Published:2012

Piper Reed, the great gypsy

Holt, Kimberly Willis,


"Christy Ottaviano books." Booklist. Horn Book. Booklist, July 2008. Horn Book, September 2008. While her father, a Navy Chief, is on ship duty for six months, nine-year-old Piper stays busy with new neighbors, Christmas at a spaceship beach house, a trip to New Orleans, and especially the upcoming Gypsy Club pet show.
Date Published:2008

Jeep

Maurer, Tracy, 1965-


Examines the history, design, and construction of Jeep automobiles.
Date Published:2007

The Chicken Squad

Cronin, Doreen,


2014 Atheneum BFYR edition includes unpaged excerpt of "The case of the weird blue chicken: the next misadventure." / Doreen Cronin. Subtitle from cover: "the first misadventure." Booklist, April 2014. Horn Book, October 2014. Kirkus Review, March 2014. New York Times, August 2014. School Library Journal, April 2014. When a weird blue chicken comes to Chicken Squad headquarters for help, siblings Dirt, Sugar, and Sweetie help find her missing house.
Date Published:2015

2014 Atheneum BFYR edition includes unpaged excerpt of "The case of the weird blue chicken: the next misadventure." / Doreen Cronin. Subtitle from cover: "the first misadventure." Booklist, April 2014. Horn Book, October 2014. Kirkus Review, March 2014. New York Times, August 2014. School Library Journal, April 2014. When a weird blue chicken comes to Chicken Squad headquarters for help, siblings Dirt, Sugar, and Sweetie help find her missing house.

Date Published:2015

How to survive being lost at sea

O'Shei, Tim,


Includes glossary. This book presents specific survival strategies that can be used when stranded at sea.
Date Published:2009

Meow ruff

Sidman, Joyce,


Booklist starred. Five Owls. Wilson's Children. Presents a collection of brief, illustrated poems that tells the story of a dog who slips out of his house and meets a white cat left alone on the street and together they share adventures.
Date Published:2006

Gray wolves

Martin, Patricia A. Fink, 1955-,


Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of gray wolves.
Date Published:2002

El silbido de Juan

Ferreirós, Lili,


Juan is a special boy who learns to whistle before he learns to talk.
Date Published:2013

The dirt book : poems about animals that live beneath our feet

Harrison, David L. (David Lee), 1937-,


Includes notes about dirt and the organisms that live in it. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), May2021. Kirkus Review, May2021. School Library Journal, June2021. "A collection of poems about dirt and the many organisms that live there such as grubs, trap door spiders, moles, earthworms, chipmunks, and doodlebugs"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

¡Mamá, quiero dormir en tu cama

Ziefert, Harriet,


Translation of: Mommy, I want to sleep in your bed!. A little boy named Pablo wants to sleep in his parents' bed because he can't get to sleep in his own.
Date Published:2014

Celebrating Texas : patriotic symbols and landmarks

James, Trisha,


Includes index. Texas : so much to celebrate -- A very long landmark -- Enchanted Rock -- Landmarks of the revolution -- The symbols of the Texas seal -- The six flags of Texas -- King Ranch -- Meteorites in Texas! -- Longhorn Cavern -- San Antonio River Walk -- Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center -- Reader response projects. Text and photographs describe patriotic symbols and landmarks associated with the state of Texas.
Date Published:2010

Includes index. Texas : so much to celebrate -- A very long landmark -- Enchanted Rock -- Landmarks of the revolution -- The symbols of the Texas seal -- The six flags of Texas -- King Ranch -- Meteorites in Texas! -- Longhorn Cavern -- San Antonio River Walk -- Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center -- Reader response projects. Text and photographs describe patriotic symbols and landmarks associated with the state of Texas.

Date Published:2010

J. J. Watt

Scheff, Matt,


Includes chronology. Includes glossary. Includes index. Division champions -- Early life -- Big decisions -- Going pro -- Building a legacy. "This title introduces readers to J. J. Watt, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NFL career. The title also features informative 'fast facts,' a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2016

Includes chronology. Includes glossary. Includes index. Division champions -- Early life -- Big decisions -- Going pro -- Building a legacy. "This title introduces readers to J. J. Watt, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NFL career. The title also features informative 'fast facts,' a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

Date Published:2016

One candle

Bunting, Eve, 1928-,


Every year a family celebrates Hanukkah by retelling the story of how Grandma and her sister managed to mark the day while in a German concentration camp.
Date Published:2002

The frog prince, continued

Scieszka, Jon,


After the frog turns into a prince, he and the Princess do not live happily ever after and the Prince decides to look for a witch to help him remedy the situation.
Date Published:1994

The first cat in space ate pizza. Book one /

Barnett, Mac,


Statement of responsibility from front cover. v. numbering from spine. Booklist, April2022. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April2022. Horn Book, July2022. Kirkus Review, March2022. Pub Weekly, April2022. School Library Journal starred, May2022. "Something terrible is happening in the skies! Rats are eating the MOON! There's only ONE hero for the job, a bold and fearsome beast bioengineered in a secret lab to be the moon's savior and Earth's last hope! And that hero is--a cat. A cat who will be blasted into space! Accompanied by the imperious Moon Queen and LOZ 4000, a toenail clipping robot, the First Cat in Space journeys across a fantastic lunar landscape in a quest to save the world. Will these unlikely heroes save the moon in time? Can a toenail-clipping robot find its purpose in the vast universe? And will the First Cat in Space ever eat some pizza?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Statement of responsibility from front cover. v. numbering from spine. Booklist, April2022. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April2022. Horn Book, July2022. Kirkus Review, March2022. Pub Weekly, April2022. School Library Journal starred, May2022. "Something terrible is happening in the skies! Rats are eating the MOON! There's only ONE hero for the job, a bold and fearsome beast bioengineered in a secret lab to be the moon's savior and Earth's last hope! And that hero is--a cat. A cat who will be blasted into space! Accompanied by the imperious Moon Queen and LOZ 4000, a toenail clipping robot, the First Cat in Space journeys across a fantastic lunar landscape in a quest to save the world. Will these unlikely heroes save the moon in time? Can a toenail-clipping robot find its purpose in the vast universe? And will the First Cat in Space ever eat some pizza?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

México : a question and answer book

Hodgkins, Fran, 1964-,


Includes glossary. Includes index. This book tells about México's geography, government, economy, sports, holidays, food, and arts.
Date Published:2005

Wonder

Palacio, R. J.


2013 Knopf editon: Exclusive collector's edition. "Includes more than 40 additional pages of bonus material: a letter from the author; a conversation with the author; letters, e-mails, and cards from readers; discussion questions and additional resources; and much more!" 2014 Knopf editon includes "The Julian chapter" / R. J. Palacio. 2017 Knopf edition: 1st movie tie-in ed. 2022 Knopf edition: "illustrated by Tad Carpenter." Booklist starred, February 2012. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), March 2012. Horn Book, November 2012. Kirkus Starred, December 2011. Library Media Connection starred, March 2012. New York Times, April 2012. Publishers Weekly Annex, February 2012. School Library Journal starred, February 2012. Wilson's Children, October 2012. Wilson's Junior High School, October 2012. 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 taunts and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.
Date Published:2022

2013 Knopf editon: Exclusive collector's edition. "Includes more than 40 additional pages of bonus material: a letter from the author; a conversation with the author; letters, e-mails, and cards from readers; discussion questions and additional resources; and much more!" 2014 Knopf editon includes "The Julian chapter" / R. J. Palacio. 2017 Knopf edition: 1st movie tie-in ed. 2022 Knopf edition: "illustrated by Tad Carpenter." Booklist starred, February 2012. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), March 2012. Horn Book, November 2012. Kirkus Starred, December 2011. Library Media Connection starred, March 2012. New York Times, April 2012. Publishers Weekly Annex, February 2012. School Library Journal starred, February 2012. Wilson's Children, October 2012. Wilson's Junior High School, October 2012. 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 taunts and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.

Date Published:2022

Shoo, Fly Guy

Arnold, Tedd,


A pet fly searches for his favorite brown, oozy, lumpy, smelly food.
Date Published:2006