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1000 facts about sharks

Flynn, Sarah Wassner,


"1000 fascinating facts about sharks, including where they live, what they eat, and fun facts about sharks in culture and history"--
Date Published:2024

The dark secret : the graphic novel

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-


Based on: The lost heir by Tui T. Sutherland. volume number and part title from front cover. "In the shadows, trouble is brewing... The mysterious NightWings keep everything hidden, from their home and their queen to their allegiance in the war. Now they've kidnapped their own dragonet of destiny, and Starflight is finally meeting the rest of his tribe--whether he wants to or not. The NightWings have also kidnapped several innocent RainWings, now trapped in the dark, barren, miserable place that is the NightWing kingdom. Starflight wants to help the RainWings, but he's busy saving his own scales and trying to find a way back to his friends. The fate of two kingdoms rests in his talons, and with no one to save him, Starflight will have to find a way to be brave--before it's too late"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Based on: The lost heir by Tui T. Sutherland. volume number and part title from front cover. "In the shadows, trouble is brewing... The mysterious NightWings keep everything hidden, from their home and their queen to their allegiance in the war. Now they've kidnapped their own dragonet of destiny, and Starflight is finally meeting the rest of his tribe--whether he wants to or not. The NightWings have also kidnapped several innocent RainWings, now trapped in the dark, barren, miserable place that is the NightWing kingdom. Starflight wants to help the RainWings, but he's busy saving his own scales and trying to find a way back to his friends. The fate of two kingdoms rests in his talons, and with no one to save him, Starflight will have to find a way to be brave--before it's too late"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

Wings of fire. The hidden kingdom : the graphic novel

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-,


Based on: The lost heir by Tui T. Sutherland. Volume number and part title from front cover. Tsunami, heir to the SeaWing throne, is returning home for the first time since she was stolen as an egg, her mother, Queen Coral, welcomes her, but a mysterious assassin has been killing off her heirs for years.
Date Published:2019

Porcupine vs. pangolin

Pallotta, Jerry,


"Reading level grade 3"--Back cover. Pitting two unlikely animals against each other--a porcupine and a pangolin--children will learn about each creature's anatomy, behavior, and more to discover who would win the fight!
Date Published:2025

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

A very cranky book

DiTerlizzi, Angela,


"Ages 4-8"--Dust jacket. Kirkus Review, July 2023. Publishers Weekly, September 2023. A snarky tale of a very cranky book that might not be so cranky after all.
Date Published:2023

Troubling tonsils!

Reynolds, Aaron, 1970-


"Jasper the Rabbit is back! A little older and wiser, he collects creepy stories to share as cautionary tales. If you’re ready for some chills and chuckles alike, tune in as Jasper weaves the yarn of Charlie Marmot and the particular pickle he found himself in. See, Charlie here has a problem: his tonsils have become infected and have to come out. No biggie, right? But when he decides he wants to keep them in a jar for show and tell, things get creepy… First, strange slurping sounds in his room keep Charlie awake the night before his surgery. Then, he goes to the doctor only to be told his tonsils are already gone! Could it be they’re out for revenge? Join Jasper and Charlie in this first Creepy Tale chapter book and learn from Charlie’s mistakes before it’s too late!" --
Date Published:2025

"Jasper the Rabbit is back! A little older and wiser, he collects creepy stories to share as cautionary tales. If you’re ready for some chills and chuckles alike, tune in as Jasper weaves the yarn of Charlie Marmot and the particular pickle he found himself in. See, Charlie here has a problem: his tonsils have become infected and have to come out. No biggie, right? But when he decides he wants to keep them in a jar for show and tell, things get creepy… First, strange slurping sounds in his room keep Charlie awake the night before his surgery. Then, he goes to the doctor only to be told his tonsils are already gone! Could it be they’re out for revenge? Join Jasper and Charlie in this first Creepy Tale chapter book and learn from Charlie’s mistakes before it’s too late!" --

Date Published:2025

Top 10 strangest animals

Maloney, Brenna,


Includes index. Tarsier -- Pink fairy armadillo -- Flying fish -- Potoo -- Yeti crab -- Orchid mantis -- Leaf-nosed snake -- Axolotl -- Platypus -- Tardigrade. "There are so many strange animals! Some look like trees or plants. Some live in the sea and can fly. Some can even regrow their body parts! Learn all about the strange amphibians, birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles in our wild world. Count down from 10 to 1 and discover which one is the absolute strangest!"--
Date Published:2025

Includes index. Tarsier -- Pink fairy armadillo -- Flying fish -- Potoo -- Yeti crab -- Orchid mantis -- Leaf-nosed snake -- Axolotl -- Platypus -- Tardigrade. "There are so many strange animals! Some look like trees or plants. Some live in the sea and can fly. Some can even regrow their body parts! Learn all about the strange amphibians, birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles in our wild world. Count down from 10 to 1 and discover which one is the absolute strangest!"--

Date Published:2025

Stalactite and Stalagmite : a big tale from a little cave

Beckmeyer, Drew,


Two little mineral piles, Stalactite and Stalagmite, foster a friendship over millions of years as they grow closer together, figuratively and literally.
Date Published:2025

Shark vs. train

Barton, Chris,


Booklist, April 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), May 2010. Horn Book, July 2010. Kirkus Starred, March 2010. Parents' Choice, January 2010. Pub Weekly, February 2010. School Library Journal starred, April 2010. Wilson's Children, October 2010. A shark and a train compete in a series of contests on a seesaw, in hot air balloons, bowling, shooting baskets, playing hide-and-seek, and more.
Date Published:2010

Booklist, April 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), May 2010. Horn Book, July 2010. Kirkus Starred, March 2010. Parents' Choice, January 2010. Pub Weekly, February 2010. School Library Journal starred, April 2010. Wilson's Children, October 2010. A shark and a train compete in a series of contests on a seesaw, in hot air balloons, bowling, shooting baskets, playing hide-and-seek, and more.

Date Published:2010

Pig the tourist

Blabey, Aaron,


"First published in Australia in 2019 by Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Australia Pty Ltd"--Page facing title page. Kirkus, November 15, 2019. "Pig the pug spreads destruction wherever he travels, creating complete chaos wrecking parties and parades until finally the locals unite to tell him to go away--but Pig never really learns his lesson and remains a bad traveling companion to this day"--OCLC.
Date Published:2020

"First published in Australia in 2019 by Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Australia Pty Ltd"--Page facing title page. Kirkus, November 15, 2019. "Pig the pug spreads destruction wherever he travels, creating complete chaos wrecking parties and parades until finally the locals unite to tell him to go away--but Pig never really learns his lesson and remains a bad traveling companion to this day"--OCLC.

Date Published:2020

Piece out

Willan, Alex,


Toy Story meets Traction Man Is Here in this picture book that offers a fresh spin on a universal premise: the secret action-adventure story of a toy. When Red, a game piece, is accidentally left out of the game box, nothing--not a hungry robot nor the ferocious family dog Lady Flufferton--will stop Red from reaching home. The unthinkable has happened! Red is alone on the living room floor, far from the safety of the game closet and best pal, Yellow. After almost being devoured by a ravenous robot (a.k.a. the vacuum cleaner), Red embarks on the dangerous journey home. There will be perils--a transparent cliffside to climb, hanging forests to conquer, and the beastly Lady Flufferton (a.k.a. the family dog) to escape. And there will be setbacks--as when Red is found and carelessly tossed into the junk drawer. But in this action-packed, humorous story, Red learns from mistakes and discovers that with perseverance and resourcefulness nothing is impossible.
Date Published:2025

Toy Story meets Traction Man Is Here in this picture book that offers a fresh spin on a universal premise: the secret action-adventure story of a toy. When Red, a game piece, is accidentally left out of the game box, nothing--not a hungry robot nor the ferocious family dog Lady Flufferton--will stop Red from reaching home. The unthinkable has happened! Red is alone on the living room floor, far from the safety of the game closet and best pal, Yellow. After almost being devoured by a ravenous robot (a.k.a. the vacuum cleaner), Red embarks on the dangerous journey home. There will be perils--a transparent cliffside to climb, hanging forests to conquer, and the beastly Lady Flufferton (a.k.a. the family dog) to escape. And there will be setbacks--as when Red is found and carelessly tossed into the junk drawer. But in this action-packed, humorous story, Red learns from mistakes and discovers that with perseverance and resourcefulness nothing is impossible.

Date Published:2025

Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #20: Partypooper

Kinney, Jeff,


"You're invited--RSVP for fun! Expect gobs of fun and over-the-top antics as Greg throws an epic birthday party for none other than himself. So come celebrate and laugh alongside Greg, his family, and the entire world of Wimpy Kid fans."--
Date Published:2025

Nellie's big splash

Doerrfeld, Cori,


Kirkus, January 15, 2025. Publisher's Weekly, November 25, 2024. School library journal, December 2024. When Nellie the sea turtle hatched, she was on a beach surrounded by lots of her brothers and sisters. Soon all the other turtles joyfully ran into the ocean and swam away, but Nellie? She was too scared. But when night starts to fall and it gets too dark and cold for a tiny little sea turtle on land, Nellie realizes that if she looked past the scary crashing waves, there's actually a whole world out there, just waiting for her to jump inches.
Date Published:2025

Kirkus, January 15, 2025. Publisher's Weekly, November 25, 2024. School library journal, December 2024. When Nellie the sea turtle hatched, she was on a beach surrounded by lots of her brothers and sisters. Soon all the other turtles joyfully ran into the ocean and swam away, but Nellie? She was too scared. But when night starts to fall and it gets too dark and cold for a tiny little sea turtle on land, Nellie realizes that if she looked past the scary crashing waves, there's actually a whole world out there, just waiting for her to jump inches.

Date Published:2025

Narwhal and Jelly book. 9, Narwhal's sweet tooth.

Clanton, Ben, 1988-


"In the ninth book of this graphic novel series, Narwhal and Jelly learn a thing or two about tusk-tooth dental hygiene--and feelings. Everyone knows that Narwhal is a big fan of sugary treats--but Jelly is shocked when Narwhal's tusk-tooth isn't looking so pearly white anymore. Thankfully, no one knows more about dental hygiene than Shark: he has seven rows of teeth, after all! Meanwhile, Jelly and Crab try to teach Narwhal that it's fine to frown if you're feeling down. Can Narwhal's friends convince the happiest creature in the ocean that it's okay to be upset?"--
Date Published:2024

"In the ninth book of this graphic novel series, Narwhal and Jelly learn a thing or two about tusk-tooth dental hygiene--and feelings. Everyone knows that Narwhal is a big fan of sugary treats--but Jelly is shocked when Narwhal's tusk-tooth isn't looking so pearly white anymore. Thankfully, no one knows more about dental hygiene than Shark: he has seven rows of teeth, after all! Meanwhile, Jelly and Crab try to teach Narwhal that it's fine to frown if you're feeling down. Can Narwhal's friends convince the happiest creature in the ocean that it's okay to be upset?"--

Date Published:2024

The long haul

Kinney, Jeff,


Horn Book, October2015. Publishers Weekly Annex, November2014. Horn book guide, Horn book guide, The Heffley family road trip starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns--with everything from a fender bender to crazed seagulls--but even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure, and this is one the Heffleys will not soon forget.
Date Published:2014

The Joplin tornado, 2011

Tarshis, Lauren,


Eleven-year-old Dexter has always wanted to see a tornado. So when he gets the incredible opportunity to go storm chasing with the famous Dr. Norman Gage, he has to say yes! Dex certainly knows how deadly tornadoes can be, but this one isn't heading toward Joplin. But when the tornado shifts direction, Dexter's bravery is about to get seriously tested.
Date Published:2015

Take the plunge

Green, John, 1975-,


Kirkus Review, July 2020. "S.U.I.T. headquarters is under attack, and Mango and Brash are going undercover and underground disguised as city sewer workers to unclog a sticky situation. But when their search for the criminal Crackerdile backfires, the toilets they travel through back up--and the InvestiGators take the blame for it! Can Mango and Brash restore their good name and put the real culprit behind bars before the whole city is in deep water?"--OCLC.
Date Published:2020

Kirkus Review, July 2020. "S.U.I.T. headquarters is under attack, and Mango and Brash are going undercover and underground disguised as city sewer workers to unclog a sticky situation. But when their search for the criminal Crackerdile backfires, the toilets they travel through back up--and the InvestiGators take the blame for it! Can Mango and Brash restore their good name and put the real culprit behind bars before the whole city is in deep water?"--OCLC.

Date Published:2020

I survived. The sinking of the Titanic, 1912

Tarshis, Lauren,


Based on: I survived the sinking of the Titanic, 1912 / Lauren Tarshis. Kirkus Review. Library Media Connection starred. School Library Journal. Booklist, January 2020. Kirkus Review, November 2019. Library Media Connection starred, January 2020. School Library Journal, December 2019. Excited to board the Titanic with his aunt and little sister, ten-year-old George begins to explore the ill-fated ship's first-class storage cabin when the ship is rocked by a collision with an iceberg and begins to sink.
Date Published:2020

Based on: I survived the sinking of the Titanic, 1912 / Lauren Tarshis. Kirkus Review. Library Media Connection starred. School Library Journal. Booklist, January 2020. Kirkus Review, November 2019. Library Media Connection starred, January 2020. School Library Journal, December 2019. Excited to board the Titanic with his aunt and little sister, ten-year-old George begins to explore the ill-fated ship's first-class storage cabin when the ship is rocked by a collision with an iceberg and begins to sink.

Date Published:2020

I survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871

Tarshis, Lauren,


Robbed on the train platform as soon as he arrives in the city, eleven-year-old Oscar Starling soon finds himself in the middle of the Great Chicago Fire when he chases after his thief, who is herself in need of rescue.
Date Published:2023