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So you want to be an inventor

St. George, Judith, 1931-,


Book Links (A.L.A.). School Library Journal. Wilson's Children. Presents some of the characteristics of inventors by describing the inventions of people such as Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Eli Whitney.
Date Published:2002

Stars of the night : the courageous children of the Czech Kindertransport

Stelson, Caren, 1951-


Booklist, February 2023. Horn Book Starred, January 2023. Kirkus Starred, November 2022. Publishers Weekly, January 2023. School Library Journal starred, February 2023. "The . . . true story of the Czech Kindertransport, which rescued 669 children from Nazi persecution on the eve of World War II"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

The Baby-sitters club. 02, The truth about Stacey.

Martin, Ann M., 1955-,


2015 edition: "with color by Braden Lamb." 2023 edition: "with color by Braden Lamb." Based on: The truth about Stacey / Ann M. Martin. Horn book guide, Horn book guide, [Book 2] Poor Stacey. She just moved to a new town, is still coming to terms with her diabetes, and is facing baby-sitting problems left and right. Fortunately, Stacey has three new friends--Kristy, Claudia, and Mary Anne. Together they're the BSC--and they will deal with whatever is thrown their way--even if it's a rival baby-sitting club! In graphic novel format.
Date Published:2023

2015 edition: "with color by Braden Lamb." 2023 edition: "with color by Braden Lamb." Based on: The truth about Stacey / Ann M. Martin. Horn book guide, Horn book guide, [Book 2] Poor Stacey. She just moved to a new town, is still coming to terms with her diabetes, and is facing baby-sitting problems left and right. Fortunately, Stacey has three new friends--Kristy, Claudia, and Mary Anne. Together they're the BSC--and they will deal with whatever is thrown their way--even if it's a rival baby-sitting club! In graphic novel format.

Date Published:2023

Dog Man unleashed

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Booklist, January 01, 2017. Booklist, January 2017. Horn Book, October 2017. School library journal, January 2017. School Library Journal, January 2017. Wilson Children's core collection. Horn book guide, "Dog Man ... is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Something fishy is going on! Can Dog Man unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purr-fect crime?"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2021

Booklist, January 01, 2017. Booklist, January 2017. Horn Book, October 2017. School library journal, January 2017. School Library Journal, January 2017. Wilson Children's core collection. Horn book guide, "Dog Man ... is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Something fishy is going on! Can Dog Man unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purr-fect crime?"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2021

Melting, freezing, and boiling science projects with matter

Gardner, Robert, 1929-2017,


Contains a collection of science experiments that provide an introduction to the different states of matter, including liquid, solids, and gas.
Date Published:2006

Earth Day-- hooray

Murphy, Stuart J., 1942-,


"Level 3." "Place value." Booklist, January 2004. Horn Book, October 2004. Kirkus Review, January 2004. Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.), July 2004. Wilson's Children, October 2010. A drive to recycle cans on Earth Day teaches the children of the Maple Street School Save-the-Planet Club about place value.
Date Published:2004

Desert

Star, Fleur, 1974-,


Explores the hidden dangers of Earth's driest regions.
Date Published:2007

How the Revolutionary War was won

Micklos, John.


Horn Book. Horn Book, April 2009. A brief study of the American Revolution, how it started, and how the Americans were able to win over the British.
Date Published:2009

Guinness World Records. Daring dogs /

Meister, Cari,


Most dogs can sit and fetch, but the tricks and traits of these awe-inspiring pooches go above and beyond to earn them their very own Guinness World Records.
Date Published:2016

I forgive Alex : a simple story about understanding

Kerascoët,


Booklist, July 01,2022. Kirkus, April 15,2022. Publisher's Weekly, May 23,2022. School library journal starred, July2022. In this wordless picture book, when an energetic child inadvertently upsets one of his classmates, everyone is reminded that it is important to take responsibility for a mistake, and it is equally important to be ready to forgive. Includes information about apologies and forgiveness.
Date Published:2022

Booklist, July 01,2022. Kirkus, April 15,2022. Publisher's Weekly, May 23,2022. School library journal starred, July2022. In this wordless picture book, when an energetic child inadvertently upsets one of his classmates, everyone is reminded that it is important to take responsibility for a mistake, and it is equally important to be ready to forgive. Includes information about apologies and forgiveness.

Date Published:2022

Earthquake

Raum, Elizabeth,


Includes glossary. Shaken up -- How bad is an earthquake? -- Really awful great quakes -- Saving lives -- Be prepared. Horn Book, October 2017. "This photo-illustrated book describes how earthquakes happen, how quakes affect people, and highlights some historic earthquakes. Includes information on keeping safe if living in an area prone to quakes"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2017

How big? how heavy? how dense : a look at matter

Boothroyd, Jennifer, 1972-,


An introduction to matter, including the different forms and how we tell them apart.
Date Published:2011

The right word : Roget and his thesaurus

Bryant, Jennifer,


Booklist starred, August 2014. Horn Book Starred, November 2014. Horn Book, April 2015. Kirkus Starred, August 2014. New York Times, November 2014. Pub Weekly, July 2014. School Library Journal starred, October 2014. William C. Morris Award, January 2015. "If only all the ideas in the world could be found in one place."With this in mind, chronic list-maker Peter Mark Roget wrote his Thesaurus, published in 1852.
Date Published:2014

Booklist starred, August 2014. Horn Book Starred, November 2014. Horn Book, April 2015. Kirkus Starred, August 2014. New York Times, November 2014. Pub Weekly, July 2014. School Library Journal starred, October 2014. William C. Morris Award, January 2015. "If only all the ideas in the world could be found in one place."With this in mind, chronic list-maker Peter Mark Roget wrote his Thesaurus, published in 1852.

Date Published:2014

No brainer

Kinney, Jeff,


When the town threatens to close their crumbling middle school and Greg realizes he'd have to go to a different school than his best friend, he rallies his classmates to save their school before it's shuttered for good.
Date Published:2023

The McElderry book of Greek myths

Kimmel, Eric A,


Prometheus -- Pandora's box -- Persephone and Hades -- Echo and Narcissus -- Arachne -- Pygmalion and Galatea -- King Midas and the golden touch -- Orpheus and Eurydice -- Jason and the Golden Fleece -- Daedalus and Icarus -- Theseus and the Minotaur -- Perseus and Medusa. Contains illustrated retellings of twelve classic Greek myths, including the stories of Pandora, Icarus, King Midas, and others.
Date Published:2008

Prometheus -- Pandora's box -- Persephone and Hades -- Echo and Narcissus -- Arachne -- Pygmalion and Galatea -- King Midas and the golden touch -- Orpheus and Eurydice -- Jason and the Golden Fleece -- Daedalus and Icarus -- Theseus and the Minotaur -- Perseus and Medusa. Contains illustrated retellings of twelve classic Greek myths, including the stories of Pandora, Icarus, King Midas, and others.

Date Published:2008

The last Olympian

Riordan, Rick,


Previously published by Disney-Hyperion Books, New York, 2009. Scholastic Edition: "This edition is available for distribution only through the school market"--P. [4] of cover. While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it's up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods to stop the Lord of Time.
Date Published:2011

Previously published by Disney-Hyperion Books, New York, 2009. Scholastic Edition: "This edition is available for distribution only through the school market"--P. [4] of cover. While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it's up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods to stop the Lord of Time.

Date Published:2011

Change sings : a children's anthem

Gorman, Amanda, 1998-,


Booklist, September 01, 2021. Booklist, September 2021. Horn book, January 2022. Kirkus starred, July 15, 2021. Kirkus Starred, July 2021. New York Times, December 2021. Pub Weekly, July 2021. Publisher's Weekly starred, July 19, 2021. School Library Journal, October 2021. "As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes--big or small--in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Booklist, September 01, 2021. Booklist, September 2021. Horn book, January 2022. Kirkus starred, July 15, 2021. Kirkus Starred, July 2021. New York Times, December 2021. Pub Weekly, July 2021. Publisher's Weekly starred, July 19, 2021. School Library Journal, October 2021. "As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes--big or small--in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

Lobsters and other crustaceans



Date Published:2006

Thump, quack, moo : a whacky adventure

Cronin, Doreen,


Booklist. Pub Weekly. School Library Journal. Booklist, July 2008. Catholic Library World, March 2009. Horn Book, April 2009. Pub Weekly, July 2000. School Library Journal, August 2008. The annual Corn Maze Festival is coming and everyday the chickens, cows, and Duck help Farmer Brown--with a few bribes--to create a special Statue of Liberty corn maze, and every night Duck works hard recreating his own surprise.
Date Published:2008

Booklist. Pub Weekly. School Library Journal. Booklist, July 2008. Catholic Library World, March 2009. Horn Book, April 2009. Pub Weekly, July 2000. School Library Journal, August 2008. The annual Corn Maze Festival is coming and everyday the chickens, cows, and Duck help Farmer Brown--with a few bribes--to create a special Statue of Liberty corn maze, and every night Duck works hard recreating his own surprise.

Date Published:2008

Look inside an igloo

Schuh, Mari C., 1975-,


What is an igloo? -- Building an igloo -- Inside an igloo -- Igloos today. Simple text and photographs introduce children to igloos, describing their construction, history, and how the people who live in them interact with the environment.
Date Published:2009