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The one and only family

Applegate, Katherine,


"Ages 8-12"--Jacket flap. School Library Journal starred, May 2024. Booklist starred, May 2024. Horn Book, July 2024. Ivan has been happily living in a wildlife sanctuary, with his friend Ruby next door in the elephant enclosure, frequent visits from his canine friend Bob, and his mate Kinyani by his side. And in the happiest turn of all, Ivan and Kinyani have welcomed a set of twins to their family!
Date Published:2024

"Ages 8-12"--Jacket flap. School Library Journal starred, May 2024. Booklist starred, May 2024. Horn Book, July 2024. Ivan has been happily living in a wildlife sanctuary, with his friend Ruby next door in the elephant enclosure, frequent visits from his canine friend Bob, and his mate Kinyani by his side. And in the happiest turn of all, Ivan and Kinyani have welcomed a set of twins to their family!

Date Published:2024

Tsunamis

Kopp, Megan,


AV2 Book Code -- Tsunamis are one of the deadliest natural disasters in the world -- Most tsunamis cannot be prevented -- Tsunamis happen around the world more often than you think -- All-time records -- Tsunamis in the united states -- Japan experiences the most tsunamis of any country in the world -- The Dart tsunami warning system helps provide early warning -- Little known facts -- A tsunami is mostly deadly when the largest waves reach the shore -- Tsunamis damage large structures -- Myths -- Tsunami timeline -- Test your knowledge -- Create a disaster kit -- Key words/index -- Log on to www.av2books.com. Tsunamis are one of the deadliest natural disasters in the world. Large waves caused by the sudden movement of the ocean floor are called tsunamis. These waves can travel across the ocean at speeds up to 500 miles per hour. Tsunamis cannot be predicted or prevented.
Date Published:2015

AV2 Book Code -- Tsunamis are one of the deadliest natural disasters in the world -- Most tsunamis cannot be prevented -- Tsunamis happen around the world more often than you think -- All-time records -- Tsunamis in the united states -- Japan experiences the most tsunamis of any country in the world -- The Dart tsunami warning system helps provide early warning -- Little known facts -- A tsunami is mostly deadly when the largest waves reach the shore -- Tsunamis damage large structures -- Myths -- Tsunami timeline -- Test your knowledge -- Create a disaster kit -- Key words/index -- Log on to www.av2books.com. Tsunamis are one of the deadliest natural disasters in the world. Large waves caused by the sudden movement of the ocean floor are called tsunamis. These waves can travel across the ocean at speeds up to 500 miles per hour. Tsunamis cannot be predicted or prevented.

Date Published:2015

When stars are scattered

Jamieson, Victoria,


"This book is a work of fiction. Any references to historical events, real people, or real places are used fictitiously. Other names, characters, places, and events are products of the author's imagination, and any resemblance to actual events or places or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental."--Title page verso. "Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between going to school every day or caring for his nonverbal brother in this intimate and touching portrayal of family and daily life in a refugee camp"--.
Date Published:2020

"This book is a work of fiction. Any references to historical events, real people, or real places are used fictitiously. Other names, characters, places, and events are products of the author's imagination, and any resemblance to actual events or places or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental."--Title page verso. "Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between going to school every day or caring for his nonverbal brother in this intimate and touching portrayal of family and daily life in a refugee camp"--.

Date Published:2020

Comeback catcher

Braun, Eric, 1971-,


After his embarrassing strike out last season Eddie Jackson decided to quit baseball and stick to band practice, but Coach persuades him to join the team as the backup catcher--then the starter is injured and Eddie finds himself back in the lineup, facing his fear of failing the team.
Date Published:2017

Anti/hero

Quinn, Kate Karyus,


The word "hero" is upside-down in the title. School Library Journal, March 2020. Booklist, February 2020. Kirkus Review, February 2020. "Piper Pájaro is strong and longs to be a superhero while Sloane MacBrute puts her smarts to use for her villainous grandfather, but when a mission to steal an experimental technological device brings the two 13-year-old girls face to face with each other, the device sparks and the two girls switch bodies"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

The word "hero" is upside-down in the title. School Library Journal, March 2020. Booklist, February 2020. Kirkus Review, February 2020. "Piper Pájaro is strong and longs to be a superhero while Sloane MacBrute puts her smarts to use for her villainous grandfather, but when a mission to steal an experimental technological device brings the two 13-year-old girls face to face with each other, the device sparks and the two girls switch bodies"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

City of fallen angels

Clare, Cassandra,


Booklist, July 2011. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2011. As mysterious murders threaten the new peace between Shadowhunters and Downworlders, only Simon, the Daylighter vampire, can help bring both groups together.
Date Published:2012

Echo's sister

Mosier, Paul,


School Library Journal, January 2018. Booklist starred, July 2018. Kirkus Review, May 2018. "Eleven-year-old Echo finds the courage to help her younger sister fight cancer, and, in the process, finds the love and support of an entire community"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2018

Speak up!

Doudna, Kelly, 1963-,



Date Published:2007

Battle royale

Pallotta, Jerry,


"5 books in 1!" Contains five volumes of the "Who Would Win?" series that introduce facts about predatory animals, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.
Date Published:2018

Class act

Craft, Jerry,


Companion to: New kid. School Library Journal starred, October 2020. "Eighth grader Drew Ellis recognizes that he is't afforded the same opportunities, no matter how hard he works, that his privileged classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted, and to make matters worse, Drew begins to feel as if his good friend Liam might be one of those privileged kids and is finding it hard not to withdraw, even as their mutual friend Jordan tries to keep their group of friends together"--OCLC.
Date Published:2020

Companion to: New kid. School Library Journal starred, October 2020. "Eighth grader Drew Ellis recognizes that he is't afforded the same opportunities, no matter how hard he works, that his privileged classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted, and to make matters worse, Drew begins to feel as if his good friend Liam might be one of those privileged kids and is finding it hard not to withdraw, even as their mutual friend Jordan tries to keep their group of friends together"--OCLC.

Date Published:2020

Half a chance

Lord, Cynthia,


School Library Journal starred, February 2014. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, February 2014. Publisher's Weekly, December 2013. Kirkus Starred, December 2013. Booklist, February 2014. Horn Book, March 2014. Lucy, with her mother and her photographer father, has just moved to a small rural community in New Hampshire, and with her new friend Nate she plans to spend the summer taking photos for a contest, but pictures sometimes reveal more than people are willing to see.
Date Published:2015

School Library Journal starred, February 2014. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, February 2014. Publisher's Weekly, December 2013. Kirkus Starred, December 2013. Booklist, February 2014. Horn Book, March 2014. Lucy, with her mother and her photographer father, has just moved to a small rural community in New Hampshire, and with her new friend Nate she plans to spend the summer taking photos for a contest, but pictures sometimes reveal more than people are willing to see.

Date Published:2015

And I darken

White, Kiersten,


School Library Journal starred, May 2016. Booklist starred, May 2016. Publisher's Weekly, March 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2016. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2016. Teacher Librarian, June 2016. Kirkus Review, April 2016. In this first book in a trilogy a girl child is born to Vlad Dracula, in Transylvania, in 1435--at first rejected by her father and always ignored by her mother, she will grow up to be Lada Dragwlya, a vicious and brutal princess, destined to rule and destroy her enemies.
Date Published:2016

School Library Journal starred, May 2016. Booklist starred, May 2016. Publisher's Weekly, March 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2016. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), August 2016. Teacher Librarian, June 2016. Kirkus Review, April 2016. In this first book in a trilogy a girl child is born to Vlad Dracula, in Transylvania, in 1435--at first rejected by her father and always ignored by her mother, she will grow up to be Lada Dragwlya, a vicious and brutal princess, destined to rule and destroy her enemies.

Date Published:2016

Rocks & minerals

Atwood, Frederick D.,


School Library Journal, April 2018. Contains a collection of illustrated photographs depicting rocks and minerals in their natural state as well as in informative cross-section views.
Date Published:2018

The warrior's heart : becoming a man of compassion and courage /

Greitens, Eric, 1974-,



Date Published:2012

Butterflies & moths

Sterry, Paul,


School Library Journal, April 2018. Text and photographs introduce butterflies and moths, explaining their life cycle and behavior.
Date Published:2018

Lights, camera, middle school

Holm, Jennifer L.,


"Babymouse joins the school Film Club and writes the greatest cinematic masterpiece of all time! But when the movie gets shown to the entire school, will it be a box office hit or a flop?"--.
Date Published:2017

Star Wars ; Jedi Apprentice : The rising force /

Wolverton, Dave,


Tells of Obi-Wan Kenobi's wish to become a Jedi Knight, and of Qui-Gon Jinn's reluctance to take him on as an apprentice.
Date Published:1999

Star Wars ; Jedi Apprentice : The uncertain path /

Watson, Jude.


"Lucas Books." Because he chose to take part in the revolution on Melida/Daan, Obi-Wan Kenobi is no longer a Jedi. But as the revolution continues and he can no longer tell his friends from his enemies, he grows to regret his choice.
Date Published:2000

Star Wars ; Jedi Apprentice : The hidden past

Watson, Jude.


"Lucas Books."
Date Published:1999

Star Wars, Jedi apprentice : Deceptions.

Watson, Jude.


"Lucas books."
Date Published:2001