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Baby Monkey, private eye

Selznick, Brian,


School Library Journal starred, January 2018. Booklist starred, December 2017. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, March 2018. Pub Weekly, November 2017. Kirkus Starred, December 2017. Baby Monkey, private eye, will investigate stolen jewels, missing pizzas, and other mysteries--if he can manage to figure out how to put his pants on.
Date Published:2018

Diary of a wimpy kid : the deep end /

Kinney, Jeff,


Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. But things take an unexpected turn, and they find themselves stranded at an RV park that's not exactly a summertime paradise. When the skies open up and the water starts to rise, the Heffleys wonder if they can save their vacation--or if they're already in too deep.
Date Published:2020

Can you see what I see? : toyland express /

Wick, Walter,


Readers are challenged to search the pictures for over 250 hidden objects as they follow the story of a toy train from workshop, to attic, to yard sale, and to a new home.
Date Published:2011

Life on Mars

Agee, Jon,


School Library Journal starred, December 2016. Horn Book Starred, January 2017. Kirkus Starred, November 2016. Booklist, January 2017. New York Times, March 2017. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), January 2017. Library Media Connection, March 2017. Publishers Weekly Annex, January 2017. A young astronaut is trying to find life on Mars, but he's made a very big oversight.
Date Published:2017

The Joplin tornado, 2011

Tarshis, Lauren,


A young boy struggles to survive during the 2011 tornado in Joplin, Missouri.
Date Published:2015

I survived the California wildfires, 2018

Tarshis, Lauren,


Includes bibliographical references. "The people of northern California were used to living with the threat of wildfires. But nothing could have prepared them for the devastating 2018 fire season, the deadliest in 100 years and the most destructive in history. In the 20th 'I Survived' book, readers join eleven-year-old Josh as he leaves his affluent New Jersey home for the rural northern California town where his mother was born and raised. Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh struggles to adapt to a more rustic, down-to-earth lifestyle that couldn't be more different from the one he is used to. Josh and his cousin Eleanor bond during an overnight camping trip. But they suddenly find themselves in the path of a fast-moving firestorm, a super-heated monster that will soon lay waste to millions of acres of wilderness and--possibly--their town. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames blazing all around him"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

Includes bibliographical references. "The people of northern California were used to living with the threat of wildfires. But nothing could have prepared them for the devastating 2018 fire season, the deadliest in 100 years and the most destructive in history. In the 20th 'I Survived' book, readers join eleven-year-old Josh as he leaves his affluent New Jersey home for the rural northern California town where his mother was born and raised. Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh struggles to adapt to a more rustic, down-to-earth lifestyle that couldn't be more different from the one he is used to. Josh and his cousin Eleanor bond during an overnight camping trip. But they suddenly find themselves in the path of a fast-moving firestorm, a super-heated monster that will soon lay waste to millions of acres of wilderness and--possibly--their town. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames blazing all around him"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

The boy who cried wolf

Hennessy, B. G., (Barbara G.)


School Library Journal starred, March 2006. Pub Weekly, January 2006. Kirkus Starred, January 2006. Booklist, February 2006. Horn Book, March 2006. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), April 2006. A boy tending sheep on a lonely mountainside thinks it a fine joke to cry "wolf" and watch the people come running--and then one day a wolf is really there, but no one answers his call.
Date Published:2006

The Baby-sitter's Club : The truth about Stacey /

Telgemeier, Raina,


"Ann M. Martin." School Library Journal, March 2007. Horn Book, April 2007. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 2007. Kliatt, January 2007. Stacey's move to a new town and her struggle with diabetes are made easier by her friendships with Kristy, Claudia, and Mary Anne, and her participation as a member of the Baby-sitter's Club. Presented in graphic novel form.
Date Published:2006

I survived the California wildfires, 2018

Ball, Georgia,


"Based on the novel ... by Lauren Tarshis." "Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly. But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holly suddenly find themselves in the middle of a frighteningly powerful firestorm, one which threatens to burn down everything in its path. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames roaring all around him"--
Date Published:2026

"Based on the novel ... by Lauren Tarshis." "Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly. But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holly suddenly find themselves in the middle of a frighteningly powerful firestorm, one which threatens to burn down everything in its path. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames roaring all around him"--

Date Published:2026

The sports pages


Before we begin / by Jon Scieszka -- How I won the World Series / by Dan Gutman -- Find your fire / by Tim Green -- Max swings for the fences / by Anne Ursu -- Against all odds / by Dustin Brown -- The distance / by Jacqueline Woodson -- A short story / by Chris Crutcher -- The choice / by James Brown -- Choke / by Joseph Bruchac -- The trophy / by Gordon Korman -- I will destroy you, Derek Jeter / by Chris Rylander. A collection of sports stories featuring everything from fighting to friendship, set everywhere from the tennis court to the hockey rink.
Date Published:2012

Before we begin / by Jon Scieszka -- How I won the World Series / by Dan Gutman -- Find your fire / by Tim Green -- Max swings for the fences / by Anne Ursu -- Against all odds / by Dustin Brown -- The distance / by Jacqueline Woodson -- A short story / by Chris Crutcher -- The choice / by James Brown -- Choke / by Joseph Bruchac -- The trophy / by Gordon Korman -- I will destroy you, Derek Jeter / by Chris Rylander. A collection of sports stories featuring everything from fighting to friendship, set everywhere from the tennis court to the hockey rink.

Date Published:2012

I survived the Nazi invasion, 1944

Ball, Georgia,


Based on: I survived the Nazi invasion, 1944 / Lauren Tarshis. School Library Journal, April 2021. "It's been years since the Nazis invaded Max Rosen's home country of Poland. All the Jewish people, including Max's family, have been forced to live in a ghetto. At least Max and his sister, Zena, had Papa with them--until two months ago, when the Nazis took him away. Now Max and Zena are on their own. One day, with barely enough food to survive, the siblings make a daring escape from Nazi soldiers into the nearby forest. They are found by Jewish resistance fighters, who take them to a safe camp. But soon, grenades are falling all around them. Can Max and Zena survive the fallout of the Nazi invasion?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Based on: I survived the Nazi invasion, 1944 / Lauren Tarshis. School Library Journal, April 2021. "It's been years since the Nazis invaded Max Rosen's home country of Poland. All the Jewish people, including Max's family, have been forced to live in a ghetto. At least Max and his sister, Zena, had Papa with them--until two months ago, when the Nazis took him away. Now Max and Zena are on their own. One day, with barely enough food to survive, the siblings make a daring escape from Nazi soldiers into the nearby forest. They are found by Jewish resistance fighters, who take them to a safe camp. But soon, grenades are falling all around them. Can Max and Zena survive the fallout of the Nazi invasion?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

Chaparrals

Nugent, Samantha,


Describes chaparrals, covering where they are found, features, plant and animal life, and more.
Date Published:2019

Dancing hands : how Teresa Carreño played the piano for President Lincoln /

Engle, Margarita,


Publishers Weekly, July 2019. Kirkus Starred, June 2019. Booklist, June 2019. "Tell[s] the story of Teresa Carreño, a child prodigy who played piano for Abraham Lincoln"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2019

Lakes

Willis, John, 1989-,


Simple text introduces lakes, including what lakes are like, different things that live in lakes, and more.
Date Published:2018

Creepy crayon

Reynolds, Aaron, 1970-,


"When Jasper Rabbit finds a purple crayon willing to do his schoolwork for him, he is elated--at first"--.
Date Published:2022

Hammerhead vs. bull shark

Pallotta, Jerry,


Contains facts about hammerhead sharks and bull sharks, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.
Date Published:2011

Tales from a not-so-bratty little sister

Russell, Rachel Renée,


"Ages 9-13"--Back cover. "It's almost time for school to start again, and Nikki is a little worried--but, as always, she has her BFFS to help. Only, it turns out her friends need Nikki's help. Nikki quickly gets overwhelmed and even starts feeling sick... which is when her little sister, Brianna, takes her chance to steal Nikki's diary! How much damage can Brianna do before Nikki is back on her feet?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

"Ages 9-13"--Back cover. "It's almost time for school to start again, and Nikki is a little worried--but, as always, she has her BFFS to help. Only, it turns out her friends need Nikki's help. Nikki quickly gets overwhelmed and even starts feeling sick... which is when her little sister, Brianna, takes her chance to steal Nikki's diary! How much damage can Brianna do before Nikki is back on her feet?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

The school play from the Black Lagoon

Thaler, Mike, 1936-,


Break a leg?!? Mrs. Green announces that the class will be putting on a school play. All the kids are excited to audition for "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" except for Hubie. The only part that he wants is in the audience! But you can't be famous if you never even step on stage.
Date Published:2014

The spring dance from the black lagoon

Thaler, Mike, 1936-,


Hubie's class is having a spring dance that everyone has to go to and Hubie has to dance with girls.
Date Published:2012

The pigeon needs a bath!

Willems, Mo,


"The Pigeon is dirty and he needs a bath, but he won't go willingly"--.
Date Published:2014