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The dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins : an illuminating history of Mr. Waterhouse Hawkins, artist and lecturer : true dinosaur story in three ages /

Kerley, Barbara,


Wilson's Children, July 2002. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2002. School Library Journal, October 2001. Book Links (A.L.A.), November 2003. Booklist starred, September 2001. Pub Weekly, September 2001. Kirkus Starred, July 2001. New York Times, November 2001. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2001. The true story of Victorian artist Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, who built life-sized models of dinosaurs in the hope of educating the world about what these awe-inspiring ancient animals were like.
Date Published:2001

Wilson's Children, July 2002. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2002. School Library Journal, October 2001. Book Links (A.L.A.), November 2003. Booklist starred, September 2001. Pub Weekly, September 2001. Kirkus Starred, July 2001. New York Times, November 2001. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2001. The true story of Victorian artist Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, who built life-sized models of dinosaurs in the hope of educating the world about what these awe-inspiring ancient animals were like.

Date Published:2001

Just the opposite dirty, clean

Gordon, Sharon,


Includes index. School Library Journal, March 2004. Horn Book, April 2004. Everyday examples show how things like a bedroom, a floor, or a dog, go from being dirty to being clean.
Date Published:2004

Spring

Herriges, Ann,


Simple text and photos introduce young readers to the season of spring.
Date Published:2007

Haunted castle on Hallows Eve

Osborne, Mary Pope,


"A Stepping Stone book." In their magic treehouse, Jack and Annie are again transported to King Arthur's realm, where invisible beings, giant ravens, and mistaken magic spells have a duke's castle in an uproar on Halloween night.
Date Published:2010

The national anthem

Landau, Elaine,


Describes the history of the patriotic poem written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 and named the national anthem of the United States in 1931 by president Herbert Hoover.
Date Published:2008

Barack Obama : president for a new era /

Brill, Marlene Targ,


A brief biography of Barack Obama that describes his childhood in Hawaii, family, education, and highlights from his political career, which includes becoming the first African-American elected to become the President of the United States.
Date Published:2009

Casey at the bat : a ballad of the Republic, sung in the year 1888 /

Thayer, Ernest Lawrence.,


A. K. CS. NAD. IRA. EC. C. The popular narrative poem about a celebrated baseball player who strikes out at the crucial moment of a game, with additional text placing it in the context of Little League.
Date Published:1988

Captain Underpants and the invasion of the incredibly naughty cafeteria ladies from outer space #03 : The third epic novel /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


School Library Journal, November 1999. Booklist starred, September 1999. Publisher's Weekly, July 1999. Booklist, May 1999. New York Times, June 1999. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 1999. Kirkus Review, July 1999. Only Captain Underpants can stop the three evil space aliens who have invaded Jerome Horwitz Elementary School and turned everyone into lunchroom zombie nerds.
Date Published:1999

Drama

Telgemeier, Raina,


School Library Journal starred, November 2012. Booklist starred, September 2012. Pub Weekly, June 2012. Kirkus Starred, August 2012. Horn Book, September 2012. Choice, April 2013. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), November 2012. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2012. Library Media Connection, March 2013. Callie rides an emotional roller coaster while serving on the stage crew for a middle school production of Moon over Mississippi as various relationships start and end, and others never quite get going.
Date Published:2021

School Library Journal starred, November 2012. Booklist starred, September 2012. Pub Weekly, June 2012. Kirkus Starred, August 2012. Horn Book, September 2012. Choice, April 2013. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), November 2012. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2012. Library Media Connection, March 2013. Callie rides an emotional roller coaster while serving on the stage crew for a middle school production of Moon over Mississippi as various relationships start and end, and others never quite get going.

Date Published:2021

Guts

Telgemeier, Raina,


"Graphix." Booklist, June 01, 2019. Kirkus, June 01, 2019. Publisher's Weekly starred, May 13, 2019. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2019. Horn book starred, September 2019. School library journal, August 2019. A funny true story from the author's childhood about growing up, anxiety that leads to serious stomach problems, and gathering the courage to explore--and eventually conquer--her fears. In graphic novel format.
Date Published:2019

"Graphix." Booklist, June 01, 2019. Kirkus, June 01, 2019. Publisher's Weekly starred, May 13, 2019. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2019. Horn book starred, September 2019. School library journal, August 2019. A funny true story from the author's childhood about growing up, anxiety that leads to serious stomach problems, and gathering the courage to explore--and eventually conquer--her fears. In graphic novel format.

Date Published:2019

Smile

Telgemeier, Raina,


School Library Journal, March 2010. Publisher's Weekly, December 2009. Booklist, December 2009. Kirkus Review, January 2010. The author relates, in graphic form, her experiences after she injured her two front teeth and had to have surgeries and wear embarrassing braces and headgear, all the while also dealing with the trials and tribulations of middle school.
Date Published:2010

Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot vs. the Jurassic jackrabbits from Jupiter

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Originally published in 2002 in a slightly different form by Blue Sky Press. "5"--Spine. General Jackrabbit and his Robo-Rabbits from Jupiter attempt to take over the world on Ricky Ricotta's birthday.
Date Published:2014

Babymouse, Vol. 06 : Camp Babymouse.

Holm, Jennifer L.,


Baby Mouse is excited to be going to Camp Wild Whiskers for two weeks, but she soon discovers that camping is not as easy as it seems.
Date Published:2007

Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone, #01

Rowling, J. K.,


Originally published in a slightly different form in the United Kingdom by Bloomsbury in 1997 under title: Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone. Sequel: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Date Published:2015

Mr. Wolf's class

Steinke, Aron Nels,


School Library Journal, May 2018. Publisher's Weekly, April 2018. Kirkus Starred, March 2018. Booklist, May 2018. New York Times, August 2018. Horn Book, July 2018. Library Media Connection, August 2018. "Mr. Wolf has just started teaching at Hazelwood Elementary. He wants the first day of school to go well, but he's got his hands full with his new class. Some of his students include: Margot, who is new in town and is trying to make friends. Sampson, who brought something special to school for show-and-tell. Aziza, who just wants everyone to be quiet and do their work. And Penny, who is very sleepy because she has a new baby brother at home, goes missing!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2018

School Library Journal, May 2018. Publisher's Weekly, April 2018. Kirkus Starred, March 2018. Booklist, May 2018. New York Times, August 2018. Horn Book, July 2018. Library Media Connection, August 2018. "Mr. Wolf has just started teaching at Hazelwood Elementary. He wants the first day of school to go well, but he's got his hands full with his new class. Some of his students include: Margot, who is new in town and is trying to make friends. Sampson, who brought something special to school for show-and-tell. Aziza, who just wants everyone to be quiet and do their work. And Penny, who is very sleepy because she has a new baby brother at home, goes missing!"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2018

Home away from home

Lord, Cynthia,


Publishers Weekly, February 2023. Booklist, March 2023. Kirkus Review, February 2023. Mia is spending her summer with her grandmother in a small Maine town, expecting it to be an oasis of stability in her changing life, but there is a new know-it-all boy next door, and soon she finds herself competing with Cayman in identifying an injured bird of prey--and pretty much everything else.
Date Published:2024

I want 100 dogs

McAnulty, Stacy,


School Library Journal, July 2023. Publishers Weekly, August 2023. Booklist, October 2023. Horn Book, November 2023. Kirkus Review, August 2023. After meeting a dog during a walk, a little girl declares that she wants one hundred dogs, but as her parents point out all the difficulties, she gradually reduces the number--until she gets the one dog she really wants.
Date Published:2023

Ferris

DiCamillo, Kate,


School Library Journal, February 2024. During the summer before fifth grade, Ferris Wilkey has her hands full with her little sister terrorizing the town, her Aunt Shirley moving into their basement and her grandmother seeing a ghost--one who has wild, impractical and illuminating plans.
Date Published:2024

Mr. S

Arnaldo, Monica,


When a kindergarten class arrives for the first day at school, they are greeted only by the words "Mr. S" on the chalkboard and a delicious-looking sandwich, resulting in merry mayhem as the kids wonder if the sandwich is their teacher.
Date Published:2023

Michelle Obama : from Chicago's South Side to the White House /

Brill, Marlene Targ,


South Side girl -- Family roots -- The importance of family -- School days -- Teen years -- Off to college -- Becoming a lawyer -- Earning a living -- Meeting the "guy with the funny name" -- Time for change -- Wedding bells -- Encouraging young people -- Juggling world and family -- On the campaign trail -- Inauguration day -- Important dates. Horn Book, April 2010. Discusses Michelle Obama's journey to the White House, covering her work at a Chicago law firm where she met Barack Obama, establishment of a public service program for the University of Chicago, and role as a mother and First Lady.
Date Published:2010

South Side girl -- Family roots -- The importance of family -- School days -- Teen years -- Off to college -- Becoming a lawyer -- Earning a living -- Meeting the "guy with the funny name" -- Time for change -- Wedding bells -- Encouraging young people -- Juggling world and family -- On the campaign trail -- Inauguration day -- Important dates. Horn Book, April 2010. Discusses Michelle Obama's journey to the White House, covering her work at a Chicago law firm where she met Barack Obama, establishment of a public service program for the University of Chicago, and role as a mother and First Lady.

Date Published:2010