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The sun is also a star

Yoon, Nicola.


Includes an excerpt from Yoon's book Everything, everything. The powerful story of Natasha and Daniel ... a million futures lie before them...which one will they choose? Natasha believes in science and facts but love supercedes all. Daniel - good son, good student, trying to live up to parents's high expectations that he'll go to a top college and have a fabulous career - but will love for Natasha presage an even more extraordinary life?
Date Published:2016

Includes an excerpt from Yoon's book Everything, everything. The powerful story of Natasha and Daniel ... a million futures lie before them...which one will they choose? Natasha believes in science and facts but love supercedes all. Daniel - good son, good student, trying to live up to parents's high expectations that he'll go to a top college and have a fabulous career - but will love for Natasha presage an even more extraordinary life?

Date Published:2016

Sri Lanka

Wanasundera, Nanda P. (Nanda Pethiyagoda), 1932-


Describes the geography, history, government, economy, social life and customs, religion, culture, and more of this island country of Sri Lanka.
Date Published:2023

The writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner"

Ingram, Scott (William Scott)


Trouble at sea -- The war hawks -- The War of 1812 begins -- Chesapeake Bay -- Attack on Fort McHenry -- The final months. Library Media Connection, November 2004. Examines the 1814 British attacks on Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., in the War of 1812, provides background on the war, and explains how the defense of Fort McHenry in Baltimore inspired the "Star-Spangled Banner."
Date Published:2004

The witch's revenge

Pike, Christopher


"A Minstrel book." Adam, Watch, Sally, and Cindy, decide to pay a visit to the local witch to see if she will help restore Watch's eyesight, but when they arrive at the castle, they see some beautiful necklaces promising beauty, wisdom, strength, and immortality, and allow themselves to be trapped by their own greed.
Date Published:1996

Focus on India

Brownlie Bojang, Ali, 1949-


Explores the history, culture, and people of India; and describes its population and settlements, government and politics, economy and education, religions, and environment.
Date Published:2007

Hercules : the twelve labors : a Greek myth /

Storrie, Paul D.


An illustrated retelling of the Greek myth of Hercules and the twelve labors Hera forces him to complete.
Date Published:2007

The Trojan horse : the fall of Troy : a Greek myth /

Fontes, Justine.


Presents an illustrated retelling of the Greek myth in which a huge wooden horse helps the Greek army to win a ten-year-long war with Troy. In graphic novel format.
Date Published:2007

Renegades

Meyer, Marissa.


School Library Journal, November 2017. Pub Weekly, October 2017. Booklist, November 2017. New York Times, November 2017. Horn Book, November 2018. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), December 2017. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2017. "The Renegades are human, but with extraordinary abilities. They emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone... except the villains they once overthrew. Nova has a reason to hate the Renegades, and is on a mission for vengeance. Adrian is a Renegade boy who believes in justice-- and in Nova. But Nova's allegiance is to a villain who has the power to end them both."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

School Library Journal, November 2017. Pub Weekly, October 2017. Booklist, November 2017. New York Times, November 2017. Horn Book, November 2018. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), December 2017. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2017. "The Renegades are human, but with extraordinary abilities. They emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone... except the villains they once overthrew. Nova has a reason to hate the Renegades, and is on a mission for vengeance. Adrian is a Renegade boy who believes in justice-- and in Nova. But Nova's allegiance is to a villain who has the power to end them both."--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2017

The Bremen-town musicians

Gross, Ruth Belov


While on their way to Bremen, four aging animals who are no longer of any use to their masters find a new home after outwitting a gang of robbers.
Date Published:1974

The only game

Lupica, Mike.


"A home team novel"--T.p. School Library Journal, December 2014. Booklist, January 2015. Horn Book, October 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2015. Kirkus Review, December 2014. Publishers Weekly Annex, February 2015. Sixth grade is supposed to be the year that Jack Callahan leads his team to a record-shattering season and the Little League World Series, but after the death of his brother he loses interest in baseball and only Cassie, star of the girls' softball team, seems to understand.
Date Published:2015

"A home team novel"--T.p. School Library Journal, December 2014. Booklist, January 2015. Horn Book, October 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2015. Kirkus Review, December 2014. Publishers Weekly Annex, February 2015. Sixth grade is supposed to be the year that Jack Callahan leads his team to a record-shattering season and the Little League World Series, but after the death of his brother he loses interest in baseball and only Cassie, star of the girls' softball team, seems to understand.

Date Published:2015

Ruby Holler

Creech, Sharon


SLJ. PW. K. AR. Thirteen-year-old twins Dallas and Florida have grown up in a terrible orphanage but their lives change forever when an eccentric older couple invite them on an adventure in an almost magical place called Ruby Holler.
Date Published:2002

The Hunger Games

Collins, Suzanne.


Wilson's Senior High School, October 2011. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. School Library Journal starred, September 2008. Booklist starred, September 2008. Horn Book Starred, September 2008. Library Media Connection starred, November 2001. Pub Weekly, November 2008. New York Times, November 2008. Horn Book, April 2009. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), November 2008. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen accidentally becomes a contender in the annual Hunger Games, a grave competition hosted by the Capitol where young boys and girls are pitted against one another in a televised fight to the death.
Date Published:2008

Wilson's Senior High School, October 2011. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. School Library Journal starred, September 2008. Booklist starred, September 2008. Horn Book Starred, September 2008. Library Media Connection starred, November 2001. Pub Weekly, November 2008. New York Times, November 2008. Horn Book, April 2009. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), November 2008. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen accidentally becomes a contender in the annual Hunger Games, a grave competition hosted by the Capitol where young boys and girls are pitted against one another in a televised fight to the death.

Date Published:2008

A home in the heart : the story of Sandra Cisneros /

Brackett, Virginia.


Booklist, December 2004. Horn Book, October 2005. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2005. Library Media Connection, August 2005. Multicultural Review, June 2005. Chronicles the life and career of twentieth-century American author Sandra Cisneros and describes her early childhood in Chicago, growing up between two cultures, languages, and customs, and her work as an activist for Mexican-American causes.
Date Published:2005

Booklist, December 2004. Horn Book, October 2005. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2005. Library Media Connection, August 2005. Multicultural Review, June 2005. Chronicles the life and career of twentieth-century American author Sandra Cisneros and describes her early childhood in Chicago, growing up between two cultures, languages, and customs, and her work as an activist for Mexican-American causes.

Date Published:2005

The life and times of Archimedes

Zannos, Susan.


The golden wreath -- How we know what we know -- Alexandria -- Syracuse -- The siege. Profiles the life and career of Archimedes, one of the greatest mathematicians of the ancient world.
Date Published:2005

Charles Babbage and the engines of perfection

Collier, Bruce.


Traces the life and work of the man whose nineteenth century inventions led to the development of the computer.
Date Published:1998

Hau kola : hello friend /

Goble, Paul


Wilson's Children, June 2001. School Library Journal. Booklist. Horn Book. The author, illustrator, and reteller of Native American legends describes his life and his approach to his work.
Date Published:1994

Modern mathematicians

Henderson, Harry, 1951-


Wilson's Senior High School, November 1997. Wilson's Junior High School, April 2001. School Library Journal, February 1996. Books for the Teen Age (NYPL), April 1998. Booklist, January 1996. Horn Book, September 1996. Book Report, May 1996. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 1996. Kirkus Review, November 1995. Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.), June 1996. Provides information about the lives and accomplishments of twelve mathematicians who revolutionized the field with their discoveries and theories.
Date Published:1996

Wilson's Senior High School, November 1997. Wilson's Junior High School, April 2001. School Library Journal, February 1996. Books for the Teen Age (NYPL), April 1998. Booklist, January 1996. Horn Book, September 1996. Book Report, May 1996. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 1996. Kirkus Review, November 1995. Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.), June 1996. Provides information about the lives and accomplishments of twelve mathematicians who revolutionized the field with their discoveries and theories.

Date Published:1996

Edward Jenner : conqueror of smallpox /

Rodriguez, Ana Maria, 1958-


"A terrifying experience" -- Rough beginnings -- Going to London -- Sleeping hedgehogs and burning candles -- On bony canals and hydrogen balloons -- Of the blizzard and cuckoo birds -- The milkmaid's fortune is her face -- James Phipps -- The inquiry -- Conquering smallpox -- The last case of smallpox. Describes the life and work of Edward Jenner, the eighteenth-century English physician who discovered the first safe method of preventing smallpox.
Date Published:2006

"A terrifying experience" -- Rough beginnings -- Going to London -- Sleeping hedgehogs and burning candles -- On bony canals and hydrogen balloons -- Of the blizzard and cuckoo birds -- The milkmaid's fortune is her face -- James Phipps -- The inquiry -- Conquering smallpox -- The last case of smallpox. Describes the life and work of Edward Jenner, the eighteenth-century English physician who discovered the first safe method of preventing smallpox.

Date Published:2006

Animal camouflage

McDonnell, Janet, 1962-


Includes index. Describes forms, methods, and purposes of camouflage as used by different members of the animal kingdom.
Date Published:1998

Animal builders

McDonnell, Janet, 1962-


Includes index. Discusses, in question and answer format, the habitations built by such animals as termites, spiders, and beavers.
Date Published:1998