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How to catch a dragon

Wallace, Adam.


Kirkus Review, November 2019. A real, wily dragon winds through streets in China, eluding the traps set by a group of children during the Chinese New Year celebration.
Date Published:2019

Rainbows

Whitfield, David.


Includes index. School Library Journal, May 2007. Describes the science of rainbows, different kinds of rainbows, technologies used to study the sky, rainbow folklore and proverbs, and the rainbow discoveries of René Descartes, and includes a hands-on exploration.
Date Published:2007

The magician's nephew

Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963.


Horn Book, April 2004. Kirkus Review. Christian Library Journal starred, August 2004. When Digory and Polly try to return the wicked witch Jadis to her own world, the magic gets mixed up and they all land in Narnia where they witness Aslan blessing the animals with human speech.
Date Published:1994

Democracy

Lansford, Tom.


The elements of democracy -- History -- Democracy in practice -- Political and economic development -- Democracy in perspective -- Democracy and other governments -- Democracy, today and tomorrow. Wilson's Senior High School, October 2011. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. School Library Journal, April 2008. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 2009. Library Media Connection, February 2008. Describes the components and development of democracy, discusses influences on democratic politics and economics, and compares democracy to other types of governments.
Date Published:2008

The elements of democracy -- History -- Democracy in practice -- Political and economic development -- Democracy in perspective -- Democracy and other governments -- Democracy, today and tomorrow. Wilson's Senior High School, October 2011. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. School Library Journal, April 2008. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 2009. Library Media Connection, February 2008. Describes the components and development of democracy, discusses influences on democratic politics and economics, and compares democracy to other types of governments.

Date Published:2008

Queen Latifah

Gorman, Jacqueline Laks, 1955-


Early days -- Princess of the posse -- Hail to the Queen -- A Queen and her kingdom. A biography of singer and actress Queen Latifah, providing information about her early life and achievements, influences, career milestones, charitable works, and plans for the future.
Date Published:2007

Carry on : the rise and fall of Simon Snow /

Rowell, Rainbow,


Simon Snow and his roommate, Baz, are longtime nemeses. But in their final year at Watford School of Magicks, a dangerous mystery draws them together--while a villain threatens to destroy magic forever.
Date Published:2015

Barry Bonds : a biography /

Bloom, John, 1962-


In his father's footsteps, 1964-1986 -- Stardom and dashed hopes in Pittsburgh, 1986-1992 -- Salvaging a franchise, 1993 -- A tarnished image for Bonds and baseball, 1994 -- A target of resentment, 1995-1999 -- Chasing the Babe in the house that Bonds built, 2000-2001 -- A dream come true ... almost, 2002 -- Private struggles and public images, 2003 -- "'Roid rage". Reference and Research Book News, May 2005. Presents a biography of major league baseball player and winner of six MVP awards, Barry Bonds, and examines his life and career, his performance on the field, and the allegations of steroid use that have clouded his accomplishments.
Date Published:2004

In his father's footsteps, 1964-1986 -- Stardom and dashed hopes in Pittsburgh, 1986-1992 -- Salvaging a franchise, 1993 -- A tarnished image for Bonds and baseball, 1994 -- A target of resentment, 1995-1999 -- Chasing the Babe in the house that Bonds built, 2000-2001 -- A dream come true ... almost, 2002 -- Private struggles and public images, 2003 -- "'Roid rage". Reference and Research Book News, May 2005. Presents a biography of major league baseball player and winner of six MVP awards, Barry Bonds, and examines his life and career, his performance on the field, and the allegations of steroid use that have clouded his accomplishments.

Date Published:2004

The Big O.

Ariga, Hitoshi.


Translated from the Japanese. "This volume contains the monthly comic book installments from The Big O part 1, #1 through #5 in their entirety"--P. [6]. "The artwork in this publication is printed in reverse from the original Japanese version"--P. [6]. 40 years ago, Paradigm City lost its memory. Now, they've rebuilt their society from scattered fragments, including the Mega Deus, giant robots of apocalyptic power. In this society, Roger Smith has two roles, one as a high-profile negotiator and the other as the vigilante pilot of the Mega Deus robot called the Big O, which he uses to bring the guilty to justice.
Date Published:2003

Translated from the Japanese. "This volume contains the monthly comic book installments from The Big O part 1, #1 through #5 in their entirety"--P. [6]. "The artwork in this publication is printed in reverse from the original Japanese version"--P. [6]. 40 years ago, Paradigm City lost its memory. Now, they've rebuilt their society from scattered fragments, including the Mega Deus, giant robots of apocalyptic power. In this society, Roger Smith has two roles, one as a high-profile negotiator and the other as the vigilante pilot of the Mega Deus robot called the Big O, which he uses to bring the guilty to justice.

Date Published:2003

The impossible knife of memory

Anderson, Laurie Halse.


School Library Journal starred, January 2014. Booklist starred, November 2013. Library Media Connection starred, August 2014. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, January 2014. Pub Weekly, October 2013. New York Times, January 2014. Horn Book, March 2014. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 2014. Kirkus Review, November 2013. "Hayley Kincaid and her father move back to their hometown to try a 'normal' life, but the horrors he saw in the war threaten to destroy their lives"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2014

School Library Journal starred, January 2014. Booklist starred, November 2013. Library Media Connection starred, August 2014. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, January 2014. Pub Weekly, October 2013. New York Times, January 2014. Horn Book, March 2014. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 2014. Kirkus Review, November 2013. "Hayley Kincaid and her father move back to their hometown to try a 'normal' life, but the horrors he saw in the war threaten to destroy their lives"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2014

The Naturals

Barnes, Jennifer (Jennifer Lynn).


School Library Journal, December 2013. Publisher's Weekly, September 2013. Booklist, November 2013. Horn Book, October 2014. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), December 2013. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2013. Kirkus Review, October 2013. Library Media Connection, March 2014. "Seventeen-year-old Cassie, who has a natural ability to read people, joins an elite group of criminal profilers at the FBI in order to help solve cold cases"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2013

School Library Journal, December 2013. Publisher's Weekly, September 2013. Booklist, November 2013. Horn Book, October 2014. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), December 2013. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2013. Kirkus Review, October 2013. Library Media Connection, March 2014. "Seventeen-year-old Cassie, who has a natural ability to read people, joins an elite group of criminal profilers at the FBI in order to help solve cold cases"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2013

Everlost

Shusterman, Neal


When Nick and Allie are killed in a car crash, they end up in Everlost, or limbo for lost souls, where although Nick is satisfied, Allie will stop at nothing--even skinjacking--to break free.
Date Published:2006

Forever

Stiefvater, Maggie, 1981-


Wilson's Senior High School, November 2012. Library Journal Starred, April 2011. Pub Weekly, March 2011. Kirkus Starred, April 2011. Booklist, September 2011. Horn Book, April 2012. As the werewolves are hunted by those intent on destroying them, Sam and Grace risk everything to be together.
Date Published:2011

City in the sky : the rise and fall of the World Trade Center /

Glanz, James.


Library Journal, December 2003. Booklist starred, November 2003. Pub Weekly, October 2003. Kirkus Starred, October 2003. New York Times, November 2003. Chronicles the history of the World Trade Center from its first blue-prints through the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, exploring how the towers were created, what they symbolized, and how the world was impacted by their destruction.
Date Published:2003

Fablehaven

Mull, Brandon, 1974-


"Book one"--Spine. "When Kendra and Seth go to stay at their grandparents' estate, they discover that it is a sanctuary for magical creatures and that a battle between good and evil is looming."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2006

Club drugs


Collects eleven critical essays that offer varying perspectives on issues that relate to "club drugs" such as Ecstasy and amphetamines, and discusses how harmful recreational usage can be, possible benefits of Ecstasy, the Illicit Drug Anti-Proliferation Act, and more.
Date Published:2009

Dragon rider

Funke, Cornelia Caroline.


Translation of: Drachenreiter. "The Chicken house." Map on endpapers. Wilson's Children, October 2006. Wilson's Junior High School, November 2005. Book Links (A.L.A.), September 2004. Booklist starred, August 2004. Library Media Connection starred, November 2004. Horn Book, April 2005. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2004. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2004. Kirkus Review, July 2004. After learning that humans are headed toward his hidden home, Firedrake, a silver dragon, is joined by a brownie and an orphan boy in a quest to find the legendary valley known as the Rim of Heaven, encountering friendly and unfriendly creatures along the way, and struggling to evade the relentless pursuit of an old enemy.
Date Published:2004

Translation of: Drachenreiter. "The Chicken house." Map on endpapers. Wilson's Children, October 2006. Wilson's Junior High School, November 2005. Book Links (A.L.A.), September 2004. Booklist starred, August 2004. Library Media Connection starred, November 2004. Horn Book, April 2005. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2004. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2004. Kirkus Review, July 2004. After learning that humans are headed toward his hidden home, Firedrake, a silver dragon, is joined by a brownie and an orphan boy in a quest to find the legendary valley known as the Rim of Heaven, encountering friendly and unfriendly creatures along the way, and struggling to evade the relentless pursuit of an old enemy.

Date Published:2004

Angelina Jolie : goodwill ambassador for the United Nations /

La Bella, Laura.


Chronicles actress Angelina Jolie's involvement with the United Nations, describing her work as a Goodwill Ambassador, which allows her to travel around the world raising funds and awareness for refugee causes in third world countries.
Date Published:2009

Fire storm

Lane, Andy.


"First published in Great Britain by Macmillan Children's Books, 2012"--T.p. verso. A teenage Sherlock Holmes races against time to solve a mystery involving Scotland, kidnappings, and body-snatchers, and to find his friends before it is too late.
Date Published:2013

Marley & me : life and love with the world's worst dog /

Grogan, John, 1957-


Library Journal, July 2005. Publisher's Weekly, August 2005. Booklist, October 2005. The author presents a tender story of his family's love for their yellow Labrador retriever, Marley, and recalls how he grew from a mischievous puppy into a nearly impossible adult that no amount of obedience school training could correct, and of the love they felt for him.
Date Published:2005

Pandemics

Pratt, Mary K.


Includes chronologies. Includes glossary. A new threat - What is a pandemic? - What causes a pandemic? - A history of pandemics - Influenza today - HIV/AIDs - The rise of the obesity pandemic - Food-borne pandemics - The fight continues. This book discusses issues relating to pandemics, such as mutations making predictions for pandemics more difficult, no vaccine for HIV/AIDS as of 2010, and modern food production and distribution playing a part in food-borne illnesses.
Date Published:2011

Includes chronologies. Includes glossary. A new threat - What is a pandemic? - What causes a pandemic? - A history of pandemics - Influenza today - HIV/AIDs - The rise of the obesity pandemic - Food-borne pandemics - The fight continues. This book discusses issues relating to pandemics, such as mutations making predictions for pandemics more difficult, no vaccine for HIV/AIDS as of 2010, and modern food production and distribution playing a part in food-borne illnesses.

Date Published:2011