New Titles

Volcano : the eruption and healing of Mount St. Helens /

Lauber, Patricia


Includes index. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2001. Elem. School Library Collection, March 1998. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.). School Library Journal. Book Links (A.L.A.), May 1995. Booklist. An account of how and why Mount St. Helens erupted in May 1980 and the destruction it caused, and a discussion of the return of life to that area.
Date Published:1986

D.W.'s guide to perfect manners

Brown, Marc Tolon


School Library Journal, August 2006. D.W. rises to the challenge when her brother Arthur dares her to be "perfect" for one entire day. Includes a quiz on manners.
Date Published:2006

Diamondback rattlesnakes.

Gerholdt, James E


Provides a wealth of basic information about this poisonous pit viper, including its physical characteristics, habitat, food habits and defense mechanisms. Includes bibliographical references (p. 23) and index.
Date Published:1996

Got your nose!

Katz, Alan.


"Ages 4-8"--Dust jacket. Booklist, November 2022. When Grandpa Max plays his favorite prank on Becky, he accidentally takes her nose for real, and the two must chase Becky's nose all over town to get it back.
Date Published:2023

The energy bus for kids : a story about staying positive and overcoming challenges /

Gordon, Jon, 1971-


George is having a bad day until he gets on the Energy Bus and learns how to stay positive and overcome his challenges.
Date Published:2012

Bedhead Ted

SanGiacomo, Scott.


School Library Journal, July 2021. Kirkus Review, July 2021. Ted discovers that his wild red hair is actually a gift rather than a curse when he helps his best friend search for the Brookside Beast--a giant raccoon terrorizing the town.
Date Published:2021

Harry Potter and the deathly hallows

Rowling, J. K.


Wilson's Junior High School, November 2008. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2008. School Library Journal, September 2007. Booklist starred, August 2007. Horn Book Starred, April 2008. Pub Weekly, July 2007. Horn Book, September 2007. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), October 2007. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2007. Follows the journey of the series' protagonist Harry Potter as he attempts to bring an end to his archenemy, Lord Voldemort.
Date Published:2007

Wilson's Junior High School, November 2008. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2008. School Library Journal, September 2007. Booklist starred, August 2007. Horn Book Starred, April 2008. Pub Weekly, July 2007. Horn Book, September 2007. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), October 2007. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2007. Follows the journey of the series' protagonist Harry Potter as he attempts to bring an end to his archenemy, Lord Voldemort.

Date Published:2007

You matter

Robinson, Christian,


SSYRA Jr 2021-2022 Grades K-2 (Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Jr.).
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Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo

Kalb, Bess, 1987-,


"Buffalo Fluffalo's prairie life is disrupted by Puffalo, a yelly and squigglish new addition to the family"--
Date Published:2025

Will the Pigeon Graduate

Willems, Mo,


"The Pigeon prepares to graduate, but is he ready for what comes next?"--
Date Published:2025

Round trip

Jonas, Ann


Wilson's Children, June 2001. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Book Links (A.L.A.), October 2001. Booklist. Horn Book. Reference and Research Book News. Black-and-white illustrations and text record the sights on a day trip to the city and back home again to the country. The trip to the city is read from front to back and the return trip, from back to front, upside down.
Date Published:1983

That's Not Funny, David

Shannon, David, 1959-,


David finds a lot of things funny that the people around him--including his mother--do not find at all amusing.
Date Published:2025

Don't let the pigeon drive the bus

Willems, Mo.



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All because you matter

Charles, Tami.


School Library Journal, August 2020. Horn Book Starred, November 2020. Pub Weekly, August 2020. Kirkus Starred, September 2020. Booklist, October 2020. "A . . . story about a child of color being told by his parents how he matters"--School Library Journal.
Date Published:2020

Olivette is you

Tortorella, Nico.


Olivette is here to let you in on a secret: you can be anything you want to be. And even better, you can be all of it! Olivette is energetic, moody, and unique-just like you, Olivette contains multitudes.
Date Published:2024

Mesmerized : how Ben Franklin solved a mystery that baffled all of France /

Rockliff, Mara.


School Library Journal starred, January 2015. Booklist starred, December 2014. Library Media Connection starred, October 2015. Pub Weekly, December 2014. Horn Book, October 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2015. Kirkus Review, December 2014. Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.), November 2015. Relates the story of Benjamin Franklin's involvement in the early development of the scientific method during a visit to France during the American Revolution to drum up support for the colonists. When asked to determine if the invisible force that Dr. Franz Anton Mesmer claimed he was using to cure patients was genuine, Franklin devised a series of tests that provided the answer in clear results.
Date Published:2015

School Library Journal starred, January 2015. Booklist starred, December 2014. Library Media Connection starred, October 2015. Pub Weekly, December 2014. Horn Book, October 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2015. Kirkus Review, December 2014. Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.), November 2015. Relates the story of Benjamin Franklin's involvement in the early development of the scientific method during a visit to France during the American Revolution to drum up support for the colonists. When asked to determine if the invisible force that Dr. Franz Anton Mesmer claimed he was using to cure patients was genuine, Franklin devised a series of tests that provided the answer in clear results.

Date Published:2015

Fussy flamingo

James, Shelly Vaughan


SSYRA Jr 2021-2022 Grades K-2 (Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Jr.).
Date Published:

Double down

Kinney, Jeff.


Horn Book, October 2017. Greg Heffley's mom wants him to take a break from video games while Halloween approaches and he comes up with an idea to make a movie.
Date Published:2016

Diary of a wimpy kid : old school /

Kinney, Jeff,


"Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive?"--
Date Published:2015

The getaway

Giles, Lamar, 1979-


School Library Journal starred, October 2022. Publishers Weekly, July 2022. Kirkus Starred, July 2022. Booklist, September 2022. Horn Book, November 2022. "Jay discovers that mountain resort where he lives and works with his friends and family is also a doomsday oasis for the rich and powerful who expect top-notch customer service even as the world outside the resort's walls disintegrates"--OCLC.
Date Published:2022