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Flying giants

Hughes, Monica, 1944-


Flying giants --The pterosaurs -- Sordes -- Eudimorphodon -- Dimorphodon -- Pterodactylus -- Dsungaripterus -- Quetzalcoatlus -- Archaeopteryx. Booklist, October 2007. Horn Book, April 2008. Library Media Connection, February 2008. Illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to various prehistoric creatures that flew.
Date Published:2008

Andrew Johnson

Havelin, Kate, 1961-


Horn Book, April 2005. Follows the life and career of the statesman who, after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, became the seventeenth president of the United States.
Date Published:2005

Killer instinct

Barnes, Jennifer Lynn.


A chilling copycat killer has the Naturals in his crosshairs in this exhilarating crime thriller from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, the #1Â New York Times Â bestselling author ofÂ The Inheritance Games . Seventeen-year-old Cassie Hobbes has a gift for profiling people. Her talent has landed her a spot in an elite FBI program for teens with innate crime-solving abilities, and into some harrowing situations. After barely escaping a confrontation with an unbalanced killer obsessed with her mother's murder, Cassie hopes she and the rest of the team can stick to solving cold cases from a distance. But when victims of a brutal new serial killer start turning up, the Naturals are pulled into an active case that strikes too close to home: the killer is a perfect copycat of Dean's incarcerated father-a man he'd do anything to forget. Forced deeper into a murderer's psyche than ever before, will the Naturals be able to outsmart the enigmatic killer's brutal mind games before this copycat twists them into his web for good? With her trademark wit, brilliant plotting, and twists that no one will see coming, Jennifer Lynn Barnes will keep readers on the edge of their seats (and looking over their shoulders) as they race through the pages of this thrilling novel. Praise for Killer Instinct Â "A welcome addition to the teen-sleuth genre." - Kirkus Reviews "Barnes knows how to keep the reader hooked, and fans will be eagerly reaching for this title and clamoring for the next in the series." - Booklist "This is a definite purchase for libraries...." - School Library Journal "Intricately plotted, this novel will keep teens guessing and leave readers eagerly waiting the next installment in The Naturals series." - VOYA Â Praise for The Naturals YALSA Best Books for Young Adults, 2014 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers, 2014 " The Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page."- New York Times best-selling author Ally Carter * "[A] tightly paced suspense novel that will keep readers up until the wee hours to finish."- VOYA (starred review) "This savvy thriller grabs readers right away."- Kirkus Reviews "It's a stay-up-late-to-finish kind of book, and it doesn't disappoint."- Publishers Weekly "In this high-adrenaline series opener...even a psychic won't anticipate all the twists and turns."- Booklist.
Date Published:2014

A chilling copycat killer has the Naturals in his crosshairs in this exhilarating crime thriller from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, the #1Â New York Times Â bestselling author ofÂ The Inheritance Games . Seventeen-year-old Cassie Hobbes has a gift for profiling people. Her talent has landed her a spot in an elite FBI program for teens with innate crime-solving abilities, and into some harrowing situations. After barely escaping a confrontation with an unbalanced killer obsessed with her mother's murder, Cassie hopes she and the rest of the team can stick to solving cold cases from a distance. But when victims of a brutal new serial killer start turning up, the Naturals are pulled into an active case that strikes too close to home: the killer is a perfect copycat of Dean's incarcerated father-a man he'd do anything to forget. Forced deeper into a murderer's psyche than ever before, will the Naturals be able to outsmart the enigmatic killer's brutal mind games before this copycat twists them into his web for good? With her trademark wit, brilliant plotting, and twists that no one will see coming, Jennifer Lynn Barnes will keep readers on the edge of their seats (and looking over their shoulders) as they race through the pages of this thrilling novel. Praise for Killer Instinct Â "A welcome addition to the teen-sleuth genre." - Kirkus Reviews "Barnes knows how to keep the reader hooked, and fans will be eagerly reaching for this title and clamoring for the next in the series." - Booklist "This is a definite purchase for libraries...." - School Library Journal "Intricately plotted, this novel will keep teens guessing and leave readers eagerly waiting the next installment in The Naturals series." - VOYA Â Praise for The Naturals YALSA Best Books for Young Adults, 2014 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers, 2014 " The Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page."- New York Times best-selling author Ally Carter * "[A] tightly paced suspense novel that will keep readers up until the wee hours to finish."- VOYA (starred review) "This savvy thriller grabs readers right away."- Kirkus Reviews "It's a stay-up-late-to-finish kind of book, and it doesn't disappoint."- Publishers Weekly "In this high-adrenaline series opener...even a psychic won't anticipate all the twists and turns."- Booklist.

Date Published:2014

The Hindenburg

Nobleman, Marc Tyler.


Examines the events surrounding the 1937 disaster of the German airship Hindenburg, and describes the aircraft's features and major flaws, its destination at Lakehurst, New Jersey, and other important dates and people.
Date Published:2006

Darknet : Hollywood's war against the digital generation /

Lasica, J. D., 1955-


The personal media revolution -- Now playing : Hollywood vs. the digital freedom fighters -- Inside the movie underground -- When personal and mass media collide -- Code warriors -- Cool toys Hollywood wants to ban -- A nation of digital felons -- Personal broadcasting -- Edge TV -- The sound of digital music -- Channeling Cole Porter -- Architects of Darknet -- Mod squads : can gamers show us the way? -- Remixing the digital future. Library Journal, May 2005. Booklist, April 2005. Kirkus Review, March 2005. Reference and Research Book News, November 2005. Describes the battle of media executives against new digital technologies, examines antipiracy laws, and explores the various ways consumers are using digital technology in their homes.
Date Published:2005

The personal media revolution -- Now playing : Hollywood vs. the digital freedom fighters -- Inside the movie underground -- When personal and mass media collide -- Code warriors -- Cool toys Hollywood wants to ban -- A nation of digital felons -- Personal broadcasting -- Edge TV -- The sound of digital music -- Channeling Cole Porter -- Architects of Darknet -- Mod squads : can gamers show us the way? -- Remixing the digital future. Library Journal, May 2005. Booklist, April 2005. Kirkus Review, March 2005. Reference and Research Book News, November 2005. Describes the battle of media executives against new digital technologies, examines antipiracy laws, and explores the various ways consumers are using digital technology in their homes.

Date Published:2005

Aru Shah and the song of death

Chokshi, Roshani.


"Rick Riordan presents." School Library Journal, May 2019. Kirkus Starred, February 2019. Booklist, April 2019. Horn Book, July 2019. Accused of stealing the god of love's bow and arrow, Aru has ten days to find the real thief or risk being kicked out of the Otherworld.
Date Published:2019

Night of the living worms : a Speed bump and Slingshot misadventure /

Coverly, Dave,


"Christy Ottaviano Books." Jealous of his brother, Early Bird, who always gets the worm, Speed Bump embarks on an adventure with his best friend Slingshot.
Date Published:2015

Toucans

Statts, Leo,


OverDrive (READ) format features optional read-along narration. Toucans -- Body -- Habitat -- Food -- Life cycle -- Quick stats.
Date Published:2017

Different kinds of maps

Quinlan, Julia J.


Title proper from title frame. Includes index. Library Media Connection, October 2012. Explores map reading and describes different types of maps and what they are used for.
Date Published:2012

Coyote : a trickster tale from the American Southwest /

McDermott, Gerald


Title proper from title frame. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.). School Library Journal. Book Links (A.L.A.), January 1997. Booklist starred, August 1994. Publisher's Weekly. Booklist. Bulletin (Center for Children's books). Teacher Librarian. Coyote, who has a nose for trouble, insists that the blackbirds teach him how to fly, but the experience ends in disaster for him.
Date Published:1994

Title proper from title frame. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.). School Library Journal. Book Links (A.L.A.), January 1997. Booklist starred, August 1994. Publisher's Weekly. Booklist. Bulletin (Center for Children's books). Teacher Librarian. Coyote, who has a nose for trouble, insists that the blackbirds teach him how to fly, but the experience ends in disaster for him.

Date Published:1994

Janis Joplin : "take another little piece of my heart" /

Willett, Edward, 1959-


Frilled frocks and bridge -- The rebellion begins -- From college to the coast -- New York to L.A. -- Haight-Ashbury -- To Monterey and beyond! -- Kozmic Blues -- Full-Tilt Boogie to the end -- The aftermath and the legacy. Horn Book, October 2008. Chronicles the life of legendary rock star Janis Joplin, discussing her childhood, various bands, influence on rock music, and other related topics.
Date Published:2008

It's not summer without you

Han, Jenny.


Unabridged. Is it really summer without Cousins Beach? For the first time in her life, Belly isn't going back to Cousins Beach this summer. Nothing is the same as it was. Her best friend Taylor has lots of plans for themâ€”boat parties and tanning by the pool and new boys to obsess over. But when Jeremiah calls and says that Conrad has disappeared, all roads seem to lead back to the summer house. Will Belly spend another summer chasing after Conrad, or will she finally let him go?
Date Published:2022

Unabridged. Is it really summer without Cousins Beach? For the first time in her life, Belly isn't going back to Cousins Beach this summer. Nothing is the same as it was. Her best friend Taylor has lots of plans for themâ€”boat parties and tanning by the pool and new boys to obsess over. But when Jeremiah calls and says that Conrad has disappeared, all roads seem to lead back to the summer house. Will Belly spend another summer chasing after Conrad, or will she finally let him go?

Date Published:2022

Weather projects for young scientists : experiments and science fair ideas /

Carson, Mary Kay


Title proper from title frame. Wilson's Children, October 2010. Wilson's Junior High School, November 2008. School Library Journal, March 2008. Booklist, December 2006. Kirkus Review, February 2007. Explores weather, discussing weather related phenomena, environmental issues, careers in the field, and more; and provides instructions for more than forty corresponding projects.
Date Published:2007

The mysteries of Harris Burdick

Van Allsburg, Chris


Title from resource description page (Recorded Books, viewed December 14, 2015). Fourteen black-and-white drawings, each accompanied by a title and a caption, entice readers to make up his or her own story.
Date Published:1984

Seventeen real girls, real-life stories : true crime /


Killed by her mother -- A rapist is caught -- Criminal nanny -- Miscarriage-or murder? -- Falsely accused -- School attack -- Killer nurse -- Abusive cult -- Lethal ride -- Bank robbers -- Killing his father (for love) -- Into thin air -- Josh's suicide -- Mother, molester -- Pushed to the edge -- Dying to get high -- A deadly fistfight. Tells true stories about girls involved in crime who overcame incredible odds, yielded to peer pressure, or acted heroically.
Date Published:2007

Killed by her mother -- A rapist is caught -- Criminal nanny -- Miscarriage-or murder? -- Falsely accused -- School attack -- Killer nurse -- Abusive cult -- Lethal ride -- Bank robbers -- Killing his father (for love) -- Into thin air -- Josh's suicide -- Mother, molester -- Pushed to the edge -- Dying to get high -- A deadly fistfight. Tells true stories about girls involved in crime who overcame incredible odds, yielded to peer pressure, or acted heroically.

Date Published:2007

Tuesdays with Morrie : an old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson /

Albom, Mitch, 1958-


Title proper from title frame. Wilson's Senior High School, November 2012. Publisher's Weekly, June 1997. New York Times, April 2003. Kirkus Review, July 1997. The author, an alumnus of Brandeis University, tells of his meetings with a former professor suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease and of the lessons he learned about life and death from his college mentor.
Date Published:1997

Eliza Bing is (not) a star

Van Vleet, Carmella.,


Sequel to: Eliza Bing is (not) a big, fat quitter. Eliza Bing does her best to conquer the sixth grade, new friendships, afterschool taekwondo, and a role in the school play.--
Date Published:2018

What were the twin towers

O'Connor, Jim,


Discover the true story of the Twin Towers-how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed. When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and changed the New York City skyline dramatically. Offices and corporations moved into the towers-also known as the World Trade Center-and the buildings were seen as the economic hub of the world. But on September 11, 2001, a terrorist attack toppled the towers and changed our nation forever. Discover the whole story of the Twin Towers-from their ambitious construction to their tragic end.
Date Published:2016

Discover the true story of the Twin Towers-how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed. When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and changed the New York City skyline dramatically. Offices and corporations moved into the towers-also known as the World Trade Center-and the buildings were seen as the economic hub of the world. But on September 11, 2001, a terrorist attack toppled the towers and changed our nation forever. Discover the whole story of the Twin Towers-from their ambitious construction to their tragic end.

Date Published:2016

Zora and me

Bond, Victoria, 1979-


Title proper from title frame. , January 2011. Wilson's Children, September 2011. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2011. School Library Journal, November 2010. Booklist starred, October 2010. Publisher's Weekly, September 2010. Kirkus Starred, October 2010. Booklist, November 2009. Horn Book, April 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2010. A fictionalized account of Zora Neale Hurston's childhood with her best friend Carrie, in Eatonville, Florida, as they learn about life, death, and the differences between truth, lies, and pretending. Includes an annotated bibliography of the works of Zora Neale Hurston, a short biography of the author, and information about Eatonville, Florida.
Date Published:2010

Title proper from title frame. , January 2011. Wilson's Children, September 2011. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2011. School Library Journal, November 2010. Booklist starred, October 2010. Publisher's Weekly, September 2010. Kirkus Starred, October 2010. Booklist, November 2009. Horn Book, April 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 2010. A fictionalized account of Zora Neale Hurston's childhood with her best friend Carrie, in Eatonville, Florida, as they learn about life, death, and the differences between truth, lies, and pretending. Includes an annotated bibliography of the works of Zora Neale Hurston, a short biography of the author, and information about Eatonville, Florida.

Date Published:2010

The United States military aviation directory


Includes index.
Date Published:2000