New Titles

Guts

Telgemeier, Raina.


School Library Journal starred, August 2019. Horn Book Starred, September 2019. Pub Weekly, May 2019. Booklist, June 2019. New York Times, December 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2019. Kirkus Review, June 2019. In graphic novel form, Raina Telgemeier relates her struggles with stress and anxiety as a child.
Date Published:2019

The dark secret : the graphic novel /

Sutherland, Tui T., 1978-


In the shadows, trouble is brewing . . .When Starflight is stolen by his own tribe, he hopes to at least discover some of the long-held NightWing secrets -- what magical powers they really have, who they're allied with in the war, and where they've been living all this time.
Date Published:2021

Apatosaurus

Storm, Marysa.


The ground shakes as the massive Apatosaurus goes on the move. This massive dinosaur stomped through prehistoric times, and it fascinates early readers even today. Explore the life of this dinosaur with maps, charts, and other infographics and fast facts, including its body features, food, and behavior. Kids will dig up fun facts like fossils. Perfect for animal lovers, early reports, STEM and biology lessons, and struggling or reluctant readers. On-page vocabulary definitions, a table of contents, a glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension in a nonfiction beginning reader format.
Date Published:2021

The ground shakes as the massive Apatosaurus goes on the move. This massive dinosaur stomped through prehistoric times, and it fascinates early readers even today. Explore the life of this dinosaur with maps, charts, and other infographics and fast facts, including its body features, food, and behavior. Kids will dig up fun facts like fossils. Perfect for animal lovers, early reports, STEM and biology lessons, and struggling or reluctant readers. On-page vocabulary definitions, a table of contents, a glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension in a nonfiction beginning reader format.

Date Published:2021

Jump shot

Barber, Tiki, 1975- .


"A Paula Wiseman book"--T.p. Horn Book, April 2014. Kirkus Review, October 2013. When the Tiki and Ronde make the junior high school basketball team, they see that they each have their own skills and the most important skill is teamwork.
Date Published:2013

Kristy's big day

Martin, Ann M., 1955-,


Kristy's mom is getting married, and Kristy is going to be a bridesmaid, but the problem is fourteen kids are coming to town for the wedding. It's the biggest job the BSC has ever had, but they'll work together to make sure Kristy's big day is a success! In graphic novel format.
Date Published:2018

Claudia and the new girl

Telgemeier, Raina.


"Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Cover. Chiefly illustrations. Claudia has always been the most creative kid in her class ... until Ashley Wyeth comes along. Ashley's really different: She wears hippie clothes and has multiple earrings, and she's the most fantastic artist Claudia has ever met.
Date Published:2021

Fire station

McDonald, Amy.


Ring! The alarm sounds and firefighters from across the station rush to get ready. This fun title offers a peek into bustling fire stations, from the kitchen where firefighters eat to the bays that hold the fire trucks. Simple, predictable sentences and clear photos support students just beginning to read independently, while features reinforce the text. Young readers will love this inside look at what happens in a fire station!
Date Published:2022

Ring! The alarm sounds and firefighters from across the station rush to get ready. This fun title offers a peek into bustling fire stations, from the kitchen where firefighters eat to the bays that hold the fire trucks. Simple, predictable sentences and clear photos support students just beginning to read independently, while features reinforce the text. Young readers will love this inside look at what happens in a fire station!

Date Published:2022

Earth movers

Pettiford, Rebecca.,


Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to earth movers.
Date Published:2018

The life cycle of a bee

Trumbauer, Lisa, 1963-


Includes index. Includes glossary. Simple text and photographs present the life cycle of the bee.
Date Published:2003

Bee or wasp?

Zimmerman, Adeline.


Includes index. In Bee or Wasp?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these insects. Carefully leveled text relays what the insects look like and how they fly and behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun.A See and Compare spread shows and labels each insect side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about bees and wasps online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Bee or Wasp? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index. Bee or Wasp? is part of Jump!'s Spot the Differences series.
Date Published:2022

Includes index. In Bee or Wasp?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these insects. Carefully leveled text relays what the insects look like and how they fly and behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun.A See and Compare spread shows and labels each insect side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about bees and wasps online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Bee or Wasp? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index. Bee or Wasp? is part of Jump!'s Spot the Differences series.

Date Published:2022

The life cycle of a chicken

Trumbauer, Lisa, 1963-


Science and Children (N.S.T.A.), September 2003. Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.), March 2003. Text and photographs present a brief description of the life cycle of chickens.
Date Published:2003

The three little pigs.

Ziefert, Harriet


"A Viking easy-to-read classic." Three little pigs leave home to seek their fortunes and have to deal with a threatening wolf.
Date Published:1995

Denali Storm : a 4D book /

Spradlin, Michael P.


When a US Army training mission on Mount Denali goes badly due to an unexpected blizzard, a squad of Pararescuemen must rush to their aid in some of the harshest conditions on the planet. See a video interview with the author and discover more titles in the series when you scan the book with the free Capstone 4D augmented reality app.
Date Published:2019

Otis's busy day

Long, Loren,


Otis is a very busy tractor. He loves working on the farm and playing with his friends. But at the end of a long day, Otis is happy to go home and rest! This is the perfect complement to the Otis picture books and a great book with which to learn to read! Join Otis and his farmyard friends for all kinds of fun in this new leveled reader.
Date Published:2014

Diper överlöde

Kinney, Jeff.


Tagging along with his brother Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, Greg gets more than he bargained for when he gets a backstage pass to the rock 'n' roll lifestyle and wonders if he can help them become the legends they think they are.
Date Published:2022

Boa constructor

Cummings, Troy,


School Library Journal, August 2019. Something is stealing machine parts from all over Stermont, including a wrecking ball from a local construction site, and Alexander and his fellow monster hunters, Rip, and Nikki, fear that it is building a Stermont-smashing machine--so the friends must use the resources of the summer maker program at the library to stop this monster, and perhaps even solve the mystery of who is leaving monster trading cards where the Super Secret Monster Patrol can find them.
Date Published:2019

School Library Journal, August 2019. Something is stealing machine parts from all over Stermont, including a wrecking ball from a local construction site, and Alexander and his fellow monster hunters, Rip, and Nikki, fear that it is building a Stermont-smashing machine--so the friends must use the resources of the summer maker program at the library to stop this monster, and perhaps even solve the mystery of who is leaving monster trading cards where the Super Secret Monster Patrol can find them.

Date Published:2019

The world according to Humphrey

Birney, Betty G


School Library Journal, April 2004. Publisher's Weekly, January 2004. Booklist, March 2004. Horn Book, October 2004. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), April 2004. Kirkus Review, January 2004. Library Media Connection, November 2004. Humphrey, pet hamster at Longfellow School, learns that he has an important role to play in helping his classmates and teacher.
Date Published:2004

Household robots

Hamilton, S. L.


Readers will learn about the incredible developments of robotics designed to help with everything from cooking and loading dishwashers to vacuuming, mopping, and mowing the lawn. This book contains important details about how these robots are designed to assist, protect, and benefit humans. Includes surprising information about companies and engineers creating today's most up-to-date robots.
Date Published:2019

Big Shark, Little Shark go to school

Membrino, Anna,


Big Shark and Little Shark continue to be opposites in every way. Little Shark is excited for school and shows up to the bus stop early. Big Shark doesn t show up at all! Will Big Shark and Little Shark be late on their first day?
Date Published:2019

Seasons of the freshwater pond biome

Duke, Shirley.


Explores plants and animals found in freshwater ponds and how they function in the food chain.
Date Published:2014