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How big? how heavy? how dense? : a look at matter /

Boothroyd, Jennifer, 1972-,


Accompanying material. Title from Web page (viewed on June 21, 2017). Provides a simple introduction to matter, what makes a beach ball different from a rock, and what properties do we use to compare matter.
Date Published:2011

Ice to steam : changing states of matter /

Johnson, Penny.


Ice to steam -- Water and the weather -- Solids, liquids, and gases at home -- Evaporation -- Extreme changes of state -- Volcanoes and lava -- Particle theory -- Ice: a special solid?. Photographs, diagrams, and illustrations describe the three different states of water.
Date Published:2008

Space pioneers : astronauts /

Spilsbury, Richard, 1963-


Horn Book, October 2008. Photographs and illustrations describe what astronauts do in space, what it's like to travel into space, and how to become an astronaut.
Date Published:2008

The wild robot escapes

Brown, Peter, 1979-


Sequel to: The wild robot. After being captured by the Recons and returned to civilization for reprogramming, Roz is sent to Hilltop Farm where she befriends her owner's family and animals, but pines for her son, Brightbill.
Date Published:2018

Still life with tornado

King, A. S. (Amy Sarig), 1970-,


Sixteen-year-old Sarah can't draw. This is a problem, because as long as she can remember, she has "done the art." She thinks she's having an existential crisis. And she might be right; she does keep running into past and future versions of herself as she wanders the urban ruins of Philadelphia. Or maybe she's finally waking up to the tornado that is her family, the tornado that six years ago sent her once-beloved older brother flying across the country for a reason she can't quite recall. After decades of staying together "for the kids" and building a family on a foundation of lies and domestic violence, Sarah's parents have reached the end. Now Sarah must come to grips with years spent sleepwalking in the ruins of their toxic marriage. As Sarah herself often observes, nothing about her pain is remotely original -- and yet it still hurts.
Date Published:2016

Sixteen-year-old Sarah can't draw. This is a problem, because as long as she can remember, she has "done the art." She thinks she's having an existential crisis. And she might be right; she does keep running into past and future versions of herself as she wanders the urban ruins of Philadelphia. Or maybe she's finally waking up to the tornado that is her family, the tornado that six years ago sent her once-beloved older brother flying across the country for a reason she can't quite recall. After decades of staying together "for the kids" and building a family on a foundation of lies and domestic violence, Sarah's parents have reached the end. Now Sarah must come to grips with years spent sleepwalking in the ruins of their toxic marriage. As Sarah herself often observes, nothing about her pain is remotely original -- and yet it still hurts.

Date Published:2016

How to swallow a pig : step-by-step advice from the animal kingdom /

Jenkins, Steve, 1952-,


Electronic book. "How to Swallow a Pig is a clever and whimsical nonfiction book about animal behavior disguised as a How-to/Advice book by the bestselling team of Steve Jenkins and Robin Page."--
Date Published:2015

Marian Anderson

Braun, Eric, 1971-


Presents a short biography of the life and career of singer Marian Anderson and how she overcame racial obstacles to become one of the most famous singers of the early twentieth century.
Date Published:2006

I survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919

Tarshis, Lauren.,


When the massive metal tank filled with sticky brown molasses that rises up over her crowded North End neighborhood explodes, young Carmen must fight for her life, as a tsunami of molasses rushes through the streets.
Date Published:2019

Computers and technology


Horn Book, October 2006. Science and Children (N.S.T.A.), October 2007. Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.), September 2006. Contains articles from the online magazine "Science News for Kids" that provide information on happenings and discoveries related to computers, robotics, transportation, and innovation.
Date Published:2006

Amy Namey in ace reporter

McDonald, Megan,


Amy Namey is chasing a news story in this Judy MoodyÂ® story for newly independent readers. Amy Namey, Ace Reporter, is on the hunt for a good news story. But not a lot happens in the town of Frog Neck Lake. So what's a budding reporter to do? Team up with Judy Moody! With Judy along to sniff out a story, anything can happen. Like maybe a close encounter with the famed Great Virginia Sea Serpent, Taboo! Are Amy and Judy about to stumble upon the scoop of the century?
Date Published:2014

Amy Namey is chasing a news story in this Judy MoodyÂ® story for newly independent readers. Amy Namey, Ace Reporter, is on the hunt for a good news story. But not a lot happens in the town of Frog Neck Lake. So what's a budding reporter to do? Team up with Judy Moody! With Judy along to sniff out a story, anything can happen. Like maybe a close encounter with the famed Great Virginia Sea Serpent, Taboo! Are Amy and Judy about to stumble upon the scoop of the century?

Date Published:2014

Tales from a not-so-perfect pet sitter

Russell, Rachel Renée.


Nikki and her friends Brandon, Chloe, and Zoey are teamed up on an important mission in the tenth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series. Nikki has to hide seven ADORKABLE puppies from two parents, one nosy little sister, an entire middle school, and ... one mean girl out for revenge, Mackenzie Hollister. If anyone can do it, it's Nikki ... but not without some hilarious challenges along the way!
Date Published:2015

Nikki and her friends Brandon, Chloe, and Zoey are teamed up on an important mission in the tenth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series. Nikki has to hide seven ADORKABLE puppies from two parents, one nosy little sister, an entire middle school, and ... one mean girl out for revenge, Mackenzie Hollister. If anyone can do it, it's Nikki ... but not without some hilarious challenges along the way!

Date Published:2015

Heart of the land : Spirit animals: fall of the beasts series, book 5 /

Prineas, Sarah.


Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan are young heroes who stopped an unstoppable monster. They are Greencloaks â€” guardians chosen from every nation of Erdas â€” and together with their powerful spirit animals, they fight to protect their world. But in the ashes of this destruction, there are some who ask: Are the Greencloaks to blame? The young heroes are shocked to find themselves on trial, judged by a council of the world's leaders. Then the unthinkable happens. The council is attacked from within â€” by Greencloaks â€”and an important leader lies slain. In the blink of an eye, Erdas's saviors become wanted fugitives. Someone is trying to frame them as traitors, but why? As the four friends race to uncover this mystery, only one thing is clear . . . The war is far from over.
Date Published:2017

Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan are young heroes who stopped an unstoppable monster. They are Greencloaks â€” guardians chosen from every nation of Erdas â€” and together with their powerful spirit animals, they fight to protect their world. But in the ashes of this destruction, there are some who ask: Are the Greencloaks to blame? The young heroes are shocked to find themselves on trial, judged by a council of the world's leaders. Then the unthinkable happens. The council is attacked from within â€” by Greencloaks â€”and an important leader lies slain. In the blink of an eye, Erdas's saviors become wanted fugitives. Someone is trying to frame them as traitors, but why? As the four friends race to uncover this mystery, only one thing is clear . . . The war is far from over.

Date Published:2017

Tower of London : England's ghostly castle /

Riley, Gail Blasser


Chronicles the history of the Tower of London, the executions that took place there, and those who are believed to be haunting it.
Date Published:2007

Are you ready for the SAT & ACT : building critical reading skills for rising high school students /


Word play -- Purpose and point of view -- Conquering hard passages -- Power of the "word.". Build a solid foundation in the critical reading skills you'll need to succeed on the verbal portions of the SAT and ACT with The Princeton Review! Are you ready for the SAT and ACT' Whether or not we like it, the truth is that scoring well on standardized tests is increasingly important in today's academic environment. The verbal portions of both the SAT and ACT test important reading comprehension skills that many students are unprepared for'or need extra help with. With this book, The Princeton Review brings you a focused, strategic approach to improving those crucial reading skills. Be prepared to stretch yourself mentally'while having fun along the way! Inside the Book, You'll Challenge yourself with exciting, engaging activities and drills Hone your knowledge with lessons on topics ranging from the power of a single word to finding the "big picture" of a passage Use context clues to decipher the meaning of unfamiliar words Become a close, careful reader by paying attention to an author's specific wording Learn to recognize why an author makes a particular statement Identify the primary purpose of SAT-styled and ACT-styled reading passages Conquer difficult paragraphs by targeting the most important information Discover the language of argument and its implications From the Trade Paperback edition.
Date Published:2014

Word play -- Purpose and point of view -- Conquering hard passages -- Power of the "word.". Build a solid foundation in the critical reading skills you'll need to succeed on the verbal portions of the SAT and ACT with The Princeton Review! Are you ready for the SAT and ACT' Whether or not we like it, the truth is that scoring well on standardized tests is increasingly important in today's academic environment. The verbal portions of both the SAT and ACT test important reading comprehension skills that many students are unprepared for'or need extra help with. With this book, The Princeton Review brings you a focused, strategic approach to improving those crucial reading skills. Be prepared to stretch yourself mentally'while having fun along the way! Inside the Book, You'll Challenge yourself with exciting, engaging activities and drills Hone your knowledge with lessons on topics ranging from the power of a single word to finding the "big picture" of a passage Use context clues to decipher the meaning of unfamiliar words Become a close, careful reader by paying attention to an author's specific wording Learn to recognize why an author makes a particular statement Identify the primary purpose of SAT-styled and ACT-styled reading passages Conquer difficult paragraphs by targeting the most important information Discover the language of argument and its implications From the Trade Paperback edition.

Date Published:2014

I survived the Joplin tornado, 2011.

Tarshis, Lauren.


Horn book guide, Eleven-year-old Dexter has always wanted to see a tornado. So when he gets the incredible opportunity to go storm chasing with the famous Dr. Norman Gage, he has to say yes! Dex certainly knows how deadly tornadoes can be, but this one isn't heading toward Joplin. But when the tornado shifts direction, Dexter's bravery is about to get seriously tested.
Date Published:2015

Claudia and mean Janine

Martin, Ann M., 1955-,


Claudia's participation in the Baby-sitters Club is curtailed when Grandmother Mimi suffers a stroke and Claudia finds herself "Mimi-sitting" and fighting more frequently with her sister. In graphic novel format.
Date Published:2016

Playing the flute, recorder, and other woodwind

Walton, Simon.


Includes index. Includes glossary. This book explores how a flute produces sound, the origins of wind instruments, and how wind instruments have evolved to the present day.
Date Published:2005

I can move.

Suhr, Mandy


Explains how our bones and muscles help our body move.
Date Published:1992

Mossy

Brett, Jan, 1949-


Mossy, a turtle with a garden growing on her shell, is taken from her home and new friend to become an exhibit in a museum, until the director's niece, Tory, notices how sad Mossy is and helps arrange for her to go home.
Date Published:2012

How I became a spy : a mystery of WWII London /

Hopkinson, Deborah


School Library Journal, January 2019. Booklist, November 2018. Horn Book, January 2019. Kirkus Review, December 2018. "Bertie Bradshaw never set out to become a spy. He never imagined traipsing around war-torn London, solving ciphers, practicing surveillance, and searching for a traitor to the Allied forces. He certainly never expected that a strong-willed American girl named Eleanor would play Watson to his Holmes (or Holmes to his Watson, depending on who you ask). Leaving behind a coded notebook, Bertie is determined to solve the mystery. With the help of Eleanor and his friend David, a Jewish refugee--and, of course, his trusty pup, Little Roo--Bertie must decipher the notebook in time to stop a double agent from spilling the biggest secret of all to the Nazis"--OCLC.
Date Published:2019

School Library Journal, January 2019. Booklist, November 2018. Horn Book, January 2019. Kirkus Review, December 2018. "Bertie Bradshaw never set out to become a spy. He never imagined traipsing around war-torn London, solving ciphers, practicing surveillance, and searching for a traitor to the Allied forces. He certainly never expected that a strong-willed American girl named Eleanor would play Watson to his Holmes (or Holmes to his Watson, depending on who you ask). Leaving behind a coded notebook, Bertie is determined to solve the mystery. With the help of Eleanor and his friend David, a Jewish refugee--and, of course, his trusty pup, Little Roo--Bertie must decipher the notebook in time to stop a double agent from spilling the biggest secret of all to the Nazis"--OCLC.

Date Published:2019