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Benin

Kneib, Martha.


Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Beninois -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food. Examines the geography, history, government, economy, environment, ethnic groups, culture, language, leisure, food, and festivals of Benin, one of the smallest African countries.
Date Published:2006

Pete the cat and the surprise teacher

Dean, James.


Title from eBook information screen.. Embedded sound file. Everyone, even teachers, can learn something new at school in this Pete the Cat I Can Read adventure from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator, James Dean. When Pete goes to school, he finds out his teacher is out sick and the substitute teacher is . . . his mom! It's up to Pete to teach the teacher what school is all about. Beginning readers will enjoy this story about Pete and his mom working together to make the most awesome teaching team ever! Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.
Date Published:2017

Title from eBook information screen.. Embedded sound file. Everyone, even teachers, can learn something new at school in this Pete the Cat I Can Read adventure from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator, James Dean. When Pete goes to school, he finds out his teacher is out sick and the substitute teacher is . . . his mom! It's up to Pete to teach the teacher what school is all about. Beginning readers will enjoy this story about Pete and his mom working together to make the most awesome teaching team ever! Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.

Date Published:2017

The one memory of Flora Banks

Barr, Emily,


For the past seven years Flora Banks has no short-term memory. Her mind resets itself several times a day, and has since the tumor was removed from her brain at the age of ten. Then when she kisses Drake, her best friend's boyfriend, the night before he leaves town, this one memory breaks through Flora's fractured mind and sticks. She's convinced that Drake is making her whole again. When an email from Drake suggests she meet him on the other side of the world-- in Svalbard, Norway-- will this be the first step toward reclaiming her life? Or will the journey reveal that nothing is quite as it seems?
Date Published:2017

For the past seven years Flora Banks has no short-term memory. Her mind resets itself several times a day, and has since the tumor was removed from her brain at the age of ten. Then when she kisses Drake, her best friend's boyfriend, the night before he leaves town, this one memory breaks through Flora's fractured mind and sticks. She's convinced that Drake is making her whole again. When an email from Drake suggests she meet him on the other side of the world-- in Svalbard, Norway-- will this be the first step toward reclaiming her life? Or will the journey reveal that nothing is quite as it seems?

Date Published:2017

Igneous rocks and the rock cycle

Mattern, Joanne, 1963-


Includes index. Presents a short study of igneous rocks and how they are formed, the various types of igneous rocks such as obsidian and pumice, and the importance of igneous rocks to the study of the earth.
Date Published:2006

The Penderwicks : a summer tale of four sisters, two rabbits, and a very interesting boy /

Birdsall, Jeanne.


"Reprinted by arrangement with Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers"--T.p. verso. Wilson's Children, October 2010. School Library Journal starred, July 2005. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2006. Book Links (A.L.A.), January 2008. Booklist starred, April 2005. Pub Weekly, July 2005. Horn Book, July 2005. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2005. Teacher Librarian, June 2006. Kirkus Review, June 2005. While vacationing with their widowed father in the Berkshire Mountains, four lovable sisters, ages four through twelve, share adventures with a local boy, much to the dismay of his snobbish mother.
Date Published:2005

"Reprinted by arrangement with Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers"--T.p. verso. Wilson's Children, October 2010. School Library Journal starred, July 2005. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2006. Book Links (A.L.A.), January 2008. Booklist starred, April 2005. Pub Weekly, July 2005. Horn Book, July 2005. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2005. Teacher Librarian, June 2006. Kirkus Review, June 2005. While vacationing with their widowed father in the Berkshire Mountains, four lovable sisters, ages four through twelve, share adventures with a local boy, much to the dismay of his snobbish mother.

Date Published:2005

Amelia Bedelia

Parish, Peggy


Amelia begins her job as a maid with confused results from following Mrs. Rogers list too literally.
Date Published:1963

What was the plague

Edwards, Roberta.


Oh, rats! It's time to take a deeper look at what caused the Black Deathâ€”the deadliest pandemic recorded in human history. While the coronavirus COVID-19 changed the world in 2020, it still isn't the largest and deadliest pandemic in history. That title is held by the Plague. This disease, also known as the "Black Death," spread throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe in the fourteenth century and claimed an astonishing 50 million lives by the time it officially ended. Author Roberta Edwards takes readers back to these grimy and horrific years, explaining just how this pandemic began, how society reacted to the disease, and the impact it left on the world. With 80 black-and-white illustrations and an engaging 16-page photo insert, readers will be excited to read this latest additon to Who HQ!
Date Published:2021

Oh, rats! It's time to take a deeper look at what caused the Black Deathâ€”the deadliest pandemic recorded in human history. While the coronavirus COVID-19 changed the world in 2020, it still isn't the largest and deadliest pandemic in history. That title is held by the Plague. This disease, also known as the "Black Death," spread throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe in the fourteenth century and claimed an astonishing 50 million lives by the time it officially ended. Author Roberta Edwards takes readers back to these grimy and horrific years, explaining just how this pandemic began, how society reacted to the disease, and the impact it left on the world. With 80 black-and-white illustrations and an engaging 16-page photo insert, readers will be excited to read this latest additon to Who HQ!

Date Published:2021

Chad

Kneib, Martha.


Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Chadians -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- About the culture. Wilson's Children, January 2009. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Text and color photographs profile the country of Chad, covering its geography, history, government, economy, ethnic culture, lifestyle, religions, language, arts, leisure, festivals, and food; also includes a map of the country, fact list, chronology, glossary, and bibliography.
Date Published:2006

Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Chadians -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- About the culture. Wilson's Children, January 2009. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Text and color photographs profile the country of Chad, covering its geography, history, government, economy, ethnic culture, lifestyle, religions, language, arts, leisure, festivals, and food; also includes a map of the country, fact list, chronology, glossary, and bibliography.

Date Published:2006

The serpent's shadow

Lackey, Mercedes.


Title proper from title frame. Wilson's Senior High School, November 2002. Wilson's Fiction, October 2010. Library Journal, February 2001. Books for the Teen Age (NYPL), January 2002. Booklist, February 2001. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2001. Kliatt, July 2002. Dr. Maya Witherspoon flees her home in India following the mysterious deaths of her parents in 1909, setting up practice among the poor of London, but she knows she must find a way to develop the magical powers she inherited from her parents in order to stop the evil that stalks her.
Date Published:2001

Title proper from title frame. Wilson's Senior High School, November 2002. Wilson's Fiction, October 2010. Library Journal, February 2001. Books for the Teen Age (NYPL), January 2002. Booklist, February 2001. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2001. Kliatt, July 2002. Dr. Maya Witherspoon flees her home in India following the mysterious deaths of her parents in 1909, setting up practice among the poor of London, but she knows she must find a way to develop the magical powers she inherited from her parents in order to stop the evil that stalks her.

Date Published:2001

Bernard Malamud : a writer's life /

Davis, Philip (Philip Maurice)


Library Journal, October 2007. Booklist, October 2007. Choice, March 2008. A biography of twentieth-century American author Bernard Malamud, discussing his poverty-stricken childhood, his mother's probably suicide, his brother's schizophrenia, his working methods, and his use of his life experiences in his writing.
Date Published:2007

Valentine mice

Roberts, Bethany


Title proper from title frame. Kirkus Review, December 1997. An energetic group of mice deliver valentines to the other animals.
Date Published:1997

Can you tell a skink from a salamander?

Claybourne, Anna.


Horn Book, October 2006. Introduces scientific classification and describes the similarities and differences between nine pairs of animals, including a bull shark and a dolphin, a tarantula and a spider crab, and a bonobo and a human.
Date Published:2006

The magical Ms. Plum

Becker, Bonny


Title from eBook information screen. The students in Ms Plum's third grade class soon learn that there is something very special about their teacher and her classroom's mysterious supply closet.
Date Published:2009

Madonna : "express yourself" /

Gnojewski, Carol.


Booklist, August 2007. Horn Book, April 2008. Tells the life story of singer-actress Madonna, describing her youth in Michigan, her years in New York, her path to stardom, and the different directions her career has taken.
Date Published:2008

The enigma girls : How ten teenagers broke ciphers, kept secrets, and helped win world war ii (scholastic focus) /

Fleming, Candace.


With numerous starred reviews and accolades, from award-winning author Candace Fleming, comes the powerful and fascinating story of the brave and dedicated young women who helped turn the tides of World War II for the Allies, with their hard work and determination at Bletchley Park. "Events are brought to dramatic life through a treasure trove of photographsâ€”which show the goings-on at Bletchley and the sobering progress of the warâ€”and through the author's meticulous research." â€” The New York Times Book Review "You are to report to Station X at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, in four days time....That is all you need to know." This was the terse telegram hundreds of young women throughout the British Isles received in the spring of 1941, as World War II raged. As they arrived at Station X, a sprawling mansion in a state of disrepair surrounded by Spartan-looking huts with little chimneys coughing out thick smoke-these young people had no idea what kind of work they were stepping into. Who had recommended them? Why had they been chosen? Most would never learn all the answers to these questions. Bletchley Park was a well-kept secret during World War II, operating under the code name Station X. The critical work of code-cracking Nazi missives that went on behind its closed doors could determine a victory or loss against Hitler's army. Amidst the brilliant cryptographers, flamboyant debutantes, and absent-minded professors working there, it was teenaged girls who kept Station X running. Some could do advanced math, while others spoke a second language. They ran the unwieldy bombe machines, made sense of wireless sound waves, and sorted the decoded messages. They were expected to excel in their fields and most importantly: know how to keep a secret. Candace Fleming is the award-winning and highly acclaimed author of Crash from Outer Space , The Curse of the Mummy , and many other nonfiction books for young readers. With her canny and compelling narrative voice she makes history come alive. The recipient of five starred reviews, and thick with tension and suspense, The Enigma Girls is an extraordinary and relatively unknown story of World War II that will fascinate readers who will be thrilled to see young people playing such an important role in the wartime effort. Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle-grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills, so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future. Praise for The Enigma Girls : "Events are brought to dramatic life through a treasure trove of photographsâ€”which show the goings-on at Bletchley and the sobering progress of the warâ€”and through the author's meticulous research." â€” The New York Times Book Review * "A thrilling account... Fleming does it again! [T]his compelling blend of WWII, cryptography, and women's history... will mesmerize middle schoolers and inspire them to make an indelible impact on history, too." â€” School Library Journal , starred review * "Fleming delivers a fascinating and cohesive overview of Bletchley Park's necessarily siloed, collaborative inner workings that reveals how the figures' ardent efforts affected the outcome of WWII." â€” Publishers Weekly , starred review * "In this...
Date Published:2024

With numerous starred reviews and accolades, from award-winning author Candace Fleming, comes the powerful and fascinating story of the brave and dedicated young women who helped turn the tides of World War II for the Allies, with their hard work and determination at Bletchley Park. "Events are brought to dramatic life through a treasure trove of photographsâ€”which show the goings-on at Bletchley and the sobering progress of the warâ€”and through the author's meticulous research." â€” The New York Times Book Review "You are to report to Station X at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, in four days time....That is all you need to know." This was the terse telegram hundreds of young women throughout the British Isles received in the spring of 1941, as World War II raged. As they arrived at Station X, a sprawling mansion in a state of disrepair surrounded by Spartan-looking huts with little chimneys coughing out thick smoke-these young people had no idea what kind of work they were stepping into. Who had recommended them? Why had they been chosen? Most would never learn all the answers to these questions. Bletchley Park was a well-kept secret during World War II, operating under the code name Station X. The critical work of code-cracking Nazi missives that went on behind its closed doors could determine a victory or loss against Hitler's army. Amidst the brilliant cryptographers, flamboyant debutantes, and absent-minded professors working there, it was teenaged girls who kept Station X running. Some could do advanced math, while others spoke a second language. They ran the unwieldy bombe machines, made sense of wireless sound waves, and sorted the decoded messages. They were expected to excel in their fields and most importantly: know how to keep a secret. Candace Fleming is the award-winning and highly acclaimed author of Crash from Outer Space , The Curse of the Mummy , and many other nonfiction books for young readers. With her canny and compelling narrative voice she makes history come alive. The recipient of five starred reviews, and thick with tension and suspense, The Enigma Girls is an extraordinary and relatively unknown story of World War II that will fascinate readers who will be thrilled to see young people playing such an important role in the wartime effort. Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle-grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills, so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future. Praise for The Enigma Girls : "Events are brought to dramatic life through a treasure trove of photographsâ€”which show the goings-on at Bletchley and the sobering progress of the warâ€”and through the author's meticulous research." â€” The New York Times Book Review * "A thrilling account... Fleming does it again! [T]his compelling blend of WWII, cryptography, and women's history... will mesmerize middle schoolers and inspire them to make an indelible impact on history, too." â€” School Library Journal , starred review * "Fleming delivers a fascinating and cohesive overview of Bletchley Park's necessarily siloed, collaborative inner workings that reveals how the figures' ardent efforts affected the outcome of WWII." â€” Publishers Weekly , starred review * "In this...

Date Published:2024

The New Year dragon dilemma

Roy, Ron, 1940-


"A Stepping Stone book." Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are enjoying a visit to San Francisco when Holden, their college-age tour guide, is accused of abducting Miss Chinatown from the Chinese New Year parade and stealing her valuable crown.
Date Published:2011

Hike it : An introduction to camping, hiking, and backpacking through the u.s.a /

Tazz, Iron.


" Solid info combined with amazing destinations make this a good intro to hiking and backpacking"â€” Kirkus Discover camping, hiking, and backpacking with internet sensation Iron Tazz This fully illustrated book is the perfect introduction to enjoying America's great outdoors. Explore 20 National Parks with incredible trails that take you past snow-capped mountains, along stunning coastlines, and through ancient forests, and discover the majesty of nature with glorious artwork throughout. This book is packed with practical information, too. Young adventurers 7+ will learn about: Navigating, and what to do if you get lost Essential hiking equipment How to leave no trace and protect the environment Pooping in the woods! Staying safe in the heat, snow, and rain Fire safety and setting up camp Encountering wildlife and safety Locating the North Star and understanding the night sky Author and internet sensation Iron Tazz offers a wealth of information based on years of experience hiking every kind of trail and from sharing adventures with his own little boy. Full of kid-friendly tips and tricks for enjoying nature, this is the perfect book for learning how to hike your own hike. National Parks and trails: Olympic National Park; Mount Rainier National Park; Redwood National Park; Death Valley National Park; Yosemite National Park; Acadia National Park; Wind River Range; Sawtooth National Forest; Grand Canyon National Park; Glacier National Park; Arches National Park; Yellowstone National Park; Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Crater Lake National Park; Petrified Forest National Park; Denali National Park and Preserve; Pacific Crest Trail; Appalachian Trail; North Cascades National Park; Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
Date Published:2024

" Solid info combined with amazing destinations make this a good intro to hiking and backpacking"â€” Kirkus Discover camping, hiking, and backpacking with internet sensation Iron Tazz This fully illustrated book is the perfect introduction to enjoying America's great outdoors. Explore 20 National Parks with incredible trails that take you past snow-capped mountains, along stunning coastlines, and through ancient forests, and discover the majesty of nature with glorious artwork throughout. This book is packed with practical information, too. Young adventurers 7+ will learn about: Navigating, and what to do if you get lost Essential hiking equipment How to leave no trace and protect the environment Pooping in the woods! Staying safe in the heat, snow, and rain Fire safety and setting up camp Encountering wildlife and safety Locating the North Star and understanding the night sky Author and internet sensation Iron Tazz offers a wealth of information based on years of experience hiking every kind of trail and from sharing adventures with his own little boy. Full of kid-friendly tips and tricks for enjoying nature, this is the perfect book for learning how to hike your own hike. National Parks and trails: Olympic National Park; Mount Rainier National Park; Redwood National Park; Death Valley National Park; Yosemite National Park; Acadia National Park; Wind River Range; Sawtooth National Forest; Grand Canyon National Park; Glacier National Park; Arches National Park; Yellowstone National Park; Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Crater Lake National Park; Petrified Forest National Park; Denali National Park and Preserve; Pacific Crest Trail; Appalachian Trail; North Cascades National Park; Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

Date Published:2024

Firefighter pete

Dean, James.


Embedded sound file. When the fire alarm goes off, it's Pete the Cat to the rescue! In Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete from New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean, Pete and his classmates are excited about their field trip to the firehouse. They get to slide down the pole, meet all the brave firefighters, and even try on their helmets and gear. But when the alarm goes off, it's time for Pete to jump on the fire truck, grab the hose, and help the firefighters save the day!
Date Published:2018

Embedded sound file. When the fire alarm goes off, it's Pete the Cat to the rescue! In Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete from New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean, Pete and his classmates are excited about their field trip to the firehouse. They get to slide down the pole, meet all the brave firefighters, and even try on their helmets and gear. But when the alarm goes off, it's time for Pete to jump on the fire truck, grab the hose, and help the firefighters save the day!

Date Published:2018

World war ii for kids : A history with 21 activities /

Panchyk, Richard.


Now more than ever, kids want to know about our country's great struggles during World War II. This book is packed with information that kids will find fascinating, from Hitler's rise to power in 1933 to the surrender of the Japanese in 1945. Much more than an ordinary history book, it is filled with excerpts from actual wartime letters written to and by American and German troops, personal anecdotes from people who lived through the war in the United States, Germany, Britain, Russia, Hungary, and Japan, and gripping stories from Holocaust survivors—all add a humanizing global perspective to the war. This collection of 21 activities shows kids how it felt to live through this monumental period in history. They will play a rationing game or try the butter extender recipe to understand the everyday sacrifices made by wartime families. They will try their hands at military strategy in coastal defense, break a code, and play a latitude and longitude tracking game. Whether growing a victory garden or staging an adventure radio program, kids will appreciate the hardships and joys experienced on the home front.
Date Published:2005

Now more than ever, kids want to know about our country's great struggles during World War II. This book is packed with information that kids will find fascinating, from Hitler's rise to power in 1933 to the surrender of the Japanese in 1945. Much more than an ordinary history book, it is filled with excerpts from actual wartime letters written to and by American and German troops, personal anecdotes from people who lived through the war in the United States, Germany, Britain, Russia, Hungary, and Japan, and gripping stories from Holocaust survivors—all add a humanizing global perspective to the war. This collection of 21 activities shows kids how it felt to live through this monumental period in history. They will play a rationing game or try the butter extender recipe to understand the everyday sacrifices made by wartime families. They will try their hands at military strategy in coastal defense, break a code, and play a latitude and longitude tracking game. Whether growing a victory garden or staging an adventure radio program, kids will appreciate the hardships and joys experienced on the home front.

Date Published:2005

Mario

Polinsky, Paige V.,


Title from eBook information screen.. It's game on, Mario fans! This title explores the inception and evolution of Mario, highlighting the game's key creators, super players, and the cultural crazes inspired by the game. Special features include side-by-side comparisons of the game over time and a behind-the-screen look into the franchise. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, a timeline and an index. Full-color photos and action-packed screenshots will transport readers to the heart the Mario empire! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Date Published:2020

Title from eBook information screen.. It's game on, Mario fans! This title explores the inception and evolution of Mario, highlighting the game's key creators, super players, and the cultural crazes inspired by the game. Special features include side-by-side comparisons of the game over time and a behind-the-screen look into the franchise. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, a timeline and an index. Full-color photos and action-packed screenshots will transport readers to the heart the Mario empire! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Date Published:2020