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Eruption! : the story of volcanoes /

Ganeri, Anita, 1961-


Originally published: 2001. Includes index. Describes volcano eruptions that have occurred in various places throughout the world.
Date Published:2010

High time for heroes

Osborne, Mary Pope,


"A stepping stone book(tm)" "Jack and Annie are magically transported to mid-1800's Thebes where they are saved from a dangerous accident by Florence Nightingale!"--
Date Published:2014

Explore Africa

Kalman, Bobbie


Includes index. Library Media Connection, February 2008. Resource Links, December 2007. An introduction to Africa, a continent of fifty-four countries, discussing Africa's climate, waterways, landforms, forests, grasslands, deserts, rural and urban areas, resources, and culture, and looking at popular sites in Africa.
Date Published:2007

The amazing world of Gumball.

Brennan, Megan,


"Cheaters never prosper. But Gumball and Darwin don't know that! While the Watterson boys are grounded, their classmates advance ahead of them in the new, super-popular video game Monster Fight Friends. A mysterious and forbidden cheat code is just what they need. Too bad it unleashes a gigantic, tech-crazy kaiju onto the streets of Elmore"--Amazon website.
Date Published:2016

Quartz and other minerals

Pellant, Chris


Describes several kinds of rocks and minerals, including quartz, mica, beryl, diamond, and others, covering their formation and properties.
Date Published:2007

Weather patterns

Hand, Carol, 1945-


Your mission -- What you know -- Reading cloud patterns -- Winds and air masses -- Storm cells and thunderstorms -- Spotting severe storms -- Tracking El Niño -- Mission accomplished. Provides information about weather patterns and helps students develop their research and critical thinking skills through interactive lessons and easy-to-follow text.
Date Published:2012

Lady knight

Pierce, Tamora


Title from eBook information screen. Sequel to: Squire. When she became a knight, eighteen-year-old Kel hoped to be given a combat post, but instead she finds herself named commander of an outpost of refugees, where she must face the unnatural forces of the evil Balyce.
Date Published:2002

Where did all the dinosaurs go?

Roberts, Russell, 1953-


A different world -- Digging for dinosaurs -- Extinction -- Rejected theories -- Possible theories -- Timeline. Evaluates several theories concerning the extinction of the dinosaurs including: climate change, the rise of mammals, changing vegetation, volcanic eruptions, and a major asteroid strike.
Date Published:2006

The agony house

Priest, Cherie.


A haunted old house, a killer ghost, and a long-lost comic come to life in another spectacular package of novel and comics from Cherie Priest, author of I Am Princess X . Denise Farber has just moved back to New Orleans with her mom and step-dad. They left years ago after Hurricane Katrina and are back now, wagering the last of their family's money on fixing up an old, run-down house and converting it to a bed and breakfast. When the unexplained noises start, that seems a little weird. Same too for the fact that nothing seems to work around the house...even when it should. But when floors start collapsing suddenly and deadly objects fall everywhereâ€”and voices start speaking to Deniseâ€”she knows that something more sinister lies hidden. Could the answers lie in an old comic book that Denise finds in the abandoned attic...the lost last work of a famous artist who apparently lived here? Denise isn't going anywhere, so she must unravel the mystery, on the pages and off them, if she and her family are to survive...
Date Published:2018

A haunted old house, a killer ghost, and a long-lost comic come to life in another spectacular package of novel and comics from Cherie Priest, author of I Am Princess X . Denise Farber has just moved back to New Orleans with her mom and step-dad. They left years ago after Hurricane Katrina and are back now, wagering the last of their family's money on fixing up an old, run-down house and converting it to a bed and breakfast. When the unexplained noises start, that seems a little weird. Same too for the fact that nothing seems to work around the house...even when it should. But when floors start collapsing suddenly and deadly objects fall everywhereâ€”and voices start speaking to Deniseâ€”she knows that something more sinister lies hidden. Could the answers lie in an old comic book that Denise finds in the abandoned attic...the lost last work of a famous artist who apparently lived here? Denise isn't going anywhere, so she must unravel the mystery, on the pages and off them, if she and her family are to survive...

Date Published:2018

Belgium

Pateman, Robert, 1954-


Wilson's Children, October 2010. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, people, religion, and culture of Belgium.
Date Published:2006

The silver chair

Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963.


Two English children undergo hair-raising adventures as they go on a search and rescue mission for the missing Prince Rilian, who is held captive in the underground kingdom of the Emerald Witch.
Date Published:1953

Ronan Boyle and the bridge of riddles

Lennon, Thomas, 1970-,


Ronan, fifteen, the youngest and lowliest recruit to Ireland's secret Garda, faces untold danger from the wee people while trying to prove his imprisoned parents were framed.
Date Published:2019

The inside job : and other skills I learned as a superspy /

Pearce, Jackson.,


Sequel to: Doublecross. Together with his friends, twelve-year-old Hale, an overweight and non-athletic double agent against SRS, the corrupt spy organization he was raised in, travels to Switzerland to destroy the SRS bank account.
Date Published:2016

Armenia

Dhilawala, Sakina, 1964-


Wilson's Children, October 2010. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Christian Library, February 2010. Examines the geography, history, government, economy, environment, customs, religion, language, art, festivals, and food of Armenia; and includes photographs, maps, a time line, a glossary, and other resources.
Date Published:2009

Cloning

Nardo, Don, 1947-


Introduction: a new controversial technology -- Plant cloning: from nature to agriculture -- The first cloned animals -- Potential advantages of cloning animals --Can cloning save endangered species? -- The controversial advent of human cloning. Chronicles scientists' efforts to unlock the secret of cloning and discusses how its discovery changed the course of human history.
Date Published:2006

Without remorse

Clancy, Tom, 1947-2013.


John Kelly befriends a young woman with a checkered past. When her past reaches out to her in a horrifying way, he vows revenge. But the Pentagon also has plans for John Kelly.
Date Published:1993

Brave new world

Huxley, Aldous, 1894-1963.


Originally published: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1932. Huxley's classic prophetic novel describes the socialized horrors of a futuristic utopia devoid of individual freedom.
Date Published:2006

Reading maps

Matzke, Ann.,


Includes index. Reading maps -- Finding your way -- Globes -- Maps of all kinds -- Glossary -- Index -- Websites to visit -- About the author. This book introduces students to the basic parts of a map, including a map key and a compass rose. They learn how to use the scale on a map and the difference between a map and a globe. This title also allows students to distinguish between information provided by pictures or other illustrations and information provided by the words in a text.
Date Published:2014

Includes index. Reading maps -- Finding your way -- Globes -- Maps of all kinds -- Glossary -- Index -- Websites to visit -- About the author. This book introduces students to the basic parts of a map, including a map key and a compass rose. They learn how to use the scale on a map and the difference between a map and a globe. This title also allows students to distinguish between information provided by pictures or other illustrations and information provided by the words in a text.

Date Published:2014

Science camp.

Houser, Jody.


Originally published by Dark Horse Comics, 2021. Graphic Novels, Hi-Lo. Lib. bdg. LCCN: 2021934520. With the counselors of Camp Know Where disappearing one by one, Suzie and Dustin decide to investigate, but they discover the older teenagers are the targets of a sinister plot and must solve the mystery on their own.
Date Published:2022

The great big boom : Hilo series, book 3 /

Winick, Judd.


"An action-packed page turner with heart!"Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MAN Take off on an action packed adventure with HILO Book 3! Dog Man meets Big Nate in this hilarious New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids love! Aah!!!! Everyone's favorite space boy is BACK! Hilo may look like an ordinary kid, but he's DEFINITELY not! When we last saw Hilo, DJ, and Gina, Gina had been sucked into a mysterious portal! But friends don't let friends disappear into NOWHERE! It's up to D.J. and Hilo to follow her. Will there be danger? YES! Will there be amazing surprises? OF COURSE! Will Gina end up being the one to save them? DEFINITELY! The trio will have to battle bad guys and face disgusting food, an angry mom, powerful magic, and more! Will they survive . . . and make it back to Earth before the portal closes again?! Here's what people (and robots!) are saying about Hilo! "More giant robotic ants and people going 'Aaaah!' than in the complete works of Jane Austen" Neil Gaiman , bestselling author "Every kid would love a pal like HILO, and every kid will love this book! " Lincoln Peirce , bestselling author of the Big Nate series "A perfect book for any kid who ever needed a friend and then had one with superpowers fall from space." Seth Meyers , actor, comedian and writer "A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family ." The New York Times "A Total BLAST." Miami Herald * "A wholeheartedly weird and wonderful tale of friendship, acceptance, and robots." Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review * "A must-have." School Library Journal , Starred Review.
Date Published:2017

"An action-packed page turner with heart!"Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MAN Take off on an action packed adventure with HILO Book 3! Dog Man meets Big Nate in this hilarious New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids love! Aah!!!! Everyone's favorite space boy is BACK! Hilo may look like an ordinary kid, but he's DEFINITELY not! When we last saw Hilo, DJ, and Gina, Gina had been sucked into a mysterious portal! But friends don't let friends disappear into NOWHERE! It's up to D.J. and Hilo to follow her. Will there be danger? YES! Will there be amazing surprises? OF COURSE! Will Gina end up being the one to save them? DEFINITELY! The trio will have to battle bad guys and face disgusting food, an angry mom, powerful magic, and more! Will they survive . . . and make it back to Earth before the portal closes again?! Here's what people (and robots!) are saying about Hilo! "More giant robotic ants and people going 'Aaaah!' than in the complete works of Jane Austen" Neil Gaiman , bestselling author "Every kid would love a pal like HILO, and every kid will love this book! " Lincoln Peirce , bestselling author of the Big Nate series "A perfect book for any kid who ever needed a friend and then had one with superpowers fall from space." Seth Meyers , actor, comedian and writer "A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family ." The New York Times "A Total BLAST." Miami Herald * "A wholeheartedly weird and wonderful tale of friendship, acceptance, and robots." Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review * "A must-have." School Library Journal , Starred Review.

Date Published:2017