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The Ickabog

Rowling, J. K.


Kirkus Review, December 2020. "As the legend of the fearsome Ickabog spreads terror in the peaceful kingdom of Cornucopia, best friends Bert and Daisy set out to discover the truth and bring happiness back to the kingdom"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

Un verano loco

Williams-Garcia, Rita,


Translation of: One Crazy Summer. The Spanish-language edition of the beloved Newbery Honor-winning novel about three sisters who travel to Oakland, California, in 1968 to meet the mother who abandoned them, from award-winning author Rita Williams-Garcia! Eleven-year-old Delphine is like a mother to her two younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern. She's had to be, ever since their mother, Cecile, left them seven years ago for a radical new life in California. But when the sisters arrive from Brooklyn to spend the summer with their mother in Oakland, Cecile is nothing like they imagined. While the girls hope to go to Disneyland and meet Tinker Bell, their mother sends them to a day camp run by the Black Panthers. Unexpectedly, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern learn much about their family, their country, and themselves during one truly crazy summer. This moving, funny novel won the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction and the Coretta Scott King Award and was a National Book Award finalist.
Date Published:2024

Translation of: One Crazy Summer. The Spanish-language edition of the beloved Newbery Honor-winning novel about three sisters who travel to Oakland, California, in 1968 to meet the mother who abandoned them, from award-winning author Rita Williams-Garcia! Eleven-year-old Delphine is like a mother to her two younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern. She's had to be, ever since their mother, Cecile, left them seven years ago for a radical new life in California. But when the sisters arrive from Brooklyn to spend the summer with their mother in Oakland, Cecile is nothing like they imagined. While the girls hope to go to Disneyland and meet Tinker Bell, their mother sends them to a day camp run by the Black Panthers. Unexpectedly, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern learn much about their family, their country, and themselves during one truly crazy summer. This moving, funny novel won the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction and the Coretta Scott King Award and was a National Book Award finalist.

Date Published:2024

Sobreviví el tornado de Joplin, 2011

Tarshis, Lauren,


"Scholastic en español"--Cover. 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 Rays, he has to say yes! Dr. Rays is the host of Tornado Mysteries, the show that Dex and his older brother, Jeremy, watched every night until Jeremy joined the U.S. Navy SEALs and left Joplin. Dex certainly knows how deadly tornadoes can be, but this one isn't heading toward Joplin, and wouldn't it be great to have a brave and exciting story of his own to tell Jeremy when he comes home? But when the tornado shifts direction, Dexter's bravery is about to get seriously tested.
Date Published:2026

"Scholastic en español"--Cover. 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 Rays, he has to say yes! Dr. Rays is the host of Tornado Mysteries, the show that Dex and his older brother, Jeremy, watched every night until Jeremy joined the U.S. Navy SEALs and left Joplin. Dex certainly knows how deadly tornadoes can be, but this one isn't heading toward Joplin, and wouldn't it be great to have a brave and exciting story of his own to tell Jeremy when he comes home? But when the tornado shifts direction, Dexter's bravery is about to get seriously tested.

Date Published:2026

¡Estrellas de rock rivales

Charlton-Trujillo, e. E.,


As Héctor P. Garcia Elementary's resident rock star, Lupe Lopez has it all. Friends. Fans. An all-girl band. Not to mention several shiny stars on the Reading Wall of Fame. But to officially claim the title of First-Grade Rock Star Supreme, Lupe needs to beam the brightest at Friday's class talent show, and to her surprise, there's a new girl in town. Radiant Reynosa can roll her arms into a wave, pop her hips and sway, stomp the court, jump kick, and forward flip. She can bounce beats and drum like nobody's business, and before Lupe knows it, her own star seems to be dimming in Radiant's shadow, and her attitude is driving her friends and fans away. Can Lupe find a sure way to shine-with friends by her side? Vibrant illustrations and taut, rhythmic text spiced with Spanish words ensure that three's a charm in this upbeat sequel to Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules! and Lupe Lopez: Reading Rock Star!
Date Published:2026

As Héctor P. Garcia Elementary's resident rock star, Lupe Lopez has it all. Friends. Fans. An all-girl band. Not to mention several shiny stars on the Reading Wall of Fame. But to officially claim the title of First-Grade Rock Star Supreme, Lupe needs to beam the brightest at Friday's class talent show, and to her surprise, there's a new girl in town. Radiant Reynosa can roll her arms into a wave, pop her hips and sway, stomp the court, jump kick, and forward flip. She can bounce beats and drum like nobody's business, and before Lupe knows it, her own star seems to be dimming in Radiant's shadow, and her attitude is driving her friends and fans away. Can Lupe find a sure way to shine-with friends by her side? Vibrant illustrations and taut, rhythmic text spiced with Spanish words ensure that three's a charm in this upbeat sequel to Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules! and Lupe Lopez: Reading Rock Star!

Date Published:2026

A whale of the wild

Parry, Rosanne,


Junior Library Guild. For Vega and her family, salmon is life. And Vega is learning to be a salmon finder, preparing for the day when she will be her family's matriarch. But then she and her brother Deneb are separated from their pod when a devastating earthquake and tsunami render the seascape unrecognizable. Vega must use every skill she has to lead her brother back to their family. The young orcas face a shark attack, hunger, the deep ocean, and polluted waters on their journey. Will Vega become the leader she's destined to be?
Date Published:2020

Junior Library Guild. For Vega and her family, salmon is life. And Vega is learning to be a salmon finder, preparing for the day when she will be her family's matriarch. But then she and her brother Deneb are separated from their pod when a devastating earthquake and tsunami render the seascape unrecognizable. Vega must use every skill she has to lead her brother back to their family. The young orcas face a shark attack, hunger, the deep ocean, and polluted waters on their journey. Will Vega become the leader she's destined to be?

Date Published:2020

100 things to know about saving the planet

Hall, Rose,


Includes index. How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from the sun and the wind? How do woolly sweaters help penguins in peril? Would building a giant sunshade in space stop the world from overheating? Find the answers to these questions and more in this bold, graphic and exciting book, full of big, small and unexpected ways to save the planet.
Date Published:2020

Includes index. How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from the sun and the wind? How do woolly sweaters help penguins in peril? Would building a giant sunshade in space stop the world from overheating? Find the answers to these questions and more in this bold, graphic and exciting book, full of big, small and unexpected ways to save the planet.

Date Published:2020

Sharks and other deadly ocean creatures : visual encyclopedia /

Harvey, Derek,


Includes index. Primeval predators -- Mud-rooting monsters -- Devils of the dark -- Killers between the tides -- Muscle-mouthed gulpers -- Cruisers and chasers -- Inshore marauders -- Predators of the reef. Profiles more than two hundred sharks and fierce fish that call the ocean home, sharing details on the ocean habitats, body sizes, and tails of marine animals that range from barracudas to great whites--
Date Published:2016

Includes index. Primeval predators -- Mud-rooting monsters -- Devils of the dark -- Killers between the tides -- Muscle-mouthed gulpers -- Cruisers and chasers -- Inshore marauders -- Predators of the reef. Profiles more than two hundred sharks and fierce fish that call the ocean home, sharing details on the ocean habitats, body sizes, and tails of marine animals that range from barracudas to great whites--

Date Published:2016

Dogs : A Visual Catalog Of More Than 100 Breeds

Smith, Miranda.


Packed with fascinating and thought-provoking facts as well as stunning images of dogs and their puppies. Describes all the main, internationally recognized dog breeds, their ancestors, characteristics and roles on our lives. .
Date Published:2025

Dog breed guide : the complete reference to your best friend fur-ever /

Resler, Tamara J.,


From dachshunds to Dalmatians and poodles to pugs, this comprehensive guide gives an overview of more than 400 different dog breeds. Each profile includes the breed's "dog stats": country of origin, size, coat color and pattern, grooming difficulty, exercise needs, and "K-9 qualities." With the help of veterinarian Dr. Gary Weitzman and dog behaviorist Amanda Kowalski, kids will also learn how to choose the right dog for them, how to take care of their new furry friend, and how to understand their behavior. Fantastic feature spreads cover dogs in popular culture, dog ancestry, how to prepare for your perfect pooch, dogs with jobs, and so much more. This comprehensive guide is perfect for dog-loving kids, and an excellent reference for families who are who are bringing home their first four-legged family member.
Date Published:2019

From dachshunds to Dalmatians and poodles to pugs, this comprehensive guide gives an overview of more than 400 different dog breeds. Each profile includes the breed's "dog stats": country of origin, size, coat color and pattern, grooming difficulty, exercise needs, and "K-9 qualities." With the help of veterinarian Dr. Gary Weitzman and dog behaviorist Amanda Kowalski, kids will also learn how to choose the right dog for them, how to take care of their new furry friend, and how to understand their behavior. Fantastic feature spreads cover dogs in popular culture, dog ancestry, how to prepare for your perfect pooch, dogs with jobs, and so much more. This comprehensive guide is perfect for dog-loving kids, and an excellent reference for families who are who are bringing home their first four-legged family member.

Date Published:2019

Weird but True 7 : 300 Outrageous Facts

National, Geographic, Kids.


Offers a collection of true facts about animals, food, science, pop culture, outer space, geography, and weather.
Date Published:2015

Scholastic Book of World Records : 2025 /

O'Brien, Cynthia.


Includes index. Music makers -- Screen & stage -- On the move -- Super structures -- High tech -- Amazing animals -- Invcredible Earth -- State stats -- Sports stars. Provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of world records in pop culture, sports, science, and other categories, each with a photograph.
Date Published:2024

Scholastic Book of World Records : 2026.

Scholastic.


"Where can you find the world's deadliest frog? Which athlete holds the record for most Olympic medals won by an individual ever? What state has the biggest collection of T-rex fossils? This book is packed with the answers to these questions and more. Read all about the biggest, best, and most buzzworthy world records in music, movies, sports, technology, video games, science, nature, states, and animals"--.
Date Published:1007

"Where can you find the world's deadliest frog? Which athlete holds the record for most Olympic medals won by an individual ever? What state has the biggest collection of T-rex fossils? This book is packed with the answers to these questions and more. Read all about the biggest, best, and most buzzworthy world records in music, movies, sports, technology, video games, science, nature, states, and animals"--.

Date Published:1007

Shadow in the woods and other scary stories

Brallier, Max,


Shadow in the woods -- The monster in my room -- Fingernails -- The writing on the wall -- The animal behind the locker. Hugh does not like walking home alone through the woods which the other children say is inhabited by a monster, but today he has no choice, and it is not only his shadow that follows him--and that is only one of five scary stories included in this collection.
Date Published:2020

The doll in the hall and other scary stories

Brallier, Max,


The doll in the hall -- The cast -- Bright white teeth -- The Jack-o-lantern -- Billy smiled. The Clark children are Mia's first babysitting job, and everything is going fine until she sees a life-sized doll sitting in the hallway; a doll that was not there before, a doll that Mr. Clark knows nothing about, and whose eyes follow Mia-- and that is only one of the five scary stories with unexpected twists that are included in this collection.
Date Published:2021

The doll in the hall -- The cast -- Bright white teeth -- The Jack-o-lantern -- Billy smiled. The Clark children are Mia's first babysitting job, and everything is going fine until she sees a life-sized doll sitting in the hallway; a doll that was not there before, a doll that Mr. Clark knows nothing about, and whose eyes follow Mia-- and that is only one of the five scary stories with unexpected twists that are included in this collection.

Date Published:2021

A walk in the dark and other scary stories

Brallier, Max,


A collection of five scary stories, first featuring Jason, sleeping over at his uncle Henry's house, who needs to take a long, dark walk to the bathroom only to find someone is waiting for him inside.
Date Published:2022

Beneath the bed and other scary stories

Brallier, Max,


Beneath the bed -- A hair down to her stomach -- The statue -- A dark and stormy night -- The noise at the window. The kids at school dare John to visit the old house on the hill at night, and when he and his sister go in they find dusty dishes set on the table, a book open like it is waiting for a reader, and something hiding under the bed in the attic--and that is only one of the five scary stories with unexpected twists that are included in this collection.
Date Published:2019

Beneath the bed -- A hair down to her stomach -- The statue -- A dark and stormy night -- The noise at the window. The kids at school dare John to visit the old house on the hill at night, and when he and his sister go in they find dusty dishes set on the table, a book open like it is waiting for a reader, and something hiding under the bed in the attic--and that is only one of the five scary stories with unexpected twists that are included in this collection.

Date Published:2019

Old enough to save the planet

Kirby, Loll.


Booklist, March 01, 2021. Kirkus, November 15, 2020. School library journal, January 2021. Meet twelve kids around the world taking action against climate change and learn how you can make a positive difference in your community too.
Date Published:2020

Here we are : notes for living on planet Earth /

Jeffers, Oliver,


In this salutation from Earth, the chronicler gives a tour of the planet and introduces those who call it home.
Date Published:2017

The giraft : a real-life giraffe rescue /

Neme, Laurel,


Poor Asiwa-time is running out! She and seven other rare Nubian giraffes have peacefully lived on a peninsula that juts out into Lake Baringo in Kenya. But now relentless rain and rising floodwaters have turned their home into an island. Food is running out. It's especially desperate for Asiwa as the water has stranded her away from the other giraffes. She is alone and frightened. If the giraffes aren't rescued, this endangered breed will be one step closer to extinction. But how does one transport an almost 20-foot-tall wild animal? With a GiRaft, of course! An alliance of wildlife rangers, conservancies, and local community members work to create a flotational craft specifically to ferry the giraffes to a new home. Will Asiwa and her herd get on board? Written by noted conservationist Laurel Neme, the extraordinary rescue of Asiwa and her herd of Nubian giraffes comes to life. Back matter shares more about Asiwa, as well as fun giraffe facts.
Date Published:2026

Poor Asiwa-time is running out! She and seven other rare Nubian giraffes have peacefully lived on a peninsula that juts out into Lake Baringo in Kenya. But now relentless rain and rising floodwaters have turned their home into an island. Food is running out. It's especially desperate for Asiwa as the water has stranded her away from the other giraffes. She is alone and frightened. If the giraffes aren't rescued, this endangered breed will be one step closer to extinction. But how does one transport an almost 20-foot-tall wild animal? With a GiRaft, of course! An alliance of wildlife rangers, conservancies, and local community members work to create a flotational craft specifically to ferry the giraffes to a new home. Will Asiwa and her herd get on board? Written by noted conservationist Laurel Neme, the extraordinary rescue of Asiwa and her herd of Nubian giraffes comes to life. Back matter shares more about Asiwa, as well as fun giraffe facts.

Date Published:2026

Alexis and the perfect recipe : Cupcake Diaries the graphic novel /

Simon, Coco


Alexis Becker loves to organize and plan and set goals, which is why she's in charge of the business end of the Cupcake Club. But when she suddenly develops a crush on Matt Taylor - who happens to be her BFF Emma's brother - things get a little disorganized. Alexis decides to figure out her way around this strange new feeling the same way she figures out everything else - by conducting research, collecting data, and setting a goal. Is there a perfect recipe for love? Alexis wants to find out!
Date Published:2023

Alexis Becker loves to organize and plan and set goals, which is why she's in charge of the business end of the Cupcake Club. But when she suddenly develops a crush on Matt Taylor - who happens to be her BFF Emma's brother - things get a little disorganized. Alexis decides to figure out her way around this strange new feeling the same way she figures out everything else - by conducting research, collecting data, and setting a goal. Is there a perfect recipe for love? Alexis wants to find out!

Date Published:2023