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Political profiles : Sarah Palin /

Petrillo, Lisa.


Modern frontier girl -- Miss Congeniality -- Getting started -- Learning the political game -- Hardball -- Big time -- Governor Sarah -- Her own way. Booklist starred, March 2010. Horn Book, October 2010. A biography of Sarah Palin that attempts to explain where she got the ambition and determination to enter politics and eventually become the first female Republican vice-presidential candidate.
Date Published:2010

The boy who lost Fairyland

Valente, Catherynne M., 1979-


School Library Journal, March 2015. Kirkus Starred, January 2015. Horn Book, October 2015. "A young troll named Hawthorn is stolen from Fairyland by the Golden Wind, and becomes a changeling in our world, a place no less bizarre than Fairyland in his eyes"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2015

Cirque du freak : Vampire Mountain /

Shan, Darren.


First published: Great Britain : Collins, 2001. Sequel to: Tunnels of blood. Booklist, August 2002. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), April 2003. Kliatt, November 2003. Resource Links, June 2003. School Library Journal, September 2002. Mr. Crepsley leads Darren Shan on a dangerous trek to Vampire Mountain, the very heart of the vampire world, to be presented to the Council, but an encounter with the Vampanese along the way means trouble.
Date Published:2002

First published: Great Britain : Collins, 2001. Sequel to: Tunnels of blood. Booklist, August 2002. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), April 2003. Kliatt, November 2003. Resource Links, June 2003. School Library Journal, September 2002. Mr. Crepsley leads Darren Shan on a dangerous trek to Vampire Mountain, the very heart of the vampire world, to be presented to the Council, but an encounter with the Vampanese along the way means trouble.

Date Published:2002

Arturo y sus problemas con el profesor

Brown, Marc Tolon.


Translation of: Arthur's teacher trouble. School Library Journal. Booklist. Horn Book. Third-grader Arthur is amazed when he is chosen to be in the school spellathon.
Date Published:1986

Cirque du freak : trials of death /

Shan, Darren.


First published: Great Britain : Collins, 2001. Sequel to: Vampire Mountain. Horn Book, October 2003. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2003. Darren begins the Trials of Initiation to prove himself worthy of being a half-vampire, even as the clan's blood foes, the vampaneze, gather near Vampire Mountain.
Date Published:2001

A paradise called Texas

Shefelman, Janice Jordan, 1930-


Map on lining papers. Searching for a better life, Mina and her parents leave their German fatherland in 1845 and sail to Texas where they find hardship, tragedy, and adventure.
Date Published:1983

Hero on a bicycle

Hughes, Shirley, 1927-


"Florence, Italy, 1944: The city is under heavy Nazi occupation, but for thirteen-year-old Paolo, war is a long and boring wait. Too young to fight for the resistance, yet desperate for action and adventure, he sneaks out each night to ride his bicycle along the darkened city streets. For Paolo, the risk is thrilling. But when he is accosted by Partisans--covert members of the anti-Nazi movement--thrilling quickly becomes dangerous as Paolo and his family are thrust into a terrifying and impossible situation. Finally at the center of the action, Paolo must figure out once and for all whether he has what it takes to truly be a hero"--From publisher description.
Date Published:2013

"Florence, Italy, 1944: The city is under heavy Nazi occupation, but for thirteen-year-old Paolo, war is a long and boring wait. Too young to fight for the resistance, yet desperate for action and adventure, he sneaks out each night to ride his bicycle along the darkened city streets. For Paolo, the risk is thrilling. But when he is accosted by Partisans--covert members of the anti-Nazi movement--thrilling quickly becomes dangerous as Paolo and his family are thrust into a terrifying and impossible situation. Finally at the center of the action, Paolo must figure out once and for all whether he has what it takes to truly be a hero"--From publisher description.

Date Published:2013

The space shuttle missions

Richards, Patti.


Includes index. To space and back -- The enterprise orbiter -- From trailblazing to tragedy -- The challenger disaster -- Person of impact -- Sally Ride -- Satellites, spacecraft, and discovery -- Atlantis and space exploration -- Focus on technology -- The glass cockpit -- The last shuttle -- Focus on the space shuttle missions. An introduction to the United States space shuttle missions, discussing how the program began, the different vessels, the astronauts involved and more.
Date Published:2020

Includes index. To space and back -- The enterprise orbiter -- From trailblazing to tragedy -- The challenger disaster -- Person of impact -- Sally Ride -- Satellites, spacecraft, and discovery -- Atlantis and space exploration -- Focus on technology -- The glass cockpit -- The last shuttle -- Focus on the space shuttle missions. An introduction to the United States space shuttle missions, discussing how the program began, the different vessels, the astronauts involved and more.

Date Published:2020

Space objects : comets, asteroids, and meteors /

Parker, Steve.


Describes what comets, asteroids, and meteors are made of and how they form, explains how scientists study them, and discusses collisions with Earth.
Date Published:2008

The history of gaming

Schwartz, Heather E.


School Library Journal, November 2019. "In the 1970s Atari became the leader in home video gaming with the Atari 2600. What made it successful? How did this lead to the revolutionary games and systems of today? The answers to these questions and more are just a few pages away"--Back cover.
Date Published:2020

Almost sunset

Algarmi, Wahab.


"Ages 8-12"--Front dust jacket of trade. "Ages 8-12"--Back cover of paerback. School Library Journal starred, February 2025. Publishers Weekly, November 2024. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), December 2024. Kirkus Review, December 2024. "It's almost sunset, and Hassan has been dreaming about eating since the sun came up. The month of Ramadan has begun, and not eating until sundown intensifies his already busy days full of homework, soccer, and gaming. And since his teachers and friends at school barely understand Ramadan and its traditions, it's easier to just . . . not mention it. As the month stretches on, Hassan's family and community grow closer together. They wake up before sunrise every morning, feast when the sun goes down, and attend mosque in the evenings. Can Hassan balance it all during the hectic holy month--faith, tradition, school, and fun, too?"--Publisher.
Date Published:2025

"Ages 8-12"--Front dust jacket of trade. "Ages 8-12"--Back cover of paerback. School Library Journal starred, February 2025. Publishers Weekly, November 2024. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), December 2024. Kirkus Review, December 2024. "It's almost sunset, and Hassan has been dreaming about eating since the sun came up. The month of Ramadan has begun, and not eating until sundown intensifies his already busy days full of homework, soccer, and gaming. And since his teachers and friends at school barely understand Ramadan and its traditions, it's easier to just . . . not mention it. As the month stretches on, Hassan's family and community grow closer together. They wake up before sunrise every morning, feast when the sun goes down, and attend mosque in the evenings. Can Hassan balance it all during the hectic holy month--faith, tradition, school, and fun, too?"--Publisher.

Date Published:2025

The last unexplored place on Earth investigating the ocean floor with Alvin the submersible /

Brown, Aly,


Booklist, Kirkus Reviews Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Describes the construction of the "Alvin" deep-sea submersible vessel, and what has been learned about the ocean floor on its many missions. Includes black-and-white photographs, experiments, and sidebars.
Date Published:2025

Space colonists : living on new worlds /

Jefferis, David.


Leaving Earth -- School for space -- Worlds to colonize -- Builders on the moon -- Lunar science -- Life on the moon -- Destination Mars -- The first base on Mars -- The new Martians -- Colony in the clouds -- Asteroid miners -- Humans across the solar system -- To the stars?. Resource Links, February 2018. "Takes readers from current technology to what innovations in technology are being pursued to support living for years beyond Earth. ... Artwork illustrates the scientific possibilities of living on other planets, sleeper starships, rotating megastructures, and even modifying humans"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2018

Leaving Earth -- School for space -- Worlds to colonize -- Builders on the moon -- Lunar science -- Life on the moon -- Destination Mars -- The first base on Mars -- The new Martians -- Colony in the clouds -- Asteroid miners -- Humans across the solar system -- To the stars?. Resource Links, February 2018. "Takes readers from current technology to what innovations in technology are being pursued to support living for years beyond Earth. ... Artwork illustrates the scientific possibilities of living on other planets, sleeper starships, rotating megastructures, and even modifying humans"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2018

My hero academia

Horikoshi, KÅhei, 1986.


Translation of: Boku no hiro akademia. This book reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. "Parental advisory: My hero academia is rated T for teen and is recommended for ages 13 and up. This v. contains fantasy violence"--Page facing t.p. "While preparing for a big villian attack, Eraser Head andPresent Mic pay a visit to Tartarus prison, while Midoriya, Bakugo, and Todoroki begin training under Endeavor in order to become fighters who can stand on their own"--OCLC.
Date Published:2021

Translation of: Boku no hiro akademia. This book reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. "Parental advisory: My hero academia is rated T for teen and is recommended for ages 13 and up. This v. contains fantasy violence"--Page facing t.p. "While preparing for a big villian attack, Eraser Head andPresent Mic pay a visit to Tartarus prison, while Midoriya, Bakugo, and Todoroki begin training under Endeavor in order to become fighters who can stand on their own"--OCLC.

Date Published:2021

Double down

Kinney, Jeff.


Horn Book, October 2017. Greg Heffley's mom wants him to take a break from video games while Halloween approaches and he comes up with an idea to make a movie.
Date Published:2016

The chronicles of Vladimir Tod : eighth grade bites /

Brewer, Heather.


Where's the boy? -- Halloween -- Hidden attic -- Search continues -- Otis Otis -- Secrets and sanctuary -- Feeding time -- Book -- Snow and ashes -- meeting of monsters -- Mr. Otis comes to diner -- Mr. Craig -- Bound by blood -- Elysia -- End of a dark journey -- Mark of a vampire. Wilson's Junior High School, November 2008. Publisher's Weekly, August 2007. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2007. Kliatt, July 2007. For thirteen years, Vlad, aided by his aunt and best friend, has kept secret that he is half-vampire, but when his missing teacher is replaced by a sinister substitute, he learns that there is more to being a vampire, and to his parents' deaths, than he could have guessed.
Date Published:2007

Where's the boy? -- Halloween -- Hidden attic -- Search continues -- Otis Otis -- Secrets and sanctuary -- Feeding time -- Book -- Snow and ashes -- meeting of monsters -- Mr. Otis comes to diner -- Mr. Craig -- Bound by blood -- Elysia -- End of a dark journey -- Mark of a vampire. Wilson's Junior High School, November 2008. Publisher's Weekly, August 2007. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2007. Kliatt, July 2007. For thirteen years, Vlad, aided by his aunt and best friend, has kept secret that he is half-vampire, but when his missing teacher is replaced by a sinister substitute, he learns that there is more to being a vampire, and to his parents' deaths, than he could have guessed.

Date Published:2007

Impyrium

Neff, Henry H.


School Library Journal, August 2016. Pub Weekly, August 2016. Booklist, October 2016. Horn Book, April 2017. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2016. Kirkus Review, July 2016. "Two unlikely allies confront a conspiracy that is even bigger and more sinister than they imagine in this high-stakes fantasy"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2016

50 things you should know about American presidents

Kelly, Tracey.


Includes index. Discover the stories behind some of the most influential leaders in the United States, find out how they came to power, what they did during their time in the White House, and learn other interesting facts.
Date Published:2016

The invasion

Applegate, Katherine,


Jake and his friends are given the power to morph into animals by a dying alien who tells them the Earth is under attack by the invading Yeerks, and they are called upon to test their new abilities almost immediately when they learn that Vissar Three, deadliest of the Yeerks, is after them.
Date Published:2011

Hugo SÌ€nchez

MartÌ•nez AlanÌ•z, Eduar.


Translated from t. C. Describes the life of professional soccer player Hugo SÌ€nchez and covers his early career, accomplishments on and off the field, and re.
Date Published:2013