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Hombre Perro.

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


Translation of: Dog man. For whom the ball rolls. Dog Man has been working hard to overcome his bad habits, but when his obsessions turn to fears, he finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain, while Petey the Cat, who was just released from jail, starts a new life with Li'l Petey.
Date Published:2020

Digestion

Parker, Steve.


Includes index. Includes glossary. This book explains digestion, including why we need to eat, what happens to food inside our bodies, and how we get rid of things we don't want.
Date Published:1997

Wrecker

Hiaasen, Carl.


Booklist starred, July 2023. Publishers Weekly, July 2023. Horn Book, September 2023. Kirkus Review, July 2023. When fifteen-year-old Valdez Jones VIII, a.k.a. Wrecker, unwittingly becomes entangled with a group of smugglers and grave robbers, he must deep dive into their shady dealings in order to escape their twisted net.
Date Published:2023

Making smart choices about cigarettes, drugs, and alcohol

Giddens, Sandra.


Introduction -- What are cigarettes, drug and alcohol? -- Your options -- The consequences -- Making the right decisions -- Glossary -- For more information -- For further reading -- Bibliography -- Index. Provides information designed to help young people make smart choices when deciding whether or not to use cigarettes, drugs, and alcohol; discussing options, potential consequences, and opportunities for growth.
Date Published:2008

Introduction -- What are cigarettes, drug and alcohol? -- Your options -- The consequences -- Making the right decisions -- Glossary -- For more information -- For further reading -- Bibliography -- Index. Provides information designed to help young people make smart choices when deciding whether or not to use cigarettes, drugs, and alcohol; discussing options, potential consequences, and opportunities for growth.

Date Published:2008

The song of Hiawatha : selections from the poem /

Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882.


Originally published: Australia : Five Mile Press, 2002. Illustrated excerpts from Longfellow's poem of love, peace, and mankind's closeness with the natural world.
Date Published:2003

Misfits

Calonita, Jen.


Booklist, October 2018. Forced to attend Enchantasia's Royal Academy, Devin teams up with other misfits to investigate why Olivina, the fairy godmother/headmistress, is obsessed with villains rather than teaching them to be proper princes and princesses.
Date Published:2018

Geometry word problems : no problem! /

Wingard-Nelson, Rebecca.


Problem-solving tips -- Problem-solving steps -- Basic geometry terms -- Lines -- Rays and angles -- Angle classification -- Angle relationships -- Intersecting lines -- Polygons -- Perimeter -- Quadrilaterals -- Triangles -- Angle sums -- Polygon angle sums -- Triangle sides -- The pythagorean theorem -- Area -- Parallelogram area -- Triangle area -- Combined figures -- Circles -- Pi and circumference -- Circle area -- Similar figures -- Classify solids -- Volume -- Prism volume -- Surface area. Horn Book, May 2011. Horn Book Guide, A step-by-step guide to understanding word problems with geometry.
Date Published:2011

Problem-solving tips -- Problem-solving steps -- Basic geometry terms -- Lines -- Rays and angles -- Angle classification -- Angle relationships -- Intersecting lines -- Polygons -- Perimeter -- Quadrilaterals -- Triangles -- Angle sums -- Polygon angle sums -- Triangle sides -- The pythagorean theorem -- Area -- Parallelogram area -- Triangle area -- Combined figures -- Circles -- Pi and circumference -- Circle area -- Similar figures -- Classify solids -- Volume -- Prism volume -- Surface area. Horn Book, May 2011. Horn Book Guide, A step-by-step guide to understanding word problems with geometry.

Date Published:2011

Bloody Jack : being an account of the curious adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy /

Meyer, L. A. (Louis A.), 1942-


ALA Booklist. ALA Best Book For Young Adults. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Horn Book. Wilson's Senior High School, October 2003. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2003. School Library Journal, September 2002. Book Links (A.L.A.), September 2004. Booklist starred, November 2002. Horn Book Starred, April 2003. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, December 2002. Books for the Teen Age (NYPL), May 2004. Pub Weekly, October 2002. Horn Book, January 2003. Wilson's Senior High School, October 2011. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Reduced to begging and thievery in the streets of London, a thirteen-year-old orphan disguises herself as a boy and connives her way onto a British warship set for high sea adventure in search of pirates.
Date Published:2002

ALA Booklist. ALA Best Book For Young Adults. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Horn Book. Wilson's Senior High School, October 2003. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2003. School Library Journal, September 2002. Book Links (A.L.A.), September 2004. Booklist starred, November 2002. Horn Book Starred, April 2003. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, December 2002. Books for the Teen Age (NYPL), May 2004. Pub Weekly, October 2002. Horn Book, January 2003. Wilson's Senior High School, October 2011. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Reduced to begging and thievery in the streets of London, a thirteen-year-old orphan disguises herself as a boy and connives her way onto a British warship set for high sea adventure in search of pirates.

Date Published:2002

How a bill becomes a law

Steinkraus, Kyla.


Includes glossary. It starts with an idea -- In committee -- On the floor -- The President's plan -- Checks and balances -- Glossary -- Index -- Show what you know -- Websites to visit -- About the author. Library Media Connection, October 2015. Takes you through the many processes the legislative branch of our government must follow to introduce a bill and the steps it goes through to make it an actual law.
Date Published:2015

Includes glossary. It starts with an idea -- In committee -- On the floor -- The President's plan -- Checks and balances -- Glossary -- Index -- Show what you know -- Websites to visit -- About the author. Library Media Connection, October 2015. Takes you through the many processes the legislative branch of our government must follow to introduce a bill and the steps it goes through to make it an actual law.

Date Published:2015

A seed in the sun

Salazar, Aida.


School Library Journal starred, November 2022. Booklist starred, September 2022. Horn Book Starred, November 2022. Kirkus Review, August 2022. Publishers Weekly Annex, October 2022. Lula, a farm-working girl with big dreams, meets Dolores Huerta, Larry Itliong, and other labor rights activists and joins the 1965 protest for workers' rights.
Date Published:2022

Firstborn

Seidler, Tor,


Junior Library Guild. School Library Journal, January 2015. Pub Weekly, January 2015. Booklist, February 2015. New York Times, May 2015. Horn Book, October 2015. Kirkus Review, December 2014. Library Media Connection, September 2015. Maggie, a magpie who has joined a pack of wolves, befriends the alpha's male pup, Lamar. But Lamar's curiosity and compassion may threaten the pack's ability to survive.
Date Published:2015

Junior Library Guild. School Library Journal, January 2015. Pub Weekly, January 2015. Booklist, February 2015. New York Times, May 2015. Horn Book, October 2015. Kirkus Review, December 2014. Library Media Connection, September 2015. Maggie, a magpie who has joined a pack of wolves, befriends the alpha's male pup, Lamar. But Lamar's curiosity and compassion may threaten the pack's ability to survive.

Date Published:2015

The boy who made everyone laugh

Rutter, Helen, (Children's author),


Junior Library Guild. Billy Plimpton wants to be a famous comedian when he grows up but his stutter is getting in the way, and right now he is so worried about being made fun of by the kids in his new school that he plans on not talking at all; but the plan backfires because his persistent silence only draws attention of the school bully--and Billy realizes that he needs another plan, one that does not depend on him speaking without a stutter.
Date Published:2021

Junior Library Guild. Billy Plimpton wants to be a famous comedian when he grows up but his stutter is getting in the way, and right now he is so worried about being made fun of by the kids in his new school that he plans on not talking at all; but the plan backfires because his persistent silence only draws attention of the school bully--and Billy realizes that he needs another plan, one that does not depend on him speaking without a stutter.

Date Published:2021

Jay-Z

Bookout, Summer,


Includes glossary. Jay-Z's greatest moments -- From the Marcy Projects to international fame -- More than just a rapper -- Representing hip-hop -- Giving back to the community. "Born Shawn Corey Carter, Jay Z was the youngest of four children. When he was only eleven years old, his father left the family and they moved to the Marcy Projects, a drug-infested housing project in Brooklyn, New York. Jay Z began rapping and selling CDs from his car to escape that lifestyle. Since starting his own recording company, Jay Z has released thirteen studio albums and has won numerous awards. His success continues in the business world as owner of Rocawear, a clothing line, and Roc Nation, a multifaceted company representing athletes and musicians. His very private marriage to BeyoncÃ© Knowles in 1998 has led to a daughter, Blue Ivy, and twins Rumi and Sir Carter. The Carters say their marriage is successful because they keep the media out of it!"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2019

Includes glossary. Jay-Z's greatest moments -- From the Marcy Projects to international fame -- More than just a rapper -- Representing hip-hop -- Giving back to the community. "Born Shawn Corey Carter, Jay Z was the youngest of four children. When he was only eleven years old, his father left the family and they moved to the Marcy Projects, a drug-infested housing project in Brooklyn, New York. Jay Z began rapping and selling CDs from his car to escape that lifestyle. Since starting his own recording company, Jay Z has released thirteen studio albums and has won numerous awards. His success continues in the business world as owner of Rocawear, a clothing line, and Roc Nation, a multifaceted company representing athletes and musicians. His very private marriage to BeyoncÃ© Knowles in 1998 has led to a daughter, Blue Ivy, and twins Rumi and Sir Carter. The Carters say their marriage is successful because they keep the media out of it!"--Provided by the publisher.

Date Published:2019

The apprentices

Meloy, Maile.


School Library Journal, June 2013. Pub Weekly, May 2013. Booklist, May 2013. Horn Book, November 2013. Kirkus Review, May 2013. "Two years after parting from Benjamin, Janie reunites via magical communication to prevent a global catastrophe"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2014

Penny from heaven

Holm, Jennifer L.


Booklist, April 2006. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), October 2006. Kirkus Review, June 2006. Publisher's Weekly, August 2006. School Library Journal, July 2006. Booklist, April 2006. Horn Book, April 2007. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2006. Kirkus Review, June 2006. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2007. School Library Journal, July 2006. Publisher's Weekly, August 2006. Wilson's Children, October 2007. Wilson's Junior High School, August 2007. As she turns twelve during the summer of 1953, Penny gains new insights into herself and her family while also learning a secret about her father's death.
Date Published:2006

Booklist, April 2006. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), October 2006. Kirkus Review, June 2006. Publisher's Weekly, August 2006. School Library Journal, July 2006. Booklist, April 2006. Horn Book, April 2007. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2006. Kirkus Review, June 2006. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2007. School Library Journal, July 2006. Publisher's Weekly, August 2006. Wilson's Children, October 2007. Wilson's Junior High School, August 2007. As she turns twelve during the summer of 1953, Penny gains new insights into herself and her family while also learning a secret about her father's death.

Date Published:2006

Black clover.

Tabata, YÅ«ki.


Translation of: Burakku kuroba. "This book reads from right to left"--Back cover. "Parental Advisory: Black Clover is rated T for Teen and is recommended for ages 13 and up. This v. contains realistic and fantasy violence"--Page facing t.p. "As Magna and Vanessa struggle against Luck, Asta arrives to help out just in the nick of time. Can the three of them return their friend to his old self? Meanwhile, the Black Bulls base is completely destroyed! Good thing they have a member who excels at putting things back together"--Back cover.
Date Published:2019

Translation of: Burakku kuroba. "This book reads from right to left"--Back cover. "Parental Advisory: Black Clover is rated T for Teen and is recommended for ages 13 and up. This v. contains realistic and fantasy violence"--Page facing t.p. "As Magna and Vanessa struggle against Luck, Asta arrives to help out just in the nick of time. Can the three of them return their friend to his old self? Meanwhile, the Black Bulls base is completely destroyed! Good thing they have a member who excels at putting things back together"--Back cover.

Date Published:2019

The ghosts of Tupelo Landing

Turnage, Sheila.


School Library Journal starred, January 2014. Booklist starred, December 2013. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, March 2014. Pub Weekly, November 2013. Kirkus Starred, December 2013. Horn Book, October 2014. Teacher Librarian, June 2014. "When Miss Lana accidentally buys a haunted inn at the Tupelo Landing town auction, Desperado Detectives--aka Mo LoBeau and her best friend Dale--opens up a paranormal division to solve the ghost's identity before the town's big 250th anniversary bash"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2015

School Library Journal starred, January 2014. Booklist starred, December 2013. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, March 2014. Pub Weekly, November 2013. Kirkus Starred, December 2013. Horn Book, October 2014. Teacher Librarian, June 2014. "When Miss Lana accidentally buys a haunted inn at the Tupelo Landing town auction, Desperado Detectives--aka Mo LoBeau and her best friend Dale--opens up a paranormal division to solve the ghost's identity before the town's big 250th anniversary bash"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2015

Mother earth, father sky : poems of our planet /


School Library Journal, March 1996. Booklist, February 1996. Horn Book, September 1996. Library Talk, March 1996. ALA Booklist. School Library Journal. An anthology of poems that describe the beauty and destruction of our natural world.
Date Published:1996

Green living : no action too small /

Raatma, Lucia.


Wilson's Children, October 2010. Wilson's Junior High School, October 2010. Introduces young readers to environmentally friendly lifestyle choices and discusses ways to participate in environmental protection efforts. Introduces young readers to environmentally friendly lifestyle choices and discusses ways to participate in environmental protection efforts. Introduces young readers to environmentally friendly lifestyle choices and discusses ways to participate in environmental protection efforts. Introduces young readers to environmentally friendly lifestyle choices and discusses ways to participate in environmental protection efforts.
Date Published:2010

Wilson's Children, October 2010. Wilson's Junior High School, October 2010. Introduces young readers to environmentally friendly lifestyle choices and discusses ways to participate in environmental protection efforts. Introduces young readers to environmentally friendly lifestyle choices and discusses ways to participate in environmental protection efforts. Introduces young readers to environmentally friendly lifestyle choices and discusses ways to participate in environmental protection efforts. Introduces young readers to environmentally friendly lifestyle choices and discusses ways to participate in environmental protection efforts.

Date Published:2010

The legend of Zelda

Himekawa, Akira.


Translated from the Japanese. First published: Japan: Shogakukan, c2000, as Zelda no Densetsu - Toki no Ocarina - Ge. "This book reads from right to left"--Cover page [4]. Having completed his training, Link goes in search of the remaining Sages, while Ganondorf continues to search for Princess Zelda and plots Link's capture.
Date Published:2008