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La batalla del laberinto

Riordan, Rick,


Translation of: The battle of the Lab. When demonic cheerleaders invade his high schook, Percy Jackson hurries to Campamento Mesitzo, from whence he and his demigod friends set out on a quest through the labyrinth, while the war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Cronos draws near.
Date Published:2015

What can you do with a paleta

Tafolla, Carmen, 1951-


Translated from the Engli. School Library Journal, July 20. Horn Book, October 20. Multicultural Review, September 20. School Library Journal, A young Mexican American girl celebrates the paleta, a fruity ice pop, and the many roles it plays in her lively barrio. Written in Spanish and Engli. A young Mexican American girl celebrates the paleta, a fruity ice pop, and the many roles it plays in her lively barrio. Written in Spanish and Engli. A young Mexican American girl celebrates the paleta, a fruity ice pop, and the many roles it plays in her lively barrio. Written in Spanish and Engli. A young Mexican American girl celebrates the paleta, a fruity ice pop, and the many roles it plays in her lively barrio. Written in Spanish and Engli.
Date Published:2009

Translated from the Engli. School Library Journal, July 20. Horn Book, October 20. Multicultural Review, September 20. School Library Journal, A young Mexican American girl celebrates the paleta, a fruity ice pop, and the many roles it plays in her lively barrio. Written in Spanish and Engli. A young Mexican American girl celebrates the paleta, a fruity ice pop, and the many roles it plays in her lively barrio. Written in Spanish and Engli. A young Mexican American girl celebrates the paleta, a fruity ice pop, and the many roles it plays in her lively barrio. Written in Spanish and Engli. A young Mexican American girl celebrates the paleta, a fruity ice pop, and the many roles it plays in her lively barrio. Written in Spanish and Engli.

Date Published:2009

Saving Sweetness

Stanley, Diane.


Elem. School Library Collection. School Library Journal Starred. Wilson's Children. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Horn Book. Kirkus Review. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.). Publisher's Weekly. School Library Media Quarterly (A.A.A.L.). Wilson's Children, June 2001. Wilson's Children, May 1997. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. School Library Journal starred, November 1996. Five Owls, March 1997. Book Links (A.L.A.), July 1997. Booklist starred, January 1997. Publisher's Weekly, October 1996. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 1996. Booklist starred, January 15, 1997. Horn book starred, September 1996. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starred, November 1996. Wilson Children's catalog. Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage. The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage. The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage. The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage. The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage. The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage. The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage. The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage.
Date Published:1996

Elem. School Library Collection. School Library Journal Starred. Wilson's Children. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Horn Book. Kirkus Review. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.). Publisher's Weekly. School Library Media Quarterly (A.A.A.L.). Wilson's Children, June 2001. Wilson's Children, May 1997. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. School Library Journal starred, November 1996. Five Owls, March 1997. Book Links (A.L.A.), July 1997. Booklist starred, January 1997. Publisher's Weekly, October 1996. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 1996. Booklist starred, January 15, 1997. Horn book starred, September 1996. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starred, November 1996. Wilson Children's catalog. Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage. The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage. The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage. The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage. The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage. The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage. The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage. The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage.

Date Published:1996

Dog Man.

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


"Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinning out of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

The hired hand : an African-American folktale /

San Souci, Robert D.


Booklist, February 1997. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 1997. Elem. School Library Collection, March 1998. Horn Book, May 1997. New York Times, November 1997. Publisher's Weekly, April 1997. School Library Journal, May 1997. Old Sam hires a man to help out at his saw mill, and the hired hand also teaches Sam's lazy son a lesson about how to treat people.
Date Published:1997

Look both ways : a tale told in ten blocks /

Reynolds, Jason,


"A Caitlyn Dlouhy Book." Junior Library Guild. "A collection of ten short stories that all take place in the same day about kids walking home from school"--Provided by the publisher.
Date Published:2019

Arlington National Cemetery

Burrows, Jennifer.


Arlington National Cemetery -- History of Arlington National Cemetery -- Monuments and memorials at Arlington National Cemetery -- The Memorial Amphitheater -- The Tomb of the Unknowns -- The Third United States Infantry -- Timeline. School Library Journal, Explores the history of Arlington National Cemetery and details the monuments there that commemorate those who died in service to America. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and sources of additional information.
Date Published:2010

Arlington National Cemetery -- History of Arlington National Cemetery -- Monuments and memorials at Arlington National Cemetery -- The Memorial Amphitheater -- The Tomb of the Unknowns -- The Third United States Infantry -- Timeline. School Library Journal, Explores the history of Arlington National Cemetery and details the monuments there that commemorate those who died in service to America. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

Date Published:2010

Dog Man and Cat Kid

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


School Library Journal, March 2018. Horn Book, November 2018. "Dog Man, . . . the heroic hound with a real nose for justice, now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sniff out! When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey the world's most evil cat send them barking up the wrong tree?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2018

School Library Journal, March 2018. Horn Book, November 2018. "Dog Man, . . . the heroic hound with a real nose for justice, now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sniff out! When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey the world's most evil cat send them barking up the wrong tree?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2018

Dog Man.

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


School Library Journal, August 201. Horn Book, April 201. Kirkus Review, June 201. "Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, hasn't always been a paws-itive addition to the police force. While he can muzzle miscreants, he tends to leave a slick of slobber in his wake! This time, Petey the cat's dragged in a tiny bit of trouble--a double in the form of a super-cute kitten. Dog Man will have to work twice as hard to bust these furballs and remain top dog!"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:201

School Library Journal, August 201. Horn Book, April 201. Kirkus Review, June 201. "Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, hasn't always been a paws-itive addition to the police force. While he can muzzle miscreants, he tends to leave a slick of slobber in his wake! This time, Petey the cat's dragged in a tiny bit of trouble--a double in the form of a super-cute kitten. Dog Man will have to work twice as hard to bust these furballs and remain top dog!"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:201

The creation of caves

Mills, J. Elizabeth.


What is a cave? -- What grows in a cave? -- Life in caves -- Caves around the world -- Caving and exploration. Library Media Connection, January 2010. Library Media Connection, Explains what caves are, looks at plant and animal life in caves, examines caves around the world, and discusses cave exploration.
Date Published:2010

Famous people of Mexican history

Carew-Miller, Anna.


Ancient leaders -- Conquerors, soldiers, and revolutionaries -- The politicians and shapers of a nation -- Mexico's great thinkers and intellectuals -- Artists and writers -- Mexico's extraordinary women. Library Media Connection, May 2015. Library Media Connection, May 2015. Profiles notable Mexican leaders, conquerors, soldiers, revolutionaries, politicians, intellectuals, artists, writers, and women.
Date Published:2015

Ancient leaders -- Conquerors, soldiers, and revolutionaries -- The politicians and shapers of a nation -- Mexico's great thinkers and intellectuals -- Artists and writers -- Mexico's extraordinary women. Library Media Connection, May 2015. Library Media Connection, May 2015. Profiles notable Mexican leaders, conquerors, soldiers, revolutionaries, politicians, intellectuals, artists, writers, and women.

Date Published:2015

The truth about Stacey : a graphic novel /

Telgemeier, Raina,


"Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Cover. School Library Journal. Horn Book Guide, Stacey, still coming to terms with her diabetes and moving to a new town, finds three new friends.
Date Published:2015

T. rex vs. ankylosaurus prehistoric showdown /

Jackson, Tom, 1972-,


Meet the dinosaurs -- T. rex vs. ankylosaurus -- Choose your winner -- Dino duel. Compares the physical features, habitat, behaviors, abilities, and senses of the T. rex and the ankylosaurus, and examines which one would win in a fight. Highlights the features that allowed these dinosaurs to defend themselves and attack others, and discusses how scientists have learned about these dinosaurs through fossils. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, and additional resources.
Date Published:2026

Meet the dinosaurs -- T. rex vs. ankylosaurus -- Choose your winner -- Dino duel. Compares the physical features, habitat, behaviors, abilities, and senses of the T. rex and the ankylosaurus, and examines which one would win in a fight. Highlights the features that allowed these dinosaurs to defend themselves and attack others, and discusses how scientists have learned about these dinosaurs through fossils. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, and additional resources.

Date Published:2026

Saving Marty

Griffin, Paul, 1966-,


Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal, Junior Library Guild. Twelve-year-old Lorenzo Venture lives on a peach farm with his mother who was widowed after Lorenzo's father was killed in the war. When new details about his father's death come to light, Lorenzo is anxious to learn the truth, but his mother and grandfather are too busy trying to save the failing farm. So Lorenzo relies on his friendship with his pet pig, Marty, that is now nearly 350 pounds and acts more like a dog than a pig, for comfort. However, when Marty causes an accident, Lorenzo must work to keep his mother from getting rid of his best friend.
Date Published:2017

Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal, Junior Library Guild. Twelve-year-old Lorenzo Venture lives on a peach farm with his mother who was widowed after Lorenzo's father was killed in the war. When new details about his father's death come to light, Lorenzo is anxious to learn the truth, but his mother and grandfather are too busy trying to save the failing farm. So Lorenzo relies on his friendship with his pet pig, Marty, that is now nearly 350 pounds and acts more like a dog than a pig, for comfort. However, when Marty causes an accident, Lorenzo must work to keep his mother from getting rid of his best friend.

Date Published:2017

Other words for home

Warga, Jasmine,


School Library Journal starred, April 2019. Booklist starred, April 2019. Horn Book Starred, July 2019. Pub Weekly, February 2019. Kirkus Starred, March 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2019. Junior Library Guild. Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide Starred, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, "Jude never thought she'd be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives. At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven't quite prepared her for starting school in the US --and her new label of 'Middle Eastern,' an identity she's never known before. But this life also brings unexpected surprises--there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude just might try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2019

School Library Journal starred, April 2019. Booklist starred, April 2019. Horn Book Starred, July 2019. Pub Weekly, February 2019. Kirkus Starred, March 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2019. Junior Library Guild. Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide Starred, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, "Jude never thought she'd be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives. At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven't quite prepared her for starting school in the US --and her new label of 'Middle Eastern,' an identity she's never known before. But this life also brings unexpected surprises--there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude just might try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2019

Dog Man unleashed

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


School Library Journal, January 2017. Booklist, January 2017. Horn Book, October 2017. "Dog Man . . . is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Something fishy is going on! Can Dog Man unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purr-fect crime?"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2017

Cat Kid comic club.

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Kirkus Review, May 2022. Trying to stay true to their vision as the comic club goes in all different directions, Naomi, Melvin and siblings search for their purpose until a desire for money and power clouds Naomi's judgment, which could mean the end for the club.
Date Published:2022

Cyrus Field's big dream : the daring effort to lay the first transatlantic telegraph cable /

Cowan, Mary Morton,


A wild idea -- A country boy -- The big city -- Rags to riches -- Mountain adventure -- A telegraph company -- Newfoundland -- Crossing the Atlantic -- Try again -- "Cyrus the Great" -- "Humbug" -- War -- "The wonder of the seas" -- "The cable is laid". Junior Library Guild. n the mid-1800s, no one knew if it was possible to connect North America and the United Kingdom with a telegraph line that would enable instant communication. Cyrus Field wasn't dissuaded by this fact...or by his numerous setbacks.
Date Published:2018

A wild idea -- A country boy -- The big city -- Rags to riches -- Mountain adventure -- A telegraph company -- Newfoundland -- Crossing the Atlantic -- Try again -- "Cyrus the Great" -- "Humbug" -- War -- "The wonder of the seas" -- "The cable is laid". Junior Library Guild. n the mid-1800s, no one knew if it was possible to connect North America and the United Kingdom with a telegraph line that would enable instant communication. Cyrus Field wasn't dissuaded by this fact...or by his numerous setbacks.

Date Published:2018

Dog Man.

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Kirkus Starred, August 201. "When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action--and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and venture into virtue?"--OCLC.
Date Published:201

Cloud and Wallfish

Nesbet, Anne,


Junior Library Guild. School Library Journal, September 2016. Horn Book Starred, November 2016. Publisher's Weekly, August 2016. Booklist, September 2016. Horn Book, April 2017. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2016. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2016. Kirkus Review, August 2016. Booklist, Horn Book Guide Starred, Horn Book Magazine, Publishers Weekly, School Library Connection, School Library Journal, Noah Keller's ordinary, everyday American life is smashed to smithereens the day his parents tell him his name isn't really Noah, his birthday isn't really in March, and his new home is going to be East Berlin, on the other side of the Iron Curtain. It's 1989, and everywhere all around countries are remaking themselves, but in East Germany the air is full of coal smoke, secrets, and lies. It's the least likely place in the world for a kid from America to make a friend. But then Noah meets Cloud-Claudia, the lonely girl who lives one floor down with her terrifying grandmother. Something has happened to her parents - but what?
Date Published:2016

Junior Library Guild. School Library Journal, September 2016. Horn Book Starred, November 2016. Publisher's Weekly, August 2016. Booklist, September 2016. Horn Book, April 2017. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2016. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2016. Kirkus Review, August 2016. Booklist, Horn Book Guide Starred, Horn Book Magazine, Publishers Weekly, School Library Connection, School Library Journal, Noah Keller's ordinary, everyday American life is smashed to smithereens the day his parents tell him his name isn't really Noah, his birthday isn't really in March, and his new home is going to be East Berlin, on the other side of the Iron Curtain. It's 1989, and everywhere all around countries are remaking themselves, but in East Germany the air is full of coal smoke, secrets, and lies. It's the least likely place in the world for a kid from America to make a friend. But then Noah meets Cloud-Claudia, the lonely girl who lives one floor down with her terrifying grandmother. Something has happened to her parents - but what?

Date Published:2016