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The messengers

Hogan, Edward, 1980-


Title proper from title frame. School Library Journal starred, February 2015. Horn Book, October 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), July 2015. Kirkus Review, February 2015. Library Media Connection, October 2015. School Library Journal starred, February 2015. Horn Book, October 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), July 2015. Kirkus Review, February 2015. Library Media Connection, October 2015. Frances meets Peter, who has the ability to give messages of death and thinks she has the same power.
Date Published:2013

Title proper from title frame. School Library Journal starred, February 2015. Horn Book, October 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), July 2015. Kirkus Review, February 2015. Library Media Connection, October 2015. School Library Journal starred, February 2015. Horn Book, October 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), July 2015. Kirkus Review, February 2015. Library Media Connection, October 2015. Frances meets Peter, who has the ability to give messages of death and thinks she has the same power.

Date Published:2013

Deserts inside out

Cohen, Marina, 1967-


Title proper from title frame. What is an ecosystem? -- Energy in ecosystems -- The Sahara Desert -- The Mojave Desert -- The Gobi Desert -- The Chihuahuan Desert -- The Atacama Desert -- The Sonoran Desert -- The Great Sandy Desert -- The Kalahari Desert -- The Arabian Desert -- Antarctica -- Don't desert our deserts!. School Library Journal, November 2014. Booklist, October 2014. Library Media Connection, November 2015. Resource Links, April 2015. An exploration of desert ecology that discusses the organisms that live there, from scorpions and cacti to penguins and meerkats.
Date Published:2015

Title proper from title frame. What is an ecosystem? -- Energy in ecosystems -- The Sahara Desert -- The Mojave Desert -- The Gobi Desert -- The Chihuahuan Desert -- The Atacama Desert -- The Sonoran Desert -- The Great Sandy Desert -- The Kalahari Desert -- The Arabian Desert -- Antarctica -- Don't desert our deserts!. School Library Journal, November 2014. Booklist, October 2014. Library Media Connection, November 2015. Resource Links, April 2015. An exploration of desert ecology that discusses the organisms that live there, from scorpions and cacti to penguins and meerkats.

Date Published:2015

Crime and punishment

Dostoyevsky, Fyodor.


Title proper from title frame. Wilson's Senior High School, October 2011. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.). Booklist, August 1997. Raskolnikov, a former Russian student, murders an old pawnbroker and her sister. The subsequent guilt with which he struggles results in a tragedy of tension and terror.
Date Published:1994

Racism and intolerance

Pederson, Charles E.


Title proper from title frame. Introduction : stories of hatred -- What is racism? -- Prejudice and stereotypes -- U.S. racism and African Americans -- U.S. Racism and intolerance toward other groups -- Dealing with racism and intolerance. Library Media Connection, August 2009. Library Media Connection, August 2009. Explores the history of racism and intolerance including the Holocaust of World War II, the civil rights movement in America, genocide in various parts of the world, and dealing with intolerance.
Date Published:2009

Title proper from title frame. Introduction : stories of hatred -- What is racism? -- Prejudice and stereotypes -- U.S. racism and African Americans -- U.S. Racism and intolerance toward other groups -- Dealing with racism and intolerance. Library Media Connection, August 2009. Library Media Connection, August 2009. Explores the history of racism and intolerance including the Holocaust of World War II, the civil rights movement in America, genocide in various parts of the world, and dealing with intolerance.

Date Published:2009

Visit the Washington Monument

Joseph, Natalie.


Title proper from title frame. Discusses the history of the Washington Monument with facts about the landmark.
Date Published:2012

Flora Segunda : being the magickal mishaps of a girl of spirit, her glass-gazing sidekick, two ominous butlers (one blue), a house with eleven thousand rooms, and a red dog /

Wilce, Ysabeau S.


Title proper from title frame. Wilson's Junior High School, August 2007. Horn Book Starred, October 2007. Publisher's Weekly, January 2007. Booklist, November 2006. Kirkus Starred, December 2006. New York Times, March 2007. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2007. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 2007. Library Media Connection, August 2007. Kliatt Starred, July 2008. While taking a shortcut in her eleven thousand room home, fourteen-year-old Flora Fyrdraaca discovers Valefor, the family butler who was banished years earlier by the girl's mother, and tries to restore the magical being's position in the household.
Date Published:2007

Title proper from title frame. Wilson's Junior High School, August 2007. Horn Book Starred, October 2007. Publisher's Weekly, January 2007. Booklist, November 2006. Kirkus Starred, December 2006. New York Times, March 2007. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2007. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 2007. Library Media Connection, August 2007. Kliatt Starred, July 2008. While taking a shortcut in her eleven thousand room home, fourteen-year-old Flora Fyrdraaca discovers Valefor, the family butler who was banished years earlier by the girl's mother, and tries to restore the magical being's position in the household.

Date Published:2007

Great battles of the Civil War

Marsico, Katie, 1980-


Title proper from title frame. The first shots fired -- Fighting at Bull Run -- Deadliest day -- The turning point -- Confederate surrender. Photographs and illustrations describe some of the major battles of the Civil War including Fort Sumter and Bull Run, Antietam, and Gettysburg.
Date Published:2010

The dolphins of Pern

McCaffrey, Anne.


Title proper from title frame. Wilson's Senior High School, January 1996. Booklist. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 1995. Kirkus Review. Kliatt, January 1996. After generations of battling a plague, humans have nearly forgotten the intelligence-enhanced dolphins that were among the first colonists on the planet Pern. Then a young dragonrider and his friend make contact with the legendary shipfish, renewing the bond between the land and ocean dwellers.
Date Published:1994

Title proper from title frame. Wilson's Senior High School, January 1996. Booklist. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 1995. Kirkus Review. Kliatt, January 1996. After generations of battling a plague, humans have nearly forgotten the intelligence-enhanced dolphins that were among the first colonists on the planet Pern. Then a young dragonrider and his friend make contact with the legendary shipfish, renewing the bond between the land and ocean dwellers.

Date Published:1994

Self-harm

Senker, Cath.


Title proper from title frame. Self-harm -- Why do some people self-harm? -- Who self-harms? -- How do people self-harm? -- Seeking help -- How to help a friend or relative -- How to stop self-harming -- What can be done to address self-harm?. School Library Journal, December 2012. Horn Book, November 2013. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), June 2013. Examines the issue of self-harm, why people do it, how it makes them feel, and healthy alternatives.
Date Published:2013

Title proper from title frame. Self-harm -- Why do some people self-harm? -- Who self-harms? -- How do people self-harm? -- Seeking help -- How to help a friend or relative -- How to stop self-harming -- What can be done to address self-harm?. School Library Journal, December 2012. Horn Book, November 2013. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), June 2013. Examines the issue of self-harm, why people do it, how it makes them feel, and healthy alternatives.

Date Published:2013

Nerilka's story

McCaffrey, Anne.


Title proper from title frame. "A Del Rey Book.". Wilson's Senior High School, November 1997. Wilson's Junior High School, September 1995. School Library Journal. Booklist, August 1997. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.). A deadly epidemic is spreading over the land of Pern and Nerilka secretly leaves home to take supplies and medicine where they are needed.
Date Published:1987

Human development

Zerucha, Ted, 1967-


Title proper from title frame. Library Media Connection, May 2010. Library Media Connection, May 2010. Provides an overview of human development, detailing each stage from fertilization to birth during a normal course of human gestation.
Date Published:2009

Thirteen days to midnight

Carman, Patrick.


Title proper from title frame. School Library Journal, May 2010. Publisher's Weekly, March 2010. Booklist, May 2010. Horn Book, October 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2010. Kirkus Review, March 2010. Library Media Connection, August 2010. After surviving the accident that killed his father, high school student Jacob Fielding discovers he is indestructible, a burden that soon weighs heavy on Jacob's shoulders.
Date Published:2010

Title proper from title frame. School Library Journal, May 2010. Publisher's Weekly, March 2010. Booklist, May 2010. Horn Book, October 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2010. Kirkus Review, March 2010. Library Media Connection, August 2010. After surviving the accident that killed his father, high school student Jacob Fielding discovers he is indestructible, a burden that soon weighs heavy on Jacob's shoulders.

Date Published:2010

Faulty heart : true survival stories /

Markle, Sandra.


Title proper from title frame. Wilson's Children, September 2011. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2011. Booklist, October 2010. Horn Book, May 2011. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2010. Library Media Connection, November 2010. Informative text, photographs, and real-life stories describe life-threatening heart problems and how they are treated and offer tips for heart health.
Date Published:2011

Origins

Stefoff, Rebecca, 1951-


Title proper from title frame. Introduction: in search of human origins -- Myths and misconceptions -- Among the primates -- The great divide -- Lucy and her kin -- An abundance of australopiths -- What makes a human?. Wilson's Senior High School, February 2011. Wilson's Junior High School, October 2010. School Library Journal, March 2010. Booklist, December 2009. Library Media Connection, March 2010. Wilson's Senior High School, February 2011. Wilson's Junior High School, October 2010. School Library Journal, March 2010. Booklist, December 2009. Library Media Connection, March 2010. Describes the search for the earliest human ancestors, from ancient apes to the australopiths.
Date Published:2010

Title proper from title frame. Introduction: in search of human origins -- Myths and misconceptions -- Among the primates -- The great divide -- Lucy and her kin -- An abundance of australopiths -- What makes a human?. Wilson's Senior High School, February 2011. Wilson's Junior High School, October 2010. School Library Journal, March 2010. Booklist, December 2009. Library Media Connection, March 2010. Wilson's Senior High School, February 2011. Wilson's Junior High School, October 2010. School Library Journal, March 2010. Booklist, December 2009. Library Media Connection, March 2010. Describes the search for the earliest human ancestors, from ancient apes to the australopiths.

Date Published:2010

Sports and scandals : how leagues protect the integrity of their games /

Lordan, Edward J.


Title proper from title frame. Describes some of the biggest scandals in the history of American sports, covering football, baseball, and basketball, using case studies to explain what happened and how the organizations responded to the crises.
Date Published:2014

The year we were famous

Dagg, Carole Estby.


Title proper from title frame. Map on inside covers. Wilson's Senior High School, November 2012. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2011. School Library Journal, May 2011. Pub Weekly, February 2011. Booklist, April 2011. Horn Book, May 2011. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), April 2011. Teacher Librarian, April 2012. Library Media Connection, August 2011. Seventeen-year-old Clara tries to help her mother raise enough money in 1896 to save their home from foreclosure and announce their plans to walk over four thousand miles from their hometown in Washington to New York City within seven months for a reward of ten thousand dollars.
Date Published:2011

Title proper from title frame. Map on inside covers. Wilson's Senior High School, November 2012. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2011. School Library Journal, May 2011. Pub Weekly, February 2011. Booklist, April 2011. Horn Book, May 2011. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), April 2011. Teacher Librarian, April 2012. Library Media Connection, August 2011. Seventeen-year-old Clara tries to help her mother raise enough money in 1896 to save their home from foreclosure and announce their plans to walk over four thousand miles from their hometown in Washington to New York City within seven months for a reward of ten thousand dollars.

Date Published:2011

Equality & diversity

Ogden, Charlie.


Title proper from title frame. Includes index. What is equality? -- Why is equality important? -- What isdiversity? -- Why is diversity important? -- What is racism?-- Case study: Ruby Bridges -- Religious discrimination -- Sexism -- Other types of discrimination -- Moving past inequality. "This book discusses why the acceptance of diversity is important in society to prevent discrimination based on race, religion, and sex. Includes case studies of real-world events."--Amazon.
Date Published:2017

Title proper from title frame. Includes index. What is equality? -- Why is equality important? -- What isdiversity? -- Why is diversity important? -- What is racism?-- Case study: Ruby Bridges -- Religious discrimination -- Sexism -- Other types of discrimination -- Moving past inequality. "This book discusses why the acceptance of diversity is important in society to prevent discrimination based on race, religion, and sex. Includes case studies of real-world events."--Amazon.

Date Published:2017

The Jamestown Colony

Higgins, Melissa, 1953-


Title proper from title frame. "Core library.". School Library Journal, April 2013. Presents an account of the founding and difficult early years of the Jamestown Colony and discusses why colonists traveled from England to North America, what struggles the colonists faced in the settlement's first years, and who led the colony and helped it become a success.
Date Published:2013

Celebrations

Brundle, Joanna.


Title proper from title frame. Includes index. "Readers are introduced to the different annual festivals, holidays, and events held around the world as they learn what it's like to celebrate other cultures. This exploration of celebrations in other countries teaches the traditions and values of different groups of people, helping young readers broaden their worldview. The importance of various celebrations is explained in this . . . age-appropriate text that encourages a deeper appreciation of diversity"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2019

Title proper from title frame. Includes index. "Readers are introduced to the different annual festivals, holidays, and events held around the world as they learn what it's like to celebrate other cultures. This exploration of celebrations in other countries teaches the traditions and values of different groups of people, helping young readers broaden their worldview. The importance of various celebrations is explained in this . . . age-appropriate text that encourages a deeper appreciation of diversity"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2019

Chief Joseph : a biography /

Gunther, Vanessa Ann.


Title proper from title frame. The Nez Perce world before contact -- The Corps of Discovery -- The struggle for the land -- The flight of the Nez Perce -- The end of Nez Perce independence. Chronicles the life of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indians, discussing his interactions with Lewis and Clark, his reaction to the white settlers changing his tribe's way of life, his efforts to help his people through the loss of their land and freedom, and the myths that surround his life.
Date Published:2010

Title proper from title frame. The Nez Perce world before contact -- The Corps of Discovery -- The struggle for the land -- The flight of the Nez Perce -- The end of Nez Perce independence. Chronicles the life of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indians, discussing his interactions with Lewis and Clark, his reaction to the white settlers changing his tribe's way of life, his efforts to help his people through the loss of their land and freedom, and the myths that surround his life.

Date Published:2010