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Invisible

Gonzalez, Christina Diaz, 1969-


Text mostly in English with some Spanish. School Library Journal starred, August 2022. Booklist starred, July 2022. Publishers Weekly, June 2022. Horn Book, September 2022. "Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There's George: the brain, Sara: the loner, Dayara: the tough kid, Nico: the rich kid, and Miguel: the athlete. And they're stuck together when they're forced to complete their school's community service hours. Although they're sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same--just five Spanish-speaking kids. Then they meet someone who truly needs their help, and they must decide whether they are each willing to expose their own secrets to help--or if remaining invisible is the only way to survive middle school"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Text mostly in English with some Spanish. School Library Journal starred, August 2022. Booklist starred, July 2022. Publishers Weekly, June 2022. Horn Book, September 2022. "Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There's George: the brain, Sara: the loner, Dayara: the tough kid, Nico: the rich kid, and Miguel: the athlete. And they're stuck together when they're forced to complete their school's community service hours. Although they're sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same--just five Spanish-speaking kids. Then they meet someone who truly needs their help, and they must decide whether they are each willing to expose their own secrets to help--or if remaining invisible is the only way to survive middle school"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

The ultimate wizarding world history of magic : a comprehensive chronicle of the Harry Potter universe through the ages /


Includes index. Ancient wizarding history -- The wizarding renaissance -- The modern age of wizarding enlightenment. Explores the real-world history and legend of magic that impacted J.K. Rowling's creation of her "Harry Potter" series, from prehistory to the present--from the Ancient Greek legend of Circe the sorceress up through daily magical practices in the Roman Empire and the European Middle Ages and to modern-day occultism and interest in alternate history. Relates these real events to fictional characters, places, and events in the "Harry Potter" universe. Includes illustrations and a foldout timeline of "Muggle" history alongside "Hogwarts" magic history.
Date Published:2024

Includes index. Ancient wizarding history -- The wizarding renaissance -- The modern age of wizarding enlightenment. Explores the real-world history and legend of magic that impacted J.K. Rowling's creation of her "Harry Potter" series, from prehistory to the present--from the Ancient Greek legend of Circe the sorceress up through daily magical practices in the Roman Empire and the European Middle Ages and to modern-day occultism and interest in alternate history. Relates these real events to fictional characters, places, and events in the "Harry Potter" universe. Includes illustrations and a foldout timeline of "Muggle" history alongside "Hogwarts" magic history.

Date Published:2024

Lefty a story that is not all right /

Willems, Mo.


Horn Book, January 2025. Kirkus Review, August 2024. "A nonfiction narrative book about left-handedness"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

The Amazing Siper Man : battle against Doc Ock /

Frantz, Jennifer.


Spider-Man uses his powers to overcome the clever scientist, Doctor Otto Octavius, who wants to dominate the world as Doctor Octopus.
Date Published:2009

Activities in the physical sciences

Challand, Helen J.


Includes index. Gives instructions for a variety of simple experiments that illustrate some basic principles of physics and chemistry.
Date Published:1984

We don't eat our classmates!

Higgins, Ryan T.,


Booklist, Horn Book Guide Starred, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal, Penelope is a young T. rex attending school for the first time. She's nervous about making friends which proves to be a struggle when she can't stop herself from eating her classmates. But when the class pet, Walter, bites Penelope's finger, she learns how it feels to have someone try to eat her and changes her ways.
Date Published:2018

Booklist, Horn Book Guide Starred, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal, Penelope is a young T. rex attending school for the first time. She's nervous about making friends which proves to be a struggle when she can't stop herself from eating her classmates. But when the class pet, Walter, bites Penelope's finger, she learns how it feels to have someone try to eat her and changes her ways.

Date Published:2018

I got the rhythm

Schofield-Morrison, Connie.


School Library Journal, October 2014. Publisher's Weekly, April 2014. Booklist, June 2014. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2014. Kirkus Review, May 2014. Library Media Connection, November 2014. On a trip to the park with her mother, a young girl hears a rhythm coming from the world around her and begins to move to the beat, finally beginning an impromptu dance in which other childen join her.
Date Published:2014

School Library Journal, October 2014. Publisher's Weekly, April 2014. Booklist, June 2014. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2014. Kirkus Review, May 2014. Library Media Connection, November 2014. On a trip to the park with her mother, a young girl hears a rhythm coming from the world around her and begins to move to the beat, finally beginning an impromptu dance in which other childen join her.

Date Published:2014

The pigeon has to go to school!

Willems, Mo.


School Library Journal starred, August 2019. Booklist starred, May 2019. Kirkus Starred, June 2019. New York Times, August 2019. Horn Book, July 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2019. "The pigeon must go to school, but frets about math, learning the alphabet, heavy backpacks, and what the teacher and other birds will think of him"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2019

Miss Nelson is missing!

Allard, Harry.


Wilson's Children, November 1996. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Book Links (A.L.A.), February 2003. Booklist, April 1997. New York Times. Book Links (A.L.A.), June 2001. The kids in Room 207 take advantage of their teacher's good nature until she disappears and they are faced with a vile substitute. "Rarely has the golden rule been so effectively interpreted for children."--"Booklist." Full-color illustrations.
Date Published:1991

Wilson's Children, November 1996. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Book Links (A.L.A.), February 2003. Booklist, April 1997. New York Times. Book Links (A.L.A.), June 2001. The kids in Room 207 take advantage of their teacher's good nature until she disappears and they are faced with a vile substitute. "Rarely has the golden rule been so effectively interpreted for children."--"Booklist." Full-color illustrations.

Date Published:1991

School's first day of school

Rex, Adam,


"A Neal Porter Book." Booklist starred, March 2016. Horn Book Starred, March 2016. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, July 2016. Pub Weekly, May 2016. Kirkus Starred, June 2016. Booklist starred. Horn Book Starred. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre. School Library Journal starred, August 2016. School Library Journal, August 2016. Horn Book, October 2016. ALA Booklist. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Horn Book. Publishers Weekly. "It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2016

"A Neal Porter Book." Booklist starred, March 2016. Horn Book Starred, March 2016. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, July 2016. Pub Weekly, May 2016. Kirkus Starred, June 2016. Booklist starred. Horn Book Starred. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre. School Library Journal starred, August 2016. School Library Journal, August 2016. Horn Book, October 2016. ALA Booklist. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Horn Book. Publishers Weekly. "It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2016

Froggy goes to school

London, Jonathan, 1947-


Wilson's Children, May 1997. Elem. School Library Collection, March 1998. School Library Journal, August 1996. Book Links (A.L.A.), July 1998. Kirkus Review, June 1996. Christian Library, March 1997. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Book Links (A.L.A.), July 1998. Christian Library, March 1997. Elem. School Library Collection, March 1998. Kirkus Review, June 1996. School Library Journal, August 1996. Wilson's Children, May 1997. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, Froggy is nervous about his first day of school, but, even though it's hard to sit still, he has a wonderful time.
Date Published:1996

Wilson's Children, May 1997. Elem. School Library Collection, March 1998. School Library Journal, August 1996. Book Links (A.L.A.), July 1998. Kirkus Review, June 1996. Christian Library, March 1997. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Book Links (A.L.A.), July 1998. Christian Library, March 1997. Elem. School Library Collection, March 1998. Kirkus Review, June 1996. School Library Journal, August 1996. Wilson's Children, May 1997. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, Froggy is nervous about his first day of school, but, even though it's hard to sit still, he has a wonderful time.

Date Published:1996

First day jitters

Danneberg, Julie, 1958-


Booklist. Kirkus Review. School Library Journal. School Library Journal, May 2000. Booklist, March 2000. Kirkus Review, March 2000. Library Talk, May 2000. ALA Booklist. Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. School Library Journal. Horn book guide, Booklist, March 15, 2000. Kirkus, March 15, 2000. Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Sarah is afraid to start at a new school, but both she and the reader are in for a surprise when she gets to her class.
Date Published:2000

Booklist. Kirkus Review. School Library Journal. School Library Journal, May 2000. Booklist, March 2000. Kirkus Review, March 2000. Library Talk, May 2000. ALA Booklist. Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. School Library Journal. Horn book guide, Booklist, March 15, 2000. Kirkus, March 15, 2000. Best books for children : preschool through grade 6. Sarah is afraid to start at a new school, but both she and the reader are in for a surprise when she gets to her class.

Date Published:2000

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

Are mobile devices harmful

Henneberg, Susan.


Title proper from title frame. What are the facts? -- Do mobile phones impair users' physical health? -- Are mobile devices a dangerous distraction? -- Are people too dependent on mobile devices? -- Do mobile devices promote oversharing?. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 2017. Library Media Connection, January 2017. "Most mobile device users cannot imagine their life without their gadgets, but many people believe that these devices can harm people both physically and mentally. Issues are discussed clearly and objectively, with added insight from experts and others."--Publisher.
Date Published:2017

Title proper from title frame. What are the facts? -- Do mobile phones impair users' physical health? -- Are mobile devices a dangerous distraction? -- Are people too dependent on mobile devices? -- Do mobile devices promote oversharing?. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 2017. Library Media Connection, January 2017. "Most mobile device users cannot imagine their life without their gadgets, but many people believe that these devices can harm people both physically and mentally. Issues are discussed clearly and objectively, with added insight from experts and others."--Publisher.

Date Published:2017

Long lost

West, Jacqueline, 1979-,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, Eleven-year-old Fiona resents her family's move to Lost Lake, Massachusetts in order to be closer to her sister's skating club. Feeling ignored and alone, Fiona retreats to the local library where she finds a mystery book that tells a creepy tale tied to the town's lore.
Date Published:2021

The Baby-sitters club

Telgemeier, Raina.


Based on: Mary Anne saves the day / Ann M. Martin. Horn Book, April 2016. Four friends are fighting and the Baby-sitters Club is going to fall apart unless someone does something--fast. Maybe it is time for Mary Anne to take charge.
Date Published:2015

From the Desk of Zoe Washington

Marks, Janae


#1 Kids Indie Next List * Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the Year * SLJ Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Best Book of the Year * Junior Library Guild Selection * Edgar Award Nominee * Four Starred Reviews * Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year * An Indie Bestseller * From debut author Janae Marks comes a captivating story full of heart, as one courageous girl questions assumptions, searches for the truth, and does what she believes is right—even in the face of great opposition. Zoe Washington isn't sure what to write. What does a girl say to the father she's never met, hadn't heard from until his letter arrived on her twelfth birthday, and who's been in prison for a terrible crime? A crime he says he never committed. Could Marcus really be innocent? Zoe is determined to uncover the truth. Even if it means hiding his letters and her investigation from the rest of her family. Everyone else thinks Zoe's worrying about doing a good job at her bakery internship and proving to her parents that she's worthy of auditioning for Food Network's Kids Bake Challenge. But with bakery confections on one part of her mind, and Marcus's conviction weighing heavily on the other, this is one recipe Zoe doesn't know how to balance. The only thing she knows to be true: Everyone lies. ""When Marcus tells Zoe he is innocent, and her grandmother agrees, Zoe begins to learn about inequality in the criminal justice system, and she sets out to find the alibi witness who can prove his innocence."" (Publishers Weekly, ""An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List"") Plus don't miss Janae Marks's A Soft Place to Land!
Date Published:2020

#1 Kids Indie Next List * Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the Year * SLJ Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Best Book of the Year * Junior Library Guild Selection * Edgar Award Nominee * Four Starred Reviews * Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year * An Indie Bestseller *

From debut author Janae Marks comes a captivating story full of heart, as one courageous girl questions assumptions, searches for the truth, and does what she believes is right—even in the face of great opposition.

Zoe Washington isn't sure what to write. What does a girl say to the father she's never met, hadn't heard from until his letter arrived on her twelfth birthday, and who's been in prison for a terrible crime?

A crime he says he never committed.

Could Marcus really be innocent? Zoe is determined to uncover the truth. Even if it means hiding his letters and her investigation from the rest of her family. Everyone else thinks Zoe's worrying about doing a good job at her bakery internship and proving to her parents that she's worthy of auditioning for Food Network's Kids Bake Challenge.

But with bakery confections on one part of her mind, and Marcus's conviction weighing heavily on the other, this is one recipe Zoe doesn't know how to balance. The only thing she knows to be true: Everyone lies.

""When Marcus tells Zoe he is innocent, and her grandmother agrees, Zoe begins to learn about inequality in the criminal justice system, and she sets out to find the alibi witness who can prove his innocence."" (Publishers Weekly, ""An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List"")

Plus don't miss Janae Marks's A Soft Place to Land!

Date Published:2020

The one and only Ivan.

Ferry, Beth.


Title proper from title frame. "Ivan is a gorilla in captivity. Life wasn't always that way, but he has trouble remembering a time when he wasn't living in a shopping mall. In his cage, he draws with crayon and paper, gifted to him from his human friend. There is no doubt that Ivan is special. And he's always been the star of the show. Until the day a little elephant named Ruby enters his world and shows him the significance of the place we call home"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

Title proper from title frame. "Ivan is a gorilla in captivity. Life wasn't always that way, but he has trouble remembering a time when he wasn't living in a shopping mall. In his cage, he draws with crayon and paper, gifted to him from his human friend. There is no doubt that Ivan is special. And he's always been the star of the show. Until the day a little elephant named Ruby enters his world and shows him the significance of the place we call home"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2020

A house is a house for me

Hoberman, Mary Ann.


Originally published: New York : Viking Press, 1978. Lists in rhyme the "houses" of various things, such as a garage for a car, a glove for a hand, and a pocket for pennies.
Date Published:2007

the spiderwick chronicles

diterlizzi.



Date Published:19