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Quiet Riot: True Tales of Shy Superheroes Who Changed the World
by Nadia FinerYour shyness is your superpower! Why is it, when we see people achieving incredible things, they all seem so outgoing? Where are all the softly spoken leaders, artists and champions? Discover 40 stories of shy and mighty power that show quiet people can be trailblazers, too. Meet ... ATHLETES like Naomi Osaka and Lionel Messi, SINGERS like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, ACTORS like Zendaya and James Earl Jones, ACTIVISTS like Marcus Rashford and Greta Thunberg, LEADERS like Gandhi and Abraham Lincoln and WRITERS like Beatrix Potter and Emily Brontë. You don&’t have to change who you are to be a shy and mighty superhero.
Quiet Riot: True Tales of Shy Superheroes Who Changed the World
by Nadia FinerYour shyness is your superpower! Why is it, when we see people achieving incredible things, they all seem so outgoing? Where are all the softly spoken leaders, artists and champions? Discover 40 stories of shy and mighty power that show quiet people can be trailblazers, too. Meet ... ATHLETES like Naomi Osaka and Lionel Messi, SINGERS like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, ACTORS like Zendaya and James Earl Jones, ACTIVISTS like Marcus Rashford and Greta Thunberg, LEADERS like Gandhi and Abraham Lincoln and WRITERS like Beatrix Potter and Emily Brontë. You don&’t have to change who you are to be a shy and mighty superhero.
Quiet Time with My Seeya
by Dinalie DabareraA lush and endearing picture book about the special days a child spends with her Sinhalese grandfather, her Seeya, despite their language barrier.Sometimes, the moments that Sona spends with her seeya are quiet. They speak different languages and don't always use words. But they do communicate in other ways. Sometimes, they're loud. They play dress-up, stomp in puddles, and pretend to be puppies. They cook pittu, tease each other when they're messy, and read to each other, even though they might not understand what the other is saying.Any time that Sona and Seeya share is special, whether quiet or loud, because they get to spend it together. Dinalie Dabarera's debut picture book is an achingly tender meditation on the unconditional love that can transcend all languages.
Quiet Wyatt
by Larry Dane BrimnerA boy who is normally very loud is quiet on this day. He imagines all the way he could be loud.
Quiet Wyatt
by Tammi SauerAt the noisiest of times, can the quietest kid save the day? Opposites attract in this sweet and funny friendship story from the author of Nugget & Fang.Wyatt likes quiet. And being quiet works for Wyatt. He&’s the model visitor at museums, the perfect tree in the school play—and he&’s the absolute star of his ninja camp. But when Wyatt is paired with noisy Noreen on a class field trip, his quiet world is shattered. She&’s a know-it-all, and just too loud! So loud, in fact, that she might unintentionally cause some alarming problems . . . Can Wyatt overcome his shyness and speak up in time to save the day? Here is a charming, humorous tale about being true to yourself, accepting others for who they are, and stepping outside of your comfort zone for the sake of a friend.
Quiet on the Set! #10
by Nancy KrulikKatie and her friends are so excited when they find out that a movie is being filmed in their town. And what makes it even better is that the star of the movie is Rosie Moran-the world's most popular child actress. Katie not only gets to meet Rosie, but she turns into her. Will Katie shine in the spotlight, or will she get stage fright? Illustrated by John & Wendy. .
Quiet on the Set! (Katie Kazoo Switcheroo #10)
by Nancy KrulikWhile a movie is being filmed in Cherrydale, Katie switches into Rosie Moran, a world-renowned child actress.
Quijote de la mancha (bilingüe): Ingeniosas Y Fantásticas Locuras
by Miguel De Cervantes SaavedraEn un lugar de La Mancha vivía un hidalgo llamado Alonso Quijano, quien leía muchos libros de caballería, y por tanto leer perdió el juicio. En medio de su locura se hizo llamar don Quijote de la Mancha, a su caballo lo nombró Rocinante, a una campesina que cortejaba la llamó Dulcinea del Toboso y se hizo acompañar de su escudero, Sancho Panza. Don Quijote y Sancho vivieron un sinfín de aventuras. ¡Conoce las historias de este ingenioso hidalgo!, ¡te sorprenderás con sus fantásticas locuras!
Quill Soup: A Stone Soup Story
by Alan DurantGather round for soup fit for the king in this vibrant twist on a classic fable.With brightly colored art and engaging characters, this retelling of the well-known Stone Soup story will captivate young readers. Noko the traveling porcupine arrives in a village. He's denied food and a place to sleep by all the animals he meets. Finally he's granted a fire and a large pot of water. He adds a few of his quills to make his famous quill soup, which he says the king loves! Slowly but surely, everyone contributes ingredients--carrots, beans, and more. Will the soup feed them all?
Quillan Games
by D. J. MacHaleLet the Games Begin. . . . Quillan is a territory on the verge of destruction. The people have lost control of their own future and must struggle simply to survive. The only chance they have of finding a better life is by playing the Quillan Games. Hosted by a strange pair of game masters, Veego and LaBerge, the games are a mix of sport and combat. They use the people of Quillan as pawns for their amusement as they force them to enter competitions that range from physical battles, to impossible obstacle courses, to computer-driven tests of agility. To triumph in the games is to live the life of a king. To lose is to die. This is the dangerous and deadly situation Bobby Pendragon finds on Quillan. He quickly realizes that the only way to save this troubled territory is to beat Veego and LaBerge at their own games and dismantle their horrible fun house. But there is more at stake for Bobby. The prize for winning the Quillan Games may be discovering the truth of what it really means a Traveler.
Quilted Landscapes: Conversations with Young Immigrants
by Yale StromTwenty-six young people of different ages and nationalities describe their experience of leaving their countries and immigrating to the the United States.
Quilting a Legacy (The Invincible Girls Club #4)
by Rachele Alpine Steph B. JonesMyka and her three BFFs have fun and work together in this fourth installment of the relatable and empowering The Invincible Girls Club chapter book series that fans of The Baby-Sitters Club will love!Myka&’s Gammy is coming to stay with her family for a few weeks, and Myka couldn&’t be more excited! Her grandmother has always been the person who understands her better than anyone else, and Gammy&’s visits include lots of quality time, fascinating stories, and Soul Food Sunday meals. But this time Gammy has a special surprise for her—a quilt that was created by and added onto by the women in their family for generations. Myka is determined to carry on the tradition by signing her and Gammy up for quilting classes—joined by her best friends of course! But quilting turns out to be a lot harder than it seems, and Myka, who is used to being one of the best at each activity she tries, now feels like she&’s the only one in the class who is struggling. Will Myka be able to complete the family quilt before Gammy leaves, or is this one task that&’s too hard to tackle? There&’s only one way to find out…Thready, set, go!
Quilts, Rag Dolls, and Rocking Chairs: Folk Arts and Crafts (North American Folklore for Youth)
by Gus SnedekerA patchwork quilt . . . a handmade mandolin . . . a rag doll . . . a wooden chair--all these things are examples of folk arts and crafts. They are useful objects that are also beautiful. Learn about various kinds of folk art, including:* furniture * toys * religious objects * musical instruments * quilts, clothes, and other fabric arts. In folk traditions, art is a part of everyday life. And people still enjoy folk art today.
Quin desastre d'aniversari! (La diversió de la Martina #Volumen 1)
by Martina D'AntiochiaNo et perdis la sèrie d'aventures més divertida! He tingut una idea INSUPERABLE. He decidit celebrar una festa que serà una passada. T'hi apuntes? Com? Que els teus pares no et deixen venir perquè últimament n'has fet alguna de grossa? Tranqui, ho tinc tot pensat. Uneix-te al meu pla esbojarradíssim i oblida't del significat de la paraula avorriment! La Martina té 14 anys, una imaginació desbordant i un canal de Youtube amb molt d'èxit! La diversió de la Martina és una sèrie de llibres de ficció inspirada en ella i el seu món.
Quinito's Neighborhood / El vecindario de Quinito (Into Reading, Read Aloud #Module 3, Book 2)
by Ina Cumpiano José RamírezNIMAC-sourced textbook
Quinito, Day and Night / Quinito, día y noche: Quinito, Día Y Noche (Quinito)
by Ina CumpianoFrom the author and illustrator of Quinito's Neighborhood comes this delightful story full of opposites.From first thing in the morning until he goes to sleep at night, Quinito is up and running-fast or slow, depending on the day. If it's sunny, he's off to the park to swing high and low. If it's rainy, Quinito stays home, where he can be quiet at nap-time and loud at playtime. There's so much to do before the sun sets. Ina Cumpiano teams up with José Ramírez once more to show young readers that everywhere they look, opposites abound. Quinito, Day and Night is a delight for all kinds of readers: young or old, tall or short, messy or neat.
Quinn And Penny Investigate How To Research
by Thomas Kingsley TroupeQuinn and his trusty pen, Penny, are on the case! Follow them as they figure out how to research in the library. Will they track down all the clues they need for the assignment? Whether it's reading books, searching the Internet, or watching documentaries, these sleuths have got it covered.
Quinn and the Quiet, Quiet: Weird Stories Gone Wrong (Weird Stories Gone Wrong #6)
by Philippa DowdingQuinn might get used to the food, Work Bots, and creating the Blue Brick™ … but why are children all around him turning blue? Quinn Fleet, twelve, Packager (QF12P) has only been at the Work Centre for three days, but he’s already seen a Caver run away, faced interrogation, and been made to stand in front of a crowd of children in the Grand Hall to apologize for breaking a Blue Brick™. That's when he notices that all the children at the Work Centre look so thin, ragged, and blue. Why are the children turning blue? Why can they make the strange blue spark when they snap their fingers? What’s the blue shimmer in the air? And why do a renegade Work Bot and an Officer want Quinn to lead the NewBlues to the sanctuary of the Quiet, Quiet? But more than all that, what is the Quiet, Quiet, anyway?
Quinn the Jade Treasure Dragon (Dragon Girls)
by Maddy MaraA super collectible series that celebrates the inner fire of everyday girls!Mei, Aisha, and Quinn are Treasure Dragon Girls. They draw on the power of precious gems to transform into mighty dragons. Tasked with keeping the the Magic Forest safe from harm, the Treasure Dragon Grls must come together as a team, embrace their clawsome new abilities, and save the day.Quinn's dragon powers are uniquely suited to help her find the last remaining item that the Shadow Sprites have taken from the Tree Queen: the Magic Mirror. The Shadow Sprites are growing stronger by the hour, but Quinn isn't worried. She is ready to fight back -- with the other Treasure Dragons at her side.
Quinny & Hopper
by Adriana Brad SchanenTwo polar-opposite eight year olds who become summer best friends find their friendship threatened by the uncertainties of a new school year.
Quintessence
by Jess RedmanA 2021 NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor BookA Bank Street Best Book of 2021Quintessence is an extraordinary story from Jess Redman about friendship, self-discovery, interconnectedness, and the inexplicable elements that make you you.Three months ago, twelve-year-old Alma moved to the town of Four Points. Her panic attacks started a week later, and they haven’t stopped—even though she’s told her parents that they have. She’s homesick and friendless and every day she feels less and less like herself.But one day she finds a telescope in the town’s junk shop, and through its lens, she watches a star—a star that looks like a child—fall from the sky and into her backyard. Alma knows what it’s like to be lost and afraid, to long for home, and she knows that it’s up to her to save the star. And so, with the help of some unlikely new friends from Astronomy Club, she sets out on a quest that will take a little bit of science, a little bit of magic, and her whole self.This title has Common Core connections.
Quints: The Cleanup
by Leslie McguireThe Quints are five adorable, identical little babies born to loving families everywhere. Join each special set of Quints in their "Adventures for 5" and see what happens when every little thing they do is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 times the fun!
Quisiera ser un brownie
by Marsha Casper CookCon la ayuda de su maestra, la Sra. Chipster, Chippy se da cuenta de que puede ser feliz con quien es, si cree en sí mismo. Chippy no está contento con quién es y quiere ser un brownie. Con la ayuda de su maestra, la Señora Chipster, se da cuenta de que puede ser feliz con quien es, si cree en sí mismo. Los niños no solo se relacionarán con lo que le ha sucedido a Chippy, sino que también estarán complacidos al ver al triste Chippy volverse feliz siendo él mismo. Este es un libro de cuentos conmovedor para lectores principiantes, que se lee en voz alta en casa y como un cuento antes de dormir. La autoestima es muy importante sin importar la edad, los niños aprenderán sin sentir que esto es un mensaje. Este es un gran libro para que los abuelos lo tengan en su estantería para que puedan pasar tiempo leyendo juntos. Con la ayuda de su maestra, la Sra. Chipster, Chippy se da cuenta de que puede ser feliz con quien es, si cree en sí mismo. Chippy no está contento con quién es y quiere ser un brownie. Con la ayuda de su maestra, la Señora Chipster, se da cuenta de que puede ser feliz con quien es, si cree en sí mismo. Los niños no solo se relacionarán con lo que le ha sucedido a Chippy, sino que también estarán complacidos al ver al triste Chippy volverse feliz siendo él mismo. Este es un libro de cuentos conmovedor para lectores principiantes, que se lee en voz alta en casa y como un cuento antes de dormir. La autoestima es muy importante sin importar la edad, los niños aprenderán sin sentir que esto es un mensaje. Este es un gran libro para que los abuelos lo tengan en su estantería para que puedan pasar tiempo leyendo juntos.
Quit Buggin' Me! #4 (Princess Pulverizer #4)
by Nancy Krulik Ben BalistreriPrincess Pulverizer may not be a knight yet, but she won't let that stop her from saving the day!Princess Pulverizer and her friends, Lucas and Dribble the dragon, are on the hunt for another good deed to complete on her Quest of Kindness. So when they hear about a mysterious evil beast who's been capturing townspeople, the trio sets out to find it and rescue the prisoners. But when Lucas and Dribble get caught themselves, it's up to Princess Pulverizer to free her friends!
Quit Calling Me a Monster!
by Jory JohnThe talented creators of I Will Chomp You! brilliantly frame the struggle to buck stereotypes and learn empathy in this monster&’s hilarious lament. Floyd Peterson is so much more than shaggy purple fur and pointy monster teeth— why can&’t people just see him for him? Jory John and Bob Shea have struck gold in creating a knee-slapping, read-it-again story that will start a valuable discussion about how we treat others and how it feels to be seen as &“different.&”