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Project Class President (Alyssa Milano's Hope #3)
by Alyssa Milano Debbie RigaudHope Roberts for President -- or not?In the third book in Alyssa Milano's funny and relatable middle-grade series, Hope is running for sixth grade class president, with her friend and campaign manager, Grace, by her side. But in her effort to win over her classmates, Hope makes some promises she can't keep. Can Hope make things right with the students of JFK Middle -- and maybe still win the election, too? Hope's relatability, kindness, empathy, and can-do attitude will inspire a generation of do-gooders. This series is a response to the very palpable feeling that not only can young people save the world -- they will!This story will tie in perfectly to the 2020 presidential election and include Hope's tips about voting and elections in the back of the book!
Project F
by Jeanne DuPrauFrom the bestselling author of The City of Ember comes a post-apocalyptic story set hundreds of years in the future, where life is simple and modern conveniences are a thing of the past until a boy enchanted by technology is forced to choose between doing the right thing for his community and pursuing his dreams of adventure.WELCOME TO THE FUTURE.There are no cars, planes, television, or smart phones. Climate change wreaked havoc on Earth hundreds of years ago, and now people live a simpler life. Then thirteen-year-old Keith uncovers a secret. It&’s a mysterious mission known only as Project F. It&’s advanced, it&’s scientific, and it&’s going to change the world. It&’s exactly the kind of adventure Keith has always longed to be a part of.And what is adventure without a little danger, right? But how much danger is Keith willing to risk? For himself? For his family? For his community? For the entire world…?Jeanne DuPrau's The City of Ember was an instant hit when it arrived on bookshelves. It has become a modern classic beloved by readers selling hundreds of thousands of copies a year! In her latest novel, she explores timely questions about the Earth and our use of its resources. A bold novel, Project F asks how much you are willing to risk to save the future.
Project Garden: A Month-by-Month Guide to Planting, Growing, and Enjoying ALL Your Backyard Has to Offer
by Stacy TornioThe family that gardens together, grows together!In this beautiful, project-by-project guide, mom and master gardener Stacy Tornio will inspire gardeners young and old to explore, innovate, and cultivate through simple projects that will get a garden growing at any time of year. Your whole family be inspired to:Tend beautiful, practical gardens that work in any spacePlant flowers as colorful as they are hardyWhip up delicious meals from vegetables you planted yourselfDecorate your garden with nature-inspired craftsGive the gift of growing, with divided plants, cuttings, and seeds you save yourself Best of all, whether you are tending flowerbeds in spring, stewing July's tomatoes, or coaxing bulbs to bloom mid-winter, you'll be doing it together.
Project Go Green (Alyssa Milano's Hope)
by Alyssa Milano Debbie RigaudHope Roberts saves the planet!In the fourth book in Alyssa Milano's funny and relatable middle-grade series, Hope Roberts is determined to save the worldliterally. Hope has already gotten her school to add more recycling bins and coordinate a carpooling program. But it's not enough. Hope wants to do more to protect the environment before it's too late. But will Hope's plans to help the planet backfire?Hope's relatability, kindness, empathy, and can-do attitude will inspire a generation of do-gooders. This series is a response to the very palpable feeling that not only can young people save the worldthey will!This story will include Hope's tips about recycling and protecting the environment in the back of the book!
Project Inspired
by Kristin Billerbeck Nicole WeiderNicole Weider is on a mission: to help young girls avoid the traps that culture sets. The trap that baits you into thinking you must sacrifice your self-worth in order to be beautiful and popular. Nicole launched Project Inspired in 2010 (www.projectinspired.com), a website for teen girls that analyzes pop culture and explores ways girls can live in their authentic beauty.In Project Inspired, Nicole shares tips for you to stay true to yourself—to how you were created to be—as well as how to dress modestly yet fashionably, how to make a positive difference in the world, and how to enjoy your teen years while standing firm in your faith. With photographs, real behind-the-scenes stories from inside the fashion world, and an honest look at living a life that looks great on the outside and feels great on the inside, Project Inspired is a book you’ll turn to time and time again.
Project Jackalope
by Emily EctonA junior high student is on the run from men in black with a scary science experiment in his backpack in this exciting adventure. Jeremy&’s troubles begin when his eccentric neighbor leaves him an &“experiment&” for safekeeping—a jackalope! This so-called mythological creature looks like a bunny rabbit but comes with razor-sharp antlers and is purported to be a ruthless killer. When government agents show up at Jeremy's house seeking the jackalope for their own nefarious purposes, Jeremy must find a way to protect the jackalope, and himself. So, he reluctantly joins forces with Agatha, his holier-than-thou genius neighbor. Together, with the jackalope (and his weapons-grade antlers) tucked away in a backpack, they have only one chance to save Jack and still get their science fair projects in on time . . . With her striking sense of humor, Emily Ecton has created a hilarious and suspenseful adventure, complete with a compelling and unforgettable cast of characters. Praise for Project Jackalope &“A very satisfying thriller. . . . Readers will . . . be eager for a sequel.&” —Kirkus Reviews&“Will keep readers smiling to the very end.&” —School Library Journal
Project Kid: 100 Ingenious Crafts for Family Fun
by Amanda KingloffPerfect for crafty parents who are eager to get their kids excited about DIY, ProjectKid is everything you could want in a craft book: 100(!) stylish, inventive projects; step-by-step photographs; tips for the novice crafter; easy-to-follow instructions; and a fresh, modern look. What really sets these projects apart are the unexpected, ingenious ways Kingloff uses everyday objects and materials. (Did you ever think a body-wash bottle would make a perfect rocket ship?) And these are projects for things kids want to make—and keep—from a juice-box owl to a pirate ship to a curio cabinet for displaying all of their treasures, plus games, jewelry, and more. Also included in the book are basic crafting lessons (such as pom-pom making and weaving) to help children of all ages build a DIY arsenal, a handy guide to must-have tools and materials, and a source directory.
Project Mc2: The Pretty Brilliant Experiment Book
by Jade HemsworthPick up S.T.E.A.M. with experiments in science, chemistry, technology, engineering and more! Inspired by Netflix’s original series, Project Mc2 (TM), The Pretty Brilliant Experiment book has over 20 experiments introduced by our favorite Nov8 (that’s Innovate) agents: McKeyla McAlister, Adrienne Attoms, Bryden Bandweth, and Camryn Coyle. Learn about electricity, chemical reactions, physics, and biology while crafting an hour glass, creating crystals, and making ice cream! Then record your own observations after reading the scientific analysis accompanying each activity. The ingredients are affordable and easy-to-find, and each DIY experiment can be completed safely at home with parents and friends. Based on a NETFLIX original series. PROJECT Mc2 copyright © by MGA, LLC. All rights reserved.Experiments provided by Marguerite and Zoltan Benko. An Imprint Book
Project Mc2: Smart is the New Cool (Project Mc2)
by Jade Hemsworth Jordana ArkinMEET THE GIRLS OF PROJECT Mc2! <P>McKeyla McAlister: brilliant leader and savvy special agent for NOV8Adrienne Attoms: culinary chemist and sweet scientist Bryden Bandweth: technology guru and social media maven Camryn Coyle: construction queen and engineer extraordinaire ADORABLE PRINCE XANDER is coming to town for his launch into outer space--and the students of Maywood Glen Academy can't stop talking about it. No one even notices the mysterious new girl, McKeyla McAlister, who enrolls just before the big event.The smartest girls at school--Adri, Bry, and Cam--think McKeyla is definitely I.A.W.A.T.S.T.--Interesting And Weird At The Same Time. They discover she is an agent for NOV8 (that's Innovate), a top secret organization of super smart women, and her assignment is to keep the prince safe! <P>With the help of high tech gadgets, cool culinary chemistry, and some awesome teamwork, these girls may just save the world.
Project Me 2.0 (MAX)
by Jan GangseiAn eleven-year-old boy on a quest to impress his suddenly cute, longtime friend accidentally manifests a tiny internet guru into existence in this hilarious MAX novel!All class clown Farley Andrew Turner (yes, that spells FAT) wanted the summer before seventh grade was to give his image a little boost…and maybe, just maybe, impress his oldest pal, whom he has a secret crush on. But when Farley accidentally manifests a tiny internet guru into existence (think genie, but far more annoying and without any ability whatsoever to grant wishes), his entire plan goes sideways. Now, in order to rid himself of the four-inch tall pest spouting ridiculous self-help advice and doing yoga on his mouse pad, Farley must complete all “Seven Steps to a Whole New You!”—no matter how embarrassing they may be. Which is how Farley finds himself outfitted in too-small spandex and suffering through daily jogs with his super-athletic dad, attempting to read War and Peace, and agreeing to play toy guitar in his best friend Burt’s newly formed off-pitch boy band. Unfortunately, it only goes downhill from there… But hey, no one ever claimed the path to enlightenment would be easy, did they?
Project Mercury
by Ronald L. SmithIke Pressure is an Army brat.Which, if you ask him, is not an insult.His mom’s new job is in Mercury, Nevada, on a secretive military base close to Area 51. What’s more, his childhood friend, Eesha Webb, and her family are about to move there too.Spoiler alert: Ike and Eesha aren’t really best buds, even though their parents think so. They used to play together when they were little kids, but now she's more like his nemesis. Still, it’s clear to both of them that something mysterious is happening on the base—but what could it be?Eesha is convinced it has to do with aliens, but Ike isn’t so sure.What they don’t know is that the stakes are actually much higher than they could have imagined—and Ike’s mom might be in more danger than she has ever faced. Will Ike and Eesha be able to get over their differences and work together to unravel the secrets of Project Mercury?
Project Mercury
by Ray Spangenburg Kit MoserDescribes the planning, development, missions, and accomplishments of Project Mercury and its contributions to the American presence in space.
Project Middle School (Alyssa Milano's Hope #1)
by Alyssa Milano Debbie RigaudFrom actor and lifelong activist Alyssa Milano comes Hope Roberts, a girl who's determined to change the world.Hope is eleven years old, and she wants to be an astrophysicist. She loves swimming, Galaxy Girl comic books, her best friend Sam, and her two rescue dogs.Hope believes it's always a good day to champion a cause, defend an underdog, and save the future. And most of all, she believes in dreaming big. That's why she's enrolled in all of the advanced classes at her new middle school. She's smart and confident in her abilities. But though Hope seems super strong on the outside, there's another side of her, too. She's just a regular girl trying to survive middle school.It's the beginning of sixth grade, and Hope's BFF quickly meets a new group of friends in her classes. Hope doesn't know how to handle it. She and Sam have always been inseparable! Things don't go as well for Hope. She embarrasses herself in front of her whole class, and then she gets off on the wrong foot with her new classmate, Camila. Even science club doesn't go as planned. None of the boys in the club will listen to the girls' ideas, and Hope and Camila get stuck doing the boring part of their science project, even though it was their idea. But Hope is determined to prove herself to the boys -- even if it means doing a lot of extra work on her own. She knows that sometimes changing the world starts small. So now Hope has a mission! Can she turn the science club into a place that's welcoming for everyone -- and make some new friends along the way?Hope's relatability, kindness, empathy, and can-do attitude will inspire a generation of do-gooders. This new series is a response to the very palpable feeling that not only can young people save the world -- they will!
Project Mulberry
by Linda Sue ParkJulia Song and her friend Patrick would love to win a blue ribbon, maybe even two, at the state fair. They've always done projects together, and they work well as a team. This time, though, they're having trouble coming up with just the right plan. Then Julia's mother offers a suggestion: They can raise silkworms, as she did when she was a girl in Korea. <p><p> Patrick thinks it's a great idea. Of course there are obstacles-for example, where will they get mulberry leaves, the only thing silkworms eat?-but nothing they can't handle. <p> Julia isn't so sure. The club where kids do their projects is all about traditional American stuff, and raising silkworms just doesn't fit in. Moreover, the author, Ms. Park, seems determined to make Julia's life as complicated as possible, no matter how hard Julia tries to talk her out of it. <p> In her first novel with a contemporary setting, Linda Sue Park delivers a funny, lively story that illuminates both the process of writing a novel and the meaning of growing up American.
Project Peep
by Éva Chatelain Jenny MeyerhoffAnna and her community gardening friends spring into action to help raise baby chicks in the third book in the Friendship Garden series.When Anna moved to Chicago, Kaya became her first real friend, so for her birthday Anna is determined to give Kaya the best present ever! The problem is, the thing Kaya wants more than anything is a pet, but her parents have a strict no-pets rule. Then Anna remembers that Mr. Hoffman's third-grade class just hatched baby chicks! Anna decides that rather than sending the chicks back to the farm, she'll convince her teacher to let the Friendship Garden raise them, so Kaya can have a pet of her own. But raising chicks is no easy task. It requires supplies (that cost money) and building things like a coop and a run. How is Anna supposed to get everything ready and keep it a surprise...especially when Anna and Kaya usually hang out every day? Kaya begins to suspect "fowl play" and assumes Anna is ditching her as a friend! Anna feels terrible and what was supposed to be the best birthday present ever quickly turns into the worst one. Will Anna be able to come up with a way to win her best friend back before the chicks get sent back to the farm for good?
Project Popcorn: Mean/median/mode (Math Matters)
by Laura DriscollDiscover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. The Community Champs have an extra-special fundraiser this year—donating Thanksgiving dinners to families in need. William and Lizzie are on a mission to sell more popcorn tins than ever before!With engaging stories that connect math to kids&’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers&’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Mean, Median, Mode, Range).
Project Princess (The Princess Diaries Volume IV and a Half)
by Meg CabotFrom the back cover: "Hammer in hand, Princess Mia embarks on an epic adventure for one so admittedly unhandy: Along with her cohorts from school, she's off to build houses for the less fortunate. It doesn't take Mia long to realize that helping others -- while an unimpeachably noble pastime -- is very hard work. Will her giving spirit prevail? Will the house collapse due to royally clumsy construction? And most importantly, will Michael stop working long enough to kiss her?"
Project Seahorse
by Pamela S. Turner Scott TuasonPicture this: The beady black eyes of two seahorses peek out of a hiding place in a coral reef. Father seahorse and his mate wrap their monkey-like tails around small branches of coral and sway in the current. A tiny shrimplike creature drifts past the male seahorse's trumpet-shaped snout. Zoop! Father seahorse slurps up his prey. He needs all the food he can get. Inside the male's bulging pouch is a growing brood of baby seahorses. . . Seahorses, some of the ocean's oddest yet most charming fishes, are in trouble. Over the past twenty years, seahorse populations have declined sharply. Like many other residents of the world's oceans, seahorses are threatened by overfishing, pollution, destructive and wasteful fishing methods and climate change. In Handumon, a community in the Philippines, villagers and conservationists have joined together to protect the seahorse and the coral reefs where these quirky fish live. Amanda Vincent and Heather Koldewey, founders of Project Seahorse, work tirelessly with Filipino colleagues and local fishers like Rodrigo "Digoy" Paden to protect both Handumon's seahorses and the livelihood of local fishing families. through their efforts the Handumon Marine Protected Area is now a model "underwater park" where all marine life is safe from fishing. Handumon villagers are now finding the confidence to make other important changes for conservation. In Project Seahorse, Pamela S. Turner explores how committed conservationists, community organizers, and caring neighbors are working together to restore the luster of a damaged coral reef. Scott Tuason's brilliant photography will give you a fish's-eye view of Amanda and Heather's seahorse research and allow you to swim along on a midnight fishing trip with Digoy. Most important of all, you'll learn what's being done--and what you can do--to help the seahorse. There are lots of books out there about "seahorses" but this one is the most in-depth and also, I feel, the most important, as it really gives a sense of the bigger issues at hand when it comes to conservation of marine life working hand in hand with people and communities struggling to feed their families. I also like that, as a SITF title, we have female scientists who took an interest they had and ran with it. When Amanda Vincent was in graduate school she decided to combine her two interests--the ocean and the origin of sex differences--by studying seahorses. And Amanda became a pioneer. No biologist had ever studied seahorses in the wild! I find it amazing that as recently as twenty years ago there were animals that had not been studied in the wild - and here we have a book about the first person to do so!
Project Startup #1 (Eat Bugs)
by Laura D'Asaro Rose Wang Heather AlexanderInspired by the true story of two friends who landed a deal on Shark Tank. Sixth-grade students-turned-entrepreneurs are on a mission to save the world, one bug at a time!Hallie and Jaye are both sixth graders at Brookdale Middle School, but they couldn't be more different. Jaye is one of the popular kids who'll do almost anything to maintain her status. Hallie's only friend has moved away, and she couldn't care less what anyone thinks of her. So when the two girls are paired up as partners for a pitch competition held by their Business Education and Entrepreneurship class, it's not exactly a perfect match. After all, Jaye doesn't want to be seen with the kid who was dubbed "Bug Girl" after eating a fried cricket during a class trip to the zoo! But the pair are stuck together, and soon enough Jaye is also stuck with Hallie's idea: finding creative ways to sell bugs as food. Jaye's not thrilled but is willing to give it a shot, since winners get to compete in the county competition, potentially followed by states and nationals. And Jaye wants to win. As the competition heats up, can Hallie and Jaye make the judges say "Bug appétit!" or will they only hear crickets? Based on the true story of a sustainable protein start-up company, this illustrated novel is a reimagining for a middle-grade reader. Chirps founders Rose Wang and Laura D'Asaro met as freshmen at Harvard University and cooked up the concept of selling chips made with cricket flour to help Americans feel more comfortable eating bugs. Together, Rose and Laura appeared on the TV show Shark Tank to pitch their idea and landed a deal with Mark Cuban. Chirps chips are now sold in stores across the nation.
Project Sweet Life
by Brent HartingerFor most kids, fifteen is the year of the optional summer job: Sure, you can get a job if you really want one, but it isn't required or anything. Too bad Dave's dad doesn't agree! Instead of enjoying long days of biking, swimming, and sitting around, Dave and his two best friends are being forced by their fathers into a summer of hard labor. The friends have something else in mind, though: Not only will they not work over the summer, but they're determined to trick everyone into believing they really do have jobs. So what if the lifeguard doesn't have a tan or the fast-food worker isn't bringing home buckets of free chicken? There's only one problem: Dave's dad wants evidence that his son is actually bringing in money. And that means Dave, Curtis, and Victor will have to get some... without breaking the law and without doing any work!
Project (Un)Popular Book #1
by Kristen TracyPopularity: who has it, who wants it, and who won't get it is the topic of this story about two middle school friends who want to make the lives of their classmates more equitable, to disastrous results. Middle school isn't a popularity contest. It's a war. Perry and her best friend, Venice, are excited to be yearbook photographers and tell the story of their school through their art. But that's before they find out the truth: the spontaneous moments they're supposed to capture are all faked.Yearbooks should include everybody--even the dorks. But Perry feels totally stuck. Until she starts taking flattering shots of popular people, none of her candids will ever be chosen. Fighting back isn't going to win her any friends--she might even lose some. It's time to decide what's more important: fitting in . . . or standing out. From the Hardcover edition.
Project (Un)Popular Book #2: Totally Crushed
by Kristen TracyTwo middle school BFFs experience the highs and lows of friendship, boys, sixth-grade politics, sister drama, and popularity in this funny and smart sequel to Project (Un)Popular! Perry can’t figure out what she’s doing wrong. Her best friend, Venice, has a boyfriend, making her feel totally left out—especially when Venice doesn’t seem to have time for Perry or her problems. Yearbook has gotten a little bit better, but Anya is still out to get her, and instead of getting to work on something fun, Perry’s stuck covering the “What’s Hot” section. Even her attempt to help the geeks is backfiring. And when her older sister takes one of the biggest dorks at school under her wing, Perry feels completely betrayed. Now Hayes, a boy she barely knows, is hanging around and giving her stuff, and Perry panics. She doesn’t want a boy to be crushing on her—especially Hayes. And social media makes everything more complicated. Is it even possible for Perry to turn things around and make sixth grade awesome?"The drama of crushes, frenemies, and hovering parents is spot-on."--Kirkus Reviews
Project X-Calibur
by Greg PaceBen has been an underdog his whole life. But when he meets Merlin-the Merlin-the wizard delivers devastating news: a vicious band of aliens are approaching, and Ben could be the champion Earth desperately needs. Soon Ben joins the Round Table Reboot, where legendary heroes are training a new generation to battle the deadly threat. They have a secret weapon: X-Calibur. But this time X-Calibur is not a sword -- it's a spaceship -- and only the right kid can awaken its powers. All Ben has ever wanted is to be a hero...but is it in the stars for him? .
Projection
by Risa GreenThree girls battle a dangerous secret society that will do anything to protect an ancient Greek power in this murder mystery for fans of Dan Brown.In ancient Rome, it was whispered that the great philosopher Plotinus could project his soul into another human being in a ritual that hinged on a kiss. In present-day Delphi, California, the sole remaining guardians of the Plotinus Ability hide in plain sight as members of the exclusive Oculus Society--until their leader, Octavia Harris, is killed in her own home. With no leads on the case, Octavia's daughter, Gretchen, vows to find her mother's murderer at any cost. One piece of the puzzle falls into place when Gretchen's best friend, Jessica Shaw, discovers the Plotinus Ability. Skeptical but curious, the two can't resist trying the ritual, but they're not alone. Ariel Miller, an outsider with a well-known hatred of all things Oculus Society, films the friends exchanging their first kiss, and it isn't long before the YouTube video ("Popular Girls = Secret Lovers") goes viral. As Ariel's guilt and the girls' suspicions of her mount, the three must forget the past and trust one another if they are to find the murderer still in their midst.From the Hardcover edition.
Projects for the Young Mechanic: Over 250 Classic Instructions & Plans (Dover Children's Activity Books)
by Popular Mechanics Co.From creating artificial pearls to building a steam boiler, these vintage projects for indoors and outdoors offer a tremendous range of possibilities. Over 250 classic plans and instructions explain how to make model airplanes, greeting cards, a motion-picture camera, a radiophone, a cipher code, motor-driven sleds, and other projects. Drawn from the best of Popular Mechanics magazines from the 1910s and '20s, they combine the excitement and satisfaction of building and creating with the lasting value of learning the practical applications of scientific principles.The step-by-step instructions are accompanied by charming drawings and photos that clearly illustrate each project. Girls and boys will be captivated by these antique instructions and plans, and adults will appreciate the projects' nostalgic appeal.