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A Broken Kind of Life
by Jamie Mayfield C. KennedyWith a foreword by C. Kennedy.Aaron Downing is broken, barely clinging to the hope that one day, he will be normal again. His life remains a constant string of nightmares, flashbacks, and fear, but he perseveres and starts college, determined to move on. Then Aaron gets assigned to work with Spencer Thomas for his programming project. Aaron doesn't want Spencer to think he's a freak, but as he gets to know his new deaf friend, he figures out he doesn't need to be "normal." If he could just learn to control his fear, that could be enough to find his footing again. Or so Aaron thinks until his parents begin talking about institutionalizing him to give his brothers a more stable life. He searches desperately to find a way to cope or even to fake normalcy. But his new shrink's instability makes conquering his demons that much more difficult, and his attraction to Spencer threatens to send Aaron spinning out of control.Adapted as a YA edition of the novel Aaron by J.P. Barnaby.100% of the author's royalties are being donated to help homeless LGBT kids find safe shelter.
A Brother for the Orphelines (Orphelines, Book #2)
by Natalie Savage CarlsonNow there is more about the happy orphanage in France. The orphelines, still filled with zest and imagination, find a baby boy on their doorstep. Of course they are utterly enchanted. The only question is how the twenty fond foster sisters are to manage to keep their new brother. Josine, the youngest, solves the problem in the most thoroughly satisfactory manner.
A Brush with Magic
by Flora AhnA heartfelt, magical middle grade adventure—inspired by Korean folklore and set in modern-day Seoul—about sisterhood and belonging, perfect for fans of Kelly Yang and Janae Marks.What if an ancient ink brush, oceans away in Korea, could unlock long-buried family secrets? It&’s finally summer break, and twelve-year-old Yumi is headed to Korea with her older sister, Minji, for the very first time. She can&’t wait to explore the city of Seoul together—but Minji has other plans. The moment they land, Minji ditches Yumi to hang out with their cousins, who are more fashionable, better at soccer, and all-around cooler than Yumi. Lost and alone, Yumi is stuck at home painting with her grandfather. Everything changes when she finds an intriguing ink brush in a neighborhood art shop—and accidentally summons a creature straight out of her grandfather&’s retellings of Korean fairy tales. With a new friend by her side and an ink brush that has the power to bring anything she paints to life, Yumi feels unstoppable. From bustling street markets and ancient palaces to riding the subway, Yumi and her friend explore everything Seoul has to offer. But when the magic takes a dark turn, Yumi must dig deep to hear her own voice and protect the family she loves—even if they don&’t always understand each other.
A Bucket of Blessings (Into Reading, Read Aloud #Module 3, Book 3)
by Kabir Sehgal Surishtha Sehgal Jing TsongNIMAC-sourced textbook
A Bug Collection: Four Stories from the Garden (Max Lucado's Hermie & Friends)
by Max LucadoThis adorable compilation includes four complete stories from the best-selling Max Lucado's Hermie & FriendsTM brand. A $60 value now available in a new size that's perfect for storytime. Hermie: A Common Caterpillar -- It's about being special. Flo, the Lyin' Fly -- It's about telling the truth. Webster, the Scaredy Spider -- It's about being brave. Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee -- It's about following the rules.
A Bug's Life: Blueberries on Parade
by Disney Book GroupFrancis the ladybug hurt his leg saving Princess Dot from a bird. Now Dot and the rest of the ants in the Blueberry troop want to thank him with a parade in his honor! But when the boys in the Boysenberry troop ruin the flag the girls made for Francis, it's up to Francis (the Blueberries' new Den Mother!) to help the girls teach them a lesson. Will the parade be a success, or will the mean boys ruin the girls' special parade?
A Bug's Life: The Not-So-Perfect Picnic
by Disney PressPrincess Atta needs a day off—she's exhausted! But when Flik decides to take her on a picnic, everyone is a little nervous...Flik's ideas don't always go as planned. Sometimes they are even disastrous! Follow along and find out if Flik can plan the perfect day for Princess Atta.
A Bug's Life: The Search for the Perfect Gift
by Disney Book GroupFlik, a clumsy but brilliant inventor ant, has a big crush on Queen Atta! So when the time comes for Flik to give her a birthday present, he can't find the perfect gift. Flik decides to invent something special for her, but his inventions keep going haywire! Don't miss this heartwarming tale as Flik learns that it's not the gift but the thought that truly counts.
A Bug's World
by Erica McAlisterDid you know that...Flies can help us solve crimes?Spiders can be astronauts?Moths are the ultimate fashion designers?From making our food to keeping the planet clean and solving crimes, bugs come to our rescue every day. Often without us even realising!Discover the extraordinary things that bugs do for us - and how we can look after them too - in this vibrant gift book written by the Natural History Museum's senior entomologist.
A Bug, a Bear, and a Boy Fly a Kite
by David McphailA boy, a bug and a bear work together to make their kite fly.
A Bug, a Bear, and a Boy Paint a Picture
by David McphailThe bear uses a large brush. the boy uses a smaller brush, and the bug uses a tiny brush. But they all paint a picture.
A Buggy Christmas Carol
by Davis Doi Steve ArangurenA Christmas Carol, just for kids! Enjoy this adaptation of Dickens's classic written in 1843, made for children and their parents to enjoy together during the holiday season. The cast of characters is played by whimsical bugs and friendly animals who bring humor and charm to their roles. In this version of A Christmas Carol, Sam the Stinkbug delightfully takes on the famous role of Scrooge as he learns the real meaning of Christmas from our not-so-scary Christmas ghosts. This ebook is a great way to introduce a classic Christmas tale to younger children.
A Bumpy Ride: The Story of the First Roller Skates (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 3)
by Vladimir Aleksic S. E. KazarianNIMAC-sourced textbook
A Bunch of Punctuation
by Lee Bennett HopkinsSelected by noted anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins, this collection of all-new poems is written from the points of view of personality-filled punctuation marks, and is a memorable introduction to grammar for kids (adults, too!)In this land of punctuation, the exclamation mark is a superhero who tells a story chock-full of bops and bams, the comma lets you pause to enjoy the weather, and the period is where you must come to a full stop--or else the Grammar Police will get you. With humor and imagination, A Bunch of Punctuation makes it easy to remember the jobs of the various punctuation marks. Award-winning poet and anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins has compiled a unique collection of poems featuring brand-new works by well-known poets, accompanied by inventive artwork by illustrator Serge Bloch.
A Bundle of Sticks: An Aesop Fable (Into Reading, Level J #86)
by Elena Martin Diana KizlauskasNIMAC-sourced textbook
A Bunny for All Seasons
by Janet SchulmanOne summer day a bunny hops out of the woods and into a garden. "What a wonderful garden someone has made just for me," she thinks. All summer she feasts there. In the fall, she hides from the mean old cat behind big orange pumpkins. Then, just before the snows of winter, another bunny hops into her garden. Now during the cold winter, she has a friend. And when the first flowers of spring pop up in the garden, the two bunnies are there-and so are their three little baby bunnies! This gentle story with vibrant watercolor paintings captures the essence of the four seasons.
A Burrow for Owls (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Christine PetersonNIMAC-sourced textbook
A Bus of Our Own
by Shawn Costello Freddi Williams EvansBased on real events, this story celebrates the spirit of the African Americans who lived in rural Mississippi in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Though they paid taxes and many owned land, they received separate and unequal public services and educational opportunities.
A Buss from Lafayette
by Dorothea JensenFourteen-year-old Clara Hargraves lives on a farm in Hopkinton, a small New Hampshire town, during the early 19th century. She has a couple of big problems. First of all, she has a stepmother, Priscilla, who used to be her spinster schoolteacher aunt. Clara resents that her late mother's older sister has not only married her father but is about to have a baby. To make matters worse, "Prissy Priscilla" keeps trying to make the rambunctious, clever, and witty Clara act like a proper young lady. Secondly, Clara has red hair, making her a target for teasing by a handsome older boy, Dickon Weeks, and by her pretty seventeen-year-old Dread Cousin Hetty. Clara, however, has a secret plan she hopes will change this. During the last week of June, 1825, Clara's town is abuzz because the famous General Lafayette is about to visit their state during his farewell tour of America. In those eventful seven days, Clara learns a lot about her family, Hetty, Dickon, herself, and about Lafayette. She comes to understand the huge and vital role the young French aristocrat played in America's Revolutionary War and to see that her problems might not be quite so terrible after all.
A Buss from Lafayette
by Dorothea JensenFourteen-year-old Clara Hargraves lives on a farm in Hopkinton, a small New Hampshire town,during the early 19th century. She has a couple of big problems. First of all, she has a stepmother, Priscilla, who used to be her spinster schoolteacher aunt. Clara resents that her late mother's older sister has not only married her father but is about to have a baby. To make matters worse, "Prissy Priscilla" keeps trying to make the rambunctious, clever, and witty Clara act like a proper young lady. Secondly, Clara has red hair, making her a target for teasing by a handsome older boy, Dickon Weeks, and by her pretty seventeen-year-old "Dread Cousin Hetty." Clara, however, has a secret plan she hopes will change this. During the last week of June, 1825, Clara's town is abuzz because the famous General Lafayette is about to visit their state during his farewell tour of America. In those eventful seven days, Clara learns a lot about her family, Hetty, Dickon, herself, and about Lafayette. She comes to understand the huge and vital role the young French aristocrat played in America's Revolutionary War and to see that her problems might not bequite so terrible after all.
A Busy Day for a Good Grandmother
by Margaret MahyA very modern grandmother, Mrs. Oberon, rides her tuned-up trail bike to come to her son Scrimshaw's rescue when he cannot stop his teething baby from crying. Other books by this author are available in this library.
A Busy Farm (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 3)
by Marthe JocelynNIMAC-sourced textbook
A Butterfly Is Patient
by Dianna Hutts Aston Sylvia LongThe creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet and A Seed Is Sleepy have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. From iridescent blue swallowtails and brilliant orange monarchs to the worlds tiniest butterfly (Western Pygmy Blue) and the largest (Queen Alexandra's Birdwing), an incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here in all of their beauty and wonder. Perfect for a child's bedroom bookshelf or for a classroom reading circle!
A Butterfly is Patient
by Sylvia Long Dianna Aston<p>The creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet and A Seed Is Sleepy have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. <p>From iridescent blue swallowtails and brilliant orange monarchs to the worlds tiniest butterfly (Western Pygmy Blue) and the largest (Queen Alexandra's Birdwing), an incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here in all of their beauty and wonder. Perfect for a child's bedroom bookshelf or for a classroom reading circle! Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition. <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>