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The Compton Cowboys: And the Fight to Save Their Horse Ranch
by Walter Thompson-HernandezInspired by a powerful New York Times article that went viral, this young readers’ edition tells the uplifting true story of Black men and women from Compton, California, who found purpose through raising and riding horses.The Compton Cowboys are a group who grew up in the city where Kendrick Lamar and Serena Williams were raised; a city portrayed in the media as ground zero for gang violence. But in 1988, with the creation of the Compton Junior Posse, a youth program set on a horse ranch in the middle of Compton, these men and women found a safe space. In this young readers’ edition, kids will witness how the Cowboys’ lives were shaped by harsh realities. The Cowboys were able to overcome their struggles by joining the Compton Junior Posse. Now they want to keep the program running to help other children do the same. Black cowboys are a part of history that has been all but forgotten, but the Compton Cowboys have made it their mission to carry on the tradition and be role models for their community. In addition to reading about the Compton Cowboys, kids will get to see them and the horses that saved their lives. This book includes an 8-page insert of color photos by the author, Whiting Grant winner and New York Times reporter Walter Thompson-Hernández.
The Computer Nut
by Betsy ByarsTen-year-old Kate begins a communication exchange on a computer with someone purporting to be from outer space, who says he is going to pay a visit to Earth soon.
The Computer Teacher From The Black Lagoon
by Mike Thaler Jared LeeA boy contemplates all the horrible stories he has heard about the computer teacher, Miss Pluggins, and the ordeals she forces her students to endure.
The Computer from A to Z
by Bobbie KalmanComputer language and "byte-sized" facts are introduced and explained in this easy-to-read book that children will enjoy. Full-color photos of children working with computers highlight such subjects as e-mail, hardware, the internet, and virtual reality.
The Computer that Ate My Brother
by Dean Marney[from the back cover] "Would you bring Roger back please? No. Pretty please? What Harry Smith wanted for his birthday was a drum set. What he got was a computer. The first thing Harry realized about his computer was that it wasn't normal. It cried. It wrote messages. It flashed the living room lights when it wanted attention. The second thing Harry realized about his computer was that it could read his mind. That was okay when Harry was thinking about dinner. It wasn't okay when he was thinking about his brother Roger, the worst possible slime ever to walk the face of the earth. You can't really blame Harry for what happened. Haven't you ever wished your brother would... disappear?" The Bookshare library is loaded with more hilarious books by the author Dean Marney. Look for books like: How to Drive Your Family Crazy, The Easter Bunny That Ate My Sister, The Valentine That Ate My Teacher, How to Drive Your Family Crazy... On Halloween, The Jack-o'-Lantern that ate My Brother and The Christmas Tree That Ate My Mother, with more to come.
The Conch Bearer (Brotherhood of the Conch series #1)
by Chitra Banerjee DivakaruniIn India, a healer invites twelve-year-old Anand to join him on a quest to return a magical conch to its safe and rightful home, high in the Himalayan Mountains.
The Conclusion
by R. L. StineHaving fled her dorm room, college freshman Hope is hiding out in an abandoned sorority house on campus. But there is no escape from the evil that follows her--because it has become a part of her.
The Conduit Mouse
by R. W. KellyPete is a brand spankin’ new apprentice electrician. So new, in fact, that he isn’t aware of a tradition the older electricians have of playing a prank on the younger ones. On Pete’s first day on the job, his fellow electricians instruct him to buy a “conduit mouse,” but Pete is far cleverer than they anticipated. How will Pete outwit his mischievous coworkers?
The Confederate Fiddle
by Jeanne WilliamsA Civil War Story of High Adventure In 1863 Brownsville, Texas, was the only port open to the South. Vin Clayburn joins a wagon train in Missouri taking cotton, the Confederacy's money crop, to the Brownsville port for export to France, England, and Germany. This deeply moving and adventurous book is a story of loyalty— the devotion of Vin Clayburn to home and belief—even to the sacrifice of a prized family violin. Vin longs to be like his dashing older brother in the Confederate Army instead of a driver in a cotton train traveling from Missouri to Brownsville. Though he is determined to see it through, he resents the routine job of carrying supplies and missing "a hero's glory." He learns, however, that his unglamorous task involves thrills, courage and daring and—even more difficult—understanding and respect for those whose views are different from his own. Most of all, in a compelling climax, Vin comes to realize that there are many different kinds of heroes.
The Conference of the Birds
by Demi Alexis York LumbardLavishly illustrated by award-winning illustrator, Demi, this magical and inspiring story of the adventures of a flock of wayfaring birds in search of their king will delight children with its tales of overcoming fear, physical hardship, and inner limitations. Based on an 800 year old classical parable, and retold by mother of three, Alexis York Lumbard, it will provide parents with a unique opportunity to teach moral and spiritual development to their children.
The Confession (Heritage of Lancaster County #2)
by Beverly LewisAlone in a world of compassion and greed, mercy and betrayal... Katie Lapp has been torn from her close-knit Plain family and community in the painful ordeal known as the shunning. But as she strikes out into the strange and sometimes dangerous "English" world, she is unaware that the man she loves is planning to return to his Amish family--and to her.
The Confession: The Confession; What Holly Heard; The Face (Fear Street #Bk. 39)
by R. L. StineJulie's friends couldn't stand Al. In fact, they all wished Al were dead. But that doesn't mean one of them killed him. Julie knows her friends. She knows they're innocent...until one of them confesses to the murder. Julie and her friends make a pact to keep the killer's secret. They're sure it was a one-time thing. It will never happen again. ...Will it?
The Confessional
by J. L. PowersWhen longtime animosities between a Mexican and a white American student at a Texas high school finally flare into violence, one ends up in the hospital with a broken arm and a fractured ego. A few hours later, the other ends up dead. In the reverb, friends and enemies alike are left to grapple with loss, suspicion, and rapidly escalating racial tensions. Narrated with brutal candor by six boys--each with a very different take on the week's events--The Confessional blends murder mystery, contemporary politics, and high school drama to create a gritty, fast-paced read.From the Paperback edition.
The Confidence Code for Girls: Taking Risks, Messing Up, & Becoming Your Amazingly Imperfect, Totally Powerful Self
by Claire Shipman Katty Kay JillEllyn RileyNew York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller!Girls can rule the world—all they need is confidence. This empowering, entertaining guide from the bestselling authors of The Confidence Code gives girls the essential yet elusive code to becoming bold, brave, and fearless. Packed with graphic novel strips; appealing illustrations; fun lists, quizzes, and challenges; and true stories from tons of real girls, The Confidence Code for Girls teaches girls to embrace risk, deal with failure, and be their most authentic selves.It’s a paradox familiar to parents everywhere: girls are achieving like never before, yet they’re consumed with doubt on the inside. Girls worry constantly about how they look, what people think, whether to try out for a sports team or school play, why they aren’t getting “perfect” grades, and how many likes and followers they have online.Katty Kay and Claire Shipman use cutting-edge science and research, as well as proven methods of behavioral change, to reach girls just when they need it the most—the tween and teen years.Plus don't miss Living the Confidence Code! Packed with photos, graphic novel strips, and engaging interviews, Living the Confidence Code proves that no matter who you are, or how old you are, nothing is out of reach when you decide to try.
The Confidence Man
by Leon GarfieldThe Confidence Man follows 14-year-old Hans Ruppert and a band of Protestants as they leave their home town and seek peace and freedom from Persecution in the New World. They are led by a mysterious hussar, who has offered to lead then to safety. To Hans he is a fascinating figure, but to the others he is a swindler, likely to abandon them at any moment.
The Confounding Case of Climate Crisis
by Owen R. Liu Barbara TinkerWith time travel and mysteries that need solving, the Galactic Academy of Science (G.A.S.) series instructs readers on how to think like scientists. Under the guidance of a Dude or Dudette from the future, the middle school characters are faced with treacherous, present-day crimes that require a historical knowledge of science in order to be solved. From investigating problems to analyzing data and constructing explanations and solutions, this series blends elements of sci-fi with educational methods that distill the key thinking habits of scientists and engineers. An adventure that investigates the causes and consequences of climate change Something strange is going on during Anita and Benson's field trip to a greenhouse as their guide is making wild claims about carbon dioxide and their science teacher, Mr. Fazmel, has mysteriously disappeared. That's when Quarkum Phonon, a Dude from the future, sends Anita and Benson on a Galactic Academy of Science mission to learn about the origins of climate change and the ways communities around the world are dealing with its impact. With stops around the world--from a Hawaiian volcano to Greenland and Geneva--Anita and Benson sift through the evidence for climate change. On their return home, the students face the question: what can a couple of kids do to reduce CO2 emissions and slow down climate change? A portion of all profits from this book will go to support local projects helping people in the developing world adapt to climate change.
The Congress Of The United States
by Christine Taylor-ButlerIdeal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers. A True Book -- American History: How do you wrap a 450,000-pound gift? What is the world's oldest and shortest written consitution? Find out in this patriotic celebration of things uniquely American.
The Congress of the United States (A True Book (Relaunch))
by Christine Taylor-ButlerLearn the details of the Legislative Branch of governement.A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.This book describes the legislative branch of the United States government, and discusses each of its two parts, how it works, its origins, and notable events in its history, including impeachments and declarations of war.
The Congress: Into the Third Century
by Richard Bernstein Jerome AgelBrief description of the development of Congress over the first two centuries of our Constitution.
The Conjurer's Riddle
by Andrea CremerThe Revolution is beginning–and Charlotte may be on the wrong side. In this sequel to The Inventor's Secret, Charlotte and her companions escape the British Empire, but they haven't left danger behind. In fact, if they go against the revolutionaries, they face even greater peril. Charlotte leads her group of exiles west, plunging into a wild world of shady merchants and surly rivermen on the way to New Orleans. But as Charlotte learns more about the revolution she has championed, she wonders if she's on the right side after all. Charlotte and her friends get to know the mystical New Orleans bayou and deep into the shadowy tunnels below the city–the den of criminals, assassins and pirates–Charlotte must decide if the revolution's goals justify their means, or if some things, like the lives of her friends, are too sacred to sacrifice. This alternate-history adventure series asks the questions: What would have happened if America had lost the Revolutionary War? And what would people be willing to do to finally taste freedom? Praise for The Conjurer's Riddle:"This is classic steampunk [with] exotic and picturesque locales, lots of interesting machinery, and the adrenaline rush of following the adventures of an honest and fearless heroine. A suitably swashbuckling sequel."--Kirkus Reviews"This invigorating series neatly fits into the sagacategory, with loads of adventure, lots of explosions, plenty of pirates, and still some pages left forromance. The dramatic ending sweeps readers right toward the next book."--Booklist "Fans will enjoy seeing Charlotte take on a more serious role as she faces multiple factions while forging her own path."--VOYAPraise for The Inventor's Secret:* "Cremer...creates an inventive blend of steampunk and alternative history in this new series. She gives readers a fantastical world with mechanical wonders and an opulent vintage setting. The characters are interesting and well developed. Readers will be drawn to future installments."--VOYA, starred review"[A]n entertaining romp in a richly imaginative setting."--Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Hardcover edition.
The Conjurers #1: Rise of the Shadow (The Conjurers #1)
by Brian AndersonSiblings Emma and Alex tumble into a secret world where magic is real and skilled illusionists can perform actual tricks--for better or worse. Perfect for fans of the Magic Misfits and the Land of Stories series.After their parents vanished, Alex and Emma are sent to live with strict Uncle Mordo. Only Emma's pet rabbit, Pimawa, keeps them company. But when flying skeletons called Rag-o-Rocs storm their once-quiet home, the kids escape just in time with Pimawa leading the way.The rabbit takes the siblings to the Conjurian, a land where magic exists and Pimawa can talk. But the Conjurian is in trouble. Magic has been disappearing, and the Shadow Conjurer, the most mysterious sorcerer of all, is on the hunt for the Eye of Dedi, an object so powerful it could destroy the Conjurian and human worlds. The battle to control all magic has begun. There's only one problem: Alex and Emma don't have any!Masterful storytelling and dozens of captivating illustrations fill author-illustrator Brian Anderson's world with charm and intrigue. Fall under the spell of the Conjurers.
The Conjurers #2: Hunt for the Lost (The Conjurers #2)
by Brian AndersonSiblings Emma and Alex fall deeper into the magical world of the Conjurian--a place where illusionists called conjurers can perform actual tricks--in book two of this new highly-illustrated fantasy adventure series that's perfect for fans of the Magic Misfits and the Land of Stories.The hunt is on for the Eye of Dedi--the legendary object that stores magic untold--and siblings Alex and Emma are determined to get it first. The only problem? They're not the only ones looking. Hot on their heels is the evil Shadow Conjurer who will stop at nothing to get his hands on the Eye and finally control all of the Conjurian world. It's up to Alex and Emma to outsmart the Shadow Conjurer and his league of ghastly monsters, or risk losing magic forever.Fall under the spell of the Conjurers. Masterful storytelling and over 100 captivating black-and-white illustrations fill author-illustrator Brian Anderson's world with charm and intrigue.
The Conjurers #3: Fight of the Fallen (The Conjurers #3)
by Brian AndersonIn the epic conclusion to the Conjurian series, siblings Alex and Emma must fight to save the enchanted world, where magic is real and skilled illusionists can perform actual tricks—for better or worse. This fantasy series is perfect for fans of The Land of Stories series.&“A magical adventure inspired by us? We have to read it! And so do you!&” —Penn Jillette, half of the Emmy-winning magic-comedy duo Penn & Teller Years ago, Alex and Emma's parents disappeared trying to protect magic. Now Alex thinks he knows how to find them—if only his sister, their talking rabbit Pimawa, and their friend Savachia would trust fate to guide the way. The problem: Alex's &“fate&” keeps leading the group straight into danger. Specifically, into an enchanted jungle where a tree-like creature named Awen seems intent on doing them harm. But Alex is certain Awen knows more than she is letting on. And when she is captured, the kids follow the trail to the city of magic: Las Vegas. In the desert, sleight-of-hand runs the show, and at the center of it all is Angel Xavier, an evil conjurian who will stop at nothing to seize power. The kids need a trick up their sleeve—and a few new allies to help—if they have any hope of saving their parents, and magic, once and for all!
The Connecticut Colony
by Kevin CunninghamA True Book--The Thirteen Colonies Are you thrilled by true adventure stories? do you wonder how our founding fathers conquered the wilds of North America to create the United States? You'll experience it all in these books that tell the story of the brave men and women who escaped tyranny from across the ocean to forge a new world in 13 colonies that led to the birth of the United States of America.
The Connecticut Colony
by Muriel L. DuboisThis text provides an introduction to the history, government, economy, resources, and people of the Connecticut Colony.