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Booked Graphic Novel (The Crossover Series)
by Kwame AlexanderIn this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander's Newbery winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee, now in a graphic novel edition featuring art from Dawud Anyabwile.Twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate Coby, and The Mac, a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read. This electric and heartfelt novel-in-verse bends and breaks as it captures all the thrills and setbacks, action and emotion of a World Cup match."A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes. Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. " —The Chicago TribuneCan’t nobody stop youCan’t nobody cop you…
The Crossover Graphic Novel (The Crossover Series)
by Kwame AlexanderKwame Alexander’s New York Times bestseller and Newbery Medal–winning The Crossover is vividly brought to life as a graphic novel with stunning illustrations by star talent Dawud Anyabwile. New York Times Bestseller · Newbery Medal Winner · Coretta Scott King Honor Award · 2015 YALSA Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults · 2015 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers · Publishers Weekly Best Book · School Library Journal Best Book · Kirkus Best Book“A beautifully measured novel of life and line.” —New York Times Book ReviewThe Crossover is now a graphic novel!“With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . . The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. ’Cuz tonight I’m delivering,” raps twelve-year-old Josh Bell. Thanks to their dad, he and his twin brother, Jordan, are kings on the court. But Josh has more than basketball in his blood—he’s got mad beats, too, which help him find his rhythm when it’s all on the line.See the Bell family in a whole new light through Dawud Anyabwile’s dynamic illustrations as the brothers’ winning season unfolds, and the world as they know it begins to change.Streaming series coming soon on Disney+, with executive producers including NBA great LeBron James!
Erik vs. Everything
by Christina UssNine-year-old Erik Sheepflattener&’s life motto is Avoid Stuff, despite his family&’s attempts to bring out his inner Viking. Can a worrier really become a warrior? In this silly, heartfelt, outrageously quirky novel for fans of Restart and Pay Attention, Carter Jones . . . why not be both?Meet Erik Sheepflattener. Each member of his modern-day Viking-heritage family has a motto to live by. His parents have Family and Pride. His sisters have Conquer and Win. His grandfather has Turnip. But Erik is developing a motto he can truly believe in: Avoid Stuff. Mostly, Erik&’s fierce family ignores or discounts him, especially when he tries to say no. But while spending the summer with his rough-and-tumble cousins and older sister Brunhilde in Minnesota, axe-wielding Bru gets the idea to name and Conquer all of Erik&’s fears. Will anyone hear him say no before it&’s too late? And will Erik end up defined by his fears, or by his fearless family? Erik vs. Everything is an adventurous, humorous, and heartfelt romp about finding your place, speaking up for yourself, and pursuing what you love . . . even when it scares you.
Sleeping Bags to S'mores: Camping Basics
by Heather Balogh Rochfort William RochfortFrom choosing a destination and staying safe to what to cook and doing it on a budget, this guide provides fun advice for tent camping, car camping, and backpacking. Ever wanted to go camping, but had no idea where to start? Need to unplug, but not sure what to do? Do you have childhood memories of camping bliss, but no idea how to do it on your own? Sleeping Bags to S'mores has you covered! From two expert writers on camping and backpacking, this book covers everything you need to know about how to go camping. From picking a destination and what to pack to how to deal with wildlife (including kids), sporty guides Heather and Will Rochfort will show you the way. Sleeping Bags to S'mores is everything you need to know to have the relaxing, fun-filled camping experience you're looking for, and it includes 100 entertaining full-color illustrations.
Tensión en el club de tenis (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level V #66)
by Diana Noonan Nathalie OrtegaNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> La familia de Jake ha administrado el club de tenis desde siempre. Pero todo comienza a ir mal cuando el Sr. Sewell y su hijo Lucas se mudan a la ciudad. Ahora hay tensión en el club de tenis y en la escuela. Lo único bueno en la vida de Jake en ese momento es un torneo de tenis escolar que lo tiene entusiasmado. Pero Lucas también participa en el torneo y su padre tiene muchos deseos de que gane.
Carreras de larga distancia (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level O #2)
by Diana NoonanNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Las carreras de larga distancia son algo que disfrutan tanto los adultos como los niños. Los corredores viajan a distintos países para participar en este tipo de evento deportivo. Descubre los tipos de carreras de larga distancia que se organizan en todo el mundo.
¡El día de la carrera! (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level O #60)
by Diana Noonan Mark GuthrieNIMAC-sourced textbook
No aburrirse nunca más (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level N #32)
by Carmel Reilly Mal ChambersNIMAC-sourced textbook
El ídolo del hockey sobre hielo (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level L #5)
by Jill McDougall Wayne BryantNIMAC-sourced textbook
¡ZUM! La historia del snowboard (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level M #72)
by Lisa TrumbauerSi te gusta la nieve, tal vez te guste practicar snowboard. ¡Lee sobre este divertido deporte! NIMAC-sourced textbook
Olivia surfea por primera vez (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level M #64)
by Samantha Asri Patricia CiuffetelliCuando Olivia y su familia se mudan a un pequeño pueblo cerca de la playa, Olivia pronto se hace amiga de Sara. El tema favorito de Sara y lo que más le gusta hacer es el surf, e incluso participa en competencias de ese deporte. A Olivia le gusta hablar de surf y disfruta alentando a Sara desde su silla de ruedas. Pero ¿y si de algún modo Olivia también pudiera surfear? NIMAC-sourced textbook
Deportes invernales (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level L #58)
by Jill McDougallNIMAC-sourced textbook. En invierno hace frío y todo está mojado, pero se pueden practicar muchos deportes rápidos y emocionantes. Esquiar en la nieve, hacer snowboard y patinar sobre hielo son algunos de los mejores deportes de invierno.
Bicicletas BMX (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level J #16)
by Elsie NelleyNIMAC-sourced textbook. Las carreras de bicicletas BMX son un deporte muy popular, pero hay que practicar para aprenderlo. También puede ser peligroso sin el equipo adecuado. ¿Qué tienen de especial las bicicletas BMX? ¿Por qué es tan divertido ver este deporte?
Juegos con pelota (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level C #5)
by Ellen Catala¡Juguemos con la pelota! ¿Sabes jugar softbol, fútbol americano, fútbol o tenis? NIMAC-sourced textbook
Rockaway: Surfing Headlong into a New Life
by Diane CardwellThe inspirational story of one woman learning to surf and creating a new life in gritty, eccentric Rockaway Beach Unmoored by a failed marriage and disconnected from her high-octane life in the city, Diane Cardwell finds herself staring at a small group of surfers coasting through mellow waves toward shore—and senses something shift. Rockaway is the riveting, joyful story of one woman&’s reinvention—beginning with Cardwell taking the A Train to Rockaway, a neglected spit of land dangling off New York City into the Atlantic Ocean. She finds a teacher, buys a tiny bungalow, and throws her not-overly-athletic self headlong into learning the inner workings and rhythms of waves and the muscle development and coordination needed to ride them. As Cardwell begins to find her balance in the water and out, superstorm Sandy hits, sending her into the maelstrom in search of safer ground. In the aftermath, the community comes together and rebuilds, rekindling its bacchanalian spirit as a historic surfing community, one with its own quirky codes and surf culture. And Cardwell&’s surfing takes off as she finds a true home among her fellow passionate longboarders at the Rockaway Beach Surf Club, living out &“the most joyful path through life.&” Rockaway is a stirring story of inner salvation sought through a challenging physical pursuit—and of learning to accept the idea of a complete reset, no matter when in life it comes.
El crossover (The Crossover Series)
by Kwame AlexanderGanador de la Medalla Newbery ∙ Ganador del Premio Coretta Scott King ∙ New York Times bestseller ∙ 2015 YALSA 2015 Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults∙ 2015 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers ∙Publishers Weekly Best Book ∙ School Library Journal Best Book∙ Kirkus Best Book“Una hermosa novela medida entre la vida y sus líneas.”—New York Times Book Review Un rayo relámpagueando en mis kicks … La cancha está QUEMANDO. Mi sudorLLOVIZNANDO. Ya basta de estar temblando.Porque esta noche la voyentregando. El fenómeno del básquetbol, Josh Bell, y su hermano gemelo, Jordan, son los reyes de la cancha, con esos crossovers inesperados que hacen llorar a los jugadores más duros. Pero cuando Jordan conoce a la nueva chica del colegio, lazos entre los gemelos se empiezan a desanudar. El baloncesto y la hermandad se entrelazan para mostrarles a Josh y Jordan que la vida no viene con un manual de jugadas y que, a veces, el asunto no es ganar.Now in Spanish! Winner of the Newbery Medal and CSK Award, and a NYT bestseller. Basketball and heartache share the court in this slam-dunk novel in verse. A bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING.Stop all that quivering.Cuz tonight I’m delivering. Basketball phenom Josh Bell and his twin brother, Jordan, are kings on the court, with crossovers that make even the toughest ballers cry. But when Jordan meets the new girl in school, the twins’ bond unravels. Basketball and brotherhood intertwine to show Josh and Jordan that life doesn’t come with a playbook and, sometimes, it’s not about winning.
Sun
by Alison OliverSun, a sporty boy, reconnects with his artistic side in this gorgeous, joyful celebration of creativity that offers an expanded and appealing model for boyhood. Sun loves everything about playing soccer: the cheers, the competition, the winning. But he feels as though something is missing. When he sees his younger brother spread out on the floor, creating a wondrous piece of art, he remembers how much he loves to make things. He goes to the beach to think, and it&’s there that a magical encounter with a fox helps him reconnect with a long-forgotten source of happiness. Simple words and stunning illustrations pair to show us there is more than one way to be a boy…and remind us of the deep satisfaction of creativity.
Curious George Goes Swimming (Curious George Ser.)
by Margret Rey H. A. Rey H. A. ReySpend a splashy summer day at the pool with Curious George! In this storybook, George helps his friend Lucy learn to swim, despite her fears. But can our favorite mischievous little monkey follow the pool rules?Curious George and his friend are spending a fun summer day at their local pool. Kids are swimming, diving, and playing pool games, and there's even a snack stand! George can't wait to spend the whole day in the water, but when he sees his friend Lucy afraid to swim, George wants to help. Join George as he learns the pool rules and has lots of summer fun at the pool!
Lottie & Walter
by Anna WalkerAn original, compelling, and visually stunning treatment of a common childhood predicament: overcoming a fear of the water. Lottie goes to swim lessons every Saturday, but she never gets in the water. That&’s because she is convinced there is a shark in the pool, a shark that wants to eat her and only her. But then Walter appears. Walter likes singing and reading books and bubble baths, and his favorite food is fish sticks, just like Lottie. When Saturday rolls around again, Lottie is no more ready to jump in the pool than she was before. Or is she? Sometimes it just takes a special friend to find the courage that was inside you all along.
¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market (World of ¡Vamos!)
by Raúl the Third IIIAn Eisner Award Nominee! A Pura Belpré Award Honor Book!Explore the marketplace of a buzzing Mexican-American border town in ¡Vamos! Let’s Go to the Market, a picture book from New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator Raúl the Third.Bilingual in a new way, this colorful adventure teaches readers simple words in Spanish as they experience the bustling life of a border town. Follow Little Lobo and his dog Bernabe as they deliver supplies to a variety of vendors, selling everything from sweets to sombreros, portraits to piñatas, carved masks to comic books!
Descent (A Peak Marcello Adventure)
by Roland SmithIn this thrilling new novel from best-selling author of Peak, Roland Smith, Peak Marcello, mountain-climbing extraordinaire and prodigy, faces his toughest challenge yet as he descends into Tibet and goes head-to-head with an old enemy.Peak and his team need to descend into Tibet after surviving an avalanche on the remote and isolated mountain of Hkakabo Razi. The only catch is that Peak's famous mountaineering father, Josh, and climbing guide, Zopa, are both wanted by the Chinese government. As a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse ensues, making it off the mountain won't be the end of this team's struggles, only the beginning... Heart-pounding action and political drama converge in this epic conclusion to the Peak Marcello's adventures by bestselling author Roland Smith.
Rickey: The Life and Legend of an American Original
by Howard Bryant“Seldom does a sports biography—especially a page-turner—so comprehensively explain the forces that made an icon the way they are.” – Sports IllustratedFrom the author of The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron comes the definitive biography of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s epic leadoff hitter and base-stealer who also stole America’s heart over nearly five electric decades in the game.Few names in the history of baseball evoke the excellence and dynamism that Rickey Henderson’s does. He holds the record for the most stolen bases in a single game, and he’s scored more runs than any player ever. “If you cut Rickey Henderson in half, you’d have two Hall of Famers,” the baseball historian Bill James once said.But perhaps even more than his prowess on the field, Rickey Henderson’s is a story of Oakland, California, the town that gave rise to so many legendary athletes like him. And it’s a story of a sea change in sports, when athletes gained celebrity status and Black players finally earned equitable salaries. Henderson embraced this shift with his trademark style, playing for nine different teams throughout his decades-long career and sculpting a brash, larger-than-life persona that stole the nation’s heart. Now, in the hands of critically acclaimed sportswriter and culture critic Howard Bryant, one of baseball’s greatest and most original stars finally gets his due.
Golden Arm
by Carl DeukerLazarus “Laz” Weathers has always been shy, and his issue with stuttering when he speaks hasn’t helped. Stuck in a Seattle trailer park, Laz finds baseball helps him escape from the world of poverty and drugs. When he gets an opportunity to pitch for the rich kids across town, he has a chance to get drafted by the major leagues. But playing for the other team means leaving behind his family, including Antonio, Laz’s younger brother, who more and more, seems to be drawn to the dark world of the Jet City’s drug ring. Now Laz will have to choose between being the star pitcher he always dreamed of becoming and the team player his family needs.
On Cricket
by Sir Trevor McDonaldSir Trevor McDonald is one of Britain's most celebrated broadcasters and his devotion for cricket is almost as well-known as his legendary professional achievements.In this inspirational memoir, On Cricket, Sir Trevor explores his childhood in the Caribbean and celebrates his life-long love of the sport that followed him no matter where in the world his illustrious journalistic career would take him.Sir Trevor offers a wide-ranging commentary on cricket as a common language between England, the West Indies and beyond - a sense of belonging that knows no borders - and celebrates cricket as an engine of national identity and an essential feature of daily life and community.An exceptional storyteller and commentator, On Cricket is a love letter to the sport and a study of Sir Trevor's oldest and most consistent passion: watching, debating and playing the gentleman's game.