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Horrible Harry Goes to the Moon
by Suzy KlineWhen Harry finds an ad in the paper for a used telescope, Miss Mackle suggests that the class raise money to buy it.
The telescope will make their moon study unit even more exciting! Once they get the telescope, the class can have a nighttime moonwatch.
But Harry wants to do more than watch the moon-he wants to go there! Can Harry really take a trip into outer space?
Horrible Harry's Secret
by Suzy KlineHarry's in love, and his best friend, Doug, is disgusted -- Harry won't even throw snowballs at girls anymore. Will Harry ever go back to being his horrible self?
How I Learned to Fly
by R. L. StineWilson Schlame loves to make Jack Johnson feel like a total loser. And Jack's had it. That's how he ended up down at the beach. In a creepy, old abandoned house. In the dark. Trying to hide from Wilson.But everything is about to change. Because Jack just dug up the coolest book. Its called Flying Lessons. It tells how humans can learn to fly.Poor Jack. He wanted to get back at Wilson. But now that Jack's learned how to fly, things down on earth are getting really scary...
Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.
How I Learned to Fly
by R. L. StineWilson Schlame loves to make Jack Johnson feel like a total loser. And Jack's had it. That's how he ended up down at the beach. In a creepy, old abandoned house. In the dark.
Trying to hide from Wilson. But everything is about to change. Because Jack just dug up the coolest book. It's called Flying Lessons. It tells how humans can learn to fly.
Poor jack. He wanted to get back at Wilson. But now that Jack's learned how to fly, things down on earth are getting really scary...
Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.
How to Kill a Monster
by R. L. StineGretchen and her stepbrother, Clark, hate staying at their grandparents' house. Grandpa Eddie is totally deaf. And Grandma Rose is obsessed with baking. Plus, they live in the middle of a dark, muddy swamp. Things couldn't get any worse, right? WRONG.
Because there's something really weird about Grandma and Grandpa's house. Something odd about that room upstairs. The one that's locked. The one with the strange noises coming from it. Strange growling noises...
I'll Teach my Dog 100 Words
by Michael Frith"I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words" shows young children how easy it is to learn to read - even for a dog. The words in red are easily identified as the 'taught' words which cover basic concepts like colours and opposites - and of course, counting to 100.
"Bright and Early" books help even the youngest child get ready to read. Simple stories and basic concepts are humorously presented in rhythm and rhyme. Pictures that fully explain the text help even babies make the important connection between word and meaning. It's never too early to find out that 'Learning to read is fun'.
Is He a Girl?
by Louis Sachar and Barbara SullivanWill kissing his elbow really turn Marvin into a girl? Casey Happleton claims it's so, and Marvin starts to believe her after his lips "accidentally" brush his elbow.
Junie B., First Grader
by Barbara ParkSomething very wonderful is happening to Junie B. Jones. And it’s called—hurray, hurray!—she’s getting to be a professional lunch lady! And that means hanging out with Mrs. Gutzman in the cafeteria. And standing behind the counter. And even wearing a real actual hair net! Who knows? Pretty soon she could be the boss of the whole entire lunch operation!
Junie B., First Grader
by Barbara ParkJunie B. has a "looth tooth" and she's not that thrilled about it. What if she looks like toothless Uncle Lou? And what's all this tooth fairy business?
Junie B., First Grader
by Barbara Park and Denise BrunkusIt's Thanksgiving time and Room Nine is getting ready for their very own Thanksgiving feast! There's even a contest to see which room can write the best thankful list. The winners will get a pumpkin pie!
Only it turns out being thankful is harder than it looks. Because Junie B. is not actually thankful for Tattletale May. Or squash. Or scratchy pilgrim costumes. And pumpkin pie makes her vomit, anyway. (But Junie B. is thankful for yummy cranberry sauce that's shaped like a can. And biscuits that explode from their can. And nipsy doodles!)
Will Room 9 win the disgusting pie? Can May and Junie B. find common ground? Or will this Thanksgiving feast turn into a Turkey Day Disaster?
Junie B., First Grader
by Barbara ParkLucille is having an Easter Egg Hunt at her mansion and the winner gets to swim in Lucille's heated indoor swimming pool. So how did Junie B. get stuck wearing a big dumb bunny suit?
Junie B., First Grader
by Barbara ParkIt's a week in "Pair-o-Dice!" Junie B. and her family are going on a vacation to Hawaii! And ha!
Mr. Scary is giving Junie a real, actual camera to keep a photo journal of her trip! But taking good vacation pictures is not always easy.
'Cause what if your airplane is full of grouchy ladies? And what if there is an unfortunate inner tube incident at the swimming pool? (And, oh my! Let's not even mention what happens if a tropical bird gets tangled in your hair!) Will Junie B. 's vacation end up picture perfect? Or will her trip to Hawaii be aloha-horrible?
Junie B., First Grader (at last!)
by Barbara Park and Denise BrunkusHurray, hurray for a brand-new school year!
Only, for Junie B. Jones, things are not actually that pleasant. 'Cause first grade means having to get used to a whole new classroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch of strange children. But here's the worst thing of all: when Junie B. tries to read words on the chalkboard, she can't seem to see what everyone else is seeing! Is it possible she might actually end up wearing glasses?
Junie B., First Grader BOO... and I MEAN It!
by Barbara ParkHalloween with Junie B. has got to be a scream! Get ready for a "Halloweenie" adventure with the world's funniest first grader!
Junie B., First Grader Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.)
by Barbara ParkIt's holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of fun things to celebrate. Only, how can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when Tattletale May keeps ruining her holiday glee?
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business
by Barbara Park and Denise BrunkusIt's pooey on B-A-B-I-E-S until Junie B. finds out that her new dumb old baby brother is a big fat deal. Her two bestest friends are giving her everything they own just to see him. And guess what else? Maybe she can bring him to school on Pet Day.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying
by Barbara Park and Denise BrunkusJunie B. is the bestest spier in the whole world. That's 'cause she has sneaky feet. And her nose doesn't whistle when she breathes. But guess what? Junie B. might be real sneaky. And real peeky. But when she spies on Mrs., she could get into real trouble!
Junie B. Jones and that Meanie Jim's Birthday
by Barbara Park and Denise BrunkusGuess who's not invited?
That meanie Jim has invited everyone in Room Nine to his birthday party on Saturday -- except Junie B.! Should she have her own birthday party six months early and not invite Jim? Or should she move to It's a Small World After All in Disneyland?
Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime
by Barbara Park and Denise BrunkusIt's a mushy gushy mystery!
Hurray! February 14--Valentime's Day, as June B. calls it--is just around the corner. Junie B. can't wait to see all the valentimes she'll get. But she never expected a big, mushy card from a secret admirer! Who is this secret mystery guy, anyway? Junie B. is determined to find out!
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
by Barbara Park and Denise BrunkusIntroducing Junie B. Jones, that lovable, mischievous kindergartner, in her hilarious first book, as she tells all about how she gets locked in school on her very first day!
Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake
by Barbara Park and Denise Brunkus"I'm the bestest winner in the world!"
It's Carnival Night, and Lucille has already won a box of fluffy cupcakes with sprinkles on them. But when Junie B. wins the Cake Walk, she chooses the bestest cake of all -- the one wrapped in sparkly aluminum foil. How was she to know it was a lethal weapon?
Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed
by Barbara Park and Denise BrunkusThere's no such thing as monsters. Mother and Daddy even said so. But then why is there monster drool on Junie B.'s pillow? Oh, no! What if Paulie Allen Puffer is right -- what if she really does have a monster under her bed? If Junie B. goes to sleep, the monster might see her feet hanging down. And he might think her piggy toes are yummy little wiener sausages!
Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket
by Barbara Park and Denise BrunkusIntroducing Junie B. Jones, that lovable, mischievous kindergartner, in her hilarious first book, as she tells all about how she gets locked in school on her very first day!
Junie B. Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy
by Barbara Park and Denise BrunkusWhat's the bestest job ever? A beauty shop guy, that's what! And Junie B. Jones is going to be one when she grows up. But first she needs a little practice. And a few volunteers. Like her bunny slippers. And her dog.
And maybe even...herself? Is Junie B. on her way to a great new career? Or is she about to have the worst hair day ever?
Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal
by Barbara Park and Denise BrunkusJunie B. is spending the night!Lucille is having a sleepover party -- at her richie nanna's big giant house! Grace and Junie B. can't wait to see all the rich stuff in that place. Sleeping over at the nanna's is sure to be a dream come true!' Cause what could possibly go wrong?