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John F. Kennedy (I Am #9)
by Ms. Grace NorwichI was the 35th President of the United States and a recipient of the Pulitzer Prize. I am John F. Kennedy.Just in time for the 50th anniversary of his assassination, learn all about the youngest-ever President of the United States in the continuation of Scholastic's biography series, I Am. Each book features a full-color illustrated cover, one-color illustrations throughout, a detailed timeline, introductions to other notable people from the story, maps, sidebars, and a top ten list of important things to know about each figure. I AM JOHN F. KENNEDY will introduce a new generation of readers to this man's inspiring story.
John Lennon: Young Rock Star (Easy Biographies)
by Laurence SantreyA brief biography of the English rock musician with emphasis on his early years and the formation of the famous Beatles.
John Lincoln Clem: Civil War Drummer Boy (Based On A True Story Ser.)
by E. F. AbbottWould you ever run off to join the army, leaving your family behind? That's what nine-year-old John Lincoln Clem does in 1861. Determined to fight for his country, Johnny sneaks onto a train filled with men from the 3rd Ohio Union Regiment. Taken in by the older soldiers, Johnny becomes a drummer boy, and later, takes up his own musket. As the war rages on, Johnny experiences the brutalities of battle as well as the rampant illness and gnawing hunger in between. But the most dangerous part of Johnny’s journey is yet to come. Based on a True Story books are exciting historical fiction about real children who lived through extraordinary times in American History. This title has Common Core connections.
John McCain: An American Hero
by Beatrice GormleyLearn all about the life of Senator John McCain in this enlightening biography specially written for a younger audience. Five-term Arizona senator John S. McCain’s indelible mark on America was perhaps his destiny, as his grandfather proclaimed when he was just an infant, “This boy has the stamp of nobility on his brow.” <P><P> Following both his four-star US Navy father and grandfather into military service, McCain’s naval career imprinted the code of honor he has maintained to this day. Throughout the myriad life and death perils he faced—most notably being held captive as a Vietnam War prisoner of war for five and one half years in the Hoa Lo Prison or ‘Hanoi Hilton’—his courage, bravery, and tenacity has served him time and time again: as Navy liaison to the US Senate, as a member (and then chairman) on the Armed Services Committee, Commerce Committee, and Indian Affairs Committee, playing a key role in restoring diplomatic relations with Vietnam, championing finance reform by sponsoring the McCain-Feingold Act, and as the Republican nominee for president in 2008. <P><P> Beatrice Gormley’s enriching biography tells the riveting story of one of America’s last, great, enduring heroes.
John McCain: Get To Know The Brave Pow And Senator (People You Should Know Ser.)
by Dani GabrielBefore he was a senator, John McCain fought in the Vietnam War and served in the House of Representatives. He ran for president of the United States in 2008. Get to know the maverick who was willing to speak his mind.
John McCain: The Courage of Conviction (Gateway Biographies Ser.)
by Heather E SchwartzThis timely title examines the remarkable life and death of John McCain, from his time as a decorated war veteran to elder statesman. Accessible text and plentiful photos cover McCain's early life, his military career, his political legacy, and his 2017 diagnosis of brain cancer. Up-to-the-minute details round out this latest look at a uniquely American figure.
John Muir: America's First Environmentalist (Candlewick Biographies)
by Kathryn Lasky Stan FellowsFrom the meadows of Scotland to the farms of Wisconsin, from the swamps of Florida to the Alaskan tundra, John Muir loved the land. Born in 1838, he was a writer, a scholar, an inventor, a shepherd, a farmer, and an explorer, but above all, he was a naturalist. John Muir was particularly devoted to the high cliffs, waterfalls, and ancient giant sequoia trees that, through his careful influence, were set aside as one of the first national parks in America - Yosemite. Here is the life story of the man who, moved by a commitment to wilderness everywhere, founded the Sierra Club in 1892, a conservation group that carries on his crucial work to this day.
John Muir: Young Naturalist
by Montrew DunhamA founding father of the conservation movement in the United States, John Muir was born in Scotland and emigrated to Wisconsin when he was eleven. His boyhood passion for the wilderness of North America matured into a pathbreaking career, which included such triumphs as working with President Theodore Roosevelt to establish the National Parks Service, creating the first ever national park, Yosemite, and founding the Sierra Club. For today's eco-conscious kids, John Muir has become a hero.
John Paul Jones: The Pirate Patriot
by Armstrong SperryNewbery Medalist Armstrong Sperry tells the exciting story of the man who led a rag-tag continental navy to victory at sea.
John Steinbeck: The Voice of the Land
by Keith FerrellJohn Steinbeck was born in 1902 in California&’s Salinas River Valley. Although he worked briefly as a reporter in New York, it was in the Salinas Valley that he spent the Depression years, and his experiences and the people he met became the basis for his books. Of Mice and Men opened the eyes of the public to the desperate lives of the migrant workers. The Grapes of Wrath told the story of the destitute Oklahoma dust bowl farmers who flocked to the Valley in search of work, Cannery Row painted the rough and tumble lives of the cannery workers in nearby Monterey. And East of Eden, his most personal novel, revolved around the lives of two families from the Valley whose story was a tragic metaphor for the suffering humans needlessly cause one another.Steinbeck was the recipient of both the Nobel and Pulitzer Prizes for Literature and was named to the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the National Institute of Arts and Letters. His books were likewise embraced by the public—many reached the top of the bestseller lists; four of them were made into Broadway shows; and six were made into movies.Despite these successes, he often doubted his abilities. The critics were seldom kind to him, making his doubts grow. But at the end of his life he realized that by championing the causes of the underprivileged, he had made a lasting impression on the social consciousness of America. He died in New York in 1968.Keith Ferrell gives us a fascinating account of John Steinbeck, a writer who continually struggled to awaken America&’s social conscience. Steinbeck&’s ability to incorporate the dark side of life in rich stories of human strength has captured the souls of millions of readers everywhere.
Johnny Chesthair (The He-Man Women Haters Club #1)
by Chris LynchIn the He-Man Women Haters Club, there are no girls allowed!Convinced that girls don&’t play by the same rules as guys and are impossible to understand, thirteen-year-old Steven forms a club for &“He-Men&” only. Jerome, Wolfgang, and Ling-Ling are the other members: three misfits who have no idea what it really means to be a &“He-Man.&” Steven wants to be a &“Johnny Chesthair&” just like his bully of a father, and he tries to create the club rules and take charge. But soon the club is out of his control. Girls laugh at him, and his friends won&’t listen. Does Steven have what it takes to be a &“He-Man&”? And what is a &“He-Man,&” anyway?
Johnny Long Legs
by Matt ChristopherEveryone in Johnny Reese's new school assumes that his long legs will make him the star of the White Cats basketball team. But his legs have no spring, and his shorter teammates can easily outjump him. On top of his troubles on the court, Johnny has to get used to a new father and stepbrother who also expect a lot from him. Will Johnny Long Legs ever be able to live up to his nickname?
Johnny Mackintosh: Battle for Earth
by Keith MansfieldWhile trying to keep up with his school studies and ensuring his soccer team stays top of the league, it's Johnny's job to safeguard planet Earth. Suspicious of the strange occurrences, Johnny investigates to find that alien enemies are feeding humans to their Queen on a nearby planet. He then discovers a more terrifying secret: the aliens are planning a devastating invasion of Earth. The battle for Earth will take all of Johnny's and his friends' strength and resolve. Can they win? If they do, what price will they pay to save the world?
Johnny Mohawk: Book 4 (Horses of Half Moon Ranch #4)
by Jenny OldfieldWhen a guest at the ranch falls from his horse and breaks his arm, he accuses the horse, Johnny Mohawk, of bucking him off. Kirstie doesn't believe his story one little bit. Now his father is determined to sue the Half Moon Ranch for thousands of dollars. Can Kirstie prove Johnny Mohawk's innocence before it's too late?
Johnny No Hit
by Matt Christopher Ray BurnsRoy tries to bully Johnny into not hitting against his pitches. Will Johnny give into Roy and lose the ballgame?
Johnny Tremain: A Newbery Award Winner
by Esther Hoskins ForbesThis thrilling Newbery Medal-winning novel about the Revolutionary War is a classic of children's historical fiction.Fourteen-year-old Johnny Tremain, an apprentice silversmith with a bright future ahead of him, injures his hand in a tragic accident, forcing him to look for other work. In his new job as a horse-boy, riding for the patriotic newspaper The Boston Observer and as a messenger for the Sons of Liberty, he encounters John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Dr. Joseph Warren.Soon Johnny is involved in the pivotal events of the American Revolution, from the Boston Tea Party to the first shots fired at Lexington. Powerful illustrations by artist Michael McCurdy help bring this classic novel for middle graders to life."This sweeping tale of redcoats and revolutionaries has a lot to offer. Forbes, a historian, writes with detail and precision, imbuing historical events with life and passion that is often lacking in textbooks." (Common Sense Media)
Johnny Tremain: A Newbery Award Winner (Newbery Medal Ser.)
by Esther Hoskins ForbesJohnny Tremain, winner of the 1943 Newbery Medal, is one of the finest historical novels ever written for children. <P><P> As compelling today as it was fifty years ago, to read this riveting novel is to live through the defining events leading up to the American Revolutionary War. Fourteen-year old Johnny Tremain, an apprentice silversmith with a bright future ahead of him, injures his hand in a tragic accident, forcing him to look for other work. In his new job as a horse-boy, riding for the patriotic newspaper, the Boston Observer, and as a messenger for the Sons of Liberty, he encounters John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Dr. Joseph Warren. Soon Johnny is involved in the pivotal events shaping the American Revolution from the Boston Tea Party to the first shots fired at Lexington.
Johnny and the Dead (Johnny Maxwell Trilogy #2)
by Terry PratchettSir Terry Pratchett, beloved and bestselling author of the Discworld fantasy series, explores the bonds between the living and the dead and proves that it's never too late to have the time of your life—even if it is your afterlife!Johnny Maxwell's new friends do not appreciate the term "ghosts," but they are, well, dead.The town council wants to sell the cemetery, and its inhabitants aren't about to take that lying down! Johnny is the only one who can see them, and and the previously alive need his help to save their home and their history. Johnny didn't mean to become the voice for the lifeless, but if he doesn't speak up, who will?Read more of Johnny Maxwell's adventures in Only You Can Save Mankind and Johnny and the Bomb!
Join the Club, Maggie Diaz
by Nina MorenoThis humorous and heartfelt middle-grade debut by Nina Moreno with illustrations by Courtney Lovett is perfect for fans of Celia C. Pérez and Terri Libenson, and any reader still deciding what their passion in life is."MAYBE I'M GOOD AT SOMETHING I DON'T EVEN KNOW ABOUT YET."Everyone in Maggie Diaz's life seems to be finding their true passion. The one thing that defines them as a person. Her best friends Zoey and Julian are too busy to hang out after school thanks to band and comics club. Mom is finishing her last semester in college. And Maggie’s perfect older sister Caro is perfectly-perfect at sports and tutoring.So Maggie cooks up a plan to join every club she can! But trying to fit in with type-A future leaders, gardening whizzes, and the fearless kids in woodshop is intimidating, exhausting, and seriously confusing. And juggling homework, friends, and all of her after-school activities is way harder than it looks.Seventh grade is all about figuring out who you are -- good thing Maggie Diaz has the perfect plan!
Joined at Birth: The Lives of Conjoined Twins
by Elaine LandauExplores the issue of conjoined twins, including a discussion of the difficult decision regarding physical separation that parents must face.
Jojo vs. Middle School (Team Awkward #1)
by Joy McCullough Veeda BybeeAfter having hilariously terrible first days of sixth grade, four girls vow to ride out the super highs and cringe-worthy lows of middle school together, no matter how awkward it gets, in this first book in the Team Awkward middle grade series.Jojo has everything planned out for the perfect first day of middle school, down to her outfit and hairstyle. But when Mom, distracted by her new live-in boyfriend, Paul, forgets to wake Jojo up, she oversleeps and has to make do with leggings, a t-shirt, and her brother&’s hoodie. The day still goes okay until Jojo realizes that she has a hole in her leggings thanks to Purrito, the kitten Paul &“gifted&” her. Because Paul isn&’t just Paul; he&’s Mr. Meow, a mega-famous cat-fluencer. Nearly everything in Jojo&’s life is now cat-themed—including the underwear that the hole in her leggings is now showcasing to the whole school! Embarrassed and unable to show her face in the cafeteria, Jojo spends her lunch period in an abandoned locker room. But she isn&’t the only one hiding to cope with some major awkwardness. Maybe, with friends by her side, middle school won&’t be so bad after all.
Jojo's Guide To The Sweet Life: #peaceouthaterz
by JoJo SiwaA POWERFUL MEDITATION ON GIRL POWER AND SELF CONFIDENCE: The book shows young women how to embrace their power, take risks and accomplish anything they can imagine. Through the lens of JoJo'spersonal experience, she shows readers themes such as finding your passion, keeping strong in the face of adversity, appreciating your individualism, the importance of being loyal and never giving up. ANTI-BULLYING STAND: A go-to resource for kids, parents and teachers discussing how to go high when bullies go low. 'BE CONFIDENT, BE STRONG, JUST BE YOU!: Offering real life advice in her trademark style, this book is a colourful, eclectic extension of JoJo'slife perspective.
Joke-A-Palooza (Almost Naked Animals)
by Howie Dewin<P>Get in on the Almost Naked Animals fun with this joke book <P>Get ready to get silly! Juvenile humor abounds in this 64-page joke book based on the hit cartoon. Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout.
Jokelopedia: The Biggest, Best, Silliest, Dumbest Joke Book Ever!
by Ilana Weitzman Eva BlankIt&’s the mother of all kids&’ joke books—an all-encompassing, gut-busting, and bestselling collection of more than 1,700 jokes, tongue-twisters, riddles, and puns for all occasions. Here are 61 elephant jokes, including: What did the elephant say when he walked into the post office? / Ouch! Dozens of knock-knock jokes, like: Knock-knock. / Who&’s there? / Doris. / Doris who? / Doris locked. That&’s why I knocked! Plus teacher jokes and creature jokes, doctor jokes and robber jokes, food jokes, gross jokes, why-did-the-chicken-cross-the-road jokes, and name-game jokes: What do you call a man in a tiger&’s cage? / Claude. And for all aspiring comedians, there are joke-telling pointers and tips, funny facts, and spotlights on comic TV shows, books, and actors, from Steve Carell to Tina Fey to SpongeBob Squarepants. It&’s the ultimate gift for the incurable jokester.