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Air Raid -- Pearl Harbor!: The Story of December 7, 1941
by Theodore TaylorIt examines from both the American and Japanese points of view the political and military events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Air That Kills: India's Pollution Problem (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5)
by Susan StubbsTOXIC AIR In some Indian cities, people hurry through the streets, gasping for air. They have trouble breathing because of the air pollution, which is so bad that it can cause illness, and even death. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Airi Sano, Prankmaster General: International Menace (AIRI SANO, PRANKMASTER GENERAL #3)
by Zoe TokushigeIn this latest laugh-out-loud adventure, Airi's pranks go global on a family trip to Japan--but is pranking really all it's cracked up to be? Perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Diary of a Wimpy Kid!School is out for the summer, and Airi is off to Japan with her family to visit her grandparents and cousins for the first time in years. As fun as the trip will be, Airi is worried that her new friends will forget about her while she&’s gone. Will the stories she sends them from her vacation be exciting enough to keep them wanting more? Looks like it&’s time to pull some pranks and keep her friends—and her family—entertained!But after some of her plans cause problems, Airi starts to question whether her supposedly fun ideas are actually worth it after all. Is being the prankmaster general all it's cracked up to be? In this latest Airi Sano adventure, Airi and her pranks are in for the trip of a lifetime!
Airi Sano, Prankmaster General: New School Skirmish (AIRI SANO, PRANKMASTER GENERAL #1)
by Zoe TokushigeA hilarious story of new-school hijinks, filled with friendship, family, and plenty of pranks--perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Diary of a Wimpy Kid!Meet Airi Sano. After spending her entire childhood moving from one military base to another, she's excited to be settling down for the long-term in Hawai'i. She's less excited about her new teacher, who&’s determined to make Airi like school. But she's got a plan: prank her teacher so hard that she gives up on even trying to get Airi to do any work—especially any reading.But Mrs. Ashton won&’t give up, no matter what Airi does. Airi will need the help of her new classmates—who might even be her new friends—to get Mrs. Ashton to crack. It&’s time . . . for a prank war!With fun and funny black-and-white illustrations throughout, New School Skirmish kicks off a brand-new series for readers to adore!Praise for Airi Sano, Prankmaster General: New School Skirmish:&“The ultimate prankster has arrived! Airi Sano is guaranteed to keep readers on their toes!&” –Booki Vivat, New York Times bestselling author of the Frazzled series
Airi Sano, Prankmaster General: Public Enemy Number One (AIRI SANO, PRANKMASTER GENERAL #2)
by Zoe TokushigeAiri is back for another hilarious story of friendship and pranks, and this time, there's drama--literally! Perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Diary of a Wimpy Kid!It's the spring semester, and Airi Sano is on top of the world! Her grades are up, she has real friends at her side, and she&’s joined the school play. She&’s even keeping out of trouble and toning down the pranks!But when the play falls victim to some truly awful pranks, everyone immediately suspects that Airi is behind them. As suspicion mounts, it's up to her to solve the mystery and clear her own name before the imposter strikes again. Sounds like a job for Airi and her crew!
The Airless Year
by Adam P. KnaveFor Kacee, a queer Black girl in middle school, everything feels like a struggle. Her parents take out their personal issues on her, classes are a challenge, her crush is clueless about her feelings, and her two best friends are always at odds.When Kacee fails a class as a result of her stress and ends up in summer school, she starts to wonder why she even bothers trying—and ultimately begins to discover her own power to improve the things in her life she can control, and try to let go of what she can&’t. From writer Adam P. Knave (The Once and Future Queen) and artist Valentine Barker, with letters by Frank Cvetkovic (Punch-Up), The Airless Year is a story of self-discovery and empowerment about taking control where you can, and learning to let the rest go.
Aisha Goes Wild (Making Out, Book #8)
by Katherine ApplegateAisha thinks she and Christopher are a solid couple until her first love, Jeff, calls and invites her and her friends to see him rapping in concert on Halloween. Claire's manipulations are driving Zoey and Lucas apart and driving Jake to drink. Isolated, Claire finds a friend on the computer. On the big night all of them encounter the spirit of Halloween. Claire ditches the concert for a secret meeting, Nina and Ben get lost in the wood and Ben defends her with a pitchfork. Jake ends up in a cemetery with a whiskey bottle and a spirit with a dire prediction. Zoe, Lucas and Christopher think Aisha is missing until they spot her in the spotlight. Before school the next morning some of them have spooky memories and some of their lives are changed. You can't help but care about the eight island teenagers whose lives and loves have ups and downs. Bookshare has all of the books that tell their story in #1 Zoey Fools Around, #2 Jake Finds Out, #3 Nina Won't Tell, #4 Ben's In Love, #5 Claire Gets Caught, #6 What Zoey Saw, #7 Lucas Gets Hurt, #9 Zoey Plays Games, #10 Nina Shapes Up, #11 Ben Takes A Chance, #12 Claire Can't Lose, #13 Don't Tell Zoey, #14 Aaron Lets Go, #15 Who Loves Kate?, #16 Lara Gets Even, #17 Two Timing Aisha, #18 Zoey Speaks Out and #19 Kate Finds Love. With more to come.
Aisha the Sapphire Treasure Dragon (Dragon Girls #5)
by Maddy MaraWe are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar!Mei, Aisha, and Quinn are Treasure Dragon Girls. They draw on the power of precious gems to transform into mighty dragons. Tasked with keeping the the Magic Forest safe from harm, the Treasure Dragon Grls must come together as a team, embrace their clawsome new abilities, and save the day.The Shadow Sprites have stolen the Heartstring Violin. Aisha must harness the power of sapphires to rescue the violin, and return it to its rightful home in the Magic Forest's secret vault.Read all the books in the Treasure Dragon arc!#4: Mei the Ruby Treasure Dragon#5: Aisha the Sapphire Treasure Dragon#6: Quinn the Jade Treasure Dragon
Ajapa the Tortoise: A Book of Nigerian Folk Tales
by Margaret BaumannLong before people could turn to books for instruction and amusement, they relied upon storytellers for answers to their questions about life. Africa boasts a particularly rich oral tradition, in which the griot -- village historian -- preserved and passed along cultural beliefs and experiences from one generation to the next. This collection of 30 timeless fables comes from the storytellers of Nigeria, whose memorable narratives tell of promises kept and broken, virtue rewarded, and treachery punished.Ajapa the Tortoise -- a trickster, or animal with human qualities -- makes frequent appearances among the colorful cast of talking animals. In "Tortoise Goes Wooing," he learns a valuable lesson in friendship and sharing. Ajapa's further adventures describe how, among other things, he became a chief, acquired all of the world's wisdom, saved the king, tricked the lion, and came to be bald. Recounted in simple but evocative language, these ancient tales continue to enchant readers and listeners of all ages.
Ajay and the Mumbai Sun
by Varsha ShahA high-stakes adventure full of heart and the power of words to create change in modern day Mumbai, from debut author Varsha Shah, winner of the Times/Chicken House competition.Abandoned on the Mumbai railways, Ajay has grown up with nothing but a burning wish to be a journalist. And after finding an abandoned printing press, his dreams might just come true. But when he and his friends Saif, Vinod, Yasmin and Jai create their own newspaper, The Mumbai Sun, and begin to hunt down stories to fill their pages, the children uncover a plan to tear down their slum—which will leave hundreds of more people homeless.Can Ajay and his friends really succeed in bringing the truth to light against some of the most powerful forces in the city, fight for justice, and save their slum from bulldozers?
Akeelah and the Bee
by James Whitfield EllisonMeet Akeelah. She's 11 years old and lives in South LA. She goes to Crenshaw Middle School. She has never missed a word on a spelling test. Can she beat the odds and go all the way to the National Spelling Bee, without a tutor? Based on the screenplay and movie of the same name.
The Akhenaten Adventure (Children of the Lamp #1)
by P. B. KerrThe first book of the Children of the Lamp series tells the story of John and Philippa Gaunt and their adventures of finding out they are djinn.
Akiko and the Alpha Centauri 5000
by Mark CrilleyAkiko and her crew-Spuckler Boach, Mr. Beeba, Poog, and Gax-are competing in an intergalactic race from one side of the universe to the other. Along the way they have to make it through the narrow passages of the Labyrinth of Lulla-ma-Waygo, the notorious Almost Black Hole of Luzbert-7, and the deadly Jaws of McVluddapuck. All Akiko wants to do is make it back to Earth in one piece!But when Spuckler discovers that his old rival Bluggamin Streed is also in the race, winning becomes the most important thing. And Akiko quickly finds herself caught up in the competition. Who will go home with the celebrated Centauri Cup?From the Hardcover edition.
Akim Aliu: Dreamer
by Akim Aliu Greg Anderson ElyséeThis honest, engrossing graphic memoir tells the story of professional athlete and activist Akim Aliu's incredible life as a hockey prodigy in Canada. <P><P> Akim Aliu — also known as "Dreamer" — is a Nigerian born, Ukrainian Canadian professional hockey player whose career took him all around the world and who experienced systemic racism at everyone turn. This graphic novel tells Akim's incredible story, from being the only black child in his Ukrainian school, to having his teeth bashed in by a racist teammate in the Ontario junior league. A gut-wrenching and riveting graphic novel memoir that reminds us to never stop dreaming, this story is sure to inspire young readers everywhere. <P><P><i>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.</i>
Akimbo And The Elephants
by Alexander Mccall SmithTen-year-old Akimbo lives on a game preserve in Africa. His father is the head ranger, and Akimbo is eager to help him whenever he can--even if it means getting into some pretty dangerous situations. In Akimbo and the Elephants, ivory poachers are killing grown elephants for their tusks and leaving the calves to die. When the authorities fail to turn up new leads, Akimbo sets out to save the elephants by posing as a hunter himself.
Al Capone Does My Homework
by Gennifer CholdenkoAlcatraz Island in the 1930s isn't the most normal place to grow up, but it's home for Moose Flanagan, his autistic sister, Natalie, and all the families of the guards. When Moose's dad gets promoted to Associate Warden, despite being an unlikely candidate, it's a big deal. But the cons have a point system for targeting prison employees, and his dad is now in serious danger. After a fire starts in the Flanagan's apartment, Natalie is blamed, and Moose bands with the other kids to track down the possible arsonist. Then Moose gets a cryptic note from the notorious Al Capone himself. Is Capone trying to protect Moose's dad too? If Moose can't figure out what Capone's note means, it may be too late.
Al Capone Does My Shirts (Al Capone at Alcatraz #1)
by Gennifer CholdenkoToday I moved to a twelve-acre rock covered with cement, topped with bird turd and surrounded by water. I'm not the only kid who lives here. <P><P>There's my sister, Natalie, except she doesn't count. And there are twenty-three other kids who live on the island because their dads work as guards or cooks or doctors or electricians for the prison, like my dad does. Plus, there are a ton of murderers, rapists, hit men, con men, stickup men, embezzlers, connivers, burglars, kidnappers and maybe even an innocent man or two, though I doubt it. <P>The convicts we have are the kind other prisons don't want. I never knew prisons could be picky, but I guess they can. You get to Alcatraz by being the worst of the worst. Unless you're me. I came here because my mother said I had to.<P><P> <b>A Newbery Honor Book</b>
Al Capone Shines My Shoes (Tales from Alcatraz #2)
by Gennifer CholdenkoMoose and the cons are about to get a lot closer in this much-anticipated sequel.<P><P> It's 1935. Moose Flanagan lives on Alcatraz with his family, the other families of the guards, and a few hundred no-name hit men, con men, mad dog murderers and a handful of bank robbers too. And one of those cons has just done him a big favor.<P> You see, Moose has never met Al Capone, but a few weeks ago Moose wrote a letter to him asking him to use his influence to get his sister, Natalie, into a school she desperately needs in San Francisco. After Natalie got accepted, a note appeared in Moose's freshly laundered shirt that said: Done.<P> As this book begins, Moose discovers a new note. This one says: Your turn. Is it really from Capone? What does it mean? Moose can't risk anything that might get his dad fired. But how can he ignore Al Capone?
Al Capone Throws Me a Curve (Tales from Alcatraz #4)
by Gennifer CholdenkoReturn to Al Capone's Alcatraz with Newbery Honor-winning author Gennifer Choldenko in this charming addition to the beloved series about the son of a prison guard.Moose Flanagan lives on a famous island in California: Alcatraz, home to some of the most dangerous prisoners in the United States in the 1930s. It's the summer before he starts high school, and Moose is going to play a lot of baseball and win a spot on the high school team. But he still needs to watch his special older sister, Natalie--and then the warden asks Moose to look after his two-faced, danger-loving daughter, Piper. In the cell house there are rumors that the cons will a strike, and that Moose's father might step up to a new job. Moose is worried: What will this mean for their family, especially for Natalie, who's had some scary run-ins with prisoners? Then the unthinkable happens: Natalie winds up someplace she should never, ever go. And Moose has to rescue her.Don't miss the rest of the Tales from Alcatraz series!Al Capone Does My ShirtsAl Capone Shines My ShoesAl Capone Does My Homework
Al rescate de los delfines (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level S #10)
by Karen King Julie BauknechtNIMAC-sourced textbook
Al Roker's Extreme Weather: Tornadoes, Typhoons, and Other Weather Phenomena
by Al RokerNew York Times bestselling author, award-winning meteorologist, and TodayShow co-anchor Al Roker explores extreme weather phenomena in his first book for kids. This middle grade book is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. Dive deep into a world of fascinating weather with everyone’s favorite meteorologist, Al Roker!With this mesmerizing book that covers a wide range of topics, readers will learn about the conditions that generate unique weather occurrences like red sprites, thundersnow, and fogsicles.Surprising facts, colorful spreads, and captivating pictures will hook children and adults alike as they uncover the mysteries of extreme weather—some they never even knew existed!
Alabama Performance Coach, English Language Arts, [Grade] 5
by Triumph LearningNIMAC-sourced textbook