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The Takeout
by Tracy BaduaWhen a celebrity chef’s new restaurant threatens Mila’s family’s food truck, she plans to expose them for the recipe thieves they are—even if that means dabbling in the Filipino folk magic she’s tried to avoid. Fans of Tae Keller and Lily LaMotte will cheer for this charming story about food, family, and finding the place you belong.Mila may have moved to Coral Beach months ago, but it still doesn’t feel like home. She wants to belong, but a few awkward incidents with her new friends make her wonder if she’ll ever neatly fit into the super-samey small town.Mila feels the only place she can be herself is at her dad’s Filipino-Indian food truck, The Banana Leaf. But when celebrity chef twins the Fab Foodie Brothers open a restaurant nearby, it turns out the food they are serving is exactly the same as The Banana Leaf's--right down to the recipes!Suspicious of the similarities, Mila teams up with family friend Ajay to investigate. She soon realizes that she needs to take the beloved Fab Foodie Brothers down before they run her family's tiny truck out of town. But that means dabbling in the Filipino folk healing and magical traditions that she has shied away from her whole life . . . as well as alienating her new friends. Does Mila have to choose between her family and fitting in? Or, like the best recipes, will a blend of the traditional and the unexpected mix into something truly special?
The Takeover (Fearless Series #4)
by Mandy GonzalezBetter Nate than Ever meets Love Sugar Magic in this fourth and final novel in the Fearless middle grade series from Hamilton and Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez about a young thespian and emerging influencer whose social media gets hacked.Twelve-year-old April DaSilva loves performing—and connecting with fans on her social media accounts. Thanks to her role in the hit Broadway show Our Time, she is close to reaching a huge follower milestone. In celebration, she&’s hosting a contest: three lucky followers will win a special backstage tour and tickets to the show. April feels on top of the world, but her brother isn&’t so thrilled about her attention always being glued to a screen. His warnings don&’t bother April. What&’s wrong with wanting more followers and likes? When meet and greet day arrives, the Squad helps make the event special. All goes without a hitch until April attempts to log into her social media…it&’s gone. Her previous posts have been erased, and a new one that April didn&’t make pops up. It&’s even worse than she thought…she&’s been hacked. The Squad tries to uncover the culprit while April becomes a puppet of her stolen account—desperately trying to keep up with the public appearances promised in her name until she can reclaim ownership of the online presence she&’s worked so hard for. But she suddenly has much more to worry about when it&’s announced that the entire Squad has outgrown their roles in Our Time and may soon be replaced…
Taking Care of Where We Live: Restoring Ecosystems (Orca Think #17)
by Merrie-Ellen WilcoxKey Selling Points Introduces readers to STEM concepts, such as ecology and ecosystems, ecosystem services, biodiversity, ecological degradation, climate change, deforestation and how ecological restoration works. Also looks at the role ecological restoration can play in social issues such as fighting poverty and food insecurity. Readers will discover the importance of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and how Indigenous knowledge is key to understanding and restoring ecosystems. The United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration launched on June 5 (World Environment Day), 2021, in response to a proposal from more than 70 countries around the world. It encourages young people to become part of #GenerationRestoration. Features restoration projects in different ecosystems (e.g., forests, wetlands, grasslands, islands and marine ecosystems) around the world, such as the Great Green Wall in Africa (the world's largest ecological restoration project), the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami project in northwestern Pakistan (aiming to restore the region's forests and fight the effects of climate change) and the Maiden Island Reef in the Caribbean (the world's largest marine habitat restoration, including both coral reefs and mangrove habitat). The author has a diploma in the restoration of natural systems from the University of Victoria. She spoke with leading experts in the field of ecological restoration during her research for this book. She's published two Footprints titles with Orca, What's the Buzz? and Nature Out of Balance.
Taking Cover (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Kathryn Rogers Alejo PorrasNIMAC-sourced textbook
Taking the Cake!: Taking the Cake! (Confectionately Yours #2)
by Lisa PapademetriouConfession: Hayley's in another sticky situation . . .Hayley and her little sister, Chloe, have just moved into their grandmother's house with their mom, who recently divorced their dad and now runs the family's tea shop. With her knack for baking, Hayley helps out too, but her newfound talent seems to have cost her her best friend, Artie. Now Hayley's crushing on someone who might just be Artie's new boyfriend. This mess really takes the cake!
Taking the Reins (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Linda Dunlap Monica AuriemmaNIMAC-sourced textbook
Taking the Reins (An Ellen & Ned Book #3)
by Jane SmileyA young rider encounters well-known horses and new friends in the final installment of the Ellen & Ned trilogy by Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley.Ellen's family has moved to a new town...but some things, like her love for horses, remain the same. Ellen is now the proud owner of her own horse, Tater. She's learning new skills and challenging herself as a rider...but she still can't stop thinking about Ned, the feisty former racehorse she sees on the ranch during her lessons.In the meantime, Ellen's making new friends and encountering old ones. Most exciting of all is Da, a boy from a riding family who is possessed of a spirit of mischief and daring and knows his own mind.Ellen still has a lot to learn...about horses, friendship, and herself. And will she ever be able to get Ned off her mind?
Taking Up Space
by Alyson GerberThis is another realistic contemporary novel from the author Alyson Gerber, comes perfect for fans of Judy Blume. <p><p>Sarah loves basketball more than anything. Crushing it on the court makes her feel like she matters. And it's the only thing that helps her ignore how much it hurts when her mom forgets to feed her. But lately Sarah can't even play basketball right. She's slower now and missing shots she should be able to make. Her body doesn't feel like it's her own anymore. She's worried that changing herself back to how she used to be is the only way she can take control over what's happening. <p><p>When Sarah's crush asks her to be partners in a cooking competition, she feels pulled in a million directions. She'll have to dig deep to stand up for what she needs at home, be honest with her best friends, and accept that she doesn't need to change to feel good about herself. <p><p>Booklist described Gerber's novels in starred reviews as both "highly empathetic" and "truly inspiring." Taking Up Space promises to be a realistic and compelling story about struggling with body image and learning that true self-esteem comes from within.
Taking Up Space
by Alyson GerberFrom beloved author Alyson Gerber comes another realistic contemporary novel perfect for fans of Judy Blume. Sarah loves basketball more than anything. Crushing it on the court makes her feel like she matters. And it's the only thing that helps her ignore how much it hurts when her mom forgets to feed her.But lately Sarah can't even play basketball right. She's slower now and missing shots she should be able to make. Her body doesn't feel like it's her own anymore. She's worried that changing herself back to how she used to be is the only way she can take control over what's happening.When Sarah's crush asks her to be partners in a cooking competition, she feels pulled in a million directions. She'll have to dig deep to stand up for what she needs at home, be honest with her best friends, and accept that she doesn't need to change to feel good about herself.Booklist described Gerber's novels in starred reviews as both "highly empathetic" and "truly inspiring." Taking Up Space promises to be a realistic and compelling story about struggling with body image and learning that true self-esteem comes from within.
Takio
by Brian Michael BendisFrom New York Times bestselling writer Brian Michael Bendis (Superman, Ultimate Spider-Man, Jessica Jones, Ironheart) and artist Michael Avon Oeming (Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye), comes this new collection of the adventure comic for all ages.Taki and Olivia are sisters in an adoptive family—and they're driving each other crazy! Every day, their overprotective mother makes them walk to school together, eat lunch together and play together—they can't get away from each other!But when a secret experiment goes catastrophically wrong, the squabbling siblings suddenly find that they have superpowers. They're the first actual superheroes in the entire world—and it is awesome!But are the girls ready to face the daunting challenges posed by their amazing new abilities? And is the rest of the world ready for real-life superheroes?Find out in Takio from the acclaimed creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming—an electrifying tale of adventure for comics fans of all ages!Collects the original graphic novel Takio and its sequel miniseries issues #1–#4.
A Tale Magnolious
by Suzanne NelsonFans of Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Applegate will warm to this story of an orphan and an elephant who band together to save a lovelorn town, relying on an eccentric crew and a couple of miracles along the way. Nitty Luce is an orphan--and a thief. <P><P>Magnolious is an elephant--and a fugitive. When the two misfits come face to face in the middle of a blinding dust storm, they form an immediate bond. But with Nitty hiding a stolen pouch of gleaming green seeds and Mag mere moments from being hanged, the two don't have much time to get to know each other. <P><P>Escaping into the storm, they end up on a barren farm in Fortune's Bluff, a town withered by a decade of dust storms. While most would be deterred by the farm's curmudgeonly owner, Windle Homes, Nitty sees past his harsh exterior. She promises to bring the farm back to life--with the help of Mag and those little green seeds. <P><P>Soon enough, Nitty and Mag are harvesting their first crop, and they're quickly the talk of the town. But as the townspeople become hopeful, the Mayor Neezer Snollygost becomes suspicious. <P><P>Will Nitty and Mag be able to save Fortune's Bluff and make a new, safe home for themselves? Doing so might just take a miracle...
The Tale of a No-Name Squirrel
by Radhika R. Dhariwal Audrey BenjaminsenSolve riddles with Squirrel as he travels to the walled city of bees, the fireless tea plantation of mice, and treacherous desert full of tricksters in this beautifully written and creative debut adventure.Squirrel never expected to be anything other than a slave: the last animal slave in Bimmau. That is, until he is invited to a high profile wedding and takes a sip of the forbidden ceremonial wine, unlocking a mysterious riddle. The riddle reveals that there is a key which has the power to grant Squirrel his freedom (and a name!), but also could enslave anyone in Bimmau. Disastrous if it falls into the wrong hands! Squirrel and his friends find themselves in a race to find Brittle's Key before the army of crows gets to him...and before the mysterious Colonel finds the key first.
Tale of a Scaredy-Dog (Bea Garcia #3)
by Deborah ZemkeBea Garcia loves art, especially when she gets to draw pictures of her dog, Sophie. Their friendship is the star of this third story in the spunky chapter book series for fans of Amelia's Notebooks, Judy Moody, and Dory Fantasmagory series. Bea Garcia is using her art skills to tell readers all about her best friend ever--her dog, Sophie. Sophie can protect her from anything, even the Garcias' monster neighbor, Bert. When Bea's teacher makes her visit Bert for a school assignment, Bea brings Sophie along for extra security. But even monsters have pets, and Bert has a terrible one: Big Kitty. When Big Kitty attacks, Sophie runs straight out the door--away from Bea! Bea searches the neighborhood with her mom, and calls for Sophie up and down the street with her dad, but her dog is nowhere to be found. Will Bea's best friend ever come home again?
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
by Beatrix PotterBeatrix Potter's Classic Children's Stories in beautiful eBook editions The Story of Miss Moppet is a classic story about teasing featuring a little mouse and a kitten. The Story of Miss Moppet by Beatrix Potter is part of the Xist Publishing Children's Classics collection. Each eBook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.
A Tale of Highly Unusual Magic
by Lisa PapademetriouBestseller and author of the popular middle grade series Confectionately Yours Lisa Papademetriou is back with a magical, page-turning adventure for readers of all ages—a touching tale about destiny and the invisible threads that link us all, ultimately, to one another.Kai and Leila are both finally having an adventure. For Leila, that means a globe-crossing journey to visit family in Pakistan for the summer; for Kai, it means being stuck with her crazy great-aunt in Texas while her mom looks for a job. In each of their bedrooms, they discover a copy of a blank, old book called The Exquisite Corpse. Kai writes three words on the first page—and suddenly, they magically appear in Leila's copy on the other side of the planet. Kai's words are soon followed by line after line of the long-ago, romantic tale of Ralph T. Flabbergast and his forever-love, Edwina Pickle. As the two take turns writing, the tale unfolds, connecting both girls to each other, and to the past, in a way they never could have imagined.A heartfelt, vividly told multicultural story about fate and how our stories shape it.
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
by Beatrix PotterThe beloved author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit tells the story of a very determined duck and a doggone hero. Jemima Puddle-Duck wants to hatch her own eggs, but she makes the very foolish decision to trust a fox with her nest. The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck by Beatrix Potter is part of the Xist Publishing Children&’s Classics collection. Each ebook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.
The Tale of John Henry [Beyond Level, Grade 4]
by Bill Nagelkerke Carlo MolinariNIMAC-sourced textbook
A Tale of Magic... (A Tale of Magic... #1)
by Chris ColferA new series set in the Land of Stories universe from the #1 New York Times bestselling author, Chris Colfer, perfect for new and old fans! <P><P>When Brystal Evergreen stumbles across a secret section of the library, she discovers a book that introduces her to a world beyond her imagination and learns the impossible: She is a fairy capable of magic! But in the oppressive Southern Kingdom, women are forbidden from reading and magic is outlawed, so Brystal is swiftly convicted of her crimes and sent to the miserable Bootstrap Correctional Facility. <P><P>But with the help of the mysterious Madame Weatherberry, Brystal is whisked away and enrolled in an academy of magic! Adventure comes with a price, however, and when Madame Weatherberry is called away to attend to an important problem, she doesn't return.Do Brystal and her classmates have what it takes to stop a sinister plot that risks the fate of the world, and magic, forever? <P><P>Fall in love with an all-new series from Chris Colfer, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Land of Stories, filled with adventure, imagination, and wonderfully memorable characters both familiar and new. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
A Tale of Magic: A Tale of Witchcraft (A Tale of Magic #2)
by Chris ColferThe enchanting sequel to the No. 1 New York Times bestseller A Tale of Magic, from the author of The Land of Stories, Chris Colfer. Perfect for readers of The School for Good and Evil and Pages & Co.Brystal Evergreen changed the world, but the journey is just beginning ... Brystal Evergreen and her friends have saved the world from the evil Snow Queen and secured worldwide acceptance for the magical community.However, when a mysterious new witch named Mistress Mara arrives at the Academy, the celebrations are cut short. As Mistress Mara begins recruiting faeries into her rival school of Witchcraft, it becomes clear she has dark intentions. And soon Brystal's friend Lucy becomes embroiled in an ominous plot against mankind. Elsewhere, the fragile peace is on the brink of shattering. Outrage has spread throughout the kingdoms in opposition to the legalisation of magic. And a dangerous and centuries old clan known as the Righteous Brotherhood has resurfaced, with one goal in mind: to exterminate all magical life for ever ... starting with Brystal ...Filled with brand-new adventures and a cast of memorable characters, both familiar and new, Chris Colfer's writing will sweep you away into a world of magic and wonder.
A Tale of Magic... Collection (A\tale Of Magic... Ser.)
by Chris ColferA #1 New York Times bestsellerAn IndieBound bestsellerA USA Today bestsellerA Wall Street Journal bestseller The #1 New York Times bestselling series set in Chris Colfer's Land of Stories universe, perfect for both new and longtime fans, featuring A Tale of Magic..., A Tale of Witchcraft..., and A Tale of Sorcery...When Brystal Evergreen stumbles across a secret section of the library, she discovers a book that introduces her to a world beyond her imagination and learns the impossible: She is a fairy capable of magic! But in the oppressive Southern Kingdom, women are forbidden from reading and magic is outlawed, so Brystal is swiftly convicted of her crimes and sent to the miserable Bootstrap Correctional Facility.But with the help of the mysterious Madame Weatherberry, Brystal is whisked away and enrolled in an academy of magic! Adventure comes with a price, however, and when Madame Weatherberry is called away to attend to an important problem she doesn't return.Do Brystal and her classmates have what it takes to stop a sinister plot that risks the fate of the world, and magic, forever?Fall in love with an all-new series from Chris Colfer, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Land of Stories, filled with adventure, imagination, and wonderfully memorable characters both familiar and new.
The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher: A Myread Production (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
by Beatrix PotterMishaps rain down upon a frog trying to catch something to eat in this splendid story from the perennially popular author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher is the story of an amiable but accident-prone frog who sets off on a fishing adventure. Written by Beatrix Potter, it is part of the Xist Publishing Children&’s Classics collection. Each ebook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.
The Tale of Mr. Tod (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
by Beatrix PotterA kidnapping leads to a showdown between a fox and a badger in this exciting adventure from the beloved author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The Tale of Mr. Tod is Beatrix Potter&’s longest work and tells the tale of a badger and his enemy, a fox named Mr. Tod. Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny must save the day in this endearing story. The Tale of Mr. Tod by Beatrix Potter is part of the Xist Publishing Children&’s Classics collection. Each ebook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text. &“The darkest of all her tales. Set in a brooding Cumberland landscape of crags, empty dwellings, and moonlit woodland, the characters, menacing atmosphere and plot of Mr. Tod have all the hallmarks of classic crime fiction—approaching, indeed, something much greater.&” —Slightly Foxed
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle: Large Print (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
by Beatrix PotterBeatrix Potter's Classic Children's Stories in beautiful eBook editions The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher is the story of a charming but accident-prone frog who sets off on a fishing adventure. The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter is part of the Xist Publishing Children's Classics collection. Each eBook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
by Beatrix PotterThere&’s no clutter allowed in the house of Mrs. Tittlemouse, but her neighbors keep leaving messes behind. From the author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit.The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse is the story of a very tidy mouse who is always cleaning her home. Written by Beatrix Potter, it is part of the Xist Publishing Children&’s Classics collection. Each ebook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.
A Tale of Sorcery... (A Tale of Magic... #3)
by Chris ColferThe thrilling third book in Chris Colfer's #1 New York Times bestselling A Tale of Magic... series Brystal Evergreen is running out of time. It&’s almost been a year since she made a deal with Death to find and destroy the Immortal in exchange for her life and she still hasn&’t found a single clue about who or where the Immortal is. To make matters worse, something dark and malignant has risen from deep within the earth that threatens life as we know it. To stop this new evil, the fairies and witches must work with all the kingdoms and territories, including the Righteous Brotherhood and their Army of the Dead. But is the threat more familiar than they expected? And why are a secretive group of Sorcerers convinced Xanthous Hayfield is connected to it?