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Unsung Voices of Black History (From the Archives)
by KaaVonia HintonA perfect book for young readers to discover lesser-known people who have shaped Black history in the United States.The organizer behind the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The first Black American head coach in the National Football League. The first Black female state senator from New York. Throughout history, Black people have broken barriers and protested to fight for equality. Celebrate little-known people like these and learn about the social impact of their work on American history in Unsung Voices of Black History.ABOUT THIS SERIES:This brand-new series is rooted in a profound commitment to shedding light on some of the important -- and often lesser-known -- aspects of Black history. From the Archives features landmarks, events, people, and artistic endeavors that have played a significant role in the Black experience in America and offers a chance to celebrate them. Written in a vivid, engaging style and featuring a colorful combination of photos and illustrations, each title serves as a powerful vehicle for education, inspiration, and empowerment for young readers.
Untamed Grossology: Icky Things in the Great Outdoors (Grossology)
by Sylvia BranzeiExpand your knowledge on all things gross with these fun facts about nature&’s yuckiest bugs, creatures, and animal habits! Perfect for fans of the Weird But True! series.There&’s no escaping gross stuff—especially not in the wilderness! Discover icky, disgusting details about squishy insects, stinky animals, scary plants, and more.From fungi to snails to bats (oh my!), what&’s gross has never been so fun!
Untamed: A Splintered Companion (Splintered Ser.)
by A. G. HowardAlyssa Gardner went down the rabbit hole and took control of her destiny. She survived the battle for Wonderland and the battle for her heart. In this collection of three novellas, join Alyssa and her family as they look back at their memories of Wonderland. In Six Impossible Things, Alyssa recalls the most precious moments of her life after Ensnared, and the role magic plays in preserving the happiness of those she loves. Alyssa’s mother reminisces about her own time in Wonderland and giving up the crown to rescue the man who would become her husband in The Boy in the Web. And Morpheus delves into Jeb’s memories of the events of Splintered in The Moth in the Mirror.
Until the Celebration (The Green Sky Trilogy #3)
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderIn the final Green Sky novel, the Erdlings and the Kindar have been united, but keeping the peace will be the most difficult challenge yet. Raamo, Pomma, and Teera have succeeded. They have torn down the lies told by the Ol-zhaan and united the Erdlings with the Kindar. The truth has won out. But why does winning feel so much like losing? Old habits and ideas die hard. While Raamo and his fellow child-heroes are worshipped for the Rejoyning, distrust still hangs over the Erdlings and Kindar like an ominous cloud. The societies above and below the forests&’ roots have discovered something new: Knowing the truth is easy, but living with the truth is hard. Resistance groups are growing, and violence threatens to poison the promise of peace. Can Raamo, Pomma, and Teera unite Green-sky before it&’s too late? This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Until the Last Spike: The Journal Of Sean Sullivan, A Transcontinental Railroad Worker, Nebraska And Points West 1867 (My Name Is America Ser.)
by William DurbinAcclaimed author William Durbin's exciting JOURNAL OF SEAN SULLIVAN is back with a dynamic repackaging!It's August 1867 and Sean has just arrived from Chicago, planning to work with his father on the Intercontinental Railroad. Sean must start at the bottom, as a water carrier, toting barrels of it to the thirsty men who are doing the backbreaking work on the line. At night, everyone is usually too tired to do anything but sleep, yet Sundays are free, and Sean discovers the rough and rowdy world of the towns that seem to sprout up from nowhere along the railroad's path over the prairie. But prejudices run rampant for both the Irish and Chinese workers -- especially when they start a deadly race to see who can lay track the fastest. Through Sean's eyes, the history of this era and the magnitude of his and his fellow workers' achievements come alive.
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by Timothy YoungWhat do the world’s largest rodent and a highly social cousin of the raccoon have to talk about? Absolutely nothing! But, they do try to help the author with ideas for his next book. Join author Timothy Young and his new characters - a coatimundi and a capybara - in this silly story with a twist ending. You will laugh from start to finish as the plot unfolds and the search for the title lands on Untitled. Will we see these characters again as they walk off into the sunset?
Untold Dinosaur Tales #1: Dangerous Eggs-pedition! (LEGO Jurassic World)
by Random HouseDanger, dinosaurs, and laugh-out-loud fun fill this all-new LEGO® Jurassic World™ chapter book series!From baby dinosaurs on the loose to the big T. rex causing trouble, Owen, Claire, and the bumbling Asset Containment Unit have their hands full keeping all the dinosaurs and guests at Jurassic World safe. With action-packed illustrations throughout, this engaging chapter book features three fun-filled stories that are perfect for LEGO® Jurassic World™ fans and kids ages 6 to 9 who love dinosaurs. Look out for these other great books:• LEGO® Jurassic World™: Daring Dinosaur Adventures! ©2022 The LEGO Group and Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group.
Untold Dinosaur Tales #2: Camp Chaos! (LEGO Jurassic World)
by Random HouseDinosaurs, action-packed adventure, and laugh-out-loud fun fill this all-new LEGO® Jurassic World™ chapter book series!With small, quick dinosaurs on the loose, the big T. rex causing trouble, and a boss who loves surprises, Owen, Claire, and the bumbling Asset Containment Unit have their hands full keeping all the dinosaurs and guests at Jurassic World safe. With action-packed illustrations throughout, this engaging chapter book features fun-filled stories that are perfect for LEGO® Jurassic World™ fans and kids ages 6 to 9 who love dinosaurs. Look out for these other great books:LEGO® Jurassic World™: Daring Dinosaur Adventures!Untold Dinosaur Tales #1: Dangerous Eggs-pedition! (LEGO® Jurassic World™)
Untold Dinosaur Tales #3: Fossil Chase! (LEGO Jurassic World)
by Random HouseDinosaurs, action-packed adventure, and laugh-out-loud fun fill this all-new LEGO® Jurassic World™ chapter book series!Dr. Alan Grant visits Jurassic World to identify a rare dinosaur fossil that has been discovered. But as usual, dinosaurs are on the loose and causing all kinds of trouble for Owen, Claire, and the staff at Jurassic World. Luckily they know how to handle the dinosaurs and keep their special guest safe. With action-packed illustrations throughout, this engaging chapter book features fun-filled stories that are perfect for LEGO® Jurassic World™ fans and kids ages 6 to 9 who love dinosaurs.Look out for these other great books:LEGO® Jurassic World™: Daring Dinosaur Adventures!Untold Dinosaur Tales #1: Dangerous Eggs-pedition! (LEGO® Jurassic World™)
Unusual Creatures: A Mostly Accurate Account of the Earth's Strangest Animals
by Michael Hearst Christie Wright Arjen Noordeman Jelmer NoordemanWith humor and flair, Michael Hearst introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life-forms. Which animal can be found at the top of Mount Everest, 10,000 feet under the sea, and in your backyard? Which animal poops cubes? Which animal can disguise itself as a giant crab? These fascinating facts and hundreds more await curious minds, amateur zoologists, and anyone who has ever laughed at a funny-looking animal.This book is also available in a multi-touch version, which is specially formatted for the iPad.
Up & Down: The Adventures of John Jeffries, First American to Fly
by Don BrownThe incomparable Don Brown chronicles the ballooning misadventures of John Jeffries, scientist and aviation pioneer.Swept up by the European ballooning craze of the 1780s, Dr. John Jeffries longed to become the first person to fly across the English Channel. But first he had to outwit a rascally copilot, keep the balloon from bursting, and avoid crashing into the sea. The good doctor's quick-thinking solutions will surprise young readers--and keep them giggling. Orbis Pictus and Sibert Honor winner Don Brown tells this quirky true story with his usual accuracy and heart.
Up Close With Bugs
by Alexandra SiyAmazing micrograph photography helps readers find out if bugs get an undeserved bad rap in this nonfiction picture book.Bugs bite, drink blood, and eat food in our fields and gardens. Is bugging a crime? Decide for yourself! Read "rap sheets" on the major categories of insects, and marvel at photomicrographs that magnify bug parts by 10 to 300,000 times! But once you've learned about insect habits, you may come to agree that bugs are our friends... not our foes. Meticulous research combined with lively writing and a kid-friendly approach to turn learning about insects into an intriguing case. First published in hardcover as Bug Shots, this title is being repackaged as a companion to Up Close with Spiders (Spidermania).
Up Close With Spiders
by Alexandra SiyDebunking myths about spiders, this book takes an extremely close look at creatures that both fascinate and terrify humans.An introduction explains what makes spiders unique. Then ten species are highlighted with incredible electron micrograph photographs and surprising facts. From diving bell spiders that live in bubbles underwater, to spitting spiders that shoot venomous wads of spit at their prey, to black widows and wolf spiders, this unusual book will intrigue readers and help dispel arachnophobia. First published in 2015 as Spidermania, this title has been repackaged as a companion to Up Close with Bugs (Bug Shots).
Up in the Air (Underground and All Around)
by Zoe ArmstrongLook up! What do you see? This charming nature book will encourage children to look, listen, and feel nature all around. From cloud patterns to constellations, the chirrup of a single sparrow to the trees that rustle in the wind - the beauty of nature is everywhere. This children&’s book is perfect for cultivating a love of natural science.Inside this beautifully illustrated kid's guide, Up In The Air you&’ll discover: • Cross-curriculum science topics covering botany, ornithology, meteorology, and more • Gorgeous illustrations by Sara Ugolotti create a softer approach to scientific topics - perfect for young readers between the ages of 7-9 • Plant and animal species that live above us from all around the world • A guide to bird watching for kids, cloud spotting, and identifying different constellations of stars From the tiny insects that make their homes in tree trunks to the names of the planets and constellations in the sky, there is so much to see in the world above our heads. Young readers will discover the joy nature can bring to us, and build on their understanding of the natural world.Up In The Air is the perfect introduction to climatology, astronomy, and the intricacies of flora and fauna life. Kids will learn about Earth&’s ecosystem and understand why living things are vital for our planet&’s future, whether they are insects pollinating plants, or trees helping to make the air we breathe.
Up to No Ghoul
by Cullen BunnIn this thrilling and spooky middle grade graphic novel companion to The Ghoul Next Door by New York Times bestselling author Cullen Bunn and Cat Ferris, Lavinia and Grey team up again to solve the town’s mystery.Ever wake up in the middle of the night to awful nightmares about vampires?When a mysterious blood bank rolls into town, Grey can’t help but get an eerie feeling. Could it be linked to his nightmares about vampires? After some investigating, Grey learns it’s something more sinister than he could ever imagine . . . and there’s only one creature who can help him—Lavinia.Despite the fact they are forbidden to talk to one another again, this spooky mystery is bigger than any promises between the ghouls and humans.This fun, lightly spooky adventure is a good Halloween read but is also the perfect graphic novel read all year round. It's a wonderful escape from everyday life, providing readers with a good scare and plenty of laughter.The Ghoul Next Door was a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and a Kids’ Indie Next List pick. "This fast-paced blend of humor and horror is essentially an against-the-odds friendship story.," praised Kirkus.
Up, Down, All Around: A Story of Gravity (Science Works)
by Jacqui Bailey Matthew LillyExplains the concept of gravity by taking a trip on the space shuttle. Lexile Measure: 0700
Upchuck and the Rotten Willy
by Bill WallaceChuck's a cat with a great life--until Katie goes away to college and his best friend moves. Left all alone, Chuck starts to venture farther and farther into the neighborhood and one fateful night finds himself face-to-face with a beast as big and black as death. His name is Rotten Willy--and he's a dog with a heart of gold.
Upper Fourth: Book 4
by Enid BlytonWelcome to Malory Towers, where there's more to life than lessons!Darrell Rivers is delighted to be Head Girl of her form - and this year her sister Felicity joins Malory Towers too. Most of the time Darrell couldn't be prouder of Felicity, but she's much less keen on her sister's trouble-making new friend. With twins Connie and Ruth also causing problems, Darrell's first term in charge is a big challenge... Now adapted for television, on CBBC.Between 1946 and 1951, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at Malory Towers. Book 4 was first published in 1949. This edition features the classic text and is unillustrated.*Malory Towers ®, Enid Blyton ® and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
Uprising
by Jennifer A. NielsenAuthor Jennifer A. Nielsen inspires readers with a brand-new thriller based on the remarkable true story of a young Polish girl who bravely fought, participating in the Warsaw city uprising, and took a stand in the name of freedom. <p><p> Twelve-year-old Lidia is outside her grandfather's house when planes fly overhead, bearing the Nazi cross on each wing. Before the bombs hit the ground, Lidia realizes her life is about to change forever. Poland has fallen under German occupation, and her father makes the brave decision to join the Polish army to fight against the Nazis. Lidia wants to follow him into war, but she's far too young, and she's needed by her mother and brother. <p><p> After her family returns to Warsaw, where life has changed irrevocably, Lidia continues to play the piano, finding comfort in Chopin, Bach, and Beethoven. But she also wants to aid the Jewish people held captive in the Warsaw Ghetto. With the help of a friend, Lidia begins to smuggle wheat and food into the ghetto. Still, she feels like she could be doing so much more. She wants to fight. After her brother joins the resistance, Lidia wants only to follow in his footsteps. Soon, she begins to work as a courier, smuggling weapons and messages for the resistance throughout the city. <p><p> When the Warsaw city uprising begins—one year after the more well-known Warsaw Ghetto uprising by Polish Jews—with gunfire and bombs echoing throughout the streets, Lidia joins the Polish nationalists’ fight, too, and she and her peers fight with everything they’ve got. Life will continue to surprise Lidia, as she and the resistance fighters do their best to defeat the German soldiers. No matter the consequences, they’re willing to defend their freedom and their homes from the Nazi invaders—even with their lives. <p><p> Drawing on the extraordinary real-life story of Polish teenager Lidia Zakrzewski, bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen presents an inspiring and dramatic account of the Polish resistance fighters who struggled to force out their Nazi occupiers and reclaim their nation's freedom from tyranny. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Uproarious Riddles for Minecrafters: Mobs, Ghasts, Biomes, and More (Jokes for Minecrafters)
by Brian Boone Amanda BrackUproarious Riddles for Minecrafters is the fifth book in the Jokes for Minecrafters series, which is complete with more than eight hundred riddles! "Dig in" to these funny brainteasers about Minecraft mobs, tools, and biomes that will really make you think! You'll have such a BLAST reading all of these crafty riddles and jokes. All of your favorite parts of the Minecraft game are included in the book, and the riddles will have you continuing the Minecraft fun! <p><p> For kids ages five and up, this is the perfect book for at home, at school, or really anywhere! You’ll enjoy telling these silly jokes to your friends and family. As a bonus there are silly illustrations throughout for extra laughs!
Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere
by Julie T. LamanaArmani Curtis can think about only one thing: her tenth birthday. All her friends are coming to her party, her mama is making a big cake, and she has a good feeling about a certain wrapped box. Turning ten is a big deal to Armani. It means she's older, wiser, more responsible. But when Hurricane Katrina hits the Lower Nines of New Orleans, Armani realizes that being ten means being brave, watching loved ones die, and mustering all her strength to help her family weather the storm. A powerful story of courage and survival, Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere celebrates the miraculous power of hope and love in the face of the unthinkable.
Upside-Down Magic: Dragon Overnight (Upside-Down Magic #No. 1)
by Lauren Myracle Sarah Mlynowski Emily JenkinsIn a world of elite magic academies, weird and wonderful things happen when you're sent off to public school . . . and put in the Upside-Down Magic class.It's never easy when your magic goes wonky.For Nory, this means that instead of being able to turn into a dragon or a kitten, she turns into both of them at the same time-a dritten.For Elliott, the simple act of conjuring fire from his fingertips turns into a fully frozen failure.For Andres, wonky magic means he's always floating in the air, bouncing off the walls, or sitting on the ceiling.For Bax, a bad moment of magic will turn him into a . . . actually, he'd rather not talk about that.Nory, Elliott, Andres, and Bax are just four of the students in Dunwiddle Magic School's Upside-Down Magic class. In their classroom, lessons are unconventional, students are unpredictable, and magic has a tendency to turn wonky at the worst possible moments. Because it's always amazing, the trouble a little wonky magic can cause . . .
Upstaged (Orca Limelights)
by Patricia McCowanEllie is used to getting leading roles in her small-town school’s musicals, but her place at center stage disappears when her dad becomes the host of a breakfast TV show and they have to move to the big city. When Ellie auditions for—and lands—a spot with the Youth Works Theater Company, she comes up against a tight-knit group of talented, experienced and competitive triple-threat performers. Not only does she not get a lead, but she has to share a role with Marissa, a company veteran who seems determined to do all she can to outshine Ellie. Out of her depth and far from all that she’s known, Ellie wonders just what she has to do to stop feeling upstaged by everyone around her. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Upstaged (Zack Delacruz #3)
by Jeff AndersonZack is back—and taking on the school play! Bah humbug! Zack Delacruz wants to win the role of Scrooge in Davy Crockett Middle School&’s production of A Christmas Carol—and Abhi&’s admiration, too. But he&’s not the only one trying out for the play. So are José (El Pollo Loco), Marquis, and Janie, who dreams of being all three ghosts. What role will Zack end up playing on stage . . . and in his life? Bowling balls, gurgling stomachs, complete chaos, and quick detective work turn this year&’s drama into a spectacular scene that will have actors rising to new heights—literally—and leave readers rolling in the aisles.
Upstream, Downstream: Exploring Watershed Connections (Orca Footprints #21)
by Rowena RaeDo you know your watershed address? We all have one, whether we live high up in a mountain, on an inland prairie or near the coast. A watershed is an area of land that channels rain and snowmelt into streams, rivers and oceans. Our lives are deeply intertwined with land and water and all the connections between them. Day-to-day activities—like brushing our teeth, eating a meal, getting a ride in a car or even using an electronic device—have consequences for our own or someone else's watershed. Over the centuries we've changed the land by farming it, cutting down the trees on it, digging into it and building on it. We've also learned how to control water—where it goes and how much flows. Upstream, Downstream explores the consequences of the pressures people place on watersheds and highlights some of the heroes making a difference for watersheds around world. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.