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The Incredible Power of God's Word
by Joyce MeyerYoung readers will discover just how powerful God's Word is in this collection of Scripture and encouragement, newly adapted from #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer's The Secret Power of Speaking God's Word. The Incredible Power of God's Word will help children get to know God as they read his promises aloud and apply his words to their lives. Grouped by topic, each entry in the book contains Bible verses, a child-friendly interpretation of each verse, and words of comfort and encouragement from Joyce Meyer. Topics include God's care and protection of his children, being kind, loving family and friends, and telling the truth. Perfect for morning or evening reading, this book is a great companion for growing hearts. Kids will become stronger, braver, kinder, and more loving as they read God's promises and learn to apply them in their lives.
The Incredible Shrinking Grump (Junior Monster Scouts #9)
by Joe McGeeThe Junior Monster Scouts get caught in the middle of a villainous face-off in this hilarious ninth chapter book of the Junior Monster Scouts series!Dr. Frankenstein is back in his lab cooking up trouble. He creates a shrinking—and growth—ray that inadvertently hits Baron Von Grump&’s windmill! Uh-oh!
The Incredible Shrinking Kid! (The Weird Zone #2)
by Tony AbbottCrazy toymakers, disappearing houses, and shrinking boys: Just another day in the Weird Zone!A blast of strange purple light zaps Sean Vickers while he is riding his bike in Grover&’s Mill. His sister Holly assures him that nothing is wrong, but Sean is not so certain—and the creepy new toy-store owner in town is not making him feel any better. When Sean rapidly starts shrinking, he knows the purple light is to blame, But how can he save himself when he is only four inches tall?Holly and her friend Jeff must snap into action and figure out how to reverse the process before Sean disappears forever and becomes part of the evil toymaker&’s permanent collection!
The Incredible Shrinking Lunchroom
by Michal BabayThis modern retelling of the classic Yiddish folktale and Caldecott Honor book It Could Always Be Worse asks: What do you do when the school lunchroom gets too crowded? The students at Parley Elementary have a hard time using the space in their lunchroom efficiently. When they get tired of shoving and arguing, they write a letter to their principal asking for help. She responds by moving all the science projects into the lunchroom. Now it's even more crowded! Through a series of letters and increasingly hilarious scenarios, the lunchroom gets more and MORE chaotic. When the principal finally announces that the lunchroom is once again only to be used for lunch, the students are overjoyed with the result.
The Incredible Twisting Arm (Magic Shop Series #2)
by Kate Egan Mike LaneWant to see something incredible?I can twist my arm all the way around.All it takes is a little magic…Life is a little easier for Mike now that he's found The White Rabbit magic shop. But after missing a special show from a visiting magician, Mike realizes h needs a way to get to the shop by himself. Unfortunately, he's exhausted after only a week of being a model student, and Nora, his magician assistant and expert on good behavior, is distracted by a new friendship. Convincing his parents he's responsible enough to ride his bike downtown alone will take a miracle…or maybe, magic.
The Incredibles
by Disney PressRead along with Disney and follow the story of the Incredibles, a family of undercover superheroes! When Bob Parr, a.k.a. Mr. Incredible, gets called out of retirement for a top secret mission, his family of superheroes including his wife Helen (a.k.a Elastigirl), and his children Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack need to ban together to rescue the world from total destruction. Follow along with word-for-word narration to find out if this Super family can overcome the wicked plot of Syndrome!
The Incredibles: A Super Summer Barbecue
by DISNEY BOOK GROUPThe Parr family has a big secret: they have Super powers! So when the whole family is invited to a neighborhood barbecue, Mrs. Parr reminds them that they can't use any of their Super powers. After all, being discovered would mean that they would have to move again! But will they be able to keep their Super identities a secret at the barbeque?
The Infinite Now: A Novel
by Mindy TarquiniOn a rainy night in Philadelphia's Ninth Street Market, sixteen-year-old Fiora, newly-orphaned by the 1918 influenza epidemic, is dumped at an old man's door. Daughter of the local fortune teller, Fiora arrives with a little money, a lot of attitude, and her mother's formidable reputation. The old man, a widowed shoemaker ticking down his clock, is the only person in their superstitious immigrant community brave enough to stand between Fiora and an orphanage. Fiora?s a modern, forward-thinking young woman, uninterested in using old-world magic to make a way for herself?but when her mother's magical curtain shows her that the old man will shortly die of a heart attack, Fiora panics, and casts her entire neighborhood into a stagnant bubble of time. A bubble where everything continues but nothing progresses?tomatoes won?t ripen, babies refuse to be born, and the sick suffer under the weight of a never-ending stream of unspent seconds. Not everything in the bubble is bad. Love, fresh and fascinating, ignites. Friendships take root. But as day drags into interminable day, the pressure inside the bubble world builds. Fiora must accept that not everything found can be kept, not everything saved will remain, and unless Fiora finds the courage to collapse the bubble, every one of her hopes will be trapped inside an unbearable, unyielding, unpredictable, and infinite Now.
The Inflatables in Air to the Throne (The Inflatables)
by Beth Garrod Jess HitchmanThe Inflatables don't get pumped. They stay pumped! Inflata-pals and bouncy BFFs Cactus, Flamingo, Donut, and Watermelon are ready for a fresh wave of drama in this hilariously action-packed graphic novel series that’s perfect for fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys!When an Airy Frogfather grants Flamingo’s wish for a fancy new home for his inflata-pals, he's pumped! But to claim the palace, the gang will have to go up against Sir-Spits-A-Lot, an evil inflatable llama who won't give up the castle easily. Will Flamingo have what it takes to survive llamagedon and become the rightful air to the throne?
The Inflatables in Bad Air Day (The Inflatables #1)
by Beth Garrod Jess HitchmanThe Inflatables don't get pumped. They stay pumped! Flamingo, Cactus, Donut, and Watermelon may be forgotten water park floats who live at the lost and found, but these inflata-pals are about to make some big waves in a funny graphic novel series that's perfect for fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys!Flamingo is destined to be a star! So when the opening of a new wave pool brings camera crews flooding to the park, his inflata-pals hatch a daring plan to make him famous. But will a flock of familiar faces from Flamingo’s past burst his bubble? Get ready, world -- Flamingo is about to BLOW UP!
The Inflatables in Mission Un-Poppable (The Inflatables)
by Beth Garrod Jess HitchmanThe Inflatables don't get pumped. They stay pumped! Inflata-pals and bouncy BFFs Cactus, Flamingo, Donut, and Watermelon are ready for a fresh wave of drama in this hilariously action-packed graphic novel series that’s perfect for fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys!Cactus knows there is something not quite ripe about new float Avocado. So when she discovers he's actually a two-faced Avocadon't and he's planning to take over the park, her mission is clear. But can Cactus convince the inflata-gang to help her stop Avocadon’t and save the spray before it's too late?
The Inflatables in Snack to the Future (The Inflatables)
by Beth Garrod Jess HitchmanThe Inflatables don't get pumped. They stay pumped! Inflata-pals and bouncy BFFs Cactus, Flamingo, Donut, and Watermelon are ready for a fresh wave of drama in this hilariously action-packed graphic novel series that’s perfect for fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys!It's Lynn's birthday! Except… Lynn hates birthdays. Donut is determined to change her mind by baking the best cake in the whole chewniverse! But when his secret recipe accidentally sends the inflata-gang TIME TRAVELING, they have to face some truly ferocious foes. Can Donut get his inflata-pals home and turn Lynn from party pooper to party popper?
The Inflatables in Splash of the Titans (The Inflatables)
by Beth Garrod Jess HitchmanThe Inflatables don't get pumped. They stay pumped! Inflata-pals and bouncy BFFs Cactus, Flamingo, Donut, and Watermelon are ready for a fresh wave of drama in this hilariously action-packed graphic novel series that’s perfect for fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys!Ready, set, BLOW! The water park is hosting the Airlympic Games, and Watermelon is ready to juice her opponents—especially Pineapple, who’s rotten to the core. But this year, the games are a team competition. Can Watermelon pump up her inflata-buddies to go for the gold or will Pineapple’s sneaky tricks deflate them all? It’s do or dive time!
The Inquisitor's Mark (Eighth Day #2)
by Dianne K. SalerniThe sequel to The Eighth Day, a fantasy adventure that VOYA called "unparalleled" and "absolutely necessary for middle grades," continues with higher stakes, greater world building, and more pulse-pounding action. With suspense, danger, and new discoveries around every corner, this fast-paced fantasy series that Kirkus Reviews raved was an exciting blend of "modern intrigue and ancient magic" will be a welcome addition for fans of Percy Jackson and Harry Potter.After an all-out battle in Mexico, Jax, Riley, and Evangeline have gone into hiding. There are still rogue Transitioners and evil Kin lords on the hunt for Riley, a descendant of King Arthur, and Evangeline, a powerful wizard with bloodlines to Merlin, in order to gain control over the Eighth Day.So when Finn Ambrose, a mysterious stranger, contacts Jax claiming to be his uncle, Jax's defenses go up—especially after Jax learns that he's holding Jax's best friend, Billy, hostage. To rescue Billy and keep Riley and Evangeline out of the fray, Jax sneaks off to New York City on his own. But once there, he discovers a surprising truth: Finn is his uncle, and Jax comes from a long line of Dulacs—a notoriously corrupt and dangerous Transitioner clan who want Riley dead and Evangeline as their prisoner. And family or not, the Dulacs will stop at nothing to get what they want.
The Insiders
by Mark OshiroA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * An ALA Rainbow Book List Top 10 Title for Young ReadersThree kids who don’t belong. A room that shouldn’t exist. A year that will change everything.Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Meg Medina, this debut middle grade novel from award-winning author Mark Oshiro is a hopeful and heartfelt coming-of-age story for anyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t fit in.San Francisco and Orangevale may be in the same state, but for Héctor Muñoz, they might as well be a million miles apart. Back home, being gay didn’t mean feeling different. At Héctor’s new school, he couldn’t feel more alone.Most days, Héctor just wishes he could disappear. And he does. Right into the janitor’s closet. (Yes, he sees the irony.) But one day, when the door closes behind him, Héctor discovers he’s stumbled into a room that shouldn’t be possible. A room that connects him with two new friends from different corners of the country—and opens the door to a life-changing year full of friendship, adventure, and just a little bit of magic.“Sometimes hilarious, sometimes devastating, but always full of heart, The Insiders carves out a space for us all to be our true selves.” —Kwame Mbalia, New York Times bestselling author of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
The Inspiring Life of Eudora Welty
by Richelle PutnamIn this colorful biography, explore the early years of the iconic Mississippi writer who came of age in the American South.Eudora Alice Welty led an exciting and surprising life. Before she won a Pulitzer Prize, as a little girl she made her own books and won national poetry prizes. As a young woman during the Great Depression, she was a photographer and took pictures all over the South. These and other stories pack the life of one of Mississippi’s most famous authors. With author and teacher Richelle Putnam, learn about the remarkable life of one of Mississippi’s literary treasures, complete with vivid illustrations by John Aycock that are as colorful as Eudora’s stories.
The Internet
by Meg GreveThis book details just what the Internet is, how it works, and how to be responsible when using it.
The Internet Escapade: Casebusters #11 (Casebusters #11)
by Joan Lowery NixonWhen an Internet prank turns serious, Sean becomes the main suspectBored in computer class, Sean Quinn and his friend Matt decide to liven things up with a little computer prank. But the laughs stop quickly when they accidentally hurt a younger student&’s feelings, earning themselves a quick trip to the principal&’s office. That night, Sean receives an anonymous email praising him for the prank, and promising to avenge his punishment by causing trouble at the school. The next day, a virus wreaks havoc with the school computers, and the principal suspects Sean of being the mastermind! To keep himself out of trouble, Sean asks his brother Brian to help him find the hacker behind the anonymous email. Catching criminals in the real world is tough enough, but when a crook decides to hide behind the computer screen, it will take every trick in the Casebusters&’ arsenal to bring this cyber-thug to real-world justice.
The Interpreter
by Olivia AbtahiA sharp and heartfelt picture book about a young soccer-loving girl who&’s an interpreter for her Spanish-speaking parents.Some kids have one job: to be a kid! Cecilia has two. When she isn't on the soccer field scoring goals, she's accompanying her parents to all kinds of grown-up places, like the DMV, the accountant's office, and the auto shop. She helps them translate from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish. It&’s an important job, and it can even be fun. It&’s also hard work. Sometimes Cecilia's second job is so much responsibility, it feels like she'll split in two! Is it time for Cecilia to blow her whistle and call for a time-out?Olivia Abtahi&’s clever text and Monica Arnaldo&’s charming illustrations capture a common aspect of life for immigrant and bilingual families while offering a model for teamwork that helps everyone feel understood.
The Inventions of God (Made in His Image)
by Dave ConnisThis delightfully illustrated picture book tells the story of inventor extraordinaire Eva—and the God who created her to be a lot like Him.Little Eva is a budding engineer who loves to invent machines, toys, and robots that bring her joy. But where does her curiosity, creativity, and pizzazz come from? Meet God. He loves to invent, too, and delights in His creations, especially Eva. God and Eva are A LOT alike because God made Eva to be just like Him.Eva loves her inventions, but maybe not their earlier versions. God loves Eva, every version of her, and He wants her to know just how much. Parents and children alike will relish the playful illustrations and the gentle reminder that the image of God is alive in each of us.
The Inventor's Secret: What Thomas Edison Told Henry Ford
by Suzanne SladeBoth Thomas Edison and Henry Ford started off as insatiably curious tinkerers. That curiosity led them to become inventors—with very different results. As Edison invented hit after commercial hit, gaining fame and fortune, Henry struggled to make a single invention (an affordable car) work. Witnessing Thomas's glorious career from afar, a frustrated Henry wondered about the secret to his success. This little-known story is a fresh, kid-friendly way to show how Thomas Edison and Henry Ford grew up to be the most famous inventors in the world—and best friends, too.
The Inventors of LEGO® Toys (Awesome Minds)
by Erin Hagar Paige GarrisonEveryone has played with LEGO® toys, but not many people know who is behind this awesome invention. This fun and engaging book tells the story of how a Danish carpenter and his family turned a desperate situation into the most popular toy in history. <P><P>With full-color illustrations and lively text, and chock-full of interesting facts, Awesome Minds: The Inventors of LEGO® Toys is the perfect read for those with creative spirits and curious minds. <P><P>This book is an independently authored and published biography of the family that created the LEGO® construction toy and is not sponsored or endorsed by or affiliated in any way with the LEGO Group of companies, owner of the LEGO® trademarks. <br>Lexile Level: 970L <br>Guided Reading Level: R4
The Invisible Bear
by Cecile MetzgerA simple act of kindness brings two unlikely friends together in this profound picture book about the transformative power of friendship.A bear sits in his quiet, colorless home in a forgotten place. He feels invisible; no one comes to see him, and he spends his days alone. Then someone moves in next door. Madame Odette is sound and sunshine, and at first, the bear isn't sure about this colorful new neighbor. But through an act of kindness, the bear and the Madame Odette meet, and as time goes by, they become friends. And in the end, they are both forever changed by the gifts they bring each other. The first book from author-illustrator Cécile Metzger, The Invisible Bear is a powerful and beautiful meditation on the beauty of friendship and how two people can save each other just by being themselves.
The Invisible Boy
by Patrice Barton Trudy LudwigMeet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party . . . until, that is, a new kid comes to class. <P><P>When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Brian and Justin team up to work on a class project together, Brian finds a way to shine. <P><P>From esteemed author and speaker Trudy Ludwig and acclaimed illustrator Patrice Barton, this gentle story shows how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to flourish. <P>Any parent, teacher, or counselor looking for material that sensitively addresses the needs of quieter children will find The Invisible Boy a valuable and important resource.
The Invisible Boy: Magical Children (Magical Children Ser.)
by Sally GardnerFrom the Costa Children's Book Award winner and multi-million bestselling author Sally Gardner, comes a MAGICAL CHILDREN adventure about a boy who turns invisible. When his parents are lost in space, Sam is left, heartbroken, in the care of the horrible Hilda Hardbottom. Then he finds a tiny spaceship in the cabbage patch and meets a little alien called Splodge. How Splodge makes him invisible, and how Sam uses his new talent in his darkest hour, makes a touching and extremely funny story with lovely memorable characters.