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Big Tree
by Brian SelznickThe fate of all life on Earth may depend on the bravery of two little seeds in this epic adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator and Caldecott Medalist of The Invention of Hugo Cabret."The tale of the natural world is the greatest story we have to tell, and Brian delivers a brilliant chapter of that tale throughout the pages of Big Tree." - STEVEN SPIELBERG"We need brave, big stories like [Big Tree]." -The New York Times Book Review"Has the power to intrigue...affecting." - The Wall Street Journal* "An enthralling and expansive meditation on what it means to be alive on this planet." - Booklist, starred review* "A balanced and rich book. . . . Powerful."-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred and recommended review* "In evocative prose and peppery dialogue . . . the cinematic story journeys across time and space, contemplating the power of life to heal." -Publishers Weekly, starred review* "A special, one-of-a-kind book for the whole family that readers won't soon forget." - School Library Journal, starred review* "Masterful." - The Horn Book, starred review"Inspirational, important, and beautiful. A fable for our times." - Alan Gratz, bestselling author of Refugee and Ground Zero"Hello, stars. I thought I heard you calling me."A mysterious voice has been speaking to Louise in her dreams. She and her brother Merwin are Sycamore seeds, who hope to one day set down roots and become big trees. But when a fire forces them to leave their mama tree prematurely, they find themselves catapulted into the unknown, far from home. Alone and unprepared, they must use their wits and imagination to navigate a dangerous world-filled with dinosaurs, meteors, and volcanoes!-and the fear of never finding a safe place to grow up. As the mysterious voice gets louder, Louise comes to realize their mission in life may be much bigger than either of them ever could have imagined!Brimming with humor, wonder, mystery, and a profound sense of hope, Big Tree is a trailblazing adventure, illustrated with nearly 300 pages of breathtaking pictures. It is Selznick's most imaginative and far-reaching work to date and a singular reading experience for the whole family.The audiobook edition of BIG TREE is brought magnificently to life by Meryl Streep and features music composed by Ernest Troost.
Big Winner (Orca Currents)
by Sylvia TaekemaFourteen-year-old Skye Richardson had to leave her home, school and friends when she and her mom moved across the country to a small town on the East Coast. She’s not happy about it. Then she gets a part-time job at a local coffee shop and meets Digby Jones. Digby lives in a group home. He loves Ping-Pong and watching his favorite TV shows. He likes things done in a certain way. One day, Digby tells Skye he has the winning million-dollar lottery ticket everyone in town has been talking about. At first, all Skye can think about is how she’d love to have that money to buy her old life back. Soon, however, she begins to worry that people are going to take advantage of her new friend.
Big Wish (Chicken House Novels Ser.)
by Brandon RobshawA hilarious, original look at what would happen if all your wishes came true. Perfect for fans of Edward Eager's Half Magic and Patrick Skene Catling's The Chocolate Touch!Eleven-year-old Sam has a problem. Well, quite a few problems. So when he sees a shooting star, he naturally wishes on it -- for a million wishes. Of course, he doesn't expect the wish to come true, but somehow it does. Sam has fun experimenting with wishes -- he can change anything he wants. But when he discovers that changing things has consequences that aren't always good, he begins to think again.
Bigfoot Crossing (Orca Currents)
by Gail Anderson-DargatzKey Selling Points On a camping trip, a young teen starts to suspect his family is being followed by the mythical Bigfoot. Themes of self-worth and responsibility are explored. Like the Loch Ness Monster and the Abominable Snowman, the appeal of this mythical creature is eternal. The author is the international-award-winning author of The Cure for Death by Lightning and several other bestselling novels. She also mentors up-and-coming writers. The author has also written a number of short novels for striving readers, including The Ride Home, which was nominated for the BC and Yukon Book Prize. Enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.
Bigger
by Patricia CalvertWhen his father disappears near the Mexican border at the end of the Civil War, twelve-year-old Tyler decides to go after him and bring him home, acquiring on the journey a strange dog, which he names Bigger.
Bigger than a Bread Box
by Laurel Snyder<P>A magical breadbox that delivers whatever you wish for--as long as it fits inside? It's too good to be true! <P>Twelve-year-old Rebecca is struggling with her parents' separation, as well as a sudden move to her Gran's house in another state. For a while, the magic bread box, discovered in the attic, makes life away from home a little easier. <P>Then suddenly it starts to make things much, much more difficult, and Rebecca is forced to decide not just where, but who she really wants to be. <P>Laurel Snyder's most thought-provoking book yet.
Biggest Secret Ever! (Middle School and Other Disasters #3)
by Wanda CovenThe third book in the New York Times bestseller Middle School and Other Disasters series, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck struggles to keep a secret alongside magical mishaps and everyday mayhem at her new boarding school. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and doodles throughout and perfect for fans of Dork Diaries, The Worst Witch and Harper Drew! Heidi is making new friends at Broomsfield Academy—in particular, a popular girl named Isabelle. But it turns out Isabelle has a big secret that Heidi discovers by accident! Heidi promises to keep the secret, but as more time goes by, it becomes more and more difficult…especially with nosy Melanie Maplethorpe snooping around. This secret is huge. Will Heidi be able to keep her promise?Join Heidi and her friends for pranks, potions and magical misahaps in this bestselling series!
Biggest Secret Ever! (Middle School and Other Disasters #3)
by Wanda CovenIn this hilarious third book in the Middle School and Other Disasters series, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck struggles to keep a secret. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and doodles throughout!Heidi is making new friends at Broomsfield Academy—in particular, a popular girl named Isabelle. But it turns out Isabelle has a big secret that Heidi discovers by accident! Heidi promises to keep the secret, but as more time goes by, it becomes more and more difficult…especially with nosy Melanie Maplethorpe snooping around. This secret is huge. Will Heidi be able to keep her promise?
Bill Nye's Great Big World of Science
by Bill Nye Gregory MoneWith photos, experiments, and more, this “appealing and highly informative” science book from the beloved TV host is “a winner” (School Library Journal).Science educator, TV host, and New York Times–bestselling author Bill Nye is on a mission to help young people understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work. Featuring a range of subjects—physics, chemistry, geology, biology, astronomy, global warming, and more—this profusely illustrated book covers the basic principles of each science, key discoveries, recent revolutionary advances, and the problems that science still needs to solve for our Earth. Nye and coauthor Gregory Mone present the most difficult theories and facts in an easy-to-comprehend, humorous way. They interviewed numerous specialists from around the world, in each of the fields discussed, whose insights are included throughout. Also included are experiments kids can do themselves to bring science to life! “Wordplay and wry wit put extra fun into a trove of fundamental knowledge.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Includes photographs, illustrations, diagrams, glossary, bibliography, and index
Billboard Express (Orca Limelights)
by Sigmund Brouwer Cindy MorganElle has come to Nashville to become a star. She has what it takes, but her agent and all the label executives want to change everything about her—her hair, her body, her clothes and, most important, her music. So Elle becomes a blond, sings about cookin' for her man and wears tiny shorts and revealing tank tops. Then a chance meeting with an established female songwriter makes Elle realize that she's paying too high a price for success. Billboard Express continues the story that began in Rock the Boat by Sigmund Brouwer. 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.
Billion Dollar Girl
by Megan Shull"LUMINOUS and FULL OF HEART, this book is a STUNNING GEM."—Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Princess Diaries and Airhead seriesFrom the bestselling author behind Disney&’s The Swap comes a profoundly moving novel about one girl&’s unforgettable journey to discover that life&’s true jackpot might not be what it seems. Full of joy and moxie, Billion Dollar Girl grabs hold and won&’t let go.River Ryland is the girl everyone wants to be around. But this brave 13-year-old has a secret that's getting harder and harder to hide: she lives mostly alone in a ramshackle, single-wide trailer with a mom who drops in and out of her life.After a visit from Social Services goes horribly wrong, longing for security, River sets off on the run. Soon, a case of mistaken identity gives River a chance to live a life that she had never even dreamed. But, when her newfound safety is shattered, River discovers, against all odds—one in 307 million, to be exact—that life's true jackpot isn't anything that it seems.A simultaneously heart-wrenching and exhilarating exploration of what we value, suspenseful and wise, Billion Dollar Girl is a deeply-felt reminder that we are inexplicably intertwined; a hopeful story of our times.
Billions of Years, Amazing Changes: The Story of Evolution
by Laurence PringleThis highly engaging exploration of the concept of evolution lays out the history of life on earth—what we know and how we know it. Ever since Charles Darwin revealed his landmark ideas about evolution in 1859, new findings have confirmed, expanded, and refined his concepts. This ALSC Notable children's book brings together the pillars of evidence that support our understanding of evolution. In addition to stunning illustrations, more than fifty photographs capture natural marvels, including awe-inspiring fossils, life forms, and geological wonders. The result is a full and clear account of the monumental evidence supporting the modern view of evolution.
Billy Budd and Other Stories
by Herman Melville Frederick Busch"Billy Budd, Sailor," a classic confrontation between good and evil, is the story of an innocent young man unable to defend himself from wrongful accusations. Other selections include "Bartleby," "The Piazza," "The Encantadas," "The Bell-Tower," "Benito Cereno," "The Paradise of Bachelors," and "The Tartarus of Maids."
Billy Budd, Sailor
by Herman MelvilleHerman Melville's final masterpiece, found unpublished on his desk at his death.Billy Budd, Sailor would emerge, after its publication in 1924, as one of Melville's best-loved books--and one of his most open, with its discussion of homosexualty. In it, Melville returns to the sea to tell the story of Billy, a cheerful, hard working, and handsome young sailor, conscripted to work against his will on another ship, where he soon finds himself persecuted by Claggart, the paranoid master-at-arms. As things escalate beyond the naive Billy's control, tragedy looms on the horizon like Melville's great white whale, and the story become Melville's final, sublime plunge into the classic tussle between civilization and chaos, between oppression and freedom, as well as the book in which he discusses homosexuality most openly. One of the major works of American literature.
Billy Budd, Sailor (Enriched Classics #Vol. 3)
by Herman Melville<P>"Billy Budd, Sailor" is Melville's last work and his masterpiece -- a brilliant study of the tragic clash between social authority and individual freedom, human justice and abstract good. <P>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 11-12 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
Billy Elliot: A Novel
by Melvin BurgessTold from the differing male viewpoints of Billy, Jackie his dad and Michael his friend, this is the tough, heart-warming story of Billy Elliot with Melvin Burgess, author of Junk, adding power and even greater depth to the characters in this novel.
Billy Miller Makes a Wish
by Kevin HenkesBilly Miller is back! The stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes’s award-winning, acclaimed, and bestselling The Year of Billy Miller, Billy Miller Makes a Wish is a laugh-out-loud funny and accessible story about summer, family, and wishes that (almost) come true. A great choice for young middle grade readers.Billy Miller Makes a Wish is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author, and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books and the Clementine series. On his birthday, Billy Miller wishes for something exciting to happen. But he immediately regrets his wish when an ambulance rushes to his neighbor’s house. Is Billy responsible? Award-winning author Kevin Henkes delivers a short, funny, and emotionally complex novel complete with misplaced love letters, surprising critters, art projects, misguided tattoos—and another surprise for Billy and his family, maybe the best one yet! Illustrated throughout with black-and-white art by the author, this is a perfect novel for the early elementary grades and an essential choice for summer reading. A stand-alone companion to The Year of Billy Miller, a Newbery Honor Book.
Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur Is NOT A SINGER!
by Graham Ross Luke SharpeBilly Sure is an inventor, the CEO of Sure Things, Inc., and a middle school student. But he is not a singer! How bad is he? Find out in the ninth book of a hilarious middle grade series!Everyone is talking about Billy Sure, the genius inventor and CEO of Sure Things, Inc. Billy went from ordinary kid with a dream to millionaire with his very own company when he created the All Ball. What is the All Ball? The All Ball is the only ball you'll ever need. With a push of a button, you can turn the All Ball into any sports ball. Comes in two sizes. Large: soccer, football, basketball, volleyball, bowling ball. Small: baseball, hockey puck, tennis ball, golf ball, Ping-Pong ball. Now Billy wants to help other kids achieve their dreams. Billy and Manny are thrilled to be guest judges on Sing Out and Shout, everyone's favorite singing competition TV show--that is, until they find out they're not judges, they're contestants! When Manny sings, everyone cheers. But when Billy takes the stage, his voice CRACKS! and breaks a mirror! How will Billy survive the competition? Could inventing a Magical Microphone do the trick? Find out in this wacky story with funny black-and-white illustrations throughout.
Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur Is a Spy!
by Graham Ross Luke SharpeBilly Sure, kid inventor and CEO of Sure Things, Inc., discovers a big secret about his mom in the sixth book of a hilarious middle grade series!Billy's mom has always claimed she is a scientist doing research for the government, but he's always suspected that there was more to the story. And as it turns out, he was right! His mom is a spy, and now she has enrolled him in spy school so he can create inventions for her top-secret spy unit. Billy is thrilled, especially because he gets to try out all of the awesome spy gadgets and meet three other super smart spy kids. But when Billy is offered a chance to become a spy himself, he has a big decision to make. Does he want to become the world's youngest spy...or is it enough just to be Billy Sure, Kid Entrepreneur?
Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur and the Attack of the Mysterious Lunch Meat
by Graham Ross Luke SharpeThe students at Fillmore Middle School have turned into zombies and it’s up to Billy to invent something that can turn them back in the twelfth book of a hilarious middle grade series!There’s something mysterious oozing its way down the Fillmore Middle School cafeteria, and yup—it’s more mysterious than normal! There’s a new lunch lady in charge, and her menu is so terrible it can’t be solved with a sprinkle of Gross-to-Good Powder. But there’s something even worse than disgusting school lunch happening. Everyone who eats the new food turns into a zombie! First Petula Brown, then Peter MacHale, then—oh no, Manny? Billy’s got to invent something to stop the attack of the evil lunch meat, but could this be a food fight that Sure Things, Inc. can’t win? Find out in this wacky story with funny black-and-white illustrations throughout.
Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur and the Everything Locator
by Graham Ross Luke SharpeBilly Sure, inventor and CEO of Sure Things, Inc., invents a device that can track down everything--and we mean everything--he's ever lost in the tenth book of a hilarious middle grade series!What's a kid entrepreneur to do when he loses his math homework? Invent the Everything Locator, of course! Billy's next invention is a device that will find any lost item and return it to you. But the Everything Locator has one teeny, tiny problem...it returns every item that Billy has ever lost, all at once! Will Billy find a way to make everything right with the Everything Locator? Will he even be able to dig his way out of this pile of junk? Find out in this wacky story with funny black-and-white illustrations throughout.
Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur and the Haywire Hovercraft
by Graham Ross Luke SharpeBilly Sure, inventor and CEO of Sure Things, Inc., must track down a haywire hovercraft that's gone missing with his sister on board in the seventh book of a hilarious middle grade series!Everyone is talking about Billy Sure, the boy genius and millionaire inventor whose inventions have become instant hits. From the All Ball that turns into any sports ball to the Gross-to-Good Powder that makes even the most disgusting foods taste great, Sure Things, Inc. can do no wrong! Now Billy wants to help other kids achieve their inventing dreams, so he solicits and selects new ideas to develop. Billy and Manny know exactly what Sure Things, Inc.'s Next Big Thing will be--a hovercraft! But when they start to build it, they notice it's a little...haywire. The hovercraft dips, dives, twirls, and spins, until one day, it's gone entirely, and so is Emily! Can Billy find his sister and fix the hovercraft, or will this be a crash landing for Sure Things, Inc.? Find out in this wacky story with funny black-and-white spot illustrations throughout!
Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur and the Invisible Inventor
by Graham Ross Luke SharpeBilly Sure, inventor and CEO of Sure Things, Inc., is in a race to finish his invisibility spray before another inventor gets all the glory in the eighth book of a hilarious middle grade series!Everyone is talking about Billy Sure, the boy genius and millionaire inventor whose inventions have become instant hits. From the All Ball that turns into any sports ball to his hovercraft, Sure Things, Inc. can do no wrong! Now Billy wants to help other kids achieve their inventing dreams, so he solicits and selects new ideas to develop. Billy has been working on an invisibility invention for years--but it isn't quite right yet. Now suddenly there's a new inventor on the scene who claims to have developed it first. But it might not be all it's cracked up to be. Will Billy's dream of creating the world's first invisibility spray disappear? Find out in this wacky story with funny black-and-white illustrations throughout.
Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur vs. Manny Reyes Kid Entrepreneur
by Graham Ross Luke SharpeBilly Sure and Manny Reyes switch jobs at Sure Things, Inc. in the eleventh book of a hilarious middle grade series!Meet Manny Reyes, inventor and CEO of Sure Things, Inc….wait, what?! It’s a friendly switcheroo at Sure Things, Inc.! Manny decides to roll out Sure Things, Inc.’s Next Big Thing—the Candy Toothbrush. Of course every good inventor needs a good CFO, so Billy steps up to the plate. But is Manny a better kid inventor than Billy? And does Sure Things, Inc. have room for the both of them? Find out in this wacky story with funny black-and-white illustrations throughout.
Billy Sure, Kid Entrepreneur and the Stink Spectacular: Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur; Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur And The Stink Spectacular; Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur And The Cat-dog Translator; Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur And The Best Test (Billy Sure Kid Entrepreneur #2)
by Graham Ross Luke SharpeBilly Sure, twelve-year-old inventor and CEO of Sure Things, Inc., adds espionage to his resume in the second book of a hilarious middle grade series!Billy Sure is many things: CEO of Sure Things, Inc., a sleepwalking seventh-grader, and now he's adding spy to the list! When Billy finds out he's been exchanging emails with a corporate spy from a rival company, he's not happy. So he enlists the help of his mother and his best friend and CFO, Manny, to set a trap to catch the shady email impostor before he can reveal Sure Things, Inc.'s valuable secrets! Meanwhile, Billy and Manny are arguing about Billy's newest invention--the Stink Spectacular. Billy thinks the Stink Spectacular is the next All Ball, but Manny's not convinced. Can Billy save his company from sabotage, come up with his next big invention, and survive his dad's terrible cooking?