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The Grizzly Mother (Mothers of Xsan)
by Hetxw’ms Gyetxw HusonBook two in the award-winning Mothers of Xsan series, The Grizzly Mother uses striking illustration and lyrical language to bring the poetry of the Xsan ecosystem to life.To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the grizzly is an integral part of the natural landscape. Together, they share the land and forests that the Skeena River runs through, as well as the sockeye salmon within it. Follow mother bear as she teaches her cubs what they need to survive on their own.
The Grooming of Alice
by Phyllis Reynolds NaylorGrowing up--and slimming down--is the tricky proposition in this repackaged installment of the beloved Alice series.The summer before ninth grade is all about getting it right--from head to toe. Alice and her friends want to start high school feeling like they always imagined a true high schooler feels: confident, capable, and pretty. But a little too much time standing in front of a mirror in their bathing suits makes Alice, Pamela, and Elizabeth feel the exact opposite of ready for high school. They have two-and-half months to transform themselves--but when Elizabeth starts taking the weight-loss plan too seriously, Alice worries that growing up (and slimming down) isn't all it's cracked up to be.As Alice stumbles her way through the minefield of early adolescence, there are plenty of bumps, giggles, and surprises along the way. Every girl should grow up with Alice, and with this irresistible new look, a whole new generation will want to.
Grooves: A Kind of Mystery
by Kevin BrockmeierDwayne Ruggles is just a regular kid, living in a regular town--or so he thinks. One day, fabulously wealthy entrepreneur Howard Thigpen comes to school, and Dwayne notices that Thigpen is surrounded by a cloud of tiny sparks that follows him wherever he goes. The strangeness doesn't stop there--when Dwayne discovers that the ridges in his Thigpen Brand Potato Chips are encoded with a secret message that he can hear through an old Victrola horn, he must stop Thigpen from stealing the lights in everyone's eyes. But what does that even mean? It's a mystery, and Dwayne better figure it out fast before Howard Thigpen does too much damage. With the help of his friends Kevin Applebab and Emily Holmes, Dwayne upsets some pigs, hears some voices in his fingertips, gets rid of 100 "Ghostbuster" records, and figures out a few other amazing things. Kevin Brockmeier has crafted a fast, funny novel that demonstrates the power of ingenuity and imagination.
Gross Facts About Pirates (Gross History Ser.)
by Mira Vonnedisgusting history; pirates; treasure; history; jolly roger
Gross Facts About the U.S. Civil War (Gross History Ser.)
by Mira VonneAmerican History; slavery; American Civil War; disgusting history
Gross Jobs in Medicine: 4d An Augmented Reading Experience (Gross Jobs 4d Ser.)
by Nikki BrunoWho gets paid to pop giant pimples? Why is there a job called a fart smeller? Readers will explore some of the most disgusting jobs in medicine, down to the dirty details. They’ll enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won’t realize they’re learning important information about STEM jobs and the people who keep us healthy.
Gross Jobs Working with Food: 4d An Augmented Reading Experience (Gross Jobs 4d Ser.)
by Nikki BrunoWhere can you get paid to deal with pet food, fish guts, and organ meat? In the food industry! Readers will explore some of the most disgusting food-related jobs, down to the dirty details. They’ll enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won’t realize they’re learning important information about STEM jobs.
Gross Jobs Working with Garbage: 4d An Augmented Reading Experience (Gross Jobs 4d Ser.)
by Nikki BrunoHere’s to the heroes who keep our world clean. From roadkill collectors to landfill gas operators, these workers get dirty to keep us healthy and safe. Readers will explore some of the most disgusting waste-related jobs, down to the dirty details. They’ll enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won’t realize they’re learning important information about STEM jobs.
Gross Jobs Working with Water and Sewers: 4d An Augmented Reading Experience (Gross Jobs 4d Ser.)
by Nikki BrunoA lot of people have to get dirty in order to keep our water clean. From city sewage workers to portable toilet cleaners, readers will learn all the dirty details of jobs working with water and sewers. They’ll enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won’t realize they’re learning important information about STEM jobs.
Ground Zero: A Novel Of 9/11
by Alan GratzSeptember 11, 2001, New York City: Brandon is visiting his dad at work, on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. Out of nowhere, an airplane slams into the tower, creating a fiery nightmare of terror and confusion. And Brandon is in the middle of it all. Can he survive -- and escape? <P><P>September 11, 2019, Afghanistan: Reshmina has grown up in the shadow of war, but she dreams of peace and progress. When a battle erupts in her village, Reshmina stumbles upon a wounded American soldier named Taz. Should she help Taz -- and put herself and her family in mortal danger? Two kids. One devastating day. Nothing will ever be the same. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Groundbreaking Guys: 40 Men Who Became Great by Doing Good
by Stephanie True Peters Shamel WashingtonAn illustrated book of biographies highlighting the inspiring and innovative qualities of forty very different men throughout history, for fans of Heroes for My Son and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.Our history books are full of great men, from inventors to explorers to presidents. But these great men were not always good men. It's time for our role models to change. This book pays tribute to Mr. Rogers, Barack Obama, Hayao Miyazaki, and more: men whose masculinity is grounded in compassion and care. These men have varying worldviews and are accomplished in a range of fields, but they share important commonalities. They served their communities. They treated people with respect. They lifted others up. And they went on to create change, inspire others, and, indeed, do great things--not in spite of their goodness, but because of it.These men's stories will educate, entertain, and encourage the next generation of writers, activists, entrepreneurs, and other leaders of all genders to do better and be better--to be truly groundbreaking.
The Groundbreaking Pony Express (Landmarks In U. S. History Ser.)
by Patricia R. QuiriJump on your horse, and prepare for an adventure. Deliver the mail along with the brave employees of the Pony Express as they face dangerous terrain, frightful weather, and hostile American Indians.
Grounded
by William JaspersohnTrapped-that's how 16-year-old Joe Flowers has been feeling for too long. When his grades hit rock-bottom, his parents ground him. Then a fight with a teacher gets him kicked out of school for two weeks. Unable to face his parents with this latest blow, Joe hitchhikes to Cape Cod to get away and sort things out. Luck suddenly seems to be with him when he meets 16-year-old Nan Wright. Nan's offer to hide Joe makes his situation easier, and when Joe and Nan find themselves drawn to each other, Joe feels more confident that his life might come together. But before Joe faces going home to set things straight, he and Nan are plunged into a mystery they think they can blow wide open. Are Joe and Nan as smart as they think they are, or are they immersed in a deadly plot that's bigger than both of them?
Grounded: The Adventures of Rapunzel (Tyme #1)
by Megan Morrison"Think you know Rapunzel's story? Think again, because the tower was only the beginning..." -- Jennifer Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of THE FALSE PRINCE <p><p> In all of Tyme, from the Redlands to the Grey, no one is as lucky as Rapunzel. <P>She lives in a magic tower that obeys her every wish; she reads wonderful books starring herself as the heroine; her hair is the longest, most glorious thing in the world. <P>And she knows this because Witch tells her so---her beloved Witch, who protects her from evil princes, the dangerous ground under the tower, even unhappy thoughts. <P>Rapunzel can't imagine any other life. <P>Then a thief named Jack climbs into her room to steal one of her enchanted roses. He's the first person Rapunzel's ever met who isn't completely charmed by her (well, the first person she's met at all, really), and he is infuriating-- especially when he hints that Witch isn't telling her the whole truth. <P>Driven by anger at Jack and her own nameless fears, Rapunzel descends to the ground for the first time, and finds a world filled with more peril than Witch promised ... and more beauty, wonder, and adventure than she could have dreamed.
Grounded for All Eternity
by Darcy MarksA group of kids from hell come to Earth on one of the craziest nights of the year—Halloween—in this snarky, witty middle grade adventure about teamwork, friendship, shattering expectations, and understanding the world (or otherworld) around us.Mal and his friends are just your regular average kids from hell. The suburbs that is, not the fiery pit part. But when Hell&’s Bells ring out—signaling that a soul has escaped from one of the eternal circles, Mal and his friends can&’t help but take the opportunity for a little adventure. Before they know it, they&’ve somehow slipped through the veil and found themselves in the middle of Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween night. And what&’s even worse, they&’ve managed to bring the escaped soul with them! As the essence of one of history&’s greatest manipulators gains power by shifting the balance on Earth, Mal and his squad-mates—along with some new friends that they meet along the way—work desperately to trap the escapee, save the people of Earth from the forces of evil, and find the portal back to their own dimension. If they can&’t manage it before their parents realize they&’re gone, they&’ll be grounded for an eternity. And an eternity in hell is a very, very long time.
The Groundhog Day Book of Facts and Fun
by Paige Billin-Frye Wendie C OldThis book of facts and fun provides plenty of information about groundhogs and the origin of Groundhog Day. Groundhog riddles and ideas for throwing a Groundhog Day party are included.
Grouse (Nature's Children)
by Tim HarrisHow many kinds of grouse are there? What colors are grouse? What do grouse eat? What is a lek? Find the answers to these questions, and learn much more about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and lives of grouse.
Grover Cleveland, Again!: A Treasury of American Presidents
by Ken Burns Gerald KelleyA gorgeous collection of American presidents filled with fun facts and sparkling with personality, from nonfiction master Ken Burns. This special treasury from America's beloved documentarian Ken Burns brings the presidents to life for our nation's children. Each president is given a lushly illustrated spread with curated stories and information to give readers of all ages a comprehensive view of the varied and fascinating characters who have led our nation (with the exception of Grover Cleveland--the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms--who gets two spreads!). A must-have for Ken's many fans, classrooms, and anyone who wishes to gain a greater understanding and appreciation for our country. "A buoyant gallery, up to date, handsomely framed, and, in this particular election year, timely too."--Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Hardcover edition.
The Grover School Pledge
by Wanda TaylorA true-to-life story about the pains and triumphs of growing up, perfect for readers of Renée Watson and Lisa Moore RaméeArlaina Jefferson is eager to prove herself. Tasked with caring for her cousin’s rabbit, Obeena, Arlaina knows all that stands between her and the grown-up world of middle school is one year of staying out of trouble and making sure to clean up Obeena’s turds. It would be easy—if growing up didn’t also mean growing wiser.Having faced thoughtless comments from fellow students, Arlaina is already struggling to explain the hurt she feels to her best friend, Tina. But when their teacher, Mr. Matthews, asks an ignorant question about classmate Nadia’s headscarf, Arlaina has the confirmation she needs: Mr. Matthews is part of a larger problem that plagues Grover School. All those comments that Arlaina—and several other students—once brushed off suddenly seethe under the light of truth. Some things just can’t be fixed by Obeena’s warm and fuzzy charms.Bolstered by her father’s childhood experience in the Million Man March, Arlaina teams up with no-nonsense Nadia and a host of other Grover School students to right a systemic wrong. After all, proving you’re grown up doesn’t always mean staying out of trouble!
Grow Up, Tahlia Wilkins!
by Karina EvansIn this fun and honest romp about friendship, puberty, and growing up, a debut author gives modern-day readers their own version of Are You There God? It's Me Margaret, for fans of Pixar's Turning Red. Twelve-year-old Tahlia Wilkins is ready to kick off the perfect summer, starting with an invitation to a pool party being thrown by the most popular kid in school. But when the Red Goddess of Panties, aka her first period, arrives twenty-four hours before the party, it messes up all her plans. To make matters worse, her mom is out of town, and there&’s no way she&’s going to ask her awkward dad for help! Tahlia always feared that growing up would be tough, but this is just not fair. In order to save herself from total embarrassment, it will take all of Tahlia and her best friend Lily&’s scheming to keep her reputation—and her favorite jeans—from being ruined. Sneak off to the grocery store only to have the clerk price-check your tampons over the loudspeaker? Check. Trick your mature teenage neighbor into letting you use some of her tampons? Check. Take a dip into a fountain to get quarters for a bathroom period product dispenser? Check, check, check! With the hilarious and heartwarming tone of Dork Diaries, Grow Up, Tahlia Wilkins! is a coming-of-age middle-grade novel about growing up, in all of its awkward glory.
Growing, Growing, Growing: Exponential Relationships (Texas)
by Glenda Lappan James T. Fey William M. Fitzgerald Susan N. Friel Elizabeth Difanis PhillipsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Growing, Growing, Growing, Exponential Relationships
by Glenda Lappan James T. Fey William M. Fitzgerald Susan N. Friel Elizabeth Difanis PhillipsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Growing Into a Family
by Cynthia Geisen R. W. AlleyFamilies blend together for a variety of reasons. Widowed or divorced parents choose to remarry. An ailing or elderly relative can no longer live alone and moves in with his son's family. A family chooses to adopt a child. Economic circumstances force family members to combine households. Regardless of why it happens, creating a blended family is a process of transition that takes time, patience, humor, compassion, and a whole lot of conversation. In Growing Into a Family, author Cynthia Geisen guides children and the caring adults in their lives through the many questions and mixed feelings that blended families face. In the end, it is love, compassion, persistence, and a large dollop of humor that are really the tools that will help young readers find peace and joy in their family's new realities.
Growing Pangs
by Kathryn OrmsbeeNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR Introducing an irresistibly relatable graphic novel about friendship and growing up, "an excellent companion to Raina Telgemeier's Guts and Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham's Real Friends series."—Booklist, Starred ReviewNew Friends. New grade. New worries? Katie's always felt different. She's homeschooled, she has freckles, and her teeth are really crooked. But none of these things matter to Kacey. They&’re best friends forever—just like their necklaces say. But when they go to summer camp, Kacey starts acting weird. What happened to the &“forever&”? And when Katie gets home, she can&’t stop worrying. About getting braces. About 6th grade. About friends. She knows tapping three times or opening and closing a drawer won&’t make everything better . . . but sometimes it helps stop the worrying. Is something wrong with her?
Growing Up Elizabeth May: The Making of an Activist
by Sylvia OlsenBefore most people had thought about pollution, Elizabeth May was an anti-pollution activist. Before most people had heard about environmentalism, she was an environmentalist. As a young girl, Elizabeth was worried about the health of the planet. She believed it was her job to protect it. “I have to do something” became the principle she lived by. Growing Up Elizabeth May: The Making of an Activist tells the story of Elizabeth's life and what motivated her to take action for the environment. Co-written by Elizabeth's daughter Cate, this book is full of quotes, art and poetry from young activists as well as tips for making change in your own community. Part biography and part blueprint for activists in the making, this book shows how Elizabeth continues to inspire young people today to stand up for the planet.