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Going Places: Paige and Her Cane (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Neil FairbairnNIMAC-sourced textbook
Going Solo
by Celebration PressPeople go on journeys by themselves for many reasons. Often they want to prove that they can do it, or they travel for the excitement of the journey. Going Solo explores the journeys of four people, each of whom had an adventure in a different part of the world.
Going To Sleep On The Farm
by Wendy Cheyette LewisonA little boy asks, How does a cow go to sleep--tell me how? And his father replies, A cow lies down in the soft sweet hay, In a cozy barn at the end of the day. In this tender bedtime story each of the animals in the barnyard prepares for the night: The duck tucks his head right under his wing, the pig curls up with family and friends, the horse stands up while he's fast asleep, and the hen fluffs her feathers and sits on her nest. Enchanting illustrations by Juan Wijngaard capture the warm and loving answers a father gives to his young son as they too prepare for the night.
Going Up!: Elisha Otis's Trip to the Top (Great Idea Series #4)
by Monica KullingThis is the fourth book in Tundra's Great Idea Series of biographies for young readers. The story behind the invention of the elevator is one that all young children can relate to! The previous books in the series have been well reviewed, and this new book will be equally compelling. A short, fully illustrated biography in the award-winning GREAT IDEA SERIES, about the man who invented the elevator - Elijah Otis. The man who enabled the hi-rise, and other feats of modern architecture.
Going Wild #3: Clash of Beasts (Going Wild #3)
by Lisa McMannLisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of the Unwanteds, pulls out all the stops in this exhilarating third and final book in the Going Wild series! This middle grade adventure follows a group of kids with powers from the animal kingdom who form their own version of the Avengers and Justice League. Charlie, Mac, and Maria managed to rescue the Project Chimera scientists from the devious Dr. Gray, but they couldn’t stop him. Now he’s closer than ever to enacting his dreadful master plan to transform all of humanity into a monstrous new species. And even worse, Kelly has betrayed her friends and joined forces with him. To defeat their beastly foes, Charlie and the others are going to need help. Luckily, they just saved the creators of the bracelets that give them their unbelievable powers, and they’re about to get an upgrade. With even fiercer abilities, it’s finally time for these kids to unleash their wild sides and save the world.Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Brandon Mull—as well as anyone who loves superhero movies like Wonder Woman and Black Panther—Going Wild is an action-packed series that blends science fiction, fantasy, and the animal kingdom into one unputdownable adventure.
Going Wild (Going Wild #1)
by Lisa McmannSpider-Man meets Animorphs in this thrilling new middle grade series from Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of the Unwanteds series. Newbery Medal-winning author Katherine Applegate calls Going Wild "gripping, action-packed, and filled with humor and heart."Charlie Wilde knew her life would change forever when her family moved from the city of Chicago to the suburbs of Arizona...and that was before she found the bracelet. After putting it on, she notices odd things start to happen. Suddenly Charlie seems to have the speed of a cheetah and the strength of an elephant--and that's just the beginning. She would be thrilled about her transformation if she had any idea how to use the device or control her amazing powers. So Charlie is forced to put her trust in new friends to help her uncover the surprising truth behind the mysterious bracelet.Going Wild is perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, Brandon Mull, and Ridley Pearson looking for a new twist on their middle grade adventures. This series blends science fiction with the animal kingdom, highlighting some of the incredible feats that animals can achieve, which might seem possible only in comic books but are actually completely true.
Going to Kindergarten Book for Kids: Get Ready for Fun Firsts and Exciting Adventures
by Diane RomoPrepare for a new adventure—get kids excited for the first day of kindergarten!Welcome to kindergarten! It's both a thrilling time and a big change for kids. Help kids get curious and confident for their first day of school with this storybook that gently introduces the concept of kindergarten and how much fun it will be!Get ready for kindergarten with the best first day of school book that will:Inspire an open mind—Encourage kids to be brave and embrace new adventures as they follow kindergartners Mya, Frankie, Stella, and Jose on their first day.Take a positive attitude—This book keeps things light with scenarios that are encouraging and silly—without anything that might prompt nerves or fear.Explain the entire day—Reassure kids with a story of what their whole day will look like, from getting up and dressed to arriving at school, eating lunch, and coming home again.Pick up this book today and send them off to kindergarten ready to learn and grow.
Going to School in American History (How People Lived In America)
by Dana Meachen RauThis book traces how schools have evolved over time in America.
Going to School in Pioneer Times
by Kerry A. GravesDiscusses the school life of children in pioneer times, including lessons, books, teachers, examinations, and special days. Includes activities.
Going, Going, Gone (In Due Time #1)
by Nicholas O. TimeThree middle schoolers travel back in time on a madcap adventure with the help of a library book in this laugh-out-loud start to the brand-new series, In Due Time.Going, Going, Gone opens in the library at Sands Middle School where strange things are happening. Vikings burst out of bookcases, Albert Einstein appears out of nowhere, and is that Jackie Robinson tossing a baseball in the corner of the room? When Librarian Valerie Tremt tells three students that one of the library books, The Book of Memories, is actually a time travel portal, the kids don’t believe her at first. But when they ask to see a dinosaur as proof and suddenly there is a terrifying T-Rex in the library, they realize she isn’t kidding around. Now that he can time travel, twelve-year-old Matt knows exactly where he wants to go. In the summer of 1951, Matt’s grandfather Joe was on the path to becoming a major league baseball player. But at a 4th of July BBQ, Joe danced a little too close to the edge of a swimming pool and—splash!—he fell in and hurt his ankle. What should have been a minor injury turned out to be a career-ending one. Always the optimist, Joe used to say, “Because of the accident, I met the girl I was going to marry, so it was all worth it.” Matt wants to go back in time to prevent the accident from ever occurring, so his grandfather can have the career he deserved! But can he successfully alter his grandfather’s past without changing his own future? Only time will tell…
Going, Going, Gone! with the Pain and the Great One (Pain and the Great One Series)
by Judy Blume James StevensonTHE PAIN AND the Great One are going places! In these new stories the kids are on the go—the Pain needs a trip to the emergency room; the family goes to the mall and not everyone stays together; the kids visit a county fair and want to ride the Super Slide; and a beach outing includes a boogie board. Lots more action and adventure for the dynamic duo who never stay still. From the Hardcover edition.
Gold Medal Murder (Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys)
by Carolyn Keene Franklin W. DixonWhen a world-famous Olympic swimmer is sabotaged during the Summer Games, Nancy Drew, her friends, and the Hardy brothers have their work cut out for them after they decide to investigate the scandal. Can they find out who wants the swimming superstar to sink, or are they in water over their heads?
Gold Rush (Focus Forward #Green (Level 14))
by Alan Trussell-CullenThe late 1800s was the time of the great gold rushes. The first big gold rush took place in California.
Gold Rush Winter (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
by Richard Waldrep Claire Rudolf MurphyKlondy and her mother are finally joining Klondy's father in Alaska. But does Papa have time for a daughter? Or is he too busy hunting for gold? From the Trade Paperback edition.
Gold Rush! (The Oregon Trail #7)
by Jesse WileyYou're in the middle of the Gold Rush, pioneer—and you are headed West on the Oregon Trail with hopes to strike it rich in this choose-your-own-trail experience. Travel in your large wagon train and decide whether you'll stay the course to Oregon or take The California Trail towards Sacramento. Do your choices lead to a fortune-filled future or will they lead you straight into danger? Westward ho!
Goldeline
by Jimmy CajoleasPerfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon and The Thickety, this spellbinding story follows a young girl named Goldeline on an adventure through a fairy tale forest filled with dark and wondrous magic. A Booklist Top 10 First Novel for Youth Pick of 2017 * A 2018 Southern Book Prize FinalistIn the wild, free woods of the Hinterlands, where magic is as real as stories are, Goldeline travels from camp to camp with Gruff and his bandits, getting by on the things they steal from carriages that pass through the woods.But someone is after Goldeline. The same man who wants to cleanse the Hinterlands of anyone who’s different—and who convinced the overzealous Townies that her mother was a witch—suspects that Goldeline might be a witch, too.Now Goldeline must summon all the courage and magic she got from her momma to escape her pursuers, save her friends, and maybe even find a place to call home.
Golden Delicious
by Kathleen Kemly Anna Egan SmuckerPaul and Lloyd Stark, owners of the Stark Bro's Nursery in Missouri, were looking for the perfect apple. It would be sweet and juicy. It would bring them fame and fortune, and would be crowned Queen of the Apple World! Box after box arrived from farmers who were sure they had grown the perfect apple, but none of the apples was quite right.Meanwhile, many miles away in the hills of West Virginia, Anderson Mullins was inspecting his new farm. It had been a hot summer and everything was dry as dust. He certainly didn't expect to find a glossy, green-leaved tree loaded with shining yellow apples. When the Stark brothers received Anderson Mullins's yellow apples in the spring of 1914, they were astonished. Never had they tasted anything so crisp and delicious! Was this the apple they had been looking for? Paul Stark set out on a thousand-mile journey to see this marvelous tree for himself. Based on real events, this story of how the Golden Delicious apple came to be is perfect for discussions on nature and growing fruits and vegetables. Kathleen Kemly's detailed, cheerful art creates the perfect setting for Anna Egan Smucker's charming text. The author lives in West Virginia. The illustrator lives in Washington State.
Golden Gate: City Spies; Golden Gate; Forbidden City (City Spies #2)
by James PontiIn this second installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies returns for another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith&’s Spy School for Girls.After thwarting a notorious villain at an eco-summit in Paris, the City Spies are gearing up for their next mission. Operating out of a base in Scotland, this secret team of young agents working for the British Secret Intelligence Service&’s MI6 division have honed their unique skills, such as sleight of hand, breaking and entering, observation, and explosives. All of these allow them to go places in the world of espionage where adults can&’t. Fourteen-year-old Sydney is a surfer and a rebel from Bondi Beach, Australia. She&’s also a field ops specialist for the City Spies. Sydney is excited to learn that she&’ll be going undercover on the marine research vessel the Sylvia Earle. But things don&’t go exactly as planned, and while Sydney does find herself in the spotlight, it&’s not in the way she was hoping. Meanwhile, there&’s been some new intel regarding a potential mole within the organization, offering the spies a lead that takes them to San Francisco, California. But as they investigate a spy who died at the Botanical Gardens, they discover that they are also being investigated. And soon, they&’re caught up in an exciting adventure filled with rogue missions and double agents! This mission is hot! The City Spies are a go!
Golden Ghost (Phantom Stallion)
by Terri FarleyThe eighth book in the beloved middle grade Phantom Stallion series about a girl, her horse, and the beauty of the American West returns with a brand-new, stunning cover and bonus material! Perfect for fans of Canterwood Crest and classic horse stories like Black Beauty and My Friend Flicka.Sam discovers a lost palomino in a spooky ghost town. The horse looks like a mirage but also well cared for…and even familiar. Could it be the missing horse from her best friend&’s ranch? Sam needs to get the mare back home safely, but there might be something trying to stop her—her other best friend, the Phantom Stallion.
Golden Girl
by Reem FaruqiFrom the award-winning, ALA Notable author of Unsettled and Lailah’s Lunchbox, this is a captivating coming-of-age middle grade novel in verse about seventh grader Aafiyah Qamar, a Pakistani American girl who hatches a special plan to help her family but finds that doing what’s right isn’t always easy. For fans of The Thing About Jellyfish and Clean Getaway, this is a heartfelt, soul-searching story with laughter, hope, and lessons learned.Seventh grader Aafiyah loves playing tennis, reading Weird but True facts, and hanging out with her best friend, Zaina. However, Aafiyah has a bad habit that troubles her—she’s drawn to pretty things and can’t help but occasionally “borrow” them.But when her father is falsely accused of a crime he hasn’t committed and gets taken in by authorities, Aafiyah knows she needs to do something to help. When she brainstorms a way to bring her father back, she turns to her Weird but True facts and devises the perfect plan.But what if her plan means giving in to her bad habit, the one she’s been trying to stop? Aafiyah wants to reunite her family but finds that maybe her plan isn’t so perfect after all. . . "A story about family, friendship, change, and hope." —Kirkus“In Aafiyah, Faruqi creates a relatable but flawed protagonist whose road to redemption makes for an engaging, warmhearted story.” —Booklist"Much like in her previous novel Unsettled, Faruqi’s elegantly crafted verse illuminates a Muslim family navigating and ultimately transcending domestic challenges." —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“This story [has] a well-characterized, flawed heroine and a lot of heart.” —Publishers Weekly
Golden Retrievers
by Brekka Hervey LarrewFriendliness and a willingness to learn make the golden retriever an outstanding dog breed. Learn about this popular breed's history, its ability to learn, and the care involved when you make one of these beautiful dogs your pet.
Goldfields Girl: The Clara Saunders Story
by Elaine ForrestalIt's 1892, and 14-year-old Clara Saunders is in search of adventure in the outback. When she strikes up a friendship with cheeky young water carter Jack, it seems to be a promising start. But the goldfields are a harsh place, where water is scarce and disease is common, and it's a place where many men will never find the fortune they've come to seek. With unforeseen tragedies on the horizon, Clara's time in the dusty town will truly test the limits of her fierceness and determination. Inspired by a true story, Goldfields Girl will take readers back to a time when rural towns were overrun by eager treasure hunters and being a teenage girl wasn't all buttons and bows.
Goldfish On Vacation
by Sally Lloyd-Jones Leo Espinosa Roman MuradovH, Little O, and Baby Em are stuck in the city for the summer with only their pet goldfish—Barracuda, Patch, and Fiss—for company. It's looking like it might be a pretty boring vacation, but one day, something exciting happens. Someone starts fixing up the old fountain down the street—the one Grandpa says horses used to drink from before everyone had cars—and a sign appears: "Calling All Goldfish Looking for a Summer Home." H, Little O, and Baby Em can't wait to send their goldfish on vacation, and the fish, well, they seem pretty excited too. Based on the true story of Hamilton Fountain in New York City, this charming tale of one special summer will delight readers young and old. Author’s Note included.
Goldfish from Beyond the Grave #4
by Simon Cooper Sam HayWhat happens when a beloved pet refuses to go through to the other side? The protector of undead pets may be a fish out of water this time.Just when Joe thought things couldn't get any stranger, he is visited by Fizz, a zombie goldfish. Fizz was flushed down the toilet by his owner Danny's little sister, who doesn't realize that she's sent the fish to a watery grave. Fizz needs to ensure the truth is revealed before his fellow fish meet a similar fate. But how do you get a goldfish to rest in peace?