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Big-Enough Anna: The Little Sled Dog Who Braved the Arctic
by Pam Flowers Ann DixonWinner of the Tennessee Volunteer State and Oregon's Patricia Gallagher Awards, this book tells Anna's life story and how she played a pivotal role in Iditarod finisher Pam Flowers 2,500-mile, solo, dog sled expedition across Arctic America. Anna was the smallest member of the team but became a hero dog before their journey was finished.
Big Feelings
by Alexandra PenfoldThe newest picture book from the creators of All Are Welcome to help children navigate BIG FEELINGS!In their bestselling picture book All Are Welcome, Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman celebrate kindness, inclusivity, and diversity. Now with Big Feelings, they help children navigate the emotional challenges they face in their daily lives. What should we do when things don't go to plan? We may feel mad, frustrated, or overwhelmed, but by talking it through, compromising, and seeing another point of view, we can start fresh, begin anew.
The Big Fib (I Like to Read)
by Tim HamiltonWow! A boy finds some humongous boxes outside. He and his dog use them to make a train that goes far, far, far; a race car that goes fast, fast, fast; and a plane that goes up, up, up. Litter is everywhere, and the boy blames the wind. But as he watches his elderly neighbor clean up his mess, the boy knows what he must do. Truth triumphs and the boy's honesty is rewarded with forgiveness, friendship, and cookies. An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level E.
The Big Flush (The Area 51 Files #2)
by Julie BuxbaumA killer space toilet is hurtling toward Area 51, courtesy of a mystery traitor on base, and things are about to get messy if Sky and her friends can&’t solve the case. Don&’t miss book two in the Edgar Award nominated Area 51 Files series!&“Epically fun!&”—Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on EarthSky Patel-Baum, Area 51&’s latest arrival, thought she had finally figured out her strange new home. Sure, there are aliens everywhere, and her new BFF Elvis is from the planet Galzoria. But it turns out things can still get weirder. Because some special visitors just arrived with a warning: Area 51 is in danger!A hunk of space junk is headed right for the base! And it&’s not just any hunk of junk! It&’s a giant toilet! Even worse? A traitor on base is working with angry aliens to coordinate the attack.With one case already under their belts, Sky and her friends are on a mission to save Area 51. But what happens if their investigation goes down the toilet? That would stink!
The Big Freeze (Diary of an Ice Princess #4)
by Christina SoontornvatThe time has come for Princess Lina to choose her special magical weather specialty. Her cousin Jack Frost makes amazing snowflakes. Her Uncle Lee forms ice caves in glaciers. Her Great-Aunt Sunder creates winter storms on polar seas.Gulp.Everyone has chosen something so impressive. Lina's not sure what she's going to do-- but she's determined to make her mark in a big way!
Big Friend, Little Friend (Step into Reading)
by Melissa LagonegroJoin Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen, and the rest of the characters from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog in this Step 1 reader all about opposites—just in time for the film’s DVD release!
Big Game: Belly Up; Poached; Big Game (FunJungle)
by Stuart GibbsTeddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle’s resident zoo sleuth when a rhinoceros is at risk in Big Game, a follow-up to Belly Up and Poached—which Kirkus Reviews called a “thrill-ride of a mystery.”When someone takes aim at Rhonda Rhino, FunJungle&’s pregnant (and endangered) Asian greater one-horned rhinoceros, the zoo steps up security measures in order to protect this rare animal and her baby. But the extra security isn&’t enough—someone is still getting too close for comfort. Teddy and company start to suspect that whoever is after Rhonda is really after her horn, which is worth a lot of money on the black market. For the first time ever, the head of the zoo enlists Teddy for help—for once, he doesn&’t have to sneak around in order to investigate—and the results are even more wacky, and even more dangerous, than ever before.
The Big Game
by Tim GreenNew York Times bestselling author and former NFL defensive end Tim Green encourages readers to fight for their dreams in this heartfelt story about a young football star grappling with the stress of living up to his father’s name. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica! <P><P>Danny Owens is dedicating his seventh-grade season to his Super Bowl champion father, who recently passed away. Danny promises everyone that, just like his dad, he’ll dominate the big game at the end of the season and earn a spot on the high school varsity team. <P><P>Then his English teacher catches him cheating on a test. Even though Danny can retake it, he knows there’s no point. He can’t read. And if Danny can’t pass this class, he won’t be eligible to play in the championship game that could unlock his future. <P><P>While his resentment rises against the only person willing to help him win off the field, the pressure to succeed begins to weigh heavily on Danny’s shoulders. Danny is being tested on every level now, and to pass, he may very well have to choose a different path from his father’s.
The Big Game from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures #26)
by Mike ThalerThese fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. You'll scream with laughter!Hubie's class has to play a football game against the older kids in school. But how can they even think of winning when the only touchdowns they score are for the other team? Even their fancy uniforms can't save them this time.
A Big Guy Took My Ball! (An Elephant & Piggie Book)
by Mo WillemsMeet Elephant Gerald and Piggie, winners of two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals and recipients of two Geisel Honors!<P><P> Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.<P> Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.<P> Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.<P> Gerald and Piggie are best friends.<P> In A Big Guy Took My Ball! Piggie is devastated when a big guy takes her ball! Gerald is big, too... but is he big enough to help his best friend?<P> Images are described.<P> Other books in this series are available in this library.<P><P> <b>Winner of the Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor</b>
Big Ideas Math [Modeling Real Life], Skills Review Handbook
by Big Ideas Learning Llc.NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Big Island Burglary (Nancy Drew Clue Book #14)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy and her friends search for a stolen camera in the fourteenth book in the interactive Nancy Drew Clue Book mystery series.Nancy is ready for fun in the sun when she joins Bess and George&’s families on a trip to Hawaii. The girls are excited to take surfing lessons, swim with manta rays, and experience the beautiful sights of the Big Island. At a luau one night, the girls get to taste all kinds of yummy local specialties and are even invited up to help with a hula performance. But during the show, one the other guests has his fancy camera stolen, and he&’s sure someone there is the culprit. Luckily, Nancy, Bess, and George are on the case! Can the Clue Crew see the big picture and zoom in on the thief in time to enjoy the rest of their trip? Or will this island adventure be a total washout?
The Big Lie: A True Story
by Isabella LeitnerThe Pulitzer Prize–nominated author recounts her Holocaust experience—her imprisonment at Auschwitz and her dramatic escape—in this book for young readers. As World War II rages in Europe, the fighting seems far away from Isabella Leitner and her family. Only rumors of Nazi horrors have reached them, and they feel safe in the small Hungarian town of Kisvarda. That is, until March 20, 1944 . . . Overnight, Isabella&’s whole world changes. Suddenly, she must wear a yellow star, be inside by curfew, and cannot go back to school. And that&’s only the beginning. Her family is rounded up by Nazi soldiers. They are put in cattle cars and taken to Auschwitz, a death camp in Poland. Only Isabella and three of her sisters are kept together, the rest of their family is forced to separate parts of the camp. Together, the four girls face their worst fears—until they get a chance at freedom. The Big Lie offers a look at history through the eyes of a woman whose strength and hope helped her overcome the worst of human nature. Leitner&’s &“approach allows readers to appreciate the young Isabella&’s incomprehension of the Final Solution even as she generates a coherent and compelling narrative&” (Publishers Weekly).
Big & Little Questions (According to Wren Jo Byrd)
by Julie BoweFrom the author of the successful Friends for Keeps series comes Wren Jo Byrd, a nine-year-old introvert whose life has gone topsy-turvy ever since her dad moved out."By turns heartbreaking and heartwarming—exactly like real life. Julie Bowe takes on the tough questions about what it means to be honest, to be a good friend, and to be a family, and offers answers that, while not always easy, are always true."—Linda Urban, author of Weekends with Max and A Crooked Kind of Perfect"Bowe so masterfully took me inside the head and heart of Wren Jo Byrd that I felt like a ten year old again—and loved every minute."—Barbara O'Connor, author of How to Steal a DogIt's the start of a new school year and Wren Jo Byrd is worried that everyone will find out her parents separated over the summer. No one knows the truth, not even her best friend, Amber. When even her new teacher refers to her mom as Mrs. Byrd, Wren decides to keep their divorce a total secret. But something else changed over the summer: A new girl named Marianna moved to town and wants to be Amber's next bff. And because of her fib, Wren can't do anything about it. From take-out dinners with Mom to the tiny room she gets at Dad's new place, nothing is the same for Wren anymore. But while Marianna makes everything harder at first, Wren soon learns that Marianna once had to ask many of the same questions—the big ones, as well as the little ones—that Wren is asking now.Set in Wisconsin, with wonderfully nuanced characters—from the bossy new girl, who acts big but has a secret of her own, to the sporty girl who acts little and shy but who becomes an unexpected friend—this is a book about much more than divorce.From the Hardcover edition.
Big Machines: The Story of Virginia Lee Burton
by Sherri Duskey RinkerIn this loving tribute to Virginia Lee Burton, the New York Times best-selling creators Sherri Duskey Rinker and John Rocco pay homage to the storied life of one of the most beloved creators in children&’s literature. Everyone in Folly Cove knows Virginia Lee as &“Jinnee.&” With her magical wands she can draw whatever she imagines, but for her sons Aris and Michael, she draws the most wonderful characters of all: BIG MACHINES with friendly names like Mary Anne, Maybelle, and Katy. Her marvelous magical wands can make anything move—even a cheerful Little House.
Big Max and the Mystery of the Missing Giraffe (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Kin Platt Lynne Avril CravathFeaturing a perennially popular I Can Read character first introduced in 1965, Big Max and the Mystery of the Missing Giraffe is a humorous adventure that will delight beginning readers. Jake the giraffe is missing, and Big Max is on the case! But is this mystery too big for even the world's greatest detective? Big Max and the Mystery of the Missing Giraffe is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
A Big Mooncake for Little Star
by Grace LinA gorgeous picture book that tells a whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon, from award-winning, bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin Pat, pat, pat... <P><P>Little Star's soft feet tiptoed to the Big Mooncake.Little Star loves the delicious Mooncake that she bakes with her mama. But she's not supposed to eat any yet! What happens when she can't resist a nibble? <P><P>In this stunning picture book that shines as bright as the stars in the sky, Newbery Honor author Grace Lin creates a heartwarming original story that explains phases of the moon. <P><b>A Caldecott Honors Book</b>
Big Nate: Big Nate: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? And Big Nate: Here Goes Nothing, And Big Nate: Genius Mode (Big Nate Comix #3)
by Lincoln PeirceNow an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!The third Big Nate comic compilation in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce! Includes a color poster of Big Nate, signed by Lincoln.Big Nate is a New York Times bestseller and the star of his own comic strip. Here comes the latest comic compilation from Lincoln Peirce, all about king of detention and cartooning genius Nate Wright.Includes more than 300 black-and-white comic strips, plus bonus Big Nate activities in the back!Also includes a sneak peek of the next Big Nate novel, Big Nate: In the Zone!Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney says, "Big Nate is funny, big time!"
Big Nate: In A Class By Himself (Big Nate #1)
by Lincoln PeirceNow an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Get ready to meet Big Nate! In the very first novel in the New York Times bestselling series, Big Nate is in a class by himself!Nate knows he’s meant for big things. REALLY big things. But things don’t always go your way just because you’re awesome. Nate barely survives his dad’s toxic oatmeal before rushing off to school—minus his lunch. He body slams the no-nonsense principal. He accidentally insults his least favorite teacher, the horrifying Mrs. Godfrey (aka Godzilla). And school has barely started!Trouble always seems to find him, but Nate keeps his cool. He knows he’s destined for greatness. A fortune cookie told him so.Here comes BIG NATE, accidental mischief maker and definitely NOT the teacher’s pet.Get your reader into this beloved series with Big Nate: In a Class by Himself, the perfect book for anyone who's ever been to middle school.“Big Nate is funny, big time.”—Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Big Nate: Mr. Popularity (Big Nate Comix #4)
by Lincoln PeirceNow an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!The fourth Big Nate comic compilation in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce, in full color!Big Nate is a New York Times bestseller and the star of his own comic strip. Here comes the latest comic compilation from Lincoln Peirce, all about king of detention and cartooning genius Nate Wright!Big Nate is Mr. Popularity!Nate's decided to run for office! Will he triumph over the more popular kids? With Francis's help, he might just have a winning chance!Includes over 300 full-color comic strips, plus bonus Big Nate activities in the back!"Big Nate is funny, big time."—Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Big Nate: Big Nate: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? And Big Nate: Here Goes Nothing, And Big Nate: Genius Mode (Big Nate Comix #1)
by Lincoln PeirceNow an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!Big Nate, the star of the New York Times bestselling book series, is also the star of his own comic strip! This comic collection includes over 300 black-and-white Big Nate comic strips, and bonus Big Nate activities in the back!Will Nate get away with his master plan? Or will Mrs. Godfrey catch him in the act? Find out what happens next!The activities are brand-new for Big Nate fans!Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney says, "Big Nate is funny, big time!"
Big Nate: Big Nate: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? And Big Nate: Here Goes Nothing, And Big Nate: Genius Mode (Big Nate Comix #2)
by Lincoln PeirceSoon to be an animated series from Nickelodeon!Big Nate is the star of his own comic strip! Check out 300 black-and-white comic strips never before published together in this awesome comic compilation in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce! Includes all new Big Nate activities in the back!Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney says, "Big Nate is funny, big time!"
Big Nate 3-Book Collection: Big Nate: In a Class by Himself, Big Nate Strikes Again, Big Nate on a Roll (Big Nate)
by Lincoln PeirceSoon to be an animated series from Nickelodeon! Big Nate, a New York Times bestselling series, is bigger than ever in this awesome collection. Included are: Big Nate: In a Class by Himself, Big Nate Strikes Again, and Big Nate on a Roll. Discover the three books that started Nate's crazy novel adventures! Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney says, "Big Nate is funny, big time!"