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The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library
by Linda Bailey Victoria JamiesonEddie, a passionate reader and a shiny green bug, saves the school library in this funny, heartwarming tale that fans of Flora & Ulysses and Charlotte’s Web will love. Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout from Newbery Honor Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author-artist Victoria Jamieson.Eddie is a tiny green bug who loves to read and who lives behind the chalkboard in the fourth-grade classroom with his parents, his 53 brothers and sisters, and his aunt Min. But when Aunt Min goes to the school library to read a book and never returns, Eddie leaves the comfort of his home for the first time and makes the dangerous trek through Ferny Creek Elementary School to find her. After dodging running sneakers, falling books, and terrifying spiders, Eddie reaches the library, where he discovers Aunt Min stuck in a perilous situation! To top it all off, there’s a substitute librarian who aims to close the library for good and get rid of all the books!Encouraged by the brave deeds done by small creatures such as Stuart Little and Charlotte from Charlotte’s Web, Eddie comes up with a plan to save the library—a plan that requires all the courage one little bug can muster.A great read-aloud and read-alone, this action-packed short novel includes references to classic children’s literature throughout and is perfect for fans of Chris Grabenstein’s Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and Lynne Rae Perkins’s Nuts to You. Featuring extensive black-and-white art from Newbery Honor Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author-artist Victoria Jamieson.
The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library
by Linda Bailey Victoria JamiesonEddie, a passionate reader and a shiny green bug, saves the school library in this funny, heartwarming tale that fans of Flora & Ulysses and Charlotte's Web will love.Eddie is a tiny green bug who loves to read and who lives behind the chalkboard in Mr. Wang's fourth-grade classroom with his parents, his 53 brothers and sisters, and his Aunt Min. But when Aunt Min goes to the school library and never returns, Eddie leaves the comfort of his home for the first time and begins the dangerous trek through the elementary school. After dodging running sneakers, falling books, and terrifying spiders, Eddie reaches the library, where he finds Aunt Min stuck on a desk with two broken legs! To top it all off, there's a substitute librarian who has terrible plans to close the library and turn it into a local testing center. No more books at all! Encouraged by the brave deeds done by small creatures like Stuart Little and Charlotte from Charlotte's Web, Eddie comes up with a plan to save the library--a plan that requires all the courage one little bug can muster. Perfect for fans of Chris Grabenstein's Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and Lynne Rae Perkins' Nuts to You. Featuring extensive black and white art from Newbery Honor Medalist and New York Times bestseller Victoria Jamieson as well as references to classic children's literature sprinkled throughout.
Tiny Invaders!: Deadly Microorganisms (Nature's Invaders Ser.)
by Joyce L. MarkovicsBe on your guard! You cant see them, but microscopic organisms are all around you. And some of them are looking for a new home inside you! From bacteria and viruses to protozoa and fungi, learn about tiny invaders that can cause serious illnesses.
Tiny Jenny: Little Fairy, Big Trouble
by Briony May SmithJoin Tiny Jenny, a mischievous fairy born to a family of wrens, as she sets out to find her "real" family.Mr. and Mrs. Wren are surprised when a tiny, wingless fairy hatches from one of their eggs...but they lovingly name her Tiny Jenny and raise her as their own. Tiny Jenny--like all fairies--grows to be a menace in the woods. She digs up squirrel nuts and blocks mole hills. The other forest creatures are not happy. So Tiny Jenny decides it is time to leave her home and seek out her real fairy family. But it turns out the fairies are anything but welcoming!Oh, where does Tiny Jenny truly belong?
Tiny Jumper: How Tiny Broadwick Created the Parachute Rip Cord
by Candy DahlThis thrilling biography tells the story of Tiny Broadwick, the first woman to ever parachute from a plane and the inventor of the parachute rip cord, and how her determination, courage, adventurousness, and joy in doing what she loved lifted her up to stand as tall as a pioneer in flight.The crack of a pistol shattered the silence-Tiny's signal to jump.Her hands trembled as she cut her parachute away from the balloon. Tiny Broadwick, a teeny, uneducated mill girl, had big dreams of soaring above the earth, out of poverty, and above expectations. She became the first woman to parachute from an airplane, and her idea for the rip cord paved the way for pilots to safely escape in-flight emergencies.This thrilling biography shows how Tiny's determination, courage, adventurousness, and joy lifted her up to stand tall as a pioneer in flight.
The Tiny Mansion
by Keir GraffIn this pitch-perfect middle grade adventure, twelve-year-old Dagmar must endure a summer living off-the-grid with her family in a tiny home.The last thing twelve-year-old Dagmar wants is to spend her summer vacation squished into a tiny house with her dad, her stepmom, and her annoying five-year-old half brother. But after a sudden financial setback, her family is evicted from their Oakland apartment, and that's just where they end up, parked among the towering redwoods of Northern California.As Dagmar explores the forest around their new and (hopefully) temporary home, she discovers they are living next door to an eccentric tech billionaire and his very unusual extended family. There's his brother, a woodsman who sets dangerous booby traps all over the place, and his sister, a New Age animal lover who meditates to whale songs in an isolation tank. And then there's the billionaire's son, Blake, who has everything he could ever wish for--except maybe a friend.But when a wildfire engulfs the forest, everyone--rich and poor, kid and adult--will have to work together to escape. And with both families at risk of losing everything, it turns out it's not the size of the home but the people you share it with that matters.
Tiny Monsters: The Strange Creatures That Live On Us, In Us, and Around Us
by Steve Jenkins Robin PageDid you know you share your home with monsters?! In this book explore the menagerie of tiny and unusual creatures—arthropods (insects, mites, and spiders)—found in our lawns and gardens, our food, our beds, our clothes, and even our eyelashes.You may not know it . . . but you share your home with monsters! Some of these monsters are so tiny that they were barely recognized, even by scientists, until the invention of the electron microscope. Although they may seem like aliens from another planet, these miniscule creatures live right alongside us. And just about all of them are harmless—and some are even helpful! In his signature cut- and torn-paper style, Steve Jenkins shows readers that—seen up close—these pesky critters are as fantastic looking as any creature on Earth. This Caldecott Honor–winning duo also uses informational graphics and diagrams to demonstrate just how big the critters are, where they live, and how many there might be in your home right this second!
Tiny Pie
by Mark Bailey Michael OatmanEllie the elephant discovers a live cooking show for mice happening right in her kitchen
Tiny Pie
by Mark Bailey Michael OatmanLittle Ellie the elephant is the only kid at a grown-up party. No one is paying any attention to poor Ellie, and she can't reach the food! Why must everything be for big people?Then to Ellie's surprise, she discovers a little chef mouse inside a hole in the wall, and he's filming a cooking show! Ellie can see that his sharp senses are key ingredients for a successful tiny pie. Will this be the perfect snack that's just her size?As an added treat, Alice Waters has contributed a delicious tiny apple pie recipe perfect for little hands (and big appetites)!
Tiny Spoon vs. Little Fork
by Constance LombardoTake silly seriously! A fall-off-your-high-chair funny picture book starring a spoon, a fork, and the baby they both want to feed, perfect for fans of The Bad Seed.&“Time to feed the baby!&” yells clock.Tiny Spoon is ready for the job! But who&’s this pointy guy?&“I&’m Little Fork. I feed the baby, too!&”Wait. What? This isn&’t going to get ugly, is it? (Nah!)Who&’s known baby longer? (Spoon)Who&’s good at stabbing and poking? (Fork)Who comes from the best family? (Both families are rather impressive.)Who does baby like better? (Neither. Turns out Baby likes throwing both utensils across the kitchen, and that&’s EXACTLY what baby does.) Now it's going to take cooperation—not competition—to make their way back to baby. And when they do get back they'll still have to feed the baby. Anyone who has ever tried to feed a baby knows it ain't easy—but does it have to be this hard?
The Tiny Star
by Mem FoxA beautiful and gentle story about life and death from beloved author Mem Fox, illustrated by rising star Freya Blackwood; its star imagery, and sense of rebirth make it a perfect choice for the holiday season.In this touching and timeless story, a star falls to earth where it becomes a baby and is embraced and cared for by the community. Renowned author Mem Fox's tender text about the journey of life is beautifully rendered by Freya Blackwood whose luminous illustrations capture the warmth and complexity of growing up. This a unique and moving story to be cherished by all ages and shared for generations to come. "Mem Fox's books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world seem a little cosier." --Sunday Age (Australia)
Tiny Stitches: The Life Of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas
by Gwendolyn Hooks Colin BootmanThe Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas is a biography of an African-American man who pioneered open-heart surgery for infants, but had to wait years to receive recognition. It explains the heart condition "tetralogy of Fallot" and the medical procedure Thomas developed to address it. It describes the disturbing instances of racial prejudice faced by him in the first half of the 20th century.
Tiny Tales: A Feast for Friends (I Can Read Comics Level 3)
by Steph WaldoI Can Read Comics is a new early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.What's better than a snack with friends? A snack surprise for friends, of course! When Snail spots a shiny crab apple high up in a tree, she can't wait to share it with her pals . . . she just has to get it down first! This whimsically illustrated, uplifting story will not only make kids fall in love with comics but will also spark their curiosity about the natural world.A Feast for Friends also has a "Cartooning Basics" page at the front of the book and a "Nature Guide" page at the back, making it the whole package for emerging readers—and a great example of what I Can Read Comics is all about!Tiny Tales: A Feast for Friends is a Level Three I Can Read Comic, meaning it’s a more complex story for independent readers.
Tiny Tales: A Graphic Novel (Owly)
by Andy RuntonOwly, the little owl with a heart of gold, returns for another forest adventure in this Eisner-winning series about friendship!Owly always reaches out to a friend in need.Owly is a wonderful friend! He's honest, trustworthy, and kind. And whenever any of his pals are in trouble, he always finds a way to help. In this collection of nine stand-alone stories, Owly demonstrates the power of friendship by cheering up his friends when they're down, rescuing his friends when they're in danger, and encouraging his friends when they doubt themselves. But Owly's buddies also show what it means to be a great friend in return!Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers and is a perfect introduction to graphic novels!
Tiny Tales: Shell Quest (I Can Read Comics Level 3)
by Steph WaldoIntroducing I Can Read Comics, a brand-new early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.When a little slug finds new friends in the backyard, she notices they look a lot like her...except they have shells! Maybe a shell is exactly what she needs to fit in—but finding one is a lot harder than it sounds!Tiny Tales: Shell Quest is a Level Three I Can Read Comic, a more complex story for independent readers. An Eisner nominee for Best Publication for Early ReadersA Kirkus Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Junior Library Guild SelectionAn ALSC Graphic Novel Reading List Title
Tiny Terrors!: The World's Scariest Small Creatures (Penguin Young Readers, Level 4)
by Ginjer L. ClarkeLearn about the smallest and scariest creatures in the world in this photographic nonfiction leveled reader perfect for kids interested in real-life animals that can do unbelievable things!Did you know that the blue dragon sea slug is the length of a paperclip but can store deadly jellyfish venom in its body for use against predators? Or that the golden poison dart frog is only an inch long, but its skin holds enough poison to kill ten people? These tiny terrors don't have to be big to be deadly! With simple language and vivid photographs, Tiny Terrors!: The World's Scariest Small Creatures is perfect for emerging readers curious about the natural world and the terrifying but incredible creatures that live within it.
Tiny Tornadoes (Buddy and Bea #2)
by Jan CarrA laugh-out-loud new illustrated chapter book series celebrating the roller coaster highs and lows of life in a second grade classroom.It's the second week of school, and Buddy is wondering if the other second grade class might be more fun. They've even chosen a cool class name. How will his class ever compete? Especially when Ms. Maple says they shouldn't be competing at all? In the second installment of this new chapter book series, Buddy and Bea are still sorting out how to coexist--and making plenty of hilarious missteps along the way.
The Tiny Traveler: Egypt
by Misti KenisonIf you're going to learn about shapes, why not do it in the exciting land of Egypt? Egypt's Great Sphinx, pyramids, and camels all come to life in this new board book by graphic designer Misti Kenison. Toddlers will learn basic shapes such as triangles, hexagons, and circles with bright, geometric spreads while getting a flavor for Egypt's rich and fascinating culture. Traveling to foreign places has never been so colorful, or educational, for young children before!Each book in Misti Kenison's new Tiny Traveler board book series is sure to give your child the travel bug early by transporting little ones to exotic and fantastic places while teaching basic concepts-such as shapes. Now you and your little one can explore the world together from your living room.
Tío and Tío: The Ring Bearers
by Ross Mathews Dr. Wellinthon García-MathewsFrom Ross Mathews (The Drew Barrymore Show and RuPaul&’s Drag Race) and his husband, Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews, comes a heartwarming and humorous tale of love and family as two young boys travel to Mexico to be ring bearers in their uncles&’ wedding.From Emmy-winning TV host and producer Ross Mathews (The Drew Barrymore Show and RuPaul&’s Drag Race) and Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews comes a heartwarming and humorous tale of family, friendship, and love inspired by their real-life wedding.Evan and Andy are excited to visit Mexico for their uncles&’ wedding—and their parents are excited that the boys will have a chance to experience the culture, practice their Spanish, and learn responsibility as ring bearers in the ceremony. Once they arrive, Evan and Andy just want to play soccer, swim, and eat all the great food. However, once the festivities are in full swing and the boys witness the love and happiness between their two tíos, they quickly embrace their role in their uncles&’ very special day.This debut picture book written by Ross Mathews and Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews, and illustrated by Tommy Doyle, reminds us about the importance of love, family, and embracing one&’s cultural identity.
Tíos and Primos
by Jacqueline AlcántaraA little girl meets more relatives than she can count—but how will she communicate with them if she can&’t speak their language?It&’s a little girl&’s first trip to her papa&’s homeland, and she&’s wowed by all the amazing sights and sounds—and especially by the size of her enormous family! But she only knows a little Spanish, and it&’s hard not to be able to share jokes and stories. Fortunately, her relatives help her see that there are other ways they can connect, and soon she feels like she&’s right where she belongs: in the heart of a loving family, learning as she goes along.
Tíos y primos (Tíos and Primos Spanish Edition)
by Jacqueline AlcántaraEDICIÓN EN ESPAÑOLUna niña conoce a más parientes de los que puede contar, pero ¿cómo se comunicará con ellos si no puede hablar español con la misma fluidez?A little girl meets more relatives than she can count—but how will she communicate with them if she can&’t speak their language?(edición en español)Es el primer viaje de una niña al país natal de su papá, y ella está impresionada con los paisajes maravillos, los sonidos sorprendentes ¡y especialmente con el tamaño de su enorme familia! Pero sabe solo un poco de español y le resulta difícil compartir chistes y anécdotas con fluidez. Por suerte, sus parientes la ayudan a ver que hay otras maneras de relacionarse. Pronto la niña siente que está justo donde pertenece: en el corazón de una familia amorosa, aprendiendo mientras crece.(Spanish edition)It&’s a little girl&’s first trip to her papa&’s homeland, and she&’s wowed by all the amazing sights and sounds—and especially by the size of her enormous family! But she only knows a little Spanish, and it&’s hard not to be able to share jokes and stories. Fortunately, her relatives help her see that there are other ways they can connect, and soon she feels like she&’s right where she belongs: in the heart of a loving family, learning as she goes along.
Tip-Top Tappin' Mom! #31
by Nancy Krulik John WendyIt's Mother's Day, and Katie is giving her mom tap dancing lessons! Mrs. Carew really loves Katie's gift and practices all the time. But when the magic wind switcheroos Katie into her mom right before the audition, Katie panics and blows her mom's chance. Will Mrs. Carew ever put on her tap shoes again?
Los tipos malos: El Ataque De Los Zombigatitos (tipos malos, Los #1)
by Aaron BlabeyIn this hilarious new illustrated chapter book series, bad guys are doing good deeds...whether you want them to or not!They sound like bad guys, they look like bad guys . . . and they even smell like bad guys. But Mr. Wolf, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Shark are about to change all of that...Mr. Wolf has a daring plan for the Bad Guys' first good mission. They are going to break two hundred dogs out of the Maximum Security City Dog Pound. Will Operation Dog Pound go smoothly? Will the Bad Guys become the Good Guys? And will Mr. Snake please stop swallowing Mr. Piranha?!Suenan como tipos malos, parecen tipos malos e incluso huelen como tipos malos. Pero el Sr. Lobo, el Sr. Pirana, el Sr. Serpiente y el Sr. Tiburon estan a punto de cambiar eso...El Sr. Lobo tiene un plan muy arriesgado para que los integrantes de su pandilla se conviertan en tipos buenos: ¡van a liberar a doscientos perros de la perrera! ¿Lo conseguiran? Eso esta por averiguarse.
Los tipos malos en combustible intergaláctico (tipos malos, Los #5)
by Aaron BlabeyIn this hilarious illustrated chapter book series, bad guys are doing good deeds... whether you want them to or not!La mala noticia es que el mundo se va a acabar. ¡La buena es que los Tipos Malos estan aqui para salvarlo! Puede ser que tengan que "pedir prestado" un cohete, y que haya algo desagradable en uno de los trajes espaciales, y que el Sr. Pirana haya comido demasiaaados burritos. Sobrevivir a esta mision puede ser solo un pequeno paso para el hombre, pero es un paso enorme para los Tipos Malos.The bad news? The world is ending. The good news? The Bad Guys are back to save it! Sure, they might have to "borrow" a rocket. And there might be something nasty in one of the spacesuits. And Mr. Piranha miiiight have eaten too many bean burritos. Surviving this mission may only be one small step for man, but it's one giant leap for the Bad Guys.
Los tipos malos en el alienígena vs los tipos malos (tipos malos, Los)
by Aaron BlabeySOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!"Ojalá hubiera tenido estos libros de niño. ¡Divertidísimos!". -- Dav Pilkey, creador del Capitán Calzoncillos y Hombre PerroPueden parecer tipos malos, pero estos aprendices de héroe están haciendo buenas acciones... ¡te guste o no! Esta serie ilustrada de la lista de libros más vendidos del New York Times es perfecta para los seguidores de Hombre Perro y el Capitán Calzoncillos.¡Los Tipos Malos están desapareciendo! Una criatura con MONTONES de dientes y DEMASIADOS traseros los está capturando uno por uno. ¿Será este el fin de los Tipos Malos? ¿Será divertido? ¡Apuesta tu trasero a que lo será! "I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds...whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.The Bad Guys are vanishing! A creature with TONS of teeth and WAY too many butts is stealing them, one by one. Is this the end for the Bad Guys? Maybe. Will it be funny? You bet your butts it will!