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Zoned Out #2 (Area 51 Interns #2)
by James S. Murray Carsen SmithFrom the mind of Murr from the Impractical Jokers comes the second book in the hilarious and action-packed series about a world of bizarre creatures, wacky gadgets, and four kid interns at the most interesting place on Earth: Area 51!After saving their parents from an alien attack and becoming official interns at Area 51, Viv Harlow and her friends Charlotte, Ray, and Elijah are ready to keep taking down bad guys and helping test all the fun high-tech gadgets. Instead, they all get put on filing duty (bo-ring!) and kept away from the real action. When Elijah discovers a secret Forbidden Zone hidden away on the base, the group jumps at the chance to explore the new place, only to learn it's home to some of the most elusive creatures on Earth. But after the Yeti, Loch Ness Monster, and more terrifying monsters escape, they'll have to prove themselves to their parents and capture the beasts to save the base!The debut middle-grade series from Murr of the Impractical Jokers and co-author Carsen Smith, Area 51 Interns is filled with enough high-tech hijinks, strange creatures, and laugh-out-loud humor (plus an extra color insert full of gadgets) to make even cryptid skeptics hooked for more!
Zoo Babies: Alberta the Gorilla (Zoo World)
by Georgeanne Irvine"I'm Alberta, the gorilla baby at the Zoo. I'm lucky. Why? I've had two very special, but very different, families care for me. "The family I live with now is my gorilla family. My other family is what I call my human family. It's not a family with a mother, father, and brothers and sisters. This family is the special group of people at the Zoo who took care of me until I was a year old." Other books by Georgeanne Irvine are available in this library.
Zoo Camp Puzzle (Animal Planet Adventures Chapter Books #4)
by Gail Herman Animal PlanetNine-year-old twins Ava and Rosie are headed for adventure. City kids, they don't know what to expect from a small zoo in Iowa-and they have to live there for the rest of the year while their mom writes a book! Being away from the busy city and their friends feels like punishment, but Dad sets up a project for them all-running a zoo camp for students to attend during spring break. That could be cool, but as they're getting ready, the kids realize that some of the animals are missing! They'll have to solve the mystery-fast-before the campers arrive.Perfect for reluctant, challenged, and newly fluent readers, the Animal Planet Adventures chapter book series combines fun animal mysteries with cool nonfiction sidebars that relate to the stories, bringing the best of the animal world to young readers. With full-color illustrations and photographs throughout.Collect all of the Animal Planet Adventures books, including Amy and Elliott's story Puppy Rescue Riddle.
Zoo Clue (Nancy Drew Notebooks #66)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy and her friends are on a class trip to the zoo. Everyone brought a camera and is excited because their teacher has announced a Best Photo contest. Whoever takes the best picture at the zoo wins a prize! The trip is going great—until a flowerbed outside the monkey cage is wrecked and Nancy’s class is blamed! The zookeeper is mad and says they might have to leave the zoo if someone doesn’t come forward. Nancy is upset. Is one of Nancy’s classmates a crook, or is someone else digging up trouble?
Zoo in the Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations
by Jacqueline MittonLittle Bear and the Great Bear in the Northern Sky; the scaly dragon winding his long tail; the Great Dog chasing the Hare in the Southern Sky; all are beautifully rendered in Christina Balit's vibrant art, studded with shiny stars, which perfectly illustrates Jacqueline Mitton's rich text.
ZooZical
by Marc Brown Judy SierraWinter weather is keeping children from visiting the zoo. So the animals are out of sorts--listless, grumpy, and no longer fun. All except two little friends, a very small hippo and a baby kangaroo. Their hip-hopping, toe-tapping, and rap-rocking soon has the other animals joining in the hip-aroo beat. "Racoons danced in pairs, baboons danced in troops, and snakes joined the dancers as live hula-hoops." Children's favorite songs get a funny new spin--seals bark out "The seals on the bus go round and round"--as the animals create their very own musical.Young readers and listeners will be amazed and delighted at how the animals chase the winter doldrums by getting along as friends, pooling their talents, and pushing themselves to new heights. After all, these are the same clever animals who learned to read in Judy Sierra's and Marc Brown's Wild About Books, an award-winning New York Times #1 bestselling picture book. ZooZical is sure to inspire some "can do" fun in kindergarten and primary grades.From the Hardcover edition.
ZooZical: Read & Listen Edition
by Judy SierraWinter weather is keeping children from visiting the zoo. So the animals are out of sorts—listless, grumpy, and no longer fun. All except two little friends, a very small hippo and a baby kangaroo. Their hip-hopping, toe-tapping, and rap-rocking soon has the other animals joining in the hip-aroo beat—now brought to life with audio narration in this Read & Listen edition. "Raccoons danced in pairs, baboons danced in troops, and snakes joined the dancers as live hula-hoops." Children's favorite songs get a funny new spin—seals bark out "The seals on the bus go round and round"—as the animals create their very own musical.Young readers and listeners will be amazed and delighted at how the animals chase the winter doldrums by getting along as friends, pooling their talents, and pushing themselves to new heights. After all, these are the same clever animals who learned to read in Judy Sierra's and Marc Brown's Wild About Books, the award-winning New York Times #1 bestselling picture book. ZooZical is sure to inspire some "can do" fun in kindergarten and primary grades.This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.
Zoom It: Invent New Machines That Move (Invent It Ser.)
by Tammy EnzDo you have a need for speed? Does power make your heart pound? In Zoom It, you’ll invent a gas powered boat, a catapult, an electric car, and many other amazing moving contraptions. When it comes to inventing, your imagination has no limits!
Zoom Out Natural World: Discover 12 Iconic Animals and Their Incredible Ecosystems
by Owen DaveyGet ready to meet some of our planet’s most iconic animals and discover their roles in our ecosystems.From polar bears to penguins, salmon to solitary bees, tigers to turtles – meet the world’s most notable animals up close and discover fascinating details about each of these intriguing species. Then turn the page to zoom out and explore their incredible ecosystems!Learn about your favorite animals and the environments they inhabit:Developed in collaboration with a team of WWF scientists and conservationists, Zoom Out: Natural World is a factually accurate and scientifically based glimpse into the planet’s wildlife habitats.Gorgeous illustrations from award-winning illustrator Owen Davey offer stylish representations of striking animals and their lush habitats.Introduce kids to the wonderful world of science, and help them understand why conservation matters.Zoom Out: Natural World is a celebration of the wonder and interconnectedness of our planet’s most interesting ecosystems, beautifully illustrated by award-winning illustrator Owen Davey. Featuring conservation success stories that combat climate anxiety and emphasize that small changes can make big waves, this beautiful book is guaranteed to enchant both children and adults.
Zoomi and Zoe and the Sibling Situation (Zoomi and Zoe)
by Corey Ann HayduThe Princess in Black meets Monsters, Inc. in this zany, heartwarming new series for early readers 4 to 8 years old! Sparkly, silly, and perfect for early readers, Corey Ann Haydu and Anne Appert&’s winning series tackles life&’s first big changes with whimsy and heart.Zoomi and Zoe were proud to conquer their first Tricky Turnaround together, but more changes are around the corner: They&’re both going to be big siblings!Zoe is excited and Zoomi is intrigued, but they soon learn the truth. Babies might be cute, but they&’re also rude, loud, and stinky–and they don&’t even want to lick blueberry-jam paint! Can these friends hatch a plan to overcome their sibling situation together? "Reads like rolling down a rainbow mud slide to find a picnic waiting at the bottom. With cake, of course.&”—Liz Garton Scanlon, author of the Bibsy Cross seriesRead about more of their adventures in Zoomi and Zoe and the Tricky Turnaround and Zoomi and Zoe and the Camp Catastrophe!
Zoomi and Zoe and the Tricky Turnaround (Zoomi and Zoe)
by Corey Ann HayduThe Princess in Black meets Monsters, Inc. in this zany, heartwarming new series for early readers 4 to 8 years old!Written by the acclaimed Corey Ann Haydu with sweet, quirky illustrations by Anne Appert, the Zoomi and Zoe series explores the wonder and anxiety of life's first big transitions with warmth, whimsy, and plenty of silliness.In GlumbleGlibble, one ritual is certain: when something hard happens, it&’s called a Tricky Turnaround. And when it does, a Happy Helpful Human from the &“real&” world will help you through it.But when Zoomi&’s best friend moves away and Zoe arrives, she doesn&’t seem very happy. Or helpful. Or excited about the party Zoomi threw for her—complete with toothbrushes and tuba music. In fact, Zoe may be in a Tricky Turnaround of her own. Can Zoomi and Zoe help each other with the trickiest parts of growing up, like saying goodbye to friends and making new ones?&“This wholly magical, wholly child-centered story of GlumbleGlibblers and the humans who love them reads like rolling down a rainbow mud slide to find a picnic waiting at the bottom. With cake, of course.&”—Liz Garton Scanlon, author of the Bibsy Cross seriesKeep an eye out for book two, The Sibling Situation, launching in August 2025!
Zooni Tales: A Friend Till the End (Zooni Tales #2)
by Vikram MadanLoads of laughs and silly gaffes fill this charming early reader graphic novel in rhyme, from a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree.Dog Man meets Dr. Seuss in this fabulously furry young graphic novel that pairs rollicking rhyme with an irresistible pooch.A bee in spring, a ship in space,A car about to win a race . . . A stinky sock, a spider crew, A dog who wants to read with you! Kid friendly wordplay makes phonics fun, while charming illustrations follow Zooni through colorful mishaps and dog naps. Never fear! Zooni&’s pals are always near. These loyal animal friends stick together through every adventure—from cheese quests to road tests.Told in three full-length stories and two mini comics, tails will be wagging for this fuzzy, four-legged star. A perfect fit for read alouds and newly independent readers.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Zooni Tales: Keep It Up, Plucky Pup
by Vikram MadanFans of Baloney and Friends and Narwhal and Jelly will love this rhyming early graphic novel series with loads of laughs and silly gaffs, from a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree.Zooni the dog has lost a shoe. Come on and help with the rescue! It might be here, or over there. Why don&’t we go and ask the bear? Join the fun with Zooni and the zoo crew—you&’ll love them, too! Dog Man meets Dr. Seuss in this fabulously furry young graphic novel that pairs rollicking rhyme with an irresistible pooch. Kid friendly wordplay makes phonics fun, while charming illustrations follow Zooni through colorful mishaps and dog naps. Never fear! Zooni&’s pals are always near. Whether they&’re lost at sea or climbing a tree, these loyal friends stick together through every adventure.Told in three full-length stories and two mini comics, tails will be wagging for this fuzzy, four-legged star. A perfect fit for read alouds and newly independent readers.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Zootopia Junior Novelization (Disney Zootopia)
by Disney Book GroupZootopia: The Junior Novelization is a complete paperback retelling of the movie!The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it&’s a melting pot where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn&’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery. This junior novelization features eight pages of full color inserts from Disney Zootopia!
Zootopia: Judy Hopps and the Missing Jumbo-Pop
by Disney Book GroupOfficer Judy Hopps is on an exciting case in Zootopia. Her day started out like any other, until she stumbled across a crying elephant who was missing his Jumbo-pop. Hand-in-hand, the two retraced his steps and followed clues across the city. Will this whirlwind tour lead them to the Jumbo-pop before it melts?
Zootopia: The Stinky Cheese Caper (and Other Cases from the ZPD Files)
by Disney Book GroupJudy Hopps and Nick Wilde are ready for action -- again! Whether it's a case of missing cheese or trouble on Outback Island, Judy and Nick go above and beyond to solve a crime -- and sometimes find a lot more than they bargained for. Join them as they sprint into action on four new cases!
Zora Neale Hurston
by Sandra Wallus SammonsConsidered one of the eminent writers of twentieth-century African-American literature, Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960) was closely associated with the Harlem Renaissance and has influenced writers such as Ralph Ellison, Toni Morrison, and Alice Walker. She published four novels, two volumes of folklore, an autobiography, and several short stories and plays. This book includes a glossary, bibliography, and index. Hurston grew up in Eatonville, Florida, was a librarian at Patrick Air Force Base, and taught in Fort Pierce where writer Alice Walker discovered her grave in 1973.See all of the books in this series
Zora the Snow Dragon (Dragon Girls)
by Maddy MaraWe are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar!The Storm Dragons are being called back to the Magic Forest for one last adventure. Zora and her cousins, Mina and Hana, have to protect the forest from the Chaos Queen’s reign.The harmony of the forest and its snowstorms depend on the bravery of the girls. Can they find a way to beat the Chaos Queen at her own game, once and for all?Read all the books in the Storm Dragon arc! #13: Hana the Thunder Dragon #14: Mina the Lightning Dragon #15: Zora the Snow Dragon
Zorgamazoo
by Robert Paul WestonAre You a Believer in Fanciful Things? In Pirates and Dragons and Creatures and Kings? <P><P>Then sit yourself down in a comfortable seat, with maybe some cocoa and something to eat, and I'll spin you the tale of Katrina Katrell, a girl full of courage (and daring, as well!), who down in the subway, under the ground, saw something fantastical roaming around. . . .What was it she saw? I'd rather not say. (Who's ever heard of a Zorgle, anyway?) <P><P>But if you are curious, clever and brave, if intrepid adventure is something you crave, then open this book and I'll leave it to you to uncover the secret of ZORGAMAZOO! <P><P>Join Morty the Zorgle and Katrina on a fantastically illustrated, you'll-wanna-read-every-word-aloud, sophisticated rhyming adventure for kids of all ages!
Zorgan and the Gorsemen: Charmseekers 12
by Georgie AdamsThe world of Karisma is in turmoil: storms are raging and crops have failed. Queen Charm blames Zorgan for everything bad that has happened since he threw her charms away, so orders his capture by her soldiers. Zorgan gathers together his own army of Gorsemen - wild savages with hair as prickly as gorse bushes, who live on Heart Moor - bribing them with the promise of rich rewards, to defeat Charm's army. When Sesame arrives in this magical land, she finds herself walking into a raging battle. Once Morbrecia has witnessed Zorgan's explosive demise, Sesame must stop her becoming a powerful sorceress in his place, and find the next charm in a very prickly place.
Zorgoochi Intergalactic Pizza: Delivery of Doom (Zorgoochi Intergalactic Pizza)
by Dan YaccarinoZorgoochi Intergalactic Pizza: Delivery of Doom is Dan Yaccarino's exciting and hilarious middle-grade debut.When Luno's dad FINALLY gives him the responsibility of delivering pizza orders all over the galaxy, Luno is excited, mostly. He knows that delivering pizza is no walk on the moon. There are hostile customers, and there's always the threat of his deliveries being intercepted by Quantum Pizza, the fast-growing chain restaurant that will do anything to put indies like Zorgoochi Intergalactic out of business.Luno is joined by his best friend Clive, a super-smart, talking clove of garlic, and Chooch, a not-so-smart, talking pizza oven. Their deliveries are often dangerous (try landing on a fire planet) and sometimes frustrating. All Luno wants to do is help his dad keep the family business afloat. He realizes that the owner of Quantum Pizza wants the Zorgoochi family recipe, and only Luno can protect it.
Zucchini Out West (Zucchini Ser. #2)
by Barbara DanaZucchini is Billy's pet and his best friend. When biologists at the ASPCA think that Zucchini is a rare black-footed ferret, Billy is in a quandary. He loves animals and does everything he can to help the ecology, but realizes that he can't keep an endangered animal as a pet. Can Billy do the right thing and risk losing Zucchini forever?
Zulok the Winged Spirit: Series 20 Book 1
by Adam BladeBattle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!When supernatural events start to occur in Avantia it can only mean one thing - something is afoot in the terrifying Isle of Ghosts, and the Dark Wizard Malvel is to blame. Tom and Elenna must travel to the Isle and first face eagle Ghost Beast Zulok.There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don't miss out! Zulok the Winged Spirit; Skalix the Snapping Horror; Okira the Crusher and Rykar the Fire Hound