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Crime Through Time #1: Swindled! (Crime Through Time #1)
by Bill DoyleFitz is traveling from New York for San Francisco aboard a Continental Express train. People start getting sick from cyanide poisoning, so Fitz and Justine "the Judge" Pinkerton begin to unravel a plot involving a ring of counterfeiters.
Crime Through Time #2: Nabbed! (Crime Through Time #2)
by Bill DoyleG. Codd Fitzmorgan arrives at a party. But it's more than a celebration as our detective unravels a mystery involving a seance, a reckless aviator, and sale of liquor banned under Prohibition.
Crime Through Time #3: The 1969 Journal of Malcom Moorie (Crime Through Time #3)
by Bill DoyleMal Moorie enters a rural boarding school and gets involved in a plot involving endangered animals and a new pesticide.
Crime Through Time #4: The 1977 Journal of Zeke Moorie (Crime Through Time #4)
by Bill DoyleZeke Moorie joins a tour to fundraise and attract youth to a traveling King Tut exhibition. He discovers a plot involving an ankh necklace that may have belonged to the Pharaoh, and a box that's been locked for thousands of years.
Crime Through Time #5: The 2007 Journal of Nick Fitzmorgan (Crime Through Time #5)
by Bill DoyleNick Fitzmorgan unexpectedly returns home early from camp to find his father missing and the house in disarray. The house isn't a mess - it's set up with clues that will lead Nick all the way to his father's rescue.
Crime Through Time #6: Trapped! (Crime Through Time #6)
by Bill DoyleA combination sci-fi and mystery novel involving art fraud aboard the Space Elevator.
Crime and Carpetbags (Wishes and Wellingtons #2)
by Julie BerryFrom award-winning author Julie Berry comes the second installment in the fantastically adventurous Wishes and Wellingtons series, in which our heroine, Maeve Merritt, embarks on a magic-powered and most dangerous quest to help her friends.Now that Maeve Merritt has surrendered Mermeros, the djinni she found in a sardine can, she expects her life in London will be dull as dirt. But villains from Maeve's previous escapades are still searching for the djinni, now in the hands of Mr. Poindexter, the adoptive father of Maeve's friend Tommy. When Mr. Poindexter tries to use one of his wishes, he and Mermeros go missing—and without a guardian, Tom will be forced back to the orphanage.With the help of magical flying carpetbags, Maeve, Tom, and their friend Alice soar off to find Mr. Poindexter and that rascal, Mermeros, before the djinni's fabled wishes fall into the wrong hands.The perfect book for:Anyone looking for middle grade booksParents, teachers, or librarians looking for kids books ages 8 to 10Young fantasy readers Ages 8-11Empowering young girls
Crime in the Cards (Hardy Boys #165)
by Franklin W. DixonCREATURE CARDS ARE HOT, EXPENSIVE -- AND BANNED FROM BAYPORT HIGH! Gaming has already caused too much hassling among the students. But the Hardys' friend Chet is really upset when his confiscated deck is stolen from a teacher's locked desk. It's the latest in a string of thefts, and the big tournament is coming up. The police are stumped, but Frank and Joe are playing their best hand to catch the thief. From a waterfront park to a deserted nighttime mall, the boys uncover a web of Internet action, trading, selling, secret games, and cheating. They're onto a criminal scheme that nets giant profits -- and the decks are stacked against them. But the Hardys have one special trick up their sleeves!
Crime in the Queen's Court
by Carolyn KeeneNancy joins an Elizabethan troupe as a lady to the queen's court. There are performances and feasts, but the true drama unfolds when Nancy learns that she, the queen, and the entire festival have been targeted for sabotage.
Crinkleroot's Guide To Knowing Animal Habitats
by Jim ArnoskyJoin the folksy, friendly Crinkleroot for a fun, informative walk in the woods. Crinkleroot is the ideal guide to introduce the trees because he was born in one. He knows how to identify individual trees and how they're important to animals in the forest. In these pages, he shares secrets of the forest with readers so that they, too, may get to know different trees like old friends.
Crinkleroot's Guide to Giving Back to Nature
by Jim ArnoskyJim Arnosky's beloved nature expert, Crinkleroot, is back! Award-winning children's book artist and naturalist Jim Arnosky features his iconic character in this fun and informative picture book. Crinkleroot, who was "born in a tree and raised by bees," guides young readers through the natural world, taking them on a journey through the seasons, and giving examples of things they can do in their own backyards to protect the environment.
Crisis Zero (Codename Conspiracy #3)
by Chris RylanderFrom Chris Rylander, author of the breakout hit Fourth Stall saga, comes the third book in the Codename Conspiracy series--an incredibly funny and clever mash-up of middle grade school story and spy adventure, perfect for fans of Gordon Korman.There is a computer program so unspeakably powerful that its mere existence is unknown to all but the most senior government agents. This computer program is capable of controlling every aspect of communication, transportation, and defense on the planet. This computer program must never fall into the wrong hands or civilization as we know it will be utterly destroyed.This computer program is in North Dakota.Carson Fender, aka the retired Prank Master, aka Agent Zero, aka the all-in-one World's Greatest Hero and World's Greatest Screwup, must protect this program, codenamed Exodus. He is paired once again with his best friend, Danielle, aka Agent Atlas. Together, they must expose an enemy agent working from inside their school--an enemy agent with the mandate to stop at nothing to help secure Exodus. Can Zero and Atlas foil this enemy before it is too late? Carson's final mission will test his loyalty, smarts, and courage as never before.
Crispin: At the Edge of the World (Crispin)
by AviIn this riveting sequel to the Newbery-Award winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead--the second book in a planned trilogy--Avi explores themes of war, religion, and family as he continues the adventures of Crispin and Bear.The more I came to know of the world, the more I knew I knew it not.He was a nameless orphan, marked for death by his masters for an unknown crime. Discovering his name- Crispin-only intensified the mystery. Then Crispin met Bear, who helped him learn the secret of his full identity. And in Bear-the enormous, red-bearded juggler, sometime spy, and everyday philosopher-Crispin also found a new father and a new world.Now Crispin and Bear have set off to live their lives as free men. But they don't get far before their past catches up with them: Bear is being pursued by members of the secret brotherhood who believe he is an informer. When Bear is badly wounded, it is up to Crispin to make decisions about their future-where to go, whom to trust. Along the way they become entangled with an extraordinary range of people, each of whom affects Crispin and Bear's journey in unexpected ways. To find freedom and safety, they may have to travel to the edge of the world-even if it means confronting death itself.
Crispin: The Cross of Lead (Crispin #1)
by Avi"Asta's Son" is all he's ever been called. The lack of a name is appropriate, because he and his mother are but poor peasants in 14th century medieval England. But this thirteen-year-old boy who thought he had little to lose soon finds himself with even less - no home, no family, or possessions. Accused of a crime he did not commit, he may be killed on sight, by anyone. If he wishes to remain alive, he must flee his tiny village. All the boy takes with him is a newly revealed name - Crispin - and his mother's cross of lead.<P><P> A Newbery Award Winner.
Cristina Keeps a Promise
by Virginia Kroll Enrique O SanchezCristina can't believe that her favorite author will be in town for a booksigning! She plans to go. But when it conflicts with the Special Olympics event that she promised her brother she would attend, she has an important decision to make.
Crius and the Night of Fright (Heroes in Training)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsZeus and the Olympians head to the Peloponnese to save Apollo’s twin sister, who’s under a sleep spell, in this Heroes in Training adventure.Zeus and the Olympians are off to find Apollo’s twin sister, Artemis, who was captured by the Cronies and separated from her brother. But Titan Crius, who rules the area, has Artemis under a special spell that is making her sleep, which doesn’t make a rescue easy! Can the Olympians manage to sneak away from Crius and his pesky Pandi—warriors with ears that can hear for miles—and save a sleepy Artemis, or are they in for a tough awakening?
Croc & Gator 1: Swamp Ranger School
by Lisa KatzenbergerFollow no-nonsense Croc and goofball Gator as they become junior rangers in their hometown swamp!Printed entirely in green ink, these fun STEM-filled books are perfect for InvestiGators fans.Croc and Gator could not be more different, but the one thing they have in common is the love of their swamp. And now they are old enough to train as junior Swamp Rangers! They can&’t wait to learn about all the swamp&’s plants and animals, and how to protect them. When outgoing Gator and reclusive Croc are paired up, neither is sure about the other. But it turns out that their differences help them ace their tests and reward them training certificates to become the best Swamp Rangers! This great buddy series pairs two animals that kids LOVE. In their challenge to become junior rangers, Croc and Gator will need to be courageous and brave little reptiles, as they explore their swamp and prepare to protect everyone in community.With each story, readers will train alongside Croc and Gator, as they gain more experience and get badges along the way. The books will have back matter to support the theme of each story.
Crocodile Rescue! (Wild Survival #1)
by Melissa Cristina MárquezTwelve-year-old Adrianna Villalobos and her older brother Feye travel the globe with their parents, the hosts of a suspenseful nature show called "Wild Survival!" The show features daring animal rescues and the work the family does at their animal sanctuary. They've recently gotten an offer to take the show from YouTube to a TV network, and Adrianna is thrilled. So far, she's always been behind the scenes, but now she gets to join the rest of her family onscreen. She can't wait to bring her passion for animals to a wide audience.Their first stop is the lush mangrove forests of Cuba, where they're going to help rescue an injured crocodile. But things get off to a rocky start when Feye is injured in an accident partially caused by Adrianna. The status of the show is in jeopardy, and Adrianna's parents want her back behind the scenes, or maybe even back at home.Adrianna is determined to prove herself, and save the show-whatever it takes. Even if that means confronting the legendary Mega Croc of Cuba that's rumored to inhabit the murky waters around their base camp.Based on the author's real-life wildlife encounters, this middle-grade series will include real animal facts, light illustration of the creatures mentioned in each book, and an Author's Note from Melissa.
Crocodiles Everywhere
by Estelí MezaLike The Rabbit Listened and The Color Monster, this bighearted, stunningly illustrated book helps children to acknowledge and confront their most difficult emotions.After a girl&’s best friend moves away, she starts seeing two creatures everywhere she goes: a gray crocodile who weeps for hours, and a loud crocodile who breaks things and creates all kinds of chaos. Nobody else seems to see them, though, and when they even follow her to her family&’s beach vacation, the girl decides she needs to talk to them. It turns out she has a lot in common with both of these creatures: She has been feeling sad and angry too.
Crookedstar's Promise (Warriors Super Edition #4)
by Erin HunterWarriors Super Edition: Crookedstar’s Promise is an epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! In this Super Edition, get a glimpse into the past of RiverClan leader Crookedstar, in the time before Warriors #1: Into the Wild.Crookedkit dreams of becoming RiverClan’s next great leader. Then a mysterious cat appears in his dreams, whispering promises of glory—if only Crookedkit will pledge his undying loyalty to his Clan. No cat could have imagined the terror and destruction that would lie in one seemingly harmless promise . . . .Join the legion of fans who have discovered the epic adventures, fierce warrior cats, and thrilling fantasy world of the mega-bestselling Warriors series. This stand-alone entry is perfect for new readers and dedicated fans alike.Crookedstar’s Promise also includes an exclusive ten-page Warriors manga adventure!
Cross Katie Kross
by Donna MorrisseyAn enchanting mother-daughter collaboration, sure to become a treasured storytime favourite In this charming children's story from award-winning author Donna Morrissey and her daughter, Bridgette, we meet Katie Kross, a curmudgeonly old woman who hates just about everything. Katie becomes so fed up with life on her farm that she decides to leave her home in search of Love Valley: a beautiful, idyllic place where she can be on her own, away from tedious chores, pestering neighbours, and pesky animals. But Katie's journey leads her to learn that sometimes dreams come true in the most surprising ways. Donna's lovely story is accompanied by her daughter Bridgette's charming and quirky illustrations.
Crossing Bok Chitto: A Choctaw Tale of Friendship and Freedom (Into Reading, Trade Book #4)
by Tim Tingle Jeanne Bridges<p>There is a river called Bok Chitto that cuts through Mississippi. In the days before the War Between the States, in the days before the Trail of Tears, Bok Chitto was a boundary. On one side of the river lived the Choctaws. On the other side lived the plantation owners and their slaves. If a slave escaped and made his way across Bok Chitto, the slave was free. <p>Thus begins Crossing Bok Chitto, told by award-winning Choctaw storyteller Tim Tingle and brought to life with the rich illustrations of Jeanne Rorex Bridges. <p>Martha Tom, a young Choctaw girl, knows better than to cross Bok Chitto, but one day—in search of blackberries—she disobeys her mother and finds herself on the other side. A tall slave discovers Martha Tom. A friendship begins between Martha Tom and the slave’s family, most particularly his young son, Little Mo. Soon afterwards, Little Mo’s mother finds out that she is going to be sold. The situation seems hopeless, except that Martha Tom teaches Little Mo’s family how to walk on water to their freedom.</p>
Crossing Jordan (Neighborhood Novels Ser. #1)
by Adrian FogelinThis moving, coming-of-age story follows a young white girl who overcomes family prejudice and cultural differences when she befriends a black girl in a small working-class town Twelve-year-old Cassie narrates the dramatic events that unfold when Jemmie, an African-American girl, and her family move in next door. Despite their parents&’ deeply held prejudice against each other&’s family—exemplified by the fence Cassie&’s father builds between their two houses—the girls find they share more similarities than differences. Mutual interests in reading and running draw them together, and their wariness of each other disappears. But when their parents find out about the burgeoning friendship, each girl is forbidden to see the other. A family crisis and celebration provide opportunities for the families to reach an understanding. Author Adrian Fogelin addresses the complex issues of bigotry and tolerance with sensitivity and intelligence. Readers will find her story of how two adolescent girls, through their own example, teach racial tolerance to the adults in a small Florida town powerful and compelling.
Crossing the Black Ice Bridge (The Polar Bear Explorers’ Club #3)
by Alex BellIn the final book of the whimsical Polar Bear Explorers&’ Club series, Stella and the gang go on their most perilous adventure yet to find a cure for their cursed friend. Stella Starflake Pearl has been expelled from the Polar Bear Explorers&’ Club. But that&’s not going to stop her and the rest of the junior explorers from embarking on another exceptionally perilous expedition. It hasn&’t been long since Shay was bitten by a witch wolf, but he&’s in danger of turning into one himself. Only an ice queen&’s long-lost spell book and Stella&’s ice princess magic has the power to break the curse. The one thing standing in their way is a treacherous monolith no explorer has ever returned from…the Black Ice Bridge. In this final, daring installment of the Polar Bear Explorers&’ Club series, Stella and the rest of the gang embark on their most fearsome quest yet, plagued by distrustful mermaids, screeching red devil squids, irksome trolls, and a centuries-old curse.
Crosswalk Coach for the Common Core State Standards, English Language Arts (Grade #3)
by Charles ValleThis resource book provides an easy approach to teaching the Common Core State Standards and is a great professional development tool for educators.