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The Great Wheel
by Robert Lawson"Your fortune lies to the west. Keep your face to the sunset . . . and one day you’ll ride the greatest wheel in all the world.” When Aunt Honora reads this fortune in his tea leaves, Conn Kilroy knows he is destined for greater things than his small Irish village can offer. A letter from his uncle Michael in America offering Conn a partnership in his New York contracting company sets Conn on his western adventure. Just a few short months later Conn’s Uncle Patrick lures him even farther west to Chicago, where they join the hardworking crew building what some called Ferris’s Folly—the first Ferris wheel—then the largest wheel in the world and the showpiece of Chicago’s 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition.<P><P> Newbery Medal Honor book
The Missing Moose Mystery (Ghost Twins #4)
by Dian Curtis Regan[from the back cover] "Ghost Twins Robbie and Rebeka are twins. They have a St. Bernard. Fifty years ago they became ghosts! Now their house is a vacation rental. What do these ghosts do with their time? Haunt unsuspecting guests! The twins and Thatch are helping the new renter, Jamie, look for the Morty the Moose statue that was stolen from the town square fifty years ago. Jamie's grandmother is a famous artist and has been painting pictures and leaving clues about the missing moose in the paintings. It's up to her granddaughter, the twins, and of course, Thatch, to find the moose!" But they are being helped by another ghost and the twins are not sure they like that! There are Seven more books in this haunting, exciting but not too scary series about the young ghost twins Beka and Robbie and their ghost dog Thatch who must follow ghost rules listed in the back of each book. Look for #1 The Mystery at Kickingbird Lake, #2 The Mystery of One Wish Pond, #3 The Mystery on Walrus Mountain, #5 The Mystery of the Disappearing Dogs #6 The Haunted Campground Mystery, #7 The Mystery at Hanover School and #8 The Mystery of the Haunted Castle
The Mystery on Walrus Mountain (Ghost Twins, #3)
by Dian Curtis Regan[from the back cover] "Robbie and Rebeka are twins. They have a St. Bernard. Fifty years ago they became ghosts! Now their house is a vacation rental. What do these ghosts do with their time? Haunt unsuspecting guests! The Mystery on Walrus Mountain Noah French was an expert skier until he broke his leg last year. Now, he won't get back on his skis. His parents, who are professional ski racers, take him to stay at the Kickingbird Lake Resort. There, the ghost twins watch him play a skiing/adventure game on his computer. They become caught up in the game and then Thatch, their St. Bernard, goes into the computer! The twins try to get him out. Can Noah help them? Can the twins and Thatch get Noah back to skiing on a real mountain? If you haven't read the 7 other books in this series, there's lots of ghostly goings on ahead for you. Bookshare has all of the Ghost Twins Books. Check out #1 The Mystery of Kickingbird Lake, #2 Mystery of One Wish Pond, #4 The Missing Moose Mystery, #5 The Mystery of the Disappearing Dogs, #6 The Haunted Campground Mystery, #7 The Mystery of Hanover School and #8 The Mystery of the Haunted Castle.
The Mystery of One Wish Pond (Ghost Twins #2)
by Dian Curtis ReganTwin ghosts and their St Bernard haunt their old house, which is now a vacation rental.
As Long As The Rivers Flow: The Stories Of Nine Native Americans
by Paula Gunn Allen Patricia Clark SmithNine Native Americans are profiled in this collection that includes the accomplishments of notables such as Apache warrior Geronimo; entertainer Will Rogers; athlete Jim Thorpe; Wilma Mankiller, the first woman elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation; and others. Photos.
The Vampire Who Came for Christmas
by Dian Curtis Regan[from the back cover] "... and a Batty New Year! Ben's got a secret. He's got a real, live vampire living in his attic. It isn't so bad; Zander, the vampire, is actually very nice and wouldn't hurt a living thing. And he's decided to stay--for Christmas. Zander's got a secret, too. The meanest of all vampires is looking for him. And he's pretty mad that Zander has decided to change his evil ways and become a good monster. Now it's up to Zander and Ben to make sure that the Vampire King doesn't find them, or it may be the Scariest Christmas ever...."
Never Hit a Ghost with a Baseball Bat
by Eth CliffordMary Rose always knows what to do; Jo-Beth is not so sure. But after a teddybear says: "Never hit a ghost with a baseball bat!" she wants to go back to her Daddy. But Mary Rose is determined to find the ghosts. Jo-Beth hangs in the chase, and both girls are surprised by their findings.
The Jack-o'-Lantern That Ate My Brother
by Dean MarneyTrick or treat! Smell my feet! Give my pumpkin a kid to eat! Elizabeth is causing big trouble this Halloween. All because she has to go trick-or-treating with her little brother, Booker. Maybe she should stay home instead, because something very strange has been going on. She thinks she might be seeing things, but deep down she knows that something crazy is going to happen on Halloween night. Will Elizabeth trick her way out of trouble before Booker becomes a treat?
The Turkey That Ate My Father
by Dean MarneyWhat's Thanksgiving Day without a turkey? Safe! Okay. Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time for thanks, right? That's what Elizabeth always thought--you're supposed to give thanks and then you eat. But this Thanksgiving is going to be a little different. Holidays always seem to get a little strange when Elizabeth's family is involved. It all starts with a stupid paper turkey decoration that Elizabeth's brother, Booker, just has to have. And then, before anyone even gets a chance to grab a drumstick, weird things start to happen--again. Will Elizabeth get a chance to have a Happy Turkey Day, or will she and her dad end up as turkey stuffing? From problems at home to problems at School, From laughter to horror, from real situations to imaginative adventure, Dean Marney's books are loaded with all of them. Look in the Bookshare library for: How To Drive Your Family Crazy... On Valentine's Dayy, How To Drive Your Family Crazy... On Halloween, The Valentine That Ate My Teacher, The Easter Bunny That Ate My Sister, The Jack-'O-Lantern That Ate My Brother, The Christmas Tree That Ate My Mother and The Computer That Ate My Brother, with more on the way. RL 5, Ages 8-12.
Hurricanes: Earth's Mightiest Storms
by Patricia Lauber<P>Tells how hurricanes form, how scientists study them, and how they have affected the United States throughout this century. <P>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 4-5 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairy Tales and True Tales
by Virginia Hamilton Leo Dillon Diane DillonIn the tradition of Hamilton's The People Could Fly and In the Beginning, a dramatic new collection of 25 compelling tales from the female African American storytelling tradition. Each story focuses on the role of women--both real and fantastic--and their particular strengths, joys and sorrows. <P><P>Winner of the Coretta Scott King Medal
Flatfoot Fox and the Case of the Nosy Otter
by Eth CliffordMrs. Chatterbox Otter needs Flatfoot Fox's help! Nosy Otter isn't anywhere! Flatfoot Fox, Secretary Bird, and Crabby Crow are on the scene! A Nosy Otter could be anywhere--a pond... a mud slide... or in an unexpected place where he is safe.
101 Thanksgiving Knock-knocks, Jokes, and Riddles
by Suzanne LordGet ready for a turkey tickling and gobbling giggly good time with 101 Thanksgiving Knock-Knocks, Jokes, and Riddles. Laugh with family and friends before, during or after Thanksgiving Dinner as you find out funny answers to questions like how to find a great turkey, how long turkeys should be cooked, why a pilgrim ate a candle, and what you get when you cross a turkey with a banjo. Pictures are described.
Incredible Captures
by Bill MorganHere is all the excitement, action, and riveting detective work of five famous "foolproof" crimes being cracked--without the sensationalism and violence of adult true-crime books. Cases include the Brinks armored truck job, the largest hotel robbery in America's history, the dramatic rescue of a kidnapped little girl, and more.
The Cat's Meow
by Gary SotoYoung Graciela owns a very special cat, Pip, who can speak. But Pip only speaks Spanish. Throughout this charming story, the reader learns some basic Spanish.
Please Write... I Need Your Help!
by Carol Beach YorkFrom the back of the book: "Please Write Erin has a problem. Her mother is seeing a mysterious man who is supposed to be an old friend of the family, but Erin doubts it very much. Would an old friend take her to the zoo and leave her all alone, forcing her to find her own way? Would an old friend drive past her on a cold and windy day and force her to walk all the way home? Erin knows this man dislikes her, but the only person she can tell is her friend, Dorrie--and Dorrie is a letter away! I Need Your Help!" RL 5, ages 10-12 About 50 more books you may like are listed at the end of this book. They are books about families, school, mystery, and adventure. A list of scary Goosebumps books is included. Almost all of these books are in the Bookshare library so look them up for lots more great reading for boys and girls your age.
Our 42nd President Bill Clinton
by Jack RobertsA desire to make a difference-that sums up Bill Clinton's remarkable and determined rise to the Presidency.
Our House: The Stories of Levittown
by Pam ConradSix stories, one from each decade from the 1940s to the 1990s, about children growing up in Levittown, New York.
Samuel's Choice
by Richard BerlethIn 1776, Samuel, a young, black slave in Brooklyn, helps General Washington after the Battle of Long Island.
Tales Mummies Tell
by Patricia LauberThis book is all about mummies. They help us learn about ancient civilizations, whether they come from Egypt, Peru, China, or anywhere else in the world.
Back to Paul Revere
by Beatrice GormleyMatt and Emily's grandfather has invented a way to travel back in time. Now Matt, Emily, and Matt's best friend Jonathan are about to take a trip to the night the American Revolution began. They arrive in Lexington, Massachusetts, in the year 1775 just in time to see Paul Revere ride by, warning the country that the Redcoats are coming.
Halloween Echo
by Susan Clymer[from the back cover] "A grown-up pretending to be a cat! What next? Jennifer's new neighbor is strange. She climbs trees and challenges kids to a bike race. She wears different-colored socks and talks to herself all the time. She is the weirdest adult Jennifer has ever seen. But now Jennifer is the only one who can warn the lady about Lisa's mean Halloween trick. Should she tell--even if it means losing her best friend?" Look for more books for kids by Susan Clymer like The Glass Mermaid and Adventurecat Goes To School, in the Bookshare collection.
The Perilous Gard
by Elizabeth Marie PopeIn 1558, while exiled by Queen Mary Tudor to a remote castle known as Perilous Gard, young Kate Sutton becomes involved in a series of mysterious events that lead her to an underground world peopled by Fairy Folk-whose customs are even older than the Druids' and include human sacrifice.<P><P> Newbery Medal Honor book
My Zombie Valentine
by Dian Curtis Regan[From the back cover:] "Roses are dead Violets are wilted Why do you walk so stiff and so stilted? * Xia Dedd is her name. She's the new girl in school. And Joey Ocean thinks she's special. Joey's right. But is he ready to find out how special Xia really is? Is Joey Ocean ready for a zombie valentine???" This book is funnier than a funny movie and as exciting as a scary movie. RL 4, Ages 8-12
Cheater, Cheater
by Elizabeth LevyWhen Lucy enters junior high school, she finds out the hard way that putting herself on the line to impress new friends is a bad idea and can lead to suspension from school. "You did cheat, didn't you?" It all began with a silly game, but it ended in disaster. Lucy made a choice between winning the attention of the very popular Joey Rich--and following her head. She chose Joey Rich, and now, the very person she tried to impress is telling the entire school that she's a cheater. The problem is the rumor is true. Lucy really did cheat. But now, she has to prove to her friends and herself that she made a mistake. A mistake she won't ever make again. From Elizabeth Levy comes a truthful and funny novel about making decisions--right and wrong.
Veronica Meets Her Match (Veronica #3)
by Nancy K. RobinsonThe Welcome Ceremony will take place upon the arrival of Crystal Webb in the 8th-floor hallway, to be followed by a private gathering.... Veronica can't believe her luck--there's a new girl moving in next door to her, and just in time, because her friend Hilary has been much too busy lately. Since her mother has met the new girl's parents, Veronica already knows the essentials: her name is Crystal, she is an only child, and, best of all, she'll be going to Veronica's school! That means she'll need somebody to help her adjust, and Veronica is certain that she's the perfect person for the job But when Crystal finally arrives, Veronica is surprised to find that not everything is going according to plan.... Read more about the fifth grader who tells lies hoping they will come true. She's determined to make life go her way with often funny results. Read more about her and her friends in books from Bookshare's library including Just Plain Cat which introduces Chris and Veronica, #2 Veronica Knows Best and #4 Countess Veronica.
Christopher Columbus
by Ann McgovernThis book talks about Columbus's early sea adventures, his life in Lisbon and his successes and disappointments.
Between Two Worlds
by Candice F. RansomFollowing her Paiute grandfather's wish that she travel beyond their village, Sarah Winnemucca goes to live among and learn the ways of the white people while remembering her heritage, until violence erupts that forces her into the role of peacemaker.
The Big Lie: A True Story
by Isabella Leitner Irving A. LeitnerA survivor's tale for young fans of The Diary of Anne Frank and Zlata's Diary relates the actual experiences of Isabella Leitner, a young Jewish-Hungarian woman, in March of 1944.
Teeth Week
by Nancy Alberts[from the back cover] "Too many teeth! Everyone in Liza's class has lost at least one tooth--except Liza. She hasn't lost a single tooth! And now that it is Teeth Week at her school, Liza feels really left out, especially with the meanest boy in her class teasing her about being a baby with all her baby teeth. Liza wants to lose her first tooth now. But how?" Pictures are described in this early chapter book in which second graders act excited, silly, upset and busy like six seven and eight year old readers expect them to.
Five's a Crowd (Not for Blondes Only #1)
by Betsy Lifton Karen LiftonAccording to Abby ... For Blondes Only is another name for Pamela, Kate, Beth, and me. I feel like we've been best friends forever--we share our most embarrassing secrets, have crushes on the same boys, and eat tons of toffee crunch ice cream. And, you guessed it, we're all blonde. "But everything's changed now that I'm friends with Sarah. Sarah (who happens to be a brunette) is always reading these sappy romances about some guy named Lord Ivo. She's the only person I've ever met who says things like "fair maiden," "humble abode," and "dire consequences." I think she's really special, but the rest of the club says she's just plain weird. "Now I'm miserable--torn between my best friends and Sarah. Who said blondes have more fun?"
Railway Ghosts and Highway Horrors
by Daniel CohenFrom the Book jacket: Feel like taking a little late night journey? Beware! Those eerie shadows along the road and bloodcurdling cries in the dark might be more than figments of your imagination. Ghastly tales of railway ghosts and highway horrors are infamous. Have you heard of the headless brakeman who warns of approaching danger on the railway, or the screaming, faceless phantoms who strike terror along the roadways? These and other spine-chilling stories are based on actual reports that will spook even nonbelievers. Are they in fact true? Do such supernatural beings exist? Only you can decide. RL 5
...If You Lived at the Time of the Civil War
by Kay Moore Anni MatsickIf you lived at the time of the Civil War --Would you have seen a battle? --Did you continue to go to school? --Was it hard to get food? This book tells you what it was like to live at the time of the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. [Proofreader's Note: Many illustrations, all described. Illustrations copyright by Scholastic, Inc.]
Ghost Cadet
by Elaine Marie AlphinTwelve-year-old Benjy, in Virginia visiting the grandmother he has never met, meets the ghost of a Virginia Military Institute cadet who was killed in the Battle of New Market in 1864 and helps him recover his family's treasured gold watch.
Discovering Mars: The Amazing Story of the Red Planet
by Melvin BergerThis book talks about the features, history, and current and future exploration of Mars. [This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 4-5 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
Margaret Pumphrey's Pilgrim Stories
by Elvajean Hall[from the back cover] "Their story began in 1606, when the people known as the Pilgrims embarked on their dangerous journey to find a place where they could worship as they wished. Over 100 people, including 30 children, were on the Mayflower when it landed in Plymouth, New England, in November of 1620. Here are stories of the ship's crossing and the first heroic year that the Pilgrims stayed alone in the New World. Stories of... --a young boy who almost blew up the Mayflower playing with gunpowder --how a mutiny was narrowly avoided on the Mayflower --the men, women, and children who braved that first year and lived to share their joy with their friends the Indians" Following the main text there is a list of books young readers may enjoy. Most of them are already in the Bookshare collection and the rest are on the way. Some of these books Bookshare has are: Ghosts Beneath Our Feet, Afternoon of the Elves, Boys Are Yucko, and Help! I'm a Prisoner in the Library.
If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution (If You Ser.)
by Elizabeth Levy Joan HolubNIMAC-sourced textbook
If You Grew Up With George Washington
by Ruth Belov GrossThis book tells you what it was like to live in Virginia during the colonial times of the 1730's and 1740's.
Scared Stiff
by Jahnna N. Malcolm[From the back cover:] "The worms crawl in, the worms crawl out. Kelly and Chace's parents don't have normal jobs like other kids' parents. The Andersons are morticians. They work on dead people. Kelly thinks that this is totally gross. But to Chace, it's a kick. He likes taking kids on tours to see the "Stiffs." That is, until one night a body comes alive. And he's out for revenge, big time. It's the night of the living dead. Kelly, Chance and their friend Matt only have two choices: stop the stiff ... or become one. If you scare easily, steer clear of this book. The actual preparation of dead bodies for viewing and cremation are described in lengthy, precise detail.
The Christmas Tree That Ate My Mother
by Dean Marney[from the back cover] "Once upon a time there was a very special Christmas Tree ... Elizabeth has a mind of her own, and plenty of opinions she's not shy about sharing. So she naturally lets her family know that she thinks their Christmas tree this year is one hundred percent weird. But Elizabeth's family never listens to her. Too bad. They should have. Because the Christmas tree is even weirder than Elizabeth suspected. Will Elizabeth be home in time for Christmas???" You can read much more about Lizzie as she gets into and out of trouble and into and out of wild, weird, adventures where she must use her strengths to survive and help those she loves, the people she gets into tangles with most of the time. Look for these books by Dean Marney: The Valentine That Ate My Teacher, The Jack-'o-lantern That Ate My Brother, The Easter Bunny That Ate My Sister and How to Drive Your Family Crazy ... On Valentine's Day.
Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a Woman ?
by Patricia C. Mckissack Fredrick MckissackThis 1993 Coretta Scott King Honor Book chronicles the life of African-American Sojourner Truth, a nineteenth-century preacher, abolitionist, and activist for the rights of African Americans and women.
Home Alone
by Todd StrasserKevin's day gets off to a bad start, when his family forgets him as they go to Paris for the holidays. Then there are burglars in the neighborhood.
Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Cake!
by Donald J. SobolSolve Encyclopedia's mysteries and then try his favorite recipes. With an updated cover look! Match wits with Encyclopedia Brown and see if you can solve these mysteries before he does, in this exciting compilation featuring Encyclopedia's favorite recipes that you can make at home! - Figure out if Willford's painting of the Liberty Bell is a fake, then celebrate with red, white, and blue shortcake. - Prove that Bugs stole Tim Gomez's pinata, then make a Mexican fiesta. - Solve the Case of the Secret Recipe, then serve up some Idaville Apple Pie.
Moccasin Trail
by Eloise Jarvis McgrawJim Keath has lived for 6 years as a Crow Indian when he learns that his siblings are journeying west to take up land.<P><P> Newbery Medal Honor book
Countess Veronica (Veronica #4)
by Nancy K. RobinsonVeronica has a habit of exaggerating the truth sometimes. But her mother really is dating Count Carleton. If they marry, Veronica believes she will become a royal countess. When Veronica learns that Count Carleton is a world famous chess player, she cannot help hinting to him that she is an unusually gifted player herself. Now he is coming to dinner and she has to prove it! Will she ruin her mother's chances with this man? Will she lose her chance to become royalty? Read more about Veronica the fifth grader, who gets herself in trouble by lying to impress everyone, from your Bookshare library. Try: Veronica Meets Her Match. Reading Level 4th grade, Ages 8-12
The Girl with the Silver Eyes
by Willo Davis RobertsKatie Welker is used to being alone. She would much rather read a book than deal with other people. Other people don't have silver eyes and other people can't make things happen just by thinking about them! Sometimes Katie even enjoys playing tricks on people, but trouble arises when someone doesn't find her funny.
The Undying Glory: The Story of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment
by Clinton CoxDescribes the formation of the all-black 54th Massachusetts Regiment and its valiant battle history from 1863 to 1865.
Hands Around Lincoln School
by Frank AschAmy, a shy sixth grader, is frequently caught up in the escapades of her mercurial best friend, so when Lindsay decides to form a Save the Earth Club at school, Amy goes along with the plan. They enlist the participation of the '60s-obsessed twins, Ruth and Heather, and find a teacher to be their advisor. They meet moderate success with a project to hold classroom discussions on Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, and ultimately triumph when their skit, a mock TV-talk show demonstrating the negative effects of war toys and violent video games, wins the school talent contest. Things begin to unravel when Lindsay is suspended for supposedly spray painting the school's front door; she quits the club and disappears. All is resolved as the students join hands around the school to celebrate Earth Day. While there is a lot happening here to both interest and involve readers, some of the situations and dialogue do not ring true. Ms. Peterson's insistence that the club limit its membership to the four girls, and TV coverage of the school's Earth Day event when a student has ostensibly disappeared the previous day are hard to believe. Amy's brother, who calls himself The Avenger, is truly a mean-spirited child, and Lindsay's serious emotional problems are glossed over. Readers will, however, recognize the power of peer pressure, the need to belong, the beginnings of romance, and the importance of Amy's ability to overcome her shyness and defend her rights.
Sealed With a Hug
by Deirdre CoreyAfter living in Kansas for a year, Molly receives a round-trip ticket to visit her friends in Rhode Island for the Christmas holidays.
First Meet (The Gymnasts #2)
by Elizabeth A. Levy(Back Cover) The first meet's going to be exciting... but it isn't going to be easy. It's the Pinecones very first meet - and they're competing against the Atomic Amazons. That team is tough! It's a real challenge for all the gymnasts, especially Cindi. She'll have to perform a very difficult move on the uneven bars - the Eagle. It's not enough to do it right - she'll have to do it with a style all her own. Cindi wonders if she can meet the challenge, for herself and for the team.
13 Ghostly Tales
by Freya LittledaleMoans! Groans! Rattling bones! Things that go bump in the night! Are you ready to be scared silly? Here are 13 Ghostly Tales that are guaranteed to make you shiver. Read them--only if you dare! Reading level 5th grade, Ages 9-13 Pictures are described.
A Valentine for Patti (Sleepover Friends #32)
by Susan SaundersBe My Valentine? Patti has a lot on her mind these days. There's a new girl, Hope, who's in 5B and has joined the Quarks. Knowing how awful it is being new, Patti tries to make her feel at home--but Hope's even shyer than Patti! Is she hiding something, as Kate suspects? Meanwhile, Patti's little brother, Horace, has been moved up a grade, and he's having a hard time fitting in, too. But Patti's efforts to help him only make matters worse! And Valentine's Day is coming up! Should Patti make a special Valentine for a secret someone? Will she get one in return?
Lauren's Double Disaster (Sleepover Friends #33)
by Susan SaundersWhat a week! Lauren can't believe her bad luck. First, her teacher, Mrs. Mead, announces that everyone's expected to do a project for this year's art fair--and Lauren is a total art klutz! Then, she finds out she's got not one, not two, but three cavities! The rest of the Sleepover Friends try to help Lauren with her art project--and her dental problems. (They even agree to eat rice cakes and drink diet Dr Pepper instead of enjoying their usual sleepover treats!) But it isn't until their new friend, Hope, comes to the rescue that Lauren discovers maybe she's a better artist than she'd thought.
Kate the Winner! (Sleepover Friends #34)
by Susan SaundersAnd the winner is ... Kate has won first prize in a raffle--six tickets to Wilderness World! And Kate's parents have offered to take the family and the Sleepover Friends for their upcoming spring vacation. But with four people in Kate's family, there are only two tickets left for the Sleepover Friends--so one of them won't be able to go! How can Kate choose between her best friends? Fortunately, the girls come up with a plan: They'll do odd jobs to earn money for one more ticket. But they only have two weeks. And raising the money turns out to be a lot harder than they'd expected!
The Kissing Contest
by Dian Curtis ReganYuck! Kelsey is not sure how she started the idea of a kissing contest at the fifth-grade Halloween party. But now she's in charge. And she's never been soooo popular. But Kelsey has never even kissed a boy. She doesn't know anything about that stuff. How can she be a Kissing Expert for the contest? What will the fifth grade do to her when they find out she's a phoney? Will she have to kiss her life in fifth grade good-bye??? Reading level: fifth grade Interest level: ages 8-12
B, My Name Is Bunny
by Norma Fox Mazer13-year-old Bunny doesn't like her name so when she meets a cute older guy she tells him her name is Emily, which is really Bunny's best friend's name. But Emily is not happy with this lie or that Bunny is hanging out with this older boy. Then Emily's grandmother has a stroke and everything changes.
Aesop’s Fables
by Ann Mcgovern A. J. McclaskeySixty-seven familiar and not so familiar fables from Aesop, including the tortoise and the hare, the frogs who wanted a king, the lion who fell in love, and the donkey who danced on the roof.
True Stories About Abraham Lincoln
by Ruth Belov Gross"Dennis could hardly wait to see his new little cousin. When he got there he took a long look at the baby. It was all red and wrinkled. Dennis thought the baby's skin looked like squeezed cherries. After a while, Dennis asked if he could hold the baby. "Be careful, Dennis," Nancy Lincoln said. "You are the first boy he's ever seen." Then she gave him the baby to hold. Dennis took the baby in his arms. Little Abe began to cry, and he wouldn't stop. Dennis handed the yowling baby back. "Aunt, take him !" he said. "He'll never come to much!" Abraham Lincoln's cousin was wrong! Here are 22 true stories about our 16th President. They tell about him from the time he was born until the day he died."
The Christmas Cup
by Nancy Ruth Patterson[from the back cover] "Whoever said it's better to give than to receive was wrong! Megan was so excited when she went to the auction. But she got really mad after finding out she'd spent all her money on an ugly old cup. Luckily for Megan, her grandmother, Nannie, always makes her feel better. And Nannie has a great idea! Why doesn't Megan make the cup a special Christmas cup? All she has to do is put all her extra money into it. Then, when Christmas comes, Megan can give a secret present to a very special person. Now the only problem is who will it be?" Eight-year-old Megan and her grandmother turn a worthless old cup to good use by saving money in it to buy a gift for a special person at Christmas.
Buried in Ice: The Mystery of a Lost Arctic Expedition
by John Geiger Owen Beattie Shelley TanakaOwen Beattie is an anthropologist who thinks he knows what happened to the famous expedition led by Sir John Franklin in the mid 1800's. Sir John was sure that he would be able to discover the ever illusive Northwest Passage, a route that would make it possible for Europeans to travel to China across the top of Canada. So, in 1845, Sir John set out with two ships, the Erebus and the Terror. The ships were fitted with the best technological advances of the time and everyone was sure that Sir John would succeed where so many failed before him. Instead the two ships got frozen in the ice and none of the crew members came home. An enormous rescue mission was launched and even when it was clear that everyone on the ships must have died, explorers still went out looking for answers as to what had happened on that ill-fated voyage. Now, all these years later Owen is hoping that he will be able to prove once and for all that the expedition had been doomed from the start and the cause was a very simple one - poisoning. Sir John's crew all ate food from cans, cans which had been soldered shut with lead. The lead would have made the crew sick and weak. It would have made them behave irrationally and would have impaired their ability to make sound decisions. Finally the lead in their bodies would have killed many of them. By describing Owen's own experiences and by also telling the story of the Franklin expedition from the point of view of one of the crew members, the authors of this excellent book bring the whole extraordinary tale to life. Period photographs and photographs of artifacts from the two ships, along with maps and illustrations help the reader see the journey and try to be a detective reaching into the past to find out what happened all those years ago. Though this is undoubtedly a tragic tale, it is a fascinating one, as we are able to see how scientists today can discover intimate details about people who died long ago.
...If Your Name Was Changed at Ellis Island
by Ellen LevineA great way to celebrate the centennial of the great immigration movement through Ellis Island, this unique, interactive history book encourages readers to step into the past with its question-and-answer format. It's also packed with quotes from children and adults who passed through Ellis Island.
The Midnight Mystery
by Betty Ren WrightIf only Rosie's mother hadn't bought the old man's wardrobe ... If only Rosie's father didn't have to go to Milwaukee for his job ... If only Rosie had ten fingers ... If only the "Dance of the Dinosaurs" could be a march ...
Escape from Warsaw
by Ian SerraillierHistorical fiction. In Warsaw in 1942, the Balicki chidren watch in horror as Nazi Storm Troopers arrest their mother. With the war raging around them, they live in constant fear.
E, My Name Is Emily
by Norma Fox MazerThere's nothing like having a best friend to share your innermost thoughts with. In each of these novels Norma Fox Mazer explores the special ties between best friends-from worrying about boys, to studying for tests, to dealing with divorced parents, to just plain growing up.
The Ghosts of Hungryhouse Lane
by Sam McbratneyThe three mischievous Sweet children discover that their new house is home to three eccentric ghosts who want only to be left alone. [from the back cover] "They aren't afraid of those kids! Nice ghosts. Peaceful ghosts. Ordinary happy ghosts. That's what the three ghosts of Hungryhouse Lane are, until the horrible Sweet children move in! But what can the ghosts do when the nasty Sweet kids sell people ghostwatching tickets? When the beastly brats chase them with cameras, flashlights, and paint? When the little monsters refuse to listen to ghostly reason? What any respectable ghost would do--haunt them! But what if it doesn't work? Will the ghosts of Hungryhouse Lane ever have a peaceful home again?" RL5, Ages 8-12 There are many more books about ghosts in the Bookshare collection. Look for The Ghost of Popcorn Hill, The Ghost on Saturday Night, The Ghost That Came Alive, The Ghost With The Halloween Hiccups, The Ghost Inside the Monitor, Ghosts! Ghostly Tales From Folklore, Ghosts Beneath Our Feet, Ghost Witch, Ghost Cave, The Ghost Twins Books, Ghost and Pete, Georgie and the Noisy Ghost and many more.
The Fledgling (Hall Family Chronicles, #4)
by Jane LangtonWhen the mysterious Canada goose appears at Georgie's window, she climbs on his back and learns how to really fly. But one person will stop at nothing to prevent her lovely Goose Prince from coming. <P><P> A Newbery Honor Book.
A Dog Named Toe Shoe (Bad News Ballet #10)
by Jahnna N. Malcolm[from the back cover] "Doggone! Okay, so the stray mutt that the gang finds near their dance school isn't the cutest dog they've ever seen... but the girls fall in love with him anyway. And they decide to make Toe Shoe their mascot. Only problem is, none of the gang's parents will let them have a dog. And then their enemy, Courtney, gets poor Toe Shoe thrown in the pound. Rocky, Zan, McGee, Mary Bubnik, and Gwen may be known for messing things up--but they're going to get their dog back if it's the last thing they do right!" There are more funny situations in store for these ballet school friends who like each other more than they like ballet. The Bookshare collection has the whole series. Catch up on any of the books in this series you've missed. Check out #1 The Terrible Try outs, #2 Battle of the Bunheads, #3 Stupid Cupids, #4 Who Framed Mary Bubnik, #5 Blubberina, #6 Save D.A.D., #7 The King and Us, #8 Camp Clodhopper, #9 Boo Who?, and #10 A Dog Named Toe Shoe.
Boo Who? (Bad News Ballet #9)
by Jahnna N. Malcolm[from the back cover] "Who's crying now? This is one spooky Halloween for the gang! First they get cast as bats in the ballet Dracula. And then Zan gets the girls involved in a big mystery. Someone in Deerfield is scaring little old ladies--by yelling BOO at them and stealing their purses! If Zan, McGee, Rocky, Gwen, and Mary Bubnik can catch the crook, they'll be heroes. And the boy bats in the ballet will come to McGee's party. But if they fail...all the candy corn in the world won't cheer them up! Can the gang help save Halloween?" There are more funny situations in store for these ballet school friends who like each other more than they like ballet. The Bookshare collection has the whole series. Check out #1 The Terrible Try outs, #2 Battle of the Bunheads, #3 Stupid Cupids, #4 Who Framed Mary Bubnik, #5 Blubberina, #6 Save D.A.D.! #7 The King and Us, #8 Camp Clodhopper, and #10 A Dog Named Toe Shoe.
Camp Clodhopper (Bad News Ballet #8)
by Jahnna N. Malcolm[from the back cover] "Zan, McGee, Mary Bubnik, Rocky, and Gwen are sick and tired of being laughed at by their enemies, the Bunheads. So for their summer vacation, the girls are going to a special camp to become better ballerinas. Only Camp Claude Harper is all run down. And their dancing teacher doesn't know any ballet! But even worse, the Bunheads are across the lake at some fancy camp. And they're calling the gang's camp Camp Clodhopper. This can only mean war!" There are more funny situations in store for these ballet school friends who like each other more than they like ballet. The Bookshare collection has the whole series. Check out #1 The Terrible Try outs, #2 Battle of the Bunheads, #3, Stupid Cupids, #4 Who Framed Mary Bubnik, #5 Blubberina, #6 Save D.A.D., #7 The King and Us, #8 Camp Clodhopper, #9 Boo Who?, and #10 A Dog Named Toe Shoe, with more to come.
Agnes the Sheep
by William TaylorAn eccentric old lady leaves her large and nasty sheep, Agnes, to Belinda and Joe, setting off a wild and woolly sheep chase. [from the back cover] "Agnes is a real woolly bully. Joe and Belinda made a promise to old Mrs. Carpenter. They promised to take care of Agnes--no matter what. But Agnes isn't your ordinary, everyday sheep. She's Agnes--the attack sheep. So when Agnes wants her bread and milk, she gets it. And when Agnes feels like chasing a neighbor around the yard and butting him over the fence, no one can stop her. But there are people who want to stop her. And even though Joe and Belinda realize that Agnes isn't the nicest sheep in the world, they don't understand why anyone would want to turn her into a sweater and a few lamb chops. So they decide to save Agnes. And to prove that you can teach an old sheep new tricks. Sometimes." Look for Knitwits, another humorous book by William Taylor you will enjoy from the Bookshare collection.
Koya Delaney and the Good Girl Blues
by Eloise GreenfieldKoya Delaney, an eleven-year-old African-American girl, has trouble expressing anger, until her cousin, a popular male singer, comes to town.
Circle of Gold
by Candy Dawson BoydAfter the death of Mattie's father, hermother seems to take out her frustrations on Mattie. But Mattie devises a plan to bring her family back together again. Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book; Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies.
One More River To Cross: The Stories Of Twelve Black Americans
by Jim HaskinsPresents brief biographies of twelve African Americans who courageously fought against racism to become leaders in their fields, including Marian Anderson, Ralph Bunche, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Malcolm X.
Save D. A. D.! (Bad News Ballet #6)
by Jahnna N. Malcolm[from the back cover] "For SALE: One ballet school The gang may hate ballet ... but if they don't take dance class, they'll never see each other again! That's why Rocky, Zan, Mary Bubnik., Gwen, and McGee have to prevent their school from closing. How can five washed-up ballerinas raise enough money to save the Deerfield Academy of Dance? Bake sales? Car washes? No way--the girls need big bucks. And if anyone can help Save D.A.D., it's the gang!" There are more funny situations in store for these ballet school friends who like each other more than they like ballet. The Bookshare collection has the whole series. Check out #1 The Terrible Try outs, #2 Battle of the Bunheads, #3 Stupid Cupids, #4 Who Framed Mary Bubnik, #5 Blubberina, #7 The King and Us, #8 Camp Clodhopper, #9 Boo Who?, and #10 A Dog Named Toe Shoe.
Sixth-Grade Sleepover
by Eve BuntingJaney worries that the sixth grade Rabbit Reading Club's all-night sleepover will expose her fear of the dark, but it turns out that she is not the only member with a secret.
The Boxcar Children
by Gertrude Chandler Warner L. Kate DealThe New York Times-bestselling tale of four orphaned siblings who will do anything to stick together, featuring more than thirty original illustrations. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden take care of one another. They have no parents, no other family--except for a grandfather they don't care to see--and no home . . . until the night they find the boxcar. Old, rusty, lonely, and abandoned in the woods, it's the perfect home for four brave children on their own. Through hard work and courage, the Aldens begin to build a life full of fun and adventure. But when they're faced with a problem they can't solve themselves, they're forced to look for adult help--and will find it in the most unlikely ally. Hailed by School Library Journal as one of the top 100 children's novels of all time, Gertrude Chandler Warner's story has delighted generations of young readers and launched a long-running series and an animated film featuring her fearless foursome. Now, new and old fans alike can delight in the timeless book that started it all, featuring illustrations by L. Kate Deal.
101 Silly Summertime Jokes
by Stephanie CalmensonWhat do you say to a forty-ton shark with razor-sharp teeth, who is listening to his headphones with the volume turned way up? Anything you want. He can't hear you. * * * Over 140 jokes, including Camp Crack-Ups; Cool Ghouls; Seaside Sillies; Beach Bound Biggies; and more, more, more!
Eat Your Heart Out, Victoria Chubb
by Joyce HuntIt's summer vacation at last! But Roger and his friends, Lizzie, Gina, and Buck, are bored. Then they come up with a plan. They open a business, a luncheonette for the local kids. And it's a smash hit ...until nasty Victoria Chubb shows up. Victoria is jealous of the foursome's close friendship, so she sets out to ruin their project. When the luncheonette is in real trouble, Victoria unexpectedly comes to the rescue with a great idea But Roger and his partners soon find that Victoria's good ideas may just put them out of business! Can the luncheonette survive Victoria Chubb? RL 5 8-12
KneeKnock Rise
by Natalie BabbittFrom the moment young Egan arrives in Instep, he senses the spell cast over the villagers by the Megrimum--the mysterious something that lurks on the mist-wreathed peak of Kneeknock Rise. Everyone shudders in horror--delicious horror--whenever the Megrimum's unearthly wail floats down to the village. Before long, Egan is climbing the Rise to find a practical explanation for those wails.<P><P> Newbery Medal Honor book
The Adventures of the Red Tape Gang
by Joan Lowery NixonA group of kids decide to correct the unresolved issues in their neighborhood. It's all fun at first, but then they discover there are more problems than they thought. Their activities get noted by the wrong people. The way out of these problems could be terrible for one of them.
Harry Houdini: Master Of Magic
by Robert KraskeThis biography recounts the life of Harry Houdini from his boyhood through his years as an escape artist and master showman.
The Hundred Penny Box
by Sharon Bell MathisMichael loves his great-great-aunt Dew, even if she can't always remember his name. He especially loves to spend time with her and her beloved hundred penny box, listening to stories about each of the hundred years of her life. Michael's mother wants to throw out the battered old box that holds the pennies, but Michael understands that the box itself is as important to Aunt Dew as the memories it contains. <P><P> Newbery Medal Honor book
The Littles and the Great Halloween Scare
by John PetersonIt's almost Halloween and Tom and Lucy Little are going to scare the adults! But before they can come up with a plan, their Uncle Nick retires from the army and comes to live with the rest of the Little clan. The Littles don't know about Nick's pet Mus Mus, a White House mouse, and they are caught off guard and scared silly when the mouse appears in their home. But before Halloween is over, Tom and Lucy will have the last laugh as they play the best prank ever on their family. <P><P> The Littles are tiny people no more than six inches tall who have tails and live inside the walls of a house where the big people don't even know they are there. Read many more books about the little children, ten-year-old Tom and his sister 8-year-old Lucy in the Bookshare collection including The Littles and the Big Storm, The Littles and the Surprise Thanksgiving, The Littles Give a Party, The Littles Have A Happy Valentine's Day and at least ten more.
Trouble in the Gym (The Gymnasts #5)
by Elizabeth A. LevyIt's a nasty trick. Some things never change. Becky still loves to see the Pinecones lose. That's been happening a lot since Ti An joined the team. The former Atomic Amazon is a good gymnast, but she always messes up at meets. What's really strange, though, is that one of the girls on the Atomic Amazon team always does exactly the same vault as Lauren. It's got to be more than a coincidence. Lauren thinks there's a spy in the gym.
Honey, I Shrunk The Kids
by B. B. HillerWhen the neighborhood inventor creates a shrinking machine and accidentally shrinks his own children and their friends, the kids find everyday activities an adventure and a peril.
My Sister the Meanie (My Sister #1)
by Candice Ransom"Is it fair that Jackie's fifteen-year-old sister Sharon is pretty, popular, and has plenty of boyfriends, while Jackie is a seventh-grade Nothing? Is it right for Sharon to ignore Jackie, when just a little of Sharon's advice might help Jackie get invited to join the exclusive I Like Boys Club? Trying to learn how to act sophisticated, Jackie and her best friend Natalie crash Sharon's Halloween party. Sharon declares war on Jackie and stops speaking to her. Jackie is desperate. She's willing to take drastic measures to learn how to be cool enough to get into the club. She's even willing to risk her life by sneaking into Sharon's room to read her diary...." Jackie's older sister Sharon continues to be mean most of the time and startlingly nice once in a while in the other Sister books including My Sister The Creep and My Sister the Traitor in the Bookshare collection. You can find another series by Candice F. Ransom about the excitement and frustrations of a girl growing up in the Bookshare Collection. Look for the Kobie Roberts series including #1 Almost Ten-and-a-Half, #2 Going on Twelve, #3 Thirteen, #4 Fourteen and Holding, and #5 Fifteen At Last. After all, if Sharon won't help, how can she blame Jackie for what happens? Is it Jackie's fault that she has the meanest sister in the world? In this true-to-life novel, Candice Ransom has captured the ups and downs of sisterhood with humor, warmth, and rare perception.
Exploring the Titanic
by Robert D. Ballard Ken Marschall Patrick CreanTells the tragic and fascinating story of the unsinkable liner that disappeared without trace after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage. Laying unexplored for more than 70 years, the Titanic was discovered by Doctor Robert Ballard.
The Return of the Third-Grade Ghosthunters
by Grace Maccarone"Meet after dinner. Ghost business. Very important. "Owowowoooo... owowowooooo..." Then Chuck saw it... in the far corner of the room... the ghost wolf! Shiny eyes... hanging tongue... sharp teeth.... Something is haunting the third grade's class trip. And it's up to the third-grade ghosthunters to find out what it is!" look in the Bookshare collection for The Haunting of Grade Three. Pictures are described. RL 3, ages 7-10
Radio Fifth Grade
by Gordon KormanMayhem breaks out in the fifth grade when the Venice Menace bullies his classmates into letting him become a regular guest on "Kidsview," the school's radio program.
Darci in Cabin 13
by Martha Tolles"From the back cover:] "Will the best cabin win? Darci's at camp for the first time. She likes it a lot. Then she and the rest of the girls in Cabin 13 meet the snobs from Cabin 10. They've been coming to camp for years. They think they'll win all the camp trophies. Cabin 13 is unlucky, they say. Just give up! But Darci and her friends won't quit. Darci makes a winning play during a camp softball game and also proves she is the best at waterskiing. Then Cabin 10 plays a nasty trick on Darci, and Darci gets poison ivy! Cabin 10 and Cabin 13 are tied. Is it worth cheating to win the big canoe race? Darci knows that winners never cheat. But do cheaters ever win?" RL 5, Ages 8-12 There are two more books about Darci in the Bookshare library. They are: Who's Reading Darci's Diary and Darci and the Dance Contest.
The Terrible Tryouts (Bad News Ballet #1)
by Jahnna N. Malcolm[from the back cover] "Who thought they'd be friends? McGee, Gwen, Mary Bubnik, Zan, and Rocky are five misfit ballerinas. Zan would rather be reading a good book, and Mary Bubnik is a dancing klutz. Gwen prefers Twinkles to plies; McGee's busy with her ice hockey team...and Rocky is just too cool for leotards and pink tights. Too bad their mothers think ballet is good for them. The girls would never have been friends...if they hadn't gotten stuck together trying out for parts in a professional ballet! Can McGee and her new friends turn themselves into real ballerinas? They'd better--or it's bad news for the gang and their ballet!" This is just the beginning of the funny situations of these ballet school friends who like each other more than they like ballet. The Bookshare collection has the whole series. Check out #2 Battle of the Bunheads, #3 Stupid Cupids, #4 Who Framed Mary Bubnik, #5 Blubberina, #6 Save D.A.D., #7 The King and Us, #8 Camp Clodhopper, #9 Boo Who?, and #10 A Dog Named Toe Shoe, with more to come.
Ready, Aim, Fire!: The Real Adventures of Annie Oakley
by Ellen LevineThis book is a biography of the famous sharpshooter who toured the country in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Revolt of the Eighth Grade (Junior High #12)
by Kate KenyonWhen Cedar Groves Junior High becomes a finalist in the model school contest, Jen and Nora decide to improve a few things before the judges visit. The two girls also make a list of people they'd like to improve. Unluckily, the list falls into the hands of their classmates. Mia is outraged at being rated too punk. Jason is disgusted to discover that he should do without his beloved skateboard, and Tracy is puzzled to read she should act smarter. Soon the eighth grade has its own plans for the judges' visit... plans that are not at all what Nora and Jen had in mind!
Leave It to Christy
by Pamela Curtis SwallowKind-hearted Christy enters seventh grade worrying about what to do for a science project, yearning for the attention of a gorgeous male classmate, surprisingly winning the lead in "Peter Pan," and helping out a boy with really serious problems.
The Winner (The Gymnasts #4)
by Elizabeth A. LevyDarlene has to prove she's a winner, since her father is a famous person, a football player for the Denver Broncos.
Nobody's Perfect (The Gymnasts #3)
by Elizabeth A. LevyThis time Jodi's in real trouble. Jodi has the chance to star in an important gymnastics demonstration. But if her schoolwork doesn't improve, she won't be allowed to perform. It seems so unfair! Jodi knows she's a good gymnast, but when it comes to school. . . she just feels dumb. She just can't do it! Can the rest of the team convince her not to give up?
My Sister the Creep (My Sister #3)
by Candice RansomJackie comes to terms with her older sister Sharon and herself when Sharon leaves home to attend cosmetology school. "With sisters like Sharon, who needs enemies? Now that Jackie's older sister, Sharon, has left for beauty school, Jackie is excited to start high school and finally be recognized as her own person. But even miles away at school, Sharon still holds the spotlight. Their parents pore over her letters anxiously, and Jackie's teachers call her "Sharon's little sister." And it seems that every time Jackie turns around, Sharon is back home stealing the show--like at homecoming, with her dramatically dyed hair and a good luck kiss for the football captain. The final straw is when Sharon chooses someone else to be her model for the state beautician's exam. When the model gets sick at the last minute, Sharon expects Jackie to stop everything--including her first real night out--to substitute. Won't Jackie ever be free of Sharon's shadow?" RL Ages 6 9-13 Read more about Jackie and her older sister in My Sister the Meanie and My Sister the Traitor. You can find another series by Candice F. Ransom about the excitement and frustrations of a girl growing up in the Bookshare Collection. Look for the Kobie Roberts series including #1 Almost Ten-and-a-Half, #2 Going on Twelve, #3 Thirteen, #4 Fourteen and Holding, and #5 Fifteen At Last.