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The Joker's Revenge
by Carolyn KeeneSome joker is causing trouble for Danner & Bishop, Chicago's most exclusive department store, but no one's laughing. Then Nancy and friends go undercover as store employees to catch the culprit--and find themselves in trouble.
The Jokiest Joking Joke Book Ever Written . . . No Joke!: 2,001 Brand-New Side-Splitters That Will Keep You Laughing Out Loud (Jokiest Joking Joke Bks.)
by Kathi WagnerThe Jokiest Joking Joke Book Ever Written . . . No Joke! is the biggest, funniest, laugh-out-loudest joke book on the planet! Crack open this book to have everyone you know in stitches. Be ready for anything with jokes, puns, and riddles from a range of categories: celebrities, gadgets, video games, the classroom, zombies, and a bunch more! Complete with tons of awesome illustrations!- 2,001 unbeatable modern jokes- 400 showstopping illustrations- Have your friends rolling on the ground in no time!- Knock-knock jokes, puns, riddles, one-liners, and more!The hilarious one-liners, wisecracks, and gags will keep the shenanigans going for you, your friends, and anyone with a funny bone. With more than 2,000 kid-friendly side-splitters--from knock-knock jokes, to riddles and puns, to some of the silliest gut-busters ever--this book is more than a gigantic collection of wisecracks, it's a must-have for any jokester!
Jolly Foul Play: Murder Is Bad Manners; Poison Is Not Polite; First Class Murder; Jolly Foul Play; Mistletoe And Murder (Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries)
by Robin Stevens&“Steven&’s storytelling and suspense-building are top-notch.&” —School Library Journal&“Readers…will find themselves stretching their powers of deduction.&” —BooklistAfter a student turns up murdered on Bonfire Night, Hazel and Daisy find themselves entrenched in another mystery in this delightfully charming fourth novel of the Wells & Wong Mystery series.Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong have returned to Deepdean School for Girls for a new school term, but nothing is the same. There&’s a new Head Girl, Elizabeth Hurst, and a team of Prefects—and these bullying Big Girls are certainly not good eggs.Then, after the fireworks display on Bonfire Night, Elizabeth is found—murdered.Many girls at Deepdean had reason to hate Elizabeth, but who could have committed such foul play? Is the murder linked to the secrets and scandals, scribbled on the scraps of paper that are suddenly appearing all over the school? And with their own friendship falling to pieces, will Daisy and Hazel be able to solve this mystery before suspicions tear the student body apart?
Jonah the Whale
by Susan ShreveTo cope with the taunts of his schoolmates, lonely, overweight Jonah escapes into the fantasy of being a talk show host named "Jonah the Whale", and creates a new identity for himself.
Jonas Brothers: Your Unofficial Guide to the Iconic Pop Siblings (Idols of Pop)
by Malcolm MackenzieBook two in the Idols of Pop series, Idols of Pop: The Jonas Brothers, is an essential fan-focused guide to the latest and greatest icons in pop music: the Jonas Brothers! This 64-page book features full-color candid and professional photos with the Jonas Brothers front and center. Packed with personal takes on life, love, music and more, Idols of Pop: Jonas Brothers is your guide to one of the hottest pop groups in the world today.
The Jonas Brothers: Issue #4 (Scoop! The Unauthorized Biography #4)
by Jennifer PouxIntroducing a new series of unauthorized biographies on the world's biggest names and rising stars in entertainment, sports, and pop culture! Complete with quizzes, listicles, trivia, and a full-color pull-out poster of the star, this is the definitive collection to get the full Scoop! and more on your favorite celebrities.Nick, Joe, and Kevin. Can you name a more iconic trio? From their early singing days with their mop-top haircuts, to their meteoric rise to superstar status, and then an abrupt breakup in 2013, the Jonas bros are back...and this time they're clean-cut and wifed up. But what's next for the Jonas bros and J sisters? Get the full Scoop! and more on pop's most iconic trio.
Jop and Blip Wanna Know #1: And Other Excellent Questions (Jop and Blip Wanna Know #1)
by Jim Benton*Winner of the 2022 Pop Culture Classroom Excellence in Graphic Literature Award for Best Children’s Nonfiction!*Two curious robots seek the answers to life’s most pressing—and hilarious—questions in this full-color graphic novel series by Jim Benton, New York Times bestselling author and creator of Franny K. Stein and Catwad!Join Jop and Blip as they follow their curiosity and investigate these seemingly odd questions using their own brand of logic, critical thinking skills, STEM knowledge, and humor.• Can you hear a penguin fart on Mars?• What if you wanted a dragon sandwich?• Why do we need TWO ears?With Jop and Blip, everything is worth knowing! Perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey and Dan Gutman!
Joplin, Wishing
by Diane StanleyA heartfelt and magical middle grade novel in the tradition of Tuck Everlasting and Bridge to Terabithia, about family, wishes, and the power of true friends to work magic. While cleaning out her reclusive grandfather’s house, Joplin discovers pieces of a broken platter in a cookie tin. After having the platter repaired, Joplin wishes that she could both find a friend at school, and befriend the girl pictured in the platter. The next day, Joplin befriends a boy named Barrett, and also notices a girl outside her apartment. A girl who looks remarkably like the girl in the platter…The girl introduces herself as Sofie, and she has a terrible secret. Cursed to grant wishes for the owner of the platter for all of time, she has been trapped for centuries. Joplin and Barrett vow to help her, but freeing Sofie is more complicated than they could have imagined, and the three friends end up against a sinister foe who could put them all in terrible danger.
Jordan Peele (Influential People Ser.)
by Samantha S. BellComedian Jordan Peele won an Oscar for his movie Get Out. Read more about how he became the first African American screenwriter to win this award!
Jordan Spieth: Golf Star (Biggest Names In Sports (hardcover) Ser.)
by Marty GitlinIntroduces readers to the life and career of star golfer Jordan Spieth. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.
Jo's Boys: And How They Turned Out
by Louisa AlcottThe little men of Plumfield are now grown and making their ways in the world. But even as their pursuits take them far from home, "Mother" Jo March continues to play an inspiring and steadying role in their lives.Through adventures great and small, Tommy, Emil, Demi, Nat, Dan, and the rest of the March children experience love and loss, but never forget the lessons they learned from Meg, Jo, and Amy March—the little women who have guided them from childhood.Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. ClassicJoe proudly brings literary classics to today's digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking. Look for other fiction and non-fiction classics from ClassicJoe.
Jo's Boys: In Easy-to-Read Type (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
by Louisa May AlcottJo plays hostess to 12 former students who, along with the young ladies of the March clan, return to Plumfield for a visit. Charming, heartwarming sequel to Little Women and Little Men continues the engaging tale of the March family. Abridged edition with seven new illustrations by Natalie Carabetta.
Jo's Boys: How They Turned Out
by Louisa May AlcottThis sequel to Alcott's "Little Women" and "Little Men" chronicles the return of the classmates of Plumfield, Jo's school for boys. Readers re-encounter Nat, the orphaned street musician, now a conservatory student; restless Dan, back from the gold mines of California; business-minded Tom; and other old friends.
Jo's Journey (Orca Young Readers)
by Nikki TateIt's 1861 and orphan Jo has made it from Carson City, Nevada, to San Francisco without anyone figuring out that she's a girl in boy's clothing. When she hears talk of gold strikes in the Cariboo, Jo and her friend Bart sign on for what turns out to be a journey far more arduous and dangerous than anything Jo experienced as a Pony Express rider. Through it all, Jo keeps her true identity a secret. Strong men turn back but Jo forges ahead, unsure of what lies ahead but sure that her father and mother would be proud of her determination.
Jo's Triumph (Orca Young Readers)
by Nikki TateIn the late 1850s in and around Carson City, struggles between the Indians and the local whites are growing. During the struggles, Joselyn, a young orphan, meets Sarah Winnemucca, a Paiute girl who becomes her friend and gives her some valuable advice. When Joselyn takes that advice and escapes from the Carson City Home for Unfortunate Children, she has no idea that her boy's disguise and her love for and expertise with horses will lead her straight to the Pony Express. Joselyn becomes Jo and turns to a life that demands all her inner strength and resources. Then the meanest man on the route learns her secret and uses it to extract a promise that kept or broken could mean death.
Jo's Troubled Heart (Little Women Journals)
by Charlotte Emerson Louisa AlcottAs Christmas approaches, Jo March finds herself unable to control her quick temper even though it causes strife in the family and threatens the publication of her first story in the newspaper.
Joseph Brant: Iroquois Leader in the Revolution [Grade 5]
by Stephanie Cohen Carol HeyerNIMAC-sourced textbook
Joseph Lister: Father of Modern Surgery / The Great Stink (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Kelly MartinsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Josephine Against the Sea
by Shakirah BourneMeet Josephine, the most loveable mischief-maker in Barbados, in a magical, heartfelt adventure inspired by Caribbean mythology.* “A heart-wrenching adventure with big laughs and well-earned surprises.” –Kirkus Reviews, Starred ReviewEleven-year-old Josephine knows that no one is good enough for her daddy. That's why she makes a habit of scaring his new girlfriends away. She's desperate to make it onto her school's cricket team because she'll get to play her favorite sport AND use the cricket matches to distract Daddy from dating.But when Coach Broomes announces that girls can't try out for the team, the frustrated Josephine cuts into a powerful silk cotton tree and accidentally summons a bigger problem into her life . . .The next day, Daddy brings home a new catch, a beautiful woman named Mariss. And unlike the other girlfriends, this one doesn't scare easily. Josephine knows there's something fishy about Mariss but she never expected her to be a vengeful sea creature eager to take her place as her father's first love! Can Josephine convince her friends to help her and use her cricket skills to save Daddy from Mariss's clutches before it's too late?
Josephine and Her Dishwashing Machine: Josephine Cochrane's Bright Invention Makes a Splash
by Kate HanniganCelebrate the inventor of the dishwasher in this inspiring STEM/STEAM picture book biography about Josephine Garis Cochrane, the brains behind one of the world's most-used kitchen appliances.Many Americans have a dishwasher in their kitchen. But who invented it?Meet Josephine Garis Cochrane: entrepreneur, innovator, girlboss. Washing dishes is a pain—it leaves Josephine's cups cracked, her dishes dinged, and her chowder bowls chipped. She&’d rather be picking flowers, frosting cakes, or playing piano than dealing with cracked crockery. What to do about a chore that&’s icky, destructive, and time-consuming? Josephine tackles this task the modern way: she makes a machine to do it for her! She tinkers and tests, and perseveres through fizzles and flops—until she has a government patent for her invention, and there are whirring, whizzing, bubbling dishwashers making a splash across America.This charming tale includes an author&’s note, a list of notable women inventors, a timeline of fascinating inventions, and a list of sources.
Josh: A Boy With Dyslexia
by Caroline D. JanoverData Page: "Josh struggles to live down the stigma of his learning disability, dyslexia, and receive both respect and friendship from his peers. Includes information on the characteristics of dyslexia and a list of organizations that deal with learning disabilities." Besides discussing and showing the nature of dyslexia, the author takes the reader on an exciting adventure. Even though this book is for children, adults will profit from reading it too especially if they know people with dyslexia. Like children, adults will gain insight into the experience of having dyslexia.
Joshua and the Arrow Realm (Lightning Road)
by Donna GalantiJoshua never thought he'd return to the world of Nostos so soon. But when King Apollo needs his help in the Arrow Realm, Joshua's will and powers will be tested in order to save him. With Joshua's loyalties divided between our world and theirs, he wonders whether he alone can restore magic to the twelve powerless Olympian heirs, or whether he is being tricked into making the one mistake that might cost them all.
Joshua Dread: The Dominion Key (Joshua Dread #3)
by Lee BaconThe third book in the series! The summer is coming to an end and Joshua--along with his friends Sophie, Milton, and Miranda--are about to begin seventh grade. But when a trip to the mall turns into an attack by nFinity and a couple of Phineas Vex's goons, it becomes clear that they're no longer safe in Sheepsdale. To ensure their safety, Joshua and his friends must enroll in Alabaster Academy, a school for Gyfted kids. Located on an isolated island where there are only two types of weather (rainy and very rainy), Alabaster is filled with every kind of superpowered student you can imagine--not to mention a whole new species of bully. But when Alabaster comes under attack, Joshua and his friends are forced to escape once again. Their only hope for survival is to find a mysterious key that will enable complete world domination for whoever possesses it. But what if Phineas Vex finds the key first?"A worthy addition to an original and creative series."--School Library JournalFrom the Hardcover edition.
Joshua Dread: The Nameless Hero
by Lee BaconThe second book in the JOSHUA DREAD series by Lee Bacon! From the moment Joshua Dread receives an invitation to Gyfted & Talented, the mysterious program for kids with superpowers, his plans for a normal summer turn upside down. Evil maniac Phineas Vex is still alive--and he wants Joshua dead. So if G&T can help prepare Joshua for battle, he's all in. And so are Sophie and Milton.Except they get more than they bargained for. The truth is that Joshua and his friends have been chosen to form the greatest superhero team of all time. That is, if they make it through G&T's rigorous training.Suddenly Joshua is thrust into the media spotlight, and it's not as glamorous as people think. And what will happen if his supervillain parents find out that the new celebrity superhero is . . . Joshua? No one ever said fighting evil would be easy.From the Hardcover edition.
Joshua T. Bates Takes Charge: (Reissue)
by Susan ShreveTommy Wilhelm and his gang of bullies have never let fifth-grader Joshua forget that he was held back in the third grade. Now Tommy has started picking on a dorky new kid and Joshua must choose between sticking up for the nerd and saving his own neck.From the Trade Paperback edition.