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Volleyball Ace (Jake Maddox JV)
by Jake MaddoxUntil now, Layla has balanced her school work and volleyball easily enough. In eighth grade, though, academic expectations are tougher. Student-athletes need at least a C average in all classes to play sports. When Layla's dedication to volleyball puts her algebra grade at risk, her chances of making the high school freshman team next year are on the line. Can she find a way to ace her classes like she does on the court?
Animal Attacks (True Survival Graphics)
by Jarred LujánA grumpy grizzly bear attacks a young hunter. A huge hippopotamus strikes an unsuspecting tourist. A ferocious great white shark chomps into an experienced surfer. These shocking, true animal attacks could have ended in tragedy—but they didn’t! What happened to the people who came face to face with these terrifying creatures? And how did they survive to tell their tales? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read hi-lo graphic novel that will keep them on the edge of their seats!
Elisabeth and the Unwanted Advice (The Babysitter Chronicles)
by C. H. DerisoElisabeth Caldwell's first babysitting job is coming up none too soon. She needs to earn some cash to buy some new gear for her latest interest, tennis. When her grandma hears that Elisabeth will be babysitting, she offers up a list of advice. Meanwhile, Elisabeth is crushing on a boy, and her best pal has her own list of advice on how to get him. Unfortunately, Elisabeth soon finds out that not all advice is good, embarrassing herself terribly in the process! An engaging plot and high-interest themes make this an attractive choice for libraries. Core-curriculum-inspired back matter rounds out the title.
Hercules and His 12 Labors: An Interactive Mythological Adventure (You Choose)
by Anika FajardoYou are the mighty Greek hero Hercules. As a half-god, you are stronger than mere humans. You've faced many challenges. But now you face your most difficult test yet. The goddess Hera has given you a task worthy of a god—complete the dangerous 12 labors and live forever. Can you survive and win your immortality? Full-page illustrations, interactive stories, and multiple endings transport you back to ancient Greece and into Hercules' adventures from Greek mythology.
The Moon and Its Patterns (Patterns in the Sky)
by Thomas K. AdamsonWhat is the moon? Why do we see it at night? And why does it seem to change shape? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind the moon and its patterns.
Life or Death in a Snowstorm (You Choose)
by Jessica GundersonBlinding snow and piercing wind whip at YOU. An ordinary day has turned into a life-or-death survival. How will you stay warm? Can you find shelter? And will you be able to get help before it&’s too late? It&’s time to make some difficult choices. With some smart decision making and a little luck, perhaps you&’ll be able to survive being lost in a snowstorm!
Lena and the Burning of Greenwood: A Tulsa Race Massacre Survival Story (Girls Survive)
by Nikki Shannon SmithIn the early 1920s, the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the wealthiest Black community in the United States. But Tulsa is still a segregated city. “Black Wall Street” and white Tulsa are very much divided. Twelve-year-old Lena knows this, but she feels safe and sheltered from the racism in her successful, flourishing neighborhood. That all changes when Dick Rowland, a young Black man from Greenwood, is accused of assaulting a white woman. Racial tensions boil over. Mobs of white citizens attack Greenwood, terrorizing Black residents and businesses, and forcing many—including Lena and her family—to flee. Now Lena must help her family survive one of the worst incidents of racial violence in American history. Readers can learn the real story of the Tulsa Race Massacre from the nonfiction backmatter, including a glossary, discussion questions, writing prompts, and author's note, in this Girls Survive story.
So Much Drama (Victoria Torres, Unfortunately Average)
by Julie BoweVictoria Torres dreams of being cast as Juliet in her class's production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. So imagine her disappointment when she's cast as Friar Laurence, a bald old man! But Vicka knows that the way to shine in any role is to do your best. But will her best be enough to stop another disappointed cast member from completely sabotaging the big performance? The class play is turning to far more drama than even Shakespeare could have imagined! A recipe, tips for positive living, and discussion questions enhance this library edition.
Life or Death at Sea (You Choose)
by Matt DoedenAn adventure at sea has led to disaster, and now YOU are adrift. Water surrounds you as far as the eye can see. How will you find your way back to land? What will you eat and drink? And how long can you last on your own in the ocean? It&’s time to make some difficult choices. With some smart decision making and a little luck, perhaps you&’ll be able to survive being lost at sea!
My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Snow White (My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Fairy Tales)
by Jerry MahoneyKarate-chopping dwarfs and a triumphant Wicked Queen - Maddie loves fairy tales but has somehow broken Snow White. Together with her disgusting, annoying, just plain full-of-himself stepbrother, they must enter the story to fix the unhappy ever after. And Holden might be leaving forever. Wait, WHAT?
Planes in Peril (True Survival Graphics)
by Jarred LujánA plane carrying a mother and her baby plunges into the Colombian jungle. A solo pilot&’s aircraft goes down in shark-infested waters. Two people who barely know each other crash-land in the Canadian wilderness. These remarkable true tales could have ended in tragedy—but they didn&’t! What happened to these people when their planes went down? And how did they survive to tell their tales? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read hi-lo graphic novel that will keep them on the edge of their seats!
Mysteries of Moons and Moon Phases
by Ellen LabrecqueFull moons in folklore and legends are said to have magic power. Does a full moon really affect our planet and people living on it? Get a closer look at the moons in our solar system, from the known moons to the ones that haven’t been discovered. Budding astronomers will learn all about moons, from Jupiter’s 63 moons to the features of Earth’s moon.
Search and Rescue Teams: Saving People in Danger (EMERGENCY!)
by Justin PetersenWhen a boy is lost in the wilderness, it’s time for the experts to go to work. Curious readers can first learn how Search and Rescue teams prepare to search for lost people or help those whose lives are in danger. Then they can go on an exciting ride along to see how these brave people work to find people or save them in emergency situations.
Hell's Belles (Roller Girls)
by Megan SparksAnnie's roller derby team, the Liberty Belles, are finally on a winning streak. They plan a special Halloween bout with their arch rivals, the High Rollers. But Annie sprains her ankle. Will it heal in time for the bout? To make matters worse, Tyler seems to be ignoring her and flirting with Kelsey, her school's most popular cheerleader. At least Jesse is proving to be a good friend. He always seems to know exactly how to cheer her up.
Min and the Protests: A Tiananmen Square Survival Story (Girls Survive)
by Ailynn CollinsThirteen-year-old Min knows a lot about protesting, as both her parents are activists. But Min has yet to attend a protest. That all changes in June of 1989 when Min follows her parents to Tiananmen Square, where thousands of peaceful protestors are asking for political and economic changes. When the prime minister calls in the military, the peaceful protests become dangerous. Min is separated from her parents, and the square is filled with violence. Min&’s life will forever be changed after the Tiananmen Square protests.
Olivia Bitter, Spooked-Out Sitter (The Babysitter Chronicles)
by Jessica GundersonWith the start of seventh grade, Olivia's longtime friend, Beth, has found new interests and new friends. Now Olivia thinks if she could just afford the type of clothes that Beth now wears, maybe their friendship could be restored. Motivated by a need for cash, Olivia agrees to babysit for a family of four who recently moved to the neighborhood haunted house. Now she's not sure what's scarier: hearing countless creepy sounds or being responsible for four kids! High-interest themes, engaging plot, and useful core-curriculum-inspired back matter round out this library book.
The Big Muskie (Wilderness Ridge)
by Thomas Kingsley TroupeWes has never been fishing. He doesn’t even like eating fish! So when his best friend, Josh, invites him on a fishing trip to his family’s cabin, Wes isn’t too excited. But then Josh’s dad tells a story about catching a gigantic muskie. Soon Wes is hooked. He starts to enjoy fishing—and even eating fish. But he can’t stop thinking about what it would be like to hook a big muskie. Will his curiosity lead to a big catch?
Desaire de fútbol
by Jake MaddoxDespués de trabajar duro en la temporada baja, Quincy está emocionado de ascender a un equipo de fútbol de primer nivel y jugar con su amigo Will. Pero el resto de sus nuevos compañeros de equipo en los Vipers no están tan entusiasmados. Le dan la espalda a Quincy, lo que le dificulta encontrar su ritmo. Pero pronto, Quincy comienza a ganarse algo de respeto. Entonces su entrenador lo cambia a la alineación titular y mueve a Will al banco. ¿Podrá Quincy encontrar una manera de que Will vuelva al juego? ¿O su amistad flaqueará por el repentino desaire futbolístico? ¡Descúbrelo en este emocionante libro de capítulos fácil de leer de Jake Maddox! After working hard in the off-season, Quincy is thrilled to move up to a top-level soccer team and play with his friend Will. But the rest of his new teammates on the Vipers aren&’t so excited. They give Quincy the cold shoulder, making it difficult for him to find his groove. But soon, Quincy begins to earn some respect. Then his coach shifts him into the starting lineup—and moves Will to the bench. Can Quincy find a way to get Will back in the game? Or will their friendship falter over the sudden soccer snub? Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book by Jake Maddox!
Bri's Big Crush (The Babysitter Chronicles)
by Melinda MetzBrianna Edwards has a big crush on the new boy, David Massey. So when Mrs. Massey asks her to babysit David's younger siblings, Bri sees it as her opportunity to connect with David. In order to get her crush's attention, Bri pretends that she shares his interests. Now she's so busy being someone she's not that she's forgetting to do all the special things that make her a great babysitter. When will Bri figure out that being herself is the best way to get the boy AND the babysitting job? A high-interest topic, fast-paced plot, and core curriculum back matter features make this title from The Babysitter's Chronicles a great addition for libraries.
Mysteries of the Universe
by Lela NargiHas the universe always existed? Scientists have looked further into space and discovered the galaxies moving. Were they once closer together? If scientists look far enough, can they discover where our universe started? Budding astronomers will learn all about the universe in this in-depth look at space science.
Life or Death in the Desert (You Choose)
by Elliott SmithThe sun beats down on YOU in the dry, barren desert. Somehow, you&’ve found yourself lost there. How will you find water and protect yourself from dangerous animals? And will you be able to get help before it&’s too late? It&’s time to make some difficult choices. With some smart decision making and a little luck, perhaps you&’ll be able to survive being lost in a desert!
Would You Rather be Healed by Donkey Poop or Dog Spit?: Questions About Life Long Ago (Would You Rather?)
by Amy SrokaWould you rather sleep on a bed of corn husks or a bed of feathers? Would you rather drink urine or have leeches suck blood out of your body? Long ago, people lived very differently than they do today. They had different medical practices, homes, foods, and jobs. As readers come face to face with gross, odd, and perilous aspects of days gone by, they will never look at history the same way again!
Un futbolista fabuloso (Jake Maddox en Español)
by Jake MaddoxCámeron Jones no juega al fútbol porque le encanta, sino porque su papá cree que un día obtendrá una gran recompensa: una beca universitaria. Cuando la transferencia laboral de su papá le lleva de la gran ciudad a un equipo de un pueblo pequeño, Cámeron cree que puede ser su oportunidad de alejarse del fútbol. El nuevo equipo está desorganizado y a los compañeros no parece interesarles la disciplina que se necesita para ganar. Pero quizás este nuevo equipo sea exactamente lo que Cámeron necesita para que el fútbol vuelva a resultarle divertido. Cameron Jones plays soccer not because he loves it, but because his dad believed he will one day earn a big prize: a college scholarship. When his father&’s job transfer takes him from the big city to a small-town team, Cameron thinks it might be his chance to take a step back from soccer. His new team is unorganized and his teammates seem uninterested in the discipline it takes to win. But maybe this new team is exactly what Cameron needs to make soccer fun again.
Hoops and Hopes (Jake Maddox JV Girls)
by Jake MaddoxFor twelve-year-old Autumn Holloway, a week at Blazing Hoops wheelchair basketball camp is a dream come true. She has high hopes that it will be her ticket to making friends and connections in the adaptive sports community. But Autumn struggles to fit in with her wealthier fellow campers. To make matters worse, she has to use a borrowed basketball wheelchair that keeps needing repairs. It takes a chance encounter with the campus custodial staff to help Autumn realize that, no matter where she’s from or how she speaks, she belongs at camp—and on the court—just as much as anyone else.
Mysteries of Meteors, Asteroids, and Comets
by Ellen LabrecqueWhat are asteroids, comets, and meteors made of? What can scientists do if an asteroid is headed toward Earth? Learn how astronomers prepare for space objects hitting Earth, from tracking them to building asteroid-hunting telescopes. Budding astronomers will learn all about meteors, asteroids, and comets, including the history of asteroids hitting Earth and the differences between space rocks.