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The ugly truth /

Kinney, Jeff,


Horn Book Guide, Publisher's Weekly, While trying to find a new best friend after feuding with Rowley, middle-school slacker Greg Heffley is warned by older family members that adolescence is a time to act more responsibly and to think seriously about his future.
Date Published:2010

The three little pigs and the somewhat bad wolf /

Teague, Mark,


Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, When the three pigs build themselves houses, two pigs build theirs of sticks and straw so they can have extra money for soda pop and chips. But the third pig builds hers with bricks, and includes a vegetable garden. While the wolf blows down the other houses, he cannot destroy the brick house. The pig invites them all to live with her and feeds them nutritious food from the garden instead.
Date Published:2013

Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, When the three pigs build themselves houses, two pigs build theirs of sticks and straw so they can have extra money for soda pop and chips. But the third pig builds hers with bricks, and includes a vegetable garden. While the wolf blows down the other houses, he cannot destroy the brick house. The pig invites them all to live with her and feeds them nutritious food from the garden instead.

Date Published:2013

Rumpelstiltskin's daughter /

Stanley, Diane.


Wilson's Children, June 1998 Elem. School Library Collection, March 1998 School Library Journal starred, March 1997 Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 1998 Booklist starred, March 1997 Pub Weekly, February 1997 New York Times, May 1997 Bulletin (Center for Children's books), July 1997 Kirkus Review, February 1997 Library Talk, November 1997 Rumpelstiltskin's daughter may not be able to spin straw into gold, but she is more than a match for a monarch whose greed has blighted an entire kingdom.
Date Published:1997

Wilson's Children, June 1998 Elem. School Library Collection, March 1998 School Library Journal starred, March 1997 Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 1998 Booklist starred, March 1997 Pub Weekly, February 1997 New York Times, May 1997 Bulletin (Center for Children's books), July 1997 Kirkus Review, February 1997 Library Talk, November 1997 Rumpelstiltskin's daughter may not be able to spin straw into gold, but she is more than a match for a monarch whose greed has blighted an entire kingdom.

Date Published:1997

A Fishboy Named... Sashimi

Santat, Dan,


Junior Library Guild. "In the town of Barnacle Bay, a creature lurks. He's come from the ocean, in search of others like him. To fit in with humans, Sashimi sneaks into an elementary school and pretends to be a student. But he's clearly a fish out of water! When Sashimi finds out the whole town is on the hunt for the Beast of Barnacle Bay--a creature who sounds a lot like Sashimi--hijinks ensue! Fortunately, with the help of a new friend and the class goldfish, Sashimi figures out a way to stay afloat."-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Junior Library Guild. "In the town of Barnacle Bay, a creature lurks. He's come from the ocean, in search of others like him. To fit in with humans, Sashimi sneaks into an elementary school and pretends to be a student. But he's clearly a fish out of water! When Sashimi finds out the whole town is on the hunt for the Beast of Barnacle Bay--a creature who sounds a lot like Sashimi--hijinks ensue! Fortunately, with the help of a new friend and the class goldfish, Sashimi figures out a way to stay afloat."-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Hot Mess (Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Book 19)

Kinney, Jeff,


"n hot mess, book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer with his whole family. The pressure is building for Greg Heffley, who discovers that when you mix heaps of family, a tiny beach house, and sweltering heat, it's a recipe for disaster. Speaking of recipes-the secret ingredients behind Gramma's famous meatballs have been closely guarded for years. Can Greg unpack all of his family's mysteries before their vacation is over? Or will he just stir the pot? This sidesplittingly relatable summer story is the funniest Wimpy Kid book yet!"--
Date Published:2024

"n hot mess, book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer with his whole family. The pressure is building for Greg Heffley, who discovers that when you mix heaps of family, a tiny beach house, and sweltering heat, it's a recipe for disaster. Speaking of recipes-the secret ingredients behind Gramma's famous meatballs have been closely guarded for years. Can Greg unpack all of his family's mysteries before their vacation is over? Or will he just stir the pot? This sidesplittingly relatable summer story is the funniest Wimpy Kid book yet!"--

Date Published:2024

Rapunzel's revenge /

Hale, Shannon.


Wilson's Children, July 2009 Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010 School Library Journal starred, September 2008 Library Media Connection starred, November 2008 Horn Book Starred, November 2008 Pub Weekly, August 2008 Booklist, September 2008 Horn Book, April 2009 Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2008 Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2008 Rapunzel, having grown up in a lovely castle with the woman she thought was her mother, is placed in a very tall hollow tree as punishment after her curiousity prompts her to climb the castle wall and look at the ruin of the world beyond her home, but she is able to escape and with the help of Jack, embarks on a plan to free the land from the grip of the witch.
Date Published:2008

Wilson's Children, July 2009 Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010 School Library Journal starred, September 2008 Library Media Connection starred, November 2008 Horn Book Starred, November 2008 Pub Weekly, August 2008 Booklist, September 2008 Horn Book, April 2009 Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2008 Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), October 2008 Rapunzel, having grown up in a lovely castle with the woman she thought was her mother, is placed in a very tall hollow tree as punishment after her curiousity prompts her to climb the castle wall and look at the ruin of the world beyond her home, but she is able to escape and with the help of Jack, embarks on a plan to free the land from the grip of the witch.

Date Published:2008

The wheels on the tuk tuk /

Sehgal, Kabir,


Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, School Library Connection, School Library Journal, In this twist on the classic song "The Wheels on the Bus," the wheels on the tuk tuk go round and round all over the city in India.
Date Published:2015

The top-secret adventure of John Darragh, Revolutionary War spy /

Roop, Peter.


Graphic Novel: From 1777 Philadelphia, fourteen-year-old Quaker John Darragh carries a secret message, in a code created by his mother, to his older brother Charles, who is a member of George Washington's army.
Date Published:2011

Saturn and Uranus.


Where is Saturn? -- How big is Saturn? -- What does Saturn look like? -- What makes up Saturn? -- What is Saturn's atmosphere like? -- What is the weather on Saturn? -- How does Saturn compare with earth? -- What are the orbit and rotation of Saturn like? -- What makes up Saturn's rings? -- When do Saturn's rings "disappear"? -- How many moons does Saturn have? -- What is special about Saturn's moon Titan? -- How did Saturn get its name? -- What space missions have visited Saturn? -- Could there be life on Saturn or Titan? -- Where is Uranus? -- How big is Uranus? -- What does Uranus look like? -- What makes up Uranus? -- What is Uranus's atmosphere like? -- What is the weather on Uranus? -- How does Uranus compare with earth? -- What are the orbit and rotation of Uranus like? -- What are Uranus's rings like? -- How many moons does Uranus have? -- How did Uranus get its name? -- What space missions have visited Uranus? -- Could there be life on Uranus? -- Saturn and Uranus fun facts. "Introduction to Saturn and Uranus, providing to primary and intermediate grade students information on their features and exploration. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2014

Where is Saturn? -- How big is Saturn? -- What does Saturn look like? -- What makes up Saturn? -- What is Saturn's atmosphere like? -- What is the weather on Saturn? -- How does Saturn compare with earth? -- What are the orbit and rotation of Saturn like? -- What makes up Saturn's rings? -- When do Saturn's rings "disappear"? -- How many moons does Saturn have? -- What is special about Saturn's moon Titan? -- How did Saturn get its name? -- What space missions have visited Saturn? -- Could there be life on Saturn or Titan? -- Where is Uranus? -- How big is Uranus? -- What does Uranus look like? -- What makes up Uranus? -- What is Uranus's atmosphere like? -- What is the weather on Uranus? -- How does Uranus compare with earth? -- What are the orbit and rotation of Uranus like? -- What are Uranus's rings like? -- How many moons does Uranus have? -- How did Uranus get its name? -- What space missions have visited Uranus? -- Could there be life on Uranus? -- Saturn and Uranus fun facts. "Introduction to Saturn and Uranus, providing to primary and intermediate grade students information on their features and exploration. Includes fun facts, glossary, resource list and index"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2014

Ursula Upside Down

Tabor, Corey R.,


Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, Ursula the catfish has spent all her life swimming with the seaweeds flowing in the water above her and the sunny sky with its tasty insects shining beneath. Then one day another fish comes along and asks her why she always swims upside down. Readers and Ursula find their world flipped upside down--literally, readers must rotate the book and turn the pages right to left--until a friendly bat helps Ursula see that it is best to just be herself.
Date Published:2024

Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, Ursula the catfish has spent all her life swimming with the seaweeds flowing in the water above her and the sunny sky with its tasty insects shining beneath. Then one day another fish comes along and asks her why she always swims upside down. Readers and Ursula find their world flipped upside down--literally, readers must rotate the book and turn the pages right to left--until a friendly bat helps Ursula see that it is best to just be herself.

Date Published:2024

Owl moon /

Yolen, Jane.


On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.
Date Published:1987

The Wild Robot

Brown, Peter, 1979-,


"Includes over ten pages of behind-the-scenes content"--Cover page [4]. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Connection, School Library Journal Starred, Robot Roz "wakes up" on a wild island with no memory of how she got there, who built her, and what her function in life is. Slowly befriending the island's hostile animal inhabitants, Roz learns to adapt to her surroundings--until one day her mysterious past comes to haunt her.
Date Published:2020

"Includes over ten pages of behind-the-scenes content"--Cover page [4]. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Connection, School Library Journal Starred, Robot Roz "wakes up" on a wild island with no memory of how she got there, who built her, and what her function in life is. Slowly befriending the island's hostile animal inhabitants, Roz learns to adapt to her surroundings--until one day her mysterious past comes to haunt her.

Date Published:2020

The dragonsitter's castle /

Lacey, Josh.


Dear Uncle Morton: Your dragons are still here. They have eaten the entire contents of the fridge and most of the cans in the pantry too. Arthur also swallowed three spoons and the remote control. Mom says they will probably come out the other end, but I'm not really looking forward to that.
Date Published:2016

The big book of large-cast plays : 27 one-act plays for young actors /


Spy for a day / Betty Tracy Huff -- Belinda and the beast / Claire Boiko -- An American story / Arlene J. Morris -- Titanic : destination disaster / John L. Lipp -- Langston Hughes : poet of the people / Mary Satchell -- Campaign fever / Frank Sandock -- Escape to the blue planet / Claire Boiko -- The comeback caper / Anne Coulter Martens -- The secret gifts / Mary Satchell -- Landslide for Shakespeare / Earl J. Dias -- Shoo fly pudding / Elbert M. Hoppenstedt -- Face value / Christina Hamlett -- Pied Piper's land / E. Blanche Norcross -- A better mousetrap / Colleen Neuman -- Peter Salem, minuteman / Mark Keats -- Melodrama at Mayfair Meadows / Roberta Olsen Major -- Bandit Ben rides again / Helen Louise Miller -- The clever Maakafi / Virginia A. Artist -- The zeem dream / Gart Westerhout -- The Mother Goose Olympics / Robert A. Mauro -- Madame Zena's sance / Mary E. Hanson and David P. Sheldon -- Boarder skirmish / Christina Hamlett -- Name that book! / Helen Louise Miller -- Yankees vs. Redcoats / Claire Boiko -- The western civ rap / Nancy Porta Libert -- Breakfast at the Bookworm Caf / Jane Tesh -- The Birds' Christmas Carol / Kate Douglas Wiggin.
Date Published:1994

Spy for a day / Betty Tracy Huff -- Belinda and the beast / Claire Boiko -- An American story / Arlene J. Morris -- Titanic : destination disaster / John L. Lipp -- Langston Hughes : poet of the people / Mary Satchell -- Campaign fever / Frank Sandock -- Escape to the blue planet / Claire Boiko -- The comeback caper / Anne Coulter Martens -- The secret gifts / Mary Satchell -- Landslide for Shakespeare / Earl J. Dias -- Shoo fly pudding / Elbert M. Hoppenstedt -- Face value / Christina Hamlett -- Pied Piper's land / E. Blanche Norcross -- A better mousetrap / Colleen Neuman -- Peter Salem, minuteman / Mark Keats -- Melodrama at Mayfair Meadows / Roberta Olsen Major -- Bandit Ben rides again / Helen Louise Miller -- The clever Maakafi / Virginia A. Artist -- The zeem dream / Gart Westerhout -- The Mother Goose Olympics / Robert A. Mauro -- Madame Zena's sance / Mary E. Hanson and David P. Sheldon -- Boarder skirmish / Christina Hamlett -- Name that book! / Helen Louise Miller -- Yankees vs. Redcoats / Claire Boiko -- The western civ rap / Nancy Porta Libert -- Breakfast at the Bookworm Caf / Jane Tesh -- The Birds' Christmas Carol / Kate Douglas Wiggin.

Date Published:1994

In-line Skating /

Martin, John, 1968-



Date Published:1994

Action! : how movies began /

McCarthy, Meghan,


"A Paula Wiseman book." Booklist, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Connection, Presents a nonfiction picture book that tells the story of how movies came to be, beginning with early photography experimentation by English photographer Eadweard Muybridge and French scientist Étienne-Jules Marey, and the work of American inventor Thomas Edison, whose team developed the first motion picture machine. Chronicles technical advancements made by various inventors that have led to some of the most famous films in history. Also discusses discrimination against Black performers. Includes back matter with additional information.
Date Published:2022

"A Paula Wiseman book." Booklist, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly, School Library Connection, Presents a nonfiction picture book that tells the story of how movies came to be, beginning with early photography experimentation by English photographer Eadweard Muybridge and French scientist Étienne-Jules Marey, and the work of American inventor Thomas Edison, whose team developed the first motion picture machine. Chronicles technical advancements made by various inventors that have led to some of the most famous films in history. Also discusses discrimination against Black performers. Includes back matter with additional information.

Date Published:2022

The dragonsitter takes off /

Lacey, Josh.


"Originally published in Great Britain in 2013 by Anderson Press Limited.". Eddie had thought that dragonsitting would be easy -- until Ziggy disappears, only to be found in the linen closet, refusing to budge. Then, Eddie learns that his uncle's dragon has been keeping abig secret.
Date Published:2013

Amulet 2: THE STONEKEEPER'S CURSE.

Kibuishi, Kazu, 1978-.


School Library Journal, November 2009 Booklist, October 2009 Horn Book, April 2010 Kirkus Review, September 2009 Emily and her brother, Navin, head for Kanalis in order to find the antidote for the poison that has sickened their mother.
Date Published:2009

The history and activities of the Revolutionary War /

Hall, Margaret, 1947-


Revolution and independence -- Life during wartime -- Games and other entertainment -- Hands-on history -- Recipe, making a teatime treat -- Activity, take a survey -- Activity, play quoits -- Craft, create a silhouette. Describes the causes of the American Revolution, the outcome of the struggle, and life for soldiers and civilians during the war, and presents instructions for four hands-on activities related to this historical period.
Date Published:2006

Revolution and independence -- Life during wartime -- Games and other entertainment -- Hands-on history -- Recipe, making a teatime treat -- Activity, take a survey -- Activity, play quoits -- Craft, create a silhouette. Describes the causes of the American Revolution, the outcome of the struggle, and life for soldiers and civilians during the war, and presents instructions for four hands-on activities related to this historical period.

Date Published:2006

The three little pigs /

Watts, Bernadette.


Translation of: Die drei kleinen Schweinchen. Horn Book Guide, Library Media Connection, School Library Journal, Presents a kindhearted retelling of the classic story. After a poor widow sends her three pig sons into the world to find their fortunes, a wolf blows down the first two pigs' homes, but cannot blow down the third pig's brick house. The wolf gets smokes in his eyes from the pig's chimney and runs away for good, and the pig family lives happily together in the brick house.
Date Published:2012

Translation of: Die drei kleinen Schweinchen. Horn Book Guide, Library Media Connection, School Library Journal, Presents a kindhearted retelling of the classic story. After a poor widow sends her three pig sons into the world to find their fortunes, a wolf blows down the first two pigs' homes, but cannot blow down the third pig's brick house. The wolf gets smokes in his eyes from the pig's chimney and runs away for good, and the pig family lives happily together in the brick house.

Date Published:2012