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Bats! : strange and wonderful /

Pringle, Laurence P.,


School Library Journal starred. Book Links (A.L.A.). Booklist. An introduction to the life and behavior of bats.
Date Published:2000

Auggie & me : three wonder stories /

Palacio, R. J.,


"A companion to Wonder"--Introduction, page xi. Three titles originally published by Alfred A. Knopf as ebooks: The Julian Chapter, 2014; Pluto, 2015; and Shingaling, 2015. School Library Journal, October 2014. Kirkus Review, August 2014. School Library Journal. Kirkus Review. Booklist, September 2015. Kirkus Starred, September 2015. Publishers Weekly Annex, August 2015. Horn Book, April 2016. Three previously-published novellas that shed further light on the world of Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, set before he entered Beecher Prep and during his first year there and told from other characters' points of view. "The Julian Chapter" reveals why the bully dislikes Auggie so much. "Pluto" is about the lifelong friendship between Auggie and Christopher. And, finally, "Shingaling" offers a view of how the girls at Beecher Prep see Auggie when he first comes on the scene.
Date Published:2015

"A companion to Wonder"--Introduction, page xi. Three titles originally published by Alfred A. Knopf as ebooks: The Julian Chapter, 2014; Pluto, 2015; and Shingaling, 2015. School Library Journal, October 2014. Kirkus Review, August 2014. School Library Journal. Kirkus Review. Booklist, September 2015. Kirkus Starred, September 2015. Publishers Weekly Annex, August 2015. Horn Book, April 2016. Three previously-published novellas that shed further light on the world of Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, set before he entered Beecher Prep and during his first year there and told from other characters' points of view. "The Julian Chapter" reveals why the bully dislikes Auggie so much. "Pluto" is about the lifelong friendship between Auggie and Christopher. And, finally, "Shingaling" offers a view of how the girls at Beecher Prep see Auggie when he first comes on the scene.

Date Published:2015

Hoop stars /

Kramer, Sydelle,


"Grades 2-3.". Describes the lives of noted basketball players David Robinson, Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Shaquille O'Neal.
Date Published:1995

[Heart] 2 [heart] /

Ehlert, Lois,


T.p. has two heart symbols representing the word "heart." Spine title: Heart to heart. Pub Weekly, October 2016. Kirkus Review, October 2016. Pub Weekly. Kirkus Review. Alphabet letters and bold, graphic images of fruits and vegetables come together in this book of pun-filled rebuses about love and friendship.
Date Published:2017

Hold the flag high /

Clinton, Catherine,


"Amistad." Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Horn Book Magazine, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Kirkus, May 15, 2005. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, July 2005. Horn book, July 2005. School library journal, July 2005. Booklist, April 15, 2005. Horn book guide, Wilson Children's catalog. Describes the Civil War battle of Morris Island, South Carolina, during which Sargeant William H. Carney became the first African American to earn a Congressional Medal of Honor by preserving the flag.
Date Published:2005

"Amistad." Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Horn Book Magazine, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Kirkus, May 15, 2005. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, July 2005. Horn book, July 2005. School library journal, July 2005. Booklist, April 15, 2005. Horn book guide, Wilson Children's catalog. Describes the Civil War battle of Morris Island, South Carolina, during which Sargeant William H. Carney became the first African American to earn a Congressional Medal of Honor by preserving the flag.

Date Published:2005

The fire station /

Saunders-Smith, Gail,


L.A. Recommended Foreign Language. Simple text and photographs depict a visit to a fire station, including the people, uniforms, and equipment.
Date Published:1998

Ancient Egypt /

Hart, George,


Includes index. Wilson's Junior High School. Elem. School Library Collection. School Library Journal. A photo essay on ancient Egypt and the people who lived there, documented through the mummies, pottery, weapons, and other objects they left behind. Describes their society, religion, obsession with the afterlife, and methods of mummification.
Date Published:1990

Oliver's great big universe /

Cham, Jorge,


Kirkus Starred, August 2023. Kirkus Starred. Kirkus Reviews. Booklist, Kirkus Reviews Starred, An aspiring astrophysicist, 11-year-old Oliver takes on the whole universe, explaining everything he learns, while starting his first year of middle school with new friends, new classes, new everything--where the only thing that still makes sense is science.
Date Published:2023

The river /

Paulsen, Gary,


Sequel to: Hatchet. Wilson's Junior High School. School Library Journal. Booklist starred. Wilson's Junior High School. School Library Journal. Booklist starred. Book Report. Teacher Librarian. Wilson's Junior High School, September 1995. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2001. Because of his success surviving alone in the wilderness for fifty-four days, fifteen-year-old Brian, profoundly changed by his time in the wild, is asked to undergo a similar experience to help scientists learn more about the psychology of survival. Sequel to "Hatchet.".
Date Published:1991

Sequel to: Hatchet. Wilson's Junior High School. School Library Journal. Booklist starred. Wilson's Junior High School. School Library Journal. Booklist starred. Book Report. Teacher Librarian. Wilson's Junior High School, September 1995. Wilson's Junior High School, September 2001. Because of his success surviving alone in the wilderness for fifty-four days, fifteen-year-old Brian, profoundly changed by his time in the wild, is asked to undergo a similar experience to help scientists learn more about the psychology of survival. Sequel to "Hatchet.".

Date Published:1991

Mike Fink : a tall tale /

Kellogg, Steven,


Wilson's Children. Elem. School Library Collection. School Library Journal. Relates the extraordinary deeds of the frontiersman who became King of the Keelboatmen on the Mississippi River.
Date Published:1992

If you give a moose a muffin /

Numeroff, Laura Joffe,


Sequel to: If you give a mouse a cookie. "A Laura Geringer Book.". Wilson's Children. School Library Journal starred. School Library Journal. ALA Booklist. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Publishers Weekly. RC. HB. K. PW. A. SLJ. ALA Booklist. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Horn Book. Publishers Weekly. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Shows the chaos that can ensue if one gives a moose a muffin and starts him on a cycle of urgent requests.
Date Published:1991

Sequel to: If you give a mouse a cookie. "A Laura Geringer Book.". Wilson's Children. School Library Journal starred. School Library Journal. ALA Booklist. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Publishers Weekly. RC. HB. K. PW. A. SLJ. ALA Booklist. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Horn Book. Publishers Weekly. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Shows the chaos that can ensue if one gives a moose a muffin and starts him on a cycle of urgent requests.

Date Published:1991

Clifford's birthday party /

Bridwell, Norman,


RC. AR. Clifford celebrates his birthday with his friends, their gifts, and a special cake.
Date Published:1988

Mick Harte was here /

Park, Barbara,


"Apple soup books.". Wilson's Children. Elem. School Library Collection. School Library Journal. Thirteen-year-old Phoebe recalls the death of her younger brother Mick in a bicycle accident, which might not have been fatal had he been wearing his helmet, and how she and her family reacted to the tragedy. Closes with an appeal to bikers to wear protective bicycle helmets.
Date Published:1995

Hatchet / Brian's Saga #1 /

Paulsen, Gary,


Sequel: The river. "A Richard Jackson Book." Kirkus starred. School library journal. Booklist starred. Horn book. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. Wilson Middle and junior high school library catalog. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Elementary school library collection, Phase I. Senior High School Library Catalog (Wilson). Junior High School Library Catalog (Wilson). Elementary School Library Collection (Bro-Dart). Booklist, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Wilson's Senior High School, January 1992. Wilson's Junior High School. Elem. School Library Collection, March 1998. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.). Book Links (A.L.A.), May 1995. Child Study Children's Book Committee. Publisher's Weekly. Booklist. Horn Book, April 2008. Newbery Medal/Honor. Notable Children's Trade Books. Voice of Youth Advocates. After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian spends fifty-four days in the wilderness, learning to survive initially with only the aid of a hatchet given by his mother, and learning also to survive his parents' divorce.
Date Published:1987

Sequel: The river. "A Richard Jackson Book." Kirkus starred. School library journal. Booklist starred. Horn book. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. Wilson Middle and junior high school library catalog. Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Elementary school library collection, Phase I. Senior High School Library Catalog (Wilson). Junior High School Library Catalog (Wilson). Elementary School Library Collection (Bro-Dart). Booklist, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Wilson's Senior High School, January 1992. Wilson's Junior High School. Elem. School Library Collection, March 1998. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.). Book Links (A.L.A.), May 1995. Child Study Children's Book Committee. Publisher's Weekly. Booklist. Horn Book, April 2008. Newbery Medal/Honor. Notable Children's Trade Books. Voice of Youth Advocates. After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian spends fifty-four days in the wilderness, learning to survive initially with only the aid of a hatchet given by his mother, and learning also to survive his parents' divorce.

Date Published:1987

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George Washington : a picture book biography /

Giblin, James,


"A Blue Ribbon book"--Cover. Examines the family life and career of the first American president, also discussing myths and legends, monuments to Washington, and Mount Vernon.
Date Published:1992

A picture book of George Washington /

Adler, David A.,


School Library Journal. Booklist. New York Times. C. A. SLJ. NYT. BCCB. K. NYT. A brief account of the life of the "Father of Our Country.".
Date Published:1989

The little mouse, the red ripe strawberry, and the big hungry bear /

Wood, Don, 1945-,


Spine title: Big hungry bear. Book Links (A.L.A.). RC. Book Links (A.L.A.), July 1998. Little Mouse worries that the big, hungry bear will take his freshly picked, ripe, red strawberry for himself.
Date Published:1984

The great Gilly Hopkins /

Paterson, Katherine,


An eleven-year-old foster child tries to cope with her longings and fears as she schemes against everyone who tries to be friendly.
Date Published:1978

The great kapok tree : a tale of the Amazon rain forest /

Cherry, Lynne,


Wilson's Children. Elem. School Library Collection. School Library Journal. SLJ. RC. IRA. C. AB. AR. RR. PW. Kirkus Reviews. Publishers Weekly. School Library Journal. Wilson's Children's Catalog. The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rain forest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home.
Date Published:1990