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Samuel de Champlain /

Kline, Trish,


A biography of Samuel de Champlain, the sixteenth-century explorer best known for discovering and mapping the Great Lakes region.
Date Published:2002

Shmoof

McKinnon, Heidi,


Booklist, August 2025. Kirkus Review, December 2025. Shmoof the dog attempts to befriend Floof the cat.
Date Published:2025

We the people : the story of our Constitution /

Cheney, Lynne V.,


Wilson's Children, July 2009. School Library Journal starred, November 2008. Horn Book, April 2009. Library Media Connection, November 2008. Catholic Library World, June 2009. Takes readers back to 1787 Philadelphia where George Washington and James Madison help to create a government for the new nation.
Date Published:2008

Movie animation /

Horn, Geoffrey M.,


What is animation? -- The mouse that roared -- Computer animation -- Between two worlds -- New styles, new challenges. Examines the techniques and skills involved in creating animated films, and contains profiles of filmmakers, movie scenes, and how computer and digital technology influences animation.
Date Published:2007

Spies and code breakers : a primary source history /

Scott, Carey,


Includes index. Learn more about history's famous real-life secret agents, their tools and methods, and today's spying techniques.
Date Published:2009

Yoda : the story of a cat and his kittens /

Stern, Beth Ostrosky,


Horn Book Guide, The story of an adopted cat who becomes a foster papa to four little kittens.
Date Published:2014

The Shoshone

Marcks, Betty,


The people -- Traditional Shoshone life -- European contact -- Life today -- Continuing traditions -- Fight today, bright tomorrow -- Timeline. Explores the history and culture of the Shoshone nation, describes their traditional way of life, and highlights what life is like for the Shoshone today. Includes color photographs, maps, fact boxes, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.
Date Published:2026

Sally Ride : the first American woman in space /

Orr, Tamra,


A biography of Sally Ride, discussing her early years, education, and career as one of the first women accepted in America's space program.
Date Published:2004

Who was Sacagawea? /

Fradin, Dennis B.,


A brief biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshoni woman who accompanied explorers Lewis and Clark on their expedition in the early 1800s.
Date Published:2002

Texts and lessons for content-area reading /

Daniels, Harvey, 1947-,


Contains more than 75 short, kid-tested reproducible nonfiction texts with 33 simple, ready-to-go lessons that deepen comprehension and support effective collaboration.
Date Published:2011

Movie acting /

Horn, Geoffrey M.,


Film casting -- From the stage to the screen -- Basics of film acting -- Meeting special challenges -- Make 'em laugh!. Examines the process of casting actors for movie roles and how films have changed since silent movies.
Date Published:2007

Queen of physics : how Wu Chien Shiung helped unlock the secrets of the atom /

Robeson, Teresa, 1964-,


Booklist starred, August 2019. Publishers Weekly, August 2019. Kirkus Review, July 2019. Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, "When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, girls did not attend school. But her parents named their daughter "Courageous Hero" and encouraged her love of science. This biography follows Wu as she battles sexism at home and racism in the United States of America to become what Newsweek magazine called the "Queen of Physics" for her work on how atoms split"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2019

Booklist starred, August 2019. Publishers Weekly, August 2019. Kirkus Review, July 2019. Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, "When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, girls did not attend school. But her parents named their daughter "Courageous Hero" and encouraged her love of science. This biography follows Wu as she battles sexism at home and racism in the United States of America to become what Newsweek magazine called the "Queen of Physics" for her work on how atoms split"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2019

Help! somebody get me out of fourth grade! /

Winkler, Henry,


Horn Book, October 2005. Horn Book. Fearing that he may be failing fourth grade, Hank enlists the help of his friends, and even his annoying younger sister, in an effort to prevent his parents from attending a parent-teacher conference.
Date Published:2004

Real friends /

Hale, Shannon,


Junior Library Guild. School Library Journal starred, February 2017. Booklist starred, April 2017. Pub Weekly, February 2017. New York Times, May 2017. Horn Book, May 2017. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2017. Kirkus Review, March 2017. Horn Book, October 2017. Library Media Connection, November 2017. ALA Booklist. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. Follow Shannon's life from kindergarten through fifth grade where she experiences the joy of making first friends while navigating the tricky waters of cliques, bullies, and the popular crowd.
Date Published:2017

Junior Library Guild. School Library Journal starred, February 2017. Booklist starred, April 2017. Pub Weekly, February 2017. New York Times, May 2017. Horn Book, May 2017. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2017. Kirkus Review, March 2017. Horn Book, October 2017. Library Media Connection, November 2017. ALA Booklist. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. Follow Shannon's life from kindergarten through fifth grade where she experiences the joy of making first friends while navigating the tricky waters of cliques, bullies, and the popular crowd.

Date Published:2017

Yoshi and the ocean : a sea turtle's incredible journey home /

Moore, Lindsay, 1983-,


Publishers Weekly, May 2022. School Library Journal starred, April 2022. Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, "Yoshi, a loggerhead sea turtle, was injured and rescued by fisherman who took her to the Two Oceans Aquarium in South Africa for rehabilitation. After twenty years, Yoshi was returned to the sea and traveled nearly 23,000 miles over three years back to what is believed to be her birthplace"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Publishers Weekly, May 2022. School Library Journal starred, April 2022. Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, "Yoshi, a loggerhead sea turtle, was injured and rescued by fisherman who took her to the Two Oceans Aquarium in South Africa for rehabilitation. After twenty years, Yoshi was returned to the sea and traveled nearly 23,000 miles over three years back to what is believed to be her birthplace"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

Capybaras /

Dunn, Mary R.,


Simple text and photographs present capybaras, how they look, where they live, and what they do.
Date Published:2013

Cicadas /

Hall, Margaret,


Includes index. Includes glossary. Simple text and photographs present cicadas, how they look, and what they do.
Date Published:2006

Mr. Strike Out /

Maddox, Jake,


Includes glossary. Yankees vs. Lions -- Practice -- The Babe -- Yankees vs. Mustangs -- After the game -- Yankees vs. Frogs -- Batting averages -- Yankees vs. Hawks -- Bad pitching -- Yankees vs. Wolves. David is a great baseball pitcher, but he always strikes out at bat until he learns about Babe Ruth and the importance of practice.
Date Published:2007

Otters /

Miller, Sara Swan,


Includes index. Includes glossary. This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, and endangered status of otters.
Date Published:2008

The sea otters of California /

Duden, Jane,


L.A. Recommended Foreign Language. Introduces the world of sea otters, their physical characteristics, behavior, and interaction with humans.
Date Published:1998