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Jeb Stuart /

McLeese, Don,


Includes index. Includes chronology. Includes glossary. This book describes the life of James Ewell Brown Stuart, the Confederate general who became famous as the South's greatest cavalry officer.
Date Published:2006

Neptune /

Foxe, Steve,


Neptune, the last planet -- The bright blue ice giant -- Neptune's windy weather -- The math planet -- Triton, the backward moon -- Long trip to Neptune -- Fast facts -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Index. Provides facts about the planet Neptune, the coldest planet in the solar system that was named after the sea.
Date Published:2021

Beetle bop /

Fleming, Denise, 1950-,


Kirkus, July 01, 2007. Booklist, August 01, 2007. School library journal, August 2007. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2007. ALA Booklist. Publishers Weekly. Science Books and Films. School Library Journal. Illustrations and rhyming text reveal the great variety of beetles and their swirling, humming, crashing activities.
Date Published:2007

The white elephant /

Fleischman, Sid, 1920-,


Booklist, September 01, 2006. Kirkus, September 15, 2006. School library journal, October 2006. Horn book, November 2006. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, January 2007. Horn book guide starred, Wilson Children's catalog. ALA Booklist. Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. In old Siam, young elephant trainer Run-Run and his old charge, Walking Mountain, must deal with the curse of a sacred white elephant.
Date Published:2006

Booklist, September 01, 2006. Kirkus, September 15, 2006. School library journal, October 2006. Horn book, November 2006. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, January 2007. Horn book guide starred, Wilson Children's catalog. ALA Booklist. Horn Book. Kirkus Reviews. In old Siam, young elephant trainer Run-Run and his old charge, Walking Mountain, must deal with the curse of a sacred white elephant.

Date Published:2006

The Egyptian Cinderella /

Climo, Shirley,


Wilson's Children. School Library Journal starred. Book Links (A.L.A.). Wilson's Children, June 2001. School Library Journal starred. Book Links (A.L.A.), May 2000. Booklist. Bulletin (Center for Children's books). Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, In this version of Cinderella set in Egypt in the sixth century B.C., Rhodopes, a slave girl, eventually comes to be chosen by the Pharaoh to be his queen.
Date Published:1992

Wilson's Children. School Library Journal starred. Book Links (A.L.A.). Wilson's Children, June 2001. School Library Journal starred. Book Links (A.L.A.), May 2000. Booklist. Bulletin (Center for Children's books). Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, In this version of Cinderella set in Egypt in the sixth century B.C., Rhodopes, a slave girl, eventually comes to be chosen by the Pharaoh to be his queen.

Date Published:1992

The Arctic animal encyclopedia

Kuehl, Ashley, 1977-,


Welcome to the Arctic -- Mammals -- Birds -- Fish -- Amphibians -- Insects and Arachnids -- Marine Invertebrates. The Arctic Animals Encyclopedia introduces readers to more than 100 of the animals in the northernmost area of earth. Readers will learn how these Arctic animals survive despite the extreme conditions. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction covering the Arctic's geography, climate, and habitats. Features include a glossary, fun facts, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
Date Published:2026

Welcome to the Arctic -- Mammals -- Birds -- Fish -- Amphibians -- Insects and Arachnids -- Marine Invertebrates. The Arctic Animals Encyclopedia introduces readers to more than 100 of the animals in the northernmost area of earth. Readers will learn how these Arctic animals survive despite the extreme conditions. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction covering the Arctic's geography, climate, and habitats. Features include a glossary, fun facts, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.

Date Published:2026

Grains /

Green, Emily K.,


Library Media Connection starred, March 2007. An introduction to the Food Guide Pyramid, focusing on the grain group, the health benefits of these foods, and correct portion size.
Date Published:2007

You wouldn't want to be an American colonist! : a settlement you'd rather not start /

Morley, Jacqueline,


Includes index. Cartoons and facts combine to explain what it was like to be an American colonist in the seventeenth century, discussing the realities of the voyage from England, dealing with Indians, and struggling for survival in the new world.
Date Published:2004

Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye

Martin, Ann M.


A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by Gabriela Epstein! Stacey McGill is moving back to New York! That means no more Stoneybrook Middle School, no more Charlotte Johanssen, and worst of all... no more Baby-sitters Club. Stacey's friends are crushed when they hear that Stacey's moving, especially Claudia. Stacey is her best friend. What kind of going-away present is good enough for someone so special? And how will the BSC go on without Stacey?
Date Published:2022

A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by Gabriela Epstein!

Stacey McGill is moving back to New York! That means no more Stoneybrook Middle School, no more Charlotte Johanssen, and worst of all... no more Baby-sitters Club. Stacey's friends are crushed when they hear that Stacey's moving, especially Claudia. Stacey is her best friend.

What kind of going-away present is good enough for someone so special? And how will the BSC go on without Stacey?

Date Published:2022

Polar plants /

Welch, Catherine A.,


"Bridgestone books." Tells about a variety of polar plants, how they are used, why they are in danger, and how they are being protected.
Date Published:2006

The Korean Cinderella /

Climo, Shirley,


Wilson's Children. Elem. School Library Collection. Book Links (A.L.A.). Wilson's Children, June 2001. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Book Links (A.L.A.), May 2000. Child Study Children's Book Committee. Publisher's Weekly. New York Times. Kirkus Review. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publisher's Weekly, In this version of Cinderella set in ancient Korea, Pear Blossom, a stepchild, eventually comes to be chosen by the magistrate to be his wife.
Date Published:1993

Wilson's Children. Elem. School Library Collection. Book Links (A.L.A.). Wilson's Children, June 2001. Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. Book Links (A.L.A.), May 2000. Child Study Children's Book Committee. Publisher's Weekly. New York Times. Kirkus Review. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publisher's Weekly, In this version of Cinderella set in ancient Korea, Pear Blossom, a stepchild, eventually comes to be chosen by the magistrate to be his wife.

Date Published:1993

Dolphins /

Herriges, Ann,


What are dolphins? -- How dolphins swim -- How dolphins eat -- Dolphin sounds. Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.), March 2007. Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to dolphins.
Date Published:2007

Jack Knight's brave flight : how one gutsy pilot saved the U.S. Air Mail Service /

Esbaum, Jill,


School Library Journal, March 2022. Publishers Weekly, December 2021. Horn Book, May 2022. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), February 2022. School Library Journal. Publishers Weekly. Horn Book. Booklist, February 2022. Library Media Connection, May 2022. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Connection, School Library Journal, This real-life high-flying adventure story, taking place in 1921, follows a daring pilot who flew his biplane straight into a blizzard over unfamiliar land to save the US Air Mail Service.
Date Published:2022

School Library Journal, March 2022. Publishers Weekly, December 2021. Horn Book, May 2022. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), February 2022. School Library Journal. Publishers Weekly. Horn Book. Booklist, February 2022. Library Media Connection, May 2022. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Connection, School Library Journal, This real-life high-flying adventure story, taking place in 1921, follows a daring pilot who flew his biplane straight into a blizzard over unfamiliar land to save the US Air Mail Service.

Date Published:2022

Meet Marie-Grace : an American girl /

Buckey, Sarah Masters, 1955-,


At head of title, 1853. When Marie-Grace arrives in New Orleans in 1853, she is not sure she fits in, until an unexpected invitation opens the door to friendship.
Date Published:2011

Guiding light /

Buckley, James, Jr, 1963-,


A shocking attack -- Destruction everywhere -- A hero in blue -- A day like no other -- Other Ground Zero heroes. In the wake of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks on the World Trade Center, true heroes emerged. Follow New York City Police Officer Moira Smith who witnessed the attacks firsthand and immediately jumped into action. She sacrificed her own life to provide the guiding light that helped hundreds out of the south tower in the minutes leading up to its collapse. Based on the true story and in honor of Officer Moria Smith. Additional material provides an overview of the events of the day and other stories of heroes at Ground Zero.
Date Published:2022

A shocking attack -- Destruction everywhere -- A hero in blue -- A day like no other -- Other Ground Zero heroes. In the wake of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks on the World Trade Center, true heroes emerged. Follow New York City Police Officer Moira Smith who witnessed the attacks firsthand and immediately jumped into action. She sacrificed her own life to provide the guiding light that helped hundreds out of the south tower in the minutes leading up to its collapse. Based on the true story and in honor of Officer Moria Smith. Additional material provides an overview of the events of the day and other stories of heroes at Ground Zero.

Date Published:2022

Polar bears and the Arctic : a nonfiction companion to polar bears past bedtime /

Osborne, Mary Pope,


Horn Book, April 2008. Horn book guide, Presents a research guide to polar bears and the Arctic discussing where polar bears live, how they survive and more.
Date Published:2007

Sharice's big voice : a native kid becomes a congresswoman /

Davids, Sharice, 1980-,


Publishers Weekly, May 2021. Kirkus Starred, June 2021. Publishers Weekly. Kirkus Starred. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2022. School Library Journal, September 2021. Booklist, July 2021. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2021. ALA Booklist. Kirkus Reviews. School Library Journal. This inspiring picture book autobiography tells the remarkable story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas.
Date Published:2021

Publishers Weekly, May 2021. Kirkus Starred, June 2021. Publishers Weekly. Kirkus Starred. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2022. School Library Journal, September 2021. Booklist, July 2021. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2021. ALA Booklist. Kirkus Reviews. School Library Journal. This inspiring picture book autobiography tells the remarkable story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas.

Date Published:2021

Kid Lawyer /

Grisham, John,


School Library Journal, June 2010. Booklist, June 2010. Horn Book, May 2011. Library Media Connection, August 2010. Christian Library, August 2010. Horn Book Guide, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Publisher's Weekly, May 31, 2010. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2010. Horn book guide starred, Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Horn book, September 2010. Booklist, June 01, 2010. Publishers Weekly. School Library Journal. Voice of Youth Advocates. Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone, who knows every judge, police officer, and court clerk in the small town of Strattenburg, finds himself involved in a murder trial because of knowledge he might have about a cold-blooded killer.
Date Published:2011

School Library Journal, June 2010. Booklist, June 2010. Horn Book, May 2011. Library Media Connection, August 2010. Christian Library, August 2010. Horn Book Guide, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Publisher's Weekly, May 31, 2010. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, September 2010. Horn book guide starred, Best books for middle school and junior high readers. Bulletin(Center for Children's Books). Horn book, September 2010. Booklist, June 01, 2010. Publishers Weekly. School Library Journal. Voice of Youth Advocates. Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone, who knows every judge, police officer, and court clerk in the small town of Strattenburg, finds himself involved in a murder trial because of knowledge he might have about a cold-blooded killer.

Date Published:2011

Super Emma /

Warner, Sally,


Kirkus, August 01, 2006. Horn book guide, Wilson Children's catalog. Wilson's Children, October 2007. School Library Journal, October 2006. Horn Book, April 2007. Kirkus Review, August 2006. Third-grader Emma becomes a reluctant heroine when she defends a friend from the class bully.
Date Published:2006

Going places /

Reynolds, Peter H., 1961-,


School Library Journal, February 2014. Publisher's Weekly, December 2013. Booklist, February 2014. Kirkus Review, February 2014. Library Media Connection, October 2014. Rafael has looked forward to the Going Places contest and builds his go-cart from a kit in record time, but his neighbor, Maya, has a much more interesting and creative idea for her entry and Rafael decides to help.
Date Published:2014