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The zoo : the inside story /

Payne, Jawnie,


Includes index. Welcome to the zoo! -- Good morning -- A plan of action -- The school trip -- Why are zoos important? -- Many hands make light work -- Meet the macaws -- Zoo ambassadors -- Tom the tortoise -- Training time -- Cleaning the frog enclosure -- Lunch is served -- Who's hungry? -- In the aquarium -- Snap time -- Enrichment -- Elmo's checkup -- Treating the animals -- A trip to the nursery -- Changing zoos -- Creating wild spaces -- Keeping it green -- Dinnertime -- Exit through the gift shop -- Reviewing the day -- Shifting the animals -- Good night animals! -- The day draws to a close. Kirkus Review, The real-life zookeeper and author offers a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of a zoo. She takes readers with her on a typical day to show them the work of employees who feed animals, clean enclosures, train animals, tend the gift shop, do medical treatments, and conduct educational outreach programs. Also covers conservation classification, animal enrichment, zoo maintenance, and the importance of zoos for breeding, scientific research, and education. Includes a glossary.
Date Published:2025

Includes index. Welcome to the zoo! -- Good morning -- A plan of action -- The school trip -- Why are zoos important? -- Many hands make light work -- Meet the macaws -- Zoo ambassadors -- Tom the tortoise -- Training time -- Cleaning the frog enclosure -- Lunch is served -- Who's hungry? -- In the aquarium -- Snap time -- Enrichment -- Elmo's checkup -- Treating the animals -- A trip to the nursery -- Changing zoos -- Creating wild spaces -- Keeping it green -- Dinnertime -- Exit through the gift shop -- Reviewing the day -- Shifting the animals -- Good night animals! -- The day draws to a close. Kirkus Review, The real-life zookeeper and author offers a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of a zoo. She takes readers with her on a typical day to show them the work of employees who feed animals, clean enclosures, train animals, tend the gift shop, do medical treatments, and conduct educational outreach programs. Also covers conservation classification, animal enrichment, zoo maintenance, and the importance of zoos for breeding, scientific research, and education. Includes a glossary.

Date Published:2025

Zombie and brain are friends

Lucianovic, Stephanie V. W.,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, Zeb the zombie lives on a farm where he and his family raise grain-fed, free-range brains, but when Zeb finds the tiniest, pinkest, squishiest brain he's ever seen, he tries to convince his parents to let him keep Brian the brain as a pet. His parents finally agree, and Zeb and Brian become the best of friends, but one night, Zeb wakes up to find Brian missing and hears pot banging in the kitchen. He thinks that his dad is going to eat Brian, so Zeb brings Brian to live with the wild brains in a big, green field. When Zeb's dad explains that he was making Brian a midnight snack not turning him into one, the family sets out to find Brian and bring him home.
Date Published:2025

Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, Zeb the zombie lives on a farm where he and his family raise grain-fed, free-range brains, but when Zeb finds the tiniest, pinkest, squishiest brain he's ever seen, he tries to convince his parents to let him keep Brian the brain as a pet. His parents finally agree, and Zeb and Brian become the best of friends, but one night, Zeb wakes up to find Brian missing and hears pot banging in the kitchen. He thinks that his dad is going to eat Brian, so Zeb brings Brian to live with the wild brains in a big, green field. When Zeb's dad explains that he was making Brian a midnight snack not turning him into one, the family sets out to find Brian and bring him home.

Date Published:2025

Wish in a tree

Hunt, Lynda Mullaly,


Booklist, May 2025. Afflicted by his classmate's derision, neurodivergent Oliver wishes to be more like his peers until his friends help him realize his differences are what make him remarkable.
Date Published:2025

The wild ones

Lacera, Megan,


Meet Valentina and her best friends Jasmine, Andy, and Xander. They've lived in the Wild Oaks apartment building their entire lives. They are the Wild Ones! Legend has it, there's a monstruo lurking deep in the forest of their town. The Wild Ones know what they have to do: find the monstruo and convince it to help them save their home.
Date Published:2024

Where is the cat?

Eland, Eva,


"First published in Great Britain by Andersen Press Ltd., 2024"--Title page verso. When Suzy visits her aunt, all she wants to do is play with the cat, who hides from her. Searching for him proves futile until Suzy learns the best way to get him to come out from his hiding spot.
Date Published:2025

When you adopt a pugicorn.

Rose, Matilda,


Kirkus Review, It's almost Christmas in Twinkleton-Under-Beanstalk but there is no snow. Princess Ava is sad because she wanted to play in the snow with her pet, Pugicorn. Pugicorn decides to make a mighty wish for snow and it works! However, the snow covers the town and now Santa can't see the town to deliver his gifts. Pugicorn races to get Santa's attention before it's too late.
Date Published:2023

When you adopt a pugicorn and hugicorn

Rose, Matilda,


Ava worries that the pupicorn, Hugicorn, from the Haven for Magical Pets, won't find his magical powers in time for graduation day at the Fairyland Funfair. But when they get lost in a maze, Hugicorn relies on what he learned from Ava in pupicorn training school, and his special magic, to get them back to the fair in time for the ceremony.
Date Published:2024

When you adopt a pugicorn

Rose, Matilda,


Every year, princes and princesses from all around come to Mrs. Paws' Haven for Magical Pets to select a unicorn pet for themselves. Unfortunately, Princess Ava arrives too late, and Mrs. Paws is sold out of unicorns. She does still have a pugicorn, and Princess Ava agrees to adopt the unusual pet. He is not the typical companion for a princess, and Princess Ava tries to turn Pugicorn into the best unicorn ever. But she soon learns to appreciate his unique qualities and realizes that he's the perfect pet for her.
Date Published:2021

Every year, princes and princesses from all around come to Mrs. Paws' Haven for Magical Pets to select a unicorn pet for themselves. Unfortunately, Princess Ava arrives too late, and Mrs. Paws is sold out of unicorns. She does still have a pugicorn, and Princess Ava agrees to adopt the unusual pet. He is not the typical companion for a princess, and Princess Ava tries to turn Pugicorn into the best unicorn ever. But she soon learns to appreciate his unique qualities and realizes that he's the perfect pet for her.

Date Published:2021

What happened to the naked mole rat?

Roberts, Akeem S.,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, When Carter's third-grade class blames him for the death of the class pet, a naked mole rat named Mr. Pebbles, Carter must find a way to prove his innocence with the help of Mr. Pebbles's ghost.
Date Published:2025

Warriors.

Jolley, Dan,


"Graphic novel"--Cover. Kirkus Review, School Library Connection, After the clans found a new home by the lake, the cats of Windclan face a new challenge when they learn their leader Tallstar's health is fading. Windclan's deputy MudClaw is prepared to take over, but he is shocked when Tallstar names another cat as his predecessor. Furious, Mudclaw begins to plan a coup to take over Windclan and makes an irreversible mistake.
Date Published:2021

"Graphic novel"--Cover. Kirkus Review, School Library Connection, After the clans found a new home by the lake, the cats of Windclan face a new challenge when they learn their leader Tallstar's health is fading. Windclan's deputy MudClaw is prepared to take over, but he is shocked when Tallstar names another cat as his predecessor. Furious, Mudclaw begins to plan a coup to take over Windclan and makes an irreversible mistake.

Date Published:2021

Warriors.

Jolley, Dan,


"Created by Erin Hunter." Kirkus Starred, April 2022. Kirkus Starred. "On the verge of a bitter leaf-bare, ShadowClan stands on the brink of its own destruction. When battle-obsessed Brokenstar banishes Nightpelt and the rest of ShadowClan's elders to the farthest edges of Clan territory, Nightpelt is shocked at his cruelty. But he's determined to ensure he and his fellow exiles survive the coming frost--and live to reclaim a ShadowClan that takes care of its own. Set during the events of Warriors: The Prophecies Begin, this is [a] . . . stand-alone adventure"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

"Created by Erin Hunter." Kirkus Starred, April 2022. Kirkus Starred. "On the verge of a bitter leaf-bare, ShadowClan stands on the brink of its own destruction. When battle-obsessed Brokenstar banishes Nightpelt and the rest of ShadowClan's elders to the farthest edges of Clan territory, Nightpelt is shocked at his cruelty. But he's determined to ensure he and his fellow exiles survive the coming frost--and live to reclaim a ShadowClan that takes care of its own. Set during the events of Warriors: The Prophecies Begin, this is [a] . . . stand-alone adventure"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

Warriors.

Jolley, Dan,


"Created by Erin Hunter." "After recovering from the dog attack she survived as an apprentice, Brightheart is once again a warrior of ThunderClan. But moons of battle and betrayal have left her with lingering suspicions about where her Clanmates' loyalties lie. So when freshkill starts going missing from camp, she fears the worst. Alongside her mate Cloudtail, Brightheart decides to investigate without alerting the other warriors. But as she struggles to track down the culprit, she'll have to take a leap of faith about who she can trust--and remember what it means to be part of a Clan"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

"Created by Erin Hunter." "After recovering from the dog attack she survived as an apprentice, Brightheart is once again a warrior of ThunderClan. But moons of battle and betrayal have left her with lingering suspicions about where her Clanmates' loyalties lie. So when freshkill starts going missing from camp, she fears the worst. Alongside her mate Cloudtail, Brightheart decides to investigate without alerting the other warriors. But as she struggles to track down the culprit, she'll have to take a leap of faith about who she can trust--and remember what it means to be part of a Clan"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2023

Wagnificent.

Murguia, Bethanie Deeney,


Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, Thunder loves her life with Sage, but everything changes when Sage brings home a foster dog named Byron to stay with them. Byron doesn't seem to know the pack rules, and Thunder is not happy about it. Her inner wolf tells her to show Byron who's in charge, but when Bryon's inner wolf appears and is even bigger than Thunder's, Thunder doesn't know what to do. Thunder must find a way to get along with his intruder and maybe learn to call him a friend.
Date Published:2025

Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, Thunder loves her life with Sage, but everything changes when Sage brings home a foster dog named Byron to stay with them. Byron doesn't seem to know the pack rules, and Thunder is not happy about it. Her inner wolf tells her to show Byron who's in charge, but when Bryon's inner wolf appears and is even bigger than Thunder's, Thunder doesn't know what to do. Thunder must find a way to get along with his intruder and maybe learn to call him a friend.

Date Published:2025

Wagnificent.

Murguia, Bethanie Deeney,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Thunder wants to be a good dog for her human, Sage, but it's difficult when Thunder likes to bark and dig. Then Thunder meets her inner Wolf who pushes her to misbehave and then run away. Now Thunder must choose between her wild side and her human.
Date Published:2024

Vanya and the wild hunt

Mandanna, Sangu,


Eleven-year-old Vanya Vallen has always felt like she doesn't fit in. She's British-Indian in a mostly white town in England, her parents won't talk about their pasts, and she has ADHD. Oh, and she talks to books. More importantly, the books talk back. When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in fairytales, Vanya discovers that her parents have secrets, and that there are a lot more monsters out there. Overnight, she's whisked off to the enchanted library and school of Auramere, where she joins the ranks of archwitches and archivists. Life at Auramere is unexpected, exciting and wonderful. But even here, there's no escaping monsters. The mysterious, powerful Wild Hunt is on the prowl, and Vanya will need all her creativity and courage to unmask its leader and stop them before they destroy the only place she's ever truly belonged.
Date Published:2025

Eleven-year-old Vanya Vallen has always felt like she doesn't fit in. She's British-Indian in a mostly white town in England, her parents won't talk about their pasts, and she has ADHD. Oh, and she talks to books. More importantly, the books talk back. When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in fairytales, Vanya discovers that her parents have secrets, and that there are a lot more monsters out there. Overnight, she's whisked off to the enchanted library and school of Auramere, where she joins the ranks of archwitches and archivists. Life at Auramere is unexpected, exciting and wonderful. But even here, there's no escaping monsters. The mysterious, powerful Wild Hunt is on the prowl, and Vanya will need all her creativity and courage to unmask its leader and stop them before they destroy the only place she's ever truly belonged.

Date Published:2025

They are here! : how invasive species are spoiling our ecosystems /

Smith, Roland, 1951-,


Explains the problem of invasive species in the United States and around the world, profiles thirty invasive plant and animal species, explains how they became a problem and the damage they cause, and explores ways scientists, environmentalists, and chefs are working to control invasive species. Includes a glossary and illustrations.
Date Published:2023

Ten-word tiny tales to inspire and unsettle /

Coelho, Joseph,


"First published by Walker Books (UK) 2023"--Copyright page. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, A collection of illustrated short stories for children by various authors that each contain ten words. Includes tips for lengthening a story, and a writing exercise.
Date Published:2023

The teacher of nomad land : a World War II story /

Nayeri, Daniel,


Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide Starred, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, In 1941, Babak and his little sister are living in Iran, a neutral country occupied by British forces on one side, Soviet forces on another during World War II, and they soon find themselves in a dangerous situation when their father dies, leaving them orphaned. To avoid being separated, Babak takes up his father's old job as a teacher to the nomads, so the siblings embark on a journey to find the nomad tribes as they make their yearly trek across the mountains. They must navigate the harsh landscape on their own, but things get complicated when they encounter a Jewish boy, hiding from a Nazi spy.
Date Published:2025

Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide Starred, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, In 1941, Babak and his little sister are living in Iran, a neutral country occupied by British forces on one side, Soviet forces on another during World War II, and they soon find themselves in a dangerous situation when their father dies, leaving them orphaned. To avoid being separated, Babak takes up his father's old job as a teacher to the nomads, so the siblings embark on a journey to find the nomad tribes as they make their yearly trek across the mountains. They must navigate the harsh landscape on their own, but things get complicated when they encounter a Jewish boy, hiding from a Nazi spy.

Date Published:2025

Survive this safari

Richards, Natalie D.,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, Twelve-year-old animal lover Lucy Spagnola doesn't plan to compete in the Ohio Columbus Zoo's Wildlands Safari Escape Challenge when she receives an invitation, due to a terrible panic attack that derailed her chances at becoming an ambassador. Still, with encouragement from her sister, she agrees to the competition that involves solving puzzles and riddles. She and an unlikely group of tweens form a team, but they quickly realize something is off about the competition, and they work to get to the bottom of it.
Date Published:2025

Booklist, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, Twelve-year-old animal lover Lucy Spagnola doesn't plan to compete in the Ohio Columbus Zoo's Wildlands Safari Escape Challenge when she receives an invitation, due to a terrible panic attack that derailed her chances at becoming an ambassador. Still, with encouragement from her sister, she agrees to the competition that involves solving puzzles and riddles. She and an unlikely group of tweens form a team, but they quickly realize something is off about the competition, and they work to get to the bottom of it.

Date Published:2025

Supa Nova, vol. 1

Timothy, Chante,


Nova is horrified when she learns about the world's plastic problem and the trash islands floating in the ocean. Good thing she has a super-secret lab in her basement. No problem is too big for SUPA NOVA or for SCIENCE! But things go spectacularly awry when she creates a plastic-eating monster who won't stop eating and GROWING! Will Supa Nova be able to save the day--and the planet?
Date Published:2025