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The 50 best sights in astronomy and how to see them : observing eclipses, bright comets, meteor showers, and other celestial wonders /

Schaaf, Fred.


Wilson's Senior High School, January 2009. Booklist starred, July 2007. Choice, April 2008. Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.), January 2008. Profiles fifty sights in the night sky, such as constellations, planets, and meteor showers, describing their unique traits and explaining how to observe them.
Date Published:2007

Isis & Osiris : to the ends of the earth : an Egyptian myth /

Limke, Jeff.


School Library Journal, November 2006. Booklist, October 2006. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), February 2007. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 2007. A graphic novel depicting the Egyptian myth of Osiris, a gentle king who was murdered by his brother, and Isis, his wife who never stopped loving him.
Date Published:2007

The real Benedict Arnold

Murphy, Jim, 1947-


Wilson's Senior High School, January 2009. Wilson's Junior High School, November 2008. School Library Journal starred, December 2007. Booklist starred, October 2007. Horn Book Starred, April 2008. Book Links-starred, November 2007. Publisher's Weekly, November 2007. Horn Book, January 2008. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2007. Kirkus Review, September 2007. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Presents a comprehensive biography and history of Benedict Arnold that examines many of his heroic deeds and contributions to the Revolutionary cause before he decided to switch sides.
Date Published:2007

Wilson's Senior High School, January 2009. Wilson's Junior High School, November 2008. School Library Journal starred, December 2007. Booklist starred, October 2007. Horn Book Starred, April 2008. Book Links-starred, November 2007. Publisher's Weekly, November 2007. Horn Book, January 2008. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2007. Kirkus Review, September 2007. Wilson's Junior High School, January 2010. Presents a comprehensive biography and history of Benedict Arnold that examines many of his heroic deeds and contributions to the Revolutionary cause before he decided to switch sides.

Date Published:2007

Coraline

Russell, P. Craig,


Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Booklist, Kliatt, Library Journal, Voice of Youth Advocates, A fantasy graphic novel in which Coraline is intrigued by the family next door who seem to occupy a similar house which is somewhat better than hers with more toys. She stays in the new home for a little while discovering another mother and father who want to keep her as their little girl and now Coraline has to struggle with all the power in her if she is going to get back home again.
Date Published:2008

Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Booklist, Kliatt, Library Journal, Voice of Youth Advocates, A fantasy graphic novel in which Coraline is intrigued by the family next door who seem to occupy a similar house which is somewhat better than hers with more toys. She stays in the new home for a little while discovering another mother and father who want to keep her as their little girl and now Coraline has to struggle with all the power in her if she is going to get back home again.

Date Published:2008

Asteroids, comets, and meteors

Miller, Ron, 1947-


Building a solar system -- Miniature worlds -- The asteroid belt -- Exploring asteroids -- Discovering comets -- Tracking meteors. Wilson's Junior High School, August 2007. School Library Journal, December 2005. Horn Book, April 2006. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 2006. Library Media Connection, August 2006. Chronicles the formation of the solar system, particularly how asteroids, comets, and meteors were formed, and relates how astronomers learn about the existence and characteristics of these bodies.
Date Published:2006

Building a solar system -- Miniature worlds -- The asteroid belt -- Exploring asteroids -- Discovering comets -- Tracking meteors. Wilson's Junior High School, August 2007. School Library Journal, December 2005. Horn Book, April 2006. Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), February 2006. Library Media Connection, August 2006. Chronicles the formation of the solar system, particularly how asteroids, comets, and meteors were formed, and relates how astronomers learn about the existence and characteristics of these bodies.

Date Published:2006

Peter's chair

Keats, Ezra Jack.


Elem. School Library Collection, June 2000. School Library Journal. Book Links (A.L.A.), May 1999. Booklist. When Peter discovers his blue furniture is being painted pink for a new baby sister, he rescues the last unpainted item, a chair, and runs away.
Date Published:1967

Kitten's first full moon

Henkes, Kevin.


School Library Journal starred, April 2004. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2005. Book Links (A.L.A.), November 2004. Booklist starred, February 2004. Pub Weekly, February 2004. Kirkus Starred, February 2004. New York Times, May 2004. Horn Book, October 2004. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2004. Library Media Connection, October 2004. School Library Journal starred. Booklist starred. Pub Weekly. Wilson's Children, July 2005. Book Links (A.L.A.), November 2006. Wilson's Children, October 2006. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Horn Book Magazine, Kirkus Review, New York Times Review of Books, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Wilson's Children, October 2010. Book Links (A.L.A.), March 2009. Horn Book, May 2004. Horn Book Guide, When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it.
Date Published:2004

School Library Journal starred, April 2004. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2005. Book Links (A.L.A.), November 2004. Booklist starred, February 2004. Pub Weekly, February 2004. Kirkus Starred, February 2004. New York Times, May 2004. Horn Book, October 2004. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2004. Library Media Connection, October 2004. School Library Journal starred. Booklist starred. Pub Weekly. Wilson's Children, July 2005. Book Links (A.L.A.), November 2006. Wilson's Children, October 2006. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Horn Book Magazine, Kirkus Review, New York Times Review of Books, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Wilson's Children, October 2010. Book Links (A.L.A.), March 2009. Horn Book, May 2004. Horn Book Guide, When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it.

Date Published:2004

Love to Langston

Medina, Tony.


Wilson's Children, June 2003. School Library Journal starred, March 2002. Book Links (A.L.A.), June 2003. Publisher's Weekly, December 2001. Kirkus Starred, January 2002. Booklist, February 2002. New York Times, February 2002. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2002. Multicultural Review, December 2002. Riverbank Review, March 2002. A series of poems written from the point of view of the poet Langston Hughes, offering an overview of key events and themes in his life.
Date Published:2002

Wilson's Children, June 2003. School Library Journal starred, March 2002. Book Links (A.L.A.), June 2003. Publisher's Weekly, December 2001. Kirkus Starred, January 2002. Booklist, February 2002. New York Times, February 2002. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), March 2002. Multicultural Review, December 2002. Riverbank Review, March 2002. A series of poems written from the point of view of the poet Langston Hughes, offering an overview of key events and themes in his life.

Date Published:2002

Tiananmen Square : June 4, 1989 /

Bingham, Jane.


Protest in the square -- Emperors and peasants -- Mao's China -- Deng's China -- Changing times -- Voices of protest-- 1988-1989: A hard winter -- April 1989: The protest begins -- An anniversary and a visit -- The government takes action -- A goddess arrives -- The army moves closer -- June 4, 1989: Crackdown -- Days of terror -- The trouble spreads -- The world reacts -- Changes in China -- What if? -- Legacy. Horn Book, October 2004. Examines the events of June 4, 1989, when thousands of young people who had gathered in Bejiing's Tiananmen Square to protest the rigid policies of the Chinese government were fired upon by military troops, resulting in hundreds of deaths, and discusses the effects of the action on the rest of the world.
Date Published:2004

Protest in the square -- Emperors and peasants -- Mao's China -- Deng's China -- Changing times -- Voices of protest-- 1988-1989: A hard winter -- April 1989: The protest begins -- An anniversary and a visit -- The government takes action -- A goddess arrives -- The army moves closer -- June 4, 1989: Crackdown -- Days of terror -- The trouble spreads -- The world reacts -- Changes in China -- What if? -- Legacy. Horn Book, October 2004. Examines the events of June 4, 1989, when thousands of young people who had gathered in Bejiing's Tiananmen Square to protest the rigid policies of the Chinese government were fired upon by military troops, resulting in hundreds of deaths, and discusses the effects of the action on the rest of the world.

Date Published:2004

Condoleezza Rice : U.S. Secretary of State /

Cunningham, Kevin, 1966-


Wilson's Junior High School, August 2006. School Library Journal, August 2005. A biography of Condolezza Rice, national security advisor and later Secretary of State.
Date Published:2005

Julep O'Toole : Miss Independent /

Trueit, Trudi Strain.


School Library Journal, March 2006. Booklist, April 2006. Horn Book, October 2006. Kirkus Review, March 2006. Eleven-year-old Julep O'Toole wants to convince her mom that she is old enough to wear makeup, have a cell phone, and choose her own clothes, but it takes a creative idea from the preteen to put mother and daughter on the same wave length.
Date Published:2006

Tulips

Mitchell, Melanie S.


Includes index. Horn Book, April 2004. Library Media Connection, November 2003. Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.), July 2003. A basic overview of the life cycle of a tulip.
Date Published:2003

Martin Luther King Jr.

SÃ¡nchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (MarÃa Isabel),


Presents a brief picture book about Martin Luther King Jr., discussing his childhood interest in becoming a preacher, his first encounter with racism, his college education where he learned of the peaceful protests Mahatma Ghandi, and his eventual career as a pastor and civil rights leader. Features a timeline.
Date Published:2020

Princess Truly's Easter egg hunt

Greenawalt, Kelly,


School Library Journal, Princess Truly uses her rainbow magic to build a hot air balloon for the Easter Bunny when his delivery cart filled with eggs and treats breaks down.
Date Published:2024

Goodnight already!

John, Jory.


School Library Journal, November 2014. Publisher's Weekly, October 2014. Booklist, November 2014. New York Times, December 2014. Kirkus Review, October 2014. Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Horn Book, April 2015. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), January 2015. Bear has never been so tired but his next-door neighbor, a wide-awake duck, keeps disturbing his sleep.
Date Published:2015

BMX freestyle

Doeden, Matt.


Describes the sport of BMX freestyle, including tricks and safety information.
Date Published:2005

Mr. Louie is screwy!

Gutman, Dan.


When the hippie crossing guard, Mr. Louie, puts a love potion in the water fountain before Valentine's Day, everyone at Ella Mentry School falls in love.
Date Published:2007

Compsognathus

Zeiger, Jennifer.


Library Media Connection, August 2013. Library Media Connection, Describes the characteristics and behavior of the dinosaur Compsognathus.
Date Published:2013

Don't forget your etiquette : the essential guide to misbehavior /

Greenberg, David (David T.)


"Melanie Kroupa books." School Library Journal, October 2006. Horn Book Starred, April 2007. Booklist, October 2006. Kirkus Review, September 2006. Library Media Connection, April 2007. Horn Book, April 2007. A collection of humorous poems about the proper way to eat soup, visit a museum, and shake hands with the principal.
Date Published:2006

Scaredy Squirrel visits the doctor


Scaredy Squirrel has never visited the doctor and makes sure to keep his health in check to avoid going to the doctor. But when he sees a note about getting a health certificate, he decides he should find a way to see the doctor. He comes up with a plan to sneak into the vet, but when he is discovered, everyone panics. After Scaredy Squirrel finally calms down, Dr. Vet performs his health exam, and he realizes that it doesn't hurt to get a checkup.
Date Published:2022

Scaredy Squirrel has never visited the doctor and makes sure to keep his health in check to avoid going to the doctor. But when he sees a note about getting a health certificate, he decides he should find a way to see the doctor. He comes up with a plan to sneak into the vet, but when he is discovered, everyone panics. After Scaredy Squirrel finally calms down, Dr. Vet performs his health exam, and he realizes that it doesn't hurt to get a checkup.

Date Published:2022