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Sophie's squash

Miller, Pat Zietlow.


School Library Journal starred, July 2013. Booklist starred, August 2013. Pub Weekly, May 2013. Kirkus Starred, June 2013. New York Times, November 2013. Horn Book, April 2014. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2013. A young girl befriends a squash.
Date Published:2013

Winter at Valley Forge

Doeden, Matt.


Presents a short history of the Continental Army's desperate winter at Valley Forge in 1777 written in graphic novel format, and focuses on the events leading up to that fateful encampment and Washington's struggle to keep his army together.
Date Published:2006

Warfare in a high-tech age

Morgan, Sally.


Changing warfare -- Biochemical weapons -- Biochemical warfare -- Nuclear weapons -- Smart technology -- High-tech weapons -- Communication and intelligence -- Future soldiers -- Future battlefields -- Looking ahead -- Timeline. Describes the art and science of warfare in the twenty-first century including guerrilla warfare and terrorism, biochemical and nuclear weapons, communication and intelligence, and the future of soldiers and battlefields.
Date Published:2006

Changing warfare -- Biochemical weapons -- Biochemical warfare -- Nuclear weapons -- Smart technology -- High-tech weapons -- Communication and intelligence -- Future soldiers -- Future battlefields -- Looking ahead -- Timeline. Describes the art and science of warfare in the twenty-first century including guerrilla warfare and terrorism, biochemical and nuclear weapons, communication and intelligence, and the future of soldiers and battlefields.

Date Published:2006

Sad, the dog

Fussell, Sandy.


School Library Journal, October 2015. Horn Book, April 2016. Horn Book Guide, School Library Journal, "A clever little dog christens himself "Sad" when his humans fail to give him a name. Although they feed him and wash him, they don't appreciate his many gifts, like his love of singing ("stop that yapping!"). When the people move away and leave Sad behind, Sad is heartbroken. But then a new family with a young boy arrives at Sad's house in a big truck. Although Sad is initially frightened, it soon becomes clear that the boy is just the right person to make a dog's life complete with playtime, treats, and a brand-new name: Lucky"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2015

School Library Journal, October 2015. Horn Book, April 2016. Horn Book Guide, School Library Journal, "A clever little dog christens himself "Sad" when his humans fail to give him a name. Although they feed him and wash him, they don't appreciate his many gifts, like his love of singing ("stop that yapping!"). When the people move away and leave Sad behind, Sad is heartbroken. But then a new family with a young boy arrives at Sad's house in a big truck. Although Sad is initially frightened, it soon becomes clear that the boy is just the right person to make a dog's life complete with playtime, treats, and a brand-new name: Lucky"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2015

It's all about me-ow : a young cat's guide to the good life /

Talbott, Hudson.


School Library Journal starred, August 2012. Booklist starred, September 2012. Publisher's Weekly, August 2012. Choice, April 2013. Kirkus Review, August 2012. A cat gives three kittens advice on how to charm, entertain, and communicate with their new human family.
Date Published:2012

Greatest rivalries in sports

Lee, Tony.


A collection of memorable tales and traditions from some of the greatest rivalries in sports.
Date Published:2014

Mouse's first Christmas

Thompson, Lauren.


School Library Journal, October 1999. Publisher's Weekly, September 1999. Booklist, September 1999. New York Times, December 1999. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), November 1999. While exploring the house on Christmas Eve, a little mouse discovers the tree, a candy cane, a stocking, a jingle bell, and Santa Claus.
Date Published:1999

Two together

Wenzel, Brendan,


Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal, In rhyming text, Cat and Dog experience many unexpected twists and adventures on their journey home.
Date Published:2024

The truth about elephants

Eaton, Maxwell,


"A Neal Porter book." Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, Simple, humorous text and colorful illustrations teach young readers basic facts about elephants.
Date Published:2018

A good day

Henkes, Kevin.


Wilson's Children, October 2007. School Library Journal starred, March 2007. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2008. Book Links (A.L.A.), September 2007. Booklist starred, December 2006. Horn Book Starred, October 2007. Publisher's Weekly, December 2006. Kirkus Starred, February 2007. New York Times, May 2007. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2007. Horn Book Starred, March 2007. Book Links (A.L.A.), March 2007. Wilson's Children, October 2010. A bird, a fox, a dog, and a squirrel overcome minor setbacks to have a very good day.
Date Published:2007

Wilson's Children, October 2007. School Library Journal starred, March 2007. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2008. Book Links (A.L.A.), September 2007. Booklist starred, December 2006. Horn Book Starred, October 2007. Publisher's Weekly, December 2006. Kirkus Starred, February 2007. New York Times, May 2007. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2007. Horn Book Starred, March 2007. Book Links (A.L.A.), March 2007. Wilson's Children, October 2010. A bird, a fox, a dog, and a squirrel overcome minor setbacks to have a very good day.

Date Published:2007

How to catch a monster

Wallace, Adam,


After getting the part of Ninja Master in the school play, a young boy finally feels brave enough to face the monster in his closet. But as he sets his traps, he learns the monster isn't really trying to scare the boy.
Date Published:2017

The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls

Rossell, Judith,


"First published in Australia by Hardie Grant, 2024"--Title page verso. Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, After being kicked out of her orphanage, Maggie Fishbone is sent to the Midwatch Institute for Orphans, Runaways, and Wayward Girls, but it turns out to be nothing like she imagined it would be. The Institute is a school where outcast girls like herself train to solve mysteries, fight bad guys, and keep the city safe. Maggie soon finds a home at the Institute and a family in the other girls, but when a woman goes missing, Maggie and her friends embark on their first mission.
Date Published:2025

"First published in Australia by Hardie Grant, 2024"--Title page verso. Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, After being kicked out of her orphanage, Maggie Fishbone is sent to the Midwatch Institute for Orphans, Runaways, and Wayward Girls, but it turns out to be nothing like she imagined it would be. The Institute is a school where outcast girls like herself train to solve mysteries, fight bad guys, and keep the city safe. Maggie soon finds a home at the Institute and a family in the other girls, but when a woman goes missing, Maggie and her friends embark on their first mission.

Date Published:2025

The ancient Inca

Calvert, Patricia.


Wilson's Junior High School, November 2005. School Library Journal, March 2005. Explores the history and culture of the ancient Incas and examines their emperors and gods, religion and rituals, art and architecture, and their conquests and fall of their empire.
Date Published:2004

Is it real? : the Loch Ness monster /

Fleming, Candace,


Booklist Starred Reviews, Publishers Weekly, Investigates the mystery of the Loch Ness monster, showing how real-life detectives and scientists use their skills to consider evidence and draw a conclusion. Features black-and-white photographs.
Date Published:2025

Bone. [4] : The dragonslayer /

Smith, Jeff, 1960 Feb. 27-


Horn Book, April 2007. School Library Journal, January 2007. School Library Journal, The continuing comic book saga finds the Bone cousins face-to-face with a dragon, providing Phoney with a good opportunity to sell beer and Thorn with an unexpected connection to her past; while danger lurks in the form of the rat creature Kingdok.
Date Published:2006

Peanut, Butter, & Crackers.

Braddock, Paige.


Booklist, July 2020. Kirkus Review, August 2020. "Crackers, a goofy dog who goes nuts for squirrels, and Butter, a plump cat who loves licking butter, have a nice, cushy life together--until the day their human comes home with a puppy!"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2020

Squirrel

Hoeft, August,


Provides photographs and simple text that describe a squirrel's features, diet, and habitat.
Date Published:2023

The school of fear

Watson, Jude.


"Lucas Books." Jedi apprentices Anakin Skywalker and his rival, Ferus Olin, infiltrate an elite leadership school to find out why a Senator's son has disappeared.
Date Published:2003

Summer at Meadow Wood

Tan, Amy Rebecca,


Booklist, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal Starred, Even though it's nice being back with her friends at Meadow Wood, a seven week summer camp, Vic Brown didn't want to go this year. She can't forget the reason her mother sent Vic and her brother away to camp. With her home life imploding, Vic doesn't want to spend the summer canoeing. But as Vic starts helping with the new farm elective and gets to know her counselor and her camp sister, she discovers that maybe summer at Meadow Wood is just what she needed.
Date Published:2020

Booklist, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal Starred, Even though it's nice being back with her friends at Meadow Wood, a seven week summer camp, Vic Brown didn't want to go this year. She can't forget the reason her mother sent Vic and her brother away to camp. With her home life imploding, Vic doesn't want to spend the summer canoeing. But as Vic starts helping with the new farm elective and gets to know her counselor and her camp sister, she discovers that maybe summer at Meadow Wood is just what she needed.

Date Published:2020

Zombie in the library

Dahl, Michael.


"Adventure"--Cover. A zombie made of discarded books comes to life in the Library of Doom during a lightning storm. Then a boy visits the library after hours and encounters the hungry creature.
Date Published:2011