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Stronger than steel : spider silk DNA and the quest for better bulletproof vests, sutures, and parachute rope /

Heos, Bridget.


Pub Weekly, January 2013. Pub Weekly. School Library Journal, April 2013. Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal, Discusses the work scientists are doing with the golden orb weaver spider, whose web silk is nearly indestructible, and genetically engineered goats, whose milk contains the proteins needed to artificially spin the spider silk and produce it in a quantity that will make it realistic to use in health care, in body armor, in parachutes, and much more.
Date Published:2013

Pub Weekly, January 2013. Pub Weekly. School Library Journal, April 2013. Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal, Discusses the work scientists are doing with the golden orb weaver spider, whose web silk is nearly indestructible, and genetically engineered goats, whose milk contains the proteins needed to artificially spin the spider silk and produce it in a quantity that will make it realistic to use in health care, in body armor, in parachutes, and much more.

Date Published:2013

As brave as you

Reynolds, Jason,


"A Caitlyn Dlouhy Book." Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide Starred, Horn Book Magazine, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Connection, School Library Journal Starred, Booklist, Horn Book Guide, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly Annex, May 2016. Publishers Weekly Annex. School Library Journal starred, June 2016. Horn Book Starred, July 2016. Kirkus Starred, April 2016. Horn Book, October 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), June 2016. Teacher Librarian, December 2016. Eleven-year-old Genie and his older brother Ernie reluctantly agree to leave Brooklyn and spend summer with their grandparents in Virginia. Genie quickly starts to discover his grandfather's many secrets, including one plan that scares even Ernie. His brother's fear makes Genie question his beliefs about courage and manhood, and together they discover what bravery really means.
Date Published:2016

"A Caitlyn Dlouhy Book." Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide Starred, Horn Book Magazine, Kirkus Review, Publishers Weekly, School Library Connection, School Library Journal Starred, Booklist, Horn Book Guide, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly Annex, May 2016. Publishers Weekly Annex. School Library Journal starred, June 2016. Horn Book Starred, July 2016. Kirkus Starred, April 2016. Horn Book, October 2016. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), June 2016. Teacher Librarian, December 2016. Eleven-year-old Genie and his older brother Ernie reluctantly agree to leave Brooklyn and spend summer with their grandparents in Virginia. Genie quickly starts to discover his grandfather's many secrets, including one plan that scares even Ernie. His brother's fear makes Genie question his beliefs about courage and manhood, and together they discover what bravery really means.

Date Published:2016

DOLL-E 1.0

McCloskey, Shanda.


School Library Journal, April 2018. Publisher's Weekly, March 2018. Booklist, February 2018. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2018. Kirkus Review, March 2018. School Library Journal. Publisher's Weekly. Booklist. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, School Library Connection, School Library Journal, New York Times, May 2018. Library Media Connection, May 2018. Charlotte has a talent for anything technological, so when she receives a doll as a present, she upgrades it with a few spare parts and some code to create a new and improved friend.
Date Published:2018

School Library Journal, April 2018. Publisher's Weekly, March 2018. Booklist, February 2018. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), May 2018. Kirkus Review, March 2018. School Library Journal. Publisher's Weekly. Booklist. Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, School Library Connection, School Library Journal, New York Times, May 2018. Library Media Connection, May 2018. Charlotte has a talent for anything technological, so when she receives a doll as a present, she upgrades it with a few spare parts and some code to create a new and improved friend.

Date Published:2018

A sky-blue bench

Rahman, Bahram, 1984-,


Kirkus Reviews Starred, Kirkus Starred, October 2021. Aria, a young Afghani amputee, returns to school after her injury from a land mine. However, when she arrives, she finds that sitting all day on the floor with her new prosthetic "helper-leg" is very uncomfortable. Aria decides to take matters into her own hands. She gathers discarded materials, gets advice from a local carpenter, and builds herself a bench to sit on at school. She chooses it paint it sky-blue for courage, peace, and wisdom. Includes an author's note that provides an age-appropriate discussion of land mines and their impact on children around the world.
Date Published:2021

Kirkus Reviews Starred, Kirkus Starred, October 2021. Aria, a young Afghani amputee, returns to school after her injury from a land mine. However, when she arrives, she finds that sitting all day on the floor with her new prosthetic "helper-leg" is very uncomfortable. Aria decides to take matters into her own hands. She gathers discarded materials, gets advice from a local carpenter, and builds herself a bench to sit on at school. She chooses it paint it sky-blue for courage, peace, and wisdom. Includes an author's note that provides an age-appropriate discussion of land mines and their impact on children around the world.

Date Published:2021

Maine

Heinrichs, Ann.


Our Maine trip -- Welcome to Maine -- Acadia National Park -- Moosemainea in Greenville -- Indian Island's Penobscot Nation Museum -- Burnham Tavern and the Revolutionary War -- The state capitol in Augusta -- The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath -- Portland Head Light -- Rockland's Maine Lobster Festival -- The Living History Center in Livermore -- Fort Fairfield's Potato Blossom Festival -- Making paper in Rumford -- Auburn's wood workshop -- The Acadian Festival in Madawaska -- The Wife-Carrying Championship in Newry -- Meet eartha, the giant globe -- For more information -- Our trip -- Words to know -- State symbols and song -- Famous people. Takes readers on a tour of Maine, visiting fifteen attractions and describing the state's history, culture, and economy along the way; and includes unique facts, color maps and photos, the state song, and lists of state symbols, famous people, and further resources.
Date Published:2006

Our Maine trip -- Welcome to Maine -- Acadia National Park -- Moosemainea in Greenville -- Indian Island's Penobscot Nation Museum -- Burnham Tavern and the Revolutionary War -- The state capitol in Augusta -- The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath -- Portland Head Light -- Rockland's Maine Lobster Festival -- The Living History Center in Livermore -- Fort Fairfield's Potato Blossom Festival -- Making paper in Rumford -- Auburn's wood workshop -- The Acadian Festival in Madawaska -- The Wife-Carrying Championship in Newry -- Meet eartha, the giant globe -- For more information -- Our trip -- Words to know -- State symbols and song -- Famous people. Takes readers on a tour of Maine, visiting fifteen attractions and describing the state's history, culture, and economy along the way; and includes unique facts, color maps and photos, the state song, and lists of state symbols, famous people, and further resources.

Date Published:2006

Children of refuge

Haddix, Margaret Peterson,


Booklist, School Library Journal, Junior Library Guild. School Library Journal, September 2017. Booklist, June 2017. Horn Book, April 2018. Kirkus Review, June 2017. Only a day passes since Edwy got home from the strange Fredtown to meet his parents for the first time, and then he finds himself caught away again, this time to Refuge City, where he is still not allowed to question things. Finding other children brought from the Freds, Edwy discovers that everyone has been keeping secrets from him, and that Rosi and his other friends left behind are trapped in danger.
Date Published:2017

Booklist, School Library Journal, Junior Library Guild. School Library Journal, September 2017. Booklist, June 2017. Horn Book, April 2018. Kirkus Review, June 2017. Only a day passes since Edwy got home from the strange Fredtown to meet his parents for the first time, and then he finds himself caught away again, this time to Refuge City, where he is still not allowed to question things. Finding other children brought from the Freds, Edwy discovers that everyone has been keeping secrets from him, and that Rosi and his other friends left behind are trapped in danger.

Date Published:2017

Mallory vs. Max

Friedman, Laurie B., 1964-


School Library Journal, April 2005. Horn Book, October 2005. Kirkus Review, February 2005. Eight-year-old Mallory feels left out when her older brother, Max, gets a dog that becomes the center of attention.
Date Published:2005

Caroline's comets : a true story /

McCully, Emily Arnold.


Publishers Weekly Annex, January 2017. Publishers Weekly Annex. School Library Journal, February 2017. Booklist starred, February 2017. Horn Book, October 2017. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), April 2017. Kirkus Review, January 2017. Catholic Library World, June 2017. Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.), September 2017. "Caroline Herschel was the first woman to discover a comet and the first woman to be paid as a scientist."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

Publishers Weekly Annex, January 2017. Publishers Weekly Annex. School Library Journal, February 2017. Booklist starred, February 2017. Horn Book, October 2017. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), April 2017. Kirkus Review, January 2017. Catholic Library World, June 2017. Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.), September 2017. "Caroline Herschel was the first woman to discover a comet and the first woman to be paid as a scientist."--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2017

Porch lies : tales of slicksters, tricksters, and other wily characters /

McKissack, Pat, 1944-


When Pete Bruce came to town -- Change -- The devil's guitar -- Aunt Gran and the outlaws -- By the weight of a feather -- A grave situation -- The best lie ever told -- The earth bone and the King of the Ghosts -- Cake Norris lives on, Part one -- Cake Norris lives on, Part two. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2007. School Library Journal, September 2006. Booklist starred, May 2006. Horn Book Starred, September 2006. Pub Weekly, July 2006. Horn Book, April 2007. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2006. Library Media Connection, January 2007. Black Issues Book Review, January 2007. Wilson's Children, October 2007. Wilson's Junior High School, August 2007. Horn Book Starred, April 2007. Presents a collection of nine original tales drawn from African American oral tradition that blends history and legend with sly humor, creepy horror, villainous characters, and wild farce.
Date Published:2006

When Pete Bruce came to town -- Change -- The devil's guitar -- Aunt Gran and the outlaws -- By the weight of a feather -- A grave situation -- The best lie ever told -- The earth bone and the King of the Ghosts -- Cake Norris lives on, Part one -- Cake Norris lives on, Part two. Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.), January 2007. School Library Journal, September 2006. Booklist starred, May 2006. Horn Book Starred, September 2006. Pub Weekly, July 2006. Horn Book, April 2007. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), October 2006. Library Media Connection, January 2007. Black Issues Book Review, January 2007. Wilson's Children, October 2007. Wilson's Junior High School, August 2007. Horn Book Starred, April 2007. Presents a collection of nine original tales drawn from African American oral tradition that blends history and legend with sly humor, creepy horror, villainous characters, and wild farce.

Date Published:2006

Let's visit the deciduous forest

Boothroyd, Jennifer, 1972-


A journey to the deciduous forest -- Animals in the deciduous forest -- Plants in the deciduous forest -- From the ground up -- People in the deciduous forest -- Biome extremes. "This title introduces primary readers to the deciduous forest biome, presenting the biome in a way early readers can understand--through things that can actually be seen, touched, and heard in a deciduous forest"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

A journey to the deciduous forest -- Animals in the deciduous forest -- Plants in the deciduous forest -- From the ground up -- People in the deciduous forest -- Biome extremes. "This title introduces primary readers to the deciduous forest biome, presenting the biome in a way early readers can understand--through things that can actually be seen, touched, and heard in a deciduous forest"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2017

Christmas : Navidad /

Houghton, Gillian.


Includes index. Criticas starred, July 2004. Provides a brief introduction to the origins and current celebration of Christmas.
Date Published:2004

Keep your head up

King Neil, Aliya, 1973-


"A Denene Millner book." Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2021. Publishers Weekly Annex, October 2021. Kirkus Reviews Starred, "D wakes up on the wrong side of the bed, but discovers after a long day at school that while not every day will be a good day, the bad ones will pass"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Too bright to see

Lukoff, Kyle.


School Library Journal starred, April 2021. Booklist starred, April 2021. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, May 2021. Pub Weekly, March 2021. Kirkus Starred, March 2021. Horn Book, March 2021. Newbery Medal/Honor. School Library Journal starred. Booklist starred. Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Connection, School Library Journal Starred, In the summer before middle school, eleven-year-old Bug must contend with best friend Moira suddenly caring about clothes, makeup, and boys; a ghost haunting; and the truth about Bug's gender identity.
Date Published:2021

School Library Journal starred, April 2021. Booklist starred, April 2021. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starre, May 2021. Pub Weekly, March 2021. Kirkus Starred, March 2021. Horn Book, March 2021. Newbery Medal/Honor. School Library Journal starred. Booklist starred. Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Connection, School Library Journal Starred, In the summer before middle school, eleven-year-old Bug must contend with best friend Moira suddenly caring about clothes, makeup, and boys; a ghost haunting; and the truth about Bug's gender identity.

Date Published:2021

Brains! Not just a zombie snack

McAnulty, Stacy.


School Library Journal, September 2021. Booklist, August 2021. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2021. Kirkus Review, July 2021. Booklist, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, "Brains. 78% water, 100% delicious. A zombie chef who has sworn off eating brains salivates over this super powerful organ in this . . . picture book. From learning about how the brain processes messages from our five senses, to learning why wrinkly human brains are so much more powerful than smooth mouse brains, this is an introduction to the organ that does it all"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

School Library Journal, September 2021. Booklist, August 2021. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), September 2021. Kirkus Review, July 2021. Booklist, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, "Brains. 78% water, 100% delicious. A zombie chef who has sworn off eating brains salivates over this super powerful organ in this . . . picture book. From learning about how the brain processes messages from our five senses, to learning why wrinkly human brains are so much more powerful than smooth mouse brains, this is an introduction to the organ that does it all"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

Jacky Ha-Ha

Patterson, James, 1947-


"Originally published in hardcover by Little, Brown and Company, March 2016"--T.p. verso. Booklist, March 2016. Horn Book, April 2017. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2016. Kirkus Review, February 2016. Publishers Weekly Annex, February 2016. Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, "Twelve-year-old Jacky "Ha-Ha" Hart is a class clown with a penchant for pranking--and when she's required to act in the school play to appease her frustrated teachers, she must conquer her stutter"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

"Originally published in hardcover by Little, Brown and Company, March 2016"--T.p. verso. Booklist, March 2016. Horn Book, April 2017. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), April 2016. Kirkus Review, February 2016. Publishers Weekly Annex, February 2016. Horn Book Guide, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, "Twelve-year-old Jacky "Ha-Ha" Hart is a class clown with a penchant for pranking--and when she's required to act in the school play to appease her frustrated teachers, she must conquer her stutter"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2017

Heavy metal badger

Beedie, Duncan,


Badger loves to play music loud, but the other animals in the woods don't quite feel the same way, so Badger sets out looking for a new place to jam. He tries taking a recorder class and joins a marching band, but nothing seems right. He soon starts to wonder if he'll ever find a way to make the music he wants.
Date Published:2023

Junie B. Jones, first grader (at last!)

Park, Barbara,


"A Stepping stone book." Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, January 2002. Booklist, November 2001. New York Times, March 2002. Kirkus Review, October 2001. Junie B. thinks first grade is a flop when her kindergarten friend Lucille prefers the company of twins Camille and Chenille and Junie B. needs glasses.
Date Published:2001

Otis

Long, Loren.


Wilson's Children, October 2010. School Library Journal starred, September 2009. Publisher's Weekly, August 2009. Booklist, September 2009. Horn Book, April 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), December 2009. Kirkus Review, July 2009. Booklist, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, When a big new yellow tractor arrives, Otis the friendly little tractor is cast away behind the barn, but when trouble occurs Otis is the only one who can help.
Date Published:2009

Wilson's Children, October 2010. School Library Journal starred, September 2009. Publisher's Weekly, August 2009. Booklist, September 2009. Horn Book, April 2010. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), December 2009. Kirkus Review, July 2009. Booklist, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Starred, When a big new yellow tractor arrives, Otis the friendly little tractor is cast away behind the barn, but when trouble occurs Otis is the only one who can help.

Date Published:2009

Gross facts about the U.S. Civil War

Vonne, Mira,


Includes an access code for supplemental material available online. The war begins -- Uncomfortable uniforms -- Long, cold nights -- A disgusting dinner -- Deadly weapons -- Battling germs -- Field hospitals -- Prison horrors. Features illustrations and odd, unpleasant facts about the U.S. Civil War. Discusses topics such as extreme weather, food, weapons and battle, and diseases and army hospitals. Includes a glossary, index, Common Core connection, and resources for further information.
Date Published:2017

Includes an access code for supplemental material available online. The war begins -- Uncomfortable uniforms -- Long, cold nights -- A disgusting dinner -- Deadly weapons -- Battling germs -- Field hospitals -- Prison horrors. Features illustrations and odd, unpleasant facts about the U.S. Civil War. Discusses topics such as extreme weather, food, weapons and battle, and diseases and army hospitals. Includes a glossary, index, Common Core connection, and resources for further information.

Date Published:2017

Where's Waldo? : the great picture hunt /

Handford, Martin.


Cover title. Includes stickers. Waldo is off on the Great Picture Hunt, and the reader must locate various subjects within 30 enormous portraits.
Date Published:2006