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Elbow Grease : fast friends /

Cena, John,


Monster truck Elbow Grease and his brothers meet a monster-cycle, Chopper, and hope to be her friend--until she proves to be faster, smarter, and more capable than they are.
Date Published:2020

The deadliest hurricanes then and now

Hopkinson, Deborah,


Junior Library Guild. As a hurricane gathered in the Caribbean, blue skies covered Galveston, Texas. Scientists knew a storm was coming. But none of them were able to prepare Galveston for the force of the hurricane that hit on September 8, 1900. The water from the storm surge pulled houses off their foundations, and the winds toppled telephone poles and trees like toothpicks. And amid the chaos, Galveston's residents did all they could to rescue one another. From the meteorologists tracking the storm, to the ordinary people who displayed extraordinary bravery... from the inequitable effects of the disaster, to the science of hurricanes and weather.
Date Published:2022

Junior Library Guild. As a hurricane gathered in the Caribbean, blue skies covered Galveston, Texas. Scientists knew a storm was coming. But none of them were able to prepare Galveston for the force of the hurricane that hit on September 8, 1900. The water from the storm surge pulled houses off their foundations, and the winds toppled telephone poles and trees like toothpicks. And amid the chaos, Galveston's residents did all they could to rescue one another. From the meteorologists tracking the storm, to the ordinary people who displayed extraordinary bravery... from the inequitable effects of the disaster, to the science of hurricanes and weather.

Date Published:2022

Who was Lucille Ball

Pollack, Pam.,


Presents the life of the comic actress, discussing her childhood, marriage to and divorce from Desi Arnaz, and her career on the successful television hit series "I Love Lucy."
Date Published:2017

Who is Shaquille O'Neal

Labrecque, Ellen,


Who Is Shaquille O'Neal? -- An army kid -- Germany -- Star of the state -- Tiger years -- Magic man -- Superman -- Go west, young man -- A champion -- Two more -- A fair trade -- A fourth ring -- Moving on with no regrets -- Timelines. Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known--continued to practice the game and stunned the country with his phenomenal skills. From leading his high-school team to its first-ever state title to becoming the first pick in the 1992 NBA draft and going on to win four NBA championships, Shaq proved that he could dominate almost any player.
Date Published:2023

Who Is Shaquille O'Neal? -- An army kid -- Germany -- Star of the state -- Tiger years -- Magic man -- Superman -- Go west, young man -- A champion -- Two more -- A fair trade -- A fourth ring -- Moving on with no regrets -- Timelines. Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known--continued to practice the game and stunned the country with his phenomenal skills. From leading his high-school team to its first-ever state title to becoming the first pick in the 1992 NBA draft and going on to win four NBA championships, Shaq proved that he could dominate almost any player.

Date Published:2023

The Baby-sitters Club : Stacey's mistake ; a graphic novel /

Martin, Ann M., 1955-,


Stacey is so excited! Her friends from The Baby-sitters Club are coming to New York City for a long weekend. It's going to be perfect--a party and a sleepover on Friday night, a big baby-sitting job on Saturday, and lots of sightseeing throughout. But it turns out that the baby-sitters are way out of place in the big city. Mary Anne sounds like a walking guidebook, Dawn is afraid of everything, Kristy can't keep her mouth shut, Claudia is jealous of Laine--Stacey's New York best friend--and Mallory and Jessi feel intimidated by Stacey's classmates. With ten kids to baby-sit and a full schedule of activities, how will Stacey keep the weekend from becoming a complete disaster?
Date Published:2023

Stacey is so excited! Her friends from The Baby-sitters Club are coming to New York City for a long weekend. It's going to be perfect--a party and a sleepover on Friday night, a big baby-sitting job on Saturday, and lots of sightseeing throughout. But it turns out that the baby-sitters are way out of place in the big city. Mary Anne sounds like a walking guidebook, Dawn is afraid of everything, Kristy can't keep her mouth shut, Claudia is jealous of Laine--Stacey's New York best friend--and Mallory and Jessi feel intimidated by Stacey's classmates. With ten kids to baby-sit and a full schedule of activities, how will Stacey keep the weekend from becoming a complete disaster?

Date Published:2023

Baby-sitters little sister : Karen's witch /

Martin, Ann M., 1955-,


Is she Mrs. Porter...or a witch? Karen lives next door to an old lady named Mrs. Porter. Mrs. Porter wears long black robes and has wild gray hair. Her black cat is named Midnight. No wonder Karen thinks Mrs. Porter is a witch! Mrs. Porter is having a meeting at her house. Karen is sure the meeting is for witches. Are the witches going to cast a spell on Karen? Or will she be brave enough to send them away-once and for all?
Date Published:2021

Is she Mrs. Porter...or a witch? Karen lives next door to an old lady named Mrs. Porter. Mrs. Porter wears long black robes and has wild gray hair. Her black cat is named Midnight. No wonder Karen thinks Mrs. Porter is a witch! Mrs. Porter is having a meeting at her house. Karen is sure the meeting is for witches. Are the witches going to cast a spell on Karen? Or will she be brave enough to send them away-once and for all?

Date Published:2021

Baby-sitters little sister : Karen's roller skates /

Martin, Ann M., 1955-,


Karen has new roller skates. She is a very good skater and she can even do tricks. But oh, no! Karen falls down and breaks her wrist! She has to go to the hospital and get a cast. Karen wants somebody famous to sign her cast. It isn't going to be easy-but Karen won't give up till she gets the job done!
Date Published:2021

Pets rule : Revenge of the raccoons /

Tan, Susan,


Ember comes face-to-face with two evil raccoon sisters who are out to sabotage the neighborhood!
Date Published:2025

The Black death

De Hahn, Tracee.


Describes the origins, spread, and effects of the terrible plague that devastated fourteenth-century Europe.
Date Published:2002

Making friends : together forever /

Gudsnuk, Kristen,


No magic. No sketchbook. No friends. Again?! Dany's magical sketchbook has steered most of her middle-school life so far -- it even helped create her best friend, Madison. But now that the sketchbook is gone, and Madison with it, Dany's back to being a loner. Then one day, Dany tunes in to the new hit TV show My Magical Best Friend, and it's starring her magical best friend, Madison! The show is clearly based on Dany's life, and she watches it regularly with a mix of horror and fascination. But lately there's something else about the show that's captured her attention: Madison seems to be dropping hints for Dany to come rescue her. With no magical sketchbook at her fingertips, can Dany find a way to save her best friend?
Date Published:2024

No magic. No sketchbook. No friends. Again?! Dany's magical sketchbook has steered most of her middle-school life so far -- it even helped create her best friend, Madison. But now that the sketchbook is gone, and Madison with it, Dany's back to being a loner. Then one day, Dany tunes in to the new hit TV show My Magical Best Friend, and it's starring her magical best friend, Madison! The show is clearly based on Dany's life, and she watches it regularly with a mix of horror and fascination. But lately there's something else about the show that's captured her attention: Madison seems to be dropping hints for Dany to come rescue her. With no magical sketchbook at her fingertips, can Dany find a way to save her best friend?

Date Published:2024

Upside-down magic : sticks & stones /

Mlynowski, Sarah.


Kirkus, March 15, 2016. Nory, Bax, and their friends are in a special class at Dunwiddle Magic School, a class for children whose magic is unpredictable--and while Nory is finding an outlet for her dritten-self (a combination of a kitten and dragon), in the kittenball team, Bax is worried because all he can do is turn into a rock, and nobody knows why.
Date Published:2016

Pets rule : the night of the chipmunk /

Tan, Susan,


Ember is ready for a relaxing trip to Acorn Island with the Chin family. But before they even arrive at the island, a mysterious raven warns Ember and his pet friends that an evil chipmunk haunts the night! At first, Ember is confident that a little chipmunk is no match for him. But soon, he learns that this chipmunk is out to sabotage his human family's vacation. Will Ember and the other pets be able to save their vacation?
Date Published:2024

Ember is ready for a relaxing trip to Acorn Island with the Chin family. But before they even arrive at the island, a mysterious raven warns Ember and his pet friends that an evil chipmunk haunts the night! At first, Ember is confident that a little chipmunk is no match for him. But soon, he learns that this chipmunk is out to sabotage his human family's vacation. Will Ember and the other pets be able to save their vacation?

Date Published:2024

Dork diaries : tales from a not-so-happily ever after /

Russell, Rachel Renée,


A bump on the head suffered during gym class causes middle school drama queen Nikki Maxwell to have a crazy dream where all of her acquaintances assume the roles of familiar fairy tale characters.
Date Published:2014

Best friends fur-ever

Brown-Wood, JaNay,


With a dash of magic and a pinch of creativity, Rosie and the rest of the Love Puppies cook up a plan to help Meiko, a lonely girl struggling to make friends at school, find her paw-fect match.
Date Published:2025

Dream team

Brown-Wood, JaNay,


A mission like no other has the Love Puppies stuck. Eliana has excellent basketball skills, and Barkley knows she's talented enough to make the school team--that is, if she can figure out how to be a good teammate. How are the pups supposed to help someone who has no interest in sharing the ball, playing nice, or making friends?
Date Published:2025

Changing tunes

Brown-Wood, JaNay,


"We're here to help!"--Cover. Noodles is so excited for her cousin Curlicue to visit! But when duty calls, the pups have to put their fun plans on hold to help Magnolia. Her two moms are so busy taking care of Magnolia's new baby brother that she feels forgotten. Can Curlicue and the Love Puppies find a way to make sure Magnolia feels loved and included in her family again?
Date Published:2025

Click, clack, good night

Cronin, Doreen.,


Kirkus, August 01, 2020. Farmer Brown puts the other animals to bed but gives up on Duck, who sets out to find just the right spot--and snack--to help him sleep.
Date Published:2020

The fast and the furriest

Brown-Wood, JaNay,


There is a new puppy in town! A baby corgi has arrived at the Doghouse, ready to learn how to become a Love Puppy. The pups have an extra-tough mission this time--to help Samnang deal with bullies at school. With the help of their pup in training, will the Love Puppies be able to help Samnang stand up for himself and realize that tiny can also be mighty?
Date Published:2025

Warriors : Graystripe's adventure, Volume 1 : the lost warrior /

Hunter, Erin,


After being captured by the Twolegs, Graystripe is trapped in the pampered life of a kittypet, but the forest is calling to him and a friend encourages him to search for his lost friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Novels is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.
Date Published:2025

How far I'll go

Kendall, Keala,


Kirkus Review, October 2025. "After a devastating battle with Te KÄ Moana's worst fears are realized: the heart of Te Fiti is in ruins, Maui is frozen in volcanic rock, and darkness threatens to envelop her beloved home. Desperate to fix things, Moana stumbles upon an island already crumbling under the blight. All life is gone, save one sole survivor-- a young woman named Noe. Moana is relieved to find another wayfarer, even if this stranger is more than a little intimidating. Better still, Noe has an idea how to fix the heart: using the tears of Te Fiti, gems infused with the goddess's essence. The catch? The tears are said to be scattered throughout the realm of monsters"--Amazon.
Date Published:2025

Kirkus Review, October 2025. "After a devastating battle with Te KÄ Moana's worst fears are realized: the heart of Te Fiti is in ruins, Maui is frozen in volcanic rock, and darkness threatens to envelop her beloved home. Desperate to fix things, Moana stumbles upon an island already crumbling under the blight. All life is gone, save one sole survivor-- a young woman named Noe. Moana is relieved to find another wayfarer, even if this stranger is more than a little intimidating. Better still, Noe has an idea how to fix the heart: using the tears of Te Fiti, gems infused with the goddess's essence. The catch? The tears are said to be scattered throughout the realm of monsters"--Amazon.

Date Published:2025