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22,900 | 2 | "Jim Benton is a comic genius and a brilliant cartoonist." - Dav Pilkey, Creator of Captain Underpants"...an enticing offering." - Kirkus Reviews"A must-buy for libraries where "Franny K. Stein" and other over-the-top, funny chapter book fare are popular." - School Library Journal; Title: Let's Do A Thing! (Victor Shmud, Total Expert #1) | [
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22,901 | 2 | Gr 68This stark novel follows Stolen Child with another story depicting the horrors faced by children in Nazi work camps. Lida is determined to watch out for her little sister, Larissa, but she's rendered unconscious soon after being captured by Nazi soldiers. She awakens to find herself in a dark, filthy railroad car jammed with other Ukrainian children. Lida is one of the "lucky ones" because soldiers have decided she can be of value to them. She is devastated that she has been separated from her younger sister and can only fear the worst. Even though the other children in the railroad car are strangers to one another, they all quickly bond. Once they reach the end of their journey, Lida and her new friends are herded into a labor camp, divided up, and given various tasks. The children come to realize they will be worked until they are too weak to function, then killed. Lida works in a factory making bombs that will be used to kill soldiers who are fighting to end the Nazi reign. With tremendous courage, Lida and her friends begin a sabotage plan, despite the threat of death if they are discovered. Students will admire Lida's pluck amid such heinous conditions. Scenes of the labor camp convey the horrors without graphic description. VERDICT An absorbing read about the lesser-known Ukrainian experience during World War II, this is a solid choice for curricular ties and for middle school historical fiction collections.Julie Shatterly, W. A. Bess Elementary School, Gastonia, NC; Title: Making Bombs for Hitler | [
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22,902 | 5 | Gr 47This graphic novel adaptation of the first "Wings of Fire" installment centers on five young "dragonets" who are being trained to save the dragon world from war and destruction as they rebel against their handlers and strike out to discover their own destiny. They encounter a wicked queen who takes them captive, and the dragonets must work together with the help of a new friend to escape death and destruction in the gladiator-style fighting ring. The full-color illustrations bring the dragons and their surroundings to life, and the fast-paced, plot-driven story translates well to the graphic novel format. One of the dragons, Glory, can alter her appearance, which may be confusing, as her colors sometimes change without explanation. The text bubbles are occasionally hard to follow, such as when multiple dragons speak at once. However, readers comfortable with the comic format or familiar with the first book will be able to understand. VERDICT Fans of the series will be drawn to this visual representation of their favorite characters, as will those who enjoy epic, animal-based fantasies.Ellen Conlin, Naperville Public Library,IL; Title: A Graphix Book: Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #1: The Dragonet Prophecy | [
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22,903 | 2 | Gr 36Tom, Charlotte, and Rosie Bailey are looking forward to living on an army base for the first time. With their mother's new assignment, Fort Patrick becomes the siblings' home. But bullies, missing dogs, and gossipy new friends all rear their head shortly after the Baileys arrive. Tom struggles to develop a plan to deal with an embarrassing photograph that's been passed around the whole school. Charlotte is thrilled when two popular girls invite her into their group, but struggles with the guilt she feels about all the mean things being said. And fiery Rosie is determined to prove to her parents that she doesn't need friends, who will just interfere with her plans. When the three kids pool their talents to address Tom's crisis, a supposedly haunted old building on base draws their attention, leading them to come up with a plan to prove Tom's bravery and rescue the missing dogs at the same time. Books about children growing up in military families are far fewer than they should be, and this one makes for both an entertaining and informative read. While some of the obstacles the characters confront are similar to ones children face anywhere, there are other aspects that are unique to life in a military family. It's refreshing to see caring parents who support their children but don't solve their problems for them. VERDICT A worthy purchase for most libraries, particularly those on or near military bases.Heidi Grange, Summit Elementary School, Smithfield, UT; Title: Army Brats | [
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22,904 | 0 | Praise for The Spy Next Door:"[T]his giggle-inducing, skateboarding adventure will have great appeal for fans of Dav Pilkeys Captain Underpants series." --Booklist"[I]rreverent humor and action that will keep kids turning the pages and waiting anxiously for Agent SK8's next outing." --School Library Journal"[F]ans of over-the-top slapstick silliness will find plenty to laugh over." -- Publishers WeeklyDexters next mission? Catch a cat burglar! On a school field trip to the museum, Dexter puts his brand-new super-secret spy skills to the test. Someone has broken into the Egyptian exhibit to steal Pharaoh Hun-Ga-Res greatest treasure . . . a sacred sandwich that can raise the dead! But who could be hungry enough to want a six-thousand-year-old snack? With an army of robot ninjas, a mustachioed mystery man, and a sneaky new classmate lurking around every corner, its up to Dex to find the petrified hoagie first and save the world from a monstrous mummys ancient curse . . .; Title: The Curse of the Mummy's Tummy (The Spy Next Door #2) | [
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22,905 | 22 | Gr 14Fifth graders George and Harold, inspired by reading classic literature in school, have finished their third "Dog Man" graphic novel. A cop with the head of a canine and the body of a policeman, Dog Man fights crime while trying hard to be a good boy. As in the earlier installments, he defends his city from a daunting array of bad guys. Flippy the fish returns as an evil cyborg to ravage the city with an army of Beasty Buildings, and Petey the mad scientist cat clones himself and causes double trouble for our dogged hero. Though George and Harold are a bit older and "totally mature" now, their artwork remains charmingly childlike, with bold outlines and colorful simple backgrounds, and their dialogue retains its amusing misspellings and quirky syntax. Madcap action and general silliness abound on every page. The book is filled with laugh-out-loud situations, puns, delightful Flip-o-Rama animations, and a lot of licking and chewing on furnitureenough to keep even the most jaded young reader enthralled. VERDICT Pilkey has done it again. This latest installment is just as "supa" funny and irreverent as the first two volumes in the series. Sure to be popular, it's a great choice for elementary school graphic novel collections and of particular interest to reluctant readers and fans of the series.Kelley Gile, Cheshire Public Library, CTEveryone Digs Dog Man!* "Riotously funny and original." -- School Library Journal, starred review* "An utter, unfettered delight." -- Booklist, starred review* "Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." -- PublishersWeekly, starred review* "Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." -- Kirkus Reviews, starredreview; Title: Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #3) | [
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22,906 | 7 | Gr 46This serviceable middle grade adventure is fast-paced, rambunctious, and jammed with humor and action. Alfie is the typical awkward teenager, except he's also the prince of Great Britain and next in line for the throne. Hayley has less affluent circumstances; her mother has passed away, and she lives with her ailing grandmother. Things quickly take a turn toward the fantastical when Hayley comes into possession of a mysterious black scale after witnessing a fight at the Tower of London between a monster called the Black Lizard and the legendary Defender of the Realm, a mythical hero clad in armor. This hero turns out to be Alfie's father, whose untimely death at the hands of the Black Lizard makes Alfie the next kingand also the next Defender of the Realm. Alfie and Hayley are both likable, if not incredibly unique, and although it takes some time for them to finally meet, the two work well together as a team. In order to keep a lighter tone, some of the more somber events, including Alfie's father's death and Hayley's grandmother being placed in a nursing home and Hayley in foster care, are glossed over in favor of action and jokes. While this title is not a standout compared with others in the genre, there are a couple of surprise twists, particularly on the last pages, which will leave readers anxiously waiting for the inevitable sequel. VERDICT An additional purchase for libraries looking for action-packed fantasy adventures aimed at reluctant readers.Laura J. Giunta, Garden City Public Library, NY; Title: Defender of the Realm | [
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22,907 | 0 | Laaren Brown has been a children's book writer and an editor for more than 25 years. As an author, her books include the Scholastic Discover More Reader VOLCANOES and DK Biography: NELSON MANDELA, along with many other titles for a range of ages, reading levels, and interests. She lives in New Jersey with her family.; Title: Icky Sticky: Brilliant Bats (Scholastic Reader, Level 2) | [
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22,908 | 2 | Praise for Gabi, A Girl in Pieces:Winner of the 2015 Morris Award for Debut YA Fiction*"Believing she's not Mexican enough for her family and not white enough for Berkeley, Gabi still meets every challenge head-on with vulgar humor and raw honesty... A refreshing take on slut- and fat-shaming, Quintero's work ranks with Meg Medina's Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass and Junot Diaz's Drown as a coming-of-age novel with Latino protagonists." -- School Library Journal, starred review*"Readers won't soon forget Gabi, a young woman coming into her own in the face of intense pressure from her family, culture and society to fit someone else's idea of what it means to be a 'good' girl. A fresh, authentic and honest exploration of contemporary Latina identity." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review*"Quintero's first novel quickly establishes a strong voice and Mexican-American cultural perspective through the journal of intelligent, self-deprecating, and funny Gabi." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review*"Reading Quintero's debut is like attending a large family fiesta: it's overpopulated with people, noise, and emotion, but the overall effect is joyous." -- Booklist, starred review*"While reflecting the specific experiences of one overweight, Mexican-American teenager, Quintero's debut novel addresses a number of universal themes, from family relationships to sexual exploration. Gabi's voice, as expressed in her diary through poetry, prose, lists, and overheard conversations, is funny, smart, full of wonder, and brutally honest." -- Voice of Youth Advocates, starred reviewIsabel Quintero lives and writes in the Inland Empire of Southern California, where she was born and raised. Her debut novel, Gabi, A Girl in Pieces, was the recipient of five starred reviews and several awards, including the 2015 Morris Award for Debut YA Fiction and the Toms Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award. For fun she reads and writes, watches comedies, and eats paletas and chicharrones every chance she gets. Her favorite paleta flavor? Pues coco, of course.; Title: Ugly Cat & Pablo | [
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22,909 | 2 | Praise for Lucy Longwhiskers Gets Lost (Magic Animal Friends #1) "This slim and sparkly new series features the magical talking animals of Friendship Forest . . . With more visual appeal than the "Rainbow Magic" books (Scholastic), this new series features shorter chapters, a larger typeface, and ample black-and-white line drawings. Be prepared; rabid [Daisy] Meadows fans will undoubtedly drive strong demand for this latest confection." -- School Library JournalBest friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists!When Jess and Lily return to Friendship Forest, Grizelda casts a spell to make little Olivia Nibblesqueak the hamster think she's a messy creature -- just like Grizelda's new helpers! Can Jess and Lily find a way to make Olivia herself again?; Title: Olivia Nibblesqueak's Messy Mischief (Magic Animal Friends) | [
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22,910 | 7 | Gr 46Best-selling YA author White makes her middle grade debut in this creepy but hilarious collection of reimagined fairy tales. Readers will be quick to recognize familiar faces like Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Snow White, but the recognition stops there. These archetypal figures, along with their stories, are subverted by macabre characterizations that see them turning into zombies, vampires, or worse. In White's nameless "scarytale" kingdom, monsters and little girls might be the same thing. Princes and princesses might be locked in towers (or coffins) for a good reason. Each story blurs the line between good and evil, such that the only true foe is misunderstanding. With clever wordplay and confused homonyms (hair/Herr; pea/pee), White makes it clear that spelling and meaning matter greatly. But staying alive matters most of all. Even when the plot is frightening, readers can rest assured that there's a joke around the corner. Short, adapted nursery rhymes separate stories and elicit chuckles. Occasional spot illustrations also provide comic relief with their cartoony, exaggerated quality. The real star of this romp, though, is the narrator. Equal parts Terry Pratchett and Lemony Snicket, the unnamed omniscient narrator relates each scarytale. Some stories are scarier (and cleverer) than others, but the consistency of tone will have readers eagerly flipping from story to story. VERDICT For larger collections. This book will circulate best where fairy-tale retellingsespecially Adam Gidwitz's "A Tale Dark and Grimm" seriesremain popular.Alec Chunn, Eugene Public Library, OR; Title: Beanstalker and Other Hilarious Scarytales | [
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22,911 | 0 | K-Gr 2Carson packs a lot of information on the eponymous red planet in this effort. Six short chapters offer readers informational bits in large type on fully illustrated backgrounds. "New Word" bubbles (robot, microbe, nutrient) give pronunciation tips and definitions. "It's a Fact" segments run along the bottom of several pages. The text explains how Mars and Earth are similar; for instance, they both have ice caps and seasons. Spacecraft such as Viking 1 and Viking 2, and rovers Spirit and Curiosity are mentioned. The book details how there might be, or might have once been, life on Mars. A new rover, ExoMars, is scheduled to head to Earth's space neighbor in March 2018. VERDICT A well-researched and accessible work on a popular topic, great for independent readers.Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI; Title: Life on Mars (Scholastic Reader, Level 2) | [
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22,912 | 1 | Gr 35Unlike the plethora of books featuring secret agents and dangerous missions, this one centers on an artificial intelligence skateboard and a spy leader with an eye patch. Dexter, a very boring student with very boring parents, wishes for a life of adventure and accidentally finds it. Dexter stumbles upon a secret meeting between his eccentric science teacher, who is trying to harness the electrical power of rat farts, and an unidentified mustachioed man with gamma broccoli and a probably nefarious plan. It is up to Dexter to become the next kid agent, along with a skateboard sidekick, to keep his school safe after the rats become mutated and wreak havoc. With illustrations littered throughout, this will appeal to reluctant readers, with irreverent humor and action that will keep kids turning the pages and waiting anxiously for Agent SK8's next outing. VERDICT Good for general purchase or for collections lacking in "Captain Underpants" read-alikes.Ashley Prior, Lincoln Public Library, RI; Title: Mutant Rat Attack! (The Spy Next Door #1) | [
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22,913 | 18 | Gr 24-This romp through medieval times is an easy selection for kids interested in the time period. Each two-page chapter is packed with a variety of images and features that accompany the main text: photos, cartoons, extra fact boxes in the shape of shields, LEGO figures that carry on an amusing but informative side plot, labels, captions, and many activity-based "Build It" suggestions that match the chapter topic. Brief descriptions of legendary folks, such as King Arthur, Saint George, Edward the Black Prince, El Cid, and Roland the Jester, are also included. Students hungry for facts about knights and castles won't be disappointed. Those with no prior knowledge on this subject will likely be drawn in, too, thanks to the popularity of the franchise and the overall bright design. VERDICT For libraries using learning stations or ones with fully launched maker spaces, this book is ideal for encouraging exploration and creativity.-Gloria Koster, West School, New Canaan, CTPenny Arlon writes children's nonfiction, taking inspiration from her own children. Her books range from preschool titles to family reference books, and include the Art Attack books, based on the award-winning CITV (UK) children's television program, and all 14 titles in Dorling Kindersley's Eye Know series. She is the author of almost all the books in the Scholastic Discover More emergent and confident reader strands, which have won numerous accolades and prizes.; Title: Knights & Castles (LEGO Nonfiction): A LEGO Adventure in the Real World | [
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22,914 | 2 | Gr 46A middle grade dystopia with echoes of George Orwell's 1984. Jack and his friends discover a copy of the Secret Parent's Handbook, a guide that all mothers and fathers use in the rearing of their kids. It contains classic gems such as "Because I said so, that's why" and "You'll poke your eye out!" Once the kids get their hands on the book, they are able to override their parents' reactions and control their parents' behavior. When the children join the kid-led Resistance and begin acting out, Big Mother kidnaps them and tries to send them to Antarctica where they will be de-programmed before being allowed to return to their families. Humor is peppered with mild violence as agents shoot stun guns at wayward children and adults. In the hasty ending, both the kids and their parents decide that love conquers all and no one need to try to control the other. VERDICT The subtle and not-so-subtle references to Orwellian elements are likely to go unnoticed by the target audience. Hand to kids who like subversive, authority-challenging humor.Lillian Hecker, Town of Pelham Public Library, NY"...a game-changer for many. Eerily plausible..." - Kirkus Reviews"The Handbook is a hilarious adventure showing what the world would look like if there actually was a parenting handbook. Author Jim Benton has nailed both the story line and memorable characters. ...This a fantastic book that you should run out and read right now. Fit for young to old readers, everyone will enjoy this romp thru a few days in the life of three fantastic children." - Compass Book Ratings; Title: The Handbook | [
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22,916 | 18 | Gr 37"Houston, we have a problem" is an iconic movie line to most people, and a variation on that very sentence was uttered during the actual Apollo 13 mission. The drama, instigated by a defective thermostat that caused an explosion and oxygen leak, was mirrored back on Earth. Barbara Lovell, the daughter of astronaut Jim Lovell (the mission commander), was aware that her father's job was dangerous; however, during the Apollo 13 mission, she realized something particularly terrible was happening. Mission control in Houston immediately knew the situation was serious and scrambled to help Apollo 13. The safe return of all on board is no secret, but the full story of their trip and how those in space and on land became heroes is a thrilling one, full of heroism and suspense. The author's recounting of the mission is detailed and gives equal coverage to the astronauts, the NASA engineers, and the families. The use of teen Barbara Lovell as a character for readers to identify with is effective and makes the story relatable. Technical language is not absent, but space concepts and tools are explained thoroughly in a manner that even reluctant readers will find accessible. VERDICT Fans of action-packed true survival stories will take to this real-life space episodean easy pick for upper elementary schoolers.Morgan Brickey, Arlington Public Library, TX; Title: Lost in Outer Space (Lost #2): The Incredible Journey of Apollo 13 | [
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22,917 | 2 | Un inventor le presta su robot al Chavo. Pero en lugar de dejar que los chicos jueguen con el robot, los adultos lo ponen a trabajar. ¿Podrán los chicos recuperar el robot y divertirse un poco?An inventor lets Chavo borrow his robot. But instead of letting the kids playing with it, the grown-ups put the robot to work. Can the kids get the robot back and have some fun?; Title: Un amigo robot / A Robot Friend (El Chavo: 8x8) (Spanish Edition) | [
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22,918 | 2 | Gr 7 UpWhat if everything you thought about someone was completely wrong? Eulberg's tragicomic novel explores that question in a story of a love triangle with a hard-reality twist. Hope Kaplan knows her charming, clumsy best friend, Brady, like the back of her hand, and she also knows that he should be with her and not with his obnoxiously perfect girlfriend, Parker. What Hope does not know, however, is that Parker has a secret life that she is barely surviving. The plot unfolds in alternating first-person narrativesHope's, Parker's, and then (unnecessarily) Brady's. Hope describes her struggle to create a competition-worthy Rube Goldberg machine, break out of her shell, and snag Brady for herself. Parker, a blonde beauty who seems to have everything, tells a very different tale. Readers will find Hope realistic if shallow, partially because she is set up by circumstances, but Parkertough, confused, rightfully angryis the star of this show. Sadly, the situation that has made her life so difficult feels unreal, and none of the causes of her distress, especially her family, emerge as anything but props to hold up the plot. While there are many winning elements to this story, especially the concept, the dialogue occasionally seems forced, and the plot drags a little, making this a poor choice for reluctant readers. VERDICT Purchase only where there is high demand for realistic relationship books.Sara Scribner, Marshall Fundamental School, Pasadena, CA; Title: Just Another Girl | [
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22,919 | 2 | Praise for Lucy Longwhiskers Gets Lost (Magic Animal Friends #1) "This slim and sparkly new series features the magical talking animals of Friendship Forest . . . with more visual appeal than the "Rainbow Magic" books (Scholastic), this new series features shorter chapters, a larger typeface, and ample black-and-white line drawings. Be prepared; rabid [Daisy] Meadows fans will undoubtedly drive strong demand for this latest confection." -- School Library JournalBest friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists!Little lamb Grace Woollyhop is busy getting ready for a concert at Harmony Hall -- until wicked witch Grizelda casts a spell on her! Now instead of making music, Grace just wants to make trouble! Can Jess and Lily break the spell in time for the concert?; Title: Grace Woollyhop's Musical Mystery (Magic Animal Friends) | [
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22,920 | 2 | Praise for Cinderella Stays Late (Grimmtastic Girls #1) "[T]he tales within the new Grimmtastic Girls series have plenty of momentum as well as appealing heroines." -- Booklist; Title: Snowflake Freezes Up (Grimmtastic Girls) | [
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22,921 | 2 | Praise for Lucy Longwhiskers Gets Lost (Magic Animal Friends #1) "This slim and sparkly new series features the magical talking animals of Friendship Forest . . . With more visual appeal than the "Rainbow Magic" books (Scholastic), this new series features shorter chapters, a larger typeface, and ample black-and-white line drawings. Be prepared; rabid [Daisy] Meadows fans will undoubtedly drive strong demand for this latest confection." -- School Library JournalBest friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists! Lily and Jess are excited to visit Friendship Forest for Blossom Day, but Grizelda has a terrible trick in store! When Grizelda casts a spell on Evie Scruffypup to make all Evie's fun surprises mischievious ones, can the girls undo the spell before Blossom Day is ruined?; Title: Evie Scruffypup's Big Surprise (Magic Animal Friends) | [
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22,923 | 11 | Hoping for Home includes stories by Jean Little, Kit Pearson, Brian Doyle, Paul Yee, Irene N. Watts, Ruby Slipperjack, Afua Cooper, Rukhsana Khan, Marie-Andre Clermont, Lillian Boraks-Nemetz and Shelley Tanaka.Excerpts from Hoping for HomeEver since we left England, I've had to nod and smile and tell everyone we meet how much I like Canada. I don't! Yes, the people have been immensely friendly, but the land is too vast and wild. I miss Devon's green fields and hedges, our neat villages and small shops. Canada frightens me. When Jane showed me the letters she wouldn't let me cry. She told me I must try to be brave. I am so, so tired of hearing those worlds. - "Marooned in Canada", by Kit PearsonThis place is a prison. Ba views me as a toddler. When I go pump water, I return quickly, before he comes looking for me. When the restaurant emptied this afternoon, I thought to walk around town. Ba said no, it was too hot outside. He added that the Westerners dislike us and might do harm. Instead, I washed the window again. Why come to Canada if I cannot explore it? - "Prairie Showdown", by Paul YeeI feel as if I have an album of pictures in my head that opens every so often and I can see photographs of the war, the soldiers, guns, people running... Our poor granny, who got left behind in Poland all alone... Papa saying we couldn't take her along because we only had visas for the four of us... Grandpa getting beaten by a Nazi soldier on a ghetto street... - "In the Silence of My Heart", by Lillian Boraks-Nemetz... Then, when the afternoon ended and we came down our road, Will was waiting on the front steps. When he saw be coming, he jumped up and ran to the door yelling, "Hattie's home! Hattie's home!" And I was. - "Hattie's Home", by Jean Little; Title: Hoping for Home: Stories of Arrival (Dear Canada) | [
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22,924 | 2 | Gr 35Isabelle is a fairy godmother in training. Her Grandmomma is the current president of the Fairy Godmother Alliance, and her sister is the fourth-best fairy godmother in the land. Given Isabelle's familial background, one would think she'd be a natural, but she would much rather play and daydream than study rule books or practice with her wand. Despite her questionable academic prowess, she is soon assigned a "practice princess" for six weeks with the objective of delivering a "happily ever after" to said girl. Isabelle is dismayed when she realizes she has been given an ordinary little girl (a "normal") to work with, and her worst fears about failing seem destined to come true. This is the first installment in the series, and, unfortunately, it never finds its rhythm. The narrative is disjointed, and the plot detours involving Isabelle's mother (a fairy godmother banished years ago) are confusing rather than intriguing. This novel might have worked better for a younger audience, considering the subject matter, but its length, along with the vocabulary, puts it squarely in the tween section. VERDICT An optional title at best.Amy Nolan, St. Joseph Public Library, MI; Title: The Worst Fairy Godmother Ever! (The Wish List #1) | [
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22,925 | 12 | M?lanie Watt ?crit en fran?ais et en anglais, en plus d'illustrer ses propres livres. La jeune artiste a d?j? publi? plus de 10 albums aux ?ditions Scholastic, dont ceux mettant en vedette Frisson l'?cureuil et Chester. L'auteure-illustratrice a remport? plusieurs r?compenses, notamment le prix Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon, le prix Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz et le prix Libris. De plus, Frisson l'?cureuil se pr?pare pour No?l lui a valu la 1re position au palmar's Communication- Jeunesse des livres pr?f?r's des jeunes en 2013-2014 dans la cat?gorie Livromagie (5-8 ans). M?lanie habite pr's de Montr?al, au Qu?bec.M?lanie Watt is a talented author-illustrator who has won several prestigious awards for her work, including the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award, the Amelia Frances Howard Gibbon Award and the Libris Award. She has published over 10 books with ?ditions Scholastic featuring such beloved characters as Frisson l'?cureuil and Chester. Most recently, her book Frisson l'?cureuil se pr?pare pour No?l was awarded first position at the Palmar's Communication-Jeunesse in the 5 to 8 years category. M?lanie lives near Montreal where she writes her books both in French and English.; Title: Chester (French Edition) | [
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22,926 | 2 | Toddler-PreSThose seeking a book expressing a caregiver's unconditional love should look no further. The story shows the small child from infancy ("When I saw you for the very first time I was filled with joy that you were mine.") all the way to toddlerhood, and a caregiver reminds the child that she will be loved forever. Crisp illustrations featuring thick black lines on a muted background make it easy to focus on the child on each page. A worthy addition to collections, but the thinner pages might present a problem with circulation.; Title: I Will Love You Forever | [
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22,927 | 1 | As a child, Dav Pilkey was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD. Dav was so disruptive in class that his teachers made him sit out in the hall every day. Luckily, Dav loved to draw and make up stories, so he spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books.In the second grade, Dav Pilkey created a comic book about a superhero named Captain Underpants. His teacher ripped it up and told him he couldnt spend the rest of his life making silly books. Fortunately, Dav was not a very good listener.Dav has gone on to create award-winning and bestselling books for children. His Captain Underpants series has more than 80 million copies in print worldwide and has been translated into more than 28 languages. In 2017, DreamWorks Animation brought the character to the silver screen in the feature film adaptation Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, and Netflix is now streaming The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants TV show.Davs latest creation, Dog Man, continues to be a #1 New York Times bestselling series with more than 13 million copies in print worldwide and translations available in more than 21 languages. Dav is also the creator of the Dragon series, the Dumb Bunnies series, Dog Breath, and The Paperboy, which is a Caldecott Honor Book.Dav lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife.; Title: Dog Man and Cat Kid: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #4) | [
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22,928 | 0 | Kate DiCamillo a obtenu plusieurs rcompenses pour ses livres romans pour jeunes adultes : La qute de Despereaux, L'odysse miraculeuse d'douard Toulaine et Winn-Dixie. Elle est aussi l'auteure de petits romans illustrs fort amusants, mettant en vedette le cochon Mercy Watson. Cette collection, publie en franais aux ditions Scholastic, s'adresse aux jeunes enfants, mais plus particulirement des lecteurs dbutants.Kate DiCamillo is the author of THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX, which was awarded the Newbery Medal; THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE, winner of a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award; BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE, a Newbery Honor winner; THE TIGER RISING, a National Book Award Finalist; the picture book GREAT JOY; and five books starring Mercy Watson, including a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book. She lives in Minneapolis.; Title: Mercy Watson a la Rescousse (French Edition) | [
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22,929 | 11 | Praise for Race the Wild: "Along with zoological wonders, the race offers exciting challenges aplenty." -- Booklist"Fans of survival stories, adventure, puzzles, and mystery will enjoy this..." -- School Library JournalDoes Team Red have what it takes to beat the best of the best?G'day mate! It's an all-star race through the Australian Outback. But each team is a champion. So Sage knows the red team is going to have to be smarter and tougher than the competition if they want to win. If not, they'll be going down on their trip down under!The race is still on . . .; Title: Outback All-Stars (Race the Wild) | [
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22,930 | 18 | Gr 69The date is October 21, 1942, and somewhere over the Pacific Ocean a lone B-17 runs low on fuel. In order to avert a crash, the pilot and copilot choose to attempt to land the plane on the surface of the ocean amid 20-foot swells. They are successful, and thus begins the survival struggle of eight men in three tiny life rafts. Olson skillfully tells of the physical and mental torture the men endured, floating for 22 days with no protection from the elements and with limited amounts of food and water (two oranges, a small bird, a few fish, and a little bit of rainwater). Much of the narration focuses on Col. Eddie Rickenbacker's role in the men's survival. Some of the crew were eventually spotted and rescued by a search plane, while others were saved by people from the island of Funafuti. Only one did not survive the ordeal. The clearly written text is engaging and accompanied by numerous black-and-white photos. However, one sentence erroneously states that the president, not Congress, declared war. Clippings from newspapers and magazines are included in the back matter. VERDICT A great choice for collections in need of World War II survival stories for middle schoolers.Eldon Younce, Anthony Public Library, KS; Title: Lost in the Pacific, 1942: Not a Drop to Drink (Lost #1) | [
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22,931 | 15 | Gr 58A browser's delight but less useful for reference, this hefty album features hundreds of sharply reproduced close-up photos of geological specimensincluding fossils, meteorites, China's terra-cotta army, and amber with small animals inside. The contents, arranged in no particular order within each of the three titular sections, include just over 100 entries ranging in scope from copper and coral to arrays of glittering gems in both cut and natural states. Every specimen is painstakingly labeled, and each full entry also lists descriptive comments, notes on uses in art or industry, and selected technical data, such as specific gravity, cleavage, and "crystal system." This information is presented in an unsystematic, abbreviated jumble that will be indigestible to readers who are still hazy on what a "transition metal" is and, for that matter, even the difference between a rock and a mineral. Additionally, the glossary and index are far from comprehensive. Active young rock hounds may find this volume fun to flip through, but for collection and identification purposes Ronald Bonewitz's Rocks and Minerals or any similar handbook will do better service. VERDICT Dazzling photos, and lots of them, but not a primary purchase.John Peters, Children's Literature Consultant, New York City; Title: Rocks, Minerals & Gems | [
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22,932 | 2 | Mlanie Watt crit en franais et en anglais, en plus d'illustrer ses propres livres. La jeune artiste a dj publi plus de 10 albums aux ditions Scholastic, dont ceux mettant en vedette Frisson l'cureuil et Chester. L'auteure-illustratrice a remport plusieurs rcompenses, notamment le prix Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon, le prix Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz et le prix Libris. De plus, Frisson l'cureuil se prpare pour Nol lui a valu la 1re position au palmars Communication- Jeunesse des livres prfrs des jeunes en 2013-2014 dans la catgorie Livromagie (5-8 ans). Mlanie habite prs de Montral, au Qubec.Mlanie Watt is a talented author-illustrator who has won several prestigious awards for her work, including the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award, the Amelia Frances Howard Gibbon Award and the Libris Award. She has published over 10 books with ditions Scholastic featuring such beloved characters as Frisson l'cureuil and Chester. Most recently, her book Frisson l'cureuil se prpare pour Nol was awarded first position at the Palmars Communication-Jeunesse in the 5 to 8 years category. Mlanie lives near Montreal where she writes her books both in French and English.; Title: Frisson L'Ecureuil En Pleine Nuit (French Edition) | [] | Train |
22,933 | 7 | Gr 7 UpDriver and tech duo Cassica and Shiara are the best racing team in Coppermouth, a tiny town in a postapocalyptic world not unlike that of Mad Max. The best friends' successes building and driving cars on the smaller circuits pique the interest of an agent, who offers them a chance to compete in the big leagues. Now with a sponsor, Cassica and Shiara might have what it takes to qualify for the biggest race of the year. But with better drivers and deadly Wreckers set on eliminating them, the girls must put their skills and friendship to the test to win, and even the smallest mistake might cost them their lives. This title blends the speed of NASCAR with the fight-to-the-death competition of The Hunger Games. The friction between Shiara's practical, safer analysis and Cassica's bolder gut reactions adds to the tension of the dangerous situations. References to the world beyond will heighten reader interest, but don't expect to get much information from or about the rest of the cast. The secondary characters have little development; many appear in just a single chapter or two. In addition, the wait between races can feel like being stuck at a red light, and there are few plot twists as payoff. Cassica and Shiara have great bantering dialogue, though, and are constantly the focus in an intriguing, if little-developed, setting. VERDICT Dystopian fans will relish a new, unexplored world, but they'll have to persevere through slow sections to get to the action.Thomas Jonte, Horry County Memorial Library, SC; Title: Velocity | [] | Train |
22,934 | 15 | Includes chapters on cells, plant systems, human body systems, water resources, the water cycle, weather, the solar system, atoms and elements, and chemical compounds.; Title: Houghton Mifflin Science: Worktexts Level 5 | [
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22,935 | 15 | Plants. Animals. Living things meet their Needs. Kinds of Environments. Weather. Seasons. Solids, Liquids, and Gases. Changes in Materials. Index. Credits. 161 pages; Title: Houghton Mifflin Science: Worktexts Level 1 | [
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22,936 | 2 | Gr 46Sumac Lottery has a pretty sweet life. Four parents (in two loving couples), six siblings, five pets, and a big old house in Toronto. Her world is turned upside down when Grumps, an estranged grandparent, comes to stay. Grumps, who has dementia and is often disoriented, doesn't approve of anything he sees at the Lotterys' house, and Sumac doesn't approve of him one bit. Grumps is, well, grumpy and set in his somewhat bigoted ways, and the Lotterys are a lot to take in. Donoghue is the author of many acclaimed books for adults, and her first title for young readers is a kind of realistic fantasy, a warmhearted, deeply improbable, emotionally alert jumble of ancient Sumerian, lottery winnings, elaborate family rituals, gelato, and acceptance. Many issues are touched upon in this novel, including homeschooling, gender fluidity, and diverse cultural traditions; in Donoghue's capable hands, they are treated with a cheerful self-awareness that lends itself to a timely and funny reading experience. At its core, this is a classic family disruption story, complete with a slow approachment of understanding between the intruder and various family members, and an uplifting if imperfect conclusion. VERDICT An ideal option for "Penderwicks" fans, lovers of Ellen Airgood's Prairie Evers, and those who enjoy series about big, loving families.Katya Schapiro, Brooklyn Public Library; Title: The Lotterys Plus One | [
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22,937 | 15 | The readable text records their efforts to treat the great apes in the field as they encounter poachers, meet with loss of habitat, and face their newest threat: human diseases that can cross species lines. . . . The whole is accompanied by striking, full-color photographs and includes a list of other resources, a postscript, and an index.""Veterinarians in east central Africa who "make house calls--or rather, forest calls" to mountain gorillas are the focus of this entry in the excellent Scientists in the Field series.""Excellent photographs prominently feature the scientists at work (predominantly women and people of color in scientific roles) as well as the photogenic gorillas." --Horn Book, starred"Veterinarians in east central Africa who " make house calls or rather, forest calls" to mountain gorillas are the focus of this entry in the excellent Scientists in the Field series.""Veterinarians in east central Africa who & quot; make house calls& mdash; or rather, forest calls& quot; to mountain gorillas are the focus of this entry in the excellent Scientists in the Field series."; Title: Gorilla Doctors: Saving Endangered Great Apes (Scientists in the Field Series) | [
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22,938 | 15 | Earth's Structure. Shaping Earth's Surface. Evidence of Plate Tectonics. Mountains, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes. Heating Earth. Energy and Weather. The biosphere. Roles of Living Things. Populations. Energy Resources. Material Resources. Index. Credits. 338 pages; Title: Houghton Mifflin Science: Worktexts Level 6 | [
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22,939 | 0 | "Lula's experiences are the basis for this thoughtful tale. The delicate, detailed illustrations convey the experience of living in a civil war with haunting power." --The New York Times Book Review"Battles on her front lawn and meetings in her parlor makes Lula's house seem anything but homey during this difficult time. With her rag doll by her side, Lula and her family have the unique experience of witnessing one of the most monumental events in American history." --National Educational Association Today"A book that reminds us that history is about stories.... This is a story that shows how war can totally change ordinary people's ordinary lives." --The University of Iowa College of Education Curriculum Resources Laboratory"This picture book set during the Civil War emphasizes the ways in which warfare can touch an individual... The small, telling details show a personal side of the war often lost in the epic of history books." --The Horn Book"Friedman expertly weaves the major facts of the Civil War into her narrative, always returning to Lula's experiences as a touchstone... By focusing on Lula and her doll -- the 'silent witness' of the title -- the grand sweep of history is placed very firmly and humanely within the grasp of young readers." --Kirkus Reviews; Title: The Silent Witness | [
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22,940 | 12 | Fiction; Title: Journeys: Little Big Book Grade K Please, Puppy, Please | [
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22,941 | 2 | Gr 5-8-This biography begins with Hurston as a middle-aged woman. Working as a maid to make ends meet, she is "found out" and spins tales about both her age and the reasons behind her domestic servitude. This well-chosen episode succinctly captures the legendary author's colorful spirit-her mischievous penchant for lying about her age and ever cash-poor status, but undying desire to write and publish. These themes are threaded throughout the narrative, from her early childhood in all-black Eatonville, FL, through her tumultuous personal and professional life, to her death in near obscurity. The writing is straightforward and engaging, and the numerous archival photographs and reproductions add interest and clarification. While many of Hurston's titles have been reissued in recent years, there have been few biographies for children. The Fradins' accessible style and incorporation of recent scholarship will prove a major selling point where the author is studied.-Jill Heritage Maza, Montclair Kimberley Academy, Montclair, NJ(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.; Title: Zora!: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston | [
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22,942 | 12 | Fiction; Title: Journeys: Little Big Book Grade K Mouse Shapes | [
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22,943 | 2 | http://www.helenlester.com/; Title: Batter Up Wombat | [
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22,944 | 7 | "A welcome addition to a genre sorely in need of more heroes and heroines of color." --Booklist; Title: Zahrah the Windseeker | [
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22,945 | 2 | "A giggle-worthy read aloud. . . Expectant siblings and/or readers who enjoyed Sally Lloyd Jones' How to Be a Baby will surely welcome this addition to the family bookshelf."--Bulletin; Title: Supersister | [
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22,946 | 2 | Grade 6 UpThirteen-year-old Paula Becker is Deaf during a time when people with disabilities are ordered to be killed in Hitler's Tiergartenstrasse 4, T4. Through the help of a priest, she is hidden on the farm of a retired teacher and, when almost discovered, is moved to a homeless shelter in a church until she can return home. Telling her story through first-person free-verse poems, she draws readers into her world, sharing her fear, desperation, and uncertainty as she struggles to survive. Even though this is a short and quick read, this novel will have a lasting effect on readers, giving insight into an often-forgotten aspect of the horrors of the Third Reich. The unique writing style makes this a good choice for reluctant as well as proficient readers.Denise Moore, O'Gorman Junior High School, Sioux Falls, SD Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Raised in a loving family in Nazi Germany, Paula, a deaf 13-year-old, learns about Hitlers Action T4 program, which dictates that doctors euthanize the mentally ill and the disabled as unfit to live. After her disability marks her as a target, Paula narrowly escapes a Gestapo raid and hides in a church shelter. Among the large number of youth books about the Holocaust, very few have addressed this atrocity beyond the statistics (about 275,000 disabled were killed). In her powerful debut novel, LeZotte, who is deaf, tells the story from the viewpoint of one young girl, who speaks in spare, lyrical, intense free verse that blends her personal experience with the historical facts and an additional adult perspective that looks back. Paula befriends (and later marries) a young Gypsy boy, and their reunion, which closes the book, is a bit too upbeat. Paula is surrounded by victims (I realized / I wasnt the only one / who was hated.), and final notes fill in the facts about the millions who did not survive. An important addition to the Holocaust curriculum. Grades 6-9. --Hazel Rochman; Title: T4: A Novel | [
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22,947 | 2 | Lauren Baratz-Logsted has written books for all ages. Her books for children and young adultsinclude the Sisters Eight series, The Education of Bet and Crazy Beautiful. She lives with her family in Danbury, Connecticut.; Title: Durinda's Dangers (The Sisters Eight) | [
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22,948 | 16 | *Starred Review* The changing seasons have been the subject of many a picture book, but this one has a particularly unique take on the topic. Each season is explored in terms of how it encompasses colors. In the spring, Red sings / from treetops . . . / each note dropping /like a cherry/ into my ear. Green peeks from buds, and yellow slips goldfinches their spring jackets.Succeeding seasonsofferother opportunities for the colors to spread their particular magic. In summer, white clinks in drinks. The blue inwatertakes on many names: turquoise, azure, cerulean. Sidman also brings other senses to the fore. Old leaves and crushed berries smell purple. And though one might not associate pink with winter, it prickles: / warm fingers /against cold cheeks. All of these evocative images are matched in the imaginative illustrations. Stylized figures, intricately costumed and crowned, walk, run, and sail through Zagarenskis artwork. Youll find one in a tree picking juicy red apples andanother set against an expanse of white, building a snowman. Throughout, the mixed-media illustrations, including collage and paintings on wood, provide much to look at. And as the title implies,the colors that surprise on everypage do sing. Preschool-Grade 1. --Ilene CooperA 2010 Caldecott Honor Book"It's wonderfully strange to read of colors with sounds, smells and tastes."--New York Times Book Review"A charming inspiration to notice colors and correlate emotions"--Kirkus Reviews, starred review"This book has a freshness and visual impact all its own, and it will inspire a rainbow of uses."--The Bulletin, starred review"Sustaining the playfulness of the text and its sense of awe, mystery, and beauty, the illustrations contribute gracefully to the celebration."--Horn Book, starred review"As the title implies, the colors that surprise on every page, do sing."--Booklist, starred review; Title: Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Colors (Sidman, Joyce) | [
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22,949 | 1 | PreSchool-KA little boy and his grandfather visit the zoo and count a variety of animals from one to 10. The couplets are simple but descriptive: "Baby gators snap at me./Sneaking, peeking/We count 3." The digital gouache illustrations have vibrant colors, clean lines, and palpable texture. The characters have big, wide eyes that convey wonder, surprise, and joy, and many of the animals have playful expressions that welcome the humans. An engaging read-aloud for storytime and one-on-one sharing.Linda M. Kenton, Pickleweed Public Library, San Rafael, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved."A wild way to help younger kids learn their numbers."--Parenting: Early Years; Title: Two at the Zoo | [
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22,950 | 18 | "[Weitzman] weaves the history, texts, mythology, and customs of ancient Egypt into an effective narrative, drawing readers in . . . The paintings’ earth tones, accentuated by bright greens and blues, are both appropriate for the subject matter and pleasing to the eye; the boat becomes more complete with each turn of the page . . . Pharaoh’s Boat offers a unique glimpse into a common activity in ordinary ancient Egyptian life (boat building) instead of being just another book about mummies and pyramids."--School Library Journal, starred review“Weitzman . . . gracefully merges past and present as he describes the intricate steps of how the boat was first built—and rebuilt, so many thousands of years later. The flat illustrations in warm earth tones mirror ancient Egyptian reliefs; each panel shows stages of construction and tools in action. The author carefully labels every part, allowing readers to follow along as the boat is pieced together. Culminating in an expansive gatefold, the pharaoh’s boat stretches wide. Both ship and story are a mastery of precise craftsmanship.”--Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Although Weitzman is perhaps best known for his work in black and white, the coloring in this book is as elegant as the line work, the pictures subtly using different styles to distinguish the two time periods. A map is appended; endpapers illustrating the panoply of Egyptian life will beckon readers in."--Horn Book"Part mystery, part ancient history, this handsome book takes readers back in time . . . Skillful illustrations, many in the style of hieroglyphics, some in contemporary settings, demand attention. The typeface is small, but readers will be so intrigued it won’t deter them from this fascinating mix of archaeology and technology."--Booklist, starred review"This will be a standout selection amid the glut of mummy books, and no self-respecting young Egypt enthusiast will want to miss it. "--BulletinDavid Weitzman is the author and illustrator of OLD IRONSIDES, POURING IRON, SUPERPOWER, and THE PHARAOH'S BOAT. He lives in the mountains of northern California.; Title: Pharaoh's Boat | [
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22,951 | 15 | Starred Review. Grade 5-10The Beatles song Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds was playing the night paleoanthropologist Donald Johnson found the first fossilized remains of the hominid that became known around the world as Lucy. This extraordinary discovery changed how scientists understood one of the basic concepts of human evolutionit proved that our ancestors began walking upright before the size of their brains increased. Thimmesh uses this discovery to explore several topics in the fields of anthropology and evolutional biology, such as how the bones were fossilized, the process for deciding that Lucy belonged to a previously unknown species (Australopithecus afarensis), and the cast-making process that allowed biological anthropologist Owen Lovejoy to reconstruct her pelvis and prove that she was bipedal. The author even touches upon what fossils can't teach us about our ancestorstheir emotions and family patterns. The final chapter discusses the process used by paleoartist John Gurche to create a life-size sculpture of Lucy. The book's greatest strength is how it underscores the fluidity of our understanding in a field like anthropology; it shows how one discovery can change the thinking of scientists in a dramatic way. This book also emphasizes the rigor of the sciences that study our human ancestors and explains clearly how these scientists carefully take the known to formulate new ideas about the unknown parts of our human history. The clear writing, excellent photographs, and the unique approach of exploring the field of anthropology through one spectacular specimen make this book a first purchase.Caroline Tesauro, Radford Public Library, VA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Extensive research, clear organization and writing, appropriate pacing for new ideas and intriguing graphics all contribute to this exceptionally accessible introduction to the mystery of human origins, timed to accompany Lucys six-year tour of U.S. museums.--Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Heres a nonfiction book that deserves the highest of compliments: it reads like a science book . . . Thimmesh opens her narrative with a poetic conjecture that gives such adventure its mystery and due: Long ago it lived...even before it had a name. It climbed trees; it roamed the savannah on two legs; it munched on berries and grasses. The answer to the implied questionWhat is it?propels the reader to turn page after page . . . a handsome book, but also a substantive one."--The Horn Book Magazine"With unexpected simplicity and even poetry, Thimmesh uses two beginnings to tell the story of the hominid who changed humans family tree . . . the final portrait of Lucy as she may have looked is a stunner. Like the investigative method itself, this sparks questions and also answers them." Booklist, starred review. . . this should satisfy a young patrons request for material on seriously old human remains.--The Bulletin"The books greatest strength is how it underscores the fluidity of our understanding in a field like anthropology; it shows how one discovery can change the thinking of scientists in a dramatic way . . . The clear writing, excellent photographs, and the unique approach of exploring the field of anthropology through one spectacular specimen make this book a first purchase."--School Library Journal, starred review; Title: Lucy Long Ago: Uncovering the Mystery of Where We Came From | [
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22,952 | 2 | Lauren Baratz-Logsted has written books for all ages. Her books for children and young adultsinclude the Sisters Eight series, The Education of Bet and Crazy Beautiful. She lives with her family in Danbury, Connecticut.; Title: Jackie's Jokes (The Sisters Eight) | [
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22,953 | 15 | Parts of Ecosystems. Interactions of Living Things. Energy in Ecosystems. Matter in Ecosystmes. Rocks and Minerals. Rapid changes on Earth. Slow changes on Earth. Electricity. Magnetism and Electromagnets. Index. Credits. 203 pages.; Title: Houghton Mifflin Science: Worktexts Level 4 | [
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22,954 | 15 | Grade 1-3Though presented as a Christmas book, this informative introduction to the different animals inhabiting a Maine tree plantation can be enjoyed year round. For every month of the year, the title question is asked and answered in a couple of simple explanatory paragraphs by the various insects, birds, mammals, and even flowers that benefit from the trees. The charming watercolor and ink illustrations are rendered in naturalistic fashion using nature's hues and cross-hatching techniques for shading and depth. Of course, in December, it is a family of humans who would like a Christmas tree. They are shown in the final tableau putting the finishing touches on their decorating and enjoying seasonal refreshments, with their pets and some visiting animals nearby. In a concluding spread, the farmer details the month-by-month care of the trees. An excellent resource for getting youngsters enthused about nature.Linda Israelson, Los Angeles Public Library END"Hunters painterly watercolor and ink illustrations depict the various featured animalsblack-capped chickadees, white-tailed deer, monarch butterflies, etc.against an ever-present grove of fir trees in the background. The final pages show a happy family taking a tree home in December. End matter includes additional information on the ecology of a Christmas tree farm."--The Horn Book"Month by month, animal by animal, from aphids to wild turkeys, the whole year of a Christmas trees prolific usefulness is revealed. The book remains story-like enough for the very young and meaty enough for the older reader (and for the adult reader, who will learn much)."--Bookpage"Cross-hatched ink and watercolor drawings create lovely, varied scenes of this special habitat in all seasons, while the text gives voice to the creatures sharing it with the fir trees. An original read-aloud choice for the Christmas season."--Booklist"Though presented as a Christmas book, this informative introduction to the different animals inhabiting a Maine tree plantation can be enjoyed year round."--School Library Journal"A patterned text using the titular question for each month is the structure for this ecologically themed Christmas story...The coinciding pages give the common and scientific names for each animal with notes from the Christmas-tree farmer who served as an advisor for the book. A fine Christmas gift for a budding scientist".--Kirkus; Title: Who Would Like a Christmas Tree?: A Tree for All Seasons | [
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22,955 | 2 | "Baratz-Logsted and Co.s intrepid octuplets return for the third installment in this eight-part series (Annies Adventures, 2009, etc.) . . . Webers humorous sketches aptly capture the more comical elements of the story. This strong follow-up leaves the Sisters 8 and readers poised and eager for their next adventure."--Kirkus ReviewsLauren Baratz-Logsted has written books for all ages. Her books for children and young adultsinclude the Sisters Eight series, The Education of Bet and Crazy Beautiful. She lives with her family in Danbury, Connecticut.; Title: Georgia's Greatness (The Sisters Eight, Book 3) | [
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22,956 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 3As in four previous books, Henry is a placid, thoughtful bear inspired by the 19th-century naturalist Henry David Thoreau. Unable to sleep for the noises in the village, he begins a moonlit walk in search of a whippoorwill. He takes his night collecting jar, which he fills with fireflies to illuminate his path, and then with tadpoles, wiggling in luminous water. He hears the songs of a nighthawk, a pumper bird, and an owl as he walks deeper into the woods. Journal entries record his progress hour by hour, and small drawings of field crickets, porcupines, red foxes, and raccoons document other woodland creatures. He runs through the rain and makes a raft on the shore of a fog-covered lake. As a whippoorwill perches on his hat and sings, he feels "the beat of its bird heart." In a dreamlike ending, Henry falls into the early morning of his room and hears "Whip-poor-will, whip-poor-will, whip-poor-will" coming from his jar. Then he sleeps. The nocturnal hues, luminous highlights, and gently skewed perspectives of Johnson's mixed-media illustrations are a fine balance to the smaller, realistic line drawings in the diary entries tucked on the side of each spread. Rich in sounds and sensory details, the book will make youngsters feel as though they have shared this moonlight walk with Thoreau himself.Mary Jean Smith, Southside Elementary School, Lebanon, TN Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Johnsonsfifth book revolving around the ideas of Henry David Thoreau takes place at night, as Henry the bear writes in his journal, I cannot sleep. So begins a twilight journey that brings Henry into the forest in search of the one who sings the song of night. Guided by his jar of fireflieswhichsparkles in beautiful white lightHenry discovers many plants and animals, jotting sketches and diagrams in the margins of the journal pages positioned on each two-page spread. The muted colors and hazy shapes probably wont suitlarge groups, but the lulling text makes thisideal material for bedtime stragglers. Preschool-Grade 2. --Daniel Kraus; Title: Henry's Night (A Henry Book) | [
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22,957 | 2 | Lauren Baratz-Logsted has written books for all ages. Her books for children and young adultsinclude the Sisters Eight series, The Education of Bet and Crazy Beautiful. She lives with her family in Danbury, Connecticut.; Title: Annie's Adventures (Sisters 8, Book #1) | [
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22,958 | 2 | Carl Deuker describes his younger self as a classic second-stringer: "I was too slow and too short for basketball; I was too small for football, a little too chicken to hang in there against the best fastballs. So, by my senior year the only sport I was still playing was golf." Combining his enthusiasm for both writing and athletics, Deuker has written many exciting, award-winning novels for young adults.; Title: Gym Candy | [
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22,959 | 2 | Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 2A truckload of trouble and mountains of mayhem ensue when young Mabel blows a bubble that enfolds her baby brother and carries him aloft. He is pursued by his frantic mother and sister, "crumpled Mr. Copple and his wife," "feeble Mrs. Threeble," "Greville Gribble," the chapel choir, and other townsfolk. The text floats in waves along with the bouncing baby across the energetic watercolor and cut-paper spreads. Dressed in stripes and plaids, nightshirts and jogging suits, the crowd sprints along through backyards and gardens, gesticulating wildly as the smiling infant floats by. Eventually, the rescuers form a human ladder to reach him. But Abel, "a rascal and a rebel," performs a dastardly deed with his slingshot and the people watch in horror as the baby plummets through the air. It takes three page turns for readers to reach the delightful resolution of this perilous predicament. There is no mistaking the baby's happy landing as his smiling face and waving arms and feet fill the spread. This tale, with its over-the-top silliness, is a storyhour gem. And with some practice, the rhyme, alliterative phrases, and names will fall trippingly off the tongue. Fabulous fun!Marianne Saccardi, formerly at Norwalk Community College, CT Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.The trouble begins when sister Mabel blows a bubble that bobbles over baby and wafts him away. Baby floatsover mother, past the neighbors, and through the busy streetsas bystandersjoin the chase. How to bring baby down? A human ladder forms and a slingshot finally solves the problem, but then whos going to catch the baby? Mahyis clearlyin love with language here, as she offers a text that flounces and bounces like the baby in the bubble: But she bellowed, /Gracious, Greville! / and she groveled on the gravel / when the baby in the bubble / bibble-bobbled overhead. Dunbar uses watercolors accented with cut paper to chronicle the silliness. The story goes on a bit long for the youngest, but children will find their ears perking up at the tongue-twisting text, and they may become word lovers, too, after listening to this. Preschool-Grade 1. --Ilene Cooper; Title: Bubble Trouble | [
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22,960 | 2 | Grade 58Twelve-year-old Alfonso Perplexon is a sleepwalker. He climbs extremely high trees, skis, and performs other physical featsall in his sleep. The appearance of his long-lost Uncle Hill leads to an explanation for Alfonso's unusual habit. They are from the hidden land of Dormia, whose inhabitants have perfected wakeful sleeping, performing complex tasks while deep in slumber. Hill reveals that the unusual plant Alfonso has nurtured in his sleep is a Dormian bloom, needed to save the last city of Dormia, and Alfonso and Hill travel to the Ural Mountains to take it home. Of course, they don't know exactly where Dormia is, and they find themselves traveling with unlikelyand perhaps untrustworthycompanions. While the complex setup starts out slowly, the action picks up rapidly once Hill and Alfonso reach Europe and find dangers aplenty, leading up to a battle for Dormia's future. Alfonso finds out about his own background and abilities as he travels, and readers learn about Dormia along with the likable young hero. The authors provide a wealth of detail, bringing locales as exotic as a cave city and a decaying icebreaker ship to life, though action often waits for the settings to be explored. Double-crosses and disguises add to the suspense as Alfonso nears Dormia, and readers will be left hoping for their own sleeping adventures.Beth L. Meister, Milwaukee Jewish Day School, WI END; Title: Dormia | [
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22,961 | 11 | Linda Sue Park is the author of the Newbery Medal book A Single Shardand bestseller A Long Walk to Water. She has written several acclaimed picture books. She lives in Rochester, New York, with her family. Visit her online at lspark.com and on Twitter @LindaSuePark.; Title: Bee-Bim Bop! | [
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22,962 | 1 | Grade 14The cover illustration of a young man carrying an ox on his head should draw children to this picture-book biography of two late-19th century nature photographers from Yorkshire, England. Raised in the countryside, Richard and Cherry Kearton were brothers who produced the first photographic nature book. They worked in London but often escaped with a camera to take pictures of birds, and their nests and eggs. Highly adventurous, the men hid in animal skins and haystacks and climbed, crawled, and waded through bogs to get their shots. Bond's writing is often poetic and captures a sense of wonder: "They especially marveled at the architecture of living things: The structure of nests. The lattice of webs." Sepia ink and watercolor artwork features pale skies and soft-edged hills. A closing spread of photos gives credence to the highly unlikely images of the ox on Cherry Kearton's head and of the brothers standing on a ladder precariously placed on a thin branch in a tall tree. End matter includes quotes and notes on the naturalists' lives following the publication of their groundbreaking work. The book has pleasing prose, attractive illustrations, and a message on early environmentalism. Its popularity is limited only by the obscurity of its subjects.Ellen Heath, Easton Area Public Library, Easton, PA END"Bond's watercolors enliven the rolling hills, and paneled illustrations effectively pace the chronology. The story could be tempted to take a humorous turn, focusing on each madcap disguise the brothers thought up, but instead it stays true to the Keartons' sensibilities. A thoughtful look at two important forerunners of nature photography."--Kirkus Reviews"In the late 19th century, these nature-loving brothers spent their youth navigating the British countryside . . . Bonds graceful watercolors depict the brothers as they piece together their disguises and gain recognition for their innovative approach to photography. The brothers dedication and ingenuity are especially resonant, and their elaborate costumes will amuse but also inspire. "--Publishers Weekly ; Title: In the Belly of an Ox: The Unexpected Photographic Adventures of Richard and Cherry Kearton | [
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22,963 | 15 | Gr 4-6The title of this fascinating chronicle of giant and colossal squids comes from the warnings placed by early mapmakers to alert sailors about unknown territories and dangers, and the prologue starts things off with a scary story about sighting a mysterious and terrifying sea monster. Each chapter continues the richly detailed story as humans explored and learned more about its life forms. The narrative builds suspense as scientists throughout the world gathered information from sightings and discoveries of body pieces washed up on shore. Full-color photographs, drawings, and reproductions of historical maps and posters amplify the text throughout. Size comparisons to familiar objects provide instant recognition, e.g., the eye of the colossal squid can be more than a foot wide and resemble a beach ball. The last chapters describe and illustrate the exciting recent global efforts that have led to amazing discoveries. A bibliography and detailed index add to the usefulness of this book for reports, but this title will engage general readers with its wealth of historical and scientific information about these fearsome animals.Frances E. Millhouser, formerly at Chantilly Regional Library, Fairfax County, VA Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.This intriguing book offers a chronological account of giant squids, beginning with sailors tales about krakens and leading up to the groundbreaking discoveries of the past few decades. Following the dramatic prologue, in which readers are asked to imagine themselves centuries ago on a sailing ship attacked by a sea monster with many-clawed tentacles, the book incorporates legend, history, popular culture, and science into a sometimes fascinating story. Newquist, who also wrote The Great Brain Book (2004), clearly describes the challenges faced by scientists in recent years, searching for elusive giant squids in the ocean depths and, later, studying their bodies in the lab. The many illustrations, in color when available, include photos, engravings, and maps. Although there are no source notes, the acknowledgments section references several scientists who provided information. Readers motivated to learn more about giant squids are referred to two adult books and five Internet sites. An attractive, informative book on an underrepresented topic. Grades 5-8. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Here There Be Monsters: The Legendary Kraken and the Giant Squid | [
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22,964 | 11 | Everythings a blast / When you do it really fast. From playing jacks or hopscotch on the city sidewalk to jumping rope (Its the slap / slap / slap / of two jump ropes when they touch), the sounds of the rhyming words are part of the fun in this picture-book poetry collection, and the broad, colorful, digitally colored spreads show kids in uproarious motion together, barreling down a hill and hanging upside down on the swings, and also absorbed in imaginative play, from hide-and-seek in the jungle to making the titles discovery that a stick has multiple possibilities for games. Even the youngest children will recognize the hands-on enjoyment of making soup with mud, grass, stones, and more. After all the wild activity, the books climax is quiet: stargazing with Dad from a window before sleep. Fun for sharing and acting out many times over, at home and in playgroups. Preschool-Grade 1. --Hazel Rochman"A real strength of the collection is its engagement of the imagination. . . . A thrilling integration of verse and image, motivating all to serious fun." --Kirkus , starred review"From running through sprinklers to blowing bubbles to catching fireflies, this book has 18 short poems about active, imaginative play in summer weather. . . . An appealing book." --School Library Journal "Fun for sharing and acting out many times over." --Booklist"This could be effective in an April unit celebrating both spring and National Poetry Month, and it could also give kids some much needed memories of warmth and sunshine during the winter--or even provide them with the impetus to get off the couch and get outside." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Singer captures the inherent exultations of being young and carefree in the outdoors. . . .Well worth the exercise." --Kirkus Online "Pham's grainy mixed-media scenes could take place anytime in the past 50 years, emphasizing the timeless (some might say lost) art of outdoor activity."--Publishers Weekly ; Title: A Stick Is an Excellent Thing: Poems Celebrating Outdoor Play | [
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22,965 | 1 | BILL THOMPSON III is the editor of Bird Watchers Digest and the author of many books about birds. He lives in Ohio with his wife, the author and illustrator Julie Zickefoose, and their two children.; Title: The Young Birder's Guide to Birds of Eastern North America (Peterson Field Guides) | [
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22,966 | 2 | "Mouths will water just as surely as hearts warm at the story's touching conclusion." --Booklist, starred"Chock-full of fluffy meringue pies and forlorn poltergeist, this culinary ghost story shows how, with a little determination, two cooks can learn to share a single kitchen." --Publishers Weekly; Title: The Bake Shop Ghost | [
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22,967 | 2 | Laura Freeman has illustrated severalbooks for young readers, including the Nikki and Deja and Carver Chronicles series, and Natalie's Hair Was Wild, which she also wrote. Lauragrew up in New York City, andnowlives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two children. www.lfreemanart.com Twitter: @LauraFreemanArt.; Title: Nikki and Deja: Nikki and Deja, Book One | [
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22,968 | 13 | Product Description Alma is a cat who lives in Italy and loves opera. And she isn't just an aficionado, she is a magnificent singer herself. She longs to share the spotlight with Madame SoSo, the famous diva with whom she lives, but no one except Madame knows her secret. Madame SoSo feels the time has come for Alma to share her gift with the world. Alma is not so sure. Would anyone want to listen to a small cat sing about love? The surprising and satisfying answer to this question, along with humor-filled, stylish art, make for a delightful story sure to tickle fans of Opera Cat as well as all who love cats, opera, or both. A Look Inside Encore, Opera Cat! (Click on Images to View Full Page) Alma practices her singing Alma on the train PreSchool-Grade 1—In this sequel to Opera Cat (Clarion, 2002), Alma is still singing her heart out, imitating the melodious range of her owner, Madame SoSo, world-famous soprano. The talented feline yearns to sing in the spotlight, and when her vocalizing breaks Madame's water glass, the star realizes her pet's time has come. There are a few obstacles to be faced, but at last, when they reach Switzerland, Alma steps into the lights for a solo and then a duet with her beloved caregiver. The breathtaking quality of the performance and a standing ovation inspire the maestro to capture their story in a new composition. The penultimate scene portrays an appreciative audience of cats and dogs—and their humans. The focus of Wesson's watercolor and ink scenes alternates between the prima donna and panoramic, tilted views of the opera hall or apartment, a choice that adds energy to the low-key narrative. Young and senior cat and opera lovers are the primary audience for this tale in which the dramatic tension is comprised of a distracted maestro, a rule-bound conductor who separates Alma from Madame SoSo on the train to Switzerland, and a last-minute encounter with a stagehand (not shown). Jonah Winter's The Fabulous Feud of Gilbert & Sullivan (Scholastic, 2009) presents a higher-octane foray into opera for the elementary crowd.—Wendy Lukehart, Washington DC Public Library END; Title: Encore, Opera Cat! | [
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22,969 | 13 | Grade 14Mimi, an artistic alley cat living in early-20th-century Zurich, hopes to be taken in by an artistic human. When she sees an absurd performance by "Mr. Dada," she knows she has found her match. However, Mimi must try many Dadaist approaches (sound poems, ready-made art displays, and randomly generated poetry) before the man recognizes her as a kindred spirit. Told in Mimi's voice, this playful story declares that "art can be anything." A dapper cockroach couple provide commentary and explanations, and Mimi's pigeon friend offers wry humor. The cat's quest for Mr. Dada's affection provides the story arc and structure, an important counterpoint to the nonsensical experimentation in the text and the art. Brightly colored mixed-media collage illustrations set the scene. Period news and catalog clippings juxtaposed with zany layouts that scramble art give a feel for how Dada takes the mundane and turns it on its head. Readers are invited to participate: "Mimi says, Now perform a sound poem./Yes, you./Did I hear a burp?/Thank you-that was a good poem." A detailed endnote and suggested reading/listening list encourage future exploration of the Dadaist movement. Like Dadaism itself, this book will probably inspire a wide range of responses from readers, from confusion to disdain to delight. Perfect for art-museum gift shops and art education, and an interesting addition for large general collections.Heidi Estrin, Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel, Boca Raton, FL Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* Children (and many adults) won't know much about the artistic movement Dada, but that's all right, because all (well, perhaps not all) becomes clear through Jackson's zingy text and wildly inventive art. Mimi the cat says another name for this book might be, How I became a genius and got a bowl of milk too. Mimi, you see, is an artistic cat, and an uncompromising one at that. When her pigeon pal, Laszlo, tells her she should find a human to care for her, Mimi sneers, Humans? Noisy things who can't even lick their own toes? Mimi wants to find someone who will inspire her, and that she does in Mr. Dada, an artist who says art can and should be any manner of things, as when he lets an ice cube melt in his hand. Even being yelled at means, I have gotten on someone's nerves, and that's just what an artist should do. It takes effort on Mimi's part, but when she shows her absurdist side to Mr. Dada, a beautiful friendship begins. Yet the story hardly tells the story. With pictures inspired by many artists, including Marcel Duchamp, it's the art that will get kids to sit up and take notice. A mix of collage, fantastical and realistic drawings, and offbeat design work, the illustrations are played off a variety of fonts and typefaces, designed to keep the reader off balance. Art can be anything, but here it is style, invention, and lots of fun. Grades 1-4. --Ilene Cooper; Title: Mimi's Dada Catifesto | [
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22,970 | 14 | Eve Bunting has writtenover two hundredbooks for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz, The Wall, Fly Away Home, and Train to Somewhere. She lives in Southern California.; Title: That's What Leprechauns Do | [
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22,971 | 15 | Gr 3-6Sidman continues her explorations of natural history in this set of poems about nocturnal life in the forest. As in her other collections, each selection is set in an expansive spread that includes a factual discussion of the featured subject. The illustrations are bold, richly detailed linoleum prints colored in gouache. The 12 poems are led by a scene setting Welcome to the Night and go on to feature 9 different creatures and some mushrooms with a concluding lament by the moon as night fades into morning. Sidman adroitly applies varied poetic forms and rhyme schemes. The title's dark emperor, the great horned owl, lends its shape to the one concrete poem, and the closing lament is in the medieval style known as an ubi sunt. The poetry is reflective and at times philosophical. Build a frame/and stick to it,/I always say./Life's a circle.Eat your triumphs,/eat your mistakes:/that way your belly/will always be full, advises the night spider. Other poems are playful and some just a bit confusing. The porcupine poem explains that the infant of this species is known as a porcupette; the repeated use of baby porcupette seems oddly redundant. The bookmaking is beautiful with the concept of night lending itself generously to poetry. It invites lingering enjoyment for nature and poetry fans, and, as with Sidman's earlier collections, it might be used with varied curriculums.Margaret Bush, Simmons College, Boston Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.*Starred Review* Like Sidman's Caldecott Honor Book, Song of the Water Boatman and Other Pond Poems (2005), this picture book combines lyrical poetry and compelling art with science concepts. Here, poems about the woods at night reveal exciting biology facts that are explained in long notes on each double-page spread. In a poem about crickets, lines describe the raucous scrape / of wing against wing, while a prose passage explains that the cricket's wing has a serrated file, which the cricket rubs against a hard scraper on its other wing to attract a mate, creating a sound called stridulation that can swell to deafening levels. The facts are further reinforced in the accompanying picture, which shows the small file on a cricket's wing. In an opening note, Allen explains his elaborate, linoleum-block printmaking technique, and each atmospheric image shows the creatures and the dense, dark forest with astonishing clarity. Looking closely at a picture of a snail, for example, readers will see the physical detail, described in an adjacent poem, in the small animals' moist, sluglike bodies, riding on a cushion of slime. The thrilling title poem captures the drama of predator and prey: a mouse in the undergrowth flees an owl's hooked face and / hungry eye. A final glossary concludes this excellent, cross-curricular title. Grades 3-6. --Hazel Rochman; Title: Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night | [
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22,972 | 2 | It is a blustery spring day, and Mouse and Mole are very excited. They are going to go bird watching! They are planning to make bird books! Mouse and Mole pack paper and crayons and hurry outside. It turns out, birds are not so easy to watch. Splashing in puddles scare them away. Stepping on crunchy leaves does too.Mole rubs his snout. Mouse twirls her tail. Together, they come up with a plan to get closer to the birds. A plan that includes glue and feathers . . .Join Mouse and Mole on another high-flying adventure in which teamwork, brainstorming, and good ideas always make for a fun day out!; Title: Mouse and Mole, Fine Feathered Friends (A Mouse and Mole Story) | [
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22,973 | 7 | Grade 58Another well-done, action-packed mystery from Hahn. This book starts off as seventh-grader Logan Forbes learns that a murder had been committed in his family's new house three years earlier. Myrtle Donaldson, a bookkeeper accused of embezzling from the local amusement park, was found dead in her ransacked house and her killer is still at large. Logan's next-door neighbor, Arthur Jenkins, a sixth grader with a bottomless stomach and a quirky personality, is convinced that Mrs. Donaldson was falsely accused, and he wants Logan to help him find the real perpetrator. The boys discover a letter and puzzle left among the woman's possessions that convinces them they are on the right track. Their investigation includes visiting the abandoned and overgrown Magic Forest amusement park, a reporter with secrets, shady property developers, a menacing convict, and purloined library materials. It all culminates in a terrifying nighttime showdown among the kudzu at the Magic Forest where the truth is revealed. This is an enjoyable mystery with just the right amount of frightening and dangerous elements to entice readers. Logan is a sympathetic charactera new kid in town trying to find his place in the pecking order, almost immediately befriended by someone on the lowest rung who turns out the be the right friend for him.Terrie Dorio, Santa Monica Public Library, CA ENDWinner of the 2010 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile MysteryAs always, [Hahn] is brilliant at establishing toneeerie, creepy and surreal. The cold case mystery, the over-the-top fun of the Magic Forest scenes and the even darker mysteries of friendship and school life will make this a sure hit.Kirkus ReviewsAnother well-done, action-packed mystery from Hahn. . . . Just the right amount of frightening and dangerous elements to entice readers.School Library Journal; Title: Closed for the Season | [
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22,974 | 2 | Grade 24Grace's third-grade class is researching foods of the world, a topic suggested by the principal after he overhears Owen, the class troublemaker, ridiculing another student's lunch. That night, Grace's neighbor gives her a bag of delicious roast-chicken-flavored potato chips from France, so she decides to study unusual potato chips of the world. Harper once again gets the emotions just right. The child is jealous when her dad seems more interested in her best friend's project than in hers. She gains a greater respect for troublemaking Owen when she misbehaves, and instead of tattling on her, he takes the blame. As in the previous books, Grace's narration meanders somewhat, and the text is broken up into short sections with small, cartoon sketches, diagrams, and lists. As an added highlight, this title includes instructions on how to make a zine (after Grace receives one as a gift). This easy chapter book is sure to be popular with fans of the series, but it also stands alone.Jackie Partch, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Upset because one student has made fun of anothers unusual lunch, Graces teacher, Miss Lois, decides that the class will research foods from around the world. Grace chooses flavored potato chipsleading to the complications and friendship misunderstandings fans of this series have come to expect. New characters, such as the hyperactive Owen 1, keep the story fresh, but readers will most enjoy Graces angst-ridden first-person narrative, delivered with her usual comic touch. Cartoon illustrations (and directions for creating a zine) enliven the text and help to showcase Graces artistic talent. A sixth adventure is planned. Grades 2-4. --Kay Weisman; Title: Just Grace and the Snack Attack | [
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22,975 | 1 | Rare Book; Title: Perfectly Martha (Martha Speaks) | [
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22,976 | 2 | This sixth offering in the Just Grace series finds Grace and Mimi working as mothers helpers caring for Lily, an energetic four-year-old with an endless wardrobe of tutus. Lilys immediately smitten with Grace, but not so much with Mimiwho worries that her own soon-to-be-adopted little sister wont like her either. Luckily, the ever-empathetic Grace comes up with a plan to help the two connect and restore Mimis confidence. Short chapters, frequent black-line illustrations, and Harpers sure voice as the blossoming Grace mark this as one of the better series for emerging chapter-book readers. Book seven to follow. Grades 2-4. --Kay Weisman"This entertaining entre into the world of chapter books will leave young readers laughing, pondering and eagerly anticipating Graces next adventure."Bookpage"Easy for readers to relate to, and her voice is consistently funny, frank, and believable."The Horn Book "Short chapters, frequent black-line illustrations, and Harpers sure voice as the blossoming Grace mark this as one of the better series for emerging chapter-book readers."BooklistJust Grace and the Snack Attack"[R]eaders will appreciate her straightforward, honest discussion of strong emotions they'll be sure to relate to." Horn BookJust Grace Goes Green"Girls who are settling into chapter book series featuring Clementine and Judy Moody will love the fast pace and familiar school and family situations. . . . Harpers sketches add interest and break up the text, leaving the new reader time to pause and smile."Horn BookJust Grace Walks the Dog"Graces cartoon illustrations and charts enliven the conversational, first-person text. . .Her ruminations about the ways that peopleand animalsmay not be what they seem will provide both entertainment and food for thought for a wide range of readers."Kirkus Reviews"Harper has created a quick enjoyable read in this third 'Grace' book."Library Media ConnectionStill Just Grace "Harper's strength is her understanding of third-grade angst...she explores with a comic touch...Suggest this reassuring look at friendship and family to fans of Judy Moody and Clementine." Booklist "Dealing with the problems of friendship and change in a lively way...a good addition to the middle-grade shelves." School Library JournalJust GraceBooksense Summer Selection 2007*"The kids come alive in the story, and Harper, the author of several previous books, including the graphic novel Fashion Kitty (2005), enhances the comical goings-on with sparkling cartoon sketches. Equally delightful is the wry voice of energetic Just Grace, who never misses an opportunity to point out the injustices life has dealt her. Shes a hero through and through. Give this to fans of Ann Nagdas Meow Means Mischief (2003) or anyone looking for a funny book." Booklist, starred review"Grace is a funny, mischievous protagonist who should easily find a place in the pantheon of precocious third graders. Fans of Amber Brown, Clementine, and Judy Moody will love her." School Library Journal; Title: Just Grace and the Terrible Tutu | [
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22,977 | 2 | When Curious George visits a science museum, he learns about the environment and hears about an upcoming recycling rally. Back at home, he loads empty cartons and old papers into his wagon. The next day, he happily picks up more papers to fill his wagon. His neighbors, angry to find their just-delivered newspapers gone, chase George all the way to the rally. After the man with the yellow hat arrives and explains Georges mistake, they stay to help plant trees. The book concludes with 20 child-centered Living Green tips, such as Use both sides of your paper. and Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth, which are illustrated on the books cheerful endpapers. With the tone of both art and story reminiscent of the original Curious George series, this picture book offers young children an appealing introduction to reusing and recycling. Preschool-Grade 1. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Curious George Plants A Tree | [
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22,978 | 0 | Katzs nod to presidential foibles arrives just in time for Presidents Day and the upcoming election cycle. In humorous yet informative rhymes, she explains that Washington never slept in the White House, John Quincy Adams often skinny-dipped in the Potomac, Herbert Hoover and his wife avoided eavesdroppers by conversing in Chinese, and William Howard Taft (at 350 pounds) required a special bathtub. Although admittedly trivial, these sorts of details are just the kind to pique young readers interests. The poems exhibit wide diversity (concrete, alliterative, free verse, quatrains), and each is accompanied by a footnote explaining the verses context and a cartoon-style illustration. Neubeckers artwork, rendered in India ink with digital color, is full of interesting details; the title spread, for example, features an enormous, hairy Taft being extricated by four determined aides. Appended with a list of presidential notes and quotes, this is sure to be popular; pair with Kathleen Krulls Lives of the Presidents (1998) or Judith St. Georges So You Want to Be President? (2000). Grades 2-5. --Kay Weisman; Title: The President's Stuck in the Bathtub: Poems About the Presidents | [
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22,979 | 13 | We Shall Overcome is best known as the anthem of the civil rights movement, but what are the songs origins, and how did it come to be such a powerful piece, both in its own right and as a musical metaphor? Stotts traces the songs roots and evolution, beginning with a violent scene endured by a group of Freedom Riders. The blacks and whites attempting to integrate a bus terminal were about to be stormed by a vicious mob, yet they grasped hands and sang We Shall Overcome. From this drama, the story moves back in time to explore various types of music, including slave songs and church hymns, that may have been this tunes basis. The song as we know it was shaped at the Highlander Folk School, whose workshop attendees included Rosa Parks. Ways in which the song has been adapted by other groups is also well chronicled. This smart, effective telling has few missteps. From the informative black-and-white photographs to the solid back matter to the CD sung by Pete Seeger, it is a complete package. Grades 5-8. --Ilene Cooper"From the informative black-and-white photographs to the solid back matter to the CD sung by Pete Seeger, it is a complete package."Booklist"A fitting celebration of a song that has helped to create a better world."Kirkus Reviews; Title: We Shall Overcome: A Song That Changed the World | [
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22,980 | 2 | "It lives up to the standards set by others in this stellar series."Kirkus Reviews, starred review"This is a living, breathing window into the watery world of manatee studies, with eager scientists pursuing the preservation of stressed sirenian populations with determination and grit."School Library Journal; Title: The Manatee Scientists: Saving Vulnerable Species (Scientists in the Field Series) | [
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22,981 | 12 | 1; Title: McDougal Littell Literature: Word Wise: Vocabulary and Spelling Workbook Grade 07 | [
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22,982 | 2 | Grade 5–8—On the day 11-year-old Meli draws a picture of a pelican that bears a striking resemblance to her teacher—and gets caught—spring is just around the corner in Kosovo. But along with the change in season in 1998 come life-altering changes for Albanian Kosovars, the ethnic group to which Meli's family belongs. Because she is forced to stay after class, her 13-year-old brother, Mehmet, heads home alone and is taken by the Serbian police, beaten, and dumped in a field to die. When he returns home after being nursed to health by the Kosovo Liberation Army, his family must flee. Surviving extreme hardship and violence, they arrive in a refugee camp, and at long last immigrate to the United States. All is well until the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, when their family is mistreated for being Muslim, albeit nonpracticing. Kindness and forgiveness on both sides bring about healing and the realization that the Lleshis have truly found a home. The themes of family loyalty and living peaceably with others along with the exploration of ethnic prejudice are handled so as to make for meaningful discussion in a classroom or book group, and the span of the main characters' ages through their teen years makes the book an appropriate choice for a wide range of readers. The setting, complete with television and other fixtures of contemporary life, demonstrates that this sort of tragedy belongs to our own time and not just the distant past. While attempts to explain the political situation at times break the flow of the narrative, this little-known piece of history has been brought to life with sensitivity and grace.—Faith Brautigam, Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL END“[A] powerful, finely crafted novel.”—Publishers Weekly “Paterson exposes the complexities of a war halfway around the globe and how its scars reach across an ocean. Young readers who did not know where Kosovo was before will not forget it after reading the Lleshis's remarkable story.”—Shelf Awareness ; Title: The Day of the Pelican | [
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22,983 | 2 | Grade 24Gooney Bird Greene is back with her classmates for more fun. It's January, and the second grader has begun wearing a "two-ponytail hat" fashioned out of a pair of ruffled green underpants to keep her brain warm. Her outrageous behavior is endearing, and the support of her classmates is heartwarming. Throughout the winter the students of Mrs. Pidgeon's class think about poetry, and their teacher reminds them, "Poetry is not to be judged. You just savor it." She shares poems written by her own mother, Mrs. X. As the children learn the difference between haiku, limericks, and couplets, Mrs. Pidgeon is dealing with more personal issues. When her mother dies, the students, led by Gooney Bird, create the most memorable poem ever. The story unfolds with fresh humor that keeps readers interested. Thomas's pencil drawings bring life to the characters. A fine selection for beginning chapter-book readers and as a read-aloud.Bethany A. Lafferty, Las Vegas-Clark County Library, NV Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.When her second-grade class studies poetry, Gooney Bird bolsters her creativity by wearing a pair of frilly underpants on her head. (Its my two-ponytail hat.) Meanwhile, teacher Mrs. Pidgeon reads aloud short poems written long ago by her mother, Mrs. X, who got to know the children in Gooney Bird and the Room Mother (2005). As the current story begins, Mrs. X is in a nursing home, and at the end, she dies. The childrens response to their beloved teachers loss climaxes in a heartwarming scene that pulls the story together in a meaningful way. A full-page drawing in each chapter reflects the action and the tone of the text. Few beginning chapter books have the range of this one, from hilarity to sadness, from outrage to compassion, and few writers could manage it with such finesse. Often amusing and sometimes subtly instructive, the fourth book in the Gooney Bird Greene series is well suited to reading aloud. Grades 2-4. --Carolyn Phelan; Title: Gooney Bird Is So Absurd (Gooney Bird Greene) | [
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22,984 | 18 | Sweets brilliant combination of collage, design, illustration and text give Balloons Over Broadway an amazing richness. . . [no one] will ever see the parade in the same way.Pete Hamill in The New York Times Book ReviewIts a history lesson, inventor's sketchbook, and inspirational story all rolled into one marvelous mixed-media masterpiece. Sweet's beautifully rendered true-life tale will have your child's imagination soaring to new heights!Education.com"Sweet tells this slice of American history well, conveying both Sargs enthusiasm and joy in his work as well as the drama and excitement of the parade. . .This one should float off the shelves."School Library Journal, starred reviewTony Sarg, the man who invented the giant balloons of the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade, has found a worthy biographer in Caldecott Honoree Sweet. The rush that comes from inspiration, the cliffhanger moments of creation, the sheer joy of building something and watching it delight the multitudesSweet captures it all in what is truly a story for all ages"Publishers Weekly, starred reviewThis clever marriage of information and illustration soars high.Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewA joyous piece of nonfiction that informs and delights in equal parts.Booklist, starred review"Sweets whimsical mixed-media collages, embellished with little dolls she made herself out of odds and ends, reinforce the theme that, for Sarg, work was play." Horn Book, starred review"Sweet's artwork is as joyous an affair as its subject." --Bulletin; Title: Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade (Bank Street College of Education Flora Stieglitz Straus Award (Awards)) | [
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22,985 | 11 | PreSchool-Grade 3A storm is unleashed over a city on the title page. As the story progresses, the sky clears and readers travel with a school bus, trucks, and other vehicles into a rural landscape. Each spread is devoted to an uppercase letter, a corresponding word, and a small black-and-white rendering of a concept or object. The roadsurrounded by unfolding, full-color scenes of farms, a firehouse, a bar, a diner, a church, a rural town on the Fourth of July, and other assorted placescontinues to meander along the bottom of the pages. For those who aren't familiar with "ammonia fertilizer" (A) or "erosion" (E), a conversational glossary is provided. "X" marks a spot on Y's "County Road Y31"; the aerial view highlights the shape of the always-challenging letter nicely. While the alphabetic arrangement provides an organizational scheme and an informational resource, children will return to the illustrations to revel in Geisert's detailed etchings of farmers working and relaxing. The story spans the four seasons with touches of humor, solemnity, and of course, pigs a-plenty. Several scenes, rendered in strong, black silhouettes, lend an air of calm and contrast. Children may enjoy comparing the style and subject matter to Alice and Martin Provensen's Town and Country (Harcourt, 1994).Wendy Lukehart, Washington DC Public Library (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Like Elisha Cooper's Farm (2010), Geisert's latest picture book gives a refreshingly realistic view of contemporary rural life, from plowing fields and caring for livestock to chatting at the local diner. Each spread uses a letter to introduce a farm-related phrase, and the vocabulary, from ammonia fertilizer to the z-braces used to stabilize barns, is aimed at an audience older than the typical ABC crowd, although each phrase is explained briefly in an appended section. It's the clever design and highly detailed color etchings that stand out. On each spread, a scene illustrates the featured word, while the country road of the title runs along the lower half of each spread in an unbroken, continuous panel. A few dramatic scenes border on the abstract, such as the powerful silhouette of discarded objects that depict rust. For the most part, though, this offers snapshots of how farmers work todaynot the cozy, idealized images common in picture booksand both city and country kids will want to return to its elaborately illustrated pages for repeated viewings. Preschool-Grade 3. --Gillian Engberg; Title: Country Road ABC: An Illustrated Journey Through America's Farmland | [
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22,986 | 0 | ** "Kids will quickly fall in love with the charming yellow canine at the heart of this series because she's fun-loving and excited to learn new things. . . . Martha Speaks does a good job of exposing kids to new vocabulary. . . . The show also makes an effort to weave in positive messages about qualities like self-confidence, friendship, and civic responsibility - all great lessons for young kids." --Common Sense Media** "The great thing about the show . . . is how seamlessly it weaves word usage into the story lines of each episode. . .. The words are defined, used in sentences and repeated, yet at no time does any of this feel like - ugh! - school." --San Francisco Chronicle** "The show. . . incorporates vocabulary lessons into the antics of Martha and her two-legged pals." --The Washington Post** "Martha's animation is colorful and perky, just like Martha and the family home she inhabits." --The Hollywood Reporter** "Martha's a pretty savvy girl with some pretty good lessons. . . . [she] is a smart, confident, happy dog whose home life illustrates how people should care for animals - another plus for the series." --The Orange County Register** "[T]he real draw is how the series boosts vocabularies, exploring words that require more than a pictogram to explain." --Time Out Kids** "There's plenty of good humor from the newly loquacious pooch . . . but the program is, at heart, a stealth vocabulary lesson." --Cookiemag.com** Plenty of parenting blog coverage: - "It is a cartoon about a dog that ate some alphabet soup and it went to her brain instead of her stomach and now she can talk. We even made a trip to the library last week and checked out Martha Speaks books. She will not be happy when I have to return those books.We have to read them to her about four times a day!"- "It is a new, sweet animated series on PBS . . . My little girls love it - and they can be a tough crowd to impress."- "[D]efinitely keeping this cool dog on our watch list." mommafindings.com- "I love this show." lovethydog.com; Title: White House Dog (Martha Speaks Chapter Books) | [
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22,987 | 18 | Starred Review. Grade 24Focusing on the great inventor's youth, roughly from age eight to mid-20s, this anecdotal picture-book biography is both engaging and accessible. The concise narrative is sprinkled with original quotes and is well suited as a read-aloud. Youngsters will find much to relate to, from Tom's being misunderstood at schoolhis mother decided to homeschool himto the science experiments he and a friend performed in the basement. Not surprisingly, there is also much to inspire and admire; Edison was a voracious reader and a hard workerby age 12 he worked 14 hours a day as a "news butch," selling newspapers, candy, and cigars on the Detroit commuter train. After heroically rescuing the young son of a telegraph operator from an approaching train, he was rewarded with telegraph lessons. When he was 21, he took a job in Boston and found his calling. Despite some early failures as well as losing his hearing, Edison earned 1093 patents in his lifetime but insisted that, "I never did a day's work in my life. It was all fun." Brown's signature sketches combine digital imagery and watercolors and reflect the period costume and key moments in Edison's early life. This title is for a younger audience than Michael Dooling's Young Thomas Edison (Holiday House, 2005).Barbara Auerbach, PS 217, Brooklyn, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Brown's picture-book account of Thomas Edison's childhood begins with a heartening description common to many of history's great minds: he was a poor student. His mother withdrew him from school after a daydreaming incident: Addled,' the teacher saidanother way of calling Tom confused or stupid. Of course, he was anything but, and once he gained an appreciation of good books, he took it upon himself to read everything he could get his hands on. His life of invention began in his cellar laboratory and carried over to conducting chemistry experiments during downtime at his job selling papers and cigars on commuter trains. It all really clicked, though, when he started working with the newfangled telegraph. The book ends at the (literally) lightbulb moment when he finds out what the world needs, then decides to go ahead and invent it. Brown's always jaunty scribbly artwork nicely captures the thoughtful boy Edison in this gentle nudge pushing kids to take learning into their own hands and run with it. An author's note fleshes out his career. Grades 1-3. --Ian Chipman; Title: A Wizard from the Start: The Incredible Boyhood and Amazing Inventions of Thomas Edison | [
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22,988 | 0 | Not so long ago, during the 1950s and early 1960s, the African American workers at the Wonder Bread, Awrey, and Tastee bakery factories were allowed to sweep the floors, load the trucks, and fix the machinesbut they were not allowed to work as bread dough mixers or bread dough handlers.I learned this history from Joe Barnett, an old friend and leader of one of the bakery labor unions, which are groups of workers that join together to fight for fair treatment in their jobs. Joe told me the story one evening as we were driving to a Detroit Pistons basketball game, and I can still picture his hands gesturing, and trembling, in the crisscrossing glow of headlights. My husband, who is a labor union attorney, has also heard bakery union members talk many times over the years about these "unwritten rules" for African American workers.A lot of what we know about how people were treated in the past comes through the retelling of stories like Joes, or "oral history." Fellow Michigan author Jean Alicia Elster remembers her mother telling her that African American women were not allowed to try on the hats in Hudsons department store. The father of the first African American governor of New York, David Paterson, remembers being paid by the people he worked for to not attend holiday parties in the 1940s.This history is shocking today to many people. But back in the 1940s and 1950s, it wasnt news; it was just how things were. In fact, newspaper ads for jobs back then often mentioned "white only" or "no colored." Deciding what jobs people could do based on their skin color was not against the law until the Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964. Before then, people may have thought such behavior was wrong, but they couldnt force other people to change.One day in 2006, a few years after Joe died, I was watching my daughter play the violin and thinking about hands. I thought of Joes hands, and also of his heart. And I wrote down his story.Look at these hands, Joseph. / Did you know these hands / used to . . . Starting from the refrain, a man on each double-page spread tells a smiling boy how to tie his shoes, play the piano, hit a line drive, and more. Coopers signature style of softly blurred illustrations in sepia shades shows the bonds in a loving family. There is an abrupt break in the verse as the man remembers, Did you know these hands / were not allowed to touch / the bread dough / in the Wonder Bread factory? The bosses said that white people did not want to eat bread touched by black hands, so blacks were only allowed to sweep the floor, work the line, and load the trucks. Then the storys tone shifts again, and stirring pictures celebrate the historic civil rights and union protests that brought attention to the issue, and a long authors note offers more context. The storys roots in rarely told history will widen the audience of this moving title to older readers, too. Preschool-Grade 3. --Hazel Rochman; Title: These Hands (Golden Kite Honors (Awards)) | [
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22,989 | 0 | Product Description Martha is visiting a farm for the first time. Along with learning new words, Martha loves to learn new skills so she volunteers to help out with the chores. But who knew that would mean rising before the sun? And how was she supposed to know the sheep weren't allowed in the house anyway? She doesn't think she's cut out to be a farm dog--until she's able to raise the alarm that a coyote is on the loose! Fun new vocabulary activities include a word scramble and matching animals game. Susan Meddaugh was born and raised in Montclair, New Jersey. She graduated from Wheaton College, where she studied French literature and fine arts. After working briefly with an advertising agency in New York, she moved to Boston and worked at a publishing company for ten years, first as a designer, then art editor, and finally as art director. While there, she did the illustrations for GOOD STONES (Houghton Mifflin) by Anne Epstein, and then decided to strike out on her own as a freelance illustrator and creator of children's books. Since that time, Susan has written and illustrated many popular books for children, including MARTHA SPEAKS, which was chosen as a NEW YORK TIMES Best Illustrated Book for 1992. In 1998 she was awarded the New England Book Award, given by the New England Booksellers Association to recognize a body of work. Her work also was acknowledged with a New York Times Best Illustrated Award. She lives in Sherborn, Massachusetts.; Title: Farm Dog Martha (Martha Speaks Readers) | [
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22,990 | 2 | Karen English is a Coretta Scott King Honor Award-winning author whose books have been praised for their nuanced and accessible portrayal of girls' friendships. She is also an elementary school teacher, and lives in Los Angeles.Laura Freeman has illustrated many books for children, including two additional Nikki and Deja stories. She lives in New York City.; Title: Nikki and Deja: The Newsy News Newsletter: Nikki and Deja, Book Three | [
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22,991 | 2 | Gr 2-5Say takes the ancient legend about a crane magically transformed into a woman through an act of kindness and adds another layer of mystery to the story. A brief retelling of the Grateful Crane, as told to Jiro by his mother, sets the scene. The rest of the book traces the child and his father's visit to Mr. Ozu, who has a famous garden and many treasures in his house. Intrigued by the life-size bronze crane, Jiro investigates first the statue and then a small seemingly empty cottage on the property. When a tall, lovely Japanese lady appears, he finds himself playing out the tale. Is she the crane personified? Is he the woodcutter from the story? With the arrival of his father to take him home, he is left to ponder: Was this just a dream? The care and subtlety the artist employs to make the contemporary twist believable, in both text and illustration, is extraordinary. A final magnificent image depicts a crane flying through the night sky beneath a full moon. Carefully chosen words mesh seamlessly with dramatic and effective paintings, bringing both energy and tranquility to carry the story to its thought-provoking ending.Barbara Elleman, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, MA Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Says book begins with a brief retelling of the Japanese folktale The Grateful Crane, in which a woodcutter frees a crane and later marries a mysterious woman. The woman weaves fabric that enriches the couple until her husband sees her at work, at which time she reverts to being a bird. In Says quixotic story, a boy and his father visit a rich man, Mr. Ozu. Young Jiro wanders the grounds and finds a statue of a crane. Remembering the tale, he thinks its real. His father and Mr. Ozu laugh, and the boy is humiliated. Then a mysterious cottage beckons, a beautiful woman appears, and so begins the boys own reenactment of The Grateful Crane. Although the mood is evocative in the manner of fairy tales, theres a question here of audience. Jiro looks to be about six, yet the issues the book raisesabout the illusion of story and the nature of realitywould probably be best contemplated by an older child. Still, Says artwork, with its clean, quiet scenes, always pleases, and the more perceptive child will take much away from this. Grades K-2. --Ilene Cooper; Title: The Boy in the Garden | [
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22,992 | 1 | Hans and Margret Rey created many books during their lives together, includingCurious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites likeSpottyandPretzel.But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the originalCurious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books soldworldwide. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show onPBS.; Title: Curious George and the Pizza Party | [
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22,993 | 2 | Gr 3-6From chicken soup, honey, and mother's kisses to frog soup, mummy powder, and leeches, Beccia highlights some unusual cures for common illnesses that have been practiced throughout history. Organized by coughs, colds, sore throats, wounds, stomachaches, fever, headaches, and other sicknesses, the book first presents the cures and then challenges readers to guess which methods have been effective. In the ensuing pages, she describes the philosophy behind each treatment and notes its utility. While grounded in science, Beccia takes a holistic view, leading to some surprising results. Though the application of mummy powder to wounds may actually have spread more disease, bleeding may have sometimes helped by starving staph infections of iron. The frog slime involved in the titular cure is now used in some modern medications, and mother's kisses are an example of the beneficial power of placebos. Digital mixed-media color illustrations and manageable blocks of text invite reluctant readers to browse this high-interest title. While the figures are often awkwardly composed, their expressions as they confront each unpalatable cure are highly entertaining. In comparison, Richard Platt's Doctors Did What?! (Two-Can, 2006) covers slightly more ground through a time line approach, but the tone is sarcastic and the use of photos makes for a more appalling read. Beccia's approachable introduction is more suitable for younger readers and all those with sensitive stomachs.Jayne Damron, Farmington Community Library, MI(c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Author-illustrator Beccia has gathered some of historys strangest cures for what ails you. Some of these are silly (puppy kisses), some are sticky (spider webs), some are stinky (skunk oil), and some are sweetly sentimental (a mothers kisses). Do any of them work? You bet, and part of the fun is guessing which ones (dont you dare turn to the page where the answers are revealed). Arranged by malady (coughs, colds, fevers, etc.), each section is typically introduced by three possible cures, with wounds getting nine choices. The pages that follow reveal which cures work, why, and when and where they might have originated. Beccias droll text is greatly enhanced by her witty single- and double-page illustrations, filled with humorous details. Boys will especially enjoy the ickier cures (anyone for urine drinking?), while teachers and librarians will welcome the careful research and the useful appended bibliography. Grades 1-4. --Michael Cart; Title: I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History's Strangest Cures | [
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22,994 | 2 | Gr 4-6Big Audrey, the cat-whiskered girl who returned with Iggy, Neddie, and Seamus to their plane of existence at the end of The Yggyssey (Houghton Harcourt, 2009), takes center stage in this adventure. Wanting to see more of this plane, she sets off on a road trip across the country and ends up in Poughkeepsie, NY. Audrey mingles with the localsa quirky cast of characters that includes a wise woman who shows her a picture of a 19th-century girl who looks exactly like her, cat-whiskers and all. Audrey is the only one convinced that she and the girl are not the same person, and solving this mystery takes her and her new friend, Molly, on another inter-dimensional adventure. Pinkwater once again exercises his trademark irreverent humor complete with puns and literary allusions. Short chapters adorned with spot art keep the story moving, and the fact that Audrey and Molly are rarelyif everfazed by anything that happens allows readers to breeze through this lighthearted tale that never takes itself too seriously. It is not necessary to have read the earlier titles as Audrey is the only character who makes a repeat performance. As with the first two books, the narrative rushes to a conclusion and ends somewhat abruptly with promises of future adventures. Nevertheless, it is sure to be enjoyed by fans of Pinkwater's unique talent.Amanda Raklovits, Champaign Public Library, IL Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.This spin-off of The Yggyssey (2009) features Big Audrey, a 14-year-old girl who, as the titles suggests, uncannily resembles a cat. This is only the start of Audrey's peculiarities, and although she is from another dimensional plane, she resides in Poughkeepsie with a couple who owns a UFO bookstore. She befriends a nutty professor and a young girl who is really a dwerg (a race of magical mountain people) from the local psych hospital. Together, they travel throughout Poughkeepsie and various dimensions trying to uncover Audrey's true identity. Every character they encounter is crazier than the nexta 114-year-old woman named Chicken Nancy; a Catskill Mountain Giant; members of a secret brotherhood from an alternate Poughkeepsieand every chance encounter leads them to another zany adventure. Mixing the absurd with the profound, Pinkwater's odd narration will have even the most serious readers laughing at the chaos. As Audrey notes, Very often when crazy people are not actively being crazy, they are less crazy than regular people who are a little bit crazy at all times. Grades 5-8. --Kimberly Garnick; Title: Adventures of a Cat-Whiskered Girl | [
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22,995 | 0 | Product Description Two mysteries in one book! At Alice's birthday party, somebody--or some animal--has ruined the birthday cake. Facing accusations from Alice's brother and his cat, Nelson (Martha's nemesis), Martha proclaims her innocence in spite of overwhelming cake crumb evidence. Finally clearing her name, Martha moves on to apply her detective skills to uncover a plot to rob a local jewelry store. But it turns out that the main suspects are police detectives on a stakeout. Has Martha foiled the stakeout plan for good, or can she rally her canine friends to help her catch the real criminals? Includes a cast of characters introduction and two pages of word-fun activities. Grade 1-3 These two stories are based on characters from Meddaugh's Martha picture books (Houghton) and on the PBS series Martha Speaks. An introduction explains that the pup is able to speak when she eats alphabet soup. In the first story, she is accused of eating part of a birthday cake before it is served. Guests at the party hold a hearing and provide imaginative scenarios for the crime, but when Nelson the cat spits up a bit of candle, the truth is revealed. In the second case, Martha hears two men plotting and is determined to stop them from committing a crime. She and her owner, Helen, learn that the men are actually undercover officers working to thwart a jewelry-store robbery. The thieves come while the police are gone, so Martha summons neighborhood dogs to help. Each page has ample white space and features an expressive, brightly colored cartoon. A few full-spread illustrations add information and drama. Word-search and -scramble puzzles follow the story. This engaging, contemporary tale will be welcomed by those making the leap from Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and Mitchell Sharmat's Nate the Great on the Owl Express (Delacorte, 2003) and Cynthia Rylant's The Case of the Desperate Duck (HarperCollins, 2005) to more advanced mysteries. Laura Scott, Farmington Community Library, MI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Martha Speaks: Martha on the Case (Chapter Book) (Martha Speaks Chapter Books) | [
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22,996 | 0 | "The great thing about the show . . . is how seamlessly it weaves word usage into the story lines of each episode. . . . The words are defined, used in sentences and repeated, yet at no time does any of this feel like - ugh! - school." --San Francisco Chronicle "The show . . . incorporates vocabulary lessons into the antics of Martha and her two-legged pals." --The Washington Post "Martha's animation is colorful and perky, just like Martha and the family home she inhabits." --The Hollywood Reporter "Martha's a pretty savvy girl with some pretty good lessons. . . . [she] is a smart, confident, happy dog whose home life illustrates how people should care for animals - another plus for the series." --The Orange County Register "[T]he real draw is how the series boosts vocabularies, exploring words that require more than a pictogram to explain." --Time Out Kids "Kids will quickly fall in love with the charming yellow canine at the heart of this series because she's fun-loving and excited to learn new things. . . . Martha Speaks does a good job of exposing kids to new vocabulary. . . . The show also makes an effort to weave in positive messages about qualities like self-confidence, friendship, and civic responsibility - all great lessons for young kids." --Common Sense Media "There's plenty of good humor from the newly loquacious pooch . . . but the program is, at heart, a stealth vocabulary lesson." --Cookiemag.com Plenty of parenting blog coverage: "It is a cartoon about a dog that ate some alphabet soup and it went to her brain instead of her stomach and now she can talk. We even made a trip to the library last week and checked out Martha Speaks books. She will not be happy when I have to return those books. We have to read them to her about four times a day!" "It is a new, sweet animated series on PBS . . . My little girls love it - and they can be a tough crowd to impress." "[D]efinitely keeping this cool dog on our watch list." —mommafindings.com "I love this show." —lovethydog.comSusan Meddaugh was born and raised in Montclair, New Jersey. She graduated from Wheaton College, where she studied French literature and fine arts. After working briefly with an advertising agency in New York, she moved to Boston and worked at a publishing company for ten years, first as a designer, then art editor, and finally as art director. While there, she did the illustrations for GOOD STONES (Houghton Mifflin) by Anne Epstein, and then decided to strike out on her own as a freelance illustrator and creator of children's books. Since that time, Susan has written and illustrated many popular books for children, including MARTHA SPEAKS, which was chosen as a NEW YORK TIMES Best Illustrated Book for 1992. In 1998 she was awarded the New England Book Award, given by the New England Booksellers Association to recognize a body of work. Her work also was acknowledged with a New York Times Best Illustrated Award. She lives in Sherborn, Massachusetts. ; Title: Martha Speaks: Haunted House (Reader) | [
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22,997 | 0 | "Newbery Medalist Parks lean, well-paced story bridges the ordinary and the sacred to powerful effect."-Publishers Weekly, starred review"This gorgeous picture book sheds thoughtful light on a fascinating facet of the Christmas story."-School Library Journal; Title: The Third Gift | [
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22,998 | 2 | Hans Augusto Rey was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1898. As a child, he spent much of his free time in that city's famous Hagenbeck Zoo drawing animals. After serving in the army during World War I, he studied philology and natural science at the University of Hamburg. He then married Margret Rey and they moved to Montmartre for four years. The manuscript for the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940. Eventually, they made their way to the United States, and Curious George was published in 1941. Curious George has been published in many languages, including French, German, Japanese, Afrikaans, and Norwegian. Additional Curious George books followed, as well as such other favorites as CECILY G. AND THE NINE MONKEYS and FIND THE CONSTELLATIONS.; Title: Curious Baby My Curious World (Curious George Cloth Book) (Curious Baby Curious George) | [
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22,999 | 0 | Bright, mixed-media collage scenes illustrate this picture-book poetry collection that plays with literary allusions. In Cliffhanger, a desperate dog clinging to a cliff above a shark-filled ocean implores, Please, author, write / a sequel fast! In another selection, a character pleads for his life: Dont close the cover and dont walk away / Dont leave me squished in here day after day. On one spread, the index brags: Im telling you, kid: ignore the rest of the book. / All you really need is me. Plot has a voice in another poem: My characters / hate me. They dont think Im grand. / But without me / their plots / would be dreary / and bland. And in a poem for three voices, Beginning and Ending try to comfort Middle and show him he matters, and then the three vie for importance. With its mix of poetic forms and wry twists on language-arts terms, this is a natural choice for sharing in classrooms and young writers workshops. Grades 2-5. --Hazel Rochman; Title: BookSpeak!: Poems About Books | [
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