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Seventh-grade Menace (The Fabulous Five #14)
by Betsy HaynesCAN JANA STOP THE SEVENTH-GRADE MENACE? Jana Morgan, Melanie Edwards, Beth Barry, Christie Winchell, Katie Shannon ... they're The Fabulous Five. They started out as a club whose secret purpose was to keep up with snobby Taffy Sinclair. Now these five best friends are in the seventh grade--are they ready for the ups and downs of junior high? SEVENTH-GRADE MENACE Jana Morgan thinks she's the luckiest girl at Wakeman Junior High. Not only is she dating cute Randy Kirwan, but she and Randy are competing in a popularity contest together. Soon the votes are pouring in, but Jana's also getting attention of a different kind. First chocolate milk is poured all over her petitions for the contest. Then she discovers that catsup has been squirted into her locker. Jana suspects that seventh-grade bully Geena McNatt is responsible, and she's ready to retaliate ... until something happens to make Jana see why Geena is always such a menace.
Seventh-grade Rumors (The Fabulous Five #1)
by Betsy HaynesTHE FABULOUS FIVE HAS FANTASTIC COMPETITION! Jana Morgan, Melanie Edwards, Beth Barry, Christie Winchell, Katie Shannon ... they're The Fabulous Five. They started out as a club whose secret purpose was to keep up with snobby Taffy Sinclair. Now these five best friends are in the seventh grade, are they ready for the ups and downs of junior high? SEVENTH-GRADE RUMORS When Jana Morgan and the rest of the gang arrive at Wakeman Junior High for the first day of school, they discover that another group of girls has taken over their private hangout. Jana has heard rumors about these girls who call themselves The Fantastic Foursome, and she doesn't expect to become friendly with any of them. But soon she finds herself really liking one of the members of the rival group, and the rest of The Fabulous Five think she's a traitor. Can Jana prove to her old friends that rumors aren't always based on the truth?
Seventh-grade Tango
by Elizabeth A. LevyKiller Dancer The day ballroom dancing invades William T. Harris Middle School comes with no warning. And once the cute dance teacher, Mr. DePalma, sweeps into Rebecca's life, dancing suddenly becomes very important to her. No one can seem to forget the infamous incident that earned Rebecca the title "Killer Dancer," the day she broke her friend Scott's toe in sixth grade. Now, in seventh grade, the class can't believe it when Mr. DePalma actually pairs Rebecca and Scott up again as dance partners. To everyone's surprise, they're good. Very good! Rebecca's friend Samantha tells her that they have to start playing real kissing games like Seven Minutes in Heaven. Trouble begins when the kissing games start. Friendships are tested. And choices have to be made. Filled with humor and heart, this is an engaging story about the power of friendship and the magic of dancing.
Sever
by Lauren DestefanoTime is running out for Rhine in the conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Chemical Garden Trilogy.With time ticking until the virus takes its toll, Rhine is desperate for answers. After enduring Vaughn's worst, Rhine finds an unlikely ally in his brother, an eccentric inventor named Reed, and she takes refuge in his dilapidated house. However, the people she left behind refuse to stay in the past. While Gabriel haunts Rhine's memories, Cecily is determined to be at Rhine's side, even if Linden's feelings are still caught between them. Meanwhile, Rowan's growing involvement in an underground resistance compels Rhine to reach him before he does something that cannot be undone. But what she discovers along the way has alarming implications for her future--and on the past her parents never had the chance to explain. In this breathtaking conclusion to Lauren DeStefano's Chemical Garden trilogy, everything Rhine knows to be true will be irrevocably shattered.
Sever (Chemical Garden #3)
by Lauren DestefanoTime is running out for Rhine in this conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Chemical Garden Trilogy.With the clock ticking until the virus takes its toll, Rhine is desperate for answers. After enduring Vaughn's worst, Rhine finds an unlikely ally in his brother, an eccentric inventor named Reed. She takes refuge in his dilapidated house, though the people she left behind refuse to stay in the past. While Gabriel haunts Rhine's memories, Cecily is determined to be at Rhine's side, even if Linden's feelings are still caught between them. Meanwhile, Rowan's growing involvement in an underground resistance compels Rhine to reach him before he does something that cannot be undone. But what she discovers along the way has alarming implications for her future--and about the past her parents never had the chance to explain. In this breathtaking conclusion to Lauren DeStefano's Chemical Garden trilogy, everything Rhine knows to be true will be irrevocably shattered.
Severe and Unusual Weather
by Jessie Ann FoleyIn this poignant novel, a young girl leaves her troubled home and, while investigating a destructive tornado with the class outcast, learns the importance of letting her guard down. A must-read for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly, Dan Gemeinhart, and Corey Ann Haydu. Nadine has rules for surviving as the new kid:Keep your head down.Mind your own business.Don’t stick your neck out for anyone. Especially not for Francis Pepper, the boy everyone in school picks on.Nadine just wants to get through the rest of the year without any trouble. She knows that once her mom is out of rehab, it’ll be back to the unpredictable in Chicago.But when she’s paired with Francis for a project about Centralia, Illinois, her new hometown, she’s drawn to his story. Francis was born the exact day that a tornado, the Great Tornado of the New Millennium (GTNM), destroyed the area. The cyclone even killed his mom. Then Nadine finds a mysterious book that contains instructions for channeling weather. Before she can blink, she and Francis are caught in the swirling whispers and lies that surround the GTNM.Try as they might, they can’t figure out two things: Who would want to summon a tornado to Centralia? And why would they want to hurt Francis’s family?
Severed Heads, Broken Hearts
by Robyn SchneiderAfter witnessing his girlfriend in a "very friendly" position with a guy who is definitely not him, closely followed by a catastrophic car accident that shatters his leg along with his pro Tennis hopes, Ezra Faulkner returns to school for Senior year, cast into social oblivion, a shadow of his former self. Ezra believes that everyone suffers a defining tragedy: it appears that his has just occurred. But this new tragic self might have its own appeal, especially after he meets the clever, oddly sexy Cassidy Thorpe, a girl who launches him into a series of transformative adventures that help Ezra learn the truth about tragedy: unlike lightning, it can and will strike the same place twice.
Severn Speaks Out (Speak Out #1)
by Severn Cullis-SuzukiBefore Greta Thunberg there was Severn Cullis-Suzuki, whose 1992 Earth Summit speech made her known as “the girl who silenced the world for five minutes.” Severn Cullis-Suzuki was only twelve years old when she addressed the whole world and asked: What are you doing to the Earth, our home? How far can human greed go? Young Severn looked at the world leaders in attendance and said, “I’m only a child, and I don’t have all the solutions, but I want you to realize, neither do you!” She entreated those world leaders to make their actions reflect their words and to protect the Earth for generations to come. Severn’s speech is even more urgent today than it was thirty years ago. Beautiful illustrations accompany her words in this first book in the Speak Out series, followed by an analysis written by Alex Nogués that gives readers more detail about Severn’s life and the context of her speech, while highlighting the most powerful and persuasive points of her address. The Speak Out series publishes the most inspiring speeches of our times, then deconstructs them to give young readers a deeper understanding of global issues and the power of language to influence them. Key Text Features biographical information definitions explanation facts headings historical context illustrations informational note Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.
Sew What, Betsy Ross? (Before I Made History)
by Peter Roop Connie RoopBetsy Ross is famous. She made American flags. Did you know Betsy Ross also made curtains, quilts, clothes, and blankets? Betsy Ross was paid to make American flags. Did she really make the first American flag? The first flags had thirteen stars and thirteen stripes. Did you know each time a new state was added to the flag a new star was added? Betsy Ross ran her own upholstery business. How did she do this at a time when very few women owned businesses? Betsy Ross talked with George Washington. Did you know she sat behind him in church? Betsy Ross had seven daughters. Betsy Ross told her story about making the first American flag only to her family.
Seward's Folly (Cornerstones of Freedom, 2nd Series)
by Melissa WhitcraftExplores the history of Alaska, its path to statehood, and current issues, including the conflict between those who want to drill for oil in new locations and those who wish to protect the environment. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Sewer Rats (Orca Currents)
by Sigmund BrouwerJim, Mickey and Lisa belong to a secret club called the Sewer Rats. Every Saturday the Sewer Rats reign supreme in paintball wars held in the city's storm drain system. The new kid, Carter, wants to join, but Lisa doesn't want him in the club. When Carter is hurt in his first paintball war, Jim and Mickey suspect that Lisa planned the accident. They try to confront her, but she runs into the tunnels just as a rainstorm begins. Jim and Mickey have to get Lisa out before the tunnels fill with water.
Sewing School 2: Lessons in Machine Sewing; 20 Projects Kids Will Love to Make (Sewing School)
by Andria Lisle Amie Petronis PlumleyFor kids who have mastered hand sewing, machine sewing opens up exciting new possibilities! Sewing School 2 offers 20 creative projects designed for children ages 7 and up, including cloth pencil cases, purses, wall pockets, and even a fabric guitar. Illustrated step-by-step instructions show kids how to thread a sewing machine, select an appropriate stitch, and choose fabrics and patterns that evoke their own unique style. Suggestions for creative variations open up endless possibilities for kids to imaginatively personalize their fabric creations.
Sewing School Quilts: 15 Projects Kids Will Love to Make; Stitch Up a Patchwork Pet, Scrappy Journal, T-Shirt Quilt, and More (Sewing School)
by Justin Fox Burks Andria Lisle Amie Petronis PlumleyThe best-selling authors of the Sewing School series are back, introducing kids to the creativity of stitching patchwork, appliqué, and quilts. Using dynamic how-to photos and step-by-step instructions written for ages 8 to 12, Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle teach a variety of techniques using both hand and machine sewing. The 15 projects range from decorative to practical, including an appliquéd family crest wall hanging, a patchwork pet bed, a crazy-quilt journal cover, and a quilt made from recycled T-shirts. Every project features encouraging suggestions for making truly one-of-a-kind items that express the creative spirit of each young maker.
Sewing School: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make (Sewing School)
by Andria Lisle Amie Petronis PlumleyKids can sew too! This inspiring guide includes 21 fun sewing projects for children ages 5 and up. With easy-to-follow illustrated instructions and cut-out patterns, young crafters will quickly be sewing up colorful pillows, potholders, dolls, blankets, and more. These kid-tested projects require only minimal supervision and most can be made using simple hand stitches, so no sewing machine is required. With plenty of encouragement and helpful tips, Sewing School helps little sewers develop their skills while sparking a passion that will last a lifetime.
Sewing Stories: Harriet Powers' Journey from Slave to Artist
by Barbara HerkertHarriet Powers learned to sew and quilt as a young slave girl on a Georgia plantation. She lived through the Civil War and Reconstruction, and eventually owned a cotton farm with her family, all the while relying on her skills with the needle to clothe and feed her children. Later she began making pictorial quilts, using each square to illustrate Bible stories and local legends. She exhibited her quilts at local cotton fairs, and though she never traveled outside of Georgia, her quilts are now priceless examples of African American folk art. Barbara Herkert's lyrical narrative and Vanessa Newton's patchwork illustrations bring this important artist to life in a moving picture-book biography.
Sewing in Circles
by Nancy Zhang Chloe TaylorZoey is so excited to sell her designs at the outdoor market! But will she compromise her vision for her crush? Includes "Sew Zoey" blog posts and fashion illustrations.In the thirteenth book in the Sew Zoey series, Zoey Webber is getting gifty...by selling her designs at an outdoor market! Things get complicated when her new crush asks if he can display his paintings in her booth. Her friends Kate, Priti, and Libby think she'll be making a huge mistake if she doesn't jump at the chance to spend time with him, but is it worth changing her vision? Then her fashion idol, Daphne Shaw, offers to feature a Sew Zoey piece in her pop-up show. It sounds great, until Daphne doesn't like Zoey's samples. Zoey spins her wheels, realizing that she has only ever sold her clothes online, and has never had to see a shopper's negative reaction. What if the booth bombs? When Zoey's confidence in her designs is shattered, can she break the cycle?
Sex
by Francine PascalI FINALLY KNOW WHAT FEAR IS. FEAR IS THE DESIRE TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER... THE MOMENT BEFORE THAT DESIRE COMES TRUE.
Sex
by Nikol HaslerSex: An Uncensored Introduction provides honest, in-depth information about sex, sexual orientation, masturbation, foreplay, birth control options, and protection against disease. This revised and updated edition includes updated information about everything from STIs to new sex-related legislation as well as brand new sections on sexting, online dating and safety, and sex-related bullying of all kinds. The hilariously straightforward contents of the book will be augmented by a new foreword written by a trusted "sexpert" to lend added expertise to this new edition.
Sex Drive
by Andy BehrensNow a major motion picture!Ian-s best friend, Lance, has a knack for finding both. Unfortunately Ian-s too nice to get close to either. He-s never kissed a girl-or even had a chance-until he meets the perfect girl online. <P><P>Now only a 935-mile road trip lies between Ian and something that he-s been thinking about roughly every eleven seconds since puberty hit. There-s also the small problem of the Creature, Ian-s ancient yellow Oldsmobile, and its impending collapse on the side of the road. As if that weren-t enough, Lance and gal pal Felicia crash the ride for what seems to be the sole purpose of taunting Ian. With all these obstacles in the way, will Ian-s drive bring him any closer to what he wants?
Sex Education: A Guide To Life (Sex Education #2)
by Sex EducationThe official, no nonsense sex syllabus you always wanted. From the Netflix sensation SEX EDUCATION, with a foreword from the show's creator, Laurie NunnQuestioning your body? Not sure about how you feel? Or worried if that thing is normal? Unlikely educator Otis Milburn and his beloved friends are back in this frank, feminist and positive guide to life.Covering everything from understanding your anatomy, feeling confident about how you look and understanding how you feel, to consent, sexuality and the minefield that is modern love - this guide answers all the questions you're too scared to ask, in a language you understand.With insight from your favourite characters, therapy notes, diagrams, tips, takeaways and a whole lot of fun, this book is both a companion to the show and a practical guide to navigating the real world.This book has been checked by experts including doctors, sex therapists and sensitivity readers. Recommended age 14+
Sex Education: A Guide To Life - The Official Netflix Show Companion (Sex Education #2)
by Sex EducationThe official, no nonsense sex syllabus you always wanted. From the Netflix sensation SEX EDUCATION, with a foreword from the show's creator, Laurie NunnQuestioning your body? Not sure about how you feel? Or worried if that thing is normal? Unlikely educator Otis Milburn and his beloved friends are back in this frank, feminist and positive guide to life.Covering everything from understanding your anatomy, feeling confident about how you look and understanding how you feel, to consent, sexuality and the minefield that is modern love - this guide answers all the questions you're too scared to ask, in a language you understand.With insight from your favourite characters, therapy notes, diagrams, tips, takeaways and a whole lot of fun, this book is both a companion to the show and a practical guide to navigating the real world.This book has been checked by experts including doctors, sex therapists and sensitivity readers. Recommended age 14+
Sex Education: A Novel
by Jenny DavisAs a project for an unusually open class in sex education, Livvie and her boyfriend David learn to care for a pregnant young neighbor, and also about love and caring and eventually about pain and courage.
Sex Has a Price Tag: Discussions about Sexuality, Spirituality, and Self Respect
by Crystal Kirgiss Pam Stenzel“If I only had known what could happen, I would have made a different choice!!!” A decade in a crisis pregnancy center, counseling both Christian and non-Christian teens…speaking to millions of students through the years…counseling and answering the letters of thousands of teens…Pam Stenzel has heard this statement over and over and over again. From kids like you. Sex Has a Price Tag rejoices that, indeed, sex is glorious. Sex is God-given. But sex outside of God’s boundary is behavior that has far-reaching consequences. Outside a monogamous marriage it has a price tag of incalculable costs. Here are real testimonies, encouragement, and advice about: abstinence vs consequences Biblical definitions and examples physical diseases and emotional disaster examination of urges taboo subjects including masturbation advice on where to go for help avoiding sexual activity and awkward situations dealing with friends, parents…and your self-respect Sex Has a Price Tag is brutally frank but totally sympathetic, written to girls and guys. Here are searing personal testimonies, medical stats, and practical solutions; encouragement in the form of Biblical examples, support and networking options, innovative alternatives to dating situations, and creating journaling. There are sources and links for seeking help. Sex Has a Price Tag is life-affirming, and is a life-saver.
Sex Is a Funny Word: A Book about Bodies, Feelings, and YOU
by Cory Silverberg2016 Winner of the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children&’s Non-Fiction 2016 ALA Stonewall Book Award, Honor Book2016 ALA Notable Children's BookA comic book for kids that includes children and families of all makeups, orientations, and gender identities, Sex Is a Funny Word is an essential resource about bodies, gender, and sexuality for children ages 8 to 10 as well as their parents and caregivers. Much more than the "facts of life" or &“the birds and the bees," Sex Is a Funny Word opens up conversations between young people and their caregivers in a way that allows adults to convey their values and beliefs while providing information about boundaries, safety, and joy.The eagerly anticipated follow up to Lambda-nominated What Makes a Baby, from sex educator Cory Silverberg and artist Fiona Smyth, Sex Is a Funny Word reimagines "sex talk" for the twenty-first century.