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Open If You Dare
by Dana MiddletonLike Birdie Adams didn’t have enough problems this summer. But Birdie’s Birdie. And if a long-buried box has "Open if you dare" written on its lid, then Birdie and her best friends, Ally and Rose, are going to open it. And now, along with everything else that’s going on—Ally’s pitching slump, Rose’s banishment to Britain, and Birdie’s annoying younger sister being, you know, annoying—the best friends are caught up in solving a mystery planted by a dead girl forty years ago.
Open in Case of Emergency
by Richard FairgrayA mysterious box arrives at the door marked OPEN IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. That sure is handy for Zachary J. Warthog. Need a packet of sugar? Just open the box and it’s there! Clean underwear? Check.Cyrus P. Rhinosaur gets a box, too. When he has real and true emergencies, like a tornado that hits his house, he decides the save the box for an even bigger emergency.When Zack loses his box, suddenly—a real emergency! But no box to open . . .
Open Letter by Juniper O.
by Sarah E. ShieldsJuniper O. has a baby sibling that she calls a "bad baby." She doesn't like anything about this baby, including the way it smells, the way it looks, and the way it eats. Juniper writes a letter to share her feelings.
Open Mic: Riffs on Life Between Cultures in Ten Voices
by Mitali PerkinsA biracial girl is amused when her dad clears seats for his family on a crowded subway in under a minute flat, simply by sitting quietly in between two uptight white women. Edited by acclaimed author and speaker Mitali Perkins, this collection of fiction and nonfiction uses a mix of styles as diverse as their authors, from laugh-out-loud funny to wry, ironic, or poingnant, in prose, poetry, and comic form.
Open Science: Knowledge for Everyone (Orca Think #11)
by Monique PolakScience is for everyone, right? Unfortunately, that's not always true. Discovery, research and innovation are often top secret, and big businesses charge high prices for that information. The field of open science is trying to change that. It's all about sharing knowledge. Teams of scientists around the world are working together to improve and speed up scientific research and share their results so that everyone benefits. Open Science: Knowledge for Everyone examines the history of scientific research and how ideas and information are shared and why. It also looks at innovations made using open science, such as treatments for diseases and vaccines to protect against viruses like COVID-19, discoveries that were only possible thanks to the sharing of information. Discover how regular people, including kids, can be citizen scientists and what we all can do to share science and make the world a better place.
Open the Door and See All the People
by Clyde Robert BullaAfter losing everything they own, including their dolls, when their house burns down, two sisters learn about a place where they can adopt dolls.
Open the Door to Liberty
by Anne Rockwell"Christie&’s stirring illustrations, including the cover painting of a triumphant L&’Ouverture surrounded by his people, complement the dramatic tale."--Kirkus Reviews"In this eye-opening biography, Rockwell makes a strong case that Toussaint L&’Ouverture is one of the most overlooked heroes of the eighteenth century . . . Evocative paintings in primary colors help tell the story (the rendition of Toussaint in prison is especially poignant), while biographies and source notes make up the excellent back matter."--Booklist"Altogether, this is a beautiful and captivating portrait of a leader whose story will probably be unfamiliar to most youngsters."--School Library Journal, starred review"Rockwell succeeds admirably in explaining a complicated life, and the American-primitive-style drawings are a good match."--New York Times Book Review Bookshelf"The brevity of the text and Christie's moving and sophisticated paintings . . . help bring the challenging political chaos within the reach of a young audience."--The Bulletin —
Open Wide (Katie Kazoo Switcheroo #23)
by Nancy KrulikHere a funny adventure that kids can really sink their teeth into! When Emma's brother Matthew overhears Katie talking about how awful going to the dentist is, he's terrified. So Katie accompanies him to Dr. Sang in the hopes of calming Matthew down.
Open Wide (Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo #23)
by Nancy KrulikHere's a funny adventure that kids can really sink their teeth into! When Emma W. 's little brother Matthew overhears Katie talking about how awful going to the dentist is, he's terrified! So Katie accompanies him to Dr. Sang's in the hopes of calming Matthew down. Then in less time than it takes to say "open wide," she herself turns into the dentist! A predicament, to be sure, but one that ends with a smile. .
Open Wide, Katie! (Katie Woo's Neighborhood)
by Fran ManushkinAfter a trip to the zoo Katie wonders how animals clean their teeth. She asks her dental hygienist at her dental appointment.The hygienist, Ms. Malek, can't answer all of Katie's curious questions. But she still makes Katie's trip to the dentist comfortable and fun. Katie loves her community and that love is shown in Katie Woo's Neighborhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.
Open Wide the Freedom Gates: A Memoir
by Dorothy Height"In her memoir, Dr. Height reflects on a life of service and leadership. We witness her childhood encounters with racism in her hometown of Rankin, Pennsylvania; the thrill of New York college life during the Harlem Renaissance; and her first battles as a young welfare caseworker during the Depression. We see her march through Times Square in protest against lynchings. We sit with her onstage as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers his "I Have a Dream" speech. We meet the extraordinary people she knew intimately throughout the decades: W. E. B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, Eleanor Roosevelt, Mary McLeod Bethune, Adam Clayton Powell Sr. , Langston Hughes, W. C. Handy, and many others. And we watch as she leads the National Council for Negro Women for forty-one years, working tirelessly to join people in the women's movement to those in Civil Rights Movement. " "After the fierce battles of the 1960s, Dr. Height focuses her attention on troubled black communities. She devotes her energies to organizing and educating at the grassroots, fighting to combat rural poverty, educate about AIDS, discourage teenage pregnancy, and promote black family values. In 1994, her efforts are officially recognized. Along with Rosa Parks, she receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, from President Bill Clinton. "--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Open Your Heart (Sierra Jensen #7)
by Robin Jones GunnFrom the bestselling author of The Christy Miller Series, this series centers around Christy Miller's friend Sierra Jensen. Sierra is a spunky and bold sixteen-year-old with big dreams and unconventional clothes. Today's teens can truly relate to what is going on in Sierra's life -- whether it's friendships, dating, or learning to trust in God. Sierra shows readers how to have a relationship with Jesus Christ and how to grow in their commitment to Him.
Opening Night
by Karen BatesA brief behind-the-scenes look at the people involved in the success of The Lion King on Broadway.
An Opening of Heart
by Lucy Swerdfeger Steven SwerdfegerThe adventures continue as Aunt Lillian and David welcome Bobby Perkins into their home and decide to invite neighbors and friends to an Advent Party. Even a raging snow storm cannot prevent the planned celebration, at which Thatcher Pennythorpe recites part of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, indicating that he at one time gave holiday readings of that story every year. David becomes determined to have Mr. Pennythorpe renew his custom of public readings, with all ticket proceeds going to the community food back. The Potters invite Aunt Lillian, David, and Bobby to Christmas Eve services at Midville's Methodist Church, and later in the holiday the young people attend a Watch Night Service on New Year's Eve, curing the vacation, Sean Potter also takes David and Bobby to the enigmatic Mr. Astor's shop of curiosities where the boys receive unexpected gifts. On New Year's Day, Gertrude Coachman discovers that she no longer needs to continue teaching English, and embarks upon a journey that is beleaguered with unexpected frustrations and surprises. Mr. Ferlinghausen, Midville Middle School's principal, invites David and his cohorts to host an assembly program for Dr. William Gregory, an educator who is comes to speak to the school. David becomes consumed with his science report on the megafauna, and hopes to upstage Mallory Evans, who is obsessed with the T-Rex as well as the need to be an Alpha male. David does his best to win sympathy for the megafauna during his presentation, and experiences a moment of cosmic consciousness regarding the interconnectedness of all life, which evokes in him a profound vision and transformation. Finally, after some intentional slights, misunderstandings and mishaps throughout the story, David, Bobby and Sean discover and acknowledge a new sense of friendship and brotherhood.
Operatic
by Kyo MaclearA story of friendship, first crushes, opera and the high drama of middle school told by award-winning Kyo Maclear in her debut graphic novel.Somewhere in the universe, there is the perfect tune for you.It’s almost the end of middle school, and Charlie has to find her perfect song for a music class assignment. But it’s hard for Charlie to concentrate when she can’t stop noticing her classmate Emile, or wondering about Luka, who hasn’t been to school in weeks. Then, the class learns about opera, and Charlie discovers the music of Maria Callas. The more she learns about Maria’s life, the more Charlie admires her passion for singing and her ability to express herself fully through her music. Can Charlie follow the example of the ultimate diva, Maria Callas, when it comes to her own life?Key Text Featuresspeech bubblescaptionsbibliographyCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
Operating Codes
by Nick MannsThere is something strange about Sentinel House. From the first night they moved in, Graham and his sister Matty sense they are not alone in the house. With his father busy designing a top-secret weapons system, Graham is told to let his suspicions lie. But when the weird phenomena begin -- the voices, the mysterious writing appearing on a foggy window -- Graham decides to investigate. When his father is charged with a crime he did not commit, Graham's life turns upside down and his close-knit family is threatening to tear apart. Will Graham's family and life ever be the same? And just who is living in the Sentinel House? Part ghost story, part story of a family struggling to stay together, Operating Codes invites readers to consider the operating codes that influence the society in which they live.
Operation: Candy Bowl
by Steve Aranguren Davis DoiThis ebook is the first in a series for kids ages three to five and up, featuring the comic adventures of a squad of Army Ants. In Operation: Candy Bowl, our heroes are sent to find food for their unit. When they come across a giant bowl of candy guarded by monsters, they have to use their wits to escape! With rollicking voices, funny sound effects, and a surprise ending, kids will enjoy sharing the Army Ants' adventures!
Operation: Homefront
by Caroline B. CooneyLangan was fourteen and not big or tall for his age. His name, which had just been a name until last year, was now a terrible liability. It turned out that people (meaning other boys) thought it was gay. Dealing with the name was a nightmare but Langan said nothing to his parents. What were they supposed to do: rename him Eric?
Operation: Survival
by Franklin W. DixonATAC BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY MISSION: Determine the cause of recent injuries and deaths at a camp for troubled teens. LOCATION: The wilderness surrounding Moosehead Lake in Maine. POTENTIAL VICTIMS: More boys in the program. Counselors. SUSPECTS: We have reason to suspect that the founder of the camp, Linc Saunders, is behind this.
Operation: Dump the Chump
by Barbara ParkPoor Oscar Winkle! Ever since his little brother, Robert (not-so-affectionately known as Slobert), showed up seven and a half years ago, he's been specializing in ruining Oscar's life. So he comes up with Operation: Dump the Chump, a brilliant scheme to get even with the pesky creep.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Operation: Rescue Possum
by Charnan SimonJakey's brothers have an elaborate plan for rescuing a trapped possum, but Jakey finds a much simpler solution.
Operation: A World War II Story of Courage, Resilience, and an Unbreakable Bond
by Jenni L WalshAs World War II enters her backyard, a young girl tries to cope with the war and keep her family together by completing a bucket list with her best friend: her dog Happy. Featuring a dog&’s POV and inspired by real-life experiences of a young Pearl Harbor survivor, this historical middle-grade novel will inspire readers 8-12 to find courage in any situation.It&’s 1940, and Jody is moving with her military family yet again—this time to a small naval base in Pearl Harbor. She&’s always created a &“top ten&” list for each new home to help her adjust, and with Hawaii being so beautiful and her loyal dog Happy by her side, it&’s easy to find things to add.But Jody&’s mom is convinced the island is dangerous and starts constantly practicing first aid. Jody also learns that Happy is getting older and beginning to slow down. To cope, she makes a list of fun things they can do together. &“Operation: Happy&” gives her something to focus on beyond the scary new experiences, like air raid drills and Yellow Fever vaccinations.Before long, everyone&’s worst fears come true: Pearl Harbor is attacked. In the aftermath, Jody&’s father must stay behind as the rest of the family is evacuated, and Jody promises him she will keep everyone together. But things are hard in San Francisco, where she feels like an outsider. Worse, her mother has become depressed, and Jody worries she and her sister will have to go to an orphanage. With Happy by her side, Jody hatches a brave plan to keep the family safe … Will Operation: Happy see them through?Operation: Happy is:perfect for fans of historical fiction as well as animal loversa moving and historically accurate novel inspired by true eventsideal for readers of Kimberly Brubaker Bradley and Kate DiCamillo
Operation Beautiful: One Note at a Time (Operation Beautiful Ser.)
by Caitlin BoyleSpread a positive message with Operation Beautiful! You're beautiful just the way you are. Smile! Let your inner beauty shine. Imagine walking into a dressing room and finding notes like these stuck to the mirror. How would it make you feel? Operation Beautiful is a movement that promotes positivity and self-esteem by encouraging people to post notes with uplifting messages in public places, all in the hopes of changing the way people see themselves. The movement started out with a website and became a book for adults that published in August 2010. Our new book features notes written by real girls from all over the world alongside stories of how writing and finding these notes has changed their lives. Author and Operation Beautiful creator Caitlin Boyle also shares tips meant especially for girls on issues such as body image, bullying, and healthy eating. This book is an essential read for all growing girls, and is organized and written in a way that is meant for girls to share with their moms or their best friends!
Operation Boy Band
by Yvette PoshoglianWhat if everyone's favourite band was working for the bad guys? Only Frankie can save the day!Junior Griffin agent Frankie Fox is undercover on her second mission, visiting an international kids' robotics competition in Scotland. She's investigating the evil Alliance's robot army when she discovers something even more terrifying: the world's number one boy band, Band of Brothers, is brainwashing kids to serve the Alliance!To crack this case, Frankie will need to solve puzzles, deprogram evil robots, and sneak backstage at a Band of Brothers concert. Can she save the day - and will her best friend ever forgive her if she makes Band of Brothers break up?
Operation Bunny: The Detective Agency's First Case (The Fairy Detective Agency #1)
by Sally GardnerEmily Vole makes headline news in the first weeks of her life, when she is found in an abandoned hatbox in Stanstead Airport. Then, only a few years later, her neighbour Mrs String dies leaving Emily a mysterious inheritance: an old shop, a small bunch of golden keys and a cat called Fidget. In the shop Emily discovers drawers full of fairy wings and the beginning of an adventure of a lifetime as the old Fairy Detective Agency comes back to life. It is up to Emily to reopen the shop, and recall the fairies to duty. Together they must embark on their first mystery to find Emily Vole's real parents and do battle with their great fairy-snatching enemy, Harpula.Read by Simon Russell Beale. Simon Russell Beale has starred on stage, screen and TV and has been described as one of the greatest stage actors of his generation. He has been in numerous roles for The Royal Shakespeare Company and has won the Lawrence Olivier Theatre Award 3 times. In 2003 he was appointed a CBE. In 2008 Simon made his début as a television presenter, fronting the BBC Four series Sacred Music with Harry Christophers .He has read numerous audiobooks including Orion's Don't Cook Cinderella by Francesca Simon.(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd