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They Call Me No Sam!
by Mike Lowery Drew DaywaltFrom Drew Daywalt, author of The Day the Crayons Quit, and illustrator Mike Lowery comes a heavily illustrated, paper-over-board middle grade novel about Sam, a noble pug who will go to any lengths to protect his family from the bad guys! <P><P> Meet Sam: an insolent pug—and incidental hero—who will stop at nothing to protect his family! <P><P> When scientists Elaine and Gary Peterson adopt Sam to keep their son, Justin, company in the midst of a top-secret research project, they never imagine the precocious pup will cause more harm than good. But from chewing up Elaine’s hair dryer (the “brain-melting heat cannon”) to his inability to be house-trained (who could resist the “pooping rug”?), the Petersons aren’t sure how much more they can take. And that's before Sam starts harassing Justin’s crush (and potential new friend), Phoebe, who Sam is sure is an evil wizard out to harm Justin. <P><P> But when a pair of crooks encroaches on the Peterson household in an attempt to steal their confidential findings, Sam’s actions—never mind his reasoning for them—just may save the day. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
This Again?
by Adam BorbaHow far would you go to have the best day of your life? This funny and thrilling time travel adventure tackles questions of fate and free will. Noah Nicholson has plenty to be grateful for. He has solid grades and great friends, he&’s finally becoming closer with Lucy Martinez—his crush since second grade—and he just might have a chance to be elected class president next week. But despite all that, Noah fixates on the should&’ve-beens and could&’ve-beens and the belief that he can make his life perfect. Then Noah comes upon an opportunity to do just that. At the local bowling alley, Noah runs into someone most unexpected: himself. The look-alike is him from nine days in the future, and he insists that if Noah does every ridiculous thing he says—from quacking like a duck in science class to painting himself green—they can achieve their dream of perfection. However, fate may have other plans, and Future Noah may not be entirely honest about what he&’s doing there.… Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Louis Sachar, This Again? takes readers on an incredible journey through time, mind, and middle school.
This Book Is Full of Holes: From Underground to Outer Space and Everywhere In Between
by Nora NickumThis book is chock full of holes—shallow and miles deep, microscopic and visible from space, human-caused and natural, mysterious and maddeningly familiar.When you think of holes, what comes to mind? Maybe the irritating hole in your sock. Or the hole on the shelf where you plucked out this book. But did you know there are holes that suddenly devour entire gas stations? Big holes in the ocean that are visible from space? Small holes in balls that prevent a backyard home run? A hole is a part of something where there&’s nothing at all. Holes are investigated by scientists, used by artists, designed by engineers, and fixed by problem-solvers. They can be natural or human-made, big or small, plentiful or scarce, mysterious or painfully familiar. Many are important to our everyday lives, whether we give them credit or not.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Through a Clouded Mirror
by Miya T. BeckInspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and set in a magical imperial Japan, this is a breathtaking fantasy adventure from the acclaimed author of The Pearl Hunter.Yuki Snow wishes she were anywhere but here.She hates Santa Dolores, where her mom and stepdad just moved the family. Her BFF back home, Julio, has already forgotten his promise to stay in touch—and worse, he like likes Yuki’s mortal enemy. At her new school, the kids think she’s either invisible or a know-it-all nerd.The only friend she’s made so far is the shopkeeper at a Japanese antiques store. Among the treasures there is an ancient brass mirror supposedly once owned by celebrated Japanese writer Sei Shonagon. It’s also rumored to be a portal to Shonagon’s world, which opens every hundred years. So when a woman with long jet-black hair and flowing silk robes appears in the glass, beckoning, Yuki knows there’s only one thing to do—step through to the unknown….
Tiana and the Magic of Harlem (Graphic Novel)
by RH DisneyThis hardcover graphic novel stars Princess Tiana from Disney The Princess and the Frog in an original story! Perfect for children ages 8 to 12!Tiana sets off to New York City for an apprenticeship at the most celebrated restaurant in Harlem. But can she juggle the dueling demands of her mentor, Chef Leroy, while experiencing Harlem&’s exciting cultural scene? This hardcover graphic novel contains beautiful full-color comic panels, as well as pages taken from the princess&’s very own journals of her adventures.Check out these other Disney graphic novels!Ariel and the Curse of the Sea WitchesAnna and the Mystery of the Mountains
Tidemagic: The Many Faces of Ista Flit (Tidemagic #1)
by Clare HarlowMagic, mystery, and monsters abound in this series opener about a girl with the rare magical ability to look like anyone she's ever seen.In misty Shelwich, magic rises and falls with the tides, everyone is born with a magical gift, and people have started to . . . disappear.Rumor has it they are snatched by monsters, but Ista Flit doesn't want to believe it. Not when her own father is missing. As she scours the city, searching for clues, a notorious thief finds her. Ista has a rare talent: she's a face-changer, able to take on the appearance of anyone she's seen, and Alexo could use a girl with her skill. Ista could use Alexo's help in her search--if only she could trust him.As more people disappear from the city, Ista finds unexpected allies in Nat and Ruby, each searching for their own missing loved ones. These three determined kids will need to use all the Tidemagic they can summon, infiltrate the city's highest elite circles, and dive into its lowest caverns, in order to find how thieves, monsters, and the missing are all connected.
Timid: A Graphic Novel
by Jonathan ToddA semiautobiographical middle-grade graphic novel about frenemies, fitting in, and finding your voice.Cecil Hall and his family have just moved from Florida to Massachusetts, near Boston. Cecil is anxious about making friends because he doesn't know where he'll fit in. His older sister, Leah, thinks he should befriend the other black kids at his new school, but Cecil isn't sure how he'd go about doing that. He wants to be known for his comics-making talent, anyway. But the few kids who are impressed by Cecil's art aren't always nice to him. When one of his drawings is misused and gets him into serious trouble, can Cecil stand up for himself and figure out who his real friends are?
A to Z Animal Mysteries #3: Cougar Clues (A to Z Animal Mysteries #3)
by Ron Roy Kayla WhaleySolve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Join Abbi and her friends on the hunt for proof of a cougar in the woods! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this bright and modern animal adventure story is perfect for budding young chapter book readers.No one has seen cougars in Maine for more than a hundred years. Then, a TV crew starts filiming in the woods near Abbi's home, looking for cougars! Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are curious: could this sly animal have returned to Maine? All clues point to YES! -- but something doesn't quite add up. . . .Don't miss the first books:A to Z Animal Mysteries #1: The Absent Alpacas A to Z Animal Mysteries #2: Bats in the CastleReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy where kids Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z in their hometown and beyond!
A Tour of the Human Body: Amazing Numbers--Fantastic Facts (Number Tours for Curious Kids)
by Jennifer BerneJennifer Berne takes children on a tour of the human body to reveal the wonders of how it works -- with some astonishing numbers and fascinating facts along the way.From our eyes to our toes, kids will find out what makes the human body tick. They&’ll discover that our hearts beat 100,000 times a day, which equals 36 MILLION times a year. And that our tongue&’s 8,000 taste buds can detect only 5 flavors. And that we have 60,000 miles of blood vessels, enough to circle the world more than twice!With such remarkable facts and numbers, and vivid informative illustrations by Dawn DeVries Sokol, this book takes your child on an entertainingly educational journey through the wonders of the human body.
Transportation!: Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes as You've Never Seen It Before (DK Knowledge Encyclopedias)
by DKA complete children's transportation encyclopedia, explaining how road, rail, air, and water vehicles get us from A to B.Knowledge Encyclopedia: Transportation! uses incredibly detailed 3D illustrations to show you everything you need to know about how vehicles work. Peer inside a car engine, feel the roar of a jet, watch a helicopter's rotor create lift, and explore below the decks of an ocean liner.Meet hundreds of vehicles that float, fly, or speed across the land, including the record breakers—the fastest, largest, longest, and strangest modes of transportation ever to zoom, sail, or soar. And check out current and future craft that use green energy to transport people and goods around the world.Part of DK's hugely successful Knowledge Encyclopedia series, this is the perfect gift for young transportation enthusiasts, who are curious about motors and machines.
Tree. Table. Book.
by Lois LowryFrom two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes this warm and resonant story of an unlikely friendship, which unfolds as a revelation on how we hold on to—and pass on—what matters most. <P><P>Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is . . . well . . . in a little trouble of late. She’s elderly, sure, but she’s always been on her game, the best friend any girl struggling to fit in could ever have. The Sophies drink tea, have strong opinions about pretty much everything, and love each other dearly. Now it seems the elder Sophie is having memory problems, burning teakettles, and forgetting just about everything. It looks like her son is going to come and get her and steal her away forever. Young Sophie isn’t having that. Not one bit. So she sets out to help elder Sophie’s memory, with the aid of her neighborhood friends Ralphie and Oliver. But when she opens the floodgates of elder Sophie’s memories, she winds up listening to stories that will illustrate just how much there is to know about her dear friend, stories of war, hunger, cruelty, and ultimately love. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Trim Saves the Day (Adventures of Trim)
by Deborah HopkinsonOne small kitten learns about the great big world as he sets sail with his fellow shipmates, animal and human, in this historical fiction intermediate reader.Trim like&’s being part of the ship&’s crew. The captain says that I&’s like a family or a team. Every has a jobs they do alone and they help each other too. And there&’s a big problem, then it&’s all hands on deck.But what is Trim&’s job? He really wants to help, but everyone is very busy. Penny is helping the sailors mop the deck, so Trim decides to mop too. Swish! Swish! SWISH! Trim gets water everywhere. Jack is helping the captain steer the ship, so Trim thinks he can steer too. Whee! Whee! WHEE! But there&’s not enough room on the wheel. Doesn&’t anyone have a job for a small kitten who really wants to help?
Trouble on the Trail (Horses and Friends #6)
by Miralee FerrellMaking friends, riding horses, solving mysteries, and relying on God—that&’s what Horses & Friends stories are all about! Can they save a fortune and a new friend? &“Hey, mister! You dropped something.&” Kate and her friends witness a cantankerous old man drop part of a hand-drawn map, but he drives off in his beat-up Ford before they can give it back. They learn the man is Mr. Benson, a former prospector who lives in the nearby hills and wants to be left alone. But when Kate and Tori overhear two men conspiring to rob Mr. Benson of his gold, they know they have to warn him before the thieves can strike. What will happen if their plan backfires and the men come after them? Follow along as relatable Kate finds out what it means to be faithful—to her friends, to her family, and to the horses she loves. Always up for adventure, this energetic thirteen-year-old learns to rely on God as she meets challenges, solves mysteries, and forges friendships. Through it all, Kate is encouraged by her hard-working parents and her bond with her little brother, Pete, who is autistic. The Horses & Friends series features: Lots of horses and authentic equestrian knowledge Wholesome, age-appropriate adventures Good-natured fun with friends Relatable, diverse young teen Christian characters and their families &“A Little More&” section with questions to ponder and story-related recipes to try. No violence, bad language, or romantic scenes Simple, well-crafted tales told by experienced author and horsewoman Miralee Ferrell are perfect for preteen readers who love stories with characters just like them. Miralee loves horseback riding on the wooded trails near her home and spending time with her very own Kate—her granddaughter! Besides her horse friends, she&’s cared for cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens, and even two cougars! You can find out more and connect with Miralee at www.miraleeferrell.com.
The Truth About Triangles
by Michael LealiA heartfelt contemporary middle grade novel perfect for fans of Front Desk, following Luca Salvatore, a young gay Italian American trying to save his family’s pizza restaurant and a life that feels like it’s falling apart after he learns that his parents may be separating and his first crush and best friend might be into each other.Twelve-year-old Luca Salvatore is always running interference: in arguments between his younger twin siblings, in his parents’ troubled marriage, and between Will, the cute new boy in town, and Luca’s best friend, June, who just can’t seem to get along.When the host of his favorite culinary TV show announces an open call for submissions for its final season, Luca is sure getting his family's failing pizzeria on the show will save it and bring his falling-apart family together. Surprisingly, securing a spot is easier than kneading dough—but when the plan to fix everything comes out burned, Luca is left scrambling to figure out just the right recipe to bring his family and his friends back together.From Lambda Literary finalist Michael Leali, The Truth About Triangles is full of heart, perfect for readers of Lisa Jenn Bigelow, Kelly Yang, and Maulik Pancholy.
Tryouts: (A Graphic Novel) (The Brinkley Yearbooks #2)
by Sarah SaxIt's warm up time in this newest installment in the Brinkley Yearbook series. Will Alexandra make the cut and help the historically boys baseball team defend their 9-year championship title?Alexandra, also known as Al, has been playing baseball with her older brothers for as long as she can remember. But when she ages out of Little League, it seems like it&’s the end of the road for Al and the sport she loves. Until, that is, her friend Sammy suggests that Al try out for the middle school team—a team that has always been boys-only. Al is prepared to fight for her right to try out, but to her surprise, the coach is delighted by her interest. When Al makes the team, it seems like everything is going to work out. But with a tenth consecutive championship on the line for Brinkley Middle School and a team that can&’t seem to get along, will their season ground out faster than Al can say &“home run&”?
The Ultimate Kid's Guide to the Universe: At-Home Activities, Experiments, and More! (The Ultimate Kid's Guide to...)
by Jenny MarderWith stunning photos of outer space and easy at-home experiments, this is the only guide kids need on their journey of learning about all things astronomy: the stars, the planets, the moon, and so much more!Buckle up and let Jenny Marder, a senior writer for NASA, be your guide to the universe! First stop: the moon!A perfect read for kids, just in time for the April 2024 total solar eclipse!
The Ultimate Kid's Guide to Weather: At-Home Activities, Experiments, and More! (The Ultimate Kid's Guide to...)
by Jenny MarderWith stunning photos of Earth's wildest weather and easy at-home STEM activities, this is the only guide kids need on their journey of learning about all things meteorology.Buckle up and let Jenny Marder, a senior writer for NASA, be your guide through the Earth&’s atmosphere! First stop: the stratosphere!
The Unbeatable Lily Hong
by Diana MaA smart, funny, and heartfelt middle grade novel about Lily Hong’s attempts to save her parents’ Chinese school and the town’s community center using all the resources she has—devoted friends, ingenuity, a passion for filmmaking, mediocre dance moves (at best), and perhaps even her archnemesis.If there’s one thing Lily Hong can’t stand, it’s being second best. That’s why she and Max Zhang have been bitter rivals ever since he swooped into town as the new kid with the cool clothes and his fancy downtown Chinese school and showed her up in the fifth-grade reading challenge. She had wanted to be the one to win the pizza party for their class. Okay, so that was two years ago . . . her best friends Kelli and Lauren didn’t totally get it, but they were on her side. And that’s why they agreed to help Lily with her submission for the Clarktown’s Got Talent video competition. Filmmaking is Lily’s passion—which means winning is more important to her than ever.Unfortunately, finding time to work on her video submission is proving harder than ever. In addition to doing regular homework and attending the Chinese school her parents own and run out of the Clarktown Community Center, Lily’s been getting weird vibes from her parents lately and she can tell something is up. Then her mom announces that the Clarktown Community Center is having its first showcase, and the students of Hong Chinese Academy will be performing as a group—traditional Chinese dance!Lily is more confused than anything else—the community center is practically falling apart and they think this is a good time to put on a show? Could it be that the community center is in trouble and the only way to save it is to make the showcase a huge success? Lily has no choice. She’ll have to juggle the video competition and the art of Chinese dance simultaneously. But when Max Zhang unexpectedly shows up in her class at Chinese school with his perfect Mandarin and his surprisingly good dance skills, Lily might just have to embrace her longtime rival as a key part of her plan to save the community center.
The Underdogs of Upson Downs
by Craig SilveyA heartwarming and hilarious story about a girl and her dog, and of kindness, friendship, hurdles, tunnels, see-saws, and—most importantly—bringing out the best in yourself and others.Annie Shearer lives in the country town of Upson Downs with her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt. The two share a very special bond.After years evading capture, Runt is remarkably fast and agile, perfect for herding runaway sheep. But when a greedy local landowner puts her family's home at risk, Annie directs Runt's extraordinary talents toward a different pursuit--winning the Agility Course Grand Championship at the lucrative Krumpets Dog Show in London.However, there is a curious catch: Runt will only obey Annie's commands if nobody else is watching.With all eyes on them, Annie and Runt must beat the odds--and the fastest dogs in the world--to save her farm.
An Unexpected Light
by José SaramagoNobel Prize winner José Saramago tells a quiet and poetic story, an excerpt from his book Small Memories, of a lasting childhood experience of simple, soulful joy.The narrator's memories of a lost childhood paradise focus on two glorious days when he helped his uncle take some piglets to the market in Santarém. They traverse dusty roads, sleep in a barn and awake to a miraculous moonglow, and hear the animals in their &“infinite conversations.&” The journey, the night, the wind, the light. . . . This poetic story is an unforgettable adventure narrated by José Saramago and presented alongside Armando Fonseca&’s fanciful and evocative illustrations.A very special gift for readers of all ages.
Unicorn Academy: Under the Fairy Moon (Unicorn Academy)
by Random HouseReturn to the magical world of Unicorn Academy -- timed with the much-anticipated Netflix special!Discover your destiny. Become a Unicorn Rider. Be extraordinary. Isabel loves being at Unicorn Academy! She wants to be the best Unicorn Rider ever with her unicorn, River, even if he isn&’t always as brave as she is. When she and her friends are tasked with collecting starburst flowers to celebrate the Fairy Moon, she&’s determined to find the most, even if it means getting her and River into danger. Then disaster strikes, and the bond between Isabel and her unicorn begins to fade. Can Isabel and River learn to work together? Or will they lose their bond . . . forever?
Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom: Practical Applications for K-12 and Beyond
by Tracey E. Hall Kristin H. Robinson David GordonThe Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework has grown from its origins in special education to being widely used to support all students, making the fully rewritten second edition of this indispensable guide more relevant than ever. Filled with practical, vivid examples and tips, the book demonstrates the power of UDL when applied to particular content areas. Specific teaching ideas are presented for literacy, STEM, project-based learning, career and technical education, and the arts. The editors and contributors describe practical ways to create thriving learning environments that use UDL to meet diverse learners' needs. New to This Edition *Entirely new content. *Coverage expanded from elementary and middle grades to secondary and beyond. *Innovative approaches embracing the growth of UDL and the ubiquity of digital technologies in today&’s classrooms. *Spotlight on issues of equity and inclusion. *Chapters on antiracism, social–emotional learning, career and technical education, journey mapping, and curriculum design. *Compelling discussions of advances in UDL principles and research directions.
Unstoppable Us, Volume 2: Why the World Isn't Fair (Unstoppable Us #2)
by Yuval Noah HarariFrom world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the author of Sapiens, comes the second volume in the bestselling Unstoppable Us middle-grade series that traces human development from hunter-gatherer societies to cities and empires.Humans may have taken over the world, but what happened next? How did our hunter-gatherer ancestors become village farmers? Why were kingdoms and laws established? How did we go from being the rulers of Earth to the rulers of each other?And why isn&’t the world fair?The answer to all of that is one of the strangest tales you&’ll ever hear. And it&’s a true story.From cultivating land and sharing resources to building pyramids and paying taxes, prepare to discover how humans created civilization — and suffered the consequences for it.Acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari is back with another expertly crafted story of how humans became "unstoppable," complete with maps, a timeline, and full-color illustrations that bring his dynamic unputdownable writing to life.
Unstuck
by Barbara DeeFrom critically acclaimed author Barbara Dee comes a middle grade novel about a girl whose struggles with anxiety and writer&’s block set off unexpected twists and turns, both on and off the page.Lyla is thrilled when her seventh-grade English language arts class begins a daily creative writing project. For the past year, she&’s been writing a brilliant fantasy novel in her head, and here&’s her chance to get it on paper! The plot to Lyla&’s novel is super complicated, with battle scenes and witches and a mysterious one-toed-beast, but at its core, it&’s about an overlooked girl who has to rescue her beautiful, highly accomplished older sister. But writing a fantasy novel turns out to be harder than simply imagining one, and pretty soon Lyla finds herself stuck, experiencing a panic she realizes is writer&’s block. Part of the problem is that she&’s trying to impress certain people—like Rania, her best friend who&’s pulling away, and Ms. Bowman, the coolest teacher at school. Plus, there&’s the pressure of meeting the deadline for the town writing contest. A few years ago, Lyla&’s superstar teen sister Dahlia came in second, and this time, Lyla is determined to win first prize. Finally, Lyla confides about her writing problems to Dahlia, who is dealing with her own academic stress as she applies to college. That&’s when she learns Dahlia&’s secret, which is causing a very different type of writer&’s block. Can Lyla rescue a surprisingly vulnerable big sister, both on the page and in real life?
Uprising
by Jennifer A. NielsenAuthor Jennifer A. Nielsen inspires readers with a brand-new thriller based on the remarkable true story of a young Polish girl who bravely fought, participating in the Warsaw city uprising, and took a stand in the name of freedom. <p><p> Twelve-year-old Lidia is outside her grandfather's house when planes fly overhead, bearing the Nazi cross on each wing. Before the bombs hit the ground, Lidia realizes her life is about to change forever. Poland has fallen under German occupation, and her father makes the brave decision to join the Polish army to fight against the Nazis. Lidia wants to follow him into war, but she's far too young, and she's needed by her mother and brother. <p><p> After her family returns to Warsaw, where life has changed irrevocably, Lidia continues to play the piano, finding comfort in Chopin, Bach, and Beethoven. But she also wants to aid the Jewish people held captive in the Warsaw Ghetto. With the help of a friend, Lidia begins to smuggle wheat and food into the ghetto. Still, she feels like she could be doing so much more. She wants to fight. After her brother joins the resistance, Lidia wants only to follow in his footsteps. Soon, she begins to work as a courier, smuggling weapons and messages for the resistance throughout the city. <p><p> When the Warsaw city uprising begins—one year after the more well-known Warsaw Ghetto uprising by Polish Jews—with gunfire and bombs echoing throughout the streets, Lidia joins the Polish nationalists’ fight, too, and she and her peers fight with everything they’ve got. Life will continue to surprise Lidia, as she and the resistance fighters do their best to defeat the German soldiers. No matter the consequences, they’re willing to defend their freedom and their homes from the Nazi invaders—even with their lives. <p><p> Drawing on the extraordinary real-life story of Polish teenager Lidia Zakrzewski, bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen presents an inspiring and dramatic account of the Polish resistance fighters who struggled to force out their Nazi occupiers and reclaim their nation's freedom from tyranny. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>