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Where Is Hollywood? (Where Is?)
by Dina Anastasio Tim Foley Who HqWho HQ rolls out the red carpet for Where Is Hollywood?--the film capital of the world.Developed in the 1880s by Midwesterners looking for a sunny winter getaway, Hollywood was a small housing development outside still-small Los Angeles. But everything changed in the early 1900s when filmmakers from New York flocked to the area, where they could make movies without having to pay Thomas Edison's patent fee. It didn't hurt that the weather was perfect, too. Readers will take a journey from the Golden Age of Hollywood to the present-day film industry, learning all about what turned lush farmland into Tinseltown.
Where Is Antarctica? (Where Is?)
by Jerry Hoare Sarah Fabiny Who HqExplore Antarctica--the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth--in this adventure-filled title in the Who HQ series.Antarctica, the earth's southernmost continent, was virtually untouched by humans until the nineteenth century. Many famous explorers journeyed (and often died) there in the hope of discovering a land that always seemed out of reach. This book introduces readers to this desert--yes, desert!--continent that holds about 90 percent of the world's ice; showcases some of the 200 species that call Antarctica home, including the emperor penguin; and discusses environmental dangers to the continent, underscoring how what happens to Antarctica affects the entire world.
Robinson Crusoe
by Daniel DefoeRobinson Crusoe runs away from home to join the navy. After a series of adventures at sea, he is shipwrecked in a devastating storm, and finds himself alone on a remote desert island. He remains there many years, building a life for himself in solitude, until the day he discovers another man’s footprint in the sand . . .Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.
Serafina and the Splintered Heart (Serafina #3)
by Robert BeattySomething has happened to Serafina. She has awoken into a darkness she does not understand, scarred from a terrible battle, only to find that life at Biltmore Estate has changed in unimaginable ways. Old friends do unthinkable things and enemies seem all around. <p><p> A mysterious threat moves towards Biltmore, a force without a name, bringing with it violent storms and flooding that stands to uproot everything in its path. Serafina must uncover the truth about what has happened to her and find a way to harness her strange new powers before it's too late. <p> With only days to achieve the impossible, Serafina fights to reclaim herself as the Guardian of Biltmore, friend of Braeden, daughter of her Pa, and heroine of the Blue Ridge Mountains and all the folk and creatures that call it home. <p> In the epic third installment of Robert Beatty's #1 bestselling series, Serafina takes her rightful place among literary champions as she battles fiercely to defend all she loves and become everything that she is meant to be.
Hurricane And Tornado (Dk Eyewitness Books)
by Jack ChallonerEyewitness: Hurricane & Tornado is a compelling guide to nature's most dangerous and destructive forces. Striking images, models and illustrations offer a unique view of catastrophic weather conditions allowing readers to see into the eye of a cyclone, witness hailstones the size of tennis balls, and learn how a gentle mountain stream can become a raging surge within a few minutes. Learn the techniques developed through the centuries to forecast weather, see a chicken that was stripped of its feathers by a tornado, and how human activity can cause weather patterns to change.
Hardy Boys 05: Hunting for Hidden Gold (The Hardy Boys #5)
by Franklin W. DixonTimber wolves, a Rocky Mountain blizzard, and a mine cave-in are only a few of the perils Frank and Joe Hardy encounter during their search for the principal members of a notorious gang responsible for a payroll robbery. Clue by clue, Frank and Joe cleverly fit into place the scattered pieces of this dangerous puzzle and come up with the astonishing solution.From the Hardcover edition.
Regular Show 2018 Special (Regular Show #1)
by Conor McCreeryMordecai and Rigby face the trials and tribulations of pet ownership, while their dog faces the trials and tribulations of Mordecai and Rigby.
Rocko's Modern Life #3 (Rocko's Modern Life #3)
by Tony Millionaire Ryan Ferrier Ian McGinty Fred StresingSpunky becomes a viral sensation, but Rocko fears the fame may be going to Spunky’s head.
Physics Experiments for Children (Dover Children's Science Books)
by Muriel MandellWhat better way is there to learn than by doing? This unusual book enables children to carry out more than 103 different experiments and demonstrations, carefully planned to illustrate principles of modern science. Clear step-by-step instructions, frequent diagrams, and clear statements of conclusions all enable the young student to carry through these experiments with minimal supervision, yet full success.The science projects included demonstrate what things are made of and how substances are affected by the different forms of energy, heat, light, sound, mechanical energy, electricity, and magnetism. The experiments show how a thermometer measures temperature, how an electric bulb gives light, how shadows are formed, how a stethoscope works, how to make a periscope, how to make a rainbow, how straws work, how water changes size, and many other fascinating facts. Little is required in the way of equipment other than simple materials found at home, such as bottles, cardboard, wire, nails, cork, paper, and magnets.This volume offers upper grade school, junior high school, and high school students a very entertaining way to enrich their background in science and its applications. It is also a very valuable aid to parents, teachers, and others who wish to make clear, forceful demonstrations to children.
Rugrats #5 (Rugrats #5)
by Box Brown Lisa Dubois Eleonora BruniIt’s baby verses baby as Angelica and Susie try to outdo each other.
Meet the President's Cabinet (A Guide to Your Government)
by Michael RajczakA series that will reveal many surprising facts to middle readers about the United States government and its workings includes fascinating sidebars and age-appropriate informational fact boxes; historical, black and white, and full-color images; glossary; index; and details about the areas of government that make our country run. Simultaneous.
Steven Universe Ongoing #13 (Steven Universe Ongoing #13)
by Whitney Cogar Grace Kraft Kat HayashidaPeridot and Lapis learn how to be better roommates for each other!
Bodie Troll (Bodie Troll)
by Jay Fosgitt Nathan PrideWritten and illustrated by Jay Fosgitt (Rocket Raccoon & Groot), Bodie Troll is a rollicking fantasy adventure celebrating the importance of stalwart friendships and being true to oneself. Bodie Troll wants to be a fearsome creature, but in truth he’s downright adorable. Alongside his best friend Cholly and her Fairy Godmother, Bodie is up for any challenge, from protecting the village from spellbound beasts to performing shape-changing theater. If he’s lucky, he just might scare someone along the way. A massive original graphic novel, including all previously published Bodie Troll stories, for fans of all ages! <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Ivanhoe: The Works Of Sir Walter Scott (Classics To Go)
by Walter ScottIvanhoe is set in 12th-century England, with colourful descriptions of a tournament, outlaws, a witch trial and divisions between Jews and Christians. It has been credited for increasing interest in romance and medievalism; John Henry Newman claimed Scott "had first turned men's minds in the direction of the Middle Ages". (Excerpt from Wikipedia)
Charlie Brown: A Peanuts Collection (Peanuts #Vol. 7)
by Lisa Moore Jeff Dyer Charles Schulz Justin Thompson Bob Scott Vicki Scott Shane Houghton Matt Whitlock Paige Braddock Scott Jeralds Andy Hirsch Mona Koth Katharine Efird Donna Almendrala Art Roche Nina KesterCelebrate over 65 years of Charles M. Schulz’s beloved character Charlie Brown. From visits to Lucy’s lemonade stand to missing the football again, this collection is jam-packed with some of the best stories starring everyone’s favorite kid next door. <p><p> <i> Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Hardy Boys 11: While the Clock Ticked (The Hardy Boys #11)
by Franklin W. DixonFrank and Joe solve the mystery of the secret locked room in the spooky Dalrymple Mansion.
The Tower Treasure: The Tower Treasure (Hardy Boys #1)
by Franklin W. DixonA dying criminal confesses that his loot has been stored "in the tower." Both towers of the looted mansion are searched in vain. It remains for the Hardy boys to make an astonishing discovery that clears up the mystery and clears the name of a friend's father.
The Crossover (The Crossover Series)
by Kwame AlexanderNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>"With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I’m delivering," announces dread-locked, 12-year old Josh Bell. He and his twin brother Jordan are awesome on the court. But Josh has more than basketball in his blood, he's got mad beats, too, that tell his family's story in verse, in this fast and furious middle grade novel of family and brotherhood from Kwame Alexander. <P><P>Josh and Jordan must come to grips with growing up on and off the court to realize breaking the rules comes at a terrible price, as their story's heart-stopping climax proves a game-changer for the entire family.
Bud, Not Buddy
by Christopher Paul Curtis Trish P. WattsNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>Bud Not Buddy is a very well writen coming of age novel about an orphin boy, Bud in Flint Michigan 1936. In the middle of the depression. This book tells the story of the depression through a young african american boy who travels to find his 'father' with the only clues his mother left him when she past. But the question is, Will he find his long lost father?
The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade (The Last Kids on Earth #2)
by Max Brallier Douglas Holgate"Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy KidDiary of a Wimpy Kid meets The Walking Dead in this very funny post-apocalyptic graphic novel for middle-grade readers. The zombies are disappearing. This might seem like a good thing, since zombies eat your brains, but normal human kid Jack Sullivan is suspicious. He keeps hearing an eerie shrieking noise that seems to be almost summoning the zombies--but to where, and for what (probably) foul purpose? Jack, his three best friends (maybe the only people left on Earth), and their pet monster Rover need to get to the bottom of this. Along the way they encounter a lot more than they bargained for, including a giant Wormungulous, a pizza parlor monster hangout, an ancient evil who destroys worlds, and a stereo system that is totally the bomb. Can Jack figure out why the zombies are vanishing . . . before he and his friends are next?From the Hardcover edition. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
The World (According to Humphrey #1)
by Betty G. BirneyThe first book in the series about everyone's favorite classroom pet! <P>You can learn a lot about life by observing another species. <P><P>That’s what Humphrey was told when he was first brought to Room 26. And boy, is it true! <P>In addition to having FUN-FUN-FUN in class, each weekend this amazing hamster gets to sleep over with a different student, like Lower-Your-Voice-A.J. and Speak-Up-Sayeh. <P>Soon Humphrey learns to read, write, and even shoot rubber bands (only in self-defense, of course). <P>With lots of friends to help, adventures to enjoy, and a cage with a lock-that-doesn’t- lock, Humphrey's life is almost perfect. <P>If only the teacher, Mrs. Brisbane, wasn’t out to get him! <P>Boys and girls can't help falling in love with Humphrey!
Encyclopedia Brown, Super Sleuth (Encyclopedia Brown #26)
by Donald J. SobolWith a knack for trivia, Encyclopedia solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad is also the chief of police, and every night Encyclopedia helps him solve his most baffling crimes. Join Encyclopedia Brown as he solves ten new and even more confounding mysteries, including a case of a stolen watch, disappearing money, a headless ghost, and more. And with the clues given in each case, you can solve these mysteries too! Interactive and chock-full of interesting bits of information, it's classic Encyclopedia Brown!
Dandelion Fire (The 100 Cupboards #2)
by N. D. WilsonHenry York never dreamed his time in Kansas would open a door to adventure--much less a hundred doors. But a visit to his aunt and uncle's farm took an amazing turn when cupboard doors, hidden behind Henry's bedroom wall, revealed themselves to be portals to other worlds. Now, with his time at the farm drawing to a close, Henry makes a bold decision--he must go through the cupboards to find the truth about where he's from and who his parents are. Following that trail will take him from one world to another, and ultimately into direct conflict with the evil of Endor.N. D. Wilson and his wife live in Idaho. Also visit www.ndwilson.com.From the Hardcover edition.