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She Persisted: Naomi Osaka (She Persisted)
by Kekla Magoon Chelsea ClintonInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Naomi Osaka!Naomi Osaka grew up in Japan and the US, with one foot in each place. But wherever she was, she loved to play tennis—and she worked hard at it too, always practicing and improving. Many people doubted that she would make it as a professional player, but she persisted and showed the world that she is a champion. Her talent on the court and her activism for racial justice and mental health causes off it have made Naomi an inspiration to fans everywhere.In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Naomi Osaka—and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Naomi Osaka's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.And don&’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Florence Griffith Joyner, Diana Taurasi, Simone Biles, and more!
Totally Turtles! (Penguin Young Readers, Level 4)
by Ginjer L. ClarkeLearn about turtles and their many talents in this nonfiction leveled reader perfect for kids interested in these shelled creatures and their lives on land and in the water!Did you know that leatherback turtles can weigh up to two thousand pounds? Or that the Florida softshell turtle can breathe through its snout and its skin? Turtles have been around for millions of years and we&’re still learning more about them! With simple language and vivid photographs, Totally Turtles! is perfect for emerging readers curious about turtles and how they have managed to adapt, survive, and thrive for so long.
Ned and the Great Garden Hamster Race: A Story About Kindness
by Kim HillyardMeet Ned, a determined little hamster ready to win a big race!3, 2, 1, go!Ned the hamster has been in training for the Great Garden Hamster Race. But when race day arrives, the route is cluttered with critters in need of help. Will he realize that a few small acts of kindness are more important than winning at any cost?This positive picture book from author-illustrator Kim Hillyard will inspire readers big and small to look up and offer help to those who might need it.
My Little Pony: Misty's Tale (My First I Can Read)
by HasbroAn all-new adventure with your favorite ponies from Tell Your Tale! This adorable early reader is perfect for sharing with the pony fan in your life.Meet Misty, Opaline's henchpony with a mysterious past! Read along as her journey unfolds and she discovers her true self, reunites with her dad, and learns the power of empathy. Will she break free from Opaline's grasp and join the Mane 5? Find out in My Little Pony: Misty's Tale!My Little Pony: Tell Your Tale is an animated series of shorts that follow the pony besties as they embark on wild adventures across Maretime Bay! The fast-paced episodes offer hilarious stories that will have everypony in stitches. Be sure to catch My Little Pony: Tell Your Tale now available on YouTube and Netflix!My Little Pony: Misty’s Tale is a level 1 I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
The Bad Guys in the Serpent and the Beast (The Bad Guys)
by Aaron BlabeyNow a major motion picture!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series.The next installment in the hilarious Bad Guys series!
Trick-or-Treat! (Pokémon)
by ScholasticJoin Pokemon as they trick-or-treat in this adorably spook-tacular Halloween book!It’s time for a Pokemon Halloween!Join adorable Pokemon in costume along with eerie Ghost types and Poison types as they parade through town as they trick-or-treat. Can you spot Pikachu on every page? It's a spook-tacular celebration!
Faker
by Gordon KormanFrom the #1 bestselling author of RESTART, the story of a family of liars... and the son who wants to break the family tradition.Trey knows the drill: His dad gets him into a school full of kids with rich parents. Trey makes friends, and his dad makes connections. Soon, there's the con, where Trey's dad suckers the other parents into investing in one of his schemes. Once the money's in the bank, Trey, his sister, and their dad are on the run... until they set up somewhere else and start again.Trey believes his father when he says no one's getting hurt. After all, these parents have money to spare. But Trey's starting to get tired of running... and lying... and never having a friend for longer than a few months. But how do you get your family to stop lying when your lives depend on it?
An Electric Secret (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by Maria S. BarboKids can practice their reading skills with some of their favorite Pokemon in this Level 2 reader. Includes stickers!Join Ash and Pikachu on an adventure in this Level 2 reader! Someone has been stealing electricity in Vermilion City. Pikachu is the prime suspect, but it’s innocent! Can Ash and his Pokemon find the real thief? ← ← Includes stickers!
Legendary Nightmare (Pokémon: Graphix Chapters)
by Meredith RusuThe adventure and humor of the Pokemon animated TV series springs to life in this full-color comics collection!This book includes two full-color graphic stories jampacked with action and Pokemon battles! Join Ash, Pikachu, and their friends and Pokemon pals on a search for Infernape—and Moltres—and an encounter with Cresselia and Darkrai!With tons of art on every page from the animated show streaming on Netflix, this graphic novel is the perfect format for Pokemon fans.
Underwater Mission (Pokémon: Graphix Chapters)
by Simcha WhitehillThe adventure and humor of the Pokemon animated TV series springs to life in this full-color comics collection!Dive in to two action-packed adventures!Kids who love Pokemon won't want to miss this cool comic compilation! This book includes two full-color graphic stories.The Search for Kingdra: Ash, Goh, and their Pokemon pals explore under the sea on a trial mission for Project Mew. Can Goh catch a wild Kingdra?Team Rocket In Luck: After one loss too many, Jessie, James, Meowth, and Wobbuffet go on a wild chase after Pelipper. Will their bad luck ever improve?With tons of art on every page from the animated show streaming on Netflix, this graphic novel is the perfect format for Pokemon fans.
Pizza Face: A Graphic Novel
by Rex OgleA funny, feel-good middle-grade graphic memoir about breaking out, battling puberty, and braving complicated friendships.It's time to face facts!On the first day of seventh grade, Rex encounters a bump in the road -- a big angry pimple right in the center of his forehead. And this is only the beginning of his problems. What follows is a frustrating battle with stubborn acne, body odor, and other embarrassments of puberty. Still struggling with a home life edging on the poverty line, Rex can't afford to buy the acne medication or deodorant he needs, and bullies are noticing Rex's awkward transformation. On top of it all, things have gotten weird with his friends, making Rex feel like he can't do or say anything right. So far, seventh grade stinks!
Liar, Liar (Whatever After)
by Sarah MlynowskiHere is the sixteenth magical installment of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series of fractured fairy tales for fearless kids!My little brother Jonah and I have a magic mirror in our basement. This time, the mirror sucks us up and drops us into the story of Pinocchio. Our task? To help Gepetto get his wooden puppet son, Pinocchio, to go to school. But even though his nose grows when he lies, Pinocchio is tricky--and he ends up sneaking back into OUR world with us!So now we need to:-Find the Blue Fairy.-Convince our friends and teachers that Pinocchio is our cousin...but lying isn't easy when your nose grows!-And avoid ending up in the belly of a shark.We need to find a way to get Pinocchio home...and that's no lie!
I am Jesse Owens (Ordinary People Change the World)
by Brad MeltzerJust in time for the Summer Olympics, this 33rd book in the New York Times bestselling biography series for ages 5 to 9 features one of the greatest runners in track and field history.Before Jesse Owens was an Olympic gold medalist, he was a poor kid in a big family. When his speed caught the eye of one of his high school teachers, he began to train seriously and his running took him all the way to the Olympics, where he was against fierce competitors and racist assumptions, breaking world records while winning medals.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.Included in each book are: A timeline of key events in the hero&’s history Photos that bring the story more fully to life Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorableChildhood moments that influenced the hero Facts that make great conversation-starters A virtue this person embodies: Jesse Owens&’s drive and perseverance are highlightedYou&’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
What Is the Story of Godzilla? (What Is the Story Of?)
by Sheila Keenan Who HQWho HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time. In this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series, young readers will discover the exciting story of one of the world's favorite monsters...Godzilla!In 1954, Godzilla appeared on screen for the first time in a Japanese film directed by Ishirō Honda. Awakened by nuclear radiation, the enormous sea monster has appeared in over thirty other films, making Godzilla the longest-running film franchise in history. Known as the "King of the Monsters," Godzilla has earned a huge fanbase worldwide. The dinosaur-like amphibian has been featured alongside friends and foes such as Mothra and Mechagodzilla, in TV shows, books, video games, and more. There is even a Godzilla star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Learn about the lasting legacy of this iconic character in this nonfiction book for young readers.
¿Quién es Bad Bunny? (Who HQ Now)
by Who HQ G. M. Taboas ZayasLee acerca del rapero y cantante puertorriqueño Bad Bunny y su increíble carrera en este libro de la serie ¿Quién es? (Who HQ), que presenta los temas y los protagonistas de la actualidad.Read about Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny and his incredible career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the trending topics and news makers of today.Bad Bunny, cuyo nombre real es Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, es uno de los artistas más populares en la actualidad. Comenzó compartiendo su música en Soundcloud, y en 2016, su canción "Diles" lo llevó a firmar con una importante discográfica. Desde entonces, Bad Bunny ha actuado en Coachella y colaborado con superestrellas como Cardi B, J Balvin y Drake. Rompiendo barreras lingüísticas, Bad Bunny es uno de los artistas más escuchados a nivel internacional en Spotify. Con 3 premios Grammy y 10 premios Billboard de la Música, Bad Bunny recién está empezando su dominio musical. Y eso no es todo, Bad Bunny está muy involucrado en espacios de activismo ¡e incluso lucha desde el terreno profesional! Aprende más sobre Bad Bunny y prolífica carrera en esta biografía ilustrada para jóvenes lectores.Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, is one of today's most popular artists. He made his start posting his music on Soundcloud, and in 2016, his song "Diles" got him signed to a major record label. Since then, Bad Bunny has performed at Coachella and collaborated with superstars like Cardi B, J Balvin, and Drake. Breaking language barriers, Bad Bunny is now one of the top streamed artists internationally on Spotify. Bad Bunny is just getting started with his music takeover, having won 3 Grammys and 10 Billboard Music Awards. Not only that, Bad Bunny is heavily involved in activism spaces and even wrestles professionally! Learn more about Bad Bunny and his diverse career in this illustrated biography for young readers.
Who Is Bad Bunny? (Who HQ Now)
by Who HQ G. M. Taboas ZayasRead about Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny and his incredible career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the trending topics and news makers of today.Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, is one of today's most popular artists. He made his start posting his music on Soundcloud, and in 2016, his song "Diles" got him signed to a major record label. Since then, Bad Bunny has performed at Coachella and collaborated with superstars like Cardi B, J Balvin, and Drake. Breaking language barriers, Bad Bunny is now one of the top streamed artists internationally on Spotify. Bad Bunny is just getting started with his music takeover, having won 3 Grammys and 10 Billboard Music Awards. Not only that, Bad Bunny is heavily involved in activism spaces and even wrestles professionally! Learn more about Bad Bunny and his diverse career in this illustrated biography for young readers.
Alarm at the Farm! #2: A Graphic Novel (Finder's Creatures #2)
by P. Knuckle JonesIn this hilarious graphic novel mystery, detective-in-training Finder and her friends are back on the case, as they investigate what exactly is going on at Old Lady Goose Liver's farm! Perfect for fans of The InvestiGators!Finder and her friends are toad-ally excited for their field trip to Goose-Liver Farm, but when they notice some power outages and other strange shenanigans, they realize they may have a new mystery at hand. It turns out there&’s a secret high-tech headquarters located beneath kind Old Lady Goose-Liver&’s farm that&’s hiding away some sinister creatures. Is the sweet old goose in on it, or is she the victim of fowl play? And how exactly does the great detective Seymour Warts's investigation into his nemesis Smarty Arty connect to Goose-Liver Farm? Only the Creature Finders can figure it out.
Majestica
by Sarah TolcserJurassic Park meets Skandar and the Unicorn Thief in this page-turning middle grade fantasy adventure set at a nature preserve for magical beasts, where two girls find themselves on a wilderness expedition gone disastrously wrong.Hattie Swift is a maid-in-training at Majestica, a resort and nature preserve where visitors come face-to-face with rare magical flora and fauna. She&’s thrilled to be invited along on the park&’s famous wilderness train excursion for the first time, but there&’s a catch: She has to accompany Evelyn Ridgewell, the hotel owner&’s haughty niece, who wants nothing to do with her.Soon after embarking, Evelyn overhears a man who aims to hunt the park&’s creatures for sport, and Hattie meets Jacob Threadborne, an apprentice magician sent by a foreign government on a top-secret mission. Then the magical fences keeping guests safe stop working, and the train breaks down in the most treacherous part of the jungle. Faced with poachers, man-eating trees, and a dragon on the loose, Hattie, Evelyn, and Jacob must stick together to figure out what&’s gone wrong at Majestica . . . that is, if they want to make it out alive.Features a richly illustrated map of the expansive nature preserve, as well as a bestiary with all the magical—and dangerous—creatures at Majestica.
Farrah Noorzad and the Ring of Fate (Farrah Noorzad #1)
by Deeba ZargarpurA 12-year-old girl discovers her true jinn heritage when a birthday wish gone wrong traps her father in a magical ring, sending her on an epic quest to free him. This richly imagined fantasy series inspired by Persian mythology and Islamic lore is filled with action, magic, and self-discovery.&“A jewel of a fantasy novel that shines with adventure and sparkles with humor.&”—A.F. Steadman, New York Times Bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefFarrah sees her father just one day every year—her birthday. But this year, her wish to bring them closer goes wildly awry when Farrah discovers she is a half-jinn...and her father is one of the seven great jinn kings. Her wish traps her father inside a legendary ring, and the other six jinn kings will follow unless Farrah can rectify her mistake. Pursued by menacing shadow jinn, Farrah&’s quest takes her to a floating mountain range. Joined by Idris, the jinn boy whom she inadvertently freed from the ring, and her newly discovered half-brother, Yaseen, Farrah must find a way to navigate the mysteries and dangers of her new world in order to save her father and face the most devious jinn lord of all.
The LEGO Halloween Games Book: Ideas for 50 Games, Challenges, Puzzles, and Activities
by DKBuild in some time for frightful fun with the whole family! With more than 50 ideas for Halloween-themed games, puzzles, challenges, and activities, there is something to keep everyone entertained this autumn. Grab your own LEGO® bricks as well as this book and the pieces that come with it and get ready for scarily good time with your friends and family! Challenge friends to complete the scary escape room puzzles. Mix up a brick-built potion. Make it through the monster trap board game and much more! Plus, use the pieces that come with the book to invent your own games. Comes with 40 Halloween-themed LEGO elements to add to your builds, including a skeleton minifigure! ©2024 The LEGO Group.
LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising Character Guide
by Shari LastThis edition does not include a minifigureDiscover the newest sets and minifigures from the LEGO NINJAGO World!Packed with facts on all the coolest NINJAGO characters, including Sora, Arin, Lloyd, and their amazing dragon friends. Learn about the ninjas’ fierce foes, incredible vehicles, weapons, mechs, and more, in this essential guide for LEGO NINJAGO fans. ©2024 The LEGO Group.
Willow the White House Cat
by Dr Jill Biden Kate BerubeThis illustrated picture book tells the story of how Willow the White House Cat made her way from a farm in Pennsylvania to her new home and made new friends along the way. <P><P> When Willow leaves her cozy barn for Washington, DC, and the big white house where she will now live, Willow discovers new rooms to explore and is welcomed by the nice lady she met at Farmer Rick’s farm. Soon, Willow meets so many new people—one who arranges the flowers, another who makes sweet things to eat, and the man with a nice smile who seems to be able to do everything at once. Even though they are much bigger and busier than she is, each of them always seems to have time to say hello and make her feel at home in the big white house. Willow enjoys discovering the White House and all the special people who make this house a home. <P><P> Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States, an educator, and a New York Times bestselling author, tells the story of Willow, the White House cat, and about the very special place she and President Biden call home. <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> <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Gorgeously Me!
by Jonathan Van Ness Kamala M. NairA celebration of all the things that make you extraordinary, unique, and gorgeously YOU, by Jonathan Van Ness, New York Times bestselling author and star of the Netflix hit show Queer Eye. <P><P> I won't be afraid to stand out <P>or show the world what I'm all about. <P>I am exactly who I'm meant to be. <P>Perfectly, happily, gorgeously me! <P><P> Being true to yourself and showing the world who you are isn't always easy. Gorgeously Me assures young readers that they are loved and cherished, exactly as they are. A joyous, lyrical ode of pride and self love and a celebration of all of the things that make us exceptional. <P><P>Perfect for fans of I Am Enough by Grace Byers and The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be by Joanna Gaines. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
That Always Happens Sometimes
by Kiley FrankMax is not exactly a perfect kid. From sunup through his school day and right until bedtime, he&’s goofy, disorganized, and generally uncontainable—much to the frustration of those around him. But when a little enthusiasm and creativity are in order, you can count on Max to save the day!Do you have a list of things to do every morning before school, but you get...distracted? Or maybe you're the only one with tennis balls on the feet of your chair and your teacher has to remind you to keep your sounds to yourself? Or maybe you like to listen to the way water sloshes in your stomach when you run down the hall, slo-mo, after the water fountain?That always happens sometimes to Max in this warm, hilarious picture book that humorously chronicles the pitfalls and celebrates the successes of a very familiar kid...one who may not be the most compliant or organized but who is full of energy, creativity, and kindness.
Craft with Recycling: A Kid's Guide to Creating with Upcycled Materials (Easy Crafts for Kids #2)
by Stéphanie BoulayIn this guided collection, young crafters and artists will find step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs that will aid them in creating decorations and playful projects using elements they have designated for reuse or upcycling. Author and artist Stéphanie Boulay, known as Lucimari, opens with encouraging words that will inspire crafters to pay closer attention to their surroundings for materials that may otherwise be thrown away, such as cans, bottles, scraps of paper or felt, unused and mismatched yarn. You never know which materials may be given a second life! The projects featured throughout this fully illustrated book can be created as displayed on the page and may inspire future crafts. Types of creations include masks, figurines or toys, mobiles, desk organizers, and more.