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Time to Roll (Roll with It)
by Jamie SumnerIn the eagerly anticipated sequel to Jamie Sumner&’s acclaimed and beloved middle grade novel Roll with It, Ellie finds her own way to shine.Ellie is so not the pageant type. They&’re Coralee&’s thing, and Ellie is happy to let her talented friend shine in the spotlight. But what&’s she supposed to do when Coralee asks her to enter a beauty pageant, and their other best friend, Bert, volunteers to be their manager? Then again, how else is she going to get through this summer with her dad, who barely knows her, while her mom is off on her honeymoon with Ellie&’s amazing gym teacher? Ellie decides she has nothing to lose. There&’s only one problem: the director of the pageant seems determined to put Ellie and her wheelchair front and center. So it&’s up to Ellie to figure out a way to do it on her own terms and make sure her friendships don&’t fall apart along the way. Through it all, from thrift store deep dives to disastrous dance routines, she begins to form her own definition of beauty and what it means to really be seen.
Time to Fly #10
by Laurie AndersonThere's a flock of parrots in Zoe's backyard! No one knows where they came from, but they aren't as big a surprise as the sight of Zoe's mother, who has just arrived from California. She wants Zoe to move back home with her - something Zoe has been waiting to hear for months. But why does leaving Ambler and Dr. Mac's place seem so much harder than she expected?
A Time to Die (One Last Wish #1)
by Lurlene McdanielSixteen-year-old Kara Fischer has cystic fibrosis and only months to live. But the close-knit bond she develops with Vince, who also has the disease, helps her come to terms with her own illness. Given one last wish, Kara wonders if miracles could really happen.
A Time to Be Brave: A Graphic Novel (Owly #4)
by Andy RuntonOwly, the little owl with a heart of gold, returns for another forest adventure in this Eisner-winning series about friendship!For Owly and Wormy, nothing beats the power of friendship! But fear can be a powerful force, too. There's a new visitor to the forest, an opossum who's misunderstood because of the way he looks. Wormy is afraid of him, and when Owly tries to untangle him from a fence, Possey begins hissing and bares his sharp teeth! He's scared and hurt, and now everyone is afraid! Can the trio be brave and face their fears with just a little courage and a lot of friendship?Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a great introduction to graphic novels!
The Time Thief
by Linda Buckley-ArcherWhat happens when a seventeenth-century bad guy has twenty-first-century technology? An accident with an antigravity machine catapulted Peter Schock and Kate Dyer back to 1763. A bungled rescue attempt leaves Peter stranded in the eighteenth century while a terrifying villain, the Tar Man, takes his place and explodes onto twenty-first-century London. Concerned about the potentially catastrophic effects of time travel, the NASA scientists responsible for the situation question whether it is right to rescue Peter. Kate decides to take matters into her own hands, but things don't go as planned. Soon the physical effects of time travel begin to have a disturbing effect on her. Meanwhile, in our century, the Tar Man wreaks havoc in a city whose police force is powerless to stop him.Set against a backdrop of contemporary London and revolutionary France, The Time Thief is the sequel to the acclaimed The Time Travelers.
The Time Thief
by Linda Buckley-ArcherWhat happens when a seventeenth-century bad guy has twenty-first-century technology? An accident with an antigravity machine catapulted Peter Schock and Kate Dyer back to 1763. A bungled rescue attempt leaves Peter stranded in the eighteenth century while a terrifying villain, the Tar Man, takes his place and explodes onto twenty-first-century London. Concerned about the potentially catastrophic effects of time travel, the NASA scientists responsible for the situation question whether it is right to rescue Peter. Kate decides to take matters into her own hands, but things don't go as planned. Soon the physical effects of time travel begin to have a disturbing effect on her. Meanwhile, in our century, the Tar Man wreaks havoc in a city whose police force is powerless to stop him.Set against a backdrop of contemporary London and revolutionary France, The Time Thief is the sequel to the acclaimed The Time Travelers.
Time Shifters: A Graphic Novel
by Chris GrineLuke is a hero in any time and dimension!When Luke investigates an eerie blue glow in the woods behind his house, he doesn't know what he'll find there. But a scientist, a robot Abraham Lincoln riding a friendly dinosaur, and a sassy ghost were the last things he could have imagined stumbling upon. Now as Luke and his new companions are pursued by a bickering trio of bumbling henchmen who are after the strange device locked to his arm, he's forced on a crazy, headlong adventure in a parallel dimension! Will he find his courage in time to save the day and get home or will he be trapped in a weird alternate reality forever?
Time Quake
by Linda Buckley-ArcherThe catastrophic consequences of time travel are now impossible to ignore. Lord Luxon has set his sights on the ultimate prize: America, while, abducted to 1763, Peter and Kate begin to understand that history has arrived at a tipping point. Transformed into an oracle, Kate is able to see the future as easily as the past. Gideon does all he can to help, but he is tormented by the knowledge that The Tar Man, his nemesis, is also his brother. As they pursue him through the dark streets of eighteenth-century London, and the time quakes begin, Peter realises that this monster may hold the fate of us all in his hands.
The Time Quake
by Linda Buckley-ArcherTime itself is splintering. If the catastrophic consequences of time travel are now impossible to ignore, Lord Luxon only has eyes for its awesome possibilities. He has his sights set on no lesser prize than America. Abducted to 1763, Peter and Kate begin to understand that history has arrived at its tipping point. Adrift in time, Kate transforms into an oracle, able to see the future as easily as the past. While Gideon does all he can to help, he is tormented by the knowledge that The Tar Man, his nemesis, is also his own brother. As they pursue him through the dark streets of eighteenth-century London, and the time quakes begin, Peter realises that this monster may hold the fate of all of us in his hands.
The Time Pirate (Nick McIver Series #2)
by Ted BellA thrilling sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller Nick of Time , in which the young time traveler Nick McIver must prove his courage once more, on two fronts: in World War Two - era England, where Nazis have invaded his homeland, and in America during the Revolution, where Nick stands shoulder to shoulder with General George Washington. It's 1940 and the Nazis are invading Nick's beloved home, the British Channel Islands. So Nick takes to the skies: He has discovered an old World War One fighter plane in an abandoned barn. Determined to learn to fly, he is soon risking life and limb to photograph armed German minelayers and patrol boats, and executing incredibly perilous bombing raids over Nazi airfields by night. Meanwhile, the evil pirate, Captain Billy Blood, still desperate to acquire Nick's time machine, returns to Greybeard Island. He kidnaps Nick's sister, Kate, and transports her back to Port Royal, Jamaica, in the year 1781, leaving Nick a message that if he wants to see her alive again, he must come to Jamaica and make an even swap: Kate's life in exchange for Nick's wondrous time machine - that's Blood's bargain. Having traveled back in time, Nick discovers a plot that might change the outcome of the American Revolution. Disguised as an eighteenth-century cabin boy, he travels to the Caribbean and confronts his old enemy, who has assembled the world's largest pirate armada. From the battlefields of the New World to the brutal German occupation of English soil in World War Two, The Time Pirate has Nick McIver fighting once again to defend his country, the outcome of two wars resting on his young shoulders.
Time-Out from Technology
by Molly WigandBy establishing reasonable limits and nurturing an open dialogue with our children, we can help them become discerning and thoughtful consumers of digital media. We can implement parental controls and passwords to help set limits for children's time online. More important, though, is setting good examples by mindfully unplugging ourselves from the digital space and spending time offline with our kids, providing them with opportunities to have fun and be stimulated by real life experiences. This balance will help them become smart digital consumers who develop good habits and create healthy relationships.
Time of the Thunderbird
by Diane Silvey John ManthaKaya and Tala, the adventurous twins, are back from their exploits in Spirit Quest on a new mission to discover why children are disappearing from one of their tribe’s villages. Earth dwarves are being blamed for the missing children, but the twins are sure they’re not at fault. Something very sinister is happening, so once again the sister and brother set out with Yahet (Y for short), their friend and companion, to rescue the kidnapped children. Along the way they meet a mysterious owl, a cedar ogre, demons galore, Aixos, the most ferocious of all sea serpents, and the Thunderbird himself!
The Time of Green Magic
by Hilary McKay&“Possibly the finest writer of our time.&” —Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity From award-winning author Hilary McKay comes a beautiful, enchanting story about a girl adjusting to her new family and their new house—which just might be magical.When Abi&’s father marries Max and Louis&’s mom, their families start over together. Abi suddenly finds herself the middle child, expected to share far too much—especially with grubby little Louis. Then they move into an eerie, ivy-covered house, big enough for all of them. But for the children, strange things start to happen in that house. Abi reads alone, and finds herself tumbling so deep into books, they almost seem real. Louis summons comfort from outdoors, and a startling guest arrives—is it a cat or something else? Max loses his best friend…and falls in love. Meanwhile, Louis&’s secret visitor is becoming much too real. Now Abi, Max, and Louis must uncover the secrets of their new home—for there can be danger in even the most beautiful magic. From award-winning author Hilary McKay comes a story that is at once enchanting and thrilling—if you don&’t get lost in it first.
A Time of Golden Dragons
by Song Nan Zhang Hao Yu ZhangThrough the ages, the dragon has been an important symbol for the Chinese. A time of Golden Dragons is the most auspicious possible. In fascinating text and beautiful paintings, Song Nan and Hao Yu Zhang trace the dragon’s history. Perhaps inspired by giant crocodiles, the image of the dragon affects every aspect of life in China, including the marking of dragon years, the flying of dragon kites, and the eating of dragon cakes at dragon boat races.A splendid introduction to the richness of Chinese culture, this is a book to cherish this special year and for years to come.
Time Math (Math 24/7)
by James FischerWe live our lives according to the numbers on a clock. Whether it's getting to school on time, allowing enough time in a day for the things we need to do, or timing an activity, those numbers are an important part of almost everything we do. Time Math will help you understand schedules and timetables. You'll be able to better manage the math that runs our clocks!
Time Jumpers: Sky Raiders; Rogue Knight; Crystal Keepers; Death Weavers; Time Jumpers (Five Kingdoms #5)
by Brandon MullTrapped in a world where magic is powerful and dreams are real, Cole&’s epic adventure comes to a close in book five of the New York Times bestselling &“fanciful, action-packed adventure&” series (Publishers Weekly, starred review), from the author of the Fablehaven and Beyonders series.Cole Randolph can barely remember what life was like back home in Arizona. It&’s hard to imagine there was a time he didn&’t wake up to daily threats and danger. But Cole is still determined to find a way home with his friends and to set things right in the Five Kingdoms before he leaves. That means traveling to the last of the kingdoms—Creon. It&’s a place where time itself can be manipulated, where reality can bend and change.On one last death-defying mission, Cole must use everything he has learned to face a villain with powers beyond anything her has seen before. The past, present, and future are all at stake in this epic conclusions to the bestselling Five Kingdoms series.
The Time Garden (Tales of Magic #4)
by Edward Eager N. M. BodeckerFour cousins spending a summer in a house by the sea discover a magic thyme garden from which they embark on a number of adventures in time.
A Time for Watching
by Gunilla NorrisJoachim is a ten-year-old boy whose best friend is away for the summer leaving him with only girls in his neighborhood to play with. He likes figuring out how things work but though he takes them apart carefully, without the owner's permission, he is stumped on how to put them back together. The next thing he knows he's in big trouble again! What he'd like to do is go inside Mr. Hanson, the clockmaker's house where there are all kinds of interesting clocks and machines, but old Mr. Hanson doesn't like kids and goes after them with his cane if they dare to go any where near his home. It looks as if Joachim's going to spend his too long summer feeling misunderstood and becoming known as a troublemaker. Pictures are described. For intermediate readers.
TIME for Kids Top 5 of Everything: Tallest, Tastiest, Fastest!
by The Editors of TIME for KidsHere's a trivia quiz for you: What are the five most popular names for dogs? Which five nations spend the most on chocolate per year? What are the five oldest baseball stadiums? Who were the five youngest Presidents? The answers to those questions-and dozens more-are found in the Time For Kids Top 5. Filled with fascinating trivia and kid-appealing lists, this book is based on Time For Kids' most popular feature: the TFK Top 5. And just as in the magazine version, the lists have amusing and colorful illustrations accompanied by information at a glance. Topics include animals, sports, technology, food, people, and entertainment. Each Top 5 list has guaranteed kid and parent appeal and is certain to surprise young readers who will refer to the book over and over.
TIME for Kids That's Strange But True: The World's Most Astonishing Facts And Records
by Editors of TIME FOR KIDSFrom people who smell armpits for a living to grass that grows on cars, and needs to be mowed, Time For Kids That's Strange But True! takes an offbeat and very kid-appealing look at the workings and fascinating oddities of the natural world as well as offbeat human behavior and talents. The book's editorial mission is to show kids 8 to 12 that planet Earth is filled with the odd, the weird, and the wacky-both natural, human and human made. It will encourage readers to learn more about the subjects presented, and to spur kids to find examples of strange-but-true phenomena in their own communities.The book, organized by subject, will feature colorful photos that will bring to life the unusual world of the animal kingdom (lizards that walk on water and insects that can live without their head), the human body (hair and nails grow after a person dies), science oddities (teleportation devices and telepathy), and much much more.Written in Time For Kids' authoritative and clear style, even the strangest entries are carefully explained and will provide readers with vital frames of reference needed to make sense of the new and unusual. The book will be devoured at home and at school, and can serve as the basis for original research reports relating to various curriculum areas.
TIME FOR KIDS That's Awesome: The World's Most Amazing Facts & Records
by Time For KidsGet ready to be amazed from the first awesome page to the last! That's Awesome! is an entertaining mix of jaw-dropping facts, records, and amazing photos-all about the most astonishing things our world has to offer. Including: Exciting sports; the mysteries of space; miracles of nature; life-saving plants; smelliest and sweetest fruits; awesome body microbes; bionic humans; wacky patents; mind-boggling bugs; a baseball card worth millions; traveling at the speed of light and living without gravity! Read about some of the most amazing and awesome things inside this incredible book!
TIME for Kids Explorers: Robots
by Editors of TIME FOR KIDSRobots is the first book in an exciting, new series from TIME For Kids. Aimed squarely at readers who want to know more, this book answers the questions that children ages 8-12 want to learn the answers to.Do you know what makes something a robot? Can you name the six types of robots? Can robots really fly? What kinds of robots are being designed by spy agencies, the military, and our first responders? And best of all, what's next? Rich with photos, facts, and fun, Robots will cover the world of robots as it exists today, and will exist tomorrow.
TIME For Kids BIG Book of WHY CRAZY, COOL & OUTRAGEOUS (Time For Kids Big Books Of Why Ser.)
by Editors of TIME For Kids MagazineTIME For Kids BIG Book of Why Crazy, Cool & Outrageous answers the questions that kids commonly ask and adults can rarely answer. Why are our eyes different colors? Why do we put candles on a birthday cake? Why do we high five our friends? Why do elephants have big ears?Packed with hundreds of new brain busting questions with easy to understand answers that made the first Big Book of Why a bestseller. The book is divided by subject area - humans, animals, environment/nature, technology and space - and written in an upbeat manner, each answer is accompanied by either a photo or an illustration to show the reasons why.TIME For Kids Book of Why Crazy, Cool & Outrageous is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids. Kids will be desperate to shar what they've learned with their parents, teachers, and friends...and anyone else who will listen!