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The Big Lie: A True Story
by Isabella LeitnerThe Pulitzer Prize–nominated author recounts her Holocaust experience—her imprisonment at Auschwitz and her dramatic escape—in this book for young readers. As World War II rages in Europe, the fighting seems far away from Isabella Leitner and her family. Only rumors of Nazi horrors have reached them, and they feel safe in the small Hungarian town of Kisvarda. That is, until March 20, 1944 . . . Overnight, Isabella&’s whole world changes. Suddenly, she must wear a yellow star, be inside by curfew, and cannot go back to school. And that&’s only the beginning. Her family is rounded up by Nazi soldiers. They are put in cattle cars and taken to Auschwitz, a death camp in Poland. Only Isabella and three of her sisters are kept together, the rest of their family is forced to separate parts of the camp. Together, the four girls face their worst fears—until they get a chance at freedom. The Big Lie offers a look at history through the eyes of a woman whose strength and hope helped her overcome the worst of human nature. Leitner&’s &“approach allows readers to appreciate the young Isabella&’s incomprehension of the Final Solution even as she generates a coherent and compelling narrative&” (Publishers Weekly).
The Big Lie: A True Story
by Isabella Leitner Irving A. LeitnerA survivor's tale for young fans of The Diary of Anne Frank and Zlata's Diary relates the actual experiences of Isabella Leitner, a young Jewish-Hungarian woman, in March of 1944.
Big Machines: The Story of Virginia Lee Burton
by Sherri Duskey RinkerIn this loving tribute to Virginia Lee Burton, the New York Times best-selling creators Sherri Duskey Rinker and John Rocco pay homage to the storied life of one of the most beloved creators in children&’s literature. Everyone in Folly Cove knows Virginia Lee as &“Jinnee.&” With her magical wands she can draw whatever she imagines, but for her sons Aris and Michael, she draws the most wonderful characters of all: BIG MACHINES with friendly names like Mary Anne, Maybelle, and Katy. Her marvelous magical wands can make anything move—even a cheerful Little House.
Big Mouth
by Deborah HalversonFOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD SHERMIE THUFF is a Big Guy with a Big Dream— to become the most famous competitive eater in the world. But every big dream has to start somewhere, and Shermie’s determined to start his in the spotlight. If he can take first place in Nathan’s World Famous International hot dog eating competition, fame will be his. The catch? The current record is 53-1/2 hot dogs and buns in 12 minutes. Shermie’s personal best? Seven. Clearly, Shermie has some training to do. . . . Only, no matter how hard he tries, he can’t get past nine measly wieners. Then, just when Shermie’s about to crack under the pressure, he gets his biggest shake-up of all: news that the 53-1/2 record holder is an itty-bitty, 130-pound guy. So Shermie vows to lose his restrictive Fat Belt the only way he knows how—with the help of Gardo, a weight-cutting fanatic determined to turn Big Shermie into a lean, mean eating-machine. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Big Nate: Big Nate: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? And Big Nate: Here Goes Nothing, And Big Nate: Genius Mode (Big Nate Comix #3)
by Lincoln PeirceNow an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!The third Big Nate comic compilation in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce! Includes a color poster of Big Nate, signed by Lincoln.Big Nate is a New York Times bestseller and the star of his own comic strip. Here comes the latest comic compilation from Lincoln Peirce, all about king of detention and cartooning genius Nate Wright.Includes more than 300 black-and-white comic strips, plus bonus Big Nate activities in the back!Also includes a sneak peek of the next Big Nate novel, Big Nate: In the Zone!Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney says, "Big Nate is funny, big time!"
Big Nate: In A Class By Himself (Big Nate #1)
by Lincoln PeirceNow an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Get ready to meet Big Nate! In the very first novel in the New York Times bestselling series, Big Nate is in a class by himself!Nate knows he’s meant for big things. REALLY big things. But things don’t always go your way just because you’re awesome. Nate barely survives his dad’s toxic oatmeal before rushing off to school—minus his lunch. He body slams the no-nonsense principal. He accidentally insults his least favorite teacher, the horrifying Mrs. Godfrey (aka Godzilla). And school has barely started!Trouble always seems to find him, but Nate keeps his cool. He knows he’s destined for greatness. A fortune cookie told him so.Here comes BIG NATE, accidental mischief maker and definitely NOT the teacher’s pet.Get your reader into this beloved series with Big Nate: In a Class by Himself, the perfect book for anyone who's ever been to middle school.“Big Nate is funny, big time.”—Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Big Nate: Mr. Popularity (Big Nate Comix #4)
by Lincoln PeirceNow an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!The fourth Big Nate comic compilation in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce, in full color!Big Nate is a New York Times bestseller and the star of his own comic strip. Here comes the latest comic compilation from Lincoln Peirce, all about king of detention and cartooning genius Nate Wright!Big Nate is Mr. Popularity!Nate's decided to run for office! Will he triumph over the more popular kids? With Francis's help, he might just have a winning chance!Includes over 300 full-color comic strips, plus bonus Big Nate activities in the back!"Big Nate is funny, big time."—Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Big Nate: Big Nate: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? And Big Nate: Here Goes Nothing, And Big Nate: Genius Mode (Big Nate Comix #1)
by Lincoln PeirceNow an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!Big Nate, the star of the New York Times bestselling book series, is also the star of his own comic strip! This comic collection includes over 300 black-and-white Big Nate comic strips, and bonus Big Nate activities in the back!Will Nate get away with his master plan? Or will Mrs. Godfrey catch him in the act? Find out what happens next!The activities are brand-new for Big Nate fans!Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney says, "Big Nate is funny, big time!"
Big Nate: Big Nate: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? And Big Nate: Here Goes Nothing, And Big Nate: Genius Mode (Big Nate Comix #2)
by Lincoln PeirceSoon to be an animated series from Nickelodeon!Big Nate is the star of his own comic strip! Check out 300 black-and-white comic strips never before published together in this awesome comic compilation in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce! Includes all new Big Nate activities in the back!Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney says, "Big Nate is funny, big time!"
Big Nate 3-Book Collection: Big Nate: In a Class by Himself, Big Nate Strikes Again, Big Nate on a Roll (Big Nate)
by Lincoln PeirceSoon to be an animated series from Nickelodeon! Big Nate, a New York Times bestselling series, is bigger than ever in this awesome collection. Included are: Big Nate: In a Class by Himself, Big Nate Strikes Again, and Big Nate on a Roll. Discover the three books that started Nate's crazy novel adventures! Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney says, "Big Nate is funny, big time!"
Big Nate Blasts Off (Big Nate #8)
by Lincoln PeirceSoon to be an animated series from Nickelodeon!For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, here comes the eighth novel in the New York Times bestselling series Big Nate.BIG NATE IS BLASTING OFF!Nate has a crush on Ruby. But after his scrap with Randy Betancourt makes headlines in the Weekly Bugle, he's got a problem WAY worse than detention! Can Nate bounce back? And will the annual Mud Bowl be a blast . . . or a bust?Meet BIG NATE, P.S. 38's coolest doodler and definitely NOT the teacher's pet.
Big Nate Comics 3-Book Collection: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?, Here Goes Nothing, Genius Mode (Big Nate Comix)
by Lincoln PeirceSoon to be an animated series from Nickelodeon!Did you know that Big Nate, the star of the New York Times bestselling book series, is also the star of his own comic strip? Catch up on all of Nate's comic adventures in this hilarious three-book collection. Included are the first three Big Nate comic compendiums: Big Nate: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?, Big Nate: Here Goes Nothing, and Big Nate: Genius Mode. Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney says, "Big Nate is funny, big time!"
Big Nate Flips Out (Big Nate #5)
by Lincoln PeirceSoon to be an animated series from Nickelodeon!“Big Nate is funny, big time.”—Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidThe fifth Big Nate novel in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce, all about king of detention and cartooning genius Nate Wright!Everyone knows N-A-T-E does not equal N-E-A-T!And when Nate’s sloppiness gets out of hand, his best friend, Francis, is in serious trouble.Can Nate clean up his act, or will he flip out first?For fans of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Meet Big Nate, world-class boredom buster and definitely NOT the teacher’s pet.
Big Nate Goes for Broke (Big Nate #4)
by Lincoln PeirceNow an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!Big Nate is going for broke in the fourth novel in the hilarious New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce!This time, Nate and his friends are in the Ultimate Snowdown—a wintry snow-sculpture competition against the bullies from Jefferson Middle School, who beat P.S. 38 at EVERYTHING!But as the rivalry between P.S. 38 and Jefferson Middle School escalates, will Nate be able to save the day? And finally win against his biggest rivals?This hilarious, comic-strip adventure is perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Jeff Kinney and Raina Telgemeier."Big Nate is funny, big time!"—Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Big Nate: In the Zone (Big Nate #6)
by Lincoln PeirceNow an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!The sixth Big Nate book in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce! Perfect for fans of the hilarious Diary of Wimpy Kid series.A laugh-out-loud must-read illustrated novel starring the one and only cartooning genius, king of detention, and Cheez Doodle connoisseur, Nate Wright. Nate’s not having the best of luck . . . in fact; he’s not having ANY luck. But with a little boost thanks to Chad’s lucky foot, suddenly good luck is everywhere Nate turns! Nate’s in the zone! But how long will it last?Includes a sneak peek to the seventh Big Nate novel!“Big Nate is funny, big time.”—Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Big Nate Lives It Up (Big Nate #7)
by Lincoln PeirceSoon to be an animated series from Nickelodeon!"Big Nate is funny, big time!"—Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidFor fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, here comes the seventh novel in the New York Times bestselling series Big Nate.BIG NATE IS LIVING IT UP!Principal Nichols wants Nate to be buddies with new kid Breckenridge Puffington III and show him around. But that’s no easy task when Breckenridge is a plant-doodling total fun-sponge. There’s also something strangely familiar about this guy. . . . What in the world could it be? Meet BIG NATE, Mr. Big-time Doodler and definitely NOT the teacher’s pet.
Big Nate on a Roll (Big Nate #3)
by Lincoln PeirceNow an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!The third Big Nate novel in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce—Big Nate is on a roll!Nate's a big deal in his scout troop . . . until Artur—aka Mr. Perfect—joins. Now Nate's stuck in second place. And Artur means business. Will Nate take the grand prize? Or wipe out, big time?This hilarious third novel in the Big Nate series includes a sneak peek to the fourth Big Nate novel, Big Nate Goes for Broke.Big Nate on a Roll is an YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers and a Junior Library Guild selection!Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney says, "Big Nate is funny, big time!"
Big Nate Strikes Again: Includes Big Nate And Big Nate Strikes Again (Big Nate #2)
by Lincoln PeirceNow an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!For fans of Jeff Kinney and Raina Telgemeier, here comes the second novel in the New York Times bestselling Big Nate series. BIG NATE will surpass all others!But it won’t be easy. He’s stuck with Gina, his all-time enemy, in a class project for his least favorite teacher Mrs. Godfrey, aka Godzilla. To make matters worse, Gina ALSO ends up on his fleeceball team, right when Nate is set to win his first fleeceball championship ever. This is his moment for glory, but Gina's sure to steal his thunder, or ruin everything. Will Nate win or lose? Pass or fail? Or end up in detention . . . AGAIN?Meet BIG NATE, self-described genius and definitely NOT the teacher’s pet in this comic-strip novel perfect for anyone who's ever been to middle school."Big Nate is funny, big time" —Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The Big Nothing (Neighborhood Novels Ser. #4)
by Adrian FogelinThis sensitive and often humorous book tells the story of an adolescent boy who begins to find himself after the people he has always depended on let him down. Alone. That's how thirteen-year-old Justin feels these days. His older brother Duane has left home, enlisting in the Army, and his father has walked out, maybe for good this time. His mom is too depressed to get out of bed, much less pay the bills and keep food in the refrigerator. And if that's not enough, his best buddy Ben has a new girlfriend and no longer has time to hang out. There's not much left for Justin to do but to put his brain in neutral and slide into the state he calls "the Big Nothing." But slowly Justin discovers he has more resources than he thinks. With the help of his classmate Jemmie and her grandmother, Nana Grace, he learns that underneath all the noisy confusion in his brain lies a talent for music. As he spends time with Jemmie, he begins to understand how simple notes make complex music, and how simple feelings can turn into deep emotions. Award-winning author Adrian Fogelin once again offers readers an emotionally charged story featuring a sympathetic adolescent trying to make sense of the people and world around him.
The Big One: The Cascadia Earthquakes and the Science of Saving Lives (Scientists in the Field Series)
by Elizabeth RuschNo one ever thought the Pacific Northwest was due for an earthquake, let alone a catastrophic one. But geologists are transforming our understanding of the grave dangers the population in the region of Cascadia face—will there be a big one? And what can be done to save lives? America's Pacific Northwest has relatively few earthquakes—only a handful each year that cause even moderately noticeable shaking. But a couple decades ago, scientists discovered a geological feature running along the coast that in other parts of the world regularly triggers massive earthquakes of 8.0 magnitude and higher. Were there once massive earthquakes in this part of the world? Geologists think there were. Now a small group of scientists are studying things that you might not think have anything to do with earthquakes—marsh soil, ocean sediments, landslide debris, and ghost forests—and they have reason to believe that the Pacific Northwest is likely not as idyllic as it was once assumed. The population is likely in grave danger of a massive earthquake at some point. What can be done? The big one can't be stopped, but scientists are working tirelessly to learn as much as they can to prepare.
The Big One-Oh
by Dean PitchfordCharley Maplewood has never been one for parties? that would require friends, which he doesn?t have. But now that he?s turning ten?the big oneoh? he decides to throw a birthday party for himself. Of course things don?t work out as he plans. In trying to make friends, he ends up inviting the class bully, and that?s before he ruins the cake and sets the garage on fire. Will Charley be able to pull it together before the big one-oh . . . becomes the big OH-NO?
Big Pharma and the Opioid Epidemic: From Vicodin to Heroin (Informed!)
by Eric BraunMore than 130 people a day in the U.S. die from opioid overdoses. Addiction to legal and illegal opioids has been declared a national crisis. The U.S. spends about $78.5 billion a year on treatment, criminal prosecution, and health care related to the crisis. What caused this massive problem? Can the crisis be slowed or reversed? Students will get practical tips on how to help someone suffering from an addiction or experiencing an overdose, and learn about how the nation is trying to deal with the crisis.
Big Rig
by Louise HawesHitch a ride with 11-year-old Hazmat and her dad in their 18-wheeler, Leonardo, for a feel-good road trip across America that keeps on trucking!Life on the road with Daddy is as good as gets for Hazmat. Together, they've been taking jobs and crisscrossing the US for years. Now Daddy's talking about putting down roots—somewhere Hazmat can go to a real school and make friends. Somewhere Daddy doesn't have to mail-order textbooks about "nature's promise to all women." Somewhere Mom's ashes can rest on a mantel and not on a dashboard. While everything just keeps changing, sometimes in ways she can't control, Hazmat isn't ready to give up the freedom of long-distance hauling. Sure the road is filled with surprises, from plane crashes and robo trucks to runaway hitchhikers and abandoned babies, but that all makes for great stories! So Hazmat hatches a plan to make sure Daddy's dream never becomes a reality. Because there's only one place Hazmat belongs: in the navigator's seat, right next to Daddy, with the whole country flying by and each day different from the last.Award-winning author Louise Hawes writes with an easy, conversational voice and an "I'll never grow up" spirit that cheerfully thumbs its nose at traditional coming-of-age narratives. This heart-tugging, laugh-out-loud portrait of a father and daughter is a satisfying journey across modern America you won't want to miss.
The Big Rivers: The Missouri, The Mississippi, and the Ohio
by Harcourt School Publishers StaffThe Big Rivers briefly describes the seasonal flow of the rivers during the rains
Big River's Daughter
by Bobbi MillerRaised by her pirate father on a Mississippi keeler, River is a half-feral river rat and proud of it. When her powerful father disappears in the great earthquake of 1811, she is on the run from buccaneers, including Jean Lafitte, who hope to claim her father's territory and his buried treasure. But the ruthless rivals do not count on getting a run for their money from a plucky slip of a girl determined to find her place in the new order. Filled with down-home humor, raucous hijinks, and one-of-a-kind characters, this historical novel captures the Mississippi River at a time when its denizens were as untamed as its waters.