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The Day of the Iguana (Hank Zipzer, The World's Greatest Underachiever #3)
by Henry Winkler Tim Heitz Lin OliverInspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, whose undiagnosed dyslexia made him a classic childhood underachiever, the Hank Zipzer series is about the high-spirited and funny adventures of a boy with learning differences.<P><P> It's science project time in Ms. Adolf's class. This is good news and bad news for Hank-he loves science, but he hates the report part. So Hank turns to TV to take his mind off things. But when the program directory scrolls by too quickly for Hank to know what's on, he decides to take apart the cable box to try to slow down the crawl. Great! Now Hank has found the perfect science project! But what he wasn't counting on was his sister's pet iguana laying eighteen eggs in the disassembled cable box. How is Hank going to get out of this one? <p><b>Lexile Level: 670L</b></p>
The Day of the Pelican
by Katherine Paterson2013 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award<P><P> Meli Lleshi is positive that her drawing of her teacher with his pelican nose started it all. The Lleshis are Albanians living in Kosovo, a country trying to fight off Serbian oppressors, and suddenly they are homeless refugees. Old and young alike, they find their courage tested by hunger, illness, the long, arduous journey, and danger on every side. Then, unexpectedly, they are brought to America by a church group and begin a new life in a small Vermont town. The events of 9/11 bring more challenges for this Muslim family--but this country is their home now and there can be no turning back.A compassionate, powerful novel by a master storyteller.
The Day the Mountain Burst (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Purple #Level W)
by Louise HermanThe Day the Mountain Burst by Louise Herman illustrated by Giorgio Bacchin
Daya (Influential People Ser.)
by Martha LondonSinger-songwriter Daya writes songs that bring positive messages to young women. Learn more about the impact she is making in the music industry!
Daybook of Critical Reading and Writing (Grade #5)
by Laura Robb Michael F. Opitz Ellin Oliver KeeneA literature and language arts book that aims at harnessing the students' critiical reading and writing skills
Daybook of Critical Reading and Writing [Grade 5]
by Laura Robb Michael F. Opitz Ellin Oliver KeeneNIMAC-sourced textbook
Daybreak on Raven Island
by Fleur BradleyFrom the critically acclaimed author of Midnight at the Barclay Hotel comes a thrilling new middle grade mystery novel inspired by Alcatraz Prison.Tori, Marvin, and Noah would rather be anywhere else than on the seventh grade class field trip to Raven Island prison. Tori would rather be on the soccer field, but her bad grades have benched her until further notice; Marvin would rather be at the first day of a film festival with his best friend, Kevin; and Noah isn't looking forward to having to make small talk with his classmates at this new school. But when the three of them stumble upon a dead body in the woods, miss the last ferry back home, and then have to spend the night on Raven Island, they find that they need each other now more than ever. They must work together to uncover a killer, outrun a motley ghost-hunting crew, and expose the age-old secrets of the island all before daybreak.
Daydreamer
by Rob CameronAn eleven-year-old boy copes with the challenges of his city life by weaving his reality into a magical realm of dragons, foxes, and trolls—until he must use the power of his creativity to save both of his worlds from destructive forces. This stunning debut is a profound exploration of imagination, community, and how the stories we tell both comfort us and challenge us to grow.Charles&’ life is split between two worlds: one real and one fantasy. In the real world, he is a lonely, bullied kid who can&’t keep up with school when the letters refuse to stay still on the page, and is constantly in trouble for getting distracted. He lives with his mom in an apartment building, where Glory, the grumpy old superintendent, fills his head with stories about the Dream Folk.In his fantasy world, the Sanctuary, Charles adventures with faeries and sprites and his two imaginary best friends. There, Charles's bullies become ogres, and Glory opens his arms wide to transform into a dragon. But when trolls move into Charles&’ apartment building and bring with them a terrible secret, the stories he has been told and the ones he brings to life grow more complicated. To protect everyone he cares about, Charles must harness his imagination in ways he never dreamed, in this unique story of the spaces and narratives we create for ourselves, and the ways in which fantasy and reality collide and blur.
Days of the Dead
by Kersten HamiltonBy the critically acclaimed author of Tyger Tyger, a warm, magical story of a girl’s struggle to keep a promise to her dead mother. Glorieta Magdalena Davis Espinosa is happy that Papi married Alice. She’s happy that he can smile again after years of mourning Mamá. But the urn containing Mamá’s ashes disappeared into a drawer the day Alice moved in. If everything about Glorieta’s life is going to change, then she wants one thing to go her way: She wants to hear stories about her mamá when the family gathers on the last night of los Días de los Muertos. And that can only happen if Tia Diosonita will allow Mamá to be buried with the Espinosas in holy ground. If she will allow people to speak Mamá’s name. With the help of her best friend, River, and her cousin Mateo, Glorieta sets out to convince Diosonita that Mamá is not burning in Hell. To do so, she’ll have to learn to let hate go—and to love the people who stand in her way. In prose that sparkles with magical undertones, author Kersten Hamilton weaves a tender story about grief, faith, and the redemptive power of love.
Dazzlin' Dolly: The Songwriting, Hit-Singing, Guitar-Picking Dolly Parton
by Suzanne SladeEureka! Nonfiction Silver Honor Award (California Reading Association)This inspirational and dazzlin&’ story of Dolly Parton—noted singer, songwriter, and humanitarian—follows her rise to fame, from her beginnings in East Tennessee to performing to thousands at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.Dolly is a little girl with a BIG voice. Music fills Dolly&’s heart so plumb full she has to let it out! She&’ll even sing to her cornhusk dolls or a pen full of pigs. She makes her own drum from a pot and her own guitar from a broken mandolin. But what Dolly dreams of is performing for a real audience—people who would hear her sing, and applaud! And when she gets her big break at age ten, the soul-singin&’ and big-dreamin&’ Dolly discovers she&’s scared to sing on stage in front of all those people. Will she summon up all of her courage and make it to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville? Young readers will learn about Dolly&’s early history, her endless creativity, and her plucky perseverance in this entertaining picture book that&’s perfect for fans of all ages.
A Dazzling Display of Dogs
by Betsy Franco Michael WertzFrom the award-winning team behind A Curious Collection of Cats comes a new collection of visual poems celebrating all things canine--from obedience school, to backyard break outs, to flatulent Fidos. Whether your best friend is a plucky Jack Russell, an indecisive basset hound, or a poodle with an indiscriminate appetite, you're sure to find this dazzling display doggone delightful.From the Hardcover edition.
DC Brave and Bold!: Female DC Super Heroes Take On the Universe
by Sam MaggsMeet the DC Universe's most incredible female Super Heroes!Who granted Wonder Woman her mighty superpowers? How does teenager Supergirl disguise her identity in public? And why can Vixen channel the power of any animal in the world?Discover the empowering stories of Batgirl, Bumblebee, Mera, Hawkgirl and many more. You'll be inspired to be brave and bold, just like them.With a foreword by Gail Simone, acclaimed, bestselling DC writer.All DC characters and elements © & (TM) DC Comics. (s19)
DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide, New Edition
by Melanie Scott DKIs Superman the strongest Super Hero alive? Where is Wonder Woman from? Is Darkseid the most evil Super-Villain ever? Who is the fastest man alive? Who are Batman's allies?Have to know the answers to these questions? Look no further than the DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide: New Edition. Written by DC Comics experts, this illustrated encyclopedia features more than 200 incredible characters and Super Hero teams, including Batman, Harley Quinn, Justice League, and so many more.The DC Comics Universe changed forever following their epic Rebirth event, and so did the characters. This comprehensive guide covers the latest key story lines for each character and includes stunning new images from the comics. It is also packed full of vital statistics and explains each character's super powers, from indestructibility to sorcery.The DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide: New Edition is guaranteed to enthral fans for hours on end.TM & © DC Comics.
DC League of Super-Pets (DC League of Super-Pets Movie): Includes 8-page full-color insert!
by Random HouseThe complete retelling of DC League of Super-Pets—just in time for the DC League of Super-Pets movie to hit theaters in Summer 2022!Whenever the people . . . and pets! . . . of Metropolis are in danger, Krypto the Super-Dog flies in to save the day! Fans ages 8 to 12 of the new hit film will love this complete retelling that features a full-color 8-page insert!
DC Ultimate Character Guide New Edition
by DKIs Superman the strongest Super Hero alive? Where is Wonder Woman from? Is Darkseid the baddest Super-Villain ever? Who is the fastest man alive? Who are Batman’s greatest foes? The answers to this and much more can be found in the DC Ultimate Character Guide: New Edition. Written by a DC expert, this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia features more than 230 incredible DC characters, including Batman, Harley Quinn, Justice League, Aquaman, and so many more. The epic, DC Universe-changing Rebirth event was followed by the momentous Dawn of DC, which affected many characters and their stories. This comprehensive guide explores these changes alongside stunning new comic images, vital statistics, and key details of each character’s powers, from super-strength to sorcery. The DC Ultimate Character Guide: New Edition is guaranteed to enthral young comics fans for hours on end. All DC characters and elements © & ™ DC. (s24)
De diez a zen: Solo necesitas 10 minutos al día para cambiar tu vida
by Owen O´KaneUna guía sencilla y eficaz para comenzar el día en el estado mental adecuado dedicando solo 10 minutos. ¿Cuánto tiempo dedicas a pensar en tu mente y en cómo te sientes? Cada mañana pasamos unos diez minutos en la ducha y otro tanto arreglándonos o desayunando, pero ¿ cuánto tiempo dedicas a pensar en tu mente y en cómo te sientes?. De diez a zen es una guía simple y efectiva que te ayudará a emprender cada jornada en un estado mental sosegado, consciente y abierto. Con este libro aprenderás que en solo diez minutos puedes: . Calmar tu mente. . Enfocar y entrenar tu cerebro para lidiar con el estrés y la ansiedad. . Reestructurar patrones de pensamiento inútiles. . Desarrollar formas de comunicación más efectivas. De diez a zen utiliza una combinación de cuatro modelos terapéuticos: mindfulness, terapia cognitiva conductual, psicoterapia y terapia de desensibilización y reprocesamiento por movimientos oculares (EMDR), y es un método sencillo y fácil de seguir. Owen O'Kane desarrolló De diez a zen para fomentar nuevos principios de vida basados en su experiencia como psicoterapeuta y en sus muchos años dedicado al cuidado de enfermos terminales en el campo de los cuidados paliativos, lo que ha influido enormemente en cómo trabaja y cómo ve la vida.
De l’autre côté du miroir (Orca Currents en Français)
by K.L. DenmanArguments de vente K.L. Denman a écrit beaucoup de livres pour les jeunes, dont Quiz Queens, Perfect Revenge, Agent Angus et Rebel’s Tag, publiés dans la collection Orca Currents. Des caractéristiques spéciales (caractères typographiques, papier de couleur crème, format du livre) facilitent la lecture pour les dyslexiques et les jeunes qui éprouvent des difficultés à lire.
Dead Air #1
by Stephanie Olesh Michelle SchustermanKat didn't believe in ghosts--until now. . .When Kat Sinclair's dad tells her his new job hosting the ghost-hunting TV show Passport to Paranormal means they'll be living on the road and visiting the world's most haunted places, Kat packs her bags without a second thought. But the ghostbusting life isn't as cool as Kat expected. The cast and crew don't always get along, the producer's annoying nephew has unexpectedly shown up, and Kat thinks the show--and her dad--might be cursed. Kat decides to start writing a blog with "a behind the scenes look at the creepiest show on TV." But she soon discovers that going behind the scenes may just reveal more than she really wants to know.
Dead Average! (dead funny #2)
by Moya Simons"WANTED. Boy aged about twelve to star in a TV commercial. Excellent rates of pay. Must be boy-next-door type. Average looks. Acting ability essential." There are no two ways about it, Danny Thompson is a dead average kid: average hair, average nose, average eyes, and average freckles. But landing the starring role in a TV commercial turns out to be not quite as wonderful as it sounds! In this hilarious sequel to DEAD MEAT!, we again meet Danny, his parents, his smelly baby sister, his mate Corky--and Pete, the singing dog, walks into Danny's life. The Dead Funny books are the funniest books you'll ever read about a middle school boy. They'll try and gross you out. They'll succeed at making you laugh. Look for all of them in the Bookshare library including #1. Dead Meat and #3 Dead worried.
The Dead Boys
by Royce BuckinghamIn the desert town of Richland, Washington, there stands a giant sycamore tree. Horribly mutated by nuclear waste, it feeds on the life energy of boys that it snags with its living roots. And when Teddy Matthews moves to town, the tree trains its sights on its next victim. From the start, Teddy knows something is very wrong with Richland-every kid he meets disappears before his eyes. A trip to the cemetery confirms that these boys are actually dead and trying to lure him to the tree. But that knowledge is no help when Teddy is swept into the tree's world, a dark version of Richland from which there is no escape . . . .
Dead Boys' Club
by Geoffrey Malone'If they ever come here,' his father had warned, 'drop everything. Just run and hide!' And now they were here. God's Freedom Army or whatever their name was. Bringers of blood and suffering. Rebels! Killers! Every one of them. Hundreds of thousands of children are abducted from their homes and used as boy soldiers. This is the story of one them. 12-year-old Sam is ripped from his village in Uganda and forced to march with rebel soldiers to their training camp in southern Sudan. A weapon is thrust into his innocent young hands and his life becomes that of enemies and battles, violence and death, as he's turned into a soldier. With no escape, danger is around every corner, the threat of death is everywhere. But there are ways to survive. Sam becomes friends with a fellow boy soldier and together their dreams of escape become a strength. Together, they are ready to fight.
Dead City (Dead City #1)
by James PontiA tween takes on undead New Yorkers in this paranormal action-adventure that "breathes new life into the zombie genre" (Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games).Most kids have enough to deal with between school, homework, extracurricular activities, and friends, but Molly Bigelow isn't your typical tween. By day, Molly attends MIST--the Metropolitan Institute of Science and Technology--but it's what she's learning outside of school that sets her apart from her classmates. Molly is a zombie hunter, just like her mother. This, however, is news to Molly. Now she must come to terms with not only the idea that zombies exist, but also that they're everywhere, and it's her job to help police them and keep the peace. Sure, she'd like to be a regular kid, but "regular" just isn't possible when it turns out the most revered (or feared, depending on your perspective) zombie hunter in the history of New York City is your mother. It seems Molly's got some legendary footsteps to follow...
The Dead Days Omnibus
by Marcus SedgwickThe bestselling THE BOOK OF DEAD DAYS and THE DARK FLIGHT DOWN in a single volume.The days between 27 December and New Year's Eve are dead days, when spirits roam and magic shifts restlessly just beneath the surface of our everyday lives.There is a man, Valerian, whose time is running out, who must pay the price for the pact he made with evil so many years ago. His servant is Boy, a child with no name and no past; a child he treats with contempt, but who serves his master well and finds solace in the company of his only friend, Willow. Unknown to any of them it is Boy who holds the key to their destiny.THE BOOK OF DEAD DAYS and THE DARK FLIGHT DOWN are mesmerising stories of sorcery and desperate magic spanning dark cities, deadly courtrooms, and the threatening, frozen countryside. The truth about Valerian's past, Boy's identity and many other shattering secrets are laid bare as the Book of Dead Days is opened.
The Dead End: The Dead End (Poison Apple #1)
by Mimi McCoyPoison Apple Books: Thrilling. Bone-chilling. These books have bite!Casey Slater can’t believe her bad luck. It’s the summer before seventh grade, and instead of the perfect vacation she’d planned with her best friend, Casey is in a remote country town, where her parents are restoring an old, creaky, creepy house. Worst of all, everyone else in town thinks the old house is haunted. And soon Casey thinks so, too -- a vase explodes, a heavy china cabinet falls over on its own -- and it seems like the ghost doesn’t want them there. Casey thought she’d be dying of boredom, but now she’s scared to death!