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Ahyoka and the Talking Leaves
by Peter Roop Connie Roop Yoshi MiyakeA Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People and recipient of the Florida Sunshine Award: In this absorbing chapter book, Ahyoka helps her father, Sequoyah, unlock the mystery of "talking leaves" to create the Cherokee alphabet Ahyoka is the daughter of Sequoyah, a silversmith who has given up most of his trade to focus on his true passion. He longs for the day when the Cherokee people can communicate to one another from afar and document the history of their lives. He wants his people--the Real People--to have a written language like the white men do. When he is ostracized from his community for the "magic" he is creating, he leaves his home to pursue his quest. His young daughter, who shares his dream, joins him on his journey. They work together to create a syllabic alphabet that will tell the story of the Cherokee people.
Aim (Bakers Mountain Stories)
by Joyce Moyer HostetterAs World War II threatens the United States in 1941, fourteen-year-old Junior Bledsoe fights his own battles at home. Junior struggles with school and with anger--at his late father, his insufferable granddaddy, his neighbors, and himself--as he desperately tries to understand himself and find his own aim in life. But he finds relief in escaping to the quiet of the nearby woods and tinkering with cars, something he learned from his pop, and a fatherly neighbor provides much-needed guidance. This heartfelt and inspiring prequel to the author's Blue and Comfort also includes an author's note and bibliography.
Aiming High: Junko Tabei's Daring Climb (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5)
by Michael Love Catherine JohnFOR THE LOVE OF CLIMBING No woman had ever climbed to the peak of Mt. Everest. Dozens of men had died trying. Yet Junko Tabei decided it was time for her to face the dangers and try to reach the top. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round: My Story of the Making of Martin Luther King Day
by Kathlyn J. KirkwoodThis brilliant memoir-in-verse tells the moving story of how a nation learned to celebrate a hero. Through years of protests and petition, Kathlyn's story highlights the foot soldiers who fought to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a national holiday.Ain&’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me &’Round is a deeply moving middle grade memoir about what it means to be an everyday activist and foot solider for racial justice, as Kathlyn recounts how, drawn to activism from childhood, she went from attending protests as a teenager to fighting for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday to become a national holiday as an adult. A blueprint for kids starting down their own paths to civic awareness, it shows life beyond protests and details the sustained time, passion, and energy it takes to turn an idea into a law. Deftly weaving together monumental historical events with a heartfelt coming-of-age story and in-depth information on law making, Ain&’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me &’Round is the perfect engaging example of how history can help inform the present.
Ain't It Funny
by Margaret GurevichFor fans of Stand Up, Yumi Chung! and The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl comes an honest and heartfelt novel about a girl who's determined not to let her growing anxiety and OCD hold her back from using stand-up comedy to bring her parents back together.Eleven-year-old Maya&’s life is bit of a mess. Her dad just moved out to pursue his stand-up comedy dreams, her mom seems more preoccupied with running the family&’s Russian deli than getting Dad back, and Maya&’s anxiety and germ worries have only been heightening. Her grandma always tells her &“slozi goryu ne pomozhet&”—tears won&’t help sorrow—but right now it&’s hard to be strong.So when her teacher Ms. Banta announces the sixth-grade talent show, Maya sees an opportunity. If she can perform stand-up comedy in the show, she can prove to her mom and dad that comedy has a place in all their lives and try to bring them together again. But conquering her fears amidst her family falling apart and a growing hot-hot-hot feeling inside is easier said than done…In this authentic novel full of both humor and heartbreak, Margaret Gurevich crafts a story about comedy, fractured family, and learning how strength comes in many forms.
Air Force Air Commandos (Torque Books: Armed Forces)
by Jack DavidFull-color photography accompanies exciting information about the Air Force air commandos. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.
Air Force One: Protecting the President's Plane (High Security)
by Kaitlyn DulingAir Force One keeps the U.S. president safe while flying. Learn more about the features that protect this amazing plane. Also find out how team members protect the president as he travels on Air Force One.
Air Raid -- Pearl Harbor!: The Story of December 7, 1941
by Theodore TaylorIt examines from both the American and Japanese points of view the political and military events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Air That Kills: India's Pollution Problem (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5)
by Susan StubbsTOXIC AIR In some Indian cities, people hurry through the streets, gasping for air. They have trouble breathing because of the air pollution, which is so bad that it can cause illness, and even death. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Airi Sano, Prankmaster General: International Menace (AIRI SANO, PRANKMASTER GENERAL #3)
by Zoe TokushigeIn this latest laugh-out-loud adventure, Airi's pranks go global on a family trip to Japan--but is pranking really all it's cracked up to be? Perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Diary of a Wimpy Kid!School is out for the summer, and Airi is off to Japan with her family to visit her grandparents and cousins for the first time in years. As fun as the trip will be, Airi is worried that her new friends will forget about her while she&’s gone. Will the stories she sends them from her vacation be exciting enough to keep them wanting more? Looks like it&’s time to pull some pranks and keep her friends—and her family—entertained!But after some of her plans cause problems, Airi starts to question whether her supposedly fun ideas are actually worth it after all. Is being the prankmaster general all it's cracked up to be? In this latest Airi Sano adventure, Airi and her pranks are in for the trip of a lifetime!
Airi Sano, Prankmaster General: New School Skirmish (AIRI SANO, PRANKMASTER GENERAL #1)
by Zoe TokushigeA hilarious story of new-school hijinks, filled with friendship, family, and plenty of pranks--perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Diary of a Wimpy Kid!Meet Airi Sano. After spending her entire childhood moving from one military base to another, she's excited to be settling down for the long-term in Hawai'i. She's less excited about her new teacher, who&’s determined to make Airi like school. But she's got a plan: prank her teacher so hard that she gives up on even trying to get Airi to do any work—especially any reading.But Mrs. Ashton won&’t give up, no matter what Airi does. Airi will need the help of her new classmates—who might even be her new friends—to get Mrs. Ashton to crack. It&’s time . . . for a prank war!With fun and funny black-and-white illustrations throughout, New School Skirmish kicks off a brand-new series for readers to adore!Praise for Airi Sano, Prankmaster General: New School Skirmish:&“The ultimate prankster has arrived! Airi Sano is guaranteed to keep readers on their toes!&” –Booki Vivat, New York Times bestselling author of the Frazzled series
Airi Sano, Prankmaster General: Public Enemy Number One (AIRI SANO, PRANKMASTER GENERAL #2)
by Zoe TokushigeAiri is back for another hilarious story of friendship and pranks, and this time, there's drama--literally! Perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Diary of a Wimpy Kid!It's the spring semester, and Airi Sano is on top of the world! Her grades are up, she has real friends at her side, and she&’s joined the school play. She&’s even keeping out of trouble and toning down the pranks!But when the play falls victim to some truly awful pranks, everyone immediately suspects that Airi is behind them. As suspicion mounts, it's up to her to solve the mystery and clear her own name before the imposter strikes again. Sounds like a job for Airi and her crew!
The Airless Year
by Adam P. KnaveFor Kacee, a queer Black girl in middle school, everything feels like a struggle. Her parents take out their personal issues on her, classes are a challenge, her crush is clueless about her feelings, and her two best friends are always at odds.When Kacee fails a class as a result of her stress and ends up in summer school, she starts to wonder why she even bothers trying—and ultimately begins to discover her own power to improve the things in her life she can control, and try to let go of what she can&’t. From writer Adam P. Knave (The Once and Future Queen) and artist Valentine Barker, with letters by Frank Cvetkovic (Punch-Up), The Airless Year is a story of self-discovery and empowerment about taking control where you can, and learning to let the rest go.
Aisha Goes Wild (Making Out, Book #8)
by Katherine ApplegateAisha thinks she and Christopher are a solid couple until her first love, Jeff, calls and invites her and her friends to see him rapping in concert on Halloween. Claire's manipulations are driving Zoey and Lucas apart and driving Jake to drink. Isolated, Claire finds a friend on the computer. On the big night all of them encounter the spirit of Halloween. Claire ditches the concert for a secret meeting, Nina and Ben get lost in the wood and Ben defends her with a pitchfork. Jake ends up in a cemetery with a whiskey bottle and a spirit with a dire prediction. Zoe, Lucas and Christopher think Aisha is missing until they spot her in the spotlight. Before school the next morning some of them have spooky memories and some of their lives are changed. You can't help but care about the eight island teenagers whose lives and loves have ups and downs. Bookshare has all of the books that tell their story in #1 Zoey Fools Around, #2 Jake Finds Out, #3 Nina Won't Tell, #4 Ben's In Love, #5 Claire Gets Caught, #6 What Zoey Saw, #7 Lucas Gets Hurt, #9 Zoey Plays Games, #10 Nina Shapes Up, #11 Ben Takes A Chance, #12 Claire Can't Lose, #13 Don't Tell Zoey, #14 Aaron Lets Go, #15 Who Loves Kate?, #16 Lara Gets Even, #17 Two Timing Aisha, #18 Zoey Speaks Out and #19 Kate Finds Love. With more to come.
Aisha the Sapphire Treasure Dragon (Dragon Girls #5)
by Maddy MaraA super collectible series that celebrates the inner fire of everyday girls!Mei, Aisha, and Quinn are Treasure Dragon Girls. They draw on the power of precious gems to transform into mighty dragons. Tasked with keeping the the Magic Forest safe from harm, the Treasure Dragon Grls must come together as a team, embrace their clawsome new abilities, and save the day.The Shadow Sprites have stolen the Heartstring Violin. Aisha must harness the power of sapphires to rescue the violin, and return it to its rightful home in the Magic Forest's secret vault.
Ajapa the Tortoise: A Book of Nigerian Folk Tales
by Margaret BaumannLong before people could turn to books for instruction and amusement, they relied upon storytellers for answers to their questions about life. Africa boasts a particularly rich oral tradition, in which the griot -- village historian -- preserved and passed along cultural beliefs and experiences from one generation to the next. This collection of 30 timeless fables comes from the storytellers of Nigeria, whose memorable narratives tell of promises kept and broken, virtue rewarded, and treachery punished.Ajapa the Tortoise -- a trickster, or animal with human qualities -- makes frequent appearances among the colorful cast of talking animals. In "Tortoise Goes Wooing," he learns a valuable lesson in friendship and sharing. Ajapa's further adventures describe how, among other things, he became a chief, acquired all of the world's wisdom, saved the king, tricked the lion, and came to be bald. Recounted in simple but evocative language, these ancient tales continue to enchant readers and listeners of all ages.
Ajay and the Mumbai Sun
by Varsha ShahA high-stakes adventure full of heart and the power of words to create change in modern day Mumbai, from debut author Varsha Shah, winner of the Times/Chicken House competition.Abandoned on the Mumbai railways, Ajay has grown up with nothing but a burning wish to be a journalist. And after finding an abandoned printing press, his dreams might just come true. But when he and his friends Saif, Vinod, Yasmin and Jai create their own newspaper, The Mumbai Sun, and begin to hunt down stories to fill their pages, the children uncover a plan to tear down their slum—which will leave hundreds of more people homeless.Can Ajay and his friends really succeed in bringing the truth to light against some of the most powerful forces in the city, fight for justice, and save their slum from bulldozers?
Akeelah and the Bee
by James Whitfield EllisonMeet Akeelah. She's 11 years old and lives in South LA. She goes to Crenshaw Middle School. She has never missed a word on a spelling test. Can she beat the odds and go all the way to the National Spelling Bee, without a tutor? Based on the screenplay and movie of the same name.
The Akhenaten Adventure (Children of the Lamp #1)
by P. B. KerrThe first book of the Children of the Lamp series tells the story of John and Philippa Gaunt and their adventures of finding out they are djinn.
Akiko and the Alpha Centauri 5000
by Mark CrilleyAkiko and her crew-Spuckler Boach, Mr. Beeba, Poog, and Gax-are competing in an intergalactic race from one side of the universe to the other. Along the way they have to make it through the narrow passages of the Labyrinth of Lulla-ma-Waygo, the notorious Almost Black Hole of Luzbert-7, and the deadly Jaws of McVluddapuck. All Akiko wants to do is make it back to Earth in one piece!But when Spuckler discovers that his old rival Bluggamin Streed is also in the race, winning becomes the most important thing. And Akiko quickly finds herself caught up in the competition. Who will go home with the celebrated Centauri Cup?From the Hardcover edition.
Akim Aliu: Dreamer
by Akim Aliu Greg Anderson ElyséeThis honest, engrossing graphic memoir tells the story of professional athlete and activist Akim Aliu's incredible life as a hockey prodigy in Canada. <P><P> Akim Aliu — also known as "Dreamer" — is a Nigerian born, Ukrainian Canadian professional hockey player whose career took him all around the world and who experienced systemic racism at everyone turn. This graphic novel tells Akim's incredible story, from being the only black child in his Ukrainian school, to having his teeth bashed in by a racist teammate in the Ontario junior league. A gut-wrenching and riveting graphic novel memoir that reminds us to never stop dreaming, this story is sure to inspire young readers everywhere. <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>
Akimbo And The Elephants
by Alexander Mccall SmithTen-year-old Akimbo lives on a game preserve in Africa. His father is the head ranger, and Akimbo is eager to help him whenever he can--even if it means getting into some pretty dangerous situations. In Akimbo and the Elephants, ivory poachers are killing grown elephants for their tusks and leaving the calves to die. When the authorities fail to turn up new leads, Akimbo sets out to save the elephants by posing as a hunter himself.
Al Capone Does My Homework
by Gennifer CholdenkoAlcatraz Island in the 1930s isn't the most normal place to grow up, but it's home for Moose Flanagan, his autistic sister, Natalie, and all the families of the guards. When Moose's dad gets promoted to Associate Warden, despite being an unlikely candidate, it's a big deal. But the cons have a point system for targeting prison employees, and his dad is now in serious danger. After a fire starts in the Flanagan's apartment, Natalie is blamed, and Moose bands with the other kids to track down the possible arsonist. Then Moose gets a cryptic note from the notorious Al Capone himself. Is Capone trying to protect Moose's dad too? If Moose can't figure out what Capone's note means, it may be too late.