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Join the Club, Maggie Diaz
by Nina MorenoThis humorous and heartfelt middle-grade debut by Nina Moreno with illustrations by Courtney Lovett is perfect for fans of Celia C. Pérez and Terri Libenson, and any reader still deciding what their passion in life is."MAYBE I'M GOOD AT SOMETHING I DON'T EVEN KNOW ABOUT YET."Everyone in Maggie Diaz's life seems to be finding their true passion. The one thing that defines them as a person. Her best friends Zoey and Julian are too busy to hang out after school thanks to band and comics club. Mom is finishing her last semester in college. And Maggie’s perfect older sister Caro is perfectly-perfect at sports and tutoring.So Maggie cooks up a plan to join every club she can! But trying to fit in with type-A future leaders, gardening whizzes, and the fearless kids in woodshop is intimidating, exhausting, and seriously confusing. And juggling homework, friends, and all of her after-school activities is way harder than it looks.Seventh grade is all about figuring out who you are -- good thing Maggie Diaz has the perfect plan!
Jojo And Bowbow Take The Stage (jojo And Bowbow #1)
by JoJo SiwaWhen her neighborhood decides to throw a block party, JoJo Siwa has the best idea ever: she'll perform her hit song, Boomerang, as a highlight of the big summer bash. With her crew of friends behind her and the support of her trusty sidekick BowBow, JoJo's sure their summer will be as sweet as it gets. Then she meets Grace--the new kid on the block with tons of talent to offer--and JoJo knows her plan for a rockin' party is complete! But Kyra, resident mean girl and head of the party-planning committee, has other ideas. JoJo doesn't know why Kyra dislikes Grace; but it soon becomes clear that she'll do anything to exclude JoJo's new friend. When Kyra's jealousy of Grace threatens to ruin the entire block party, JoJo knows it's time to rally her Siwanatorz and save the day. After all: Being a Siwanator means--above all--being kind. And even bullies aren't always what they seem...
Jojo vs. Middle School (Team Awkward #1)
by Joy McCullough Veeda BybeeAfter having hilariously terrible first days of sixth grade, four girls vow to ride out the super highs and cringe-worthy lows of middle school together, no matter how awkward it gets, in this first book in the Team Awkward middle grade series.Jojo has everything planned out for the perfect first day of middle school, down to her outfit and hairstyle. But when Mom, distracted by her new live-in boyfriend, Paul, forgets to wake Jojo up, she oversleeps and has to make do with leggings, a t-shirt, and her brother&’s hoodie. The day still goes okay until Jojo realizes that she has a hole in her leggings thanks to Purrito, the kitten Paul &“gifted&” her. Because Paul isn&’t just Paul; he&’s Mr. Meow, a mega-famous cat-fluencer. Nearly everything in Jojo&’s life is now cat-themed—including the underwear that the hole in her leggings is now showcasing to the whole school! Embarrassed and unable to show her face in the cafeteria, Jojo spends her lunch period in an abandoned locker room. But she isn&’t the only one hiding to cope with some major awkwardness. Maybe, with friends by her side, middle school won&’t be so bad after all.
Jojo's Guide To The Sweet Life: #peaceouthaterz
by JoJo SiwaA POWERFUL MEDITATION ON GIRL POWER AND SELF CONFIDENCE: The book shows young women how to embrace their power, take risks and accomplish anything they can imagine. Through the lens of JoJo'spersonal experience, she shows readers themes such as finding your passion, keeping strong in the face of adversity, appreciating your individualism, the importance of being loyal and never giving up. ANTI-BULLYING STAND: A go-to resource for kids, parents and teachers discussing how to go high when bullies go low. 'BE CONFIDENT, BE STRONG, JUST BE YOU!: Offering real life advice in her trademark style, this book is a colourful, eclectic extension of JoJo'slife perspective.
Joke & Riddle Ballyhoo
by Jacqueline HorsfallBeastie bloopers, fiddle-de-riddles, creepy critters, tongue twisters, and so much more! Filled with hundreds of jokes of every type, this hilarious compilation is sure to tickle the funny bone and have kids screaming with laughter for hours on end. What do you call a lazy kangaroo? A pouch potato. What should you wear when you go to the beach with a monster? Sunscream. What did the skeleton say to the doctor? "This will cost me an arm and a leg!" Give this riddle a try: I have many teeth but cant chew. What am I? (A comb.) How fast do happy bikers ride? Ten smiles per hour--and there are even more smiles than that in here.
Joke-A-Palooza (Almost Naked Animals)
by Howie Dewin<P>Get in on the Almost Naked Animals fun with this joke book <P>Get ready to get silly! Juvenile humor abounds in this 64-page joke book based on the hit cartoon. Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout.
Jokelopedia: The Biggest, Best, Silliest, Dumbest Joke Book Ever!
by Ilana Weitzman Eva BlankIt&’s the mother of all kids&’ joke books—an all-encompassing, gut-busting, and bestselling collection of more than 1,700 jokes, tongue-twisters, riddles, and puns for all occasions. Here are 61 elephant jokes, including: What did the elephant say when he walked into the post office? / Ouch! Dozens of knock-knock jokes, like: Knock-knock. / Who&’s there? / Doris. / Doris who? / Doris locked. That&’s why I knocked! Plus teacher jokes and creature jokes, doctor jokes and robber jokes, food jokes, gross jokes, why-did-the-chicken-cross-the-road jokes, and name-game jokes: What do you call a man in a tiger&’s cage? / Claude. And for all aspiring comedians, there are joke-telling pointers and tips, funny facts, and spotlights on comic TV shows, books, and actors, from Steve Carell to Tina Fey to SpongeBob Squarepants. It&’s the ultimate gift for the incurable jokester.
Jon Brooks: Art from Nature (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Gold #Level T)
by Susan BuckleyJon Brooks: Art from Nature Author: Susan Buckley
Jonah the Whale
by Susan ShreveTo cope with the taunts of his schoolmates, lonely, overweight Jonah escapes into the fantasy of being a talk show host named "Jonah the Whale", and creates a new identity for himself.
Jonas Brothers: Your Unofficial Guide to the Iconic Pop Siblings (Idols of Pop)
by Malcolm MackenzieBook two in the Idols of Pop series, Idols of Pop: The Jonas Brothers, is an essential fan-focused guide to the latest and greatest icons in pop music: the Jonas Brothers! This 64-page book features full-color candid and professional photos with the Jonas Brothers front and center. Packed with personal takes on life, love, music and more, Idols of Pop: Jonas Brothers is your guide to one of the hottest pop groups in the world today.
Jonesy Flux and the Gray Legion (Jonesy Flux #1)
by James PrayFilled with excitement, danger, and daring, Jonesy Flux and the Gray Legion is a classic space adventure with deliberate retro trappings. Enter Canary Station, in the Noraza system, where many died and only a few were left alive. Jonesy is one of a pack of children still living there after the station was brutally destroyed by a mysterious ship and an invasive computer virus. Separated from their families during the evacuation, these intrepid kids have bonded and survived, making the most of what remains, repairing what they can, and planning for a rescue. One day, as Jonesy salvages in a forbidden section of the station, an accident unleashes strange powers within her. Unfortunately, this burst of energy immediately attracts a malevolent group of adults eager to grab the source of this flare. They kidnap everyone except for Jonesy, who uses her newfound power to stay hidden during the invasion. Now it&’s up to her to figure out how to escape the station, rescue her friends, and reunite with her family, all while learning to harness her mysterious new powers.
Jop and Blip Wanna Know #1: And Other Excellent Questions (Jop and Blip Wanna Know #1)
by Jim Benton*Winner of the 2022 Pop Culture Classroom Excellence in Graphic Literature Award for Best Children’s Nonfiction!*Two curious robots seek the answers to life’s most pressing—and hilarious—questions in this full-color graphic novel series by Jim Benton, New York Times bestselling author and creator of Franny K. Stein and Catwad!Join Jop and Blip as they follow their curiosity and investigate these seemingly odd questions using their own brand of logic, critical thinking skills, STEM knowledge, and humor.• Can you hear a penguin fart on Mars?• What if you wanted a dragon sandwich?• Why do we need TWO ears?With Jop and Blip, everything is worth knowing! Perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey and Dan Gutman!
Joplin, Wishing
by Diane StanleyA heartfelt and magical middle grade novel in the tradition of Tuck Everlasting and Bridge to Terabithia, about family, wishes, and the power of true friends to work magic. While cleaning out her reclusive grandfather’s house, Joplin discovers pieces of a broken platter in a cookie tin. After having the platter repaired, Joplin wishes that she could both find a friend at school, and befriend the girl pictured in the platter. The next day, Joplin befriends a boy named Barrett, and also notices a girl outside her apartment. A girl who looks remarkably like the girl in the platter…The girl introduces herself as Sofie, and she has a terrible secret. Cursed to grant wishes for the owner of the platter for all of time, she has been trapped for centuries. Joplin and Barrett vow to help her, but freeing Sofie is more complicated than they could have imagined, and the three friends end up against a sinister foe who could put them all in terrible danger.
Jordan Peele (Influential People Ser.)
by Samantha S. BellComedian Jordan Peele won an Oscar for his movie Get Out. Read more about how he became the first African American screenwriter to win this award!
Jordan Spieth: Golf Star (Biggest Names In Sports (hardcover) Ser.)
by Marty GitlinIntroduces readers to the life and career of star golfer Jordan Spieth. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.
Jordan's Mum
by Robyn Bett Brightwater Care Group Jeneva OhanJordan is busy getting on with the important things in life – school, soccer and mates – all supported by Mum, who checks his homework and makes her famous cupcakes when his team wins. But little by little, Jordan notices things changing. Mum' s hairdressing customers turn up at the wrong time. Then Mum gets lost at the supermarket. As Mum forgets more and more, Jordan has to figure out what is going on. Who can he rely on now?
Jorge el curioso: (CGTV Bilingual Reader) (Curious George)
by H. A. ReyJorge el curioso es parte de un desafío de equipo para limpiar las calles de la ciudad, ¡hasta que encuentra tesoros escondidos en el camino! Jorge es parte de un desafío de equipo para ayudar a limpiar la ciudad en el Día de la Ciudad Bonita. Pero cuando encuentra tesoros escondidos y olvidados en el camino, se da cuenta de que está recolectando más tesoros que basura. Si quiere ayudar a su equipo a ganar el desafío, tendrá que resolver su creciente alijo de tesoros y ver cuáles realmente quiere conservar. ¿Pero cómo? También incluye actividades de bonificación para ayudar a reforzar los conceptos presentados en la historia.In this bilingual Green Light Reader based on Curious George, the Emmy Award-winning PBS TV show, George is ready to help clean up the city. But George quickly finds that someone else's trash could be his treasure! George is part of a team challenge to help clean up the city on Pretty City Day. But when he finds hidden and forgotten treasures along the way, he realizes he's collecting more treasures than he is trash! If he wants to help his team win the challenge, he'll need to sort out his growing stash of treasures and see which ones he really wants to keep. This Spanish/English bilingual reader is set in two different color text for ease of readability, and also includes bonus activities to help reinforce the concepts presented in the story.
Josephine Against the Sea
by Shakirah BourneMeet Josephine, the most loveable mischief-maker in Barbados, in a magical, heartfelt adventure inspired by Caribbean mythology.* “A heart-wrenching adventure with big laughs and well-earned surprises.” –Kirkus Reviews, Starred ReviewEleven-year-old Josephine knows that no one is good enough for her daddy. That's why she makes a habit of scaring his new girlfriends away. She's desperate to make it onto her school's cricket team because she'll get to play her favorite sport AND use the cricket matches to distract Daddy from dating.But when Coach Broomes announces that girls can't try out for the team, the frustrated Josephine cuts into a powerful silk cotton tree and accidentally summons a bigger problem into her life . . .The next day, Daddy brings home a new catch, a beautiful woman named Mariss. And unlike the other girlfriends, this one doesn't scare easily. Josephine knows there's something fishy about Mariss but she never expected her to be a vengeful sea creature eager to take her place as her father's first love! Can Josephine convince her friends to help her and use her cricket skills to save Daddy from Mariss's clutches before it's too late?
Josephine and Her Dishwashing Machine: Josephine Cochrane's Bright Invention Makes a Splash
by Kate HanniganCelebrate the inventor of the dishwasher in this inspiring STEM/STEAM picture book biography about Josephine Garis Cochrane, the brains behind one of the world's most-used kitchen appliances.Many Americans have a dishwasher in their kitchen. But who invented it?Meet Josephine Garis Cochrane: entrepreneur, innovator, girlboss. Washing dishes is a pain—it leaves Josephine's cups cracked, her dishes dinged, and her chowder bowls chipped. She&’d rather be picking flowers, frosting cakes, or playing piano than dealing with cracked crockery. What to do about a chore that&’s icky, destructive, and time-consuming? Josephine tackles this task the modern way: she makes a machine to do it for her! She tinkers and tests, and perseveres through fizzles and flops—until she has a government patent for her invention, and there are whirring, whizzing, bubbling dishwashers making a splash across America.This charming tale includes an author&’s note, a list of notable women inventors, a timeline of fascinating inventions, and a list of sources.
Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker
by Patricia Hruby PowellCoretta Scott King Book Award, Illustrator, HonorRobert F. Sibert Informational Book Award, HonorBoston Globe–Horn Book Award, Nonfiction HonorIn exuberant verse and stirring pictures, Patricia Hruby Powell and Christian Robinson create an extraordinary portrait for young people of the passionate performer and civil rights advocate Josephine Baker, the woman who worked her way from the slums of St. Louis to the grandest stages in the world. Meticulously researched by both author and artist, Josephine's powerful story of struggle and triumph is an inspiration and a spectacle, just like the legend herself.
Josh Baxter Levels Up
by Gavin BrownVideo game lover Josh Baxter knows that seventh grade at a new school may be his hardest challenge yet, but he's not afraid to level up and win!Josh Baxter is sick and tired of hitting the reset button. It's not easy being the new kid for the third time in two years. One mistake and now the middle school football star is out to get him. And Josh's sister keeps offering him lame advice about how to make friends, as if he needs her help finding allies!Josh knows that his best bet is to keep his head down and stay under the radar. If no one notices him, nothing can touch him, right? But when Josh's mom sees his terrible grades and takes away his video games, it's clear his strategy has failed. Josh needs a new plan, or he'll never make it to the next level, let alone the next grade.He's been playing not to lose. It's time to play to win.
Josh: A Boy With Dyslexia
by Caroline D. JanoverData Page: "Josh struggles to live down the stigma of his learning disability, dyslexia, and receive both respect and friendship from his peers. Includes information on the characteristics of dyslexia and a list of organizations that deal with learning disabilities." Besides discussing and showing the nature of dyslexia, the author takes the reader on an exciting adventure. Even though this book is for children, adults will profit from reading it too especially if they know people with dyslexia. Like children, adults will gain insight into the experience of having dyslexia.
Joshua Dread: The Dominion Key (Joshua Dread #3)
by Lee BaconThe third book in the series! The summer is coming to an end and Joshua--along with his friends Sophie, Milton, and Miranda--are about to begin seventh grade. But when a trip to the mall turns into an attack by nFinity and a couple of Phineas Vex's goons, it becomes clear that they're no longer safe in Sheepsdale. To ensure their safety, Joshua and his friends must enroll in Alabaster Academy, a school for Gyfted kids. Located on an isolated island where there are only two types of weather (rainy and very rainy), Alabaster is filled with every kind of superpowered student you can imagine--not to mention a whole new species of bully. But when Alabaster comes under attack, Joshua and his friends are forced to escape once again. Their only hope for survival is to find a mysterious key that will enable complete world domination for whoever possesses it. But what if Phineas Vex finds the key first?"A worthy addition to an original and creative series."--School Library JournalFrom the Hardcover edition.
Joshua Dread: The Nameless Hero
by Lee BaconThe second book in the JOSHUA DREAD series by Lee Bacon! From the moment Joshua Dread receives an invitation to Gyfted & Talented, the mysterious program for kids with superpowers, his plans for a normal summer turn upside down. Evil maniac Phineas Vex is still alive--and he wants Joshua dead. So if G&T can help prepare Joshua for battle, he's all in. And so are Sophie and Milton.Except they get more than they bargained for. The truth is that Joshua and his friends have been chosen to form the greatest superhero team of all time. That is, if they make it through G&T's rigorous training.Suddenly Joshua is thrust into the media spotlight, and it's not as glamorous as people think. And what will happen if his supervillain parents find out that the new celebrity superhero is . . . Joshua? No one ever said fighting evil would be easy.From the Hardcover edition.
Joshua T. Bates Takes Charge: (Reissue)
by Susan ShreveTommy Wilhelm and his gang of bullies have never let fifth-grader Joshua forget that he was held back in the third grade. Now Tommy has started picking on a dorky new kid and Joshua must choose between sticking up for the nerd and saving his own neck.From the Trade Paperback edition.