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Basketball Camp Champ (Jake Maddox Graphic Novels)

by Jake Maddox

After only ever playing pick-up games, Ana Ramirez is excited to attend a basketball summer camp where she'll play on a real team with real teammates. But when the coach says they'll use something called "zone defense," the shooting guard feels totally lost and starts to doubt her skills. Can Ana get out of her comfort zone and ask for help? Combining a dramatic sports story with a dynamic full-color comic format, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is sure to be a win for any young reader.

Basketball Sparkplug

by Matthew F Christopher

Kim's teammates tease him about singing in the church choir, but they change their tune when the choir helps the Arrows become Small Fry Basketball Champions.

Basketball Stars: Stories and Skills from the NBA's and WNBA's Best Players (Sports Stars)

by Chris Navalta

A collection of stories about great basketball players to inspire young fans, with famous skills they&’ll want to try out on the courtIs your child obsessed with basketball? Do they talk nonstop about their favorite players and unforgettable games? Basketball Stars: Stories and Skills from the NBA's and WNBA's Best Players is the perfect gift for young players and fans of the sport—a treasure trove of some of the greatest and most inspiring stories in the history of professional basketball, tailored for young readers.Authored by a sportswriter/basketball superfan, this book will teach readers about each player&’s signature skills and how they practiced them to win. Readers will learn about Steph Curry&’s rise to becoming a global basketball icon and his supreme ball-handling skills; Caitlin Clark&’s success story and the art of the step-back; LeBron James&’s path to legendary status, including his iconic moves; and many more inspiring stories and techniques from other top players. Basketball Stars features:10 captivating stories about legends and soon-to-be legends of basketball. Go beyond just the stats to discover the secrets that propelled each player to greatness and the inspiring life lessons they learned along the way.Signature skills from every featured player to try on the court, with step-by-step instructions to practice and improve your game.Engaging illustrations that show each player in action, with dynamic visuals for each signature skill.Ideal for basketball fans ages 8–12, this book will inspire both basketball fans and new readers excited to learn more about the game of basketball.

Basketry (Merit Badge Series)

by Boy Scouts of America Staff

A handbook for earning the Boy Scout merit badge in basketry. Includes information on history of basketwork, weaving and types of materials used, and caning.

Bat 6 (Scholastic Signature Ser.)

by Virginia Euwer Wolff

"Extraordinarily artful." -- BooklistThe sixth-grade girls of Barlow and Bear Creek Ridge have been waiting to play in the annual softball game -- the Bat 6 -- for as long as they can remember.But something is different this year. There's a new girl on both teams, each with a secret in her past that puts them on a collision course set to explode on game day. No one knows how to stop it. All they can do is watch...

Bat Summer

by Sarah Withrow

Terence isn't cool like his best friend, Tom, but at least he's not a weirdo like Lucy, who sees life upside-down and thinks she's a bat. Yet Lucy knows things that other people don't -- about the gaps in life, and seeing things more clearly with your eyes closed, and how you have to learn to fly on your own if you want to survive. Sarah Withrow has penned a startling novel about extraordinary Lucy, who believes she's a bat, and ordinary Terence, who believes in believing.

Bat and the Business of Ferrets (The Bat Series #4)

by Elana K. Arnold

The bestselling Bat returns! Bat and the Business of Ferrets is the fourth title in National Book Award finalist Elana K. Arnold’s heartfelt and widely acclaimed series featuring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum.Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed “Bat”) is about to start fourth grade—and unfortunately for him, everything is changing: There's a new teacher, a new classroom, new seats…and new rules. Mr. Grayson, Bat’s third grade teacher, had a lovable class rabbit named Babycakes who Bat could visit anytime he needed a break. But Mr. Peña does not have a class rabbit. In fact, Mr. Peña doesn't believe in class pets at all. And for Bat, that’s one change too many.Bat and his best friend, Israel, know they need to convince Mr. Peña to change his mind about class pets—and when a business of friendly ferrets arrives at Bat's mom's veterinary clinic, they think they've found the perfect pet to do so. But when they discover that their classmate Lucca also doesn't like the idea of an animal in the classroom, Bat starts to worry that things will never be the way they were again.

Batalla de tormenta (Battle Royale: Secretos de la isla #Volumen 1)

by Cara J. Stevens

Llega la primera entrega de una nueva y emocionante saga basada en Fortnite, el videojuego del momento. En una isla donde todos son guerreros, solo los más fuertes sobreviven. Un escuadrón de soldados inexpertos ha sido reclutado desde todos los rincones del mundo, con el único propósito de ganar la batalla definitiva de Fortnite. Pero primero deberán mostrar su valía en el campo de batalla... ¿Tendrán lo que se necesita para ser los próximos campeones, o lo arriesgarán todo en vano?

Batgirl at Super Hero High (DC Super Hero Girls)

by Lisa Yee

Get your cape on with the DC Super Hero GirlsTM-- the unprecedented new Super Hero universe especially for girls! Readers of all ages can fly high with the all-new adventures of Wonder WomanTM, SupergirlTM, BatgirlTM, and some of the world's most iconic female super heroes as high schoolers! Batgirl has always hidden in the shadows--but does she have what it takes to stand in the spotlight at Super Hero High? Barbara Gordon has always been an off-the-charts, just-forget-about-the-test super-genius and tech whiz, and then she gets the offer of a lifetime when Supergirl recognizes that Barbara's talents make her an ideal candidate for Super Hero High. Donning the cape and cowl, Barbara Gordon becomes Batgirl, ready to train at the most elite school on the planet, next to some of the most powerful teenagers in the galaxy. She's always had the heart of a hero . . . but now she'll have to prove that she can be one. Good thing she loves a challenge! Award-winning author Lisa Yee brings mystery, thrills, and laughs to this groundbreaking series that follows DC Comics most iconic female Super Heroes and Super-Villains. Move over BatmanTM and SupermanTM--the DC Super Hero Girls are ready to save the day and have fun doing it! Praise for DC Super Hero Girls: "Sure to have wide appeal, this book is a solid option to balance collections saturated with male superheroes." - School Library Journal

Batgirl: Possession (DC Super Heroes)

by Jade Adia

Batgirl™ is on the case when strange attacks start happening at Gotham Academy. The long shadows of Gotham City stretch deeper than she imagined when evidence points to black magic and something more sinister still in this original suspense novel!Thanks to a scholarship to the prestigious Gotham Academy, Barbara Gordon, aka Batgirl, gets to experience how some of the city&’s wealthiest teens live with fast cars, expensive clothes, and more. But when these advantages and luxuries are not enough, Barbara discovers that the some of them have turned to dabbling in black magic to get their kicks . . . setting off a series of strange events and deaths. Batgirl quickly steps in to investigate, but finding the killer proves to be more difficult than usual. The prime suspect&’s brother is an irresistible distraction from the case at the same her growing relationship with Robin, the Boy Wonder, is hitting an all-time low. If all that wasn&’t troubling enough, the hard facts aren&’t to be lining up. Batgirl isn&’t one to believe in black magic, but there seem to be forces in Gotham City&’s shadows growing hungrier and stronger, and if she doesn&’t find a way to shed some light on the case soon, the creeping darkness just might take possession of her . . . forever!Batgirl and supernatural thriller fans will love the mystery and horror lurking in this action-packed original novel!

Batman: Gotham City's Guardian

by Matthew Manning

What was Bruce Wayne's childhood like? Why does he dress up like a bat? What compels him to protect Gotham City? How did he become the world's greatest detective? Who are his most trusted allies and fearsome foes? In this biography--complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and fact boxes--young readers will delight in learning the complete history of Gotham's fearless protector.

Batman: Nightwalker (DC ICONS #Volumen 2)

by Marie Lu

Vuelven los superhéroes de la mano de los grandes escritores de la literatura juvenil. Antes de ser Batman era Bruce Wayne... <P><P>Un adolescente dispuesto a todo por una chica que podría ser su peor enemiga. Los Nightwalkers están aterrorizando la ciudad de Gotham. <P>Tras el saboteo de los sistemas de seguridad en sus mansiones, las élites de la ciudad van cayendo una tras otra hasta quedar atrapadas como presas. Bruce Wayne es el siguiente en la lista. <P>Bruce está a punto de cumplir dieciocho años y heredar la fortuna de su familia, los sectores clave de Wayne Industries y todos los aparatos tecnológicos que le apasionan. <P>Pero cuando regresa a casa de su fiesta de cumpleaños, toma una decisión impulsiva y lo sentencian a realizar servicios comunitarios en Arkham Asylum, la infame prisión que alberga a los criminales más temidos de la ciudad. <P>Madeleine Wallace es una asesina... Y la única esperanza de Bruce. <P>La reclusa más intrigante en Arkham es Madeleine, una chica brillante vinculada a los Nightwalkers. <P>Una chica que solo querrá hablar con Bruce. Ella es el misterio que Bruce deberá resolver, pero ¿le estará ella confiando sus secretos o solo le dará la información que necesita para poner la ciudad de Gotham a sus pies?

Batman: Nightwalker (DC Icons Series #2)

by Marie Lu

<P>Before he was Batman, he was Bruce Wayne. A reckless boy willing to break the rules for a girl who may be his worst enemy. <P>The Nightwalkers are terrorizing Gotham City, and Bruce Wayne is next on their list.The city's elites are being taken out one by one as their mansions' security systems turn against them, trapping them like prey. <P>Meanwhile, Bruce is about to become eighteen and inherit his family's fortune, not to mention the keys to Wayne Industries and all the tech gadgetry that he loves. <P>But on the way home from his birthday party, he makes an impulsive choice and is sentenced to community service at Arkham Asylum, the infamous prison that holds the city's most nefarious criminals. <P>Madeleine Wallace is a brilliant killer . . . and Bruce's only hope. <P>The most intriguing inmate in Arkham is Madeleine, a brilliant girl with ties to the Nightwalkers. A girl who will only speak to Bruce. She is the mystery he must unravel, but is he convincing her to divulge her secrets, or is he feeding her the information she needs to bring Gotham City to its knees? <P>In this second DC Icons book--following Leigh Bardugo's Wonder Woman: Warbringer--Bruce Wayne is proof that you don't need superpowers to be a super hero, but can he survive this game of tense intrigue, pulse-pounding action, and masterful deception? <P><b> A New York Times Bestseller</b>

Batneezer: The Creature from My Closet (The Creature from My Closet)

by Obert Skye

For the first time, Rob Burnside knows when his closet is about to open--but he's not prepared for what emerges. A mash-up of Ebenezer Scrooge and Lego Batman, this new visitor's unusual antics are only one of Rob's problems. While enduring visits by the ghosts of books past, present, and future, Rob learns some shocking news: A battle is brewing, and his school needs a hero. What he gets is so much more (Spoiler alert: All the creatures from past books come visit!)Obert Skye doesn't let his fans down in the hilarious final installment in the Creature from My Closet series. A Christy Ottaviano Book

Batting Order

by Mike Lupica

From acclaimed author of the Home Team Mike Lupica comes a brand-new novel about the heart and soul of baseball. <P><P>On or off the field, Matt and Ben couldn’t be more different. Ben Roberson is an all-or-nothing player: he’s big, he’s bold, and he’s brash. Ben’s swing can hit a ball right out of the park—but that’s if he can get a hit at all. Matt Baker is small, and shy, and his stutter has him avoiding the spotlight—even if he’s the best all-rounder on the team. But while Matt knows he’s got the chops, a part of him has always envied “Big Ben” and his attention-grabbing charm. <P><P>So it’s a total shock when Ben asks Matt to help him work on his swing. Because Ben can’t put the ball into play, and his showboating comes at the expense of the team. And even though Matt’s trying to help, Ben doesn’t seem to take him seriously, especially when it means toning things down. <P><P>The end of the season is fast approaching—is there enough time for Ben to realize bigger isn’t always better? For Matt to understand that sometimes, being the bigger person means standing up for yourself? Or will they have to accept defeat? <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>

Battle Born (Robbie & Sam)

by Caitlin Ricci

A Companion to the Robbie & Sam SeriesDaniel Messana wanted a way out of Thornwood, Colorado, and he found it in the Army. Now he’s returned with no more direction to his life than he had when he left as an angry teenager. And even though the war is behind him, the things he experienced won’t leave him in peace. His PTSD plagues him in crowds, and isolation sets in when he’s by himself. Because of the way he treated his brothers, regret gnaws at him, and he has no family to turn to. For Franklin “Coop” Cooper, the Army was life, and one he loved. But when an IED in Afghanistan left him blind, it ended not only the career he’d built, but any chance of being his own man. Back home, his parents refuse to let him do anything for himself, even though Coop and his service dog are ready to move forward and adjust to his new conditions. His only escape from being coddled like a child is going for pizza on base while his mother shops on Fridays. There, Daniel sits down next to him, and the two men begin a friendship that could become more—if they can break free from everything holding them back.

Battle Cry at Batoche

by B. J. Bayle

Ben and Charity Muldoon are 15-year-old twins who find themselves in the midst of politically charged events in the Saskatchewan River Valley in 1885. One day, as Ben is walking through a ravine, he encounters a Cree boy named Red Eagle, who quickly becomes his friend after a hair-raising rescue. Ben eventually discovers that a confrontation between the North-West Mounted Police and the Natives, led by Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont, is imminent. As events unfold, Ben and Red Eagle witness the struggles of the Metis and Cree for recognition and the failed efforts to negotiate a settlement that ultimately lead to tragedy and war. Caught between his loyalty to Red Eagle and the authority of a Hudson’s Bay Company uncle he has never trusted, Ben must decide where his allegiance lies. But as he soon learns, when it comes to friendship, there is no taking sides.

Battle Dress

by Amy Efaw

Andi Davis is looking for an escape from her disorganized, dysfunctional home life, and West Point seems the only logical way out. Andi figures that given everything she has had to put up with at home, West Point will be a breeze. But nothing could have prepared her for the first six weeks of cadet training, better known as Beast. Andi is screamed at, belittled, and worn down during the long, grueling training that is designed to break cadets and then rebuild them into soldiers. The upper class cadets bark orders so fast that her head spins, and the fact that she is one of only two girls in her platoon makes things even more difficult. But Andi decides that anything is better than going home, anything. This first novel by Amy Efaw, a West Point Class of 1989 graduate, is a powerful and gripping look at an intensely privatecommunity with its own rules and regulations. It shows us the terrors and triumphs of those who want to belong to a team. Books for the Teen Age 2001 (NYPL)

Battle Magic (The\circle Reforged Ser. #Bk. 3)

by Tamora Pierce

NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Tamora Pierce returns to the magical world of Winding Circle.On their way to the first Circle temple in Gyongxi, mages Briar, Rosethorn, and Evvy pay a visit to the emperor's summer palace. Although treated like royalty when they first arrive, the mages soon discover that the emperor plans to invade Gyongxi, posing a fatal threat to the home temple of the Living Circle religion. Accompanied by one of the emperor's prize captives, the three mages rush to Gyongxi to warn its citizens of the impending attack. With the imperials hot on their trail, Briar, Rosethorn, and Evvy must quickly help the country prepare for battle. But even with the help of new allies, will their combined forces be enough to fight the imperial army and win the war?

Battle for Arcanum (Magic Zero #4)

by Christopher Golden Thomas E. Sniegoski

Timothy must prevent dragons from demolishing Arcanum in book four of the action-packed Magic Zero series from two "New York Times "bestselling authors. Timothy and his friend Cassandra may have beaten the evil sorcerer Alhazred, but their problems aren't over. Alhazred was so tied to the matrix of energy that his death dimmed all the magical power in their world--and caused a weakening in the dimensional barrier that kept the evil dragon race, the Wurm, out of Arcanum. For the first time in decades, the Wurm have the chance to exact their bloody vengeance upon the mages who sought to destroy them. Can Timothy and Cassandra end the feud before the dragons devastate Arcanum? This fourth and final book in the Magic Zero quartet, originally known as the Outcast series, concludes an unforgettable adventure.

Battle for Bearhaven (Secrets of Bearhaven #4)

by K. E. Rocha

In the final Secrets of Bearhaven adventure, the whole city of Bearhaven has to stop the danger that's on its way, once and for all!Spencer Plain is ready to help build a new Bearhaven--a place where bears live in community and help rescue other bears around the world. But the city itself is in trouble now--the evil Pam wants to capture the bears and sell them, and it's up to the Council to move the city to a safe, new location.Except that Pam shows up right in the middle of their move, cutting off Spencer from his parents and kidnapping most of the Bearhaven bears. Spencer doesn't know how to keep the free bears safe, save the captured bears, and get word to his parents at the new Bearhaven all at once, but he's going to have to figure it out, fast, to stop Pam once and for all!

Battle for Quentaris

by Michael Pryor

Who owns the mysterious statues found under the Old Tree Guesthouse? The claims of two mortal enemies turn from argument to battle and soon all of Quentaris is drawn into their age-old struggle. Nisha Fairsight must use her wits, wisdom and her fire magic to prevent the madness from spreading, to stop friend fighting friend and neighbour battling neighbour. Is this the end for the magical city of Quentaris?

Battle in the Overworld: The Unofficial Minecrafters Academy Series, Book Three (Unofficial Minecrafters Academy #3)

by Winter Morgan

Lucy and her friends’ time at Minecrafters Academy is coming to an end, and the entire school is preparing for graduation. But when an explosion shakes the campus and Lucy’s old friend Steve appears with bad news from his village, all plans to celebrate come to a halt. <p><p> The school is no longer under attack-it’s being destroyed. And it’s time for the students to use their training outside the safety of the Academy. Lucy, Jane, and Phoebe must use the skills they’ve honed in school to battle the evil force that is taking over the Overworld. But who is really behind the attacks? <p> Unexpected twists and turns lead Lucy and her friends back to Steve’s village, where they discover an unlikely opponent. With help from old friends and fellow students at the school, they stage a battle to save the Overworld. This is their last stand-do they have what it takes to keep their world safe? <p> Fans of Minecraft and magic academies will be on the edge of their seats in this final installment in the Unofficial Minecrafters Academy series.

Battle of the Beast (The Beast and the Bethany #3)

by Jack Meggitt-Phillips

Lemony Snicket meets Roald Dahl in this riotously funny, deliciously macabre, and highly illustrated third book in the middle grade The Beast and the Bethany series in which Bethany and Ebenezer find themselves with a surprising new roommate: the beast itself.After being vanquished in spectacular fashion that included an umbrella with human-puddling capabilities and a darn good show, the beast is transferred to a hidden island and placed in an impenetrable cage where it can no longer hurt anyone or carry out its dastardly plan to make Bethany its next meal. Meaning Bethany and Ebenezer&’s lives are finally beast free and they can pursue their do gooding activities in peace—even if the &“gooding&” part is questionable. But when it&’s revealed that the beast has lost its memory and D.O.R.R.I.S. declares that it&’s no longer dangerous, the beast is delivered back where it came from: Ebenezer and Bethany&’s house. Can the beast really be good? Or, if its newfound manners aren&’t to be trusted, what could it be planning next?

Battle of the Beetles (Beetle Boy #3)

by M. G. Leonard

The final installment in the Beetle Boy trilogy!Cruel beetle fashionista Lucretia Cutter is still at large with her yellow ladybird spies. And now that she's brainwashed Darkus's father to stay by her side -- he, Virginia, and Bertolt are determined to stop her... once and for all. The final installment in the Beetle trilogy flies readers to Lucretia's secret Biome hidden in the Amazon rain forest. If they can't stop Lucretia, she will release her hoard of giant Frankenstein beetles, and the planet will never be the same again...Hope rests on an army of beetles and three determined children. Can Darkus and his friends, human and beetle alike, find it before it's too late?

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