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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1)
by Jeff KinneyGreg records his experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #12)
by Jeff KinneyGreg Heffley and his family are getting out of town.<P><P> With the cold weather and the stress of the approaching holiday season, the Heffleys decide to escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation. A few days in paradise should do wonders for Greg and his frazzled family.<P> But the Heffleys soon discover that paradise isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venomous critters all threaten to ruin the family's vacation. Can their trip be saved, or will this island getaway end in disaster?
Dicey's Song (The Tillerman Cycle #2)
by Cynthia VoigtThe Newbery-winning novel in Cynthia Voigt’s timeless Tillerman cycle.When Momma abandoned Dicey Tillerman and her three siblings in a mall parking lot and was later traced to an asylum where she lay unrecognizing, unknowing, she left her four children no choice but to get on by themselves. They set off alone on foot over hundreds of miles until they finally found someone to take them in. Gram’s rundown farm isn’t perfect, but they can stay together as a family—which is all Dicey really wanted. But after watching over the others for so long, it’s hard for Dicey to know what to do now. Her own identity has been so wrapped up in being the caretaker, navigator, penny counter, and decision maker that she’s not sure how to let go of some responsibilities while still keeping a sense of herself. But when the past comes back with devastating force, Dicey sees just how necessary—and painful—letting go can be.
Dictionary of Accepted Ideas
by Gustave FlaubertJacques Barzun's masterful translation proves that Flaubert's Dictionary of Accepted Ideas--an acid catalogue of the clichés of 19th-century France--is as relevant today as ever. Throughout his life Flaubert made it a game to eavesdrop for the cliché, the platitude, the borrowed and unquestioned idea with which the "right thinking" swaddle their minds. After his death his little treasury of absurdities, of half-truths and social lies, was published as a Dictionnaire des idées reçues. Because its devastating humor and irony are often dependent on the phrasing in vernacular French, the Dictionnairewas long considered untranslatable. This notion was taken as a challenge by Jacques Barzun. Determined to find the exact English equivalent for each "accepted idea" Flaubert recorded, he has succeeded in documenting our own inanities. With a satirist's wit and a scholar's precision, Barzun has produced a very contemporary self-portrait of the middle-class philistine, a species as much alive today as when Flaubert railed against him.
Did Adam Have a Bellybutton?
by Ken HamThese concise, relevant topics answer questions on the minds of Christians and seekers everywhere. Ham has discovered that multitudes of people want to know the answers to key questions like, "Where did Cain get his wife?" and "How could Noah fit all of those animals on the ark?" The Bible does have answers to tough questions such as these, so there's no reason Christians can't defend their faith against attack. On each page of the book, Ham takes a popular question and gives an answer that is both plausible and faith-strengthening. With a reputation as one of the world's foremost authorities on the debate between creation and evolution, Ham provides many new insights in his latest work. SAMPLE QUESTIONS: Couldn't there have been a race of people before Adam and Eve? If Adam lived 6,000 years ago, why do some say the earth is billions of years old? What if God used evolution to create? What is the Gap Theory?
Didn't See That Coming
by Jesse Q. SutantoA hilariously fresh and romantic send-up to You&’ve Got Mail about a gamer girl with a secret identity and the online bestie she&’s never met IRL until she unwittingly transfers to his school, from the bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties, The Obsession, and Well, That Was Unexpected.Seventeen-year-old Kiki Siregar is a fabulous gamer girl with confidence to boot. She can&’t help but be totally herself… except when she&’s online.Her secret? She plays anonymously as a guy to avoid harassment from other male players. Even her online best friend—a cinnamon roll of a teen boy who plays under the username Sourdawg—doesn&’t know her true identity. Which is fine, because Kiki doesn&’t know his real name either, and it&’s not like they&’re ever going to cross paths IRL.Until she transfers to an elite private school for her senior year and discovers that Sourdawg goes there, too.But who is he? How will he react when he finds out Kiki&’s secret? And what happens when Kiki realizes she&’s falling for her online BFF?
Dido and Pa (The Wolves Chronicles #7)
by Joan AikenReaders who have followed Dido Twite's escapades in Black Hearts in Battersea and Nightbirds on Nantucket will welcome her return in another wild adventure. Now back in print, Dido and Pa continues the Wolves Chronicles, the exhilarating and imaginative series that stemmed from Joan Aiken's classic The Wolves of Willoughby Chase. Dido Twite is finally back home in London and reunited with her old friend Simon, now the Duke of Battersea and a favorite of King Richard. But no sooner does Dido start to settle in than her rascally father, Abednago, appears and drags her off into the night. Soon Dido finds herself caught up in the midst of another dastardly Hanoverian conspiracy: a plot involving a mysterious double for the king, the miraculous healing powers of music, and a spy network made up of abandoned street children called lollpoops. Meanwhile, out in the forest, starving wolves are closing in on the city . . .
Die for Me
by Carol GormanAn International Reading Association Children's Choice: When high school student Holly Baldwin is murdered, her friends decide to consult a Ouija board--with disastrous consequencesWhen her classmates throw a party soon after the brutal murder of their friend Holly, Jessica can't believe they could be so insensitive. But the festivities turn dark when several girls sitting at a Ouija board receive a frightening message about Holly's death--and a warning. Nothing can prepare Jessica for the horror that follows.
Die for You
by Amy Fellner DominyNot everything is as perfect as it seems in this dark romance by A Matter of Heart author, Amy Dominy. Theirs was the perfect love story. After Emma Lorde's parents' divorce forces her to move halfway across the state of Arizona to live with her father, Emma must face her senior year in a new school knowing absolutely no one. Then she meets Dillon Hobbs and something just clicks. Dillon introduces Emma to friends she can call her own. He provides a refuge from the chaos of her past and the security of a commitment that he promises will last forever. And because circumstances of her messy life forced Emma to put aside her dream of pursuing archaeology, Dillon creates a blueprint for a future together. He saves her, over and over, by loving her more than she thought anyone ever would. But just when everything seems picture-perfect, Emma is offered an opportunity that will upend the future they've planned. Uncertainty grows, and fear spirals into something darker. Now Dillon is the one who needs saving. But how much do you sacrifice for the one you love? What if saving Dillon means losing herself? "In this delicate, tense exploration of teenage relationship abuse, both the slow progression of Dillon's illness and Emma's refusal to see the signs until it is nearly too late ring true. The violence is handled sensitively, and readers are left hopeful for Emma's recovery. A perceptive portrait of relationship abuse."--Kirkus Reviews "This taut thriller unrolls hidden messages of abusive relationships with a sharp edge and well-drawn gray areas, leaving readers on the edge of their seats."--Booklist "With a fresh voice, Dominy adeptly depicts how love can grow dark and that abuse isn't always physical."--SLJFrom the Hardcover edition.
Diego Rivera: An Artist For The People
by Susan Goldman RubinDiego Rivera offers young readers unique insight into the life and artwork of the famous Mexican painter and muralist. The book follows Rivera’s career, looking at his influences and tracing the evolution of his style. <P><P>His work often called attention to the culture and struggles of the Mexican working class. Believing that art should be for the people, he created public murals in both the United States and Mexico, examples of which are included. <P><P> The book contains a list of museums where you can see Rivera’s art, a historical note, a glossary, and a bibliography.
Diet for a Changing Climate: Food for Thought
by Christy Mihaly Sue HeavenrichThe United Nations supports a compelling solution to world hunger: eat insects! Explore the vast world of unexpected foods that may help solve the global hunger crisis. Weeds, wild plants, invasive and feral species, and bugs are all food for thought. Learn about the nutritional value of various plant and animal species; visit a cricket farm; try a recipe for dandelion pancakes, kudzu salsa, or pickled purslane; and discover more about climate change, sustainability, green agriculture, indigenous foods, farm-to-table restaurants, and how to be an eco-friendly producer, consumer, and chef. Meet average folks and experts in the field who will help you stretch your culinary imagination!
Diferans Nou Yo Rann Nou Pi Fò: Koman Nou Geri Ansanm
by La June Montgomery Tabron TeMika Grooms Serena CantaveYon istwa sou pataje idantite nou ak fÈ nouvo zanmi de La June Montgomery Tabron, Prezidan an ak DirektÈ Jeneral Fondasyon W.K. Kellogg La June ak bon zanmi li, Jenefer, renmen ale lekÒl nan Detroit. Yo nan menm klas la, epi yo toujou chita ansanm nan rekreyasyon. La June Nwa e Jenefer Blan, epi yo pa remake ke tout lÒt timoun yo chita ak zanmi ki sanble yo. Men, lÈ Jenefer demenaje, La June pa konnen ki kote pou li chita. Li santi l diferan. Yon nouvo tifi, Eva, demenaje nan ansyen kay Jenefer lan, e tout bagay de li diferan pou La June, tou. Nan lekÒl la, pwofesÈ La June an ap eseye yon eksperyans: chanje plas yo nan rekreyasyon midi. Apre sa, li rasanble klas la nan yon sÈk pou l pale sou rezon ki fÈ li te difisil pou yo chita ak moun diferan, sa yo te aprann sou youn ak lÒt, e ki jan yo ka pataje plis bagay toujou nan tan kap vini an. La June ak kondisip li yo kÒmanse konprann ke pafwa li konfÒtab pou nou antoure de moun ki tankou nou, men nou kÒmanse bati yon kominote selman lÈ nou aprann de moun ki diferan. Reflete ti sÈk gerizon rasyal pozitiv ke Fondasyon W. K. Kellogg ankouraje ak selebre toutotou peyi a, Diferans Nou Yo Rann Nou Pi FÓ montre lektÈ jÈn ki pataje istwa nou yo, koute lÒt moun, ak aprann sou diferans nou yo se premye etap yo bati yon kominote ki pi fÒ. A story about sharing our identities and making new friends from La June Montgomery Tabron, the President and CEO of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. La June and her best friend, Jenefer, love going to school in Detroit. They're in the same class, and they always sit together at lunch. La June is Black and Jenefer is White, and they don't notice that all the other kids are sitting with friends who look like them. But when Jenefer moves away, La June doesn't know where to sit. She feels different. A new girl, Eva, moves into Jenefer's old house, and everything about her feels different to La June, too. At school, La June's teacher tries something new: changing up the seats at lunch time. After, he gathers the class into a circle to talk about why it was hard to sit with different people, what they learned about each other, and how they can share more in the future. La June and her classmates start to understand that sometimes it's comfortable to be around people who are like us, but we begin to build a community when we learn about people who are different. Reflecting the transformative racial healing practices that the W. K. Kellogg Foundation promotes and celebrates around the world, Our Differences Make Us Stronger shows young readers that sharing our stories, listening to others, and learning about our differences are the first steps to building a stronger community.
Different Days
by Vicki Berger ErwinTwelve-year-old Rosie is fiercely proud to be an American, and has a happy life with her family in their comfortable home in sunny Honolulu, Hawaii.Then, on the morning of December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor is bombed and everything changes.Rosie's parents, both of German descent -- but American citizens who have lived in Hawaii nearly all their lives -- are immediately rounded up by the military. Though they've done nothing wrong, they are interrogated as German spies and imprisoned, and all the family's possessions are seized. Within days, Rosie and her brother are abandoned and homeless. A relative begrudgingly takes them in until their beloved aunt (who was also rounded up, but released) comes for them. Even then, the children's once-idyllic lives are filled with darkness and discrimination as they can only wait -- and hope -- for their parents' safe return.Based on true events, Different Days tells the story of a little-known aspect of World War II: the Internment of German Americans.
Different Kinds of Fruit
by Kyle LukoffIn this funny and hugely heartfelt novel from the Newbery Honor-winning author of Too Bright to See, a sixth-grader's life is turned upside down when she learns her dad is trans. <p><p> Annabelle Blake fully expects this school year to be the same as every other: same teachers, same classmates, same, same, same. So she’s elated to discover there’s a new kid in town. To Annabelle, Bailey is a breath of fresh air. She loves hearing about their life in Seattle, meeting their loquacious (and kinda corny) parents, and hanging out at their massive house. And it doesn’t hurt that Bailey has a cute smile, nice hands (how can someone even have nice hands?) and smells really good. <p><p> Suddenly sixth grade is anything but the same. And when her irascible father shares that he and Bailey have something big--and surprising--in common, Annabelle begins to see herself, and her family, in a whole new light. At the same time she starts to realize that her community, which she always thought of as home, might not be as welcoming as she had thought. Together Annabelle, Bailey, and their families discover how these categories that seem to mean so much—boy, girl, gay, straight, fruit, vegetable—aren’t so clear-cut after all.
Different Kinds of Minds: A Guide to Your Brain
by Temple GrandinAlbert Einstein. Steve Jobs. Elon Musk. Katharine Johnson. These geniuses are all visual thinkers. Are you?Do you like puzzles, coding, and taking things apart? Do you write stories, act in plays, slay at Wordle? The things you are good at are clues to how your brain works. Are you good at math? Working with your hands? Are you a neat freak or a big mess?With her knack for making science easy to understand, Temple Grandin explains different types of thinkers: verbal thinkers who are good with language, and visual thinkers who think in pictures and patterns. You will discover all kinds of minds and how we need to work together to create solutions to help solve real-world problems.
Different Seasons (Signet Ser.)
by Stephen KingIncludes the stories &“The Body&” and &“Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption&”—set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Maine A &“hypnotic&” (The New York Times Book Review) collection of four novellas—including the inspirations behind the films Stand By Me and The Shawshank Redemption—from Stephen King, bound together by the changing of seasons, each taking on the theme of a journey with strikingly different tones and characters.This gripping collection begins with &“Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption,&” in which an unjustly imprisoned convict seeks a strange and startling revenge—the basis for the Best Picture Academy Award-nominee The Shawshank Redemption. Next is &“Apt Pupil,&” the inspiration for the film of the same name about top high school student Todd Bowden and his obsession with the dark and deadly past of an older man in town. In &“The Body,&” four rambunctious young boys plunge through the façade of a small town and come face-to-face with life, death, and intimations of their own mortality. This novella became the movie Stand By Me. Finally, a disgraced woman is determined to triumph over death in &“The Breathing Method.&” &“The wondrous readability of his work, as well as the instant sense of communication with his characters, are what make Stephen King the consummate storyteller that he is,&” hailed the Houston Chronicle about Different Seasons.
Different Seasons: Four Novellas
by Stephen KingFrom the Magical Pen of Stephen King, Four Mesmerizing Novellas..."Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption"An unjustly imprisoned convict seeks a strange and startling revenge...the basis for the Best Picture Academy Award nominee The Shawshank Redemption."Apt Pupil"Todd Bowden is one of the top students in his high school class and a typical American sixteen-year-old--until he becomes obsessed about the dark and deadly past of an older man in town. The inspiration for the film Apt Pupil from Phoenix Pictures."The Body"Four rambunctious young boys plunge through the façade of a small town and come face-to-face with life, death, and intimations of their own mortality. The film Stand By Me is based on this novella."The Breathing Method"A disgraced woman is determined to triumph over death.
Differentiation: From Planning to Practice, Grades 6-12
by Rick WormeliDifferentiation: From Planning to Practice , author Rick Wormeli provides an overview of the cognitive science behind differentiation. As a teacher, you know a one-size-fits-all education doesn't work; students are more diverse than ever. In his book, Wormeli gives a step-by-step process to create a fully crafted differentiation lesson and shows the necessary planning for an effective lesson design for diverse classrooms.Wormeli demonstrates how to weave common and novel differentiation strategies into all subjects and offers clear advice about what to do when things don't go as expected. Based on nearly thirty years of experience as a teacher and instructional coach, his thoughtful and imaginative classroom accommodations will help teachers succeed with advanced students, struggling students, English language learners, and students across the multiple intelligences spectrum. Differentiation provides a practice guide to create lessons that will prepare students for real life success and build their critical thinking skills in the process.
Dig Deep: Connecting Archaeology, Oceans and Us (Orca Footprints #25)
by Nicole F. SmithKey Selling Points This book looks at how we can learn from the past to help our oceans today and into the future. It draws on recent archaeological findings from around the world and engages readers in a variety of STEAM topics. The book emphasizes the importance of honoring Indigenous Traditional Knowledge in our understanding of the past and present. It highlights examples of Indigenous cultural heritage and shows young readers that there are many ways of knowing and understanding the world around us. Invites kids to ask questions about their archeological footprint, how it affects the world’s oceans and what it can tell us about the effects of climate change. The author is a working archaeologist with over 20 years of experience and a focus on clam gardens, fish traps, stone tools, archaeological sites over 10,000 years old, and the effects of climate change and sea-level rise on cultural heritage. Dig Deep was read by a number of expert readers, including archaeologists and an Indigenous authenticity reader to ensure it reflected Indigenous ways of knowing.
Dig Too Deep
by Amy AllgeyerWith her mother facing prison time for a violent political protest, seventeen-year-old Liberty Briscoe has no choice but to leave her Washington, D.C., apartment and take a bus to Ebbottsville, Kentucky, to live with her granny. There, she can at least finish high school and put some distance between herself and her mother--or her former mother, as she calls her. But Ebbottsville isn't the same as Liberty remembers, and it's not just because the top of Tanner's Peak has been blown away to mine for coal. Half the county is out of work, an awful lot of people in town seem to be sick, and the tap water is bright orange--the same water that officials claim is safe. And when Granny's lingering cold turns out to be something much worse, Liberty wonders if somebody at the mine is hiding the truth about the water. She starts to investigate and is soon plunged into a world of secrets, lies, threats, and danger. Her searches for answers and justice lead to even tougher questions--should she turn to violence and end up like her mother? Give up her quest for the sake of keeping the peace? Or keep fighting until the mine is shut down for good?
Dig World (Pixel Raiders Ser.)
by Steven O'Donnell Stephanie BendixsenThe first in a brand-new, highly illustrated series that is Ready Player One for the middle-grade audience!Enter Dig World, Level One of a virtual reality game where things are all too real!Rip and Mei have been invited to play a beta release of the top secret new game from INREAL GAMES. Once they start playing, they're amazed by how true to life everything feels, looks, and smells. They collect materials to build a house, find food, and craft weapons.But soon they're faced with real danger. If they don't find a way out in three days, they'll be stuck FOREVER.Can they survive attacks from goblins, flametigers, fire lizards, and massive spiders to win the game?
Digger Doyle's Real Book of Monsters
by Daniel WarrinerDigger Doyle was eight when his father set off on a secret adventure but did not return. Three years later, a page from his father’s ancient book is sent to Digger from northern Japan—a page only he can read. With his wild cousins, he sails to Japan and meets the super smart Yukiko Satori. Together they venture into the shadowy woods around the eerie Mount Osore to search for a ferocious creature called a Kappa and any clues as to the whereabouts of Digger’s father. The forest is dying. The river is poison. Animals are fleeing. Something is terribly wrong. Digger must face his deepest fears to stop it, and discovers that even when things seem gone in the dark, they are often still there.
Digging Deep: Elle Of The Ball; Full-court Press; Out Of Bounds; Digging Deep; Swish (Hoops #4)
by Elena Delle DonneFrom WNBA MVP, Olympic gold medalist, and global ambassador to the Special Olympics Elena Delle Donne comes the fourth novel in a middle grade series with as much heart as there is game.Elle is still reeling from her BIG decision but is also amazed at all the free time she has without basketball. With so much time to fill, she can figure out what she really likes doing—and maybe finding ways to spend more time with Amanda. But when she keeps being drawn back to the gym, could her big decision have been a big mistake?
Digging For Trouble (Devlin Quick Mysteries, The #2)
by Linda FairsteinTwelve-year-old supersleuth Devlin Quick heads to Montana to dig out dinosaur bones, but instead she uncovers a mystery in this second book in the thrilling series from New York Times bestselling author Linda FairsteinAfter successfully apprehending a map thief at the beginning of summer, Dev is going to spend the second half of her summer vacation in Montana with her best friend, Katie, exploring the outdoors and NOT getting into trouble. But after participating in a dinosaur dig, Katie and Dev suspect that someone bad is in the Badlands when Katie's found fossils are switched out for old rocks. The good news? With Mom back in New York, no one can stop Devlin from investigating! But the fossil thief isn’t the only danger here, as snakes, scorpions, and bears abound, making Montana a treacherous place for finding answers. And when the mystery takes Dev and Katie back to Manhattan—to the Museum of Natural History—the case gets even more complicated, even with Dev’s friend Booker there to help. Dev has to use her brains, brawn, and yes, okay, the lessons learned from her police commissioner mother if she wants to dig up the truth once and for all. This is the perfect read for fans of Nancy Drew and Theodore Boone.
Digimon Power: The Ultimate Guide to the Coolest New Monster Game!
by Hank SchlesingerThe hottest new craze in monster games is DigiMon--short for Digital Monsters. Players must hatch, raise, and train their DigiMons in order to battle with other DigiMon--and that's where the fun begins. The ultimate guide to this awesome game, DIGIMON POWER, in detailed, kid-friendly language, gives readers:*All the fun facts about the DigiMon phenomenon, including the video game, trading cards, action figures, and the DigiMon TV show. *In-depth monster facts, plus the coolest hints, tips, tricks, and secrets from kids just like you*An exciting look at Japanese cartoon-anime, and television shows we might see in the future*Hot info about other monster games, trading cards, and shows, like Tamagotchi, Pokemon, and Monster Rancher*And much, much more!