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Along Came Galileo
by Jeanne BendickThis look into the life of a courageous man of faith and science has resulted in a wonderful work sure to delight many readers. It was Galileo's questioning mind and insatiable curiousity which drove him to monumental breakthroughs in astronomy, physics, mechanics and the natural world. His many discoveries and inventions challenged and eventually changed 'the acceptabled way of thinking' in these fields of thought. Sadly, Galileo was far ahead of his times and he suffered much injustice for daring to speak those things he knew to be true.
Along Came Spider
by James PrellerCan their friendship survive the fifth grade?Spider Stevens and Trey Cooper have lived next door to each other their entire lives. Their houses are on the odd-numbered side of Maple Street, which seems just about right. Because, well, Trey Cooper is a little odd himself.It didn't matter when they were little kids -- you know, way back in second grade. And it doesn't matter so much when they're at home on Maple Street. That's just Trey being Trey. But it matters in the fifth grade. The whole class thinks Trey is weird. Does that mean Spider has to turn his back on his oldest friend?
Along Came a Dog
by Meindert DejongAfter the big ice storm, the little red hen began to act differently. The same day, a big black dog came to the farm in search of a home. A strange friendship grew between them.<P><P> Newbery Medal Honor book
Along Came a Spider (Deadtime Stories)
by A. G. CasconeWhen a man-eating spider gets loose in Mikey's house, he and his best friend, Max, think the solution is to catch it and flush it down the toilet, but things only get worse from there
Along the 21st Century Silk Road
by Jeanette LeardiIt was a 7,000-mile overland route heavily traveled by merchants, soldiers, and religious pilgrims during centuries past. Its name derives from the precious commodity carried along its network of paths and roads. Today, a project is under way to replace it with a highway system. What will a 21st-Century Silk Road mean to the people who live there now? Read this book to find out.
Alpaca My Bags: A Wish Novel (Wish)
by Jenny GoebelTo some kids, Amelia's life sounds like the ultimate fantasy. She and her brothers are homeschooled by their adventurous parents, and the family travels around the country in an RV, scaling mountains, rappelling down canyons, and skiing down double black diamond slopes. There's just one problem-Amelia hates every minute of it. She's terrified of heights and would give anything to be reading instead of careening down a mountain. She's also desperate for the chance to attend a regular school and make real friends. So when her parents decide to spend a year in Colorado, Amelia's delighted by the chance to settle down.However, starting at a conventional school is much harder than Amelia imagined, and her anxiety makes meeting new friends extra challenging. Everything about her feels wrong, from her clothes to her hobbies to her complete lack of pop culture knowledge. So when Amelia's given the chance to volunteer at an alpaca ranch, she's delighted by the chance to do something she's good at-take care of animals. And soon, the alpacas and their owners start to feel like real friends. But when a cruel classmate's prank puts the alpacas in mortal peril, Amelia will have to summon strength she never knew she possessed to save the only place that's ever felt like home.
Alpha's Tale (Survivors)
by Erin HunterA sixty-page novella set in the world of the bestselling Survivors series by Erin Hunter! Since the first action-packed Survivors novel, readers have been clamoring for more of the dogs and the world they love. In this original prequel, readers will get a behind-the-scenes look at the story of Alpha, the fierce half-wolf who leads the Wild Pack.Long before the Big Growl struck, Alpha was born the only half-dog in a pack of wolves. The other wolves made him suffer for it--until he swore he would never be the runt of a Pack again. . . . Survivors: Alpha's Tale also includes a teaser chapter to Survivors #5: The Endless Lake.
Also Known as Elvis (The Misfits #4)
by James HoweSkeezie Tookis navigates a pivotal summer of first crushes and tough choices in this conclusion to the bestselling and acclaimed quartet that began with The Misfits.<P> Skeezie Tookis, also known as Elvis, isn’t looking forward to this summer in Paintbrush Falls. While his best friends Bobby, Joe, and Addie are off on exciting adventures, he’s stuck at home, taking care of his sisters and working five days a week to help out his mom. <P>True, he gets to hang out at the Candy Kitchen with the awesome HellomynameisSteffi, but he also has to contend with Kevin Hennessey’s never-ending bullying. And then there’s the confusing world of girls, especially hot-and-cold Becca, his maybe-crush. And the dog that he misses terribly. And the dad who left two years before, whom Skeezie is convinced is the cause of all his troubles. In the words of the King, Skeezie Tookis is All Shook Up.<P> Skeezie’s got the leather jacket of a tough guy, but a heart of gold—and his story, the fourth and final chapter of the beloved Misfits series, is brimming with life’s tough choices, love in all directions, and enough sweet potato fries to go around.
Also Known as Harper
by Ann Haywood LealHarper Lee Morgan is an aspiring poet, which isn't surprising, seeing as how she's named after her mama's favorite writer, Harper Lee. And life is giving her a lot to write about just now. Daddy up and walked out, leaving them broke. Then Harper's family gets evicted. With Mama scrambling to find work, Harper has to skip school to care for her little brother, Hemingway. Their lives have been turned upside down, which Harper could just about handle—if it wasn't for the writing contest at school. If only she could get up on that stage and read her poems out loud . . .
Altered (Crewel World #2)
by Gennifer AlbinDeadly SecretsTangled LiesWoven truthsLife. Possibility. Choice. All taken from Adelice by the Guild—until she took them back. But amid the splendid ruins of Earth, Adelice discovers how dangerous freedom can be. Hunted by soulless Remnants sent by Cormac Patton and the Guild, Adelice finds a world that's far from deserted. Although allies are easy to find on Earth, knowing who to trust isn't. Because everyone has secrets, especially those Adelice loves most. Secrets they would kill to protect. Secrets that will redefine each of them. Torn between two brothers and two worlds, Adelice must choose what to fight for.Altered is Gennifer Albin's thrilling sequel to Crewel. Adelice is about to learn how tangled up her past and future really are. Her parents ran to protect her, but nothing can save her from her destiny, and once she uncovers the truth, it will change everything.
Altered Image
by Trish MoranA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Altogether, One at a Time
by E. L. Konigsburg Mercer Mayer Gail E. Haley Gary E. Parker Laurel SchindelmanStories: "Inviting Jason": A little boy doesn't want to invite Jason for his birthday party. Jason has dyslexia. "The Night of the Leonids", a touching story about a grandson and grandmother, and what happens when comet show of every 33 1/3 years comes by. "Camp Fat" which may not be well-received by fat children. A little girl quickly learns a lesson to stay thin at summer camp. "Momma at the Pearly Gates": a black girl's mother tells of a school experience of her own, where she outshone a white girl.
Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)
by Terri LibensonThe eighth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series, told from the alternating POVs of popular Anthony and timid Leah as they grapple with a bullying incident at school. Friends. Bullies.MIDDLE SCHOOLAnthony is TPFW (Too Popular For Words), loves science, hates writing.Leah is a super-shy nerd who’s finally making friends of her own.What could they have in common?A lot more than they thought, as it turns out!But then one day they witness Anthony’s teammates bullying a sixth grader. What happens next could cement their new friendship—or blow it up forever.New York Times bestseller Terri Libenson is back with a story about unexpected friendship and everyday bravery.
Always Dance with a Hairy Buffalo: Ride Of A Lifetime (Ghost Buddy #4)
by Henry Winkler Lin OliverAnother hilarious adventure for Billy and the Hoove from bestselling authors Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver!Billy Broccoli is used to getting expert advice--wanted or not--from the ghost with the most, Hoover Porterhouse! The Hoove has smooth moves and a silver tongue...and he isn't shy about sharing his words of wisdom! But when a night at the museum finds Hoover face-to-face with the ghost of a powerful Chumash Indian princess, his brain turns into mashed potatoes. Now the tables are turned and it's up to Billy to help Hoover find the words he needs to make a new friend.
Always Emily: A Novel
by Michaela MaccollEmily and Charlotte Brontë are about as opposite as two sisters can be. Charlotte is practical and cautious; Emily is headstrong and imaginative. But they do have one thing in common: a love of writing. This shared passion will lead them to be two of the first published female novelists and authors of several enduring works of classic literature. But they're not there yet. First, they have to figure out if there is a connection between a string of local burglaries, rumors that a neighbor's death may not have been accidental, and the appearance on the moors of a mysterious and handsome stranger. The girls have a lot of knots to untangle--before someone else gets killed.
Always Faithful (Support and Defend)
by Patrick JonesHaving a parent return from military duty is a dream come true. But sometimes, coming home comes with problems. For Rosie, life is nearly perfect. She has the perfect ROTC boyfriend and perfect grades. Her ex-Marine Corps father still barks orders like he's in uniform, but he's finally home for good—until he announces that he's going to re-enlist. Rosie's angry at the news. Really angry. Her behavior spins out of control, causing problems at school, at home, with her boyfriend, and even with law enforcement. Can she face her father and check her anger in time to get her life back on track?
Always Neverland
by Zoe BartonSchool has only been out for one whole day, and Ashley can already tell her vacation is going to bore her to tears. With her friends out of town and her parents working nonstop, she finds herself alone and with nothing to do—until one night she wakes up and discovers Peter Pan in her bedroom, wrestling with his shadow. Since his original adventure with the Darlings, Peter Pan has been bringing new “Wendy girls” to Neverland to take care of the Lost Boys. But Ashley’s made of much tougher stuff than the Wendy girls before her—she’d rather befriend the mermaids or fight Captain Hook and his pirate crew. Creating new adventures for her friends, Ashley is bringing change to Neverland . . . and not everyone is happy about it.
Always October
by Bruce CovilleNo doubt about it, little brothers can be monsters. When sixth grader Jake Doolittle finds a baby on the doorstep and his mother decides to keep it, those words are more than just an expression. Instead, they perfectly describe the way his new little brother, LD, sprouts pointy ears, thick fur, and fangs in moonlight. Not only is LD a monster. . . . other monsters have plans for him. But together with his friend "Weird Lily" Carker, Jake isn't about to let anything happen to the baby. The little guy is still his brother, even if it turns out that LD may be the key to saving the world—or destroying it. Soon Jake and Lily are on a perilous quest through Always October, a world populated with monsters ranging from the venomous to the ridiculous. Master of comic suspense Bruce Coville presents a tale of ominous dangers and hairbreadth escapes, of the conflict between forces of dark and light, and of the lengths to which one boy will go to save his brother—monster or not.
Always, Abigail
by Nancy CavanaughDiscover Abigail's triumphant story of friendship told through heart-touching letters and lists Abigail and her two best friends are poised for a life of pom-poms and popularity. But not only does Abigail end up in a different homeroom, she doesn't make the squad. Then everyone's least favorite teacher pairs Abigail up with the school's biggest outcast, Gabby Marco, for a year-long "Friendly Letter Assignment." Abigail can hardly believe her bad luck. As her so-called best friends and entire future of popularity seems to be slipping away, Abigail has to choose between the little bit of fame she has left or letting it go to be a true friend.
Alérgica (Allergic)
by Megan Wagner LloydA coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet!Maggie es la rara de la familia. Sus padres están ocupados preparándose para la llegada de un nuevo bebé, y sus hermanitos son gemelos y viven en su propio mundo. A Maggie le encantan los animales y cree que lo que necesita es tener su propio cachorrito, pero cuando va a elegir uno el día de su cumpleaños, le comienza a salir un sarpullido. ¡Tiene alergia severa a todo lo que tenga pelaje!¿Podrá Maggie superar sus alergias y encontrar la mascota perfecta? Megan Wagner Lloyd, autora de esta novela gráfica ilustrada por Michelle Mee Nutter, se inspira en sus propias experiencias con las alergias para contarnos una historia sincera sobre la familia, la amistad y la búsqueda del lugar al que se pertenece.At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with getting ready for a new baby, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie loves animals and thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur!Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? With illustrations by Michelle Mee Nutter, Megan Wagner Lloyd draws on her own experiences with allergies to tell a heartfelt story of family, friendship, and finding a place to belong.
Am I Big Enough?: A Fun Little Book on Manners
by Julia PinckneyFinn cautiously observes his family doing all kinds of daily activities and wonders if he is big enough to do them, too. Join the young boy as he goes from cautious to confident and learns when and how to use good manners. Preschool-age children will delight in placing their hand on the clever handprint to see if they, like Finn, are big enough to do things like use their quiet voice at the library, share a cookie, and shake hands with grown-ups.
Am I the Princess or the Frog?: Am I The Princess Or The Frog? (Dear Dumb Diary #3)
by Jim BentonRead the hilarious, candid (and sometimes not-so-nice), diaries of Jamie Kelly, who promises that everything in her diary is true -- or at least as true as it needs to be.Jamie is crushing on Hudson. Someone too-gross-to-be- named is crushing on Jamie. And Hudson is crushing on . . . Princess Turd of Turdsylvania (a.k.a. The Prettiest Girl in the World). Middle school may be grim, but it's no fairy tale. And crazy doesn't even begin to cover it.
Amadi's Snowman: A Story Of Reading
by Katia Novet Saint-Lot Dimitria TokumboWhy does Amadi's mother insist he learn to read words when he is going to be a great businessman? Why should an Igbo man of Nigeria waste precious time on books, anyway? When Amadi disobeys his mother and runs off to the market instead of sticking around for a reading lesson, he encounters a much-admired older boy secretly reading at a book stall. Crowding himself in among the stacks of books, Amadi becomes intrigued by a storybook with pictures of a strange white creature with a carrot for a nose. Over the course of a typical mischievous day, unable to shake his questions about the snowman, Amadi discovers the vast world reading could open up--especially for an Igbo man of Nigeria.
Amalee (Amalee #1)
by Dar WilliamsThis sparkling fiction debut from singer-songwriter Dar Williams introduces an endearing new character to middle-grade literature.Amalee's world is all out of order. She's used to chaos, because of the frequent presence of her father's bantering, bickering group of fun friends. But when Amalee's dad becomes seriously ill, the chaos takes new forms -- and the ways of coping come from some very unexpected places. With clear-eyed, tender, funny prose, Dar Williams gives us a child's-eye view of a world under pressure, with everyone rising to the occasion in his or her own unique way. Both moving and wise, this marks the debut of a major middle-grade talent.
Amanda in Alberta: The Writing on the Stone (An Amanda Travels Adventure #4)
by Darlene Foster"Be prepared to learn a lot about the culture while you follow Amanda on her adventure.&”—Laura Best, author of Bitter, Sweet&“What a great way for a young person to learn about a culture and to be inspired to experience other countries themselves."—Irene Butler, author of Trekking the Globe with Mostly Gentle Footsteps Amanda is delighted to show Leah around Alberta during her visit from England. They take in the Calgary Stampede, go on a cattle drive, visit Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, spend time with the dinosaurs at the Royal Tyrrell Museum and explore the crazy Hoodoos. When Amanda finds a stone with a unique mark on it, she doesn't think it's important until everyone seems to want it - including a very ornery cowboy. Is this stone worth ruining Leah&’s holiday and placing them both in danger?Spend time with Amanda as she explores her own country while attempting to decipher the mysterious writing on the stone and keep it from those determined to take it from her. Be sure to read all the books in this exciting Amanda Travels series! 1. Amanda in Arabia: The Perfume Flask 2. Amanda in Spain: The Girl in the Painting 3. Amanda in England: The Missing Novel 4. Amanda in Alberta: The Writing on the Stone 5. Amanda on the Danube: The Sounds of Music 6. Amanda in New Mexico: Ghosts in the Wind 7. Amanda in Holland: Missing in Action 8. Amanda in Malta: The Sleeping Lady