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Tough-Luck Karen
by Johanna HurwitzLearning that you can make your own luck is tough, and Karen Sossi resists the knowledge every step of the way in this funny, affectionate new story about the engaging Sossi family. Thirteen-year-old Karen is failing all her subjects. Unlike her sister Elaine and her brother Aldo, she has no interest in school and doesn't bother with homework. What use are math graphs and English compositions to a future chef? But sometimes her outside interests and school assignments coincide, as when she discovers that an English composition can be like a letter to a friend. Nevertheless, Karen is overwhelmed by the problem of what to do for a science project. As the deadline gets closer, she is prohibited from baby-sitting, the kitchen is declared off limits, and the whole family becomes involved. Karen's problem is a familiar one and her breakthrough a triumph all readers will share. Once again, with her inimitable light touch, Johanna Hurwitz has focused on a subject of universal concern. Ages 8-12 There are piles of books by Johanna Hurwitz in the Bookshare library. They are about kids who are a lot like you with similar problems and good times. Look for: Aldo Applesauce, Aldo Peanut Butter, Much Ado About Aldo, Aldo Ice Cream, Baseball Fever, Busybody Nora, New Neighbors for Nora, Nora and Mrs. Mind-Your-Own-Business, Superduper Teddy, Class Clown, Class President, Elisa in the Middle, The Just Desserts Club and many, many more!
Toughest Ranger, The
by L. Ron HubbardEnjoy this tale from the wild, wild west. Cowboy Petey McGuire has been kicked around so much that he's turned forlorn, self-despairing and gun-shy. Yet starvation has a way of changing a man and so, armed only with his attitude and a hungry belly, Petey finds his way to the headquarters of the Arizona Rangers looking for a job.Petey also finds a new ornery personality; he claims to be the toughest man around from Kansas City to N'Orleans, a man so tough he'd give a rattler nightmares. But when the chief Ranger, Captain Shannon, calls Petey's bluff and sends him after the most dangerous desperado in the state, Petey must discover what it really means to be Ranger-tough. ALSO INCLUDES THE WESTERN STORIES "THE RANCH THAT NO ONE WOULD BUY" AND "SILENT PARDS""With the flair of a Louis L'Amour or Zane Grey.." --True West
Tourette Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Teachers, Parents and Carers (Resource Materials for Teachers)
by Mary Robertson Amber CarrollThis handbook provides the knowledge and information required to equip teachers and learning support assistants with the understanding and skills needed when working with pupils with Tourette syndrome. Clinical descriptions and medical treatments are discussed and advice on diagnosis, identification and assessment in the classroom is given. Responding to the learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties pupils may experience, the authors provide multi-disciplinary strategies for application within a school.
Tournament Fugee (Soccer United: Team Refugee)
by Dirk McLeanVictor is the captain of a soccer team of recently arrived refugee kids. He struggles to focus on his game during a national tournament because he is haunted by the memory of losing his grandfather back in war-torn Syria and he is worrying about his brother who is at home sick with pneumonia. Can Victor find a way to take care of his family, himself, and his team? Tournament Fugee is one of four books that offer readers insight into the experiences of refugee youth as they adjust to life in North America. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group.
Tournament of Terror
by Neo EdmundGet inside the mind of the Pink Ranger in this brand-new adventure from the Power Rangers.It's the morning of the big gymnastics tournament and Kimberly Hart is ready to compete. The winner of today's local competition is guaranteed a spot at the national championships. But midway through the Pink Ranger's balance beam routine, her world suddenly turns to black. All she can see are Goldar’s glowing red eyes and a hypnotizing amulet dangling from his claw. Moments later she’s back in the Angel Grove gymnasium, uncertain if her vision was real or imagined. With the rest of the Rangers away on a secret mission, can Kimberly fight off Goldar by herself?
Toward the Goal
by Jeremy V. Jones Janna JonesKaka is arguably the greatest soccer player in the world, but he was once the smallest boy in his class. His life is an example of character, perseverance, commitment, and faith. "
Tower of the Five Orders: The Shakespeare Mysteries, Book 2
by Mark Edward Geyer Deron R. HicksColophon Letterford's life changed overnight when she uncovered Shakespeare's lost manuscripts. Now the authenticity of those manuscripts is in question . . . and the centuries-old family publishing business is in danger. In this exciting mystery, thirteen-year-old Colophon travels from Oxford's lofty Tower of the Five Orders to the dank depths of London's sewers in her pursuit of truth and honor. But the stakes are high. Budding cryptologists, Shakespeare fans, and mystery lovers alike will revel in the twists and turns of this fascinating middle grade sequel to Secrets of Shakespeare's Grave.
Towers Falling
by Jewell Parker RhodesFrom award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes, a powerful novel set fifteen years after the 9/11 attacks. <P><P>When her fifth-grade teacher hints that a series of lessons about home and community will culminate with one big answer about two tall towers once visible outside their classroom window, Deja can't help but feel confused. <P>She sets off on a journey of discovery, with new friends Ben and Sabeen by her side. <P>But just as she gets closer to answering big questions about who she is, what America means, and how communities can grow (and heal), she uncovers new questions, too. <P>Like, why does Pop get so angry when she brings up anything about the towers? <P>Award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes tells a powerful story about young people who weren't alive to witness this defining moment in history, but begin to realize how much it colors their every day.
Town Secrets (The Book of Adam #1)
by Scott GelowitzAn ancient power is hidden in a small prairie town, and an unknowing group of boys may be the only ones able to protect it..
Towns and Cities (The Impact of Environmentalism)
by Richard SpilsburyWe are all aware of the importance of the environment - it's in the news, it affects our behavior and the decisions we make every day. But what actual impact has environmental thinking had on the world around us? This thought-provoking book looks at the way changing ideas about the environment and sustainability have changed the way our towns and cities are designed, and will do so in the future.
Toy Story 3 Junior Novelization (Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3)
by RH DisneyThe creators of the Toy Story films reopen the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of our favorite gang of toy characters in Toy Story 3. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of Andy&’s toys are as fun and adventurous as always, but none of them can deny that things in Andy&’s room have changed. Andy is seventeen now and just three days away from heading off to college. Find out what happens to the beloved toys when they&’re compelled to leave Andy&’s room behind and embark on an all-new comedic adventure in Toy Story 3. This Junior Novelization retells all of the action from the new Disney/Pixar film—and features 8 pages of stills from the movie.
Toy Terror: Batteries Include (Give Yourself Goosebumps #20)
by R. L. StineThe original series from the Master of Fright--now a major motion picture in theaters August 7, 2015!Great news! You've won a contest! You get to choose between two really cool prizes: a toy robot or a tour of the Hasley Toy Factory. If you choose the tour, watch out for the Nasty Kathy. She's a living doll with a bad attitude-and she doesn't like nosy kids like you! Maybe you'd rather choose that toy robot, the Annihilator 3000. You love hi-tech stuff. At least, you thought you did. But now the Annihilator 3000 is using its laser beam to wreck your house! How will you stop it-before it goes after you? The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings!
Toys!: Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions
by Don WulffsonDescribes the creation of a variety of toys and games, from seesaws to Silly Putty and toy soldiers to Trivial Pursuit. <P><P>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 4-5 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
Trace
by Pat CummingsIn a debut novel that's perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Erin Entrada Kelly, award-winning author/illustrator and educator Pat Cummings tells a poignant story about grief, love, and the untold stories that echo across time. Trace Carter doesn’t know how to feel at ease in his new life in New York. Even though his artsy Auntie Lea is cool, her brownstone still isn’t his home. Haunted by flashbacks of the accident that killed his parents, the best he can do is try to distract himself from memories of the past.But the past isn’t done with him. When Trace takes a wrong turn in the New York Public Library, he finds someone else lost in the stacks with him: a crying little boy, wearing old, tattered clothes.And though at first he can’t quite believe he’s seen a ghost, Trace soon discovers that the boy he saw has ties to Trace’s own history—and that he himself may be the key to setting the dead to rest.
Tracker
by Gary PaulsenA young hunter must confront the value of life as he faces the loss of his grandfather.For John Borne's family, hunting has nothing to do with sport or manliness. It's a matter of survival. Every fall John and his grandfather go off into the woods to shoot the deer that puts meat on the table over the long Minnesota winter. But this year John's grandfather is dying, and John must hunt alone. John tracks a doe for two days, but as he closes in on his prey, he realizes he cannot shoot her. For John, the hunt is no longer about killing, but about life.
Tracker
by Gary PaulsenA young hunter must confront the value of life as he faces the loss of his grandfather.For John Borne's family, hunting has nothing to do with sport or manliness. It's a matter of survival. Every fall John and his grandfather go off into the woods to shoot the deer that puts meat on the table over the long Minnesota winter. But this year John's grandfather is dying, and John must hunt alone. John tracks a doe for two days, but as he closes in on his prey, he realizes he cannot shoot her. For John, the hunt is no longer about killing, but about life.
Tracker
by Gary PaulsenA young hunter must confront the value of life as he faces the loss of his grandfather.For John Borne's family, hunting has nothing to do with sport or manliness. It's a matter of survival. Every fall John and his grandfather go off into the woods to shoot the deer that puts meat on the table over the long Minnesota winter. But this year John's grandfather is dying, and John must hunt alone. John tracks a doe for two days, but as he closes in on his prey, he realizes he cannot shoot her. For John, the hunt is no longer about killing, but about life.
Trackers Presents: Captain Nick & The Explorer Society--Compass of Mems
by Grey Allison Tony Deis Michelle McCannJoin the Explorer Society for an epic, globe-trotting adventure!Captain Nick and the kids are racing to find the mysterious Compass of Mems before their nemesis, the Contessa, gets her hands on it. Can they safeguard this ancient relic and foil her plans for world domination? Captain Nick adventures are packed with lost worlds, ancient treasures, time travel, dinosaurs, and butt-kicking girl assassins!Dark Horse and Trackers are proud to introduce Captain Nick and the courageous and resourceful Explorer Society as told by the expert educators and adventurers of the natural world—the Trackers!
Tracking Big Foot: Is it Real or a Hoax? (X Books: Strange)
by Michael TeitelbaumBig foot! Yeti! Does this creature exist? High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. With topics based in science, history, and social studies, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more! Formidable footprints found! Something enormous is out there. It´s too big to be human. It must be a...
Tracking Trash: Flotsam, Jetsam, and the Science of Ocean Motion
by Loree Griffin BurnsAided by an army of beachcombers, oceanographer Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer tracks trash in the name of science. From sneakers to hockey gloves, Curt monitors the watery fate of human-made cargo that has spilled into the ocean. The information he collects is much more than casual news; it is important scientific data. And with careful analysis, Curt, along with a community of scientists, friends, and beachcombers alike, is using his data to understand and protect our ocean. In engaging text and unforgettable images, readers meet the woman who started it all (Curt’s mother!), the computer program that makes sense of his data (nicknamed OSCURS), and several scientists, both on land and on the sea, who are using Curt’s discoveries to preserve delicate marine habitats and protect the creatures who live in them. A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book for Nonfiction.
Tracking Trash: Flotsam, Jetsam, and the Science of Ocean Motion (Scientists in the Field Series) (Scientists in the Field)
by Loree Griffin BurnsThe author of The Hive Detectives presents &“a unique and often fascinating book on ocean currents, drifting trash, and the scientists who study them&” (Booklist).Aided by an army of beachcombers, oceanographer Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer tracks trash in the name of science. From sneakers to hockey gloves, Curt monitors the watery fate of human-made cargo that has spilled into the ocean. The information he collects is much more than casual news; it is important scientific data. And with careful analysis, Curt, along with a community of scientists, friends, and beachcombers alike, is using his data to understand and protect our ocean.In engaging text and unforgettable images, readers meet the woman who started it all (Curt&’s mother!), the computer program that makes sense of his data (nicknamed OSCURS), and several scientists, both on land and on the sea, who are using Curt&’s discoveries to preserve delicate marine habitats and protect the creatures who live in them.A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book for Nonfiction&“Even kids not remotely interested in science might find this work captivating.&”—Newsday &“Loaded . . . with information, insight, and intellectual twists.&”—Natural History Magazine&“The well-written narration will keep readers engaged, and it&’s excellent for reports. The science is clearly explained, and the vivid and lively photographs and well-labeled charts and diagrams help to create interest and build understanding. This title will get readers thinking and possibly acting on these problems.&”—School Library Journal (starred review) &“Scientific information builds from chapter to chapter, creating a natural detective story.&”—Horn Book
Tracking Tyrannosaurs: Meet T. Rex's Fascinating Family, from Tiny Terrors to Feathered Giants
by Christopher SloanNIMAC-sourced textbook
Tracking the Mastermind: Unofficial Graphic Novel #2 for Fortniters (Storm Shield #2)
by Nathan MeyerThe second book in an exciting new series of Fortnite graphic novelsIdris, Kiki, Sarah, and Cody are known as The Stonewood Survivors. After launching a comm-satellite to serve as a beacon for others lost on the Island, they&’re hailed as heroes. But heroes&’ work never ends. Core to their mission of survival is uncovering information about the founder of the shadowy corporation, Vindertech. This they know: Dr. Vinderman is the mastermind behind a host of wonder weapons that includes Ray the Robot and, more importantly, humanity&’s last hope for survival, the Storm Shields. What they don&’t know is whether Dr. Vinderman is working for or against them. To get to the truth, they must paraglide over herds of ravenous Husks and Mist Monsters, land on the roof of Vindertech Research Labs, save the supercomputer servers housed there, and discover Dr. Vinderman&’s location. Nothing happens as planned, and soon they are trapped in a deadly game of hide and seek. Hunted by the maniacal sniper known as Teddy Bear, they enter storm-wracked Plankerton where, if they&’re not slaughtered by mutant fiends, they just might save the world—assuming they don&’t kill each other first! <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>
Tracks
by Diane Lee WilsonCan the railroad that is uniting America also bridge the gap between two boys from different backgrounds?Shortly after the Civil War, Malachy laces on his father's boots and travels to the American West to work on the transcontinental railroad that will unite the country. In addition to the challenge of the physically grueling work, Malachy also has to adjust to working with Chinese men and boys, whom he views with suspicion and contempt. Despite everything, Malachy gets by with his love for his fierce new dog, Brina, and Blind Thomas, the most hardworking and loyal railroad horse around. But after a Chinese boy is blamed for stealing a bag of coins, Malachy begins to reconsider his prejudices--because Malachy is the real thief, and his conscience is uneasy. He begins to notice the many ways in which the Chinese workers are mistreated. And when real danger threatens, Malachy needs to find the courage to step up and do what's right. Diane Lee Wilson's atmospheric writing vividly depicts the western landscape of America in the 1860s and draws you right in alongside Malachy--and his beloved horse and dog--as he navigates a bumpy moral terrain and discovers a friendship he never knew was possible.
Tracks (Mason Falls Mysteries)
by Vanessa ActonNick and Ava have become friends over the fact that they're the only upper classmen who still ride the bus to school. And every day, they see the same boy—who they call The Kid—walking along the train tracks, even when the weather is terrible or when he's clearly fighting a bad cold. When Nick notices the mysterious boy practically sprinting along the tracks one day and he doesn't show up the next, Nick and Ava begin to wonder if something might be wrong. But how can they help when they don't even know who The Kid is?