- Table View
- List View
Grounded: The Adventures of Rapunzel (Tyme #1)
by Megan Morrison"Think you know Rapunzel's story? Think again, because the tower was only the beginning..." -- Jennifer Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of THE FALSE PRINCEIn all of Tyme, from the Redlands to the Grey, no one is as lucky as Rapunzel. She lives in a magic tower that obeys her every wish; she reads wonderful books starring herself as the heroine; her hair is the longest, most glorious thing in the world. And she knows this because Witch tells her so -- her beloved Witch, who protects her from evil princes, the dangerous ground under the tower, even unhappy thoughts. Rapunzel can't imagine any other life.Then a thief named Jack climbs into her room to steal one of her enchanted roses. He's the first person Rapunzel's ever met who isn't completely charmed by her (well, the first person she's met at all, really), and he is infuriating -- especially when he hints that Witch isn't telling her the whole truth. Driven by anger at Jack and her own nameless fears, Rapunzel descends to the ground for the first time, and finds a world filled with more peril than Witch promised...and more beauty, wonder, and adventure than she could have dreamed.
Grouse (Nature's Children)
by Tim HarrisHow many kinds of grouse are there? What colors are grouse? What do grouse eat? What is a lek? Find the answers to these questions, and learn much more about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and lives of grouse.
Grover Cleveland, Again!: A Treasury of American Presidents
by Ken Burns Gerald KelleyA gorgeous collection of American presidents filled with fun facts and sparkling with personality, from nonfiction master Ken Burns. This special treasury from America's beloved documentarian Ken Burns brings the presidents to life for our nation's children. Each president is given a lushly illustrated spread with curated stories and information to give readers of all ages a comprehensive view of the varied and fascinating characters who have led our nation (with the exception of Grover Cleveland--the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms--who gets two spreads!). A must-have for Ken's many fans, classrooms, and anyone who wishes to gain a greater understanding and appreciation for our country. "A buoyant gallery, up to date, handsomely framed, and, in this particular election year, timely too."--Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Hardcover edition.
Grow Up, Luchy Zapata
by Alexandra AlessandriA funny, relatable middle school drama about two Colombian American girls who have always been BFFs—until sixth grade turns everything upside down.Luchy Zapata is starting middle school, and she&’s muy excited. She and her two best friends, Cami and Mateo, will finally be at the same school. Luchy and Mateo will be in art class together, and she and Cami can try out for the same soccer team! As long as they&’re all together, Luchy can handle anything. But Cami has been acting weird ever since she got back from visiting family in Colombia. She&’s making new, &“cool&” friends who just seem mean. And suddenly, everything about Luchy and Mateo is too immature for her. Luchy is determined to help Cami remember how special their friendship is. They&’ve been BFFs their whole lives, and that can&’t just disappear in a poof of glitter! But…what if Cami doesn&’t even want to be friends anymore?
Grow Up, Tahlia Wilkins!
by Karina EvansIn this fun and honest romp about friendship, puberty, and growing up, a debut author gives modern-day readers their own version of Are You There God? It's Me Margaret, for fans of Pixar's Turning Red. Twelve-year-old Tahlia Wilkins is ready to kick off the perfect summer, starting with an invitation to a pool party being thrown by the most popular kid in school. But when the Red Goddess of Panties, aka her first period, arrives twenty-four hours before the party, it messes up all her plans. To make matters worse, her mom is out of town, and there&’s no way she&’s going to ask her awkward dad for help! Tahlia always feared that growing up would be tough, but this is just not fair. In order to save herself from total embarrassment, it will take all of Tahlia and her best friend Lily&’s scheming to keep her reputation—and her favorite jeans—from being ruined. Sneak off to the grocery store only to have the clerk price-check your tampons over the loudspeaker? Check. Trick your mature teenage neighbor into letting you use some of her tampons? Check. Take a dip into a fountain to get quarters for a bathroom period product dispenser? Check, check, check! With the hilarious and heartwarming tone of Dork Diaries, Grow Up, Tahlia Wilkins! is a coming-of-age middle-grade novel about growing up, in all of its awkward glory.
Growing Into a Family
by R. W. Alley Cynthia GeisenFamilies blend together for a variety of reasons. Widowed or divorced parents choose to remarry. An ailing or elderly relative can no longer live alone and moves in with his son's family. A family chooses to adopt a child. Economic circumstances force family members to combine households. Regardless of why it happens, creating a blended family is a process of transition that takes time, patience, humor, compassion, and a whole lot of conversation. In Growing Into a Family, author Cynthia Geisen guides children and the caring adults in their lives through the many questions and mixed feelings that blended families face. In the end, it is love, compassion, persistence, and a large dollop of humor that are really the tools that will help young readers find peace and joy in their family's new realities.
Growing Pangs
by Kathryn OrmsbeeNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR Introducing an irresistibly relatable graphic novel about friendship and growing up, "an excellent companion to Raina Telgemeier's Guts and Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham's Real Friends series."—Booklist, Starred ReviewNew Friends. New grade. New worries? Katie's always felt different. She's homeschooled, she has freckles, and her teeth are really crooked. But none of these things matter to Kacey. They&’re best friends forever—just like their necklaces say. But when they go to summer camp, Kacey starts acting weird. What happened to the &“forever&”? And when Katie gets home, she can&’t stop worrying. About getting braces. About 6th grade. About friends. She knows tapping three times or opening and closing a drawer won&’t make everything better . . . but sometimes it helps stop the worrying. Is something wrong with her?
Growing Peace: A Story of Farming, Music, and Religious Harmony
by Richard SobolThis stunning photo-essay for children is a story of coexistence, focusing on Jewish, Muslim, and Christian families in a Ugandan village who created a Fair Trade Coffee Cooperative and learned to live and work together peacefully.On the morning of September 11, 2001, J. J. Keki, a Ugandan musician and coffee farmer, was in New York, about to visit the World Trade Center. Instead, J.J. witnessed the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers. He came away from this event with strong emotions about religious conflict. Why should people be enemies because of their religions? Back home in his village, J.J. was determined to find a way for people who held different religious beliefs to work together. He saw that the neighborhood children, from Jewish, Muslim, and Christian families, played with one another without a care about religion. Why not enlist their parents, all coffee farmers like himself, in a cooperative venture around a shared goal? Together they would grow, harvest, and sell their coffee. At the same time, they would bridge religious differences to work and live together peacefully. Here is a rare and timely story of hope, economic cooperation, and religious harmony from an often struggling part of the world. From J.J.'s vision, his community has achieved what many people strive for: a growing peace.
Growing Up Elizabeth May: The Making of an Activist
by Sylvia OlsenBefore most people had thought about pollution, Elizabeth May was an anti-pollution activist. Before most people had heard about environmentalism, she was an environmentalist. As a young girl, Elizabeth was worried about the health of the planet. She believed it was her job to protect it. “I have to do something” became the principle she lived by. Growing Up Elizabeth May: The Making of an Activist tells the story of Elizabeth's life and what motivated her to take action for the environment. Co-written by Elizabeth's daughter Cate, this book is full of quotes, art and poetry from young activists as well as tips for making change in your own community. Part biography and part blueprint for activists in the making, this book shows how Elizabeth continues to inspire young people today to stand up for the planet.
Growing Up Feeling Great!: The Positive Mindset Puberty Book for Boys (Growing Up Great)
by Ken StamperGet familiar with your feelings—a puberty guide for boys 8-12 Puberty is an exciting time—but it can also be overwhelming as relationships evolve and feelings become more intense. This guide explores these inevitable changes and teaches boys how to stay positive even when life gets a little bumpy.This standout among puberty books for boys provides:Emotional awareness—Boys will learn all about how the brain controls their emotions, the effects of their rising hormones, ways to improve their outlook when feelings of anger or embarrassment arise, and more.Engaging exercises—Kids will gain a better understanding of how to handle their emotions with interactive quizzes, matching exercises, and calming activities like deep breathing or muscle relaxation.Awesome illustrations—Colorful drawings help emphasize important info and make reading this book tons of fun.Help boys develop a positive mindset and strengthen their coping skills so they can successfully navigate puberty.
Growing Up Great!: The Ultimate Puberty Book for Boys
by Scott TodnemAn inclusive, body-positive guide to puberty for boys ages 8 to 14Help any young boy progress from childhood to adulthood with a strong, confident appreciation of himself. Growing Up Great! is a puberty book for boys that offers essential guidance for helping boys get through the adolescent years happily and healthily—so they can focus on all the good stuff ahead.Cover the basics with a simple explanation of what puberty is and what boys can expect during that time. This age-appropriate mind and body book for boys discusses every topic in terms of overall health and well-being, with a focus on hygiene, managing emotions, and maintaining safety and privacy.This boys' book on puberty includes:Easy definitions—Get a glossary of puberty terms with simple definitions that help boys understand their changing bodies.Coping mechanisms—Boys will learn how to deal with strong emotions by tapping into creativity, exercising, or practicing mindfulness.Topics relevant to teens today—Go beyond other puberty books with practical advice for handling challenges like social media, peer pressure, friendship, and more.Help your young boy confidently navigate adolescence with Growing Up Great!
Growing Up In The Civil War, 1861 To 1865 (Our America)
by Duane DamonLook at life through the eyes of children who lived during different eras of American history... Experience the thrill of landing in the New World for the first time and the terror of dodging bullets during the American Revolution. Journey to the American West in the back of a covered wagon and discover the horrors of the Civil War. From the technological advances of the early twentieth century to the despair of the Great Depression to the sacrifice of World War II, explore each tumultuous time. Our America reveals the true-life adventures of children (many of whom grew up to become presidents or other important national figures), through features such as historical sidebars, quotes from primary resources like diaries and letters, epigraphs, and art authentic to each era. Supports the national curriculum standards Culture; Time, Continuity, and Change; Individual Development and Identity; Individuals, Groups, and Institutions; Power, Authority, and Governance; Global Connections; and Civic Ideas and Practice as outlined by the National Council for the Social Studies.
Growing Up Muslim: Understanding Islamic Beliefs and Practices
by Sumbul Ali-KaramaliAuthor Sumbul Ali-Karamali offers her personal account, discussing the many and varied questions she fielded from curious friends and schoolmates while growing up in Southern California--from diet, to dress, to prayer and holidays and everything in between. She also provides an academically reliable introduction to Islam, addressing its inception, development and current demographics.Through this engaging work, readers will gain a better understanding of the everyday aspects of Muslim American life, to dispel many of the misconceptions that still remain and open a dialogue for tolerance and acceptance.
Growing Up Powerful: A Guide to Keeping Confident When Your Body Is Changing, Your Mind Is Racing, and the World Is . . . Complicated (Growing Up Powerful )
by Rebel Girls Nona Willis AronowitzThe Confidence Code for Girls meets The Care & Keeping of You in this bold, bighearted book about growing up with unshakable confidence.Puberty comes with a lot of changes for girls today. There&’s the thrilling stuff: making friends, discovering their superpowers, and finding their voices. Then there are the not-so-fun parts: body changes, school stress, and totally understandable social anxiety. It&’s enough to make a Rebel Girl's head spin! That&’s where we come in.Filled with helpful advice, Q&As between experts and girls around the world, and fun quizzes, Growing Up Powerful has the inside scoop on all things girlhood, and gives tweens and teens the tools they need to become their most confident selves.
Growing Up Summer
by Marjorie WhittleseyA city boy experiences life on a Maine island. The resulting summer of conflict and growth help to shape his adolescent indifference into budding adulthood. "He didn't want to leave his friends in the city; he didn't want to go to Maine, and most of all, he didn't want to spend a whole month with a pair of old fogies whom he hardly knew. He missed Moira, too. A stab of pain went through him when he thought of his little sister who always knew how he felt. Two months ago she had been killed in a street accident."
Growing Up Trans: In Our Own Words
by Dr Lindsay Herriot And Kate FryWhat does it mean to be young and transgender today? Growing Up Trans shares stories, essays, art and poetry created by trans youth aged 11 to 18. In their own words, the works illustrate the trans experience through childhood, family and daily life, school, their bodies and mental health. Together the collection is a story of the challenges, big and small, of being a young trans person. At the same time, it’s a toolkit for all young people, transgender or not, about what understanding, acceptance and support for the trans community looks like. In addition to the contributed works, there are questions and tips from experts in the field of transgender studies to challenge the reader on how to be a trans ally.Growing Up Trans came out of a series of workshops held in Victoria, British Columbia, to bring together trans youth from across the country with mentors in the community.
Growing Up in Slavery
by Sylviane A. DioufA childhood spent in slavery was dismal and frequently heartbreaking. Some children came to be slaves when they were kidnapped from their homes in Africa and brought to North America. Others were born enslaved and knew no other life. Despite the hardship and suffering, the children of slavery never quite lost their spirit -- and as we recognize today, the traditions they started and perpetuated enrich us to this day.
Growing Wings
by Laurel Winter"Linnet waited with her eyes closed for the door to open and her mother to peek in. Waited for her to touch Linnet's shoulder blades lightly...Linnet knew that touch in her bones, as if it had happened every night of her life. An imprint, a memory of the skin itself."So begins this startling first novel about an eleven-year-old girl who suddenly begins to grow wings -- wings with soft auburn feathers, which only at first can be hidden with long hair and loose clothes. Funny, sad, and hopeful, this remarkable story captures a girl's shock at feeling alone in life, as it follows her journey to answer a most important question: how can a girl with wings ever fit into the world?
Growing into You!: An Inclusive, Shame-Busting, Get-Real Guide to Your Changing Body and Mind
by Melissa Pintor CarnageyFor tweens and young teens of all gender identities, a shame-busting, interactive guide to puberty!Body hair. Changing friendships, feelings, and fluids. The tween years can be awkward and confusing—but with enough information and an open mind, you can thrive!Growing into You! has all the puberty facts you&’re looking for and more. For example, did you know that . . .Voice changes happen to people of all genders?Breast buds aren&’t something only girls develop?Sleep actually helps your bones and muscles grow?Everyone has their own unique relationship to gender?Packed with essential information, conversation starters, reflection exercises, surprising facts, and fun activities, the book contains plenty for you to take into the real world with you. After all, growing into you is a journey—so it&’s time to embrace curiosity, ask questions, and treat your body with respect and care!
Growing, Growing, Growing, Exponential Relationships
by Glenda Lappan James T. Fey William M. Fitzgerald Susan N. Friel Elizabeth Difanis PhillipsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Growing, Growing, Growing: Exponential Relationships (Texas)
by Glenda Lappan James T. Fey William M. Fitzgerald Susan N. Friel Elizabeth Difanis PhillipsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Growl Power!: Growl Power (The Cheetah Girls #8)
by Deborah GregoryIt&’s Thanksgiving, and Aquanette and Angie Walker are headed home to Houston to wow their old friends with stories of life in the Big Apple. But in between eating, laughing, and being spooked by their grandpa&’s funeral home, these outrageous twins have something bigger on their minds: getting the Cheetah Girls a record deal!First they have to find their way into the concert for Karma&’s Children, Texas superstars who have been making Angie and Aqua jealous for as long as they can remember. But they&’ll have to put their jealousy aside if they want to get up on that stage in front of the five thousand screaming fans who will make this the best Thanksgiving in Cheetah Girl history.
Grown-ups Never Do That
by Benjamin Chaud Davide CaliA picture book reminding us that everyone is human and makes mistakes . . . even grown-ups: &“Hilarious.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Whether it&’s forgetting to do chores, running late, or burping, no adult would ever behave so poorly—at least, that&’s what you might think. By the end of this outrageous, laugh-out-loud picture book, you&’ll know better . . . From the duo behind Junior Library Guild selection I Didn&’t Do My Homework Because and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School, this relatable and rollicking tale will have kids (and the adults who read with them) in stitches—and remind them that it&’s okay not to be perfect all the time . . . and that manners exist for a reason. &“Illustrated with irony-laden wit . . . Delightfully droll text.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) &“A fun, simple, and goofy read for both adults and kids.&” —School Library Journal &“Comically elegant, jewel-toned vignettes by Chaud, which detail an entire page of adult klutzes, a cheating chess player, and an amusing four-panel sequence of a father staring at his phone from breakfast to bedtime, hit the mark every time.&” —Publishers Weekly
Grumbletroll . . . Isn't Grumbling Today! (The Grumbletroll by aprilkind)
by aprilkind Barbara Van Speulhof Stephan PrickenThe Grumbletroll . . . Isn't Grumbling Today!, the second book in The Grumbletroll series by aprilkind, finds Grumbletroll looking for ways to control his anger to win a bet with his friendsHelps children ages three and up learn coping methods for their own anger and understand how to deal with the tantrums of othersA playful way of dealing with emotions that offers a lot of space for conversation, role playing, and the reader's own thoughts
Grumbones
by Jenn BennettPixar&’s Coco meets Neil Gaiman in this &“terrifically eerie and atmospheric…a skillful mix of scary, sweet, and silly&” (Booklist) middle grade novel about a girl whose quest to ensure her deceased grandmother is resting peacefully leads her to the magical and perilous kingdoms of the underworld.Everyone in Whispering Pines knows their town is full of ghosts, but Helena Novak hasn&’t seen a trace of her late grandmother, Babi. Helena and her best friend, Ben, spend most of their free time in the cemetery, yet no amount of gifts on Babi&’s grave has lured her spirit out. But someone else has been paying attention. Helena feels she&’s being followed, and one day, all Babi&’s grave gifts disappear. When Helena and Ben investigate, they find a secret door in a crypt that leads to the underworld itself. The sprawling subterranean world is a maze of eerie kingdoms, piercing castles, creepy forests, swirling seas, and crowded marketplaces full of unsavory characters. While the living can visit, if they get lost—or taken by the mysterious Nightmare—they won&’t be able to leave. Despite the danger, Helena is set on finding her grandmother and seeing for herself that Babi is doing well in this strange place. So when eccentric underworld guide Grumbones offers to help Helena and Ben find their way, they think it&’s their lucky break. Sure, he looks like Santa&’s skinny evil brother and some of the memento mori spilling out of his pockets look awfully familiar, but better a slightly suspicious helper than none at all…right?