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Clones vs. Aliens: The Clone Chronicles #4
by M. E. CastleAliens join in the fun in this fourth book of The Clone Chronicles, a series that "strikes just the right balance between over-the-top adventure and real-life middle school drama," mixing Alex Rider, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Michael Buckley's NERD series to create an "action-packed success." Fisher, Two, Amanda, and Veronica are happy to spend their holiday break at Fisher's parents' new amusement park. But when aliens crash-land on Fisher's favorite roller coaster, mistaking it for their home planet, it spells the end of R&R for our heroes. Meet the Gemini: not only are all the aliens identical twins, they're also all beautiful girls. If Fisher and Two already thought girls were hard to understand, wait until they meet alien girls. Now Fisher, Two, Amanda, and Veronica must convince the aliens that Earth is the worst place ever and help them fix their ship. The crew decides the best way to encourage the Gemini girls to vacate the stratosphere is to give them a taste of middle school. And Wompalog Middle School tastes pretty disgusting. But Fisher and his crew learn quickly that the Geminis are not to be messed with, not when they might literally explode at any moment. That's right, the Geminis are like puberty times one million. They can seem sweet as pie, but when they turn on you, they're deadly.
Cloneward Bound (The Clone Chronicles #2)
by M. E. CastleThe second book in the hilarious middle-grade adventure series The Clone Chronicles. Fisher Bas and Two were able to thwart the evil Dr. X, but after somehow surviving the explosion at TechX Enterprises, Two is in Hollywood looking for his "mother." Fisher must bring him back to Palo Alto before his cloning secret is discovered. When a class field trip to see the Dr. Devilish science show arises, it becomes the perfect opportunity for Fisher to find his clone. But all kinds of complications will get in the way—including Amanda Cantrell, who knows more than Fisher would like about Two's identity. As Fisher, FP, and Amanda team up to find Two, they find trouble, hijinx, and the return of an evil mastermind—all set in the glitz of Hollywood.
Cloneward Bound: The Clone Chronicles #2
by M. E. CastleFisher Bas and Two were able to thwart the evil Dr. X, but after somehow surviving the explosion at TechX Enterprises, Two is in Hollywood looking for his "mother." Fisher must bring him back to Palo Alto before his cloning secret is discovered. When a class field trip to see the Dr. Devilish science show arises, it becomes the perfect opportunity for Fisher to find his clone. But all kinds of complications will get in the way--including Amanda Cantrell, who knows more than Fisher would like about Two's identity. As Fisher, FP, and Amanda team up to find Two, they find trouble, high jinx, and the return of an evil mastermind--all set in the glitz of Hollywood.
Close Encounters (Nancy Drew (All New) Girl Detective #21)
by Carolyn KeeneCould aliens actually exist in small-town Vermont? Nancy suspects not...Nancy, Bess and George have driven from River Heights to northern Vermont to visit a friend of George and her mom's who owns a quaint, touristy small restaurant/café in a town near a major ski resort. They are amazed that though it is past the height of foliage season, and barely ski season, there is a traffic jam of cars waiting to catch a ferry; they decide to drop out of line and drive to a local diner. When they question the waitress about what is going on, she is surprised they haven't heard but there have been repeated and credible UFO sightings over the border in ski country in Vermont. George jokes about little green men in snowsuits. Bess suggests the men are red but wearing green snowsuits. Nancy simply cracks up, but grows serious when the waitress reveals that even Federal government investigators have been called in--"Vermont is turning into a North Country Roswell, New Mexico!" It's been great for business, here and throughout northern Vermont, particularly for the town at the foot of the ski resort, but we're all getting a little tired of the crowds, the waitress confides.
Close Encounters of the Nerd Kind (Gamer Squad)
by Kim HarringtonPokémon Go meets The Goonies in this exciting new adventure series! First they took on monsters. Now they have to face ALIENS. Come join Bex and Charlie on their second thrilling adventure in the GAMER SQUAD series! After their scary adventure, Bex and Charlie have sworn never to play Monsters Unleashed again. Then Veratrum Games Corp releases a new augmented reality game featuring aliens instead of monsters, and the best friends just can&’t resist. After all, everyone loves it, even their science teacher, because it includes real star charts. But when they go to an observatory on a class trip, and open the game near a radio telescope, they get more than they bargained for: REAL aliens. One is sweet and kind; the other . . . not so much. Can Bex and Charlie capture the bad ET before it destroys their town?
Close to You from Far Away
by Erica RootA granddaughter realizes how she can stay connected while living far from her grandma in this charming picture book with real postcards to send to a loved one! <P><P> Gigi and Grandma always loved being together. But when Gigi moves far away, she misses Grandma. Every time Gigi feels sad, Grandma tells her, “Don’t worry, Gigi, it’s okay. I’m close to you from far away.” But what does that mean? Find out how to maintain a feeling of closeness to someone you love while being far away from them in this delightful book about family, letter writing, and love. Bonus material: create your own postcards to send to loved ones with four delightful cards in the back of the book. <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>
Closing the Literacy Gap: Accelerating the Progress of Underperforming Students
by Thomas G. GunningPacked with practical tools, this book provides K–6 educators with a research-based framework for accelerating the reading and writing growth of underperforming students. Strategies and resources are included for building foundational skills, comprehension, and vocabulary; engaging students with independent reading and periodicals; developing writing; and implementing tutoring and other extra supports. The book gives special attention to helping those most affected by the literacy gap--Black and Latinx students, students living in poverty, and students with reading disabilities. It describes dozens of high-quality intervention programs, assessments, activities, and materials, many of which can be accessed for free at the companion website. Reproducible forms and handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
Cloth: 5-Step Handicrafts for Kids (5-Step Handicrafts for Kids)
by Anna LlimósGuaranteed to spark children's imagination, this book shows how easy it is to make a wide range of whimsical cloth objects using commonly available fabrics such as wool, felt, burlap, and cleaning cloths. In five easy steps, kids will have fun crafting everything from a three-dimensional dog, to a marionette, pompom keychain, and textile collage. These experiments in color, texture, and shape will provide hours of hands-on entertainment.
Clothing in American History
by Dana Meachen RauCorrelated to the social studies curriculum, each title in How People Lived in America looks at one aspect of daily life and how it has changed through different periods of American history. Clear, descriptive writing helps young readers build vocabulary and reading comprehension, while historical photographs and illustrations work with the text to increase students' knowledge about the lives of earlier Americans.
Clotho the Fate (Goddess Girls #25)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsGet to know Clotho, one of the Three Fates, in this twenty-fifth Goddess Girls adventure!Eleven-year-old Clotho is always linked with her two big sisters. Together, they are all the Three Fates, with abilities to predict events in mortals&’ lives. There are a few rules that the all-powerful Zeus has decreed for them, including a strict no-mingling with mortals policy. After Clotho discovers letterscrolls from unhappy mortals who don&’t love their fates, she wishes there was a way to try and earn their respect. During a secret trip to the Immortal Marketplace—where there is always a chance to run into mortals, too!—Clotho finds herself in over her head as she gets swept up in a competition to celebrate the opening a new store. A competition where her identity as a fate could be revealed at any moment! If that weren&’t enough, Clotho must face up to an old mistake she made several years ago that broke one of Zeus&’s other rules: Never interrupt the telling of a fate. It could mess up a mortal&’s whole life! Can Clotho manage to untangle the mess she has made while finding a way to bring the mortals and the Fates together?
Cloud Capers (Magic Puppy #3)
by Andrew Farley Sue Bentley Angela SwanJessica is really disappointed when she can?t stay at home with her best friend for a sleepover. But when Storm, a fluffy Jack Russell puppy with midnight-blue eyes magically appears, everything begins to look up!
Cloud Dance
by Thomas LockerJourney across the heavens through thick cumulus clouds, wispy cirrus clouds, and wide stratus clouds as they dance through every season of the year. Thomas Locker introduces young readers to the basic science of our natural world with brilliant illustrations and poetic prose.
Cloud Island (Secret Kingdom #3)
by Rosie BanksEnter a magical world full of friendship and fun!Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine are thrilled to be visiting Cloud Island, a fluffy wonderland high in the sky over the Secret Kingdom. But wicked Queen Malice has hidden a nasty thunderbolt among the cloud bunnies and cotton candy fields. If the girls can't find it, Cloud Island will be torn apart for good!
Clouds over California
by Karyn Parsons"An absolute gem!" —Lisa Moore Ramée, author of A Good Kind of TroubleA moving novel about how a girl's family and friendships are turned upside down—just as the world is changing in 1970s Los Angeles, for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia and Renée Watson. Stevie&’s life is fluctuating rapidly. She's starting over in a brand new middle school. Quiet and observant, it's hard for her to make friends. Plus, her mind is too occupied. The tension in her home is building as her parents' arguments are becoming more frequent. To top it all off, Stevie's older cousin Naomi is coming to live with the family in an attempt to keep her from a "bad" crowd—The Black Panthers. Stevie agrees to keep Naomi's secrets. She's the cool big cousin, after all, and Stevie can't help but notice the happy, positive effect the Black Panthers are having on Naomi's confidence and identity—just like how Mom is making decisions for herself, even when Dad disapproves. Stevie feels herself beginning to change as well. But one thing remains the same: she loves both of her parents, and she loves them together. Can her family stay in one piece despite the world shifting around them?
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
by Judi Barrett Ron BarrettLife is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse. Images and image descriptions available.
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 3: Planet of the Pies
by Judi BarrettWhen astronauts land on Mars, their first discovery is a substance not unlike pie filling, and Kate and Henry are eager to go taste some, but Grandpa, who may have some inside information, discourages them.
Cloudy with a Chance of Boys (The Sisters Club #3)
by Megan McDonaldThe forecast calls for a first crush after Stevie makes a wish for something new and daring in this authentic, funny Sisters Club adventure from the bestselling author of the Judy Moody series.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 Movie Novelization
by Stacia DeutschThe much-anticipated sequel to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs hits theaters on September 27, 2013! Experience the foodalicious fun of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 in this riveting retelling. Comes with eight pages of images from the movie! Everyone in Swallow Falls is celebrating Flint Lockwood’s defeat of his food-creating machine, the FLDSMDFR. Then world-famous inventor and Flint’s idol, Chester V, arrives and offers to have his Thinkquanauts clean up the tiny island. Flint is thrilled—but cleaning up Swallow Falls is proving very complicated. It seems that the FLDSMDFR is still creating all sorts of living Foodimals that are attacking Chester V’s cleanup crew. Chester V needs Flint’s help destroying the FLDSMDFR once and for all so Flint and his friends can return to Swallow Falls. But things on the island may not be what they seem, and Flint may have to reconsider his choice of role models… This retelling of the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 movie includes eight pages of images from the film.
Clover the Bunny (Dr. KittyCat #2)
by Jane ClarkeThe pets’ favorite vet must jump to it when a bunny is in distress and an outbreak of pawpox threatens Thistletown! From the author of Posy the Puppy.We’ll be there in a whisker! Dr. KittyCat is a talented vet—and an adorable cat. She’s ready to rescue whenever help is needed.Clover the bunny and his friends are on their first camping trip. But when itchy spots appear on Clover’s paws, only Dr. KittyCat knows how to make him better.Clover has two-color art inside! Supercute photographs of real animals combine with hand-drawn green line art for a completely unique look.Praise for Posy the Puppy“Beatrix Potter meets Grey’s Anatomy as a feline medic tends to animals’ scraped ears, hurt ankles, and other bumps and bruises in this series opener.” —Publishers Weekly“Cuddly animals everywhere are lucky to have Dr. KittyCat on call.” —Kirkus Reviews
Clover's Luck (The Magical Animal Adoption Agency #1)
by Kallie GeorgeDespite her name, Clover has always felt decidedly unlucky. So when she stumbles upon a mysterious cottage in the Woods, she can hardly believe her good fortune. It's the Magical Animal Adoption Agency, and it houses creatures of all kinds. Fairy horses, unicorns, and a fiery young dragon are just the beginning!Mr. Jams, the Agency's owner, agrees to hire her as summer helper and Clover hopes her luck has finally changed. But when she's left alone to care for the Agency, a sneaky witch comes after the magical creatures! Will Clover outsmart her in time to protect the animals? The first installment in a new illustrated chapter book series by Kallie George, featuring enchanting illustrations by Alexandra Boiger, will charm young readers as Clover learns that courage and heart can be even more powerful than good luck.
Club Dread (Nacy Drew & the Hardy Boys Super Mystery '07 Series #3)
by Carolyn Keene Franklin W. DixonSometimes, being an ATAC agent doesn't seem so bad. When Frank and Joe are sent to a tropical island resort in paradise to investigate a string of thefts, they're not complaining. But once they get there, something seems off about the mission. . . . Soon the brothers feel like missing jewelry is the least of their concerns. Meanwhile, Nancy Drew, Bess, and George are staying at the hotel as guests. They, too, sense something off about this particular paradise, and when they run into Frank and Joe, it seems that no one--not even an old friend--is above suspicion.
Clueless McGee (Clueless McGee #1)
by Jeff MackDiary of a Wimpy Kid meets Timmy Failure! Clueless McGee is just your average fifth-grader: snarky, awkward, and a magnet for trouble. The only difference: he's also an amateur detective. Determined to make his absent father proud, he uses the skills he's learned playing video games to solve mysteries. Only he's no Sherlock Holmes. Or Encyclopedia Brown. Or even Scooby-Doo. When the school bully is framed for filling the orchestra teacher's tuba with macaroni and cheese, Clueless is on the case. But can he catch the culprit before he strikes again? His only obstacle, as Jeff Mack shows us in his hilarious new illustrated series, is his own ineptitude . . . questionable talent . . . and limited intelligence. No problem!
Clueless McGee Gets Famous (Clueless McGee #3)
by Jeff MackFor every fan of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, or Timmy Failure--a laugh-out-loud book with a fun mystery to solve!Clueless McGee is confident he is on his way to becoming a famous crime solver. Surely you want his autograph . . . no? Speaking of autographs, when Clueless learns that the messy scribble on the cowboy hat sent by his father is actually the autograph of famous teen idol Junior McFiddle, everyone in school suddenly wants to be Clueless' friend. And they want his hat -- especially the three Taylors, the popular girls who usually do their best to ignore him. When the autographed hat disappears, Clueless sets a trap to catch the thief. As usual, he manages to make a bad situation worse before the thief is unveiled.With abundant humor, a lampooning of teen music sensations and a fun, child-friendly mystery to solve, Jeff Mack has created another book perfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Timmy Failure, or even the Chet Gecko mysteries.
Clueless McGee and The Inflatable Pants: Book 2 (Clueless McGee #2)
by Jeff MackFor fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Timmy Failure!What do you mean they don't give trophies for playing video games? It&’s only fair, isn&’t it? Clueless McGee has mastered his Ninja Warz video game and he&’d like a trophy. It seems like a lot of extra work to have to win the science fair to get one. . . . Yet that trophy is REALLY nice. And Clueless does have an idea for a magnetic pickle that seems like an obvious winner. So okay, he&’s in. Until someone steals the trophy—and then he&’s on the case! Clueless will have to call on his finest ninja skills —not to mention some luck and a lot of help from people more competent than he is—in order to solve the mystery. . . .Jeff Mack continues to hit every note just right in this hilarious series that young middle-graders will be reading, rereading, and exchanging with their friends until (and even after) the next installment lands on the shelves. With comic-style art throughout, this book is perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, Dork Diaries and for any kid who likes mysteries, likes to laugh, and is a video game master!
Clueless: A Totally Classic Picture Book
by Amy HeckerlingThis illustrated storybook captures the unforgettable fashions, vocabulary, and characters of the iconic 1995 film Clueless with an adorable kid-friendly adaptation about making friends.Cher and Dionne are the coolest kids at Bronson Alcott Elementary School in Beverly Hills. When a new -- very unique, grunge-chic, and possibly clueless -- girl named Tai comes along, Cher and Dionne take her under their wings. They tell her how to dress and what hobbies to take up to be a part of their friend group. But Tai really likes skateboarding, baggy clothes, and wants to hang out more with the group of skateboarders. Cher and Dionne try a variety of ways to change Tai, alongside a cast of characters including Murray, Amber, Travis, Summer, Elton, and Miss Geist. But in the end, they realize that people are different and that's what makes them so cool!