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The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events #1)
by Lemony Snicket Brett HelquistNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Great Fire
by Jim MurphyA vertible cinematic account of the catastrophe that decimated much of Chicago in 1871, forcing more than 100,000 people from their homes. Jim Murphy tells the story through the eyes of several survivors. These characters serve as dramatic focal points as the fire sweeps across the city, their stories illuminated by fascinating archival photos and maps outlining the spread of fire. <P><P> 1996 Newbery Honor Book.
Ramona the Pest (Ramona Quimby Ser. #2)
by Beverly Clearly Louis DarlingNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>Ramona Quimby is excited to start kindergarten. No longer does she have to watch her older sister, Beezus, ride the bus to school with all the big kids. She's finally old enough to take the bus too! <P><P>Then she gets into trouble for pulling her classmate's boingy curls during recess. Even worse, her crush rejects her in front of everyone. Beezus says Ramona needs to quit being a pest, but how can she stop if she never was trying to be one in the first place?
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mecha-Monkeys From Mars (Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Series #4)
by Dav PilkeyNIMAC-sourced textbook
With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies?
by Angela Shelf Medearis Robert PappNIMAC-sourced textbook
Hey L'il D! Take the Court
by Bob Lanier Heather Goodyear Desire GroverLittle Apple shoots and scores with this new early chapter book series loosely based on NBA all-star Bob Lanier's childhood adventures!! L'il D loves watching his dad play basketball every Sunday at the park. He knows that someday he'll be a star shooter, too - and he practices all the time. But when his sworn enemy takes over the school court at recess, L'il Dobber and his friends have nowhere to play. L'il D is torn. He wants to play his favorite sport, but also to follow his dad's example of good sportsmanship. As he struggles to do what's right, L'il Dobber realizes that before his days of b-ball glory, he's got a lot to learn about sportsmanship, being a team player, and that big word his dad is always using - respect.
Among the Hidden
by Margaret Peterson Haddixâ It is a curse we have lived with, this past century and more, sir,' he said. â That post holds down the ghost of one Peter Christian Holm, one-time administrator of the mill here and the surrounding farms. 'â Holds down the ghost!' I repeated, aghast. â But how? And why?'â Let me tell you the story, sir. Let me take you back into our past. . . '
Cockroach Cooties
by Laurence YepWhere there's a will, there's a way. If you want something badly enough, you will find the means to get it. Let demons, mages, technology and love show you the way. A collection of fantasy, science fiction and horror stories edited by Sasha Beattie. (More information on the stories is provided in the video. )
It Came From Ohio! My Life As A Writer
by R. L. StineA best-selling author tells kids everything they ever wanted to know about him--and Goosebumps! What was R. L. Stine like as a kid? How did he start writing books? Where does he get all his scary ideas? These and many more questions are answered in this humorous, fast-paced biography. Photos, line drawings.
Sweetgrass
by Jan HudsonSweetgrass, a 15-year-old Blackfoot girl, longs to be married like the other girls her age, and she has a young warrior in mind, Eagle-Sun. Her father feels she is too young for marriage, but over a difficult year for their tribe, which include natural disasters, encounters with white settlers, fights with other tribes, and a smallpox epidemic, she proves her courage, intelligence, and maturity. "Vivid characters bring the culture of the Dakota Indians in the 1830s to life through this richly patterned historical novel?An unusually fine first novel. "? Booklist (starred review)"A masterpiece combining elements of an historical novel, a native American, a survival, and a coming-of-age novel?. Will invite re-reading. " ? School Library Journal (starred review)
Dangerous Game
by Tracey WestFascinating fiction features ordinary kids in extraordinary situations Young readers relate to this engaging, original fiction. Up-to-the-minute action adventures include a wilder-than-expected wilderness weekend and a rafting trip gone awry. Rita challenges David to a one-on-one round of the chase game Quarry. Then they find they are not the only ones playing
California Diaries #6: Sunny Diary Two
by Ann M. MartinArm yourself; prepare yourself; form a shell . . . because if you don't, you'll fall apart Sunny's mom isn't getting better. In fact, her health (along with her mind) is deteriorating quickly. When Sunny turns to her best friend, Dawn, for support, it seems like all she gets is guilt. It doesn't help that Dawn seems to connect better with Sunny's mom than Sunny does, or that her dad is still so absorbed with work that he is never home. But at least there is one adult whom she can talk to--Dawn's pregnant stepmom, Carol. And Sunny has a stream of guys knocking at her door to keep her occupied. But none of that can replace her mom--and if she lets herself think about it, she may not be able to keep going. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author's collection.
Black Diamond: The Story of the Negro Baseball Leagues
by Patricia C. Mckissack Fredrick MckissackA stirring tribute to the human drama, legendary heroes, infamous owners, low pay, and long bus rides that were the Negro Leagues. A 1995 Coretta Scott King Honor Book now in a striking Polaris edition. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
The Body Book: An Owner's Guide to Fueling, Fixing, and Running the Most Important Machine You Own
by Jeff MooresNIMAC-sourced textbook
Esperanza Rising
by Pam Muñoz Ryan Joe CepedaA reissue of Pam Munoz Ryan's bestselling backlist with a distinctive new author treatment. Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico--she'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home, and servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard labor, financial struggles, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances--Mama's life, and her own, depend on it.
George Washington: Our First President (Scholastic Reader Level 2)
by Garnet JacksonA lively and informative Level 2 non-fiction Hello Reader about the life of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Born in a Virginia farmhouse, and proving himself early on to be an honest, intelligent, natural leader, George Washington grew up to become the very first president of the United States of America. What was George's life like from his farm boy beginnings to his rise to the presidency? With engaging text, this book gives an in-depth look at the growing-up years of a famous American figure. Illustrators Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu provide lush, realistic drawings that capture the life and times of George Washington.
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson: Instructional Guides For Literature (The World Around Us)
by Bette Bao Lord Marc SimontNIMAC-sourced textbook
Finding the Titanic
by Robert D. BallardThe story of the Titanic right up to its rediscovery is told for more advanced, independent young readers by the man who discovered the great sunken ship.
Trapped
by George SullivanIllustrated with photographs, here are six true stories about people who were trapped--from Jessica McClure caught in a well to climbers caught in a blizzard on Mt. Everest.