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See It, Dream It, Do It: How 25 people just like you found their dream jobs
Par Colleen Nelson, Kathie MacIsaac. 2023
From award-winning author Colleen Nelson, and literacy advocate Kathie MacIsaac, twenty-five profiles present a plethora of jobs, and people, making…
it easier than ever for young people to see their dreams and to live their dreams!The Secret Explorers and the Moon Mission (The Secret Explorers #9)
Par Sj King. 2022
Blast off into space with this lunar themed installment of DK Books' new educational fiction series for children. Meet the…
Secret Explorers--a band of brainiac kids from all over the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a "secret exploration." In this fun, fact-filled children's book, space expert Roshni and geology expert Cheng blast off into outer space on a mission to the moon. There, they must navigate the dangerous terrain to clear up space debris before it can interfere with a lunar mission! Along the way the Secret Explorers pilot a space buggy and collect important rock samples. (STORY DETAILS TBC). With a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Moon Mission book by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things space. It's written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information about astronomy and space, to give them an exciting introduction to lunar exploration. At the end of this fictional book, you'll find "Roshni' Mission Notes" which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read!Emily Posts
Par Tanya Lloyd Kyi. 2024
Middle school podcast advice columnist + social media influencer wannabe Emily Laurence takes on the principal at her school to…
stand up for a climate march, in this fun, school-based drama for ages 10 and up. For fans of Gordon Korman and Susin Nielsen.Emily is the ringleader for her school podcast, Cedarview Speaks — Sponsored by CoastFresh! But her plans for middle-school fame and social media influence are derailed when Amelie joins her eighth-grade class. The new arrival has a seemingly endless supply of confidence and a gift for leading people. Or leading them astray, as far as Emily's concerned.Emily puts her old-fashioned sense of etiquette into practice. Rather than confronting Amelie, she focuses her energy on creating a podcast story about an upcoming climate march. But her story is censored by the school principal. When she protests, Emily gets cut from the podcast crew . . . and Amelie takes her place!Can Emily use her influence to spread the news of the climate march, reclaim her place on the podcast team and expose the flaws of CoastFresh? Can she balance her impeccable manners with twenty-first century activism? And how will she ever manage to work alongside Amelie?With a light touch and plenty of humor, Emily Posts explores issues of social media, influence, corporate sponsorship . . . and the fraught waters of middle-school friendship.Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan (G - Reference,information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
Par Caroline Fernandez. 2022
A CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens pick!Asha and Baz have a paper rocket to launch! Whoever builds the…
rocket that travels the farthest will get to meet astronaut Chris Hadfield. The only problem is Asha and Baz don’t know how to power their rocket. Stuck and unsure, the kids brainstorm by drawing a rocket in the sand using a stick. But this is a very unusual stick. In fact, it’s a magic stick! And it transports them back in time to meet a person who might be able to help them with their rocket problem: scientist Mary Sherman Morgan.Sidewalk flowers
Par JonArno Lawson. 2016
Overview: In this wordless picture book, a little girl collects wildflowers while her distracted father pays her little attention. Each…
flower becomes a gift, and whether the gift is noticed or ignored, both giver and recipient are transformed by their encounter. "Written" by award-winning poet JonArno Lawson and brought to life by illustrator Sydney Smith, Sidewalk Flowers is an ode to the importance of small things, small people, and small gesturesKunoichi bunny
Par Sara Cassidy. 2022
Production note: This title was created through eBOUND's Literary Image Description project. The author and illustrator wrote or consulted on…
the image descriptions, which are included in the body and narration of the text. "In this amusing wordless picture book, a young toddler uses her stuffed bunny to perform a number of daring acts."Jamais trop tôt pour Arnaud
Par Liliane Boucher. 2024
Note de production : Cet ouvrage a été créé dans le cadre du Projet de description d’images littéraires d’eBOUND. L’auteur…
et l’illustrateur ont rédigé ou contribué aux descriptions des images, qui sont incluses dans le corps et la narration du texte. « Moi, c'est Arnaud, 7 ans et demi. Me poser des questions, c'est mon métier. Si tu savais comme j'ai du boulot. Il faut que je me lève tôt. Très tôt. Mes parents aimeraient bien, parfois, faire la grasse matinée. Mais impossible de m'arrêter quand ma tête déborde d'idées! »--Quatrième de couvertureJules et Jim, frères darmes: frères d'armes
Par Jacques Goldstyn. 2018
Note de production : Cet ouvrage a été créé dans le cadre du Projet de description d’images littéraires d’eBOUND. L’auteur…
et l’illustrateur ont rédigé ou contribué aux descriptions des images, qui sont incluses dans le corps et la narration du texte. Jules et Jim sont inséparables. Depuis leur enfance, ils forment un duo complice. Quand la Grande Guerre éclate, Jules et Jim s'engagent dans l'armée. Devenus frères d'armes, ils combattent avec courage et puisent leurs forces dans leur amitié.Cricket Catches the Travel Bug: A Travel Bug Tale (The Travel Bug Tales)
Par Sarah Bowlin. 2020
Meet Cricket—and join her on a traveling adventure—in this delightful storybook from the creator of the Mom with a Map…
website. Cricket Catches the Travel Bug gives a first introduction to the silly little travel bug, Cricket. Young readers join her as she learns all about travel, including her first flight aboard an airplane. She&’s amazed at how high these machines can fly—much higher than her own wings! Kids explore a big city with Cricket and her family and love learning all about travel through a bug&’s eyes! As Cricket Catches the Travel Bug quickly becomes a family favorite, parents appreciate Cricket&’s cute interpretation and imagination, while children fall in love with Cricket … and with travel. Look out, the travel bug is highly contagious!Curtis Gets Ready to Dream: A Bedtime Story to Guide Your Child to Sleep
Par Catrina Stiller. 2017
Make bedtime a breeze: &“A great way to help your little one learn some simple relaxation techniques.&” —Dana Obleman, author…
of The Sleep Sense Program Curtis is a young dog who does not like to go to bed. He argues with his mother and fights his bedtime. But then his mother establishes a routine for him that, when followed, earns him rewards. Curtis uses an imaginative method of progressive muscle relaxation to train his mind and body how to prepare for sleep. Through beautiful illustrations, the pretend play of the main character comes to life and encourages children to follow along—and drift off into dreamland.Run, Rikki, Run
Par Margie Fisher. 2018
This beautifully illustrated children&’s book offers a touching story in verse about a young racehorse facing the challenges of growing…
up. In Run, Rikki, Run, a young racehorse named Rikki faces the reality that his days of playing in the pasture are over. He must now enter the world of competitive racing where he will be judged by his performance. But what if he loses? In desperation, Rikki turns to his friends for advice, but their answers only make him more confused. Finally, Rikki discovers a solution to his fear from a very unlikely source. Run, Rikki, Run is a timeless story about the exciting and frightening moments in life when change is inevitable. Everyone must grow up, and part of growing up is overcoming our fears in order to reach our full potential.Learn about the plants and animals in nine national parks with fun facts, engaging questions, and intricate illustrations.Explore your world…
top to bottom with Seek & Find National Parks to learn what makes each park totally unique. See if you can spot the recurring shapes hidden throughout the illustrations, such as bighorn sheep, American black bears, and giant sequoias. Seek and find these animals and plants, and many more in their national park homes. A helpful glossary provides details for further discovery. National parks featured include: Acadia (Maine), Banff (Alberta), Crater Lake (Oregon), the Great Smoky Mountains (Tennessee/North Carolina), Thousand Islands (Ontario), US Virgin Islands, Yellowstone (Wyoming/Montana/Idaho), Yosemite (California), and Zion (Utah).Amina's Song (Amina's Voice)
Par Hena Khan. 2021
Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Children&’s Literature In the companion novel to the beloved and award-winning Amina&’s Voice,…
Amina once again uses her voice to bridge the places, people, and communities she loves—this time across continents. It&’s the last few days of an amazing trip to Pakistan, and Amina finds it hard to leave the sights, the shops, and, most of all, her family. As she heads back to Greendale to start seventh grade, the experience has changed her, and she&’s eager to share it with her friends. At home, though, Amina discovers her friends don&’t seem interested in hearing about her trip. With everyone growing in different directions, Amina wonders where she belongs—especially after her school presentation on Malala goes sideways, leaving her feeling like nobody understands both her worlds. When Amina turns to songwriting, a boy named Nico who shares Amina&’s love for music becomes a welcome new friend. Will Amina find a way to remain true to herself, and to honor everyone and everything that make her who she is?This Dog Team Live In The House: Written and Illustrated by Beverly Stevens
Par Beverly Stevens. 2007
This Dog Team Lives in the House is a tender story of an adopted dog, Spirit, who must learn how…
to belong in her new, very unusual family. Joining eleven sled dogs that all live in the house, Spirit discovers that when you try your best, amazing results can be achieved. In this heartwarming story, the author's life is captured in the illustrations, which combine watercolor with photographs from her personal album. Within this actual family of sled dogs living in a suburban Alaska neighborhood, Spirit discovers the success of working as a team member, and the joy of being part of a loving family.Kimmick Come Home: Written and Illustrated by Beverly Stevens
Par Beverly Stevens. 2012
Kimmick Come Home is a story of a young puppy who runs away because she thinks she is too funny-looking…
to be a famous sled dog like her Mom. But what can she be? Kimmick's journey takes her on many adventures, from outrunning a moose to rescuing herself from a rushing river—all under the watchful eye of “Magpie,” a wise bird who encourages Kimmick to go back home where she belongs. Kimmick learns that it's not how she looks on the outside that counts, but how she feels about herself on the inside that is important.The League of Princes returns in the hilariously epic conclusion to Christopher Healy's hit series, which Kirkus Reviews called "part…
screwball comedy, part sly wit, and all fun" in a starred review!Prince Liam. Prince Frederic. Prince Duncan. Prince Gustav. You think you know those guys pretty well by now, don't you? Well, think again. Posters plastered across the thirteen kingdoms are saying that Briar Rose has been murdered—and the four Princes Charming are the prime suspects. Now they're on the run in a desperate attempt to clear their names. Along the way, however, they discover that Briar's murder is just one part of a nefarious plot to take control of all thirteen kingdoms—a plot that will lead to the doorstep of an eerily familiar fortress for a final showdown with an eerily familiar enemy.Ivy and Bean Bound to Be Bad (Ivy + Bean #5)
Par Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall. 2009
In the fifth entry in the New York Times–bestselling series, two friends come up with a crazy plan to lure…
wild animals home.Bean’s day is going downhill, and it’s only nine in the morning. Is it her fault she licked syrup off her plate? Is it her fault Nancy’s yarn got used up? Yes. Bean wonders if being good is worth the effort. Ivy says yes, that if you’re really good, animals will love you and follow you home. Wow! Ivy and Bean decide they’re going to be the best kids in town. They’re going to be kind, they’re going to be generous and pure of heart and—Wait a second! How did they end up muddy, wet, and in trouble?Praise for Bound to Be Bad“Barrows and Blackall deliver another laugh-out-loud Pancake Court romp that derives its humor from the very believable characters and chemistry of the neighborhood children. Any child who’s had to suffer a time-out will relate to this one.” —Kirkus ReviewsKnights vs. Dinosaurs (Knight Versus Ser.)
Par Matt Phelan. 2018
An ALA Notable Title“Absurdly entertaining. Victorious on all fronts.”—Booklist (starred review)Renowned for their courage, their chivalry, and their ability to…
fight mythical creatures, the Knights of the Round Table must face their most dangerous opponents yet—DINOSAURS!This heavily illustrated middle grade novel from award-winning author and artist Matt Phelan is a hilarious, rip-roaring tale of derring-do perfect for reluctant readers and fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Terrible Two. Let me tell you a secret about the Knights of the Round Table: they don’t have much to do. The realm is at peace and dragons are few and far between. So Merlin decides to send the knights out on a real adventure to a world filled with the most terrible lizards of all: DINOSAURS! Knights vs. Dinosaurs is a highly illustrated, fast-paced adventure full of uproarious knightly hijinks, surprising secrets, and terrifying dinosaurs. With art on nearly every page, including an epic fight scene depicted in several graphic-novel style spreads, this engaging story is Monty Python for young middle school readers.A great choice for reluctant readers, aspiring knights, and fans of Peter Brown’s The Wild Robot. “This rollicking story is suspenseful and silly. An excellent choice for all readers.”—School Library Journal (starred review)The Turtle of Oman: A Novel
Par Naomi Shihab Nye. 2014
Praised by the Horn Book as “both quiet and exhilarating,” this novel by the acclaimed poet and National Book Award…
Finalist Naomi Shihab Nye follows Aref Al-Amri as he says goodbye to everything and everyone he loves in his hometown of Muscat, Oman, as his family prepares to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan. This book was awarded a 2015 Middle East Book Award, was named a Notable Book by the American Library Association, and includes extra material by the author. Aref Al-Amri does not want to leave Oman. He does not want to leave his elementary school, his friends, or his beloved grandfather, Siddi. He does not want to live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where his parents will go to graduate school. His mother is desperate for him to pack his suitcase, but he refuses. Finally, she calls Siddi for help. But rather than pack, Aref and Siddi go on a series of adventures. They visit the camp of a thousand stars deep in the desert, they sleep on Siddi's roof, they fish in the Gulf of Oman and dream about going to India, and they travel to the nature reserve to watch the sea turtles. At each stop, Siddi finds a small stone that he later slips into Aref's suitcase—mementos of home.Naomi Shihab Nye's warmth, attention to detail, and belief in the power of empathy and connection shines from every page. Features black-and-white spot art and decorations by Betsy Peterschmidt.Two Peas in a Pod (Whatever After #11)
Par Sarah Mlynowski. 2018
This hilarious novel in the New York Times–bestselling series fractures the beloved fairy-tale of The Princess and the Pea . . . I’ve…
landed—along with my brother, Jonah, and our dog, Prince—on the other side of the portal . . . and in the fairy tale of The Princess and the Pea! When I can’t fall asleep on top of a hundred mattresses, the kingdom decides I must be the princess they’re looking for. Talk about royal treatment—I’m suddenly being waited on hand and foot. Plus, I get unlimited ball gowns, sparkly jewelry, and ice cream. But can we find a REAL princess to run the kingdom? Now we have to: Hold a princess contestDefeat an obnoxious princeEscape hungry alligatorsMake it back home There’s no time to snooze—may the best princess win!Praise for the series“Uproariously funny . . . non-stop action . . . will enchant readers from the first page.” —Kirkus Reviews“A wonderful reading adventure.” —Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Princess Diaries“Hilarious . . . unexpected plot twists and plenty of girl power.” —Booklist