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Last updated February 3, 2022
Ultimate Reptile Rumble
Pallotta, Jerry
This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 ferocious reptiles. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner!"--
Check AvailabilityWho Were The Navajo Code Talkers?
Buckley, James Jr.
By the time the United States joined the Second World War in 1941, the fight against Nazi and Axis powers had already been under way for two years. In order to win the war and protect its soldiers, the US Marines recruited twenty-nine Navajo men to create a secret code that could be used to send military messages quickly and safely across battlefields. Author James Buckley Jr. explains how these brave and intelligent men developed their amazing code, recounts some of their riskiest missions, and discusses how the country treated them before, during, and after the war"--
Check AvailabilityThe Secret Maze
Charman, Katrina
Now that Tag and Skyla have found Blaze's firehawk family they would like to return home to Perodia, even if it means leaving their friend behind; but in order to find the magic that will open a new portal they must first brave a mysterious underground maze where the walls are constantly shifting--and when they do find their way home there is a deadly surprise waiting for them.
Check AvailabilitySuper Fun World
Katz, Alan
It’s Spring Break! Milton Worthy and his family are off on a vacation to Super Fun World. It’s a week filled with roller coasters, rides, and fried food—and no super-sub missions for seven whole days. Everything is going according to plan until Milton gets stuck looking after Noah—part-time classroom pet, full-time evil mastermind—who has an entirely different kind of getaway in mind. Will Milton be able to figure out Noah’s latest plot for world domination before it ruins his family’s fun time?" -- Amazon.com
Check AvailabilityHowl Of The Wind Dragon
West, Tracey
The wizard Astrid is planning to cast the False Life spell which will bring to life the bones of giant ancient beasts and allow her to conquer all the kingdoms; in order to prevent her the Dragon Masters must find the Wind Dragon, the final dragon needed to undo the spell--but that dragon and her Dragon Master are captives, and it is up to Drake and his friends to rescue them, and hope they are in time to stop Astrid.
Check AvailabilityWho Was David Bowie?
Gurevich, Margaret
Taking readers through the singer and actor's life, this book shows how the English singer-songwriter became one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
Check AvailabilityDear Beast
Butler, Dori Hillestad
Through a series of letters, Simon, a grumpy and jealous cat, informs Baxter, his boy's new dog, that he is not welcome and should leave at once.
Check AvailabilityThe Pet Parade
Butler, Dori Hillestad
Through a series of letters, Simon, a grumpy and jealous cat, and good-natured Baxter, his boy's dog, discuss the upcoming parade in which Baxter will participate for the first time.
Check AvailabilityWho Is Queen Elizabeth II?
Stine, Megan
In 1936, the life of ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member of the British royal family, she never expected to become queen. But when her uncle Edward gave up the throne, suddenly her father was the new king, which meant young Elizabeth was next in line! Queen Elizabeth has reigned since 1953, and while there are palaces galore, the crown jewels, and trips around the world, her life has been one of strict discipline and duty. This riveting chronicle follows the life of a woman who is a public figure and an intensely private person and explores how she has kept the monarchy together through good times and bad"--
Check AvailabilityWhere Is Chichen Itza?
Manzanero, Paula K.
A Who HQ introduction to the city of Chichen Itza describes its historical role as a vital center of religious, political, scientific and artistic activity for the Maya, in a series entry that also explores the remarkable architectural achievements of theCastillo pyramid and the Temple of the Warriors.
Check AvailabilityHidden Cottage
Green, Poppy
Sophie the mouse, Hattie the frog, and Owen the snake find a charming and apparently abandoned cottage hidden in the woods, and soon start spending all their free time there, cleaning and fixing it up for Mrs. Rabbit's family who are in need of a home--the project is going fine until the owner shows up.
Check AvailabilityI Am Skye, Finder Of The Lost
Stier, Catherine
Border collie Skye, a trained therapy dog now learning search and rescue in a national park in California, has her first opportunity to help when a sixteen-year-old boy goes missing. Includes information about border collies and working dogs.
Check AvailabilityI Am Tucker, Detection Expert
Stier, Catherine
Spend the day in the life of a detection dog! Tucker the beagle is more than just a friendly face at the airport. As part of the “Beagle Brigade,” he helps keep out invasive species that could hurt the environment. It’s a job that would be almost impossible for humans―but for Tucker, it’s all in a day’s work. Told from the dog’s perspective, this story also includes back matter about the breed and role of the working dog." -- Publisher description.
Check AvailabilityWhat Are The Winter Olympics?
Herman, Gail
Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't officially begin until 1924. The event celebrates cold-weather sports, displaying the talents of skiers, ice skaters, hockey players, and, most recently, snowboarders. Like its summer counterpart, the Winter Games are dedicated to bringing together the world's top athletes to honor their talents and see who gets to stand on the medal podium."--
Check AvailabilityWhat Is The Story Of Captain Kirk?
Payne, M.D.
Star Trek remains one of the most popular science-fiction series of all time, and Captain Kirk is one of the most famous and highly decorated captains in the history of Starfleet. Viewers follow his adventures through space as the commanding officer of starships like the U.S.S. Enterprise. But did you know that Kirk wasn't even the show's first captain? And that the Star Trek series almost didn't happen? Author M. D. Payne takes readers aboard Starfleet starships as Kirk explores new worlds, encounters new villains, and boldly goes "where no one has gone before.""--
Check AvailabilityWhat Was The Plague?
Edwards, Roberta
Taking readers back to the horrific years of the Black Death, the deadliest pandemic recorded in history, this eye-opening book looks at what caused this disease, how society reacted to it and the impact it left on the world.
Check AvailabilityWhat Was The Harlem Renaissance?
Smith, Sherri L.
Travel back in time to the 1920s and 1930s to the sounds of jazz in nightclubs and the 24-hours-a-day bustle of the famous Black neighborhood of Harlem in uptown Manhattan. It was a dazzling time when there was an outpouring of the arts of African Americans--the poetry of Langston Hughes, the novels of Zora Neale Hurston, the sculptures of Augusta Savage, and that brand-new music called jazz as only Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong could play it. Author Sherri L. Smith traces Harlem's history all the way to its seventeenth-century roots, and explains how the early-twentieth-century Great Migration brought African Americans from the deep South to New York City and gave birth to the golden years of the Harlem Renaissance"--
Check AvailabilityWho Is Chloe Kim?
Loh, Stefanie
At the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, Chloe Kim became the youngest woman to ever receive an Olympic gold medal in snowboarding, and she was only seventeen! This amazing accomplishment led to Chloe winning three ESPY awards, becoming the inspiration for her own Barbie doll, and gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated. She is also the only athlete to have won three gold medals at the X Games before turning sixteen. Learn about Chloe's brilliant career and her lifelong love of snowboarding in this biography for young readers." -- Publisher description.
Check AvailabilitySuper Cheat Codes And Secret Modes!
Flintham, Thomas
A set of cheat codes unlocks a new story in the original Super Rabbit Boy game, and Super Rabbit Boy finds himself surrounded by King Vulture's mega robots while his friends are in danger--and he needs to save the day with a little help from Sunny and the secret modes.
Check AvailabilityHelp! A Vampire's Coming!
Klein, Abby
When first-grader Freddy is exhausted because of nightmares, his friends and family give him suggestions on how to deal with them.
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