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Rodrick rules

Kinney, Jeff


Greg Heffley tells about his summer vacation and his attempts to steer clear of trouble when he returns to middle school and tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling everyone about Greg's most humiliating experience of the summer.
Date Published:2008

The Baby-sitters club. 1, Kristy's great idea

Telgemeier, Raina


"Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Cover. Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding members of The Baby-sitters Club. Whatever comes up -- cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, prank calls -- you can count on them to save the day. Baby-sitting isn't always easy, and neither is dealing with strict parents, new families, fashion emergencies, and mysterious secrets. But no matter what, the BSC have what they need most: friendship.
Date Published:2023

"Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin"--Cover. Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding members of The Baby-sitters Club. Whatever comes up -- cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, prank calls -- you can count on them to save the day. Baby-sitting isn't always easy, and neither is dealing with strict parents, new families, fashion emergencies, and mysterious secrets. But no matter what, the BSC have what they need most: friendship.

Date Published:2023

Karate

Cook, Harry



Date Published:2005

The long haul

Kinney, Jeff


The Heffley family road trip starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns-- with everything from a fender bender to crazed seagulls-- but even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure, and this is one the Heffleys will not soon forget.
Date Published:2014

Don't let the pigeon drive the bus

Willems, Mo,


No matter how hard he pleads and begs, the pigeon is not supposed to drive the bus while the driver is away, but pigeon tries every persuasive trick a young child knows to get you to say, "Yes."
Date Published:2023

Up in the garden and down in the dirt

Messner, Kate.


Up in the garden, the world is full of green -- leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt there is a busy world of earthworms digging, snakes hunting, skunks burrowing, and all the other animals that make a garden their home. In this exuberant book, discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden between the stalks, under the shade of leaves ... and down in the dirt.
Date Published:2015

Up in the garden, the world is full of green -- leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt there is a busy world of earthworms digging, snakes hunting, skunks burrowing, and all the other animals that make a garden their home. In this exuberant book, discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden between the stalks, under the shade of leaves ... and down in the dirt.

Date Published:2015

Big shot

Kinney, Jeff


After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he’s officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won’t make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg’s hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?
Date Published:2021

After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he’s officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won’t make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg’s hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?

Date Published:2021

The Kodiaks : home ice advantage

Robertson, David Alexander, 1977-


Eleven-year-old Alex is a natural on the ice, but can he stand proud when he's judged for who he is and where he comes from? Everything is changing for 11-year-old Alex Robinson. After his father accepts a new job, Alex and his family move from their community to the city. For the first time in his life, he doesn't fit in. His fellow students don't understand Indigenous culture. Even a simple show of respect to his teacher gets him in trouble. Things begin to look up after Alex tries out for a local hockey team. Playing for the Kodiaks, Alex proves himself as one of the best, but he becomes a target because he's Indigenous. Can Alex trust his teammates and stand up to the jerks on other teams? Can he find a way to fit in and still be who he's meant to be?
Date Published:2024

Eleven-year-old Alex is a natural on the ice, but can he stand proud when he's judged for who he is and where he comes from? Everything is changing for 11-year-old Alex Robinson. After his father accepts a new job, Alex and his family move from their community to the city. For the first time in his life, he doesn't fit in. His fellow students don't understand Indigenous culture. Even a simple show of respect to his teacher gets him in trouble. Things begin to look up after Alex tries out for a local hockey team. Playing for the Kodiaks, Alex proves himself as one of the best, but he becomes a target because he's Indigenous. Can Alex trust his teammates and stand up to the jerks on other teams? Can he find a way to fit in and still be who he's meant to be?

Date Published:2024

The legendary Mo Seto

Chan, AY,


As twelve-year-old aspiring taekwondo champion Modesty "Mo" Seto faces off against her nemesis in a movie audition, she uncovers a mysterious book and embarks on an adventure to rescue her missing father and discover hidden martial art secrets.
Date Published:2024

Gamerville

Christmas, Johnnie,


A video gamer's championship aspirations are dashed when his parents send him to Camp Refresh, a summer camp where electronics are forbidden and you're forced to socialize, eat healthy, and spend time outside.
Date Published:2024

Lost stick

Syed, Anoosha.


Who's looking for whom? Louise starts up a game of fetch with Milo at the park and throws a stick. Milo sets out to across the neighborhood to find Stick -- while Louise is simultaneously searching for Milo -- but there's one problem: all the sticks look the same. Which one is Louise's stick?
Date Published:2024

Sarah Ponakey, storycatcher and Âhsiw's forest powwow

MacMillan, Sita


Sarah Ponakey has moved to the city from her home community with her mom. She misses her Kôhkom, her best friend Eden, and the forests around her community. She's had a hard time making new friends at school but at least she keeps in touch with Eden. After a particularly tough day, Sarah finds herself transported to a magical forest powwow ... Accompanied by a life-sized Âhsiw in his beautiful regalia, Sarah watches in excitement as a chipmunk emcees, and bears play the host drum at her first ever powwow. The more she sees, the more her confidence grows. As she joins in the celebration, Sarah discovers that she can connect to her Cree culture no matter where she is.
Date Published:2024

Sarah Ponakey has moved to the city from her home community with her mom. She misses her Kôhkom, her best friend Eden, and the forests around her community. She's had a hard time making new friends at school but at least she keeps in touch with Eden. After a particularly tough day, Sarah finds herself transported to a magical forest powwow ... Accompanied by a life-sized Âhsiw in his beautiful regalia, Sarah watches in excitement as a chipmunk emcees, and bears play the host drum at her first ever powwow. The more she sees, the more her confidence grows. As she joins in the celebration, Sarah discovers that she can connect to her Cree culture no matter where she is.

Date Published:2024

Big Nate out loud

Peirce, Lincoln


These comic strips appeared in newspapers from April 2, 2001 to November 4, 2007. Self-proclaimed genius Nate Wright blazes a haphazard trail through the sixth grade at P.S. 38, where between endless misadventures, marked by complaining observations, he earns straight As and numerous detentions.
Date Published:2011

Creepella Von Cacklefur : the thirteen ghosts

Stilton, Geronimo


Translation of: Tredici fantasmi per tenebrosa. Creepella von Cacklefur and her niece, Shivereen, visit scary Squeakspeare Mansion. There they meet Bobby Squeakspeare, a descendent of the famouse writer, William Squeakspeare. Will the spooky rooms and ghosts they find inside the mansion be friendly--or frightening?
Date Published:2011

Dog Man. 4, Dog Man and Cat Kid /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


When a new sitter arrives and a movie star goes missing, Dog Man and Cat Kid investigate, but Petey, the world's most evil cat, complicates their case.
Date Published:2018

Dog Man. 2, Dog Man unleashed /

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-


Dog Man is still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once and a while...Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast! Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime?
Date Published:2016

Dog Man is still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once and a while...Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast! Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime?

Date Published:2016

A.R.C.H.I.E. 2. : mission impawsible


In this sequel, the super intelligent artificial robotronic dog, Archie, befriends Gregory, a young boy who is the son of a carnival owner. Gregory is concerned that someone has been stealing from the carnival and enlists his new friend to help find the culprit.
Date Published:2018

Robots and artificial intelligence


Learn all about the history of and most recent breakthroughs in robotics and artificial intelligence. What was "The Mechanical Turk"? What are the differences between androids and cyborgs? Are drones flying robots? What is artificial intelligence? What are the functions of sensors, control systems and end effectors in robots? What is the job of roboticists? What are the latest developments in robotics from Boston Dynamics and Honda? How are they revolutionizing our world? The answers to these questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics, engaging examples and exciting video that reinforce key concepts.
Date Published:2023

Learn all about the history of and most recent breakthroughs in robotics and artificial intelligence. What was "The Mechanical Turk"? What are the differences between androids and cyborgs? Are drones flying robots? What is artificial intelligence? What are the functions of sensors, control systems and end effectors in robots? What is the job of roboticists? What are the latest developments in robotics from Boston Dynamics and Honda? How are they revolutionizing our world? The answers to these questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics, engaging examples and exciting video that reinforce key concepts.

Date Published:2023

Dr. Leroy Little Bear: “Twitter Bits from Buffalo Treaty”


Dr. Leroy Little Bear is one of Canada’s most renowned Indigenous academics and is the founding Director of Harvard University’s native American Program. In this program, he discusses the Buffalo Treaty, a historic cooperation treaty signed among 10 First Nations and tribes in Banff in link with the return of the bison in Banff National Park, an important cultural and historic event.
Date Published:2016

The nutmeg princess

Keens-Douglas, Richardo


In the Isle of Spice in the Caribbean lived a Nutmeg Princess, called that because she would only appear when the nutmeg was ready for picking, and the sweet smell of spice was in the air, and only those who were unselfish could see her.
Date Published:1992