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Thanku : poems of gratitude


This poetry anthology, edited by Miranda Paul, explores a wide range of ways to be grateful (from gratitude for a puppy to gratitude for family to gratitude for the sky) with poems by a diverse group of contributors, including Joseph Bruchac, Margarita Engle, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Naomi Shihab Nye, Charles Waters, and Jane Yolen.
Date Published:2019

Tacheté et Mouchetée : une nuit d'épouvante à l'Halloween

Friedman, Laurie B., 1964-


Traduction de : Spots and Stripes and the spooky Halloween. C'est l'Halloween et Mme Green s'occupe dans son magasin de fleurs. Elle laisse Tacheté et Mouchetée chez elle pour préparer pour la nuit en avant. Ils vont à une maison hantée! Tacheté a hâte d'aller, mais Mouchetée a peur. Ce duo de chien et chat trouveront-ils une façon de célébrer l'Halloween ensemble?
Date Published:2022

Super spies of World War II

Walker, Kate, 1950 Jan. 10-


Includes index.
Date Published:2003

Spies and spying

Walker, Kate, 1950 Jan. 10-


Includes index.
Date Published:2003

Hello, my name is .. : how Adorabilis got his name

Polansky, Marisa.


Inspired by a true event! In the summer of 2015, an adorable new species of octopus was discovered on the ocean floor this picture book story imagines how this cute creature got his name.
Date Published:2018

Before we eat : from farm to table

Brisson, Pat.


As a family sits down to enjoy a meal, thoughts of those who provide the food, from farmers who plant and tend seeds to store clerks who sell groceries, fill each one with gratitude.
Date Published:2014

Howard B. Wigglebottom learns to listen

Binkow, Howard


Howard can't seem to focus on one thing at a time and is always distracted. His antics earn him the displeasure of his teacher, and cause his friends to become annoyed and frustrated. When Howard finds himself all alone, he comes to the realization that he needs to change.
Date Published:2012

So you want to be a spy

Walker, Kate, 1950 Jan. 10-


Includes index.
Date Published:2008

Spies and their gadgets

Walker, Kate, 1950 Jan. 10-


Includes index.
Date Published:2008

Octopus ocean : geniuses of the deep

Leiren-Young, Mark,


This book introduces readers to octopuses all over the world. It discusses octopus habitat, biology and threats to survival, and how scientists, conservationists and young people are working to protect octopuses everywhere.
Date Published:2025

My best friend is as sharp as a pencil : and other funny classroom portraits

Piven, Hanokh, 1963-


When her grandma asks her about school, a girl draws a class portrait, adding details that show what makes each person special.
Date Published:2010

Aisha the sapphire treasure dragon

Mara, Maddy,


"The treasure dragons"--Cover. The evil Shadow Sprites have stolen the Magic Mirror and are determined to cause chaos among the forest's animals. Aisha must harness the power of sapphires to rescue the mirror and return it to its rightful home in the Magic Forest's secret vault.
Date Published:2021

The KGB and other Russian spies

Goodman, Michael E.


Introduction -- Revolution and espionage -- Living a spy's life -- Tools of the trade -- Soviet masters of deception -- Inside operations -- Evolution of espionage -- Sneaky and sinister -- Don't trust the trust -- Ukraine massacre -- Scary spies in the sky -- The spy swap bridge -- Telefon -- Bringing back the statue -- High price for a spy -- Endnotes -- Web sites -- Selected bibliography -- Index. "An eye-opening exploration of the history of the 1954-founded KGB and other Russian espionage agencies, investigating their typical training and tools as well as the escapades of famous spies"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2012

Introduction -- Revolution and espionage -- Living a spy's life -- Tools of the trade -- Soviet masters of deception -- Inside operations -- Evolution of espionage -- Sneaky and sinister -- Don't trust the trust -- Ukraine massacre -- Scary spies in the sky -- The spy swap bridge -- Telefon -- Bringing back the statue -- High price for a spy -- Endnotes -- Web sites -- Selected bibliography -- Index. "An eye-opening exploration of the history of the 1954-founded KGB and other Russian espionage agencies, investigating their typical training and tools as well as the escapades of famous spies"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2012

The CIA and other American spies

Goodman, Michael E.


"An eye-opening exploration of the history of the 1942-founded CIA and other American espionage agencies, investigating their typical training and tools as well as the escapades of famous spies"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2012

Just like me : stories and self-portraits by fourteen artists


Fourteen artists and picture book illustrators present self-portraits and brief descriptions that explore their varied ethnic origins, their work, and their feelings about themselves.
Date Published:1997

Lacey Walker, nonstop talker

Jones, Christianne C.


"A Capstone imprint." Lacey Walker talks constantly, but when she loses her voice one day she learns that being quiet and listening can be good too.
Date Published:2012

A hero and the holocaust : the story of Janusz Korczak and his children

Adler, David A.


A brief biography of the Polish doctor, author, founder of orphanages, and promoter of children's rights, who lost his life trying to protect his orphans from the Nazis.
Date Published:2002

A day in the life of a tractor

Respicio, Mae,


A farmer gets into a huge tractor with a plow attached behind it. The tractor is ready to begin a long day of work! What parts do these vehicles have, and what kind of work do they do in fields and other places? Take young readers behind the scenes to discover how tractors are used from sunrise to sunset.
Date Published:2025

How many seeds in a pumpkin?

McNamara, Margaret


Charlie, the smallest child in his first grade class, is amazed to discover that of the three pumpkins his teacher brings to school, the tiniest one has the most seeds.
Date Published:2007

Fall pumpkins : orange and plump

Rustad, Martha E. H. (Martha Elizabeth Hillman), 1975-


Includes index.
Date Published:2012