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Counting on Katherine

Becker, Helaine,


"Christy Ottaviano books." You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 [mission]. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of a groundbreaking American woman who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives and made enormous contributions to history.
Date Published:2018

"Christy Ottaviano books." You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 [mission]. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the story of a groundbreaking American woman who not only calculated the course of moon landings but, in turn, saved lives and made enormous contributions to history.

Date Published:2018

Making new friends can be scary

Cantini, Barbara,


"Includes bonus activities!"--Cover. Original Italian title: Mortina. Ghoulia lives in Crumbling Manor with her Auntie Departed and spends most of her time playing with Tragedy, her beloved albino greyhound. But things aren't as easy as they seem for this little zombie girl--all she wants is a real friend. She tries to venture past the manor's walls, but she can't hide her pale green skin or the deep purple circles under her eyes. The other children will be afraid of her, and no one will want to be her friend. But when Halloween rolls around, Ghoulia hatches a brilliant plan. All the other, ordinary children will be dressed up like monsters, so Ghoulia can go out into the town and be entirely herself. In the end, all the kids realize that Ghoulia is (almost) just like them and learn that friendship can come in many forms.
Date Published:2018

"Includes bonus activities!"--Cover. Original Italian title: Mortina. Ghoulia lives in Crumbling Manor with her Auntie Departed and spends most of her time playing with Tragedy, her beloved albino greyhound. But things aren't as easy as they seem for this little zombie girl--all she wants is a real friend. She tries to venture past the manor's walls, but she can't hide her pale green skin or the deep purple circles under her eyes. The other children will be afraid of her, and no one will want to be her friend. But when Halloween rolls around, Ghoulia hatches a brilliant plan. All the other, ordinary children will be dressed up like monsters, so Ghoulia can go out into the town and be entirely herself. In the end, all the kids realize that Ghoulia is (almost) just like them and learn that friendship can come in many forms.

Date Published:2018

The orange shirt story

Webstad, Phyllis.


When Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) turned six, she went to the residential school for the first time. On her first day at school, she wore a shiny orange shirt that her Granny had bought for her, but when she got to the school, it was taken away from her and never returned. This is the true story of Phyllis and her orange shirt. It is also the story of Orange Shirt Day (an important day of remembrance for First Nations and non First Nations Canadians).
Date Published:2018

When Phyllis Webstad (nee Jack) turned six, she went to the residential school for the first time. On her first day at school, she wore a shiny orange shirt that her Granny had bought for her, but when she got to the school, it was taken away from her and never returned. This is the true story of Phyllis and her orange shirt. It is also the story of Orange Shirt Day (an important day of remembrance for First Nations and non First Nations Canadians).

Date Published:2018

Sleep, sheep!

Sparrow, Kerry Lyn.


The only thing Duncan does not like to do at bedtime is go to sleep, and he knows all the tricks for avoiding it. Until one day, his mom has had enough, and leaves Duncan in his room to figure it out on his own. Left with no other choice but to take his mother's advice, Duncan tries counting sheep to get to sleep. It all goes well for a while, but then Sheep #68 is a bit apprehensive about taking his turn ... And suddenly, the tables have turned--Sheep #68 is using some very familiar delay tactics!
Date Published:2018

The only thing Duncan does not like to do at bedtime is go to sleep, and he knows all the tricks for avoiding it. Until one day, his mom has had enough, and leaves Duncan in his room to figure it out on his own. Left with no other choice but to take his mother's advice, Duncan tries counting sheep to get to sleep. It all goes well for a while, but then Sheep #68 is a bit apprehensive about taking his turn ... And suddenly, the tables have turned--Sheep #68 is using some very familiar delay tactics!

Date Published:2018

Lost in the nether

Cube Kid, (Author of fan fiction),


"An unofficial Minecraft adventure"--Cover. When a kitten named Eeebs disobeys his parents, he finds himself in a strange world full of frightening creatures and fiery hazards: the Nether. He discovers he has new supernatural abilities, but will that be enough to stop the army of EnderStar, a rogue enderman set on dominating the Overworld? To save his home, Eeebs must fulfill an ancient prophecy and become the champion of the Nether.
Date Published:2018

"An unofficial Minecraft adventure"--Cover. When a kitten named Eeebs disobeys his parents, he finds himself in a strange world full of frightening creatures and fiery hazards: the Nether. He discovers he has new supernatural abilities, but will that be enough to stop the army of EnderStar, a rogue enderman set on dominating the Overworld? To save his home, Eeebs must fulfill an ancient prophecy and become the champion of the Nether.

Date Published:2018

Adventure time. 1 /

North, Ryan, 1980-


Originally published in single magazine form as Adventure time 1-4, Adventure time free comic book day edition. Finn, Jake, and their friends try to stop a skeleton called the Lich from destroying the Land of Ooo.
Date Published:2012

The breakaways

Johnson, Cathy G.


"Bad at soccer. Okay at friends."--Cover. Faith, an introverted fifth grader with a vivid imagination, starts middle school worrying about how she will fit in. To her surprise, Amanda, a popular eighth grader, convinces her to join the school soccer team, the Bloodhounds. Having never played soccer in her life, Faith ends up on the C team, a ragtag group that’s way better at drama than at teamwork. Although they are awful at soccer, Faith and her teammates soon form a bond both on and off the soccer field that challenges their notions of loyalty, identity, friendship, and unity.
Date Published:2019

"Bad at soccer. Okay at friends."--Cover. Faith, an introverted fifth grader with a vivid imagination, starts middle school worrying about how she will fit in. To her surprise, Amanda, a popular eighth grader, convinces her to join the school soccer team, the Bloodhounds. Having never played soccer in her life, Faith ends up on the C team, a ragtag group that’s way better at drama than at teamwork. Although they are awful at soccer, Faith and her teammates soon form a bond both on and off the soccer field that challenges their notions of loyalty, identity, friendship, and unity.

Date Published:2019

Orange for the sunsets

Athaide, Tina,


In alternating voices, friends Asha and Yesofu, one Indian and one African, find their world turned upside-down when Idi Amin decides to expel Asian Indians from Uganda in 1972.
Date Published:2019

The complete Chi's sweet home. 2 /

Konami, Kanata, 1958-


"First published in Japan in 2007, 2008, 2009 by Kodansha Ltd. Tokyo"--Colophon. "Contains volumes 4-5-6 and two bonus cat comics!"-- Back cover. Translation of: ChÄ«zu suÄ«to hÅmu. Chi's adventures continue as her new family moves to a new home, she meets other cats, and learns to like the vacuum.
Date Published:2016

Best friends

Hale, Shannon


When she becomes part of the in-crowd, Shannon begins to question whether she wants to remain there, in a story about popularity, first boyfriends, and finding a path in life.
Date Published:2019

Theme park adventure

Milton, Stephanie


Have you ever wanted to build an entire theme park in Minecraft? This guide will show you how it's done! Inside you'll find build ideas for everything from a classic carousel and a haunted mansion ride to thrilling jungle river rapids and a terrifying alternate dimensions rollercoaster. Just follow the steps for each build, and before you know it you'll have an entire theme park to enjoy with your friends!
Date Published:2019

Have you ever wanted to build an entire theme park in Minecraft? This guide will show you how it's done! Inside you'll find build ideas for everything from a classic carousel and a haunted mansion ride to thrilling jungle river rapids and a terrifying alternate dimensions rollercoaster. Just follow the steps for each build, and before you know it you'll have an entire theme park to enjoy with your friends!

Date Published:2019

Dragon's fat cat

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


"This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn"--from the publisher. When Dragon rescues a plump gray cat from the snow, he needs to learn how to take care of it.
Date Published:2019

All the ways to be smart

Bell, Davina,


A tender, funny, and exquisitely illustrated picture book celebrating all the unique and wonderful qualities that make children who they are. With heartwarming rhyming text all about knowing what makes you special, All the Ways to Be Smart is a wonderful introduction to conversations about self-esteem.
Date Published:2019

Louise Trapeze is totally 100% fearless

Ostow, Micol,


Six-year-old Louise Trapeze lives at the circus and can't wait to fly on the trapeze until she discovers that she is afraid of heights.
Date Published:2015

Cool cuts

Roe, Mechal Renee,


Depicts a range of African-American boys' hairstyles with positive messages.
Date Published:2020

Your name is a song

Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah,


Saddened by her classmates' and teacher's mispronunciations of her name, a girl is empowered by her discovery that names are like songs when she and her mom celebrate the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names.
Date Published:2020

Charming as a verb

Philippe, Ben


Henri "Halti" Haltiwanger can charm just about anyone. But his easy smiles mask a burning ambition to attend his dream college, Columbia University. There is only one person who seems immune to Henri's charms: his "intense" classmate and neighbor Corinne Troy. When she uncovers Henri's less-than-honest dog-walking scheme, she blackmails him into helping her change her image at school. Henri agrees, seeing a potential upside for himself. Soon what started as a mutual hustle turns into something more surprising than either of them ever bargained for...
Date Published:2020

Henri "Halti" Haltiwanger can charm just about anyone. But his easy smiles mask a burning ambition to attend his dream college, Columbia University. There is only one person who seems immune to Henri's charms: his "intense" classmate and neighbor Corinne Troy. When she uncovers Henri's less-than-honest dog-walking scheme, she blackmails him into helping her change her image at school. Henri agrees, seeing a potential upside for himself. Soon what started as a mutual hustle turns into something more surprising than either of them ever bargained for...

Date Published:2020

Chasing bats and tracking rats : urban ecology, community science, and how we share our cities

Guy, Cylita,


What can city bees tell us about climate change? How are we changing coyote behavior? And what the heck is a science bike? Featuring the work of a diverse group of eleven scientists—herself included!—Dr. Cylita Guy shows how studying urban wildlife can help us make cities around the world healthier for all of their inhabitants. In the process, Guy reveals how social injustices like racism can affect not only how scientists study city wildlife, but also where urban critters are likelier to thrive. Sidebars include intriguing animal facts and the often-wacky tools used by urban ecologists, from a ratmobile to a bug vacuum.
Date Published:2021

What can city bees tell us about climate change? How are we changing coyote behavior? And what the heck is a science bike? Featuring the work of a diverse group of eleven scientists—herself included!—Dr. Cylita Guy shows how studying urban wildlife can help us make cities around the world healthier for all of their inhabitants. In the process, Guy reveals how social injustices like racism can affect not only how scientists study city wildlife, but also where urban critters are likelier to thrive. Sidebars include intriguing animal facts and the often-wacky tools used by urban ecologists, from a ratmobile to a bug vacuum.

Date Published:2021

The bug club

Gravel, Elise,


"Informative and fun book on bugs: In The Bug Club, Elise Gravel shares all her favourite and most interesting facts about these marvelous creatures, some of which are so unique and strange, you could almost imagine them living in outer space"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

An enchanted wedding

Coe, Catherine,


The otters of Willow Lake are getting married. Alex, Eva and Katie are excited to be invited to the wedding and volunteer to help with the preparations. But there's a problem when the special wedding rings go missing... and the otters can't get married without them.
Date Published:2016