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Be a Good Ancestor

Prince, Leona,


Indigenous authors and artist. Rooted in Indigenous teachings, this stunning picture book encourages readers of all ages to consider the ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and to think deeply about their behaviors. Addressing environmental issues, animal welfare, self-esteem and self-respect, and the importance of community, the authors deliver a poignant and universal message in an accessible way: Be a good ancestor to the world around you. Thought-provoking stanzas offer a call to action for each one of us to consider how we affect future generations. Every decision we make ripples out, and we can affect the world around us by thinking deeply about those decisions.
Date Published:2022

Indigenous authors and artist. Rooted in Indigenous teachings, this stunning picture book encourages readers of all ages to consider the ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and to think deeply about their behaviors. Addressing environmental issues, animal welfare, self-esteem and self-respect, and the importance of community, the authors deliver a poignant and universal message in an accessible way: Be a good ancestor to the world around you. Thought-provoking stanzas offer a call to action for each one of us to consider how we affect future generations. Every decision we make ripples out, and we can affect the world around us by thinking deeply about those decisions.

Date Published:2022

Legends of women's figure skating

Hill, Maura Sullivan,


With their flying spins and graceful leaps over the ice, figure skaters exemplify what it means to be an athlete and an artist. Legends of Womenâ€™s Figures Skating features short biographies of twenty-eight of the greatest women figure skaters of all time, from pioneers like Sonja Henie and Carol Heiss; to the American legends of the â€™90s, such as Tara Lipinski and Michelle Kwan; to the rising stars of today, like Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu. Filled with colorful photos, fascinating stories, and key stats, this book will inspire both passionate fans and aspiring figure skaters.
Date Published:2025

With their flying spins and graceful leaps over the ice, figure skaters exemplify what it means to be an athlete and an artist. Legends of Womenâ€™s Figures Skating features short biographies of twenty-eight of the greatest women figure skaters of all time, from pioneers like Sonja Henie and Carol Heiss; to the American legends of the â€™90s, such as Tara Lipinski and Michelle Kwan; to the rising stars of today, like Amber Glenn and Alysa Liu. Filled with colorful photos, fascinating stories, and key stats, this book will inspire both passionate fans and aspiring figure skaters.

Date Published:2025

Shark party!

Chanani, Nidhi,


"When Princesses Kitana and Mack learn a mysterious deep ocean shark has not been invited to the shark party, the two set off on an adventure to invite her."--
Date Published:2023

Shark princess

Chanani, Nidhi,


"Kitana, a self-proclaimed Shark Princess, and her best friend Mack go on an underwater adventure in an abandoned shipwreck"--
Date Published:2022

Dad Jokes Are The Worst!

Wallace, Adam,


It’s Father’s Day and this little lion cub thinks his dad is the best - except for his terrible jokes. Will he ever give them a rest? Not likely.
Date Published:2022

The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors

Daywalt, Drew,


"This edition is available for distribution only through the school market" - back cover You've played the game. Now read the legend of how it all began...Long ago, in an ancient and distant realm called the Kingdom of Backyard, there lived a warrior named ROCK. Meanwhile in the Empire of Mom's Home Office, a second great warrior sought the glory of battle. And his name was PAPER. At the same time, in the Kitchen Realm, in the tiny village of Junk Drawer, lived a third warrior. They called her SCISSORS. These three were the strongest, smartest, and fastest in all the land. Time and again they beat the most fearsome opponents they could find: an apricot, a computer printer--even frozen, breaded, dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets! But when the warriors finally meet each other, the most epic round of battles begins...and never ends. That is why, to this day, children around the world honor these worthy adversaries by playing ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS!--Provided by Publisher.
Date Published:2018

"This edition is available for distribution only through the school market" - back cover You've played the game. Now read the legend of how it all began...Long ago, in an ancient and distant realm called the Kingdom of Backyard, there lived a warrior named ROCK. Meanwhile in the Empire of Mom's Home Office, a second great warrior sought the glory of battle. And his name was PAPER. At the same time, in the Kitchen Realm, in the tiny village of Junk Drawer, lived a third warrior. They called her SCISSORS. These three were the strongest, smartest, and fastest in all the land. Time and again they beat the most fearsome opponents they could find: an apricot, a computer printer--even frozen, breaded, dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets! But when the warriors finally meet each other, the most epic round of battles begins...and never ends. That is why, to this day, children around the world honor these worthy adversaries by playing ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS!--Provided by Publisher.

Date Published:2018

The cursed campgroud

FGTeeV,


"From New York times bestselling authors and the stars of FGTeeV & FV family written with Joe Caramagna & illustrated by Tim Wesson"--Cover. "It is a dark and stormy night, and the FGTeeV family is headed out to the woods for some old-fashioned, unplugged together time. But all is not as it seems at the cabin Duddy rented... strange mysteries are afoot. BIG-afoot. Yep, the craziness all starts when Duddz accidentally summons Bigfoot to the campground. Before they know what's going on, vampires, mummies, sea monsters, and more are all hot on their tails! Will Moomy, Duddy, Lexi, Mike, Chase, and Shawn be able to figure out what's going on... before they become a monster's next meal?"--
Date Published:2025

"From New York times bestselling authors and the stars of FGTeeV & FV family written with Joe Caramagna & illustrated by Tim Wesson"--Cover. "It is a dark and stormy night, and the FGTeeV family is headed out to the woods for some old-fashioned, unplugged together time. But all is not as it seems at the cabin Duddy rented... strange mysteries are afoot. BIG-afoot. Yep, the craziness all starts when Duddz accidentally summons Bigfoot to the campground. Before they know what's going on, vampires, mummies, sea monsters, and more are all hot on their tails! Will Moomy, Duddy, Lexi, Mike, Chase, and Shawn be able to figure out what's going on... before they become a monster's next meal?"--

Date Published:2025

Unplugged

Korman, Gordon,


This edition is available for distribution only through the school market - back cover As the son of the world's most famous tech billionaire, Jett Baranov has always gotten what he wanted. So, when his father's private jet drops him in the middle of the Arkansas wilderness, at a placed called the Oasis, Jett can't believe it. He's forced to hand over his cell phone, eat grainy veggie patties, and participate in wholesome activities with the other kids, whom he has absolutely no interest in hanging out with. As the weeks go on, Jett starts to get used to the unplugged life and even bonds with the other kids over their discovery of a baby-lizard-turned-pet, Needles. But he can't help noticing that the adults at Oasis are acting really strange. Jett is determined to get to the bottom of things, but can he convince everybody that he is no longer just a spoiled brat who is making trouble?
Date Published:2022

This edition is available for distribution only through the school market - back cover As the son of the world's most famous tech billionaire, Jett Baranov has always gotten what he wanted. So, when his father's private jet drops him in the middle of the Arkansas wilderness, at a placed called the Oasis, Jett can't believe it. He's forced to hand over his cell phone, eat grainy veggie patties, and participate in wholesome activities with the other kids, whom he has absolutely no interest in hanging out with. As the weeks go on, Jett starts to get used to the unplugged life and even bonds with the other kids over their discovery of a baby-lizard-turned-pet, Needles. But he can't help noticing that the adults at Oasis are acting really strange. Jett is determined to get to the bottom of things, but can he convince everybody that he is no longer just a spoiled brat who is making trouble?

Date Published:2022

Sunrise on the reaping

Collins, Suzanne,


As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves. When Haymitch's name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He's torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who's nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he's been set up to fail. But there's something in him that wants to fight... and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.
Date Published:2025

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves. When Haymitch's name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He's torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who's nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he's been set up to fail. But there's something in him that wants to fight... and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.

Date Published:2025

The ribbon skirt

Mukwa, Cameron,


Includes a recipe. Ten-year-old Anang wants to make a ribbon skirt, a piece of clothing typically worn by women in the Anishinaabe tradition, for an upcoming powwow. Anang is two-spirit and nonbinary and doesn't know what others will think of them wearing a ribbon skirt, but they're determined to follow their heart's desire. Anang sets off to gather the materials needed to make the skirt and turns to those around them -their family, their human and turtle friends, the crows, and even the lake itself -for help. And maybe they'll even find a new confidence within themself along the way.
Date Published:2024

Includes a recipe. Ten-year-old Anang wants to make a ribbon skirt, a piece of clothing typically worn by women in the Anishinaabe tradition, for an upcoming powwow. Anang is two-spirit and nonbinary and doesn't know what others will think of them wearing a ribbon skirt, but they're determined to follow their heart's desire. Anang sets off to gather the materials needed to make the skirt and turns to those around them -their family, their human and turtle friends, the crows, and even the lake itself -for help. And maybe they'll even find a new confidence within themself along the way.

Date Published:2024

FGTeeV Saves the World!

FGTeeV,


The FGTeeV family gamers really, really love games! But for Duddy, one game is by far the best: The Super-Realistic (and Totally Not Made-Up) Zombie Battles from the War 1812. That is until one wrong click causes the characters from the Zombie Battles game to explode into the Real world. It's total mayhem! Now Duddy, Moomy, Lexi, Mike, Chase, and Shawn have to fight their own avatars in order to save the world--but will they be able to stop the army of video game villains before the bad guys level up?
Date Published:2021

The FGTeeV family gamers really, really love games! But for Duddy, one game is by far the best: The Super-Realistic (and Totally Not Made-Up) Zombie Battles from the War 1812. That is until one wrong click causes the characters from the Zombie Battles game to explode into the Real world. It's total mayhem! Now Duddy, Moomy, Lexi, Mike, Chase, and Shawn have to fight their own avatars in order to save the world--but will they be able to stop the army of video game villains before the bad guys level up?

Date Published:2021

Weird but true! dinosaurs : 300 dino-mite facts to sink your teeth into


Includes index. Calling all dino dynamos! Get ready to devour wacky wonders, facts, stats, and trivia about all things dinosaur. Did you know that the T. rex had vision 13 times better than the average human's? Or that people collect fossilized dino poop? And get this: There's a dinosaur named after Hogwarts--Harry Potter's wizarding school! Get ready to meet dinosaurs with horns and feathers, razor-sharp claws and gigantic teeth. You'll encounter the places they lived, the bizarre art they inspired, and the amazing paleontologists who discovered them.
Date Published:2020

Includes index. Calling all dino dynamos! Get ready to devour wacky wonders, facts, stats, and trivia about all things dinosaur. Did you know that the T. rex had vision 13 times better than the average human's? Or that people collect fossilized dino poop? And get this: There's a dinosaur named after Hogwarts--Harry Potter's wizarding school! Get ready to meet dinosaurs with horns and feathers, razor-sharp claws and gigantic teeth. You'll encounter the places they lived, the bizarre art they inspired, and the amazing paleontologists who discovered them.

Date Published:2020

Treaty Words : for as long as the rivers flow

Craft, Aimée, 1980-,


The first treaty that was made was between the earth and the sky. It was an agreement to work together. We build all of our treaties on that original treaty. On the banks of the river that have been Mishomis’s home his whole life, he teaches his granddaughter to listen - to hear both the sounds and the silences, and so to learn her place in Creation. Most importantly, he teaches her about treaties - the bonds of reciprocity and renewal that endure for as long as the sun shines, the grass grows, and the rivers flow. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Luke Swinson and an author’s note at the end, Aimée Craft affirms the importance of understanding an Indigenous perspective on treaties in this evocative book that is essential for readers of all ages.
Date Published:2021

The first treaty that was made was between the earth and the sky. It was an agreement to work together. We build all of our treaties on that original treaty. On the banks of the river that have been Mishomis’s home his whole life, he teaches his granddaughter to listen - to hear both the sounds and the silences, and so to learn her place in Creation. Most importantly, he teaches her about treaties - the bonds of reciprocity and renewal that endure for as long as the sun shines, the grass grows, and the rivers flow. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Luke Swinson and an author’s note at the end, Aimée Craft affirms the importance of understanding an Indigenous perspective on treaties in this evocative book that is essential for readers of all ages.

Date Published:2021

Scholastic book of world records 2026

Bouza, Blythe,


Includes index. Music makers -- Stage & screen -- On the move -- Super structures -- High tech -- Amazing animals -- Incredible Earth -- State stats -- Sports stars. What movie's futuristic design inspired a real-life space suit? Which pop star had the biggest tour of all time? What major league team has lost more world championships than any other? Who is the world's smartest dog? Discover the answers to these questions and a whole lot more in the Scholastic Book of World Records 2026! It's packed with tons of fun facts and stats about all the biggest, best, and most buzzworthy world records in music, movies, sports, technology, video games, science, nature, animals, and more. It's your must-have guide to all this year's coolest events!
Date Published:2025

Includes index. Music makers -- Stage & screen -- On the move -- Super structures -- High tech -- Amazing animals -- Incredible Earth -- State stats -- Sports stars. What movie's futuristic design inspired a real-life space suit? Which pop star had the biggest tour of all time? What major league team has lost more world championships than any other? Who is the world's smartest dog? Discover the answers to these questions and a whole lot more in the Scholastic Book of World Records 2026! It's packed with tons of fun facts and stats about all the biggest, best, and most buzzworthy world records in music, movies, sports, technology, video games, science, nature, animals, and more. It's your must-have guide to all this year's coolest events!

Date Published:2025

The great eggscape!

John, Jory,


"The Good Egg presents" "This edition is available for distribution only through the school market."--Back cover. The Great Eggscape is when the Good Egg and his pals escape their carton and drop into the store for a morning of fun, enjoyed by everybody. Well, almost everybody. Shel (an egg) isn't a huge fan of group activities, especially when he's made to be "It" for a game of hide-and-seek. Nevertheless, Shel doesn't want to let his friends down, so he reluctantly plays, anyway. But after a morning of hiding and seeking, somebody's still missing. Will the dozen eggs friends ever be reunited? Find out in this hilarious egg hunt adventure in the grocery store that reminds us to break out of our shells and help our friends in need!
Date Published:2022

"The Good Egg presents" "This edition is available for distribution only through the school market."--Back cover. The Great Eggscape is when the Good Egg and his pals escape their carton and drop into the store for a morning of fun, enjoyed by everybody. Well, almost everybody. Shel (an egg) isn't a huge fan of group activities, especially when he's made to be "It" for a game of hide-and-seek. Nevertheless, Shel doesn't want to let his friends down, so he reluctantly plays, anyway. But after a morning of hiding and seeking, somebody's still missing. Will the dozen eggs friends ever be reunited? Find out in this hilarious egg hunt adventure in the grocery store that reminds us to break out of our shells and help our friends in need!

Date Published:2022

I survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 : the graphic novel

Ball, Georgia,


Subtitle from cover. Chiefly illustrations. "Based on the novel in the New York times bestselling series by Lauren Tarshis." Could an enire city really burn to the ground? Oscar Starling never wanted to move to Chicago. The smog, the stench, the thieves around every corner--it's so different from his old life on the farm. Will the big city ever feel like home? But shortly after Oscar arrives, a huge fire breaks out. All of Chicago is ablaze, and one thing is clear: the city is like a powder keg, ready to explode. An army of firemen tries to help, but this fire is a ferocious beast that wants to devour everything in its path. Will Oscar--and his new city and new friends--survive one of the most famous and devastating fires in history?
Date Published:2023

Subtitle from cover. Chiefly illustrations. "Based on the novel in the New York times bestselling series by Lauren Tarshis." Could an enire city really burn to the ground? Oscar Starling never wanted to move to Chicago. The smog, the stench, the thieves around every corner--it's so different from his old life on the farm. Will the big city ever feel like home? But shortly after Oscar arrives, a huge fire breaks out. All of Chicago is ablaze, and one thing is clear: the city is like a powder keg, ready to explode. An army of firemen tries to help, but this fire is a ferocious beast that wants to devour everything in its path. Will Oscar--and his new city and new friends--survive one of the most famous and devastating fires in history?

Date Published:2023

The golden temple

Charman, Katrina,


Tag, Skyla, and Blaze are on a new quest to find Blaze's family, and Thorn's twin brother, Claw (who claims to be nothing like his evil brother), has offered to guide them to the mysterious Golden Temple where the firehawks were last seen; but the jungle is full of dangers and Tag is not sure they can trust Claw--and even if they find the firehawks, will that help them return to their home in Perodia?
Date Published:2020

Tag, Skyla, and Blaze are on a new quest to find Blaze's family, and Thorn's twin brother, Claw (who claims to be nothing like his evil brother), has offered to guide them to the mysterious Golden Temple where the firehawks were last seen; but the jungle is full of dangers and Tag is not sure they can trust Claw--and even if they find the firehawks, will that help them return to their home in Perodia?

Date Published:2020

The silver swamp

Charman, Katrina,


Includes questions and activities. Tag and Skyla are on a rescue mission! Blaze has been captured by giant birds and taken to their nest in the Silver Swamp. Her friends must travel through the swamp to find her. But it is full of dangerous creatures! Will Tag and Skyla be able to rescue Blaze? Or will a new enemy stand in their way?
Date Published:2020

The Cloud Kingdom

Charman, Katrina,


Now that Thorn has been defeated, Tag and his friend Skyla embark on a new quest, to find Blaze's lost family and the other firehawks who disappeared through a portal to the Cloud Kingdom; but the Cloud Kingdom is full of new dangers, and when giant birds seize Blaze and carry her off Tag and Skyla are left to try and free their friend - with only a magic map to guide them, and the threat of the shadowy shape that seems to be following them.
Date Published:2019

Now that Thorn has been defeated, Tag and his friend Skyla embark on a new quest, to find Blaze's lost family and the other firehawks who disappeared through a portal to the Cloud Kingdom; but the Cloud Kingdom is full of new dangers, and when giant birds seize Blaze and carry her off Tag and Skyla are left to try and free their friend - with only a magic map to guide them, and the threat of the shadowy shape that seems to be following them.

Date Published:2019

The shadow returns

Charman, Katrina


Tag's biggest enemy, The Shadow, has returned! Now The Shadow, along with Skull and his army of rats, is hiding in Perodia. Tag, Skyla, and Blaze need to find The Shadow before it turns the creatures of Valor Wood into spies. But their friend Bod is still trapped in the Underland! Can Tag and his friends rescue Bob before it's too late? The Shadow is growing stronger...
Date Published:2023