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Super Champions of Ice Hockey
Ross R. Olney
Hockey legends take center stage in this guide to the professional sport, detailing both the superstars of the rink and
Ages 9–12
Punching the Clock Funny Action Idioms
Marvin Terban
Hold your horses and raise the roof with this playful guide to over 100 colorful expressions that mean something totally
Ages 8–12
One Unhappy Horse
C. S. Adler
Twelve-year-old Jan balances the grief of losing her father with a desperate mission to fund a life-saving operation for
Ages 9–12
The Ancient Cliff Dwellers of Mesa Verde
Caroline Arnold
The Anasazi built incredible homes directly into steep canyon walls before vanishing from their Colorado dwellings centu
Ages 8–12
The Trouble With Mothers
Margery Facklam
A boy faces an embarrassing disaster when his own mother’s book is accused of being pornography and targeted for a schoo
Ages 10–14
The Caboose Who Got Loose
Bill Peet
For the child who feels overwhelmed by the fast pace of life or hates being last, this classic tale offers a soothing es
Ages 4–8
Cowboy Country
Ann Herbert Scott
For children captivated by the Wild West, this authentic account from an old buckaroo bridges the gap between legendary
Ages 6–10
Tap Dancing on the Roof: Sijo (Poems)
Linda Sue Park
Sijo poems use a specific rhythm and syllable count to build up a topic before hitting you with a sudden, funny, or iron
Ages 7–12
Dandelions
Eve Bunting
Nebraska’s vast plains feel like a world away as Zoe and her family lean on one another to build a new life in the terri
Ages 6–10
Booby Hatch
Betsy Lewin
Pepe the blue-footed booby hatches on a small island and begins the long, sun-soaked journey of growing up in the wild G
Ages 4–8
Custom Car: A Nuts-and-bolts Guide to Creating One
Jim Murphy
Learn how to rebuild an ordinary car into a one-of-a-kind custom ride without breaking the bank using these essential nu
Ages 10–16
The Life and Times #3
The Life and Times of the Ant
Charles Micucci
Tiny ants are masters of engineering and teamwork; see how they build, communicate, and survive in their complex undergr
Ages 6–10
The Place at the Edge of the Earth
Bebe Faas Rice
Lonely at a new school on a former Indian boarding school site, Jenny meets the base commander's son and the ghost of a
Ages 10–14
Nation
Terry Pratchett
For the young reader wrestling with big questions about faith and science after a loss, or anyone searching for their pl
Ages 12–18
Maybe Next Year
Amy Hest
Kate dreams of being a ballerina on the Upper West Side, but her commitment is tested when her passion for dance begins
Ages 9–12
Gooney Bird Greene #5
Gooney Bird on the Map
Lois Lowry
For the child who loves to express their unique personality while navigating the social dynamics of the classroom and th
Ages 6–9
Just Like Us! #4
Plants
Bridget Heos
Humans and leafy organisms are more alike than they seem, from the way they grow to the strange biology shared by people
Ages 6–9
Nagspeake
The Boneshaker
Kate Milford
For the child who loves taking things apart to see how they work and feels a tingle of excitement when a story takes a t
Ages 10–14
The Half-birthday Party
Charlotte Pomerantz
For children who love finding magic in the mundane, this story celebrates family bonds and the joy of creating your own
Ages 4–8
Gooney Bird Greene #2
Gooney Bird and the Room Mother
Lois Lowry
For the child who loves to be the center of attention and finds magic in everyday words, Gooney Bird Greene makes the cl
Ages 6–9
The Hamlet Chronicles #4
A Couple of April Fools
Gregory Maguire
April Fools' Day at a Vermont school turns suspiciously serious when a teacher vanishes, leaving behind a trail of suspe
Ages 8–12
The Brave Escape of Edith Wharton: A Biography
Connie Nordhielm Wooldridge
For the teenager who feels trapped by social expectations or family rules and longs to forge their own path through crea
Ages 12–18
Shirley Climo's Folktales & Myths #6
Magic & Mischief: Tales from Cornwall
Shirley Climo
Enchanting folklore from the coast of England reveals the hidden world of magical beings, both helpful and mischievous.
Ages 8–12
Rodzina
Karen Cushman
A twelve-year-old Polish American girl boards an orphan train in Chicago, facing her fears as she travels toward an unce
Ages 10–14
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