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I Survived Graphic Novels #4
The Attacks of September 11, 2001
Lauren Tarshis
Lucas takes a train to New York City to talk to his hero, but he arrives just as a bright September morning turns into a
Ages 8–12
Mary on Horseback: Three Mountain Stories
Rosemary Wells
Mary Breckinridge faced icy rivers and steep Appalachian trails to bring medicine to families in need. This is the true
Ages 8–12
Actual Times #4
America Is Under Attack
Don Brown
Vivid watercolors and a calm, chronological narrative help explain the difficult events of September 11 with honesty and
Ages 6–10
Junie B. Jones #3
Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth
Barbara Park
Junie B. is in a muddle after bragging that she has the best job for Job Day—the only problem is she has no idea what th
Ages 6–9
Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books #9
Amelia Bedelia on the Job
Herman Parish
Amelia Bedelia wonders if a dad who pitches to clients spends his day playing baseball as she takes a hilariously litera
Ages 6–10
A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth
Christina Soontornvat
Experience the barrier-breaking journey of a Thai American hero who became the first woman with a disability to serve in
Ages 4–9
Riley Reynolds #1
Riley Reynolds Conquers Spring Cleaning
Jay Albee
Riley organizes a giant neighborhood sale in South Philly, finding a creative way to declutter their room without losing
Ages 6–9
The Boy in the Black Suit
Jason Reynolds
Matt finds a surprising path through the heavy fog of his mother's death by taking a job at a local funeral home and lea
Ages 12–17
Gross Jobs #5
Working with Garbage
Nikki Bruno Clapper
Meet the landfill operators and roadkill collectors who use STEM skills every day to handle the world's most disgusting
Ages 7–11
My First Russian-English Book #3
My First Russian-English Book
Multilingu Minds
Vibrant flashcards and scannable audio guides help young learners master everyday words in both Russian and English acro
Ages 1–12
What Was?
What Was the Great Chicago Fire?
Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ
A massive drought, fierce winds, and a series of mistakes turned a small barn fire into a city-wide disaster that change
Ages 8–12
The Three Rancheros #3
Beverly, Right Here
Kate DiCamillo
Beverly strikes out on her own to build a new life, finding that true independence means choosing the people who become
Ages 10–14
Too Small Tola #3
Too Small Tola Gets Tough
Atinuke
When a virus sends her siblings away and keeps Grandmommy home, small Tola steps up to work for a wealthy family and sol
Ages 7–10
The Underwear Salesman: And Other Jobs for Better or Verse
J. Patrick Lewis
Ever wondered what an ice sculptor thinks about? Meet acrobats, exterminators, and more in this funny look at over fifty
Ages 6–10
Ali Cross #2
Like Father, Like Son
James Patterson
Ali Cross witnesses a crime in the park and must trust his detective instincts to figure out why his friend is lying to
Ages 8–12
Dabung Girl
A Lost Friend
Saurabh Agarwal
Elastic superhero Dabung Girl leads a rescue mission into the city to save a missing girl and stand up against child tra
Ages 7–12
Cam Jansen #26
Cam Jansen and the Secret Service Mystery
David A. Adler
A loud bang interrupts the governor's speech, sending super-sleuth Cam Jansen on a hunt for clues using her incredible p
Ages 7–10
Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice
Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo, Olivia Gatwood
Bold poems and vibrant art celebrate the power of empathy and speaking out against injustice, showing how a new generati
Ages 8–12
Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books #1
Amelia Bedelia Means Business
Herman Parish
Amelia Bedelia is determined to earn enough dough for a shiny new bike, but her literal-minded approach to work leads to
Ages 6–10
Vet Volunteers #2
Homeless
Laurie Halse Anderson
Sunita is determined to rescue a group of feral cats, but she must face angry neighbors and skeptical experts to prove t
Ages 8–12
My Weird School #7
Mrs. Cooney Is Loony!
Dan Gutman
A.J. has a huge crush on the school nurse, but he suspects her beautiful smile might be a clever disguise for an interna
Ages 6–10
The Marsh Road Mysteries #1
Diamonds and Daggers
Elen Caldecott
When a Hollywood star’s diamond necklace vanishes at the theater, Piotr must solve the mystery to clear his father’s nam
Ages 8–12
The Dollar Kids
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
A family moves to a struggling town to buy a house for just one dollar, hoping a new home can help them leave their heav
Ages 10–14
Dog Man #9
Dog Man: Grime and Punishment
Dav Pilkey
Dog Man has lost his badge and his desk, but even without a job, he must find a way to dig himself out of trouble and st
Ages 7–10
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