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Soccer

Lineker, Gary.


"A Dorling Kindersley book"--T.p. verso. "First published as The young soccer player, 1994"--T.p. verso. Includes index. A beginner's guide to the skills and techniques of soccer.
Date Published:2000

Arthur, It's only rock 'n' roll

Brown, Marc


Francine starts a rock band, hoping it will focus on music rather than money and fame.
Date Published:2002

Nellie's promise

Tripp, Valerie, 1951-


"1906." "American Girl." American Girl Nellie O'Malley and her two sisters finally have a home with Samantha, but Uncle Mike is determined to find them and take them away.
Date Published:2004

The Tea Dragon Society

O'Neill, Katie,


After discovering a lost Tea Dragon in the marketplace, apprentice blacksmith Greta learns about the dying art form of Tea Dragon caretaking from the kind tea shop owners.
Date Published:2017

Bard of Avon : the story of William Shakespeare /

Stanley, Diane.


Wilson's Children. Wilson's Junior High School. Elem. School Library Collection. A brief biography of the world's most famous playwright, using only historically correct information.
Date Published:1992

Refugee

Gratz, Alan, 1972-


School Library Journal, July 2017. Pub Weekly, May 2017. Kirkus Starred, June 2017. Horn Book, April 2018. Library Media Connection, October 2017. Christian Library, April 2018. "Although separated by continents and decades, Josef, a Jewish boy livng in 1930s Nazi Germany; Isabel, a Cuban girl trying to escape the riots and unrest plaguing her country in 1994; and Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015 whose homeland is torn apart by violence and destruction, embark on harrowing journeys in search of refuge, discovering shocking connections that tie their stories together"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

School Library Journal, July 2017. Pub Weekly, May 2017. Kirkus Starred, June 2017. Horn Book, April 2018. Library Media Connection, October 2017. Christian Library, April 2018. "Although separated by continents and decades, Josef, a Jewish boy livng in 1930s Nazi Germany; Isabel, a Cuban girl trying to escape the riots and unrest plaguing her country in 1994; and Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015 whose homeland is torn apart by violence and destruction, embark on harrowing journeys in search of refuge, discovering shocking connections that tie their stories together"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2017

Who is Derek Jeter?

Herman, Gail, 1959-,


Who is Derek Jeter? -- Always a Yankee -- Major League dreams -- High school challenges -- Waiting and wondering -- On his own -- Taking on the Minors -- Starting at short -- World Series magic -- Tragedy and triumph -- A new chapter -- Timelines -- Bibliography. Highlights the life and accomplishments of the shortstop and captain of the New York Yankees.
Date Published:2015

Civil War

Cummings, Judy Dodge.


Includes glossary and timeline. Essential Library. Cannons at Fort Sumter -- The roots of rebellion -- A house divided -- First blood -- Back and forth -- Turning point -- The war rages on -- Malice toward none -- One nation undivided -- Timeline -- The scope of the Civil War -- Glossary -- Additional resources -- Source notes -- Index -- About the author. Explores the causes of and events leading to the American Civil War, including slavery, Abraham Lincoln's presidential victory, secession, and the Battle of Fort Sumter.
Date Published:2014

Includes glossary and timeline. Essential Library. Cannons at Fort Sumter -- The roots of rebellion -- A house divided -- First blood -- Back and forth -- Turning point -- The war rages on -- Malice toward none -- One nation undivided -- Timeline -- The scope of the Civil War -- Glossary -- Additional resources -- Source notes -- Index -- About the author. Explores the causes of and events leading to the American Civil War, including slavery, Abraham Lincoln's presidential victory, secession, and the Battle of Fort Sumter.

Date Published:2014

The Renaissance

Corrick, James A.


Includes index. This book traces developments in European art, architecture, music, literature, philosophy, science, and exploration between 1300 and 1600.
Date Published:1998

Encyclopedia Brown finds the clues

Sobol, Donald J., 1924-


The case of the mysterious tramp -- The case of the rubber pillow -- The case of Bugs's kidnapping -- The case of the boy bullfighter -- The case of the divining rod -- The case of the bitter drink -- The case of the telltale paint -- The case of the stolen diamonds -- The case of the missing statue -- The case of the house of cards. Kirkus Review. Encyclopedia Brown, Idaville's ten-year-old "Sherlock Holmes," solves ten mysteries.
Date Published:1966

The case of the mysterious tramp -- The case of the rubber pillow -- The case of Bugs's kidnapping -- The case of the boy bullfighter -- The case of the divining rod -- The case of the bitter drink -- The case of the telltale paint -- The case of the stolen diamonds -- The case of the missing statue -- The case of the house of cards. Kirkus Review. Encyclopedia Brown, Idaville's ten-year-old "Sherlock Holmes," solves ten mysteries.

Date Published:1966

Arthur's new puppy

Brown, Marc Tolon.


School Library Journal. Booklist. Horn Book. Arthur's new puppy causes problems when it tears the living room apart, wets on everything, and refuses to wear a leash.
Date Published:1993

Benjamin Franklin

Kallen, Stuart A., 1955-


A biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.
Date Published:2001

A history of the Renaissance


A History of the Renaissance investigates the driving forces behind this brilliant period of artistic and scientific achievement. running time: 23 min.
Date Published:2004

Kringle

Abbott, Tony.


In the fifth century A.D., as order retreats from Britain with the departing Roman Army, orphaned, twelve-year-old Kringle determines to rescue his beloved guardian from the evil goblins who terrorize the countryside by kidnapping and enslaving humans and, in the process, with the help of elves and others along the way, discovers his true destiny.
Date Published:2005

Brick : who found herself in architecture /

Stein, Joshua David.


Publishers Weekly Annex, July 2018 "A young brick goes on a journey to find her place in the world by visiting ten . . . brick structures around the globe. Brick's observations begin at home and then extend globally as she travels to a diverse list of brick structures--Malbork Castle in Poland, Mahabodhi Buddhist Temple in India, Grosvenor Estate apartments in England, and more--all the while pondering where she may end up"--OCLC.
Date Published:2018

Publishers Weekly Annex, July 2018 "A young brick goes on a journey to find her place in the world by visiting ten . . . brick structures around the globe. Brick's observations begin at home and then extend globally as she travels to a diverse list of brick structures--Malbork Castle in Poland, Mahabodhi Buddhist Temple in India, Grosvenor Estate apartments in England, and more--all the while pondering where she may end up"--OCLC.

Date Published:2018

Ramona forever

Cleary, Beverly,


The rich uncle -- Ramona's problem -- Being good -- Picky-picky -- "IT" -- A surprise, sort of -- The chain of command -- The families get together -- Ramona saves the day -- Another big event. Ramona's year in third grade is highlighted by the arrival of Howie's rich uncle, a change in her afterschool situation, a surprise wedding, a death and a new arrival in the family, and her father's getting a job.
Date Published:2000

The rich uncle -- Ramona's problem -- Being good -- Picky-picky -- "IT" -- A surprise, sort of -- The chain of command -- The families get together -- Ramona saves the day -- Another big event. Ramona's year in third grade is highlighted by the arrival of Howie's rich uncle, a change in her afterschool situation, a surprise wedding, a death and a new arrival in the family, and her father's getting a job.

Date Published:2000

America speaks (V.7) : underprivileged /

Clarke, Duncan.


Recounts the role of the underprivileged and poor, including indentured servants, new immigrants, Native Americans and slaves, in the making of America until 1815 through the eyes and voices of ordinary people.
Date Published:2005

The boy on the porch

Creech, Sharon.


School Library Journal, August 2013. Publisher's Weekly, June 2013. Kirkus Starred, August 2013. Booklist, August 2013. Horn Book, September 2013. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2013. Library Media Connection, March 2014. One day John and Martha, a young couple, find a boy asleep on their porch. The boy is unable to speak and explain who he is, so they choose to care for the boy and embrace his exuberant spirit and talents.
Date Published:2013

School Library Journal, August 2013. Publisher's Weekly, June 2013. Kirkus Starred, August 2013. Booklist, August 2013. Horn Book, September 2013. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), September 2013. Library Media Connection, March 2014. One day John and Martha, a young couple, find a boy asleep on their porch. The boy is unable to speak and explain who he is, so they choose to care for the boy and embrace his exuberant spirit and talents.

Date Published:2013

Nya's long walk : a step at a time /


Companion to: A long walk to water. School Library Journal, September 2019. Booklist, July 2019. Horn Book, September 2019. Kirkus Review, July 2019. When her little sister, Akeer, becomes sick when they are returning home from the water hole, Nya must carry her and the water back to their village, one step at a time.
Date Published:2019

Roe v. Wade : abortion and a woman's right to privacy /

Higgins, Melissa, 1953-


Includes glossary and timeline. Essential Library. What is the US Supreme Court? -- Looking for help -- About abortion -- The United States, 1900-1970 -- Two young attorneys, one historical moment -- Constructing and filing Roe v. Wade -- The Dallas Hearing -- Roe goes to the Supreme Court -- Reargument and a decision -- Early challenges to Roe -- Roe's broad shadow -- Abortion today and the future of Roe -- Timeline of events and rulings -- Glossary -- Briefs -- Additional resources -- Source notes -- Index -- About the author -- About the content consultant. Follow the history-making case of Roe v. Wade, which decided the legality of abortion in the United States.
Date Published:2013

Includes glossary and timeline. Essential Library. What is the US Supreme Court? -- Looking for help -- About abortion -- The United States, 1900-1970 -- Two young attorneys, one historical moment -- Constructing and filing Roe v. Wade -- The Dallas Hearing -- Roe goes to the Supreme Court -- Reargument and a decision -- Early challenges to Roe -- Roe's broad shadow -- Abortion today and the future of Roe -- Timeline of events and rulings -- Glossary -- Briefs -- Additional resources -- Source notes -- Index -- About the author -- About the content consultant. Follow the history-making case of Roe v. Wade, which decided the legality of abortion in the United States.

Date Published:2013