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Blast Off! (Abby in Orbit)
Par Andrea J. Loney. 2023
The Secret Explorers and the Moon Mission (The Secret Explorers #9)
Par Sj King. 2022
Blast off into space with this lunar themed installment of DK Books' new educational fiction series for children. Meet the…
Secret Explorers--a band of brainiac kids from all over the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a "secret exploration." In this fun, fact-filled children's book, space expert Roshni and geology expert Cheng blast off into outer space on a mission to the moon. There, they must navigate the dangerous terrain to clear up space debris before it can interfere with a lunar mission! Along the way the Secret Explorers pilot a space buggy and collect important rock samples. (STORY DETAILS TBC). With a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Moon Mission book by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things space. It's written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information about astronomy and space, to give them an exciting introduction to lunar exploration. At the end of this fictional book, you'll find "Roshni' Mission Notes" which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read!Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan (G - Reference,information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
Par Caroline Fernandez. 2022
A CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens pick!Asha and Baz have a paper rocket to launch! Whoever builds the…
rocket that travels the farthest will get to meet astronaut Chris Hadfield. The only problem is Asha and Baz don’t know how to power their rocket. Stuck and unsure, the kids brainstorm by drawing a rocket in the sand using a stick. But this is a very unusual stick. In fact, it’s a magic stick! And it transports them back in time to meet a person who might be able to help them with their rocket problem: scientist Mary Sherman Morgan.Max: A Maximum Ride Novel (Maximum Ride #5)
Par James Patterson. 2009
Buckle up! Max and her flock take on their most daring rescue mission yet in James Patterson's #1 bestselling Maximum…
Ride series. Someone—or something—is decimating ships and sea life off Hawaii's coast, and Max and her flock find themselves sucked into the Navy's top-secret investigation of the catastrophe. Their objective: rescue Max's activist mom from a wicked subterranean enemy. The hitch: They must dive deep into dark waters, where gruesome evil dwells . . . and for high-flying Maximum Ride, could there be anything more terrifying than being trapped in the great abyss? With sky-high thrills, this soaring adventure takes Maximum Ride and the Flock into terrifying new territory—fans, hold your breath!Meltdown (Mindwarp)
Par Chris Archer. 1999
In the final book of this middle grade sci-fi series, superpowered teens are on the verge of saving Earth from…
a mutant race when one of them disappears. Toni Douglas feels like she&’s losing her mind. But maybe that&’s to be expected when you&’re a thirteen-year-old who has just traveled back in time to save the Earth. Somehow, just moments before she was about to stop a lifechanging meteor strike, she woke up in a strange bed. With parents she didn&’t recognize keeping a bedside vigil for someone named Denise Butler. When Toni tries to insist they have a case of mistaken identity, a doctor tells her she&’s suffering from amnesia! But Toni knows exactly who she is. And if she doesn&’t escape this madhouse she&’s fallen into, she won&’t be able to find her friends and help them destroy the mutant Omegas who are trying to take over. So why does everyone keep insisting the Omegas—and her friends—don&’t exist? Somehow Toni has to convince everyone she&’s not crazy, and fast. The future of the world is at stake . . .Oni and the Kingdom of Onion
Par Marc Rubenstein. 2019
This beautifully illustrated children&’s book tells the story of vegetables in a refrigerator who learn about accepting others and the…
meaning of Hannukah. Despite their differences in shape, size, and color, the ingredients in a salad work together to create a healthy meal. Could we humans learn a thing or two from our vegetable friends? Oni and the Kingdom of Onion is a charming children&’s story that teaches important lessons about respect, tolerance, diversity, caring, and sharing. Written by Marc Rubenstein and illustrated by Hannah Miller and Tamra Gerard, Oni and the Kingdom of Onion also recounts the origins of the first Hanukkah and the importance of religious history. Through Oni&’s story, children are encouraged to be accepting of others and work towards common goals, all while learning about an important religious holiday. Children and parents alike will enjoy learning about Oni, a remarkable onion, and how in a divided world, we can all come together as one.Second Sight (Mindwarp)
Par Chris Archer. 1998
In the fourth book of this middle grade sci-fi series, an alien encounter gives a teen with psychic powers a…
dangerous premonition. Elena Vargas has lived in Metier, Wisconsin, her whole life. But that doesn&’t mean she actually believes all the rumors about UFO sightings in her small town. That is until one night when she sees a glowing ship in the sky and a man who could be the father that walked out when she was just a child. Now Elena is having visions of the future. Small things at first, like weather predictions or pop quizzes. Soon everyone at Metier Junior High thinks Elena is the coolest, but Elena isn&’t feeling so hot when the aliens return, and this time they want something from her . . .Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Par Anthony Perry, Danielle Greendeer, Alexis Bunten. 2022
In this Wampanoag story told in a Native tradition, two kids from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn the story of…
Weeâchumun (corn) and the first Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving story that most Americans know celebrates the Pilgrims. But without members of the Wampanoag tribe who already lived on the land where the Pilgrims settled, the Pilgrims would never have made it through their first winter. And without Weeâchumun (corn), the Native people wouldn't have helped. An important picture book honoring both the history and tradition that surrounds the story of the first Thanksgiving.The Worst-Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure: You Decide How to Survive! (Worst-case Scenario Ser.)
Par David Borgenicht, Robert Zubrin, Hena Khan. 2011
In this interactive science fiction adventure, you blast off to Mars and must make the right decisions to achieve your…
mission and safely return to Earth.Join the youngest crew of astronauts ever to make the trip to Mars! Faced with fearsome dangers and difficult decisions, your choices will determine your fate on the Red Planet. Will you achieve the mission and return home to Earth safely, successfully earning the title of the youngest astronaut ever to make it to Mars? Or will you be forced to turn back early? This thrilling adventure offers twenty-two possible endings, but only ONE leads to the ultimate success! With eye-catching comic book style illustrations and information based on scientific facts related to Mars and space exploration, young readers will be over the moon with this entertaining addition to the Worst-Case Scenario series!Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (Marya Khan)
Par Saadia Faruqi. 2022
Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party is the start…
of a charming chapter book series from acclaimed author Saadia Faruqi about a Pakistani American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring. Marya’s eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all she wants is an over-the-top birthday party just like the ones Alexa, her rich neighbor, always throws. When Alexa parades into school with fancy invitations, Marya can’t help herself—she claims that she’s having the most epic henna party ever. Now she has to convince her family to make it happen. Enter Operation Help the Khans! Marya’s siblings clearly need help with their projects. Maybe she could cook dinner for her parents, or clean her grandmother’s room? Except everything Marya does seems to end in disaster. Will Marya and her family be able pull it together and throw the best party ever?! Featuring black-and-white illustrations by Ani Bushry and a selection of henna designs to trace and color.The Final Goal (Star Striker)
Par Mary Amato. 2023
In this thrilling conclusion to the Star Striker series, Albert and his team face the final round of the interplanetary…
soccer tournament—but with the Zeenods&’ freedom on the line, it&’s no game.As Albert and the Zeenods prepare for their final games in the interplanetary soccer tournament, Albert knows he should feel like he&’s already won. He loves soccer, and he and his teammates have survived constant danger. But instead, it&’s more like the ground is falling out from under him—literally.In order to win, Albert must face his fear of drowning when he learns the game takes place on a hostile planet where fissures split the field wide open. But in order to expose the Tev&’s war crimes, he&’ll have to take on trouble much deeper than any underground river . . . all with Zeenod enemies still trying to kill him.Will Albert and his friends be able to land a score against a team—and empire—that has taken everything from them? Or will everyone he cares about wind up the biggest losers in the galaxy?Action-packed, yet filled with humor and heart, the final book of Mary Amato&’s Star Striker series combines a sci-fi sports story with powerful social justice themes for a satisfying, high-stakes conclusion.One Haunted House (Xist Children's Books)
Par Calee M. Lee, Maria Bullon. 2017
Preschool Halloween Counting Book One Haunted House is joined by Two Perfect Pumpkins, Three Winsome Witches, Four Baffled Bats and…
even more Halloween friends Perfect for toddlers through Kindergarteners, One Haunted House is a gentle introduction to the spooky side of Halloween, with lots of candy and good fun of course!Ellie's Spooky Surprise (The Critter Club #26)
Par Callie Barkley. 2023
In the twenty-sixth book of the Critter Club series, Ellie and the girls plan a costume party for pets. Let…
the cute parade begin!Ellie&’s favorite holiday is coming up: Halloween! She and friends plan to decorate the Critter Club barn and throw a costume party for neighborhood pets! But they soon realize they&’re not alone in the barn. A bat friend has somehow gotten trapped inside. Ellie isn&’t sure how to care for a wild animal. With the help of a special vet, can she return the bat to its home in time for the Halloween bash? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.Reindeer Games: A QUIX Book (Elf Academy #2)
Par Alan Katz. 2022
The Elf Academy elves go on a field trip in this second book in a series about a young elf&’s…
merry misadventures, part of the Aladdin QUIX line of fun-to-read, short chapter books that&’s perfect for emerging readers!Andy Snowden and the other Elf Academy elves go on a winter wonderland field trip. When one of the younger reindeer is having trouble learning to fly, it&’s up to Andy to use his imagination to help save the day!Happy Santa Day!: A QUIX Book (Elf Academy #3)
Par Alan Katz. 2022
The Elf Academy elves throw a surprise party for Santa in this third book in a series about a young…
elf&’s merry misadventures, part of the Aladdin QUIX line of fun-to-read, short chapter books that&’s perfect for emerging readers!The elves decide to throw a super-duper surprise party for Santa, complete with gifts, treats, and decorations! Andy Snowden has a million and one ideas to make the party the best one ever. What could possibly go wrong?Costume Parade: A QUIX Book (The Adventures of Allie and Amy #4)
Par Stephanie Calmenson, Joanna Cole. 1999
From authors Stephanie Calmenson and Magic School Bus author Joanna Cole comes the fourth adventure of Allie and Amy, two…
friends who help a new friend in this silly, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book that&’s perfect for emerging readers!Best, best friends Amy and Allie do absolutely everything together. It&’s almost Halloween and this dynamic duo are sure they will win the costume party prize, but when they see a little friend in need, they must decide whether to help him or get to their party on time.Field Trip: A QUIX Book (Geeger the Robot)
Par Jarrett Lerner. 2023
Amelia Bedelia meets James Patterson&’s House of Robots series in the adventures of Geeger in the sixth and final story…
in a fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that&’s perfect for emerging readers!Geeger the Robot and his class go on a field trip to the Amblerville History Museum, and he&’s surprised to see all the other incredible inventions that came before robots. But not every museumgoer thinks robots are amazing. Can Geeger change their minds?Goes for Gold: A QUIX Book (Geeger the Robot)
Par Jarrett Lerner. 2023
Amelia Bedelia meets James Patterson&’s House of Robots series in the adventures of Geeger in the fifth story in a…
new, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that&’s perfect for emerging readers!It&’s Field Day at Amblerville Elementary. Geeger the Robot is determined to win the foot race and bring home the gold medal. But will racing toward the finish line be the beginning of trouble between Geeger and his best friend, Tillie?Party Pal: A QUIX Book (Geeger the Robot)
Par Jarrett Lerner. 2022
For fans of the Bots series by Russ Bolts and James Patterson&’s House of Robots comes the adventures of Geeger,…
a robot going to his first party, in the fourth story in a fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that&’s perfect for emerging readers!Geeger the Robot is going to his best friend Tillie&’s birthday party. But Geeger&’s never been to a party before and doesn&’t quite know what presents are. Would Tillie like a stick? Or a pile of dirt? Geeger wants to help Tillie celebrate, but maybe he shouldn&’t have come! How does a robot say, &“Happy Birthday?&”Mindy Kim and the Mid-Autumn Festival (Mindy Kim #10)
Par Lyla Lee. 2023
Fresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian…
American girl—in this tenth novel, Mindy honors the fall harvest with the Korean mid-autumn holiday Chuseok.After Mindy&’s beloved haraboji (grandpa) passes away, Mindy, Dad, and Julie decide to go to Korea to be with family for the annual Chuseok celebration. The traditional mid-autumn festival is all about family and honoring one&’s ancestors. And while everyone has gathered for a very sad reason, Mindy is determined to make her first official Chuseok one to remember.