Dahl, Roald.
Summary: Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gallimard Jeunesse 2007
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J468 DAH FRENCHMunsch, Robert N.
Summary: "When Saoussan immigrated with her family from war-torn Lebanon, she was only seven years old. This picture book tells the story of how she had to adjust to her new home in Canada. She describes the frustration of not understanding the teacher when she started school, not knowing how to ask to go to the bathroom, and being terrified of a prop skeleton. This is the perfect book to help kids...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Annick Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MUNPagel-Hogan, Elizabeth
Summary: "An inspiring graphic novel about Elizebeth Friedman, a codebreaking pioneer who changed the course of World War II. Nazi spy rings! No-good gangsters! Shakespearian lies! Discover the courageous woman who cracked all these cases and more-with only a pencil and paper. The youngest of ten siblings, Elizebeth Friedman stood out from an early age with brilliant language skills and a passion for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 FRIBabypants, Caspar.
Summary: For his tenth album, Caspar Babypants creates a second volume of simple, clear, and fun acoustic covers of classic Beatles songs that children and their parents can enjoy together while singing along.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD JUV BABWallmark, Laurie
Summary: In this picture book biography, young readers will learn all about Elizebeth Friedman (1892-1980), a brilliant American code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings, took down gangsters, and created the CIA's first cryptology unit. Her story came to light when her secret papers were finally declassified in 2015. From thwarting notorious rumrunners with only paper and pencil to "counter-spying into...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 FRIHasselbeck, Elisabeth
Summary: "Flashlight Night An Adventure in Trusting God By Elisabeth Hasselbeck Illustrated by Julia Seal"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: WaterBrook 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HASSanchez, Jasper
Summary: Optics can make or break an election. Everything Mark knows about politics, he learned from his father, the Congressman who still pretends he has a daughter and not a son. Mark has promised to keep his past hidden and pretend to be the cis guy everyone assumes he is. But when he sees a manipulatively charming candidate for student body president inflame dangerous rhetoric, Mark risks his low...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC SANMartinez-Neal, Juana
Summary: Enjoying days spent with animal friends near her home in the Amazon, young Zonia wonders what to do on a day when the rainforest calls out to her for help, in a lushly illustrated story that is complemented by back matter about the Asháninka community.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MARSummary: As with all Caspar Babypants albums the energy on the album goes from upbeat and fun at the beginning to sleepy and mellow at the end. Simple acoustic instruments and thoughtful arrangements will engage the kids and the parents alike.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD JUV BABSummary: The fifteenth album from Caspar Babypants contains a wide variety of songs, including ones about hippos, trees, flowers, penguins, robots, bubbles, and the love between a parent and child.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD JUV BABStine, Megan
Summary: "In 1936, the life of ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member of the British royal family, she never expected to become queen. But when her uncle Edward gave up the throne, suddenly her father was the new king, which meant young Elizabeth was next in line! Queen Elizabeth has reigned since 1953, and while there are palaces galore, the crown jewels, and...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Chaos and hilarity ensure after an old-fashioned fire superintendent and his crew find themselves in over their heads while attempting to babysit the three lively and unpredictable young children they rescued from a burning house.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD MOVIE PLAEndle, Kate
Summary: "Everything in the ocean is in motion. Crabs are creeping, jellies are jiggling, and gulls are gliding in this fun board book filled with ocean creatures."--Page [4] of cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Gamble, Adam
Summary: Introduces readers to many different kinds of trains and train-related things, from a train station in the morning, to the sleeper car on a passenger train at bedtime.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Good Night Books 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD GAMAndrews, Elizabeth
Summary: "This book introduces readers to the barn owl's life that starts when the sun goes down. The life cycle, diet, and habitat of this twilight raptor are explained in clear, easy-to-read text with bright photos and infographics. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Cody Koala, an imprint of Pop! 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J591.518 ANDAndrews, Elizabeth
Summary: This book introduces readers to the biology of fish. Students will learn about oxygen and how fish absorb it from water into their bodies. Vivid photographs, infographics, and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Cody Koala, an imprint of Pop! 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 573.28 ANDAndrews, Elizabeth
Summary: This book explores the story of Indian Americans. Readers will learn about why Indians wanted to move to the United States. Entertaining text will illustrate what life is like for Indian American families and how they celebrate their culture. Features include a map, timeline, glossary, Making Connection questions and sidebars. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Pop!, a division of ABDO 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J973.004 ANDCatanese, Elizabeth
Summary: After getting separated from his brother in the crowds of Mt. Olympus Theme Park, Harvey decides to go on Pandora's box, the only ride available to wheelchair users, but when he finds himself in the middle of the myth, he helps Pandora's creator craft a new character.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Spellbound, an imprint of Magic Wagon 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE CATDowsett, Elizabeth
Summary: "Whether wizards, Muggles, friends, or foes, find out about all your favorite Hogwarts students and teachers, as well as creatures and other characters. Meet Harry's friends Ron, Hermione, and Ginny; Hogwarts teachers including Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall, and Sprout; plus, Hagrid, Dobby, and other popular characters from the Wizarding World"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Dowsett, Elizabeth
Summary: "A world of wizards, witches, and magic awaits! Meet all your favorite LEGO Harry Potter minifigures and discover the secrets hidden within Hogwarts Castle. Relive memorable movie moments, including exciting Quidditch matches and spooky adventures in the Forbidden Forest." --P. [4] of cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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3 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.43 DOWCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.43 DOWCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.43 DOWKrajnik, Elizabeth
Summary: "Children are taught from a young age that drugs and alcohol are bad. This informative book explores the reasons why. Using accessible language and full-color images, this text explains what drugs are and what they do to your body. Readers will learn that some types of drugs, such as medicines, are helpful, but can be dangerous when used inappropriately. Tough topics such as addiction and...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.45 KRALetts, Elizabeth
Summary: American soldiers, aided by an Austrian colonel who was both an Olympian and a trainer of Lipizzaners, attempt to kidnap horses that had been taken by Nazis "for the glorification of the Third Reich" and smuggle them to safety.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Delacorte Press 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Neuenfeldt, Elizabeth
Summary: "Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces cardinals to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2022
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Summary: Text and photographs provide information about the Bermuda Triangle.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2017