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Women in Islam


Contains sixteen articles that provide varying perspectives on issues related to women in Islam, discussing the teachings of the Koran and Islamic tradition regarding women's rights, leadership, economic independence, sexual behavior, and dress.
Date Published:2005

My "m" book /

Moncure, Jane Belk.


Published by Scholastic Inc., by arrangement with The Child's World, Inc. Little m finds things beginning with the letter m to put in his box, including a magician who takes them all to the moon.
Date Published:2001

Hearing

Rustad, Martha E. H. (Martha Elizabeth Hillman), 1975-


"Bullfrog books"--T.p. Includes index. "This photo-illustrated book for young readers describes how hearing works and what we learn about our surroundings through our sense of hearing"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2015

Halifax explodes!

Wishinsky, Frieda.


Matt and Emily are transported to Halifax, Nova Scotia, by their time-travelling sled just as the "SS Mont Blanc" explodes in the harbor, and in the chaos that follows, the pair helps a wounded soldier and a small dog find their family.
Date Published:2011

Polar regions

Rose, Simon, 1961-


Includes index. What are polar region ecosystems? -- Where in the world? -- Mapping polar regions -- Polar region climates -- Types of polar regions -- Features of polar regions -- Life in polar regions -- Polar region plants -- Polar region mammals-- Polar region plankton, birds, and invertebrates -- Polar regions in danger -- Science in the polar regions -- Working in the polar regions -- Make seawater -- Create a food web -- Eco challenge. Introduces the plants and animals that have adapted to life in the polar regions.
Date Published:2014

Includes index. What are polar region ecosystems? -- Where in the world? -- Mapping polar regions -- Polar region climates -- Types of polar regions -- Features of polar regions -- Life in polar regions -- Polar region plants -- Polar region mammals-- Polar region plankton, birds, and invertebrates -- Polar regions in danger -- Science in the polar regions -- Working in the polar regions -- Make seawater -- Create a food web -- Eco challenge. Introduces the plants and animals that have adapted to life in the polar regions.

Date Published:2014

Run

Keplinger, Kody.


Bo Dickinson is a seventeen-year-old girl from a bad family, but she is also over-protected, legally blind, Agnes Atwood's best friend--so when Bo calls in the middle of the night, desperate to get out of town, Agnes helps her to steal the Atwoods' car and the two girls go on the run, even though Agnes is not sure exactly what they are running from.
Date Published:2016

Le ballon d'Émilio

Dubé, Pierrette, 1952-,


Petit album où l'on suit la trajectoire du ballon rouge d'Émilio, qu'il lance au-dessus de la clôture de sa cour. Le ballon atterrit alors chez son voisin, puis dans la rue, au milieu de la circulation, puis déboule l'escalier qui conduit au métro, dans les bras d'un passagère. Celle-ci ressort de la station et un coup de vent emporte ledit ballon dans les étals du marché, sur une plage, au fond de l'océan.
Date Published:2015

Petit album où l'on suit la trajectoire du ballon rouge d'Émilio, qu'il lance au-dessus de la clôture de sa cour. Le ballon atterrit alors chez son voisin, puis dans la rue, au milieu de la circulation, puis déboule l'escalier qui conduit au métro, dans les bras d'un passagère. Celle-ci ressort de la station et un coup de vent emporte ledit ballon dans les étals du marché, sur une plage, au fond de l'océan.

Date Published:2015

Bone : coda /

Smith, Jeff, 1960 February 27-


Includes a new Bone chapter and a Bone companion. "Ride along with the boys and their friend Bartleby the Bay Rat Creature as they brave the dangerous journey across the desert back to Boneville in their rickety cow cart"--Back cover.
Date Published:2016

Black Panther by Christopher Priest : the complete collection.

Priest, Christopher J. (Christopher James), 1961-


Spine title. "Contains material originally published in magazine form as Black Panther #1-17"--T.p. verso. "Collected Editions"--Inside front cover. "T+"--Back cover. "T'Challa is the man with the plan when Christopher Priest puts the emphasis on the Wakandan king's reputation as the ultimate statesman, as seen through the eyes of the U.S. Government's Everett K. Ross. As the Panther investigates a murder in New York, Ross plays Devil's Advocate in an encounter with Mephisto, and a new regime seizes control in Wakanda. When the truth behind the coup becomes clear, T'Challa finds himself an enemy of the state--and a major revelation threatens to destroy his relationship with the Avengers!"--Back cover.
Date Published:2015

Spine title. "Contains material originally published in magazine form as Black Panther #1-17"--T.p. verso. "Collected Editions"--Inside front cover. "T+"--Back cover. "T'Challa is the man with the plan when Christopher Priest puts the emphasis on the Wakandan king's reputation as the ultimate statesman, as seen through the eyes of the U.S. Government's Everett K. Ross. As the Panther investigates a murder in New York, Ross plays Devil's Advocate in an encounter with Mephisto, and a new regime seizes control in Wakanda. When the truth behind the coup becomes clear, T'Challa finds himself an enemy of the state--and a major revelation threatens to destroy his relationship with the Avengers!"--Back cover.

Date Published:2015

Favorite Norse myths

Osborne, Mary Pope.


Creation : the nine worlds -- Odin's three quests -- The magic stallion -- How Thor got his hammer -- Loki's children -- The giant's bride -- The golden apples -- The fairest feet -- Spell of the giant king -- Marriage of the ice maiden -- The giant's cauldron -- Thor and the clay giant -- The death of Balder -- Twilight of the gods. Wilson's Children. A collection of rarely retold tales from the "Elder Edda" and the "Younger Edda," two six-hundred-year-old Norse manuscripts.
Date Published:1996

Creation : the nine worlds -- Odin's three quests -- The magic stallion -- How Thor got his hammer -- Loki's children -- The giant's bride -- The golden apples -- The fairest feet -- Spell of the giant king -- Marriage of the ice maiden -- The giant's cauldron -- Thor and the clay giant -- The death of Balder -- Twilight of the gods. Wilson's Children. A collection of rarely retold tales from the "Elder Edda" and the "Younger Edda," two six-hundred-year-old Norse manuscripts.

Date Published:1996

Aladdin : read-along storybook and CD /

Schonberger, Jane.


Based on the motion picture Aladdin. A young man enlists the aid of a genie to keep a princess from being forced to marry a man she does not love.
Date Published:2015

With malice : a novel /

Cook, Eileen.


Eighteen-year-old Jill Charron wakes up in a hospital, unable to remember the past six weeks, including the accident that killed her best friend, if it was, in fact, an accident.
Date Published:2016

Genetic engineering and developments in biotechnology

Rooney, Anne.


What is genetic engineering? -- How genes work -- Bigger, better, woolier -- Toward genetic engineering -- How genetic engineering works -- Working in genetic engineering -- Before starting -- We have a problem... -- Making choices -- Does it work? -- Sharing results -- Design challenge -- Into the future. "Genetic engineers study genes and DNA to develop ways to recreate and modify them to advance technologies in fields such as medicine and agriculture. Using living organisms and systems to create new products and technologies is called biotechnology. Readers will learn how genetic engineers are working toward curing diseases in humans and making crops less susceptible to disease. Real-life examples and a design challenge help students understand key concepts related to the engineering process, and encourage discussion about the impact of biotechnology on our lives, including its benefits and risks."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

What is genetic engineering? -- How genes work -- Bigger, better, woolier -- Toward genetic engineering -- How genetic engineering works -- Working in genetic engineering -- Before starting -- We have a problem... -- Making choices -- Does it work? -- Sharing results -- Design challenge -- Into the future. "Genetic engineers study genes and DNA to develop ways to recreate and modify them to advance technologies in fields such as medicine and agriculture. Using living organisms and systems to create new products and technologies is called biotechnology. Readers will learn how genetic engineers are working toward curing diseases in humans and making crops less susceptible to disease. Real-life examples and a design challenge help students understand key concepts related to the engineering process, and encourage discussion about the impact of biotechnology on our lives, including its benefits and risks."--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2017

Please excuse this poem : 100 new poets for the next generation /


An anthology of poems by young, award-winning, up-and-coming writers reflects a diverse range of voices, styles, and backgrounds.
Date Published:2015

Add it up! /

First, Rachel,


"Fun with addition"--Cover. Addition mission -- Plus sign -- What's the sum? -- Word problems -- Number lines -- Practice.
Date Published:2016

Boy seeking band /

Brezenoff, Steven.


"Terence Kato is a prodigy bass player, but he's determined to finish middle school on a high note. Life has other plans. In eighth grade, he's forced to transfer from a private arts school to a public school, where the kids seemingly speak a different language. Luckily, Terence knows a universal one: music. He sets out to build a rock band and, in the process, make a few friends. However, great music and great friendships aren't always in harmony"--Publisher's website.
Date Published:2017

"Terence Kato is a prodigy bass player, but he's determined to finish middle school on a high note. Life has other plans. In eighth grade, he's forced to transfer from a private arts school to a public school, where the kids seemingly speak a different language. Luckily, Terence knows a universal one: music. He sets out to build a rock band and, in the process, make a few friends. However, great music and great friendships aren't always in harmony"--Publisher's website.

Date Published:2017

The Iditarod : story of the last great race /

Young, Ian, 1970-


Recalls the history of the Iditarod dog sled race, including some of its greatest mushers and dogs, and explains how teams and volunteers prepare for and run this famous Alaskan race.
Date Published:2003

Can I tell you about gender diversity? : a guide for friends, family and professionals /

Atkinson, CJ,


Introducing Kit -- Gender identity -- Sexual orientation -- Transitioning -- Gender expression -- Gender dysphoria & euphoria -- Gender identity clinics -- Language -- The Equality Act -- School -- Misgendering -- Being Kit. Kit, a 12 year old who identifies as a boy, explains all about gender variance, the experience of medical transition and how his family, friends and school can support him. This illustrated introduction to gender diversity will be a helpful guide and discussion starter for children 11+, as well as for older readers.
Date Published:2017

Introducing Kit -- Gender identity -- Sexual orientation -- Transitioning -- Gender expression -- Gender dysphoria & euphoria -- Gender identity clinics -- Language -- The Equality Act -- School -- Misgendering -- Being Kit. Kit, a 12 year old who identifies as a boy, explains all about gender variance, the experience of medical transition and how his family, friends and school can support him. This illustrated introduction to gender diversity will be a helpful guide and discussion starter for children 11+, as well as for older readers.

Date Published:2017

Diary of a Minecraft zombie. : [One bad apple] /


"This unofficial Minecraft novel is an original work of fan fiction which is not sanctioned nor approved by the makers of Minecraft."--Title page verso. "There's a new kid at Zombie's middle school and everyone thinks he is so cool. But the more Zombie hangs out with him, the more trouble he gets into. Not only that, but Zombie's friends are noticing that Zombie is changing...a lot! Zombie is dressing different, acting different, even smelling different. Even Steve, Zombie's best friend, is worried."--From publisher.
Date Published:2016

"This unofficial Minecraft novel is an original work of fan fiction which is not sanctioned nor approved by the makers of Minecraft."--Title page verso. "There's a new kid at Zombie's middle school and everyone thinks he is so cool. But the more Zombie hangs out with him, the more trouble he gets into. Not only that, but Zombie's friends are noticing that Zombie is changing...a lot! Zombie is dressing different, acting different, even smelling different. Even Steve, Zombie's best friend, is worried."--From publisher.

Date Published:2016

Dead and gone /

Harris, Charlaine.



Date Published:2009