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Ten delicious teachers

Montgomery, Ross


A group of teachers miss the last bus home, so they decide to take a shortcut through the woods. They soon find themselves facing a hungry group of mischievous and silly monsters, and one by one, the teachers begin to disappear until only one is left. Interest level: PS-3.
Date Published:2021

Secrets of animal camouflage : A Shine-A-Light book /

Brown, Carron,


Who's hiding in the wild? Shine a light behind the page and see . . . Explore animal habitats up close and you will find a world filled with great surprises! From an Arctic fox peeping out of the snow to a blue-ringed octopus buried into the sandy seabed, the secrets of animal camouflage are revealed. Interest level: K-2.
Date Published:2016

Women in sports : 50 fearless athletes who played to win /

Ignotofsky, Rachel, 1989-


Highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes, from well-known figures like tennis player Billie Jean King and gymnast Simone Biles, to lesser-known athletes like skateboarding pioneer Patti McGee and Toni Stone, the first woman to play baseball in a men's professional league. Reading level: 7.2. Interest level: 5-9.
Date Published:2017

The sword of summer

Riordan, Rick.


Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he's tracked down by a man he's never met-a man his mother claimed was dangerous. The man tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years. When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision. Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die... Reading level: 4.8. Interest level: 5-8.
Date Published:2015

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he's tracked down by a man he's never met-a man his mother claimed was dangerous. The man tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years. When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision. Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die... Reading level: 4.8. Interest level: 5-8.

Date Published:2015

The new guy (and other senior year distractions)

Spalding, Amy


What's the only thing that could derail overachiever Jules's perfect senior year? Alex Powell--former member of boy-band sensation Chaos 4 All and newest transfer to Eagle Vista Academy. Alex seems cool enough when he starts spending time with Jules. In fact, he turns out to be quite the romantic (not to mention a killer kisser). And after getting over the initial shock that someone like Alex might actually like like her, Jules accepts that having a boyfriend could be a nice addition to her packed schedule. That is, until Alex commits the ultimate betrayal, which threatens to ruin her high school career, and possibly her entire future. This. Means. War. Interest level: 9-12.
Date Published:2016

What's the only thing that could derail overachiever Jules's perfect senior year? Alex Powell--former member of boy-band sensation Chaos 4 All and newest transfer to Eagle Vista Academy. Alex seems cool enough when he starts spending time with Jules. In fact, he turns out to be quite the romantic (not to mention a killer kisser). And after getting over the initial shock that someone like Alex might actually like like her, Jules accepts that having a boyfriend could be a nice addition to her packed schedule. That is, until Alex commits the ultimate betrayal, which threatens to ruin her high school career, and possibly her entire future. This. Means. War. Interest level: 9-12.

Date Published:2016

Lock and key : a novel /

Dessen, Sarah.


When she is abandoned by her alcoholic mother, high school senior Ruby winds up living with Cora, the sister she has not seen for ten years, and learns about Cora's new life, what makes a family, how to allow people to help her when she needs it, and that she too has something to offer others. Iowa High School Book Award Nominee 2010-2011. For young adult readers. Reading level: 5.5. Interest level: 8-12.
Date Published:2008

When she is abandoned by her alcoholic mother, high school senior Ruby winds up living with Cora, the sister she has not seen for ten years, and learns about Cora's new life, what makes a family, how to allow people to help her when she needs it, and that she too has something to offer others. Iowa High School Book Award Nominee 2010-2011. For young adult readers. Reading level: 5.5. Interest level: 8-12.

Date Published:2008

The Brightwood code

Hesse, Monica


A cryptic message forces eighteen-year-old American Edda to investigate what secrets followed her across the ocean, even as she tries to make sense of her time as a telephone operator on the French front lines of World War I. Reading level: 5.6. Interest level: 9-12.
Date Published:2024

The lucky list

Lippincott, Rachael


Emily and her mom were close and always felt lucky together, especially at small-town Huckabee's bingo nights--until Mom died of cancer. In her grief, Emily wrecks another relationship--with her boyfriend--only to have things go bad from worse when her dad invites his best friend's daughter, Blake, to help him and Emily move houses and give away Mom's things. When Emily and Blake discover Mom's unfulfilled senior year bucket list, the two girls set out to complete the list, and in the process Emily discovers romantic feelings in her for Blake. Reading level: 5.6. Interest level: 8-12.
Date Published:2021

Emily and her mom were close and always felt lucky together, especially at small-town Huckabee's bingo nights--until Mom died of cancer. In her grief, Emily wrecks another relationship--with her boyfriend--only to have things go bad from worse when her dad invites his best friend's daughter, Blake, to help him and Emily move houses and give away Mom's things. When Emily and Blake discover Mom's unfulfilled senior year bucket list, the two girls set out to complete the list, and in the process Emily discovers romantic feelings in her for Blake. Reading level: 5.6. Interest level: 8-12.

Date Published:2021

Cameron and the girls

Averett, Edward, 1951-


Fourteen-year-old Cameron Galloway of Lexington, Washington, understands that he has schizophreniform disorder and needs to take pills to quiet the voices in his head. But he likes the voices, especially the gentle, encouraging voice of The Girl. Conflicted, he turns to his friend Nina Savage, who is clinically depressed and can relate to his horror of the numbing effects of medication. They make a pact to ditch the pills. At first they feel triumphant, but soon Cameron’s untreated mind goes haywire—to disastrous effect. Reading level: 3.8. Interest level: 8-10.
Date Published:2013

Fourteen-year-old Cameron Galloway of Lexington, Washington, understands that he has schizophreniform disorder and needs to take pills to quiet the voices in his head. But he likes the voices, especially the gentle, encouraging voice of The Girl. Conflicted, he turns to his friend Nina Savage, who is clinically depressed and can relate to his horror of the numbing effects of medication. They make a pact to ditch the pills. At first they feel triumphant, but soon Cameron’s untreated mind goes haywire—to disastrous effect. Reading level: 3.8. Interest level: 8-10.

Date Published:2013

Teaching news literacy in the age of AI : a cross-curricular approach /

Collins, Cathy, (Library Media Specialist),


"News literacy is critical to understanding the role that information and a free press play in our lives, and to maintaining a robust democracy. However, effective news literacy education resources at the K12 level are hard to find. This book fills the gap, offering a civic-minded and globally oriented perspective to help teachers integrate news literacy across curriculum areas to guide students in learning about the importance of journalism in a democracy and in our world. Through practical tools, resources and lesson plan ideas, the book helps educators foster the skills students need to become discerning consumers and creative producers of news"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"News literacy is critical to understanding the role that information and a free press play in our lives, and to maintaining a robust democracy. However, effective news literacy education resources at the K12 level are hard to find. This book fills the gap, offering a civic-minded and globally oriented perspective to help teachers integrate news literacy across curriculum areas to guide students in learning about the importance of journalism in a democracy and in our world. Through practical tools, resources and lesson plan ideas, the book helps educators foster the skills students need to become discerning consumers and creative producers of news"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Ai literacy in any class : preparing students to thrive in an ai future in any grade level or content area /

Miller, Matt,


"AI Literacy in Any Class: Preparing Students to Thrive in an AI Future in Any Grade Level or Content Area"--
Date Published:2025

Exposure therapy for anxiety : principles and practice /

Abramowitz, Jonathan S.,


Now revised and expanded to include cutting-edge acceptance-based techniques and a new focus on inhibitory learning, this is the leading guide to therapeutic exposure, a crucial element of evidence-based psychological treatments for anxiety. The book helps the clinician gain skills and confidence for implementing exposure successfully and tailoring interventions to each client's needs, regardless of diagnosis. The theoretical and empirical bases of exposure are reviewed and specialized assessment and treatment planning techniques are described. User-friendly features include illustrative case examples, sample treatment plans, ideas for exercises targeting specific types of fears, and reproducible handouts and forms that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8½" x 11" size. New to This Edition Chapter on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) techniques. Reflects a shift in the field toward inhibitory learning--helping clients learn to tolerate anxiety and uncertainty to maximize long-term outcomes. Chapter on uses of technology, such as computer-based therapy and virtual reality tools. Conceptual, empirical, and clinical advances woven throughout.
Date Published:2019

Now revised and expanded to include cutting-edge acceptance-based techniques and a new focus on inhibitory learning, this is the leading guide to therapeutic exposure, a crucial element of evidence-based psychological treatments for anxiety. The book helps the clinician gain skills and confidence for implementing exposure successfully and tailoring interventions to each client's needs, regardless of diagnosis. The theoretical and empirical bases of exposure are reviewed and specialized assessment and treatment planning techniques are described. User-friendly features include illustrative case examples, sample treatment plans, ideas for exercises targeting specific types of fears, and reproducible handouts and forms that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8½" x 11" size. New to This Edition *Chapter on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) techniques. *Reflects a shift in the field toward inhibitory learning--helping clients learn to tolerate anxiety and uncertainty to maximize long-term outcomes. *Chapter on uses of technology, such as computer-based therapy and virtual reality tools. *Conceptual, empirical, and clinical advances woven throughout.

Date Published:2019

Championing your school library : A practical guide to advocacy, marketing, and promotion

Band, Barbara


Championing Your School Library provides practical strategies, real-life case studies, and business-inspired insights to help school librarians effectively advocate, market, and promote their services. Written by an experienced librarian, this guide walks readers through everything from building stakeholder relationships and managing social media branding to demonstrating impact and crafting tailored marketing plans. Ultimately, it serves as an essential roadmap for both new and veteran librarians looking to transform their libraries into thriving, supported learning hubs.
Date Published:

Championing Your School Library provides practical strategies, real-life case studies, and business-inspired insights to help school librarians effectively advocate, market, and promote their services. Written by an experienced librarian, this guide walks readers through everything from building stakeholder relationships and managing social media branding to demonstrating impact and crafting tailored marketing plans. Ultimately, it serves as an essential roadmap for both new and veteran librarians looking to transform their libraries into thriving, supported learning hubs.

Date Published:

The udl shift : designing inclusive learning that works /

Novak, Katie,


Making the shift to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) has never been easier, whether you need fresh inspiration or are brand-new to the framework. Drawing on nearly 25 years of experience, Katie Novak’s The UDL Shift delivers a practical, step-by-step guide to adapting to today's modern classrooms, moving from core mindsets to actionable planning strategies that improve student outcomes and balance your workload.
Date Published:2026

Making the shift to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) has never been easier, whether you need fresh inspiration or are brand-new to the framework. Drawing on nearly 25 years of experience, Katie Novak’s The UDL Shift delivers a practical, step-by-step guide to adapting to today's modern classrooms, moving from core mindsets to actionable planning strategies that improve student outcomes and balance your workload.

Date Published:2026

Other words for home

Warga, Jasmine.


School Library Journal starred, April 2019. Booklist starred, April 2019. Horn Book Starred, July 2019. Pub Weekly, February 2019. Kirkus Starred, March 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2019. Jude never thought she'd be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives. At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven't quite prepared her for starting school in the US --and her new label of 'Middle Eastern,' an identity she's never known before. But this life also brings unexpected surprises--there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude just might try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is. Newbery Honor Book 2020. Reading level: 5.3. Interest level: 3-6.
Date Published:2019

School Library Journal starred, April 2019. Booklist starred, April 2019. Horn Book Starred, July 2019. Pub Weekly, February 2019. Kirkus Starred, March 2019. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2019. Jude never thought she'd be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives. At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven't quite prepared her for starting school in the US --and her new label of 'Middle Eastern,' an identity she's never known before. But this life also brings unexpected surprises--there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude just might try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is. Newbery Honor Book 2020. Reading level: 5.3. Interest level: 3-6.

Date Published:2019

The freedom seeker

Gupta, Ruchira,


Twelve-year-old Simi Singh's life in Northern India is filled with love, family traditions, and ordinary worries. When her Sikh father and Muslim mother’s interfaith marriage becomes a target of violent vigilantes, they make the choice to flee their homeland. Simi’s father is the first of them to make the journey to the U.S., but when their petition to be reunited in America is denied, Simi and her mother are left with no choice but to attempt a perilous crossing through the Arizona desert with the help of a smuggler. When Simi and her mother are separated during the crossing, Simi must summon all her courage and resourcefulness to survive, find her mother, and reunite her shattered family. Reading level: 4.9. Interest level: 3-7.
Date Published:2025

Twelve-year-old Simi Singh's life in Northern India is filled with love, family traditions, and ordinary worries. When her Sikh father and Muslim mother’s interfaith marriage becomes a target of violent vigilantes, they make the choice to flee their homeland. Simi’s father is the first of them to make the journey to the U.S., but when their petition to be reunited in America is denied, Simi and her mother are left with no choice but to attempt a perilous crossing through the Arizona desert with the help of a smuggler. When Simi and her mother are separated during the crossing, Simi must summon all her courage and resourcefulness to survive, find her mother, and reunite her shattered family. Reading level: 4.9. Interest level: 3-7.

Date Published:2025

Concrete rose

Thomas, Angie.,


A gang leader's son finds his effort to go straight for the sake of his child challenged by a loved one's brutal murder, in a poignant exploration of Black coming-of-age set seventeen years before the events of the award-winning The Hate U Give. Reading level: 3.4. Interest level: 9-12.
Date Published:2021

Anytime yoga : fun and easy exercises for concentration and calm /

Dezé, Ulrika


Provides information about various yoga poses and guided meditation exercises designed for children. Introductory text explains how poses are linked to aspects of nature and are followed by explanations and illustrations that relay how to do each pose. Includes instructions for adults on how, when, and where to practice yoga with children. Reading level: 4.0. Interest level: K-2.
Date Published:2019

She Persisted : 13 American Women Who Changed the World /

Clinton, Chelsea,


Harriet Tubman -- Helen Keller -- Clara Lemlich -- Nellie Bly -- Virginia Apgar -- Maria Tallchief -- Claudette Colvin -- Ruby Bridges -- Margaret Chase Smith -- Sally Ride -- Florence Griffith Joyner -- Oprah Winfrey -- Sonia Sotomayor. A nonfiction picture book compilation of the stories of 13 American women who persisted in overcoming obstacles and changing the world. This book features: Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Clara Lemlich, Nellie Bly, Virginia Apgar, Maria Tallchief, Claudette Colvin, Ruby Bridges, Margaret Chase Smith, Sally Ride, Florence Griffith Joyner, Oprah Winfrey, Sonia Sotomayor--and one special cameo. Reading level: 6. Interest level: K-2.
Date Published:2017

Harriet Tubman -- Helen Keller -- Clara Lemlich -- Nellie Bly -- Virginia Apgar -- Maria Tallchief -- Claudette Colvin -- Ruby Bridges -- Margaret Chase Smith -- Sally Ride -- Florence Griffith Joyner -- Oprah Winfrey -- Sonia Sotomayor. A nonfiction picture book compilation of the stories of 13 American women who persisted in overcoming obstacles and changing the world. This book features: Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Clara Lemlich, Nellie Bly, Virginia Apgar, Maria Tallchief, Claudette Colvin, Ruby Bridges, Margaret Chase Smith, Sally Ride, Florence Griffith Joyner, Oprah Winfrey, Sonia Sotomayor--and one special cameo. Reading level: 6. Interest level: K-2.

Date Published:2017

The fantastic book of dinosaurs : A guide for expert keepers

Magrin, Federica


The first part of this brilliantly-illustrated book explains the characteristics of famous herbivore and carnivore dinosaurs such as the T-Rex, the Velociraptor, the Triceratops and the Stegosaurus. The second part teaches young readers how to manage their dinosaur pup, how to educate it, feed it and nurse it back to health if it gets sick. The book features short but interesting texts as well as Anna Lang's magnificent illustrations, which bring the oldest inhabitants of the planet back to life. Reading level: 6.2. Interest level: 1-4.
Date Published:2020

The first part of this brilliantly-illustrated book explains the characteristics of famous herbivore and carnivore dinosaurs such as the T-Rex, the Velociraptor, the Triceratops and the Stegosaurus. The second part teaches young readers how to manage their dinosaur pup, how to educate it, feed it and nurse it back to health if it gets sick. The book features short but interesting texts as well as Anna Lang's magnificent illustrations, which bring the oldest inhabitants of the planet back to life. Reading level: 6.2. Interest level: 1-4.

Date Published:2020