Synopsis: A lion cast out from his tribe. An elephant who can read the bones of the dead. A baboon rebelling against his destiny. For generations, the animals of the African plains have followed a single rule: only kill to survive. But when an unthinkable act of betrayal shatters the peace, the fragile balance between predators and prey will rest in the paws of three unlikely heroes.

Synopsis: "Eleven-year old Sam befriends a hungry class hamster that undergoes a freaky transformation"--

Synopsis: Other than their first names, Naomi Marie and Naomi Edith are sure they have nothing in common, and they wouldn t mind keeping it that way. When Naomi Marie s mom and Naomi Edith s dad get serious about dating, each girl tries to cling to the life she knows and loves. Then their parents push them into attending a class together, where they might just have to find a way to work with each other and maybe even join forces to find new ways to define…

Synopsis: "Nelson Mandela, who courageously dealt with adversity and emerged a world leader, has been an inspirational role model for millions of people around the world, from students to presidents. After being imprisoned for 27 years, in 1994 he became South Africa's first democratically-elected president and shared the Nobel Peace Prize. Mandela died in 2013, but his legacy lives on as a barrier-breaker and humanitarian. Learn all about his life,…

Synopsis: "Magic, monsters, and mayhem abound when Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase meet Carter and Sadie Kane for the first time in this short story collection"--

Synopsis: Last summer, Quinnen was the star pitcher of her baseball team, the Panthers. They were headed for the championship, and her loudest supporter at every game was her best friend and older sister, Haley. This summer, everything is different. Haley's death, at the end of last summer, has left Quinnen and her parents reeling. Without Haley in the stands, Quinnen doesn't want to play baseball. It seems like nothing can fill the Haley-sized hole in…

Synopsis: "Do you play video games? If you do, you've probably played a game designed by Shigeru Miyamoto. Miyamoto pioneered a new kind of game based on story and characters, rather than competition with other players. As a child, Miyamoto was fascinated by animated movies. He drew his own cartoons and designed children's toys. In college, Miyamoto studied art and design. He was hired as an artist at Nintendo, a toy company that was just starting to make…

Synopsis: Profiles the life and work of a founding father, from his rivalry with Thomas Jefferson to his portrayal on Broadway.

Synopsis: While his human Elliot adjusts to his new home and stepfamily, Gizmo, an evil genius guinea pig, searches for a new evil lair where he can plot to take over the world, but Gizmo is constantly thwarted by Elliot's little stepsister Jasmine (who likes to play dress-up), Abuela (who may or may not like to eat cavies), and Wedgie (a Corgi superhero and Gizmo's nemesis).

Synopsis: "Magnus and friends help the god of thunder find his missing weapon before all Muspellheim breaks loose"--

Synopsis: To learn to ride Prince, gamer Paley is forced to identify her real-life powers. But her newfound courage will be tested when ranch neighbors threaten to steal an exciting discovery.

Synopsis: "After an act of betrayal rocks the Bravelands, baboon Thorn must find a way to confront treachery in his own troop, while elephant Sky searches for answers and lion Fearless contends with the usurper who conquered his father's pride"--

Synopsis: "Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve a mystery at the Museum of Science"--

Synopsis: Presents the creator of the Muppets and describes the creative spirit, performance talents and beliefs in the goodness of people that inspired his career and how he helped create the iconic programs Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.

Synopsis: Key Features Description Packed with trivia and practical tips, history junkies will adore this guide book publshed in 2164 for people who jump back in time for vacations. "Entertaining" -Kirkus Packed with trivia and practical tips, history junkies will adore this guide book publshed in 2164 for people who jump back in time for vacations. "Entertaining" -Kirkus Product Details Item #: NTS832545 ISBN13: 9781338325454 Format: Paperback Book Pages…

Synopsis: Key Features Description SQUIRREL ATTACK! Sam Gibbs and his super-strong tiny buddy, Hamstersaurus Rex, are back in this hilarious classroom comedy, perfect for fans of Dog Man and Stick Dog-and for anybody who might be entertained by a mutant rodent showdown.Sam and Hammie Rex discover a terrifying giant squirrel hiding in the woods behind Horace Hotwater Middle School. But nobody else believes Squirrel Kong is real.Then Hammie Rex takes the…

Synopsis: The inspiring, lesser-known story of the 1,100 Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs, who persevered through challenges to serve. 'Truly inspiring' -Booklist, starred review

Synopsis: "Would you believe that some people's lives have been saved by animals? This is a fascinating book with stories about animals that have risked their lives to save the lives of their masters. Read about a dog that rescued two kids from a burning house, two wild elk save a boy from freezing in the mountains, a courageous cat fights off a deadly intruder, and two dolphins that saved a girl from a terrifying shark attack. Animal lovers will be…