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Author
Publisher
Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Jimi Hendrix's death, the best-selling author of Shout! delivers a compelling new biography of the legendary guitarist. Celebrated as the most innovative guitarist ever to play, Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970) is renowned for symphonic solos and virtuosic picking (sometimes, with his teeth). But, as Philip Norman describes, before Hendrix was setting guitars aflame onstage, he was a shy kid in Seattle, plucking...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"An irresistible, nostalgic, and insightful--and totally original--ramble through classic children's literature from Vanity Fair contributing editor (and father) Bruce Handy. In 1690, the dour New England Primer, thought to be the first American children's book, was published in Boston. Offering children gems of advice such as "Strive to learn" and "Be not a dunce, " it was no fun at all. So how did we get from there to "Let the wild rumpus start"?...
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Max has an active imagination, who will throw a fit if others don't go along with what he wants. Following an incident with his sister Claire and her friends, Max throws a tantrum when his mother pays more attention to her boyfriend than to him - runs away from home. Wearing his wolf costume at the time, Max not only runs away physically, but runs toward a world in his imagination. This world, an ocean away, is inhabited by large wild beasts, including...
Author
Series
Caldecott award volume 1964
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Max sails to the land of the wild things, where he becomes their king.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
On the island of Zakynthos, nothing is more powerful than Desire--love itself, bottled and sold to the highest bidder by Leandros, a power-hungry descendant of the god Eros. Eirene and her beloved twin sister, Phoebe, have always managed to escape Desire's thrall--until Leandros's wife dies mysteriously and he sets his sights on Phoebe. Determined to keep her sister safe, Eirene strikes a bargain with Leandros: If she can complete the four elaborate...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Formats
Description
Fleeing from the orphanage where she lives, Grace makes a deal with the witch in the nearby woods--if Grace can learn all the witch's spells, she must make Grace her apprentice--an agreement that leads to an unexpected bond, and an unimaginable sacrifice.
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The backyard has long been a space associated with recreation and relaxation, a private patch of earth to escape to, and a springboard for the imagination. In her signature style and drawing on her personal experience as a mother, gardener, and author, Amanda Thomsen encourages kids to create kingdoms of their own making, right in their own backyards. With whimsical projects for every season and any setting, from forest to pavement, fun-seeking kids...
Author
Publisher
Packaroonus Records
Pub. Date
[2018?]
Language
English
Description
Nina Stone creates children's music that is made with the young child in mind showcasing an eclectic mix of styles, bound by a commonality of movement and rhythm including elements of child appropriate hip-hop and rap. Vocalized rhythms and hand clapped rhythmic patterns are used.
Author
Publisher
Berkley Romance
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"With rare plants to find, a dead sister who keeps bringing her coffee, and another sister whose anger fills the sky with lightning, Sage doesn't have time for romance. Sage Flores has an affinity for plants, but it wasn't enough to save her younger sister Sky's life. She ran from the tragedy, only to return to her hometown eight years later. Like slipping into an old, comforting sweater, Sage takes back her job at Cranberry Rose Company and uses...
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
When Max is sent to bed without supper, he sails off to a world inhabited by weird creatures. Mickey is awakened by noises in the night. Alligators dance and sing through the alphabet. Counting forwards and backwards has never been so much fun. Pierre doesn't care about anything until he meets a hungry lion. Chicken soup with rice can be enjoyed all year long while learning the months.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bright Matter Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Fantastic facts come to life in this beautifully-designed, photo-filled hardcover series! From weather and animals to sports and pop culture, a treasure trove of intriguing information pairs with dramatic pictures to wow young readers with the surprising, the stupendous, and the surreal"--
15) Where the wild things were: life, death, and ecological wreckage in a land of vanishing predators
Author
Publisher
Distributed to the trade by Macmillan
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
A provocative look at how the disappearance of the world's great predators has upset the delicate balance of the environment, and what their disappearance portends for the future, by an acclaimed science journalist.
Publisher
DC Comics
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"One of pop culture's most iconic heroes reaches a milestone in this 750th-issue celebration! Wonder Woman creators past, present, and future unite to celebrate the Princess of the Amazons in this anniversary collection. Wonder Woman's landmark 750th issue is celebrated in an all-star collection featuring the best of the Amazon Princess! Longtime favorites and acclaimed new voices unite to give Diana, Princess of Themyscira, the anniversary volume...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
On the island of Zakynthos, nothing is more powerful than Desire, love itself, bottled and sold to the highest bidder by Leandros, a power-hungry descendant of the god Eros. Eirene and her beloved twin sister, Phoebe, have always managed to escape Desire's thrall, until Leandros's wife dies mysteriously and he sets his sights on Phoebe. Eirene strikes a bargain with Leandros: If she can complete the four elaborate tasks he sets her, he will find another...
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