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Religion, Psychology, Self help, Spirituality
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Rabbi and author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People (DB 48900) discusses fear and suggests ways to manage…
this emotion. He uses religious teachings and personal accounts as guides for empowerment. Includes a message of hope. 2009
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General fiction, Animal stories, Friendship stories
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In Julia Gillian and the Art of Knowing, Nine year old Julia Gillian learns a lot about facing fear as…
she and her St. Bernard, Bigfoot, take long walks through their Minneapolis neighborhood one hot summer, and she seeks the courage to finish a book that could have an unhappy ending. In Julia Gillian and the Quest for Joy, Ten year old Julia Gillian's best friend is keeping secrets, their beloved lunch lady was replaced by a tyrant, and trumpet lessons prove difficult, making it hard for her to follow the music teacher's advice to look for the joy. For grades 3-6
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Animal stories
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On summer days after dinner when the narrator's mom shoos him out of the house, he waits on the front…
stoop for his friend, Corey, to come by. Corey is hearing-impaired and stubborn too, and today he is intent on walking past neighbor Lester's dog. That dog left a scar on the narrator's nose when he was six, and he is afraid. But Corey is on a mission to rescue an abandoned kitten--a mission that gives the narrator newfound courage. For grades K-3
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Sports and games
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Discusses a wide range of extreme sports and leading figures in those fields. Covers air, land, and water sports including…
bungee jumping, hang gliding, skydiving, mountain biking, snowboarding, scuba diving, and surfing. For junior and senior high readers. 2004
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General fiction
Human-narrated audio
Traces the history and design of roller coasters from the earliest version in Russia in the 1400s to modifications in…
France and their development in the United States from wooden to steel construction. Explains the physics of roller coaster rides and the effects on the human body. Offers tips for achieving a scarier ride. For grades 3-6
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Literature biography, Health and medicine, Writing
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Sometimes the truth can be much scarier than fiction. And this collection is no exception. Uncover what fascinated and frightened…
some of our favorite horror writers of all time.Who are the people who make our hearts race and our minds spin? Why are they so good at making us fear what goes bump in the night? What are the stories behind the writers who give us goosebumps? Dark Hearts is a collection of fourteen short biographies of the world's best-known horror writers, including Mary Shelley, Shirley Jackson, Neil Gaiman, R. L. Stine, Stephen King, Bram Stoker, and others. Their stories are gathered in this beautiful, gift-able book that is perfect for any horror fan.
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Business and economics, Politics and government
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Designed for readers from grade 6 and up, this lavishly illustrated set provides comprehensive coverage of the history of aviation,…
including space flight, as well as the science and technology on which it depends. Detailed A-Z entries trace the development of human flight from ancient myths and legends through today's space exploration, highlighting scientific discoveries and innovations that made aviation possible."IFlight and Motion" also celebrates the contributions and achievements of the pioneers and visionaries of air and space flight, from inventors and innovators to pilots, astronauts, and cosmonauts. Detailed illustrated diagrams give readers a general understanding of the mechanics of flight and of the physics and technology involved. The set also highlights key air and spacecrafts that have made a unique mark in the history of flight. It features more than 500 full-color and black-and-white photos and illustrations, and also includes a timeline, a listing of museums and exhibits, further reading lists, a comprehensive glossary, and general and subject indexes.
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General fiction
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Jodie loves visiting her grandparents' farm. Okay, so it's not the most exciting place in the world. Still, Grandpa tells…
great scary stories. And Grandma's chocolate chip pancakes are the best. But this summer the farm has really changed. The cornfields are sparse. Grandma and Grandpa seem worn out. And the single scarecrow has been replaced by twelve evil-looking ones. Then one night Jodie sees something really odd. The scarecrows seem to be moving. Twitching on their stakes. Coming alive...
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Humourous fiction
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What makes a lucky day?One gloomy morning, Theodore found a bright, shiny penny on the way down to breakfast. There…
was Abraham Lincoln, face up. What luck! "Oh THANK you, Mr. Famous President!" Theodore said. And he tucked that shiny, new penny in his pocket.Follow Theodore through a day bursting with the simple joys and endless verve of young children--a reminder of how much luck abounds in the world, and how sometimes, it's just waiting to be found.
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Nature
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Ms. Frizzle is a grade school teacher who takes her class on fantastic field trips using her magic, metamorphosing school…
bus. In this installment, the class is heading for a visit at a weather forecasting center when they find themselves in the middle of a hurricane. Learning about weather and hurricanes ensues.
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Humourous fiction, General fiction
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Introducing Junie B. Jones, that lovable, mischievous kindergartner, in her hilarious first book, as she tells all about how she gets locked in school on her very first day!
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Animal stories, General fiction
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Bear is big, but the forest is bigger. A storm is brewing and he can't find his way home. The…
star of "Bear Feels Sick" and "Bear Snores On" returns in this delightful story about friendship and loyalty.
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Humourous fiction, General fiction
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Spunky, sweet, and totally brave (mostly)! Louise Trapeze dazzles and delights emerging young readers. Ladies and gentleman! Boys and girls!…
Feast your eyes on the one, the only, Louise Trapeze! Louise performs with her parents and her best friend, Stella, in the Sweet Potato Circus. And today is Birthday Eve! That means tomorrow, Birthday Day, Louise officially turns seven. Seven is old enough to fly on the real flying trapeze. The big one. The one way high up in the sky, that makes her stomach flop-flip at the very sight . . . Uh-oh! Could it be that Louise is not 100% fearless after all? Might she actually, gulp, be afraid of heights . . . ? Perfect for fans of IVY AND BEAN and JUNIE B. JONES, Louise Trapeze is adorably illustrated in two-color by Brigette Barrager, illustrator of New York Times bestseller UNI THE UNICORN.
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Self help
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We want our kids to be safe, happy, and well-adjusted. But we all know that our children, like us, have…
to face a lot of difficult things in their lives. And one of them is fear. Although adults have learned that one of the best remedies for tackling fears is an abundance of love and care, children still need support and guidance. In Sometimes I'm Afraid: A Book about Fear. . . Just for Me!, author, Michaelene Mundy, helps young readers understand what it means to be afraid and how to find courage and support in their friends and loved ones.
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Animal stories
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Putting a fear to restSara Barker is afraid of dogs. Whenever she sees even a picture of one, she feels…
clammy and cold all over. So what's Sara to do when she learns that her new next-door neighbor owns two of them? Two young and big dogs, to be specific. Her neighbor turns out to be an ebullient older woman who befriends Sara and promises her dogs will keep their distance. But one day a situation arises in which Sara is forced to venture into the yard next door, even as the dogs there are desperately barking.Kids will relate to Sara, and dog-lovers will enjoy seeing her overcome her fears in this easy-to-read chapter book, with numerous cheerful pictures.The Next-Door Dogs is a 2006 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
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It's Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and children throughout the pueblo, or town, are getting ready to…
celebrate! They decorate with colored streamers, calaveras--or sugar skulls--and pan de muertos, or bread of the dead. There are altars draped in cloth and covered in marigolds and twinkling candles. Music fills the streets. Join the fun and festivities, learn about a different cultural tradition, and brush up on your Spanish vocabulary as the town honors their dearly departed in a traditional, time-honored style.
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Nature, General non-fiction, Science and technology
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Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, tornadoes--weather is becoming extreme, and this book tells you how to plan ahead and prepare, respond to…
emergencies, and survive the worst-case scenarios. From the risks of building on changing coastlines to the safety kit you should have packed up at home, from the telltale signs of a hurricane on the horizon to how to power up when the grid goes down--this will be the one book to carry with you through all kinds of bad weather. Divided into four sections (Hot, Cold, Wet, Dry) each chapter includes a level-headed discussion of current weather extremes, facts and details on conditions, and theories for why these changes are occurring; dos and don'ts for inside and outside; and gives at-a-glance guidance for how to prepare for, survive, and recover from every extreme. Sidebar features include: gears and gadgets; protecting your pet; and firsthand accounts from survivors and the experts who help them. Spectacular photographs of wicked weather plus useful checklists and how-to illustrations make page after page both useful and entertaining, even when you're contemplating the unthinkable.
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Animal stories, General fiction, Humourous fiction, School stories
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Roscoe is determined to guess the weight of a giant pumpkin in order to win books for his school library…
and candy for himself, but is overwhelmed by superstitions, especially about a certain black kitten.
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Animal stories, General fiction, Mysteries and crime stories
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Harold the dog thinks the Monroes' new pet rabbit is just a cute little bunny. But when the vegetables in…
the Monroes' kitchen start turning white, Chester the cat is worried. Could Bunnicula be a vampire bunny? Chester will stop at nothing to protect the Monroes and their vegetables from the threat.
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Holiday fiction
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On a dark and scary Halloween night, Sheldon the short-order pig is out looking for work when his car breaks…
down. Gathering up his courage, he approaches an ominous-looking mansion and enters the twisted world of Dr. Edmund Vermin! Will poor Sheldon escape or be forever trapped in Dr. Vermin’s laboratory? Things aren’t what they seem in Tim Egan’s latest zany tale of ravishing wolves, giant pigs and . . . horseradish!