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By Pendred Noyce. 2014
With time travel and mysteries that need solving, the Galactic Academy of Science (G.A.S.) series instructs readers on how to…
think like scientists. Under the guidance of a Dude or Dudette from the future, the middle school characters are faced with treacherous, present-day crimes that require a historical knowledge of science in order to be solved. From investigating problems to analyzing data and constructing explanations and solutions, this series blends elements of sci-fi with educational methods that distill the key thinking habits of scientists and engineers. Medical science combines with mystery in this G.A.S. adventure about concussions Is the awkward stranger taking bribes to throw games? When Clinton hits his head in the championship soccer game, the stranger gets him benched, and Clinton's team loses. Determined to nail the bribe-taker, Clinton and Mae take on a new G.A.S. mission--a journey across three continents and 4,000 years to learn about concussion and the brain.By Owen R. Liu, Barbara Tinker. 2014
With time travel and mysteries that need solving, the Galactic Academy of Science (G.A.S.) series instructs readers on how to…
think like scientists. Under the guidance of a Dude or Dudette from the future, the middle school characters are faced with treacherous, present-day crimes that require a historical knowledge of science in order to be solved. From investigating problems to analyzing data and constructing explanations and solutions, this series blends elements of sci-fi with educational methods that distill the key thinking habits of scientists and engineers. An adventure that investigates the causes and consequences of climate change Something strange is going on during Anita and Benson's field trip to a greenhouse as their guide is making wild claims about carbon dioxide and their science teacher, Mr. Fazmel, has mysteriously disappeared. That's when Quarkum Phonon, a Dude from the future, sends Anita and Benson on a Galactic Academy of Science mission to learn about the origins of climate change and the ways communities around the world are dealing with its impact. With stops around the world--from a Hawaiian volcano to Greenland and Geneva--Anita and Benson sift through the evidence for climate change. On their return home, the students face the question: what can a couple of kids do to reduce CO2 emissions and slow down climate change? A portion of all profits from this book will go to support local projects helping people in the developing world adapt to climate change.By Margaret Stohl, Kay Peterson, Lewis Peterson. 2018
#1 New York Times bestselling author Margaret Stohl and Lewis Peterson’s hilarious middle grade debut has it all: robot overlords,…
secret feline agents, and earthling humans who are in for a real catastrophe.With examples of why coding is fun and other STEM applications cleverly woven into this fun and thoughtful story about looking beyond binary terms, this is the perfect novel for fans of House of Robots and The Tapper Twins. The Robot Federation and the Feline Empire have been at war for eons. And now that fight is coming to a tiny primitive planetoid…Earth. The mission for both cats and robots: retrieve the Singularity Chip. With it, cats can live past their nine lives, and robots are granted eternal battery life. Meanwhile, twin siblings Max and Min Wengrod are as different as can be. Min always gets good grades, and she loves to read and build robots. Max hates school, and prefers to play games and spend time online with friends.When Max rescues two kittens and is determined to keep them, Min is horrified that these furballs could ruin her chances at the Battle of the Bots competition. But with hidden forces at play in their own house, and the larger war between cats and robots fast approaching, will the twins be able to put aside their differences before they get caught in the crossfire?By Style Guide, Steve Korte. 2016
Team up with Batman, The Flash, and more of your favorite heroes as they defeat the Penguin and his cohorts…
in this action-packed novelization that includes an eight-page full-color insert featuring stills from the Animal Instincts Batman animated film!There's a wild new crime spree flooding the streets of Gotham City! Under the Penguin's orders, Killer Croc, Cheetah, Silverback, and Man-Bat have been causing chaos with the help of robotic cyber animals, and Batman is determined to stop them. But what's one hero against an entire zoo full of villains? In order to defeat the criminals, Batman teams up with The Flash, Red Robin, Nightwing, and Green Arrow. Can Batman and his fellow heroes stop the Penguin's diabolical plans before they destroy Gotham City for good? Find out in this action-packed story that comes with full-color stills from the movie! BATMAN and all related characters and elements © & TM DC Comics.By Edgar Rice Burroughs. 2012
The Lost Continent is one of the least-known of Burroughs' thrilling science-fiction tales. In the year 2137, civilization has been…
in decline for nearly two centuries, and war-torn Europe is but a distant memory to the inhabitants of the isolated United States. But an American adventurer rediscovers the Old World, which has become a strange and savage land.By Jeffrey Aaron Miller. 1997
The epic conclusion to the story that began with Mary of the Aether and continued with Mary of Shadows and…
Mary of Starlight. One enemy remains, a creature more devious, cunning and cruel than any Devourer. Mary the Lightbearer will face this enemy in a last world-shattering battle that will change the fate of universes. But it is a battle like no other against an evil force greater than anything Mary has ever known. The truth about many things will be revealed, and no one will ever be the same.By Style Guide, Cala Spinner. 2017
Voltron returns for another adventure in this collectible chapter book retelling of the hottest new Netflix series, Voltron Legendary Defender…
from DreamWorks Animation!Knowledge or death. When Keith and Shiro enter the mysterious Blade of Marmora base, they are unprepared for what happens next. The Blade of Marmora is a secret society of Galra rebels—who know Keith has entered with one of their blades. Keith must withstand the Trials of Marmora to unlock its secrets, but only a Galra can activate the blade. Is Keith meant to go through the door and become a member of the Blade of Marmora? Or will the Red Lion need a new Paladin? This paperback edition includes exclusive Voltron decal stickers! DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender © 2017 DreamWorks Animation LLC. TM World Events Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.By Natalie Shaw. 2017
What’s the only thing scarier than Emperor Zarkon? Space Mall Cop Varkon, and he has it out for the Paladins…
of Voltron in this collectible chapter book retelling of the hottest new Netflix series, Voltron Legendary Defender from DreamWorks Animation!Welcome to the Space Mall, the universe’s last resort against fair-priced goods. Here, you can purchase a whole set of Teludav lenses, all for the low, low price of your first-born child—or being the shopkeeper’s butler for one year. While Shiro works on forming a stronger bond with the Black Lion, the other Paladins navigate the galactic Space Mall, and try to avoid getting caught by Varkon (and his trusty hoverbike) in the process! This ebook edition includes a new, never-before-told story from the Space Mall! DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender © 2017 DreamWorks Animation LLC. TM World Events Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.By Norma Fox Mazer. 1975
After falling asleep in a park, fourteen-year old Zan awakens to find herself transported back in time to the forest…
world of a band of prehistoric cave dwellers. Adopted by the group, she learns their language and customs, exults in their triumphs, and shares in their grief. However, the society's wise woman has her doubts about Zan, who she believes has brought misfortune with her. In mortal danger, Zane is able to return to her own time--an eleven-month absence which was only a few hours back home.Norma Fox Mazer (1931-2009) was an American author and teacher best known for her books for young adults. Among the honors Mazer earned for her writing were a National Book Award nomination, a Lewis Carroll Shelf Award (for Saturday, The Twelfth of October), and a Newbery Medal.By Paula Danziger, Ann M Martin. 1986
A gorgeous new package for Paula Danziger's backlist with an introduction from Ann Martin!In the year 2057 people live in…
malls, take classes in ESP, and get detention from robots. Fifteen-year-old Aurora loves everything about her life. She's part of the coolest group of kids at school and has just started dating the best-looking guy in her grade. Then her parents make the announcement that she's sure will ruin her life--the family's moving to the moon! What with water rationing, no privacy, and freeze-dried hamburgers, how will Aurora ever feel like she's home again?Paula Danziger's novels are hilarious, genuine, and full of dynamic female characters that have won the hearts of her readers and turned her books into beloved classics. These playful covers full of charming details capture the spirit of Paula's stories and will brighten up the bookshelves of her fans and a new generation of readers.By James Hamilton, Kersten Hamilton. 2015
Someone is smuggling secrets out of the Kennewicketts' lab and sabotaging their experiments, putting everyone at the Amazing Automated Inn…
at risk. In pursuit of the villains, the family of scientific geniuses board their dirigible and take to the skies. Together with their robotic staff and the inventor Nikola Tesla, they must face murderous sky pirates, cross the Alps in a giant mechanical spider, and defy the perilous pigeon Iron Claw and the malevolent magician Madini once more. Will boy inventor Wally and his daring dog, Noodles, be able to defeat the evil Mesmers and their minions a second time? History and technology collide in this fast-paced series narrated by a daring dachshund and brimming with mad science.By J. V. Kade. 2013
Twelve-year-old Trout St. Kroix has been searching for his missing father for the last two years, after his dad disappeared…
while fighting in the Bot Wars. The Bot Wars began after robots became so advanced that they revolted and demanded more workers' rights, causing the government to declare all robots terrorists and ban them from the Districts. Trout never questioned anything the government told him--even when his own nanny bot was banished--until a vid he posts about his missing dad goes viral and new information pops up. At first Trout is wrenched his dad might be alive, but when his brother disappears, Trout learns nothing is what it seems . . . not even his own father. Percy Jackson meets Transformers in this heart-stopping, futuristic adventure that will make you question everything you know--and look at robots in a whole new light.By Kim Stanley Robinson. 1984
On the North Pole of Pluto there stands an enigma: a huge circle of standing blocks of ice, built on…
the pattern of Earth's Stonehenge--but ten times the size, standing alone at the farthest reaches of the Solar System. What is it? Who came there to build it?In Kim Stanley Robinson's Icehenge, the secret lies, perhaps, in the chaotic decades of the Martian Revolution, in the lost memories of those who have lived for centuries.By Steve Foxe. 2016
When the prison ship, Alchemor, crash lands on Earth, hundreds of Decepticons escape. Now, it's up Bumblebee and his new…
team of Autobots to hunt and capture the escaped bad guys. Learn all about your favorite Robots in Disguise heroes, friends, foes, and more in this exciting book. This action packed book will introduce you to your favorite Robots in Disguise! Packed full of secrets, stats, and histories, you can learn all about the best heroes and the worst villains here! Passport to Reading Level 3© 2016 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.By Andy Ristaino. 2014
Sci-fi, horror, and comedy melted together and topped with a Twilight Zone twist. Darkly funny tales featuring mad science, gothic…
anime, TV zombies, kaiju, giant robots, monsters from the deep, and even a haunted sweatshirt. From the Emmy Award-winning storyboard artist and character designer of Adventure Time. Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.By Jean E. Karl. 1976
Fearful of mankind's growing space exploration, an alien race known as the Chlordians wipes out nearly all of the planet's…
carbon-based life forms. Life on Earth is forever changed after the "Chlordian sweep," not only on account of the struggle for physical survival but also because of a shift in attitudes. Survivors experience a form of enlightenment that leads them away from competitive, destructive impulses and toward unity with all life. Ultimately, the catastrophic attack ushers in a new era of cooperation and peaceful coexistence.Written from the perspective of a far-distant civilization, these nine "Stories of a Future Past" offer optimistic, thought-provoking perspectives on the possibilities for our planet's evolution. Even readers who are not already science fiction fans will be intrigued by these imaginative tales. Chosen as a Junior Literary Guild selection, The Turning Place is an outstanding book for young adults.By Dave Butler. 2016
Meet Charlie. He lives a quiet life with his protective father, an inventor and clockmaker. When Charlie's father is suddenly…
and mysteriously kidnapped by a shadowy group called the Anti-Human League, it's up to Charlie to save him. Before long, he has assembled a motley crew to help. From the terrifying but well-meaning troll Grim Grumblesson to the high-flying young aeronauts Bob and Sir Oliver, this team will follow the trail anywhere.But the league's plan is much more sinister than Charlie could have imagined. And as he unravels the secrets of the league, he also uncovers his father's own secrets--about his family, the league, and even himself... Can Charlie and his gang rescue his father from the dastardly villains who have kidnapped him? And will Charlie be able to come to terms with who he really is? The journey begins here!By Philip Wylie, Gerard Jones. 2015
Thanks to his father s genetic experiments Hugo Danner is born with superhuman levels of strength speed …
and intelligence Hugo feels compelled to conceal his gifts from a suspicious and uncomprehending world but he doesn t take on an identity as a costumed crusader Instead his struggles to find a place in society that will accommodate his extraordinary skills lead to a checkered career as a boardwalk strongman Foreign Legionnaire politician and archeologist Gladiator first published in 1930 preceded Superman s debut by eight years and formed the archetypes further developed in subsequent superhero comics and literature Fans of comics graphic novels science-fiction and fantasy literature will be captivated by this timeless tale of an outsider s search for acceptance and fulfillment Introduction by Gerard Jones author of Men of Tomorrow Geeks Gangsters and the Birth of the Comic BookBy John Zakour. 2008
Two ambassador ships have gone missing, and it's up to Baxter Moon, Galactic Scout 2nd Class, to find them. His…
first thought is "Holy bloop!" but his second is "Let's go!" After all, he is one of the best pilots at the Galactic Academy, and it's not like he's ever killed his whole crew in real life... only in simulations. But traveling through deep space with a large-but-dim mechanic, her genius twin, and a talking chimp isn't all it's cracked up to be. It will take all the good old fashioned instincts Baxter's got to navigate deep space, rescue the beautiful blue Aquarian princess, and save the world from a dangerous techno-race gone awry.It might be a lot to do in one day for the average teenager, but Baxter Moon isn't average.By George S. Mahaffey. 2013
In the vein of WOOL and THE HUNGER GAMES, BLOOD RUNNERS is set in a post-apocalyptic Middle America that's arisen…
from the chaos and bloodshed of the old century. The story takes place initially in New Chicago, a city encircled by a massive wall that separates it from the "Q Zone," a forbidden area inhabited by mutated quasi-humans called "Thresher."In an effort to eradicate crime, a new system of law and order developed in New Chicago. Efficient, yet incredibly brutal, this new system called "Absolution," revolves around young men and women who are trained in the city as human "sin-eaters" and paid bounties, blood money, to become suspects in crimes committed by those of means. "Runners" bear the burden of individual crimes and are forced to run timed gauntlets, tracked by government assassins who function as judge, jury, and executioner.The story centers on a young "Runner" who teams up with a female assassin hired to hunt him down after they uncover a conspiracy concerning the brutal head of the all-powerful Guild that controls the underworld in New Chicago.There are three books in the series. Book 1 details the rise of New Chicago's dictator, the development of "Absolution," the background of our heroes (the young Runner and the female assassin hired to kill him), and how the heroes are forced to join up and work to escape from New Chicago after they uncover a conspiracy that threatens the power structure. Book 2 explores their escape from New Chicago and efforts to hide in the Quarantine Zone, eventual rescue by a band of scavengers from a settlement beyond the Great Lakes, and how the groups join forces when some of their members are kidnapped and taken back into New Chicago by the city's dictator. Book 3 centers on the how the young Runner and assassin are forced to lead a team back into New Chicago, rescue their kidnapped friends, and confront the city's dictator and prevent him from utilizing an ancient weapon that could destroy the world once again."BLOOD RUNNERS is lean and muscular, a grittier HUNGER GAMES meets THE REMAINING."Stephen L'Heureux - producer, SIN CITY 2