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The dark crusade (Dark wing series. #4.)
By Walter H Hunt. 2005
An overly confident alien menace is forced to confront a zor human alliance that has been forewarned, their insidious plans…
of infiltration now exposed. But all is not what it seems to be; the "vuhl menace" may not be the ultimate enemy, and the powerful puppetmasters that have lurked in the shadows have entered the endgame where ancient alien prophecies may have already determined the outcome. The fate of sentient life in the galaxy lies in the balance. Sequel to "The dark ascent". c2005.Ricky Ricotta's giant robot: 3 tales (The Ricky Ricotta series. #1, 2, 3)
By Dav Pilkey. 2000
Ricky, a young mouse, and his enormous flying robot friend battle Dr. Stinky McNasty, an evil scientist who threatens to…
take over the world. Grades K-3. 2000. Taped with: Ricky Ricotta's giant robot vs. the mutant mosquitoes from Mercury by Dav Pilkey. When Mr. Mosquito, who hates Mercury, decides to leave home and conquer Earth, Ricky and his giant know just how to foil him and his crew of massive mutant mosquitoes. Grades K-3. 2000. Taped with: Ricky Ricotta's giant robot vs. the voodoo vultures from Venus by Dav Pilkey. The evil Victor Von Vulture and his army of voodoo vultures want to take over the planet by hypnotizing everyone on Earth through their television sets. It's responsible Ricky and his giant robot to the rescue! Grades K-3. 2000.Les acariens attaquent! (Raoul contre le méchant. #1.)
By Rémy Simard. 2002
Raoul est un héros de l'espace. Avec Comet, son chien savant, ils ont plusieurs fois sauvé le monde et vaincu…
de gros vilains. Mais aujourd'hui, Raoul souffre d'allergie et, de mal en pis, croise un vaisseau suspect et pourri. Attention! C'est Paul Méchant! Devenu le Roi des acariens, il veut s'emparer du vaisseau de Raoul et détruire le monde! Suivi de "Le rayon gommant". Années 1-3. 2002. (Raoul contre le méchant ; 1)Commander Toad in space: three tales (Commander Toad Ser. #3)
By Jane Yolen, Bruce Degen. 1996
Commander Toad and the crew of his ship, the Star Warts, are trying to land on a planet made of…
water, but they end up in trouble with the planet's monster, Deep Wader. Grades K-3. 1996. Taped with: Commander Toad and the Big Black Hole, by Jane Yolen. The crew encounters a black hole with a long, pink, sticky tongue. Grades K-3. 1996. Taped with: Commander Toad and the Voyage Home, by Jane Yolen. The crew encounters an uncharted planet where they make an incredible discovery. Grades K-3. 1998.There's nothing to do on Mars
By Chris Gall. 2008
After moving to Mars with his family, Davey complains of being bored until he begins exploring the planet with his…
dog Polaris and uncovers a most unusual "treasure." Grades K-3. 2008Jerome By Heart
By Olivier Tallec, Thomas Scotto. 2018
“Raphael loves Jerome. I say it. It’s easy.” This story follows a little boy named Raphael, whose daily rhythm is…
steeped in his immense affection for his friend Jerome. The two boys share jokes and snacks and plan future adventures to the Himalayas. Even when Raphael’s constant talk of Jerome is driving his parents crazy, he remains steadfast: “Raphael loves Jerome. I can say it. It’s easy.” And the truth is, when he’s with Jerome, Raphael feels happy, liked, and understood— even special. Thomas Scotto’s simple, strong, and insightful prose and Olivier Tallec’s delightful, expressive illustrations give much emotion and immediacy to the story.Love, Z
By Jessie Sima. 2018
From the creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes the story of a young robot trying to find the meaning of…
“love.”When a small robot named Z discovers a message in a bottle signed “Love, Beatrice,” they decide to find out what “love” means. Unable to get an answer from the other robots, they leave to embark on an adventure that will lead them to Beatrice—and back home again, where love was hiding all along.Jack (Not Jackie)
By Erica Silverman. 2018
In this heartwarming picture book, a big sister realizes that her little sister, Jackie, doesn't like dresses or fairies-she likes…
ties and bugs! Will she and her family be able to accept that Jackie identifies more as "Jack"?Susan thinks her little sister Jackie has the best giggle! She can't wait for Jackie to get older so they can do all sorts of things like play forest fairies and be explorers together. But as Jackie grows, she doesn't want to play those games. She wants to play with mud and be a super bug! Jackie also doesn't like dresses or her long hair, and she would rather be called Jack.Readers will love this sweet story about change and acceptance. This book is published in partnership with GLAAD to accelerate LGBTQ inclusivity and acceptance.The way back home
By Oliver Jeffers. 2007
When a boy discovers a single-propeller airplane in his closet, he does what any young adventurer would do: He flies…
it into outer space! Millions of miles from Earth, the plane begins to sputter and quake, its fuel tank on empty. The boy executes a daring landing on the moon. Coincidentally, engine trouble has stranded a young Martian on the other side of the moon, and he's just as frightened and alone. Grades K-3. 2007.In our mothers' house
By Patricia Polacco. 2009
Marmee, Meema, and the kids are just like any other family on the block. In their beautiful house, they cook…
dinner together, they laugh together, and they dance together. But some of the other families don't accept them. They say they are different. How can a family have two moms and no dad? But Marmee and Meema's house is full of love. And they teach their children that different doesn't mean wrong. And no matter how many moms or dads they have, they are everything a family is meant to be. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2009.Ho'onani: Hula Warrior
By Heather Gale. 2019
An empowering celebration of identity, acceptance and Hawaiian culture based on the true story of a young girl in Hawai?i…
who dreams of leading the boys-only hula troupe at her school.Ho'onani feels in-between. She doesn't see herself as wahine (girl) OR kane (boy). She's happy to be in the middle. But not everyone sees it that way.When Ho'onani finds out that there will be a school performance of a traditional kane hula chant, she wants to be part of it. But can a girl really lead the all-male troupe? Ho'onani has to try . . .Based on a true story, Ho'onani: Hula Warrior is a celebration of Hawaiian culture and an empowering story of a girl who learns to lead and learns to accept who she really is--and in doing so, gains the respect of all those around her. Ho'onani's story first appeared in the documentary A Place in the Middle by filmmakers Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson.Les vacances d'été sannoncent comme un long fleuve tranquille à Sainte-Mathilde-du-Grand-Repos, minuscule village reclus où il n'y a justement pas…
grand-chose d'autre à faire que de se reposer. Annabelle, Jerry-Mini et Alexis s'attendent à se tourner les pouces, jusqu'à ce que leur quotidien soit plongé en plein délire de science-fiction. Tout bascule avec l'arrivée d'une énorme patate velue. Autant dire qu'une légume naura jamais fait autant de ravage, et que l'avenir du village repose désormais sur les épaules de trois jeunes bien ordinairesGhost's Journey: A Refugee Story
By Robin Stevenson. 2019
When Indonesia becomes a dangerous place for the LGBTQ+ community, Ghost and her family are forced to leave their home…
and escape to freedom in Canada.Ghost's Journey is inspired by the true story of two gay refugees, Rainer and Eka, and written from the perspective of their cat Ghost, with illustrations created from Rainer's photographs. Written by award-winning author, Robin Stevenson, Ghost's Journey is a perfect fit to teach young audiences about family diversity, human rights, and social justice. Shortlisted for the 2021 Silver Birch Express Award and the 2021 Rocky Mountain Book Award.NanoBots
By Chris Gall. 2016
A Young inventor accidentally creates a group of tiny robots that employ their unique abilities and teamwork to become incredibly…
useful--and maybe even change the world. Includes author's note on the science and uses of nanorobotics. For preschool-grade 2. 2016This day in June
By Kristyna Litten, Gayle E. Pitman. 2014
A rhyming Pride parade experience. Includes end matter to serve as a primer on LGBT history and culture and to…
explain references made in the story. Stonewall Book Award. For grades K-3. 2014Journey through space: Star Wars (DK readers. 2, Beginning to read alone)
By Ryder Windham. 2015
Fictional guide to the Star Wars galaxy, including profiles of planets and members of the Jedi High Council. Also includes…
information on various alien races and a glossary. For grades K-3. 2015The Origin story series: The amazing Spider-Man ; The courageous Captain America ; The incredible Hulk ; The invincible Iron Man ; The mighty Avengers ; The mighty Thor ; The uncanny X-Men (Marvel Origins)
By Disney Book Group, Rich Thomas, Disney Book Group. 2011
Series of seven books explains how Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, and the Hulk became legendary superheroes. In The…
Uncanny X-Men Professor Xavier assembles a team of mutants called the X-Men to protect mankind from evil--even though humans are afraid of them. For grades K-3 and older readers. 2011And the robot went
By Sergio Ruzzier, Michelle Robinson. 2017
Are you scared, Darth Vader?
By Adam Rex. 2018
It's midnight and the moon is full, but Darth Vader isn't scared. Nothing can scare Lord Vader! Not monsters or…
witches or ghosts, and especially not the dark. So what is Darth Vader scared of? Read on in Adam Rex's hilarious and spooky Star Wars tale to find out! Nominated for Maryland's Black-Eyed Susan Award for picture books. For grades K-3Miss Martin is a martian
By Jared Chapman, Colleen Murray Fisher. 2011
Second grader Melvin Eugene Baxter knows his new teacher is from Mars. Armed with an apropos hockey stick, head protected…
by a pot he is determined not to let Miss Martin the Martian take over the planet or make his head explode with too much information. Armed with a full litany of seemingly extraterrestrial powers, Miss Martin the school teacher, reveals her true mission. A 2012 Michigan Notable book. For grades K-3