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Way Off Base (The Area 51 Files)
By Julie Buxbaum. 2025
Is Area 51&’s cover blown?! Sky and her otherworldly friends scramble to protect its secrets when a UFO goes missing…
in the fourth installment of this laugh-out-loud, Edgar Award-nominated series for young readers.For the first time since Sky got to Area 51, things seem to be under control. No bunker hideouts. No incoming space toilets. No kidnappings of beloved relatives. In fact, everyone is in a celebratory mood because a special government visitor is coming to Area 51!But on the morning of the visit, a UFO goes missing from the science lab. And then a mysterious whistleblower goes to the media saying they have evidence of a UFO landing! Did someone steal the UFO in order to reveal it to the whole wide world? Sky and her friends have less than a week to solve the mystery of the missing UFO, or all of Area 51&’s secrets will be at risk. Guess things aren&’t so calm after all!
The wild robot on the island (Wild Robot)
By Peter Brown. 2025
This gorgeously illustrated picture book brings to full color the adventures of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel The…
Wild Robot . Roz is not where she's supposed to be. You see, the robot wasn't designed to live in the wilderness. But when she washes up on an island, she must learn from the animal inhabitants and adapt to her new, natural surroundings, and before long, the island begins to feel like home. Filled with bestselling creator and award-winning artist Peter Brown's stunning artwork, this moving picture book is the perfect gift for readers new to The Wild Robot or for longtime fans of the middle-grade book series that sparked a global phenomenon
Cranky, crabby crow (saves the world)
By Corey R Tabor. 2025
"Storytelling at its most brilliant—and whimsical." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Everything is on the line for crabby, cranky Crow.…
But why, exactly, is Crow so moody? The reason will delight readers in three-time Geisel Medal and Caldecott Honor winner Corey R. Tabor's funny and surprising twist on friendship, science, and saving the world. Cranky, crabby Crow does not want to play with Squirrel or do loop-de-loops with Hummingbird. He doesn't have time for Rat or Bat. From high atop a telephone pole, Cat warns Crow that he will soon be all alone if he turns his friends away with his very cranky "kaw!" one more time. But, unbeknownst to all, Crow has bigger, world-saving fish to fry—he must protect planet Earth from an asteroid headed our way! With a classic "Tabor twist," Cranky, Crabby Crow is an excellent choice for readers who love Mo Willems and Jon Klassen. Kirkus Reviews calls Corey R. Tabor "a master of the early reader" with good reason, and here he once again proves himself an innovative and unforgettable storyteller. Cranky, Crabby Crow explores perennial, age-appropriate social and emotional themes through Corey R. Tabor's signature subtlety and silliness
Pete the cat's mars mission (I Can Read, Level 1: Pete the Cat)
By James Dean. 2025
Pete the Cat travels to Mars to help his friend in this Level 1 I Can Read from New York…
Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. Marty is stuck on Mars, and it's up to Pete the Cat to rescue him! Will Pete have the tools he needs to get Marty home? Find out in this Level 1 I Can Read book. Pete the Cat's Mars Mission is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own
I am the walrus
By Neal Shusterman. 2023
"When fourteen-year-old Noah falls from the trees on his classmate Sahara, he doesn't understand how, or why, he would have…
been up there. It's just one more in a string of strange things happening to Noah lately. Like when he keels over and every muscle in his body freezes when confronted by bullies. And when he vanishes into the background at a moment he doesn't want to be noticed. And when he unexpectedly blasts Sahara with a bird shriek while flapping his arms uncontrollably in the middle of a school dance. What does it all mean? And why do there suddenly seem to be so many mysterious people trying to kill him? Noah's friend Ogden has an idea...but like all of Ogden's ideas, it's out there." -- WorldCat
Shock the monkey
By Neal Shusterman. 2024
Noah Prime never expected to wind up a fugitive hunted by aliens. To be honest, he had never even believed…
in aliens until a team of them blew up his house. He escaped and managed to save the world by using his mysterious ability to harness the traits of every animal on earth. Now he's in hiding, and thinks all is well, until his friend Ogden buys a star for Claire, the most popular girl in school. However, instead of a quaint romantic notion, it turns out to be an actual real estate deal and aliens from that star system abduct Claire to take her to the nasty, trash-filled planet she now owns. It's up to Noah, Sahara, and Ogden to cross the cosmos in search of Claire to save her and her strange new world from the evilest body-snatching worms in the galaxy. This time it's going to take a lot more than walrus blubber, cheetah speed, or skunk funk to save the day...it's going to take friendship of the most extraordinary and extraterrestrial variety." -- WorldCat
Time Jumpers: 1: Stealing the sword! (Time Jumpers #01)
By Wendy Mass. 2018
Chase and Ava find an old suitcase filled with strange objects. One of the objects looks like a dragon-headed doorknob...…
Suddenly Chase and Ava find themselves jumping back in time to King Arthur's castle! For grades K-3. Unrated
Mayhem and madness: chronicles of a teenaged supervillain
By Jeremy Dauber. 2019
"When sixteen-year-old Bailey discovers a secret lab beneath his house, complete with an outdated Macintosh computer and mechanized supervillain armor,…
he believes he might be able to find his father who disappeared six years ago." -- WorldCat
The first week of school
By Drew Beckmeyer. 2024

Tariq and the Nightmare Kingdom: Book 3 (The Spiritstone Saga #3)
By Sarwat Chadda. 2025
In this epic conclusion to The Spiritstone Saga, the king and queen of Cernun have sent for Tariq, now a…
famous seer, because their daughter has fallen into a mysterious sleep. Tariq ventures into the princess's dreams to rescue her from the monsters that have infiltrated her slumber and attacked the whole northern kingdom. With the help of his friends Livia and Artos, can Tariq find the third spiritstone and use its powerful magic to save the princess - and the entire world - from the forces of evil?This richly imagined adventure blends themes of classic fantasy and world mythology with a timely message about protecting the environment.
Asha and Baz Meet Gladys West (Asha and Baz)
By Caroline Fernandez. 2025
Asha and Baz face a class challenge about cardinal directions (North, East, South, West). They travel back in time to…
meet Gladys West whose math helped to create modern-day GPS.While visiting the community garden with their class, their teacher assigns a challenge: use a compass rose and a map to uncover parts of a secret message hidden around the garden.When trying to follow the instructions on the map leaves the best friends feeling lost, they look to the past for guidance. Together, they magically travel to 1978, to meet mathematician Gladys West.Gladys is working on her own important project using a satellite to map the ocean, and with her help, Asha and Baz might just find their way.
Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan (Asha and Baz)
By Caroline Fernandez. 2022
Join Asha and Baz on an out-of-this-world adventure as they compete to win a chance to meet astronaut Chris Hadfield…
with their paper rocket launch. The only catch? They don't know how to power their rocket! Watch as they travel back in time to meet the pioneering rocket scientist Mary Sherman Morgan for help.Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan is an exciting and educational tale that introduces young readers to the world of science and space exploration in a fun and engaging way. With vibrant illustrations and a captivating storyline, this book about rockets is perfect for kids who love adventure, history, and learning about real-life heroes in STEM fields. Get ready for a rocket-fueled journey that will inspire young minds to reach for the stars!A TD Summer Reading Club selectionA Top Grade Books Fall 2022 selection for Early ReadersA 2022 Globe & Mail Kids' Gift Guide selectionA 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist - Children&’s/Juvenile Early Readers/Chapter Books (Fiction)
Asha and Baz Meet Hedy Lamarr (Asha and Baz)
By Caroline Fernandez. 2022
Starred review in The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books For Kids and Teens 2023 Fall edition! In the second…
book of Caroline Fernandez&’s Asha and Baz series, readers once more dive into the past—this time to learn about famous actor and inventor Hedy Lamarr! Computer class is off to a rocky start for Asha and Baz! They&’ve been given a Coding Challenge and must correctly code instructions to send a digital frog across a computer screen. But they can&’t seem to figure it out. With their reputation as the smartest kids in their class at stake, the pair turn to their magic stick for answers. They use it to draw their coding problem in the sand and are transported back in time to 1941 Hollywood to meet Hedy Lamarr, leaving them even more confused: How can an actor help them solve the Coding Challenge? But when they learn there&’s a war happening and that Hedy Lamar has been hard at work inventing a device to help with war efforts, the kids realize her problem-solving skills may be just what they need. Coding, frequency hopping, and more await in Asha and Baz Meet Hedy Lamarr!
The Extraordinary eTab of Julian Newcomber
By Michael Seese. 2019
Join Julian Newcomber on an extraordinary time travel adventure with The Extraordinary eTab of Julian Newcomber. When Julian's inventor father…
introduces him to his latest invention, a tablet that allows the user to travel through time, his world is turned upside down. As Julian and his family navigate the challenges of their new home, Julian also has a big problem to solve for his Future Self.This middle grade novel combines elements of science fiction, family dynamics, and the excitement of time travel, making it a must-read for young readers who love a good adventure. Get ready to be transported through time and space with Julian and his extraordinary eTab!
Shalamazoo
By Joe Shaboo. 2000
Strange creatures appear on a new planet - they are ULBS. They are attacked by MULBS and are told they…
will now be known as BULBS. The two groups learn they are both really ULBS. For grades 3-6
Deeply Dave
By Michael Grover. 2025
Based on an Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated webcomic"Funny and mysterious. Mike Grover is a talent to watch." –Kazu Kibuishi, New…
York Times–bestselling creator of the Amulet series“One of the most original and entertaining graphic novels I've read in a while." –Mike Lowery New York Times–bestselling creator of the Bug Scouts and Everything Awesome series For fans of Adventure Time, Deeply Dave is a madcap, hilarious adventure graphic novel about a young deep sea diver who heroically plunges into the abyss to save his astronaut mom from the monsters that lurk below. Immerse yourself in this unique reading experience, where you flip the pages up and read downward as you descend into the ocean's depths! Dave's mom is missing…and he’s going after her. She’s lost somewhere at the bottom of the ocean, stranded in the wreckage of her sunken spaceship. Only Dave can save her from the alien monsters and bizarre sea creatures that lurk in the depths. So Dave is going deeper...and deeper...and deeper...and deeper…and deeper…and deeper…and deeper...and deeper...
A Universe Big & Small: A Story About Carl Sagan
By James Yang. 2025
Geisel Award–winning creator James Yang explores the mysteries of the universe, inspired by the work of lauded astronomer Carl Sagan.When…
Carl stared out the window, he had many questions.Astronomer and scientist Carl Sagan loved asking questions—he wanted to learn about everything from the smallest atoms to the vastness of the galaxy. And by using his imagination and allowing himself to dream up questions big and small, he inspired others to keep exploring the mysteries of the universe and our place in it.Geisel Award-winning author and illustrator James Yang invites readers on a fantastic journey through the cosmos, inspired by the life and work of Carl Sagan.
I Will Survive (LyricPop)
By Frederick J. Perren, Dino Fekaris. 1978
Dino Fekaris and Frederick J. Perren’s disco hit sensation “I Will Survive”—popularized by Gloria Gaynor—comes to life as an empowering…
picture book featuring an alien princess living life on her own terms.“I will surviveOh, as long as I know how to love, I know I’ll stay aliveI’ve got all my life to liveAnd I’ve got all my love to give and I’ll survive . . .”I Will Survive is an empowering picture book based on Dino Fekaris and Frederick J. Perren’s #1 hit song. Gloria Gaynor’s recording in 1978 became her signature song and was a near-instant success, topping both the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the UK Singles chart. Considered one of the most important disco offerings ever and embraced by millions across the globe, it remains an anthem and inspiration for marginalized groups everywhere.Kaitlyn Shea O’Connor’s imaginative illustrations set I Will Survive in a futuristic alien landscape where our heroine demonstrates her strength and resilience by striking out on her own to a boundless future. I Will Survive will inspire children to follow their dreams, while giving parents and grandparents everywhere a chance to show off some of their best disco moves.
Disaster Diaries: Aliens! (Disaster Diaries #2)
By R. McGeddon. 2014
Three kids protect the town of Sitting Duck from humorous invasions in Disaster Diaries: Aliens!So Aliens have invaded your planet?…
Bummer. You could pretend you can't see them and hope they go away. Or wear camouflage, pretend they can't see you and hope they go away! Sam, Arty and Emmie have just barely survived a recent zombie infestation when their sleepy little town of Sitting Duck finds itself the victim of an alien invasion!But unlike what you often see on television, the aliens are very small and very cute. How dangerous can they be?SPOILER ALERT: they're very dangerous. And when they disintegrate the mayor with their ray guns, it’s a complete disaster. It’s up to Sam, Arty and Emmie to save the day! Again. Let the total domination of the planet begin!This series from author R. McGeddon is a must for young readers who plan on surviving the highly probable alien invasion that should be happening somewhat soon-ish. Disaster Diaries: Aliens! offers helpful tips to survive this encounter. (Hint: Pretend you can’t see the alien and hope it goes away). In fact, your very life may depend on experiencing the laugh-out-loud hijinks and catastrophic escapades that can only be found in the town of Sitting Duck. An Imprint Book
Disaster Diaries: Robots! (Disaster Diaries #4)
By R. McGeddon. 2017
You know how it is—you’ve built yourself a nice, artificially intelligent robot, and you’re feeling pretty good about yourself… Until…
it suddenly tries to destroy everyone!Sam, Arty and Emmie get more than they bargained for when Arty creates CHARLES for the school science fair. CHARLES is meant to be a helpful, chore-completing robot, but when he malfunctions, he proves to be a maniacal droid bent on destruction—all in the name of ‘tidying up’ the town of Sitting Duck for good. When CHARLES raises his robot army—complete with pesky hairdryers and dangerous refrigerators—Sam, Arty and Emmie must take on their own creation to save the town once more! Filled with funny illustrations and nifty tips on how to handle a robot gone rogue, Disaster Diaries: Robots! is the ultimate survival guide for when the machines take over (and they will, people, they will). An Imprint Book