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The Kingfisher atlas of world history

Adams, Simon, 1955-


Includes index. Ancient and Modern History, including Mesopotamia, Ottoman Empire, Industrial Revolution, the Tudors, and more. From the hunter-gatherers and pyramid-builders of ancient times, to the space travelers and communications experts of today, the Kingfisher World History Atlas shows when and where the major events of human history took place, and who was involved. With over 65 beautifully illustrated and highly detailed maps as well as timelines, feature spreads, photographs, and illustrations, this comprehensive historical atlas is an authoritative guide to the people, places, and events that have shaped our world.
Date Published:2022

Includes index. Ancient and Modern History, including Mesopotamia, Ottoman Empire, Industrial Revolution, the Tudors, and more. From the hunter-gatherers and pyramid-builders of ancient times, to the space travelers and communications experts of today, the Kingfisher World History Atlas shows when and where the major events of human history took place, and who was involved. With over 65 beautifully illustrated and highly detailed maps as well as timelines, feature spreads, photographs, and illustrations, this comprehensive historical atlas is an authoritative guide to the people, places, and events that have shaped our world.

Date Published:2022

Area 51

Foxe, Steve,



Date Published:2025

The island of forgotten gods

Piñeiro, Victor


Twelve-year-old Nico and his cousins' seemly boring summer in Puerto Rico takes a horrific turn when they encounter the legendary chupacabra, a cult, and the gods who created the island.
Date Published:2025

Hikaru in the light. 4 /

Matsuda, Mai,


Reads from right to left. Simultaneously published in hardcover: New York : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, 2026. It's time for the final performance and the final day of judging as the Girls in the Light Competition reaches its grande finale ... It's time for Hikaru to dig deep and sing from the bottom of her heart! But will it be enough to win?
Date Published:2026

Crescent moon marching. 1 /

Yamada, Hamachi.


Translation of: Mikazuki machi. This book reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. "A new student dreams big and finds inspiration and friendship when she joins the ultra-competitive high school marching band"--Amazon.
Date Published:2026

I survived the night of the lions, 2025

Tarshis, Lauren,


"I survived wildlife adventure." Simultaneously published in library binding: New York : Scholastic Press, 2026. "Eleven-year-old Dylan is still reeling from the injury that shattered his all-star Little League dreams back home in Boston. His film-maker older sister offers him the trip of a lifetime: to travel with her as she films a world-famous lion expert in the heart of southern Africa. Dylan's days in the wilds of Botswana are filled with awe and wonder -- elephants splashing in lagoons, leopards growling under star-lit skies, herds of zebras racing through golden grasslands, glittering snakes basking on tree branches -- until disaster strikes. A plane crash hurls Dylan into the unforgiving wilderness, where deadly creatures are on the prowl. Alone, injured, and terrified, Dylan must summon every ounce of strength and as he faces the deadliest predator of all: the African lion"--
Date Published:2026

"I survived wildlife adventure." Simultaneously published in library binding: New York : Scholastic Press, 2026. "Eleven-year-old Dylan is still reeling from the injury that shattered his all-star Little League dreams back home in Boston. His film-maker older sister offers him the trip of a lifetime: to travel with her as she films a world-famous lion expert in the heart of southern Africa. Dylan's days in the wilds of Botswana are filled with awe and wonder -- elephants splashing in lagoons, leopards growling under star-lit skies, herds of zebras racing through golden grasslands, glittering snakes basking on tree branches -- until disaster strikes. A plane crash hurls Dylan into the unforgiving wilderness, where deadly creatures are on the prowl. Alone, injured, and terrified, Dylan must summon every ounce of strength and as he faces the deadliest predator of all: the African lion"--

Date Published:2026

Faker

Korman, Gordon,


"Trey knows the drill: His dad gets him into a school full of kids with rich parents. Trey makes friends, and his dad makes connections. Soon, there's the con, where Trey's dad suckers the other parents into investing in one of his schemes. Once the money's in the bank, Trey, his sister, and their dad are on the run ... until they set up somewhere else and start again. Trey believes his father when he says no one's getting hurt. After all, these parents have money to spare. But Trey's starting to get tired of running ... and lying ... and never having a friend for longer than a few months. But how do you get your family to stop lying when your lives depend on it?"--
Date Published:2024

"Trey knows the drill: His dad gets him into a school full of kids with rich parents. Trey makes friends, and his dad makes connections. Soon, there's the con, where Trey's dad suckers the other parents into investing in one of his schemes. Once the money's in the bank, Trey, his sister, and their dad are on the run ... until they set up somewhere else and start again. Trey believes his father when he says no one's getting hurt. After all, these parents have money to spare. But Trey's starting to get tired of running ... and lying ... and never having a friend for longer than a few months. But how do you get your family to stop lying when your lives depend on it?"--

Date Published:2024

Greatest of All Time Football GOATS

Joe Levit


"An unofficial guide." -- Cover. May include two foam finger pencil toppers. "Pro football players are some of the most electric and exciting athletes in the world. They are the best of the best at what they do. But even among the best, there are some players who rise to the top. Elite players who fans remember for generations. So lace up your cleats, and get out on the gridiron in the pages of this book to find out who will triumph in the end. Who is the greatest of the great? Who is the G.O.A.T.?" -- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"An unofficial guide." -- Cover. May include two foam finger pencil toppers. "Pro football players are some of the most electric and exciting athletes in the world. They are the best of the best at what they do. But even among the best, there are some players who rise to the top. Elite players who fans remember for generations. So lace up your cleats, and get out on the gridiron in the pages of this book to find out who will triumph in the end. Who is the greatest of the great? Who is the G.O.A.T.?" -- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Who is Tony Hawk

Steve Korte



Date Published:2025

The burn beast

Averling, Mary,


After moving to a small town for her parents' private detective work, thirteen-year-old Pira and a group of middle schoolers investigate the monster linked to a series of missing children.
Date Published:2026

Weather : Hurricanes, tornadoes, weather bombs, and blizzards... how our weather really works

John Farndon, 1960-


From wild tornadoes to blinding blizzards, learn what makes our climate and weather work in this stunning visual guide. Fiercer hurricanes, hungrier wildfires, flash floods, and desertification are becoming a part of daily life as our climate shifts and changes. Weather covers the most important areas of this timely topic, delivering up-to-date expert information on everything from the water cycle to winds, cloud galleries, fog, and snow, and from extreme weather like hurricanes, supercell tornadoes, firestorms, and dust storms to the people who predict them and try to save others. Beautifully laid out images of weather objects and processes using satellite imagery, time-lapse photography, and eyewitness reportage put readers in the eye of the storm for close-up learning. A must-read for curious young scientists interested in the weather systems that shape our world.
Date Published:2020

From wild tornadoes to blinding blizzards, learn what makes our climate and weather work in this stunning visual guide. Fiercer hurricanes, hungrier wildfires, flash floods, and desertification are becoming a part of daily life as our climate shifts and changes. Weather covers the most important areas of this timely topic, delivering up-to-date expert information on everything from the water cycle to winds, cloud galleries, fog, and snow, and from extreme weather like hurricanes, supercell tornadoes, firestorms, and dust storms to the people who predict them and try to save others. Beautifully laid out images of weather objects and processes using satellite imagery, time-lapse photography, and eyewitness reportage put readers in the eye of the storm for close-up learning. A must-read for curious young scientists interested in the weather systems that shape our world.

Date Published:2020

Scare Bear

Alexander, K. R.



Date Published:2026

Unico : Lost. 3, Lost /

Sattin, Samuel,


"Based on the manga created by Osamu Tezuka." "Lost and alone in a windswept desert, Unico seeks help from the Fey queen Titania. But danger lurks. The goddess Venus and the monstrous hunter, Iver, remain bent on destroying Unico. Meanwhile, Starrow, a celestial scientist, trains Unico's friends, the cats Chloe and Toast, to travel across time and space. But can they reach Unico before Venus does?"--
Date Published:2026

"Based on the manga created by Osamu Tezuka." "Lost and alone in a windswept desert, Unico seeks help from the Fey queen Titania. But danger lurks. The goddess Venus and the monstrous hunter, Iver, remain bent on destroying Unico. Meanwhile, Starrow, a celestial scientist, trains Unico's friends, the cats Chloe and Toast, to travel across time and space. But can they reach Unico before Venus does?"--

Date Published:2026

Shook

Randall, Julian.


novel in verse - poetry. School Library Journal starred, June 2026. Booklist starred, July 2026. Kirkus Starred, June 2026. "After a broken ankle sidelines his dream of making the varsity basketball team, eighth grader Shake must overcome anxiety, shifting relationships, and self-doubt to find his way back to the court and himself."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

The magic awakens

Hunter, Erin,


"Willow and Luna have been on their own since they were kittens. After their mother's death, the settled into a scrappy life in the heart of the city. But when a mysterious fire rips through their makeshift shelter, they're left searching for a new home. Luna is immediately drawn in by the strange, secretive animals they meet in the park -- animals they can somehow talk to ... and who unlock her ability to perform magic. Willow is less sure about these so-called "attuned" animals and has no interest in joining their world -- or their fight against the human witches who seek to "bind" the animals to them. As Luna and WIllow come to realize their own unique magic, they find themselves at odds, separated by destiny, with the fate of the whole city in their paws"--
Date Published:2026

"Willow and Luna have been on their own since they were kittens. After their mother's death, the settled into a scrappy life in the heart of the city. But when a mysterious fire rips through their makeshift shelter, they're left searching for a new home. Luna is immediately drawn in by the strange, secretive animals they meet in the park -- animals they can somehow talk to ... and who unlock her ability to perform magic. Willow is less sure about these so-called "attuned" animals and has no interest in joining their world -- or their fight against the human witches who seek to "bind" the animals to them. As Luna and WIllow come to realize their own unique magic, they find themselves at odds, separated by destiny, with the fate of the whole city in their paws"--

Date Published:2026

Max in the house of spies : A Tale of World War II

Gidwitz, Adam.


"A tale of World War II"--Front cover. School Library Journal starred, February 2024. Booklist starred, December 2023. Horn Book Starred, March 2024. Kirkus Review, December 2023. School Library Journal starred. Booklist starred. Horn Book Starred. "To find his way back home to his family in Germany during WWII, Max Bretzfeld, with a kobold named Berg on one shoulder and a dybbuk named Stein on the other, sets out to do the impossible--become a British spy"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

"A tale of World War II"--Front cover. School Library Journal starred, February 2024. Booklist starred, December 2023. Horn Book Starred, March 2024. Kirkus Review, December 2023. School Library Journal starred. Booklist starred. Horn Book Starred. "To find his way back home to his family in Germany during WWII, Max Bretzfeld, with a kobold named Berg on one shoulder and a dybbuk named Stein on the other, sets out to do the impossible--become a British spy"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Terror from the cave

Strand, Jeff,


stand-alone in EEK series. A class ski trip turns into a fight for survival after an avalanche, forcing twelve-year-old Bryan and Danielle to brave the snow and a mysterious threat on the mountain in order to save their classmates.
Date Published:2026

Sharknado warning

Mara, Maddy,


Max is ... a shark? He doesn't know how he became one, but that strange older boy with the amulet must have something to do with it. Now Max is swimming around in the body of an apex predator. Danger is everywhere. Even a great white shark must watch out for other animals -- and humans with bad intentions. Max needs to find a way to survive as he explores a mysterious shipwreck and the deep sea beyond. Can he stay alive long enough to figure out how to turn back into a boy?
Date Published:2026

Max is ... a shark? He doesn't know how he became one, but that strange older boy with the amulet must have something to do with it. Now Max is swimming around in the body of an apex predator. Danger is everywhere. Even a great white shark must watch out for other animals -- and humans with bad intentions. Max needs to find a way to survive as he explores a mysterious shipwreck and the deep sea beyond. Can he stay alive long enough to figure out how to turn back into a boy?

Date Published:2026

Deadly Heist

Heath, Jack.


You are standing inside a busy city bank, wary of three suspicious people you just saw come in. Suddenly an ear-splitting scream makes you jump. The alarm is ringing. One of the men pulled a grenade out of his bag. The woman has just melted the security camera with her laser. Do you get down on the floor like they tell you? Or try to escape when they turn their backs? You choose if you live or die.
Date Published:2016

You are standing inside a busy city bank, wary of three suspicious people you just saw come in. Suddenly an ear-splitting scream makes you jump. The alarm is ringing. One of the men pulled a grenade out of his bag. The woman has just melted the security camera with her laser. Do you get down on the floor like they tell you? Or try to escape when they turn their backs? You choose if you live or die.

Date Published:2016

Middle School Monsters (A Graphic Novel)

Easter, Robin.



Date Published:2026