e-Books

Aaron Rodgers

Fishman, Jon M.,


300 -- California quarterback -- Packing on muscle -- Fame and fortune -- Super Packer. Describes the life and career of professional football player Aaron Rodgers. Discusses his childhood, rise to fame, and achievements. Includes statistics, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
Date Published:2022

Adam Thielen : football star /

McDougall, Chrös,


"Navigator." Can't stop him -- Minnesota made -- Going for it -- Living the dream -- At-a-glance map -- Focus on Adam Thielen. School Library Journal, Surveys the career of professional football player Adam Thielen. Includes a map, text-related questions, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.
Date Published:2020

Adrian Peterson

Gitlin, Marty,


"Record-setting running back"--Cover. Explores the life and football career of Adrian Peterson. Details his accomplishments as a running back for the Minnesota Vikings and includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Date Published:2014

Animal Rights

Loh-Hagan, Virginia,


What is animal rights activism? -- Stop animal testing -- End animal fighting -- Boycott roadside zoos -- Save the whales. Introduces young readers to issues and supposed injustices regarding animal cruelty, as put forth by vegans and groups like PETA. Offers advice for how would-be young animal rights activists can make their voices and concerns heard and advocate for more humane treatment of animals in places like zoos and slaughter houses, and in national laws. Includes a glossary.
Date Published:2022

What is animal rights activism? -- Stop animal testing -- End animal fighting -- Boycott roadside zoos -- Save the whales. Introduces young readers to issues and supposed injustices regarding animal cruelty, as put forth by vegans and groups like PETA. Offers advice for how would-be young animal rights activists can make their voices and concerns heard and advocate for more humane treatment of animals in places like zoos and slaughter houses, and in national laws. Includes a glossary.

Date Published:2022

Anthony Davis : basketball star /

Bates, Greg, 1978-,


Includes index. "Navigator"--Cover page [4]. Playoff dominance -- A budding young star -- An immediate impact -- A fabulous sixth season -- At-a-glance map -- Focus on Anthony Davis. Surveys the career of professional basketball player Anthony Davis. Includes a map, text-related questions, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.
Date Published:2019

Archie, Peyton, And Eli Manning : football's royal family /

Nagle, Jeanne.


School Library Journal, Traces the football careers the Manning family. Includes color photographs, side-bars, and a time-line.
Date Published:2010

Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello : two extraordinary people.


Early life -- Intro to music -- Rise to success -- Stardom -- Influences and collaborations. School Library Journal, Profiles popular singers and musicians Ariana Grande and Camila Cabello, providing background information about their childhoods, how they got their starts in the music industry, and how they have become superstars. Highlights the parallels in their lives and how they have collaborated.
Date Published:2020

Early life -- Intro to music -- Rise to success -- Stardom -- Influences and collaborations. School Library Journal, Profiles popular singers and musicians Ariana Grande and Camila Cabello, providing background information about their childhoods, how they got their starts in the music industry, and how they have become superstars. Highlights the parallels in their lives and how they have collaborated.

Date Published:2020

Atty At Law

Lockette, Tim,


Kirkus Reviews Starred, Atticus "Atty" Peale is named after her father's favorite fictional character, a lawyer in a famous book. When Atty tries to save the life of a dog in the animal shelter where she volunteers, she ends up arguing for the dog's life in court, inspiring her to speak up for those who don't have a voice. As her dad teaches her law basics, Atty gets involved in his current case defending an illiterate man on a murder charge. When strange occurrences begin to threaten Atty's attempts to help her dad, Atty is determined to find the truth, as well as navigate the strange social scene of seventh grade.
Date Published:2020

Kirkus Reviews Starred, Atticus "Atty" Peale is named after her father's favorite fictional character, a lawyer in a famous book. When Atty tries to save the life of a dog in the animal shelter where she volunteers, she ends up arguing for the dog's life in court, inspiring her to speak up for those who don't have a voice. As her dad teaches her law basics, Atty gets involved in his current case defending an illiterate man on a murder charge. When strange occurrences begin to threaten Atty's attempts to help her dad, Atty is determined to find the truth, as well as navigate the strange social scene of seventh grade.

Date Published:2020

Baker Mayfield

Hinman, Bonnie,


The talented young athlete -- Becoming an Oklahoma Sooner -- Tough times -- The number one draft pick -- Be true to yourself -- Timeline. Chronicles the life of Heisman trophy winner Baker Mayfield, and details his early life, college football career, and professional football career. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.
Date Published:2021

Barefoot Dreams Of Petra Luna

Dobbs, Alda P.,


Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Review, School Library Connection, School Library Journal Starred, After her mother's death and father's arrest in 1913, twelve-year-old Petra Luná leads what is left of her family out of the ravages of Mexico's revolution toward the U.S. border, following what her abuelita calls her "barefoot dreams." Her grandmother's term refers to the fact that they are not meant to go far, just like them as barefoot peasants, but Petra vows to cross battlefields and deserts to make her dreams a reality in a better life in the United States.
Date Published:2021

Booklist Starred Reviews, Kirkus Review, School Library Connection, School Library Journal Starred, After her mother's death and father's arrest in 1913, twelve-year-old Petra Luná leads what is left of her family out of the ravages of Mexico's revolution toward the U.S. border, following what her abuelita calls her "barefoot dreams." Her grandmother's term refers to the fact that they are not meant to go far, just like them as barefoot peasants, but Petra vows to cross battlefields and deserts to make her dreams a reality in a better life in the United States.

Date Published:2021

Basketball Legends

Wiseman, Blaine,


Includes index. Includes an access code for additional materials available online. History and culture -- The NBA finals -- Basketball equipment -- Greatest legends -- Shooting and blocking -- Money makers -- Arenas of North America -- Coaches and officials -- Most valuable players. Describes the sport of basketball, while highlighting legendary players past and present. Also discusses popular arenas, notable coaches, and recent Most Valuable Players. Includes color photographs, a map, statistics and infographics, a glossary, a quiz, and online resources.
Date Published:2019

Includes index. Includes an access code for additional materials available online. History and culture -- The NBA finals -- Basketball equipment -- Greatest legends -- Shooting and blocking -- Money makers -- Arenas of North America -- Coaches and officials -- Most valuable players. Describes the sport of basketball, while highlighting legendary players past and present. Also discusses popular arenas, notable coaches, and recent Most Valuable Players. Includes color photographs, a map, statistics and infographics, a glossary, a quiz, and online resources.

Date Published:2019

Be You, Only Better : real life self-care for young adults (and everyone else) /

Hugstad, Kristi,


Write it down -- Get good sleep -- Get up and move -- Movement log -- Embrace nature -- Cut down on sugar -- Sugar log -- Manage your time -- Monthly planner -- Daily planner -- Manage your money -- Budget worksheet -- Have healthy relationships -- Be mindful -- Be grateful -- Hope -- Final thoughts -- Getting help and mental health resources -- Resource contact list worksheet. Booklist, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, Offers self-help advice for young adults about learning essential skills that will help them lead more successful, emotionally balanced lives. Discusses topics such as money management, sleep, exercise, mindfulness, healthy relationships, and being grateful and hopeful.
Date Published:2021

Write it down -- Get good sleep -- Get up and move -- Movement log -- Embrace nature -- Cut down on sugar -- Sugar log -- Manage your time -- Monthly planner -- Daily planner -- Manage your money -- Budget worksheet -- Have healthy relationships -- Be mindful -- Be grateful -- Hope -- Final thoughts -- Getting help and mental health resources -- Resource contact list worksheet. Booklist, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, Offers self-help advice for young adults about learning essential skills that will help them lead more successful, emotionally balanced lives. Discusses topics such as money management, sleep, exercise, mindfulness, healthy relationships, and being grateful and hopeful.

Date Published:2021

Ben Roethlisberger

Sandler, Michael, 1965-


School Library Journal, Traces the life and career of professional football player Ben Roethlisberger and describes his charitable foundation which helps communities buy service dogs for police and fire departments.
Date Published:2009

Ben Simmons

Sapet, Kerrily, 1972-,


An Aussie legend -- Boy from Down Under -- Believing and achieving -- Learning patience -- Star Sixer -- Timeline -- Quick stats. Presents a biography of professional basketball player Ben Simmons chronicling his childhood, rise to fame, and professional career. Includes quotes, a timeline, full-color photographs, a chronology, and further reading sources.
Date Published:2021

Bill Nye's Great Big World Of Science

Nye, Bill,


How we know -- You are an amazing machine -- Adventures in zoology -- The essential science of plants -- Waterworld -- Evolution -- Move! -- Heat -- Chemicals -- Light -- Tiny particles -- Forces of nature -- Astrobiologists -- There's no place like Earth -- What you need to know about climate change and why -- Water -- How to build and shape a solar system -- Interesting places to visit in the solar system -- Huge cosmology, astrophysics, and a few unsolved mysteries of the universe -- The big finish. Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Bill Nye "the Science Guy" introduces readers to questions big and small about a wide range of science topics--from biology and geography to astronomy and physics. Includes full-color photographs, illustrations, and more than thirty illustrative science experiments.
Date Published:2020

How we know -- You are an amazing machine -- Adventures in zoology -- The essential science of plants -- Waterworld -- Evolution -- Move! -- Heat -- Chemicals -- Light -- Tiny particles -- Forces of nature -- Astrobiologists -- There's no place like Earth -- What you need to know about climate change and why -- Water -- How to build and shape a solar system -- Interesting places to visit in the solar system -- Huge cosmology, astrophysics, and a few unsolved mysteries of the universe -- The big finish. Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, School Library Journal Starred, Bill Nye "the Science Guy" introduces readers to questions big and small about a wide range of science topics--from biology and geography to astronomy and physics. Includes full-color photographs, illustrations, and more than thirty illustrative science experiments.

Date Published:2020

Black Boy Joy


Booklist Starred Reviews, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Reviews Starred, Publishers Weekly Starred, School Library Journal Starred, A collection of stories, comics, and poems about the power of joy and the wonders of Black boyhood.
Date Published:2021

Bones Unearthed!

Hollihan, Kerrie Logan,


Digging on the bones of a king -- Stones and bones ... Krakatoa and Tambora -- De-icing the Franklin Expedition--down to the bones -- A calamity of Jane -- Benjamin Franklin's basement boneyard -- Human offerings here, there, and everywhere -- Battles of the bones and other things -- Shafted -- Bones and benevolence. Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, Contains stories about the excavation of human remains from various archeological sites, what the remains reveal about past civilizations and colonies, and investigators' creepy findings. Includes photographs and illustrations.
Date Published:2022

Digging on the bones of a king -- Stones and bones ... Krakatoa and Tambora -- De-icing the Franklin Expedition--down to the bones -- A calamity of Jane -- Benjamin Franklin's basement boneyard -- Human offerings here, there, and everywhere -- Battles of the bones and other things -- Shafted -- Bones and benevolence. Kirkus Review, School Library Journal, Contains stories about the excavation of human remains from various archeological sites, what the remains reveal about past civilizations and colonies, and investigators' creepy findings. Includes photographs and illustrations.

Date Published:2022

Carson Wentz

Bankston, John, 1974-,


Game changer -- Competing -- Overshadowed -- Waiting -- The winning season -- Chronology -- Career stats. Briefly profiles Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, tracking his life from his college days through his drafting to the Eagles in 2016, and how Wentz led his team to its first-ever Super Bowl victory.
Date Published:2019

Cold-blooded Myrtle

Bunce, Elizabeth C.,


Kirkus Reviews Starred, Twelve-year-old Young Lady of Quality and Victorian amateur detective Myrtle Hardcastle returns, and now she is on the trail of a serial killer in her hometown of Swinburne.
Date Published:2021

Colin Kaepernick

Yomtov, Nelson,


The big play -- One step closer -- Hopes and dreams -- Two-sport superstar -- Football or baseball? -- One of the best -- A dream come true -- Playoff action -- Super Bowl face-off. Horn Book Guide, Briefly examines the life and college and professional football career of quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
Date Published:2014