Elementary Library - New Books 2017-2018

NEW BOOKS 2017- 2018 ELEMENTARY LIBRARY COLEGIO MAYA

EASY BOOKS

I don't want to talk about it

By Ransom, Jeanie Franz Dewey: -EAfter reluctantly talking with her parents about their upcoming divorce, a young girl discovers that there will be some big changes but that their love for her will remain the same. Includes an afterword for parents on helping children through such a change.

2000 IL:K-3 RL:3

A terrible thing happened

By Holmes, Margaret M Dewey: -EAfter Sherman sees something terrible happen, he becomes anxious and then angry, but when a counselor helps him talk about these emotions he feels better.

2000 IL:3-6 RL:4.8

Kindess counts : a story for teaching random acts of kindness

By Smith, Bryan Dewey: -EA story featuring fourth-grader Cade and the importance of being kind to others, even when it is difficult.

2016 IL:K-3 RL:3

Two homes

By Masurel, Claire Dewey: -EA young boy named Alex enjoys the homes of both of his parents who live apart but love Alex very much.

2001 IL:K-3 RL:1

5-minute Pete the Cat stories

By Dean, James Dewey: -EA collection of twelve stories featuring Pete the Cat in which he races against a turtle, swims with Bob, and rides the train with his mom.

2017 IL:K-3 RL:2.2

Pete the cat and the missing cupcakes

By Dean, Kim Dewey: -EPete the Cat and his friends bake cupcakes for a party, but the cupcakes go missing.

LEX: 440L 2016 IL:K3 RL:1.4

Flight school

By Judge, Lita Dewey: -ELittle Penguin, who has the "soul of an eagle," enrolls in flight school.

LEX: AD490L 2014 IL:K3 RL:1.7

Be who you are

By Parr, Todd Dewey: -EPicture book encouraging kids to be proud of what makes them unique, where they come from, and how they express themselves and see the world.

LEX: 270L 2016 IL:K-3 RL:.7

Me first

By Lester, Helen Dewey: -EPinkerton the pig always manages to be first until he rushes for a sandwich and it turns out to be not the edible kind.

LEX: 550L 1992 IL:K3 RL:3.4

We belong together : a book about adoption and families

By Parr, Todd Dewey: -ESimple text and illustrations teach children about the tangible and emotional needs adoptive families fulfill for one another.

2007 IL:K-3 RL:2

Skippyjon Jones class action

By Schachner, Judith Byron Dewey: -ESkippyjon Jones, a Siamese cat who would rather be his Chihuahua alter ego, is determined to attend dog obedience school.

LEX: 760L 2011 IL:K-3 RL:3.

The thankful book

By Parr, Todd Dewey: -EEasy-to-read text encourages the reader to find something every day for which to be thankful, from underwear that is just the right size to birthday cakes and the wishes they bring.

2012 IL:K-3 RL:3.

Supertruck

By Savage, Stephen Dewey: -E"When the city is hit by a colossal snowstorm, only one superhero can save the day. But who is this mysterious hero, and why does he disappear once his job is done?"--Provided by publisher.

LEX: 370L 2015 IL:K-3 RL:1.

Not quite narwhal

By Sima, Jessie Dewey: -EBorn deep in the ocean, Kelp is not like the other narwhals and one day, when he spies a creature on land that looks like him, he learns why. 2017 IL:K-3 RL:3

Liar, liar, pants on fire!

By Cohen, Miriam Dewey: -EAlex has a hard time adjusting to his new first grade and tells wild stories to impress the other students.

LEX: 490L 2008 IL:K-3 RL:2.1

They all saw a cat

By Wenzel, Brendan Dewey: -EIn simple, rhythmic prose and stylized pictures, a cat walks through the world, and all the other creatures see and acknowledge the cat.

LEX: AD310L 2016 IL:K3 RL:.9

We're all wonders

By Palacio, R. J Dewey: -E"Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity"--OCLC. LEX: 370L 2017 IL:K-3 RL:1.

Go, Pete, go!

By Dean, James Dewey: -E"Pete the Cat wakes up feeling grumpy-nothing seems to be going his way. But with the help of some magic sunglasses, Pete learns that a good mood has been inside him all along"-Provided by publisher.

LEX: 530L 2016 IL:K-3 RL:1.7

Ruthie and the (not so) teeny tiny lie

By Rankin, Laura Dewey: -ERuthie loves tiny things and when she finds a tiny camera on the playground she is very happy, but after she lies and says the camera belongs to her, nothing seems to go right.

LEX: 490L 2007 IL:K-3 RL:2.

School's first day of school

By Rex, Adam Dewey: -E"It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself"-Provided by publisher.

LEX: 580L 2016 IL:K-3 RL:3.3

We planted a tree

By Muldrow, Diane Dewey: -ESimple text reveals the benefits of planting a single tree, both to those who see it grow and to the world as a whole.

LEX: 510L 2010 IL:K-3 RL:2.3

The legend of rock paper scissors

By Daywalt, Drew Dewey: -ETells a humorous story of how the rock, paper, and scissors found each other and formed a battle game.

LEX: 670L 2017 IL:K3 RL:4.4

Dragon was terrible

By DiPucchio, Kelly Dewey: -EWhen a dragon has a temper tantrum, no one can tame him, except for a little boy with a good book.

LEX: 570L 2016 IL:K-3 RL:2.4

Peterrific

By Kann, Victoria Dewey: -E"Peter loves to build with blocks. One day, he decides to build a tower that will reach the moon, and he wants to do it all by himself. Will the moon be made of cheese? Can he catch a shooting star? As Peter climbs higher and higher into space, he discovers he doesn't have a way down!

He'll have to figure out what to do next -all by himself."--Dust jacket flap.

LEX: 520L 2017 IL:K-3 RL:2.7

Olivia the spy

By Falconer, Ian Dewey: -E"Listening in on her mother's conversations hoping to discover the secret plan for her upcoming birthday, Olivia instead hears her mother talking about her poor behavior and becomes concerned she'll be sent to military school."--OCLC. LEX: 550L 2017 IL:K-3 RL:2.5

The emperor's new clothes

By Andersen, H. C Dewey: -EA vain emperor is duped into parading through town without clothes by a pair of swindlers posing as tailors.

Spaghetti in a hot dog bun : having the courage to be who you are

By Dismondy, Maria Dewey: -ELucy decides to help Ralph when he is in trouble, despite the fact that he teases her for being different.

2008 IL:K-3 RL:3

My pet book

By Staake, Bob Dewey: -EA boy's search for the perfect pet leads him to the bookstore, where he finds a bright red book that becomes his best friend.

LEX: 560L 2014 IL:K-3 RL:1.8

Happy birthday to you! : a pop-up book

By Seuss Dewey: -EA pop-up adaptation of the Dr. Seuss story that describes a birthday celebration in Katroo presided over by the Birthday Bird.

Green eggs and ham

By Seuss Dewey: -EIn verse, Sam-I-am tells of the virtues of green eggs and ham.

LEX: 30L 1988 IL:K3 RL:1.5

2003 IL:K-3 RL:1.6

2014 IL:K-3 RL:5.5

The cat in the hat = El gato ensombrerado

By Seuss Dewey: -EA zany but well-meaning cat brings a cheerful, exotic, and exuberant form of chaos to a household of two young children one rainy day while their mother is out. Presented in English and Spanish.

2015 IL:K-3 RL:2.1

El gato con sombrero viene de nuevo!

By Seuss Dewey: -EFurther mischief of the Cat in the Hat, who upsets the household again.

2004 IL:K-3

I can read with my eyes shut!

By Seuss Dewey: -EThe Cat in the Hat takes Young Cat in tow to show him the fun he can get out of reading.

LEX: 380L 1978 IL:K3 RL:2.4

Sneetches on beaches.

Dewey: -ERhyming text and interactive illustrations with pull tabs, fur, and a ball that squeaks share a story about the Sneetches and a lesson about prejudice and discrimination.

2011 IL:K-3 RL:3.2

Did I ever tell you how lucky you are?

By Seuss Dewey: -ECompared to the problems of some of the creatures an old man describes, a boy is really quite lucky.

Hunches in bunches

By Seuss Dewey: -EA boy has a difficult time making decisions even though there is a vocal bunch of Hunches to help him.

LEX: 570L 1982 IL:K3 RL:2.9

LEX: 640L 1973 IL:K-3 RL:3.5

Horton escucha a Quien!

By Seuss Dewey: -EA city of Whos on a speck of dust are threatened with destruction until the smallest Who of all helps convince Horton's friends that Whos really exist.

2003 IL:K-3

El Lorax

By Seuss Dewey: -EThe Once-ler describes the results of the local pollution problem.

LEX: 430L 1993 IL:K-3

Oh, cuan lejos llegaras!

By Seuss Dewey: -EAdvice in rhyme for proceeding in life; weathering fear, loneliness, and confusion; and being in charge of your actions.

1993 IL:K-3

My many colored days

By Seuss Dewey: -EThis rhyming story describes each day in terms of a particular color which in turn is associated with specific emotions.

LEX: 190L 1996 IL:K-3 RL:1.5

Huevos verdes con jamon

By Seuss Dewey: -EIn verse, Sam-I-am tells of the virtues of green eggs and ham.

LEX: 460L 1992 IL:K-3

Yoruga la tortuga y otros cuentos

By Seuss Dewey: -EContains three Dr. Seuss stories which provide lessons in humility, including "Yoruga la tortuga," the story of an ambitious king who tries to expand his kingdom at the expense of his subjects; "Gertrudis Paz," the tale of an envious bird; and "El gran fanfarron," about the bickering and boasting of a bear and a rabbit.

2008 IL:K-3

Dragons love tacos 2 : the sequel

By Rubin, Adam Dewey: -E"When dragons run out of tacos, they travel back in time to get a fresh supply"--Provided by publisher.

LEX: 530L 2017 IL:K-3 RL:3

Knuffle Bunny free : an unexpected diversion

By Willems, Mo Dewey: -EWhile traveling with her family to Holland to visit her grandparents, Trixie once again loses her beloved Knuffle Bunny.

LEX: 530L 2010 IL:K-3 RL:2.9

And Tango makes three

By Richardson, Justin Dewey: -EAt New York City's Central Park Zoo, two male penguins fall in love and start a family by taking turns sitting on an abandoned egg until it hatches.

LEX: 520L 2005 IL:K3 RL:3.2

If you give a mouse a cookie

By Numeroff, Laura Joffe Dewey: -EA young boy, having given a cookie to a bossy mouse, is run ragged by the energetic rodent's subsequent requests.

LEX: 660L 1985 IL:K-3 RL:2.5

Moana finds the way

By Amerikaner, Susan Dewey: -E"Moana sets sail on a great adventure across the ocean!"--Back cover.

2016 IL:K-3 RL:1.

How to babysit a grandpa

By Reagan, Jean Dewey: -EA little boy provides instructions for properly "babysitting" a grandfather, such as offering him tasty treats and entertaining him with special games.

LEX: 480L 2012 IL:K-3 RL:2.4

Duck for president

By Cronin, Doreen Dewey: -EWhen Duck gets tired of working for Farmer Brown, his political ambition eventually leads to his being elected President.

2006 IL:K-3 RL:3.3

The good for nothing button

By Harper, Charise Mericle Dewey: -E"Yellow Bird has found a button and wants to share it with Red Bird and Blue Bird.

This is just an ordinary button.

It does not do anything when you press it. But when Red Bird and Blue Bird give it try, they are delighted to find that the button does not do nothing, and that is something!"-Provided by publisher.

2017 IL:K-3 RL:.7

Nanette's baguette

By Willems, Mo Dewey: -E"It's Nanette's first trip to get the baguette! Is she set? You bet!"--Provided by publisher.

LEX: 430L 2016 IL:K3 RL:1.9 Picky eaters

By Jackson, Ellen Dewey: E"What do picky eaters seek?

Lift the flaps and take a peek!"--Back cover.

2016 IL:K-3 RL:3 Exclamation mark

By Rosenthal, Amy Krouse Dewey: -EAn exclamation mark, who does not look like the periods around him, learns to embrace what makes him stand out.

LEX: 360L 2013 IL:K-3 RL:2

An Elephant & Piggie biggie!

By Willems, Mo Dewey: -ECollects five stories about friends Elephant and Piggie.

2017 IL:K-3 RL:1 Rosie Revere, engineer

By Beaty, Andrea Dewey: -EA young aspiring engineer must first conquer her fear of failure.

LEX: 780L 2013 IL:K3 RL:3.7

Pete the cat and the cool cat boogie

By Dean, James Dewey: -E"Pete the Cat is learning a new dance -- the Cool Cat Boogie!

When he hears a groovy beat, he's full of happy feet. But when Grumpy toad tells him, "Pete, you dance all wrong!" Pete is determined to become a better dancer. With the help of his friends and some wise words from Owl, Pete learns that he's the grooviest when he's being himself."--Dust jacket flap.

LEX: 480L 2017 IL:K3 RL:1.4

NON-FICTION BOOKS

The best vacation ever

By Murphy, Stuart J Dewey: 510 A young girl uses data-collecting and problem-solving skills to determine where her family should go for a vacation.

LEX: 440L 1997 IL:K-3 RL:1.

Earth Day-- hooray!

By Murphy, Stuart J Dewey: 513 A drive to recycle cans on Earth Day teaches the children of the Maple Street School Save-thePlanet Club about place value.

Get up and go!

By Murphy, Stuart J Dewey: 513.2 Explains, through the use of rhyme, the concepts of time lines and addition as a girl gets ready for school with the help of her smart dog.

LEX: 420L 1996 IL:K-3 RL:2.2

Give me half!

By Murphy, Stuart J Dewey: 513.2 Introduces the concept of halves using a simple rhyming story about a brother and sister who do not want to share their food.

LEX: 430L 1996 IL:K-3 RL:1.

Divide and ride

By Murphy, Stuart J Dewey: 513.2 Teaches division as a group of friends goes on different carnival rides.

LEX: 660L 1997 IL:K3 RL:2

Missing mittens

By Murphy, Stuart J Dewey: 513.2 As a farmer tries to find the correct number of mittens for his various farmyard animals, the reader is introduced to odd and even numbers.

LEX: 190L 2001 IL:K-3 RL:1.4

2004 IL:K-3 RL:4.5

Safari Park

By Murphy, Stuart J Dewey: 512.9 Visitors to Safari Park use simple algebra to figure out how many rides they can get with their tickets.

2002 IL:K-3 RL:2.6

How to take the grrrr out of anger

By Verdick, Elizabeth Dewey: 152.4 A book about recognizing anger, both your own and other people's, and how to deal with it.

LEX: 730L 2015 IL:5-8 RL:6.8

Master of mindfulness : how to be your own superhero in times of stress

By Grossman, Laurie M Dewey: 155.4 "'Master of Mindfulness' is written for kids by kids, and includes...illustrations and tips to show you how to be confident, get focused, stay calm, and tap into your own inner strength"--Back cover.

2016 IL:3-6 RL:6.4

What does it mean to be present?

By DiOrio, Rana Dewey: 179 Simple text and illustrations define what it means to be present and describes ways to enjoy life by being more aware of people and events.

LEX: 540L 2010 IL:K-3 RL:3

Which one doesn't belong? A shapes book

By Danielson, Christopher Dewey: 519 "A shapes book" asks the same question on every page and explains that every answer can be correct based on perspective and the teachers guide discusses the mathematical ideas likely to emerge on each page to help in anticipating and understanding students' likely answers.

2016 IL:PF

New kid, new scene : a guide to moving and switching schools

By Glasser, Debbie Dewey: 373.18 A guide for students transferring to new schools, including advice on making new friends while keeping the old friendships, surviving the first day of school, and more.

2012 IL:3-6 RL:6.6

Who are you? : the kid's guide to gender identity

By Pessin-Whedbee, Brook Dewey: 305.3 "... presents clear and direct language for understanding and talking about how we experience gender: our bodies, our expression and our identity".

2017 IL:K-3 RL:2.8

South Korea

By Somervill, Barbara A Dewey: 951.95 Describes the history, social life, customs and culture of South Korea.

AR: 7.6 MG 3.0 172391EN LEX: 1070L 2015 IL:5-8 RL:7

Through Georgia's eyes

By Rodriguez, Rachel Dewey: 759.13 Traces American painter Georgia O'Keeffe's relationship with color and shape from her first memory to her later years in New Mexico, describing the inspiration she took from wide, open spaces, and includes illustrations inspired by her work.

LEX: 540L 2006 IL:K-3 RL:2.6

Easy origami

By Montroll, John Dewey: 736 Contains illustrated instructions for thirty-two simple origami projects, including a swan, lantern, rabbit, and piano.

1992 IL:3-6

Puerto Rico in American history

By Worth, Richard Dewey: 972.95 Chronicles the history of Puerto Rico over the course of five hundred years, providing information about the people, places, and culture of the island, and looking at how it became a commonwealth of the United States.

2008 IL:5-8 RL:7.3

Star Wars origami : 36 amazing paper-folding projects from a galaxy far, far away....

By Alexander, Chris Dewey: 736 Provides step-by-step instructions for creating Star Wars origami figures and objects and includes seventy-two sheets of paper.

2012 IL:YA

The technology of ancient China

By Greenling, Jason Dewey: 609.51 Explores the history of ancient China and the innovations for which it is known.

2017 IL:5-8 RL:8.9

If America were a village : a book about the people of the United States

By Smith, David J Dewey: 304.6 Presents a metaphor for the United States, simplifying it as a village of one hundred people in order to assist with understanding of ethnic origins, religions, family profiles, wealth, occupations, belongings, and other demographic details.

LEX: 990L 2009 IL:3-6 RL:5.5

Mexico's central states : Aguascalientes, Guanajuato Hidalgo, Jalisco, Mexico State, Mexico City, Federal District, Michoacan, Morelos, Puebla, Queretaro, and Tlaxcala

By Day-Macleod, Deirdre Dewey: 972 Provides information about the land, history, economy, culture, and important cities of the states of central Mexico, and includes a chronology, glossary, and other reference materials.

2015 IL:5-8 RL:7.

Guatemala

By Rudolph, Jessica Dewey: 972.81 "In this book, readers learn what it is like living in Guatemala."-Provided by publisher.

LEX: 570L 2016 IL:K-3 RL:3

Henri's scissors

By Winter, Jeanette Dewey: 759.4 Describes how French artist Henri Matisse was still able to create art after a serious illness confined him to his bed.

LEX: 510L 2013 IL:K-3 RL:3.4

The emperor's silent army : terracotta warriors of Ancient China

By O'Connor, Jane Dewey: 931 Describes the archaeological discovery of thousands of life-sized terracotta warrior statues in northern China in 1974, and discusses the emperor who had them created and placed near his tomb.

LEX: 1040L 2002 IL:5-8 RL:6.9

She persisted : 13 American women who changed the world

By Clinton, Chelsea Dewey: 920.72 "Profiles the lives of thirteen American women who have left their mark on U.S. history, including Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Margaret Chase Smith, and Oprah Winfrey"--OCLC. LEX: 1170L 2017 IL:K-3 RL:6.9

Sharks have six senses

By Waters, John F Dewey: 597.3 Explores the six senses of sharks, discussing how they use senses differently than humans, and how their extra sense, electroreception, helps them find their prey.

2015 IL:K-3 RL:3.

Ada Lovelace, poet of science : the first computer programmer

By Stanley, Diane Dewey: 510.92 "A ... look at Ada Lovelace, the pioneering computer programmer and the daughter of the poet Lord Byron"-Provided by publisher.

LEX: 810L 2016 IL:K-3 RL:4

Dogs and Cats

By Jenkins, Steve Dewey: 636.7 Two related works, one about dogs with some comparisons to cats and one about cats with some comparisons to dogs.

LEX: 990L 2007 IL:K-3 RL:5.6

Sharks! : strange and wonderful

By Pringle, Laurence P Dewey: 597.3 Dramatic, factual illustrations accompany facts about sharks.

LEX: 890L 2001 IL:K-3

Sharks

By Simon, Seymour Dewey: 597.3 Looks at the many different types of sharks, and reveals little known facts that expose the falsehood of many of the negative myths and rumors about them.

LEX: 1050L 1995 IL:3-6 RL:6.4

Balderdash! : John Newbery and the boisterous birth of children's books

By Markel, Michelle Dewey: 070.5 "This picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books--John Newbery himself. While most children's books in the 18th century contained lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined them overflowing with entertaining stories, science, and games. He believed that every book should be made for the reader's enjoyment.

Newbery--for whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is named--became a celebrated author and publisher, changing the world of children's books forever"--Provided by publisher.

LEX: 850L 2017 IL:3-6 RL:6.2

Who we are! : all about being the same and being different

By Harris, Robie H Dewey: 158.2 "Join Nellie, Gus, baby Jake, and their parents at Funlandas they go on rides, watch performers, and play games along with many other children and grown-ups. As they enjoy their excursion, they notice that people are the same as one another in lots of ways, and different in lots of ways too"-Dust jacket flap.

2016 IL:K-3 RL:3.9

I am feeling bashful : a first look at shyness

By Thomas, Pat Dewey: 155.232 Colorful illustrations and simple text help children learn about being shy, including what it is, how it can be both a good and bad thing, and how to feel more confident.

2014 IL:K-3 RL:4.8

I am Jane Goodall

By Meltzer, Brad Dewey: 599.8 An illustrated look at the life and work of zoologist Jane Goodall.

LEX: 580L 2016 IL:K3 RL:3.6

Minecraft : the complete handbook collection.

Dewey: 793.93 Four handbooks for the video and computer game Minecraft offer tips on working with redstone, combat, construction, and other topics.

2015 IL:3-6 RL:6.7

Funny girl : funniest. stories. ever.

Dewey: 808.8 Presents a collection of humorous stories from over two dozen contemporary female writers, as well as autobiographical essays, comics, poems, and comic strips.

LEX: 660L 2017 IL:3-6 RL:4.9

This is how we do it : one day in the lives of seven kids from around the world

By Lamothe, Matt Dewey: 305.23 Tells the daily activities of seven children from around the world.

Real friends

By Hale, Shannon Dewey: 302.34 The graphic memoir of Shannon Hale in which she reflects on her childhood friendships.

LEX: 290L 2017 IL:36 RL:3.

LEX: 620L 2017 IL:3-6 RL:3.8

You're only old once!

By Seuss Dewey: 813 Everyman, the obsolete 70-yearold child, is subjected to endless medical tests to find out that he is "in pretty good shape for the shape he is in."

LEX: 1000L 1986 IL:AD

Dr. Seuss and philosophy : oh, the thinks you can think!

Dewey: 813 A collection of essays that explores the ways in which Dr. Seuss approaches philosophical concepts and moral dilemmas through his children's books, providing specific examples from numerous stories.

2011 IL:AD

The ultimate book of randomly awesome facts

By Arlon, Penelope Dewey: 031.02 Text and illustrations presents a collection of facts that look at the natural world, science and technology, and everyday life.

LEX: 790L 2015 IL:3-6 RL:6.3

Ghosts

By Telgemeier, Raina Dewey: 741.5 Catrina and her family have moved to the coast of Northern California for the sake of her little sister, Maya, who has cystic fibrosis--and Cat is even less happy about the move when she is told that her new town is inhabited by ghosts, and Maya sets her heart on meeting one.

LEX: 300L 2016 IL:3-6 RL:2.6

Iguana invasion! : exotic pets gone wild in Florida

By Aronson, Virginia Dewey: 639.3 Identifies various animals not native to Florida, exploring how they got there, their effect on the environment, and safe ways to get rid of them.

2010 IL:AD

Fantastic beasts and where to find them : the original screenplay

By Rowling, J. K Dewey: 822 "While attending the Magical Congress of the United States of America in 1926, Newt Scamander is pursued by the wizarding authorities when dangerous beasts and their habitats escape from his magical briefcase."-OCLC. 2016 IL:5-8 RL:5.3

Babymouse. 20,Babymouse goes for the gold

By Holm, Jennifer L Dewey: 741.5 "Babymouse has big dreams ... and wet whiskers. She has joined the swim team and is ready to dive in.

Next stop, the Olympics! But competitive sports aren't really her strong suit. Will hard work and determination earn her a gold medal?"--Amazon.com.

LEX: 500L 2016 IL:3-6 RL:2.4

Amulet. Book seven,Firelight

By Kibuishi, Kazu Dewey: 741.5 "Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories.

They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood-knowledge they can use against the Elf King. What they discover is a dark secret that changes everything. Meanwhile, the Voice of Emily's Amulet is getting stronger, and threatens to overtake her completely"-Provided by publisher.

LEX: 410L 2016 IL:3-6 RL:2.8 Dog Man unleashed

By Pilkey, Dav Dewey: 741.5 "Dog Man ... is still learning a few tricks of the trade. Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm.

Something fishy is going on! Can Dog Man unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime?"--Amazon.com.

LEX: 320L 2017 IL:3-6 RL:3

Mighty Jack. Book one

By Hatke, Ben Dewey: 741.5 "Jack might be the only kid in the world who is dreading the summer. But he's got a good reason: summer is when his single mom takes a second job and leaves him at home to watch his autistic kid sister, Maddy. It's a lot of responsibility, and it's boring, too, because Maddy doesn't talk.

Ever. But then, one day at the flea market, Maddy does talk--and tells Jack to trade their mom's car for a box of mysterious seeds. It's the best mistake Jack has ever made. What starts as a normal garden behind the house quickly grows up into a wild, magical jungle with tiny onion babies running amok, huge, pink pumpkins that bite, and, on one moonlit night that changes everything...a dragon."--Back cover.

LEX: 490L 2016 IL:5-8 RL:2.1

The wimpy kid movie diary : the next chapter

By Kinney, Jeff Dewey: 791.43 Presents a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the 2017 feature film adaptation of Jeff Kinney's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the Long Haul" with photographs, storyboard sketches, and original art.

LEX: 990L 2017 IL:58 RL:5.6

Ancient China : archaeology unlocks the secrets of China's past

By Ball, Jacqueline A Dewey: 931 Looks at what has been learned about ancient China through the study of archaeological sites and historical records, discussing various dynasties, Fu Hao's tomb, the terra-cotta warriors, and other topics.

LEX: 1110L 2007 IL:58 RL:7.5

National Geographic Kids almanac 2018.

Dewey: 031 Contains facts, photographs, and maps that provide readers with information on animals, cultures, famous landmarks, science, the future, and many other topics.

2017 IL:3-6 RL:7.1

Nature attacks!

By Tarshis, Lauren Dewey: 591.6 Tells the stories of four children who survived disasters, including a fourteen-year-old lone survivor of the shark attacks of 1916.

LEX: 970L 2015 IL:36 RL:5.7

Big Nate : thunka, thunka, thunka

By Peirce, Lincoln Dewey: 741.5 A reprinting of the "Big Nate" comic strip, that follows the adventures of eleven-year-old Nate Wright, a self-proclaimed genius and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history, and his friends and family.

LEX: 360L 2016 IL:3-6 RL:2.9

Big Nate blasts off

By Peirce, Lincoln Dewey: -Fic"After his fight with Randy Betancourt makes headlines in the school paper, Big Nate has a problem worse than detention on his hands."--Provided by publisher.

LEX: 460L 2016 IL:3-6 RL:3.3

Animal encyclopedia : 2,500 animals with photos, maps, and more!

By Spelman, Lucy H Dewey: 590 Contains encyclopedic entries on more than 2,500 species of animals, featuring over 1,000 color photographs, along with diagrams and range maps, and sharing facts, conservation data, and from-the-field reports from National Geographic's explorers.

LEX: 1020L 2012 IL:36 RL:7.4

Who Would Win? FollettBound [Set/Series] (5 titles) IL:K-3

Tarantula vs. scorpion

By Pallotta, Jerry Dewey: 595.4 Contains facts about tarantulas and scorpions, comparing such aspects as their burrows, weapons, and abilities.

LEX: 570L 2016 IL:K3 RL:3.8

Hammerhead vs. bull shark

By Pallotta, Jerry Dewey: 597.3 Contains facts about hammerhead sharks and bull sharks, comparing such aspects as their sizes, teeth, and abilities.

LEX: 780L 2016 IL:K3 RL:3.7

Tyrannosaurus rex vs. velociraptor

By Pallotta, Jerry Dewey: 567.912 Contains facts about the tyrannosaurus rex and the velociraptor, comparing such aspects as their sizes, body types, and abilities.

LEX: 660L 2016 IL:K-3 RL:4.1

Komodo dragon vs. king cobra

By Pallotta, Jerry Dewey: 597.95 Contains facts about komodo dragons and king cobras, comparing such aspects as their skulls, scales, and tongues.

LEX: 680L 2016 IL:K-

Whale vs. giant squid

By Pallotta, Jerry Dewey: 599.53 Contains facts about whales and giant squids, comparing such aspects as their sizes, speed, and abilities.

2016 IL:K-3 RL:4.1

3 RL:3.9

FICTION BOOKS

But it's not my fault

By Cook, Julia Dewey: -Fic"Shows readers how to accept responsibility for their actions and not blame or try to find fault with others"--Provided by Publisher.

2015 IL:3-6 RL:3.6

Payback

By Korman, Gordon Dewey: -Fic"Fighting for survival after being separated into pairs in the aftermath of a betrayal, the Project Osiris clones search for notorious mob boss Gus Alabaster while tracking down Eli's elusive DNA donor alongside a surprising new ally."-OCLC. LEX: 730L 2017 IL:3-6 RL:5

The book you're not supposed to have

By Pastis, Stephan Dewey: -Fic"This book was never meant to exist.

No one needs to know the details. Just know this: there's a Merry, a Larry, a missing tooth, and a teachers' strike that is crippling Timmy Failure s academic future. Worst of all, Timmy is banned from detective work. It's a conspiracy of buffoons. He recorded everything in his private notebook, but then the manuscript was stolen. If this book gets out, he will be grounded for life. Or maybe longer. And will Timmy's mom really marry Doorman Dave?"--Provided by OCLC. LEX: 610L 2016 IL:3-6 RL:3.9

The wild robot

By Brown, Peter Dewey: -FicRoz the robot discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island with no memory of where she is from or why she is there, and her only hope of survival is to try to learn about her new environment from the island's hostile inhabitants.

LEX: 740L 2016 IL:3-6 RL:5.8

Pax

By Pennypacker, Sara Dewey: -Fic"After being forced to give up his pet fox Pax, a young boy named Peter decides to leave home and get his best friend back"--Provided by publisher.

LEX: 760L 2016 IL:3-6 RL:5.3

Wolf Hollow : a novel

By Wolk, Lauren Dewey: -Fic"Twelve-year-old Annabelle must learn to stand up for what's right in the face of a manipulative and violent new bully who targets people Annabelle cares about, including a homeless World War I veteran"--Provided by publisher.

LEX: 800L 2016 IL:3-6 RL:4.6

Diary of a wimpy kid : double down

By Kinney, Jeff Dewey: -Fic"The pressure's really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mom thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his creative side.

As if that's not scary enough, Halloween's just around the corner and the frights are coming at Greg from every angle. When Greg discovers a bag of gummy worms, it sparks an idea.

Can he get his mom off his back by making a movie...and will he become rich and famous in the process? Or will doubling down on this plan just double Greg's troubles?"--Back cover.

LEX: 1010L 2016 IL:5-8 RL:5

Tales from a not-so-friendly frenemy

By Russell, Rachel Renee Dewey: -Fic"Assigned to attend her archnemesis Mackenzie Hollister's new school for the student exchange week program, Nikki is surprised to learn that there are students at the school even meaner than Mackenzie"--OCLC. LEX: 740L 2016 IL:3-6 RL:4.7

The girl who drank the moon

By Barnhill, Kelly Regan Dewey: -Fic"An epic fantasy about a young girl raised by a witch, a swamp monster, and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon, who must unlock the powerful magic buried deep inside her."--Provided by publisher.

LEX: 640L 2016 IL:58 RL:5

Framed! : a T.O.A.S.T. mystery

By Ponti, James Dewey: -FicIn Washington, D.C., twelve-yearold Florian Bates, a consulting detective for the FBI, and his best friend Margaret help thwart the biggest art heist in United States history.

LEX: 680L 2016 IL:3-6 RL:5.4

Tales for very picky eaters

By Schneider, Josh Dewey: -FicA father tells outlandish stories while trying to get his young son, who is a very picky eater, to eat foods he thinks he will not like.

LEX: 500L 2011 IL:K3 RL:2.9

Camp Half-Blood confidential : your real guide to the demigod training camp

By Riordan, Rick Dewey: -Fic"In response to an awful camp orientation video created by the god Apollo, Percy Jackson and other residents of Camp Half-Blood answer campers' questions such as "What is this place?" and "Do I get to keep the T-shirt?""-- Provided by publisher.

2017 IL:5-8 RL:7

Junie B.'s essential survival guide to school (with some help from grampa Frank Miller)

By Park, Barbara Dewey: -FicAn illustrated guide for school survival that features Junie B., first grader, and covers supplies, transportation, staying out of trouble, grades, friendships, and more; and provides space for written notes and drawings; and stickers.

LEX: 560L 2009 IL:K-3 RL:4

The dark prophecy

By Riordan, Rick Dewey: -Fic"Leaving the safety of the demigod training ground, a disgraced Apollo embarks on a quest across North America to find a dangerous ancient-world Oracle while navigating the challenges of the evil Triumvirate"--OCLC. LEX: 700L 2017 IL:5-8 RL:5.3

Out of my mind

By Draper, Sharon M Dewey: -FicConsidered by many to be mentally retarded, a brilliant, impatient fifthgrader with cerebral palsy discovers a technological device that will allow her to speak for the first time.

LEX: 700L 2010 IL:5-8 RL:4.3

Locker hero

By Russell, Rachel Renee Dewey: -Fic"Max is about to face the scariest place he's ever been-South Ridge Middle School! He has been home-schooled by his grandmother until now, and he's begged his parents to finally let him start attending public middle school. He's starting to question that choice, though, with the Thomas Silver Problem. As in, Thomas Silver keeps stuffing Max in his locker"--OCLC. LEX: 660L 2016 IL:3-6 RL:5

World's collide

By Colfer, Chris Dewey: -Fic"With all of the fairy tale characters occupying the same world in the Big Apple, Conner and Alex face their biggest challenge to date of restoring order to the human and fairy tale realms. Conner and his friends take on the challenge while they search for missing Alex in this conclusion to the series."--Provided by publisher.

LEX: 860L 2017 IL:3-6 RL:6.3

Rise of the Isle of the Lost

By De la Cruz, Melissa Dewey: -Fic"When King Triton's trident enters the Isle of the Lost, Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay devise a plan to find the magical object before Mal's wicked rival Uma can get her hands on it."-OCLC. LEX: 770L 2017 IL:3-6 RL:5.5

Big Nate : revenge of the Cream Puffs

By Peirce, Lincoln Dewey: 741.5 A reprinting of the "Big Nate" comic strip, that follows the adventures of eleven-year-old Nate Wright and his baseball team the Cream Puffs.

Middle school mayhem

By Russell, Rachel Renee Dewey: -Fic"Max ... faces off with the burglars out to steal from South Ridge Middle School!"--OCLC. LEX: 670L 2017 IL:36 RL:4.6

Minecraft : the island

By Brooks, Max Dewey: -Fic"An official tie-in to the globally popular video game traces the story of a new hero stranded in the world of Minecraft who must survive a harsh environment while unraveling the secrets of a mysterious island."--OCLC. 2017 IL:3-6 RL:6.3

2016 IL:3-6 RL:3.2