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Books » Non-Fiction
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| Title | Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared To Dream |
| Author | Tanya Lee Stone |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Non-Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | Middle Reader-Careful Content • boys • girls • boys/girls • adventure • astronauts • biography • competition • injustice • middle readers • older readers • politics • scientist • women • women's rights • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader • Answerman |
Quick quiz: Which astronaut had the most hours in the air as a pilot in the early 1960's? (Play the Jeopardy music in your head.) Was it John Glenn? How...
Books » Picture Book
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| Title | Arthur Goes to Camp |
| Author | Marc Brown (Arthur Adventure Series) |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Young Listeners (Ages 1-3) • Picture Books (Ages 3-8) • Independent Readers (Ages 6-8) |
| Keywords | adventure • boys • boys/girls • camp • competition • friendship • girls • preschooler • Read aloud to 4's, 5's, 6's |
Arthur is headed to Camp Meadowcroak, and it looks as though it's going to be the boys against the girls all summer. Then, they discover the enemy is really the...
Books » Fiction
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| Title | Berenstain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin |
| Author | Stan & Jan Berenstain |
| Illustrator | Stan & Jan Berenstain |
| Reading Level | Picture Books (Ages 3-8) • Independent Readers (Ages 6-8) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • autumn • competition • fall • feelings • gratitude • nature • pumpkins • seasons • Thanksgiving |
Halloween is long past and the Berenstain Bear family is looking forward to Thanksgiving and th e Big Pumpkin Contest. Papa Bear has a great big pumpkin out in his...
Books » Fiction
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| Title | Bettina Valentino and the Picasso Club |
| Author | Niki Daly |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) |
| Keywords | abstract art • art • being different • being yourself • Belonger/Connector • boys • boys/girls • censorship • competition • freedom • girl power • girls • great read aloud • group project • growing up • humor • identity • if You Liked Amelia Bedelia • If You Liked Mallory • imagination • middle readers • multicultural • overcoming obstacles • Read aloud to 6's, 7's, 8's • school story • self-confidence • teamwork |
At the Bayside Preparatory School, otherwise known as "Blanche de Blaine's Academy for Slobs, Noodleheads, Nutters and the Madly Talented, Bettina is fighting an uphill battle against artistic limitations. She...
Books » Realistic Fiction
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| Title | Billy Baggs Trilogy: Hard Ball |
| Author | Will Weaver |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Older Readers (Ages 11-13) • Mature Readers (Ages 14 and up) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • baseball • change • character • choices • competition • courage • death • family • fathers • fathers/sons • hope • identity • If You Liked Tangerine • mature reader • mature readers • older reader • older readers • self-confidence • self-control • self-esteem • self-reliance • sports • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader |
| Part of a Series | Part of a Series |
Both boys are ballplayers. Both boys have struggles with their fathers. Baseball can be a great tool to find yourself and to figure out your relationship with your dad. This...
Books » Realistic Fiction
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| Title | Bobby vs. Girls (Accidentally) |
| Author | Lisa Yee |
| Illustrator | Dan Santat |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • accepting others • change • competition • elections • family • field trips • friendship • getting along • great read aloud • humor • If you Liked Diary of A Wimpy Kid • loss • pets • Read aloud to 6's, 7's, 8's • school story • Jokester/Thrill Seeker/Party Animal • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader |
| Reluctant Reader | Good for Reluctant Readers |
| Part of a Series | Part of a Series |
Fourth-grader Bobby Ellis-Chan bounces from one zany situation to another. When he goes on a field trip to the Huntington Gardens with his class, he gets stuck to the Koloff...
Books » Fiction
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| Title | Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z. |
| Author | Kate Messner |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | girls • boys/girls • accepting others • autumn • being different • being yourself • change • character • choices • competition • fall • family • growing old • growing up • If You Liked Bridge to Terabithia • individuality • middle readers • older readers • overcoming obstacles • persistence • relationships • relatives • responsibility • rivalry • struggle |
Gianna Zales struggles to get things done on time. The most important deadline in her life right now is the one for getting her leaf project done for her science...
Books » Graphic Novel
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| Title | Buzz Beaker Brainstorm: Robot Rampage |
| Author | Scott Nickel |
| Illustrator | Andy J. Smith |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Independent Readers (Ages 6-8) • Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • adventure • aliens • competition • danger • fiction • graphic novel • middle reader • reluctant reader • robots • science • science activities • science fair • science fair project • Jokester/Thrill Seeker/Party Animal |
| Reluctant Reader | Good for Reluctant Readers |
| Part of a Series | Part of a Series |
Buzz and Elron are both trying to win the science fair. Buzz makes a really cool volcano, but when the judge stops to see, well, it doesn’t go well....
Books » Sports
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| Title | Comeback Kids: Long Shot |
| Author | Mike Lupica |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • basketball • choices • competition • elections • fathers • fathers/sons • teamwork • values • Belonger/Connector |
| Part of a Series | Part of a Series |
Pedro is one of those guys who always plays for the team. He's never all about himself. When he plays basketball he is selfless and even makes other guys look...
Books » Action / Adventure
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| Title | Danger Zone |
| Author | David Klass |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Older Readers (Ages 11-13) • Mature Readers (Ages 14 and up) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • action/adventure • basketball • bravery • competition • courage • danger • If You Liked Hunger Games • mature reader • older readers • prejudice • reluctant reader • sports • suspense • teamwork • terrorism • Jokester/Thrill Seeker/Party Animal • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader |
| Reluctant Reader | Good for Reluctant Readers |
The American High School Dream Team is headed to play in an international tournament in Italy. They're chosen for their basketball prowess, but they're going to find themselves in the...
Books » Picture Book
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| Title | Dino-Soccer |
| Author | Lisa Wheeler |
| Illustrator | Barry Gott |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Young Listeners (Ages 1-3) • Picture Books (Ages 3-8) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • competition • dinosaurs • picture books • Read aloud to 4's, 5's, 6's • soccer • sports • young listener • Belonger/Connector |
The Grazers and the Biters are taking the field for a fierce soccer match. Pterodactyls take the ball using their wings and claws and make an outside shot. Score! The...
Books » Sports
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| Title | Dugout Rivals |
| Author | Fred Bowen |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | Middle Reader-Careful Content • boys • girls • boys/girls • baseball • belonging • competition • middle readers • older readers • rivalry • sports • values • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader |
| Part of a Series | Part of a Series |
Jake Daley loves to play baseball and he does it well. In fact, he's considered the star of the team until the arrival of Adam Hull. After a few key...
Books » Action / Adventure
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| Title | For the Win |
| Author | Cory Doctorow |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Mature Readers (Ages 14 and up) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • child labor • China • coming of age • competition • computer games • computers • conflict • consequences • cyberspace • economics • expectations • finding your voice • finding yourself • freedom • friends • friendship • girl power • greed • growing up • If You Liked Alex Rider • India • intrigue • labor unions • making a difference • mature issues • mature readers • multicultural • overcoming obstacles • perseverance • persistence • politics • prejudice • relationships • role-models • self-reliance • standing up for yourself • suspense • teamwork • teens • travel • video games • violence • women's rights • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader • Answerman |
Playing games online all day, every day sounds like fun, doesn’t it? But for young people packed into smoky internet cafes in Singapore, Shenzen, and Mumbai, it’s a matter of...
Books » Picture Book
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| Title | Gilbert and Friends: Last One In Is a Rotten Egg |
| Author | Diane DeGroat |
| Illustrator | Diane DeGroat |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Picture Books (Ages 3-8) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • accepting others • being yourself • competition • Easter • eggs • feelings • fun • getting along • great read aloud • holidays • Read aloud to 5's, 6's, 7's • series • sharing |
Gilbert and Lola are really looking forward to the visit of their cousin, Wally. But, when Wally arrives they quickly begin to see that for Wally everything is a competition....
Books » Sports
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| Title | Hardcourt Comeback |
| Author | Fred Bowen |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | Middle Reader-Careful Content • boys • girls • boys/girls • basketball • being yourself • belonging • competition • fears • feelings • teamwork |
Brett has always been the best at everything. He's a star on his basketball team and a champion spelling bee competitor. Then, in a close game, Brett misses a lay-up....
Books » Realistic Fiction
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| Title | Henry Huggins |
| Author | Beverly Cleary |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | Middle Reader-Careful Content • boys • girls • boys/girls • adventure • competition • dogs • fish • humor • middle readers • older readers • overcoming obstacles • problem-solving • school play • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader |
Nothing exciting ever happens to Henry Huggins until he meets a skinny old dog named Ribsy and the two become great friends. Ribsy will change Henry's life...
Books » Fiction
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| Title | Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb |
| Author | Francesca Simon |
| Illustrator | Tony Ross |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Independent Readers (Ages 6-8) • Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • bullying • cheating • competition • friendship • getting along • great read aloud • If you Liked Diary of A Wimpy Kid • independent readers • middle readers • misbehaving • Read aloud to 5's, 6's, 7's, 8's • Jokester/Thrill Seeker/Party Animal • Belonger/Connector |
| Reluctant Reader | Good for Reluctant Readers |
| Part of a Series | Part of a Series |
Horrid Henry is a horrible boy. As we meet him he is determined to win the reading contest so he can go to an amusement park. He hates to read....
Books » Humor
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| Title | I Am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class President |
| Author | Josh Lieb |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • acceptance • action/adventure • being different • being embarrassed • being yourself • belonging • bullies • childhood • competition • empathy • fathers/sons • growing up • If you Liked Diary of A Wimpy Kid • middle readers • mothers • older readers • school story • teachers |
Oliver Watson is a twelve-year-old evil genius who has been able to hide his true identity as well as his immense fortune from his parents and everyone at...
Books » Fiction
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| Title | I Put a Spell on You |
| Author | Adam Selzer |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) • Older Readers (Ages 11-13) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • competition • detective • fiction • humor • If You Liked Tangerine • intrigue • middle reader • middle readers • middle school • mystery • older reader • older readers • peer pressure • reputation • school story • self-confidence • stealing • stereotypes • traditions • Belonger/Connector |
Mutual Scrivener is being enrolled in Gordon Liddy Community Middle School. This is his first time in a public school, since he's always been home-schooled so no one could corrupt...
Books » Realistic Fiction
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| Title | Ironman |
| Author | Chris Crutcher |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Mature Readers (Ages 14 and up) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • abuse • being different • being yourself • coming of age • competition • fiction • mature issues • sexuality • Jokester/Thrill Seeker/Party Animal • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader |
I am such a fan of Chris Crutcher's books! This one centers on Bo who is training for a triathlon. As always in Chris' books, the characters are struggling to...
Books » Poetry
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| Title | Jesse Owens: Fastest Man Alive |
| Author | Carole Boston Weatherford |
| Illustrator | Eric Velasquez |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Keywords | Middle Reader-Careful Content • boys • girls • boys/girls • African American • American history • biography • competition • differences • discrimination • Olympics • overcoming obstacles • picture books • poetry • prejudice • racial differences • racism • Read aloud to 5's, 6's, 7's, 8's • rivalry • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader • Answerman |
Beginning in the cotton fields and a sickly childhood and moving to the racetracks of Ohio State University where he was not allowed to live in the dormitories, Jesse Owens...
Books » Historical Fiction
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| Title | Kite Fighters, THe |
| Author | Linda Sue Park |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Middle Readers (Ages 8-10) |
| Keywords | Middle Reader-Careful Content • boys • girls • boys/girls • acceptance • Asian culture • brothers • competition • fears • feelings • helping others • historical fiction • kings • kites • medieval times • middle readers • sibling rivalry • siblings • South Korea • traditions • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader |
In a riveting narrative set in fifteenth-century Korea, two brothers discover a shared passion for kites. Kee-sup can craft a kite unequaled in strength and beauty, but his younger brother,...
Books » Picture Book
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| Title | Koala Lou |
| Author | Mem Fox |
| Illustrator | Pamela Lofts |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Picture Books (Ages 3-8) • Independent Readers (Ages 6-8) |
| Keywords | boys/girls • animals • competition • family • koala bears • preschooler • Read aloud to 4's, 5's, 6's • values |
Koala Lou is going to compete in the tree-climbing contest. She's worried and really wants to do a good job. The tension mounts. Will she win ? A heartwarming and...
Books » Realistic Fiction
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| Title | Mac Slater Hunts the Cool |
| Author | Tristan Bancks |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Older Readers (Ages 11-13) • Mature Readers (Ages 14 and up) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • adventure • coming of age • competition • contest • dreams • inventions • mature readers • older readers • peer pressure • perseverance • photographs • risk • social skills • society • Jokester/Thrill Seeker/Party Animal • Belonger/Connector |
| Reluctant Reader | Good for Reluctant Readers |
Mac Slater is about to fly. His friend, Paul, has their invention all cranked up and now Mac is hitting the ramp, the wing shooting up in the air like...
Books » Picture Book
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| Title | Maebelle's Suitcase |
| Author | Tricia Tusa |
| Illustrator | Tricia Tusa |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Fiction |
| Reading Level | Picture Books (Ages 3-8) • Independent Readers (Ages 6-8) |
| Keywords | boys • girls • boys/girls • birds • change • character • compassion • competition • contest • empathy • fears • friends • friendship • helping others • Independent reader • independent readers • inspiration • kindness • letting go • picture books • Read aloud to 5's, 6's, 7's, 8's • values • Belonger/Connector • Seeker/Leader |
Maebelle is one hundred and eight years old and gets the greatest joy every year by entering the town's annual hat contest. She lives up in the treetops...
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