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Grenade

Gratz, Alan, 1972-


Various publishers. On April 1, 1945 with the battle of Okinawa beginning, fourteen-year-old native Okinawan Hideki, drafted into the Blood and Iron Student Corps, is handed two grenades and told to go kill American soldiers; small for his age Hideki does not really want to kill anyone, he just wants to find his family, and his struggle across the island will finally bring him face-to-face with Ray, a marine in his very first battle--and the choice he makes then will change his life forever
Date Published:2018

Various publishers. On April 1, 1945 with the battle of Okinawa beginning, fourteen-year-old native Okinawan Hideki, drafted into the Blood and Iron Student Corps, is handed two grenades and told to go kill American soldiers; small for his age Hideki does not really want to kill anyone, he just wants to find his family, and his struggle across the island will finally bring him face-to-face with Ray, a marine in his very first battle--and the choice he makes then will change his life forever

Date Published:2018

Why communities need engineers : helping humans live together

Liang, Helen (Helen T.),


Water -- Waste -- Shelter -- Energy -- Communication -- Health -- transportation. Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines how engineering has helped build successful communities in the past and present and what engineering innovations could look like in the future.
Date Published:2026

Where in the world can I see?

Gifford, Clive,


Includes index. Want to know where you can see sharks, shooting stars, dinosaur fossils, giant waterfalls, and rockets taking off? This epic guide will show you some of the most amazing places, creatures and experiences on the planet, all linked together through awesome maps, photographs, and ingenious illustrations.
Date Published:2026

The unexplained : mysteries, cryptids, ghosts, and UFOs.


Can you solve the mysteries that have puzzled scientists for generations? What happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? Can people combust spontaneously? Did a whole playground full of schoolchildren actually spot a UFO? There are so many questions waiting to be answered. This extensive guide to mysterious unexplained events covers natural mysteries, historical conundrums, baffling disappearances, paranormal events, alien visitors, and cryptozoology, with coverage of events from ancient times right up to the modern day. The Unexplained will engage children and adults who are eager to probe into mysteries, ponder the existence of strange beasts, and unleash their inner ghost hunters!
Date Published:2026

Can you solve the mysteries that have puzzled scientists for generations? What happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? Can people combust spontaneously? Did a whole playground full of schoolchildren actually spot a UFO? There are so many questions waiting to be answered. This extensive guide to mysterious unexplained events covers natural mysteries, historical conundrums, baffling disappearances, paranormal events, alien visitors, and cryptozoology, with coverage of events from ancient times right up to the modern day. The Unexplained will engage children and adults who are eager to probe into mysteries, ponder the existence of strange beasts, and unleash their inner ghost hunters!

Date Published:2026

The ultimate unofficial World Cup book : legends, stats, and stories from soccer's biggest game

Barbo, Maria S.,


Your go-to guide for the Summer 2026 World Cup hosted by North America is packed with everything a fan needs to know! From star players and powerhouse teams to historic moments and record-breaking stats, this action-packed book is filled with full-color photos, fun facts, and must-know trivia. Dive into the history of the world's most beloved tournament, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the players, coaches, and unforgettable games that have shaped the World Cup legacy. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sport, you'll discover exciting stories, eye-popping facts, and all the essential details that make the World Cup the greatest sporting event on the planet.
Date Published:2026

Your go-to guide for the Summer 2026 World Cup hosted by North America is packed with everything a fan needs to know! From star players and powerhouse teams to historic moments and record-breaking stats, this action-packed book is filled with full-color photos, fun facts, and must-know trivia. Dive into the history of the world's most beloved tournament, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the players, coaches, and unforgettable games that have shaped the World Cup legacy. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sport, you'll discover exciting stories, eye-popping facts, and all the essential details that make the World Cup the greatest sporting event on the planet.

Date Published:2026

Terrifying true tales : haunting histories, creepy cryptids, and scary stories from around the world

Towler, Paige,


Includes index. In these pages, you'll find TRUE stories to make your spine tingle -- if you dare. Read about a vampire panic in New England that had regular townspeople digging up graves. A hair-raising account of an ill-fated expedition to Antarctica -- and the ghosts it (reportedly) left behind. Plus, UFO sightings from the Middle Ages and the modern ages, mummies, Bigfoot legends, and an island teeming with thousands of snakes. There's something for every fan of the strange, scary, and mysterious things in our world.
Date Published:2026

Includes index. In these pages, you'll find TRUE stories to make your spine tingle -- if you dare. Read about a vampire panic in New England that had regular townspeople digging up graves. A hair-raising account of an ill-fated expedition to Antarctica -- and the ghosts it (reportedly) left behind. Plus, UFO sightings from the Middle Ages and the modern ages, mummies, Bigfoot legends, and an island teeming with thousands of snakes. There's something for every fan of the strange, scary, and mysterious things in our world.

Date Published:2026

Treasury of Greek mythology : classic stories of gods, goddesses, heroes & monsters

Napoli, Donna Jo, 1948-


An introduction to some of the most prominent beings in the ancient Greek pantheon.
Date Published:2026

Sticking to the facts : 10 ways to fight misinformation

Craigie, Gregor,


Consider the source -- Check the author -- Read past the headline -- Weigh the evidence -- Ask the experts -- Pay attention to the date -- Make sure it's not a joke -- Use fact-checking resources -- Be a skeptic, not a cynic -- Look in the mirror. Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book gives young readers tools to spot fake news and actions to take to fight misinformation and disinformation.
Date Published:2026

Consider the source -- Check the author -- Read past the headline -- Weigh the evidence -- Ask the experts -- Pay attention to the date -- Make sure it's not a joke -- Use fact-checking resources -- Be a skeptic, not a cynic -- Look in the mirror. Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book gives young readers tools to spot fake news and actions to take to fight misinformation and disinformation.

Date Published:2026

Science encyclopedia : atom smashing, food chemistry, animals, space, and more!

Daniels, Patricia, 1955-


How does a rocket launch into space? Did dinosaurs really all go extinct? And what makes a firework work? These are just a few of the questions answered in the second edition of the National Geographic Science Encyclopedia, a fact-filled reference for all things science. Reviewed by experts in the field to include the most accurate and up-to-date information, this comprehensive encyclopedia covers all essentials, such as matter, forces and machines, energy, electronics, life on Earth, the human body, and more.
Date Published:2026

How does a rocket launch into space? Did dinosaurs really all go extinct? And what makes a firework work? These are just a few of the questions answered in the second edition of the National Geographic Science Encyclopedia, a fact-filled reference for all things science. Reviewed by experts in the field to include the most accurate and up-to-date information, this comprehensive encyclopedia covers all essentials, such as matter, forces and machines, energy, electronics, life on Earth, the human body, and more.

Date Published:2026

Rebel Girls family favorites : 75+ kid-tested recipes to enjoy together


Includes index. 75+ family-tested, crowd-pleasing recipes to enjoy together and empower young budding chefs-to-be-by the creators of Rebel Girls Cook and Rebel Girls Make Dessert.
Date Published:2026

The monster manual : the ultimate guide to werewolves, goblins, and other wicked creatures

Marsh, Sarah Glenn,


Creep through the shadows. Listen for the scratching. Something is out there -- and it knows you’re reading this book. 'The Monster Manual' is not a bedtime story. It’s a field guide to the beasts that slither, skulk, and stalk when the lights go out. Collected by vanished monster-hunters and forbidden to be printed -- until now -- these pages contain the truth grown-ups won’t admit: monsters are real. From vampires and goblins to witches and werewolves, this creep-tacular book serves as a guide to the history of monsters and offers information on how/where to find these mythical beings, as well as descriptions and tales of human contact with them over time.
Date Published:2026

Creep through the shadows. Listen for the scratching. Something is out there -- and it knows you’re reading this book. 'The Monster Manual' is not a bedtime story. It’s a field guide to the beasts that slither, skulk, and stalk when the lights go out. Collected by vanished monster-hunters and forbidden to be printed -- until now -- these pages contain the truth grown-ups won’t admit: monsters are real. From vampires and goblins to witches and werewolves, this creep-tacular book serves as a guide to the history of monsters and offers information on how/where to find these mythical beings, as well as descriptions and tales of human contact with them over time.

Date Published:2026

The miniverse : a microscopic journey into hidden worlds

Gifford, Clive,


Includes index. What would everything look like if you shrank to the size of an ant? Miniverse takes you on a mind-boggling journey into the world of the teeny tiny. Discover how zippers, paper, ballpoint pens, and velcro work by seeing them enlarged hundreds of times. Watch dust mites clambering through the jungle of fibers in carpeting and eyelash mites burrowing into the roots of human hairs. See how toxic venom squirts from the stingers of bees and nettles. Miniverse reveals a hidden realm of unexpected beauty and complexity, from the intricate geometry of pollen grains to the mosaic of skin flakes that covers the human body. Shrink even more to explore ever tinier realms of existence--and find out how cells, germs, DNA, and atoms work as you get smaller. Prepare to be wowed by the microcosmos that's all around you but that you've never seen before.
Date Published:2026

Includes index. What would everything look like if you shrank to the size of an ant? Miniverse takes you on a mind-boggling journey into the world of the teeny tiny. Discover how zippers, paper, ballpoint pens, and velcro work by seeing them enlarged hundreds of times. Watch dust mites clambering through the jungle of fibers in carpeting and eyelash mites burrowing into the roots of human hairs. See how toxic venom squirts from the stingers of bees and nettles. Miniverse reveals a hidden realm of unexpected beauty and complexity, from the intricate geometry of pollen grains to the mosaic of skin flakes that covers the human body. Shrink even more to explore ever tinier realms of existence--and find out how cells, germs, DNA, and atoms work as you get smaller. Prepare to be wowed by the microcosmos that's all around you but that you've never seen before.

Date Published:2026

Dinosaurs to dragons : the lore and science of mythical creatures

Shreeve, Elizabeth,


In the deep long ago... -- Griffin: Guardian of gold -- Unicorn: Magical and rare -- Yeti: Shy giant of the Himalayas -- Bunyip: Beware of the water! -- Mermaid: A dangerous beauty -- Kraken: Tentacles from the deep -- Fairies: Beguiling spirits -- Phoenix: The fire bird -- Quetzalcoatl: The feathered serpent -- Dragons: Fearsome and magnificent -- Make some good monsters. An imaginative exploration of mythology, paleontology, and early civilizations that invites readers to delight in legendary creatures from across the globe and the fossils that might have inspired their origins.
Date Published:2026

In the deep long ago... -- Griffin: Guardian of gold -- Unicorn: Magical and rare -- Yeti: Shy giant of the Himalayas -- Bunyip: Beware of the water! -- Mermaid: A dangerous beauty -- Kraken: Tentacles from the deep -- Fairies: Beguiling spirits -- Phoenix: The fire bird -- Quetzalcoatl: The feathered serpent -- Dragons: Fearsome and magnificent -- Make some good monsters. An imaginative exploration of mythology, paleontology, and early civilizations that invites readers to delight in legendary creatures from across the globe and the fossils that might have inspired their origins.

Date Published:2026

Color in nature : secrets of animal survival

Aitken, Stephen, 1953-


Ten of the most colorful animals in the world -- Animal studio : making color from light -- Making an impression : mating and dominance -- The art of invisibility : now you see me...now you don't -- Defense : warnings, deceptions and confusion -- Conserving nature's palette. Animals like rainbow-colored parrots, red-nosed mandrills and brilliant blue peacocks use their vibrant colors to survive. ... But even with the power of color on their side, many of these species, their habitats and food sources are under threat. We need to conserve the entire spectrum of the animal world to maintain a healthy and colorful planet for all life on Earth.
Date Published:2026

Ten of the most colorful animals in the world -- Animal studio : making color from light -- Making an impression : mating and dominance -- The art of invisibility : now you see me...now you don't -- Defense : warnings, deceptions and confusion -- Conserving nature's palette. Animals like rainbow-colored parrots, red-nosed mandrills and brilliant blue peacocks use their vibrant colors to survive. ... But even with the power of color on their side, many of these species, their habitats and food sources are under threat. We need to conserve the entire spectrum of the animal world to maintain a healthy and colorful planet for all life on Earth.

Date Published:2026

Bugs, butterflies, beetles & bees

Dowds, Ben Ffrancon,


Includes index. Body basics -- Where bugs live -- A bug's life -- Finding food -- Living with bugs. Uncover the lives of all kinds of bugs -- from moths to mayflies to mantises! Discover a teeming world of voracious leaf munchers, busy pollinators, ruthless parasites, and deadly assasins.
Date Published:2026

Bat planet : the mysterious life of the creatures of the night

Griffin, Neil (Poet),


It's a bat planet--we're just living on it. Bats have existed with humans for hundreds of thousands of years. They live on every continent except Antarctica. Some are as small as a bumblebee and others have wingspans that could envelop an adult human. They eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes an hour, making our summertime camping trips more bearable. But today almost 25 percent of bat species are at risk of extinction. Learn about bat habitats, biology, threats to their survival and how you can help one of the most widespread, diverse and fascinating groups of animals on Earth.
Date Published:2026

It's a bat planet--we're just living on it. Bats have existed with humans for hundreds of thousands of years. They live on every continent except Antarctica. Some are as small as a bumblebee and others have wingspans that could envelop an adult human. They eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes an hour, making our summertime camping trips more bearable. But today almost 25 percent of bat species are at risk of extinction. Learn about bat habitats, biology, threats to their survival and how you can help one of the most widespread, diverse and fascinating groups of animals on Earth.

Date Published:2026

The amazing chemistry in your home

Karpíšková, Lenka,


Originally published in Prague, Czech Republic under the title: Úžasná chemie u tebe doma. The bedroom -- The kitchen -- The dining room -- The living room -- The bathroom -- The laundry room -- The garden -- The porch -- The workshop -- The garage. Put on your goggles and roll up your sleeves it's time to dive into the surprisingly cool science happening all around you! The Amazing Chemistry in Your Home transforms everyday household items into mind-blowing experiments, revealing the fascinating chemical reactions and elements that make your world tick.
Date Published:2026

Originally published in Prague, Czech Republic under the title: Úžasná chemie u tebe doma. The bedroom -- The kitchen -- The dining room -- The living room -- The bathroom -- The laundry room -- The garden -- The porch -- The workshop -- The garage. Put on your goggles and roll up your sleeves it's time to dive into the surprisingly cool science happening all around you! The Amazing Chemistry in Your Home transforms everyday household items into mind-blowing experiments, revealing the fascinating chemical reactions and elements that make your world tick.

Date Published:2026

All about us : 20 true tales of courage and disability

Leavitt, Hannalora,


Introduction -- Welcome to our world -- An eye for an eye: Taliah Braun -- A winning plan: Stefan Daniel -- Her talented toes: Rosie Jon -- Minding his own business: Zamaan Jivraj -- A reimagined dream: Ardra Shephard -- A sweet idea: Ojok Simon -- STEL-LA-LA-LA-LA: Stella Bartlett -- Taxi, please: Monty Lilburn -- An unlikely clue: Jordan Gagnon -- Loving what and who he is: John Lee Clark -- Acting blind: Amy Amantea -- Reclaiming her dream: K. Renee Horton -- He's dottie about Braille: Jonathan Nochasak -- A bright idea: Paige Whitehead -- A good-news story: Kathryn Marlow -- Photographs to remember: Tom Baril -- Saved by the bell: Kathryn Simpson -- ...and ACTION!: Kevion Woodard -- Facing the future with a difference: Finn Regush -- Cat escapes bag: Tracy Kung -- Glossary -- Resources -- Acknowledgments. This illustrated nonfiction book features profiles of twenty kids and adults who live with disabilities. Meet 20 inspiring people living with disability today including a paralympian, a journalist, a kidpreneur, a NASA scientist, a TikTok star and many others. Young readers will be introduced to people who were born with a disability and others who became disabled because of illness or an accident.
Date Published:2026

Introduction -- Welcome to our world -- An eye for an eye: Taliah Braun -- A winning plan: Stefan Daniel -- Her talented toes: Rosie Jon -- Minding his own business: Zamaan Jivraj -- A reimagined dream: Ardra Shephard -- A sweet idea: Ojok Simon -- STEL-LA-LA-LA-LA: Stella Bartlett -- Taxi, please: Monty Lilburn -- An unlikely clue: Jordan Gagnon -- Loving what and who he is: John Lee Clark -- Acting blind: Amy Amantea -- Reclaiming her dream: K. Renee Horton -- He's dottie about Braille: Jonathan Nochasak -- A bright idea: Paige Whitehead -- A good-news story: Kathryn Marlow -- Photographs to remember: Tom Baril -- Saved by the bell: Kathryn Simpson -- ...and ACTION!: Kevion Woodard -- Facing the future with a difference: Finn Regush -- Cat escapes bag: Tracy Kung -- Glossary -- Resources -- Acknowledgments. This illustrated nonfiction book features profiles of twenty kids and adults who live with disabilities. Meet 20 inspiring people living with disability today including a paralympian, a journalist, a kidpreneur, a NASA scientist, a TikTok star and many others. Young readers will be introduced to people who were born with a disability and others who became disabled because of illness or an accident.

Date Published:2026

We are family

James, LeBron.


Various publishers. For each kid, Hoop Group was more than just a chance to ball; it was an escape, a dream, a family. Now their prospects seem all but impossible but then the world hasn t met Jayden, Tamika, Chris, Anthony, and Dex before. Determined to have their shot, the five new friends scrap, hustle, fight, and play hard to save their season to prove that sometimes a chance is all it takes.
Date Published:2021

Indigenous ingenuity : a celebration of traditional North American knowledge

Havrelock, Deidre,


First published in hardcover in 2023. Sustainable land and management and ecology -- Transportation -- Communications technology --Agriculture and food technology -- Health sciences -- Textile technology, clothing, and fashion -- Architecture and civil engineering -- Hunting and combat technology -- Mathematics -- Arts, sports, and recreation -- Traditional ecological knowledge and our sustainable future. Celebrates North American Indigenous knowledge and First Nations contributions to contemporary STEM.
Date Published:2024

First published in hardcover in 2023. Sustainable land and management and ecology -- Transportation -- Communications technology --Agriculture and food technology -- Health sciences -- Textile technology, clothing, and fashion -- Architecture and civil engineering -- Hunting and combat technology -- Mathematics -- Arts, sports, and recreation -- Traditional ecological knowledge and our sustainable future. Celebrates North American Indigenous knowledge and First Nations contributions to contemporary STEM.

Date Published:2024