Celena Lewis' Library
Rossview High
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
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| 9781585369522 | Crossing The Deadline: Stephen's Journey Through The Civil War | Shoulders, Michael | Sleeping Bear Press | |
| 9780593722336 | Devotion (Movie Tie-In): An Epic Story Of Heroism, Friendship, And Sacrifice | Makos, Adam | Ballantine Books | |
| 9780743477369 | Dracula (Enriched Classics) | Stoker, Bram | The punctured throat, the coffin lid slowly opening, the unholy shriek as the stake pierces the heart—these are just a few of the chilling images Bram Stoker unleashed upon the world with his 1897 masterpiece, Dracula. Inspired by the folk legend of nosferatu, the undead, Stoker created a timeless tale of gothic horror and romance that has enthralled and terrified readers ever since.A true masterwork of storytelling, Dracula has transcended generation, language, and culture to become one of the most popular novels ever written. It is a quintessential tale of suspense and horror, boasting one of the most terrifying characters ever born in literature: Count Dracula, a tragic, night-dwelling specter who feeds upon the blood of the living, and whose diabolical passions prey upon the innocent, the helpless, and the beautiful. But Dracula also stands as a bleak allegorical saga of an eternally cursed being whose nocturnal atrocities reflect the dark underside of the supremely moralistic age in which it was originally written — and the corrupt desires that continue to plague the modern human condition.Publishers WeeklyThis illustrated adaptation of Bram Stoker's work trades the epistolary nature of the original for a condensed, third-person narration, supplemented by selections from Jonathan Harker's journal entries and from John Seward's memoirs. Hitting the major plot points, like Jonathan's arrival at Dracula's castle and Lucy's frightening transformation, Raven retains much of the subtle terror of Jonathan's imprisonment, while providing Mina with more volition (" ‘Tonight we end this,' added Mina firmly"). Readers will likely be chilled by Gilbert's evocative ink and colored pencil images and drawn to the enigmatic Count, with his long, blond hair and violet eyes. A lavish and accessible retelling. Ages 12-up. (July) | Simon & Schuster |
| 9780195032123 | Dust Bowl: The Southern Plains In The 1930S | Worster, Donald | Donald Worster. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. | Oxford University Press |
| 9780440910824 | Earthshine | nelson-theresa | Orchard | |
| 9780766027916 | Edwin Hubble: Discoverer Of Galaxies (Great Minds Of Science) | Datnow, Claire L. | Through many nights of hard work and tedious observations, Edwin Hubble discovered that our galaxy-the Milky Way-is just one of many galaxies. It was once believed that the Milky Way was the only galaxy in the entire universe. With Hubble's discovery, scientists began to understand that the universe was much larger and more complicated than they had ever imagined. Hubble also proved that the galaxies he studied were moving away from the earth. This meant that the universe is expanding! Because of his discoveries Edwin Hubble became an international celebrity. For bringing us an understanding of the universe, Edwin Hubble is remembered as one of the great minds of science.VOYAThese two books, additions to the Great Minds of Science series that includes the Issac Newton biography reviewed recently (VOYA February 1997), will be greatly appreciated by teachers seeking to find resources suitable for transdisciplinary study. The experimentation by the scientists is simply and clearly recounted in both books, using language that is suitable for students of middle school age or younger. Datnow and Klare also emphasize the historic context in which the scientists worked. The Hubble title includes many photos of the scientist, his family, and his associates. The Mendel book includes fewer photos, but there are several diagrams illustrating inherited traits of peas. The books give instructions for simple activities students might undertake, as well as suggestions for further study. High school students will easily become acquainted with the significant contributions of these scientists. I highly recommend these two books, as well as the biographies of Antoine Lavoisier, Louis Pasteur, and Gallileo Galilei, also in the series. Glossary. Index. Illus. Photos. Biblio. Further Reading. Chronology. Note: This review was written and published to address two titles: Edwin Hubble: Discoverer of Galaxies and Gregor Mendel: Father of Genetics. VOYA Codes: 4Q 2P M J S (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses, For the YA with a special interest in the subject, Middle School-defined as grades 6 to 8, Junior High-defined as grades 7 to 9 and Senior High-defined as grades 10 to 12). | Enslow Pub Inc |
| 9780679728665 | Ellen Foster | Gibbons, Kaye | Vintage Books | |
| 9780375703058 | Ellen Foster | Gibbons, Kaye | "When I was little I would think of ways to kill my daddy. I would figure out this or that way and run it down through my head until it got easy." So begins the tale of Ellen Foster, the brave and engaging heroine of Kay Gibbons's first novel, which won the Sue Kaufman Prize from the American Academy of Institute of Arts and Letters. Wise, funny, affectionate, and true, Ellen Foster is, as Walker Percy called it, "The real thing. Which is to say, a lovely, sometimes heartwrenching novel. . . . [Ellen Foster] is as much a part of the backwoods South as a Faulkner character—and a good deal more endearing."Alice HoffmanIf one should never trust the person who has had a happy childhood, then Ellen Foster, the 11-year-old heroine of Kaye Gibbons's accomplished first novel, may be the most trustworthy character in recent fiction....In many ways this is an old-fashioned novel about traditional values and inherited prejudices, taking place in a South where too little has changed too slowly....What might have been grim, melodramatic material in the hands of a less talented author is instead filled with lively humor, compassion and intimacy. This short novel focuses on Ellen's strengths rather than her victimization, presenting a memorable heroine who rescues herself. -- New York Times | Vintage Books |
| 9780142409350 | Enthusiasm | Shulman, Polly | 'There is little more likely to exasperate a person of sense than finding herself tied by affection and habit to an Enthusiast.' Julie knows from bitter experience: her best friend, Ashleigh, is an Enthusiast. Ashleigh's current fancy is also Julie's own passion, Pride and Prejudice, and the heroine's quest for True Love. And so Julie finds herself swept along with Ashleigh, dressed in vintage frocks and sneaking into a dance at the local all-boys? prep school. There they discover several likely candidates for True Love, including the handsome and sensitive Parr. And Julie begins to wonder if maybe this obsession of Ashleigh's isn't so bad after all. . . . | Speak |
| 9780816034284 | Facts On File Encyclopedia Of Black Women In America: Science, Health, And Medicine | Facts on File, Inc. | This book spans three centuries and profiles more than 1,000 African- American women and the institutions that influenced them. The inspirational biographies capture the personal accounts of women who overcame adversity and changed history. Students will learn about the perseverance, courage, and 'personal will' that these women had in common, each with one shared goal: improvement through change. | Facts on File |
| 9781982102609 | Fahrenheit 451: A Novel | Bradbury, Ray | A Book Burner In A Future Fascist State Finds Out Books Are A Vital Part Of A Culture He Never Knew. He Clandestinely Pursues Reading, Until He Is Betrayed. | Simon & Schuster |
| 9780553275728 | Fantastic Voyage: A Novel | Isaac Asimov | Four men and a woman are reduced to a microscopic fraction of their original size, sent in a miniaturized atomic sub through a dying man's carotid artery to destroy a blood clot in his brain. If they fail, the entire world will be doomed. Four men and a woman are reduced to a microscopic fraction of their original size, sent in a miniaturized atomic sub through a dying man's carotid artery to destroy a blood clot in his brain. If they fail, the entire world will be doomed. Reissue. | Bantam |
| 9781308146836 | Fit And Well: Core Concepts And Labs In Physical Fitness And Wellness (Custom Edition For PED 1600) | Fahey | ||
| 9780452271524 | From Pocahontas To Power Suits: Everything You Need To Know About Women's History In America | Mills, Kay | Information About Women In American History Are Provided In A Question And Answer Format, Including Information On Sarah Orne Jewett, Deborah Sampson, Mary Mcleod Bethune, Maria Mitchell, Jane Colden, Susannah Medora Salter, And Many More. The Early Years : From Pocahontas To The American Revolution -- Life In The Young Nation -- America At Mid-nineteenth Century : Stirrings Of Change -- Sending The Girls To School -- Unsettled Lives : From The Fallen Woman To Frontier Women -- Women At Work -- Teamwork : From Book Groups To Unions -- The Twentieth Century : Women Soar And Women Fight -- Time Out For Culture -- From Civil Rights To Women's Rights. Kay Mills. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. | Plume |
| 1935955950 | Gabi, A Girl In Pieces | Quintero, Isabel | Gabi’s A Girl In Pieces. She Wants A Lot Of Things. Will She Find The Thing She Needs Most? | Cinco Puntos Press |
| 9780865922976 | H.G. Wells (Life And Works) | Martin, Christopher | Rourke Pub Group | |
| 9780590353427 | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | Rowling, J.K. | In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry, an orphan, lives with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley. One day just before his eleventh birthday, an owl tries to deliver a mysterious letter-the first of a sequence of events that end in Harry meeting a giant man named Hagrid. Hagrid explains Harry's history to him: When he was a baby, the Dark wizard, Lord Voldemort, attacked and killed his parents in an attempt to kill Harry; but the only mark on Harry was a mysterious lightning-bolt scar on his forehead.Now he has been invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where the headmaster is the great wizard Albus Dumbledore. Harry visits Diagon Alley to get his school supplies, especially his very own wand. To get to school, he takes the Hogwarts Express from platform nine and three-quarters at King's Cross Station. On the train, he meets two fellow students who will become his closest friends: Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.Harry is assigned to Gryffindor House at Hogwarts, and soon becomes the youngest-ever Seeker on the House Quidditch team. He also studies Potions with Professor Severus Snape, who displays a deep and abiding dislike for Harry, and Defense Against the Dark Arts with nervous Professor Quirrell; he and his friends defeat a mountain troll, help Hagrid raise a dragon, and explore the wonderful, fascinating world of Hogwarts.But all events lead irrevocably toward a second encounter with Lord Voldemort, who seeks an object of legend known as the Sorcerer's Stone... Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. | Scholastic |
| 9781416908500 | Hearts Of Iron | Duble, Kathleen Benner | jesse Is A Dreamer.at Fourteen He's Already Thinking About His Future, And The Excitement Of Navy Life Is Calling Him.lucy Is Just The Opposite.she Can't Imagine Ever Leaving Her Beloved Mountainside Community Or Saying Good-bye To Those She Cares About.but Despite Their Desires, These Two Best Friends Know That Their Futures Have Been Decided For Them. The Year Is 1820, And Jesse's Parents Expect Him To Continue In The Family Tradition Of Working At The Forge On The Mountain, While Lucy's Father Expects Her To Marry Someone Outside Their Community And Find A Better, More Sophisticated Life Somewhere Else. So What Happens When Family Expectations Clash With What's In A Teenager's Heart? Is It Possible To Find A Balance Between One's Destiny And One's Dreams — Or Must These Two Friends Risk Everything To Create Their Own Path To Happiness? hearts Of Iron Is A Moving Novel About Family, Friendship, The Power Of Love, And The Few Precious Opportunities We're Given To Set The Course Of Our Life. children's Literaturethe Small Hamlet Of Mount Riga, Connecticut, Relies Upon Its Iron Forge For Existence. It Is 1820 And The Seasonal Forge Work That Occupies Most Of The Men Of Mount Riga Is About To Commence. For Lucy Pettee This Is A Time Of Bitter Sweetness. Her Lifelong Friend And Companion, Jesse Rossetter, Has Begun Working At The Forge. Jesse Hates This Labor And Dreams Of Running Off To Join The Navy. Lucy's Father, The Local Shopkeeper, Wants A Better Life For His Daughter Than One In The Mountains. He Sends Away For A Young Acquaintance To Come And Court His Daughter With An Eye Toward Her Relocating To Boston. But Lucy Thinks She Loves Jesse And Feels Guilt Whenever Her Attention Is Drawn To The Stranger From Boston. Faced With The Confusion Of Young Love And Divided Loyalties, Lucy Must Make Drastic Choices. These Choices, And Those Of People She Cares About, Change Her Life In Ways She Could Hardly Imagine. Set Against The Backdrop Of The Beautiful New England Mountain Country, This Title Tells A Believable Story Of Adolescent Love In A Long Gone Day And Age. This Historical Novel Combines Believable Characters, A Well-paced Story, And An Eye For The Customs Of A Distant Time. In Telling The Story Of Lucy Pettee And Her Neighbors, Kathleen Benner Duble Has Shown Both An Eye For Historical Authenticity As Well As A Compassionate Writer's Heart. | Margaret K. McElderry Books |
| 9780307887443 | Histoire Critique De Manichée Et Du Manichéisme... (French Edition) | Beausobre, Isaac de, Formey | At once wildly original and stuffed with irresistible nostalgia, READY PLAYER ONE is a spectacularly genre-busting, ambitious, and charming debut—part quest novel, part love story, and part virtual space opera set in a universe where spell-slinging mages battle giant Japanese robots, entire planets are inspired by Blade Runner, and flying DeLoreans achieve light speed. It’s the year 2044, and the real world is an ugly place. Like most of humanity, Wade Watts escapes his grim surroundings by spending his waking hours jacked into the OASIS, a sprawling virtual utopia that lets you be anything you want to be, a place where you can live and play and fall in love on any of ten thousand planets. And like most of humanity, Wade dreams of being the one to discover the ultimate lottery ticket that lies concealed within this virtual world. For somewhere inside this giant networked playground, OASIS creator James Halliday has hidden a series of fiendish puzzles that will yield massive fortune—and remarkable power—to whoever can unlock them. For years, millions have struggled fruitlessly to attain this prize, knowing only that Halliday’s riddles are based in the pop culture he loved—that of the late twentieth century. And for years, millions have found in this quest another means of escape, retreating into happy, obsessive study of Halliday’s icons. Like many of his contemporaries, Wade is as comfortable debating the finer points of John Hughes’s oeuvre, playing Pac-Man, or reciting Devo lyrics as he is scrounging power to run his OASIS rig. And then Wade stumbles upon the first puzzle. Suddenly the whole world is watching, and thousands of competitors join the hunt—among them certain powerful players who are willing to commit very real murder to beat Wade to this prize. Now the only way for Wade to survive and preserve everything he knows is to win. But to do so, he may have to leave behind his oh-so-perfect virtual existence and face up to life—and love—in the real world he’s always been so desperate to escape. A world at stake. A quest for the ultimate prize. Are you ready? | Wentworth Press |
| 9781620142639 | I Am Alfonso Jones | Tony Medina | The Hate U Give Meets The Lovely Bones In This Unflinching Graphic Novel About The Afterlife Of A Young Man Killed By An Off-duty Police Officer, Co-illustrated By New York Times Bestselling Artist John Jennings. | Tu Books |