Morgan Vandermeiren's Library
Byrns L. Darden Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9781250303646 | The Outcast : Prequel To The Summoner Trilogy | Taran Matharu | Feiwel & Friends | |
| 9780142407332 | The Outsiders | S. E. Hinton | The Outsiders is a book that delves deeply into the hearts, minds, and stories of a group that had no voice before S. E. Hinton gave them one. She began writing the book at age 15, spurred on by the disturbing trend she saw growing in her high school towards division between groups. I was worried and angered by the social situation, Hinton writes. I saw two groups at the extreme ends of the social scale behaving in an idiotic fashion -- one group was being condemned and one wasn't.... When a friend of mine was beaten up for no other reason than that some people didn't like the way he combed his hair, I took my anger out by writing about it. Thirty years after it was first published, The Outsiders still carries the same frightening and unifying messages for teens (and readers of all ages). The ruthlessly realistic and violent story of the Greasers and the Socs, rival gangs from very different sides of the railroad tracks, is narrated by Ponyboy Curtis, a smart, sensitive kid who has grown to become one of the most recognizable figures in the history of young adult literature. Any teen who has ever felt isolated or different can identify with Ponyboy, a kid forced to be tough on the outside, but who underneath is just as scared and needy as anyone. Hinton herself has said that she has never written a character as close to her own self as Ponyboy is. Young Adult fiction was shaped and defined by Susan Eloise Hinton, and the realism she attached to the genre became the norm, enabling later writers like Robert Cormier and Judy Blume to find characters and voices that actually spoke to adolescents. Since 1967, Ponyboy has become the hero for countless teenagers nationwide as The Outsiders stands to influence an entire new legion of adolescents who need Ponyboy as much as ever. | Viking Books for Young Readers |
| The Panama Canal | ||||
| 9781931414159 | The Parthenon: The Height Of Greek Civilization (Wonders Of The World Book) | Elizabeth Mann | The story of an inspired building and an inspirational civilization.The Parthenon is more than a magnificent building. Every marble statue, every graceful column, is an expression of a civilization whose three great values still speak to us today: Democracy. At a time of godlike rulers, ordinary citizens voted to build the Parthenon. Humanism. The Parthenon's art honored Athens' water carriers as well as its gods. Balance. The Parthenon's aesthetic brought lightness and grace to height and mass.The Parthenon tells of the rise of Athens -- from the religion that nurtured it, through the wars that tested it, to the democracy that ennobled it -culminating in the construction of the great temple on the Acropolis. The book not only captures the human stories, but also vividly illustrates the technical details behind the construction, from quarrying of the marbles to carving of the exquisite frieze. To look at the Parthenon is to see Athens. To see Athens, is to see ourselves.Wonders of the World seriesThe winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture."One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers."- Booklist | Mikaya Press |
| The Peanut Butter Trap | ||||
| 9780064410151 | The Penultimate Peril (a Series of Unfortunate Events #12) | Lemony Snicket | HarperCollins | |
| 9780590409179 | The Phantom Tollbooth | Norton Juster | A journey through a land where Milo learns the importance of words and numbers provides a cure for his boredom. | |
| The Pizza Mystery | ||||
| 9780140385052 | The President Has Been Shot! (Puffin Nonfiction) | Rebecca C. Jones | A highly readable history of the attacks on ten presidents of the United States includes discussions of attempted and successful assassinations, conspiracy theories, details about the assailants, and the effects of these events on the nation. Reprint. | Puffin |
| The Presidents Car | ||||
| 9780810993594 | The Problem Child (The Sisters Grimm, Book 3) | Michael Buckley | A mystery story with a monstrous twistIn book three of the series, Sabrina and Daphne Grimm tackle their most important mystery: Who kidnapped their parents more than a year ago? Sabrina enters the hideout of the Scarlet Hand, the sinister group of Everafters who are keeping her parents prisoner. She has a chance to rescue her mom and dad but is foiled by the most famous fairy-tale character in the world. With the help of her little sister (who might be tougher than Sabrina realizes) and a long-lost relative, Sabrina finds a powerful weapon for fighting her enemies, and discovers that magic has a high price. | Amulet Books |
| 9780531157039 | The Pueblos (First Book) | Suzanne Powell | Discusses the traditional and modern way of life of the Pueblos, examining their history, culture, religion, and ability to survive and thrive in difficult conditions. | Franklin Watts |
| OS_6435CC93FB791F00B440D35E | The Quicksand Question | Ron Roy | ||
| 9780545400169 | The Red Pyramid | Rick Riordan | Brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane accidentally unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes the doctor to oblivion and forces his two children to embark on a dangerous journey, bringing them closer to the truth about their family and its links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharoahs. | |
| 9781423113386 | The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1) | Rick Riordan | Since their mother’s death, Carter and Sadie have become near strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane.One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a "research experiment" at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives.Soon, Sadie and Carter discover that the gods of Egypt are waking, and the worst of them--Set--has his sights on the Kanes. To stop him, the siblings embark on a dangerous journey across the globe--a quest that brings them ever closer to the truth about their family, and their links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs. | Disney Hyperion |
| 9780329034658 | The Return of the Indian | Lynne Reid Banks | A year after he sends his Indian friend, Little Bear, back into the magic cupboard, Omri decides to bring him back. | |
| The Runaway Racehorse | ||||
| The Safari Sleuth | ||||
| 9780590493666 | The Scholastic Encyclopedia Of The Presidents And Their Times | David Rubel | An updated edition contains information on the history of the White House, its leaders, and significant events, from the redesign of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in 1792 to the results of the 1996 election. | Scholastic Reference |
| 9780439814072 | The School Story | Andrew Clements | After twelve-year-old Natalie writes a wonderful novel, her friend Zoe helps her devise a scheme to get it accepted at the publishing house where Natalie's mother works as an editor. |