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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Kiely knows she is famous The paparazzi (her parents) follow her every move, documenting with cameras. It's exhausting being famous, but someone has to do it She even gets to perform a big song at her grandfather's birthday. When she messes it up, she's worried she's lost her audience forever, but it turns out that no one is as loyal as her fans who love her. Lew-Vriethoff, Joanne (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Kiely knows she is famous The paparazzi (her parents) follow her every move, documenting with cameras. It's exhausting being famous, but someone has to do it She even gets to perform a big song at her grandfather's birthday. When she messes it up, she's worried she's lost her audience forever, but it turns out that no one is as loyal as her fans who love her. Lew-Vriethoff, Joanne (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. A Junior Library Guild Selection February 2022 The true story of the people who helped make every public school a more inclusive place. There was a time in the United States when millions of children with disabilities weren't allowed to go to public school. But in 1971, seven kids and their families wanted to do something about it. They knew that every child had a right to an equal education, so they went to court to fight for that right. The case Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia led to laws ensuring children with disabilities would receive a free, appropriate public education. Told in the voice of Janine Leffler, one of the millions of kids who went to school because of these laws, this book shares the true story of this landmark case. Cocca-Leffler, Maryann (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. A Junior Library Guild Selection February 2022 The true story of the people who helped make every public school a more inclusive place. There was a time in the United States when millions of children with disabilities weren't allowed to go to public school. But in 1971, seven kids and their families wanted to do something about it. They knew that every child had a right to an equal education, so they went to court to fight for that right. The case Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia led to laws ensuring children with disabilities would receive a free, appropriate public education. Told in the voice of Janine Leffler, one of the millions of kids who went to school because of these laws, this book shares the true story of this landmark case. Cocca-Leffler, Maryann (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. 2020 Foreword Indies Finalist - Juvenile Lola's grandfather does the best pigtails ever. But her principal isn't so sure. Lola has a mind of her own and a love for books. With the help of Grandpa Ed and the support of her mother and friends, she learns how to use her determination to right a wrong at school. Teba Godoy, Alicia (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 2020 Foreword Indies Finalist - Juvenile Lola's grandfather does the best pigtails ever. But her principal isn't so sure. Lola has a mind of her own and a love for books. With the help of Grandpa Ed and the support of her mother and friends, she learns how to use her determination to right a wrong at school. Teba Godoy, Alicia (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Kirkus Best Informational Picture Books of 2021 STARRED REVIEW! "Moore's succinct and musical prose pairs well with Ollivierre's dynamic, movement-focused illustrations to outline a rich history of the sport's growth in popularity due to the unique circumstances of the early 20th century."--Kirkus Reviews starred review A look at how Black players came to shine on the basketball court. Today, the NBA is around 74% Black but, when basketball first started to catch on, it wasn't easy for Black people to play. They couldn't enter segregated YMCAs or attend privileged colleges. So Black Americans made their own spaces, playing in dance halls before the dancing started, and eventually forming teams called the Black Fives. More than Just a Game celebrates the history of basketball from a Black perspective, revealing how it changed Black communities and how they made the sport into what it is today. Ollivierre, Lonnie (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The Federal Aviation Administration (FA) requires oral as well as written exams for pilot certification and flight review, and this guide teaches applicants not only what to expect on the test, but also how to exhibit subject mastery and confidence while under tough examiner scrutiny. In this test-preparation guide, the most frequently asked questions on the Airline Transport Pilot Oral Exam and their answers are provided along with sources for further study. License applicants who must pass this exam will benefit from the additional materials in this updated edition, including the latest FA information and procedures that pilots need in order to be current with all FA regulations. All the subjects an ATP candidate will be tested on during checkrides, career interviews, and aircraft transition rides are covered. Chapters are dedicated to turbine aircraft theory, performance and limitations, airline operational procedures, aeronautical decision making (ADM) and crew resource management (CRM), regulations, and instrument procedures. The book concludes with 2 appendices with the questions and answers candidates can expect on an airline-type checkride concerning aircraft systems and limitations, specific to the Beechcraft 1900C aircraft, so pilots can learn the basic components and principles for the type of turboprop aircraft found in many of today's regional airline fleets. This section may also be used as a workbook, with space provided so readers can reference their airplane operating manual to fill in the blanks to the same questions asked about the BE1900C.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Chicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Younger Readers 2021 The Best Children's Books of the Year 2022, Bank Street College STARRED REVIEW! "An artful blend of language, illustration, and science."--Kirkus Reviews starred review You can almost feel the wind in this explanation of the Beaufort scale, with science and rhythmic verse. The stages of the Beaufort wind scale, portrayed with precision and also with poetic free verse, style, and imagination. It will stretch readers' imaginations as we see the wind pick up from a kiss of air, to a gentle breeze that shivers the shifting grasses, to a roiling hurricane that makes tree roots shudder. Paik, Emily (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. When Freddie and Mr. Vaslov see something fall from the sky, Freddie learns it could be a meteorite. He's determined to find it Will Freddie find the rock from outer space before someone else does. Ward, Keiron (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. No matter what type of home it is, where it is, or when people lived in it, people have always wanted to feel safe, secure, and sheltered. Homes have always met people's basic needs but our changing lifestyles have influenced the kinds of homes we have. Kang, Poppy (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. STARRED REVIEW! "This sweet, fun read-aloud drums up nostalgia for all the rhythms, noises, and dreams of the city. --School Library Journal starred review Based on the story of an internationally renowned violin prodigy of color. One bright city morning, Penelope and her mom make their way to the farmer's market. On street corners and train platforms, musicians and performers enchant Penelope, speaking to her through their floating, booming notes. The noise of the city keeps the pair moving--until Penelope hears a sound so magical she knows she has to play the instrument that makes it. Duchess, Olivia (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Twelve-year-old Lilla Baxter-Willoughby doesn't lie. She's just a little bit.selective. So when Vivi dares Lilla to start telling the truth as part of their Summer of Brave, Lilla hesitates. Because if she says out loud what she really wants, her whole life might crash down around her. And she doesn't need that. Except maybe she does.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. 2021 Freeman Book Awards Honorable Mention - Children's Literature The Best Children's Books of the Year 2022, Bank Street College STARRED REVIEW! "Hadley has created a remarkable debut that flows elegantly, interweaving the two tales in a way that is readable and fun.An exquisite choice for all collections."--School Library Journal starred review A multigenerational retelling of a Japanese legend. Tanabata Matsuri, the Star Festival, celebrates a popular folktale: The Emperor of the Heavens separates his daughter, Orihime, from her love, Hikoboshi, all year--but on this day the two stars finally reunite on a bridge across the Milky Way. For Keiko, her mama, and her grandmother, Tanabata is about making tanzaku wishes, taking in the colorful decorations, and eating delicious food like nagashi somen and shaved ice. But when Obasaan gets lost in the crowd, Keiko and Mama must make their own bridge to find her again--and see if their tanzaku comes true. Fujisawa, Mizuho (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. "Author Bair has serious finance credentials. She is a former chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and current chair of Fannie Mae--and, now, an author of whimsical personal finance books for young children."--Booklist An inexperienced royal learns a valuable lesson about reading the fine print. Princess Persephone was cold in her castle on freezing Ganymede. So, when Aluminum Jim came calling to sell her tin sheets to nail onto the exterior walls to keep out the cold, Persephone was only too happy to agree to a loan and sign the contract without reading it. What could she do when the tin sheets didn't work, she couldn't repay the loan, and Jim claimed the castle. López, Manuela (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Kiely knows she is famous The paparazzi (her parents) follow her every move, documenting with cameras. It's exhausting being famous, but someone has to do it She even gets to perform a big song at her grandfather's birthday. When she messes it up, she's worried she's lost her audience forever, but it turns out that no one is as loyal as her fans who love her. Lew-Vriethoff, Joanne (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Kiely knows she is famous The paparazzi (her parents) follow her every move, documenting with cameras. It's exhausting being famous, but someone has to do it She even gets to perform a big song at her grandfather's birthday. When she messes it up, she's worried she's lost her audience forever, but it turns out that no one is as loyal as her fans who love her. Lew-Vriethoff, Joanne (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Is Abby too far ahead to see that she's left her friends behind? It's time for the first ever OASIS Space Race, a virtual reality obstacle course designed to make space's required exercise fun. Abby and her classmate Dmitry both want to win for their age group, so much so that they don't pay attention to the rules and accidentally get stuck in the simulation, glitching their friend Gracie's designs. If they want to find a way out, they're going to have to work together. Takashi, Fuuji (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. A Junior Library Guild Selection February 2022 The true story of the people who helped make every public school a more inclusive place. There was a time in the United States when millions of children with disabilities weren't allowed to go to public school. But in 1971, seven kids and their families wanted to do something about it. They knew that every child had a right to an equal education, so they went to court to fight for that right. The case Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia led to laws ensuring children with disabilities would receive a free, appropriate public education. Told in the voice of Janine Leffler, one of the millions of kids who went to school because of these laws, this book shares the true story of this landmark case. Cocca-Leffler, Maryann (illustratore). …

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. A Junior Library Guild Selection February 2022 The true story of the people who helped make every public school a more inclusive place. There was a time in the United States when millions of children with disabilities weren't allowed to go to public school. But in 1971, seven kids and their families wanted to do something about it. They knew that every child had a right to an equal education, so they went to court to fight for that right. The case Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia led to laws ensuring children with disabilities would receive a free, appropriate public education. Told in the voice of Janine Leffler, one of the millions of kids who went to school because of these laws, this book shares the true story of this landmark case. Cocca-Leffler, Maryann (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. 2023 Best Books for Kids & Teens starred selection, The Canadian Children's Book Centre Bonnie's family can't change what clothes are in her wardrobe, but she can make them her own. Bonnie wants the perfect first-day-of-school outfit, but everything in her wardrobe is too big or too small or worn out. So with the help of her family and a lot of creativity, Bonnie learns to use maker techniques like embroidery, knitting, and natural dyes to turn her old clothes into something new, original, and perfect for her catwalk to the bus stop. Bennett, Danielle (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. STARRED REVIEW! "An inspiring picture book biography of an inquisitive girl who became a world-renowned scientist, told in accessible language."--School Library Journal starred review STARRED REVIEW! "As gorgeous as it is informative."--Kirkus Reviews starred review A biography of astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who helped build a radio telescope that contributed to her discovery of pulsars, a new type of star. Some scientists consider it the greatest astronomical discovery of the twentieth century. Despite this achievement, she was overlooked in favor of two male colleagues when the Nobel Prize for physics was awarded. Bell is still working and teaching today, recognized for her contribution. Badiu, Alexandra (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. When it comes to the environment, a community must work together. Cora is excited to enter the local sandcastle-building contest--until the contest is canceled due to litter at the beach. Determined to help save their favorite place, Cora and Mama get to work picking up the single-use plastics that have washed onto the shore. It will take more than four hands to clean up the beach, but Cora is just getting started. Rewse, Katie (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. When it comes to the environment, a community must work together. Cora is excited to enter the local sandcastle-building contest--until the contest is canceled due to litter at the beach. Determined to help save their favorite place, Cora and Mama get to work picking up the single-use plastics that have washed onto the shore. It will take more than four hands to clean up the beach, but Cora is just getting started. Rewse, Katie (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Kirkus Best Informational Picture Books of 2021 STARRED REVIEW! "Moore's succinct and musical prose pairs well with Ollivierre's dynamic, movement-focused illustrations to outline a rich history of the sport's growth in popularity due to the unique circumstances of the early 20th century."--Kirkus Reviews starred review A look at how Black players came to shine on the basketball court. Today, the NBA is around 74% Black but, when basketball first started to catch on, it wasn't easy for Black people to play. They couldn't enter segregated YMCAs or attend privileged colleges. So Black Americans made their own spaces, playing in dance halls before the dancing started, and eventually forming teams called the Black Fives. More than Just a Game celebrates the history of basketball from a Black perspective, revealing how it changed Black communities and how they made the sport into what it is today. Ollivierre, Lonnie (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. 2020 Foreword Indies Finalist - Juvenile Lola's grandfather does the best pigtails ever. But her principal isn't so sure. Lola has a mind of her own and a love for books. With the help of Grandpa Ed and the support of her mother and friends, she learns how to use her determination to right a wrong at school. Teba Godoy, Alicia (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 2020 Foreword Indies Finalist - Juvenile Lola's grandfather does the best pigtails ever. But her principal isn't so sure. Lola has a mind of her own and a love for books. With the help of Grandpa Ed and the support of her mother and friends, she learns how to use her determination to right a wrong at school. Teba Godoy, Alicia (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Spend a day in the life of a star! Bella the Jack Russell terrier was born for the stage--she never misses her mark, and her bark is always on cue. But her dog brother, Chewy the German shepherd, always gets the big roles. Will Bella ever get her time in the spotlight? Told from the dog's perspective, this story also includes back matter about the breed and role of the working dog. Rosa, Francesca (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The Federal Aviation Administration (FA) requires oral as well as written exams for pilot certification and flight review, and this guide teaches applicants not only what to expect on the test, but also how to exhibit subject mastery and confidence while under tough examiner scrutiny. In this test-preparation guide, the most frequently asked questions on the Airline Transport Pilot Oral Exam and their answers are provided along with sources for further study. License applicants who must pass this exam will benefit from the additional materials in this updated edition, including the latest FA information and procedures that pilots need in order to be current with all FA regulations. All the subjects an ATP candidate will be tested on during checkrides, career interviews, and aircraft transition rides are covered. Chapters are dedicated to turbine aircraft theory, performance and limitations, airline operational procedures, aeronautical decision making (ADM) and crew resource management (CRM), regulations, and instrument procedures. The book concludes with 2 appendices with the questions and answers candidates can expect on an airline-type checkride concerning aircraft systems and limitations, specific to the Beechcraft 1900C aircraft, so pilots can learn the basic components and principles for the type of turboprop aircraft found in many of today's regional airline fleets. This section may also be used as a workbook, with space provided so readers can reference their airplane operating manual to fill in the blanks to the same questions asked about the BE1900C.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good.