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313 pp.
| St. Martin's/Wednesday
| September, 2018
|
TradeISBN 978-1-250-05230-8$18.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4668-5399-1
(3)
YA
After learning that her archaeologist father's death was faked by "crazy-pants cultists" hell-bent on resurrecting the Egyptian god of chaos, eighteen-year-old Memphis ("M") races to locate ancient artifacts to trade for her father's life. Smart and spunky, M jets around the world--and shares narration--with Ash Sood, a member of a rival cult. Mythology, religion, and magic broaden this international adventure novel.
314 pp.
| St. Martin's Griffin
| January, 2016
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TradeISBN 978-1-250-05136-3$18.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4668-6917-2
(4)
YA
Foster teen Sarah, who keeps her exceptionally sharp memory secret, is shocked to get a scholarship to elite prep school Sanctuary Bay in Maine. Once she's initiated into the school's secret society, seemingly innocent activities are revealed to have undertones so insidious Sarah doubts her own perceptions. Mystery, romance, and some familiar psychological-thriller elements keep the plot moving.
(3)
4-6
S.M.A.R.T.S. series.
Illustrated by
Heath McKenzie.
"Science, Maker, and Real Technology Students" members Zoe, Caleb, and Jaden return in this dynamic series; here they use everyday applications of scientific principles to discover who sabotaged a Mars habitation simulation (Mars) and vandalized an intelligent robot (Droid). Black-and-white illustrations express the cast's diversity, including Jaden's leg braces due to cerebral palsy. Back matter includes further information on story-related STEAM topics (space colonization, artificial intelligence). Glos. Review covers the following S.M.A.R.T.S. titles: S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Droid of Doom and S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Mars Mission Mayhem.
(3)
4-6
S.M.A.R.T.S. series.
Illustrated by
Heath McKenzie.
"Science, Maker, and Real Technology Students" members Zoe, Caleb, and Jaden return in this dynamic series; here they use everyday applications of scientific principles to discover who sabotaged a Mars habitation simulation (Mars) and vandalized an intelligent robot (Droid). Black-and-white illustrations express the cast's diversity, including Jaden's leg braces due to cerebral palsy. Back matter includes further information on story-related STEAM topics (space colonization, artificial intelligence). Glos. Review covers the following S.M.A.R.T.S. titles: S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Droid of Doom and S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Mars Mission Mayhem.
(3)
4-6
S.M.A.R.T.S. series.
Illustrated by
Heath McKenzie.
Proud members of "Science, Maker, and Real Technology Students," fifth graders Zoe, Caleb, and Jaden solve mysteries in this energetic, highly appealing series that introduces readers to everyday uses of scientific principles and reasoning to solve problems. Illustrations reflect the cast's diversity, including Jaden's leg braces due to cerebral palsy. Back matter includes further information on high-interest STEAM topics (e.g., 3-D printing, robotics). Glos. Review covers the following S.M.A.R.T.S. titles: S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Invisible Robot, S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Missing UFO, S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Poison Plates, and S.M.A.R.T.S. and the 3-D Danger.
(3)
4-6
S.M.A.R.T.S. series.
Illustrated by
Heath McKenzie.
Proud members of "Science, Maker, and Real Technology Students," fifth graders Zoe, Caleb, and Jaden solve mysteries in this energetic, highly appealing series that introduces readers to everyday uses of scientific principles and reasoning to solve problems. Illustrations reflect the cast's diversity, including Jaden's leg braces due to cerebral palsy. Back matter includes further information on high-interest STEAM topics (e.g., 3-D printing, robotics). Glos. Review covers the following S.M.A.R.T.S. titles: S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Invisible Robot, S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Missing UFO, S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Poison Plates, and S.M.A.R.T.S. and the 3-D Danger.
(3)
4-6
S.M.A.R.T.S. series.
Illustrated by
Heath McKenzie.
Proud members of "Science, Maker, and Real Technology Students," fifth graders Zoe, Caleb, and Jaden solve mysteries in this energetic, highly appealing series that introduces readers to everyday uses of scientific principles and reasoning to solve problems. Illustrations reflect the cast's diversity, including Jaden's leg braces due to cerebral palsy. Back matter includes further information on high-interest STEAM topics (e.g., 3-D printing, robotics). Glos. Review covers the following S.M.A.R.T.S. titles: S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Invisible Robot, S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Missing UFO, S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Poison Plates, and S.M.A.R.T.S. and the 3-D Danger.
(3)
4-6
S.M.A.R.T.S. series.
Illustrated by
Heath McKenzie.
Proud members of "Science, Maker, and Real Technology Students," fifth graders Zoe, Caleb, and Jaden solve mysteries in this energetic, highly appealing series that introduces readers to everyday uses of scientific principles and reasoning to solve problems. Illustrations reflect the cast's diversity, including Jaden's leg braces due to cerebral palsy. Back matter includes further information on high-interest STEAM topics (e.g., 3-D printing, robotics). Glos. Review covers the following S.M.A.R.T.S. titles: S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Invisible Robot, S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Missing UFO, S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Poison Plates, and S.M.A.R.T.S. and the 3-D Danger.
264 pp.
| Simon
| September, 2011
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4424-3900-9$17.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-4424-0818-0$9.99
(4)
YA
Shay (Crave) discovers she's half human, half vampire. She and love Gabriel are confident in their relationship--until Shay meets Gabriel's vampire family. Gabriel must face the ultimate decision whether to choose family or love. Touching on themes of hope, rejection, and the power of love, the story is satisfying, if melodramatic.