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Going Into Fifth Grade Summer 2015

The Griffin and the Dinosaur - Aronson, MarcCall Number: J 560.92 A76G/SRTraces the research scientist co-author's explorations in Greece and the Gobi Desert for the origins of the mythical griffin, relating the story of the ancientScythians and the griffins that were said to have guarded their treasure.

Secrets of the Sky Caves - Athans, Sandra K.Call Number: J 954.96 A86S/SRExamines the mysterious caves in Nepal's Mustang cliffs, the antiquities found inside, and the climbers and archaeologists who have studied them.

The Terrible Two - Barnett, MacCall Number: J FIC/SR, BOCD, P, EB, EAWhen master prankster Miles Murphy moves to sleepy Yawnee Valley, he challenges the local mystery prankster in an epic battle of tricks, but soon the twojoin forces to pull off the biggest prank ever seen.

Lantern Sam and the Blue Streak Bandits - Beil, Michael D.Call Number: J MYST/SRIn 1937, ten-year-old Henry Shipley must rely on a talking cat named Lantern Sam and a kindly conductor named Clarence to help solve the kidnapping of ayoung heiress aboard the Lake Erie Shoreliner passenger train.

El Deafo - Bell, CeceCall Number: J GRAPHIC/SR, EBThe author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, anddetermining her "superpower."

Tastes Like Music - Birmingham, MariaCall Number: J 616.8 B53T/SRHumans may all look pretty much the same on the outside, but some people have unique conditions and abilities that will amaze you! Whether it's having nofingerprints at all (adermatoglyphia), hearing music every time you taste chocolate (synesthesia), or being able to see one hundred million colors(tetrachromacy), some conditions bring our understanding of the human body to another level entirely.

The Spy Catchers of Maple Hill - Blakemore, Megan FrazerCall Number: J MYST/SR, J MYST/PB/SR, CDHazel Kaplansky and new student Samuel Butler investigate rumors that a Russian spy has infiltrated their small Vermont town, amidst the fervor of Cold Warera McCarthyism, but more is revealed than they could ever have imagined.

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The War That Saved My Life - Bradley, Kimberly BrubakerCall Number: J FIC/SR, CD, P, EBA young disabled girl and her brother are evacuated from London to the English countryside during World War II, where they find life to be much sweeter awayfrom their abusive mother.

The Story of the Boston Celtics - Caffrey, ScottCall Number: J 796.323 C129/SRThe history of the Boston Celtics professional basketball team from its start in 1946 to today, spotlighting the franchise's greatest players and reliving its mostdramatic moments

The Troubles of Johnny Cannon - Campbell, IsaiahCall Number: J FIC/SRIn 1961 Alabama, twelve-year-old Johnny tries to keep his promise to look after his disabled Pa when his older brother leaves for military service, but secretsfrom the past, Cuban politics, and racial tensions would make the task challenging even for his hero, Superman.

Low Riders in Space - Camper, CathyCall Number: J GRAPHIC/SRLupe, Flapjack, Elirio customize their car into a low rider for the Universal Car Competition to win the cash prize that will enable them to buy their own garage.

Park Scientists - Carson, Mary KayCall Number: J 333.783 C23P/SRThe national parks have been called "America's best idea" -- and some of the best scientific ideas are happening right now inside these protected Americanspaces that welcome more than 270 million visitors each year. Meet up with scientists studying geysers, grizzlies, salamanders, cacti, and fireflies in some ofAmerica's most treasured places: our national parks.

Nest - Ehrlich, EstherCall Number: J FIC/SR, CD, P, EBOn Cape Cod in 1972, eleven-year-old Naomi, known as Chirp for her love of birds, gets help from neighbor Joey as she struggles to cope with her mother'smultiple sclerosis and its effect on her father and sister.

Absolutely Almost - Graff, LisaCall Number: J FIC/SR, J PB/SR, CD, P, EBTen-year-old Albie has never been the smartest, tallest, best at gym, greatest artist, or most musical in his class, as his parents keep reminding him, but newnanny Calista helps him uncover his strengths and take pride in himself.

Gabriel Finley and the Raven's Riddle - Hagen, GeorgeCall Number: J FIC/SR, CD, EB, EAEleven-year-old Gabriel, with the help of the young raven Paladin, which whom he has a magical bond, travels to the foreboding land of Aviopolis, where hemust face challenges and unanswerable riddles to rescue his long-missing father.

Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes - Herrera, Juan FelipeCall Number: J 920 H565/SRThis visually stunning book showcases twenty Hispanic and Latino American men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, science,humanitarianism, and athletics.

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Fish in a Tree - Hunt, Lynda MullalyCall Number: J FIC/SR, TEEN, CD, EB, EAAlly's greatest fear is that everyone will find out she is as dumb as they think she is because she still doesn't know how to read

When Lunch Fights Back - Johnson, RebeccaCall Number: J 591.47 J63W/SRPresents the various types of defenses mechanisms used by animals, including the bone spikes of the African hairy frog, the deadly poison of the blue-spottedN. taracua termite, and the hammer-like punch of the peacock mantis shrimp.

The Islands of Chaldea - Jones, Diana Wynne JonesCall Number: J FIC/SR, J PB/SR, EBAileen's family of magic makers includes Aunt Beck, the most powerful magician on Skarr, but her own magic does not show itself until a mission for the Kingand a magical cat help her find strength and confidence.

Lives of the Explorers - Krull, KathleenCall Number: J 920 K93L/SRThis fascinating new installment in the popular Lives of . . . series of collective biographies is full of juicy tidbits about history's greatest explorers

Everything Is a Poem: the Best of J. Patrick Lewis - Lewis, J. PatrickCall Number: J 821 L58E/SRA delightfully wide-ranging poetry collection taken from previously published and new works by American poet J. Patrick Lewis is illustrated by Italian artistMaria Cristina Pritelli

The Secrets of Stonehenge - Manning, MickCall Number: J 936.2 M31S/SRWhy was this amazing monument erected? How did our Stone-Age ancestors bring such massive stones to the site from so far away? How did they raise theenormous stones to their upright positions? What was Stonehenge used for, and who lived around the site? With captions and pictures, and using up-to-the-minute research discoveries, Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom tell the incredible true story of this awe-inspiring monument - one of the greatest ancient sitesin the world.

My Zombie Hamster - McCreely, HavelockCall Number: J FIC/SR, EBMatt Hunter is expecting the latest sword-and-fantasy video game, but he's in for a disappointment when he receives a hamster for Christmas instead. Ahamster called Snuffles. A hamster that dies, but somehow keeps going. A zombie hamster that has his eye on Matt

Nuts to You - Perkins , Lynne RaeCall Number: J FIC/SR, CD, PAfter surviving being carried off by a hawk, a young squirrel resolves to find his way home, as his best friends begin their search for him.

Another Day As Emily - Spinelli, EileenCall Number: J FIC/SR, J PB/SRSusie is jealous when her brother is deemed a town hero, so she finds solace in the poetry and reclusive lifestyle of Emily Dickinson

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Kid Presidents - Stabler, DavidCall Number: J 973.01 S77K/SRForget the legends. Ignore the tall tales. The kids who grew up to be president weren't superheroes. They had regular-kid problems just like you. John F.Kennedy hated his big brother. Lyndon Johnson pulled pranks in class. Barack Obama was bothered by bullies. And Bill Clinton was crazy clumsy (he oncebroke his leg jumping rope). Kid Presidents tells all of their stories and more with fullcolor cartoon illustrations on every page. History has never been this muchfun!

All That's Missing - Sullivan, SarahCall Number: J FIC/SR, CDSecretly providing for himself and a beloved grandfather who is succumbing to dementia, young Arlo is placed in the care of a social worker and runs away tofind and connect with his only other family member.

The One Safe Place - Unsworth, TaniaCall Number: J FIC/SR, J PB/SR, CD, PIn a near future world of heat, greed, and hunger, Devin earns a coveted spot in a home for abandoned children that promises unlimited food and toys and thehope of finding a new family, but Devin discovers the home's horrific true mission when he investigates its intimidating Administrator and the zombie-likesickness that afflicts some children.

Our Heroes - Wilson, JanetCall Number: J 303.4 W69O/SRBiographies of ten children from around the world who opened up their hearts and minds to the injustices of the world and took action, changing their world forthe better. In addition to the ten main profiles, sidebars feature many more children. Included is eleven-year-old Andrew Adansi-Bonnah from Ghana, whoraised thousands of dollars for refugee children in Somalia after seeing their desperate situation covered in the news. Another child profiled is twelve-year-oldMimi Ausland from the United States, nicknamed "Dr. Doolittle" by her family.

The Legend of King Arthur - World Book, Inc StaffCall Number: J 398.22 L52L/SRAn exploration of the questions and mysteries that have puzzled scholars and experts about the legends of King Arthur, the Roundtable, and his knights. Features include a map,fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on Arthurian legend, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index

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