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New Books in the TCMS Media Center
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Series: Time Traveling Fashionista
Titles added:
On Board the Titanic
Palace of Marie Antoinette
Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile
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For this series:
Average page length: 258 pages
Average AR level: 6.5
Average Lexile level: 990L
What if a dress could take you back in time?
Series: Vietnam
Titles added:
I Pledge Allegiance #1
Sharpshooter #2
Free Fire Zone #3
Casualties of War #4
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 180 pages
Average AR level: 5.3
Average Lexile level: 865L
"The best Vietnam War novels yet for this age range." — Kirkus Reviews
Series: THe Whodunit Detective agency
New titles added:
Diamond Mystery (1)
Hotel Mystery (2)
Circus Mystery (3)
Cafe Mystery (4)
Mummy Mystery (5)
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 65 pages
Average AR level: 5.0
Average Lexile level: 780L
Dubbed “the children’s Agatha Christie” in his native Sweden, Martin Widmark’s international best-selling illustrated chapter book series follows classmates Jerry and Maya on their crime solving adventures in the small town of Pleasant Valley.
Series: It Takes TwoTitles added:
Whole New Ball Game (1)
Two Cool for School (2)
Double or Nothing (3)
Go! Fight! Twin! (4)
Even the Score (5)
Two Steps Back (6)
May the Best Twin Win (7)
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 150 pages
Average AR level: 4.8
Average Lexile level: 750L
Middle school gets multiplied in this new series about twins Alex and Ava, whose father is the coach of a small-town Texas football team!
Series: star wars rebels Servants of the EMpire
New titles added:
The Rebellion Begins
Edge of the Galaxy
Ezra’s Gamble
Rebel in the Ranks
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 170 pages
Average AR level: 5.8
Average Lexile level: 870L
Servants of the Empire is a junior novel series written by Jason Fry and published by Disney–Lucasfilm Press. The novels follow the character Zare Leonis before and during the occurrences in the Star Wars Rebels animated series.
Series: Marvel Chapter Books For more information about these books, click here
For this series:Average page length: 120 pages
Average AR level: 5.0
Average Lexile level: 750L
Marvel Super Heroes chapter books are the perfect next steps for readers who have grown up on the World of Reading titles.
Titles added:
Amazing Spider-Man 2
Spiderman: Attack of the Heroes
Captain America: The Tomorrow Army
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Series: Grimmtastic girls
Titles added:
Cinderella Stays Late (1)
Red Riding Hood Gets Lost (2)
Snow White Lucks Out (3)
Rapunzel Cuts Loose (4)
Sleeping Beauty Dreams Big (5)
Goldilocks Breaks In (6)
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 180 pages
Average AR level: 5.2
Average Lexile level: 760L
The authors of the hit Goddess Girls series put a fun and girly twist on another super-popular theme: fairy tales!
Series: Frankie’s Magic Soccer BallTitles added:
Frankie vs. The Pirate Pillagers (1)
Frankie vs. The Rowdy Romans (2)
Frankie vs. The Cowboy’s Crew (3)
Frankie vs. The Mummy’s Menace (4)
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 100 pages
Average AR level: 3.9
Average Lexile level: 550L
Frankie and his soccer team travel to fantastic lands to play some of the wildest soccer matches ever!
Series: Lego Chima Chapter Books
New titles added:
Attack of the Crocodiles (1)
Beware of the Wolves (2)
Gorillas Gone Bananas (3)
Warrior Within (4)
Danger in the Outlands (5)
Fire and Ice (6)
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 65 pages
Average AR level: 4.5
Average Lexile level: 680L
Full-color chapter books based on the LEGO Chima theme.
Series: Alien In My Pocket
New titles added:
Blast Off (1)
Science Unfair (2)
Radio Active (3)
On Impact! (4)
Ohm vs Amp(5)
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For this series:
Average page length: 131 pages
Average AR level: 4.5
Average Lexile level: 700L
An exciting new chapter book series, complete with a do-it-yourself science experiment.
Series: Big NateNew titles added:
In a Class By Himself
Strikes Again
Say Good Bye to Dork City
Crowd Goes Wild
Great Minds Think Alike
Big Nate, Game on!
Mr. Popularity
I Can’t Take It
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 220 pages
Average AR level: 3.0
Average Lexile level: 450L
How would you like to be 11 years old, 4 1/2 feet tall, and the all time record holder for detentions in school history?
Series: I SurvivedNew titles added:
The Great Chicago Fire, 1871
Destruction of Pompeii AD 79
(We already have several other titles in this series)
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For this series:
Average page length: 100 pages
Average AR level: 5.0
Average Lexile level: 720L
Each book in the series tells a terrifying and thrilling story from history, through the eyes of a boy who lived to tell the tale!
Series: CaveMice (Geronimo Stilton)
New titles added:
Stone of Fire (1)
Watch Your Tail (2)
Help, I’m in Hot Lava (3)
Fast and Frozen (4)
Great Mouse Race (5)
Don’t Wake the Dinosaur! (6)
I’m a Scaredy-Mouse! (7)
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 110 pages
Average AR level: 4.2
Average Lexile level: 650L
This NEW Geronimo Stilton series spin-off is set in the Stone Age!
Series: Zombie Chasers
New titles added:
Zombie Chasers(1)
Undead Ahead (2)
Sludgment Day (3)
Empire State of Slime (4)
Nothing Left to Ooze(5)
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For this series:
Average page length: 200 pages
Average AR level: 5.5
Average Lexile level: 800L
When brain-gobbling zombies invade, a sleepover at Zack Clarke’s house quickly turns into a Level-3 creep-over. Soon, he and his friends find themselves on a mission to save the world. It’s up to Zack and the Zombie Chasers to stop a pack of hideous brain-craving monsters from gobbling up the US of A!
Series: Dork DiariesTitles added:
Tales from a Not-so-Fabulous Life (1)
Tales from a Not-so-Popular Party Girl (2)
Tales from a Not-so-Talented Pop Star (3)
Tales from a Not-so-Graceful Ice Princess (4)
Tales from a Not-so-Smart Miss Know-it-All (5)
Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker (6)
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:Average page length: 310 pages
Average AR level: 4.7
Average Lexile level: 750L
These books are the personal diary of 14-year-old Nikki Maxwell. They feature drawings, doodles and comic strips that chronicle the daily drama of her life in (and outside of) middle school.
Tales from a Not-so-Glam TV Star (7)
Tales from a Not-so-Happily Ever After (8)
Tales from a Not-So-Dorky Drama Queen (9)
Series: Tartan HouseNew titles added:
Alabaster Ring
Concrete Gallery
Dark Lens
Wolf High
13th Floor
Squadron
Three Chords and a Beat
Wish
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For this series:
Average page length: 100 pages
Average AR level: 4.0
Average Lexile level: 700L
Each high-interest story in the Tartan House line features edgy topics and crisp writing that resonate with today’s upper-grade readers.
Series: Genius Files
New titles added:
Mission Unstoppable (1)
Never Say Genius (2)
You Only Die Twice (3)
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 285 pages
Average AR level: 4.8
Average Lexile level: 730L
The most exciting road trip in history begins! In this action-packed, New York Times bestselling adventure, twelve-year-old twins Coke and Pepsi McDonald embark on a family vacation you'll have to read to believe.
Series:Undead Ed
New titles added:
Fingers of Doom
Undead Ed
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For this series:
Average page length: 206 pages
Average AR level: 5.8
Average Lexile level: 900L
Undead Ed is an unlikely hero, but his zany adventures are sure to delight young lads with a twisted sense of humor.
Series: Ken Jennings Junior Genius Guides
Titles added:
Greek Mythology
Maps and Geography
U.S. Presidents
Human Body
Outer Space
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 160 pages
Average AR level: 7.2
Average Lexile level: 1060L
Discover the fun facts about the world and become a master of geography with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.
Series: Game On!New titles added:
Blur on the Base Paths
Break to the Goal
Dive for the Goal Line
Drive to the Hoop
Eyes on the Puck
Pass for the Basket
Race Down the Slopes
Strike Out the Side
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 80 pages
Average AR level: 4.5
Average Lexile level: 680L
The kids from East Grover Lake love to play sports, and they love to compete against their crosstown rivals. They get most of their equipment from Sal’s Used Sporting Goods, where the owner has all the best gear and some great stories about real-life sports legends, too. With all that on their side, they just can’t lose!
Series: av2 america at war
New titles added:
Mexican-American War: 1846-1848
Revolutionary War: 1775-1783
War of 1812: 1812-1815
(We already have several other titles in this series: Civil War, World War I, World War II, War in Afghanistan, The Vietnam War)
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 50 pages
Average AR level: 7.5
Average Lexile level: 1050L
All AV2 books contain a code that links teachers and students to more information on the topics covered in the book. Additional information includes videos, quizzes, and an audio version of the book.
Series: Brands we KnowNew titles added:
Apple
Coca-Cola
Disney
LEGO
McDonald’s
Nike
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For this series:
Average page length: 24 pages
Average AR level: 4.5
Average Lexile level: 700L
Discover in this series how hard work builds iconic brands.
Series: Dangerous Jobs New titles added:
Ice Road Trucker Firefighter
Bomb Squad Technician Oil Field Worker
Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Police Officer
Lumberjack Ski Patroller
Smoke Jumper Special Forces Operator
Animal Control Officer Animal Trainer
Skyscraper Builder SWAT Team Member
Wilderness Rescue Pilot Coal Miner
Fighter Pilot
For more information about these books, click here
For this series: Average Lexile level: 780LAverage page length: 24 pages Average AR level: 3.5
Series: Unexplained: What’s the EvidenceNew titles added:
Are Ghosts Real?
Are Haunted Houses Real?
Are UFOs Real?
Is ESP Real?
Are Aliens Real?
Is Bigfoot Real?
Is Atlantis Real?
Is the Bermuda Triangle Real?
Are Crop Circles Real?
Is the Loch Ness Monster Real?
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 32 pages
Average AR level: 3.0
Average Lexile level: 420L
Titles in this best-selling series examine the evidence—or lack thereof—for these supernatural legends.
Series: Today’s Superstars
New titles added:
MLB Superstars: Today’s 12 Hottest
Movie Superstars: Today’s 12 Hottest
Music Superstars: Today’s 12 Hottest
NBA Superstars: Today’s 12 Hottest
NFL Superstars: Today’s 12 Hottest
TV Superstars: Today’s 12 Hottest
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 32 pages
Average AR level: 5.0
Average Lexile level: 750L
Highlights 12 of the hottest superstars in different areas of entertainment. Each spread contains fascinating facts, biggest accomplishments, and admirable traits that have made each star successful.
Series: Spotlight on Ancient Civilization: Egypt
New titles added:
Culture: Ancient Egyptian
Daily Life: Ancient Egyptian
Economy: Ancient Egyptian
Geography: Ancient Egyptian
Technology: Ancient Egyptian
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For this series:
Average page length: 24 pages
Average AR level: 5.5
Average Lexile level: 850L
Readers enter the worlds of Ancient Egypt by examining major aspects of its culture, such as its government, its economy, and its religious practices.
Series: AV2 World Cultures For more information about these books, click here
For this series:Average page length: 32 pages
Average AR level: 6.0
Average Lexile level: 900L
All AV2 books contain a code that links teachers and students to more information on the topics covered in the book. Additional information includes videos, quizzes, and an audio version of the book.
Titles added:
Mongols
Maasai
Bushmen of Southern Africa
Young readers will learn fascinating facts about the world’s aboriginal peoples in the World Cultures series. Each book unveils the traditions, myths, and social activities of an aboriginal culture.
Series: AV2 Remarkable Writers For more information about these books, click here
For this series:Average page length: 32 pages
Average AR level: 5.5
Average Lexile level: 820L
All AV2 books contain a code that links teachers and students to more information on the topics covered in the book. Additional information includes videos, quizzes, and an audio version of the book.
Titles added:
Roald Dahl
Mark Twain
Other titles we already have in this series: Jeff Kinney, Rick Riordan, Judy Blume, Dr. Seuss, Gordon Korman, J.K. Rowling , Suzanne Collins
Series: AV2 Animals on the Brink For more information about these books, click here
For this series:Average page length: 32 pages
Average AR level: 6.4
Average Lexile level: 920L
All AV2 books contain a code that links teachers and students to more information on the topics covered in the book. Additional information includes videos, quizzes, and an audio version of the book.
Titles added:
Bald Eagles
Florida Manatees
Giraffes
Other titles we already have in this series: Blue Whales, Elephants, Great White Sharks, Leatherback Turtles, Tigers,
The Animals on the Brink series explores the biology and folklore of some of the world’s most endangered animals.
Series: AV2 Exploring Countries For more information about these books, click here
For this series:Average page length: 32 pages
Average AR level: 6.2
Average Lexile level: 1000L
All AV2 books contain a code that links teachers and students to more information on the topics covered in the book. Additional information includes videos, quizzes, and an audio version of the book.
Titles added:
India
Japan
Saudi Arabia
South AfricaThe Exploring Countries series takes readers on a worldwide tour to discover diverse countries from around the globe.
Series: Serving in the MilitaryNew titles added:
U.S. Special Forces Delta Force
U.S. Air Force Green Berets
U.S. Coast Guard Navy SEALs
U.S. Army Marine Expeditionary Units
U.S. Marines
U.S. Navy
Air Commandos
Army Rangers
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 32 pages
Average AR level: 3.2
Average Lexile level: 420L
What does it take to serve our country? What is it like to serve in each branch? These books offer a glimpse into life as a soldier, from training to the many jobs available, plus true stories of successful military missions.
Series: Tech IconsNew titles added:
Mark Zuckerberg
Steve Jobs
Bill Gates
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For this series:
Average page length: 24 pages
Average AR level: 4.8
Average Lexile level: 720L
This series explores the lives of the people behind some of technology’s greatest innovations.
Series: Unexplained MysteriesNew titles added:
Bermuda Triangle
Bigfoot
Haunted Houses
Loch Ness Monster
UFOs
Ghost Ships
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 24 pages
Average AR level: 3.5
Average Lexile level: 590L
Do you embrace mystery? Or do you need to see it to believe it? This series will challenge your position as you explore the unexplained.
Series: Scariest Places on EarthNew titles added:
Alcatraz Gettysburg
Bone Chapel RMS Queen Mary
Eastern State Penitentiary St. Louis Cemetery 1
Edinburgh Castle Winchester Mystery House
Paris Catacombs
Stanley Hotel
Tower of London
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 24 pages Average AR level: 3.5Average Lexile level: 590L
Series: Football Stars Up Close
New titles added:
Aaron Rodgers
Drew Brees
Tom Brady
Andrew Luck
Colin Kaepernick
Peyton Manning
Richard Sherman
Russell Wilson
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 24 pages
Average AR level: 4.5
Average Lexile level: 900L
In this action-packed series for young readers, kids will trace the path of all-star players from schoolyard scrimmages to record-breaking NFL careers and Super Bowl wins.
Series: Wrestling’s Tough Guys
New titles added:
Brock Lesnar
Dolph Ziggler
Other titles we already own in this series: John Cena, Triple H, Randy Orton, The Rock
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 24 pages
Average AR level: 4.9
Average Lexile level: 850L
Follow the journeys of these amazing athletes from their childhoods, to their first time in the ring, to ultimately becoming champions.
Series: Wild Cats
New titles added:
Lions
Tigers
Leopards
Cheetahs
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For this series:
Average page length: 24 pages
Average AR level: 2.3
Average Lexile level: 430L
Young animal lovers will love reading these fun and engaging books about some of the world’s most popular wild cats.
Series: Water science
New titles added:
Glaciers
Precipitation
Water Power, Water Pollution, Water Cycle
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 24 pages
Average AR level: 5.5
Average Lexile level: 770L
This series is dedicated to inspiring young readers with a lifelong curiosity about science and the world.
All AV2 books contain a code that links teachers and students to more information on the topics covered in the book. Additional information includes videos, quizzes, and an audio version of the book.
Series: Pro Sports Superstars
New titles added:
Pittsburgh Steelers
Atlanta Braves
Boston Red Sox
New England Patriots
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For this series:
Average page length: 24 pages
Average AR level: 2.5
Average Lexile level: 370L
Young baseball and football fans will love reading about the best players on their favorite teams.
Series: Wrestling Superstars New titles added:
Alberto Del Rio Undertaker
Chris Jericho Zack Ryder
John Cena Big Show
Kane Dolph Ziggler
Miz Kofi Kingston
Rey Mysterio Mark Henry
Santino Marella Randy Orton
Sheamus
For more information about these books, click here
For this series: Average Lexile level: 500LAverage page length: 24 pages Average AR level: 3.0
Series: Living With...
New titles added:
Allergies
Diabetes
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For this series:
Average page length: 32 pages
Average AR level: 3.2
Average Lexile level: 340L
This series explains health matters to kids in an easily accessible, straightforward way, so that they can understand symptoms, treatments, and how to live with these conditions or help a family member or friend who has them.
Series: Animal Kingdom
New titles added
Amphibians
Birds
Fish
Insects
Mammals
Reptiles
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For this series:
Average page length: 32 pages
Average AR level: 3.0
Average Lexile level: 450L
Learn about the wonders of the animal kingdom in this comprehensive tour of the world's animals
Series: Big Time
New titles added
Selena Gomez
Katy Perry
LeBron James
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 24 pages
Average AR level: 3.5
Average Lexile level: 650L
Learn about today’s biggest stars in this series of books.
Series: Today’s MVP and Champions
New titles added
LeBron James
Peyton Manning
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For this series:
Average page length: 24 pages
Average AR level: 4.3
Average Lexile level: 690L
The series Today's MVPs and Champions features some of the biggest stars and teams. Each book in the series will hook young readers with fascinating facts, exciting action photos, and sidebars on a specific athlete or champion team.
Series: Greek Mythology
New titles added
Aphrodite Hephaestus
Apollo Hera
Ares Hermes
Artemis Poseidon
Athena Zeus
Eros Hades
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 32 pages
Average AR level: 4.8
Average Lexile level: 680L
This set of books introduces readers to well-known myths of the Greek gods and goddesses. Each book explains their importance and the myths that immortalize them.
Series: Explore Outer Space
New titles added
Asteroids and the Asteroid Belt
Galaxies Quasars
Solar and Lunar Eclipses
Jupiter Moon
Neptune Sun
Saturn Supernovas
Pluto and other Dwarf Planets
For more information about these books, click here
For this series:
Average page length: 32 pages
Average AR level: 6.0
Average Lexile level: 950L
Readers explore the cosmos with this fascinating series, as bright photographs and illustrations engage readers of all ages.
Series: AV2 The Natural World For more information about these books, click here
For this series:Average page length: 32 pages
Average AR level: 6.2
Average Lexile level: 950L
All AV2 books contain a code that links teachers and students to more information on the topics covered in the book. Additional information includes videos, quizzes, and an audio version of the book.
Titles added:
Africa
Asia
Series: Duck Dynasty For more information about these books, click here
For this series:Average page length: 270 pages
Average AR level: 70
Average Lexile level: 950L
Three new books from the popular line of Duck Dynasty books!
Titles added:
unPHILtered (Phil Robertson)
Good Call: Reflections on Faith, Family, and Fowl (Jase Robertson)
New Season (Al and Lisa Robertson) -- Teacher checkout only
Celebrating Family and Friends: Recipes for Every Month of the Year (Miss Kay)