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Aim for the Skies: Jerrie Mock and Joan Merriam Smith's Race to Complete Amelia Earhart's Quest

When she was seven years old, Geraldine (Jerrie) Mock took her first airplane ride. She decided then and there to be a pilot. Growing up, she was inspired by radio broadcasts detailing the travels of aviatrix Amelia Earhart. Joan Merriam was 15 when she took her first plane ride in 1952. She got her pilot's license before she could even drive a car. And like Jerrie, Joan too was inspired by Earhart and wanted to circle the globe, following Earhart's exact route. Years later, when both women begin to plan their dream flights, they are completely unaware of each other, and coincidentally pick the same time to depart. But when the media gets word of their plans, the stage is set for the race of a lifetime. This picture book retells the extraordinary story of the 1964 air race between Americans Geraldine Mock and Joan Merriam Smith, the first two women to fly around the world.

Air Power (Bolt)

Militaries around the world use aircraft to defend and attack. Huge bombers take out the enemy. Fighter jets hide from radar. With hi/lo text and powerful infographics, readers will soar along with the fastest and most powerful military aircraft in the air today.

Alan and His Perfectly Pointy Impossibly Perpendicular Pinky

Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and NFL Hall of Famer Alan Page is visiting Market Elementary School. All the students are prepared to use their best manners. But one little boy, who has a knack for asking inappropriate questions at inappropriate times, just can't hold onto his question any longer. When he finally shouts, "What happened to your pinky"" everyone groans and rolls their eyes. But not Justice Page, who surprises everyone with a smile. In this heartwarming story readers of all ages will delight in how one special little boy finds something in common with a big man with an even bigger heart.

Alana Oakley

Alana Oakley is a fresh and upbeat mystery series. Gutsy and bold, teen sleuth Alana Oakley, along with her unique group of friends, deftly wrangles misdeeds, mysteries, and her slightly absurd mother. This set is fast-paced with just the right balance of comedy, crazy antics, and serious messages for readers. Features include: Alana isn't your typical teenagerÑloyal, lippy, and level-headed, she's the best person to have around in a crisis. Smart, cool mystery series for readers ages 10 to 13. Multicultural theme with characters who will empower girls and encourage them to feel good about their individuality.

Albert 2

In case you didn't get to meet him last time, Albert -- the little kid with the big ideas -- is back! In the second title in this well-reviewed series Albert takes on flux...and learns that time waits for no one. Everything is moving too fast and Albert wants it to stop. With a simple shout of "Stop!" Albert thinks he can control the flow of things big and small, important and insignificant. Finally, he can do the things he wants, when he wants. Or can he? As evening turns to night and night turns to dawn our vivacious young adventurer learns an important lesson. The Albert series provides an opportunity for loved ones to explore intriguing and thought provoking topics together. Both children and adults will enjoy being a part of Albert's second adventure.

Alberta and Little Red Riding Wolf

Alberta does dreadful things, and she always gets her own way. So when she doesn't listen to her mother's good advice and enters the wild and dangerous woods, it's no surprise that she tricks a kind stranger and eats their delicious cake. But this stranger is a wolf, wearing a red cape and hood, and she doesn't take kindly to being double-crossed. Will Alberta learn a lesson she will very much regret?

Alef is for Abba

Kids learn 20 Hebrew words that start with Alef, the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. From one side mom goes through a typical day with her little one doing all things that start with alef, while from the “flip side,” dad does the same.

Aleph

A funky, large-format first book of words and pictures, Aleph is a book to share. Its instantly appealing illustrations introduce shapes, objects, and stories. Through big graphic images and contrasting colors, it takes the reader from basic shapes and familiar objects to a wider world, full of story, character, and wonder. This funny, beautiful, surprising book includes a playful index of first words-a baby dictionary!

Alfred Nobel

Almost everyone has heard of the Nobel Prize, a collection of prizes awarded for accomplishments in science, medicine, literature, and peace. But few people know about the man who established the award and for whom it is named, Alfred Nobel. Alfred Nobel was born in Sweden in 1833. A quick and curious mind, combined with a love of science and chemistry, drove him to invent numerous technological devices throughout his long life. But he is perhaps most well known for his invention of dynamite. Intending it to help safely advance road and bridge construction, Nobel saw his most famous invention used in the development of military weaponry. After a newspaper headline mistakenly announces his death, Nobel was inspired to leave a legacy of another sort. The Man Behind the Peace Prize tells the story of the enduring legacy of Alfred Nobel.

Alice Alone

Alice has a BIG family. She has four older brothers and four younger sisters, which puts Alice smack-dab, kerplunk, right in the middle. And sometimes, this middle child just wants to be alone! One day, Alice sneaks away from a family gathering. She loves skipping, singing, and twirling on her own--until she realizes she's lost and feeling an itsy, bitsy, teensy, tiny bit . . . lonely. Hurriedly retracing her steps to the arms of her mushy, marvelous family, she learns that maybe being in the middle isn't so bad after all.