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Series: Time Traveling Fashionista

Titles added:

On Board the Titanic

Palace of Marie Antoinette

Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile

For more information about these books, click here

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?

http://timetravelingfashionista.com/the-books/




Series: Vietnam

Titles added:

I Pledge Allegiance #1

Sharpshooter #2

Free Fire Zone #3

Casualties of War #4


For this series:




"The best Vietnam War novels yet for this age range." — Kirkus Reviews

http://www.scholastic.com/tbw/quickSearch.do?N=0+$&fq=Series:%5EVietnam%5E&Ntk=TBW_QuickSearch_SI&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial#cart/cleanup




Series: THe Whodunit Detective agency

New titles added:

Diamond Mystery (1)

Hotel Mystery (2)

Circus Mystery (3)

Cafe Mystery (4)

Mummy Mystery (5)


For this series:




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.

http://www.penguin.com/read/series/the-whodunit-detective-agency/DWZ




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 this series:




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!

http://pages.simonandschuster.com/ittakestwo




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 this series:




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.

https://www.goodreads.com/series/150245-star-wars-rebels-servants-of-the-empire




http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Jason_Fry

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Disney%E2%80%93Lucasfilm_Press

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Zare_Leonis


http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars_Rebels


Series: Marvel Chapter Books For more information about these books, click here

For this series:Average page length: 120 pages



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

https://www.perma-bound.com/SearchExact-Series/%22Mighty%20Marvel%20Heroes%20Chapter%20Book%22




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 this series:




The authors of the hit Goddess Girls series put a fun and girly twist on another super-popular theme: fairy tales!

http://www.scholastic.com/tbw/quickSearch.do?N=0+$&fq=Series:%5EGrimmtastic+Girls%5E&Ntk=TBW_QuickSearch_SI&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial#cart/cleanup




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 this series:




Frankie and his soccer team travel to fantastic lands to play some of the wildest soccer matches ever!

http://store.scholastic.com/Books/Paperback-Books/SearchCmd?Ntt=Frankie%27s%20Magic%20Soccer%20Ball&storeId=11301&urlRequestType=Base&RecordSearchKey=Series_Name&langId=-11301&catalogId=16551&N=4502




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 this series:




Full-color chapter books based on the LEGO Chima theme.

https://www.goodreads.com/series/123874-lego-legends-of-chima-chapter-books




Series: Alien In My Pocket

New titles added:

Blast Off (1)

Science Unfair (2)

Radio Active (3)

On Impact! (4)

Ohm vs Amp(5)


For this series:




An exciting new chapter book series, complete with a do-it-yourself science experiment.

http://www.alieninmypocket.com/




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 this series:




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?

http://www.bignatebooks.com/books




Series: I SurvivedNew titles added:

The Great Chicago Fire, 1871

Destruction of Pompeii AD 79

(We already have several other titles in this series)


For this series:




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!

http://www.laurentarshis.com/i-survived




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 this series:




This NEW Geronimo Stilton series spin-off is set in the Stone Age!

http://geronimostilton.com/portal/US/en/libri_top/collana.php?id=3908




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)


For this series:




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!

http://alloyentertainment.com/books/the-zombie-chasers/




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)





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)

http://dorkdiaries.com/




https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drawings

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doodle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_strips

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doodle

Series: Tartan HouseNew titles added:

Alabaster Ring

Concrete Gallery

Dark Lens

Wolf High

13th Floor

Squadron

Three Chords and a Beat

Wish


For this series:




Each high-interest story in the Tartan House line features edgy topics and crisp writing that resonate with today’s upper-grade readers.

http://www.12storylibrary.com/fiction/tartan-house/




Series: Genius Files

New titles added:

Mission Unstoppable (1)

Never Say Genius (2)

You Only Die Twice (3)


For this series:




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.

http://www.harpercollins.com/9780061827648/the-genius-files-mission-unstoppable




Series:Undead Ed

New titles added:

Fingers of Doom

Undead Ed


For this series:




Undead Ed is an unlikely hero, but his zany adventures are sure to delight young lads with a twisted sense of humor.

http://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/qs_product_tbp?productId=269549&catalogId=10051




Series: Ken Jennings Junior Genius Guides

Titles added:

Greek Mythology

Maps and Geography

U.S. Presidents

Human Body

Outer Space


For this series:




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.

http://pages.simonandschuster.com/juniorgeniusguides




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 this series:




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!

http://www.bookdepository.com/search/advanced?searchSeries=132308




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 this series:




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.

http://www.av2books.com/our_books-all_av2-alltitles.html




Series: Brands we KnowNew titles added:

Apple

Coca-Cola

Disney

LEGO

McDonald’s

Nike


For this series:




Discover in this series how hard work builds iconic brands.

http://scholasticlibrary.digital.scholastic.com/new-fall-2015/high-interest/pilot/978-0-531-21908-9.html




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 this series: Average Lexile level: 780LAverage page length: 24 pages Average AR level: 3.5

http://www.wheelers.co.nz/browse/series/334605-torque-dangerous-jobs/?status=international




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 this series:




Titles in this best-selling series examine the evidence—or lack thereof—for these supernatural legends.

https://www.perma-bound.com/SearchExact-Series/%22Unexplained%3A%20What's%20The%20Evidence%3F%22




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 this series:




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.

http://www.12storylibrary.com/order-books/todays-superstars/




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


For this series:




Readers enter the worlds of Ancient Egypt by examining major aspects of its culture, such as its government, its economy, and its religious practices.

http://www.rosenpublishing.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=154058&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1




Series: AV2 World Cultures For more information about these books, click here





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.

http://www.av2books.com/documents/sellsheets/world.cultures.pdf




Series: AV2 Remarkable Writers For more information about these books, click here





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

https://www.perma-bound.com/SearchExact-Series/%22Remarkable%20Writers%22




Series: AV2 Animals on the Brink For more information about these books, click here





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.

http://www.av2books.com/documents/sellsheets/animals.on.the.brink.pdf




Series: AV2 Exploring Countries For more information about these books, click here





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.

https://www.saundersbook.ca/series/WWEG0089




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 this series:




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.

https://www.amicuspublishing.us/books/amicus-high-interest/serving-military




Series: Tech IconsNew titles added:

Mark Zuckerberg

Steve Jobs

Bill Gates


For this series:




This series explores the lives of the people behind some of technology’s greatest innovations.

http://scholasticlibrary.digital.scholastic.com/subject/high-interest/pilot/978-0-531-24414-2.html




Series: Unexplained MysteriesNew titles added:

Bermuda Triangle

Bigfoot

Haunted Houses

Loch Ness Monster

UFOs

Ghost Ships


For this series:




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.

http://scholasticlibrary.digital.scholastic.com/978-0-531-27649-5.html




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 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 this series:




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.

http://bearportpublishing.com/series/10044-football-stars-up-close




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 this series:




Follow the journeys of these amazing athletes from their childhoods, to their first time in the ring, to ultimately becoming champions.

http://bearportpublishing.com/shop/show/10947




Series: Wild Cats

New titles added:

Lions

Tigers

Leopards

Cheetahs


For this series:




Young animal lovers will love reading these fun and engaging books about some of the world’s most popular wild cats.

https://www.amicuspublishing.us/books/amicus-high-interest/wild-cats




Series: Water science

New titles added:

Glaciers

Precipitation

Water Power, Water Pollution, Water Cycle


For this series:




This series is dedicated to inspiring young readers with a lifelong curiosity about science and the world.


http://www.av2books.com/documents/Water_Science-The_Water_Cycle.pdf




Series: Pro Sports Superstars

New titles added:

Pittsburgh Steelers

Atlanta Braves

Boston Red Sox

New England Patriots


For this series:




Young baseball and football fans will love reading about the best players on their favorite teams.

https://www.amicuspublishing.us/books/amicus-high-interest/pro-sports-superstars-mlb




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 this series: Average Lexile level: 500LAverage page length: 24 pages Average AR level: 3.0





Series: Living With...

New titles added:

Allergies

Diabetes


For this series:




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.

https://www.amicuspublishing.us/books/amicus-high-interest/living




Series: Animal Kingdom

New titles added

Amphibians

Birds

Fish

Insects

Mammals

Reptiles


For this series:




Learn about the wonders of the animal kingdom in this comprehensive tour of the world's animals

https://www.amicuspublishing.us/books/amicus-high-interest/animal-kingdom




Series: Big Time

New titles added

Selena Gomez

Katy Perry

LeBron James

Taylor Swift

Carrie Underwood


For this series:




Learn about today’s biggest stars in this series of books.

http://www.thecreativecompany.us/creativeeducation/backlist/adrian-peterson-1364.html




Series: Today’s MVP and Champions

New titles added

LeBron James

Peyton Manning


For this series:




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 this series:




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.

http://childsworld.com/series/2967-greek-mythology




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 this series:




Readers explore the cosmos with this fascinating series, as bright photographs and illustrations engage readers of all ages.

http://www.rosenpublishing.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&isbn=9781448882274&option=com_virtuemart




Series: AV2 The Natural World For more information about these books, click here





Titles added:

Africa

Asia

http://rampart.marmot.org/GroupedWork/ca01fd58-fac3-ce61-c8fa-12d5d32bb1a1/Series




Series: Duck Dynasty For more information about these books, click here


Average AR level: 70


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)

http://www.booksamillion.com/duckcommander




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