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America's News by NewsBank includes full-text articles from:
- Goffstown News (2009 - 2018) and Neighborhood News (2019 to current)
- New Hampshire Union Leader (1989 to current)
- Concord Monitor
- National, regional, and local news covered by over 3,700 U.S. news sources with archives back to the 1980s.
- Magazines like Newsweek, Popular Science, Field and Stream, Mother Earth News, Science Illustrated, and Smithsonian.
Includes Special Reports, Hot Topics, and Daily Headlines.
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A sweet middle-grade title about getting lost in a big family and unlikely friendship. Almost-twelve-year-old Sunday Fowler is a middle-of-the-middle child, and it's the absolute worst. Her sisters say she's too young. Her brothers say she's too old. And her parents remember the dog's name more often than they remember hers. But standing out is hard work when you have to help repair an old library and make sure your siblings don't steal your new...
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Mr. Lemoncello's library volume 1
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"Twelve-year-old Kyle gets to stay overnight in the new town library, designed by his hero (the famous gamemaker Luigi Lemoncello), with other students but finds that come morning he must work with friends to solve puzzles in order to escape."--
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In this exciting and engaging nonfiction book, readers learn about the Wright Brothers, the history of aviation, how air travel has changed the way people work and live, and the important parts that make the plane fly! Using informational text, vibrant photos, an interesting timeline, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers wanting to learn everything they can about airplanes!
6) Mammal Mania
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Discover the world of mammals in this delightful nonfiction title! Readers will learn all about different mammals--from primates to marsupials, and rabbits to whales, even omnivores and herbivores. Featuring vivid photos and charts, clear text, and stimulating facts, this book will have children eager to learn all they can about mammals!
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Qué fácil es a veces olvidarse de los pequeños detalles. Esas palabras curiosas que nos permiten con sólo su uso convertirnos en personas mucho más agradables y educadas para los demás. Ese es el meollo de esta curiosa historia, en donde el caos reina por doquier sólo porque Don Por Favor no ha querido aparecer. ¿Dónde se habrá podido meter?
9) Banned Books
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Banned Books provides a balanced look at a hot-button topic. Explore the history and future of book banning and censorship, from Ancient Greece to the Comstock Law to the modern US Supreme Court. Discover why books are challenged and banned, as well as which titles have been challenged most often. Full-color photos, a glossary, an index, sidebars, primary source documents, and other creative content enhance the book. It also includes prompts and activities...
10) Amelia's Story
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Amelia is a curious Boston terrier who is always eager to learn new things. On a recent trip to the library she discovers the wonder of reading and the magic of books. This inspires her to take her own incredible idea and discover all the steps needed to make it into a book. But where to start? Join Amelia in her playful pursuit of knowledge as she learns all about how the pages of a story come to life. Includes nonfiction information on how to create...
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The 10th anniversary of the humorous children's read-aloud story that celebrates (and lightly pokes fun at) many of the classic children's story books we know and love-now with bonus content. Max hates his picture books. His room never turns into a forest or a boat, or anything wild! Green ham tastes BAD! Drawing on the walls with a purple crayon lands him in trouble. Nope, every last book has to go in the trash. But wait. What about the one where...
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After St. Martin's published We Love Harry Potter! We'll tell you why we got hundreds of letters from fans around the world who wanted to offer their thoughts about the books they love. Their fertile imaginations have led them to share their creative takes on Harry: their opinions about the plots and characters, their wishes for the next book and the upcoming, highly anticipated movie version, their ideas for playing Harry, Ron, Hermione, and all...
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Percy Penguin doesn't know what to do. He's afraid of the oven, but he doesn't know why. How can he face his fear if he can't even tell where it comes from? Luckily, his companions have plenty of ideas to help him imagine the oven as something less threatening. That's what friends are for, right? But it turns out each one of them is scared of a different thing, too. At least they can all agree on how good Mama Penguin's cookies are! An engaging,...
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In the small town of Centerville, Barnaby Bookworm lives in a library with his parents, Louisa Mae Bookworm and George Bookworm. His best friend's name is Lewis. Because of a problem with his school work, he becomes sad and accidentally leaves the library where he begins an adventure that sometimes frightens him but eventually helps him to resolve his problem. It's the beginning of many wonderful adventures in the exciting world of books.
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Dive into the playful world of Oscar and Nugget on their quest for a hidden bone, where each page offers exciting activities like reading, treasure hunting, recognising colours, and counting. The adventure is brimming with surprises, laughter, and the discovery of an old car named Tin Lizzie. Amid giggles and challenges, this group of friends learns the importance of teamwork. Follow the funny and heartwarming story of Oscar and Nugget ready for countless...
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Dolly Duitt is a procrastinator, but not intentionally. She simply forgets she has begun one task and is distracted and moves to another, and another, making completion of any of these tasks improbable. She forgets to pay her bills, water her plants, and take her dog, Flossie, out for a walk. She becomes frustrated at the results and sets out to help herself with a very positive outcome. Dolly, like all of us at some point, realizes the important...
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A library is a fun place to visit, and helpful people work there. Readers learn the many tasks performed by librarians, including helping people use computers and find the books, music, or movies they're looking for. Bright photographs of these community helpers at work are included to enhance the accessible text and aid in the development of reading comprehension skills. Readers also learn new vocabulary words through the use of a detailed picture...
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Libraries are an important part of many communities, but some people have argued that they're not as necessary as they once were. Budget cuts and the rise of the internet have led some to question the need for libraries. As readers explore this point of view, they also find compelling reasons why many still consider a library in every community a necessity. These reasons are presented through accessible main text that is enhanced by fact boxes, full-color...