Zombie Makers: True Stories of Nature’s Undead by Rebecca Johnson J578.65 JOHNSON

A fly-enslaving fungus, a suicide worm, a cockroach-taming wasp and more can take over the bodies and brains of innocent creatures, turning them into senseless slaves.

Rocks & Minerals by R. F. Symes J552 SYMES

The beauty and importance of minerals, metals, crystals, fossils and gemstones are shown in page after page of vivid photos.

Graphic Novels Lila & Ecco’s Do-It-Yourself Comics Club

by Willow Dawson JPBG At a comic book convention,

Lila and Ecco happen upon a comic workshop, take their creativity to a new level and create their own comic books.

Amelia Rules! The Meaning of Life...and Other Stuff (Book 7) by Jimmy Gownley J GOWNLEY

In Amelia’s life, nothing seems to last. Through all the mishaps, Amelia learns what’s important in life is the people you spend it with.

Zita the Spacegirl: Book 1, Far From Home* by Ben Hatke J HATKE

Zita uses her skills as a space explorer and the power of friendship to track down her best friend when he is kidnapped by an alien.

Bigfoot Boy: Into the Woods by J. Torres and Faith Erin Hicks JPB TORRES

Bored at his Grandma’s house, Rufus explores the woods, meets a less than friendly girl and discovers a talisman etched with the word “Sasquatch.”

Illustrated Books The Magic School Bus and the

Science Fair Expedition by Joanna Cole E509 COLE

Nervous about the upcoming science fair, students go to the local science museum and discover a time-traveling school bus that lets them meet great scientists of the past.

Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story by Tomie DePaola J398.2097 DE PAOL

A beautifully illustrated work combines the classic Cinderella tale with Mexican folklore.

The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish by Neil Gaiman J GAIMAN

After trading his father for two goldfish, a boy and his little sister go on a rollicking adventure around town to get him back.

House Held Up By Trees by Ted Kooser E KOOSER

When a family moves away, nature takes over an empty house. Illustrations in earthy hues, lyrical prose and lessons of time passing and nature’s power will enthrall readers.

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Chocolate Fever by Robert Kimmel Smith JPB or J SMITH

From eating too much chocolate, Henry breaks out in brown bumps that help him foil hijackers and teach him a valuable lesson about self-indulgence.

Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye* by Geronimo Stilton JPB or J STILTON

A mysterious map showing a secret treasure hidden on a faraway island drags the gang of The Rodent’s Gazette into a treasure hunt.

The Big Blueberry Barf-Off* by R. L. Stine J STINE

Bernie Bridges, the egotistical planner and schemer for a group of fourth-graders at The Rotten School, is determined to outsmart his rival in a pie-eating contest.

Nonfiction Amelia to Zora: Twenty-Six Women

Who Changed the World by Cynthia Chin-Lee J920.72 CHIN

Learn about the hardships and triumphs of 26 amazing women and discover what inspired each one to change the world around her.

A Black Hole is Not a Hole by Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano J523.8875 DECRIST

Introduces black holes, describing their physical features, how they were discovered, what causes them and where they exist in space.

Fix-it and Forget-it Kids’ Cookbook: 50 Favorite Recipes to Make in a Slow Cooker by Phyllis Pellman Good J641.5884 GOOD

Prepare main course dishes, snacks and desserts. Slow cookers offer a safe way for kids to learn how to cook without an open flame or hot stovetop.

Titanic: Voices From the Disaster

by Deborah Hopkinson J910.9163 HOPKINS This gripping story is packed with action,

devastating drama, fascinating historical details, archival photographs and quotes from primary sources.

�The Road to Paris by Nikki Grimes JPB or J GRIMES

Inconsolable at being separated from her brother, eight-year-old Paris faces a life-changing decision just as she begins to trust her new foster family.

Bunnicula* by Deborah Howe JPB or J HOWE

Though scoffed at by Harold the dog, Chester the cat tries to warn his human family that their foundling baby bunny must be a vampire.

Year of the Dog* by Grace Lin JPB or J LIN

Pacy struggles to find her talent, makes a new best friend and discovers why the Chinese Year of the Dog is a lucky one for her after all.

Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything* by Lenore Look JPB or J LOOK

Ruby’s life turns upside down when her deaf cousin emigrates from China to live with her family.

The Doll People* by Ann Martin JPB or J MARTIN

A family of porcelain dolls that has lived in the same house for 100 years is taken aback when a new family of plastic dolls arrives.

Akimbo and the Baboons* by Alexander McCall Smith J McCALL Akimbo and his cousin Kosi meet up with danger when they join a scientist in the African bush to study baboons.

Amelia’s Notebook* by Marissa Moss J MOSS

Nine-year-old Amelia keeps a notebook to record her thoughts and feelings about moving, starting school and dealing with her older sister.

Knights of the Kitchen Table* by Jon Scieszka JPB or J SCIESZK

Joe’s book, a gift from his magician uncle, zaps Joe and his friends to a time when evil knights, fire-breathing dragons and vile-smelling giants roamed the land.

Fiction� �The Strange Case of Origami Yoda*

by Tom Angleberger JPB or J ANGLEBE Sixth graders try to figure out if a paper finger

puppet made by one of their classmates really can predict the future. Includes instructions for making Origami Yoda.

� � The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate J APPLEGA

When baby elephant Ruby joins Ivan, a gorilla, in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, he decides he must find her a better life.

� � Poppy* by Avi JPB or J AVI

A deer mouse urges her family to move next to a field of corn big enough to feed them all forever, but a terrifying owl has other ideas

� � Frindle by Andrew Clement JPB or J CLEMENT

Nick Allen invents a new word to turn his fifth grade teacher’s love of the dictionary around on her. A chain of events quickly moves beyond his control.

� � The Lemonade War* by Jacqueline Davis JPB or J DAVIS

When Evan and his younger sister, Jesse, find out they will be in the same fourth grade class, they compete with lemonade stands, each trying to be the first to earn $100.

� � The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo JPB or J DICAMIL

A cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit is separated from the little girl who adores him and travels across the country, listening to his new owners’ hopes, dreams and histories.

� � Owen Foote, Mighty Scientist* by Stephanie Greene J GREENE

Third graders Owen and Joseph finally come up with a great science fair project. Something goes wrong and they have to change their plans two days before the fair.