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Ability Comic books, strips, etc Ability Fiction Familias mexicano-americanas Novela juvenil Immigrants United States Biography Juvenile literature Mexican Americans Mexican Americans Biography Juvenile literature Mexico Emigration and immigration Juvenile literature Pena Novela juvenil Superheroes Comic books, strips, etc Superheroes FictionHeider, Mary Winn
Summary: What would happen if you woke up every single day with a different, surprise SUPERPOWER?! Find out in this zany, hilarious illustrated novel from Mary Winn Heider and Chad Sell. The morning of his mom's business trip, Switcheroo wakes up to discover he has telekinesis. Which is super convenient when he has to give his babysitter-robot the slip to fight crime all day. But it's less convenient...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 HEITatulli, Mark
Summary: "Bosco the dog loves being a house pet, loves his comfy dog bed and nice big house and, of course, his favorite toy kitty. So when two burglars break in, Bosco defends his home with all his might, which includes releasing some well-timed--and near supersonic--stink that repels the would-be thieves. With his foes in retreat, Bosco thinks it's all over...until a robot descends from the sky. The...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 TATScott, Jenny
Summary: Twelve-year-old Olivia is psychic! With her friend Sebastian's help, she creates a blog called Clairvoyant Claire on which she posts her predictions. But when Olivia posts her vision that a pirate treasure will be stolen, people do not believe her. But with a dramatic arrest her prediction turns out to be true.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Spellbound, and imprint of Magic Wagon 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE SCOHnatov, Catherine
Summary: Two adorable cats introduce young children to the vocabulary and concept of spatial relationships. Playful images of a black and white cat are set against vibrant backgrounds. A perfect book to share with preschool groups or for a toddler to enjoy. - p. 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Star Bright books 2017
Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in Board Books, Call number: JE HNAReynolds, Peter H. (Peter Hamilton)
Summary: Rafael has looked forward to the Going Places contest and builds his go-cart from a kit in record time, but his neighbor, Maya, has a much more interesting and creative idea for her entry and Rafael decides to help.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG REYDuFord, Stacey.
Summary: A fairy gets stuck to a girl's painting of her backyard. The girl feeds the fairy and wins an art contest. Afterwards, the fairy grants the girl special talent.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mackinac Island Press 2005
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC DUFCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction DuFordMessenger, Shannon
Summary: A graphic novel adaptation of the book, in which twelve-year-old Sophie discovers the abilities that have always caused her to stand out are because she is actually an elf and, after she is brought to Eternalia where she can hone her skills, Sophie learns she harbors certain secrets that others would kill to learn.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 KEECopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J FIC MESMills, Deborah
Summary: Alfredo y su papá deben cruzar la frontera en un viaje difícil de México a los Estados Unidos. ¿Encontrarán el nuevo hogar que están buscando en el otro lado? Basándose en hechos reales, esta historia cobra vida gracias a la ilustradora Mexicana Claudia Navarro, y está repleta de notas al final del texto para iniciar conversaciones sobre inmigración.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 325 MILSánchez, Erika L.
Summary: "Julia no es la hija mexicana perfecta. Ese era el rol de su hermana Olga. Olga no fue a la universidad, se quedó en casa para cuidar a sus padres, limpiar la casa y trabajar a medio tiempo. Julia tiene grandes sueños y no quiere formar parte del camino de su hermana mayor. Pero un solo error, que ocurre mientras enviaba un mensaje de texto al mismo tiempo que cruzaba la calle más concurrida de...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Vintage Español 2018
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1 available in Foreign Language, Call number: 468 SPANISH SANCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Young Adult World, Call number: YA FOREIGN SPANISH SANSummary: Bill Nye illustrates how various types of transportation utilize friction, from traction in trains and the "roll" of ball bearings in skateboards and automobiles, to the lack of friction in a hovercraft.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Disney Educational Productions 2008