This indispensable selection guide helps librarians, teachers, and patrons identify the best of the many books published each year for readers in middle school and junior high. Best Books for Middle School and Junior High Readers, Grades 6-9: Supplement to the Second Edition is perfect for helping teachers, parents, librarians, and young adults identify the books that will be most suitable for students' educational needs and provide enjoyable recreational reading. This up-to-date reading guide for middle school and junior high reading materials is a valuable resource for both collection development and creation of theme-related bibliographic lists. It covers nearly 2,000 titles published between 2009 and early 2011, the majority of which have been recommended by at least two reviewing journals. Entries provide annotations with succinct plot summaries, review citations, reading level, and essential bibliographic information such as price, ISBN, and number of pages. - Thematic, curriculum-oriented arrangement - Highlights available audio versions - Includes Lexile Framework measures where available - Contains author/illustrator, title, and subject/grade level indexes to offer additional access routes

This memory book is completely customizable! All graphics are in black and white, so the student can fill in the colors he or she chooses, or the colors of the school that he or she attends. With plenty of room for the things that make memories, your child is sure to collect enough mementos to last a lifetime.

The first book in the doggone awesome, howl-ariously illustrated, bestselling series from the creator of Middle School! Rafe Khatchadorian’s lovable dog Junior gets his chance to shine. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! I've been waiting for ages to tell my story, and now it's finally happening! Being Rafe's dog isn't always easy, but it is always EXCITING! I've got so much to tell you about: How I protect the yard from birds, raccoons, squirrels, raccoons, mail carriers ... and did I mention RACCOONS? Sniffing pooch posteriors for the latest canine news. And the terrifying monster hiding in the hall closet: the vacuum cleaner! These were all the most paw-some parts of my doggie life -- until the evil Mrs. Stricker threatened to send me back to the pound if I didn't learn to behave. Now Rafe and I have to go to obedience school and win the trophy for Best Trained Dog . . . or else!

THINK U.S. HISTORY IS HARD? Make learning easy with this do-it-yourself study guide that includes everything kids need to know to tackle middle school U.S. History! Learning is an adventure both inside and outside of the classroom with the How to Survive Middle School study guide series! These colorful, highly visual books cover all the essential info kids need to ace important middle school classes. Large topics are broken down into easy-to-digest chunks, and reflective questions help kids check understanding and become critical thinkers. Written by middle school teachers and vetted by curriculum experts, this series is the perfect school supplement or homeschool resource—and a great way to help create independent learners. HTSMS: U.S. History includes key facts and super-helpful illustrations, maps, and vocab that explore topics including: Native American Peoples European Colonies and the Declaration of Independence Civil War World Wars I & II The Great Depression The Cold War Civil Rights The Vietnam War and more! Books also available for: World History, English, Math, and Science.

Join Rafe as he survives white-water rafting, camp counselors, and rock climbing in this hilarious New York Times bestseller from the Middle School series. After a rough summer, Rafe is heading back to the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, the site of the very worst years of his life. And as if that's not bad enough, he's learned that he's going to be held back a year unless he can prove himself on an outdoor survival excursion-complete with dangerous white-water rafting, dizzying rock climbing, and fanatical counselors. Rafe and the rest of the pack of "delinquent" trainees are forced to cooperate as they prepare for the final test: a solo excursion in the deep woods. Can Rafe come out of the experience in one piece? And if he does, will he go home as the same insecure kid? Both heartwarming and hilarious, Save Rafe! is a story of perseverance and courage as only James Patterson could tell it.

DISCOVER JUST HOW LONG IT REALLY TAKES FOR A CAVE TO FORM

The transition to middle school for students with autism spectrum disorders can be a veritable minefield of hidden curriculum rules and social misunderstanding. Here, the author shares what worked and what didn't work for her to help others avoid some of the pitfalls of fitting in and doing well academically.