-- The Song of the Dodo In this landmark of science writing, we learn how the isolation of islands makes them natural laboratories of evolutionary extravagance, as seen in the dragons of Komodo, the elephant birds of Madagascar, the giant tortoises of the Galapagos. But the dark message of island studies is that isolated ecosystems, whether natural or human-made, are also hotbeds of extinction. And as the world’s landscapes, from Tasmania to...

-- Chris Grabenstein, #1 An enchanting story about the magic of books and the power of imagination from debut author Anna James. Perfect for fans of -- Praise for -- -- -- -- --Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink & Stars "A lovely and enchanting read, whether you're 9 years old or 49 years old." --The Belfast Telegraph

Pottermore Presents is a collection of J.K. Rowling's writing taken from the Pottermore archives: short reads originally featured on pottermore.com with some exclusive new additions. These eBooks, with writing curated by Pottermore, will take you beyond the Harry Potter stories as J.K. Rowling reveals her inspiration, intricate details of characters' lives and surprises from the wizarding world. The Hogwarts Collection gathers together three Pottermore...

Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Omen of the Stars! brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans.It has been foretold that Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and one other cat will hold the power of the stars in their paws. Now they must wait for a sign from StarClan to tell them which of their Clanmates will complete the prophecy.

-- “What more . . . can a mystery addict desire?”—New York Times

"A terrific page-turner, full of unexpected twists and revelations. Buckle up!"—James PattersonStranger Things fans, don't miss this trilogy!The clones of Project Osiris are free—but they’re being hunted. After their narrow escape from their “perfect” hometown, Eli, Tori, Amber, and Malik are finally in the real world and determined to expose the leaders of Serenity.They decide to track down Tamara Dunleavy, the mysterious billionaire and...

-- This Is Kind of an Epic Love StoryNandan’s got a plan to make his junior year perfect, but hooking up with his friend Dave isn’t part of it—especially because Nandan has never been into guys.Still, Nandan’s willing to give a relationship with him a shot. But the more his anxiety grows about what his sexuality means for himself, his friends, and his social life, the more he wonders whether he can just take it all back.Is breaking up with...

-- "An important addition to American history collections." Strong VoicesStrong Voices is a tremendous introduction to the extraordinary words spoken in history.

Filled with lots of glitter, raised pinkies, and humorous misunderstandings, this second book in the Jo Jo Makoons series—written by Dawn Quigley and illustrated by Tara Audibert—is filled with the joy of a young Ojibwe girl discovering her very own special shine from the inside out. helpful