Frank Carlson Library

"This title will inform readers about the Little Rock Nine--including who they were, what they went through to attend a former whites-only school, and what they'd go on to accomplish. Vivid details, well-chosen photographs, and primary sources bring this story and this case to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Provided by the publisher

"Describes the rise to fame and the lasting impact of the band Aerosmith"--

Being a rock star is easy, right? You just play loud music and look cool. Well, it's more than just that. Take a special behind-the-scenes look at what life is like for members of a real band. Rock on! Today's reluctant readers are easily drawn to the distractions of electronic games, DVDs, and TV. But what if they had a book series designed just for them? What if all the titles featured high-interest topics, rockin' designs, and language kids understand?...

An introduction to rock climbing, discussing basic techniques, safety measures, the necessary equipment, and popular places to climb.

Following the success of their first gig, the band can't wait to perform at their school's Septemberfest. That is until Zee announces his parents don't want him to be part of the band anymore. But Fab decides to take things into his own hands. He goes to Zee's house to meet his parents. Will Fab be able to change their minds, or will he possibly be eaten?

Deadstock, the world's greatest zombie rock festival, comes to Scream Street, but when the headlining band is banished to the evil Underlands and townsfolk riot, Luke and his friends must restore peace if they plan to continue their search for the relics that will allow Luke to return home.

For fans of The First Rule of Punk and Save Me a Seat, Barakah Beats is a sweet, powerful, and joyous celebration of novel about a muslim girl who finds her voice on her own terms...by joining her school's most popular boy band. Twelve-year-old Nimra Sharif has spent her whole life in Islamic school, but now it's time to go to "real school." Nimra's nervous, but as long as she has Jenna, her best friend who already goes to the public school,...

Through narrative nonfiction, readers learn the story of Aron Ralston, a man who became trapped under a rock and had to cut off his own arm to survive.

"Thirteen-year-old Dinah Lance knows exactly what she wants, who she is, and where she's going. First, she'll win the battle of the bands with her two best friends, then she'll join the Gotham City Junior Police Academy so she can solve crimes just like her dad. Who knows, her rock star group of friends may even save the world, but first they'll need to agree on a band name. When a mysterious figure keeps getting in the way of Dinah's goals and threatens...

Profiles the "King of Rock 'n Roll," focusing on how he got his start in singing and how his style influenced later musicians.