Akron Public Library

Draws on stories from survivors and archival photographs to describe the history of the "Titanic" from its launch to its sinking.

"With the rise of the Berlin Wall, twelve-year-old Gerta finds her family suddenly divided. She, her mother, and her brother Fritz live on the eastern side, controlled by the Soviets. Her father and middle brother, who had gone west in search of work, cannot return home. Gerta knows it is dangerous to watch the wall, to think forbidden thoughts of freedom, yet she can't help herself. She sees the East German soldiers with their guns trained on their...

Wanda finds a tooth at the back of Ms. Frizzle's classroom, and it's small and very sharp. Take off with Ms. Frizzle's class and find out all about teeth and discover who has lost a tooth.

A very picky eater, Gregory the goat refuses the usual goat staples of shoes and tin cans in favor of fruits, vegetables, eggs, and orange juice. Includes behind the scenes and activities section.

Color photographs and simple text introduce bats, including how they fly, hunt, roost, and care for their young.

"... During a visit to a space museum, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about planets, space crafts, space suits, and even dirty snowballs (i.e. comets!)! With straightforward fun facts, humorous illustrations of Fly Guy and Buzz, and vivid photographs throughout, this book is sure to be a hit with budding astronauts everywhere!"--

In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself.

"Jonathan Harker is travelling to Castle Dracula to see the Transylvanian noble, Count Dracula. He is begged by locals not to go there, because on the eve of St. George's Day, when the clock strikes midnight, all the evil things in the world will come full sway. But business must be done, so Jonathan makes his way to the Castle - and then his nightmare begins. His beloved wife Meena and other lost souls have fallen under the Count's horrifying spell....

Fly Guy and Buzz play Hide and Seek. But Fly Guy is too good at hiding! Will Buzz ever find his best pal?

Simple text for new readers tells about Miss Spider and her husband going shopping for a new car.