"As we become a more digital society, the gains that have been made for the environment by moving toward a paperless world with more and more efficient devices will soon be or already have been offset by the number of devices in our lives that are always using energy. But many don't think about the impact on the environment of the "Internet of things." Whether it's a microwave connected to the internet, use of Netflix, or online shopping, these technological...

The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge is a novel by Laura Lee Hope, originally published in 1921. It is part of the "Outdoor Girls" series and follows the adventures of a group of young girls who enjoy outdoor activities and solving mysteries. In this book, the girls are excited to be spending the summer at Wild Rose Lodge, a beautiful and secluded spot in the woods. However, their idyllic vacation is interrupted when they hear about the "hermit of...

The stranger lurking on the Witting family's prairie farm turns out to be their long-lost grandfather, whose presence plus prodding from Sarah forces Jacob to deal with his past.

"Tractor Mac meets other big red tractors who look just like him and learns the true meaning of family"--

"Yusuf is excited to start middle school in his small Texas town, but with the twentieth anniversary of the September 11 attacks coming up, suddenly it feels like the country's same anger and grief is all focused on his Muslim community."--

"The snow builds and so does the worry on Stony Meadow Farm. Where are Sibley the workhorse, Farmer Bill, and the town Christmas tree? There will be no town tree lighting unless Tractor Mac can brave the blizzard, rescue his friends, and help a lot of new friends along the way"--Inside cover.

Tractor Mac and his friends welcome a new vehicle to the farm, a small tractor named Daisy, helping her get started on her difficult work and encouraging her to keep at it, one small step at a time.

"It is time for the town's annual parade. There are many floats to pull and all of Tractor Mac's friends are excited to pull the fantastic creations which leaves one problem: Which float will Tractor Mac get to pull? The last float left is Tractor Mac's last choice on earth...but the bands begin, the marchers march and someone has to be Parade's Best!"--Publisher's description.

When Reena, her little brother, Luke, and their parents first move to Maine, Reena doesn't know what to expect. She's ready for beaches, blueberries, and all the lobster she can eat. Instead, her parents "volunteer" Reena and Luke to work for an eccentric neighbor named Mrs. Falala, who has a pig named Paulie, a cat named China, a snake named Edna-- and that stubborn cow, Zora.