Washoe County Library System

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with a fast-paced, emotional thriller where the lives of a young mother and a high-rolling consultant collide under devastating circumstances—culminating in a desperate manhunt that will change their futures forever. At a Texas county fair, amidst carousels and a bustling midway, children’s book author Elle Portman is enjoying a rare night out with her favorite cowboy: her two-year-old...

Half-vampire, half-fairy Isadora Moon is excited about a visit from her older cousin, Mirabelle, who is half-fairy, half-witch, but when Mirabelle persuades Isadora to take a dragon to school, big trouble is in store.

"You can be a King. Stamp out hatred. Put your foot down and walk tall. You can be a King. Beat the drum for justice. March to your own conscience. Featuring a dual narrative of the key moments of Dr. King's life alongside a modern class as the students learn about him, Carole Weatherfor's poetic text encapsulates the moments that readers today can reenact in their own lives. See a class of young students as they begin a school project inspired by...

"Join Jack and Annie as they as they meet one of the world's most famous illusionists - Harry Houdini!"--

Learn about family, happiness, and friendship in this hope-filled childrens book. Our story starts with a boy named Paul, who lives in a cozy treehouse in a big city with his family. And then something unexpected happensPaul befriends a wise, friendly fox on a walk home from the bakery. The fox gives Paul a space to think about what makes him happy and what friendship meansall in the pages of a bright and quirky storybook. Join Paul and the fox while...

A joyful and accessible approach to homeschooling that harnesses childrens natural curiosity and makes learning a part of everyday life, whether theyre in elementary or high school. Parents who are deeply invested in their children's education can be hard on themselves and their kids. When exhausted parents are living the day-to-day grind, it can seem impossible to muster enough energy to make learning fun or interesting. How do parents nurture a...

Presents an introduction to the gods, goddesses and legendary figures of ancient Greece -- mighty Zeus, with his fistful of thunderbolts; gray-eyed Athena, goddess of wisdom; Helios, the sun; greedy King Midas -- depicted by Caldecott winners Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire. These artists bring to life the myths that have inspired great European literature and art through the ages. Now updated with a new cover and an afterword featuring never-before-published...

Indigenous teens Miikwan and Dez are best friends that navigate living in the city together, but when Dez's grandmother gets sick, Dez runs away instead of going to a group home, leaving Miikwan and the community to try and find her. Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan is Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape―they’re so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together....

As a member of the intergalactic Green Lantern Corps, Hal Jordan is tasked with protecting his sector. Is he up to the challenge?

"Science! Incredible computer generated illustrations reveal and explain science as never before. Discover how atoms bond, why diamonds are so strong but metals bend, and how rocks and crystals form. See the survival secrets of life in a Bornean rainforest, the metamorphosis of a dragon fly, and how a flamingo feeds. Explore the energy that powers the universe, the forces at work on a motorcycle and the science behind floating and flying" -- back...