Barbara Webb: 13 books

Girls, Boys, Robots - Everyone is Welcome here!   This stellar collection will appeal to both teens and grown-ups who dream of future worlds. ~Kirkus Starred Review What’s it like to be a space station detective? To be homesick for Mars? What do you say when your robot gets you in...

This book introduces students to the concepts of addition and subtraction. Simple, understandable text and engaging photographs combine to help reinforce these basic mathematical operations.

Young readers will discover what Earth's resources are and how they can help recycle them.

Young Readers Examine How Plants And Animals Are Impacted By Human Activity, Why It Matters, And What Can Be Done To Help.

Young readers will discover why trees are so important to a healthy Earth.

Young Readers Learn Concepts And Vocabulary Words (Such As Green, Eco-Friendly, And Organic) Associated With Being Earth-Friendly.

We've watched interesting plural marriages in TV documentaries, read about them in books, and even seen them featured in an HBO series. We've heard daunting stories about young women forced into marrying older men and the admirable journey to escape their way out of the polygamous life they...

"Dinner for Six": When the parents of Archie, Betty and Veronica make plans to meet for dinner, the teens are mortified. What if the subject turns to the eternal love triangle? Each imagines, and worries, over what may happen from their unique perspective. Will the dinner conversation leave...

Phone-y Problem: With yet another of his speeches interrupted by the ringing, Mr. Weatherbee declares a ban on students' cell phones! Is the ban a good "call," or is the Bee just dialing a "wrong number?!" "Take Your Time": Archie struggles to figure out the difference...

"Where the Jobs Are": A stroll through the high school's job fair leads Betty and Veronica to daydream about glamorous jobs like being a secret agent, rock star or blogger. At least we know they're qualified to be "creative writers!" "Personal Best": The girl's baseball...

"Why?": Mr. Lodge's landscape is looking rosier when he comes up with this seed of an idea: give Archie so much yard work that he'll be too tired to date Veronica! "Monstrous Thoughts": A trip to a monster truck rally has Archie thinking big thoughts about big wheels! "Summertime...

The Parent Trip!: Riverdale High hosts a "get to know your teen day" - but after Mr. Andrews spends a typical day with Archie, he'll need a vacation day! "The Big Thaw": Archie can't decide what's worse - the frigid weather or the cold shoulder he gets after accidentally standing-up...

2018 was a tumultuous year in global politics. Starting with the rise of the Lega Nord in Italy and ending with the election of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil, it has never been such a pertinent time to study the radical right. This yearbook pulls together the best commentary and analysis from an international...