Frederick: 2206 books

On the same evening that a body is found in Picketsville's urgent care clinic, a mysterious break-in occurs at the house of one of Callend University's faculty. Both seem to be connected to an icon, The Virgin of Tenderness, in the faculty member's possession. The fact that the body is that of the...

This children's classic, set in the period of civil unrest that shook England to its core in the seventeenth century, follows the travails that befall a group of children after their father, an officer, is slain in battle. When the family home is burned to the ground by enemy soldiers, the children escape...

In Book 1 of the newly repackaged Spy Mice series, a savvy secret agent mouse teams up with a kid who has superspy aspirations. Fifth-grader Oz Levinson has always dreamed of being a spy, just like his hero James Bond. In real life though, Oz’s 007 moves are seriously lacking, and he’s...

A cherished holiday scene from a beloved classic comes to life in this festive, cozy picture book homage to Little Women. It’s almost Christmas, and Jo March is determined that this year, unlike the last, there will be presents. It is in this spirit that she and her dear friend Laurie build...

In Book 2 of the Spy Mice series, adventure is in store when a secret agent mouse and her fifth-grade friends travel to New York City. Glory Goldenleaf, spy mouse extraordinaire, is assigned her first solo Silver Skateboard mission—to tail the evil rat Roquefort Dupont all the way to the...

The gridiron has become a place fused with fast-paced action, cheering fans, and modern technology. From in-helmet headsets to HD jumbotrons, technology has become an integral part of the game. Storm the field and stay up-to-date while you read about The Technology of Football.

The knight and her horse, Edward, have made a startling discovery: there are three huge ogres asleep at her doorstep! When they wake up, the kingdom is in big trouble! The knight, Edward, and some garden gnomes fight back, not with swords and shields, but with potato peelers and spoons. It turns out that ogres are pretty friendly when they have full stomachs!

Adventure novel, first published in 1834.

19th century adventure novel, set in London.

19th century adventure novel.

William Seymour grows up on shipboard in the Royal Navy, after his father is hanged during the mutiny at the Nore (1797), and later, he is impressed into the crew of a daring smuggler. This amusing and exciting novel blends in the classic true tale of an English captain who deliberately lost his frigate on a lee shore, in order to wreck a French line-of-battle ship.

Can Sydney Crosby live up to the comparison to The Great One, Wayne Gretzky? Which center is better at piling on the points, the modern wonder Alex Ovechkin or the legendary Brett Hull? Who is better at guarding the net, Jonathan Quick or Dominik Hasek? See how the players match up in this side-by-side look at hockey’s stars.  Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.

Who holds the record for most career rushing yards? Which NFL coach has won the most games? What are some wacky ways the pros have celebrated touchdowns? Learn the answer to these questions and more in The Best of Everything Football Book.

From Bobby Orr to Wayne Gretzky, pro hockey has featured amazing talents on the ice. The best of the best fight their way to the top of the records lists. Find the answers to the following questions and more inside The Ultimate Collection of Pro Hockey Records.  Who holds the record for the most career...