Books with title The Pants Project

A touching, humorous story of strong-willed eleven-year-old Liv, who is determined to challenge his school's terrible dress code and change his life. Inspire empathy and compassion (and a few laughs!) in young readers with this stunning middle-grade novel."My name is Liv (Not Olivia)... I'm not technically a girl. I'm transgender. Which is a bit like being a Transformer. Only not quite as cool because I probably won't get to save the world one day."Liv knows he was always meant to be a boy, but with his new school's terrible dress code, he can't even wear pants. Only skirts.Operation: Pants Project begins! The only way for Liv to get what he wants is to go after it himself. But to Liv, this isn't just a mission to change the policy―it's a mission to change his life. And that's a pretty big deal.Perfect for parents, educators, and librarians looking for a book for young readers that:Has a transgender main character with a humorous voiceIs a hopeful, sweet story with a happily-ever-after endingWill prompt discussions on gender identity, bullying, self-esteem, empathy, acceptance, and social justiceA 2018 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People selectionAmelia Bloomer Project nomineeA 2020 Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Awards nominee

A touching, humorous story of strong-willed eleven-year-old Liv, who is determined to challenge his school's terrible dress code and change his life. Inspire empathy and compassion (and a few laughs!) in young readers with this stunning middle-grade novel."My name is Liv (Not Olivia)... I'm not technically a girl. I'm transgender. Which is a bit like being a Transformer. Only not quite as cool because I probably won't get to save the world one day."Liv knows he was always meant to be a boy, but with his new school's terrible dress code, he can't even wear pants. Only skirts.Operation: Pants Project begins! The only way for Liv to get what he wants is to go after it himself. But to Liv, this isn't just a mission to change the policy—it's a mission to change his life. And that's a pretty big deal.Perfect for parents, educators, and librarians looking for a book for young readers that:Has a transgender main character with a humorous voiceIs a hopeful, sweet story with a happily-ever-after endingWill prompt discussions on gender identity, bullying, self-esteem, empathy, acceptance, and social justiceA 2018 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People selectionAmelia Bloomer Project nomineeA 2020 Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Awards nominee

A touching, humorous story of strong-willed eleven-year-old Liv, who is determined to challenge his school's terrible dress code and change his life. Inspire empathy and compassion (and a few laughs!) in young readers with this stunning middle-grade novel."My name is Liv (Not Olivia)... I'm not technically a girl. I'm transgender. Which is a bit like being a Transformer. Only not quite as cool because I probably won't get to save the world one day."Liv knows he was always meant to be a boy, but with his new school's terrible dress code, he can't even wear pants. Only skirts.Operation: Pants Project begins! The only way for Liv to get what he wants is to go after it himself. But to Liv, this isn't just a mission to change the policy―it's a mission to change his life. And that's a pretty big deal.Perfect for parents, educators, and librarians looking for a book for young readers that:Has a transgender main character with a humorous voiceIs a hopeful, sweet story with a happily-ever-after endingWill prompt discussions on gender identity, bullying, self-esteem, empathy, acceptance, and social justiceA 2018 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People selectionAmelia Bloomer Project nomineeA 2020 Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Awards nominee

You worked for the machines. It should be the other way around, machines should be making our jobs easier, but no, we work for them.”Man 2.0. A sinister plan. Humanity lost?Would you trade your emotions against an eternal life?In a society ruled by a new generation of people who are more machine than human, where emotions are considered a weakness, 17-year-old Mia and her two-year younger brother Ben are left on their own after the death of their parents. While Mia takes a job to support them, Ben stays in school. On a day that begins like any other, there is talk of an attack. The target: Ben’s school. By the time Mia arrives, Ben has already been taken to an undisclosed location and Mia is not given any information about it. A stranger offers to help and, in her desperation, Mia accepts. He introduces her to a group of drop-outs, where Mia meets the witty and rebellious siblings Vi and Phil, who become allies in her search for her brother. Meanwhile Ben and his classmates are taken to a military base to be trained as soldiers. To fight who? Their own kind. With a system of punishment and reward, the students are manipulated to obey orders and even report on their friends.

“Moscato displays a brilliance and creativity that is spellbinding.”-G. Slagle, Goodreads“The author has created such an amazing world that I would love if it actually happened on earth…I want everyone to read this book.” –Oh, Just Books, Book Blog“A brilliantly thought out book with dynamic characters that left me wanting to read it again!...You need to read it once in your lifetime."-Alanna, Goodreads"This is now one of the top 10 novels I have read in 60+ years."-J. Kelly, AmazonCan the world function without money? Maybe it’s the only thing holding us back.In a dystopian world where money and greed rule, one man has a plan to change it all and an island full of people to back him up. John Greenleaf is the President of Adrianna, the world’s first all-inclusive country with pollution-free, wireless electricity and amazing new food sources that can bring an end to world hunger and cure cancer and diabetes.While the world would benefit from Adrianna’s gifts, the rich and powerful see the tiny island nation as a threat to the global economy. With trillions of dollars per year at stake, the Alliance, a secret society of power-hungry warmongers and corporations will stop at nothing to prevent Adrianna’s technology from spreading. When major American cities start disappearing in clouds of black smoke, the world begins to question the origins and intentions of Adrianna and its people.From science fiction author Johnny Moscato comes an eye-opening analysis of the stranglehold money has on our society. It’s utopia versus dystopia in the War on Greed and it all begins with The Project, a combination of high-concept scifi and fantasy that will change the way you look at the world. Wars will be fought.Economies will collapse.The Project must be completed.

For anyone who's ever felt that boys were a different species....Wildly creative seventh grader Kara McAllister just had her best idea yet. She's going to take notes on all of the boys in her grade (and a few elsewhere) in order to answer a seemingly simple question: How can she get a boyfriend?But Kara's project turns out to be a lot more complicated than she imagined. Soon there are secrets, lies, and an embarrassing incident in the boy's bathroom. Plus, Kara has to deal with mean girls, her slightly spacey BFF, and some surprising uses for duct tape. Still, if Kara's research leads her to the right boy, everything may just be worth it. . . .Full of charts and graphs, heart and humor, this hilarious debut will resonate with tweens everywhere.

The Project is the story of Ibrahim and his friends, who are determined to work together as a team to win first prize at their school science fair.However, Yasin decides to make an effort to complete the project alone. This is a story of how much more can be achieved as part of a team than individually and the unexpected rewards that teamwork can deliver.This story unfolds in The Project, the second book from 'Childhood Champions', a series of stories about a group of Muslim children in New York City and their daily adventures.

[Children's Fiction (Ages 8-12)][Read by Julia Whelan] ''My name is Liv (Not Olivia) ... I'm not technically a girl.'' ''I'm transgender. Which is a bit like being a transformer. Only not quite as cool because I probably won't get to save the world one day.'' Liv knows he was always meant to be a boy, but with his new school's terrible dress code, he can't even wear pants. Only skirts. Operation Pants Project begins! The only way for Liv to get what he wants is to go after it himself. But to Liv, this isn't just a mission to change the policy -- it's a mission to change his life. And that's a pretty big deal.

Brian Falkner delivers in this sci-fi thriller with a Da Vinci Code twist! It begins with a book.The most boring book in the world. A book so boring no one could ever read it—the perfect place to hide a dangerous secret.When best friends Luke and Tommy volunteer to help move books from their library's basement to higher ground during a quick-rising flood, they discover the only surviving copy of the world's most boring book: Leonardo's River, lost for over a hundred years. Mysteriously connected to Leonardo da Vinci, the book is worth millions, so Luke and Tommy return that night to steal it. Unfortunately, they're not the only ones with that plan. . . .Brian Falkner, author of The Assault, Brain Jack, and The Tomorrow Code, weaves another page-turning thriller full of heart-pounding action--this time, with a secret from Leonardo da Vinci that could determine the fate of history. Hand this to a reluctant boy reader or any reader who loves action and mystery. "Falkner delivers a thriller that melds humor, danger and history. . . . The result is an entertaining mystery with plenty of enjoyable twists and turns." —Publishers Weekly "[The Project] reads like an action movie, with plenty of chases, explosions, and by-a-hair escapes." —School Library Journal

Brian Falkner delivers in this sci-fi thriller with a Da Vinci Code twist!It begins with a book.The most boring book in the world. A book so boring no one could ever read it—the perfect place to hide a dangerous secret.When best friends Luke and Tommy volunteer to help move books from their library's basement to higher ground during a quick-rising flood, they discover the only surviving copy of the world's most boring book: Leonardo's River, lost for over a hundred years. Mysteriously connected to Leonardo da Vinci, the book is worth millions, so Luke and Tommy return that night to steal it. Unfortunately, they're not the only ones with that plan. . . .Brian Falkner, author of The Assault, Brain Jack, and The Tomorrow Code, weaves another page-turning thriller full of heart-pounding action--this time, with a secret from Leonardo da Vinci that could determine the fate of history.Hand this to a reluctant boy reader or any reader who loves action and mystery."Falkner delivers a thriller that melds humor, danger and history. . . . The result is an entertaining mystery with plenty of enjoyable twists and turns." —Publishers Weekly"[The Project] reads like an action movie, with plenty of chases, explosions, and by-a-hair escapes." —School Library Journal

“Moscato displays a brilliance and creativity that is spellbinding.”-G. Slagle, Goodreads“The author has created such an amazing world that I would love if it actually happened on earth…I want everyone to read this book.” –Oh, Just Books, Book Blog“A brilliantly thought out book with dynamic characters that left me wanting to read it again!...You need to read it once in your lifetime."-Alanna, Goodreads"This is now one of the top 10 novels I have read in 60+ years."-J. Kelly, AmazonCan the world function without money? Maybe it’s the only thing holding us back.In a dystopian world where money and greed rule, one man has a plan to change it all and an island full of people to back him up. John Greenleaf is the President of Adrianna, the world’s first all-inclusive country with pollution-free, wireless electricity and amazing new food sources that can bring an end to world hunger and cure cancer and diabetes.While the world would benefit from Adrianna’s gifts, the rich and powerful see the tiny island nation as a threat to the global economy. With trillions of dollars per year at stake, the Alliance, a secret society of power-hungry warmongers and corporations will stop at nothing to prevent Adrianna’s technology from spreading. When major American cities start disappearing in clouds of black smoke, the world begins to question the origins and intentions of Adrianna and its people.From science fiction author Johnny Moscato comes an eye-opening analysis of the stranglehold money has on our society. It’s utopia versus dystopia in the War on Greed and it all begins with The Project, a combination of high-concept scifi and fantasy that will change the way you look at the world.

“Une histoire d’espoir—a story of hope.” —Kirkus Reviews “A memorable, heartfelt read.” —Publishers Weekly Fans of the Nate series by Tim Federle and The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer Holm will love Cleveland Rosebud Potts in this poignant and heartfelt novel from the award-winning author of Lily and Dunkin.Cleveland Rosebud Potts has a plan. If she can check off the six items on her très important Paris Project List she will make it out of the small-minded and scorching town of Sassafras, Florida, to a rich and cultured life at The American School of Paris. Unfortunately, everything seems to conspire against Cleveland reaching her goal. Cleveland is ashamed of her father and angry that her mother and sister are never around because they have to work extra shifts to help out the family. Her Eiffel Tower tin has zero funds. And to top it all off, Cleveland’s best friend Jenna Finch has decided she’s too fancy for her and her neighbor Declan seems to be hiding something. As Cleveland puts her talents to the test, she must learn how to forgive family for their faults, appreciate friends for exactly who they are, and bloom where she’s planted—even if that’s in a tiny town in central Florida that doesn’t even have a French restaurant. C’èst la vie!