Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers in her younger sister's place and must rely upon her sharp instincts when she's pitted against highly trained Tributes who have prepared their entire lives. She must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival...

Taken from Washington Irving short stories, contained in his collection, The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent, The Smurfs have a mystery!

Justin Russo wins an essay contest and a free cruise on the S.S. Tipton and tries to get a date with London Tipton. Max Russo challenges Zack Martin to some hilarious challenges. While, Alex Russo tries to convince her parents to let her stay on board. Bailey Pickett tells Cody Martin that a famous person is coming onboard the ship. Hannah Montana is going to board. In an effort to impress Bailey and finally win her over, he tells her that he is great...

Based on Terry Ryan's book about her mother Evelyn Ryan, who struggled to raise 10 children while dealing with an alcoholic husband. Evelyn begins writing jingles and entering contests to pull her family through hard times

Join Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and the Mystery Inc. crew as they head to Chicago for a talent show, some museum tours and a whole lotta pizza! The windy city is home to the hit TV show, Talent Star, in which songwriting duo Fred and Daphne are finalists with some high hopes. Not to be left out, Scooby and Shaggy have a secret act in the works, which they are betting will take the contest by storm.

Kable is the superstar and cult hero of the ultraviolent Slayers. Kable is controlled by Simon, a young gamer with rock star status who continues to defy all odds by guiding Kable to victory each week. Taken from his family, imprisoned, and forced to fight against his will, the modern-day gladiator must survive long enough to escape the game, free his family, regain his identity, and save mankind from this ruthless technology.

"Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series has captured the hearts of readers from its very first page. Now the end of the journey is here. Prepare to be swept off your feet by The Crown; the eagerly awaited, wonderfully romantic fifth and final book in the Selection series. In The heir, a new era dawned in the world of The Selection. Twenty years have passed since America Singer and Prince Maxon fell in love, and their daughter...