Holub, Joan
Overview
Works: | 655 works in 2,012 publications in 4 languages and 126,711 library holdings |
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Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Picture books Biographies Stories in rhyme Mythological fiction Literature Humorous fiction Fantasy fiction High interest-low vocabulary books |
Roles: | Author, Illustrator |
Classifications: | PZ7.H7427, FIC |
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Most widely held works about
Joan Holub
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Most widely held works by
Joan Holub
Bed, bats, & beyond by
Joan Holub(
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6 editions published between 2008 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,200 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The brothers and sister of a young bat with insomnia try to help him fall asleep before the sun goes down and another bat day begins
6 editions published between 2008 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,200 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The brothers and sister of a young bat with insomnia try to help him fall asleep before the sun goes down and another bat day begins
Groundhog weather school by
Joan Holub(
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9 editions published between 2009 and 2013 in English and held by 2,656 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Groundhog realizes he needs helpers all over the country to accurately forecast the weather, he establishes a school to teach young groundhogs how to properly determine when spring will arrive
9 editions published between 2009 and 2013 in English and held by 2,656 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Groundhog realizes he needs helpers all over the country to accurately forecast the weather, he establishes a school to teach young groundhogs how to properly determine when spring will arrive
The man who named the clouds by
Joan Holub(
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6 editions published between 2006 and 2014 in English and held by 2,171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
How did the clouds get their names? The story of Luke Howard and his interest in the weather with a modern day student's weather journals added in
6 editions published between 2006 and 2014 in English and held by 2,171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
How did the clouds get their names? The story of Luke Howard and his interest in the weather with a modern day student's weather journals added in
Athena the brain by
Joan Holub(
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23 editions published between 2010 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,589 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The first book of the Goddess Girls series stars Athena, who discovers that her intelligence has immortal value. Athena always knew she was smart and special, but she didn't realize that she was a goddess! When she's whisked away to Mount Olympus Academy, she worries about fitting in and dealing with her dad--who just happens to be Zeus. Luckily, she meets the Goddess Girls--and finds the best friends she's ever had
23 editions published between 2010 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,589 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The first book of the Goddess Girls series stars Athena, who discovers that her intelligence has immortal value. Athena always knew she was smart and special, but she didn't realize that she was a goddess! When she's whisked away to Mount Olympus Academy, she worries about fitting in and dealing with her dad--who just happens to be Zeus. Luckily, she meets the Goddess Girls--and finds the best friends she's ever had
Breakout at the bug lab by
Ruth Horowitz(
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10 editions published between 2001 and 2013 in English and held by 1,587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a giant cockroach named Max escapes from their mother's bug laboratory, Leo and his brother receive help from a mysterious stranger who advises them to think like a bug in order to recapture the runaway roach
10 editions published between 2001 and 2013 in English and held by 1,587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a giant cockroach named Max escapes from their mother's bug laboratory, Leo and his brother receive help from a mysterious stranger who advises them to think like a bug in order to recapture the runaway roach
Little Red writing by
Joan Holub(
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11 editions published between 2013 and 2016 in English and held by 1,507 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Once upon a time, in pencil school, a brave little red pencil sets out to write an exciting story with nouns and adverbs and everything. But first she has to face the ravenous pencil sharpener, the Wolf 3000
11 editions published between 2013 and 2016 in English and held by 1,507 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Once upon a time, in pencil school, a brave little red pencil sets out to write an exciting story with nouns and adverbs and everything. But first she has to face the ravenous pencil sharpener, the Wolf 3000
Persephone the phony by
Joan Holub(
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15 editions published between 2010 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,507 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Despite the warnings of her friends at Mount Olympus Academy, Persephone befriends bad-boy Hades, but following her mother's advice to "go along to get along" complicates her relationships with all of them
15 editions published between 2010 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,507 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Despite the warnings of her friends at Mount Olympus Academy, Persephone befriends bad-boy Hades, but following her mother's advice to "go along to get along" complicates her relationships with all of them
Aphrodite the beauty by
Joan Holub(
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15 editions published between 2010 and 2014 in English and held by 1,455 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After giving Athena a makeover Aphrodite becomes jealous of her friend, but she focuses on figuring out how to help a mortal win a race against Atalanta, which will result in either their marriage or his death
15 editions published between 2010 and 2014 in English and held by 1,455 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After giving Athena a makeover Aphrodite becomes jealous of her friend, but she focuses on figuring out how to help a mortal win a race against Atalanta, which will result in either their marriage or his death
Artemis the brave by
Joan Holub(
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11 editions published between 2010 and 2013 in English and held by 1,441 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While protecting egotistical transfer student Orion, Artemis makes a mistake that later provides her with the chance that she has both hoped for and dreaded, to prove her courage to herself and others at Mount Olympus Academy
11 editions published between 2010 and 2013 in English and held by 1,441 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While protecting egotistical transfer student Orion, Artemis makes a mistake that later provides her with the chance that she has both hoped for and dreaded, to prove her courage to herself and others at Mount Olympus Academy
My first book of sign language by
Joan Holub(
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17 editions published between 1995 and 2004 in English and held by 1,295 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pictures of children demonstrate the forming in sign language of alphabetically arranged words, accompanied by illustrations of the words themselves
17 editions published between 1995 and 2004 in English and held by 1,295 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pictures of children demonstrate the forming in sign language of alphabetically arranged words, accompanied by illustrations of the words themselves
Artemis the loyal by
Joan Holub(
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13 editions published between 2011 and 2014 in English and French and held by 1,276 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"It's time for the annual Olympic Games, and the four goddessgirls are not happy! It's boys only--and the girls at MOA are not pleased. Led by Artemis, Athena, Persphone and Aphrodite, the ladies of Mount Olympus hatch a plan to get Zeus to open up the games to everyone. Will they succeed--or end up watching from the sidelines again?"--Publisher
13 editions published between 2011 and 2014 in English and French and held by 1,276 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"It's time for the annual Olympic Games, and the four goddessgirls are not happy! It's boys only--and the girls at MOA are not pleased. Led by Artemis, Athena, Persphone and Aphrodite, the ladies of Mount Olympus hatch a plan to get Zeus to open up the games to everyone. Will they succeed--or end up watching from the sidelines again?"--Publisher
Shampoodle by
Joan Holub(
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10 editions published between 2009 and 2017 in English and held by 1,267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rhyming text describes a dog grooming establishment on picture day and the uproar some curious kittens cause when they try to explore
10 editions published between 2009 and 2017 in English and held by 1,267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rhyming text describes a dog grooming establishment on picture day and the uproar some curious kittens cause when they try to explore
Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom by
Joan Holub(
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11 editions published between 2012 and 2013 in English and held by 1,263 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When ten-year-old Zeus is kidnapped, he discovers he can defend himself with a magical thunderbolt
11 editions published between 2012 and 2013 in English and held by 1,263 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When ten-year-old Zeus is kidnapped, he discovers he can defend himself with a magical thunderbolt
Zero the hero by
Joan Holub(
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7 editions published between 2012 and 2013 in English and held by 1,262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Zero believes that he is a hero, but the counting numbers think he is worthless until they get into trouble with some Roman numerals, and only Zero can help
7 editions published between 2012 and 2013 in English and held by 1,262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Zero believes that he is a hero, but the counting numbers think he is worthless until they get into trouble with some Roman numerals, and only Zero can help
The 100th day of school by
Angela Shelf Medearis(
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14 editions published between 1996 and 2008 in English and Spanish and held by 1,244 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The children learn 100 spelling words, plant 100 seeds, bake 100 cookies, and "do everything the 100 way" to celebrate this special day
14 editions published between 1996 and 2008 in English and Spanish and held by 1,244 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The children learn 100 spelling words, plant 100 seeds, bake 100 cookies, and "do everything the 100 way" to celebrate this special day
Athena the wise by
Joan Holub(
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11 editions published between 2010 and 2015 in English and held by 1,240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Athena isn't the only new kid at Mount Olympus! When a mortal named Heracles transfers to the Academy, Athena understands what he's going through. She started there a few months ago herself. Not only does Heracles need help fitting in, he also has to complete twelve 'labors' or be kicked out of school!"--Page 4 of cover
11 editions published between 2010 and 2015 in English and held by 1,240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Athena isn't the only new kid at Mount Olympus! When a mortal named Heracles transfers to the Academy, Athena understands what he's going through. She started there a few months ago herself. Not only does Heracles need help fitting in, he also has to complete twelve 'labors' or be kicked out of school!"--Page 4 of cover
Who was Johnny Appleseed? by
Joan Holub(
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8 editions published in 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Learn about the real man behind the legend
8 editions published in 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Learn about the real man behind the legend
Pumpkin countdown by
Joan Holub(
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14 editions published between 2012 and 2020 in English and Turkish and held by 1,222 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's time to pick pumpkins! Mrs. Blue's class is on its way to the pumpkin patch. Count down from 20 name tags to 12 animals in the petting zoo. Next count 8 orange pumpkins, tall. 7 yellow pumpkins, bumpy. 6 pumpkins, green and white. And lots that are just right! Finally, the day is done and the children line up 2-by-2 and sing 1 final pumpkin song as they head back to school!
14 editions published between 2012 and 2020 in English and Turkish and held by 1,222 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's time to pick pumpkins! Mrs. Blue's class is on its way to the pumpkin patch. Count down from 20 name tags to 12 animals in the petting zoo. Next count 8 orange pumpkins, tall. 7 yellow pumpkins, bumpy. 6 pumpkins, green and white. And lots that are just right! Finally, the day is done and the children line up 2-by-2 and sing 1 final pumpkin song as they head back to school!
Mighty dads by
Joan Holub(
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11 editions published between 2014 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 1,208 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Told in simple rhyming text, hard-working construction vehicle fathers guide and encourage their children
11 editions published between 2014 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 1,208 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Told in simple rhyming text, hard-working construction vehicle fathers guide and encourage their children
Who was Babe Ruth? by
Joan Holub(
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7 editions published in 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,203 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the life of the legendary baseball player, from his impoverished childhood, to his famous trade to the Yankees
7 editions published in 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,203 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the life of the legendary baseball player, from his impoverished childhood, to his famous trade to the Yankees
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- Williams, Suzanne 1953- Author
- Zeus (Greek deity)
- DiVito, Anna Illustrator
- Phillips, Craig 1974- Illustrator
- Aphrodite (Greek deity)
- Athena (Greek deity)
- Persephone (Greek deity)
- Terry, Will 1966- Illustrator
- Artemis (Greek deity)
- Medusa (Gorgon)
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Animals--Infancy Aphrodite--(Greek deity) Apple growers Appleseed, Johnny, Artemis--(Greek deity) Atalanta--(Greek mythological character) Athena--(Greek deity) Authorship Baseball players Bats Beauty, Personal Bedtime Brothers Clouds Cockroaches Counting Courage Creative writing Dogs England Father and child Frontier and pioneer life Giants Goddesses, Greek Gods, Greek Groundhog Day Hades--(Greek deity) Heroes Howard, Luke, Insects Lightning Loyalty Meteorologists Middle West Mythology, Greek Numbers, Natural Orion (Greek mythology) Pencils Persephone--(Greek deity) Romance fiction Ruth, Babe, Schools Sign language Spring Stories in rhyme Trucks United States Woodchuck Zero (The number) Zeus--(Greek deity)
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Alternative Names
Holub, Joan 1956-
Joan Holub American writer
Joan Holub Amerikaans schrijfster
Joan Holub escriptora estatunidenca
Joan Holub escritora estadounidense
Joan Holub scrittrice statunitense
Joan Holub shkrimtare amerikane
Joan Holub yhdysvaltalainen kirjailija
הולוב, ג'ואן
할럽, 조안 1956-
호럽, 조앤 1956-
홀럽, 조안 1956-
홀럽, 조앤 1956-
ホルブ, ジョーン
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