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Favorite Daughter: A Novel
by Morgan DickA GOODREADS HOTTEST DEBUT&“So stunningly fresh and darkly funny that every page surprised me. Morgan Dick doesn't just craft a clever plot—she writes brilliantly about grief and addiction and inheritance and, yes, redemption.&”—Catherine Newman, author of the New York Times bestseller SandwichA darkly funny debut novel about two estranged sisters who are unknowingly thrown together by their problematic father&’s dying wishMickey and Arlo are half sisters. But they&’ve never spoken and never met. Arlo adored her father—but always lived in the shadow of his magnetic personality and burdensome vices. Meanwhile, their father abandoned Mickey and her mother years ago, and Mickey has hated him since. When she receives news of her father&’s passing, Mickey is shocked to learn that he&’s left her his not-inconsiderable fortune. The catch: Mickey must attend a series of therapy sessions before the money can be released.Unbeknownst to either woman, the psychologist Mickey&’s father has ensured she meets with is her half sister, Arlo. Having cared for her beloved father on his sickbed, Arlo is devastated to discover he&’s cut her out of his will. She resolves to learn where the money went and why.Working together as therapist and patient—with no idea that they&’re in fact sisters—Arlo and Mickey soon get under each other&’s skin. Arlo, eager to outrun a mistake in her professional past, is keen to redeem herself with her new client. But Mickey is far from the model patient. As Mickey&’s personal and professional lives spiral out of control and Arlo uncovers the truth about who her new patient really is, the sisters find themselves on a crash course that will break—or save—them both.
The Inheritance: A Novel
by Trisha Sakhlecha&“Insanely readable with a brilliant setting and characters that jump off the page. I absolutely loved The Inheritance!&” —Lisa JewellMost family reunions end in tears. This one will end in murder. Meet the Agarwals, who have gathered on a private, luxury island off the west coast of Scotland for a much-anticipated family reunion.Raj, the patriarch and a business tycoon, is about to announce to his wife and three children the succession plan for his multimillon-dollar Delhi-based company. Shalini, the fragile matriarch, is ready to have her husband to herself after years of sacrifice to the family business. Myra, the golden child, owner of the island and host of the reunion, is, unbeknownst to her family, on the brink of bankruptcy. Aseem, the son and supposed heir, is torn between his love for his wife and his duty to family. Aisha, the youngest, a party girl whose antics are legendary, can&’t pass up an opportunity to wreak havoc. And then there&’s Zoe, Aseem&’s wife, the outsider whose #InstaPerfect life is built on a foundation of lies.They&’ve all got secrets they would die to protect. Who will survive this high-stakes reunion, and who will become a victim of their own greed? One thing is certain: this family gathering will shatter more than just their illusions of unity.
Ruth Run: A Novel
by Elizabeth Kaufman"A wildly fun and thrilling read in this age of digital theft, Ruth Run introduces us to an irresistible heroine and, in Elizabeth Kaufman, a scintillating new voice in contemporary fiction." —Maria Semple, author of Where&’d You Go, Bernadette and Today Will Be DifferentCybercrime leads to a cross-country pursuit as an ambitious, misfit young thief exploits a hacked microchip to rob banks, and learns too late that the wrong people have been watching herTwenty-six-year-old Ruth excels at microchip design but decides to get rich the old-fashioned way: robbing banks. She becomes a cybercriminal and devotes five years to siphoning more than $250 million out of the banking system using a hacked firewall chip that she created and only she knows how to access. Then one night an alarm goes off and she realizes she&’s been discovered.Five hours later she&’s on the run, chased across California and the West by a slew of government agents who see her as both a high-level national security threat and a potential intelligence asset. They&’ll catch her dead or alive—whatever it takes to make sure no one else discovers what she knows. Each of these men is obsessed with the woman he&’s hunting, certain he knows what makes her tick. But Ruth, always a step ahead, armed with her ironic wit and a reluctant dog, eludes their understanding; can she elude their capture, too?A nonstop oddball thriller for the age of digital theft, Ruth Run introduces an irresistible new heroine and a fantastic new voice in contemporary fiction.
Dream Work
by Mary OliverNewly repackaged as a Penguin paperback, an &“astonishing&” book of poetry from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of American Primitive and &“one of our very best poets&” (New York Times Book Review)Dream Work, a collection of forty-five poems originally published in 1986, follows both chronologically and logically Mary Oliver&’s American Primitive, which won her the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1983. The depth and diversity of perceptual awareness, so steadfast and radiant in American Primitive, continues in Dream Work. Additionally, she has turned her attention in these poems to the solitary and difficult labors of the spirit, to accepting the truth about one&’s personal world, and to valuing the triumphs while transcending the failures of human relationships.
The House on Buzzards Bay: A Novel
by Dwyer Murphy&“Gothic chill wafts like ocean mist throughout this tale of college friends reuniting at an old house one them has inherited.&” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR&’s Fresh AirWhen a group of old college friends reunites for a summer vacation at a beach house in coastal Massachusetts, a sudden disappearance and the arrival of a seductive stranger threaten to unearth the darkest secrets of their relationships.As they hurtle into midlife, Jim and his closest college friends get together to rekindle the bonds of their friendship in his family&’s beautiful, generations-old vacation home along Buzzards Bay, the demands of work and family having caused them to drift apart over recent years. But what begins as a quiet and restorative seaside escape takes a darker turn when Bruce, an aloof but successful writer, disappears from the house without a trace, sending the group into an uneasy tension.Meanwhile, a series of mysterious break-ins besets the town, which is the site of an old Spiritualist campground turned idyllic fishing village. After a series of uncanny disturbances at the house, Jim can&’t help but feel that someone—or something—is watching them from the other side of the marsh. And with the arrival of a strange, seductive guest at their home, the group begins to question the very nature of their experiences—along with their already precarious ties with one other.In The House on Buzzards Bay, Dwyer Murphy returns with a chilling, atmospheric page-turner that explores the bonds of friendship, the growing accumulation of life's responsibilities, and whether our youthful dreams can endure the complexities of adulthood.
The Bombshell: A Novel
by Darrow FarrWashington Post's "10 Noteworthy Books for May" "An escapist, Hollywood-ready excursion to Corsica."—Vogue "A lush, cinematic and propulsive novel filled with sex, violence, glamor and a true revolutionary spirit. It's a towering literary achievement."—Adam Johnson, Pulitzer Prize winner A young woman's radicalization sparks a widespread movement and media frenzy in this explosive novel of youthful passion, political awakening and first love, by an extraordinary new talent.Corsica, 1993. As a sun-drenched Mediterranean summer heads into full swing, beautiful and brash seventeen-year-old Séverine Guimard is counting down the days until graduation, dreaming of stardom while smoking cigarettes, and seducing boys in her class to pass the time. The pampered French American daughter of a politician, Séverine knows she&’s destined for bigger things.That is, until one night, Séverine is snatched off her bike by a militant trio fighting for Corsican independence and held for a large ransom. When the men fumble negotiating her release, the four become unlikely housemates deep in the island&’s remote interior. Eager to gain the upper hand, Séverine sets out to charm her captors, and soon the handsome, intellectual leader, Bruno, the gentle university student, Tittu, and even the gruff, unflappable Petru grow to enjoy the company of their headstrong hostage.As Séverine is exposed to the group&’s politics, they ignite something unexpected within her, and their ideas begin to take root. With her flair for the spotlight and newfound beliefs, Séverine becomes the face of a radical movement for a global TV audience. What follows is a summer of passion and terror, careening toward an inevitable, explosive conclusion, as Séverine steps into the biggest role of her life.An electric novel by an extraordinary new talent, The Bombshell is filled with seduction and fervor, and explores the wonders and perils of youthful idealism, the combustibility of celebrity, and the sublime force of young love.
Karla's Choice: A John le Carré Novel
by Nick HarkawayAn extraordinary new novel set in the world of John le Carré's most iconic spy, George Smiley, written by acclaimed novelist Nick HarkawayIt is spring in 1963 and George Smiley has left the Circus. With the wreckage of the West&’s spy war against the Soviets strewn across Europe, he has eyes only for a more peaceful life. And indeed, with his marriage more secure than ever, there is a rumor that George Smiley might almost be happy.But Control has other plans. A Russian agent has defected in the most unusual of circumstances, and the man he was sent to kill in London is nowhere to be found. Smiley reluctantly agrees to one last simple task: interview Szusanna, a Hungarian émigré and employee of the missing man, and sniff out a lead. But in his absence, the shadows of Moscow have lengthened. Smiley soon finds himself entangled in a perilous mystery that will define the battles to come and set him on a collision course with the greatest enemy he will ever make. Set in the missing decade between two iconic instalments in John le Carré's George Smiley saga, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Karla&’s Choice marks a momentous return to the world of spy fiction's greatest writer.
The Names: A Novel
by Florence KnappREAD WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY <br> “Dazzling…The Names is startlingly joyful and paced like a thriller…Knapp tirelessly and beautifully replicates not just loss and grief but endless rebirth and delight.”—The Washington Post <br> “Elegant…this is a wholly original work.—People Magazine <br> “A magnificent novel, thrumming with life in all its pain and precariousness, yet suffused with the glorious possibilities of love and redemption.&” —Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Horse. <p> The extraordinary novel that asks: Can a name change the course of a life? In the wake of a catastrophic storm, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia, to register her son's birth. Her husband, Gordon, a local doctor, respected in the community but a terrifying and controlling presence at home, intends for her to name the infant after him. But when the registrar asks what she'd like to call the child, Cora hesitates... <p> Spanning thirty-five years, what follows are three alternate and alternating versions of Cora's and her young son's lives, shaped by her choice of name. In richly layered prose, The Names explores the painful ripple effects of domestic abuse, the messy ties of family, and the possibilities of autonomy and healing. <p> With exceptional sensitivity and depth, Knapp draws us into the story of one family, told through a prism of what-ifs, causing us to consider the "one . . . precious life" we are given. The book’s brilliantly imaginative structure, propulsive storytelling, and emotional, gut-wrenching power are certain to make The Names a modern classic. <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Tooth and Claw: A Longmire Story (A Longmire Mystery)
by Craig JohnsonIn the tradition of Wait for Signs and The Highwayman, Craig Johnson is back with a short novel set in the Alaska tundra where a young Walt Longmire and Henry Standing Bear face off with powerful enemies who will do anything to get what they want.Tooth and Claw follows Walt and Henry up to Alaska as they look for work after they both returned from serving in Vietnam. While working for an oil company in the bitter cold of winter, they soon encounter a ferocious polar bear who seems hell-bent on their destruction. But it&’s not too long until they realize the danger does not lurk outside in the frozen Alaskan tundra, but with their co-workers who are after priceless treasure and will stop at nothing to get it.Fans of Longmire will thrill to this pulse-pounding and bone-chilling novel of extreme adventure that adds another indelible chapter to the great story of Walt Longmire.
The Frozen People: A Mystery
by Elly Griffiths&“A pleasure from finish to start.&” —Anthony Horowitz &“Fresh and exciting, with both humor and thrills, Griffiths&’ first book in her new series knocks it out of the park!&” —Shari Lapena Some murders can&’t be solved in just one lifetime.Ali Dawson and her cold case team investigate crimes so old, they're frozen—or so their inside joke goes. Nobody knows that her team has a secret: they can travel back in time to look for evidence.The latest assignment sees Ali venture back farther than they have dared before: to 1850s London to clear the name of Cain Templeton, an eccentric patron of the arts. Rumor has it that Cain is part of a sinister group called The Collectors. Ali arrives in the Victorian era to another dead woman at her feet and far too many unanswered questions.As the clock counts down, Ali becomes more entangled in the mystery, yet danger lurks around every corner. She soon finds herself trapped, unable to make her way back to her beloved son, Finn, who is battling his own accusations in the present day.Could the two cases be connected? In a race through and against time, Ali must find out before it&’s too late.
Heart, Be at Peace: A Novel
by Donal RyanWinner of the Irish Book of the Year Shortlisted for the Nero Novel of the YearFrom one of the most acclaimed Irish writers today, a new novel about smalltown Ireland that explores a community on the mend and the power of love and trauma to both bring people together and divide them&“I said it before. Madness comes circling around. Ten-year cycles, as true as the sun will rise. . .&”In a small town in Ireland, the local people have weathered the storm of economic collapse and now look to the future: The jobs are back, the dramas of the past seemingly lulled, and although the town bears the scars of its history, new stories have begun to unfold.But an insidious menace now creeps through back-alley shadows and into the lives of the townspeople. Old grudges fester and new ones arise. Young people are lured by the promise of fast money while the generation above them tries to hold back the tide of an enemy beyond their control. And the peace of this town is about to be shattered in an unimaginable way.A stunning, lyrical novel told in twenty-one voices, Heart, Be at Peace reveals a community that together looks to overcome the betrayals, secrets, and grudges that can divide families, neighbors, and entire generations.
Bug Hollow: A Novel
by Michelle Huneven&“Instantly seduces even the most news-addled reader with its lovely, lucid prose, its spot-on period details (those pay phones!) and superb gift for description . . . The novel evolves from its innocent opening into something more intriguing . . . [L]ike a narrative love child of Alice Munro . . . and Elizabeth Strout . . . Huneven is exceptionally generous with all of her characters and remains a compassionate guide through the secrets and lies, betrayals and chance encounters, losses and disappointments that buffet this broken and remade family over time.&” —Helen Schulman, New York Times Book Review&“Perfectly captures the unpredictability of life . . . Huneven knows just how to seduce us with this family&’s adventures . . . With extraordinary candor and tenderness, Huneven shuffles through those raw months when hope feels like a cheat as the Samuelsons are unmade and remade by tragedy . . . Right down to its final moments, Huneven casually offers up little revelations that crunch as sweet and tart as pomegranate seeds.&” —Ron Charles, Washington PostA decades-spanning family saga featuring the messy but loving Samuelson clan trying to make sense of the world after the loss of their son EllisWhen Sally Samuelson was eight years old, her golden boy brother Ellis went missing the summer he graduated high school. Ellis finally turned up at the bucolic Bug Hollow, a last gasp of the beautiful Northern California counterculture in the seventies. He had found joy in the communal life there, but died in a freak accident weeks later.From that point, the world of the Samuelsons never spins on the same axis, especially after Julia, Ellis&’s girlfriend from Bug Hollow, shows up pregnant on their doorstep. Each Samuelson has sought their own solace: Sybil Samuelson pours herself into teaching and numbing her pain after the loss of her beloved son; her husband, Phil, had found respite in a love that developed while he was working as an engineer in Saudi Arabia; Katie, the high achieving middle Samuelson, comes home to try and make peace with her mother after a cancer diagnosis. And Sally has become the de facto caretaker to Eva, the child Ellis never knew.Michelle Huneven is &“known for five enthralling novels, which chronicle the lives of middle-class Americans in her lushly conjured native California, as her characters struggle with addiction, excruciating romances, and resounding losses as they continue to seek meaning and a way to be good&” (American Academy of Arts and Letters). She captures the Samuelson clan with glorious precision and the deepest empathy as they fracture and rebuild again and again.
Puzzle Sleuth: Mindbending Murder Puzzle Mysteries [An Interactive Book]
by Paul WestmorelandChoose your path, solve the puzzles, and catch the killer in this collection of three ingenious murder mysteries that challenge middle grade readers with logic problems, visual games, and a Choose Your Own Adventure hook.When Arlo Banks solves a difficult puzzle in The Times, devised by an elderly Oxford professor, he wins a vast fortune. There's just one catch: he has to travel the world and write to the professor about his adventures. But enemies and killers lurk at every turn. From the Orient Express to the Nile River to British spy headquarters, join Arlo as he fights to find answers—and fights for his life!As Arlo Banks, you choose what path to take and what puzzles to answer to solve each mystery. On the trail of a ruthless mafia godfather determined to evade capture...on a pleasure cruise where a passenger's death has a killing effect on the others on board...behind the scenes at British intelligence, where a dangerous traitor is stealing government secrets.From breaking codes to defusing bombs, navigating mazes to sifting through evidence, Puzzle Sleuth is an addictive brain-teasing mix of story, game, and adventure. Just remember to choose wisely. Your next move could catch the killer—or be your last!
Phonic Books Dandelion Launchers Stages 1-7 Sam, Tam, Tim: Decodable Books for Beginner Readers Sounds of the Alphabet (Phonic Books Beginner Decodable)
by Phonic BooksPhonic Books Dandelion Launchers Stages 1-7 Sam, Tam, Tim (alphabet code) comprises 14 books and runs parallel to Dandelion Launchers Extra Stages 1-7 I Am Sam. Dandelion Launchers Stages 1-7 Sam, Tam, Tim is aimed at children in Pre-K and Kindergarten, each book introduces only a few letters and sounds at a time, allowing independent reading from the outset.Two books in each stage provide practice while offering different stories. Each stage introduces new letters/sounds while supporting previously taught phonic letters/sounds and high-frequency words, or sight words.Book 1a: Sam, Tam, Tim (Stage 1: s, a, t, i, m)Book 1b: Is it Sam? (Stage 1: s, a, t, i, m)Book 2a: Pam (Stage 2: n, o, p)Book 2b: The Pot (Stage 2: n, o, p)Book 3a: Sam's Bag (Stage 3: b, c, g, h)Book 3b: Pip and the Bat (Stage 3: b, c, g, h)Book 4a: Ted (Stage 4: d, e, f, v)Book 4b: Meg and Ted (Stage 4: d, e, f, v)Book 5a: Ken, the Rat (Stage 5: k, l, r, u)Book 5b: Kim, the Bug (Stage 5: k, l, r, u)Book 6a: Jim and Jam (Stage 6: j, w, z)Book 6b: Ken Gets Wet (Stage 6: j, w, z)Book 7a: Rex Yells (Stage 7: x, y, ff, ll, ss, zz)Book 7b: Rex Will Not Sit (Stage 7: x, y, ff, ll, ss, zz)The accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, reading, writing, comprehension and spelling can be found in Reading and Writing Activities for Dandelion Launchers Stages 1-7.
Phonic Books Dandelion Launchers Stages 8-15 Junk: Decodable Books for Beginner Readers Words with Four Sounds CVCC (Phonic Books Beginner Decodable)
by Phonic BooksPhonic Books Dandelion Launchers Stages 8-15 comprises 16 books. Dandelion Launchers Stages 8-15 is aimed at children in Pre-K and Kindergarten and each book introduces words with consonant blends and consonant teams. Two books in each stage provide practice while offering different stories. Each stage introduces new letters/sounds while supporting previously taught phonic letters/sounds and high-frequency words, or sight words. Book 8a: Junk (Stage 8: CVCC) Book 8b: The Gift (Stage 8: CVCC) Book 9a: Don't Spill (Stage 9: CCVC) Book 9b: Floss (Stage 9: CCVC) Book 10a: Stunt Rat (Stage 10: CCVCC) Book 10b: Frank Swims (Stage 10: CCVCC) Book 11a: Nuts for Lunch (Stage 11: ch) Book 11b: The Champ (Stage 11: ch) Book 12a: Shep and Tosh (Stage 12: sh) Book 12b: Fresh Fish (Stage 12: sh) Book 13a: This and That (Stage 13: th) Book 13b: Will This Fit? (Stage 13: th) Book 14a: The Back Pack (Stage 14: ck) Book 14b: Which Shall I Pick? (Stage 14: ck wh) Book 15a: Ding Dong! (Stage 15: ng) Book 15b: The Strong Wind (Stage 15: ng qu) The accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, reading, writing, comprehension and spelling can be found in Reading and Writing Activities for Dandelion Launchers Stages 8-15.
El Libro de la literatura (DK Big Ideas)
by DKGrandes ideas, explicaciones sencillasCon un lenguaje claro, sencillos esquemas e ingeniosas ilustraciones, El libro de la literatura es el manual perfecto para introducirse en la historia de la literatura universal, desde las epopeyas antiguas como la Ilíada o el Mahabharata hasta la obra de autores contemporáneos como Gabriel García Márquez o Margaret Atwood.¿Qué simboliza la gran ballena blanca en Moby Dick? ¿Qué es el monólogo interior? ¿Y qué tienen en común Lolita y La naranja mecánica? Descúbrelo en este libro de literatura, que explora los temas, estilos y movimientos literarios clave a través de más de 250 obras.Tanto el estudiante como el ávido lector hallarán en este libro de literatura en español abundantes sugerencias para sus lecturas.Las grandes obras de la historia de la literatura explicadas de forma sencillaEl libro de la literatura nos adentra en el maravilloso mundo de la humanidades a través de un apasionante viaje a lo largo de los siglos. Recopilatorio de las grandes obras de la historia, así como los autores que han marcado un antes y un después en la literatura tales como Shakespeare, Geoffrey Chaucer, Margaret Atwood, Miguel de Cervantes, Gabriel García Marquez, Jose Luis Borges, en este apasionante libro de literatura.Sumérgete en este libro de poesía y literatura en español y descubre más de 100 fascinantes lecturas y los escritores que hay detrás, a lo largo de los siguientes capítulos: - Héroes y leyendas - Del Renacimiento a la Ilustración - El Romanticismo y el auge de la novela - Representar la vida real - Ruptura con la tradición - Literatura de posguerra - Literatura contemporánea El libro de la literatura pertenece a la galardonada serie Grandes Ideas explica temas complejos de un modo fácil de entender mediante explicaciones claras y alejándose del academicismo tradicional. Su creativo diseño y los gráficos innovadores que acompañan al texto hacen de esta serie una introducción perfecta a una gran diversidad de materias para toda la familia.
El Libro de Shakespeare (DK Big Ideas)
by DKEl libro de Shakespeare trae las obras de William Shakespeare a la vida con fotografías a todo color, imágenes, nubes de ideas, cronologías y citas que ayudarán al lector a comprender el contexto de las piezas y poemas de Shakespeare.Desde las obras más famosas de Shakespeare, como Romeo y Julieta y Julio César, hasta piezas menos representadas, como El rey Juan y Enrique VIII, cada obra del canon shakespeariano está recogida en esta completa guía, junto a sus principales poemas y más aclamados sonetos.En El libro de Shakespeare cada obra incluye una guía visual cronológica de la trama para que el lector pueda situarse en caso de perderse en el lenguaje de Shakespeare. Las guías de personajes proveen una referencia útil para lectores ocasionales y un valioso recurso para estudiantes y para aquellos que van a ver las obras representadas.Repleto de gráficas y explicaciones de las tramas, además de una introducción a la vida y la época de Shakespeare, El libro de Shakespeare es la guía definitiva para entender sus obras completas.Edición también disponible en inglés.El libro de Shakespeare brings the work of William Shakespeare to life with full-color photography, images, idea webs, timelines, and quotes that help you understand the context n of Shakespeare's plays and poems.From Shakespeare's most-famous plays, such as Romeo and Juliet and Julius Caesar, to less-frequently performed works such as King John and Henry VIII, every play of the Shakespearean canon is collected in this comprehensive guide, along with his major poems and best-loved sonnets.In El libro de Shakespeare each play includes an at-a-glance guide to story chronology, so you can easily get back on track if you get lost in Shakespeare's language. Character guides provide a handy reference for casual readers and an invaluable resource for playgoers, and students writing reports on Shakespeare.Packed with infographics and explanations of plots and including an introduction to Shakespeare's life and times, El libro de Shakespeare is the ultimate guide to understanding the work of William Shakespeare.Also available in English edition.
The Timekeepers: Eiffel Tower Emergency (Timekeepers )
by SJ KingTag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories to discover amazing people and events that shaped our world.Meet the Timekeepers, a secret organization of kids who keep the course of history on track – and history needs them! A villain called DeLay is set on causing chaos… When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it&’s up to them to put things right. In this instalment, The Timekeepers are transported back in time to 1889 to visit the World's Fair and the unveiling of the newly-built Eiffel Tower. But shortly after arrival, DeLay steals the blueprints for the building! It's up to the Timekeepers to track down the plans for the building, stop DeLay and save the day.This children&’s chapter book series offers:- An introduction to history in a way that blends a fun story with real facts, and also includes a non-fiction section with additional information such as, timelines, quizzes, and a glossary.- Beautifully illustrated art accompanied by expertly written text.- An insight into different historical time periods, showing children the connection between past and present.Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories for 7 to 9 year-olds that will help readers discover the amazing people and events that shaped our world. With a range of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is the ideal chapter book for any adventure lover.More in the seriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there? If you like The Timekeepers: Eiffel Tower Emergency, then you&’ll love other titles in the series. Why not try The Timekeepers: Ancient Olympics to learn about the first ever Olympic Games, or First Flight and discover the events of the first successful airplane flight?
Kindness Club Squirrel Learns to Forgive (Kindness Club)
by Ella LawGet to know the animals of the Kindness Club and discover how Squirrel learns the importance of forgiving others and showing them kindness.This heartwarming story encourages children ages 3-5 to always be kind to one another, through beautiful illustrations and a playful story with an important underlying message.Rainbow Island is having a baking competition! Squirrel sets off with his famous chocolate cake, but when Goat crashes into him, the cake goes flying. Squirrel is inconsolable. However, he later finds out that it was an accident. Will Squirrel learn to forgive Goat's actions? Will Goat accept Squirrel's kindness? This charming book for children features: - A strong underlying message encouraging children to do kind deeds and continue to be kind.- Teaches the idea that being kind is not a one-off action; it is a way of being, in order to be a member of the Kindness Club.- Whimsical illustrations that sit alongside a heart-warming story about kindness.- Parent/carer notes to promote discussion between adults and children, questions that encourage understanding of the topic, and two activities: making a Kindness Club Badge and making a Peacock Fan that will track your kind deeds. Children will love the animal characters, and learning and understanding the different ways we can be kind to one another. There are lots of extra learning opportunities, from questions about the story to activities showing you how to make your own Kindness Badge to notes for parents and carers to extend learning and reinforce positive behavior.In the words of Badger, who runs the Kindness Club, &“When you show kindness, it makes you and your friends feel good.&”At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here!There&’s so much more to explore and love with DK&’s Kindness Club series. If you enjoyed Squirrel Learns to Forgive, why not try the other books in the series, Rabbit Says Sorry, and Mouse Tells the Truth?
Adventures with Finn and Skip: Arctic (Adventures with Finn and Skip )
by Brendan KearneyFrom award-winning author Brendan Kearney comes the fifth action-packed adventure for Finn and his dog, Skip, that teaches them all about the Arctic and what they can do to protect it.A trip to the Arctic sounds like a winter wonderland dream for Finn and Skip! As they journey to their icy destination through melting ice caps and past hungry polar bears, they soon realize that things are not as they had imagined. Things go from bad to worse when they find themselves floating away on an iceberg! Can they find their way back and uncover what's happening? Offering a gentle, but richly imagined introduction to the environmental concerns facing the Arctic, grown-ups and children will enjoy following the story of Finn and Skip, with its ups and downs, and together, pointing out all the different ways they can help look after one of our planet's most precious environments. With its fun, quirky illustrations and uplifting message about conservation, Adventures with Finn and Skip: Arctic will empower young readers and will leave them with the thought that there is hope after all.
Adventures with The Secret Explorers: 4-Book Box Set of Educational Fiction Chapter Books Books (The Secret Explorers)
by SJ KingDive into the world of the Secret Explorers and join them on their action-packed adventures in this four-book boxset collection.Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world, here to take young readers on a series of fact-filled fictional adventures! Each with their own specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, these young globetrotters will teach kids that learning can be fun, encouraging them to become experts in something they are passionate about.With thrilling narratives and plenty of humour, children will love the first four books in the fact-filled series are included in this collection: The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales, The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision, The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers, and The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Join marine-life expert Connor on an undersea adventure, space brainiac Roshni on a mission to fix a space probe, history nerd Gustavo in a battle against tomb robbers, and dinosaur expert Tamiko as she races to save a dinosaur egg!This epic adventure is packed with:- Four thrilling adventure books for young readers- Fun facts and illustrations about marine life, outer space, ancient Egypt and dinosaurs- Simple and informative diagrams telling kids all they need to know about different subjects- Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitionsEach story fast-paced, fun, and full of facts, The Secret Explorers books by SJ King are perfect for children aged 7-9 who are into all things nature, science, technology, and adventure. This four-book collection is the perfect gift for boys and girls who are naturally curious and care about the planet, is packed with lots of information that provides a magical introduction to STEM subjects. At the end of this adventure series, the "Mission Notes" provides a useful summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read!
DK Super Readers Level 3 Marvel Captain America Meet Sam Wilson! (DK Super Readers)
by DKSam Wilson is Captain America!Join him as he takes up the legacy of Captain America's shield and fights as the new Sentinel of Liberty against enemies of peace and justice!Learn to read and join in the action as this brave hero and his allies save the world!Step into this amazing world in this thrilling Level 3 DK Reader. Exciting images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz will engage young Superhero fans and help them build confidence in reading.
Phonic Books Moon Dogs Extras Set 2: Decodable Phonic Books for Older Readers (CVC Level, Alternative Consonants and Consonant Diagraphs) (Phonic Books Catch-Up Decodable Readers)
by Phonic BooksLearn how to read with these decodable Phonic Book activities for older readers. Moon Dogs Extras Set 2 Activities are older reader books which introduce children to a few letters and sounds at a time. The activity book accompanies Moon Dog Extras Set 2 and is perfect for older children in the very early stages of reading and in need of support, teaching different letter patterns through a series of activities. Three books in each stage provide phonics practice while offering different stories, encouraging independent reading from the start. It starts at CVC level and introduces adjacent consonants and consonant digraphs, with gentle progression throughout the set. For example: Books 1a, 1b and 1c: CVC Books 2a, 2b and 2c: VCC, CVCC Books 3a, 3b and 3c: CCVC Books 4a, 4b and 4c: CCVCC This catch-up reader series features: - Activities to practice previously taught letter patterns in Moon Dogs Extras Set 2. - Reading material aimed at older children who need support with their reading. - CVC, VCC, CVCC, CCVC, and CCVCC words, introducing adjacent consonants and consonant diagraphs. Each 12-page book contains: - Introduction to the activity book. - A variety of activities to practice phonics materials taught in the accompanying book Moon Dogs Extras Set 2. - Photocopiable pages. What is phonics? Phonics is a way of teaching children to read through understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. Phonic Books specializes in publishing decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction.
Los Exploradores Secretos y la caída del cometa (The Secret Explorers)
by SJ KingEste libro bellamente ilustrado destaca a animales de todas las épocas de la historia: animales perdidos por la extinción, animales que pensamos que habíamos perdido pero que hemos recuperado, y animales que son el foco de los esfuerzos de conservación en todo el mundo.'El libro de los animales insólitos' proporciona información sobre eventos de extinción y las diferentes posibles causas (tanto naturales como provocadas por la presencia humana), y analiza cómo puede relacionarse con el mundo de hoy de una manera fácilmente entendida. El libro también incluye información sobre todo el increíble trabajo que se está haciendo en todo el mundo para evitar una pérdida adicional de especies (tanto de flora como de fauna), especies que se han salvado de la extinción, historias increíbles de especies descubiertas que se pensó durante mucho tiempo que estaban perdidas, historias positivas de reintroducción y lo que nosotros como humanos estamos haciendo y podemos seguir haciendo.This beautifully illustrated book will shine a spotlight on animals throughout history and in the present—animals lost to extinction, animals we thought we&’d lost but have found, and animals that are the focus of conservation efforts all over the world.'El libro de los animales insólitos' gives information about extinction events and the different possible causes of extinction (natural as well as human-made), and discusses how it may relate to the world today in an easily understood way. The book also includes information on all the incredible work that is happening around the world to prevent any further loss of species (both flora and fauna), species that have been saved from extinction, incredible stories of uncovering species long thought to have been extinct, positive stories of reintroduction, and what we as humans are doing and can continue to do.
Los Exploradores Secretos y las ballenas perdidas (The Secret Explorers)
by SJ KingSumérgete en el mundo de los exploradores secretos y aprende sobre la vida oceánica en esta trepidante primera entrega de una nueva serie de ficción.¡Conoce a los exploradores secretos! Son un grupo de niños brillantes de alrededor del mundo dispuestos a solucionar problemas, resolver misterios y reunir conocimiento por todo el planeta... y más allá. Siempre que se necesite su ayuda, aparecerá un letrero especial en una puerta. Atraviesan la estación de exploración y reciben su misión...En Los Exploradores Secretos y las ballenas perdidas el experto en la vida marina, Connor, necesita usar su experiencia submarina para ayudar a salvar una manada de ballenas jorobadas que han perdido su rumbo. Junto con el experto en espacios Roshni, se aventuran en un submarino para encontrar un modo de ayudar a las ballenas a volver a su senda, pero por el camino se encuentra con obstáculos inesperados, como unas ballenas bebé que se han perdido o una flota de barcos. ¿Lograrán los Exploradores Secretos llevar a cabo su misión?Repleto de divertidas ilustraciones e información sobre las ballenas jorobadas, la vida marina y el impacto del cambio climático en los océanos, esta emocionante aventura es perfecta para primeros lectores. La narracción, llena de acción, atrapa la atención de los niños y les ayuda a aprender sobre lo divertido que es el mundo natural.Dive into the world of Los Exploradores Secretos and learn about ocean life in this action-packed first installment in a brand-new fiction series.Meet Los Exploradores Secretos! This group of brilliant kids comes together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries, and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station and receive their mission...Los Exploradores Secretos y las ballenas perdidas, marine life expert Connor needs to use his underwater expertise to help save a pod of humpback whales that have lost their way. Along with space expert Roshni, he sets out in a submarine to search for a way to steer the whales back on track, but encounters unexpected problems along the way, including lost baby whales and a fleet of boats. Will The Secret Explorers manage to succeed in their mission?Packed with fun illustrations and facts about humpback whales, marine life, and how climate change is affecting the oceans, this thrilling adventure is perfect for emerging readers. The action-packed narrative keeps kids engaged and makes learning about the natural world fun.