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Miracle Mud: Lena Blackburne And The Secret Mud That Changed Baseball
by David A. KellyLena Blackburne loved baseball. He watched it, he played it, he coached it. But he didn't love the ways players broke in new baseballs. Tired of soggy, blackened, stinky baseballs, he found a better way. Thanks to a well-timed fishing trip and a top-secret mud recipe, Lena Blackburne Baseball Rubbing Mud was born. For seventy-five years, baseball teams have used Lena's magic mud to prepare baseballs before every game. Read the story of how Lena's mud went from a riverbank to the major leagues and all the way to the Hall of Fame.
The Greatest Game Ever Played
by Phil BildnerThe heartwarming story of an estranged father and son brought together by the 1958 NFL championship game, known in football history as the Greatest Game Ever Played. The 1958 NFL championship game is known to football fans as the "Greatest Game Ever Played. " Featuring gridiron legends like Johnny Unitas, Frank Gifford, and Vince Lombardi, the Game marked the beginning of America's infatuation with professional football. Now, Phil Bildner tells a heartwarming father-and-son story against the backdrop of this historic moment. When the New York Giants baseball team moves to San Francisco, young Sam discovers the other New York Giants--the football Giants. He convinces his skeptical Pop to come with him to the Game, and as Johnny Unitas engineers Baltimore's legendary comeback, Sam and Pop rediscover the joy of rooting on their heroes together. "A great book for fathers to share with their kids. "--Children's Literature
The Underground Railroad: An Interactive History Adventure
by Allison LassieurThe reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of a runaway slave, a slave catcher, and an abolitionist.
The Riddle Of The Double Ring (Judy Boltom Mysteries #10)
by Margaret Sutton Pelagie DoaneJudy is surprised when Arthur Farringdon-Pett slips an engagement ring, a pigeon's blood ruby, on her finger. She forces Arthur to keep the engagement secret, as she still feels torn in her feelings between Arthur and Peter and needs more time to think. Meanwhile, Lorraine Lee guesses that Arthur has proposed to Judy. Lorraine decides to try to capture the thieves who robbed a fur store in Farringdon in an attempt to prove to Arthur that she can be just like Judy. When Lorraine disappears Judy and Arthur begin a desperate search for her, with no clue as to where she has gone. Judy and Arthur fly in Arthur's plane, which crashes. Arthur is hurt, and Judy knows what must be done, if only she can locate Lorraine. Judy's search for Lorraine also leads her to the fur thieves and an exciting confrontation.
The White Bicycle (Wild Orchid #3)
by Beverley BrennaThe White Bicycle is the third title in the Wild Orchid trilogy following the adventures of Taylor Jane, a young woman with Asperger's Syndrome. In The White Bicycle, Taylor travels to the south of France with her mother and her friends. She is going to be working for the summer babysitting for the Phoenix family. While on this journey Taylor will embark on another quest for independence both personal and universal as she casts her mind back to her earliest memories.
Chained
by Lynne KellyTo work off a family debt, ten-year-old Hastin leaves his desert village in India to work as a circus elephant keeper but many challenges await him, including trying to keep Nandita, a sweet elephant, safe from the cruel circus owner.
Of Courage Undaunted: Across the Continent with Lewis and Clark
by James DaughertyWritten from original records and diaries of the expedition, this book is an account of the resourcefulness and courage of Lewis and Clark on their journey through the wilderness from St. Louis to the Pacific.
Crocodile Attack ( Extreme Adventures - Book 1 )
by Justin D'AthA robber has kidnapped Sam Fox and his cousin Nissa during a tropical cyclone. When the getaway car crashes into the raging Crocodile River, Sam and Nissa must face one ordeal after another to survive against incredible odds. Sam fights to keep his head above water and Nissa out of the jaws of certain death. As the waters rise and the crocodiles close in, Sam must push himself to the limits of endurance.
Little Women (Great Illustrated Classics)
by Louisa May Alcott Lucia MonfriedThis adapted book chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies.
Lottie Moon: Then & Now)
by Janet Benge Geoff BengeFor the ten-year old Lottie Moon, being a missionary is a waste of life. In a twist, this young girl who had grown up to become the most educated woman ultimately found her calling as a missionary to China. The sacrificial service of Lottie Moon has inspired and enabled countless others to give their all for the dream of seeing the whole world reached with the gospel.
Bushfire Rescue ( Extreme Adventures - Book 2 )
by Justin D'AthSam Fox has gone to the high country in his holidays to stay with his grandparents. He was trying to stop cattle rustlers from stealing a stud bull, but injured and isolated in the mountains during a horrific bushfire. To survive, he must rely on his courage; ingenuity, and the help of Chainsaw - a mad old rodeo bull!
The Weight of Feathers
by Anna-Marie MclemoreA finalist for the William C. Morris YA Debut Award, Anna-Marie McLemore's <i>The Weight of Feathers</i> is an utterly captivating young adult novel by a talented new voice.<P><P> For twenty years, the Palomas and the Corbeaus have been rivals and enemies, locked in an escalating feud for over a generation. Both families make their living as traveling performers in competing shows-the Palomas swimming in mermaid exhibitions, the Corbeaus, former tightrope walkers, performing in the tallest trees they can find.<P> Lace Paloma may be new to her family's show, but she knows as well as anyone that the Corbeaus are pure magia negra, black magic from the devil himself. Simply touching one could mean death, and she's been taught from birth to keep away. But when disaster strikes the small town where both families are performing, it's a Corbeau boy, Cluck, who saves Lace's life. And his touch immerses her in the world of the Corbeaus, where falling for him could turn his own family against him, and one misstep can be just as dangerous on the ground as it is in the trees.
I Kill The Mockingbird
by Paul AcamporaWhen Lucy, Elena, and Michael receive their summer reading list, they are excited to seeTo Kill A Mockingbird included. But not everyone in their class shares the same enthusiasm. So they hatch a plot to get the entire town talking about the well-known Harper Lee classic. They plan controversial ways to get people to read the book, including re-shelving copies of the book in bookstores so that people think they are missing and starting a website committed to "destroying the mockingbird. " Their efforts are successful when all of the hullabaloo starts to direct more people to the book. But soon, their exploits start to spin out of control and they unwittingly start a mini revolution in the name of books.
Vango: Between Sky And Earth
by Timothée De Fombelle Sarah ArdizzoneRaised by a strange nanny in Sicily, Vango grows up with one friend, a priest Zefiro, who lives in a monastery hidden from sight. On reaching adulthood, Vango decides to follow in Zefiro's steps, but at the moment he is taking his holy orders at Notre Dame in Paris, he is falsely accused of a crime and has to go on the run. This is a breathless and highly cinematic story that follows Vango travelling by Zeppelin across Europe from Stromboli to Nazi Germany, from Scotland to the Soviet Union, climbing the rooftops of Paris, crossing the paths of arms traffickers, crooked policemen, Russian spies and even Stalin.
Good Sports (Horse Crazy #3)
by Virginia Vail Daniel BodeThe girls at Webster's Country Horse Camp despair of winning the upcoming sports and riding competition with a rival boys' camp, until Libby's unconventional grandmother shows up to coach them in softball. Picture descriptions present.
The Fiddler's Secret (Freedom Seekers #6)
by Lois Walfrid JohnsonWhen winter draws near, how will the Christina escape the untimely, fast-approaching ice storm? In the dark of night come the rapid strokes of the ship's bell, dense fog, and the slap of paddlewheels against water--and then the whistle screams a warning. A steamboat's coming too fast, too close. Run! Out of the darkness and danger come the piercing notes of a gifted fiddler. His face seems to hold a secret. What is the fiddler's challenge for the Freedom Seekers of every place and time? How will the Freedom Seekers answer Captain Norstad's questions: "What is most important to you? What do you really want?" From the golden age of steamboats, the rush of immigrants to new lands, and the dangers of the Underground Railroad come true-to-life stories of courage, integrity, and suspense in the Freedom Seekers series.
Winnie: The True Story Of The Bear Who Inspired Winnie-the-pooh
by Sally M. WalkerWho could care for a bear? When Harry Colebourn saw a baby bear for sale at the train station, he knew he could care for it. Harry was a veterinarian. But he was also a soldier in training for World War I. Harry named the bear Winnie, short for Winnipeg, his company's home town, and he brought her along to the training camp in England. Winnie followed Harry everywhere and slept under his cot every night. Before long, she became the regiment's much-loved mascot. But who could care for the bear when Harry had to go to the battleground in France? Harry found just the right place for Winnie while he was away—the London Zoo. There a little boy named Christopher Robin came along and played with Winnie—he could care for this bear too! Sally Walker's heartwarming story, paired with Jonathan Voss's evocative illustrations, brings to life the story of the real bear who inspired Winnie the Pooh.
Honorable Mentschen: A Torah-Based Guide to Derech Eretz and Social Skills
by Genendel KrohnMentsch is a Jewish term for a person of good character, and Mentschen is the plural form; thus, the play on words in the title of the ever-delightful Honorable Mentschen.<P><P>With nearly 50 distinct, real-life scenarios that cover just about every common social situation a child will face inside and outside of home or school and packed with vibrant illustrations, engaging text, stories and insights from Jewish sages, along with interactive questions and exercises, this irresistible guide discusses Jewish virtues and values in a way young readers and children can understand, relate to, appreciate, and enjoy.
Creating America: A History of the United States- Beginnings Through World War I
by Donna M. Ogle Jesus Garcia C. Frederick RisingerCreating America: Beginnings Through World War I -- A History of the United States
Sitting Bull: Lakota Warrior And Defender Of His People
by S. D. NelsonSitting Bull (c. 1831-1890) was one of the greatest Lakota/Sioux warriors and chiefs who ever lived. From Sitting Bull's childhood--killing his first buffalo at age 10--to being named war chief to leading his people against the U. S. Army, Sitting Bull: Lakota Warrior and Defender of His People brings the story of the great chief to light. Sitting Bull was instrumental in the war against the invasive wasichus (white men) and was at the forefront of the combat, including the Battles of Killdeer Mountain and the Little Bighorn. He and Crazy Horse were the last Lakota/Sioux to surrender their people to the U. S. government and resort to living on a reservation. The book includes an extensive author's note and timeline, historical photographs, a map, a bibliography, endnotes, and an index.
This Is Not A Love Story
by Keren DavidKitty dreams of a beautiful life, but that's impossible in suburban London where her family is haunted by her father's unexpected death. So when her mum suggests moving to Amsterdam to try a new life, Kitty doesn't take much persuading. Will this be her opportunity to make her life picture perfect? In Amsterdam she meets moody, unpredictable Ethan, and clever, troubled Theo. Two enigmatic boys, who each harbour their own secrets. In a beautiful city and far from home, Kitty finds herself falling in love for the first time. But will love be everything she expected? And will anyone's heart survive?
Light of the World (Charmed #36)
by Scott CiencinFrom sea to sea to shining sea, I bade that she come back to me--Without her look, without her face ,I bade I too would leave this place. The Charmed Ones couldn't be happier--Phoebe and Piper's childhood friend Lyssa is getting married and has asked them to be bridesmaids! They're thrilled to support her at her wedding, and jump at the chance to get away to the seaside for a little while. The ceremony will take place in Serenity Cove's beautiful old lighthouse, which is rumored to be haunted by the vengeful spirit of the lighthouse keeper who lost his true love at sea--one hundred years ago, on the date of Lyssa's wedding. The Halliwell sisters ignore the rumors... until, that is, they notice the strange behavior of Lyssa's fiancé. He seems to have become obsessed with Lyssa's family heirloom, a strange and beautiful diamond called the Light of the World. Can the Charmed Ones disclose his true identity and intentions before their friend says "I do" to Mr. Wrong?
Frederic Chopin, Son of Poland, Early Years
by Opal WheelerFrederic Chopin was a celebrated pianist and probably the greatest composer for the piano the world has ever known. In this book, Frederic Chopin's childhood and boyhood are dramatically presented. Frederic Chopin was born in a little cottage in Poland on the estate of Count Skarbek, whose children were tutored by his father, Nicolas Chopin. The child loved music from babyhood and when the family moved to Warsaw a few years after his birth, he was placed under the tutelage of the best masters of music in Poland. His astounding performance in playing the solo part of a difficult concerto with the full Warsaw orchestra when only nine years of age marked little Frederic as the genius he was. Through the early years to that momentous day in Vienna when his playing at the theater of Count Gallenberg actually launched his career as a major figure in the world of music, Frederic Chopin, Son of Poland, Later Years completes the great man's life story.
The Hallelujah Lass: A Story Based on the Life of Salvation Army Pioneer Eliza Shirley [Daughters of the Faith Series]
by Wendy LawtonThe fifth book in the Daughters of the Faith Series, The Hallelujah Lass tells the story of Eliza Shirley, a 16-year-old girl who traveled from England to pioneer the work of the Salvation Army in the United States. The Daughters of the Faith Series gives teens fascinating character-building stories of real girls from history who did extraordinary things for God.
The Jungle Book Adapted [Treasury of Illustrated Classics]
by Rudyard KiplingThis book is an adaptation of the classic novel The Jungle Book. Rescued as an infant from the savage tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is reared by a pack of wolves. His days are filled with excitement and danger as he learns the ways of the jungle from Bagheera the panther and the wise bear, Baloo.