- Table View
- List View
Alive Day: A Story of Love and Loyalty
by Tom SullivanBased on a true story, Alive Day is an inspiring, affirming tale about a troubled Marine and a big-hearted Labrador who shows him the power of love, loyalty, and truly living.A Marine's "Alive Day" celebrates the survival after an almost certain death. It's a time of hope and joy. But Antwone Carver isn't celebrating. Home from war but not quite whole, Antwone's having trouble dealing with his new physical limitations.Psychiatrist Brenden McCarthy can relate. He thought he'd lost everything when he was blinded in a mountain climbing accident. But with God's help, he's now living a satisfying life and feels called to help Antwone do the same. The problem is, he's hit one dead end after another trying to reach this bitter young Marine.Enter Brenden's big-hearted and courageous black Labrador, Nelson. With boundless energy, contagious optimism, and a big heart, Nelson shows them both what it means to live a truly abundant life.Praise for Alive Day:"Characters you will savor and cherish. Unforgettable." —Betty WhiteFull-length inspirational novelPerfect for pet lovers who enjoy stories of hope, optimism, and trustThe journey Brenden began in the heartwarming novel Together continues with Alive Day
Alive Day: A Story of Love and Loyalty
by Tom Sullivan Betty WhitePsychiatrist Dr. Brenden McCarthy determines he'll do whatever it takes to rescue a young marine from despair. But ultimately it's McCarthy's big-hearted and courageous black Labrador, Nelson, who teaches both men the real meaning of life after near-death.
All Aboard the Moonlight Train
by Kristyn CrowFans of The Polar Express and Steam Train, Dream Train will be eager to climb aboard this enchanting, rhyming bedtime story that whisks young readers along on a dream-like adventure through a magical world filled with majestic, colorful animals.Can't sleep? Then hop aboard the Moonlight Train and get ready for a dreamy, nighttime adventure! A toucan will take your ticket, an elephant is your engineer, you can climb the giraffe's long neck for a look-out, and a lion will tuck you into your sleeping car with a bedtime story. Ready to join us? All aboard! Children and parents will love the clickety-clack rhythm of this enchanting, rhyming bedtime tale that whisks little readers through a magical forest on the most unusual and wondrous train ever. Annie Won's luminous, captivating art creates a joyous world of beautiful animals that will delight the youngest reader. It's your ticket to a perfect bedtime read-aloud.
All Aboard! Tractor: The Farm's Most Amazing Plants, Animals, and Machines
by Pavla HanáckováDo you love everything about farms?Would you like to learn what amazing animals, plants, and fabulous machines you may encounter on a farm?Would you like to become a farmer and see everything with your own eyes? Kiwi bird Karl is interested in just that! He wants to find out how to grow his own food!Alongside Karl, you&’ll learn many interesting things about tractors and other farm machinery. You&’ll discover the inner workings of a farm, from harvesting to everyday chores! Not only will you learn some fun facts, but you&’ll also find out where the food we eat comes from.Join Karl in his tractor and have a peek at what goes on at the farm and even beyond it!
All About Alligators
by Jim ArnoskyWhere do alligators live? How big do they grow? Are they dangerous to people? What sounds do they make? Now noted artist and naturalist Jim Arnosky brings the fascinating world of alligators to life. You will feel as if you are standing on the edge of a swamp-staring right into an alligator's eyes.
All About Bears (Readers)
by National Geographic KidsTake a tour around the world to meet all kinds of bears in this delightful pre-reader.Kids love bears and in this book they'll be introduced to them all: Grizzly, polar, sun, sloth, black, and brown. Great full-color photos reveal details about how and where they live. Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expertvetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabular tree at the beginning of the book introduces key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their understanding of the world.
All About Bluey (Bluey)
by Penguin Young Readers LicensesMeet Bluey! This lovable and imaginative Blue Heeler puppy is ready for her next adventure. Based on the on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+Learn all about Bluey Heeler in this fun shaped board book! Bluey loves to play, explore, and use her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Now Bluey fans can meet her family and her friends, learn about her favorite games and adventures, and even learn her favorite part about school! Based on the on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+
All About Drawing: Dinosaurs & Reptiles (All About Drawing)
by Quarto Publishing GroupDiscover how to draw your favorite scaled and prehistoric creaturesPerfect for children who love to doodle, this introductory drawing book makes the art of drawing easy. Clear, easy-to-follow examples use basic shapes and colors to teach children how to draw step by step. Inside, young readers can learn simple ways to draw and color a collection of reptiles and dinosaurs. Each lesson features fun, fascinating facts about favorite species, as well as simple drawing tips to guide kids along. With All About Drawing: Reptiles and Dinosaurs, aspiring artists will be drawing their own masterpieces in no time!
All About Dyspraxia: Understanding Developmental Coordination Disorder
by Kathy HoopmannAll About Dyspraxia follows in the best-selling footsteps of Kathy Hoopmann's All Cats are on the Autism Spectrum and All Dogs have ADHD. Through engaging text and full-colour photographs, this book shows how people with dyspraxia see and experience the world and highlights the unique characteristics that make them special.A perfect introduction to dyspraxia for those recently diagnosed with the condition, as well as their families, friends, and the people who work with them. People with dyspraxia will also appreciate the book for the way it shares their perspectives on life with care and gentle humour.
All About Horses
by Marguerite HenryIn this book you will discover the origin of the horse, how man has used the horse over the years, some of the horses wild relatives and different breeds of horses as well as colors, markings and points.
All About Horses: A Kid's Guide to Breeds, Care, Riding, and More!
by Kelly Milner HallsLearn how much there is to love about horses—for kids ages 6 to 9Do you know a young horse lover who dreams of riding a horse? Or loves to learn about what it takes to care for one? All About Horses can teach them! They'll saddle up and become a horse expert as they read up on what horses eat, all the gear that keeps horses strong and healthy, and how to get started with riding.With detailed chapters and gorgeous illustrations, kids will take a look at the most popular horse breeds and what makes them special—like the big and strong Clydesdale and the lean and fast Tennessee Walker. They'll even learn about how horses communicate with humans and how to build a loving bond that lasts a lifetime.Facts and quizzes—Kids will learn fun bonus facts about horses—like how fast they can gallop!—and find quizzes at the end of every chapter, including one about what kind of horse they'd be.Jokes and questions—Discover silly jokes that kids can share with friends and fascinating questions that test their horse knowledge.For newly independent readers—This book features large font, short paragraphs, and chapters broken up into sections so kids feel a sense of success and accomplishment as they read.Any horse-loving little one will enjoy the fascinating facts and illustrations in this colorful book about horses! Perfect as a stocking stuffer for kids, this book also makes an ideal choice for kids Christmas books, bringing joy and learning together!
All About Lizards
by Jim ArnoskyIntroduction to lizards. Includes green iguanas, Komodo dragons, geckos, anoles, chuckwallas, skinks, and Gila monsters.
All About Owls
by Jim ArnoskyWhere do owls live? How do they see so well at night? What do owls eat? How can you tell if an owl lives near you? Noted artist and naturalist Jim Arnosky gives young readers a glimpse of the owls' night world. You will see owls swooping toward their prey and caring for their young. You will find out surprising things about these night hunters. Here is a wondrous introduction for the young nature observer. This book is made more wonderful by the excellent picture descriptions. Children who are blind will no longer wonder what the different owls look like.
All About Penguins: Discover Life on Land and in the Sea
by Dyan deNapoliWaddle, slide, and swim through life as a penguin! Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a penguin? Imagine zooming through the ocean, diving for krill, or flopping on your belly and tobogganing across ice. This is how penguins spend their days—and they want you to join them! Now, kids ages 5 to 7 can explore the wonderful lives of waddling, web-footed penguins!Packed with incredible detail and delightful illustrations, this book takes an expedition to South Georgia Island and beyond to teach you everything there is to know about every penguin species. Discover what penguins sound like, how they stay warm on land and while swimming, why they can't fly, and how penguin families raise their chicks.All About Penguins includes:A penguin's life for me—Follow the King penguin's journey as he grows into an adult bird raising his own baby chicks through a fun and illustrated narrative.Deep dive with penguins—Explore the differences in behavior, appearance, and habitat between 19 different penguin species, including Emperor, Macaroni, African, and more.Fast penguin facts—Did you know penguins have knees? Or that most penguins can dive up to 300 feet deep? Find out more with tons of awesome penguin trivia!Learn all about penguins with this fun, educational book!
All About Rattlesnakes
by Jim ArnoskyHave you ever wondered about rattlesnakes? How dangerous are they? Do rattlesnakes bite people? Where do rattlesnakes live? How many kinds of rattlesnakes are there? This book answers all these questions and more. It is all about rattlesnakes! The picture descriptions make this an especially useful book.
All About Turkeys
by Jim ArnoskyJIM ARNOSKY is the award-winning author and illustrator of more than 45 books for children. For this book, he drew on years of careful observation of wild turkeys in his home state of Vermont and other parts of the country. His vibrant, detailed illustrations are based on his own photography and video taken in the wild.
All-American Dogs: A History of Presidential Pets from Every Era
by Andrew HagerFrom historian-in-residence at the Presidential Pet Museum, Andrew Hager, comes a fond, fascinating, and often surprising look at the dogs who were the best friends of the presidents, featuring unforgettable photographs.President Biden’s German shepherds, Major and the late Champ, are the latest in a long line of presidential dogs. Dating all the way back to George Washington, dogs have been constant companions to nearly all of America’s presidents. Of the past 46 presidents, 31 have had at least one dog at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.Organized by historical eras, All-American Dogs will take readers through the captivating history of the White House’s four-legged friends, the impact they had on their owner-in-chiefs, and, ultimately, American history. From the assassination of President’s Lincoln’s dog after Lincoln’s own death to President’s Hoover’s Belgian shepherd, King Tut, who helped President Hoover win the election after appearing in a campaign photo, these furry members of the first family often had a lasting impact on the administrations that kept them.As historian-in-residence at the Presidential Pet Museum, Andrew Hager will include original research and rare photographs from the National Archives to trace the history of America’s first dogs. From post-Revolutionary dogs, to Civil War era dogs, to Cold War dogs, Hager will show the differences and similarities of how our nation viewed man’s best friend.Readers will learn not only past presidents’ dogs in each historical era, but also the cultural history of dogs as pets, and the ways in which Americans’ relationships with dogs has evolved over the past two centuries.
All Because of a Cup of Coffee (Geronimo Stilton, No. #10)
by Geronimo StiltonEnter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. I, Geronimo Stilton, was in love! I went out for a cup of coffee one morning and laid eyes on the most beautiful rodent I'd ever seen. Unfortunately, I immediately tripped over my paws and ended up with my tail in a toaster! I was one mortified mouse. But I was determined to prove that I wasn't a complete stumblemouse. So I decided to join my family on their most daring adventure yet -- a journey to the eighth wonder of the world! There I made a discovery so truly amazing, I knew I could win the heart of my darling ratlette. . . .