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A Pattern for Pepper
by Julie KraulisFrom pinstripe to houndstooth, ikat to toile, join Pepper on her journey into the history of textiles as she works alongside a tailor to make her perfect dress.Pepper is getting a dress made for a special occasion. It's the first dress that has ever been made just for her, and she wants it to be perfect. But what pattern is right for her? Pepper is particular, and nothing works at first. Dotted Swiss? Too plain. Houndstooth? Not enough color. Pinstripe? Too glum. As Pepper learns about each fabric, she finds a reason why it's just not the one. Will Pepper ever be able to find the perfect pattern? Julie Kraulis takes readers on a journey through gorgeous patterns and their origins--from the mountains of Switzerland to the green grass of Scotland--in search of Pepper's ideal pattern. The incredible illustrations make for a dress, a character and a book that are impossible to forget.
A Pattern of Roses
by K. M. PeytonThe discovery of old drawings with the same initials as his leads a 16-year-old boy on a journey into the past, where he relives the experiences of the artist.
A Paw-some Costume Party! (Little Golden Book)
by RH DisneyDisney's Palace Pets celebrate Halloween in Whisker Haven with a super-creative costume party!The adorable Palace Pets are celebrating Halloween and you won't believe the awesome costumes they create! Children ages 2 to 5 will love this full-color Little Golden Book starring Berry, Dreamy, Sultan, and the rest of the characters from Disney's Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets.The whimsical world of Whisker Haven fosters kids' love for pampering and nurturing pets, while developing friendships through entertaining royal adventures with the Palace Pets.
A Paw-some Mystery (Barbie and Her Sisters in the Great Puppy Adventure)
by Mary Man-KongIn Barbie and Her Sisters in The Great Puppy AdventureTM, Barbie, Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea discover an old treasure map in their grandmother's attic! Will they be able to follow the clues with the help of some playful puppies? Children ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color storybook based on the latest Barbie(TM) holiday movie releasing in fall 2015.
A Pearl Among Princes
by Coleen ParatoreWelcome to the island where princes learn to be charming. Gracepearl Coal is the cook's daughter on Miramore, the island all princes visit for their summer program in the Charming Arts. Each year, the princes-in-training arrive on gallant seacraft, guided by captains trained to navigate the island's treacherous waters. Passage on one of these boats is the only method to leave the island-thus betrothal to a royal is the only way for Pearl to find her far-off destiny, the one that's started haunting her dreams. Luckily, this year's crop of princes include some promising prospects, but how will Pearl leave behind her ailing father or-hardest of all-marry a boy other than her long-time beloved, Mackree . . . who now finds it too painful to even speak to her?
A Pearl Harbor Time Capsule: Artifacts of the Surprise Attack on the U.S.
by Natalie FowlerA Japanese war map, a collection of U.S. military uniforms, and a gas mask are all part of the story of Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. By examining artifacts and primary sources like these, readers are drawn into the event that brought the United States into World War II. Part of the Time Capsule History series, this book examines artifacts of the Pearl Harbor attack and its aftermath. Open this imaginary time capsule and learn!
A Pearl Harbor Time Capsule: Artifacts of the Surprise Attack on the U.S.
by Natalie FowlerA Japanese war map, a collection of U.S. military uniforms, and a gas mask are all part of the story of Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. By examining artifacts and primary sources like these, readers are drawn into the event that brought the United States into World War II. Part of the Time Capsule History series, this book examines artifacts of the Pearl Harbor attack and its aftermath. Open this imaginary time capsule and learn!
A Pearl Harbor Time Capsule: Artifacts of the Surprise Attack on the U.S. (Time Capsule History)
by Natalie FowlerA Japanese war map, a collection of U.S. military uniforms, and a gas mask are all part of the story of Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. By examining artifacts and primary sources like these, readers are drawn into the event that brought the United States into World War II. Part of the Time Capsule History series, this book examines artifacts of the Pearl Harbor attack and its aftermath. Open this imaginary time capsule and learn!
A Pebble and a Pen
by Joan DonaldsonIn 1853, fourteen-year-old Matty runs away from the drudgery of farm life to join Mr. Spencer's famous penmanship school and finds she must meet many challenges to make her way as a female penman.
A Pebble for Your Pocket
by Thich Nhat Hanh Philippe Ames Nguyen Thi HopCombining the stories and meditation practices from the previous edition of A Pebble for your Pocket with those collected in Under the Rose Apple Tree and several new stories, this completely revised edition is comprised of Buddhist parables and stories from the author's own childhood experiences. They elucidate principles of Buddhism and mindfulness practice, giving young readers and their parents concrete advise on handling difficult emotions like anger. Written in a highly accessible style that doesn't rely on lot of jargon or difficult vocabulary, this collection emphasizes the importance of the present moment through vivid metaphors, original allegories, and colorful stories. Young readers learn about handling anger, living in the present moment, and "interbeing" - the interconnectedness of all things. Thich Nhat Hanh offers various practices that children can do on their own or with others that will help them to transform anger and unhappiness and reconnect to the wonders of nature and the joy of living in the present moment.
A Pebble for Your Pocket
by Thich Nhat HanhDrawn from Thich Nhat Hanh's Dharma talks given to young people, A Pebble for Your Pocket presents the basic teachings of the Buddha in accessible and modern language. Combining the stories and mediation practices from the previous edition of A Pebble for your Pocket with those collected in Under the Rose Apple Tree plus several new stories, this completely revised edition is written in a conversational style, and is comprised of Buddhist parables, and stories from the author's own childhood experiences. They elucidate principles of Buddhism and mindfulness practice, and give the young reader and their parents concrete advise on handling difficult emotions such as anger, from which the title - a pebble for your pocket - is taken. Written in a highly accessible style that doesn't rely on lot of jargon or difficult vocabulary requiring breaks for explanation, Thich Nhat Hanh emphasizes the importance of the present moment through vivid metaphors, original allegories, and colorful stories. Young readers will learn about handling anger, living in the present moment, and "interbeing" -- the interconnectedness of all things. Thich Nhat Hanh offers various practices that children can do on their own or with others that will help them to transform anger and unhappiness and reconnect to the wonders of nature and the joy of living in the present moment. This revised edition contains teachings and stories that the whole family can enjoy, as well as practices such as transforming anger in the family, instructions on how to invite the bell, breathing and sitting meditation, touching the Buddha inside, and others.This revised edition of A Pebble for your Pocket remains a unique and classic title in a market with few other substantial offering on this topic. It's teachings on spirituality and awareness are thought provoking on a child's level. This significantly expanded version includes all stories and practices previously published in Under the Rose Apple Tree plus 3 never before published stories.With 10 b/w illustrations by Philippe Ames and Nguyen Thi Hop.Ages 6-13. (Second graders and up)
A Peck of Peaches: A Georgia Number Book
by Carol CraneUsing numbers to introduce topics, many of Georgia's famous people, landmarks, and state symbols are introduced including Martin Luther King Jr., the nine Great Lakes of Georgia, loggerhead sea turtles, and sharks' teeth.
A Pee Wee Christmas (Pee Wee Scouts)
by Judy DeltonIt's a special Christmas for the Pee Wee Scouts--Mrs. Peters is about to have a baby!From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Peeper Sings (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Cathy Morrison Sarah TatlerNIMAC-sourced textbook. Peep. Peep. Peep. The peeper is a tiny frog with a loud song. The peeper's song tells us that spring has come.
A Penguin Story
by Antoinette PortisEdna the penguin knows only the three colors that surround her: white ice, black night, and blue sea. But she is convinced there is something more out there. So she sets out on a quest...a quest for color. When she finally finds what she's been looking for, it is everything she hoped for and more. But that doesn't mean she will ever stop looking.
A People And A Nation: A History of the United States (7th edition)
by Beth Bailey David W. Blight David M. Katzman Mary Beth Norton Thomas G. Paterson Howard P. Chudacoff Fredrik Logevall William M. TuttleThis spirited narrative challenges students to think about the meaning of American history. Thoughtful inclusion of the lives of everyday people, cultural diversity, work, and popular culture preserves the text s basic approach to American history as a story of all the American people. The Seventh Edition maintains the emphasis on the unique social history of the United States and engages students through cutting-edge research and scholarship. New content includes expanded coverage of modern history (post-1945) with discussion of foreign relations, gender analysis, and race and racial relations. Chapter-based "Links to the World" connect US history to global events and provide web links for further research on topics such as international treaties and the AIDS epidemic. The end-of-chapter "Legacies for a People and a Nation" feature focuses on a meaningful event, movement, or fact covered in the chapter that bears a striking relevance to present-day issues or controversies. Revised and expanded, this feature includes coverage from civil rights to social security. Updated "Chronology Boxes" appear in every chapter to orient students to events and the dates of their occurrence.
A People and a Tree
by Christine GrafNative American tribes from the Northwest Coast learned to use the wood of cedar trees for many of their daily needs. Tribes used recycling to conserve resources hundreds of years ago. Pounding bark until it was fluffy to make diapers and with special thin branches called withes, cedar trees were soaked and used to make rope. What special technique did tribes use to take down big cedar trees?
A People's History of Heaven
by Mathangi SubramanianA dazzling tribute to the resilience and determination of a remarkable community of women Nestled between the luxury high-rise blocks of Bangalore is an ironically named slum called Heaven. It's here that five girls – Muslim, Christian and Hindu; gay and straight – forge a binding friendship. But when Heaven is threatened by government bulldozers, the girls must come together to save the home they've built from nothing. Sparkling with passion and humour, A People's History of Heaven is the story of these unforgettable young women and their determination, not only to survive, but to triumph in a city that would prefer to forget them.
A Peppa Pig Collection (Peppa Pig Ser.)
by ScholasticThree cheers for three books in one! These Peppa Pig tales are perfect for every little reader. Based on the hit TV show on Nick Jr.!Peppa has the perfect day in this storybook collection, featuring three books in one! Read along as Peppa and her family go to the market, visit the aquarium, and paint pictures at school. There are so many adventures to be had!
A Perfect 10
by Chris HigginsPerfection. That's the key aim in Eva's life. She works hard to be the girl all the other girls wish they could be: pretty, popular, smart and the queen of her gymnastics clique, the 'Jimmies'. She seems to have it all. But the arrival of new girl Patty threatens Eva's perfect life and soon her mother's in rehab, her father's absent and her best friend seems more interested in snogging her brother than spending time with Eva. With her life quickly unravelling Eva clings to the one thing she can control, her weight. But no matter how strong her willpower is, the dark secret that Eva has worked so hard to conceal seems determined to reveal itself ...
A Perfect 10
by Chris HigginsPerfection. That's the key aim in Eva's life. She works hard to be the girl all the other girls wish they could be: pretty, popular, smart and the queen of her gymnastics clique, the 'Jimmies'. She seems to have it all. But the arrival of new girl Patty threatens Eva's perfect life and soon her mother's in rehab, her father's absent and her best friend seems more interested in snogging her brother than spending time with Eva. With her life quickly unravelling Eva clings to the one thing she can control, her weight. But no matter how strong her willpower is, the dark secret that Eva has worked so hard to conceal seems determined to reveal itself ...
A Perfect Christmas Pictureback (Barbie)
by Golden Books Mary TillworthIn Barbie's latest holiday direct-to-DVD movie, Barbie and her sisters learn the true meaning of Christmas. Girls will love this exciting new full-color storybook with punch-out ornaments based on Barbie(TM): A Perfect Christmas!From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Perfect Christmas Step Into Reading Book (Barbie)
by Christy WebsterGirls ages 4 to 6 will love joining Barbie and her sisters as they celebrate the perfect Christmas! This Step 2 reader is based on Barbie's direct-to-DVD holiday movie, Barbie: The Perfect Christmas.
A Perfect Day
by Jennifer YerkesOne bright, sunny morning, the pond&’s creatures prepare to perform a symphony. The birds begin with their calls; the frogs join in with their croaks; the fox barks, and the bees buzz. At last the clouds arrive with their thunderous percussion…Acclaimed author-illustrator Jennifer Yerkes presents the sights and sounds of an ecosystem in motion. Told with bold, vibrant art and playful onomatopoeia, A Perfect Day is a spectacular reminder to stop and listen to nature.
A Perfect Day
by Lane SmithToday is a perfect day for Cat, Dog, Chickadee, and Squirrel.Cat is lounging among the daffodils. Dog is sitting in the wading pool, deep in the cool water. Chickadee is eating fresh seed from the birdfeeder. Squirrel is munching on his very own corncob. Today is a perfect day in Bert's backyard. Until Bear comes along, that is. Bear crushes the daffodils, drinks the pool water, and happily gobbles up the birdseed and corncob. Today was a perfect day for Cat, Dog, Chickadee, and Squirrel. Now, it's just a perfect day for Bear.Lane Smith uses perfect pacing and vibrant illustrations to emphasize the power of perspective in this hilarious picture book about the goings-on in Bert's backyard.This book has Common Core connections.An NPR Best Book of 2017A 2018 ALSC Notable Children's Book