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A Rover's Story
by Jasmine WargaNew York Times bestseller * Best Book of the Year from The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, New York Public Library, Chicago Public LibraryThe One and Only Ivan meets The Wild Robot in this unique and deeply moving middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover, from the Newbery Honor–winning author of Other Words for Home. Meet Resilience, a Mars rover determined to live up to his name.Res was built to explore Mars. He was not built to have human emotions. But as he learns new things from the NASA scientists who assemble him, he begins to develop humanlike feelings. Maybe there’s a problem with his programming….Human emotions or not, launch day comes, and Res blasts off to Mars, accompanied by a friendly drone helicopter named Fly. But Res quickly discovers that Mars is a dangerous place filled with dust storms and giant cliffs. As he navigates Mars’s difficult landscape, Res is tested in ways that go beyond space exploration.As millions of people back on Earth follow his progress, will Res have the determination, courage, and resilience to succeed… and survive?
A Royal Birthday
by Eilis O'NealThis e-short prequel to The False Princess will appeal to fans of Shannon Hale and Tamora Pierce, giving them a new author to love and a new fantasy world to enter, a world filled with wizardry, mystery, and just the right touch of romance. This prequel introduces the court of Thorvaldor, Nalia, its princess, who has reached the magical age of sixteen, and her best friend, Kiernan, the earl's son who loves her but feels he is too far below her in rank to dream of making a match with her. The novel on which this e-short is based has received glowing reviews, been named a YALSA 2012 Best Fiction for Young Adults, and made numerous state master lists (Georgia, Rhode Island, Utah, and Maryland).
A Royal Christmas to Remember (The Princess Parables)
by Jeanna Young Jacqueline Kinney JohnsonIs your child a fan of princesses and fairy tales? Join princesses Joy, Grace, Faith, Charity, and Hope as they find themselves in the middle of Christmas Eve drama when their holiday celebration is interrupted by thieves, and they learn their village has been attacked. Children will learn about the importance of caring and sharing all year round, as well as helping those in need. In A Royal Christmas to Remember, the princess sisters are eager to open their presents, and look forward to all the gifts they will receive on Christmas morning. But on Christmas Eve, everything changes when robbers break into the castle and also steal from all the nearby villagers. The sisters soon learn true princesses give and share—and that the holidays and every day are better when we open our hearts to others.A Royal Christmas to Remember, part of the Princess Parables series, is perfect for:Children ages 4-8 who love princesses and knightsAdvent or holiday story timeHoliday gift exchanges and Christmas giftingCelebrating the real reason for Christmas as a familyThis holiday picture book features:Beautiful full-color illustrations and a festive cover with lots of holiday charmA story based on the Parable of the Young Ruler found in Luke 12:15–21A fun and approachable story that helps teach biblical valuesIf you enjoy A Royal Christmas to Remember, check out other titles in the Princess Parables series: A Royal Easter Story, Princess Charity&’s Courageous Heart, Princess Joy&’s Birthday Blessing, Princess Grace and the Little Lost Kitten, Princess Hope and the Hidden Treasure, and Princess Faith&’s Mysterious Garden.
A Royal Easter Story (The Princess Parables)
by Jeanna Young Jacqueline Kinney JohnsonIs your child a fan of princesses and fairy tales? Join princesses Joy, Grace, Faith, Charity, and Hope in this Easter adventure story in the Princess Parable series, where the sisters meet five young knights. As the princesses journey through a scary storm toward their Easter feast, young readers ages 4-8 will learn that we can always trust in God, no matter what.In A Royal Easter Story, princesses Joy, Grace, Faith, Charity, and Hope are busy with preparations for the annual Easter celebration. Then in ride five new friends: young knights who are as spirited as the princesses. A challenge is presented, and the princesses and knights decide to race to the neighboring village where the annual Easter celebration and feast will be held. Along the way, the princesses must weather a scary storm and rescue another new friend. But in the end the lesson is clear … trust in the Lord and his love and you can overcome any obstacle.The Royal Easter Story:Includes beautiful full-color illustrationsIs based on the Scripture found in Luke 11:9-13Has a front cover featuring lots of holiday glitterIncludes five brave knights as part of the action, making it ideal for girls and boys who love castles and fairy tale adventuresIf you enjoy A Royal Easter Story, check out other titles in the Princess Parables series: A Royal Christmas to Remember, Princess Charity&’s Courageous Heart, Princess Joy&’s Birthday Blessing, Princess Grace and the Little Lost Kitten, Princess Hope and the Hidden Treasure, and Princess Faith&’s Mysterious Garden.
A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying (A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying #1)
by Kelley ArmstrongMonster hunting isn't for the faint of heart -- the first in a brand-new middle-grade series by NYT bestselling author, Kelley Armstrong.Twelve-year-old Rowan is destined to be Queen; her twin brother, Rhydd, to be Royal Monster Hunter. Rowan would give anything to switch places, but the oldest child is always next in line, even if she is only older by two minutes. She resigns herself to admiring her monster hunting aunt's glorious sword and joining her queen mother for boring diplomatic teas. But tragedy shatters the longstanding rule, and Rowan finds herself hunting the most dangerous monster of all: a gryphon. Accompanied by a feisty baby jackalope and a giant wolf that barely tolerates her, Rowan sets off on a journey that will see her join other unlikely allies: a boy with monster-hunting ambitions of his own, and a girl hiding dangerous motives. It will take all of Rowan's skills, both physical and diplomatic, to keep this adventure on track. The future of her kingdom depends on it.
A Royal Makeover (Princess Protection Program #1)
by Lara Bergen Annie DeyoungCarter Mason's life is turned upside down when her father, Major Mason of the Princess Protection Program--a fictitious organization that rescues princesses--brings Princess Rosalinda to their Louisiana home. Rosalinda's country has been taken over by a dictator, and the only way to save her country and her mother is for Rosalinda to adopt the cover of regular American teen Rosie Gonzalez. Carter is in charge of helping Rosie fit in, but getting Rosie to change her ways is more challenging than either one of them expected. And when both girls are nominated for Homecoming Queen, they're in for a royal disaster!
A Royal Pain (Elizabeth #3)
by Francine PascalHe's engaged to someone else. Elizabeth is falling in love. With Max. Heir to the earl's fortune. Fiancé to a duchess. (Do people like this really exist?) They're completely different. But there's something there.
A Royal Pain in the Burp #15
by Nancy Krulik Aaron BlechaGeorge and his classmates are giving reports on their family trees, and their presentations will be broadcast on the local news. George is excited, but when he discovers he's related to the king of Arfendonia--a place no one has ever heard of--he panics. What if he makes a fool of himself on live TV? And even worse, what if his burp decides to make a guest appearance? Then George will be a total royal embarrassment!
A Royal Pet Problem (Little Golden Book)
by Andrea Posner-SanchezWhen a Mix-Up Potion combines their pets, Princess Sofia and her siblings have to straighten everything out—before the rabbit-dragon and peacock-baboon creatures wreck their school! Children ages 2 to 5 will love reading this funny Little Golden Book based on an episode of the Disney Junior hit show Sofia the First.
A Royal Rescue: Royal Sweets 1 (QUIX)
by Helen Perelman Olivia Chin MuellerJoin Princess Mini on all of her princess adventures at the Royal Fairy Academy in this super-sweet story that’s launching QUIX, a new line of fun-to-read short chapter books that are perfect for emerging readers.Princess Mini is worried about starting a new school and making new friends—even with a little troll named Gobo by her side. It’s not always easy being a princess! Will she come to learn that her new school and new friends could lead to more adventures than she could possibly imagine?
A Royal Spring (Step into Reading)
by Kristen L. DepkenRapunzel, Tiana, Belle, and Merida celebrate springtime in this Step 2 Step into Reading book! Perfect for kids ages 4 to 6, Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. Children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help will love this book.
A Royal Tea (Mermaid Tales #9)
by Debbie DadeyWhen Shelly meets the Queen of the Western Oceans in this Mermaid Tales adventure, she encounters a royal dilemma!When a royal messenger announces that Queen Edwina is coming to tea, Shelly is as jittery as a jellyfish! After all, the Queen of the Western Oceans is her great aunt. And despite being a princess, Shelly has never met a queen before. How should she act? What should she wear? Then Pearl tells Shelly that the queen is going to take Shelly to live in Neptune’s Castle: “It’s where a real princess would live,” Pearl tells her. Shelly is terrified of leaving her home, friends, and beloved grandfather behind. When the royal carriage arrives, she’s trembling from the top of her head to the tip of her tail. What will Queen Edwina think of Princess Shelly? And will she really take Shelly away from the home she loves?
A Royal Wedding: Super Special
by Helen Perelman Erica-Jane WatersTake part in the sweetest celebration Sugar Valley has ever seen in this Candy Fairies super special!Princess Lolli is getting married! From the engagement party to the wedding, from the bouquet to the dress, there is so much to be done--and the Candy Fairies are eager to help. At first the Candy Fairies aren't sure they'll be invited, but then Lolli asks them to be her Gumdrop Girls (aka flower girls) and to make her beautiful lollipop bouquet! But preparation for the royal wedding won't be without its up and downs... This extra-long Candy Fairies adventure is full of delicious details and fanciful festivities!
A Royal Wedding: Super Special (Candy Fairies)
by Helen Perelman Erica-Jane WatersTake part in the sweetest celebration Sugar Valley has ever seen in this Candy Fairies super special! Princess Lolli is getting married! From the engagement party to the wedding, from the bouquet to the dress, there is so much to be done-and the Candy Fairies are eager to help. At first the Candy Fairies aren't sure they'll be invited, but then Lolli asks them to be her Gumdrop Girls (aka flower girls) and to make her beautiful lollipop bouquet! But preparation for the royal wedding won't be without its up and downs. . . This extra-long Candy Fairies adventure is full of delicious details and fanciful festivities!
A Running Back Can't Always Rush
by Nate LeboutillierDanny loves to go fast. With his super speed, he can rush down the football field in seconds. The trouble is he forgets to slow down off of the field. When he zips through his homework, he makes mistakes. When he eats too fast, he feels sick. How will Danny learn that a running back can't always rush?
A Safe Place to Land (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Teri Eastman Tim McDonaghNIMAC-sourced textbook. A DARK SECRET. WHEN JACOB MAKES FRIENDS AT HIS NEW SCHOOL, HE'S TERRIFIED ABOUT WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF THEY DISCOVER HIS DARK SECRET.
A Sailor Called Wet Paint and Other Secret Stories from History
by Nandini Nayar"What can a lady in a thin sari do to survive in COLD England?How will a ship's crew RETURN home without any money?When did the young ayah last see her OWN family?And why, oh why, did the sailor write WET PAINT in a young girl's diary?Nannies and sailors taken 4,000 miles away to England to work...it's the same SORRY tale. Often ABANDONED, they have to find their own way across the sea, back home to India! It's upsetting. It's shocking. It's breaking our hearts. What are we to DO? Well, here are stories - a whole SHEAF of them about AYAHS in a foreign land and the Indian crew of LASCARS on ships, questioning why the British don't treat these people kindly. Asking to give them the home, the care and the freedom they deserve. But is ANYONE listening? Are YOU? "
A Sailor Returns
by Theodore TaylorWhen 11-year-old Evan Bryant receives a letter from his grandfather, everything changes for his family. Tom Pentreath is an old sailor who abandoned Evan's mother when she was just three years old. Tom's adventures have taken him around the world, but now he wants to be a part of Evan's family. Can Evan and his mother find the courage to forgive Tom?
A Saint a Day: 365 True Stories of Faith and Heroism
by Meredith HindsTeach your child to walk in faith, act justly, and lead with kindness and humility with this 365-day devotional for kids. A Saint a Day includes fascinating historical stories as it introduces young readers to over 300 saints who did extraordinary things for God.Mother Teresa left her family at age 18 to become a missionary. St. Patrick helped spread Christianity to Ireland. St. Jerome translated the Bible into Latin--and also had a pet lion!Written for ages 8 to 12, A Saint a Day inspires young readers with remarkable stories of people who made extraordinary choices to love and serve God. Featuring popular saints such as Teresa of Ávila, Francis of Assisi, Juan Diego, and Thomas Aquinas, each of the 365 devotions includes:A Scripture verse and prayerA short summary or inspiring story of a saintA notable factArtwork with a fresh, kid-friendly design This daily devotional for kids is:An ideal gift for First Communion, Confirmation, or AdventA unique book for strengthening a child's faithA great way to share Catholic Church history with kids A Saint a Day will help your child realize the long history of people of faith. As you journey through this yearlong devotional, your children will grow in their understanding of Church history and better understand how they can love and serve God.
A Salmon for Simon
by Betty WatertonSimon has always longed to catch a salmon. But when his luck suddenly changes and an eagle accidentally drops one into a tidal pool, Simon is torn between sympathy for the fish and the desire to catch something of his own. The enhanced epub version, in celebration of Groundwood's 35th anniversary, includes a read-aloud feature of the story narrated by Graham Greene.All summer long, Simon, a young First Nations boy, has been desperate to catch a salmon. He goes fishing every day, but has no luck. Then one day a high-flying eagle drops a salmon into a clam hole right before his eyes, and Simon must decide whether to take it home or let it go.This simple story, with its evocative watercolor paintings of the Northwest Coast, was an environmental fable before its time when it was first published in 1978. But its true power rests in the magical combination of text and pictures, which have made it a best-selling classic.
A Sassy Surprise (Big Apple Barn #3)
by Kristin EarhartJust when Happy Go Lucky is starting to feel at home at Big Apple Barn, everything changes. There is a new pony in the barn: Sassafras Surprise, otherwise known as Sassy. Everyone wants to learn more about her.
A Savage Thunder: Antietam and the Bloody Road to Freedom
by Jim MurphyBy the flow of the inland river, when the fleets of iron have fled, Where the blades of the grave-grass quiver, Asleep are the ranks of the dead: Under the sod and the dew, Waiting the Judgment Day: Under the one, the Blue, Under the other, the Gray.
A Savior Is Born: Rocks Tell the Story of Christmas
by Patti RokusThis unique and unforgettable picture book uses rock art and simple text to tell the story of the miracle of Christmas—the birth of Jesus. Through the arrangement of a few rocks and powerful words directly from Scripture, the entire Christmas story is told in A Savior Is Born: Rocks Tell the Story of Christmas.Readers will be intrigued by the nature-filled artwork that shows the birth of Jesus and the celebration of the very first Christmas in a powerful and unique way. A Savior Is Born is perfect for:Children ages 4-8Sharing the true story of Christmas in a new wayAdvent and Christmas gift-givingInspiring creative art projects using natural items such as rocks, sticks, and leavesThis unique holiday picture book:sparkles and shines with foil, embossing, and spot gloss on the coverfeatures beautiful photographs of the rock artuses the Gospel of Luke from the NKJV translation to tell the Christmas storyIf you enjoy A Savior Is Born, check out He Is Risen: Rocks Tell the Story of Easter.
A Scholar of Magics (A College of Magics)
by Caroline StevermerGlasscastle. University of dreaming towers and distant bells, pompous dons and disputatious undergraduates, exquisite architecture and grass that can choke you to death if you walk on it without the proper escort. On the surface, it is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in England. But underneath, its magic is ancient and dangerous.Samuel Lambert, sharpshooter, adventurer, late of the Wyoming plains and Kiowa Bob's Wild West Show, has been invited to Glasscastle to contribute his phemomenally accurate shooting eye to the top secret Agincourt Project. The only dangers he expects to face are British snobbery, heavy dinners, and tea with the Provost's pretty wife. But when the Provost's stylish sister Jane comes to town, things get much more exciting.This sparkling sequel to A College of Magics is a whirlwind of secret weapons, motor cars, mysterious assaults and abductions, thugs in bowler hats, and a mild-mannered don who is heir to a magical power greater than all Glasscastle. The resulting tale is as funny as a Gilbert and Sullivan Victorian romp, with the wit and suspense of a Dorothy Sayers mystery and a dash of John Wayne thrown in for good measure.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.