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A Year without Autumn
by Liz KesslerIf you could see into the future - would you look?Jenni Green doesn't have a choice. On her way to visit her best friend, Autumn, Jenni suddenly finds she's been transported exactly one year forward in time.Now she discovers that in the year that's gone by, tragedy has struck and her friendship with Autumn will never be the same again. But what caused the tragedy? How did Jenni skip a year? And can she find her way back to the past to try to change what lies ahead?With humour - and her customary light touch - the author of the EMILYWINDSNAP books plays a fascinating game with time, and explores thechanges that take place in friendships and families in the aftermath of adisaster.
A Young Hero with a Big Heart: The Story of Ana Dodson (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Gold #Level P)
by Barbara FiermanA Young Hero with a Big Heart: The Story of Ana Dodson
A Young People's History of the United States: Columbus to the War on Terror (For Young People Series)
by Howard Zinn Rebecca StefoffA Young People's History of the United States brings to US history the viewpoints of workers, slaves, immigrants, women, Native Americans, and others whose stories, and their impact, are rarely included in books for young people. A Young People's History of the United States is also a companion volume to The People Speak, the film adapted from A People's History of the United States and Voices of a People's History of the United States.Beginning with a look at Christopher Columbus's arrival through the eyes of the Arawak Indians, then leading the reader through the struggles for workers' rights, women's rights, and civil rights during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and ending with the current protests against continued American imperialism, Zinn in the volumes of A Young People's History of the United States presents a radical new way of understanding America's history. In so doing, he reminds readers that America's true greatness is shaped by our dissident voices, not our military generals.
A Young People's History of the United States: Revised and Updated (For Young People Series)
by Howard ZinnA Young People's History of the United States brings to US history the viewpoints of workers, enslaved people, immigrants, women, Black people, Latino Americans, Asian Americans, American Indians, and others whose stories, and their impact, are rarely included in books for young people. Beginning with a look at Christopher Columbus&’s arrival through the eyes of the Arawak Indians, then leading the reader through the struggles for workers&’ rights, women&’s rights, and civil rights during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and ending with the current protests against continued American imperialism, Zinn presents a radical new way of understanding America&’s history. In so doing, he reminds readers that America&’s true greatness is shaped by our dissident voices, not our military generals.A Young People's History of the United States is also a companion volume to The People Speak, the film adapted from A People's History of the United States and Voices of a People&’s History of the United States.
A Young Woman After God's Own Heart: A Teen's Guide to Friends, Faith, Family, and the Future
by Elizabeth GeorgeThis young woman's version of Elizabeth George's bestselling book A Woman After God's Own Heart shares the intentions and blessings of God's heart with teen girls. On this journey they discover His priorities for their lives including prayer, submission, faithfulness, and joy and how to embrace those priorities in daily life. Elizabeth's mentor style, the Heart Response messages of reflection, and the age significant themes make this an excellent book for groups or for personal study. And best of all, girls will discover that God is a faithful, caring, and loving presence during this exciting and sometimes difficult time in their lives.
A Zany Competition (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Red #Level M)
by Jacqueline Adams"Worm charming? It started as a crazy contest at a school in England. Now it's an event that attracts thousands of people - and thousands of worms!"
A Zeal of Zebras
by Woop StudiosAn embarrassment of pandas, a galaxy of starfish, a shiver of sharks...these are all collective nouns used to describe their groups. Woop Studios, acclaimed for their work on the Harry Potter movies, has illustrated these quirky phrases, creating a series of extraordinarily beautiful art that has been collected here for the first time. The colorful introduction to animals and the alphabet is accessible for young children, while the gorgeous, whimsical art and clever wordplay make it perfect for design-savvy parents and inspired gift givers. Longer than the standard picture book, with high design and production values, this is a volume readers will want on their coffee tables in addition to their child's bookshelf.
A Zebra's Day (Readers)
by Aubre AndrusFollow a zebra throughout the day as it grazes and spends time with its herd in its grassland habitat.Zebras are one of Africa's most interesting animals, and in this pre-reader, young readers will learn all about where they live, what they eat, and how they survive in the herd. Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping them make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their knowledge of the world.
A Zombie Ate My Homework (Project Z #1)
by Tommy GreenwaldArnold Z. Ombee has escaped a secret government zombie project -- but now can he survive human elementary school?From the hilarious mind behind the Crimebiters series comes a new trilogy that fans of The Last Kids on Earth will love to pieces (literally). Arnold Z. Ombee has escaped a secret government lab that's developing zombies. Young, scared, and alone, he is found by the Kinders, a warmhearted couple who take him in. The Kinders decide Arnold will become part of their family. They help him disguise his undead appearance and teach him how to act like a human boy. After a lot of practice, he's ready for the ultimate test: Fifth grade!
A ajudante do mago
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaDepois de terminar a Escola de Magia, Hilde vai para a Corte Real, onde prestará seus serviços. A jovem maga não suspeitava, no entanto, que o rei decidiria casar-se com ela. Nem que o transformaria em uma criança antipática! Sinopse A futura maga Hilde foi para a Corte Real ao término da Escola de Magia, para se tornar ajudante do mago da Corte. Aconteceu, porém, que o velho rei se apaixonou por sua figura e resolveu casar-se com ela. Na realidade, a bela jovem ainda não queria se casar e, para se livrar do monarca, prometeu que o rejuvenesceria. O rei concordou de imediato, porém algo de errado aconteceu com o feitiço e ao invés da figura real se tornar jovem, como o esperado, ela se transformou em uma criança atrevida e mal-humorada. O mago da corte e sua ajudante tentariam melhorar a situação e, por isso, deveriam iniciar uma longa jornada rumo a uma região em que as fadas da montanha supostamente viviam. Certamente elas poderiam corrigir esse erro infeliz!
A aula de direção
by Ben Rehder Ana Alves RolimCharlie Dunbar tinha grandes planos para as férias de verão, mas se tornar um foragido não estava na lista. Muito menos que seu avô doente seria seu parceiro de crime. Agora, a dupla está em fuga, tentando cruzar o país para ver um tipo de médico especialista, enquanto o mundo assiste fascinado sua jornada. Eles se tornaram o assunto de debates acalorados em canais de notícias. Milhares de pessoas demonstram seu apoio em fanpages no Facebook. E até os próprios pais de Charlie aparecem ao vivo na TV para implorar que ele volte para casa em segurança. Mas ele ainda não está pronto. Charlie está determinado a levar seu avô até Seattle. A única pergunta é: a polícia irá detê-lo antes de chegarem lá?
A child's garden of verses (Dover Children's Classics Ser.)
by Robert Louis StevensonHere is a delightful look at childhood, written by master poet and storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson. In this collection of sixty-six poems, Stevenson recalls the joys of his childhood, from sailing boats down a river, to waiting for the lamplighter, to sailing off to foreign lands in his imagination. Moving from make-believe worlds to curiosity and descriptions of simple pleasures, these poems capture a child's wonder, imagination and fascination with everyday things.
A cidade das sombras
by Rafael EstradaHá quem não preste muita atenção as sombras, ao fim e ao cabo são só inofensivas silhuetas que os corpos projetam. Mas a avó de Elia não pensa da mesma maneira. Ela afirma que estão vivas e nos usam como escudos contra a luz em um desesperado ato de autoafirmação. Embora as ignoremos, não podemos prescindir delas. Vocês perguntarão se é possível que influenciem as pessoas. Pensando bem, porque estão aqui de forma intencional: perseguem-nos, nos rodeiam, se movem entre nós e observam tudo o que fazemos. Uma novela onde realidade e fantasia estão tão intimamente unidas que resulta quase impossível diferenciá-las.
A clases otra vez, Mallory (Mallory en español (Mallory in Spanish) #2)
by Laurie FriedmanSummer is over and that can only mean one thing for eight-year-old Mallory McDonald (like the restaurant, but no relation)—she has to go back to school. But not just any school, a new school with all new kids in it. To make matters worse, her mom is going, too! She's the new music teacher, and Mallory can't think of anything that could possibly be worse—until her first day.
A correr por el autobús (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level T #45)
by Caroline Hu Peter CoreyTommy siempre está corriendo detrás del autobús. ¡Y el autobús escolar acaba de romperse! Mientras toda la escuela recauda fondos para uno nuevo, Tommy ayuda a Adam a prepararse para la colecta de básquetbol y también entrena para participar en la gran carrera. ¿Recaudarán suficiente dinero para un autobús nuevo? NIMAC-sourced textbook
A de Grummond Primer: Highlights of the Children's Literature Collection
by Carolyn J. Brown, Ellen Hunter Ruffin, and Eric L. TribunellaContributions by Ann Mulloy Ashmore, Rudine Sims Bishop, Ruth B. Bottigheimer, Jennifer Brannock, Carolyn J. Brown, Ramona Caponegro, Lorinda Cohoon, Carol Edmonston, Paige Gray, Laura Hakala, Andrew Haley, Wm John Hare, Dee Jones, Allison G. Kaplan, Megan Norcia, Nathalie op de Beeck, Amy Pattee, Deborah Pope, Ellen Hunter Ruffin, Anita Silvey, Danielle Bishop Stoulig, Roger Sutton, Deborah D. Taylor, Eric L. Tribunella, Alexandra Valint, and Laura E. Wasowicz During the 1960s, a dedicated library science professor named Lena de Grummond initiated a letter-writing campaign to children’s authors and illustrators requesting original manuscripts and artwork to share with her students. Now named after de Grummond, this archive at the University of Southern Mississippi has grown into one of the largest collections of historical and contemporary youth literature in North America with original contributions from more than 1,400 authors and illustrators, as well as over 185,000 volumes. The first book-length project on the collection, A de Grummond Primer: Highlights of the Children's Literature Collection provides a history of de Grummond’s work and an introduction to major topics in the field of children’s literature. With more than ninety full-color images, it highlights particular strengths of the archive, including extensive holdings of fairy tales, series books, nineteenth-century periodicals, Golden Age illustrated books, Mississippi and southern children’s literature, nonfiction, African American children’s literature, contemporary children’s and young adult authors and illustrators, and more. The book includes contributions from literature and information science scholars, historians, librarians, and archivists—all noted experts on children’s literature—and points to the exciting research possibilities of the archive.De Grummond could not have realized when she wrote to luminaries like H. A. and Margret Rey, Berta and Elmer Hader, Madeleine L’Engle, J. R. R. Tolkien, Lois Lenski, Garth Williams, and others that their correspondence and contributions would form the foundation for this extraordinary trove now visited by scholars from around the world. Such major authors and illustrators as Ezra Jack Keats, Richard Peck, Rosemary Wells, Angela Johnson, and John Green continued to donate content. In addition, curators, past and present, have acquired both historical and contemporary volumes of literature and criticism.
A de activista
by Martha E. Gonzalez Innosanto NagaraFollowing on the outrageous success of Innosanto Nagara's A is for Activist (now in its fourth printing), A de Activista is a Spanish-language ABC board book written by Grammy Award-winning lyricist and singer Martha Gonzalez and illustrated by Nagara for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else that activists believe in and fight for. The alliteration, rhyming, and vibrant illustrations make the book exciting for children, calling them to action while teaching them a love for books.From the Board edition.
A distância entre mim e a cerejeira
by Paola Peretti140 passos separam Mafalda da cerejeira do pátio da escola. 180 dias separam Mafalda da escuridão eterna. Uma história comovente para todas as idades inspirada na vida da autora. Todas as crianças têm medo do escuro, mas felizmente, para a maioria, o escuro é temporário e o medo transitório. Para Mafalda, de nove anos, o escuro é a sua única certeza e o seu futuro: dentro de seis meses, uma doença macular degenerativa condená-la-á a uma cegueira irreversível. Como será a sua vida então? Poderá continuar a ir à escola, a jogar futebol com os amigos e a tomar conta do gato de que tanto gosta? A única outra certeza de Mafalda é que que quando o dia da escuridão chegar, irá viver para a cerejeira da escola.O caminho até lá será feito de amizade, ilusão e descobertas. Passos de medo e esperança que a levarão a perceber que o mais importante da vida não sevê com os olhos. A história da pequena Mafalda é inspirada na vida da autora deste livro, Paola Peretti. A coragem e determinação desta menina iluminam aquilo que já desconfiávamos: que o verdadeiro sentido da vida está dentro de cada um de nós, que somos sempre mais fortes do que aquilo que imaginávamos, e que só com a ajuda de todos podemos ser inteiros, livres e felizes. "Nasci numa Terça-Feira Gorda e estou a ficar cega. Vejo apenas 1/5 do que os outros vêem. A Literatura é a minha paixão, Quero escrever. Tenho olhos nas mãos, quando escrevo tudo se torna mais claro na minha cabeça." Paola Peretti
A fond la planche!: (Grind) (French Soundings)
by Eric WaltersPhilip lives for skateboarding. School is merely the break between trying to land a difficult jump and outrunning the security guards. When he and his best friend Wally meet a professional skateboarder who videotapes himself for his website, Philip thinks they can do it too -- and make money at the same time. When they start getting hits on their website -- and making money -- they start to feel the pressure to do more and more dangerous stunts.
A garota dos olhos tristes
by Noelia Hontoria Thaís CamposO grande Joaquín Sabina certa vez perguntou-se em uma de suas canções: “como fugir quando não restam ilhas para naufragar?”. Para Adriana, a pequena ilha de Malta representa sua segunda e última oportunidade para juntar os peçados partidos de sua vida. Fugindo de um passado que não cessa de atormentá-la, em uma madrugada de outubro, pega sua mala e embarca em um avião, disposta a começar do zero. Um tudo ou nada em que VIVER será sempre seu único objetivo.
A is for Activist
by Innosanto NagaraOne of NPR's Top 100 Book for Young Readers &“Reading it is almost like reading Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, but for two-year olds—full of pictures and rhymes and a little cat to find on every page that will delight the curious toddler and parents alike.&”—Occupy Wall StreetA is for Activist is an ABC board book written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else that activists believe in and fight for. The alliteration, rhyming, and vibrant illustrations make the book exciting for children, while the issues it brings up resonate with their parents' values of community, equality, and justice. This engaging little book carries huge messages as it inspires hope for the future, and calls children to action while teaching them a love for books.
A is for Art (National Gallery Paul Thurlby #1)
by Paul ThurlbyA beautiful and informative alphabet book created in association with the National Galley - perfect for children and adults alike.See the sights of the National Gallery as never before - through the eyes of award-winning illustrator Paul Thurlby. From Da Vinci to Monet, from medieval masters to the French Impressionists, come on a inspiring tour of one of the world's most-visited museums. Enjoy masterpieces like Van Gogh's Sunflowers and Constable's The Hay Wain as well discovering some lesser known gems. This unique book is packed to bursting with the world's greatest paintings and the stories behind them.Praise for Paul Thurlby's Numbers: 'Stunning collection.' Guardian'Paul Thurlby's prints are so ludicrously beautiful that I am seriously tempted to blow the budget, order the whole lot and paper a wall with them.' India Knight, journalist and author
A is for Oboe: The Orchestra's Alphabet
by Marilyn Nelson Lera AuerbachThis deeply imaginative and entertaining poetry collection details the pleasures of the orchestra, from strong-willed A to satisfied Z.Two widely acclaimed poets--one a composer and classical pianist as well--have come together to create this extraordinary portrait of the orchestra in all of its richness and fascination, using the structure of the alphabet in a way that's entirely new and delightful. A is for the first note you hear as you take your seat in the concert hall, played by the headstrong oboe. B is for the bassoon, "the orchestra's jester, complaining impatiently through his nose." And C is for the conductor, "like the captain on the bridge of a great ship, navigating the composer's musical charts." Onward the text goes, soaring in reverie and making thought-provoking observations while not taking itself too seriously--illuminating all the various details that flow together to create the nourishing experience of playing or listening to music.
A jornada dos Vampiros
by Vianka Van Bokkem Lueuda AlvesA neve neste inverno está muito intensa, e os humanos não estão passeando como de costume, em seus trenós puxados por cachorros. De repente, senti o cheiro de sangue, fiquei distante, observando... Eram dois humanos: Um homem forte e robusto carregava em seus braços uma pessoa ferida. O sangue fresco foi lentamente pingando sobre a neve branca. Eles provavelmente haviam sofrido um acidente e se perderam. Minha vida imortal se complica quando um belo vampiro chamado Mikael pede minha ajuda. Durante a nossa viagem marítima para libertar a Noruega dos vampiros ingleses, eu comecei a ter sentimentos em relação a Mikael e seu irmão Noak. Meu nome é Klara e eu sou uma vampira .
A la Cuenta de Tres
by Elodie Nowodazkij Garye Maraboto RouxEl año pasado Natalya Pushkaya asistía a la Academia de Artes Escénicas en Nueva York. El año pasado estaba en camino a convertirse en una exitosa bailarina. El año pasado su papá aún estaba vivo. Un accidente automovilístico lo cambió todo; Natalya se siente culpable por lo que pasó. Ahora va a una preparatoria normal en Nueva Jersey y vive con su madre, quien solía ser una fantástica bailarina y ahora sólo es una alcohólica. Ya no hay esperanza en el baile para Natalya; sin embargo, en su nueva escuela el sexy jugador de fútbol Antonio ve un futuro brillante con ella, o por lo menos un presente divertido. Mantenerse alejada de él resulta ser todo un reto, pero el paciente encanto de Tonio por fin logra conquistarla. Pero Tonio tiene algunos secretos oscuros que llevarán a Natalya a alejarse de él y encontrar refugio en el alcohol, igual que su madre. ¿Será capaz de confiar en Antonio antes de perderlo para siempre y destruirse a sí misma?