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Jimmy Carter: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Michael JoostenHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Jimmy Carter—small town peanut farmer who became the 39th president of the United States! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Jimmy Carter—the 39th president of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize recipient from Plains, Georgia, who continued to help people well into his nineties by building houses with Habitat for Humanity—is an inspiring read-aloud for young girls and boys. Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:George W. BushJohn McCainRonald ReaganBarack ObamaJoe Biden
Jimmy Carter: Champion of Peace
by Ellen Weiss Mel FriedmanNobel Peace Prize Winner. A peanut farmer and an obscure governor from the state of Georgia, Jimmy Carter was close to unknown until he ran for United States president in 1976. But throughout his presidency and in the years since he has left the White House, Jimmy Carter has worked so hard for peace -- even winning the Nobel Peace Prize -- that no on will ever ask, "Jimmy who?" again. Jimmy Carter is the world's peacemaker. He promotes human rights, social and economic justice, and works tirelessly with Habitat for Humanity to build housing for the poor and with the Carter Center to end hunger and wipe out diseases. This biography will reveal the man behind the name, and just how Jimmy Carter made the journey from a peanut farm in a tiny Georgia town to winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Jimmy Coates: Assassin?
by Joe CraigWho-or what-is Jimmy Coates? Eleven-year-old Jimmy is on the run. The good news is that he has some sweet new abilities that let him outrun, outjump, and outkick anybody-even adults. The bad news is that the mysterious organization that kidnapped Jimmy's parents is after him and he has no idea why. Except that it might have something to do with his new fighting capabilities. And the fact that he might not be entirely human. . . .
Jimmy Lee Did It
by Pat Cummings"Artie made his bed, he said. But Jimmy thinks he's smart. While Artie read his comics, Jimmy pulled the sheets apart." A delightful rhyming book which will bring out the giggles.
Jimmy Sniffles vs the Mummy (Jimmy Sniffles)
by Scott NickelJimmy Sniffles and his class take a field trip to the museum. Some believe the newest exhibit, the Mummy of Amun-Set, is cursed. At first, Jimmy doesn’t believe the frightful legend, but then some of the museum’s artifacts go missing. Can the kid who knows noses track down the truth? Or will this mummy mystery finally stump his super schnozz?
Jimmy Spoon and the Pony Express
by Kristiana GregoryHaving returned from living with his friends the Shoshoni, seventeen-year-old Jimmy Spoon grows restless again and seeks adventure by taking a job with the Pony Express.
Jimmy the Beet Truck
by Molly PearceAfter hard-working Jimmy is chided by a conceited tractor trailer named Mack, he comes to realize that in life everyone has an equally important role to play. Full-color illustrations.
Jimmy's Boa and the Big Splash Birthday Bash
by Trinka Hakes NobleJimmy's birthday party at Sealand turns into a big adventure.
Jimmy's Leprechaun Trap
by Dan Kissane[from the back cover] "The hilarious account of Jimmy's brush with a mischievous leprechaun. Jimmy never gave a second thought to the Little People. But when a leprechaun turns up on the farm, all hell breaks loose. This troublesome creature causes havoc--with the animals, with the humans, even with the machines! What can they do to get rid of him? For more adventures with Jimmy, read Jimmy and the Banshee. Dan Kissane lives on a farm in Kerry where he keeps sheep and bees. He is the author of several books for children, including Pugnax and the Princess, The Eagle Tree and Jimmy and the Banshee.”
Jimmy's Room (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Sally Comport Nathaniel ClintonNIMAC-sourced textbook. INSIDE THE ROOM. When Jimmy turns thirteen, his uncle gives him a key to a room and orders him to lock himself in before the sun sets. Should Jimmy obey—or should he listen to the doubts inside his head?
Jimmy's Stars
by Mary Ann RodmanIt's September 1943, and eleven-year-old Ellie McKelvey's older brother, Jimmy, has just been drafted. Jimmy has a joyful heart and a kind word for everyone, and he's the only person who thinks Ellie is smart and funny and as beautiful as Lana Turner, the movie star. Ellie can hardly stand to see him go. With Jimmy gone, Aunt Toots moves into his bedroom, Ellie's mother takes a war job at a factory, and everything in Ellie's life seems upside down. But she figures that the war will be over and Jimmy home by Christmas, so as much as she misses him, she keeps her spirits up. Even as families in the neighborhood begin to receive telegrams informing them that their boys are wounded or worse, Ellie never stops believing in Jimmy. In her second work of historical fiction, Mary Ann Rodman captures all the authentic details of life on the homefront during World War II, as well as the fierce love a sister has for her beloved big brother.Jimmy's Stars is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Jin Woo
by Eve Bunting Chris K. SoentpietDavid likes his family the way it has always been, just him and Mom and Dad. He never wanted to be a big brother. And he certainly didn't want Jin Woo, the little baby from Korea, to join the family. Now Jin Woo is getting all the attention, and David feels as if no one cares about him anymore. But then a surprising letter helps him to understand that being a brother can mean being surrounded with more love than ever.Eve Bunting and Chris Soentpiet bring the same deep emotion that distinguished their previous collaboration, So Far from the Sea, to this moving story of an adoptive family that has love to spare.
Jina Rides to Win (Riding Academy #3)
by Alison HartThe four roommates in Suite 4B at Foxhall Academy -- Jina, Lauren, Andie, and Mary Beth -- don't always agree on everything. But they all love horses! And what can beat living with your friends at a school with a super riding program.
Jina's Pain-in-the-Neck Pony (Riding Academy #7)
by Alison HartJina deserves a blue ribbon for patience after her own horse is sidelined and she agrees to show a pony named Applejacks -- with a sour disposition -- and help out his seven-year-old owner, Whitney, who constantly demands attention.
Jing's Family (All Kinds of Families)
by Elliot RileyBook Features:• 24 pages, about 8 inches x 8 inches • Ages 4-7, PreK-Grade 1 leveled readers • Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant illustrations • Features vocabulary and pre- and post-reading comprehension activities • Includes reading and teaching tips The Magic of Reading: Introduce your child to the magic of reading with Jing's Family, a story about adoption and diverse families. This 24-page book features colorful illustrations and simple language to practice early reading comprehension skills. Hands-On Reading Adventure: Jing was adopted into her family. Learn about all different kinds of families, what being adopted means, and why it is so special! Features: More than just an engaging book about family and diversity, this kids book also includes a vocabulary list, picture glossary, reading and teaching tips, and fun comprehension and extension activities to help kids explore their own families. Leveled Books: This early reading book engages preschoolers through first graders with leveled text, vocabulary, colorful illustrations, and an interesting story about family to promote essential reading comprehension skills. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.
Jingal
by Madhuri ShanbhagThis is a story of a small girl Anni. Jingle is Annis good pet. She likes her very much. Jingles also like Anni very much. They both enjoy each other’s company and like to be always together.
Jingle (Swindle #8)
by Gordon KormanJINGLE: a light clinking or tingling sounds, often heralding the approach of Santa, reindeer, or the mysterious thief of a priceless possession . . . Griffin Bing and his friends are NOT happy. Instead of going away for winter break, they've been signed up to volunteer at a local Christmas extravaganza . . . as elves. It's not easy being an elf. Not when Santa is bad news and Rudolph is being played by a Doberman who makes up his own rules wherever he goes. But being an elf is nothing compared to being blamed when a prized Christmas possession -- worth over ten million dollars -- is stolen right from under your nose. It's time for these elves to get off the shelf and track down a Christmas thief!
Jingle Bell Jokes for Funny Kids
by Gary PantonLaugh the Christmas stockings right off the mantle with more than 300 hilariously illustrated Christmas jokes for kids! Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber? It needed a trim. What's red and white and goes, "Oh, oh, oh"? Santa walking backward. What do Santa's reindeer play at sleepovers? Truth or deer. Packed with more than 300 cheery, laugh-out-loud, family friendly, and sometimes groan producing jokes for the Christmas season, Jingle Bell Jokes for Funny Kids will keep kids cracking up while the fire crackles in the fireplace and all through Christmas dinner. Full of side-splitting illustrations by artist Andrew Pinder, this is the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for any joke-loving kid ages 7 and up. So grab this book and get ho-ho-ho-ing with laughter!
Jingle Bells
by Jill Howarth<p>Introduce babies to this classic Christmas carol, complete with bells that really jingle!<p> <p>Sing along to the merriest classic Christmas song as everyone dashes through the snow to get to a tree-lighting ceremony! Be sure to jingle the bells to make the song come to life!<p>
Jingle Bells (Horse Diaries Special Edition)
by Catherine Hapka Ruth SandersonA heartwarming Clydesdale story for the holiday season! For all lovers of horses, history, and the holidays, here's a very special Horse Diaries book. Wisconsin, 1915. Jingle Bells is a strong Clydesdale gelding. He enjoys his work on the farm, pulling the hay wagon in the summer and a sleigh in the winter, and he loves his human friend, Kari. But when Kari's older brother comes home for Christmas with a new Model T Ford, will the family still need Jingle Bells?
Jingle Bells (Little Golden Book)
by Kathleen N. Daly J. P. MillerBack in print--a classic Little Golden Book about jingly jangly Christmas fun! A bear family takes some of the village animals out for a spin in the sleigh--and ends up helping Santa deliver his toys! This merry Little Golden Book from 1964 is reissued for a new generation to enjoy.
Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (Junie B. Jones #25)
by Barbara ParkIt's holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of fun things to celebrate. Only, how can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when Tattletale May keeps ruining her holiday glee?
Jingle Bells: Read & Listen Edition (Little Golden Book)
by Kathleen N. DalyBack in print—a classic Little Golden Book about jingly jangly Christmas fun! A bear family takes some of the village animals out for a spin in the sleigh—and ends up helping Santa deliver his toys! This merry Little Golden Book from 1964 is reissued for a new generation to enjoy.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Jingle Boy
by Kieran ScottSixteen-year-old Paul Nicholas is a self-confessed Christmas fanatic. That's why he's so smitten with Sarah--a girl who smells like peppermint and thinks picking out presents to the strains of "Winter Wonderland" is the ultimate afternoon activity. But when he catches Sarah making out with Santa Claus at the Paramus Park mall, his dad's over-the-top lights catch the Nicholas house on fire, and his mom gets fired from Fortunoff's because of something he did for Christmas for Sarah, Paul gets caught in a downward spiral of holiday gloom. This year, the spirit of Scrooge has settled in--and it's not going to be pretty. Or will the spirit of the holiday prevail? From the Hardcover edition.