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Joss: Touch the Sky (Girl of the Year)
by Erin FalligantIn the second book in her series: Joss Kendrick is always looking for new ways to soar. So when her cheer team needs a new flyer, she can't wait to step up (literally). Her high-flying skills on her surfboard and skateboard make her a natural for the role. But when her skateboarding act at the talent show turns into a total catastrophe -- make that a dogtastrophe -- Joss loses her confidence all around, even at the cheer gym. The cheer competition is coming up fast, though, and her team is depending on her to nail a tricky stunt. The problem is, Joss doesn't trust them not to drop her. She wants to do an easier stunt, but if she plays it safe, can her team still win? And if they don't, will her team ever forgive her?
José Bautista (Superstars of Baseball)
by Tania RodriguezJosé Bautista has only been in the Major Leagues a few years. But he's already had an amazing career in baseball. He's played in the All-Star Game, he's won awards, and he's made millions of dollars. Bautista even hit more than 50 home runs in one season! Fans love to see him knock a ball out of the park! Learn how Bautista spent years in the minor leagues before making it to the Majors. Discover the story of how Bautista never gave up on his dream of playing in the Major Leagues, even when things were tough.
José Reyes (Superstars of Baseball)
by Tania RodriguezJosé Reyes has become one of baseball's biggest stars. He has led the National League in stolen bases and batting average. He has played in the All-Star Game, won awards, and made millions of dollars. His time in the Major Leagues has been a dream-come-true for the Dominican player. Learn about the life of one of baseball's newest stars. Read how he worked his way through the minor leagues to play for the New York Mets. Discover the story of one of baseball's superstars!
José Valverde (Superstars of Baseball)
by Tania RodriguezToday, José Valverde is one of baseball's best relief pitchers. Valverde has pitched in the All-Star game. He's won awards and made millions of dollars. Valverde even had a perfect regular season in 2011! Valverde's path to finding success in the MLB was a long one, though. He had to work hard to make it to where he is today. Read how Valverde started playing baseball thanks to his uncle, former MLB pitcher José Mercedes. Learn about Valverde's success in the minor leagues and find out how he became one of baseball's best pitchers.
José y sus plantas de frijol (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level E #83)
by Jenny Mountstephen Debbie CroftNIMAC-sourced textbook
Jouanah: A Hmong Cinderella
by Jewell R. Coburn Tzexa Cherta LeeJouanah's story takes readers to the remote mountains of Southeast Asia, to the traditional home of the Laotian Hmong.
Journal d'une fille presque cool Voici Maddi–Oups!
by B Campbell Rosa MatildaSalut Garçons et Filles Presque Cools, Certains d’entre vous ont peut-être déjà lu le Journal d’une fille presque cool-Ma Nouvelle école. Vous vous êtes déjà demandé pourquoi Maddi avait dû quitter son ancienne école? Qu’a-t-il pu se passer de si terrible ? Dans ce livre, vous rencontrerez une Maddi un peu plus jeune et moins sage et découvrirez ce qui lui est arrivé dans son ancienne école (avant qu’on ne lui demande de la quitter) Nous espérons que vous aimerez ce livre, qui précède la série du Journal d’une fille presque cool. Vive les gamins presque cools !
Journalism (Merit Badge Series)
by Boy Scouts of America StaffEnhancing our youths' competitive edge through merit badges
Journalist (Careers With Character)
by Sherry BonniceFind out what it takes to be a journalist with character... Journalists have many career areas from which to choose. Some of the most common include: *News reporter; *Editor; *Investigative reporter; *Magazine writer; *Freelance writer; and *Foreign correspondent. Most employers in this field require experience as well as education, and equally important is character. Without the core qualities of a good character, journalists' work does not benefit those it serves. That's why journalists need: Integrity to report a story accurately... Compassion and respect for human beings who need their stories told... And courage to face dangerous situations and withstand pressure. Journalists have the power to fight injustice, ignorance, poverty, and prejudice. Journalist will show you how.
Journalist (Cool On the Go Careers)
by William David ThomasHigh-interest topic to motivate reluctant readers and spark interest in career exploration; Career Fact File on job outlook, education and training, and salaries; On-the-job profiles and interviews provide an up-close look at the career; Content written at a level accessible to struggling readers; Reviewed by a reading specialist, Susan Nations, M.Ed.; Engaging sidebars support text; Glossary, sources of further information, index.
Journey
by Aaron BeckerA lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound. Red marker in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey toward an uncertain destiny. When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Can it also lead her home and to her heart’s desire? With supple line, luminous color, and nimble flights of fancy, author-illustrator Aaron Becker launches an ordinary child on an extraordinary journey toward her greatest and most exciting adventure of all.
Journey
by Joyce Carol ThomasMeggie spearheads an investigation into the mysterious disappearances and murders of young people in her town, discovering a plot to rob others of their youth in a horrifying way.
Journey
by Patricia MaclachlanJourney is eleven the summer his mother leaves him and his sister, Cat, with their grandparents. He is sad and angry, and spends the summer looking for the clues that will explain why she left. Journey searches photographs for answers. He hunts family resemblances in Grandma's albums. Looking for happier times, he tries to put together the torn pieces of the pictures his mother shredded before her departure. And he also searches the photographs his grandfather takes as the older man attempts to provide Journey with a past. In the process, the boy learns to look and finds that, for him, the camera is a means of finding things his naked eye has missed--things like inevitability of his mother's departure and the love that still binds his family.
Journey Across Time
by Jackson J. Spielvogel The National Geographic SocietyJourney Across Time is a middle school world history program organized chronologically from the first humans and ancient civilizations to the present. It contains a wealth of information.
Journey Across the Hidden Islands
by Sarah Beth DurstThe traditional Emperor’s Journey is meant to be uneventful. But as the princesses Seika and Ji-Lin—twin sisters—travel to pay respects to their kingdom’s dragon guardian, unexpected monsters appear and tremors shake the earth. The Hidden Islands face unprecedented threats, and the old rituals are failing. With only their strength, ingenuity, and flying lion to rely on, can the sisters find a new way to keep their people safe?
Journey Back to Lumberjack Camp: A Dream-Quest Adventure
by Janie Lynn Panagopoulos"This is so unfair," laments Gus McCarty. The twelve-year-old struggles at school with an obnoxious classmate named Al, then is reeled back in time to a lumberjack camp where he must work with an equally troublesome boy named Alex. Adding to Gus's misery are the rugged lumberjacks who think he has a lot to learn about being a real jack. During his misadventures Gus has hilarious encounters with a three-legged cat, an army of lice, and the intimidating lumberjacks. In spite of Gus's troubles he learns much about lumbering, and eventually earns the respect of even the meanest 'jack in camp. But just as things are looking up, Gus has to face his most frightening opponent.
Journey Between Worlds (Firebird)
by Sylvia EngdahlEighteen-year-old Melinda Ashley never wanted to go to Mars. she had her life all planned out--marry Ross and become a teacher. But when her estranged father convinces her to take an interplanetary vacation, she finds herself tempted to leave behind her comfortable existence on earth. Mars isn't at all what she expected, and when she meets Alex Preston, a second-generation Martian colonist, she finds herself on a surprising new path. "An absorbing tale of a young woman finding her own greater context, and discovering that the pioneering spirit legacy of her ancestors is yet alive and well."--Scifidimensions.com
Journey Beyond the Beyond (Magic Lands)
by Robert Stanek"Magic Lands" is a refreshingly unique fantastic adventure that is suitable for readers of all ages while containing all the icky-gooey-creepy details that are sure to delight kids. Following the village elder's advice, Ray leaves his village, setting out for the place lost and deep where he will find a companion for his journey to the stone land.
Journey Beyond the Burrow
by Rina HeiselA JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION!With the adventure of Avi’s Poppy series and the heart of A Wolf Called Wander, this charming and exciting middle grade adventure follows one mouse’s journey to save his baby brother from a sinister evil.There are rules every mouse must follow if they’re to survive in the forest.Tobin knows these guidelines by heart. After all, with one younger sibling, another on the way, and a best friend with a penchant for trouble-making, he needs to be prepared for anything.But one stormy night, Tobin’s safe burrow is invaded by monstrous arachnids, and his baby brother stolen away. To save him, Tobin will have to do something he’s never done before: break the rules.Drawing inspiration from the author’s work as a natural science documentarian, Journey Beyond the Burrow is as alive as the forest floor, where nature is unpredictable, occasionally frightening, and inspirational all the same. Includes a black-and-white illustrated front piece.
Journey Cake, Ho!
by Ruth SawyerJohnny is leaving the farm because of hard times when his Journey Cake leads him on a merry chase that results in a farm yard full of animals and the family all together again.
Journey Home
by Yoshiko UchidaYuki, a 12-year-old Japanese American girl, and her family were sent to a concentration camp in Utah. This is the story of their journey back to Berkeley, California after WWII is over.
Journey Home: Passage to Womanhood
by Toni EubanksJourney Home is the story of Tamara Woodson, who lives in the American West in the 1880s. She is smart and sassy, and has a mind of her own. Like many black families of that era following slavery, her family traveled west and founded their own town. Tamara Woodson is at a turning point in her life. She begins a journey of self-discovery that reveals important connections to her ancestral past. Prompted by her ambitions and experiences, she prepares herself for an uncertain future. At one point, Tamara's fears are expressed in a dream that intertwines a Nigerian Yoruba folktale. She learns to interpret important symbols. At another, Tamara learns about the Apache Indian culture from a girl who is preparing for her own elaborate coming of age ceremony. Exposure to these two cultures helps Tamara validate the values and traditions of others as well as her own. As she matures, Tamara learns to let go of her own fears and to rely on her inner strength. Journey Home is book one in the juvenile historical fiction series, "Passage to Womanhood."
Journey Into Terror
by Bill WallaceAward-winning author Bill Wallace offers a tale of terror and danger. Before taking off for Oklahoma to see his father and his new family, Samuel Ross photographed to Lear jets at the airport--an act that could cost him his life!
Journey Outside
by Mary Q. SteeleThe Raft People live in darkness and travel a circular journey on an underground river. One boy finds his way out and tries to learn as much as he can to lead his people to a better Place.<P><P> Newbery Medal Honor Book.
Journey Through Time (Geronimo Stilton Special Edition #1)
by Geronimo StiltonI, Geronimo Stilton, never expected to set paw inside a time machine. But when Professor Paws von Volt invited me to travel with him, I had to accept! <p><p> My family came along to help us discover how the dinosaurs became extinct, how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built, and what life was like at King Arthur's court. Along the way I was chased by a Tyrannosaurus rex, almost eaten by a crocodile in the Nile, and asked to save a maiden from an evil knight's castle. Holey cheese! It was an adventure through history!