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Jogger's Big Adventure (Early Reader)
by Francesca SimonEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Jogger the hamster is on an adventure, nibbling on books and climbing on chairs. But mean old Sour Puss is about - will Jogger make it back to his cage in time?
Johan Reinhard - Discovering Ancient Civilizations
by Rebecca L. Johnson National Geographic Learning StaffTravel to the Andes with cultural anthropologist Johan Reihard as he unearths Incan mummies and artifacts. Learn about this ancient civilization, the challenges of high altitude archaeology, and how modern technology is used to glean information.
Johan Santana (Superstars of Baseball)
by Luis GarcíaJohan Santana is a baseball star from a country better known for its soccer players. But Santana really shines as one of the best pitchers in baseball. His fastballs and changeups keep fans and batters guessing. His talent has made him a fan favorite. Read about how Santana fought his way to the top--from playing ball in the neighborhood to making it in the Big Leagues. His journey to the top hasn't always been smooth, but Johan Santana has fought hard to earn his place in baseball.
Johannes Gutenberg: Inventor Of The Printing Press (Signature Lives Series)
by Fran Rees Frank Romano Rosemary G. PalmerA biography profiling the life of Johannes Gutenberg, a man from the Renaissance era who is best known for developing the printing press that took the place of the time-consuming method of copying books by hand. <P><P>Gutenberg's greatest accomplishment was the printing of a Latin Bible -- the Gutenberg Bible, as it came to be known. His name became forever linked to this magnificent masterpiece and to the printing press that transformed the world.
Johannes Kepler: Giant of Faith and Science (Sower Ser.sower Series Biographies)
by John Hudson TinerA bibliography of the German astronomer who discovered three laws of planetary motion.
Johannes Vermeer: Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists
by Mike VeneziaA biography of Johannes Vermeer. An overview of the life and work of the seventeenth-century Dutch painter, famous for creating realistic scenes of everyday life.
John Adams
by Meryl Henderson Jan AdkinsDear Reader: The Childhood of Famous Americans series, seventy years old in 2002, chronicles the early years of famous American men and women in an accessible manner. Each book is faithful in spirit to the values and experiences that influenced the person¹s development. History is fleshed out with fictionalized details, and conversations have been added to make the stories come alive to today¹s reader, but every reasonable effort has been made to make the stories consistent with the events, ethics, and character of their subjects. These books reaffirm the importance of our American heritage. We hope you learn to love the heroes and heroines who helped shape this great country. And by doing so, we hope you also develop a lasting love for the nation that gave them the opportunity to make their dreams come true. It will do the same for you. Happy Reading! The Editors
John Adams Speaks for Freedom
by Deborah HopkinsonJohn Adams didn't enjoy traveling. He much preferred to stay home with his wife and children. But John Adams also had a dream: He wanted to see the thirteen colonies free from English rule. He wanted to see the creation of a new country -- the United States of America. John Adams did whatever was needed to make his dream come true.
John Adams and the Magic Bobblehead (The President and Me)
by Deborah KalbAdventure, history, and the drama of family life intertwine in this engrossing tale of a fifth-grade girl struggling to find her place after her mom remarries and she finds herself stuck with a younger stepbrother. Find out what happens when Ava and her newly blended family take a trip to Boston, where she buys a magic bobblehead and is unexpectedly transported to the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. As Ava and her stepbrother, J. P., travel back and forth with John and Abigail Adams and their children, from Massachusetts, to Philadelphia, to the White House, to France, she learns about history, friendship, and how to deal with new situations, including her recently blended family. This sequel to The President and Me: George Washington and the Magic Hat features some of the same characters.
John Adams: A MyReportLinks.com Book
by Stephen Feinstein- Covers the lives, accomplishments, and political careers of the American presidents. - Pre-evaluated Report Links back up each book.
John Adams: Young Revolutionary
by Jan E. AdkinsChildren's biography of the second President of the United States.
John Audubon and the World of Birds for Kids: His Life and Works, with 21 Activities (For Kids series #76)
by Michael Elsohn RossJohn James Audubon's passion for birds inspired a national movement to protect birds and their habitats. As a child, John would often skip school to roam the countryside. He collected bird nests, unique stones, bits of moss, and other items of interest and developed his talent for creating dramatic bird portraits and skills for observing them in the wild. Using his abilities as an acute observer, skilled writer, and exceptional artist, Audubon wrote and illustrated a book, Birds of America. Cataloging all these creatures took enormous time and effort—but even more difficult was finding a way to publish it. To make his book a reality he had to persuade wealthy investors to support his dream. The stories of his adventures pursuing the unique birds of the America captured the imagination of audiences. Audubon became a larger-than-life figure and dubbed himself "the American Woodsman." Years after his death his artwork is still considered a major accomplishment that inspired a greater interest in American birdlife.John Audubon and the World of Birds for Kids includes 21 hands-on activities and valuable resources for budding ornithologists hiking in his footsteps.
John B. Herrington
by Stacia Deutsch Rhody CohonEach book in the "Sharing the American Dream: Overcoming Adversity" series features a biography of the challenges these people faced during their lives. The series is interesting, lively, accurate, factual, and up-to-date. Information about each celebrity's personal lives and romantic relationships, in addition to his or her professional achievements is included, as well as individual philanthropic efforts.
John Bellairs Mystery: The Sign of the Sinister Sorcerer
by Brad StricklandLewis's hopes for a peaceful summer vacation are shattered as one accident after another plagues him. Is all his bad luck really just a coincidence? Or does it have something to do with the mysterious hooded figure he keeps seeing?
John Belushi Is Dead
by Kathy CharlesAn offbeat and unexpectedly moving debut novel about two teenagers who let their obsession with celebrity death interfere with living life.
John Billington, Friend of Squanto
by Clyde Robert BullaA young Pilgrim boy is always causing trouble for Plymouth Colony until one day his mischief results in more friendly relations with the Indians.
John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry (Cornerstones of Freedom)
by Brendan JanuaryOn October 16, 1859, John Brown led an "army" of eighteen men to an attack on Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia). Brown's hope was to cause a slave rebellion in the surrounding area, which would spread throughout the South. Escaped slaves would then establish their own free state in the Allegheny Mountains, which are part of the Appalachian Mountain system and stretch from Virginia into Pennsylvania. Brown's raid was unsuccessful -- he was captured, tried for crimes against the State of Virginia, convicted, and hung by the end of that year. However, he succeeded in his desire to bring about a definitive answer to the "question" of slavery. His raid on Harpers Ferry deepened the division between northerners who opposed slavery and southerners who wished to preserve their way of life.
John Brown: We Came To Free The Slaves (Americans & the Spirit Of A Nation)
by Anne E. SchraffThis story will captivate and inspire your readers. John Brown hated slavery. On October 16, 1859, he and his armed followers took a violent stand against it. John Brown led his raiding party to the armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia, with the intent of inciting slave rebellions throughout the South. However, within two days, ten of his men would be killed and Brown was arrested. Although the Harpers Ferry raid failed, John Brown had struck a blow against slavery. A staunch abolitionist his entire life, John Brown gave his life to end an evil that had existed in the United States for over two hundred years.
John Burningham's ABC
by John Burningham"A is for apple; L is for lion." The capital letter is written first and is followed by the small letter. Then, a word which begins with the featured letter. age range: infant-preschool This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
John C. Fremont: Soldier and Pathfinder (Legendary Heroes of the Wild West)
by Carl R. Green William R. Sanford- Brings the action of the frontier days to life for the reluctant reader. - Recounts the adventures of the explorers, pioneers, and settlers of the West.
John Cena: Pro Wrestling Superstar (Pro Wrestling Superstars Ser.)
by Daniel B AiweiJohn Cena has the skills on the mic and in the wrestling ring. Find out what makes him one of the most successful babyface in pro wrestling.
John Deere Yesterday and Today
by Robert N. PrippsCelebrate the history of a beloved American brand that has become familiar to generations of farming families. Follow this iconic agricultural company from the early 1800s, when John Deere himself devised a plow blade in his blacksmith shop, through the automation of the two-cylinder tractor nearly 100 years later, and into the 21st century of advanced technology and the future of farming equipment. This hardcover book includes an eye-catching cover and beautiful four-color photos and illustrations, many of which feature John Deere memorabilia-such as a commemorative Barbie doll-down through the years.