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Marcus ... Super Penguin to the Rescue!: A refreshing story for boys and girls. Age 6 and up.
by A. P. HernándezMarcus is a young Emperor penguin. Like all his friends, Marcus has a very comfortable life at the South Pole. Everything is happiness and tranquility ... or is it? Read about his adventures! A moving story that teaches young readers the importance of caring for our planet and working together to meet the challenges of climate change. Containing numerous illustrations, this story will inspire children to become environmental advocates. An entertaining and educational read for the whole family! This book helps: •Encourage empathy, because children can put themselves in Marcus the Penguin’s feet, and learn to share their feelings throughout the story. •Stimulate the habit of reading through a simple story that captures readers’ attention from the very first page. •Inspire environmental action, motivating children to take measures to protect our planet. •Promote ecological awareness to understand the importance of conserving biodiversity. •Provide practical ideas on how to reduce environmental impact in everyday life, such as saving energy, reducing waste, and encouraging sustainable practices. •Empower children as agents of change, teaching them that individual involvement contributes positively to caring for the environment. What’s inside? •A fun story about a very brave penguin. •A book with beautiful illustrations that will make reading more enjoyable. •Written to develop vocabulary, this book assists language development.
Marcus Garvey: Controversial Champion of Black Pride
by Anne SchraffChronicles the life of Marcus Garvey, a fiery black leader who began a crusade for African Americans to fight against oppression in the early years of the twentieth century.
Marcus Makes It Big (Marcus)
by Kevin HartFrom celebrity author Kevin Hart comes the laugh-out-loud highly illustrated sequel to Marcus Makes a Movie about a young boy who has big Hollywood dreams--and the hustle to make it happen."Everybody, grab a ticket and run for a front row seat to Marcus Makes a Movie!" —Judd Winick, New York Times bestselling author of the Hilo series Marcus&’s movie, Toothpick vs. the Doom, is a HIT! But the only thing harder than making a movie is making a SECOND one. Marcus needs to come up with another great idea fast. Too bad his film crew (aka friends) are too preoccupied with their MeTube channels to notice. An invite to The Helen Show has Marcus thinking they&’ll be back on top, but will nerves, unchecked ambition, and a rivalry between friends shut down this show before it even begins? In the laugh-out-loud sequel, actor and comedian Kevin Hart delivers a message about being creative, working hard, and learning that sometimes the best dreams are the ones you achieve with your friends.
Marcus Makes a Movie (Marcus)
by Kevin HartStand-up comedian and Hollywood box-office hit Kevin Hart keeps the laughs coming in an illustrated middle-grade novel about a boy who has big dreams of making a blockbuster superhero film. Perfect for readers of James Patterson's Middle School series and Lincoln Peirce's Big Nate series. <P><P>Marcus is NOT happy to be stuck in after-school film class . . . until he realizes he can turn the story of the cartoon superhero he’s been drawing for years into an actual MOVIE! There’s just one problem: he has no idea what he’s doing. So he’ll need help, from his friends, his teachers, Sierra, the strong-willed classmate with creative dreams of her own, even Tyrell, the local bully who’d be a perfect movie villain if he weren’t too terrifying to talk to. <P><P>Making this movie won’t be easy. But as Marcus discovers, nothing great ever is—and if you want your dream to come true, you’ve got to put in the hustle to make it happen. Comedy superstar Kevin Hart teams up with award-winning author Geoff Rodkey and lauded illustrator David Cooper for a hilarious, illustrated, and inspiring story about bringing your creative goals to life and never giving up, even when nothing’s going your way. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Marcus Teaches Us
by Eleanor Wint<p>Marcus Teaches Us is the first and only book of its kind. It portrays the teachings of The Hon. Marcus Mosiah Garvey in language and pictures that all kids will love. It is bright with innovative colouring activities, uses simple language and gives children the opportunity to practice cursive writing. Marcus Garvey is a monumental, internationally acclaimed Black philosopher who has influenced the independence movement of every black nation in the world. Children worldwide should each have their own copy as they deserve to have the knowledge captured in this attractive book on Marcus Garvey.</p> <P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. To explore further access options with us, please contact us through the Book Quality link. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish
by Pablo CartayaOne boy's search for his father leads him to Puerto Rico in this moving middle grade novel, for fans of Ghost and See You in the Cosmos. <P><P>Marcus Vega is six feet tall, 180 pounds, and the owner of a premature mustache. When you look like this and you're only in the eighth grade, you're both a threat and a target. <P><P>After a fight at school leaves Marcus facing suspension, Marcus's mom decides it's time for a change of environment. She takes Marcus and his younger brother to Puerto Rico to spend a week with relatives they don't remember or have never met. <P><P>But Marcus can't focus knowing that his father--who walked out of their lives ten years ago--is somewhere on the island. <P><P>So begins Marcus's incredible journey, a series of misadventures that take him all over Puerto Rico in search of his elusive namesake. Marcus doesn't know if he'll ever find his father, but what he ultimately discovers changes his life. And he even learns a bit of Spanish along the way.
Mardi Gras (Holidays, Festivals, & Celebrations)
by Ann HeinrichsLet the good times roll! Colorful floats, shiny beads, and delicious king cakes herald the arrival of Mardi Gras. Kids discover the origins of Mardi Gras and learn about the food and activities associated with this famous festival.
Mardi Gras Masquerade
by Carolyn KeeneEveryone thinks a ghost is the thief, but Nancy is on the case!A masked Mardi Gras ball turns spooky when revelers are tormented by a what they think are ghosts. When Deirdre Shannon's antique tiara is snatched Nancy is certain the crook is a guest--not a ghoul.
Mardi Gras!
by Suzanne M. CoilMardi Gras is America's biggest party. How it came about and how it is put on every year are entertainingly revealed in this photo essay. Readers will learn about Mardi Gras' long and fascinating history, parades, floats, and costumes, Krewes, balls, and royalty, The Mardi Gras Indians, the Courir de Mardi Gras in Cajun Louisiana and many more details of this complex event, celebrated annually by thousands of New Orleans natives and visitors.
Mare in the Meadow (Animal Ark #31)
by Ben M. BaglioMandy and James are having trouble finding enough time to give Chamomile -- a mare whose owner has left the country -- all the attention and exercise she needs.
Mare's War
by Tanita S. DavisMeet Mare, a grandmother with flair and a fascinating past. <P><P>Octavia and Tali are dreading the road trip their parents are forcing them to take with their grandmother over the summer. After all, Mare isn’t your typical grandmother. She drives a red sports car, wears stiletto shoes, flippy wigs, and push-up bras, and insists that she’s too young to be called Grandma. <P><P> But somewhere on the road, Octavia and Tali discover there’s more to Mare than what you see. She was once a willful teenager who escaped her less-than-perfect life in the deep South and lied about her age to join the African American battalion of the Women’s Army Corps during World War II. <P><P>Told in alternating chapters, half of which follow Mare through her experiences as a WAC member and half of which follow Mare and her granddaughters on the road in the present day, this novel introduces a larger-than-life character who will stay with readers long after they finish reading.
Marea: A veces hay que dejar hasta la vida (Trilogía Sara Midnight #Volumen 2)
by Daniela SacerdotiDespués de la muerte de sus padres, Sarah Midnight ha tenido que enfrentarse a los más temibles y horripilantes seres. Su misión es impedir que los demonios aniquilen a los humanos y se apoderen de la tierra una vez más. Pero ahora Sarah debe descubrir en quién puede confiar y en quién no, pues el peligro viene de todas partes. La cacería de humanos y Familias Secretas ha empeorado y Sarah sabe que para poder triunfar necesitará ayuda de los muertos, o de lo que éstos hayan dejado en vida. ¿Será capaz de detener a los demonios que amenazan a la humanidad entera?
Mareko the Chicken (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 4)
by Tom LaBaff Brenda GurrNIMAC-sourced textbook
Margaret & Taylor
by Kevin HenkesRelates several short episodes of Margaret and her brother Taylor, all pertaining to Grandpa's surprise birthday party.
Margaret Bourke-White: Young Photographer (Childhood of Famous Americans Series)
by Montrew DunhamA fictionalized biography of the photographer and writer who was one of the original staff photographers for Life magazine and the first accredited woman war correspondent to be sent overseas during World War II.
Margaret Pumphrey's Pilgrim Stories
by Elvajean Hall[from the back cover] "Their story began in 1606, when the people known as the Pilgrims embarked on their dangerous journey to find a place where they could worship as they wished. Over 100 people, including 30 children, were on the Mayflower when it landed in Plymouth, New England, in November of 1620. Here are stories of the ship's crossing and the first heroic year that the Pilgrims stayed alone in the New World. Stories of... --a young boy who almost blew up the Mayflower playing with gunpowder --how a mutiny was narrowly avoided on the Mayflower --the men, women, and children who braved that first year and lived to share their joy with their friends the Indians" Following the main text there is a list of books young readers may enjoy. Most of them are already in the Bookshare collection and the rest are on the way. Some of these books Bookshare has are: Ghosts Beneath Our Feet, Afternoon of the Elves, Boys Are Yucko, and Help! I'm a Prisoner in the Library.
Margaret Wise Brown's Manners (Little Golden Book)
by Margaret Wise BrownFrom the author of Goodnight Moon: a never-before-published story! There is a way to close your mouth when you chew and a way not to close your mouth when you chew. In this witty book by Margaret Wise Brown, adorable animal characters show how good manners can open up the world to a child. Simple text uses opposites to illustrate a good way and a not-so-good way to wait in line, eat at the table, behave at a party, and treat an animal. Even the youngest children will quickly understand the message, brought to them in a gentle and amusing way. By the author of Goodnight Moon—who knew a thing or two about how to reach and teach young readers.
Margaret Wise Brown's The Golden Bunny
by Margaret Wise BrownA beautiful gift edition of Margaret Wise Brown's classic! This wonderful collection of bunny stories and poems, by the author of Goodnight Moon, has been reissued for a new generation in a beautiful hardcover edition. Margaret Wise Brown&’s witty writing, featuring bunnies in all seasons, is brought to life with lush, ornamental paintings by Caldecott Medalist Leonard Weisgard. This deluxe picture book will be a special Easter gift for a child, or any fan of Margaret Wise Brown and Leonard Weisgard.
Margaret Wise Brown's The Steam Roller (Little Golden Book)
by Margaret Wise BrownA little-known Christmas tale by the author of Goodnight Moon is now a Little Golden Book that&’ll keep children smiling all year long! Once there was a little girl. It was Christmas and her mother and father gave her a steam roller. . . . Celebrated illustrator Bob Staake brings his comic genius to Margaret Wise Brown&’s hilarious story about a girl who&’s given nothing for Christmas except a giant steam roller. She gamely sets out to drive it despite not knowing how, and squashes everyone in her way—including her mean old aunt, her teacher, and a policeman. Dismayed to see everyone as flat as a shadow, she informs her parents, who immediately present her with a giant steam shovel to scoop everyone up with. Soon everyone has been scooped back to normal, and a wonderful Christmas is had by all!
Margaret Wise Brown's The Whispering Rabbit (Little Golden Book)
by Margaret Wise BrownA bunny-rific bedtime story from the author of Goodnight Moon!Margaret Wise Brown's sweet, poetic tale about a little bunny and why he has to whisper was origininally published in the classic Golden Book The Golden Sleepy Book. Now newly illustrated in dreamy, seasonal pastels, this story is being reissued to delight the next generation of Little Golden Books fans.
Margaret Wise Brown’s Experimental Art: The Modernist Picture Book (Routledge Focus on Literature)
by Julia PondIn this study, the engaging art created by children’s author Margaret Wise Brown receives the critical attention it deserves as a lasting contribution to American children’s literature. Through analysis of her dozens of titles published during the height of western Modernism, this scholarly text shares Brown’s importance and impact from the perspective of Brown’s work, rather than biographically. Moving beyond such popular titles as Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny into deeper cuts reveals how Brown’s oeuvre bridges multiple disciplines, including writing, visual art, philosophy, and music. Her projects successfully experiment with artistic collaboration and synesthesia as a natural expression for a child readership while both contributing to and reflecting high Modernism amidst the two World Wars. The quality of Brown’s writing and the maturity of her themes reveal respect for her child audience and recommend her work to the generations of readers who followed her early death. As this book demonstrates, Margaret Wise Brown remains one of the truly great authors of children’s literature.
Margaret and Margarita
by Lynn ReiserWords can be a bridge, or a barrier. In this bilingual book the adults immediately respond to the differences. Their words make a barrier. The children recognize similarities. Playing with words. They make a bridge of language and friendship for themselves and their parents. Las palabras pueden ser un puente, o una barrera. En este libro bilingüe los adultos responden inmediatamente a las diferencias. Sus palabras hacen una barrera. Los niños reconocen semejanzas. El jugar con palabras. Hacen un puente de lengua y de la amistad para sí mismos y sus padres.
Margaret and Midnight: Run the Race
by Valerie BoeverMargaret and Midnight: Run the Race, tells the story of a young girl growing up in Alaska with her new puppy, who instantly becomes her best friend, and their many adventures that follow. It is a story about love, devotion, hard work, family, and goals. All these make life worth living and make our futures bright and beautiful.
Margaret and Midnight: The Alaska Malamute
by Valerie BoeverMargaret and Midnight: The Alaska Malamute, fashioned after a real young lady and personal friend. Alaska is a wonderful place for a young girl and her dog to live. Margaret and Midnight grow to be the best of friends while learning lessons in life.
Margaret and the Moon
by Dean RobbinsA true story from one of the Women of NASA!Margaret Hamilton loved numbers as a young girl. She knew how many miles it was to the moon (and how many back). She loved studying algebra and geometry and calculus and using math to solve problems in the outside world. Soon math led her to MIT and then to helping NASA put a man on the moon! She handwrote code that would allow the spacecraft&’s computer to solve any problems it might encounter. Apollo 8. Apollo 9. Apollo 10. Apollo 11. Without her code, none of those missions could have been completed. Dean Robbins and Lucy Knisley deliver a lovely portrayal of a pioneer in her field who never stopped reaching for the stars.