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Rilla of Ingleside: A Virago Modern Classic (Virago Modern Classics #708)
by L. M. MontgomeryAnne Shirley's children are almost all grown up - except for pretty, high-spirited Rilla, who is now almost fifteen years old. No one can resist Rilla's bright hazel eyes and dazzling smile, and Rilla herself can think no further ahead than going to her very first dance at the Four Winds lighthouse - and getting her first kiss from handsome Kenneth Ford! But at the dance, news is brought that England has declared war on Germany. At first, this means little to Rilla, on the threshold of so many new excitements. But as her brothers go off to fight in the Great War and Rilla brings home an orphaned newborn baby in a soup tureen, she is swept into a drama that tests her courage and will leave her changed for ever...
Rima and the Painter
by Leila BoukarimIn this heartwarming picture book, a girl and her mama discover joy and friendship through the art of Bob Ross and his happy little treesRima and her mama have moved far across the world to a new home. Now, everything feels dark and gray, and Mama doesn't smile like she used to.But when Rima discovers the painter on television, everything changes. His soft voice and crunching brush inspire Rima to create art. And soon, Rima and Mama paint their own world in their new home.Filled with gorgeous and playful illustrations, this story celebrates the transformative power of creativity. Perfect for little artists, anyone who has ever felt out of place, and fans of the talented Bob Ross!
Rimfire: The Barrel Racing Morgan Horse (Morgan Horse Series #6)
by Ellen F. FeldRIMFIRE takes readers to a whole new realm within the world of horses. When Heather travels to Oklahoma to visit family friends, she is introduced to barrel racing. Falling in love with this quick-paced sport, Heather is thrilled when she returns home and discovers Rimfire, a fabulous Morgan barrel racer who just happens to be for sale. When her parents refuse to buy yet another horse, Heather convinces her friend Nicholas to purchase Rimfire. Everything is going well until Heather decides to take Rimfire to a competition without Nicholas's permission. What will happen to the horse as he makes that final turn around the last barrel, and more importantly, has Heather jeopardized her friendship with Nicholas, all for the sake of a ribbon?
Ring of Boem (Side Trip #1)
by Renee DukeEarth-born adolescents, Meda and Kirsty, are eager to explore the Zaidus system. They just don’t want to explore it as members of an organized tour group. The chaperone’s a harridan, and most of the places they’re forced to visit are really boring. Striking out on their own holds far more appeal, and despite limited funds and unexpected mishaps, they manage quite well – at first. But thanks to a bratty little brother, a dimension-travelling alien girl, and a handsome alien prince, an independent tour of the Zaidus planets is not without its complications.
Ring of Fire
The Ring of Fire is a place where volcanoes ooze lava or blow their tops in powerful explosions. it's a place where earthquakes topple buildings or create monster waves. Where is this place? What causes these earthshaking events? You'll find out in this book!
Ring of Fire: Century Quartet Book I
by Pierdomenico BaccalarioEvery hundred years, four kids from four cities must save the world. Rome, December 29. A mix-up with their reservations forces Harvey from New York, Mistral from Paris, and Sheng from Shanghai to share a room with the hotel owner’s daughter, Elettra. The four kids discover an amazing coincidence—they all have birthdays on February 29, Leap Day. That night, a strange man gives them a briefcase and asks them to take care of it until he returns. Soon afterward, the man is murdered. The kids open the briefcase. In it they find a series of clues that take them all over Rome, through dusty libraries and dark catacombs, in search of the elusive Ring of Fire, an ancient object so powerful that legend says even a Roman emperor couldn’t control it. In the first book of the Century quartet, Italian author P. D. Baccalario begins a mystery that will take four cities and four extraordinary kids to solve. From the Hardcover edition.
Ring of Solomon
by Aden Polydoros&“Will keep you on the edge of your seat and grinning until the last page!&” —Greg Howard, author of The Whispers and The VisitorsThis exciting and adventurous start to a middle-grade trilogy follows a queer boy and his family as they try to halt the chaotic effects of a mysterious ring, drawing upon Jewish mythology to navigate magic, mayhem and the search for pride in one&’s identity.The little beachside town of San Pancras is not known for anything exciting, but when Zach Darlington buys a mysterious ring at the local flea market, his quiet little hometown is turned topsy-turvy by monsters straight from Jewish folklore and a nefarious secret society focused on upholding an apocalyptic prophecy.Zach discovers that the ring grants him strange powers, and he&’s intrigued; maybe he can use the ring&’s strengths to halt the slew of anti-Semitic and homophobic bullying he&’s experiencing at school. But soon the ring brings unexpected visitors—Ashmedai, King of Demons, in the guise of a preteen boy named Ash, and the local chapter of the Knights of the Apocalypse, a secret society intent on completing a creepy prophecy that will bring three monsters to Earth to start the events of the end of times.Now responsible for the ring and its consequences, will Zach and his friends, with the help of Ash, be able to stop the Apocalypse and save the world?
Ring! Ring!
by Gill GuileThis board book will captivate and amuse. The repetitive "Ring! Ring!" and simple storyline will encourage basic reading skills.
Ringin' It In (High School Musical Stories from East High #9)
by N. B. GraceThe Wildcats are ready to ring in the New Year in style! The gang is going to the ski resort where Troy and Gabriella first met for a winter break vacation. Soon everybody is doing their own thing. Troy is busy giving Chad snowboarding lessons. Gabriella is hard at work planning a romantic celebration. And of course Sharpay tries to outshine everyone at everything-skiing, ice skating, even karaoke! But she realizes that she misses her brother who had to stay at home. Can all the Wildcats come together to make it the best New Year's ever? Bookshare has the other books in this series. Look for: #1 BATTLE OF THE BANDS, #2 WILDCAT SPIRIT, #3 POETRY IN MOTION, #4 CRUNCH TIME, #5 BROADWAY DREAMS, #6 Heart to Heart, #7 Friends 4Ever, #8 GET YOUR VOTE ON, and #10 Turn Up The Heat.
Ringo
by Vijaylakshmi Nagarajब्रम्हपुत्रेच्या किनारी काझीरंगा अभयारण्यात रिंगो नावाचे गेंड्याचे पिलू राहते. ते लाजरे आहे. मग ते सगळ्यांशी कशी बुवा मैत्री करेल?
Ringside Seat: John Cena
by Tracey WestJohn Cena is hands-down the most popular Superstar in the WWE. Our brand-new bio features 128 pages all about Cena and his life in and out of the ring, and includes 4 pages of full-color photos for fans to admire. Girls especially will love reading all about their favorite Superstar--and they can even test their knowledge with a special all-Cena quiz at the end of the book!
Ringside, 1925: Views from the Scopes Trial
by Jen Bryant<P>Take a ringside seat at one of the most controversial trials in American history. <P> The year is 1925, and the students of Dayton, Tennessee, are ready for a summer of fishing, swimming, and drinking root beer floats at Robinson's Drugstore. <P>But when their science teacher, J. T. Scopes, is arrested for having taught Darwin's theory of evolution, it seems it won't be an ordinary summer in Dayton. <P>As Scopes's trial proceeds, the small town pulses with energy and is faced with astonishing nationwide publicity. <P>Suddenly surrounded by fascinating people and new ideas, Jimmy Lee, Pete, Marybeth, and Willy are thrilled. <P>But amidst the excitement and circus-like atmosphere is a threatening sense of tension--not only in the courtroom, but among even the strongest of friends.
Rink Rivals (Sports Stories #69)
by Jacqueline GuestWhen twin brothers Evan and Brynley Selkirk move with their family from the remote Cree community of Whapmagoostui to bustling Calgary, their worlds turn upside-down. In place of the grey, frigid waters of Hudson Bay, they see the downtown canyons of a modern city. Bryn, a musical prodigy, trades piano practice for hockey practice to impress a new girlfriend; Evan, the family hockey hero, starts running with a bad crowd and neglecting the game. As the brothers' lies get them in deeper and deeper trouble with their parents, they have to rely on each other to gain the courage to do what's right.
Rinkitink in Oz (The Land of Oz #10)
by L. Frank BaumPrince Inga of Pingaree must rescue his parents and all of the subjects from his kingdom who were kidnaped by marauders form Regos and Coregos.<P><P> Prince Inga along with the visiting King Rinkitink and Bilbil the goat set off on a series of grand adventures that will lead them to the underground kingdom of the Nome King. <P>Will Inga's bravery and courage be enough to save his parents and all of their subjects? <P>This lavishly illustrated edition has more than one hundred illustrations by John R. Neill.
Rinkitink in Oz (The Land of Oz #10)
by L. Frank BaumOriginally published in 1916, this is the story of Prince Inga and King Rinkitink.<P><P> Most of the story takes place outside the land of Oz in the Kingdom of Rinkitink, where King Rinkitink helps Prince Inga to release his parents from imprisonment by the Nome King. It is only in the last few chapters that any of our friends from Oz enter the story, when Dorothy, after reading about Inga's adventures in Glinda's Great Book of Records, "wherein is inscribed all important events that happen in every part of the world", and watching him and his friends in Ozma's Magic Picture, decides that she and the Wizard should go and "help them out of their troubles." They do, and all ends with a splendid banquet for every one concerned in Ozma's palace.
Rinkitink in Oz: Wherein Is Recorded the Perilous Quest of Prince Inga of Pingaree and King Rinkitink in the Magical Isles That Lie Beyond the Borderland of Oz (The Land of Oz #10)
by L. Frank BaumRinkitink in Oz: Wherein is Recorded the Perilous Quest of Prince Inga of Pingaree and King Rinkitink in the Magical Isles that Lie Beyond the Borderland of Oz. is the tenth book in the Land of Oz series written by L. Frank Baum. <P><P> Published on June 20, 1916, it is significant that no one from Oz appears in the book until its climax; this is due to Baum's having originally written most of the book as an original fantasy novel over ten years earlier, in 1905.<P> Most of the action takes place on three islands - Pingaree, Regos, and Coregos - and within the Nome King's caverns. Since the original ruler of the nomes, Roquat - who later renamed himself Ruggedo, was deposed in 1914's Tik-Tok of Oz, Baum had to cleverly rework the tale to accommodate his successor, the well-intentioned - but politically motivated - Kaliko.
Rinocerontes negros (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level L #53)
by Julie Haydon Celina KorcakNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Hoy en día quedan menos de 5,400 rinocerontes negros vivos. Descubre por qué es tan especial este animal en peligro de extinción.
Rio 2: The Junior Novel
by Christa RobertsFrom the creators of Ice Age and Epic, Rio 2 flies into theaters in April 2014. Join Blu, Jewel, and all your favorite Rio characters for a wild adventure perfect for young fans!When Linda and Tulio spot a blue Spix's Macaw deep in the Amazon jungle, Blu and Jewel pack up their family and fly off to help locate more of their species. Jewel is eager for the kids to know more about life in the wild, but Blu is a little overwhelmed. The jungle is full of surprises. There are new friends to meet, new places to explore, and some cool, new jungle grooves!Rio 2: The Junior Novel retells the whole exciting story and features eight pages of full-color images from the film!
Rio Grande Stories
by Carolyn MeyerThis book of short stories explores how New Mexico's fascinating history and geography connect people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Meyers writing style is accessible and engaging, making this a good read or an easy curriculum connection to the multicultural mainstream.--Booklist
Rio de Janeiro! #5
by Giada De Laurentiis Francesca GambatesaAlfie and Emilia's adventures continue in the deliciously fun chapter-book series from Emmy Award-winning celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis! When Zia Donatella comes to live with the Bertolizzi family, little do Alfie and his older sister Emilia know what's in store for them. Zia Donatella is determined to show the kids how a home-cooked meal is better than even the best take-out pizza or burrito. And when Zia's plan actually transports Alfie and Emilia to famous food cities around the world, they learn first-hand how food cannot only take you places, but can bring you home again. In the fifth book in the series, Zia's secret ingredient takes Alfie and Emilia to a city famous not only for its food, but also for its carnivals, music, and beaches - Rio de Janeiro! There they meet Miguel Costa, who persuades Alfie and Emilia to take part in the children's parade at Carnival. Once again the siblings get caught up in an adventure that introduces them to the sights, sounds, and tastes of the one the world's most incredible cities - all while trying to find their way home.
Rio de Janeiro: A Book of Sounds (Hello, World)
by Ashley EvansonHello, Rio de Janeiro! The crowd claps and shouts at a soccer match. This board book series pairs early learning concepts with colorful, stylish illustrations of the iconic art, architecture, food, and culture of cities around the world. Both children and adults are sure to love these charming books!Listen to the sounds all over Rio de Janeiro: the drums booming at the Carnival Parade, animals roaring in the rainforest, and the crowd clapping at a soccer match. There's so much to discover in this vibrant city!
Riot
by Mary CasanovaWhen his father engages in vandalism against nonunion employees, Bryan, a sixth grader, must decide whether to accept his father's actions or do what he believes is right.
Riot (A Fesler-Lampert Minnesota Heritage Book)
by Mary CasanovaBased on actual events from 1989 in International Falls, Minnesota, Riot tells the story of sixth-grader Bryan, whose family becomes stressed when nonunion labor &“rats&” are hired by the local paper mill, leaving his father, a union worker, angry and out of a job. Tension erupts into daily fights at school and nightly acts of vandalism with no solution in sight. Already torn between his parents&’ opposing viewpoints on how to handle the escalating situation, Bryan&’s growing feelings for the daughter of a nonunion worker only complicate matters.Bryan tries to understand the turmoil affecting his home and his town, but it is becomes harder and harder to separate his friends from his enemies. And when he witnesses a violent act that implicates his father, he must wrestle with family loyalty and telling the truth.
Riot in the Night (Barbour Book's The American Adventure, Book #18)
by Bonnie HinmanMrs. Jackson and Sarah are in danger Louisa and Henry Lankford don't like the way black people in Cincinnati are being treated, but they aren't sure what they can do to help. When James Birney, one of the leaders of the movement to end slavery, starts printing a newspaper in Cincinnati, things get violent. Mobs roam the streets at night, looking for Mr. Birney and setting fires. Louisa learns that her friends Mrs. Jackson and Sarah are in danger. Will she and Henry be able to warn them before the mob gets to their home, or will they be too late?