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River Murray Mary
by Robert Ingpen Colin ThieleRiver Murray Mary is a delightful book for younger readers from Australia?s master storyteller. Mary lives on a farm on the banks of the mighty Murray. Her many adventures include some hair-raising encounters with tiger snakes, saving her beloved dog when he is bitten, and exciting trips on the river with her friend Abel Stenross, skipper of the paddle steamer Blackwater Bessie. When the river floods, Mary needs to bring a doctor to her injured mother, and it?s Blackwater Bessie to the rescue!
River Of Dreams: The Story Of The Hudson River
by Hudson TalbottThe Hudson River has been a source of inspiration and a means of livelihood to all who have lived along its shores. It played a key role in the settling of the New World and the outcome of the Revolutionary War, and was the birthplace of the environmental movement. Now Hudson Talbott pays homage to the river that shares his name in a gorgeously illustrated, fascinating account of the river's history. <P><P> Each appealing spread sheds exciting light on the river's strategic, economic and cultural significance. Packed with facts, timelines and maps, this is a wonderful introduction to a wide range of topics including the Age of Exploration, the Erie Canal, the Industrial Age, American arts and literature and the environment. River of Dreams is truly a book with something for everyone.
River Otter (Nature's Children)
by Laima DingwallDid you know... that river otters are considered the clowns of the animal kingdom; that otters do not hibernate but will play, swim and live out their winters under the ice; and that otters use tools to eat their food. Find out lots of exciting facts about this wonderful creature.
River Parade
by Alexandra DayWhen a young boy goes for a boat ride on the river and accidentally falls in, he finds that swimming is not as scary as he expected.
River Quest (Dinotopia Series)
by John VornholtWhen the Polongo River dries up, Waterfall City is threatened, and young Magnolia and her dinosaur friend, Paddlefoot, begin a dangerous quest.
River Race (Jake Maddox Adventure)
by Jake MaddoxNate, Selena, Tyson, and Alicia are ready for summer. But when Nate convinces everyone to join a white water rafting race, the group’s teamwork is put to the test. Will these four friends make it past the finish line? Or will their competitive nature sink their chances?
River Race (Leveled Readers 4.1.4)
by Geoff SmithA story about the "Hudson Queen" which raced on the Hudson River.
River Ranch
by Doris GatesIt was rustlers all right, and clever ones too! They struck at River Ranch three times, and the only clues they left behind were discarded hides, a network of tire tracks, and a forgotten pipe lying nearby. But those clues were enough for Ben. Twenty years old and left in charge of River Ranch for the first time, he was determined to prove himself and bring the thieves to justice. With his spunky sister Ann he drove up and down the valley, warning the other ranchers and signing them up for the “Prairie Patrol.” Night rides, suppers at three, friends under suspicion — life at River Ranch was turned topsy turvy. But there was plenty of excitement and surprise! Boys from eight to twelve won’t put the book down until they finish it, and when they do, they’ll find their older brothers first on the borrowing list! Full of fast-moving, grown-up adventures, it’s a grand story for teenagers who like easy reading.
River Rats
by Caroline StevermerNearly twenty years after the holocaust called the Flash has destroyed modern civilization, Tomcat and a group of other orphans face danger as they steer an old steamboat over the toxic waters of the Mississippi River.
River Runs Deep
by Jennifer Bradbury<P>When a boy is sent to Mammoth cave to fight a case of consumption, little does he know he'll also be fighting for the lives of a secret community of escaped slaves, who are hidden deep within the cave. <P>Twelve-year-old Elias has consumption, so he is sent to Kentucky's Mammoth Cave--the biggest cave in America--where the cool cave vapors are said to be healing. At first, living in a cave sounds like an adventure, but after a few days, Elias feels more sick of boredom than his illness. <P>So he is thrilled when Stephen, one of the slaves who works in the cave, invites him to walk further through its depths. But there are more than just tunnels and stalagmites waiting to be discovered; there are mysteries hiding around every turn. <P>The truths they conceal are far more stunning than anything Elias could ever have imagined, and he finds himself caught right in the middle of it all--while he's supposed to be resting. But how can he focus on saving his own life when so many others are in danger?
River Secrets (The Books of Bayern #3)
by Shannon HaleRazo has no idea why he was chosen to be a soldier. He can barely swing a sword, and his brothers are forever wrestling him to the ground. Razo is sure it's out of pity that his captain asks him to join an elite mission--escorting the ambassador into Tira, Bayern's great enemy. But when the Bayern arrive in the strange southern country, Razo discovers the first dead body. He befriends both the high and low born, people who can perhaps provide them with vital information. And Razo is the one who must embrace his own talents in order to get the Bayern soldiers home again, alive. Newbery-Honor winner Shannon Hale returns the reader to the intrigue and magic of Bayern, first introduced in her critically acclaimed novel, The Goose Girl. Enter a world where even those with no special magical skills find in themselves something they never imagined. The end of the book includes the author's musings about her character Razo, a deleted chapter, and Chapter 1 of her next Book of Bayern, "Forest Born", starring Razo's younger sister Rinna.
River Song
by Belinda HollyerJessye's tumultuous life flits between her grandmother and her mother. As she tries to make sense of her family past, she discovers secrets that lurk beneath the surface of all of their lives... A beautifully told story set in New Zealand.
River Song
by Belinda HollyerJessye's tumultuous life flits between her grandmother and her mother. As she tries to make sense of her family past, she discovers secrets that lurk beneath the surface of all of their lives... A beautifully told story set in New Zealand.
River Song with The Banana Slug String Band
by Steve Van ZandtA river is a wonderful thing, from the trickle of snowmelt to the ocean, and from icy winter through a warm autumn--and is celebrated in this volume through illustrations, verse and a song by a popular children's band.
River Thunder
by Will HobbsThe cast from Downriver (Atheneum, 1991) has been asked to work as interns by "Discovery Unlimited" owner Al, rejoining him for a raft trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Their joyful reunion at the launch site is stressed almost to the breaking point when they find out that Troy, the manipulative, buffed, bad boy who nearly sank their earlier escapade, has bankrolled this trip, and that Al is not involved at all. Setting aside misgivings about Troy's duplicity, they row off, settling into a realistic rhythm of river work, problem solving, play, and stress management. The characters are interesting individuals who have changed in mostly positive ways since their first trip together. Jessie gains confidence and knowledge with each challenge. Troy's problems escalate with the rising level of the water, and it's gradually revealed that he has stalked Jessie throughout the previous summer, obsessed with making his fantasy of a relationship with her take shape. The climactic resolution with Troy comes just before they plummet through Lava Falls, which, if predictably plotted, is thrillingly told. The culture of the commercial canyon runners is aptly described. From the raft-eating big drop on the cover to the author's informative note at the end, the vivid descriptions deliver high-volume excitement sure to entice many readers into booking a ride on any subsequent sequels.
River Town
by Arthur GeisertDuring the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, small towns sprouted up along the banks of America's rivers. Through a year of changing seasons the reader is transported to the days when people's livelihoods were directly connected to the river. The life of the townsfolk is shown to be an accumulation of events both large and small, from a joyous Halloween parade to the frozen river in winter to the threat of damaging springtime floods. Children and adults alike will pour over these pages of intricate etchings, noticing the changes and happenings of day-to-day, season-to-season life lived along a river. As they did in Prairie Town, the Geiserts have once again created a stunning tribute to small-town America as it once was and, to an extent, still remains today.
River and the Rainforest
by Rebecca Noble“It’s Rainforest Day! Mum, Dad, wake up, wake up,” squealed River. River loves to explore – do you love to explore too? On a day of adventure with his mum and dad, River explores his favourite place – the rainforest. With colourful birds, slimy reptiles, ancient trees and fluffy pademelons, there’s an abundance of wildlife to be discovered. All whilst Mum and Dad provide encouragement and freedom for River to explore. Put on your gumboots and floppy hat and hike into a magical, misty rainforest to explore the natural world.
River of Dust: The Life-Giving Link Between North Africa and the Amazon
by Jilanne HoffmannOver and Under the Rainforest meets This Is How We Do It in A River of Dust—a celebration of global interconnectedness with an environmental lens, at a time when we need it most.I am dust,the dust of North Africa.I connect continents. The dust of the Sahel—a ribbon of land between the Sahara and the savannah—lifts with the harmattan wind each winter season. But this is not just any dust. The Sahel's dust will mix with dust from the Sahara and travel thousands of miles westward, across the African continent and the Atlantic Ocean, to reunite with its unforgotten home deep in the Amazon basin. Told in the perspective of dust, A River of Dust takes readers on a journey through vibrantly illustrated landscapes, celebrating the power and wonder of Earth's ecosystems, and showing how these tiny particles are in fact key to the health of our planet. Meticulously researched and lushly illustrated, this picture book is a lyrical ode to global interconnectedness and the vital roles that even the smallest play in taking care of our planet.GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY: Just like This Is How We Do It, this book emphasizes global connectivity: the Amazon can't succeed by itself, and we all have a role to play.SMALL PARTICLES, MIGHTY IMPACT: This powerful story of the Sahel's very necessary contribution to the world demonstrates how seemingly inconsequential particles are key to the health of our planet. And if dust can be so important, readers will imagine the impact each one of them can have on the world around them.EDUCATIONAL TOOL: With strong STEM themes, this offers plenty of opportunities to incorporate into lesson plans, from units on geography and environmental science, particularly lessons on the rainforest, global warming, and interconnected ecosystems.SOOTHING LULLABY: Poetic and yearning, this picture book has a gentle message that reassures its readers about remaining connected despite time and distance with an affirmation of love that parents will enjoy sharing with their children.ARTFUL & LUSH: Vivid landscapes, from the deserts of Africa to the rainforests of the Amazon, by illustrator Eugenia Mello, make this lyrical picture book come to life. Note the gorgeous spattering of foil dust on the jacket, which makes this cover glow!WANT TO LEARN MORE?: Meticulously researched information included at the back of the book provides insight and compelling scientific facts for readers who are curious to know more. Did you know that there are more trees in the Amazon than stars in the Milky Way galaxy?Perfect for:Resource for teachers and librarians seeking books about nature, the earth, and ecology for kidsParents looking for non-fiction picture books and science books for childrenA beautiful environmental picture book and lyrical story for anyone interested in learning about ecosystems and the environmentFans of Over and Under the Rainforest, Over and Under the Pond, and other popular nature books for young readers
River of Fire (Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #5)
by Erin HunterErin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series continues in A Vision of Shadows #5: River of Fire.StarClan’s prophecy has been fulfilled, and the long-lost SkyClan has returned to its rightful place among the other four warrior Clans. Many cats believe the danger is past. But after moons of division and strife, ShadowClan is in danger of falling apart forever.... Full of epic adventure and thrilling intrigue, this fifth Warriors series is the perfect introduction for readers new to the Warriors world—while for dedicated fans, it’s a long-awaited return to the era of Bramblestar’s ThunderClan, after the events of Omen of the Stars.
River of Freedom
by Linda BaxterSasha is enjoying his new freedom in America, but he is still haunted by the events of World War II. Ages 9-12.
River of Ice
by Linda BaxterSasha stared into the woman's dark, granite eyes. He suddenly felt very cold again. A shiver crawled up his back. His hope faded. The woman said, "I am Carina Mikalonova. I have not met you before, Doctor Bausch. However, it looks as though you have applied to leave Russia many times. Why is that?" Sasha watched his mother swallow hard and raise her chin. She said in a calm voice, "My husband needed to leave for health reasons. He was granted a visa with my daughter more than two years ago. We wish to join him. My son needs his father. We had heard there were changes in the emigration rules." Carina Mikalonova's eyes swept over to Sasha. He hoped the woman couldn't see him shiver.
River of Ink: Book 3
by Helen Dennis Bonnie Kate WolfJed needs a miracle. If he can't complete his quest within a year, he will die. If he can, he will become immortal. Jed and Kassia know that time is running out. And when their enemies hunt them down in Paris, the friends flee to Istanbul to reveal its age-old secrets. But they know that the biggest clue to the mystery is Jed himself. Who is he? And what is hidden in his past? The third in an action-packed series full of adventure, this book has an illustrated narrative running through it, helping readers to solve the mystery alongside the characters in the story.
River of Ink: Book 4 (River Of Ink #4)
by Helen Dennis Bonnie Kate WolfJed has been hunted across the world in his quest for immortality. Now his time is nearly up. This is the fourth and final book in a thrilling series. Jed is back in London, where it all began. But there's no time to draw breath. The hunt continues: by the river Thames, during New Year's Eve fireworks, and into the secret heart of St Paul's Cathedral. If Jed can't complete his quest within the year, he will die. Is his time really up ... or just beginning?This action-packed book has an illustrated narrative running through it, helping readers to solve the mystery alongside the characters in the story.
River of Ink: Genesis
by Helen Dennis Bonnie Kate WolfWhat if a teenage boy washed up on the banks of the River Thames, soaked to the skin and unable to explain who he is?What if the only clue to the boy's identity is a sketch he made of a strange symbol?Who would help him? Who would hunt him? Who is River Boy?When a mystery teenage boy emerges from the River Thames drenched, distressed and unable to remember anything about himself, he becomes the focus of worldwide media speculation. Unable to communicate, the River Boy is given paper and a pencil and begins to scribble. Soon a symbol emerges, but the boy has no idea why he has drawn it even thought it's the only clue to the mystery of his identity... As the boy begins to build a new life under a new name, the hunt for his real identity begins.A hunt which will lead him on a dangerous QUEST that he has only one year to complete ...Introducing the first in a thrilling new series packed with adventure: this book has an illustrated narrative running through it, helping readers to solve the mystery alongside the characters in the story.
River of Life
by Debbie S. MillerAs the seasons change, a river in Alaska reveals its remarkable biodiversity. A great web of life is presented--the river and its shores sustain an astonishing variety of plants and animals. The river is home: salmon fry and rainbow trout live in it, plankton drifts in its current. The river is food: bears and bald eagles catch salmon, big fish chase little fish, tree roots absorb the river water. This evocative nonfiction picture book follows a year in the life of this Alaskan river. The lyrical text and lush paintings introduce young readers to the sights and sounds of the river and its inhabitants and are rich in details certain to fascinate ecologists of all ages.