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Sadako's Cranes
by Judith LoskeA timeless story, beautifully told and illustrated by Judith Loske Based on the true story of Sadako Sasaki, who lived in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb was dropped on August 6, 1945, Sadako&’s Cranes tells the story of her battle with leukemia. When Sadako hears of a Japanese legend which says that a person who folds 1,000 paper cranes is granted a wish, she begins folding cranes. Her wish was simply to live. Loske&’s beautiful illustrations are based on colored-pencil drawings that have been digitally processed.
Sadar's Keep (The Oran Trilogy, Book #2)
by Midori SnyderFire. Earth. Air. Water. These are the elements of Oran magic. These were the elements of the Queen's Quarter Knot, until the Fire Queen stole youth and power from her sisters and suppressed the magic of the land. But magic cannot be suppressed forever. In the fields and mountains, far from the city and the Fire Queen's control, strange powers are stirring: Men who fly as birds. Men who watch and wait as trees. Children born of the old Oran blood. Women whose magic may rival the Queen's. Fire. Earth. Air. Only Water magic is missing now A new Queen's Quarter Knot is forming. . . .
Saddle Sore (Saddle Club #66)
by Bonnie BryantThe girls of the Saddle Club--Stevie Lake, Carole Hanson, and Lisa Atwood--and their friend Emily have headed West to the Bar None Dude Ranch. Emily has cerebral palsy. She's helping the ranch's owner make it accessible to riders with special needs. At the ranch, they meet a girl their own age--a former rider who has lost part of her leg in a motorbike accident. She doesn't plan to get on a horse ever again. In the meantime, the Saddle Club and Emily are riding so much, they're saddle sore! Is it possible to have too much of a good thing?
Saddle the Sun (Little Golden Book)
by Trish HollandThis rhyming Little Golden Book will take readers on a fantastical bedtime adventure, riding through the sky before settling to sleep under the moon.I&’m Little Tex. And I&’m Rio Rosie. It&’s time to giddy-up. There&’s no time to mosey.Little adventurers will be swept up in this rootin'-tootin' ride like no other! What starts as a normal day on the ranch soon turns into so much more as this imaginative tale twists and turns before settling down to lull little ones off to sleep. This fun bedtime story is sure to lead to sweet dreams!
Saddle up, Happy! (Big Apple Barn #4)
by Kristin EarhartIt's Happy Go Lucky's first time riding in a show! He and Dapper Dan, a very professional show pony, will both be there. Dan loves showing, but Happy isn't so sure about it. It's an awful lot of work. He has so much practicing to do!
Saddlebags (Saddle Club #42)
by Bonnie BryantThe girls' and their parents visit Kate Devine's ranch but parents act funny. The girls are wishing that they or the "Saddlebags" hadn't come. A downpour breaks out while the parents are off exploring. The girls know they are in grave danger.
Saddles & Secrets (An Ellen & Ned Book)
by Jane SmileyA young rider gets to know a new pony, adjusts to a new sibling, and learns a lot about secrets in this charming follow-up to Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley's Riding Lessons.Ellen can't stop thinking about the racehorse Ned--and the secret she shares with him. There seem to be a lot of secrets in Ellen's life these days. Secrets between friends. Secrets within families. Secrets that are all her own. And secrets her parents are keeping from her that could change everything about her life.One thing that's not a secret is how much Ellen wants to jump--to feel herself on a horse as it soars through the air, smooth and fast. The horse she's riding these days is Hot Potato--a pony she can trust, a pony she can practice jumping with. But he can't possibly be as interesting as Ned, can he? And will her parents' secret take her away from the stable forever?
Sadhanatai Aamate
by Leela PatilAs a confidante and companion of Baba Amte, she lived like his shadow for over six decades. A social activist in her own right, she stood out as a role model with her compassion for the poor, dispossessed and the ailing. Immediately after marriage Baba decided to give up legal practice and stay in the Dalit colony of outcasts in Warora, where there was a common kitchen. Born on May 5, 1926, in an orthodox Brahmin family of Guleshastri of Mahal. While much has been written about Baba, Sadhanatai was inseparable and faced all the struggles of his life. Through all these trying times, she never lost her smile and charm as the giver and caring person. Though frail and unassuming, her indomitable courage, as she lived with a non-conformist Baba Amte in difficult conditions; helped her serve and rehabilitate leprosy patients.
Sadhu Ani Chor
by Shivkumar BaijalThis is a story of a man who was a robber and wanted to become a sage so that he can rob the king. He becomes a sage and later he is transformed into a good man. He gives away the thought of robbing and continues to be a sage throughout his life.
Sadie
by Courtney Summers<p>Sadie hasn't had an easy life. Growing up on her own, she's been raising her sister Mattie in an isolated small town, trying her best to provide a normal life and keep their heads above water. <p>But when Mattie is found dead, Sadie's entire world crumbles. After a somewhat botched police investigation, Sadie is determined to bring her sister's killer to justice and hits the road following a few meager clues to find him. <p>When West McCray—a radio personality working on a segment about small, forgotten towns in America—overhears Sadie's story at a local gas station, he becomes obsessed with finding the missing girl. He starts his own podcast as he tracks Sadie's journey, trying to figure out what happened, hoping to find her before it's too late. <p>Courtney Summers has written the breakout book of her career. Sadie is propulsive and harrowing and will keep you riveted until the last page.</p>
Sadie Can Count: A Multi-sensory Book
by Ann CunninghamSadie Can Count is a multi-sensory concept book for very young children and beginning Braille readers of any age. Every illustration in the book is full color and fully embossed which encourages sensory integration for all children. What makes this book unique is its embossed illustrations, which are fun for all children to touch. The book includes a web link to suggested activities.
Sadie Soars into Space (STEM Storybooks for Toddlers)
by Arezu Sarvestani3, 2, 1, blastoff! Learn all about planets, asteroids, stars, and more as you journey through the solar system with Sadie in this space storybook for toddlers.What are comets made of? Which planet is the hottest? Which one is the coldest? Join Sadie and her cat, Buckles, on a daring journey through the solar system to answer these questions and more. In this delightful tale, Sadie visits each planet, marveling at comets, asteroids, and more along the way. And with each stop, young readers are introduced to fascinating facts about outer space, sparking curiosity about the wide expanse of our universe. Sadie Soars into Space is an engaging and educational addition to any toddler&’s library. A constellation of STEM facts. There&’s nothing toddlers enjoy more than asking &“why?&” Here, your budding astronaut&’s questions are answered with scientific facts about our solar system. Whimsical story and engaging rhymes. The inquisitive Sadie and her adorable cat are sure to charm little ones who dream of space travel and love gazing up at the night sky. See the universe up close. Beautiful illustrations highlight the wonders of space in detail and full color. An out-of-this-world author. The only space book for kids written by a NASA science communicator.
Sadie's Big Steal
by Marla McKennaSadie's plan was to steal Mom's Big Catch, but when faced with choosing between right and wrong, Sadie's adventure takes her on a heartfelt journey where she steals something much more important. Join Marla McKenna in this exciting take of friendship and fun!
Sadie's Seed Adventures: Learning About Seeds
by Tina DybvikSadie and Gardener Marv set out to clear weeds from a garden plot. While working, they go on a magical adventure to learn all about seeds. From hitching a ride with a cocklebur to flying through the sky with a milkweed seed, join Sadie as she figures out how seeds disperse.
Sadie's Story
by Ron Koertge Christine Heppermann Deborah MarceroOh no.This is the worst.The worst of the worst.Sadie's two very best friends,Maya and Jess, are going onvacation--together--and leavingSadie behind.All alone.But wait . . .Who's brewing a minor hex ina cauldron in Sadie's backyardplayhouse?Maybe Sadie isn't so alone,after all.And a little magic might beexactly what Sadie needs.The first book in the curious adventures of the Backyard Witch!hout by debut artist Deborah Marcero make this an ideal pick for readers of Ivy + Bean, Just Grace, and Kate DiCamillo's novels for younger readers.
Sadiq and The Desert Star (Sadiq)
by Siman NuuraliSadiq's father is going on a business trip, but before he goes he tells Sadiq a story of the Desert Star, which fits in perfectly with Sadiq's third-grade class field trip to the planetarium, and inspires Sadiq to build a simple telescope to study the stars when his father returns.
Sadiq and the Bridge Builders (Sadiq)
by Siman NuuraliLately it seems to be raining constantly, making it difficult for Sadiq to play outside. When the librarian at his school starts a building club, Sadiq and his friends decide to join. They're tasked with building a city model to withstand a natural disaster. Inspired by the flooding happening in their own community, can Sadiq and friends come up with a solution?
Sadiq and the Clean Water Crew (Sadiq)
by Siman NuuraliMs. Battersby’s class is heading to the pond for a field trip. They hope to see birds, bugs, fish, and turtles! But one thing Sadiq sees makes him worried—dead fish! What happened to them? This question leads Sadiq on a mission to solve the mystery. When he discovers that the problem is likely polluted water, Sadiq and his friends form the Clean Water Crew! But what can kids do to help clean up bodies of water? Join Sadiq’s Clean Water Crew to find out!
Sadiq and the Community Garden (Sadiq)
by Siman NuuraliOn the way to the library, Sadiq and his family pass an empty lot in their neighborhood. It looks like it could use some attention. Sadiq and his brothers and sisters come up with ideas for what the lot could be. A playground? A skatepark? Then a science unit about plants at school gives Sadiq and Hooyo another idea—a community garden! But where to begin? And how to get people involved? It’s up to Sadiq and his classmates to “dig in” and make the community garden a success!
Sadiq and the Explorers (Sadiq)
by Siman NuuraliAfter a hiking trip to a nearby park, Sadiq is inspired to start an Exploring Club. When a neighbor asks the club to create a scavenger hunt for the community's annual Fourth of July celebration, the kids are excited! But before they can lead others on a nature expedition, they'll have to do some exploring of their own.
Sadiq and the Perfect Play (Sadiq)
by Siman NuuraliSadiq's big sister, Aliya, was recently cast in a community theater musical. When Sadiq and his friends hear her practicing, they decide to put on their own play for their friends and family. Sadiq volunteers to be the director, but when he makes decisions without his friends' input, everyone starts to get annoyed. Can they resolve their issues before the big performance?
Sadiq and the Ramadan Gift (Sadiq)
by Siman NuuraliIt's Ramadan! In the spirit of the season, Sadiq and his friends want to give back to their community. The friends band together to raise money to build a new school for children in Somalia. They decide to put on a community iftar as a fund-raiser, but not everyone agrees where their efforts should be spent. Can they find a way to work together?
Sadlier We Believe, Parish Edition: We Are The Church
by Gerard F. Baumbach Carole M. EipersWhat happens when a new person joins a family? A newborn baby, an adopted child, the spouse of a son or daughter--each one is initiated in some way. This entails sharing the family's story, including a "Who's Who" and how each person is related to the other.
Sadness
by Z. B. HillLearn from your sad feelings. We all feel sad sometimes. Maybe your best friend moved away. Maybe you failed to do as well as you had hoped at something. Maybe it's just one of those gray days when everything seems sad! Those sad feelings come from chemical reactions inside your brain. They may not feel very pleasant--but all your emotions, including sadness, are actually designed to help you. Find out what triggers sadness and why. Discover how you can cope with sadness--and what you can learn from it.
Sadri Returns to Bali
by Elisabeth Waldmeier Susan Tuttle LaubeThe Galungan festival in Bali marks the victory of dharma (order) over adharma(disorder). It is celebrated by the Balinese Hindus, who believe that duringthese ten days of prayers, offerings, and feasting, their revered ancestors return to their former homes to be welcomed and entertained. Using this entrancing setting, Swiss illustrator and painter Elisabeth Waldmeier relates the exhilarating festival of the fun-loving Balinesc people through the eyes of a former child dancer, Sadri, who descends to his previous home to participate in the annual rapturous village celebrations. A delightful story accompanying enchanting and detailed illustrations, this book will captivate both children and adults alike.