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Samurai Awakening
by Ben MartinDavid Matthews is having a rough time. Being a teenager is bad enough, but when he picks up and moves to Japan for a year, with barely any knowledge of the language and none of the social behaviors of Japanese teenagers, things go from bad to worse.Until one day, David attends a temple ceremony and finds himself possessed by a Japanese god.Suddenly, he can understand and speak Japanese. He has unbelievable new powers, including the ability to shift into a tiger, and a powerful sword he can materialize at will from its sheath-his body. But nothing comes for free, and these changes bring David face-to-face with the most terrifying creatures of Japanese legend-vengeful okami, demonic oni and terrifying ghostly yurei.Trained by his host family, famous sword-makers and the keepers of an ancient secret entrusted to their family by the first Emperor of Japan, David must fight desperately to save his host sister from a hoard of Japanese monsters. Evil has returned to Japan, and David must overcome his own insecurities if he is to save her and become a True Samurai-the protector of Japan.
Samurai Awakening
by Ben MartinDavid Matthews is having a rough time. Being a teenager is bad enough, but when he picks up and moves to Japan for a year, with barely any knowledge of the language and none of the social behaviors of Japanese teenagers, things go from bad to worse.Until one day, David attends a temple ceremony and finds himself possessed by a Japanese god.Suddenly, he can understand and speak Japanese. He has unbelievable new powers, including the ability to shift into a tiger, and a powerful sword he can materialize at will from its sheath-his body. But nothing comes for free, and these changes bring David face-to-face with the most terrifying creatures of Japanese legend-vengeful okami, demonic oni and terrifying ghostly yurei.Trained by his host family, famous sword-makers and the keepers of an ancient secret entrusted to their family by the first Emperor of Japan, David must fight desperately to save his host sister from a hoard of Japanese monsters. Evil has returned to Japan, and David must overcome his own insecurities if he is to save her and become a True Samurai-the protector of Japan.
Samurai Rising: The Epic Life of Minamoto Yoshitsune
by Pamela S. Turner Gareth HindsMinamoto Yoshitsune should not have been a samurai. But his story is legend in this real-life Game of Thrones. This epic tale of warriors and bravery, rebellion and revenge, reads like a novel, but this is the true story of the greatest samurai in Japanese history. <P><P>When Yoshitsune was just a baby, his father went to war with a rival samurai family--and lost. His father was killed, his mother captured, and his brothers sent away. Yoshitsune was raised in his enemy's household until he was sent away to live in a monastery. He grew up skinny and small. <P>Not the warrior type. But he did inherit his family pride and when the time came for the Minamoto to rise up against their enemy once again, Yoshitsune was there. <P>His daring feats, such as storming a fortress by riding on horseback down the side of a cliff and his glorious victory at sea, secured Yoshitsune's place in history and his story is still being told centuries later.
Samurai Shortstop
by Alan GratzTokyo, 1890. Toyo is caught up in the competitive world of boarding school, and must prove himself to make the team in a new sport called besuboru. But he grieves for his uncle, a samurai who sacrificed himself for his beliefs, at a time when most of Japan is eager to shed ancient traditions. It's only when his father decides to teach him the way of the samurai that Toyo grows to better understand his uncle and father. And to his surprise, the warrior training guides him to excel at baseball, a sport his father despises as yet another modern Western menace. Toyo searches desperately for a way to prove there is a place for his family's samurai values in modern Japan. Baseball might just be the answer, but will his father ever accept a 'Western' game that stands for everything he despises? .
Samurai Spirit: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
by Burt KonzakNamed an Honor Title by the Storytelling World Awards in the category of "Storytelling Anthologies"The samurai prepared themselves for battle through physical practice, and the study of the arts. These ancient stories that inspired warriors so long ago have special significance for today's teens who face battles of their own: battles against bullies; battles with self-doubt and lack of confidence; and battles with the injustices they see around them. Burt Konzak has taught martial arts for over 20 years and has used these stories, drawn from sources including the Hagakuri, the Book of Five Rings, and other Japanese classics, to help young people gain emotional and mental strength.Whether or not readers are interested in the martial arts, they will find centuries of wisdom in this fine collection.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Samurai Vampiro
by Vianka Van Bokkem Maria Letizia CardinaliIl nome di mio padre è Naoko Kasai. E' un samurai dell'isola di Tochigi, in Giappone, ed è bello, coraggioso e ricco. Quando lui e mia madre si sposarono, vollero avere subito dei figli. Mio padre avrebbe voluto che il nascituro fosse un maschio, per potergli insegnare a essere un samurai e combattere con lui fianco a fianco. Il destino intervenne e nacque una bambina. Mia madre mi chiamò Aiko. Qualche giorno prima del mio undicesimo compleanno, mio padre mi chiese cosa desiderassi come regalo. Senza esitare risposi che volevo una spada. Mi guadagnai lo status di samurai a diciotto anni. Sfortunatamente, qualcosa di terribile accadde a me e mia cugina Kiku durante una vacanza in Romania. Mongoli e Turchi hanno invaso il Giappone, e li combatterò fino alla morte. Uno splendido, misterioso vampiro chiamato Xander Van Buren cercherà di vincere il mio amore.
Samurai of Gold Hill
by Yoshiko UchidaHere is a story based on a true, if almost forgotten, incident in California history: the founding of the Wakamatsu colony, a Japanese society near Sacramento, by exiles from the wars that wracked Japan and devoted to the growing of tea and the cultivation of mulberry for silk worms. The year is 1869 and young Koichi dreams of becoming a samurai like his father. But when their clan is defeated along with the Shogun in a fierce battle, he suddenly finds himself going to America to become a farmer. Even there Koichi and his father cannot escape confrontation, as hostile miners bring tragedy to Wakamatsu. It is impossible not to get caught up in Koichi’s own hopes, fears, and joys as he makes a difficult decision worthy of the noblest samurai.
San Domingo
by Marguerite HenryPeter Lundy has two joys in life: the rugged western plains where he has grown up and San Domingo, a Medicine Hat Stallion. The Indians believe such a horse is sacred--that neither bullet nor arrow can harm its rider. As they explore the prairie together, a bond forms between Peter and San Domingo that can never be broken. But Peter's father, Jethro Lundy, knows only one love: bargaining. He trades San Domingo for a thoroughbred. How can Peter ever forgive his father? Is his only choice is to leave home forever?
San Domingo: The Medicine Hat Stallion
by Marguerite HenryPeter Lundy has two joys in life: the rugged western plains where he has grown up and San Domingo, a Medicine Hat Stallion. The Indians believe such a horse is sacred--that neither bullet nor arrow can harm its rider. As they explore the prairie together, a bond forms between Peter and San Domingo that can never be broken. But Peter's father, Jethro Lundy, knows only one love: bargaining. He trades San Domingo for a thoroughbred. How can Peter ever forgive his father? Is his only choice is to leave home forever?
San Francisco Boy
by Lois LenskiA Chinese boy struggles to adapt to life in the big city In Chinatown, the streets are crowded and the air is filled with delicious smells. Felix Fong and his family just moved to San Francisco from a town in the countryside, and they have never seen so many people. Felix's siblings are thrilled by the constant hustle and bustle, but he misses their old house. He liked having grass to play in and a pond to swim in. The city is overwhelming, and it doesn't feel like home. But soon Felix begins to have adventures in San Francisco. He makes friends and even gets a job. Before he knows it, he forgets about being homesick and learns to fall in love with the city.
San Francisco, Baby!
by Ward JenkinsTwo babies go on two big-city adventures, and there are so many exciting sights to see! In New York, Baby!, Times Square, Broadway, Central Park, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art number among the top destinations; while in San Francisco, Baby!, the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and Alcatraz are some of the main attractions. Rhyming text and charming illustrations make these picture books perfect for babies—and parents—who are always on the go, or who have big-city dreams!
San Francisco: A Book of Numbers (Hello, World)
by Ashley EvansonHello, World is an exciting book series that pairs early learning concepts with colorful, stylish illustrations of cities around the world. From the Golden Gate Bridge to seals to cable cars, there&’s no shortage of bright, bold, and interesting things to count in San Francisco. Explore numbers through the best the city has to offer in this gorgeous board book!
San Magnus, El Último Vikingo
by Susan PeekRegresamos en el tiempo 900 años, a las feroces y desoladas tierras del norte, donde los nórdicos reinan con el hacha y la espada. Un rey agonizante, una última voluntad escandalosa, sus herederos divididos con un juramento de sangre… En esta vertiginosa nueva novela de la popularísima Susan Peek, el conflicto se desarrolla entre Magnus Erlendson, un heroico joven príncipe inflamado por el amor a Dios, y su desterrado primo Hakon, quien culpa a Magnus de su exilio del reino. Lo que sigue es una historia de traición y venganza, valentía y perdón, en tanto Magnus procura restaurar el usurpado reino de su padre a sus legítimos dueños. ¡Entretenida e inspiradora de principio a fin, de lectura obligatoria para los entusiastas de la vida de santos que jamás supimos que existieron!
Sana's Magical Smile
by Karen HeelanSana is happy and excited when she wakes up because she’s been planning this fun day for ages. Little does she know that her day is about to get better and better when she discovers her smile has amazing magical powers! Follow along on her wonderful day in Sana’s Magical Smile.
Sanctuary (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 6)
by Teri Eastman Jan FeindtStranger in a Strange Land Moving to a country where you know no one and don't speak the language is difficult enough. But having to share a room with someone who clearly doesn't want you there can make it even worse. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Sanctum
by Madeleine RouxIn this haunting, fast-paced sequel to the New York Times bestselling photo-illustrated novel Asylum, three teens must unlock some long-buried secrets from the past before the past comes back to get them first. Featuring found photographs, many from real vintage carnivals, Sanctum is a mind-bending reading experience that blurs the lines between past and present, genius and insanity, perfect for fans of the smash hit Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.Dan, Abby, and Jordan remain traumatized by the summer they shared in the Brookline asylum. Much as they'd love to move on, someone is determined to keep the terror alive, sending the teens photos of an old-timey carnival, with no note and no name. Forsaking their plan never to go back, the teens return to New Hampshire College under the guise of a weekend for prospective students, and there they realize that the carnival from the photos is not only real, it's here on campus, apparently for the first time in many years.Sneaking away from sample classes and college parties, Dan and his friends lead a tour of their own--one through the abandoned houses and hidden places of the surrounding town. Camford is hiding a terrible past, and the influence of the asylum runs deeper than Dan ever imagined.
Sand Cakes
by Kallie GeorgeCome out for a day at the beach bakeshop with a creative little baker and her sweet, sandy treats in this adorable preschool picture book.Sand cake, Sun cake, Sprinkle-topped with rocks cake. Will you eat what I baked?A fun day at the beach means making some sweet treats to share with everyone! The main ingredient? Sand of course! No matter how yummy her rock-sprinkled cakes, seaweed pies and sea foam cream puffs look, this little beachside baker can&’t seem to get ANYONE to eat her sandy sweets. Even the seagulls turn their beaks up! Will she ever find a customer willing to give them a try?Buoyantly poetic, this funny and sweet picture book from author Kallie George, featuring endearing illustrations from Devon Holzwarth, is a read-aloud treat for readers of all ages.
Sand Dollar Summer
by Kimberly K. JonesTwelve-year-old Lise watches her safe world fall apart when her strong, self-reliant mom is injured in a car accident. To recuperate, Mom takes Lise and her bright little brother to live in a rattletrap house on the beach in Maine for the summer. Although her mother grew up there, this is Lise's first experience with the ocean. She's terrified by what may be lurking in the cold depths and confused by the ways that Maine is changing her mother. As secrets from the past start spilling out, even the solid earth may not keep Lise safe anymore. Lise will have to learn to go with the flow -- or risk falling apart -- in this tender, funny, and wise novel...the story of one family's unforgettable summer.
Sand Filly: Book 6 (Moonlight Riders #6)
by Linda ChapmanHarness the power of the elements with the Moonlight Riders! An exciting series for young readers from bestselling author Linda Chapman, author of MY SECRET UNICORN and UNICORN ACADEMY.Could you be a True Rider?The Moonlight Stables friends are heading to the seaside for a week long pony training camp - and Willow's coming too! Unfortunately, the Storm Stables riders aren't far behind and they're determined to ruin the week for Willow and Amara after they bested them at summer camp. To make matters worse, Bea's dad wants to move her to Storm Stables. The friends have to find a way to convince him to let her stay. Can a new Storm Stables ally help them and will Sandy finally choose Bea to be her True Rider?Don't miss the other Moonlight Riders stories!Fire HorseStorm StallionPetal PonySea FoalSnow Mare
Sand Filly: Book 6 (Moonlight Riders #6)
by Linda ChapmanHarness the power of the elements with the Moonlight Riders! An exciting series for young readers from bestselling author Linda Chapman, author of MY SECRET UNICORN and UNICORN ACADEMY.Could you be a True Rider?The Moonlight Stables friends are heading to the seaside for a week long pony training camp - and Willow's coming too! Unfortunately, the Storm Stables riders aren't far behind and they're determined to ruin the week for Willow and Amara after they bested them at summer camp.To make matters worse, Bea's dad wants to move her to Storm Stables. The friends have to find a way to convince him to let her stay. Can a new Storm Stables ally help them and will Sandy finally choose Bea to be her True Rider?Don't miss the other Moonlight Riders stories!Fire HorseStorm StallionPetal PonySea FoalSnow Mare
Sand Play!: Super SANDsational Ideas
by Terry Taylor"A great book for budding sculptors with ideas for creating sand sculptures at three different levels of difficulty." -- splashesintobooksSculpting sand is fun for kids of all ages -- especially because the magical, mess-free material is easy to handle and can be used over and over again. This book features guidelines for using sculpting sand to create cute little creatures, including a crab, lizard, caterpillar, and monkey. Author Terry Taylor provides simple instructions and lots of colorful pictures for 18 projects, as well as plenty of helpful tips, including suggestions for tools and techniques.Projects with one star are the easiest and ideal for beginners. Two-star projects are a little more complex, and the ones with three stars are the most advanced. Kids can build their sculpting expertise with simpler figures such as the clown, octopus, and butterfly and then move on to the frog, dragon, and peacock. Meanwhile, they'll develop skills that will help them express their personal creativity.
Sand and Stars
by Berel Wein Yaffa GanzSand and Stars: The Jewish Journey Through Time: From the Second Temple to the Sixteenth Century: A Jewish History for Young People Book Description Yaffa Ganz has contributed to Sand and Stars: The Jewish Journey Through Time: From the Second Temple to the Sixteenth Century: A Jewish History for Young People as an author.Yaffa Ganz has written over 40 titles for children, and her books have been translated into half a dozen languages. Over 500,000 copies of her books have been sold worldwide, and her titles comprise a large selection of today's Jewish juvenile bookshelf. Berel Wein has contributed to Sand and Stars: The Jewish Journey Through Time: From the Second Temple to the Sixteenth Century: A Jewish History for Young People. Wein retired from his positions as a congregational rabbi and yeshivah dean. He lectures regularly and produces videos on Jewish history.
Sand and Stars: The Jewish Journey through Time, Vol 2
by Berel Wein Yaffa GanzSand and Stars: The Jewish Journey Through Time: From the Sixteenth Century to the Present: A Jewish History for Young People Book Description Yaffa Ganz has contributed to Sand and Stars: The Jewish Journey Through Time: From the Sixteenth Century to the Present: A Jewish History for Young People as an author. Yaffa Ganz has written over 40 titles for children, and her books have been translated into half a dozen languages. Over 500,000 copies of her books have been sold worldwide, and her titles comprise a large selection of today's Jewish juvenile bookshelf. Berel Wein has contributed to Sand and Stars: The Jewish Journey Through Time: From the Sixteenth Century to the Present: A Jewish History for Young People. Wein retired from his positions as a congregational rabbi and yeshivah dean. He lectures regularly and produces videos on Jewish history.
Sandbox (Baby Max and Ruby)
by Rosemary WellsBefore Max and Ruby were preschoolers, they were Baby Max and Ruby. The popular bunny siblings are back in another board books as their baby selves.In Sandbox, Max and Ruby mix delectable treats out of bubbles, berries, birdseed, and sand.With eye-catching novelty elements, these irresistible board books will introduce the very youngest readers to the beloved bunny pair, who star in their own show on Nick Jr. and Noggin.
Sandbox Scientist: Real Science Activities for Little Kids
by Mary Anne Lloyd Michael RossYoung children are natural scientists at play. While they bake mud pies and pour and measure water, they are observing, theorizing and developing science skills, as well as having fun. Children two to eight years old will thrive on the many open-ended science experiences including: ice and bubbles, compost and seeds, magnets and gears, potions and plant prints and more.