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Sammy Keyes and the Sisters of Mercy (Sammy Keyes #3)
by Wendelin Van Draanen<P>She is supposed to be in church to get out of trouble...Sammy is working off some junior high detention time by helping out at St. Mary's, but when Father Mayhew discovers that his ivory cross has been stolen, Sammy becomes the prime suspect. <P> While she's looking for the real culprit, Sammy is amazed to find how much gossip and petty jealousy there is bubbling under the church's serene surface. This is just like junior high! And school is abubble with intrigue as well. Sammy's in the middle of softball playoffs when her catcher's mitt is stolen. She's sure the hated Heather must have it, but knowing whodunit and getting the mitt back are two different things. With a cast that includes a trio of singing nuns, a homeless girl in high tops, a former safecracker, and a red-hot shortstop, it's not so easy to tell the saints from the sinners...
Sammy Keyes and the Skeleton Man (Sammy Keyes #2)
by Wendelin Van Draanen<P>What does Frankenstein have that a skeleton wants? Sounds like a bad Halloween joke. But Sammy Keyes isn't laughing. She's the one who collided with the skeleton while he was making his getaway. And she's the one who discovered Frankenstein tied to a chair with his head twisted around. Someone's taken "trick or treat" way too far. <P>When Sammy starts to investigate what really happened Halloween night, she's amazed at how many people have something to hide. Of course, Sammy's got a few secrets herself. And more than a few tricks up her sleeve... there has eleven more books in the exciting Sammy Keyes mystery series.
Sammy Keyes and the Wedding Crasher (Sammy Keyes #13)
by Wendelin Van Draanen<P>For junior high detective Sammy Keyes, eighth grade begins with an accusation, an inquisition, and several assorted death threats! <P>The history teacher, Mr. Vince, is being threatened, which at first seems funny. He's horrible! Every student wants Mr. Vince gone. But as the threats become more serious, the question becomes-who wants him dead and gone? <P>With her own name near the top of the suspect list, Sammy's determined to get to the bottom of things. But she's distracted by a mother bearing bad news, an almost-boyfriend ducking her calls, and a date with a poofy lavender bridesmaid dress. <P>This latest Sammy Keyes adventure blends mystery, comedy, and a dusting of fairy tale magic as Sammy takes off her high-tops, puts on some party shoes, and steps into a whole lot of trouble.
Sammy Keyes and the Wild Things (Sammy Keyes #11)
by Wendelin Van Draanen<P>Sammy Keyes trades in her hightops for hiking boots--and winds up with blisters. <P> This is not the summer camping trip of Sammy's dreams. She imagined shady glades, meandering streams, a deer or two. What she gets are scrubby shrubs, blazing sun, rattlesnakes, ticks, and scorpions. Her fellow campers are desperate to catch a rare glimpse of an endangered condor. To Sammy, the trip is nothing more than the painful in pursuit of the unspeakably ugly. <P>But when she and two other girls find an injured condor, Sammy's intrigued at last. As they track down a clue, they stumble onto two classmates and wind up lost. Which leaves three girls and two boys in a canyon with one tent and six billion biting flies. Oh--and an armed and dangerous high stakes poacher. S'mores anyone?
Sammy Skunk Gets An Invitation
by Eula May FooteSammy Skunk doesn’t get an invitation to Maureen Mole’s party because he’s smelly and different, so he decides to make himself smell very nice and he gets given an invite. But when the smell wears off will the other animals accept him as he is?
Sammy Skunk's Super Sniffer (Animal Antics A to Z)
by Barbara deRubertisSammy Skunk’s super sniffer can be super helpful. But when he tries to help the new cook at school, he accidentally stirs up some very soupy trouble!
Sammy Sosa
by Jeff Savage"Slammin" Sammy Sosa is one of baseball's most exciting sluggers. A two-time home run champion, the Chicago Cubs right fielder is the only player to hit more than 60 home runs in a season three times. Sammy's all-out hustle and joyful style of play have made him a fan favorite throughout his career. Follow Sammy's amazing story as he goes from a childhood of poverty in the Dominican Republic to becoming one of baseball's biggest stars.
Sammy The Bear - A Magical Walk Through Time
by Anita Maria SheahanAlways believe in magic – you are never too old to dream... Benjamin always had a dream to sail on the open sea and seek adventure beyond the lighthouse. However, he wouldn’t have to wait too long as his grandfather Albert purchases a dream gift of Sammy the vintage teddy bear who brings Benjamin on the trip of a lifetime – with so much history, a sense of wonder, magic with unspoken romance and love. This is only the first of many adventures of Sammy the Bear.
Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood
by Benjamin Alire SaenzAs a Chicano boy living in the unglamorous town of Hollywood, New Mexico, and a member of the graduating class of 1969, Sammy Santos faces the challenges of "gringo" racism, unpopular dress codes, the Vietnam War, barrio violence, and poverty.
Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood
by Benjamin Alire SáenzThe "Hollywood" where Sammy Santos and Juliana Ríos live is not the West Coast one, the one with all the glitz and glitter. This Hollywood is a tough barrio at the edge of a small town in southern New Mexico. Sammy and this friends--members of the 1969 high school graduating class--face a world of racism, dress codes, war in Vietnam and barrio violence. In the summer before his senior year begins, Sammy falls in love with Juliana, a girl whose tough veneer disguises a world of hurt. By summer's end, Juliana is dead. Sammy grieves, and in his grief, the memory of Juliana becomes his guide through this difficult year. Sammy is a smart kid, but he's angry. He's angry about Juliana's death, he's angry about the poverty his father and his sister must endure, he's angry at his high school and its thinly disguised gringo racism, and he's angry he might not be able to go to college. Benjamin Alire Sáenz, evoking the bittersweet ambience found in such novels as McMurtry's The Last Picture Show, captures the essence of what it meant to grow up Chicano in small-town America in the late 1960s.Benjamin Alire Sáenz--novelist, poet, essayist and writer of children's books--is at the forefront of the emerging Latino literatures. He has received both the Wallace Stegner Fellowship and the Lannan Fellowship, and is a recipient of the American Book Award. Born Mexican-American Catholic in the rural community of Picacho, New Mexico, he now teaches at the University of Texas at El Paso, and considers himself a "fronterizo," a person of the border.
Sammy and Sunny's First Day of School
by Nina LaCourAn adorable and reassuring book for kids who are starting school for the first time, and a funny look at the similarities and differences between kindergarten and doggie daycareIt's the first day of kid school for Sammy and the first day of puppy school for Sunny. They both feel nervous, but they end up having a great time-- making friends, playing and napping, and learning all sorts of new things.That afternoon, they tell Mom and each other all about day one, Sammy with words and Sunny in his own special way. But what will happen on day two? Sammy wonders. And readers are in for a very funny surprise!
Sammy the Dragon
by David ThistlethwaiteOne day Mr Gordon Collins, a professional list-maker from the government, explores the mountain that overlooks his home and discovers a whole family who are not yet on his list. The difference is that this family – father Sammy, mother Eleanor, daughter Rosie and son Daniel – are dragons, and friendly ones at that… The adventures of this lively dragon family, and of Sammy in particular, formed the basis of numerous stories written by the author to entertain his granddaughter. Now a selection of ten of them is available to all readers, young and old alike. With wit and humour, these tales gently tackle aspects of life we all have to think about: the power of kindness, for instance, or learning to tell the difference between good and bad people. Suitable for reading aloud to children aged 6-8, SAMMY THE DRAGON is an excellent choice for anyone who loves stories that are both amusing and thought-provoking. So, come and join Sammy and his family in their adventures, and discover the many lessons to be learned from these delightful dragons.
Sammy the Fox
by Mari SteynEmbark on an uplifting journey with Sammy the Fox, a heartwarming tale that unravels the mysteries of shame for children. In this insightful book, young readers will explore important lessons on overcoming shame and embracing self-love. Through Sammy&’s courageous story, children will learn valuable strategies to navigate this powerful emotion and develop a strong sense of self-worth.But Sammy the Fox is more than just a children&’s story – it&’s a valuable resource for parents and educators, providing them with the tools to support children in integrating shame in healthy and nurturing ways. The book offers practical guidance and age-appropriate discussions to help adults foster open communication and create a safe environment for children to express their feelings.Discover the transformative power of love as Sammy the Fox and his wise friend, Oscar the Owl, teach us all how to heal and grow.
Sammy the Seal (I Can Read Level 1)
by Syd HoffSammy, the adventurous seal, leaves the zoo for the day and ventures into the big, busy city. Along the way he finds a school full of kids and new things to do—and he even learns to read! "So funny and so original that it promises to be one of the most successful books in this best-selling series." (Publishers Weekly)Sammy the Seal is another hilarious, original story by Syd Hoff, the celebrated author of Danny and the Dinosaur. This classic Level One I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.
Sammy the Snail Delivers the Mail
by Carole May BrownjohnMeet Sammy, the diligent snail who works for the Snail-Mail company. His job is to deliver letters and cards to the people whose names are written on the envelopes. Every day, Sammy checks the white board to find out where his next delivery will take him. Once he knows his destination, the letter is carefully attached to his snail shell using a special glue that makes it easy to remove when he reaches the recipient. In this story, Sammy embarks on a series of little adventures as he makes his way to deliver a birthday card to a very special young girl named Emily. Along the way, Sammy encounters various obstacles, but with his determination and resourcefulness, he perseveres. Will Sammy be able to overcome the challenges he faces and deliver Emily’s birthday card safely and on time? Join him on his exciting journey as he spreads joy and happiness along the way and discover the reward that awaits him upon completing his mission.
Sammy's Something Sweet
by Larry Dane BrimnerWhen his Granny Frannie wants something sweet for dessert, young Sammy decides to play a trick on her.
Sammy’s Last Week in Charleston (The Adventures of Sammy the Wonder Dachshund)
by Jonathan D. MillerSammy agrees to take a new job in a new city, to move sooner than he thought his last week in Charleston as he says his goodbyes and tries to pack in as much fun as he can, including his visit to Wonder Works!
Samoan Alphabet (Island Alphabet Books)
by Lori PhillipsThis book is part of the Island Alphabet Books series, which features languages and children's artwork form the U.S.-affiliated Pacific. Each book contains the complete alphabet for the language, four or five examples for each letter, and a word list with English translations.
Samphire Song
by Jill HucklesbyWhen fourteen-year-old Jodie buys a wild horse at auction, she has no idea what she is taking on. Something has drawn her to Samphire--there's an instant bond between them. She recognizes he's a damaged horse who needs time to mend. Jodie understands all about pain, having lost her dad two years before. Slowly, she gains Samphire's trust, and Jodie begins to blossom with a new confidence. But when her younger brother Ed becomes very ill and needs an operation, Jodie is faced with the biggest decision of her life. In order to help her mother and brother, she must let Samphire go. She makes him a promise--as soon as she can, she will find him and bring him home. It's a promise that leads her into danger. But somewhere, Samphire is calling to her. She senses his life is at risk and there's not much time. She must rescue him, whatever the cost.
Samples and Populations, Data and Statistics
by Glenda Lappan James T. Fey William M. FitzgeraldNIMAC-sourced textbook
Samson
by Denise-Renee BarbaretPlaces the life and accomplishments of Samson in the context of his times, attempts to determine the historical basis of his story, and describes how he fought the Philistines, was defeated and captured, but eventually brought down their temple.
Samudrasapharivaruna Ghari Parata
by Subhadra Sen Guptaबसवा आणि त्याची बहीण सुंदरी पल्लवांच्या काळातल्या ममल्लापूरम या बंदर - शहरात राहतात. त्यांचे वडील कंबोजच्या समुद्रसफरीवरून अजून घरी परतले नाहीत म्हणून ती दोघं चिंतेत आहेत. वडिलांच्या जहाजाची माहिती शोधायला ते बंदरावर जातात. पण तिथले विदेशी खलाशी त्यांची भाषा बोलू शकत नाहीत! ते त्या विदेशी खलाशांबरोबर संवाद साधू शकतात का? हे जाणण्यासाठी ही गंमतीदार गोष्ट वाचा!
Samudrat Bhutataki
by Rajiv TambeOne day the school decide to organize examination on the beach. Joshi sir did not know swimming and everybody wanted him to learn. All of them go on the beach far away on a ship where there is no one. Raina’s Loving Ghost helps them enjoy their educational trip. All of them have fun including the principal.
Samuel Adams: Father of the Revolution
by Ann HeinrichsSamuel Adams is known as the Father of the American Revolution. Young readers will gain insight and knowledge into the buildup to revolution in America and the important role that Samuel Adams played in it and in what came after, the start of a new nation.