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Shooter
by Walter Dean Myers<P>Cameron: "Deep inside, you know that whoever gets up in your face gets there because he knows you're nothing, and he knows that you know it too." <P> Carla: "What I'm trying to do is to get by -- not even get over, just get by." Leonard: "I have bought a gaw-juss weapon. It lies beneath my bed like a secret lover, quiet, powerful, waiting to work my magic." <P> Statement of Fact: 17-year-old white male found dead in the aftermath of a shooting incident at Madison High School in Harrison County. <P> Conclusion: Death by self-inflicted wound. Ages 12+
Shooting At The Stars: The Christmas Truce Of 1914
by John HendrixShooting at the Stars is the moving story of a young British soldier on the front lines during World War I who experiences an unforgettable Christmas Eve. In a letter home to his mother, he describes how, despite fierce fighting earlier from both sides, Allied and German soldiers ceased firing and came together on the battlefield to celebrate the holiday. They sang carols, exchanged gifts, and even lit Christmas trees. But as the holiday came to a close, they returned to their separate trenches to await orders for the war to begin again. John Hendrix wonderfully brings this story to life, interweaving fact and fiction along with his detailed illustrations and hand-lettered text. His story celebrates the humanity and kindness that can persist even during the darkest periods of our history. Back matter includes a glossary, additional information about World War I and the Christmas Truce and its aftermath, and an archival photograph taken during the Truce. Also available by John Hendrix: Miracle Man Praise for Shooting at the Stars STARRED REVIEWS "Few titles at this level convey the futility of World War I as well as this one does. A first choice. " --School Library Journal, starred review "Timed with the centenary of World War I but a lesson for always, Hendrix's tale pulls young readers close and shows the human side of war. " --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Shooting Hoops
by Micahel RaffertyCarlos and Sam want to play a game in the city so they have to get creative.
Shooting Kabul (The Kabul Chronicles)
by N. H. SenzaiFadi never imagined he’d start middle school in Fremont, California, thousands of miles from home in Kabul—and half a world away from his missing six-year-old sister, Mariam. Adjusting to life in the United States isn’t easy for Fadi’s family, and as the events of September 11 unfold, the prospects of locating Mariam in war-torn Afghanistan seem slim. When a photography competition with a grand prize of a trip to India is announced, Fadi sees his chance to return to Afghanistan and find his sister. But can one photo really bring Mariam home? Based in part on Ms. Senzai’s husband’s own experience fleeing Soviet-controlled Afghanistan in 1979, Shooting Kabul is a powerful story of hope, love, and perseverance.
Shooting Star
by Cynthia BatesQuyen is a basketball star at her Ottawa school until a fight with her coach forces her to find another team. Her new teammates are hard to get along with and one of them goes out of her way to pick on Quyen. Then, when her parents start acting strangely, Quyen is forced to confront her family's past in Vietnam in order to face the challenges of the present. Shooting Star is a touching story of how past tragedy affects future generations, for good and ill.
Shooting Star
by Fredrick L. Mckissack Jr.A natural-born athlete, Jomo Rogers has talent that is easy to spot on the football field, and local reporters are taking notice. But the buzz keeps focusing on his potential, on his promise. Jomo doesn't want to be the "next big thing." He wants to be the real deal . . . in as little time as possible. He adopts a new workout regimen, complete with more weights, longer runs--and steroids. A gritty, witty, and eloquent young adult debut, Shooting Star takes on the sports headlines and brings to the page a young man whose drive is about to make his life spiral out of control.
Shooting Stars Everywhere
by Martina WildnerThe first anonymous letter arrives on July 23rd, Victor's 13th birthday. Which is good, because it gives him something to write about in the journal his father gave him as a present. Soon Victor is writing down everything that happens as he tries to solve the mystery of the letters, conquer his fear of jumping off the high diving board at the pool, and figure out what is going on between his divorced parents. Things change when he meets D, however. A good diver and an assertive detective, she helps Victor to stop writing his life and start living it.From the Hardcover edition.
Shooting at the Stars: The Christmas Truce of 1914
by John HendrixShooting at the Stars is the moving story of a young British soldier on the front lines during World War I who experiences an unforgettable Christmas Eve. In a letter to his mother, he describes how, despite fierce fighting earlier from both sides, Allied and German soldiers ceased firing that evening and came together on the battlefield to celebrate the holiday. They sang carols, exchanged gifts, and even lit Christmas trees. But as the holiday came to a close, they returned to their separate trenches to await orders for the war to begin again. Award-wining creator John Hendrix wonderfully brings the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 to life with his signature style, interweaving detailed illustrations and hand-lettered text. His telling of the story celebrates the humanity that can persist during even the darkest periods of our history.
Shooting the Moon
by Frances O'Roark DowellJAMIE THINKS HER FATHER CAN DO ANYTHING.... UNTIL THE ONE TIME HE CAN DO NOTHING. When twelve-year-old Jamie Dexter's brother joins the Army and is sent to Vietnam, Jamie is plum thrilled. She can't wait to get letters from the front lines describing the excitement of real-life combat: the sound of helicopters, the smell of gunpowder, the exhilaration of being right in the thick of it. After all, they've both dreamed of following in the footsteps of their father, the Colonel. But TJ's first letter isn't a letter at all. It's a roll of undeveloped film, the first of many. What Jamie sees when she develops TJ's photographs reveals a whole new side of the war. Slowly the shine begins to fade off of Army life - and the Colonel. How can someone she's worshipped her entire life be just as helpless to save her brother as she is? From the author of the Edgar Award-winning Dovey Coe comes a novel, both timely and timeless, about the sacrifices we make for what we believe and the people we love.
Shop Till You Drop... Dead (Give Yourself Goosebumps #25)
by R. L. StineReaders are placed in the character of a young person who is trapped in the huge shopping mall known as Mayfield's Bazaar, where scares await on every level, in a story with several possible endings. <P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Shop Till You Drop... Dead (Give Yourself Goosebumps Series #25)
by R. L. StineYou're sick of Reggie Mayfield's story about his dad's department store. Reggie says monsters roam the store late at night. You bet Reggie is lying--so you agree to spend the night at Mayfield's. Too bad for you that Reggie is telling the truth! From floor to floor, the huge department store is packed with scares! Can you survive the midnight hour at Mayfield's?
Shop in the Name of Love (Cheetah Girls #2)
by Deborah GregoryChannel's shopping obsession gets the best of her, She doesn't want to wait until the Cheetah Girls strike it rich to earn enough to buy all the clothes she adores. So Channel starts charging on her mum's credit card.
Shop in the Name of Love: Shop In The Name Of Love (The Cheetah Girls #2)
by Deborah GregoryChanel doesn&’t want to wait until the Cheetah Girls strike it rich to earn enough to buy all the clothes she adores, so she starts charging on her mom&’s credit card.
Shop with Minnie (Little Golden Book)
by Andrea Posner-SanchezAt Minnie's Bow-tique, Minnie Mouse sells only bows and bow ties. Children ages 2-5 who like Disney Junior's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse will love this Little Golden Book based on a sweet episode of the show.
Shopkins: The Ultimate Collector's Guide
by Jenne SimonMeet Shopkins(TM) -- the newest collectable craze!<P><P> Now available in ebook!<P> Shopkins(TM) are the hottest new collectible toy! Each fun figurine looks like a miniature grocery store product. There are cute fruits, tasty treats, adorable beauty products, and more. There are more than 140 Shopkins to collect in Season 1, and Season 2 of Shopkins will launch in Spring 2015.<P> This Ultimate Collector's Guide is the essential handbook for every Shopkins fan! Learn about Apple Blossom, Strawberry Kiss, Cheeky Chocolate, and their friends. This book contains all the Shopkins from Seasons 1 and 2, including rare and special editions. Plus, it comes with a cool collector's checklist.<P> So grab your cart and collect them all--because once you shop, you can't stop!
Shopping (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 Shopping, Baby Max is mischievous as ever while he helps Baby Ruby fill the shopping cart with good things to eat. 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.
Shopping Around the World (Customs Around the World)
by Wil MaraHead out on a global shopping trip! Look for clothes in a large store. Buy fresh food at an outdoor market. Discover how people around the world shop for things they want and need in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.
Shopping Math (Math 24/7 #10)
by Helen ThompsonWhen you see a sign in your favorite store saying that everything is 30% off, can you do the math to figure out what that means? Are you good at keeping track of how much things cost--while remembering how much money you actually have in your wallet? What about sales tax? Do you remember to add that on to your total costs when you're deciding if you have enough money to buy a pair of jeans? Shopping Math can help you do all this and more!
Shopping Spree Showdown: Rounding (Math Matters)
by Katie SharpDiscover Math Matters! With 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math.Charlie is eager to participate in Shopping Spree Showdown, her favorite TV game show. With the help of her grandma, she has the chance to enter. With five short minutes and $100 to spend on game-show goodies, she has to choose what to buy—but if she goes over $100, she&’s out! Charlie uses her newfound skills in rounding to speedily track her budget. And when the clock runs out, it&’s time for victory dinner with grandma—courtesy of Charlie&’s winnings!With engaging stories that connect math to kids&’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers&’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun!
Shopping with the Nicholas Family
by Jeffrey Fuerst Danielle S. Hammelef Randy ChewningIn this book, the Nicholas family goes shopping and shares their nickels.
Shor Macha Jungle men
by Jagdeesh Joshiजगदीश जोशी दवारा रचित पुस्तक 'शोर मचा जंगल में' जंगल की कहानी पर आधारित है। जिसमें जंगल में तरह-तरह के जानवर खुशी से रहते है और शेर के आने पर जानवरों में भगदड़ मच जाती है। The book ‘Shor Macha Jungle Men‘ Published by Jagdish Joshi, is based on the story of the forest. In which the animals lived happily in the forest, and a stampede in the animals when the lion arrives.
Shore Thing (Two of a Kind Diaries #17)
by Judy Katschke Mary-Kate Olsen Ashley OlsenDear Diary, I'm on a beach in Florida -- and I'm in trouble! When Ashley and I got here for our school trip, I thought everything would be great. What could be better than sun, sand, and cool guys with tans? I couldn't scuba dive--until I read this scary book about barracudas and jellyfish and sharks. And I started freaking out! Aschley was too busy juggling Two boyfriends to even notice how scared I was. Finally, I pulled myself together and got rid of the book. But now I wish I had it back--because something really horrible has happened and I don't know what to do! -- Mary-Kate
Short
by Holly Goldberg Sloan<P>Julia is very short for her age, but by the end of the summer run of The Wizard of Oz, she’ll realize how big she is inside, where it counts. <P>She hasn’t ever thought of herself as a performer, but when the wonderful director of Oz casts her as a Munchkin, she begins to see herself in a new way. <P>As Julia becomes friendly with the poised and wise Olive—one of the adults with dwarfism who’ve joined the production’s motley crew of Munchkins—and with her deeply artistic neighbor, Mrs. Chang, Julia’s own sense of self as an artist grows. <P>Soon, she doesn’t want to fade into the background—and it’s a good thing, because her director has more big plans for Julia! <P>Bubbling over with humor and tenderness, this is an irresistible story of self-discovery and of the role models who forever change us. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Short & Shivery
by Robert D. San Souci Katherine CovilleA collection of ghost stories, spooky shorts, and frightening folktales from all over the world, perfect for scary sleepovers, staying up all night, or reading alone under the covers--if you dare! "No one travels these roads after dark. Those who are found the next day, if they are still alive, will have gone mad." Chills and thrills to make your flesh crawl with fear! Turn the lights down low and grab your favorite reading chair. But first, you'd better check behind you. . . . Ghosts, monsters, murders, and madmen! These thirty stories have been collected for your reading displeasure from all over the globe, and represent the world's best scary stories and frightening folktales, featuring famous authors such as Washington Irving and the Brothers Grimm. Welcome to a chilling world of hair-raising tales! From the Trade Paperback edition.