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Soara the Stinging Spectre: Series 18 Book 2 (Beast Quest #96)
by Adam BladeBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.Tom and Elenna have tackled many Beast Quests before, but now there is a challenger for his title of Master of the Beasts! Join them as they fight a new set of Beasts and battle to save the kingdom...There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: The Trial of Heroes series: Krytor the Blood Bat; Soara the Stinging Spectre; Drogan the Jungle Menace; Karixa the Diamond Warrior.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Soaring in Style: How Amelia Earhart Became a Fashion Icon
by Jennifer Lane WilsonLong before Amelia Earhart became a superstar, she was a girl who longed to touch the stars. But the dresses women had to wear at the time made those dreams seem almost impossible. Amelia didn't let that stop her. As a young aviator breaking records and expectations, she learned to fly her plane with flair. Later, she dared to create a trendsetting fashion line for active women like herself. Soaring in Style tells the groundbreaking story of how Amelia Earhart defied expectations in the air and on the ground to become America’s first celebrity fashion designer.
Soaring with the Sugarbird Lady: The Robin Miller Story
by Dianne WolferImagine flying solo, crisscrossing the north-west of Australia in your own plane, and single-handedly delivering lifesaving vaccines to remote communities.Robin Miller did this, and at a time when most people didn' t think women should be pilots at all. Her arrival seemed like magic to the outback children who received her polio vaccine on sugar cubes. Before long, she became known as....the Sugarbird Lady. And this was just the start of Robin' s extraordinary real-life adventures!
Sob o Sol de Saint Andrew's
by Elen Canto Lianne SimonJamie nasceu com um apenas testículo, um ovário e um rosto delicado. Se fizer uma pequena cirurgia e tomar testosterona por alguns anos, poderá se tornar um garoto. Bem, é isso que seus pais dizem, mas ele enxerga uma princesa élfica no espelho. Para se tornar o homem que os pais esperam, Jamie deve abandonar as esperanças e sonhos de garotinha. Aos 16 anos, se muda para um alojamento de universidade sem nunca ter frequentado a escola, apenas estudando em casa. A princesa élfica pode viver nos livros que Jameson lê, e ninguém precisa descobrir que não é como os outros rapazes. Quando uma estudante de medicina conta a Jameson que ele deveria ter sido criado como menina, começa uma perigosa e emocionante jornada à vida adulta. A princesa élfica pode prevalecer, mas vai arriscar perder a família e os estudos por causa de um rapaz que pode abandoná-la ou de uma criança que talvez ela nunca possa adotar.
Sobba
by Barney EmmettSobba is the second Pocco we meet in this sequel to Bogga. We were first introduced to these fantastical hidden creatures when Billy met Bogga. This time, Sienna meets a new Pocco in a dark and dusty part of her house. Lucky she did, as she will soon realise how much she may need them… Join Sienna in braving the dark with the help of her new friend Sobba.
Sober Faith (Payton Skky Series #2)
by Stephanie Perry MoorePayton Skky and her girlfriends are in their senior year at their Georgia high school and loving every minute of it. But the rest of Payton's crew has strayed from God and continues to make bad decisions. While chasing after a good time, her friends begin experimenting with alcohol, drugs, and sexual sin. How can Payton help her girls turn toward God and away from those sins? Can she resist her own impulses to try things she knows are against God's will? See if Payton discovers how to show her friends that true faith is sober faith.
Sober Faith (Payton Skky Series #2)
by Stephanie Perry MoorePayton Skky and her girlfriends are in their senior year at their Georgia high school and loving every minute of it. But the rest of Payton's crew has strayed from God and continues to make bad decisions. While chasing after a good time, her friends begin experimenting with alcohol, drugs, and sexual sin. How can Payton help her girls turn toward God and away from those sins? Can she resist her own impulses to try things she knows are against God's will? See if Payton discovers how to show her friends that true faith is sober faith.
Sobre los anfibios: Una guía para niños (About. . .)
by Cathryn SillThis beginner's guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of amphibians.This addition to the acclaimed About... series uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach younger children what amphibians are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of amphibians, from frogs and toads to salamanders and more. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires readers to learn more.
Sobre los insectos: Una guía para niños (About. . .)
by Cathryn SillThis beginner's guide to insects is a must-have for bug-obsessed young learners as well as for those who are simply curious about these creatures. In this Spanish-language addition to the acclaimed About... series, author and educator Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what insects are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a wide variety of insects, from ants and beetles to grasshoppers and the monarch butterfly. An afterword provides further details, inspiring young readers to learn more.
Sobre los mamíferos: Una guía para niños (About. . .)
by Cathryn SillAn award-winning first glimpse into the diverse natural world of mammals--now in Spanish.This addition to the acclaimed About... series explains to children in simple, easy-to-understand language what mammals are, what they eat, and where they live. Beautifully detailed, realistic paintings by wildlife illustrator John Sill introduce readers to the huge variety of mammals, from the tiny white-footed deermouse to the large American bison. An afterword provides more details about the animals featured in the book. Parents and pre-school and primary-grade teachers will find this an attractive choice for introducing kids to mammals.
Sobre los peces: Una guía para niños (About. . .)
by Cathryn SillThis award-winning beginner's guide to the natural world of fish from the creators of the About... series was named an "NSTA Recommends" book. Noted educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children the basic characteristics of what fish are, how they swim, breathe, and reproduce, and explains the different ways they protect themselves from predators. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the diversity of the fish population, from an Arctic char to a porcupine fish. An afterword provides more details, inspiring further learning. This book is ideal for early childhood and elementary units in science, environment, and marine life.
Sobre los pájaros: Una guía para niños (About. . .)
by Cathryn SillAn award-winning, educator-approved first book on birds--now in Spanish.In this simple volume, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses clear, easy-to-understand language to teach children what birds are, what they do, and how they live. Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill provides beautifully detailed, realistic paintings to showcase the birds' diverse and natural worlds, and an afterword provides more details about each bird and inspires further learning.
Sobre los reptiles: Una guía para niños (About. . .)
by Cathryn SillGot a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series.Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at many of the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. The beautifully detailed paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each reptile, inspiring further learning.
Sobrevive a un desastre de misión con un poco de SUERTE y mucha CIENCIA (Curiosidades con Mike #Volumen 2)
by Curiosidades con Mike¿Buscas AVENTURAS + DIVERSIÓN + CIENCIA? ¡Encuéntralo todo en la serie de libros de «Curiosidades con Mike»! Mike es un imán para las AVENTURAS... ¡y para el DESASTRE! Ahora tiene una nueva misión: encontrar a su amigo Louis, que ha desaparecido sin dejar (apenas) RASTRO. ¿Ha llegado por fin la oportunidad perfecta para que Mike demuestre sus dotes de DETECTIVE? Esto es todo lo que necesita para la INVESTIGACIÓN: - varias raciones de comida militar rusa. - un gato chino de la suerte: ¡Un amuleto siempre ayuda! - un dron con forma de pájaro para no llamar la atención. - la chinchirafa: ¡Para reírse por el camino! ¡SOBREVIVE CON UN POCO DE SUERTE Y MUCHA CIENCIA!
Sobrevive al fin del mundo con un poco de SUERTE y mucha CIENCIA (Curiosidades con Mike #Volumen 1)
by Curiosidades con Mike¿Buscas AVENTURAS + DIVERSIÓN + CIENCIA? ¡Encuéntralo todo en la serie de libros de «Curiosidades con Mike»! Mike acaba de perder TODO su laboratorio después de una lluvia de METEORITOS. Al principio creía que el desastre era culpa de alguno de sus experimentos, pero no... Esta vez, no. ¿Acaso es esto EL FIN DEL MUNDO y nadie le ha avisado? No pasa nada, este es su KIT DE SUPERVIVENCIA:- Comida envasada de astronautas chinos.- Mapa EN PAPEL: ¡No funciona el móvil!- Gafas de bucear modificadas para ver en la oscuridad.- Ropa interior limpia: ¡Hay que estar preparado para el apocalipsis! ¡SOBREVIVE CON UN POCO DE SUERTE Y MUCHA CIENCIA!
Sobrevivendo ao Mal
by Vianka Van Bokkem Rafaela SchendroskiMinha irmã de nove meses morreu hoje, de fome e sede. Seu pequenino corpo foi levado por um soldado alemão do campo de concentração para um das muitas valas fundas nas quais os corpos estavam sendo cremados, mas antes de fazê-lo, lágrimas escaparam-lhe dos olhos. Estávamos todos sentados de mãos dadas no chão frio e úmido; eu sabia que nos juntaríamos à minha irmã em breve.
Sobrevivendo à Névoa
by Stan Morris"Sobrevivendo à Névoa" conta a história de um grupo de adolescentes que participa de um acampamento nas Montanhas de Sierra Nevada. Quando os telefones celulares perdem o sinal e as cartas deixam de ser entregues, a diretora do acampamento juntamente com a maioria dos monitores, parte para uma ida rápida até a agência dos correios a fim de buscar as correspondências e descobrir por que os telefones celulares deixaram de funcionar. Ela e os monitores nunca mais são vistos. Gradualmente, os adolescentes percebem que terão de se virar sozinhos. Um dos garotos, Mike, compreende que algo aterrorizante aconteceu com o mundo e tenta convencer os demais de que precisam se preparar para sobreviver: obter comida e água, construir um abrigo onde possam viver durante o inverno e armas para poderem se defender. Nem sempre seus esforços são bem aceitos pelos outros campistas, mas quando sofrem um ataque, os adolescentes percebem que ele tem razão. Eles fazem de Mike o seu líder e, juntos, preparam-se para fazer o que for necessário para garantir a sobrevivência do grupo. A partir daí, a maior parte da história se concentra na construção de um abrigo e nos relacionamentos interpessoais entre os adolescentes e algumas pessoas de fora que vão encontrando ao longo do tempo..
Sobreviviendo el Mal
by Vianka Van Bokkem Francisca Bittner Godoy4 de marzo de 1943. Hoy murió mi hermana de hambre y sed. Tenía tan sólo nueve meses de vida. Un soldado alemán del campo de concentración llevó su pequeño cuerpo a una de las tantas fosas donde se cremaban los cadáveres. Sin embargo, antes de lanzarlo, unas lágrimas escaparon de sus ojos. Todos estábamos sentados en el suelo húmedo y frío, tomados de las manos. Sabía que pronto nos uniríamos al destino de mi hermana.
Sobrevivientes del Dust Bowl (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level W #87)
by Patti TrimbleNIMAC-sourced textbook. El Dust Bowl barrió las Grandes Llanuras en la década de 1930. En esa época, las cosechas se perdieron, se murió el ganado y los agricultores y empresarios cayeron en bancarrota. En este libro aprenderás lo difícil que fue ese período, según lo contaron sus sobrevivientes.
Sobrevivir al ángel de la muerte
by Lisa Rojany Buccieri Eva Mozes KorEva Mozes Kor tenía 10 años cuando llegó al campo de exterminio de Auschwitz. Mientras que sus padres y sus dos hermanas mayores fueron conducidos a las cámaras de gas, ella y su hermana gemela, Miriam, fueron depositadas al cuidado de un hombre conocido como el Ángel de la Muerte, el Dr. Josep Mengele. Sometidas a sádicos experimentos médicos, Eva se vio obligada a luchar cada día para que ella y su hermana pudieran sobrevivir. En esta increíble pero real historia, escrita para jóvenes adultos, los lectores conocerán la resistencia de una niña por sobrevivir frente a tanta horrible maldad. El libro incluye un epílogo en el que se explica cómo Eva logró superar esta terrible experiencia, además de su increíble decisión de perdonar públicamente a los nazis. A través de su museo y de sus conferencias, Eva ha dedicado toda su vida a dar testimonio del Holocausto, y a brindar un mensaje de esperanza a las personas que han sufrido en la vida y trabajan a favor de las causas por los derechos humanos y por la paz.
Sobreviví el huracán Katrina, 2005 (Sobreviví (Graphix))
by Lauren TarshisLa historia de un nino, un perro y la tormenta del siglo cobra vida vividamente en esta adaptacion grafica de Sobrevivi al huracan Katrina, 2005, de Lauren Tarshis, con texto adaptado por Georgia Ball.La familia de Barry intenta evacuar antes de que el huracan Katrina azote su casa en Nueva Orleans. Pero cuando la hermanita de Barry enferma gravemente, se ven obligados a quedarse en casa y esperar a que pase la tormenta. Pero de la noche a la manana los diques se rompen y el mundo de Barry queda literalmente destrozado. Las inundaciones lo arrastran y lo alejan de su familia. ¿Podra sobrevivir solo a la tormenta del siglo?The story of a boy, a dog, and the storm of the century is brought vividly to life in this graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005, with text adapted by Georgia Ball.Barry's family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when his little sister gets terribly sick, they're forced to stay home and wait out the storm. At first, Katrina doesn't seem to be as bad as predicted. But overnight the levees break, and Barry's world is literally torn apart. He's swept off by the floodwaters, away from his family. Can he survive the storm of the century — alone? Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.
Sobreviví el huracán Katrina, 2005 (Sobreviví)
by Lauren TarshisThe horror of Hurricane Katrina is brought vividly to life in this fictional account of a boy, a dog, and the storm of the century.La familia de Barry trata de evacuarse antes que el huracan Katrina azote su hogar en Nueva Orleans, pero la hermanita de Barry se enferma y tienen que quedarse a esperar que pase la tormenta.Al principio, Katrina no parece tan terrible como dijo el pronostico, pero durante la noche los diques se rompen y el mundo de Barry se ve literalmente destrozado. La inundacion lo arrastra lejos de su familia. ¿Podra sobrevivir a la tormenta del siglo... solo?Barry's family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when Barry's little sister gets terribly sick, they're forced to stay home and wait out the storm.At first, Katrina doesn't seem to be as bad as predicted. But overnight the levees break, and Barry's world is literally torn apart. He's swept away by the floodwaters, away from his family. Can he survive the storm of the century -- alone?
Sobreviví el naufragio del Titanic, 1912 (Graphix) (I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912)
by Lauren TarshisA thrilling graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Haus Studio George Calder debe ser el niño con más suerte del mundo. Su hermanita Phoebe y él, acompañados de su tía, viajan a bordo del Titanic, ¡el barco más grande jamás construido! George no puede resistir la tentación de explorar cada rincón del mismo, aunque eso lo meta en problemas.Hasta una noche en que un gran estruendo retumba por todo el barco, sorprendiendo a George mientras explora. Muy pronto, sucede lo inimaginable: el Titanic se está hundiendo. George siempre había podido salir de los problemas, pero ¿podrá sobrevivir esta pesadilla?George Calder must be the luckiest kid alive - he and his little sister, Phoebe, are sailing with their aunt on the Titanic, the greatest ship ever built! George can't resist exploring every inch of the incredible boat, even if it gets him into trouble.But one night while George is off exploring, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Soon the impossible is happening: The Titanic is sinking. George has always gotten out of trouble before. Can he survive this nightmare?
Sobreviví el naufragio del Titanic, 1912 (Sobreviví #1)
by Lauren TarshisThe most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this New York Times bestselling series!¡La version en espanol de I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912!George Calder, de diez anos, esta super emocionado porque el y su hermanita Phoebe estan en el famoso Titanic, cruzando el Atlantico junto a su tia Daisy. El barco esta lleno de rincones fascinantes que explorar pero, cuando George se aventura en el compartimento de equipaje de primera clase, una terrible explosion sacude el barco. De repente, hay agua por todas partes y la vida de George cambia para siempre.Ten-year-old George Calder can't believe his luck -- he and his little sister, Phoebe, are on the famous Titanic, crossing the ocean with their Aunt Daisy. The ship is full of exciting places to explore, but when George ventures into the first class storage cabin, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Suddenly, water is everywhere, and George's life changes forever.
Sobreviví el terremoto de San Francisco, 1906 (Sobreviví)
by Lauren TarshisThe terrifying details of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake jump off the page!iLa version en espanol de I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906!A Leo, de diez anos, le gusta ser vendedor de periodicos en San Francisco: no solo gana dinero para ayudar a su familia, sino que tambien es libre de explorar la asombrosa ciudad, a medida que esta cambia y crece con el nuevo siglo. Los carruajes tirados por caballos comparten las calles con automoviles brillantes, hay muchos nuevos negocios y llegan familias a asentarse en la ciudad diariamente. Es un lugar en el que todo parece posible. Pero, una manana de primavera, esto cambia. El mundo de Leo se estremece, literalmente, y el chico se encuentra en medio de una ciudad destruida e incendiada. ¿Podra Leo sobrevivir este desastre devastador?Ten-year-old Leo loves being a newsboy in San Francisco -- not only does he get to make some money to help his family, he's free to explore the amazing, hilly city as it changes and grows with the new century. Horse-drawn carriages share the streets with shiny new automobiles, new businesses and families move in every day from everywhere, and anything seems possible.But early one spring morning, everything changes. Leo's world is shaken -- literally -- and he finds himself stranded in the middle of San Francisco as it crumbles and burns to the ground. Does Leo have what it takes to survive this devastating disaster?The I Survived series continues with another thrilling story of a boy caught in one of history's most terrifying disasters!