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Star Mother's Youngest Child
by Louise MoeriOnce upon a Christmas, there was an old woman who lived in a hut at the edge of the forest, with only her old dog, Uproar, to keep her company. The old woman had only one wish: to celebrate a real Christmas, with a tree and presents and candles and food. Just once. High up in the heavens, Star Mother's youngest child makes a wish, too. "Mother!" he wails, "just once I want to celebrate Christmas like they do down there!" So Star Mother sends him to earth, where he finds a hut and knocks on the door . . .In this original, heartwarming fable, Louise Moeri tells the story of an unlikely friendship and how it made two Christmas wishes come true.
Star Of Fear, Star Of Hope
by Mark Polizzotti Jo Hoestlandt Johanna KangSet in France, during the Nazi occupation of World War II, a gentile child named Helen recalls the mounting persecution of her Jewish friend. She wonders why does her best friend, Lydia, have to wear a yellow star? Why are people in hiding and using strange names? What is Lydia afraid of? Touching upon the Holocaust with sensitivity and poignancy, Star of Fear, Star of Hope will help readers understand this difficult event in history.
Star Paws (Puppy Patrol #5)
by Jenny DaleNeil and Emily are thrilled that their favorite TV show -- starring Prince, a cocker spaniel -- is filming an episode at a local castle. They're even more excited when they are picked to be extras on the show! But something strange is happening on the set...
Star Power #2 (Astronaut Girl #2)
by Cathy Hapka Ellen VandenbergCan Astronaut Girl save the day with a little help from science? Find out as she and her space crew blast off on new adventures in this chapter book series!Everyone knows that humans can't travel to the sun...at least that's true in the year 2020. But when Astronaut Girl, Wallace, and the Astro crew find themselves orbiting the sun in a solar probe, they soon discover that they've gone almost one thousand years into the future! As they are zipping through space, the heat shields on their spacecraft come loose. They must find a way to fix it and get back to Earth in time for Wallace's family barbecue and before their probe gets baked like a potato!Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.
Star Power (Barbie)
by Mary Man-Kong Random HouseThis Step 2 reader retells Barbie's latest direct-to-DVD film release. It's perfect for girls ages 4-6 who are just learning to read.
Star Power (Charly's Epic Fiascos)
by Kelli LondonCharly St. James takes on her biggest challenge yet when her television show goes for a ratings sweep by making over the life of a not-so-willing small-town teen with a big secret. . .Charly St. James is on top, and she's determined to keep it that way. That's why she and the producers have come up with a plan to take The Extreme Dream Team to the next level--by turning loners into VIPs. After all, how can you enjoy your new digs if your life is jacked up? But when Charly meets her first makeover, Nia, she knows she'll have to do more than dress her up and boost her self-esteem. Nia is living in the shade of her twin sister, who is luxuriating in a major case of pretty girl syndrome. And the more Charly tries to get Nia to shine, the more her twin sabotages her mission. Good thing Charly loves a challenge, 'cause these twins' troubles are more than skin deep. . .Praise For Kelli London"An amazing tale that is sure to delight, teach, and intrigue teens everywhere!" --Ni-Ni Simone on Boyfriend Season"Kelli reinvents the urban heroine--she's cuter, smarter, fearless. Excellent read." --Travis Hunter, author of On the Come Up
Star Power: Sonny with a Chance
by Lara Bergen"Tween Weekly" wants to do a feature story about Sonny. But when Sonny's crush, Chad Dylan Cooper, decides to interrupt the interview for his own benefit, he makes Sonny look like a stuck-up diva in the process.
Star Power: The Story of Annie Jump Cannon (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Laura DowerNIMAC-sourced textbook
Star Quality (Girl Talk #17)
by L. E. BlairWhat happens when a TV game show comes to Acorn Falls? It's one hilarious situation after another when Sabrina's favorite television program, a lip-synching game show, comes to Acorn Falls. Sabrina and her friends are ready to do anything--even try out against Stacy the Great and her group--for a chance to be on TV!
Star Quality (The Hollywood Sisters #4)
by Mary WilcoxFashionista. Comedian. Thief? Brand-new school, brand-new me? Try again. Having a famous sister doesn't make me special at my posh Beverly Hills academy. But I am getting a lot of attention. Photos are disappearing faster than MTV swag bags from my classmates' lockers-and blaming the new girl is the reaction du jour. I can't bother my almost-boyfriend Jeremy with my problems -- and solving Project Photo Frame-Up is only one of them. The rest of my schedule: convincing my friends that I'm not a kleptomaniac, helping Eva nail her Serious Actress audition, and doing Jeremy a favor that makes my brain hurt. Is a Hollywood ending in sight? Not. Even. Close.
Star Rider (Saddle Club #19)
by Bonnie BryantThe Saddle club can't believe their luck: Skye Ransom, the teen actor is starring in a new movie, and he wants the girls to help him with his riding. But when Lisa is given a small part, the girls realize how important their friendship truly is.
Star Rise: Star Rise (Horses of the Dawn #2)
by Kathryn LaskyFrom the author of the New York Times–bestselling Guardians of Ga’hoole, a herd of horses surviving the wilds of the New World discovers an orphaned boy.For the filly Estrella, nothing is more precious than freedom. She was born at sea, aboard a ship of men sailing to the New World in search of gold. But Estrella and her herd escaped the conquerors and embarked on a journey across thousands of miles—braving harsh terrains and fierce predators—to a land where they can finally run wild.But now, an unforeseen danger threatens to destroy the pack. A boy with a special gift is lost in the wilderness, and only the horses can keep him alive. But to save the boy, the herd will risk galloping straight back into the hands—-and harnesses—of their captors.And so, it’s up to Estrella, the herd’s unlikely leader, to make a life-changing decision. Should the horses accept the orphan boy as one of their own? How do you choose between freedom and friendship?Praise for Horses of the Dawn:“As in works such as her Guardians of Ga’hoole series, Lasky uses animals to touch on very human issues.” —Kirkus Reviews“Lasky successfully fuses fantasy and fact as she gives her equine characters credible emotional depth and underscores the tensions and disparity between Old and New World sensibilities. It’s a haunting story of loss, self-discovery, survival, and homecoming.” —Publishers Weekly
Star Roars
by John ByrneWhat are red, wobbly and protect the universe? The Jelli Knights. Launch into this star collection of galactic giggles from a galaxy far, far away. You'll laugh out loud at hilarious alien antics, silly spacemen stories and all the mayhem and madness that goes on just beyond the Milky Way. It's out of this world!
Star Science: Book 13 (Secret Princesses #13)
by Rosie BanksA magical series where best friends become Secret Princesses! This book is a special long length for even more magical fun. Best friends Charlotte and Mia can't bear it when Charlotte's family moves far away. But when they become trainee Secret Princesses they begin an amazing adventure together - and they can see each other whenever they like!Once in a blue moon, a tiara shaped constellation forms high in the sky above Wishing Star Palace. The four girls that make a wish on these special stars get their wishes granted by the Secret Princesses ... but Princess Poison is determined that this year the wishes won't come true ...Have you read all four books in series four: The Moonstone Collection?
Star Scouts: The Invasion of the Scuttlebots (Star Scouts #3)
by Mike LawrenceAvani has found the one place in the universe where she fits in: Star Scouts. The Invasion of the Scuttlebots is the third and final volume of this action-packed graphic novel series by Mike Lawrence.In Star Scouts, oxygen breathers and methane breathers rarely get along. Avani and Pam were no different, at least at first. But these one-time rivals have become good pals. Mabel isn’t too happy about that—Avani is supposed to be her best friend!Feeling jealous and left out, Mabel wishes aloud for the destruction of Avani and Pam’s friendship. Unfortunately, a robot minion who happened to be in earshot takes this as a direct order! Now an army of robots bent on world domination has infiltrated planet Earth. Avani needs Mabel’s help to defeat the scuttlebots—but can she ever forgive her friend for unleashing a robot invasion on her hometown?
Star Shack
by Lila CastlePete and Annabelle always believed they were a perfect pair-until junior year, when Annabelle became obsessed with astrology. Now they can hardly stand each other. Pete thinks Annabelle has become a total flake; she thinks he's an uptight jerk. To prove her point, Annabelle dares Pete to open a summer business on the boardwalk giving advice based on the stars.
Star Shine
by Constance C. GreeneTwo sisters take care of themselves when their mother decides to become an actress When their stage-struck mother joins a summer theater group and leaves home for a few weeks, Jenny and Mary convince their dad that they can take care of themselves. Surprisingly, things are actually working out all right, even if the girls tend to bicker. When a production company comes to town, Mary and everyone else is dying to get a role in the movie. But it&’s Jenny who lands the big part. Mary and her friends are furious—especially at Jenny&’s nonchalance over getting it. Will Jenny&’s new job end up ruining the girls&’ summer of freedom?
Star Showers: The Newest Princess; The Royal Ball; The Puppy Prince; Star Showers (Itty Bitty Princess Kitty #4)
by Melody MewsItty helps fix the mixed-up wishes of Lollyland in this fourth Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book.A star shower is a once-in-a-lifetime event for the animals and creatures of Lollyland! As Itty Bitty Princess Kitty learns, a star shower means that everyone has the chance to wish upon a star and release it back into the sky. Then their wish is granted! But things go very wrong when a huge gust of wind causes all the wishes to get mixed up! Will Itty be able to help fix the problem? And will Lollyland&’s wishes ever come true? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Star Split
by Kathryn LaskyIn 3038, thirteen-year-old Darci uncovers an underground movement to save the human race from genetic enhancement technology.
Star Stories: Constellation Tales From Around the World
by Anita GaneriShare the wonder of the stars with this delightful storybook collection featuring constellation myths from around the world. For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky and told stories about the stars. These epic tales tell of vengeful gods and goddesses, of monsters and heroes. Others try to make sense of the natural world, or unravel the mysterious forces of the universe. This stunning book brings together 23 of these legends from all over the world: from Ancient Greece to North America, Egypt, China, India, and the South Pacific. Written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri and with beautifully detailed artwork by illustrator Andy Wilx, this is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come.
Star Stuff: Carl Sagan and the mysteries of the cosmos
by Stephanie Roth SissonA biography of Carl Sagan focusing on his childhood and culminating in the Voyager mission and the Golden Record.
Star Surprise and Other Stories (Felicity Wishes)
by Emma ThomsonCoach Commotion - It's the day of The School of Nine Wishes annual outing and the fairies are going to Sparkle Towers. Felicity has bought a few sweets for the trip. Maybe a few too many! Fairground Fun - Felicity is looking forward to the fairground but she keeps missing out on the fun of the rides. Will she have chance to ride the famous Flutter Wheel? Star Surprise - Felicity's convinced that Fairy Godmother is taking them to a boring lecture on rocks. Little does she know that her biggest dream is about to come true!
Star Time
by Patricia Reilly Giff Alasdair BrightIn the fourth book in the Zigzag Kids series, it's showtime at the Zelda A. Zigzag Afternoon Center. Gina loves to sing and she's determined to be the star of the play. She's already told everybody she knows to come see her. But her friend Destiny wants to be the star, too!From the Hardcover edition.
Star Trek Alphabet Book (Little Golden Book)
by Golden BooksCaptain Picard, Mr. Spock, and your Star Trek favorites from A to Z star in an out-of-this-world Little Golden Book!A is for alien, B is for Borg, and C is for communicator. Now even the youngest Star Trek fans can go boldly into the universe as they learn Earth's alphabet! Explore the worlds of Star Trek, The Next Generation, Deep Space 9, and Discovery while learning the ABCs in this Little Golden Book--perfect for boys and girls 2 to 5, as well as fans and collectors of all ages.TM & © 2019 CBS. All rights reserved.
Star Trek Deep Space Nine: The Pet
by Ted Pedersen; Mel GildenCommander Sisko has his hands full with a ship captain threatening violence unless his Crown Prince is returned and mysterious creatures terrorizing the station, so he hardly has time to notice the pet Jake and Nog have adopted.