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Surfing with Turtles
by Bindi Irwin Jess BlackThe next installment of this hit series features stories that are inspired and co-created by Bindi Irwin, daughter of the iconic wildlife expert Steve Irwin. Bindi, Robert, Terri Irwin and their American friend Kelly are on a surfing tour in Mexico and the United States. Getting to surf with green sea turtles is a complete thrill. But one of their fellow surfers is acting suspiciously, and Bindi realizes he's got more than just beautiful waves on his mind.
Surfman: The Adventures of a Coast Guard Dog
by S. P. MeekMorgan "Curly" Graham, Machinist's Mate, 2nd Class and his Chesapeake Retriever, Surfman, learn the ropes at his new assignment at the Coastguard Cape Hatteras Lifeboat Station. But Morgan has a secret hope: he wants to find out what really happened at the station more than twenty decades earlier, and clear his missing father's name. His father is officially listed as a deserter, but Curly's mother has always been certain that his father would never leave do that--and that something awful happened to Curly's father on the night he disappeared.
Surgery & Medicine for Weight Loss
by William HunterOne of the biggest health concerns today is obesity. More and more people have been diagnosed with obesity over the last few decades, especially in developed countries like the Unites States. Obesity is a major problem that many people are struggling to fix. Because obesity is such a serious and prevalent medical condition, modern medicine has developed many different ways to fight it. Sometimes, diet and exercise aren't enough--and that's when a doctor may prescribe a medical intervention. Discover some of these techniques, from surgery to medications.
Surprise Island & La isla de las sorpresas
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerSummer vacation on an almost private island gives the Aldens a challenge. Los hermanos Alden pasan unas vacaciones de verano en una isla prácticamente desierta y deben enfrentar un gran desafío. Desde su debut hace más de medio siglo, Los chicos del vagón de carga (The Boxcar Children Mysteries) ha sido una de las series infantiles más populares y apreciadas de todos los tiempos.
Surprise Island (Boxcar Children #2)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Mary GehrSummer vacation on an almost private island gives the Aldens a challenge.
Surprise Island (The Boxcar Children Graphic Novels #2)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Mike Dubisch Rob M. WorleyHenry, Jesse, Violet, and Benny Alden have a home with their grandfather--but their adventures are just beginning! They're about to spend the summer camping on their own private island. The island is full of surprises, including a kind stranger with a secret. Join the Boxcar Children in their graphic novel adventure on Surprise Island! <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>
Surprise Island (The Boxcar Children Graphic Novels #2)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Mike Dubisch Rob M. WorleyHenry, Jesse, Violet, and Benny Alden have a home with their grandfather—but their adventures are just beginning! They’re about to spend the summer camping on their own private island. The island is full of surprises, including a kind stranger with a secret. Join the Boxcar Children in their graphic novel adventure on Surprise Island! <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>
Surprise Island (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #2)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerFour brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of Surprise Island in the second book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.The Aldens spend the summer on Grandfather's island! Joe, the island's friendly handyman, helps them with anything they need, but as the children continue to explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island—and to their new friend—than meets the eye.What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.
Surprise Island Adventure: Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading) (Step into Reading)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Alden children were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the second book in the Boxcar Children series—adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader—is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences. The Aldens spend the summer on Grandfather's island! Joe, the island's friendly handyman, helps them with anything they need, but as the children continue to explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island―and to their new friend―than meets the eye. Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's Surprise Island chapter book, this early reader allows children to step into reading with a Boxcar Children classic.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Surprise Lily
by Sharelle Byars MoranvilleTen-year-old Rose's perfect life is upended when her long-absent disaster of a mother turns up. Can she hold her family together as everything unravels? Growing up on the farm it was always just Rose and grandma, working the land that had been in the Lovell family for generations. She doesn't miss her mother, Iris, a bit. In fact, when Iris shows up, Rose is furious. But when an ugly argument between her mother and grandmother reveals painful truths about their family history, Rose runs away. . . . And inadvertently discovers her secret little sister, Lily. Generations of whispered secrets and family dysfunction surface as Rose struggles to reconcile the home and life she loves with the history she never knew-- and to protect Lily at all costs. Even if it means letting Iris into her life. In alternating chapters, previous generations of Lovell women narrate their experiences on the farm, adding depth and context to this powerful story of complex families and unconditional love. Moranville's captivating prose will keep readers turning the pages as Rose grapples with her changing life and learns the truth about her family-- mothers, daughters, and women who weren't ready to be either.
Surprise Moon
by Caroline HattonNick invites his friends to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival with him and his family. This festival is set aside to honor children and celebrate their role in the family. Includes brief description of this festival.
Surprise and Flexibility
by Rosa WatersDiscover how to cope with life's surprises. Some people like to be surprised. They find it funny or exciting or simply interesting. They may seek out experiences where they're likely to encounter the unexpected. Other people, however, are uncomfortable with surprise. It may make them feel anxious or stressed. Psychologists say that people who are comfortable with surprise are more emotionally flexible than people who aren't. When life takes them by surprise, they cope without becoming upset. You can learn to be more flexible. Each time you're confronted with a surprise, tell yourself, "This is an opportunity, a chance to be curious, to be creative, to think about things differently, to accept something new." Find out more inside this book!
Surprise for Pocoyo (Pocoyo)
by Random House Christy WebsterPocoyo's friends are throwing him a surprise party. But will they be able to keep it a secret from curious little Pocoyo? Boys and girls ages 2-5 will love this Step 1 reader based on an episode of the popular Pocoyo TV series.
Surprise for a Princess (Step into Reading)
by Jennifer Liberts Weinberg RH DisneyIt’s Princess Aurora’s birthday, and the good fairies want to prepare a surprise for her without using any magic. Young readers will enjoy the fun and mayhem that ensues in this Step 2 reader based upon the Disney classic, Sleeping Beauty.
Surprise!
by Caroline HadilaksonoA laugh-out-loud story of trying to make new friends and appreciating the ones you have from debut author-illustrator Caroline HadilaksonoBear, Squirrel, and Raccoon have been friends a long time. A loooooooong time. So when a family of city folks comes to the neighborhood, the friends think that a surprise welcome party is just the kind of fun they've been looking for. Well, the party turns out to be quite the surprise indeed, but maybe not exactly what Bear, Squirrel, and Raccoon were imagining?Laugh-out-loud fun for friends and families of all species
Surprise!
by Laurie McelroyBased on two episodes: JOSH MEETS OPRAH. Josh is jazzed at the prospect of meeting his TV idol when Drake gets tickets to Oprah for his birthday, but delight turns to dismay in the studio parking lot.
Surprise! It's Metal
by Liz HuyckFrom water, to paint, to breakfast cereal, who could have guessed that all of these things have metal in them? There's metal all around! This story includes a fun experiment to pull iron out of cereal.
Surprise! Surprise! (Horse Crazy #4)
by Virginia Vail Daniel BodeWhen her best friend Judy comes to visit the riding camp where thirteen-year-old Emily is spending the summer, Judy is a big hit with the other campers and Emily suddenly feels left out and jealous. Picture descriptions present.
Surprise! Surprise! (Sweet Valley Kids #1)
by Molly Mia Stewart Francine PascalBirthday Party Fun! Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield love being identical twins. They look and dress alike, and they do everything together. Now the twins are about to celebrate their seventh birthday, and they are going to plan their own party. First they invite their whole second-grade class. Then they decide on the food and decorations. Jessica and Elizabeth also buy each other surprise presents. And when they see what they've bought for each other, they get the biggest surprise of all! Many more books about the Sweet Valley Kids are in the Bookshare Collection. For fun reading, read them All!
Surprise, Surprise! (Mary-Kate and Ashley, Two of a Kind)
by Megan Stine Mary-Kate Olsen Ashley OlsenMary-Kate made the White Oak winter sports team. But she has no money to buy her own snowboard. She asks Ashley to help her, but Ashley has problems of her own. She's trying to win a dream job at a hot new fashion magazine.
Surprise, som aquí! (Sèrie El Club de les Vambes Vermelles #Volumen 17)
by Ana PunsetViu una nova aventura amb les noies del Club de les Vambes Vermelles! Les noies del Club de les Vambes Vermelles estan en plena època d'exàmens i, a més, la Laia està fent de cangur de tres nens petits... Per què el dia no pot tenir més hores? Per sort, les seves amigues estan sempre a punt per ajudar-la. No hi ha dubte: juntes podem amb tot!
Surprises (I Can Read! #Level 3)
by Lee Bennett Hopkins Megan Lloyd'These thirty-eight poems offer beginning readers a chance to try some verse. With drawings that pack a lot of action, a friendly book that will connect with everyday lives and lend a little music along the way. ' --BL. Notable Children's Books of 1984 (ALA) Best Books of 1984 (SLJ) Children's Books of 1984 (Library of Congress)
Surprises According to Humphrey (According to Humphrey #4)
by Betty G. BirneyA classroom hamster has to be ready for anything, but suddenly there are LOTS-LOTS-LOTS of big surprises in Humphrey's world. <P><P> Some are exciting, like a new hamster ball. <P><P>But some are scary, like a run-in with a cat and a new janitor who might be from another planet. <P>But even with all that's going on, Humphrey finds time to help his classmates with their problems. <P>But will Mrs. Brisbane's unsqueakable surprise be too much for Humphrey to handle?
Surprises: 15 Great Stories with Surprise Endings
by Burton GoodmanSurprises offers you GREAT reading. It also helps you master important reading and literature skills. There are 15 GREAT stories in this book. Each one has a surprise ending. The stories will give you hours of reading fun. And you will enjoy the exercises that follow each story. The exercises are a GREAT way to help you improve your skills:
Surprising Animal Senses (F&P Benchmark Assessment System 1 #Level K, Nonfiction)
by India RubySurprising Animal Senses Author: India Ruby