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A Boy of Old Prague
by Sulamith Ish-KishorTo feed his starving family, a young serf steals a chicken from his master's kitchen. Caught, his death sentence is commuted to servitude in the Jewish ghetto. The youth, Tomás, trembles at the thought of being bound to a mortal enemy. Once settled among a moneylender's family, however, he discovers greater friendship and kindness than he has ever known. But can Tomás protect his new friends from the injustices of his old world? <P> Especially appropriate for 9- to 12-year-olds, this fable of tolerance vividly portrays Jewish ghetto life in sixteenth-century Prague. Twenty distinctive illustrations by famed artist Ben Shahn illuminate the text. This new edition reintroduces a moving tale—one that's been out of print for 25 years—to children and adults. Educators, Jewish study groups, and other educational organizations will find it an excellent addition to their reading lists; general readers will find it inspirational as well. A preface by Margot Stern Strom is included.
A Boy's Best Friend
by Joan Alden"After school, Will waits for the bus to take him home. One of the bullies catches sight of LeDogg's tail sticking out of the shopping bag and reaches for it. Will pulls away, but the bag tears. Before Will can catch hold of LeDogg, the bully has him. LeDogg is pitched into the air. LeDogg is stretched and pulled and tossed from bully to bully while Will cries out for his dog and the bus leaves without him." Will LeDogg be torn to pieces? Can Will ever get LeDogg back? A wonderful story with a charming ending.
A Boy's Guide to Growing Up: A Boy's Guide To Growing Up (My Body's Changing #2)
by Anita GaneriA simple and reassuring introduction to body changes for boys aged 7 and up.This easy-to-understand, straightforward book gives clear advice for young readers who want to understand more about the changes in their body that happen during puberty. The clear, friendly approach explains everything about puberty, from getting hairy, growing taller and what wet dreams are. There is sensible advice about heathy eating, exercise and keeping clean as well as how to tackle any emotional ups and downs and tips for boosting self-esteem.Questions and answers throughout will help dispel any myths and give gentle advice.
A Brainy Book about Neurons and Beyond
by Chana AkinsThe brain is one of most exciting and complex organs in the universe. In this interactive book, you&’ll learn what the brain is made of, what it does, and how it works!This book includes cool trivia, real and lively illustrations, and fun-filled do-it-yourself activities.
A Branch Named I'Lean
by Lorenzo MedranoEmbark on a visual and intellectual exploration unlike any other with this inspiring book, an ode to the creativity and consciousness of the younger generation. Through an intricate blend of evolving imagery and a kaleidoscope of color, readers are drawn into a world where youthful vision and compassion dance in harmony.The book&’s pages unfold a journey that celebrates the thoughtfulness, empathy, and environmental stewardship of young minds. Each illustration and narrative piece showcase their profound connection to our invaluable planet, their desires to protect it, and their dreams of a sustainable future.
A Brand-New Me! (Hank Zipzer, The World's Greast Underachiever #17)
by Henry Winkler Lin Oliver Tim HeitzIt's graduation time for Hank Zipzer and all his friends-- time to move on from PS 87 to middle school. Trouble is, there are tests Hank has to pass to get into the same middle schools as his friends, and his learning differences might get in the way. Luckily, a life-altering audition at a performing arts middle school helps him find his true path. <p> <p><b>Lexile Level: 750L</b></p>
A Brand-New Me! (Hank Zipzer, The World's Greatest Underachiever #17)
by Henry Winkler Lin Oliver Tim HeitzIt's graduation time for Hank Zipzer and all his friends-- time to move on from PS 87 to middle school. <P><P> Trouble is, there are tests Hank has to pass to get into the same middle schools as his friends, and his learning differences might get in the way. Luckily, a life-altering audition at a performing arts middle school helps him find his true path.
A Brand-New Me! (Hank Zipzer, the World's Greatest Underachiever #17)
by Henry Winkler Lin OliverIt’s graduation time for Hank Zipzer and all his friends— time to move on from PS 87 to middle school. Trouble is, there are tests Hank has to pass to get into the same middle schools as his friends, and his learning differences might get in the way. Luckily, a life-altering audition at a performing arts middle school helps him find his true path. Watch a Video
A Brave Act (Sound Out Chapter Books - Set B-2)
by Matt SimsFrank left his job at the craft shop at five. He would have to rush to catch the bus for home. A brisk breeze made Frank yank his coat up to his neck.
A Brave Cat
by Marianna CoppoThis feline-focused picture book is about imagination, courage, and seeing the world differently: as a place of possibility and endless opportunity for everyday adventures!Olivia is an indoor cat—a brave adventurer, a tireless traveler, and a fearless explorer who is never afraid. From hunting fierce shoelaces to climbing all the way to the top of the bookcase, Olivia has always been able to count on her bravery. But will it be enough to help her face the big, uncertain world outside her home?From Marianna Coppo, the critically acclaimed author of Petra and Such a Good Boy, comes a charming picture book about the life of a cat: its ups and downs and sometimes-surprising in-betweens. At once relatable and illuminating, this story takes the youngest of readers straight into the mind of a cat! What may seem quiet and subdued from the outside is in fact an emotionally rich existence filled with likes and dislikes, adventures and misadventures, challenges and fears. Featuring whimsical, color-drenched art and warm, thoughtful prose, this uplifting book proves that courage is not the absence of fear—courage is believing in yourself, no matter what.PURR-FECT GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION: From its stand-out cover to its expressive spreads, this book will make an exceptional year-round gift for lovers of cats and whimsical art—at every age!SMALL ACTS OF COURAGE DESERVE CELEBRATION: At some point, we've all felt the impulse to venture out and be brave, knowing that taking that leap requires faith in oneself and heaps of imagination. This book teaches young readers that it's okay to have feelings, to react to the world around them, and to take steps beyond the familiar—even if those steps are sometimes small.PROMOTES VISUAL STORYTELLING: Coppo's whimsical, color-drenched spreads bring Olivia's story to life. Young readers will delight in her escapades, and marvel at her profound realization by the book's end.Perfect for:• Cat lovers (and cat owners) of all ages• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of cat-loving children• Gift-givers seeking beautiful, distinctive offerings for young readers• Lovers of animals, nature, and everyday adventures• Teachers and educators looking for books about bravery
A Break with Charity: A Story about the Salem Witch Trials
by Ann RinaldiSusanna desperately wants to join the circle of girls who meet every week at the parsonage. What she doesn't realize is that the girls are about to set off a torrent of false accusations leading to the imprisonment and execution of countless innocent people. Susanna faces a painful choice. Should she keep quiet and let the witch-hunt panic continue, or should she "break charity" with the group--and risk having her own family members named as witches?
A Breath of Mischief
by MarcyKate ConnollyBrimming with danger and magic, this new fantasy adventure from acclaimed author MarcyKate Connolly will leave readers breathless as Aria discovers the strength of her courage—and the power of friendship.Aria is raised by the Wind. She grew up in a castle, floating among the clouds with creatures of the air. She spends her days racing and soaring through the sky with her best friend, Gwyn, a young gryphling. At night, she falls asleep to the music of the Wind.One morning, Aria is woken by a frantic Gwyn. The chimes are silent, there is not a breath of breeze, and their castle has settled on the ground. The Wind has vanished.Aria and Gwyn go on a desperate search only to discover the Wind is being held captive by a sinister alchemist named Worton. To free the Wind, Aria and Gwyn must complete a series of trials to find and retrieve three magical talismans for Worton. Nothing will keep Aria from rescuing the element who raised her—not a riddle, not a quest, not a race against time. Except Worton can't be trusted, and it's not just the Wind that needs saving…
A Bride for Anna's Papa
by Isabel R. MarvinIn 1907, thirteen-year-old Anna tries to find a bride for her father who works in the iron mines of northern Minnesota.
A Bride for Donnigan (Women of the West #7)
by Janette OkeKathleen crosses the ocean from London to meet the man who paid for her passage and the man she was to marry. She left a life full of troubles and grief to enter a life of the unknown. Long synopsis: Responding to an Advertisement, She Crossed an Ocean to Meet a Total Stranger and Became a Mail-Order Bride.... Kathleen O'Malley stood on the deck of the Baireth Lily and watched the land she'd called home for more than a dozen years slip from her view. She had thought she would be glad to see the last of it, but she was not. Emotions in turmoil, her whole being yearned to slip from the ship and return to what she knew. Even though Kathleen had not been happy with her situation, it was all she had ever known. As the shoreline faded into the morning mist, her only certainty was that she was bound for America to marry a man whose name she did not even know and whose face she had never seen. On the other side of the Atlantic, Donnigan Harrison anxiously awaits Kathleen's arrival on a prairie farm far from her port of arrival in Boston. He has known the wonder of a dream fulfilled-a snug frame cabin, the sturdy log barn and outbuildings, a fine herd of livestock, and crops in the field that made his eyes sparkle. Yet Donnigan felt a loneliness on the western frontier that pierced his very soul. With so limited opportunities for finding a wife, the notion of ordering a wife that once seemed unthinkable had come to make some sense. Now that the time has come, Donnigan feels like a small boy waiting for Christmas. But Donnigan's anticipation is overshadowed with terrifying uncertainties-What have I done! And that question is echoed in Kathleen's heart as she nears the point of no return.
A Bridge to Cross (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Susan EphanNIMAC-sourced textbook. Crossing Bridges. Bridges can help us get from place to place. Look inside to see lots of different bridges.
A Brief Chapter in My Impossible Life
by Dana ReinhardtSixteen-year-old Simone is under no illusions about her family - they are loving, kind, thoughtful and intelligent. She couldn't ask for anything more, even though she's adopted. Then from out of the blue Rivka, her birth mother, rings. Simone's life is thrown into disarray as she starts the slow process of getting to know her biological mother and understanding her Jewish heritage. But Rivka has pressing reasons for getting to know her daughter: she has a terminal illness. With love comes heartbreak - and also a great affirmation of life.
A Brief History of Afghanistan
by Shaista Wahab Barry YoungermanWahab (Arthur Paul Afghanistan Collection, U. Library, U. of Nebraska, Omaha) provides a clear, concise history of Afghanistan's historical and cultural heritage, from 3000 BCE to the present, for students, scholars, and general readers. Following an overview of the land and the people, subsequent chapters examine the country's early history, the rise of Islam, the birth of modern Afghanistan, 20th-century monarchy, the coup and revolution in the 1970s, the Soviet period of 1979-1989, the subsequent years of rebellion, mujahideen rule in the 1990s, the Taliban era, and the aftermath of the civil war. The main text is supplemented with an appendix of basic facts, a chronology, bibliography, and list of suggested reading materials for each chapter, and is illustrated throughout with b&w photographs, maps and charts. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
A Brief History of Iraq
by Hala Fattah Hala Mundhir Fattah Frank CasoFattah (world history, American Community School, Jordan) and Caso (writer and editor) offer a comprehensive view of Iraq, a region once far from the minds of almost everyone but its residents, and now a daily source of news and debate. The book begins with Iraq's Mesopotamian origins and concludes with the 2003 U.S. invasion and the end of Saddam Hussein. It explores the country in terms of its ethnicities, religions and sects, national groups, adaptation, acculturation, interaction, and growth. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
A Brief History of Montmaray
by Michelle Cooper“There’s a fine line between gossip and history, when one is talking about kings. ” Sophie Fitzosborne lives in a crumbling castle in the tiny island kingdom of Montmaray with her eccentric and impoverished royal family. When she receives a journal for her sixteenth birthday, Sophie decides to chronicle day-to-day life on the island. But this is 1936, and the news that trickles in from the mainland reveals a world on the brink of war. The politics of Europe seem far away from their remote island—until two German officers land a boat on Montmaray. And then suddenly politics become very personal indeed. A Brief History of Montmarayis a heart-stopping tale of loyalty, love, and loss, and of fighting to hold on to home when the world is exploding all around you. “Once in a while, a special book will cross our paths and make us grateful for life and the ability to read. I’m talking aboutA Brief History of Montmarayby Michelle Cooper. I’m calling her Australia’s next stroke of literary brilliance. ”—Viewpoint From the Hardcover edition.
A Brief History of the Samurai (Brief Histories)
by Jonathan Clements'Clements has a knack for writing suspenseful sure-footed conflict scenes: His recounting of the Korean invasion led by samurai and daimyo Toyotomi Hideyoshi reads like a thriller. If you're looking for a samurai primer, Clements' guide will keep you on the hook' Japan Times, reviewed as part of an Essential Reading for Japanophiles series From a leading expert in Japanese history, this is one of the first full histories of the art and culture of the Samurai warrior. The Samurai emerged as a warrior caste in Medieval Japan and would have a powerful influence on the history and culture of the country from the next 500 years. Clements also looks at the Samurai wars that tore Japan apart in the 17th and 18th centuries and how the caste was finally demolished in the advent of the mechanized world.
A Brief Orientation To Counseling: Professional Identity, History, And Standards (Mindtap Course List)
by Edward S. NeukrugA BRIEF ORIENTATION TO COUNSELING provides the unique knowledge and skills you need as you begin your journey toward building an identity as a professional counselor. Neukrug clearly and concisely addresses 13 critical areas related to Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice that will form the foundation for your success in practice. Along the way, he provides real-world advice, vignettes to reflect upon, experiential activities, and case studies that will help you prepare for a career in the helping professions.
A Bright Idea
by Stephen WhittWhat does a light bulb require to burn bright? What happens when a light bulb burns out? Discover how filament, made of one of the heaviest metals, a mixture of two gases, a 60-watt light bulb, and electric currents make this bright idea more than just a bright light! The amazing science behind the light bulb awaits you!
A Bright Idea (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5)
by Nicole WalkerA Flash of Brilliance Most major inventions have been relatively high tech. The telephone, the printing press, the internal combustion engine—all rely on the interplay of many moving parts. Recently, however, a man designed an innovative solution to a global problem using nothing but a piece of trash: a discarded plastic bottle. NIMAC-sourced textbook
A Bright Star Falls (Beany Malone Series, #9)
by Lenora Mattingly WeberIn this installment of the Malone series, Beany tries to intervene when she realizes Johnny is seeing a woman who is no good, a lying, cheating would-be dancer named Garnet Storm. This leads to discord between the brother and sister. Meanwhile, lovely handicapped Rosellen Kern is in trouble and needs Beany's help, but when tragedy follows it's Andy Kern who falls apart, and Beany's efforts to reach out make things worse. When is the right time to help and the right time to stand back? Will the family be torn apart, or will love bring them back together?
A Brilliant Streak: The Making Of Mark Twain
by Kathryn Lasky Barry MoserIn this beautifully illustrated biography, Mark Twain's adventures as a young boy come to life. Before Samuel Clemens became a famous author, he enjoyed one of the longest childhoods in history. From playing hooky in Hannibal, Missouri, to piloting steamboats on the Mississippi River, Mark Twain's adventures as a youth influenced his entire life and figured prominently in his writing. Focusing on the first half of Clemens's life, this book will be enjoyed by longtime Twain devotees--and by those who seek a colorful introduction to the ever-popular author and his works.