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Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova
by Laurel SnyderThe world is big.Anna is small.The snow is everywhere and all around.But one night . . .One night, her mother takes her to the ballet, and everything is changed. Anna finds a beauty inside herself that she cannot contain.So begins the journey of a girl who will one day grow up to be the most famous prima ballerina of all time, inspiring legions of dancers after her: the brave, the generous, the transcendently gifted Anna Pavlova. Beautiful, inspirational, and triumphant, Anna Pavlova's life is masterfully captured in this exquisite picture book.
Swans (Nature's Children)
by Tim HarrisDescribes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of swans.
Swans (WorldLife Library)
by Dafila ScottIn many legends and myths, swans represent beauty, purity. Dafila Scott details everything from the appearances of these graceful creatures in myth to their ecology and life history. All eight kinds of swans are described, including information on their distribution worldwide, their population sizes, and features unique to each species. The book also introduces breeding, migration, social behavior, and mortality, along with conservation, domestication, and management issues. Gorgeous color photographs accompany the text.
Swans and Other Swimming Birds (World Book's Animals of the World)
by Steven A. HorakAre swans really "ugly ducklings"? Do swans mate for life? Who is called the "parrot of the sea"? Which ducks have whiskers and a hood? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this fascinating book about ducks, swans, geese, puffins, and other water birds.
Swap'd (Click'd #2)
by Tamara Ireland StoneAfter her Click'd catastrophe, Allie Navarro is determined to redeem herself. So when the class gets an assignment to create a mobile game from recycled code, Allie pairs up with Courtney, her best friend from CodeGirls camp, to create the perfect app: Swap'd. Kids buy, sell, and trade stuff at school all the time. Candy. Clothes. Video games. Slime. Why not make a fiercely competitive, totally anonymous, beat-the-clock game out of it? Once Swap'd is in full-swing, Allie is certain that it's the answer to all her problems. She's making quick cash to help Courtney buy that really expensive plane ticket to come visit her. It's giving her an excuse to have an actual conversation with her super-secret crush. And it looks like she might finally beat her archenemy-turned-friend, Nathan. She's thought of everything. Or? has she? The second book in the Click'd series by New York Times best-selling author Tamara Ireland Stone weaves together middle school friendship, first crushes, and serious coding skills in another fun, fast-paced, and empowering novel that will have readers cheering Allie on from the first page to the last.
Swapsies
by Fiona RobertonAn adorably funny read-aloud story about learning to share. Fang's favourite toy is Sock. He loves it more than anything. But when his friends bring along shiny trains and bouncy balls, Fang soon swaps his favourite toy for something more exciting. Will Sock and Fang be re-united?This simple, charming picture book is perfect for helping young children understand that sometimes sharing isn't so bad!From the award-winning creator of A Tale of Two Beasts.
Swargatil Nirop
by Shrimati Tara ChaudhariKarim barber had tried to trick Birbal for his death through the orders of King, but Birbal had cleverly saved the own life.
Swarm (Zeroes #2)
by Scott Westerfeld Margo Lanagan Deborah BiancottiX-Men meets Heroes when New York Times bestselling author Scott Westerfeld teams up with award-winning authors Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti in the second book of an explosive new trilogy about a group of teens with amazing abilities.They thought they'd already faced their toughest fight. But there's no relaxing for the reunited Zeroes. These six teens with unique abilities have taken on bank robbers, drug dealers and mobsters. Now they're trying to lay low so they can get their new illegal nightclub off the ground. But the quiet doesn't last long when two strangers come to town, bringing with them a whole different kind of crowd-based chaos. And hot on their tails is a crowd-power even more dangerous and sinister. Up against these new enemies, every Zero is under threat. Mob is crippled by the killing-crowd buzz--is she really evil at her core? Flicker is forced to watch the worst things a crowd can do. Crash's conscience--and her heart--get a workout. Anon and Scam must both put family loyalties on the line for the sake of survival. And Bellwether's glorious-leader mojo deserts him. Who's left to lead the Zeroes into battle against a new, murderous army?
Swarm (Zeroes Ser. #2)
by Scott WesterfeldPraise for Zeroes: 'A really gripping read...It's the Famous Five on steroids with a sprinkling of superpowers' welovethisbook.com 'With action, romance, and thorny ethical questions, it's a book with a little something for everyone' Publishers Weekly 'Fresh and original' School Libraries Journal starred review 'Cinematic, non-stop action' Booklist 'I absolutely loved this book. Fast paced, full of action and fun, this is one not to be missed' Heather Reviews 'Action-packed, full of adventure and will keep you entertained for hours' nerdprobs.comAn unputdownable, action-packed read from internationally bestselling author of the Uglies series, Scott Westerfeld. Every power has a dark side. It's the holiday season, but the celebration at the Zeroes' underground nightclub is blown apart when a pair of strangers with new powers take to the dance floor. The Zeroes pursue and confront the two, only to learn that they're fleeing an even more sinister power, the Swarm, who uses a crowd's rage to kill - and who loves killing Zeroes. The Zeroes defend themselves the best they can, learning more about their enemies through a series of crowd disasters - a wrecked celebrity wedding, a bloodbath at a shopping mall, and a funeral for one of the Swarm's victims that goes very, very wrong. In the meantime, each of the Zeroes has their own fish to fry. Bellwether's confidence is challenged by the Swarm, while Mob finds herself drawn to the killing crowd. Crash's conscience - and her heart - get a workout, and Anon and Scam face harsh truths about fmaily and belonging. Flicker must pick up the groups fallen reins and lead the Zeroes into a final showdown with Swarm's army.
Swarm Enemy: Book 2 (Swarm Rising #2)
by Steve Cole Tim PeakePerfect for fans of Alex Rider, Young Bond and Cherub, this fast-paced action-adventure is the second thrilling story from astronaut Tim Peake and bestselling author Steve Cole. The alien Swarm is rising once more... When Danny's best friend Jamila goes missing, and no one remembers she exists, Danny knows the alien Swarm are back on Earth. They've tracked the digital energy signals Jamila has been unintentionally transmitting. Her alien-enhanced DNA can be used to clone super-strong beings with super-powers, and now it's not just the Swarm who are after her. Danny needs to find Jamila - and a new version of Adi, the friendly Swarm scout - and together they must stop both humans and aliens from destroying the human race.'Hi-powered, hi-concept and hi-jinks. Swarm Rising has it all!' Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl, on Swarm Rising
Swarm Enemy: Book 2 (Swarm Rising #2)
by Steve Cole Tim PeakePerfect for fans of Alex Rider, Young Bond and Cherub, this fast-paced action-adventure is the second thrilling story from astronaut Tim Peake and bestselling author Steve Cole. The alien Swarm is rising once more... When Danny's best friend Jamila goes missing, and no one remembers she exists, Danny knows the alien Swarm are back on Earth. They've tracked the digital energy signals Jamila has been unintentionally transmitting. Her alien-enhanced DNA can be used to clone super-strong beings with super-powers, and now it's not just the Swarm who are after her. Danny needs to find Jamila - and a new version of Adi, the friendly Swarm scout - and together they must stop both humans and aliens from destroying the human race.'Hi-powered, hi-concept and hi-jinks. Swarm Rising has it all!' Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl, on Swarm Rising
Swarm Rising (Swarm Rising #1)
by Steve Cole Tim PeakeFor fans of Alex Rider, Young Bond and Cherub, this exciting action-adventure is the first children's book by astronaut Tim Peake and bestselling author Steve Cole, and it's based on space-age science and technology.When Danny is kidnapped by Adi - who can run through brick walls and make cars drive on water - he realises that all humans are in danger. Adi is part of a super-advanced hive mind, the Swarm, which intends to protect the Earth from the environmental catastrophe caused by the human race. Adi - Alien Digital Intelligence in the form of a girl - can bend the laws of physics and control digital data, but as a digital being she wants to know what it's like to be human. Which is where Danny comes in.But what exactly is the 'help' the secretive Swarm is offering? Can Danny and his friend Jamila help Adi stop the Swarm Agents and give humanity a second chance?
Swarm Rising: Book 1 (Swarm Rising #1)
by Steve Cole Tim PeakeFrom astronaut Tim Peake and bestselling author Steve Cole: exciting action-adventure rooted in cutting-edge space-age science and technology.When Danny is kidnapped by Adi - who can run through brick walls and make cars drive on water - he realises that all humans are in danger. Adi is part of a super-advanced hive mind, the Swarm, which intends to protect the Earth from the environmental catastrophe caused by the human race. Adi - Alien Digital Intelligence in the form of a girl - can bend the laws of physics and control digital data, but as a digital being she wants to know what it's like to be human. Which is where Danny comes in.But what exactly is the 'help' the secretive Swarm is offering? Can Danny and his friend Jamila help Adi stop the Swarm Agents and give humanity a second chance?This audiobook also contains an exclusive interview with Tim Peake and Steve Cole where they discuss their inspirations for writing this book covering everything from important environmental issues, exciting tech and superpowers! (P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Swarm of Bees
by Lemony SnicketFrom the bestselling author of The Dark comes another brilliantly illustrated picture book that takes on an intense childhood emotion--this time, anger--in a rollicking, kid-friendly way.Whether you're a kid or a bee, sometimes you feel so mad, you buzz around looking for people to sting and trouble to make. See how one boy, a swarm of bees, and a whole town can get riled up and then find a way to feel better through the comfort of unconditional love and community. Printed in a brilliant palette of primary colors, brimming with beautiful dots and stripes, Rilla Alexander's art sings. Not since David Shannon's No, David! have readers been given the pleasure of witnessing such uproariously terrible behavior, unbridled emotion, and ultimately, such comfort.
Swarm of Bees
by Lemony SnicketSee what happens when anger is unleashed in New York Times bestselling author Lemony Snicket's youngest, most energetic picture book yet.Swarm of Bees! Swarm of Bees! You are SO angry! What will you do? Watch out! A mischievous boy has unleashed an angry swarm of bees! The result is a zany gallop through a charming town where readers will encounter evidence of some bad behavior, some frenzied anger and thankfully, a hug and some spaghetti. It can feel good to be angry. It can feel better to stop.
Swashbuckling Fantasy: 10 Thrilling Tales of Magical Adventure
by Holly Black Margaret Peterson Haddix Scott Westerfeld Obert Skye D. J. MacHale Jane Johnson Linda Buckley-Archer Alan Snow Anne Ursu Kai MeyerSWASHBUCKLING FANTASY features excerpts from 10 series by bestselling and critically acclaimed authors such as Margaret Petersen Haddix, author of the Shadow Children series, D.J. MacHale, author of the Pendragon series, Scott Westerfeld, author of Uglies and Holly Black, author of Valiant. This online sampler also highlights six debut series from rising stars in fantasy, including Kai Meyer, Jane Johnson and Obert Skye. This fantasy sampler is the perfect way to introduce middle grade through teen readers to alternate worlds, distant pasts and fantastic creatures! Don't miss out on any of our amazing fantasy titles! Please visit www.SimonSaysKids.com or www.SimonSaysTEEN.com for more information.
Swashby and the Sea
by Beth Ferry★ "An exceptionally satisfying picture book." —Booklist, STARRED review★ "This readaloud is sweetly told as Swashby overcomes his bitter habits to welcome new, friendly, and energetic people into his quiet life." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, STARRED review From New York Times best-selling author Beth Ferry and Caldecott Honor winner Juana Martinez-Neal comes a sweet-and-salty friendship story perfect for pirate-lovers learning new ways to communicate while at a distance. This hilarious picture book will keep emerging readers laughing, and the message-related mishaps in the story create an opportunity for spelling and sounding out new words while learning from home! Captain Swashby loves the sea, his oldest friend. And he loves his life by the sea just as it is: salty and sandy and serene. One day, much to Swashby&’s chagrin, a young girl and her granny commandeer the empty house next door. All Swashby wants is for his new neighbors to GO AWAY and take their ruckus with them. When Swashby begins to leave notes in the sand for his noisy neighbors, however, the beach interferes with the messages that are getting across. Could it be that the captain&’s oldest friend, the sea, knows what Swashby needs even better than he knows himself?
Swatantryakade Aagekooch
by Subhadra Sen Guptaकरोडो भारतीयांना स्वातंत्र्याच्या लढ्यात सहभागी होण्यासाठी प्रेरणा देणार्या दांडीयात्रेला 75 वर्षे पूर्ण झाल्याच्या स्मरणार्थ ही मुग्ध करणारी कथा लिहिली गेली आहे.
Sway
by Amber McRee TurnerFor four long months, ten-year-old Cass has been dreaming of the day her mom, Toodi, will come home. But when Toodi's welcome back party takes a turn for the disastrous, Cass finds herself stuck alone with her dull-as-dirt dad, who insists that they set off for the summer on a mysterious adventure-just the two of them. It turns out Cass's dad has some big-time surprises up his sleeve. Once they hit the road in an old RV named The Roast, he introduces her to the amazing power of "Sway," a seemingly magical force that can bring inspiration and joy to people in major need of help. Cass can think of one particular person who could really use some Sway. If only she could track down Toodi, Cass knows she could convince her mom to come home. But with the help of a little home-spun magic, Cass realizes that the things she needs most have always been within her reach.
Swear
by Nina MalkinA promise broken. A bond betrayed.It's been six months since ghost-turned golem bad-boy Sin confessed his love, stole Dice's heart, and disappeared from Swoon, perhaps from existence. Despite the hurt, Dice has been moving steadily toward ordinary. Dreams of Sin still plague and pleasure her sleep, and the mark Sin left remains on her skin, still sore, six months later. But Dice has been throwing herself into music, finding solace in song and sometimes even in the arms of her band mate, Tosh. Life seems almost...normal. The last thing Dice wants is to mess with anything remotely supernatural. But when her best friend's boyfriend goes missing, Dice has no choice but to be very much involved. She knows that his disappearance was no accident, and it somehow has everything to do with Sin. Because Dice can feel it: Sin is back. And the promises and deceptions he left in his wake have returned to haunt him.What do you do when an oath of devotion threatens to destroy the one you love?
Swear
by Nina MalkinA promise broken. A bond betrayed. What do you do when an oath of devotion threatens to destroy the one you love? "The drama is high" (Booklist) in this paranormal sequel to Swoon.It's been six months since ghost-turned-golem Sinclair Youngblood Powers confessed his love, stole Dice's heart, and disappeared from Swoon, perhaps from existence. Despite the hurt, Dice has been moving steadily toward ordinary. Dreams of Sin still plague and pleasure her sleep, and the mark Sin left remains on her skin, still sore. But Dice has been throwing herself into music, finding solace in song and sometimes even in the arms of her band mate, Tosh. Life seems almost...normal. The last thing Dice wants is to mess with anything remotely supernatural. But when her best friend's boyfriend goes missing, Dice has no choice but to become very much involved. She knows that his disappearance was no accident, and it somehow has everything to do with Sin. Because Dice can feel it: Sin is back. And the promises and deceptions he left in his wake have returned to haunt him.
Swear to Howdy
by Wendelin Van DraanenA New York Times Bestselling Author. A Newbery Award-winning Author. "Rusty, I swear to howdy, if you tell a soul . . . " Joey shouldn't worry. Rusty Cooper knows that a friend never spills a secret. And Joey Banks is the best friend Rusty has ever had. Besides, if their parents knew about half the stunts they'd pulled, there'd be the devil to pay. So Rusty is happy to have tons of fun and tons of secrets with Joey. That's what being a true friend is all about. Right?
Swear to Howdy
by Wendelin Van DraanenA funny friendship turns serious in this haunting book about secrets, lies, and what it means to be a true friend. "Rusty, I swear to howdy, if you tell a soul..." Joey Banks is a walking adventure. He's funny, daring, mischievous--and frequently in trouble. Or he would be if anyone found out about half the stuff he's done. But Rusty Cooper knows how to keep a secret. And Joey's the best friend he's ever had. But then comes a secret that is at once too terrible to tell and too terrible to keep. A secret so big it threatens to eat them alive. What would a true friend do now? Wendelin Van Draanen has written a richly layered book that offers a thought-provoking look at the boundaries of friendship and what it really means to be true.From the Hardcover edition.
Sweater Weather (Good Dog #9)
by Cam HigginsIn this charming ninth book of the Good Dog series, Bo gets ready for sweater weather!The wind is crisp, and the leaves are starting to change color on the Davis farm. The squirrels are busier which means change is coming. And Bo&’s puppy dog senses are telling him that sweater weather season is near! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Good Dog chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Swede Dreams
by Eva ApelqvistIn order to get away from her twin sister, and to be with her boyfriend who was a Swedish exchange student at her school, Calista spends a semester in Sweden, where she learns more than just the language and culture of this Scandinavian country.