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The Protectors
by Kathiann M. KowalskiIt takes commitment to overcome interests that stand in the way of protecting the environment. Meet three people who weren't afraid to speak up to protect natural areas—and us.
Protein Foods Group (Eating Right with My Plate)
by Megan Borgert-SpaniolRelevant images match informative text in this introduction to the protein foods group. Intended for student in kindergarten through third grade.
Protest Movements: Then and Now (America: 50 Years of Change)
by Eric BraunDiscusses the main concerns of the protest movements of the 1960s and how those have evolved since; what's changed for the better, what might be worse, and where do we go from here.
La protesta: (The Protest, Dive Into Reading) (Confetti Kids #10)
by Samantha ThornhillEn este nuevo libro de la serie popular Confetti Kids, Lily y sus amigos organizan una protesta para evitar que el huerto comunitario sea demolido.Lily y sus amigos reciben la noticia de que su querido huerto comunitario se va a convertir en un estacionamiento. Organizan una protesta, avisando a amigos, vecinos y reporteros para que los ayuden a salvar el huerto. ¿Dará resultado su protesta?
Protestantism (2nd edition)
by Stephen F. BrownProtestantism, Second Edition explores the origins, customs, and history of Protestantism, from its beginnings in the Middle Ages to its role in today's world. Current issues, such as the development of new religious denominations, abortion, the ordination of gays and women, and the relationship between religion and politics, are explored within the framework of the fundamental moral tenets of the faith. This volume also examines the political diversity among people of the Protestant faith. All material has been updated, revised, and expanded to reflect the most current information on this religion, including new photographs and rewritten chapters. Coverage includes: *Introduction to the Protestant world *The origins of Protestantism *The history of Protestantism *Branches of Protestantism and their basic beliefs *Rites of passage *The impact of Protestantism *Protestantism facing new challenges.
The Proto Project: A Sci-Fi Adventure of the Mind
by Bryan R. Johnson Cynthea LiuWhen Jason meets his mom’s billion-dollar invention, an artificial intelligence device named Proto, he accidentally gets caught up in a mysterious adventure. Proto goes missing, and then people go missing. Now Jason and his coolest-neighbor-ever Maya must risk their lives to prevent global mayhem. But who is behind this devious plot? Is it another AI? The FBI? Or any other abbreviation with an I? What exactly is there to learn about artificial and human intelligence while fighting for your life against a legion of furry puppies or a battalion of drones? A lot— if you live to tell about it. <p><p>Lexile score 600L-700L DRA 28 <p>Guided Reading Level N <p>Age Level: 8 and up Grade Level: 3 and up
Proud as a Peacock, Brave as a Lion
by Jane BarclayMuch has been written about war and remembrance, but very little of it has been for young children. As questions come from a young grandchild, his grandpa talks about how, as a very young man, he was as proud as a peacock in uniform, busy as a beaver on his Atlantic crossing, and brave as a lion charging into battle. Soon, the old man’s room is filled with an imaginary menagerie as the child thinks about different aspects of wartime. But as he pins medals on his grandpa’s blazer and receives his own red poppy in return, the mood becomes more somber. Outside, the crowd gathered for the veterans’ parade grows as quiet as a mouse, while men and women — old and young — march past in the rain. A trumpet plays and Grandpa lays a wreath in memory of his lost friend. Just then, the child imagines an elephant in the mist. “Elephants never forget,” he whispers to his grandpa. “Then let’s be elephants,” says the old man, as he wipes water from his eyes and takes his grandson’s hand.Proud as a Peacock, Brave as a Lion has relevance to a growing number of families, as new waves of soldiers leave home.
A Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver (Yearling Book)
by E.L. KonigsburgEleanor of Acquitaine has been waiting in Heaven for a long time to be reunited with her second husband, Henry II of England. Finally, the day has come when Henry will be judged for admission--and while Eleanor waits, three people close to her during various times of her life join her, helping to distract her and providing a rich portrait of a remarkable woman in history.
Proud to be Deaf
by Ava Beese Lilli Beese Nick BeeseA wonderful child-led book that celebrates Deaf culture and introduces readers to British Sign LanguageMarvellously positive and encouraging throughout, this would be a useful addition to any primary school or public library, as well as being useful to help any child understand a little more about their deaf peers. - The CarouselAva is like any other 7-year-old. She likes to talk and laugh with her friends, is obsessed with dogs and loves being active. Ava is also deaf - and she's proud of it. She loves her deaf community, that she's bilingual, and that she experiences the world differently from hearing people. In this book, Ava welcomes her hearing peers to her daily life, the way technology helps her navigate the world and explains common misconceptions about deaf people - and introduces some of her deaf heroes who have achieved amazing things. She talks about her experiences at school making friends with hearing children, and teaches readers the BSL alphabet and some BSL phrases. Featuring photos of Ava, her friends and family throughout, plus illustrations of hand signs, this book celebrates deafness rather than discussing 'overcoming challenges' or 'stigma'. Perfect for readers aged 5 and upwards.
Proud to Be from Middle Tennessee
by Thomas NelsonThe Nashville Scene created "Calling All Kids . . . The Nashville Write-Off" in 1996 as a way to inspire young writers. This year, the weekly paper asked its budding authors to address the following topic: "My Favorite Things to Do in Middle Tennessee." Entry forms were run in the Scene over several weeks, and were also distributed at various malls, pizza joints, and at least one optometrist's office. Soon, essays were flooding our offices. After a panel of judges was convened to review the works, one grand prize winner was selected from each age category (ages 6-12, and 13-18), and a number of honorable mentions were selected as well. The winners were announced at the Southern Festival of Books, and they were awarded cash prizes. The winners were also assured of having their work published. This book, in fact, is a compliation of the winning works.
Proud to Be Latino: Food/comida
by Ashley Marie MirelesDid you know that there are over 5000 types of potatoes sold in South America? Or that in Honduras, a song about conch soup reached the Billboard Top 100 Charts? Latino culture spans Southern and Central America as well as the Caribbean, but often when we think of Latino foods, we think tacos, burritos, and other common Mexican dishes. Proud to Be Latino: Food/Comida teaches children how different Latino countries use similar ingredients to create unique regional dishes.The dishes and their descriptions are given in both English and Spanish, and parents will enjoy the sidebars with additional fun facts about Latino food and culture. This bilingual board book takes the reader beyond a basic language primer and dives deep into the heart of Latino culture . . . which is the food, of course!
Proud (Young Readers Edition): Living My American Dream
by Ibtihaj MuhammadThe inspiring all-American story of faith, family, hard work, and perseverance by Olympic fencer, activist, and Time"100 Most Influential People" honoree Ibtihaj MuhammadAt the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab, and made history as the first Muslim-American woman to medal. But it wasn't an easy road--in a sport most popular among wealthy white people, Ibtihaj often felt out of place. Ibtihaj was fast, hardworking, and devoted to her faith, but rivals and teammates (as well as coaches and officials) pointed out her differences, insisting she would never succeed. Yet Ibtihaj powered on. Her inspiring journey from a young outsider to an Olympic hero is a relatable, memorable, and uniquely American tale of hard work, determination, and self-reliance.
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
by Ibtihaj MuhammadA powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong.Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are.
The Proudest Color
by Sheila Modir and Jeffrey Kashou<p>For me, brown is more than feeling proud.<p> <p>It’s the color I see when I see me.<p> <p>Zahra sees the world in vivid color. When she’s happy, she feels a razzle-dazzle pink in her hands. When she’s sad, she feels a deep blue behind her eyes. But she isn’t quite sure how to feel about the color of her skin. Kids at school tell her she is different, but her mother tells her to be proud! From a diverse team and based on extensive research, The Proudest Color is a timely, sensitive introduction to race, racism, and racial pride.<p>
Prove It! (Asking for Trouble #1)
by Sherryl ClarkLeo Marrelli has moved to a hick town that's so small it doesn't even have an arcade. And he's supposed to stay out of trouble. But the harder he tries, the more trouble seems to follow him. In fact, he makes an appointment with trouble for 10 o'clock at Hollows Bridge. And every kid in town comes to see what will happen.
Prove Yourself a Hero
by K M PeytonWhen Jonathan is tricked into accepting a lift home from two mysterious men in a van, it's the start of a terrifying event: a kidnapping. And if the ransom money doesn't arrive soon, he knows he'll be killed . . .A tense and thrilling novel from Carnegie Medal-winning author, K. M. Peyton.
Providence
by Lisa Colozza CoccaThe eldest of ten children on a dirt-poor farm, Becky trudges through life as a full-time babysitter, trying to avoid her father's periodic violent rages. When the family's barn burns down, her father lays the blame on Becky, and her own mother tells her to run for it. Run she does, hopping into an empty freight car. There, in a duffel bag, Becky finds an abandoned baby girl, only hours old. After years of tending to her siblings, sixteen-year-old Becky knows just what a baby needs. This baby needs a mother. With no mother around, Becky decides, at least temporarily, this baby needs her. When Becky hops off the train in a small Georgia town, it's with baby "Georgia" in her arms. When she meets Rosie, an eccentric thrift-shop owner, who comes to value and love Becky as no one ever has, Becky rashly claims the baby as her own. Not everyone in town is as welcoming as Rosie, though. Many suspect Becky and her baby are not what they seem. Among the doubters is a beautiful, reclusive woman with her own terrible loss and a long history with Rosie. As Becky's life becomes entangled with the lives of the people in town, including a handsome boy who suspects Becky is hiding something from her past, she finds her secrets more difficult to keep. Becky should grab the baby and run, but her newfound home and job with Rosie have given Becky the family she's never known. Despite her guilt over leaving her mother alone, she is happy for the first time. But it's a happiness not meant to last. When the truth comes out, Becky has the biggest decision of her life to make. Should she run away again? Should she stay--and fight? Or lie? What does the future hold for Becky and Georgia? With a greatness of heart and a stubborn insistence on hope found in few novels of any genre, Providence proves that home is where you find it, love is an active verb, and family is more than just a word. "When 16-year-old Becky Miller rescues an abandoned newborn, a nontraditional family is born, attracting other warm-hearted women into its folds. Reading Providence is like cozying up with longtime friends in front of a homey fire." --Sherry Shahan, author of Skin and Bones (Albert Whitman & Co.) "A beautifully written tale about trying to make the right choice when there might not be one." --Wendy Mass, author of A Mango-Shaped Space (Little Brown Books for Young Readers)
Prowling the Seas: Exploring the Hidden World of Ocean Predators
by Pamela S. TurnerAn acclaimed science writer takes readers along with four underwater predators--a leatherback sea turtle, a bluefin tuna, a great white shark, and a Sooty Shearwater--on their remarkable journeys.
Proxy: An Avalon Novella
by Mindee ArnettProxy is an action-packed introduction to a world like nothing readers have seen before, and it sets a spark to the powder keg that will explode in Mindee Arnett's sci-fi thriller Avalon.If you need something stolen from any star system in the Confederation, you need look no further than the Shades. Jeth Seagrave and his band of teenage mercenaries have been making a name for themselves for being able to steal anything--and for disappearing before anyone is the wiser. Their latest job, a jewel heist on Grakkus, should be no different. But when Jeth's boss replaces a key member of his crew just before takeoff, and Jeth discovers a betrayal within his own ranks, he begins to suspect that not everyone is going to be coming back from his job alive.HarperTeen Impulse is a digital imprint focused on young adult short stories and novellas, with new releases the first Tuesday of each month.
Proxy
by Alex London"Put down what you're doing and read this book. Right now. The complex characters, intricate world, and blistering pace are off-the-charts amazing." --Marie Lu, author of the Legend trilogySyd's life is not his own. As a proxy he must to pay for someone else's crimes. When his patron Knox crashes a car and kills someone, Syd is branded and sentenced to death. The boys realize the only way to beat the system is to save each other so they flee. The ensuing cross-country chase will uncover a secret society of rebels, test the boys' resolve, and shine a blinding light onto a world of those who owe and those who pay.This fast-paced thrill ride of a novel is full of breakneck action, shocking twists and heart-hammering suspense that will have readers gasping until the very last page.This edition includes a exclusive bonus story featuring Syd and Knox!"Looking for an awesome YA summer read? Look no further than Alex London's Proxy." --EW.com"Whipping Boy + Blade Runner with a sprinkling of The Hunger Games (plus, of course, a dash of A Tale of Two Cities) = a treat for teen SF fans." --Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Trade Paperback edition.n." --Deseret News "Alex London is one of the most multi-dimensional writers out there. Proxy blew me away. It's deep, thrilling, thought-provoking, and at times simultaneously maddening and uplifting. I need to have more of Syd and Knox. Proxy is one stunning read!" --Andrew Smith, author of WINGER and GRASSHOPPER JUNGLE
Proxy
by Alex LondonSyd's life is not his own. As a proxy he must to pay for someone else's crimes. When his patron Knox crashes a car and kills someone, Syd is branded and sentenced to death. The boys realize the only way to beat the system is to save each other so they flee. <p><p>The ensuing cross-country chase will uncover a secret society of rebels, test the boys' resolve, and shine a blinding light onto a world of those who owe and those who pay.
Proyecto De Escritura Para Preparatorias 2.0 Antología De Historias Cortas
by Jeannie Hernández Stephanie DuncanEl Proyecto de Escritura para Preparatorias 2.0 presenta algunas historias cortas acerca de personajes adolescentes que han sido escritas por estudiantes de preparatoria. Las historias incluidas en esta edición tratan de varios temas que incluyen el suicidio en adolescentes, trastornos mentales, superstición, romance y percepción extrasensorial.Historias cortas incluidas en la antología:Todo por vivir por Steven Roberts - Cuando un turbado estudiante de último año decide terminar con su vida, queda sorprendido al conocer a un hombre que afirma ser su ángel guardián, y quien le muestra el efecto que su suicidio tendrá en sus amigos, seres queridos, e incluso en personas desconocidas.Danica Myerson contribuyó con las siguientes tres historias, protagonizadas por un grupo de estudiantes de la clase de psicología:No siempre es fácil - Diane y Abby eran las mejores amigas. Pero entonces Jack apareció en sus vidas. ¿Podrá la competencia por un chico guapo arruinar su amistad?Lo que el ojo no puede ver - ¿Quién habría adivinado que detrás de la silenciosa y dulce Kelly había una personalidad peligrosa y violenta esperando una oportunidad para salir?Un estado mental - Las cadenas de correo electrónico no significan nada. Son sólo supersticiones. ¿Verdad?La premonición por Seth King - Greg despierta convencido de que algo malo pasará ese día luego de tener una pesadilla. Su hermana mayor insiste en que él sólo está reaccionando ante su enorme imaginación. Pero probar que su pesadilla en efecto fue una premonición costará un precio terrible.Lois Young aportó tres composiciones a la colección:La historia de dos maestras hace una divertida retrospección a las personalidades contrastantes de sus dos maestras de sexto año.Si yo fuera directora muestra su visión acerca de cambiar su escuela.Un paquete navideño relata una simple historia
El proyecto de la piscina (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level P #74)
by Marg McAlister Lesley VamosNIMAC-sourced textbook. Lincoln tiene una idea genial para celebrar su cumpleaños: ¡una fiesta en la piscina! El único problema es que… no tiene piscina. ¿Cómo hará para convencer a sus padres de construir una piscina a tiempo para su cumpleaños?
Prudence And The Millers (Miller Family Series--second edition)
by Mildred A. MartinBy studying their Bibles, the Miller children learn about prudence. Other books in The Miller Family series are available from Bookshare.
Prudence and Moxie
by Deborah Noyes Annalaura CantoneTwo very different friends come to a special understanding of their relationship. Prudence and Moxie are like apples and oranges, up and down, sweet and sour. But despite differences, they're still best friends. See, there isn't much that Moxie won't do-especially when dared. Dare her to kissy-face smoosh against the shark tank? Done. Consecutive twists on an upside-down amusement park ride? Hardly a challenge. How about a fast, fast turbo-cart ride all the way down High Horse Hill? No problem! It's enough to drive quiet, sensible Prudence crazy. Especially when Moxie balks at the one thing that's very important to Prudence . s. s. Can Moxie learn to try something that makes her feel anything but brave? Triple dog dare you to find out!