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Reaching for Sun
by Tracie Vaughn ZimmerJosie Wyatt knows what it means to be different. Her family's small farmhouse seems to shrink each time another mansion grows up behind it. She lives with her career-obsessed mom and opinionated Gran, but has never known her father. Then there's her cerebral palsy: even if Josie wants to forget that she was born with a disability, her mom can't seem to let it go. Yet when a strange new boy--Jordan--moves into one of the houses nearby, he seems oblivious to all the things that make Josie different. Before long, Josie finds herself reaching out for something she's never really known: a friend... and possibly more. Interlinked free verse poems tell the beautiful, heartfelt story of a girl, a family farm reduced to a garden, and a year of unforgettable growth.<P><P> Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award
Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson
by Katherine Johnson&“This rich volume is a national treasure.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) &“Captivating, informative, and inspiring…Easy to follow and hard to put down.&” —School Library Journal (starred review) The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11.As a young girl, Katherine Johnson showed an exceptional aptitude for math. In school she quickly skipped ahead several grades and was soon studying complex equations with the support of a professor who saw great promise in her. But ability and opportunity did not always go hand in hand. As an African American and a girl growing up in an era of brutal racism and sexism, Katherine faced daily challenges. Still, she lived her life with her father&’s words in mind: &“You are no better than anyone else, and nobody else is better than you.&” In the early 1950s, Katherine was thrilled to join the organization that would become NASA. She worked on many of NASA&’s biggest projects including the Apollo 11 mission that landed the first men on the moon. Katherine Johnson&’s story was made famous in the bestselling book and Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures. Now in Reaching for the Moon she tells her own story for the first time, in a lively autobiography that will inspire young readers everywhere.
Reaching for the Stars: A Mission to Space
by Roxanne TroupThis picture book's lyrical text introduces space concepts while celebrating NASA's Artemis missions and all future space adventures. What will we find light-years away, beyond the expanse where our planets play? Join a crew of astronauts on an inspiring new mission to explore the moon, the stars, and the far reaches of outer space. This out-of-this-world journey features: • Art that blends illustration with actual NASA photographs of space • An engaging narrative that uses endearing rhymes to introduce STEM concepts • A glossary that teaches space vocabulary words • A strong female protagonist and diverse crew of scientists in a celebration of NASA's goal of landing the first woman and first person of color on the moon This exciting adventure to the moon and beyond is sure to inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts to reach for the stars.
Reaching High (The Go-for-Gold Gymnasts #3)
by Alicia Thompson Dominique MoceanuLong-limbed, red-haired Jessie might be the quiet girl on the Texas Twisters, but she's a force to be reckoned with where it counts-on the vault and in her heart. With freshman year on the horizon, Jesse decides that it's time to stop hiding in the shadow of her teammates and do the last thing anyone expects: join the cheerleading squad. Jessie proves that her gymnastic skills make her a perfect fit for the team, and becoming friends with the team captain makes Jessie feel like people care about her, and not just her talent. But with cheer practice suddenly taking up all of her spare time, Jessie barely gets the chance to see her fellow gymnasts. Can Jessie bridge the gap between her new teammates and old friends? Or will she have to pick between being a cheerleader and being a gymnast? Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu and Alicia Thompson present The Go-for-Gold Gymnasts, a fliptastic series full of heart, humor, and spirit! Follow the four girls as they navigate the world of competitive gymnastics, try to balance their passion with normal lives, and learn to believe in the power of friendship.
Reaching New Heights: The Kelly Clark Story (ZonderKidz Biography)
by Natalie Davis MillerReaching New Heights Snowboarder and Olympic Gold Medalist Kelly Clark had accomplished her life’s goals by the age of 18. Yet, success didn’t leave her feeling fulfilled. Two years later, at an event in Salt Lake City, Kelly stood at the bottom of the pipe, listening to one snowboarder console another who had just crashed: “It’s alright. God still loves you.” These words led Kelly on a new journey from an Olympian snowboarder into an awesome relationship with Jesus. This story of one of the world’s greatest snowboarders will encourage readers young and old to reach for the next level, knowing that God will be with them, win or lose.
Reaching Through Time: Three Novellas
by Lurlene McdanielWhat's Happened to Me? Sarah finds herself in a strange place, and she can recall only one thing--her name. A young man, Heath de Charon, explains to Sarah that he found her unconscious on the grounds of his family's estate and has been caring for her. Sarah is thankful, but when she starts hearing voices that whisper for her to come back, she is confused, and desperate to find out where she really belongs.When the Clock Chimes Drake Iverson lands a summer job on Sandstone Mountain. There are no computers; he has to do all the work by hand in a large leather-bound book. He doesn't mind, as long as he can be near Gina, who is pretty and kind. But when Gina falls ill, Drake is asked to leave. He is determined to find out what happened to Gina and to uncover other mysteries he encounters on Sandstone Mountain.The Mysteries of Chance Dylan Sorenson offers his help to a girl who seems to be in distress. The girl, Maura, explains that she's simply overwhelmed by the heat and quickly runs off. But Maura is soon drawn back to Dylan and a friendship and budding romance begins. However, Maura doesn't reveal the whole truth about herself, and Dylan has secrets of his own. Can their relationship withstand the deception?From the Hardcover edition.
Reaching Your Goals
by Robin Landew SilvermanWe often hear about the accomplishments of famous people, but what about our own hopes and dreams? You know -- the kind you want so badly that you can almost see, hear, smell, and even taste them. Reaching Your Goals can help you transform wishes into goals one step at a time. Learn how to take action to get what you want by using the power of your imagination and creating some well-laid plans. Then -- because even the best-laid plans go awry -- find out how to stay on track and see them through, turning your dreams into reality. Book jacket.
The Reaction: The Secret; The Android; The Forgotten; The Reaction (Animorphs #12)
by K. A. ApplegateRachel's got some pretty strange stuff happening. She can't control her morphing. One minute, she's doing homework. The next, she's morphing a full-grown crocodile, and -- without returning to human form -- she becomes an elephant. That's when the floor gives way and Rachel finds herself looking up at what used to be the kitchen ceiling.What's going on? No one's sure, but Rachel and the other Animorphs have to figure it out -- quickly. Because if someone sees Rachel's out-of-control morphing, the other Animorphs are in for some serious trouble.
The Reaction: Book Two in the spellbinding Wars of Angels duology (The Wars of the Angels)
by Helena Coggan'The next JK Rowling' (Today Programme, USA)'Possibly the best out of the 17 books I've read this year! *****' - Reader Review____________________Fifteen-year-old Rose Elmsworth is alone. For the first time in her life. Her father, David, has been imprisoned and disgraced, a death sentence almost certain. She has been rejected by the Department, the amoral law-enforcement agency in which she grew up. Most dangerous of all is the terrible secret she and her father have been keeping all her life: if exposed, it has the power to destroy her. But Rose cannot stay hidden forever. Around her, the world is changing faster than either she or the Department can stop it. The laws which have for years maintained peace between magicals and non-magicals are breaking down, and two rival militias are gathering on the streets to prepare for a devastating war. As deeper, darker elements of her father's past emerge, Rose begins to understand that the rules of good and evil in which she has always believed will not protect her anymore.In a world of monsters, how long can trust, loyalty and justice survive? And how much will Rose herself have to change to stay alive?____________________PRAISE FOR HELENA COGGAN AND THE CATALYST'A phenomenal achievement . . . assured, frightening, action-packed' - Observer'A pulsing, labyrinthine, emotionally visceral plot' - Metro'The Catalyst is a complicated, rich world of magic and danger . . . Both fantastical and startlingly relevant and contemporary, it's tense, exciting, engaging and has at its heart a central character whose incredibly personal story becomes caught up in huge battles and some even bigger ideas.' - Claire North, author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August
The Reaction: Book Two in the spellbinding Wars of Angels duology (The\war Of Angels Ser.)
by Helena Coggan'The next JK Rowling' (Today Programme, USA)'Possibly the best out of the 17 books I've read this year! *****' - Reader Review____________________Fifteen-year-old Rose Elmsworth is alone. For the first time in her life. Her father, David, has been imprisoned and disgraced, a death sentence almost certain. She has been rejected by the Department, the amoral law-enforcement agency in which she grew up. Most dangerous of all is the terrible secret she and her father have been keeping all her life: if exposed, it has the power to destroy her. But Rose cannot stay hidden forever. Around her, the world is changing faster than either she or the Department can stop it. The laws which have for years maintained peace between magicals and non-magicals are breaking down, and two rival militias are gathering on the streets to prepare for a devastating war. As deeper, darker elements of her father's past emerge, Rose begins to understand that the rules of good and evil in which she has always believed will not protect her anymore.In a world of monsters, how long can trust, loyalty and justice survive? And how much will Rose herself have to change to stay alive?____________________PRAISE FOR HELENA COGGAN AND THE CATALYST'A phenomenal achievement . . . assured, frightening, action-packed' - Observer'A pulsing, labyrinthine, emotionally visceral plot' - Metro'The Catalyst is a complicated, rich world of magic and danger . . . Both fantastical and startlingly relevant and contemporary, it's tense, exciting, engaging and has at its heart a central character whose incredibly personal story becomes caught up in huge battles and some even bigger ideas.' - Claire North, author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August
Read a Rhyme, Write a Rhyme
by Jack PrelutskyFrom the book: Here, with poems on ten themes, such as birthdays and bugs, food and friends, is something new and delightfully different-- poem starts. Jack provides the opening lines, gives several suggestions of what you might think about--even some rhyming words to play with--then invites you to grab some paper and a pencil and finish the poem as you please. Maybe you didn't know it, but you too can be a poet! Includes picture descriptions.
Read a Rhyme, Write a Rhyme
by Jack Prelutsky Meilo SoWhen Jack Prelutksy posted the first couplet of a funny poem on a Web site and invited children to finish it, he expected about 100 responses. He got thousands. Now he has come up with an anthology of poems on 10 popular subjects by well-known poets and combined it with his own “poemstarts.” Included with each poemstart are suggestions for various ways the reader might continue the poem. With large type and a big red stop sign, it is made abundantly clear that the reader get a pencil and paper to complete the poem. Jack Prelutsky has been credited with making poetry fun for children to read. Now he is making poetry fun for children to write!
Read About Derek Jeter
by David P. TorsielloYankees captain Derek Jeter is profiled in this beginners' biography. Large, full-page color images bring the reader to the center of the action.
Read All About Cats (Read All About It)
by Jaclyn JaycoxDid you know cats sleep around 15 hours a day? Have you heard they can make about 100 different sounds? Find out all about cats' senses, life cycles, behavior, and more in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. Stunning photos give readers an up-close look at these feline friends. A Table of Contents makes the information fun and easy-to-find.
Read All About Dinosaurs (Read All About It)
by Claire ThropDid you know dinosaurs lived on Earth millions of years ago? Find out all about dinosaurs’ senses, life cycles, behavior, and more in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. Stunning art and photos of dinosaurs and artifacts give readers an up-close look at these incredible creatures.
Read All About Dogs (Read All About It)
by Jaclyn JaycoxDid you know all dogs have a different nose print? Have you wondered how many breeds of dogs there are? Young readers will learn about dog's senses, behavior, life cycle, and more in this fact-filled book. Stunning photos and a Table of Contents help introduce children to the wonderful world of nonfiction.
Read All About It!
by Jenna Bush Laura BushTyrone and his friends are swept up in a mysterious adventure that lands them in a most unexpected place. Mrs. Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna create a classroom adventure that will leave readers racing to the shelves.
Read All About It: Great Read-Aloud Stories, Poems, and Newspaper Pieces for Preteens and Teens
by Jim TreleasePresents a collection of fictional stories, autobiographical pieces, and newspaper columns, arranged for reading aloud.
Read All About It!
by Rachel WiseIn this start to an all-new series, Samantha begins writing her school paper's advice column--and finds out fast that some things are easier said than written.Every middle-school girl has questions about her future, but to star school newspaper reporter Samantha Martone, getting the scoop is her life. Sam plans to travel the world someday as a journalist, and in the meantime she's thrilled that her newspaper adviser, Mr. Trigg, has chosen her for a special gig: For the next year, she'll be the school's anonymous advice columnist. Being the voice of "Dear Know-It-All" is exciting, and an important secret to keep--especially when Sam figures out that one of the letters she receives is actually from her best friend. Sam's mortified to learn her BFF also has a crush on fellow newspaper staffer--and pitcher for the baseball team--Michael Lawrence. Can Sam still give good advice when her own love interest is on the line?
Read All About It!
by Rachel WiseIn this start to an all-new series, Samantha begins writing her school paper's advice column--and finds out fast that some things are easier said than written.Every middle-school girl has questions about her future, but to star school newspaper reporter Samantha Martone, getting the scoop is her life. Sam plans to travel the world someday as a journalist, and in the meantime she's thrilled that her newspaper adviser, Mr. Trigg, has chosen her for a special gig: For the next year, she'll be the school's anonymous advice columnist. Being the voice of "Dear Know-It-All" is exciting, and an important secret to keep--especially when Sam figures out that one of the letters she receives is actually from her best friend. Sam's mortified to learn her BFF also has a crush on fellow newspaper staffer--and pitcher for the baseball team--Michael Lawrence. Can Sam still give good advice when her own love interest is on the line?
Read All About It! (Ukrainian Edition)
by Laura Bush Jenna Bush HagerTranslated by Dasha Peipon, writer, editor and teacher, who’s originally from Ukraine, and Larysa Tsilyk, a Ukrainian poet, HarperCollins Children’s Books is happy to make available in ebook format this picture book in the Ukrainian language for no charge in the hopes that it will bring joy to displaced Ukrainian children and their families.A classroom adventure that will have readers racing to the shelves, from Mrs. Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna!Tyrone rules the school! He's king of the monkey bars, a math machine, and a science whiz.The only thing he doesn't like about school is reading. It's so boring! But when strange visitors start dropping by the classroom during story hour, Tyrone discovers there's more to books than just words on pages.
Read All About The Ocean (Read All About It)
by Jaclyn JaycoxHave you wondered how the oceans affect the weather? Do you know what kinds of creatures you can find below the water's surface? Explore the world's oceans in this fact-filled book. Striking photos and simple text make this a perfect introduction to nonfiction for young children. A Table of Contents splits the information into sections, making it fun and easy-to-find.
Read All About Rocks and Gems (Read All About It)
by Jaclyn JaycoxRocks are all around you. They are in your house, backyard, and even your food! Rocks are grouped into types, like sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Some rocks are actually minerals, and from minerals we get beautiful gemstones. This fact-filled book is perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. A Table of Contents makes the information fun and easy-to-find.