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Elijah of Buxton
by Christopher Paul Curtis11-year-old Elijah is the first child born into freedom in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves just over the border from Detroit. Things change when a former slave steals money from Elijah's friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of slavery in the South. Elijah embarks on a dangerous journey to America in pursuit of the thief. <P><P> <b>A Newbery Honor book</b> <P><b>Winner of the Coretta Scott King Medal</b> <P><b> Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction </b>
Elijah of Buxton
by Christopher Paul CurtisMaster storyteller Christopher Paul Curtis's Newbery Honor novel, featuring his trademark humor, unique narrative voice, and new cover art--now in paperback!<P><P> Eleven-year-old Elijah lives in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves near the American border. He's the first child in town to be born free, and he ought to be famous just for that. Unfortunately, all that most people see is a "fra-gile" boy who's scared of snakes and talks too much. But everything changes when a former slave steals money from Elijah's friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of captivity in the South. Now it's up to Elijah to track down the thief--and his dangerous journey just might make a hero out of him, if only he can find the courage to get back home.<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. To explore further access options with us, please contact us through the Book Quality link on the right sidebar. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these. </i>
Emlyn's Moon (The Magician Trilogy #2)
by Jenny NimmoGwyn and his magical Snow Spider return for another enchanting adventure in book two of Jenny Nimmo's Magician Trilogy! <p><p> Young magician Gywn and his friend Nia have been warned to stay away from Emlyn Llewelyn, the strange boy who claims his mother lives on the moon. And yet, a mysterious magic continues to draw them to him. But why? <p> It's up to Gwyn and Nia to solve the mystery, with the help of Arianwen, the Snow Spider. Readers will race along with Gwyn in this fantastic magical adventure to rescue Emlyn and his family before it's too late!
Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree
by Lauren TarshisFrom a debut author comes a heart-warming novel about a unique girl and her seventhgrade experiences. Emma-Jean Lazarus is the smartest and strangest girl at William Gladstone Middle School. Her classmates don?t understand her, but that?s okay because Emma-Jean doesn?t quite get them either. But one afternoon, all that changes when she sees Colleen Pomerantz crying in the girl?s room. It is through Colleen that Emma-Jean gets a glimpse into what it is really like to be a seventh grader. And what she finds will send her tumbling out of a tree and questioning why she ever got involved in the first place.
The Empress's Tomb (Kiki Strike #2)
by Kirsten MillerThere's a secret part of New York City that no one knows about. It's protected by a mysterious group of girls known as the Irregulars, led by the alluring Kiki Strike. <p><p> The adventure heats up in The Empress's Tomb, when all of the Irregulars have to put aside their personal problems and fight for their city. <p> From the New York Times bestselling author of The Eternal Ones comes this brand-new package for her first two Kiki Strike novels in anticipation of the third-The Darkness Dwellers, hitting shelves in Winter 2013!
The Empty Nest: 31 Parents Tell the Truth About Relationships, Love, and Freedom After the Kids Fly the Coop
by Karen StabinerA heartwarming, wry, and often surprising collection of essays about the next rite of passage for Baby Boomers: what happens when the kids leave homeAs the baby boom generation ages -- the oldest are now turning sixty -- many of them are learning to deal with a whole new way of life, after the last child has finally moved out and they are, once again, alone. It's the same milestone their own parents faced, but as with so many other markers, this generation approaches it in a whole new way.In this fascinating collection, journalist Karen Stabiner has assembled essays from thirty-one writers, including well-known authors such as Anna Quindlen, Ellen Goodman, and Susan Shreve, about their own experience with the empty nest. Parents whose children left home last week join those with grandchildren to explore how life changes once the offspring leave (unless, of course, they move back in again later). They represent the full range of experience -- from traditional nuclear families to single parents to gay parents to grandparents -- with humor, grace, and poignancy.
Emville Confidential
by Don TrembathWhen a new client presents herself at their backyard detective agency, Baron and his best friend, Myles, are suddenly at odds. Baron dreams of being like his favorite hard-boiled detectives: tough, sexy and in control. In reality, he's anything but, as his older sister, Kitty, never fails to point out. Could a new case and this new client be Baron's dreams come true? Will Wilson, new in town and lonely, choose Baron or Myles—or neither? What happened to her sister's blue whale? And her sister? But the biggest mystery of all is whether Baron will ever tell Wilson how he feels.
Energy
by Chris WoodfordDefines energy, giving examples of both potential and kinetic forms; explains how energy is released and travels; and provides detailed discussions of many energy sources.
English Made Easy: Shurley English Student Textbook Level 6
by Brenda Shurley Ruth WetsellEnglish textbook for 6th grade
Enola Holmes 2. El caso de la dama zurda: Serie Enola Holmes - Nº2
by Nancy SpringerVive con Enola Holmes el peligro y la intriga del Londres victoriano. Sherlock Holmes, el detective más famoso del mundo, está removiendo cielo y tierra para encontrar a su hermana pequeña Enola, quien parece haber sido engullida por la ciudad más grande y oscura del mundo: Londres. Mientras se esconde de su propio hermano, Enola se topa con unos dibujos al carboncillo y siente una conexión inmediata con su autora, Lady Cecily, pero esta ha desaparecido sin dejar rastro. Así que Enola deberá resolver los enigmas que conducen hasta esta dama zurda. ¿Podrá seguir ocultándose y encontrar a Lady Cecily o perderá para siempre su libertad?
Erak's Ransom (Ranger's Apprentice #7)
by John FlanaganThe international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone!<P> In the wake of Araluen's uneasy truce with the raiding Skandians comes word that the Skandian leader has been captured by a dangerous desert tribe. The Rangers - and Will - are sent to free him. But the desert is like nothing these warriors have seen before. Strangers in a strange land, they are brutalized by sandstorms, beaten by the unrelenting heat, tricked by one tribe that plays by its own rules, and surprisingly befriended by another. Like a desert mirage, nothing is as it seems. Yet one thing is constant: the bravery of the Rangers.<P> Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, T.H. White's The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini's Eragon series, and George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire series.
The Ever-After Bird (Great Episodes Ser.)
by Ann RinaldiNow that her father is dead, CeCe McGill is left to wonder why he risked his life for the ragged slaves who came to their door in the dead of night. When her uncle, an ornithologist, insists she accompany him to Georgia on an expedition in search of the rare scarlet ibis, CeCe is surprised to learn there's a second reason for their journey: Along the way, Uncle Alex secretly points slaves north in the direction of the Underground Railroad. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous pre-Civil War South, The Ever-After Bird is the story of a young woman's education about the horrors of slavery and the realization about the kind of person she wants to become.
Every Minute on Earth: Fun Facts that Happen Every 60 Seconds
by Steve Murrie Matthew MurrieDiscover all of the amazing things that can happen around the world in just one minute! In the minute it could take you to read this page, the Earth will be hit by 6,000 lightning strikes; 2,137 pounds of popcorn will be eaten; 10,000 pieces of skin will be lost from your body; 21,000 pizzas will be baked; 954 camera phones will be sold worldwide; the International Space Station will travel 289 miles in its orbit around the Earth; and 750,000 gallons of water will tumble over Niagara Falls. The Earth and its inhabitants are active every minute of the day. Isn't it amazing what can happen in such a short amount of time?
Everyday Editing: Inviting Students to Develop Skill and Craft in Writer's Workshop
by Jeff AndersonEditing is often seen as one item on a list of steps in the writing process, usually put somewhere near the end, and often completely crowded out of writer' s workshop. Too many times daily editing lessons happen in a vacuum, with no relationship to what students are writing. In Everyday Editing , Jeff Anderson asks teachers to reflect on what sort of message this approach sends to students. Does it tell them that editing and revision are meaningful parts of the writing process, or just a hunt for errors with a 50/50 chance of getting it right,comma or no comma? Instead of rehearsing errors and drilling students on what' s wrong with a sentence, Jeff invites students to look carefully at their writing along with mentor texts, and to think about how punctuation, grammar, and style can be best used to hone and communicate meaning. Written in Jeff' s characteristically witty style, this refreshing and practical guide offers an overview of his approach to editing within the writing workshop as well as ten detailed sets of lessons covering everything from apostrophes to serial commas. These lessons can be used throughout the year to replace Daily Oral Language or error-based editing strategies with a more effective method for improving student writing.
Everyday Mathematics: Study Links
by Max Bell John Bretzlauf Amy Dillard Robert HartfieldEveryday Mathematics offers students a broad background in mathematics.
Everyday Mathematics Grade 6, Math Masters
by The University of Chicago School Mathematics Project Max Bell Andy Isaacs Amy Dillard Diana BarrieNIMAC-sourced textbook
Everyday Mathematics Grade 6, Student Reference Book
by The University of Chicago School Mathematics Project Max Bell Amy Dillard Andy Isaacs Diana BarrieNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Everything Kids' Gross Cookbook
by Melinda Frank Colleen Sell<P>Spending time in the kitchen might be a chore for busy mums and dads, but kids see the kitchen as a fun and exciting place to explore their creative sides. <P>Filled with puzzles and over 50 recipes for gooey, oozy, slimy meals that kids can make themselves, "The Everything Kids' Gross Cookbook" helps parents teach their kids about kitchen safety issues while preparing yucky recipes for: <br>- wacky schnacks, such as putrefied eyeballs; - favorite foods, such as fish-eye tacos and zit-face pizza; - sick salads & sides, such as Puke au Gratin and Dragon Slobber. <P>With "The Everything Kids' Gross Cookbook", kids can be creative in the kitchen, making slimy, smelly meals while learning important kitchen safety tips and cooking terms as well as how to eat, drink, and be healthy - the "gross" way, of course!
The Everything® Kids' Gross Cookbook: Get Your Hands Dirty in the Kitchen with These Yucky Meals!
by Colleen Sell Melinda Sell FrankServe your parents the kind of food you'd like to eat for dinner! The Everything[Registered] Kids' Gross Cookbook gives you the stomach-churning tools and nasty know- how you need to make disgusting meals for your unsuspecting family. Gross your parents and siblings out with dishes like: Wacky Snacks such as Putrefied Eyeballs, Grilled Sneeze Sandwich and Zit-Face Pizza for Lunch, Sick Salads & Sides such as Puke au Gratin and Monkey Vomit, Disgusting Desserts such as Troll's Toes and Grubs in Dirt, Burps & Slurps such as Slug Spit. Book jacket.
Expedition to Willow Key
by Ed Decter Sammy Yuen Jr.FROM THE BLOG OF CAM WALKER Our biology teacher, Mr. Mora, had been planning an ultra-cool field trip to Willow Key (which is kind of like the Everglades). One humongous problem: We couldn't raise enough money for our class to go. But then the richest guy in town, Mr. Chapman Thorpe, made us a proposal that changed everything. So we got to go to Willow Key ( in an awesome seaplane!) and while down there we got to: 1 DIVE THE WRECK OF A SPANISH GALLEON AND FIND SOME CLUES TO A LONG-LOST TREASURE 2 HELP MR. MORA WITH HIS BOIMASS STUDY AND HELP PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT OF WILLOW KEY 3 DISCOVER A HUGE SECRET ABOUT OUR FRIEND TY oh, and I probably should mention that we ran into a bunch of really bad dudes who tried to prevent us from ever leaving Willow Key. But I'm getting ahead of myself....
Exploring Planet Mars (Humans In Space)
by David Jefferis Mat IrvineExploring Planet Mars looks at the scientific facts about Earth's nearest neighbor and delves into future exploration of the planet--possibly even colonization! Discoveries from the recent probes sent to the planet will be discurred and whether or not they help confirm signs of life on Mars.
Faith First: Legacy Edition (Grade #6)
by Louis J. CameliExplores the fundamentals of Catholic faith for young people.