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Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas
by Jonathan W. StokesThe Goonies meets Indiana Jones and James Patterson's Treasure Hunters in this funny, action-filled adventure series! Twelve-year-old Addison Cooke just wishes something exciting would happen to him. His aunt and uncle, both world-famous researchers, travel to the ends of the earth searching for hidden treasure, dodging dangerous robbers along the way, while Addison is stuck in school all day. Luckily for Addison, adventure has a way of finding the Cookes. After his uncle unearths the first ancient Incan clue needed to find a vast trove of lost treasure, he is kidnapped by members of a shadowy organization intent on stealing the riches. Addison's uncle is the bandits' key to deciphering the ancient clues and looting the treasure . . . unless Addison and his friends can outsmart the kidnappers and crack the code first. So it's off to South America, where the excitement, danger, gold, booby traps, and car chases are never-ending! Full of laugh-out-loud moments and nonstop action, and perfect for fans of Indiana Jones or James Patterson's Treasure Hunters series, Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas is sure to strike gold with kid readers.Praise for Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas"Cinematic pacing and action drive the story, but it's Addison and his friends who will keep readers engaged. Humor is never in short supply, even when the group narrowly escapes danger, and Addison's endless optimism and irrepressible confidence in his own abilities are endearing . . . A solid start to a new series, with a conclusion that will leave readers hoping Addison and company return soon for another adventure."--School Library Journal"Addison is often one step ahead of the adults, but his lead is constantly threatened, building steady tension throughout the novel, screenwriter Stokes's debut."--Publishers Weekly From the Hardcover edition.
Addison-Wesley Science
by Addison-Wesley Publishing Company"This book has been made to help you learn science. It has many features to make learning science exciting. It will answer some questions you have and probably start you thinking about some new ones. Explore your book. See what features you can find. To make the most of Addison-Wesley Science, take some time to learn how it is organized. That will make science easier to understand. Find the table of contents. Notice that this book is divided into four units. Each unit focuses on a certain kind of science: life, physical, earth, or health science. Each unit consists of several chapters. Each chapter is made up of a few lessons."
Addition Facts that Stick: Help Your Child Master the Addition Facts for Good in Just Six Weeks
by Corrin Brewer Debra Pearson Kate SnowThe fun, engaging program that will help your child master the addition facts once and for all—without spending hours and hours drilling flash cards! Addition Facts That Stick will guide you, step-by- step, as you teach your child to understand and memorize the addition facts, from 1 + 1 through 9 + 9. Hands-on activities, fun games your child will love, and simple practice pages help young students remember the addition facts for good. In 15 minutes per day (perfect for after school, or as a supplement to a homeschool math curriculum) any child can master the addition facts, gain a greater understanding of how math works, and develop greater confidence, in just six weeks! Mastery of the math facts is the foundation for all future math learning. Lay that foundation now, and make it solid, with Addition Facts That Stick!
Addy Saves the Day: A Summer Story Book (An American Girl #5)
by Connie PorterIt's summer in Philadelphia. The Civil War has ended, and families like Addy's that have been separated are searching for their loved ones. The church is putting on a fund-raising fair to help people hurt by the war. <P><P>When Addy has to work on the fair with her snobby friend Harriet, their feud heats up again-until tragedy forces the girls to soften their hearts. The fair is a great success. Then, suddenly, they discover that the money they've raised has been stolen. Addy saves the day and is rewarded with a wonderful surprise.
Addy Studies Freedom (American Girls Short Stories #22)
by Connie PorterIn addition to a heartwarming story set in Civil War times, this book includes fun historical facts related to Abraham Lincoln. How many blocks make up the Lincoln Memorial? (Other American Girl books are also available from Bookshare.) This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
Addy's Race
by Debby WaldmanAddy has worn hearing aids for as long as she can remember. Her mother tells her this makes her special, but now that Addy's in grade six, she'd wants to be special for what she's done. When Addy joins the school running club to keep her best friend, Lucy, company, she discovers she is a gifted runner. Lucy isn't, which is problematic. Further troubles surface when Addy gets paired on a school project with Sierra, a smart, self-assured new classmate who wears a cochlear implant. Addy is surprised to discover hearing loss is all they have in common-and a shared disability is not enough of a foundation for a friendship. True friends support each other, even if they have different passions and dreams. More importantly, Addy comes to understand that she is defined by more than her hearing loss. She has the power to choose how people will see her, and she does.
Addy's Wedding Quilt (American Girls Short Stories #16)
by Connie PorterThough her parents "Jumped the broom," to get married when they were slaves, now that they are living free in Philadelphia after the Civil War they plan to have a church wedding and Addy works to complete a special quilt to give them as a wedding gift.
Adem's Cross
by Alice MeadFourteen-year old Adem, an Albanian boy, lives in Serb-occupied Kosovo. Adem hates existing in a constant state of terror. Every week, friends and family are beaten, teargassed, and killed. The Albanians are helpless, and even passive resistance can get you killed--as is Adem's sister Fatmira, gunned down while reading a protest poem. Now Adem must decide how to survive this never-ending nightmare--with or without his family.
Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans (Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans)
by Isi HendrixThe first book in a fast-paced, witty, and big-hearted debut Afrofantasy trilogy about a twelve-year-old apprenticing in the kitchens at the prestigious Academy of Shamans, who must ally with a snarky goddess and a knife-wielding warrior to save her kingdom. Perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers and The School for Good and Evil.Life is tough for twelve-year-old orphan Adia. Her aunt and uncle believe she’s an ogbanje, a demon-possessed child that brings misfortune wherever they go, and Adia can’t disagree—especially when she suddenly manifests mysterious powers that she can’t control, causing an earthquake in her village.So when Adia is offered a kitchen apprenticeship at the faraway Academy of Shamans, she flees with nothing but a pouch of change, her cat Bubbles, and the hope that someone there can figure out what's wrong with her—and fix it. But just as she's settling in, Adia stumbles upon a shocking secret: Unlike her, the kingdom's emperor really is possessed—by a demon more wicked than any other. And he’s on his way to the Academy for a visit.Joining forces with a snarky goddess, a 500-year-old warrior girl, and an annoying soldier-in-training, Adia must travel through hidden realms to exorcise the emperor and save her kingdom. But to succeed, she first must come to understand the powers inside her….The fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Adia Kelbara and the High Queen's Tomb (Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans)
by Isi HendrixThe second book in a fast-paced, witty, and bighearted debut Afrofantasy trilogy about a twelve-year-old apprentice in the kitchens at the prestigious Academy of Shamans who must ally with a snarky goddess and a knife-wielding warrior to save her kingdom. Perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers and The School for Good and Evil!Adia Kelbara may have defeated the power-hungry god Olark and saved Zaria, but now she must face something even more terrifying: her first semester as a student at the Academy of Shamans. As her abilities are tested during orientation, a mysterious affliction causes everyone except for Adia and Thyme to pass out—and a reanimated corpse appears, with a horrifying message.As if that wasn’t bad enough, Emperor Darian sends news that the same phenomenon is happening across the kingdom and that someone is siphoning energy from the living to resurrect corpses, creating cracks between the realms of the living and the dead.Now it will be up to Adia to push her powers to their limit and journey to the tomb of the ancient High Queen in search of answers and a cure for the sleeping sickness besieging Zaria. But rising corpses aren’t the only threats that stand in her way—a new enemy looms, and if Adia can’t defeat them, Zaria may soon become another realm of the dead.
Adolescent Literacies: A Handbook of Practice-Based Research
by Kathleen A. Hinchman and Deborah A. ApplemanShowcasing cutting-edge findings on adolescent literacy teaching and learning, this unique handbook is grounded in the realities of students' daily lives. It highlights research methods and instructional approaches that capitalize on adolescents' interests, knowledge, and new literacies. Attention is given to how race, gender, language, and other dimensions of identity--along with curriculum and teaching methods--shape youths' literacy development and engagement. The volume explores innovative ways that educators are using a variety of multimodal texts, from textbooks to graphic novels and digital productions. It reviews a range of pedagogical approaches; key topics include collaborative inquiry, argumentation, close reading, and composition.
Adolf Hitler
by James Buckley Jr.Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to be considered one of the worst figures in history, with this brand-new nonfiction series that focuses on the most nefarious historical figures.On a list of the worst people ever, Adolf Hitler is certainly at or near the top. Born the son of a low-ranking government official, no one would have predicted that the young Adolf would grow up and become the leader of millions of Germans as well as one of the most despised figures of the twentieth century. Hitler himself wanted to be an artist, but he couldn’t get into art school. The rejection was just one more thing in a long chain of events that made him angry. Angry at the world. Angry at specific groups of people. As his anger grew, so did his hatred until eventually there was very little else left. When Hitler entered politics, he found himself surrounded by people who agreed with him. Who would listen to his rants and would happily follow his every decree and cheer his every word. But why did people let him do that? Why did they follow him? What made his policies so attractive? And what made Adolf Hitler so popular? Find out with this biography that takes a deeper look at Hitler…because history isn’t just about the heroes.
Adopt Me!: An Original Novel (Adopt Me!)
by Kiel PhegleyBased on the fan-favorite game Adopt Me! comes this action-packed original middle grade novel featuring charming illustrations throughout. Now available in a lower-priced hardcover edition!Sophia Lee and her best friend, Kat, live on Adoption Island, a paradise filled with pets, customizable homes, and endless adventures. But their world is turned upside down when they discover that the entire island's beloved pets are starting to go missing.As panic spreads across the island, Sophia, Kat, Pinky, Jumper, Finn, and a legendary Queen Bee named Matilda must embark on a quest to uncover the truth. Their journey leads them to encounter everything from a self-proclaimed king to a talking book with cryptic clues and the island's most popular party host.When the friends stumble upon a hidden camp where the missing pets are held captive, the story takes a shocking twist that will ultimately test Sophia and Kat's friendship. Sophia must stand up for what's right, even if it means risking everything. Will Sophia and Kat save the pets and restore peace to Adoption Island?Perfect for fans of action-packed adventures and the fan-favorite online game, this book includes illustrations throughout!
Adoption Is for Always
by Linda Walvoord Girard Judith A FriedmanAlthough Celia reacts to having been adopted with anger and insecurity, her parents help her accept her feelings and celebrate their love for her by making her adoption a family holiday.
Adoptive Parents
by Rae SimonsSome couples can't have children, for a variety of reasons. Meanwhile, too many children don't have families of their own to love and care for them. When these couples reach out to adopt these children, new families are formed-and like all families, they have a whole set of issues and complications, some of them unique to their situation. Raising any child has challenges, and raising an adopted child has some extra ones. What about birth families? Are they going to be a part of the child's life? What do you tell the child about his birth and adoption? The families in this book have all had their own struggles and complications they've had to deal with, but they've had many joys as well and learned a lot through their experiences.
Adrenaline Rush: Book 5 (Codename Quicksilver #5)
by Allan Frewin JonesZak is undercover as a stunt double on a movie set in Hollywood. His mission is to investigate multi-millionaire Elton Dean who has ties to a terrorist called Raging Moon. But as Zak gets closer to uncovering the truth, it becomes clear his cover has been compromised. Can he find out what's going on before he is captured, or killed?The fifth in this gripping new series. Perfect for young fans of 24.
Adrift on the Indian Ocean (Wilderness Survival)
by Ailynn CollinsNina and her family are spending a year on the island of Bali for their mom&’s job. Nina&’s younger sister, Violet, always competes with her, and that includes at the sailing lessons the girls are taking. Before a big contest, Nina decides to go out on an early morning solo practice session. It&’s smooth sailing until a storm appears out of nowhere, capsizing Nina&’s boat. She gets back on board, and the seas calm, but land is nowhere in sight. Nina has no choice but to sail on, searching for home, but when she finally spots land after more than a day at sea, it&’s not her home. It's a deserted island. This thrilling fictional adventure will have readers rooting for Nina to find her way home.
Adult Time: A Baby Blues Collection (Baby Blues Ser.)
by Rick Kirkman Jerry ScottMeet the MacPherson family and enter their realm of chaos with this collection of the much-loved, long-running comic strips!From the frazzled nerves of sleep deprivation to the cacophony of a tri-kid family, Baby Blues reveals the true dark underbelly of parenting to the delight of newspaper readers everywhere. Like a comic epidural, or butt cream on a raging diaper rash, this comic strip has helped take some of the sting out of parenting for moms and dads around the world.Baby Blues transcends the comic page by fusing the award-winning imaginations of Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott with familiar family life. Kirkman and Scott intuitively balance the humorous with the poignant through relatable—and sometimes all-too-familiar—parenting scenes.
Advancing Technology: Women Who Led the Way (Super SHEroes of Science) (Super SHEroes of Science)
by Supriya SahaiThis brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science.Did you know that the technology behind cell phones was based on an idea developed during World War II by the Hollywood star Heddy Lamar to prevent the enemy intercepting radio messages? The computer and other electronic devices have changed life dramatically over the last 70 years—and many of the key breakthroughs in technology were made by women. These women’s achievements were often highly specialized and have been widely overlooked. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions.
Adventure Against the Endermen: An Unofficial Overworld Heroes Adventure, Book One (Unofficial Overworld Heroes Adventure #1)
by Danica DavidsonAfter discovering a portal to Earth and battling the evil Herobrine and his army of vicious mobs, Steve and his friends are known throughout the Overworld as heroes. Stevie’s enjoying the attention—that is, until he tries to show off and instead falls down a mineshaft. At the bottom of the mineshaft, Stevie finds an Ender crystal with mysterious powers. Soon the Overworld is in danger once again, this time from vicious Endermen! Mayor Alexandra summons Stevie, Alex, Maison, Yancy, and Destiny to try and stop the attacks. When the friends investigate, they quickly realize that the Endermen are looking for something. Could it be Stevie’s Ender crystal? Soon the group of friends—now an Overworld task force—are caught up in a battle larger than any they could have imagined. Can they protect the world of Minecraft from Endermen—and the larger threat of the crystal?Fans of Minecraft will race to the end of this first installment in the Unofficial Overworld Heroes Adventure series by Danica Davidson!
Adventure Awaits (A Baxter Family Children Story)
by Karen Kingsbury Tyler RussellIn the fourth book in Karen Kingsbury&’s and Tyler Russell&’s beloved series about the Baxter children, Kari and Ashley go through the ups and downs of summer camp.School science camp is a few weeks away, but Ashley and Kari Baxter have very different feelings about going. With the help of their siblings, Kari and Ashley prepare for wild experiments and the challenges of the great outdoors, and together they learn what it means to plan for an experience they won&’t forget. In the process, all five Baxter Children learn how to make new friends and that adventure awaits in the everyday. They just have to look for it!
Adventure Girls!: Crafts and Activities for Curious, Creative, Courageous Girls (Adventure Crafts for Kids)
by Nicole DugganExplore, create, and imagine like a girl!Girls can do anything, and Adventure Girls! proves it! Packed with exciting activities and crafts for girls (ages 6 to 12), this book inspires young adventurers to be curious, innovative, and bold. From stargazing and animal tracking to making a pinhole camera and building a shadow theater, Adventure Girls! is not one of your typical craft books. It empowers girls to:Develop independence—Many of the activities are designed to be parent-assisted as girls learn to explore and create safely on their own.Delve into science—Discover scientific ideas and principles through constellation identification, bird watching, and compass making.Get their hands dirty—Adventure Girls! encourages outdoor play and exploration, from making a rope swing in the backyard to going on a nature scavenger hunt to building a shelter outside.Express their creative side—These crafts for girls also engage their artistic side, with activities like creating decorative 3D stars, pressing flowers, and folding (and inventing their own) paper airplanes.Instill confidence and curiosity with this collection of fun, engaging activities and crafts for girls.
Adventure Gold: Adventures of Dusty Sourdough, Book 3
by Glen GuyThe current was pulling at Dusty's legs. It was a sucking feeling and he knew that it was about to pull him under. There wasn't a thing he could do to stop it. The cold was numbing and his arms felt like lead. He struggled for one last deep breath as the surging water pulled him down. Down into what he thought would be his watery grave.
Adventure In Bear Tooth Mountains
by Johnnie Tuitel Sharon E. Lamson<P>A three-family Christmas holiday promises hours of skiing, hiking and relaxing in the scenic Bear Tooth Mountains of Montana. At Eagle Mount, Johnnie learns how people with disabilities can snow ski and enjoy other activities. <P>But this isn't the only discovery he and his friends make. An abandoned shack near a deserted ghost town, a snowmobile chase and a blizzard provide a chilling adventures that tests the childrens' courage and survival skills.