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Henry Ford: Putting the World on Wheels
by Dina El NabliThis is the fascinating story of Henry Ford whose childhood interests led him to leave the Ford family farm in Michigan in search of a career with machinery.
Henry Hubble's Book of Troubles
by Andy MyerFor middle-grade readers looking for a uniquely funny, illustrated exposé on one boy's troubles in school and at home. Hand this to those searching for a book like Just Jake and Timmy Failure. Meet Henry Hubble. He's in a world of trouble. From class-trip bathroom breaks to Halloween-costume catastrophes to lunchroom-table love drama, Henry is always in the middle of a debacle. That is . . . until this journal (yes, the very journal you hold in your hands) makes Henry a media mogul and one of the most popular sixth graders in the world. But you're just going to have to start reading to find out why."Readers [will] giggle at and commiserate with [Henry's] comically chaotic existence."--Publisher's Weekly From the Hardcover edition.
Henry Hudson
by Kristin PetrieThis biography introduces young readers to the life of Englishman Henry Hudson. Readers learn that Hudson's grandfather helped form the Muscovy Company and that Hudson himself later sailed for the Muscovy Company, trying to find a passage to Asia through the North Pole. Hudson's family life and work as a cabin boy are also discussed, as well as his voyage with John Davis to the Canadian Arctic. Through engaging text, readers learn that Hudson's goal was to find a shorter route from Europe to Asia through the Arctic Ocean. His attempts to find a northwest passage to Asia while working for the Dutch East India Company and the British East India Company are explained. Readers also discover that on his final voyage, Hudson was the victim of a mutiny and left to die in the Hudson Bay. The book explains that Hudson's discoveries led to Dutch and English colonization of North America and that today a strait, a bay, and a river are named after Hudson. The book also introduces the idea that Hudson's North American discoveries led other explorers to discover a Northwest Passage.
Henry Huggins (Henry Huggins #1)
by Beverly ClearyLa vida cambia para Henry Huggins con la aparición de Ribsy, un perro flaco y desgarbado que encuentra un día a la salida de la Y.M.C.A. Juntos corren toda clase de aventuras, desde perder un hermoso balón de fútbol, hastacelebrar una Navidad "verde". Con Ribsy aprende el valor del trabajo, el respeto a la propiedad ajena y también que todos merecemos ganar un premio, incluso un perro feúcho y de raza desconocida. Pero lo más importante para Henry será averiguar con quién decidirá quedarse Ribsy.
Henry Huggins: Henry Huggins (spanish Edition) (Henry Huggins #1)
by Beverly Cleary Jacqueline RogersIn the first novel from Newbery Award-winning author Beverly Cleary, boys and girls alike will instantly be charmed by an average boy whose life is turned upside down when he meets a lovable puppy with a nose for mischief.<P><P> Just as Henry Huggins is complaining that nothing exciting ever happens, a friendly dog sits down beside him and looks pleadingly at his ice-cream cone. From that moment on, the two are inseparable. But when Ribsy's original owner appears, trying to reclaim his dog, Henry's faced with the possibility of losing his new best friend. Has Klickitat Street seen the last of rambunctious Ribsy?
Henry Huggins 4-Book Collection: Henry Huggins, Ribsy, Henry and Beezus, Henry and Ribsy
by Beverly ClearyHenry Huggins feels like nothing very exciting ever happens on Klickitat Street... until one day when a friendly dog sits down and looks pleadingly at Henry's ice-cream cone. From that moment on, Henry and his new dog, Ribsy, are inseparable--and together, they cause more excitement than Klickitat Street can handle! <P><P> This collection includes four beloved classics: Henry Huggins, Ribsy, Henry and Beezus, and Henry and Ribsy. Boys and girls alike will be charmed by these funny stories about an average boy whose life is turned upside down when he meets a lovable puppy with a nose for mischief.
Henry Hunter and the Beast of Snagov: Henry Hunter Series #1 (Henry Hunter Series #1)
by John MatthewsAdolphus Pringle lived a relatively normal life before he met Henry Hunter, but being the best friend of a twelve-year-old millionaire genius certainly makes life interesting. He has accompanied Henry on adventures all over the world and encountered dozens of supernatural creatures. Henry has a penchant for paranormal mysteries, and he never fails to drag his trusty sidekick, Dolf, into adventures to track down the truth in these mystical legends.Henry announces one morning that he and Dolf are going to go in search of a creature more terrifying than Dracula himself: the Beast of Snagov. The pair of supernatural investigators travel from where Bram Stoker stayed in Whitby to Transylvania. Along the way they come across some strange things such as Dracula’s daughter, Bella, and an organization called the Order of the Dragon that wants to sacrifice Henry Hunter to the Beast of Snagov. When Henry is taken, it’s up to Dolf and Bella to team up and rescue him!Will Henry survive this supernatural adventure? Get ready to discover the world of the supernatural through the eyes of our spooked narrator as he tags along on the first adventure in the Henry Hunter series!Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers-picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Henry Hunter and the Cursed Pirates: Henry Hunter Series #2 (Henry Hunter Series #2)
by John MatthewsHenry Hunter’s friend Charlie is desperate for help. His parents have gone missing in the Caribbean Ocean, and no one will believe him that something sinister is afoot. Henry and his sidekick Dolf are on the case! The only lead Henry and Dolf have is the sighting of a ghostly galleon and a huge tentacle of mist. Exploring the local pirate history and myths, Henry and Dolf uncover a cursed crew of pirates, led by no other than the deadly Edward Teach—Blackbeard himself. But what's keeping the pirates sailing beyond their deaths? And how and why are they building a crew of live prisoners? It's up to Henry and Dolf to survive monster waves and befriend a crazy local seadog to solve the mystery and put the pirates back in their watery graves!Discover the ghostly world of the paranormal through the eyes of our spooked narrator as he tags along on the second adventure in the Henry Hunter series!
Henry is Kind: A Story Of Mindfulness
by Shearry Malone Linda RydenA classroom-tested resource for social and emotional learning Henry’s discovery of the many ways he can be kind will inspire young readers to use the simple mindfulness practices taught in this book to develop their own capacities for kindness. Ms. Snowden and her class practice sending kind thoughts to the people they love, and they launch a class Kindness Project. There is only one problem: Henry can’t think of one kind thing he has done. Declaring that kindness is stupid, he stomps to the classroom door on the verge of tears, but his classmates save the day by reminding him of the kind things he has done for each of them.
Henry the Cat: The Life and Times of Birdie Mae Hayes #2 (Life and Times of Birdie Mae Hayes #2)
by Jeri Anne Agee Bryan LangdoBirdie has a new pet—that no one else can see!Birdie Mae Hayes is getting a handle on her new gift: her ability to sense and see things before they happen. Then, one morning, a fluffy white cat appears at her window, making himself at home. Cute! She names him Henry. Only . . . no one else can see this cat. Just Birdie. Here we go again!Even Grandma Mae doesn't know why Henry the cat is there. But he keeps showing up, and he seems to know things that even Birdie's gift doesn’t show her. Is he there to help Birdie—or is there something he needs from her? Birdie is ready to find out on an adventure all over town!
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story From The Underground Railroad
by Ellen Levine Kadir NelsonA stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a Jane Addams Peace Award-winning author and a Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist. <P> Henry Brown doesn't know how old he is. Nobody keeps records of slaves' birthdays. All the time he dreams about freedom, but that dream seems farther away than ever when he is torn from his family and put to work in a warehouse. Henry grows up and marries, but he is again devastated when his family is sold at the slave market. Then one day, as he lifts a crate at the warehouse, he knows exactly what he must do: He will mail himself to the North. After an arduous journey in the crate, Henry finally has a birthday -- his first day of freedom.<P> Winner of the Caldecott Honor
Henry's Hand
by Ross MacdonaldHenry’s Hand is a story about the friendship between Henry, a giant, and his right hand. You see, Henry sometimes has trouble keeping track of his body parts—everything from his ears to one of his legs can fall off. Once, his eye even rolled under the couch and wouldn’t come out until bedtime. But with help from Hand, Henry keeps himself together. In fact, Henry and Hand are the best of friends . . . that is, until Henry takes Hand for granted, pushes him too far, and Hand runs away. A charming tale of friendship, forgiveness, and loyalty, Henry’s Hand is also a quirky story for readers of all ages, especially those of us who know what it feels like to fight with your best friend.
Her Evil Ways
by Alyson LarrabeeIn this sequel to Enter If You Dare, Wyatt gets drunk and hooks up with Coleen Foley at a party. When she realizes he'll never get over Annabelle, Wyatt's wannabe girlfriend visits an old graveyard late at night, and asks the Ouija board for help. There, in the cold and the dark, Coleen unintentionally sets free a demonic spirit and sends it on a mission to destroy her rival.
Her Own Two Feet (Scholastic Focus): A Rwandan Girl's Brave Fight To Walk
by Meredith Davis Rebeka UwitonzeRebeka Uwitonze was born in Rwanda with curled and twisted feet, which meant she had to crawl or be carried to get around. At nine years old, she gets an offer that could change her life. A doctor in the US might be able to turn her feet. But it means leaving her own family behind and going to America on her own.Her Own Two Feet tells Rebeka's inspiring story through her eyes, with the help of one of her hosts. She travels from Rwanda to Austin, Texas, to join the Davis family, despite knowing almost no English. In the face of dozens of hospital visits and painful surgeries, Rebeka's incredible bravery and joyful spirit carry her to the opportunity of a lifetime. A stunning debut about hope, perseverance, and what becomes possible when you take a risk.
Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairy Tales and True Tales
by Virginia Hamilton Leo Dillon Diane DillonIn the tradition of Hamilton's The People Could Fly and In the Beginning, a dramatic new collection of 25 compelling tales from the female African American storytelling tradition. Each story focuses on the role of women--both real and fantastic--and their particular strengths, joys and sorrows. <P><P>Winner of the Coretta Scott King Medal
Herbert's Wormhole: AeroStar and the 3 1/2-Point Plan of Vengeance
by Peter Nelson Rohitash RaoThis is the greatest adventure yet for the worlds most famous 11-year-old time-traveling alien slayers A mysterious foe name AeroStar has destroyed the future and is in danger of coming through the wormhole to the present Shes a power-hungry, mega-evil, super nasty villainess bent on revenge against he three meddling kids who disrupted her diabolical plans to control Future Merwinsville: Alex, Herbert, and me, Sammi The weirdest thing is no one knows how this horrible old lady is or where she came from Do we, guys? . . . Guys?This will not end well. Thats all I can say.
Hercufleas
by Sam Gayton"A resonant story about family, friendship and loss, and the power of hope and unity. Gayton reminds us that small things are sometimes the most important."--Sunday Times [UK] To protect her village from a giant, Greta recruits a champion: Hercufleas! He may be tiny, but this young flea is certain he's destined for greatness. Being a hero is harder than it seems, though, and Hercufleas and Greta face unexpected choices--and consequences--in their desperate attempts to save the village, and each other. Big heroes come in small packages in a superbly imagined tale that is part comedic adventure, part poignant coming-of-age epic, and wholly original.
Hercules
by Bernard EvslinGreek mythology's mightiest hero faces the world's most fearsome beasts, monsters, and demonsHercules, the son of Zeus and a mortal woman, was the greatest of the Greek heroes and the strongest man on earth. Three times as big as his fully mortal twin, and imbued with extraordinary courage and ingenuity, Hercules began his remarkable feats while still in the cradle. Zeus's wife, the goddess Hera, jealously schemed to kill Hercules, but the resourceful half-man, half-god escaped her traps and accomplished seemingly impossible tasks. Renowned mythologist Bernard Evslin recounts the famous twelve labors of Hercules, as the warrior tries to break Hera's curse by facing down the Nemean Lion, killing the many-headed Hydra, outwitting the giant Anteus, and more.
Hercules
by Bernard EvslinGreek mythology&’s mightiest hero faces the world&’s most fearsome beasts, monsters, and demons Hercules, the son of Zeus and a mortal woman, was the greatest of the Greek heroes and the strongest man on earth. Three times as big as his fully mortal twin, and imbued with extraordinary courage and ingenuity, Hercules began his remarkable feats while still in the cradle. Zeus&’s wife, the goddess Hera, jealously schemed to kill Hercules, but the resourceful half-man, half-god escaped her traps and accomplished seemingly impossible tasks. Renowned mythologist Bernard Evslin recounts the famous twelve labors of Hercules, as the warrior tries to break Hera&’s curse by facing down the Nemean Lion, killing the many-headed Hydra, outwitting the giant Anteus, and more.
Hercules’ 11th Labor; Pandora’s Box; Demeter and Persephone
by Carol Pugliano-MartinHercules has already overcome ten difficult and dangerous challenges. Can he outsmart the Titan Atlas and be victorious again? Pandora desperately wants to open a mysterious box, despite repeated warnings not to. What will she do? How will Demeter's bargain with Hades create the seasons? Read these myths to find out.
Hercules and the Pooper-Scooper Peril (Michael Dahl Presents: Gross Gods Ser.)
by Blake HoenaThe mighty Hercules takes on twelve disgusting feats -- including scooping massive mountains of manure -- in this epically gross Greek myth retelling! Will the demigod rise to the awful occasion, or will he totally poop out? With wacky illustrations, true-to-tale back matter, and introductions by award-winning author Michael Dahl himself, THE GROSS GREEK GODS series will have mythology lovers and gross-out fans alike reading in legendary proportions.
Here and Now Story Book
by Hendrik Van Loon Christine Price Lucy Sprague MitchellSmall children live in the moment, and the "here and now" nature of these stories encourages kids to learn from their own thoughts and observations. Written by a famous educator, the illustrated tales range from those suitable for reading aloud to 2- and 3-year-olds to those perfect for third graders to read for themselves.The founder of New York's Bank Street College of Education, Lucy Sprague Mitchell was a dedicated teacher and distinguished theorist on progressive schooling. Published in 1921, her Here and Now Story Book was among the first children's books to focus on the routines of everyday life rather than fairy tales. "One of my chief reasons for publishing this book," she noted, "was the hope of interesting teachers and parents in listening to the language of small children with ears that heard its freshness and beauty." Written to reinforce developing levels of cognition and socialization, these timeless tales are widely praised for their vibrant use of language.
Here and Then
by George Ella LyonThrough ghostly visitations and a diary that seems mysteriously to write itself with twelve-year-old Abby's hands, a Civil War nurse asks for help with medical supplies across an abyss of 133 years. Abby and Harper gather the supplies. Then Abby makes a dangerous delivery. [from the back cover] "Abby thought playing the part of a nurse named Eliza Hoskins in her parents' Civil War reenactment group might be fun. She even decided to write in her diary about the experience. What she didn't count on was that Eliza would begin to take over the diary--and her life." Ages 8-12.
Here Be Monsters! (The Ratbridge Chronicles #1)
by Alan SnowEntertaining antics and skullduggery abound in the book that inspired Laika Studio’s animated film The Boxtrolls, in theaters September 26, 2014!Welcome to Ratbridge. But beware—for there is skulduggery afoot. Young Arthur has fallen foul of the appalling outlaw, Snatcher, and is trapped alone in the town with every way home sealed. Meanwhile Snatcher and his men are working tirelessly in secret on a fiendish and dastardly plan to destroy the entire town.With the help of some friendly boxtrolls and cabbageheads, some quirkly townspeople, and the rats and pirates from the Ratbridge Nautical Laundry, can Arthur thwart Snatcher’s evil plans and find his way home?
Here Come The Holidays!: Stories And Poems
by Debbie Dadey Stephanie Calmenson Suzy Kline Sue Wright Barbara Seuling David WenzelThis book has as many surprises as there are presents under a Christmas tree including a zombie, a lost dog, Christmas slime, a brave, generous camel, a soldier and the family who miss him, Christmas carols, mice caught snitching tinsel from the Christmas tree, and lots of candles and fun. These are short holiday stories and poems to read again and again