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Irena's Children: The extraordinary woman who saved thousands of children from the Warsaw Ghetto
by Tilar J. MazzeoFor desperate families trapped inside the Warsaw ghetto in 1942 with small children, one name was whispered urgently. It was the name of a young social worker in her thirties with the courage to take staggering risks and to save over 2,000 of those children from death and deportation. Granted access to the ghetto as a public health specialist, Irena Sendler began by smuggling orphaned children out of the walled district and convincing her friends and neighbours to hide them. Soon, she began the perilous work of going from door to door and asking Jewish families to trust her with their young children. Driven to extreme measures and with the help of local Warsaw tradesman, Jewish residents, a network of mothers and her star-crossed lover in the Polish resistance, Irena Sendler ultimately smuggled thousands of children past the Nazis, making dangerous trips through city's sewers, hiding them in coffins and under overcoats at check points, and slipping through secret passages in abandoned buildings. At immense personal risk, Irena Sendler did something even more astonishing: she kept a secret list buried in a jar under an old apple tree in her garden. On it were the names and true identities of these Jewish children, recorded so that after the war their families could find them. Celebrated for her courage, Sendler was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2007, the year before her death at the age of 98. The story of Irena Sendler - and of the children she saved - has until now never been told in a compelling narrative account.
Irena's Children: Young Readers Edition; A True Story of Courage
by Tilar J. Mazzeo Mary Cronk FarrellFrom New York Times bestselling author Tilar Mazzeo comes the extraordinary and long forgotten story of Irena Sendler--the "female Oskar Schindler"--who took staggering risks to save 2,500 children from death and deportation in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II--now adapted for a younger audience.Irena Sendler was a young Polish woman living in Warsaw during World War II with an incredible story of survival and selflessness. And she's been long forgotten by history. Until now. This young readers edition of Irena's Children tells Irena's unbelievable story set during one of the worst times in modern history. With guts of steel and unfaltering bravery, Irena smuggled thousands of children out of the walled Jewish ghetto in toolboxes and coffins, snuck them under overcoats at checkpoints, and slipped them through the dank sewers and into secret passages that led to abandoned buildings, where she convinced her friends and underground resistance network to hide them. In this heroic tale of survival and resilience in the face of impossible odds, Tilar Mazzeo and adapter Mary Cronk Farrell share the true story of this bold and brave woman, overlooked by history, who risked her life to save innocent children from the horrors of the Holocaust.
Iris, Messenger
by Sarah DemingDreamer Iris Greenwold doesn't care much for the real world. It's generally pretty disappointing: divorced parents, unsympathetic peers, and a middle school that is hell. But then, on her twelfth birthday, Iris mysteriously receives a copy ofBulfinch's Mythology and discovers that the entire pantheon of gods are living in the greater Philadelphia area. Poseidon's running a clam shack, Aphrodite's doing makeovers, Apollo's playing tenor sax. . . . Suddenly the day-to-day life Iris found so humdrum is rich with new meaning and excitement, and all her dreams are not quite what they seemed. Includes an author's note and a key to the gods and goddesses.
Irish Animal Folk Tales for Children
by Doreen McBrideHow did a tiny wren manage to be crowned King of the Birds? Why did giant Finn McCool’s favourite dogs change into mountains? What happened to turn a friendly cat into a cruel fiend who plotted to destroy mankind? Irish Animal Tales for Children is packed with ghostly goings-on, weird characters and wonderful animals. Irreverently told by award-winning storyteller Doreen McBride, these stories are not for the faint of heart!
Irish Chain
by Barbara Haworth-Attard"On December 6, 1917, two ships explode in Halifax's harbour. Grief-stricken, Rose draws on the heroic stories stitched into a quilt to find strength," Cf. Our choice, 2003.
Irish Fairy Tales (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
by Philip SmithEight charming tales full of the whimsy and wordplay of Irish folklore. Newly reset in large, easy-to-read type are: "Hudden and Dudden and Donald O'Neary," "Conal and Donal and Taig," "The Old Hag's Long Leather Bag," "The Field of Boliauns," "The Sprightly Tailor," and more. 6 new illustrations enhance the text.
Irish Red: Son of Big Red (Famous Dog Stories)
by Jim KjelgaardIrish Red: Son of Big Red A TALE OF A TRUE CHAMPION This is the unforgettable story of a boy and his dog and the wilderness trek that sealed their friendship. It is the heartwarming story of Mike, the rebel who found his master. And of Danny, who learned that a dog, like a man, needs time to grow into his own. Together they faced a killing snowstorm and a murderous puma. Together they won a special victory which would forever establish the place of the Irish Red in the wild Wintapi.
Iron Magicians: The Comic Book You Can Play (Comic Quests #5)
by CetrixThis middle-grade graphic novel series makes YOU the hero of a fantasy quest—pick your panel, find items, cast spells, defeat enemies, solve puzzles, and play through new storylines again and again!Step inside a steampunk re-imagining of nineteenth-century Paris, where magic and machines exist in harmony. The Eiffel Tower—a secret weapon built with magic—is almost complete, but the crystals that power the structure are missing! Find the hidden crystals and survive your dangerous mission.HERE&’S HOW TO PLAY:• Select your character and begin your quest.• Numbers are hidden in every panel. Decide where you want to go next, and then flip to the panel with the matching number.• Solve puzzles, cast spells, and defeat enemies in your quest for success. Only after you&’ve collected all the crystals will your journey be complete.• If you fail your mission, just start again from the beginning! You can play the book again and again, making different choices every time. Remember, this is no ordinary comic book—what happens next is up to you!
Iron Man 2: The Junior Novel
by Alexander IrvineTony Stark's secret is out--now the whole world knows that the billionaire is the armored Super Hero called Iron Man. It's a relief not to have to hide the truth anymore, but living up to the responsibility is tough. The government, the press, and the public all want him to share his technology with the world, but Tony knows what might happen if it were to fall into the wrong hands . . . and it wouldn't be good. With his friends Pepper Potts and Rhode by his side, Tony must keep the knowledge hidden, but it won't be easy--especially with the arrival of a powerful new force that threatens global peace and stability. Prepare for the most exciting adventure yet as Iron Man strives to keep the world safe from evil.
Iron Man 3
by Disney Book GroupBillionaire inventor and businessman Tony Stark has seen and done it all. The same could be said for Iron Man. But what happens when they both encounter an enemy unlike any they have ever faced? When the mysterious Mandarin destroys all that Tony holds dear, including his Iron Man suits, the armor-less avenger must now embark on a quest to save Pepper Potts, his best friend Rhodey, and the President of the United States, before it’s too late. With his back against the wall, Tony must rely on his instincts and mettle to protect those closest to him, but on question remains: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man? Based on the hit film, this junior novel includes full color photos
Iron Man: Invasion Of The Space Phantoms (A Mighty Marvel Chapter Book)
by Steve Behling Khoi Pham Chris SotomayorDANGER! Menacing mongrels and frightening phantoms ahead! <p><p> Whether running Stark Industries or suited up as Iron Man, Tony Stark has dedicated his life to making sure his technologies do not harm others. When S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Coulson informs Tony that two Avengers went missing while looking into one of his inventions, Tony immediately transforms into Iron Man and jets off to find them! But his simple rescue turns out to be . . . NOT SO SIMPLE. Along the way he must face mutating dogs, robotic sharks, and freaky shape-shifting monsters from another dimension! As Tony tries to take on the problems himself, he realizes he needs help from his fellow Avengers. But will they arrive in time? Or will Tony be left out in the cold against ANOTHER THREAT- THE SPACE PHANTOMS?
Iron Man:: The Gauntlet (Marvel: Iron Man)
by Eoin ColferTony Stark is known throughout the world as many things:billionaire, inventor, Avenger. But mainly for being the Invincible Iron Man. Just when Tony is about to add his pizzazz to an international eco-summit in Ireland, someone close to him forces him to question his role in making the world a more dangerous place with his high-techweaponry. But Stark doesn't have much time to reflect before an old enemy presents him with an even greater challenge: the assassination of all the eco-ministers, and Iron Man himself. Just how invincible Iron Man is when he is stripped of everything remains to be seen in this breathless adventure by the best-selling author of Artemis Fowl.
Iron Thunder: The Battle between the Monitor & the Merrimac (I Witness)
by AviWhen his father is killed fighting for the Union in the War Between the States, thirteen-year-old Tom Carroll must take a job to help support his family. He manages to find work at a bustling ironworks in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York, where dozens of men are frantically pounding together the strangest ship Tom has ever seen. A ship made of iron. Tom becomes assistant to the ship's inventor, a gruff, boastful man named Captain John Ericsson. He soon learns that the Union army has very important plans for this iron ship called the Monitor. It is supposed to fight the Confederate "sea monster"--another ironclad--the Merrimac. But Ericsson is practically the only person who believes the Monitor will float. Everyone else calls it "Ericsson's Folly" or "the iron coffin." Meanwhile, Tom's position as Ericsson's assistant has made him a target of Confederate spies, who offer him money for information about the ship. Tom finds himself caught between two certain dangers: an encounter with murderous spies and a battle at sea in an iron coffin
Iron Tide Rising (The Map to Everywhere #4)
by Carrie Ryan John Parke DavisMagical worlds and incredible creatures fill the pages of this epic, action-packed finale of the Map to Everywhere series, from John Parke Davis and New York Times bestselling author Carrie Ryan!Intrepid travelers Fin and Marrill have shared countless thrilling and treacherous adventures on the magical waters of the Pirate Stream. But neither could have expected that their final adventure would force them to team up with their oldest enemy: the evil wizard Serth! With the fate of the Stream and all their friends hanging in the balance, can they challenge the most frightening power they've ever come up against? Find out in this mind-blowing conclusion to the Map to Everywhere series!
Ironhand (The Stoneheart Trilogy #2)
by Charlie FletcherNow that George Chapman has upset the fragile truce between the warring statues of London, he has been drawn into a war that will test his mettle. He and Edie, a glint who can see the past, may have succeeded in their quest to find the Stoneheart, but their journey is far from over.Edie and the Gunner, a statue of a World War I soldier, have been captured by the Walker, and it's up to George to save them. But first he must deal with the three strange veins, made of marble, bronze and stone, that have begun to grow out of his hand and curl around his wrist. Legend has it that unless he successfully completes three challenges, the veins will continue up his forearm, and eventually pierce through his heart.As George struggles to find the strength within to face the choice he has made, to take the Hard Way, he is determined to use his power for good-even as others wish to harness it for its great potential for evil.
Ironhand: Book 2
by Charlie Fletcher'Edie,' said George, 'we're going to do this together. I'll be right there with you. Anything, anyone trying to get you is going to have to come past me first.' But when George makes his promise he is not aware that high on the rooftops an unseen gargoyle is watching them hungrily, quivering with anticipation for the moment when it will unfold its stone wings and pounce. The thing on the roof knows that nothing is over; nothing is finished. Ironhand takes us deeper into the layers of un-London, the place where the good and the bad statues, the spits and the taints, walk and war. George and Edie must repay the debt which they owe the Gunner for his sacrifice. They must face unspeakable danger and doubt if they are to save him. This second title in the Stoneheart sequence by Charlie Fletcher will shake you with its imaginative grasp and vision. It is an epic excitement, not to be missed ...
Iroquois (North American Indians Today)
by Kenneth Mcintosh Marsha McintoshThe heritage and history of each tribe is given as background to chapters on the current government, society, culture, religion, contributions, challenges, and goals of each tribe. Each volume was written with the help of Native people, and tribal leaders and scholars reviewed and approved the text for their tribes.
Is It Real? The Loch Ness Monster
by Candace FlemingPut on your detective hat and prepare all your investigative tools, because you've been assigned a new case to solve: the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster!Follow along as award-winning author Candace Fleming uses all of her nonfiction tools and storytelling prowess to investigate the enduring mystery surrounding the existence of the Loch Ness Monster.Nestled in the lush green hills of the Scotland Highlands lies Loch Ness, a deep, murky lake with a storied history. It is also the home of the Loch Ness Monster. Numerous stories and photographs by people claiming to have spotted the mysterious monster have surfaced, often gaining immediate fame. But after decades of countless expeditions, documentaries, firsthand accounts, pictures, and videos, the mystery of Nessie continues to haunt us.Now, Sibert Award-winning author Candace Fleming invites you to become a detective and to join the race to uncover the truth. You'll learn how real-life detectives and scientists conduct their investigations to solve the greatest mysteries as the principles of the Scientific Method and more tools for boosting critical thinking and analysis are introduced. You will consider the evidence, see if you can tell the difference between fact and fiction, and maybe you can answer this age-old question about the Loch Ness monster: Is it real?
Is It Still Cheating If I Don't Get Caught?
by Bruce WeinsteinIt's not always easy to figure out what's right or wrong.Your parents say one thing, your teachers say another, and your friends say something else entirely. Is it okay to tell a friend that her cookies taste awful? How should you respond when you see someone cheating on a test? And what's the big deal with downloading music for free?Whether it's about the use of the internet (copying homework papers?) or sports (steroids?), friendship, family, school, or affairs of the heart, kids often find themselves asking: What's the right thing to do? With five simple and clear ethical principles as a foundation, and plenty of out-of-real-life dilemmas as examples, Dr. Bruce Weinstein offers answers and an approach to things that teens will find useful and reliable. With a good dose of common sense, this accessible life guide proves that, while no one can give you all of the answers, Bruce Weinstein can give you the tools to make the best decisions you can -- anywhere, anytime.
Is There a Future for Fossil Fuels?
by Ellen RodgerNatural gas, oil, and coal are finite resources, and their use contributes to deadly smog and global warming. The Future of Fossil Fuels follows the world's dependence on these resources and shows how people are working to reduce their use--and even make them more environmentally friendly!
Is Underground (The Wolves Chronicles #8)
by Joan AikenThe children of London are disappearing—can Is solve the mystery before she vanishes too? Is Twite, younger sister of the daring Dido, is on a desperate mission. An uncle she never knew just showed up at the cottage she shares with her sister Penny. He is being pursued by ravening wolves, and before he dies, the uncle begs her to find his missing son—Is&’s cousin, Arun. The quest takes Is to London—a city mysteriously devoid of children, including the king&’s only son and heir. Is soon finds herself aboard the Playland Express, a secret midnight train that leaves town once a month, just before the new moon. The kids aboard believe they&’re headed to a far-off kingdom filled with fun and games. In reality, Playland is a freezing underground city ruled by the greedy &“Gold Kingy,&” who has lured the youngsters there under false pretenses. His real objective is to put them to work in the coal mines. But the worst is yet to come: Gold Kingy is none other than Is&’s other uncle Roy! Now it&’s up to Is to avoid a terrible fate and use her wits, ingenuity, and powers of telepathic communication to free the children. Is Underground is the 8th book in the award-winning Wolves Chronicles, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Joan Aiken including rare images from the author&’s estate.
Is a Blue Whale the Biggest Thing There Is?
by Robert E WellsThe blue whale is the biggest creature on Earth. But a hollow Mount Everest could hold billions of whales! And though Mount Everest is enormous, it is pretty small compared to the planet Earth. This book is an innovative exploration of size and proportion.
Is the Periodic Table Complete?
by Lizzie WadeA nuclear chemist explains what is required to discover a new element.
Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids: His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities (For Kids series)
by Kerrie HollihanFeaturing 21 hands-on projects that explore the scientific concepts Isaac Newton developed, this illuminating guide paints a rich portrait of the brilliant and complex man and provides young readers with a hands-on understanding of astronomy, physics, and mathematics. The activity-packed resource allows children to experiment with swinging pendulums, build a simple waterwheel, create a 17th-century plague mask, track the phases of the moon, bake an "apple pye in a coffin," and test Newton's three laws of motion using coins, a skateboard, and a model boat they construct themselves. A time line, excerpts from Newton's own writings, online resources, and a reading list for further exploration ensure that kids will gravitate to this unique activity book.