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Angel Square
by Brian DoyleA Phoenix Honor Award Book Young Tommy is seeing Angel Square through new eyes since his best friend's father was beaten up just because he's Jewish. Brian Doyle brings his award-winning blend of humor and wisdom to bear in this mystery that confronts the issue of racial hatred.
Angel and Bavar
by Amy WilsonTaking inspiration from “Beauty and the Beast,” Amy Wilson’s second middle grade novel is a stunning modern fairy tale of magic, friendship, and finding the courage to fight for what matters most.After the death of her parents, Angel has a lot to get used to: a new home, a new family, a new school. The last thing she’s interested in is making new friends. Until she meets Bavar, a strange boy who slips through the shadows, a boy who might understand her nightmares. But Bavar doesn’t want to let anyone in. Everyone—and everything—in his enchanted house is already urging him to step up and protect the world from a magical rift and the fearsome monsters traveling through it, a responsibility he wishes he could ignore.Then Bavar discovers that the monsters are the same ones that killed Angel’s parents. Determined to stop the creatures for good, he reluctantly accepts Angel’s help. Together, Angel and Bavar must find the courage to stand up for each other and themselves to repair the rift between worlds…before it’s too late.
Angel in Charge
by Judy Delton Leslie MorrillTen-year-old Angel and her little brother Rags have to cope with an incompetent babysitter and several crises while their mother is away.
Angel on the Square (The Russian Saga #1)
by Gloria WhelanIn the fall of 1914, safe behind palace walls, Katya Ivanova sees St. Petersburg as a magical place. The daughter of a lady-in-waiting to the Empress, Katya spends all her time with the Grand Duchesses; the royal family feels like her own. But outside the palace, a terrible war is sweeping through Europe, and Russia is beginning to crumble under the weight of a growing revolution. Now, as Katya's once-certain future begins to dissolve, she must seek to understand what is happening to her beloved country and, for the first time in her life, take charge of her own destiny.
Angel: A Maximum Ride Novel (Maximum Ride #7)
by James PattersonMax Ride and her best friends are up against a deadly force, but Fang is gone just when they need him most. Will they be ready for the ultimate showdown? Max Ride and her best friends have always had one another's backs-no matter what. Living on the edge as fugitives, they never had a choice. But now they're up against a deadly force that's racing across the globe, and just when they need him the most, Fang is gone. He's creating his own gang that will replace everyone-including Max. Max is heartbroken over losing Fang, her soul mate. Her closest friend. But with Dylan ready and willing to fight by her side, and she can no longer deny that his incredible intensity draws her in. Max, Dylan, and the rest of their friends must soon join forces with Fang and his new gang for an explosive showdown in Paris that's unlike anything you've ever imagined...or read.
Angela's Aliens (Investigators of the Unknown #4)
by Janet Taylor LisleWhen their best friend changes drastically, the Investigators suspect extraterrestrial troubleGeorgina and Poco should not be climbing an apple tree in the dark. But Poco, who talks to animals, has recently developed a serious crush on a robin, and she gets worried when the bird doesn&’t return to his nest one night. Poco convinces her friend to come with her to check on the nest, and while they&’re peering through the tree branches, they see strange glowing objects in the sky. The array of lights can only mean one thing: aliens. The next morning, Poco&’s robin returns and, more importantly, so does Angela. Angela had been the girls&’ best friend before moving to Mexico a year ago, but she comes back totally changed. Before, she was short, chatty, and imaginative. Now she is tall, sullen, and cold. When Georgina reminds her of their former club, the Investigators of the Unknown, Angela shrugs her off. Paco and Georgina realize that the aliens have claimed their first victim, and they will have to move fast to save their friend. This ebook features a personal history by Janet Taylor Lisle including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s own collection.
Angela's Aliens (Investigators of the Unknown #4)
by Janet Taylor LisleWhen their best friend changes drastically, the Investigators suspect extraterrestrial troubleGeorgina and Poco should not be climbing an apple tree in the dark. But Poco, who talks to animals, has recently developed a serious crush on a robin, and she gets worried when the bird doesn&’t return to his nest one night. Poco convinces her friend to come with her to check on the nest, and while they&’re peering through the tree branches, they see strange glowing objects in the sky. The array of lights can only mean one thing: aliens. The next morning, Poco&’s robin returns and, more importantly, so does Angela. Angela had been the girls&’ best friend before moving to Mexico a year ago, but she comes back totally changed. Before, she was short, chatty, and imaginative. Now she is tall, sullen, and cold. When Georgina reminds her of their former club, the Investigators of the Unknown, Angela shrugs her off. Paco and Georgina realize that the aliens have claimed their first victim, and they will have to move fast to save their friend. This ebook features a personal history by Janet Taylor Lisle including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s own collection.
Angelica the Angel Fairy: Special Edition) (Rainbow Magic: Special Edition)
by Daisy MeadowsCelebrate the spirit of giving with the Rainbow Magic Fairies! Winter Wonderland? The Tippington Winter Fair is in full swing and best friends Rachel Walker and Kirsty Tate couldn't be more excited. They're having a wonderful time--until Jack Frost and his goblins start making trouble. Angelica makes sure peace, love, and harmony spread throughout the land. When Jack Frost steals her items, no one is getting along! Find the magic objects in all three stories inside this Rainbow Magic Special Edition and help save Angelica's magic!
Angor Reborn (Trollhunters #6)
by Richard Ashley HamiltonJim faces off against Angor Rot in this all-new epic story based on the hit Netflix series Trollhunters—from the limitless imagination of acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and DreamWorks Animation.When presented with one more task from Merlin, Jim Lake, Jr., isn’t too worried. How bad could bathing in a magical elixir be? It almost sounds soothing. Hopefully he’ll be able to relax and get away from it all. Oddly enough, it does transport him, just not in the way he imagined. Suddenly Jim finds himself in the cold, dark woods and he’s not alone. The recently resurrected Angor Rot is there with a score to settle. To make matters more complicated, Jim has suddenly grown taller, stronger, and is sporting some very Troll-like hair, eyes, and teeth. All of this leaves him questioning Merlin’s magic, trying to get a handle on his new body, and wondering how he’ll get away from Angor Rot. Talk about an awkward stage! This book includes full-color glossy inserts with images from the show! DreamWorks Trollhunters © 2018 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Aniana del Mar Jumps In
by Jasminne MendezPura Belpré Author Honor Award** Four starred reviews!**A powerful and expertly told novel in verse about a twelve-year-old Dominican American swimmer who is diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis by an award-winning poet.Aniana del Mar belongs in the water like a dolphin belongs to the sea. But she and Papi keep her swim practices and meets hidden from Mami, who has never recovered from losing someone she loves to the water years ago. That is, until the day Ani&’s stiffness and swollen joints mean she can no longer get out of bed, and Ani is forced to reveal just how important swimming is to her. Mami forbids her from returning to the water but Ani and her doctor believe that swimming along with medication will help Ani manage her disease. What follows is the journey of a girl who must grieve who she once was in order to rise like the tide and become the young woman she is meant to be. Aniana Del Mar Jumps In is a poignant story about chronic illness and disability, the secrets between mothers and daughters, the harm we do to the ones we love the most—and all the triumphs, big and small, that keep us afloat."Beautiful in its honesty and vulnerability, this is a powerful story about dreams and bodily agency that sings from the heart.&”—Natalia Sylvester, award-winning author of Breathe and Count Back From Ten
Aniana del Mar se avienta / Aniana del Mar Jumps In
by Jasminne MendezAniana del Mar pertenece al agua como un delfín al mar. Pero ella y papi mantienen sus prácticas y competencias de natación ocultas de mami, quien nunca se ha recuperado de perder, años antes, a alguien muy querido en el agua. Hasta el día en que la rigidez y las articulaciones hinchadas de Ani le impiden levantarse de la cama, y se ve obligada a revelar lo importante que es para ella nadar. Mami le prohíbe volver al agua, pero Ani y su médico creen que nadar la ayudará a controlar su enfermedad. Este es el viaje de una niña que debe subir como la marea para preservar lo que es realmente importante para ella. Aniana del Mar se avienta es una historia conmovedora sobre una niña con enfermedad crónica, sobre los secretos entre madres e hijas, y el daño que podemos hacer a los que más queremos; también es una historia sobre todos los triunfos, grandes y pequeños, que nos mantienen a flote.
Aniela Kaminski's Story: A Voyage from Poland during World War II (Journey to America Series)
by Clare PastoreThey left their homelands during the worst moments in history and arrived in America ready to reach for their dreams. These are their stories... Dear Jadzia,I thought Papa and I would never make it out of Poland. I was afraid the Nazis would find us and send us to jail. After Stefan was arrested, I knew it could happen to us, too. Do you have any news of him? I hope and pray that he is safe. And Edith, too. It makes me angry to think that people hate her just because she is Jewish. You would love America. Life is so much better here. We are staying with my aunt and uncle in a city called Chicago, and there is lots of good food to eat. And guess what? I might even start taking piano lessons again! I wish you were here, Jadzia. I miss you so very much... Your friend, Aniela
Anika's Mountain (Anika Scott #3)
by Karen RispinBeing twelve isn't easy. But Anika Scott, who has joined her parents as a missionary in Kenya, uses her faith and trust in God and His words as guidance to help her through her adolescent problems. Join Anika in her exciting and often dangerous adventures where using God and her own ingenuity she makes discoveries about the truth in the world. Anika has always wanted to climb Mount Kenya and when Lisa gets to go with her Uncle Joey, Anika seizes the chance of a lifetime. But what is supposed to be the ultimate adventure in mountain climbing quickly turns disastrous. Will her prayers to God be answered in time or will her adventure on Mount Kenya turn deadly?
Animal Actors: Lights, Camera Wolf! / Animals in Film: Cruelty on Camera (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Purple #Level W)
by Lisa BenjaminTWO WAY BOOK Animal Actors Lights Camera Wolf! & Animals in Film Cruelty on Camera by Lisa Benjamin
Animal Adventures
by Alison Adams Dan Ahearn Janet Ahearn Peter FasolinoFind out about amazing animals that made a difference in the lives of young people.
Animal Adventures
by K12A collection of animal adventure stories: The Day the Gulls Went Crazy, The Think Tank, Are Dogs Dumb? and Close Encounters of the Bear Kind
Animal Atlas (DK Where on Earth? Atlases)
by DKThis stunning new atlas is your first-class pass on a world tour of the homes of Earth's most incredible animals. The latest exciting title in DK's popular Where on Earth? series maps out the habitats of the world's mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, invertebrates, and more. Whether it's plotting the range of a lion, following the flight paths of birds, tracking great white sharks in the oceans, or exploring the migration of the monarch butterfly, you will see exactly where and how more than 100 extraordinary animal species live. What makes Animal Atlas unique are the maps themselves. Each one is individually commissioned in 3-D, with detail to show the habitat of each animal, as well as its geographic location. This reveals an astonishing amount of information about the behavior of these animals, from how seals are adapted to survive in freezing Antarctic seas to how beetles survive in the heat of the Sahara desert. There is also a focus on the conservation and protection of animals. Maps reveal the shrinking territories of some species, showing where they used to roam in the past compared to what's left of their range today. Whichever animal you're trying to track down, you're sure to find it in Animal Atlas.
Animal Cells And Life Processes (Investigating Cells)
by Megan Cotugno Barbara SomervillThis book explores the features of the animal cell and includes information about life processes such as respiration.
Animal Control Officer (Jobs With Animals Ser.)
by Lisa HarkraderDo you love animals? Do you enjoy making sure animals and people are safe? Read this book to learn about becoming an animal control officer.
Animal Habitats: The Best Home of All
by Nancy PembertonA simple introduction to the different kinds of homes of different kinds of animals.
Animal Heroes: True Rescue Stories
by Sandra MarkleA guide dog leads its owner to safety down seventy-seven flights of stairs in the World Trade Center before the building collapses. A female gorilla in a zoo picks up and protects an unconscious toddler who falls into her enclosure. An elderly dog named Frisky keeps his owner awake and alive when Hurricane Katrina floods the house. Winnie the cat saves her owners from carbon monoxide poisoning. Animals, both wild and domestic, have become heroes when they've come to the rescue of humans. In these heartwarming, true stories, Sandra Markle shows how dogs, cats, cows, monkeys, and even dolphins use their normal senses or special training to help people in trouble or in need all over the world.
Animal Homes
by Tammy Jones Margie Burton Cathy FrenchPerform this script about two policemen who investigate a murder mystery.
Animal Instincts
by Style Guide Steve KorteTeam up with Batman, The Flash, and more of your favorite heroes as they defeat the Penguin and his cohorts in this action-packed novelization that includes an eight-page full-color insert featuring stills from the Animal Instincts Batman animated film!There's a wild new crime spree flooding the streets of Gotham City! Under the Penguin's orders, Killer Croc, Cheetah, Silverback, and Man-Bat have been causing chaos with the help of robotic cyber animals, and Batman is determined to stop them. But what's one hero against an entire zoo full of villains? In order to defeat the criminals, Batman teams up with The Flash, Red Robin, Nightwing, and Green Arrow. Can Batman and his fellow heroes stop the Penguin's diabolical plans before they destroy Gotham City for good? Find out in this action-packed story that comes with full-color stills from the movie! BATMAN and all related characters and elements © & TM DC Comics.