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Colt on Christmas Eve
by Ben M. Baglio[From the back cover:] "At Animal Ark, Mandy Hope helps her parents treat animals of all shapes and sizes. Even outside the clinic, Mandy can't resist helping any animal in need. It's Christmastime, and Mandy is headed to her Great-Aunt Pip's house for the holiday. Pip lives in the New Forest, an ancient woodland rich with wildlife and fascinating local traditions. Mandy is eager to meet the wild ponies that roam the land, and she soon befriends a gentle mare and her beautiful roan colt. But as usual, it's not long before Mandy's veterinary knowledge is urgently needed. The Forest can be a dangerous place when it's dark and icy. Can Mandy act in time to save the horses from a terrible accident on Christmas Eve?" You will find many more books in the Animal Ark series in the Bookshare collection.
Columba and All That (The And All That Series)
by Allan BurnettThe illustrated true history of the 6th-century Irish abbot and saint and his evangelical mission in Scotland.Columba And All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about the legendary Celtic saint. Join Columba as he leaves his home in Ireland for the undiscovered country of Scotland. Witness magic and miracles as Columba confronts the Loch Ness Monster and mysterious painted warriors. Packed with fantastic illustrations, Columba And All That is one man&’s epic quest to spread the Word of God in a strange land—and hoping the natives like what they hear!
Combat Nurses of World War II
by Wyatt BlassingameDuring the second World War, the army and Navy needed help to care for the many injured troops. So, they turned to nurses. And these are some of the nurses' stories.
Combat-Wounded Dogs (Dog Heroes)
by Sunita ApteIn January 2006, soldier Brendan Poelaert and his military dog, Flapoor, were in the middle of combat in Iraq. Suddenly, a bomb exploded! The blast was so strong that Brendan passed out. When he woke up, his arm hung limp and broken by his side. Brendan wasn't interested in his arm, though. He wanted to know what had happened to Flapoor. When he finally spotted his dog, he saw that the powerful animal's chest was bleeding. Brendan knew he had to get help right away, or Flapoor would die. Would Brendan be able to save his canine partner's life? Flapoor is just one of many special dogs that have played an important rote in the military. Look inside to learn more about these heroic animals and how, like other soldiers, many have been wounded and yet survived!
Come See the Fair
by Gavriel SavitAn unforgettable story of magic, mediums, and séances set during the Chicago World&’s Fair from the author of the National Book Award finalist The Way Back.Twelve-year-old orphan Eva Root travels the country pretending to channel spirits at séances. Her audiences swear their loved ones have spoken to them from beyond the grave. This, of course, is impossible.But one day, Eva experiences another impossibility: she hears a voice in her head telling her to come to the World&’s Fair in Chicago. There, she meets a mysterious magician who needs her help to bring magic to life. But as their work progresses, Eva begins to suspect that the project's goals may not be as noble as they seem. And when tragedy strikes, Eva will have to reach beyond death itself to unravel the mystery of the magician's plan—before it&’s too late. From the author of the National Book Award finalist The Way Back comes a story of what to do when you get burned by the magic you&’ve been looking for all your life.&“Gavriel Savit is an alchemist. Fusing history and magic with the shimmering ghost light of the 1893 Chicago World&’s Fair, he has conjured a perfect potion of adventure and suspense. I was spellbound from the first page.&” —Candace Fleming, award-winning author of The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh and Murder Among Friends
Come, Llamas
by YearlingIt's spring time on the Kinnaman Ranch in Alaska, and nine-year-old JT is sure it will be the best one yet. This season he's determined to become a pitcher on his school's baseball team and to raise his very own llama, just like Grandad promised. When baby llama Elmo is born, JT has all kinds of plans for the first of his herd. Every night after baseball practice, JT trains Elmo. And every morning, the small llama seems to be growing stronger--even as Grandad's persistant cough gets worse and worse. Then a bear charges through their property, and JT doesn't see how their family will manage. Half their llamas are gone, Elmo's leg is broken, and it's not long before Grandad needs to be rushed to the clinic. But everything's always growing and changing on a llama ranch, and JT will find a way to keep on keeping on and make Grandad proud.From the Hardcover edition.
Comeback
by Jessica BurkhartAs if an equestrian competition isn't enough, Lauren also has to fight for her status as It-girl in this addition to the Canterwood Crest series.Lauren is about to be tested in more ways than one. Not only does she have to participate in a competition that will determine her future at Canterwood, someone from Lauren's past makes an extremely unexpected appearance in her new life. Can she handle it all--or will cracks start to show in her new It-girl armor?
Comeback Catcher (Jake Maddox Graphic Novels)
by Jake MaddoxEddie Jackson loves playing catcher. But when he’s batting and in the spotlight, he’s a wreck. After an embarrassing strike out last summer, he thought he’d be done with baseball for good. Now he’s back in the game as a backup catcher. When an injury forces him to step up to the plate, will Eddie be able to overcome his nerves, or is it going to be another swing and a miss? Combining a high-stakes sports story with a dynamic full-color comic format, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is sure to be a win for young athletes and struggling readers alike.
Comeback Catcher (Jake Maddox Graphic Novels)
by Jake MaddoxEddie Jackson loves playing catcher. But when he’s batting and in the spotlight, he’s a wreck. After an embarrassing strike out last summer, he thought he’d be done with baseball for good. Now he’s back in the game as a backup catcher. When an injury forces him to step up to the plate, will Eddie be able to overcome his nerves, or is it going to be another swing and a miss? Combining a high-stakes sports story with a dynamic full-color comic format, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is sure to be a win for young athletes and struggling readers alike.
Comeback Kids: Three Animals Who Overcame the Impossible (The Dodo)
by Aubre AndrusThese adorable little animals -- as seen in The Dodo's viral videos -- have the BIGGEST personalities!Angel the miniature zebu calf couldn't even stand months after she was born. Potato, an especially tiny Munchkin cat, was born with a body that was too small. And Bueller, a bulldog puppy, had weak legs that made it too hard for him to walk.What do these three animals have in common? They all overcame the impossible. Luckily, Angel, Potato, and Bueller all had the help of supportive humans to help them beat the odds -- from vets and foster parents to their very own forever homes!These three inspiring true stories show that with a little love and kindness -- and a lot of hard work -- we can get through anything together.Each short story in this collection is the perfect length for middle-grade readers. This book also includes a 16-page full-color insert, featuring photos of all three animals.Angel, Potato, and Bueller's stories have been featured on The Dodo, one of social media's most popular animal brands, with over 33 million followers! Their inspiring stories are the perfect example of just how far an animal can go when they have the love of a supportive human by their side.
Comeback of the Home Run Kid (Matt Christopher)
by Matt ChristopherAfter badly spraining his ankle just before the summer baseball season begins, Sylvester Coddmyer III meets a mysterious ex-ballplayer named Charlie Comet who helps him compensate for the injury by learning to switch-hit.
Comedy of Errors: No Fear Shakespeare Side-by-Side Plain English (No Fear Shakespeare)
by William Shakespeare SparkNotesThis No Fear Shakespeare ebook gives you the complete text of The Comedy of Errorsand an easy-to-understand translation.Each No Fear Shakespeare containsThe complete text of the original playA line-by-line translation that puts Shakespeare into everyday languageA complete list of characters with descriptionsPlenty of helpful commentary
Comet Rising (Shadow Weaver #2)
by MarcyKate ConnollyThe thrilling conclusion to MaryKate Connolly's Shadow Weaver duology follows Emmeline and Lucas as they face the darkness once and for all.Emmeline and Lucas are safe from the evil Lady Aisling and her soldiers for the time being. The only thing that mars their peaceful life is Emmeline's imprisoned former shadow, Dar. Then one night the Cerelia Comet, the reason for their magical abilities, returns... but it's twelve years too early. The return of the comet can only mean one thing: Lady Aisling has a Sky Shaker under her control and is hoping for a new batch of talented children to add to her collection. Emmeline and Lucas decide to journey to find other magical children to help in the fight against Lady Aisling. But when Dar escapes, and the two friends realize many of the children they seek have already been taken, they know they are in for the fight of their lives.
Comets, Asteroids, and Meteorites (Planet Guides)
by Duncan BrewerWhat is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite? What is the difference between an asteroid and a meteoroid? What causes the tails of comets. Where do comets come from? What causes a meteor to try to collide with the earth? Learn the answers to these and many other questions in this fact filled book on Comets, Asteroids, and Meteorites. This book designed for middle school students but enjoyable by anyone interested in astronomy and how the universe is set up will find something interesting in this short, but fact filled book.
Comets: The Quest to Solve a Space Mystery (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5)
by Elizabeth Rusch Isabelle RuschMYSTERIOUS VISITORS They hang in the sky for weeks and then disappear. They're bright like stars, but they have tails. What are they? And where do they come from? Even after hundreds of years of study, we're still tracking down answers. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Comfort (Bakers Mountain Stories Ser.)
by Joyce Moyer HostetterNow that Daddy has returned from fighting Hitler and Ann Fay is home from the polio hospital, life should get back to normal. But Ann Fay discovers she no longer fits easily into old friendships and Daddy has been traumatized by the war. Her family and social life are both falling apart. Ever responsible, she tries to fix things until she finally admits that she herself needs fixing. She travels to the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation, founded by Franklin D. Roosevelt, where she finds comfort, healing, and even a little romance. Although this invigorating experience does not solve all her problems, it does give Ann Fay a new view of herself. In this Parents' Choice Awards Recommended Book, sequel to Blue, Ann Fay makes new friends, reevaluates old relationships and discovers her unique place in the community.
Comic Con Artist
by Franklin W. DixonFrank and Joe go undercover at a comic book convention!Someone is selling forged comic books art at a big comic book convention. The boys are on the case, but they've got to keep this one on the down low or there will be chaos among the legions of fanatical fans.
Comic Fun
by Frank RodgersCalling all comic strip artists! Inside Comic Fun Frank Rodgers shows you how to draw comic strip characters, write comic strip storylines, create comic strip effects and much more! Packed with practical advice and topical tips this is the book for you if you've ever wanted to create your own comics.
Comics
by Sam CarbaughComics have a rich and varied history, beginning on the walls of caves and evolving to the sophisticated medium found on websites today. For a kid, comics can be more than entertainment. Comics can be a lifeline to another world, one in which everyone has the potential to become a superhero and children are welcome to all the power adults have overlooked. Comics: Investigate the History and Technology of American Cartooning follows the trajectory of comics from their early incarnations to their current form. Kids learn how to sketch comic faces and bodies, invent a superhero, draw manga characters, and create their own graphic novel or webcomic. Short biographies of famous cartoonists provide inspiration and introduce specific comic styles. Comics introduces the technology available to budding young cartoonists, while they channel their creative powers and develop their storytelling skills. Part history, part instruction, pure fun, Comics entertains and informs young readers while challenging them to join the cartooning conversation. This title meets Common Core State Standards for literacy in language art, and social studies; Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.
Comics Squad #2: Lunch! (Comics Squad #2)
by Jennifer L. Holm Jarrett J. Krosoczka Cece Bell Matthew Holm PeanutsCalling all kidz! Do you like comics? Do you like laughing till milk comes out of your nose?! Look no further—do we have the book for you! All your favorite comic characters are right here in one book, including the Peanuts gang, Babymouse, and Lunch Lady. This all-star tribute to classic Sunday comics includes eight sidesplitting, action-packed stories about every kid&’s favorite subject—LUNCH! Lunchtime can be fun, wild, yummy, or complete chaos! And in this second collection of comics, it is definitely hilarious.
Comics Squad #3: Detention! (Comics Squad #3)
by Jennifer L. Holm Jarrett J. Krosoczka Victoria Jamieson Ben Hatke Matthew HolmA comics collection from some of the biggest stars in graphic novels, including Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, and Victoria Jamieson! Calling all kidz! Do you like comics? Do you like laughing till you get sent to the principal?! Don&’t punish yourself! Read the next Comics Squad! Leave your troubles behind with this collection of quick and funny stories about many kids&’ biggest fear—detention! Sure, detention can be scary or frustrating or just plain boring, but who knew it could also be an adventure? With a disrespectful Greek god, antimatter ooze, bioengineered rats, and a school full of stampeding bulls, it is definitely full of fun! It&’s a bust-your-gut-laughing comics anthology with original contributions from the most beloved and bestselling names in graphic novels!
Comics Squad: Recess! (Comics Squad #1)
by Jennifer L. Holm Dan Santat Jarrett J. Krosoczka Raina Telgemeier Matthew HolmA bust-your-gut-laughing graphic-novel anthology with original contributions from the most beloved names in the genre! * Jennifer Holm & Matthew Holm * Jarrett J. Krosoczka * Dav Pilkey * Dan Santat * Raina Telgemeier * Dave Roman * Ursula Vernon * Eric Wight * Gene Yang * Wowza! Calling all kidz! Do you like comics? Do you like laughing till milk comes out of your nose?! Look no further—do we have the book for you! All your favorite comic creators are right here in this handy-dandy hilarious book! This all-star tribute to classic Sunday comics includes eight sidesplitting, action-packed stories about every kid&’s favorite subject—RECESS! With popular characters from Babymouse and Lunch Lady and brand-new soon-to-be favorite characters from superstars including Dav Pilkey! Raina Telgemeier! Gene Yang! and many more! Comics Squad also features Pizza Monsters! Secret ninja clubs! Aliens! Talking desserts! Dinozilla! Death-defying escapes! Bad guys! Good guys! Medium guys! Superheroes! Bullies! Mean girls! Epic battles! True love! Outlandish schemes! Evil plans! Fun! Jokes! Terrible puns! And other surprises that will tickle your funny bone! WARNING: THIS BOOK MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE LAUGHTER AND POSSIBLE SILLINESS. No assembly required. (Pizzatron 2000 not included.)
Coming Apart: Coming Apart (Main Street #9)
by Ann M. MartinWhen Nikki's father left her family, she thought all the trouble would be over. No more screaming. No more fighting. No more rages. But now he's coming back one last time, and Nikki isn't sure what's going to happen. Luckily, she has good friends like Flora, Ruby, and Olivia to stand behind her -- and a mom who cares about her kids enough to pull them through a hard time.
Coming Up Cuban: Rising Past Castro’s Shadow
by Sonia ManzanoFrom Pura Belpré Honoree and Emmy-award winning actor Sonia Manzano--best known as "Maria" from Sesame Street--comes the expansive and timeless story of four children who must carve out a path for themselves in the wake of Fidel Castro's rise to power.Fifteen-time Emmy Award winner and Pura Belpre honoree Sonia Manzano examines the impact of the 1959 Cuban Revolution on four children from very different walks of life. In the wake of a new regime in Cuba, Ana, Miguel, Zulema, and Juan learn to find a place for themselves in a world forever changed. In a tumultuous moment of history, we see the lasting affects of a revolution in Havana, the countryside, Miami, and New York. Through these snapshot stories, we are reminded that regardless of any tumultuous times, we are all forever connected in our humanity.