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Introducing Shirley Braverman
by Hilma WolitzerAs World War II rages, a sixth-grader from Brooklyn battles adolescenceEven while the air-raid sirens blare, Shirley Braverman isn&’t worried. Her father is the air-raid warden for their apartment house, and she knows he will keep them safe. There is a war on the other side of the ocean, but here in Brooklyn, life goes on. People ride trolleys, they go to double features at the movies, and they cheer on the Dodgers, win or lose. Shirley is also the best speller in her school&’s sixth grade, and she has her eyes on an even bigger title: spelling champion of New York City. When she&’s not practicing, Shirley takes care of her younger brother, Theodore—a clumsy kid who&’s scared of everything that moves, and some things that don&’t. But to win the spelling bee, she will have to listen to what she&’s always telling Theodore: Believe in yourself, and don&’t be afraid. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Hilma Wolitzer, including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
Introduction to Greek Mythology for Kids: A Fun Collection of the Best Heroes, Monsters, and Gods in Greek Myth
by Richard Marcus Natalie Buczynsky Jonathan ShelnuttDiscover the exciting and fascinating world of Greek and Roman gods, goddesses, monsters, and heroes, from Zeus and Athena to Hercules, Medusa, and more!Take a journey through Mount Olympus, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome with this collection of the greatest tales found in Greek and Roman mythology. From origin stories to family drama, you&’ll learn about the most powerful Olympic gods including Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hades, and more. But this book has more than just gods and goddesses! You&’ll also discover the dangerous and intriguing world of ancient monsters, fantastical creatures, and mortal heroes that populate some of the most awesome stories from the time, including: Atlas, who carries the weight of the world on his shoulders Kronos, a Titan who swallows his newborn children Persephone, a kidnapped goddess who becomes queen of the Underworld Minotaur, a half-bull, half-man imprisoned in a labyrinth Hydra, a poisonous serpent who grows two heads when one is severed Sirens, sea nymphs whose irresistible singing lures sailors to their doom All of these tales and more are written in a fun, kid-friendly manner, perfect for children interested in history or for fans of the Percy Jackson series.
Introduction to Igbo Mythology for Kids: A Fun Collection of Heroes, Creatures, Gods, and Goddesses in West African Tradition
by Chinelo AnyadiegwuImmerse yourself in the vibrant world of Igbo heroes, deities, creatures, folktales, and myths, including Chineke the creator, Ana, Igwe, Anyanwu, Ekwensu, and more, plus the story of the first mermaid, the legend of Udenolu the shapeshifting crow, and the story of the tortoise and the Lion King.The first definitive collection of Igbo legends and traditions for kids, this book explores the mythological origins of the Igbo people, the ancient Nri Kingdom, and Igbo cosmology before delving into the Alusi, or the core Igbo deities. Following this introduction to the pantheon of gods and goddesses, a collection of the most popular Igbo myths, folktales, and legends will immerse kids in exciting stories of tricksters, shapeshifters, and heroes, including: The Wrestler Whose Back Never Touched the Ground Ojiugo, the Rare Gem The Tortoise and the Birds, or The Origin Story of Sea Turtles Ngwele Aghuli, Why the Crocodile Lives Alone How Death Came to Be And more! The perfect book for kids who are fascinated by Greek mythology or love the Rick Riordan series, Introduction to Igbo Mythology for Kids offers a fun look into the stories, history, and figures that characterize Igbo culture.
Introduction to Literature: The Start of Something Great
by Kathleen T. DanielFresh, original and compelling, An Introduction to Literature is the essential guide to literary studies. Starting at 'the beginning' and concluding with 'the end', the book covers topics that range from the familiar (character, narrative, the author) to the more unusual (secrets, pleasure, ghosts).
Introduction to Mythology for Kids: Legendary Stories from Around the World
by Zachary HambyFrom magic to monsters to amazing heroes—world mythology for kids ages 6 to 9Myths are stories that have been told over hundreds of years to help explain why the world works the way it does. They're filled with powerful magic, mysterious monsters, and fantastical beasts, but also brave heroes on exciting adventures that teach us about right and wrong.From the Japanese myth of Momotarō The Peach Boy and his loyal animal friends to the Slavic myth of Vasilisa the Wise and her enchanted doll, this beautifully illustrated collection of mythology for kids takes you on a journey through the sands of time. You'll explore diverse cultures across the globe through the incredible tales of gods and goddesses, earth-shattering giants, mighty dragons, magical lakes, and more.Introduction to Mythology for Kids includes:Once upon a time—This introduction to mythology for kids explores the world of myths through 12 captivating retellings of myths—some starring kids like you!Hero's journey—Follow the heroes through colorful illustrations and an exciting narrative, from their humble beginnings to the lessons they have to share.World mythology—This collection of mythology for kids takes you from ancient Mesopotamia to the Abenaki tribes of the Native Northeastern US and Canada, showing you myths from around the world.Embark on an exciting quest, and discover a world of mythology for kids.
Introduction to Norse Mythology for Kids: A Fun Collection of the Greatest Heroes, Monsters, and Gods in Norse and Viking Myth (Norse Myths)
by Peter AperloImmerse yourself in the dangerous, fascinating, and awesome world of Norse heroes, monsters, gods, and goddesses, from Thor and Loki to Odin, Frey, and many more!Get to know the stories behind your favorite Norse heroes, gods, and villains with this in-depth introduction to Norse mythology. Learn all about how Thor got his hammer Mjölnir, or the cunning and mischievous adventures of the trickster Loki. Discover fantastical creatures, fearsome monsters, and epic battles—all from ancient Scandinavia—with stories including: Thor and the Clay Giant The Death of Baldr Loki&’s Dangerous Children And more! Plus, in addition to the mythical tales, you&’ll also learn what daily life was like for Vikings and how they fought. This book is more than just a collection of gods and goddesses, it&’s the perfect collection of Nordic and Viking trivia for any kid who loves to learn about history or for fans of Marvel movies!
Intruder
by Carolyn KeeneNancy must catch a powler before he ruins the day!The library's Jane Austen Tea Party benefit is put in jeopardy when someone starts sabotaging the Bed and Breakfast hosting the event. Nancy has been called on to figure out how the prowler is getting into the house and why.
Invasion (The 39 Clues: Rapid Fire #6)
by Clifford RileyThe sixth of seven brand new 39 Clues stories leading up to one explosive reveal. Dan Cahill loves hanging out with his new friend Atticus Rosenbloom a child prodigy whose genius IQ doesn't stop him from playing video games or practicing ninja moves. It's a relief to get to pretend to be a normal kid for once and not worry about finding Clues or looking out for Vespers. But when Atticus's house is attacked by strange intruders Dan has to rely on his Cahill training to keep them out. Are they normal burglars? Or does Atticus's family have a secret of its own?
Invasion of the Body Squeezers: Part 1 (Classic Goosebumps)
by R. L. StineGoosebumps now on Disney+!Jack Archer is convinced something strange is going on at his neighbor's house. Mr. Fleshman always wears all black, hardly ever leaves his house, and never says hello to anyone.Then Jack spots a mysterious creature through Mr. Fleshman's window. It's big and gray, with rotten-looking flesh. Jack has never seen anything like it on Earth. Could it be - an alien? If it is, Jack will have to convince everyone that an invasion is underway!
Invasion of the Body Squeezers: Part 2 (Classic Goosebumps)
by R. L. StineGoosebumps now on Disney+!There's an alien in Jack Archer's bedroom and he's not sure what to do. He's tried to warn his parents, teachers, and friends about the invasion, but everyone has just laughed him off.But the huge, ugly space creature is no laughing matter. It's determined to squeeze the life out of him -- and then do the same to everyone on planet Earth!
Invasion of the Insects
by Sam Ricks Ada HopperIn this sixth DATA Set adventure the kids get shrunk down and go on a buggy adventure across Bunsen’s backyard.The town of Newtonburg has been invaded by all sorts of creepy-crawlies from mosquitoes to bees to ants and more! What’s worse is that they are all mysteriously swarming toward Dr. Bunsen’s house at the same time that Laura mistakenly gets shrunken down to the size of an insect. Can the DATA Set find their missing friend in time, or will Laura be forever lost in Dr. Bunsen’s backyard…which is full of grasshoppers, spiders, and things that go buzz in the night! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The DATA Set chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Invasion of the Junkyard Hog
by Bill Doyle Scott AltmanFollowing Attack of the Shark-Headed Zombie and Stampede of the Supermarket Slugs is Bill Doyle's third tale of monsters and magic. Mr. Cigam has a new job for Keats and Henry--a job working for his mixed-up stepsisters, Lillian and Beatrice. The sisters have lost a magical compass at the Tophat Junkyard, and ever since then, they've lost their sense of direction as well. Now they need pleh! (That's help spelled backward.) But for Keats and Henry, finding the compass isn't going to be easy. Something else is searching for it, too--a magic-sniffing junkyard hog with wings, long sharp tusks, and an appetite for destruction!
Invasion of the Living Ted (Living Ted #3)
by Barry HutchisonThe final invasion of the world's most evil teddy bears is here! A laugh-out-loud adventure series for fans of The Last Kids on Earth and My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish. It's been three days since Grizz almost took over the world - again. Lisa Marie and Vernon have been interrogated by the police, and Bearvis and the Duds have been taken away to be studied. But things are far from over. Grizz has found a way to infiltrate the wireless networks and he's planning an invasion. As all teddy bears come to life, Lisa Marie and Vernon must battle a King-Kong sized teddy bear with a mind for evil. It looks like they're going to need their furry friends back!
Invasion of the Mind Swappers from Asteroid 6! (Tales from the House of Bunnicula #2)
by James Howe Brett HelquistDear possible reader of this book,<P> After I wrote my first book, It Came from Beneath the Bed!, my editor asked me to write another one. (Another one! This is hard work! I'd like to see him write another one!) So anyway...in this book the lovable and smart (not to mention talented) wirehaired dachshund puppy named Howie and his friend, the beautiful and brilliant Delilah, face their biggest challenge yet: the Mind Swappers from Asteroid 6!™ Along the way Delilah gets turned into a squirrel and has to beg for acorns. (Hey, don’t ask me! Read the book!)<P> Your friend, Howie
Invasion of the Road Weenies: And Other Warped and Creepy Tales (Weenies Stories)
by David LubarInvasion of the Road Weenies, a collection of warped and creepy tales ranging from the silly and offbeat to flat-out horrifying from the award-winning storyteller and master of the macabre, David Lubar A town is overrun by road weenies--a.k.a. joggers--who never smile. A girl thinks she's too old for Halloween...until she finds a special pair of gloves. A boy takes a shortcut to an unexpected place. A mummy takes his revenge, one little piece at a time.... Welcome to the weird and wacky world of award-winning storyteller and master of the macabre, David Lubar. These thirty-five tales ranging from the silly and offbeat to flat-out horrifying are just right for reading alone or for telling aloud in the dark. As an added bonus at the end of the book, David answers the question most frequently asked of writers with a behind-the-scenes look at the various ways he got the ideas for the stories in this collection. Don't be a weenie. Read these stories. If you dare!At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Invasion of the Scorp-lions: A Monstertown Mystery (Monstertown Mysteries #3)
by Bruce HaleSomething is very wrong at Monterrosa Elementary--again. Weird noises and funky smells are coming through the classroom vents. Could the school be haunted? When one of their classmates falls into a coma, best friends Carlos and Benny know it's time to call in the best monster hunters they know: each other. This may well be their wackiest extermination challenge yet! In his third Monstertown Mystery, Bruce Hale delivers another silly, strange, and spooky tale for readers who like their chills with a side of chuckles.
Invasion on Mirror Mountain (A\mirror Mountain Adventure Ser. #4)
by Wynnette FraserWhen a construction project brings an army of strangers onto his mountain, twelve-year-old Johnny wonders if one of them may be responsible for the flurry of thefts in the area. It's not your mountain, Johnny Elbert." Johnny Elbert Finlay has seen more strangers and more change come to Mirror Mountain in the last couple of months than he has in his whole life, and he's not so sure he likes it. He feels God trying to remind him that he doesn't own the mountain, but how can he not care when so much is happening? Trees are getting torn down, buildings are going up, a new family has moved in, and worst of all, there has been a series of robberies throughout the entire county. Johnny and his friends Scott and Willis decide they better find out who is behind the robberies, but Johnny ends up discovering more than he bargained for. WYNNETTE FRASER lives in Darlington, South Carolina, and writes from her knowledge of the local rural people. She is also the author of Mystery on Mirror Mountain, Courage on Mirror Mountain, and Mystery at Deepwood Bay. The complete four book series is in the Bookshare library.
Inventing Toys: Kids Having Fun Learning Science
by Ed SobeyAn intriguing combination of invention and toy making, this guide encourages students to work in teams to design and fabricate working toys while learning the fundamentals of science, design, tool usage, and the creative process. Toys range from cars to electric fans to rockets, and the trial-and-error process that students use to build these toys allows them to refine their models through experimentation--building, conducting tests, collecting and interpreting data, and making changes or improvements to their inventions. There are directions for seven workshops and suggestions for five more, and the science concepts and historical background involved in each project are explained for teachers.
Invention Fact Frenzy! (Fact Frenzy)
by Cari MeisterThere&’s a INVENTION FACT FRENZY headed your way! Did you know that inventor Thomas Edison held more than 2,000 patents? Or that the first submarine was a rowboat covered in leather? Dozens of bite-size invention facts are paired with fun and unexpected photos, welcoming in even the most reluctant readers. Whether kids are in the mood to browse or to devour a book from cover to cover, even a budding young inventor is sure to learn something surprising as they flip through these pages.
Invention Fact Frenzy! (Fact Frenzy)
by Cari MeisterThere&’s a INVENTION FACT FRENZY headed your way! Did you know that inventor Thomas Edison held more than 2,000 patents? Or that the first submarine was a rowboat covered in leather? Dozens of bite-size invention facts are paired with fun and unexpected photos, welcoming in even the most reluctant readers. Whether kids are in the mood to browse or to devour a book from cover to cover, even a budding young inventor is sure to learn something surprising as they flip through these pages.
Inventions and Discovery: George Eastman and the Kodak Camera
by Jennifer Fandel Gordon Purcell Al Milgrom Mandy RobbinsIn graphic novel format, tells the story of how George Eastman developed the Kodak camera, and how this company changed the way people captured the moments of their lives.
Inventions and Discovery: Henry Ford and the Model T
by Phil Miller Charles Barnett Michael O'Hearn Keith Wilson Christopher HarboTells the story of Henry Ford, along with his invention, the popular Model T automobile.
Inventions and Discovery: Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion
by Andrea Gianopoulos Tom Adamson Phil Miller Charles BarnettTells the story of how Isaac Newton developed the laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation. Written in graphic-novel format. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Inventions: Great Ideas and Where They Came From
by Sarah HoughtonHighlights inventions and inventors throughout history and discusses why people invent and the steps in the inventive process.