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Portrait Drawing for Kids: A Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing Faces (Drawing Books for Kids Ages 9 to 12)
by Angela RizzaDraw the people and faces around you—a guide to portrait drawing for kids 9 to 12Give the gift of creativity this holiday season with this easy, comprehensive guide to face drawing! Anyone can take a picture—but drawing a person with recognizable likeness takes practice. Portrait drawing offers a completely unique interpretation of your subject, andPortrait Drawing for Kids gives budding artists the skill set they need to draw pictures of themselves, their family, and friends.Broken down into simple, step-by-step instructions, this book will teach you every aspect of portraiture, from features of the face, to capturing emotions, to techniques like shading and highlighting. This drawing for kids book will help you take your artistic talents to the next level—beginning with a sharpened pencil.Portrait Drawing for Kids includes:Selfie know-how—Not only will you learn to create pictures of other people, but you'll also learn the art of self-portraits.Inspirational activities—Each lesson offers separate drawing for kids exercises to inspire you to establish your abilities on your own.A painter's toolbox—Get introductions to your full range of art instruments—from sketch pads to colored pencils—as well as terms of the trade like contour, midtones, exposure, and more.Interested in a drawing for kids book but not sure where to start? Portrait Drawing for Kids is the ideal gift for budding artists!
Portuguese Water Dogs Are the Best! (The Best Dogs Ever)
by Elaine LandauWhat's that dog with the fluffy fur, playful personality, and great love of swimming? It's the Portuguese water dog! Portuguese water dogs have boundless energy, and they're loyal and loving too. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever--and it's easy to see why. If you're a Portuguese water dog fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its keen smarts and good-looking coat to its history as a fishing dog in Portugal. You'll also want to find out how to care for the Portuguese water dog. So check out this go-to guide for Portuguese water dog lovers--and learn all about why Portuguese water dogs are the best breed there is!
Poseidon and the Sea of Fury: Zeus And The Thunderbolt Of Doom Graphic Novel; Poseidon And The Sea Of Fury Graphic Novel; Hades And The Helm Of Darkness Graphic Novel; Hyperion And The Great Balls Of Fire Graphic Novel (Heroes in Training #2)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsA young Poseidon must triumph over aquatic terrors in this Heroes in Training adventure. The merciless Cronus and his Titan buddies are in hot pursuit of Zeus, Hera, and Poseidon, who plan to travel across the treacherous boiling sea in order to save a fellow Olympian. They have a boat, but they also have a problem: Poseidon can’t swim and is terrified of the water (well, really of the creatures that lurk in its depths). The group faces danger after danger as they battle singing sirens, a fishy and ferocious Titan named Oceanus, and people-eating monsters sent by Cronus himself. Can Poseidon overcome his fears and help his fellow heroes escape Cronus and his cronies?
Poser
by Alison HughesTwelve-year-old Luke "Spin" Spinelli is sick of fake running, fake laughing and fake pointing. Sure, he once made the cover of Baby Show magazine, but now his secret modeling career is making him miserable. He dreams of using nonwhitening toothpaste. He can't wait to stop styling his hair. And he really wants to stop worrying that the school bully will discover he was once the face of Dribbleez Diapers. After all, Spin's just a normal boy looking for a hockey game and some pizza with extra cheese.
Posey, the Class Pest: The Ice Castle; The Wishing-well Spell; Posey, The Class Pest; Pop Goes The Bubble Trouble (Daisy Dreamer #7)
by Genevieve Santos Holly AnnaDaisy brings her totally true imaginary friend, Posey, to visit her totally real school in this seventh Daisy Dreamer chapter book!Nerd alert! Guess what? I, Daisy Dreamer, have a big confession. I love school. You know what else I love? Posey. He’s my totally true imaginary friend. So if I were to mix school and Posey together, then I would have the absolutely, most perfect day. Obviously. Unfortunately, sometimes mixing two great things together makes for an absolutely huge mess, like grape juice and fluffy carpets, or lollipops and long hair. Well, I would not recommend mixing school and Posey together, unless you love having a classroom pest. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Daisy Dreamer chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Positively Izzy (Emmie & Friends)
by Terri LibensonAward-winning comics creator and author of the bestselling Invisible Emmie Terri Libenson returns with a companion graphic novel that captures the drama, angst, and humor of middle-school life. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, Jennifer Holm, and Victoria Jamieson.Middle school is all about labels.Izzy is the dreamer. There’s nothing Izzy loves more than acting in skits and making up funny stories. The downside? She can never quite focus enough to get her schoolwork done. Bri is the brain. But she wants people to see there’s more to her than just a report card full of As. At the same time, she wishes her mom would accept her the way she is and stop bugging her to “break out of her shell” and join drama club.The girls’ lives converge in unexpected ways on the day of a school talent show, which turns out to be even more dramatic than either Bri or Izzy could have imagined.Plus don't miss Terri Libenson's Invisible Emmie, Just Jaime, and Becoming Brianna!
Possess Me: (unabridged Edition)
by K. R. AlexanderFrom kid horror master K.R. Alexander, the story of spirit that comes back to life... by taking your body.You've been warned -- if you summon a spirit, it may want to go back to being human... by living inside you. Another chilling tale from K.R. Alexander
Possibilities and Problems in America's New Urban Centers: The Rise of Cities (America's Industrial Society in the 19th Century Ser.)
by Suzanne J. MurdicoDiscusses the problems faced in the cities during the Industrial Revoultion, including over-crowding, poor working conditions, and low wages.
Possum and the Summer Storm
by Anne HunterPossum returns in a lushly illustrated story about new homes and old friends—perfect for fans of Possum's Harvest Moon, Kevin Henkes, and Beth Krommes. Possum looked out one summer afternoon. &“Time to come in!&” he called to his baby possums. &“It looks like we&’re in for some weather!&” Possum calls his children out of the summer storm—but what can he do when their home is swept away by rising water? The possum family must rely on their friends to construct a new house. At first it seems that no other animal's home is suited for a possum, but they come up with something spectacular! Beloved character Possum is back, along with an array of friends who make for a broad, ranging ensemble, giving children a tantalizing peek at how different animals build their homes.
Postcards from Venice (mix)
by Dee RomitoTwelve-year-old Skyler is in for a summer of adventure in Venice, Italy, as she pursues a dream opportunity in this hilarious MIX novel that’s a companion to The BFF Bucket List.Skyler is about to go on the biggest adventure of her life. Her mother has been relocated to Venice, Italy, and there is the possibility it could be a permanent move. While there, Skyler will be blogging and writing about the city as part of an informal internship that could lead to bigger things for her if all goes well. One of her fellow interns, Logan is cool, cute, and Australian. But the other intern, Zara, isn’t quite as nice, and seems determined to sabotage all of Skyler’s suggestions. And with a big assignment coming up, Skyler is stumped as to what to write about. Skyler wishes she has someone to talk to, but the first person who comes to mind isn’t even on the same continent: her BFF, Ella. Skyler knows that Ella would probably have to solution to a lot of her problems, especially the writer’s block, but they didn’t leave on the best of terms after a bucket list went a little awry. Thanks to technology, Skyler and Ella slowly begin to talk like old times. But when one of Skyler’s blog posts gets replaced with one she never intended anyone to see, she isn’t sure if she can ever belong anywhere. With the help of some Italian magic and her oldest friend, can Skyler learn to love her new city?
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by John David AndersonFrom John David Anderson, author of the acclaimed Ms. Bixby’s Last Day, comes a humorous, poignant, and original contemporary story about bullying, broken friendships, and the failures of communication between kids. <P><P>In middle school, words aren’t just words. They can be weapons. They can be gifts. The right words can win you friends or make you enemies. They can come back to haunt you. Sometimes they can change things forever. <P><P>When cell phones are banned at Branton Middle School, Frost and his friends Deedee, Wolf, and Bench come up with a new way to communicate: leaving sticky notes for each other all around the school. It catches on, and soon all the kids in school are leaving notes—though for every kind and friendly one, there is a cutting and cruel one as well. <P><P> In the middle of this, a new girl named Rose arrives at school and sits at Frost’s lunch table. Rose is not like anyone else at Branton Middle School, and it’s clear that the close circle of friends Frost has made for himself won’t easily hold another. <P><P>As the sticky-note war escalates, and the pressure to choose sides mounts, Frost soon realizes that after this year, nothing will ever be the same.
Posy the Puppy (Dr. KittyCat #1)
by Jane Clarke“Beatrix Potter meets Grey’s Anatomy as a feline medic tends to animals’ scraped ears, hurt ankles, and other bumps and bruises in this series opener.” —Publishers WeeklyWe’ll be there in a whisker! Dr. KittyCat is a talented vet—and an adorable cat. She’s ready to rescue whenever help is needed.When a call comes in that Posy the puppy has hurt her leg at the Paws and Prizes field day, Dr. KittyCat rushes to the scene. Without Dr. KittyCat’s help, Posy will be disqualified!Posy has two-color art inside! Supercute photographs of real animals combine with hand-drawn purple line art for a completely unique look.“Cuddly animals everywhere are lucky to have Dr. KittyCat on call.” —Kirkus Reviews
Potato Travels (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 4)
by Christy PetersonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Potato, A Tale from the Great Depression [Grade 4]
by Lisa Campbell Ernst Kate LiedNIMAC-sourced textbook
Potbellied Pigs (Peculiar Pets)
by Natalie LunisWhy would anyone welcome a potbellied pig into their home? Aren't pigs dirty, smelly animals? No way! In fact, potbellied pigs are clean, intelligent, and fun-loving pets. They can even be trained to do some tricks and walk on a leash. These playful porkers are no ordinary pets! A potbellied pig might be an unusual choice for an animal companion, but love comes in all kinds of packages. How can kids find out whether a pig is the right pet for them? Potbellied Pigs explores the responsibilities and rewards of caring for this pet through real-life anecdotes and practical advice. Engaging narrative text and vivid, eye-popping photos of these unique creatures will keep young readers turning the pages to find out more.
Potion Problems (Just Add Magic #2)
by Cindy CallaghanKelly Quinn and her friends must figure out a way to save a beloved local store and find their infamous Secret Recipe Book, which has gone missing in this sequel to Just Add Magic (the inspiration for the family-friendly TV series)!Kelly Quinn and her best friends, Darbie and Hannah, are having the worst day ever! Their Secret Recipe Book accidentally gets included in frenemy, Charlotte&’s used book drive. Not good. As if that&’s not enough, the girls find out that their cooking program is on the chopping block at school, thanks to big budget cuts. Kelly & Company decide to take matters into their own hands and apply for famous TV chef Felice Foudini&’s Recipe Challenge. The prize? $10,000 and webisodes on Felice&’s site. With the Book and the special ingredients from their beloved mentor, Senora Perez&’s, store LaCucina, the girls are sure to win. But when they turn to Senora Perez, for help, they discover La Cucina is in danger of closing! Then Kelly gets a mysterious delivery—a package with the missing Secret Recipe Book with a note: &“From KE.&” KE is one of the Book&’s authors, but who is KE exactly? It&’s up to Kelly, Darbie, and Hannah to get to the bottom of the mystery, save the cooking program, and help Senora P. keep her store!
Potion of the Turtle Master: An Unofficial Minecrafters Novel (Aquatic Adventures in the Overworld #4)
by Maggie MarksWhen sea turtles are trapped in an underwater cave, Mason and Luna are determined to get them out. Asher wants to use TNT to blast a tunnel, but Luna insists that mining slowly is safer. Then the guardians show up, claiming the cave as their own. Now the turtles aren’t the only ones in danger! Can Mason find a way to save himself from the deadly sea creatures, too? Find out more in this incredible fourth book of Aquatic Adventures in the Overworld: Potion of the Turtle Master! <p> Brothers Mason and Asher are learning how to cope with life outside the Overworld after a terrifying shipwreck that left them stranded underwater. Teamed up with their new friend Luna, this unlikely trio must make the choice of staying in the world they know best and risk death, or voyaging into an unknown world where anything could happen. In each story of the series for Minecrafters, follow their journey as Mason, Asher, and Luna face incredible obstacles and discover strength they never knew they had in Aquatic Adventures in the Overworld.
Potterwookiee: The Creature from My Closet (The\creature From My Closet Ser. #2)
by Obert SkyeThe latest creature to emerge from Rob's closet is a cross between Chewbacca from Star Wars and Harry Potter. Rob names him "Potterwookiee" ("Hairy" for short) and soon Rob finds himself treading water as he tries to figure out how to care for his mixed-up friend. Great laughs and great books help Rob along the way.
Pottymouth and Stoopid
by James Patterson Chris Grabenstein Stephen Gilpin<P>Bestselling author James Patterson's best book for boys in years! Tired of being bullied, middle-school underdogs "Pottymouth" and "Stoopid" finally fight back with the power of funny. <P>David and his best friend Michael were tagged with awful nicknames way back in preschool when everyone did silly things. Fast-forward to seventh grade: "Pottymouth" and "Stoopid" are still stuck with the names--and everyone in school, including the teachers and their principal, believe the labels are true. So how do they go about changing everyone's minds? By turning their misery into megastardom on TV, of course! <P>And this important story delivers more than just laughs--it shows that the worst bullying doesn't have to be physical...and that things will get better. A great conversation starter for parents to read alongside their kids! <P><i>Official Notice to Parents:There is no actual pottymouthing or stupidity in this entire book!</i> <P>(Psst, kids: that second part might not be entirely true.) <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Power (Jimmy Coates #6)
by Joe CraigSome people will do anything for power—and Jimmy will do anything to stop them Jimmy is ready to tell the world the truth—about the government, his role in the bombing, and his own genetic alteration. But it may be too much knowledge for people to handle. Still, his country is under attack, his body is poisoned, and time is running out. Jimmy needs to fight back with all the assassin skills he has without becoming the killer he was trained to be. With the clock ticking, he discovers that some people will do anything for power. And to stop them, he will have to use some power of his own—even if it turns him into a killer once and for all.
Power Chord: (power Chord) (Orca Currents)
by Ted StauntonAt a Battle of the Bands event, Ace and his best friend Denny notice that girls like musicians, no matter how dorky the dudes might be. Having, so far, been severely challenged when it comes to meeting girls, they decide to start a band. Ace discovers that he loves playing guitar and electric bass. While Denny tweets their every move and their clean-freak drummer, Pig, polishes everything in sight, Ace tries to write a song that will win at the next local teen songwriting contest. It's more difficult than he thought it would be. When Denny brings a great tune to rehearsal, Ace is devastated that Denny, who rarely practices, is a better songwriter than he is. The contest is only days away when Ace discovers that Denny stole the song, and Ace has to decide if winning is worth the lie. Also available in French.
Power Forward
by Jason GlaserThe books in the Gareth Stevens series Tip-Off: Basketball give an exciting, close-up look at the five basketball positions, as well as the stars who have dominated at those positions. Readers also get advice about how to train to become future basketball superstars.
Power Forward: Power Forward; On Point; Bounce Back (Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream #1)
by Sally Wern Comport Hena KhanFrom the critically acclaimed author of Amina’s Voice comes the first book in an exciting new middle grade series about a fourth-grader with big dreams of basketball stardom. <P><P>Fourth grader Zayd Saleem has some serious hoop dreams. He’s not just going to be a professional basketball player. He’s going to be a star. A legend. The first Pakistani-American kid to make it to the NBA. He knows this deep in his soul. It’s his destiny. <P><P>There are only a few small things in his way. For starters, Zayd’s only on the D-team. (D stands for developmental, but to Zayd it’s always felt like a bad grade or something.) Not to mention, he’s a bit on the scrawny side, even for the fourth grade team. But his best friend Adam is on the Gold Team, and it’s Zayd’s dream for the two of them to play together. <P><P>His mom and dad don’t get it. They want him to practice his violin way more than his jump shot. When he gets caught blowing off his violin lessons to practice, Zayd’s parents lay down the ultimate punishment: he has to hang up his high tops and isn’t allowed to play basketball anymore. As tryouts for the Gold Team approach, Zayd has to find the courage to stand up for himself and chase his dream.
Power Gem (Star Friends)
by Linda ChapmanIn the 12th installment of the Star Friends series, Mia, Lexi, Sita, and Violet suspect dark magic when everyone becomes irritable, quick to blame others, and unable to work together. Can the girls figure out what's going on?The town of Westport is planning to destroy a nearby forested area to make way for a housing development. But that forest is exactly where Mia, Lexi, Sita, and Violet gather in secret to practice magic with their Star Animals! After attending a music festival, they discover that everyone in town is irritable, quick to blame others, and unable to work together. Is there dark magic at work? And if so, who is behind it--and why? With black-and-white illustrations throughout.In the Star Friends chapter book series, Mia and her friends Lexi, Sita, and Violet all discover that they are Star Friends -- they can communicate with the animals that have traveled from the Star World. The animals show the girls how to use their unique magic abilities to do good. A whole world of magical adventures awaits!
Power Play
by Matt ChristopherA magic candy bar improves Rabbit's basketball game more than is really desirable.