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Queen of the Track: Alice Coachman, Olympic High-Jump Champion
by Heather LangHere is a story of Alice Coachman, the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal.When Alice Coachman was a girl, most White people wouldn't even shake her hand. Yet when the King of England placed an Olympic medal around her neck in 1948, he extended his hand to Alice in congratulations. Standing on a podium in London's Wembley Stadium, Alice was a long way from the fields of Georgia where she ran barefoot as a child. With a record-breaking leap, she had become the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. This inspirational picture book is perfect to celebrate Women's History Month or to share any day of the year.
Querida rebelde... (Dear Rebel): 60 mujeres increíbles te cuentan sus secretos para lograr todo lo que te propongas
by Rebel Girls60 mujeres extraordinarias comparten sus experiencias, sus consejos y los secretos de su éxito a través de cartas, poemas, ensayos, autorretratos y mucho más.60 mujeres excepcionales abordan temas como superar obstáculos, descubrir lo que realmente te gusta y soñar a lo grande.Descubre cómo la actriz de Ms. Marvel, Iman Vellani, conectó con sus propias raíces a través del personaje que le dio fama y acompaña a la montañista Carla Pérez en los últimos 100 metros hasta la cima del Everest.Esta valiosa colección de historias en primera persona tiene algo para todas, inspirando a las jóvenes lectoras a probar cosas nuevas, a vencer sus miedos y a ser ellas mismas. Querida Rebelde ofrece herramientas de empoderamiento para la generación actual.------------------------------------More than 60 extraordinary teens and women share their advice, experiences, and the secrets of their success in their own words.The authors tackle topics like overcoming obstacles, discovering your passion, and dreaming big through letters, poems, essays, self-portraits, and more.Learn how Ms. Marvel actor Iman Vellani connected with her roots through her character. Read about how March for our Lives co-founder Jaclyn Corin found her voice as an activist. Follow mountaineer Carla Pérez on the final 100 meters to the top of Mount Everest. This rich collection of first-person stories has something for everyone, inspiring young readers to try new things, face their fears, and be themselves.
Querido Señor Henshaw (Leigh Botts #1)
by Beverly ClearyEste libro de Beverly Cleary que gano el Newbery Medal investiga los pensamientos y las emociones de un niño de sexto grado, Leigh Botts, en la forma de carta mientras el escribe a su escritor preferido, Boyd Henshaw.<P><P> Después que su parientes se separan, Leigh Botts se mueve a una ciudad nueva con su madre. Esforzando a hacer amigos y enfrentarse con su propio ira por su padre ausente, Leigh se pierde en una tarea de escribir a su escritor preferido. Cuando Mr Henshaw le responde, los dos forman un amistad inesperada que cambia la vida de Leigh para siempre.
Querzol the Swamp Monster: Series 23 Book 1 (Beast Quest)
by Adam BladeBattle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!The kingdom of Avantia is shocked by the return of the king's brother, Prince Angelo, believed killed in battle many years ago. But when he banishes Tom and Elenna from Avantia they travel to the Wildlands in search of the truth about Prince Angelo. First of all they must tackle Querzol, a man-eating mangrove tree! There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don't miss out!
Quest Kids and the Dark Prophecy of Doug (Quest Kids)
by Mark LeiknesIt's been six months since the Quest Kids—Ned, Terra, Gil, Boulder, and Ash—saved a village from a furious dragon (no big deal) and turned their questing efforts toward finding Ned&’s parents. But when the crew notices a serious sense of doom and gloom across the Seven Kingdoms, they set out in search of Doug, whose mysterious Dark Prophecy has the potential to send the world into even more dire darkness and dread. With help from new and old friends, the Quest Kids sail through stormy seas, vacation on the newly rebranded Contentment Island, and venture into the Forsaken Lands to find Doug, whose wicked tunes and even wickeder plans are in full force. Can the Quest Kids get it together to counter Doug's plans and find Ned's parents—or must they watch as a triumphant Doug surfs on waves of fire and fulfills his terrible prophecy?
Quest Kids and the Dragon Pants of Gold (Quest Kids)
by Mark LeiknesComics artist Mark Leiknes delivers a laugh-out-loud story set in a fantastic world of dragons, rock creatures, and golden loungewear. The Quest Kids are ready for their first real quest. This time, they won&’t oversleep, they won&’t be put off by a little rain, and they won&’t accidentally burn down the village that hired them. All they have to do is find the Golden-Fleeced Rage Beast, shave it, and make a really nice golden tracksuit to appease a furious dragon. Simple, right? Meet the Quest Kids crew: Gil, a wizard (well, wizard in training . . . the beard isn&’t his); Terra, a 700-year-old elf kid; Boulder, a rock troll who is more of a cook than a fighter; Ash, a flatulent pig-dog-maybe-lizard hybrid; and, Ned, the intrepid and overly optimistic leader with his own personal quest to find his missing parents. With humor, magic, mystery, and at least one acid swamp filled with skeletal alligators, Quest Kids and the Dragon Pants of Gold is a richly illustrated saga of fantasy friendship for readers from all kingdoms!
Quest Kids and the Mystery of the Goblin Gazebo (Quest Kids)
by Mark LeiknesThe Quest Kids are ready for an epic showdown in the thrilling conclusion to the three-book series from comics artist Mark Leiknes. In the wake of the narrow escape from the evil Doug (an ex-bard determined to bum out and rule the world), the Quest Kids&’ leader, Ned, was turned into a Doug-loving zombie by Doug&’s powerful soul-stealing gem. The rest of the Quest Kids—Terra, Boulder, Gil, and Ash—have spent a year wandering the Seven Kingdoms, going from town to town trying to warn the people of Doug&’s impending invasion. But always too late! By the time they revive Ned, all but one kingdom—the Goblin citadel of Dunglemire—has been transformed into mindless Doug fans. Arriving at Dunglemire, the Quest Kids find a huge encampment of Doug followers, ready for the biggest soul-stealing event of all time: Dougfest! The Quest Kids must work fast to pierce the impassable walls of Dunglemire, make common cause with the mysterious, and reputedly hideous, Goblins, and solve the mystery of an ancient spell that can neutralize Doug and free the world. Using their wits, magic, and questing knowledge (as well as the help of a flame-farting dog-lizard thing), can the Quest Kids stop this world conquerer? And can they reunite Ned and his long-lost parents? Mixing clever diary-style writing with charming graphic novel sequences, Mark Leiknes once again takes readers on a hilarious romp through the perilous world of the Quest Kids.
Quest for Courage
by Stormy RodolphIn the mid-20th century, a young Montana Blackfeet chief's son takes a courageous journey to overcome the restrictions of a physical handicap and to earn the respect and honor from his people.
Quest for the Best: Conquering Cheerleading Tryouts And Competitions (Cheer Spirit Ser.)
by Rebecca Rissmancheerleading; tryouts; competition; advice
Quest for the Golden Apple (An Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters #1)
by Megan MillerPhoenix dreams of seeing the world outside the high walls of her village. One day, she takes a risk--a quick hop over the walls--just to see the dark forest she’s heard tales of. It is a magical forest, but Phoenix’s forbidden trip unleashes a monster that attacks her brother, Xander. Her brother survives--but he’s turned into a dreadful, moaning zombie! Now Phoenix has no choice. She must leave the village to find his cure. But beyond the gates are dangers far worse than the slow night-time zombies. Phoenix will have to conquer treacherous enemies of both night and day--as well as her own fears--to find the enchanted golden apple, which is the only hope for her brother to return to his normal self. The first graphic novel for Minecrafters by New York Times bestselling author Megan Miller, Quest for the Golden Apple is sure to enchant readers of all ages who love playing Minecraft and who love a story full of action, adventure, and bravery. For readers ages 8 to 12 (or for anyone who loves Minecraft), this graphic novel will be the perfect quick and engaging read. Parents and teachers will be especially drawn to the book for their reluctant readers, with more than 750 illustrations and minimal text.<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. To explore further access options with us, please contact us through the Book Quality link on the right sidebar. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Quest for the Lost Powers (LEGO Ninjago): Four Untold Tales
by Random HouseMysterious adventures from the past are revealed in this action-packed LEGO® NINJAGO® illustrated chapter book series with four all-new stories!The world of LEGO® NINJAGO® is changing, and Master Wu, Kai, and the other Spinjitzu Masters must face an all-new challenge unlike any they have ever faced before . . . or have they? Will a forgotten adventure from their past give them the clues they need to face the future? Find out in this action-packed chapter book series that is illustrated throughout and features four all-new adventures of LEGO mighty Masters of Spinjitzu!LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, the Minifigure and NINJAGO are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.
Quetzacoatl Brings Corn to His People: A Legend from Mexico
by Carol Pugliano-Martin Jeffrey Fuerst Rosario ValderamaPerform this legend from Mexico about Quetzalcoatl's quest to find food for humans.
Quick Cash for Teens: Be Your Own Boss and Make Big Bucks
by Peter BielagusAs tales of YouTube and MySpace fortunes float virally throughout the blogosphere and media, kids wonder: "Could I do that?" Financial expert Peter Bielagus emphatically answers "Yes!" Quick Cash for Teens provides smart strategies for earning big bucks, with step-by-step instructions for identifying opportunities, creating a business plan, and implementing it successfully. Bielagus includes it all: sample budget worksheets, marketing plans, press releases, and more!Sidebars throughout include:- Dollars & Sense: basic business concepts and strategies- Extra Credit: more advanced concepts, such as tax info- Tales from the Front Lines: real-life stories from young entrepreneurs
Quick-Word: Handbook for Everyday Writers
by Rebecca Sitton Robert ForestFingertip reference for 1,020 high-frequency words develops independent spellers and writers. Space included for students to add their own difficult words plus abbreviations, homophones, and more.
QuickReads: A Research-Based Fluency Program, Level D, Book 1
by Elfrieda H. HiebertNIMAC-sourced textbook
QuickReads: A Research-Based Fluency Program, Level D, Book 2
by Elfrieda H. HiebertNIMAC-sourced textbook
QuickReads: A Research-Based Fluency Program, Level D, Book 3
by Elfrieda H. HiebertNIMAC-sourced textbook
Quiet Hero: The Ira Hayes Story
by S. D. NelsonA biography of Ira Hayes, a Pima Indian who was one of the six soldiers to raise the United States flag on Iwo Jima during World War II, an event immortalized by Joe Rosenthal's Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph.Growing up on the Gila River Indian Reservation in Arizona, Ira Hayes was a quiet, shy boy. He never wanted to be the center of attention, and at school, he felt lonely and out of place. By the time Ira was in his late teens, World War II was raging. When the United States called its men to arms, Ira answered by joining the Marine Corps. He believed it was his duty to fight honorably for his country, and with his Marine buddies by his side, Ira finally felt as if he belonged. Eventually they were sent to the tiny Japanese island of Iwo Jima, where a chance event and an extraordinary photograph catapulted Ira to national awareness and transformed his life forever. Filled with all the patriotism and tragedy of wartime and its afteraffects, Quiet Hero is the story of one person's courage in the face of both military and personal battles. It is a poignant tribute to Ira Hayes.
Quiet Riot: True Tales of Shy Superheroes Who Changed the World
by Nadia FinerYour shyness is your superpower! Why is it, when we see people achieving incredible things, they all seem so outgoing? Where are all the softly spoken leaders, artists and champions? Discover 40 stories of shy and mighty power that show quiet people can be trailblazers, too. Meet ... ATHLETES like Naomi Osaka and Lionel Messi, SINGERS like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, ACTORS like Zendaya and James Earl Jones, ACTIVISTS like Marcus Rashford and Greta Thunberg, LEADERS like Gandhi and Abraham Lincoln and WRITERS like Beatrix Potter and Emily Brontë. You don&’t have to change who you are to be a shy and mighty superhero.
Quiet Riot: True Tales of Shy Superheroes Who Changed the World
by Nadia FinerYour shyness is your superpower! Why is it, when we see people achieving incredible things, they all seem so outgoing? Where are all the softly spoken leaders, artists and champions? Discover 40 stories of shy and mighty power that show quiet people can be trailblazers, too. Meet ... ATHLETES like Naomi Osaka and Lionel Messi, SINGERS like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, ACTORS like Zendaya and James Earl Jones, ACTIVISTS like Marcus Rashford and Greta Thunberg, LEADERS like Gandhi and Abraham Lincoln and WRITERS like Beatrix Potter and Emily Brontë. You don&’t have to change who you are to be a shy and mighty superhero.
Quiet on the Set! #10
by Nancy KrulikKatie and her friends are so excited when they find out that a movie is being filmed in their town. And what makes it even better is that the star of the movie is Rosie Moran-the world's most popular child actress. Katie not only gets to meet Rosie, but she turns into her. Will Katie shine in the spotlight, or will she get stage fright? Illustrated by John & Wendy. .
Quilting a Legacy (The Invincible Girls Club #4)
by Rachele Alpine Steph B. JonesMyka and her three BFFs have fun and work together in this fourth installment of the relatable and empowering The Invincible Girls Club chapter book series that fans of The Baby-Sitters Club will love!Myka&’s Gammy is coming to stay with her family for a few weeks, and Myka couldn&’t be more excited! Her grandmother has always been the person who understands her better than anyone else, and Gammy&’s visits include lots of quality time, fascinating stories, and Soul Food Sunday meals. But this time Gammy has a special surprise for her—a quilt that was created by and added onto by the women in their family for generations. Myka is determined to carry on the tradition by signing her and Gammy up for quilting classes—joined by her best friends of course! But quilting turns out to be a lot harder than it seems, and Myka, who is used to being one of the best at each activity she tries, now feels like she&’s the only one in the class who is struggling. Will Myka be able to complete the family quilt before Gammy leaves, or is this one task that&’s too hard to tackle? There&’s only one way to find out…Thready, set, go!
Quilts, Rag Dolls, and Rocking Chairs: Folk Arts and Crafts (North American Folklore for Youth)
by Gus SnedekerA patchwork quilt . . . a handmade mandolin . . . a rag doll . . . a wooden chair--all these things are examples of folk arts and crafts. They are useful objects that are also beautiful. Learn about various kinds of folk art, including:* furniture * toys * religious objects * musical instruments * quilts, clothes, and other fabric arts. In folk traditions, art is a part of everyday life. And people still enjoy folk art today.
Quinn and the Quiet, Quiet: Weird Stories Gone Wrong (Weird Stories Gone Wrong #6)
by Philippa DowdingQuinn might get used to the food, Work Bots, and creating the Blue Brick™ … but why are children all around him turning blue? Quinn Fleet, twelve, Packager (QF12P) has only been at the Work Centre for three days, but he’s already seen a Caver run away, faced interrogation, and been made to stand in front of a crowd of children in the Grand Hall to apologize for breaking a Blue Brick™. That's when he notices that all the children at the Work Centre look so thin, ragged, and blue. Why are the children turning blue? Why can they make the strange blue spark when they snap their fingers? What’s the blue shimmer in the air? And why do a renegade Work Bot and an Officer want Quinn to lead the NewBlues to the sanctuary of the Quiet, Quiet? But more than all that, what is the Quiet, Quiet, anyway?