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Russia: The Land (Lands, Peoples and Cultures Ser.)
by Greg NicklesDiscusses Russia's geography, history, ethnic groups, wildlife, climate, cities, economy, agriculture, transportation, and space program.
Russian Roulette: The Story of an Assassin (Alex Rider #10)
by Anthony HorowitzThe final book in the #1 bestselling Alex Rider series with over 6 million copies sold in the U.S. alone!Alex Rider's life changed forever with the silent pull of a trigger. When Ian Rider died at the hands of the assassin Yassen Gregorovich, Alex, ready or not, was thrust into the world of international espionage--the world's only teenage spy. Alex vowed revenge against Yassen and the two have battled ever since. Yet, years ago, it was none other than Alex's own father who trained and mentored Yassen, turning him into the killer he would eventually become.What makes us choose evil? Why did one boy choose to kill while another chose to risk his life to save others? In some ways, Alex Rider and Yassen Gregorovich are mirror images of each other. Yet the paths they traveled turned them into mortal enemies.This is Yassen's story. A journey down a darkened path.International #1 bestseller Anthony Horowitz delivers a blockbuster thrill ride in this, his final Alex Rider novel. Perfect for young fans of James Bond.ames Bond.
Rust Vol. 3: Death Of Rocket Boy (Rust #3)
by Royden LeppOz Taylor may know Jet Jones' secret, but convincing the rest of his family may be harder than he counted on. As Oz plots to rid the Taylor farm of the rocket boy, Jet tries to prove himself to the family that has taken him in, in hopes of finding the home he has searched for for so long. However, when shadows of Jet's past start coming back into his life, he realizes his days of running may be numbered.
Rusty (The Puppy Place #54)
by Ellen MilesWelcome to the Puppy Place -- where every puppy finds a home!Lizzie is so ready for animal camp at the Caring Paws Shelter during her school vacation. She loves spending time with all the animals and already has her sights set on one to be her Pet Pal. But once she arrives, Lizzie gets a special assignment from Ms. Dobbins: Rusty, a beautiful and energetic Irish setter. Can Lizzie teach Rusty a few new tricks before the week at camp is up?
Rusty the Trustworthy Pony: Book 15
by Pippa FunnellMeet Tilly Redbrow, who doesn't just love horses - she lives, breathes and dreams them too! When gentle pony, Rusty, arrives at Silver Shoe Farm, Tilly senses something special about him. Soon Rusty forms a close bond with a young autistic boy called Edward, and Tilly is sure this is the beginning of a lifelong friendship.From Pony Club to riding for the British team, and for every girl who has ever longed for a pony of her own, these delightful, warm and engaging stories are packed with Pippa Funnell's expert advice on everything you ever wanted to know about horses.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Get To Know The Justice Who Speaks Her Mind (People You Should Know Ser.)
by John Micklos Jr.Growing up, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was no stranger to being treated unfairly. After all, she was female and Jewish--two groups that faced discrimination at the time. But Ruth worked hard in school, finished first in her class, and eventually became only the second woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. She continues to stand up for the underdog, including fighting for women’s rights and fair treatment of workers.
Ruth Fielding at Snow Camp
by Alice B. EmersonMr. Cameron has purchased a winter camp deep in the wilderness near Scarboro, New York. Helen and Tom have received permission to take Ruth and their other friends to Snow Camp for the latter part of their winter break. Before the friends depart, they cross paths with a strange, sullen boy named Fred Hatfield, who comes from Scarboro. Mr. Cameron has a suspicion that the boy is a runaway and decides to take him back to his family in Scarboro. The Cameron party departs for Snow Camp with Fred Hatfield as an unwilling passenger. On a brief stop near Scarboro, Fred jumps off the train, and Ruth impulsively follows. Fred steals a wagon which is parked in front of a store, and Ruth jumps on board. What follows is a harrowing adventure in which the two are nearly attacked by a panther and are later rescued by a crazy hermit. The sharp explosion and the shriek of the panther seemed simultaneous. The hermit takes the two young people to Snow Camp, but Fred disappears just before they arrive. As fate would have it, Ruth encounters Fred Hatfield several more times during their stay at Snow Camp. In the end, Fred is reunited with his family, and Ruth and her friends return from an enjoyable vacation.
Ruth Fielding of the Red Mill
by Alice B. EmersonRuth Fielding, a recently-orphaned girl, arrives in Cheslow, New York to live with her uncle, Jabez Potter, at the Red Mill with his housekeeper, Aunt Alvirah Boggs. Ruth is greatly disappointed in the cold reception she receives. Uncle Jabez seems to care very little about her, and all that he has to say is that she must earn her keep. Uncle Jabez grows even more difficult after his cash box disappears during a flood. Ruth becomes friends with Helen and Tom Cameron, who are the children of a wealthy merchant. Ruth also visits a lame girl, Mercy Curtis, at her home. Mercy is a very disagreeable girl who resents her disability and takes it out on everyone else. Ruth kindly endures Mercy's taunts, and even promises Mercy that she can someday come stay with her at the Red Mill. There stood the miller, upright and silent, plying the whip. In time, Ruth's cheery disposition softens Mercy's attitude, and she does visit the Red Mill. Soon, a doctor examines Mercy, and it is determined that she may have hope of recovery after an operation. Uncle Jabez's cash box is found, thanks to Ruth, and Uncle Jabez gradually softens towards Ruth.
Ruth and the Green Book
by Calvin A. RamseyRuth and the Green Book is the story of one black family's trip from Chicago to Alabama by car in the late 1940s. Along the way they encounter prejudice, but they also discover The Green Book, a real guide to accommodations which was published for decades to aid African-American travelers as they faced prejudice on the roads across the country.
Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass: A World War II Survival Story (Girls Survive)
by Emma Carlson BerneIn the late summer and early fall of 1938, ten-year-old Ruth Block, along with her father, mother, and best friend, Miriam, must navigate the increasing pressure placed on the Jewish population in Frankfurt, Germany. Ruth grows more worried by the day. Her father's stationery store is shut down; she and Miriam are belittled on the street; their school is closed. Then one night in November, the family's apartment is broken into. Ruth's father is dragged into the square and arrested, along with hundreds of other Jewish men. Ruth, her family, her friends, and her community struggle to survive the fiery night and the terrifying, uncertain future ahead of them. Featuring nonfiction support material, a glossary, and reader response questions, this Girls Survive story takes readers to Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, one of history's most important moments.
Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass: A World War Ii Survival Story (Girls Survive Ser.)
by Emma Carlson BerneIn November 1938, young Ruth Block is a Jewish girl in Frankfurt Germany, trying to cope with the ever tightening noose of Nazi oppression; her father's stationery store has been shut down, and her school closed; then one night her family's apartment is broken into, and her father is dragged out, arrested, and taken to a concentration camp—and it becomes clear that if Ruth and her best friend Miriam are going to survive they must somehow get out of Germany, even if it means leaving their parents behind.
Ruth the Red Riding Hood Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book (Storybook Fairies #4)
by Daisy MeadowsOnce upon a time in Fairyland. . . . Jack Frost is up to his old tricks again. He has sent his goblins to steal the Storybook Fairies' magic objects -- and now readers' favorite stories are all mixed up. Rachel and Kirsty only have one more magic object left to find. After they return Ruth's basket, their favorite stories will be back to normal!
Ryan Pitts: Afghanistan: A Firefight in the Mountains of Wanat (Medal of Honor #2)
by Michael P. SpradlinStaff Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts enlisted in the Army when he was seventeen, and was just twenty-two years old when he fought at the Battle of Wanat in Afghanistan, where his heroic actions earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor. On July 13, 2008, Staff Sergeant Pitts was trapped and badly wounded at an elevated outpost, but helped turn back a brutal attack by 200 insurgents and save many of his company in one of the bloodiest battles of the war with Afghanistan.The Medal of Honor series profiles recipients of the highest and most prestigious personal military decoration, awarded to recognize U.S. military service members who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary acts of valor.
Ryan Quinn and the Lion's Claw (Ryan Quinn Ser. #2)
by Ron McGee“A suspenseful, just-won’t-quit adventure thriller.” —Ridley Pearson, author of the Kingdom Keepers seriesRyan Quinn and the Lion’s Claw is the much-awaited sequel in the thrilling series about Ryan Quinn, a New York City teenager who would give James Bond and Jason Bourne a run for their money. Ryan Quinn has never been a normal kid, and after everything that happened in Andakar, he’s about as far away from normal as could be. His parents want him to forget all about his death-defying escape, his role in the Emergency Rescue Committee, and the fact that they’ve been keeping secrets from him his whole life. But forgetting just isn’t an option for Ryan—not when there’s a traitor in the ERC who’s looking to ruin Ryan’s parents and expose the whole organization.Unsure where to turn or who to trust, Ryan and his friends Danny and Kasey soon find themselves on another adventure, across the world, to help a musician whose words have started a revolution. It’s a globe-trotting mission more treacherous than Ryan could have ever imagined. And just when he feels like he’s cracked the final clue, Ryan stumbles across the biggest secret of all—and it’s about him.Fans of Alex Rider and Spy School will be completely enthralled by the second book in Ron McGee’s high-stakes Ryan Quinn series.
Ryan Quinn and the Rebel's Escape
by Ron Mcgee Chris SamneeRyan Quinn and the Rebel's Escape is the first fast-paced, sensational novel in a trilogy about a New York City teenager who could give James Bond and Jason Bourne a run for their money. Fans of Alex Rider and the Spy School series will be completely enthralled.Ryan Quinn hopes his traveling days are over. The son of a United Nations worker, he's grown up in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa--everywhere but home. He's finally settled at a great school in New York and is making friends when, suddenly, his world is turned upside down.Ryan is blindsided when his father disappears and his mother is abducted. Left with nothing but questions, he soon discovers his parents have been leading a double life. They actually work with the Emergency Rescue Committee, an underground organization that has performed dangerous rescue missions since World War II, and they've been secretly training Ryan to follow in their footsteps.With his parents' lives in the balance and more at stake than he knows, Ryan dives into a mission of international intrigue that sends him around the globe. To survive, he must trust his training and perform his own daring rescue mission in a thrilling race for freedom.Don't miss this first book in Ron McGee's high-stakes trilogy about Ryan Quinn.
Ryan and Jimmy: And The Well in Africa That Brought Them Together
by Herb ShovellerIt costs a lot of money to build a well in Africa -- a lot more than Ryan Hreljac had thought. Still, the six year old kept doing chores around his parents' house, even after he learned it could take him years to earn enough money. Then a friend of the family wrote an article in the local newspaper about Ryan's wish to build a well to supply people with safe, clean water. Before long, ripples of goodwill began spreading. People started sending money to help pay for Ryan's well. Ryan was interviewed on television. His dream of a well became an international news story. In Agweo, Uganda, villagers were used to walking a long way every day in search of water. What they found was often brown and smelly and made a lot of people sick. But when Ryan's well was built, life in the village changed for the better. A young orphan named Akana Jimmy longed for a chance to thank Ryan in person for this gift of life -- clean water. When they finally meet, an unbreakable bond unites these boys from very different backgrounds, and a long and sometimes life-threatening journey begins. Ryan and Jimmy is part of CitizenKid: A collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens.
Ryder K The Mini Boss: The Littlest Hands, Yet the Biggest Dreams
by Cheyenne Davis Margaret Bowdre Ryder K WhartonOriginal, extraordinary, superbly illustrated, informative, inspiring, and a fun read from cover to cover, "Ryder K The Mini Boss: The Littlest Hands, Yet the Biggest Dreams" from Kingston Imperial is a unique and unreservedly recommended pick for family. - MBR Children's BookwatchEntrepreneurial parents should definitely share this book with their kids, especially if they notice an interest in business. Ryder K may be young, but she already understands the essence of being an entrepreneur—proving that children can achieve amazing things with the right support and knowledge. - Reader's Favorite"In 'The Mini Boss,' follow the journey of Ryder K, a remarkable 7-year-old entrepreneur and TV sensation hailing from the MTV Teen Mom universe, as she fearlessly embarks on her entrepreneurial adventure, creating her own nail polish line. Guided by her mother, Cheyenne Davis, celebrated for her role in MTV's iconic Teen Mom franchise, Ryder is joined by her siblings Maya, Mila, Ace, and her cousins Baaz and Zaire. Together, they unravel the essence of hard work, leadership, and the priceless value of collaborative family efforts."With the help of her siblings Maya, Mila, and Ace, and her cousins Baaz and Zaire, Ryder navigates the challenges of young entrepreneurship while embracing vital lessons in leadership, teamwork, and self-empowerment. This heartwarming story, set against a backdrop of family adventure and cultural diversity, introduces readers to the joys and trials of starting a business and the importance of respecting elders and embracing inclusivity."The Mini Boss" is a celebration of children's empowerment, creativity, and the spirit of entrepreneurship. It's an essential read for aspiring young leaders and families everywhere, encouraging mini bosses of all ages to pursue their dreams with courage and determination.Perfect for young readers fascinated by entrepreneurship, "The Mini Boss" is more than a book—it's a transformative experience that ignites the aspirations of tomorrow's leaders and innovators. Join Ryder and her team on their unforgettable adventure and be inspired to turn your own big dreams into reality.
Rykar the Fire Hound: Series 20 Book 4
by Adam BladeBattle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!If Dark Wizard Malvel captures Ghost Beast Rykar's key, he will be able to return to wreak havoc in Avantia, leaving Tom and Elenna trapped on the Isle of Ghosts. Can Tom hope to defeat both the Beast and his oldest enemy once and for all? There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don't miss out! Zulok the Winged Spirit; Skalix the Snapping Horror; Okira the Crusher and Rykar the Fire Hound
S.: A Novel (Everyman's Library Contemporary Classics Ser. #Bks. 1-4)
by John UpdikeS. is the story of Sarah P. Worth, a thoroughly modern spiritual seeker who has become enamored of a Hindu mystic called the Arhat. A native New Englander, she goes west to join his ashram in Arizona, and there struggles alongside fellow sannyasins (pilgrims) in the difficult attempt to subdue ego and achieve moksha (salvation, release from illusion). "S." details her adventures in letters and tapes dispatched to her husband, her daughter, her brother, her dentist, her hairdresser, and her psychiatrist--messages cleverly designed to keep her old world in order while she is creating for herself a new one. This is Hester Prynne's side of the triangle described by Hawthorne's Scarlet Letter; it is also a burlesque of the quest for enlightenment, and an affectionate meditation on American womanhood.From the Trade Paperback edition.
S.E. Hinton Classic Collection: Rumble Fish, Some of Tim's Storie, Taming the Star Runner, and Tex
by S.E. HintonOne of the world&’s most popular young adult authors, S.E. Hinton&’s novels have been passed down for generations, inspiring readers of all ages. Now, new readers can discover Hinton&’s deeply engaging novels for the first time, and longtime fans can build their collections with a bundle of four of her most entertaining titles. In RUMBLE FISH, two brothers discover how the bond of blood can be as tight as a noose. In TAMING THE STAR RUNNER, a horse provides the opportunity for escape to a troubled young writer. In TEX, a boy goes looking for trouble and might find redemption instead. And in SOME OF TIM'S STORIES, a bartender recounts the story of two lives torn apart by tragedy. Unforgettable, searing, powerful, told in Hinton&’s indelible voice, these four works by a master of craft feature characters who will live on in your imagination long after you finish.
S.E.X., second edition: The All-You-Need-To-Know Sexuality Guide to Get You Through Your Teens and Twenties
by Heather CorinnaAs a teen or emerging adult, dealing with all the changes going on in your life, body, and mind can be mighty overwhelming. When it comes to sex, everyone seems to have strong feelings and opinions about who you should be and what you should (shouldn't) do. How do you decide who to listen to? Heather Corinna and Scarleteen have provided sex education and information to millions of young people, parents, and mentors since 1998; S.E.X tackles all the big topics:Self-image and how to find and claim your own sexual selfHow to best protect and support your sexual and emotional healthSorting out gender and sexual identities, even when they're complicated and confusingThe latest on contraceptive methods and other reproductive choices, sexually transmitted infections, and safer sexFinding, creating, and managing healthy and happy relationshipsHow to set and respect limits and boundaries, and rock consentIdentifying, preventing, or healing from abuse or assault...and much more.Whatever your gender or sexual identity, whether you've already been actively exploring your sexuality or are only just getting curious, S.E.X clearly spells out what you need and want to know-no shame, no judgement, just comprehensive and accurate info in a clear, straightforward language.
S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Droid of Doom (S.M.A.R.T.S.)
by Melinda MetzThe S.M.A.R.T.S. club has a new member—a high-tech android named Dude. But not everyone is happy to have the robot at school... because someone is deliberately damaging him during the night! Usually Zoe, Jaden, and Caleb would easily crack the case with their amazing teamwork and critical-thinking skills, but there’s a problem. Caleb doesn’t trust the droid. He’s sure that Dude is up to no good and that artificial intelligence will lead to DOOM and a robo-takeover. Will the three friends be able to work together to solve this mechanical mystery?
S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Mars Mission Mayhem (S.M.A.R.T.S.)
by Melinda MetzThe S.M.A.R.T.S. team is going to Mars! After winning a contest, S.M.A.R.T.S. gets the chance to participate in a Mars colony simulation out in the desert. Other science clubs are there, too including a rival club that’s played dirty in the past. Now, only a day into the mission, the S.M.A.R.T.S. equipment is malfunctioning. Could it be sabotage? Faced with multiple suspects and the challenges of (simulated) space, Zoe, Jaden, and Caleb will have to use their best science skills and investigative powers to figure out this red planet puzzler.
S.O.S. from Outer Space (The DATA Set #9)
by Ada HopperIn the ninth DATA Set adventure, the kids blast off into outer space!When Laura hears a strange but familiar buzzing coming from her radio, she instantly knows who&’s trying to get in touch. It&’s none other than Fave, the DATA Set&’s alien friend who crashed down on Earth! The kids excitedly decode the message but learn that Fave is in trouble! Join the kids as they suit up and blast off into the galaxy on a mission to help an old friend. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the DATA Set chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.