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Giselle the Christmas Ballet Fairy: Special Edition) (Rainbow Magic Special Edition)
by Daisy MeadowsJack Frost is on the naughty list!<P><P> Every year, Giselle the Christmas Ballet Fairy's special magic helps every holiday ballet show run perfectly. But when Jack Frost crashes a performance and steals her magic objects, it looks like everything will be ruined! <P> Rachel and Kirsty need to get the magic objects back in time for the Fairyland Christmas Eve ballet performance. They'll have to harness all the magic of the season to help Giselle. If they don't succeed, holiday shows everywhere will be ruined by Fairyland's biggest Grinch! Find the magic objects in all three stories inside this Rainbow Magic Special Edition and help save the Christmas magic!
Give
by Jen ArenaA gorgeous and powerful book about how simple acts of kindness can change the world.Pay It Forward. Random Acts of Kindness. The Golden Rule. Choose Kind.As parents, teachers, grandparents, aunts and uncles, we hope to teach children compassion, kindness, and selflessness. With a gentle, poignant text by Jen Arena, and colorful, detailed illustrations by Rahele Jomepour Bell, this unforgettable story shows the power of simple acts of kindness and the potential to change other people&’s days for the better.
Give Back
by Gina BellisarioCelebrate kindness and sharing in a sweet picture book about giving back! Thank You, Omu meets All Are Welcome!Greet the morning shiny-new,seat for me and seat for you,drip-drop syrup, pancake stack.Take a plate, and...give back!Follow a little girl and her multigenerational family as they prepare for a community meal and clothing drive. With charming, lyrical text from Gina Bellisario, Give Back celebrates kindness, community, and the various ways we can give to those around us. A perfect book for the holiday season and all year round.
Give Bees a Chance
by Bethany BartonFrom the author-illustrator of Children's Choice Book Award Winner I'm Trying to Love Spiders: a plea to please give bees a chance!Not sure whether to high-five bees or run away from them? Well, maybe you shouldn't high-five them, but you definitely don't have to run away from them. Give Bees a Chance is for anyone who doesn't quite appreciate how extra special and important bees are to the world, and even to humankind! Besides making yummy honey, they help plants grow fruits and vegetables. And most bees wouldn't hurt a fly (unless it was in self-defense!). Bethany Barton's interactive cartoon-style illustrations and hilarious narrator mean this book is full of facts and fun. With bees officially on the endangered animals list, it's more important now than ever to get on board with our flying, honey-making friends!
Give It A Push! Give It A Pull!: A Look At Forces
by Jennifer BoothroydYou push a swing. Your brother pulls a wagon. Forces are at work all around you. But what exactly is a force? And how do forces act on different objects?
Give It a Try, Yasmin! (Yasmin)
by Saadia FaruqiIn this fun collection of four new Yasmin stories, Yasmin tackles every challenge she faces with her head and her heart! Whether she’s helping to solve a recycling problem at school, trying to avoid a science fair fiasco, searching for a favorite lost book, or gathering her courage to join in the fun, Yasmin is always willing to give it a try!
Give It a Try, Yasmin! (Yasmin)
by Saadia FaruqiIn this fun collection of four new Yasmin stories, Yasmin tackles every challenge she faces with her head and her heart! Whether she’s helping to solve a recycling problem at school, trying to avoid a science fair fiasco, searching for a favorite lost book, or gathering her courage to join in the fun, Yasmin is always willing to give it a try!
Give Me Back My Book!
by Ethan Long Travis Foster&“In this funny tale told entirely through dialogue, Redd and Bloo not only learn how a book is made, they learn who it belongs to: anyone who loves reading.&” —Entertainment Weekly This book is full of wonderful WORDS and beautiful PICTURES! And it&’s EXCITING! And it&’s FUNNY! It might be the BEST BOOK EVER—if we could decide whose book it is. Redd and Bloo explore the way a book is made and accidentally build a friendship, too, in this tale told only in dialogue. Travis Foster and Ethan Long offer a hilarious story about the joy of reading, which brings people together in unexpected ways, proving that each book truly belongs to . . . the people who love it. &“What makes it truly touching is the love that Bloo, Redd, and Earthworm have for the book—not just as a transporter of imaginations but as a physical object.&” —Publishers Weekly &“A funny and fresh story with several teachable moments . . . Will please the many fans of Elephant and Piggie.&” —School Library Journal &“This comedic tug-of-war conveys the value of books.&” —Booklist
Give This Book Away!
by Darren FarrellTwo award-winning creators team up for this picture book about what happens--and how you feel--when you give to someone else. And then it asks you to do just that--with the book in your hands!Prepare to open a very special book--a book that you read, but that you don&’t keep. That&’s right. This book isn&’t destined for a pile in your room. It&’s not going to gather dust on a bookshelf. This book is for you to read and enjoy, and then to give away. Yes, away, to someone you've never spoken to before.So, who are you going to pick? The next person you pass on the street? Someone sitting alone on a bench? A kid at the park? Who knows—maybe you'll even make a new friend! Here is a one-of-a-kind picture book that brilliantly introduces the act of giving—quite literally—in a concrete way for kids to understand, and reveals how good it feels when you do.
Give a 'Bot a Bone (Project Droid #5)
by Nancy Krulik Amanda Burwasser Mike MoranLogan and his robot cousin Java are playing ball in the garage, a.ka. Mom’s lab, when they accidentally break her haircutting machine. They need to get a new one fast! The good news: they find one online. The bad news: it’s going to cost a lot of money. So the pair tries out a series of jobs to make some quick cash—dusting the furniture (Mom didn’t mean dumping the dust from the vacuum on the couch), holding a flea market (10 cents a flea!), and even starting a dog grooming/walking business (which is pretty ruff). Finally, they decide to try a bake sale, only they’re out of chocolate chips, so they use bacon instead. Customers think their cookies are disgusting, but a dog accidentally gets one and scarfs it right down. Logan and Java make a lousy cookie, but a perfect dog treat! After earning the money they need, they buy the new haircutting machine and slip it into Mom’s workshop so she’ll never know. Or will she? International bestselling author Nancy Krulik and her incredibly talented daughter, Amanda Burwasser, spin hilarious high jinks in the fifth book in the Project Droid series, which combines the literalness of Amelia Bedelia with a wacky modern edge, making for hours of laughter. And the fun continues with an activity in the back!
Give and Take
by Donna Jo Napoli Lauren Klementz-Harte Doron Ben-AmiThe Little Angel of Generosity loves giving gifts to his friends, especially when he gets a gift in return. And he loves helping children, as long as he earns another feather for his wings. He's still learning what giving is all about when he meets a little girl named Dinah who needs his help. Dinah likes to give gifts, too. And she really likes to get nice things for herself. But her family doesn't have a lot of money, and she wants things they can't afford -- sometimes she even wants those things badly enough to take what doesn't belong to her. It's up to the Little Angel of Generosity to show her that it's not what you have, but what you give that counts.
Giving Thanks: How Thanksgiving Became a National Holiday
by Denise KiernanThe beautifully illustrated true story of how Thanksgiving became a national holiday in America, of Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman who made the holiday happen, and of the role of gratitude the world over. Marvelously brought to life by the New York Times bestselling author Denise Kiernan.All across the world, among hundreds of cultures and across centuries, people have come together to give thanks. But Americans didn&’t have an official Thanksgiving holiday until the 1800s. The holiday Americans know today exists because of a woman named Sarah Josepha Hale, a spirited letter-writing campaign, a sympathetic president, and a civil war. This beautifully illustrated picture book shares the true story of how Thanksgiving became a national American holiday and offers a look at the timeless and global power of gratitude.
Giving Thanks: Poems, Prayers, and Praise Songs of Thanksgiving
by Pamela DaltonA beautifully illustrated collection celebrating the joy of gratitude: “A book to be picked up throughout the year and savored and discussed.” —Booklist (starred review)Newbery Medal winner Katherine Paterson and cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton, creators of Brother Sun, Sister Moon, give fans of all ages even more to be thankful for with Giving Thanks, a special book about gratitude. Paterson’s meditations on what it means to be truly grateful and Dalton’s exquisite cut-paper illustrations are paired with a collection of over fifty graces, poems, and praise songs from a wide range of cultures, religions, and voices. The unique collaboration between these two extraordinary artists flowers in this important and stunningly beautiful reflection on the act of giving thanks.“A joyfulness of spirit permeates the compilation.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Amen.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Glacier Adventure (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by Samantha BrookeHop aboard the Magic School Bus for a whole new adventure about glaciers that is out of this world.Next stop...The Magic School Bus heads to Antarctica to learn about glaciers! D.A. is more of a researcher than a storyteller, so she's naturally nervous when her parents sign her up to speak in front of a sellout crowd. But thanks to the Friz, D.A. gains inspiration from the greatest storytellers on Earth: glaciers! These mighty, frozen time machines guide the class through the Earth's last 10,000 years, and the incredible tale of the changes it has witnessed.
Glacier National Park (U. S. National Parks Field Guides)
by Katie ParkerGlacier National Park runs from Montana to the Canadian border. Learn how to prepare for hiking the trails of this national park and about the wildlife that lives there.
Glaciers Are Alive
by Debbie S. MillerThis environmental picture book introduces young science and nature lovers to the wonders of glaciers, the wildlife that call them home, and how important they are to the health of our planet.A glacier may look forbidding and empty, but it supports abundant life. Follow a glacier as it flows from mountain to ocean, providing a home for ice worms, birds, bears, and more. Where the glacier meets the sea, it creates a rich environment for marine life such as seals, otters, and whales. As glaciers melt at a rapid rate due to climate change, their disappearance impacts not only the wildlife that calls them home, but also all life on earth. Glaciers are alive, and they need our protection!
Gladiator Boy: Three Stories in One Collection 1 (Gladiator Boy #1)
by David GrimstoneCaptured and sold into slavery, Decimus Rex is trained to fight as a gladiator in the infamous Arena. Our young hero must take on the might of Rome in order to survive. A Hero's QuestWhen Decimus Rex arrives at Arena Primus, he must endure trials involving burning hot coals, hammers, spikes and combat. The journey to manhood has begun...Escape From EvilIn the dreaded Arena of Doom, Decimus faces a race over burning hot coals and violent hand-to-hand combat with a fellow slave. Surely life can't get any more difficult than this?Stowaway SlavesDecimus Rex has escaped Arena Primus in the company of a fellow slave, Olu Umbika. Together, the pair have managed to do what no one else has ever done - flee the clutches of Slavious Doom. As expected, the overlord is furious and demands their immediate capture.
Gladiator Boy: Three Stories in One Collection 2 (Gladiator Boy #2)
by David GrimstoneCaptured and sold into slavery, Decimus Rex is trained to fight as a gladiator in the infamous Arena. Our young hero must take on the might of Rome in order to survive.The Rebels' AssaultDecimus Rex has escaped Arena Primus in the company of a fellow slave, Olu Umbika. Together, they manage to board a slave ship and sail away from the trials and Slavious Doom. But can they rescue four friends they left behind?Rescue MissionDecimus Rex is once more back in the clutches of the evil Slavious Doom. Tasked with entering the catacombs beneath the arena to bring back the fabled Blade of Fire, Decimus immediately demands the release of all his friends in return for agreeing to take on the mission. Doom, however, has other plans ...The Blade of FireDecimus Rex is fighting his way through the perilous maze beneath the arena to locate the blade of fire, a legendary sword that Doom is intent upon possessing. But before he can retrieve the sword, Decimus must first rescue his friends. Will he save them, or is his time about to run out?
Gladiator Boy: Three Stories in One Collection 3 (Gladiator Boy #3)
by David GrimstoneFive old friends, one dangerous new enemy ... and a voice from beyond the grave! Decimus Rex may have escaped slavery, but he cannot escape his destiny! Vs The Living DeadDecimus Rex reunites with his five friends to follow a message sent to them all from Teo - a friend they know to be dead. It begs them to risk dangers and rescue him. Is it really from Teo, or is the evil Slavious Doom behind it? The only way to find out is to work out what it means ...Vs The Raging TorrentDecimus Rex and his four friends sail to China on the trail of the Golden Warrior and in search of Teo, but they are captured by the King of Yelang and imprisoned in his Water Maze. Will they ever escape?Vs The Three NinjasThe five friends now have a new enemy - three ninjas, the most deadly warriors in Japan. But Decimus Rex and his friends won't give in that easily.
Gladiator Boy: Three Stories in One Collection 4 (Gladiator Boy #4)
by David GrimstoneFive old friends, one dangerous new enemy ... and a voice from beyond the grave! Decimus Rex may have escaped slavery, but he cannot escape his destiny! Vs The Insane FuryDecimus Rex has been badly wounded. Gladius goes in search of help, but in the meantime Decimus disappears. The friends must return to the Winter Palace and try to rescue Decimus. But there is more than one surprise in store ...Vs The White SnakeCaptured once again by the evil Slavious Doom, the slaves are bound for Pin Yon Rock. There, Decimus is ordered to capture the White Snake in return for his friends' lives. Once again they are all embroiled in a battle of life and death ...Vs The Golem ArmyDecimus Rex and Ruma are surrounded by statues on Pin Yon Rock and are horrified when they come to life. Will they be cut down by this new enemy, or will they persuade them to fight together and take a final stand against the evil Slavious Doom?
Gladiator Boy: Three Stories in One Collection 5 (Gladiator Boy #5)
by David GrimstoneFive old friends return home expecting peace, only to face their worst nightmare yet. Will Decimus Rex ever defeat the evil Slavious Doom?Vs The Screaming VoidOver two hundred children have vanished. There are rumours that the cruel Mirror Master and his black-hearted sidekick, Captain Lich, have something to do with it ... But where are the children being taken and why? It seems Decimus and his friends have a new battle on their hands ...Vs The Clone WarriorsDecimus and his friends must overcome the demons lurking within the Screaming Void. But even if they defeat these fearful monsters, can they survive a battle against the undefeated Clone Warriors?Vs The Ultimate EvilAn old enemy has returned and will stop at nothing in his quest for power. But when he kidnaps Decimus' parents and captures his friends, Decimus is forced to go and face his only undefeated enemy yet.
Gladys the Magic Chicken
by Adam Rex Adam RubinFrom the mega-bestselling author of Dragons Love Tacos and the mega-bestselling illustrator of The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, comes this hilarious new picture book about an irresistible chicken who unexpectedly finds herself on an epic journey during Ancient Times.Gladys the chicken must be magic. After all, for everyone who encounters her, a wish is granted. The Shepherd Boy wishes to be beautiful, the Brave Swordsman wishes to join the Royal Guard, the Purple Pooh-bah wishes for his only daughter to be happy, and the Learned Princess wishes to escape the palace. And one by one, each of these wishes comes true. But . . . is Gladys really magic? Or is everyone making their own fortune? Either way, it adds up to one heck of an adventure for a chicken named Gladys. Blending a classic storybook feel with a thoroughly modern sense of humor, this side-splitting read aloud is perfect for anyone who wishes to see magic in the world—even if they are only looking at a chicken.
Glaki, Spear of the Depths: Series 25 Book 3
by Adam BladeFree the Beasts. Live the Adventure. Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up! In the prison kingdom of Vakunda, a wicked wizard has kidnapped Queen Aroha's nephew. In the sea surrounding the wizard's island lair Tom and Elenna must battle a ferocious water snake-Beast which has the power to freeze water with its eyes!There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Prison Kingdom series - don't miss out! Akorta the All-Seeing Ape; Lycaxa, Hunter of the Peaks; Glaki, Spear of the Depths and Diprox the Buzzing Terror.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Glaki, Spear of the Depths: Series 25 Book 3 (Beast Quest #126)
by Adam BladeFree the Beasts. Live the Adventure. Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up! In the prison kingdom of Vakunda, a wicked wizard has kidnapped Queen Aroha's nephew. In the sea surrounding the wizard's island lair Tom and Elenna must battle a ferocious water snake-Beast which has the power to freeze water with its eyes!There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Prison Kingdom series - don't miss out! Akorta the All-Seeing Ape; Lycaxa, Hunter of the Peaks; Glaki, Spear of the Depths and Diprox the Buzzing Terror.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Glam Opening!
by Jill Santopolo Cathi MingusBrooke and Aly are forced to work with their nemesis in the tenth and final sparkly story in this shimmering series about two sisters who open their own mini-nail salon.Have Aly and her nemesis Suzy Davis finally reached détente? Brooke and Aly’s mother and Suzy’s mother join forces and decide to open up a new salon. Does that mean the girls will actually have to work together in a brand-new Sparkle Spa? Like it or not, these frenemies are now in business together!