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The Gumdrop Ghost (The Nancy Drew Notebooks #33)
by Carolyn KeeneNow you see her, now you don't...She does headstands, she does cartwheels, she can even do a split! Lizzie Benson gives such an amazing performance in a River Heights talent show that she wins a shopping spree at Tremendous Toys.But is Lizzie for real? She looks an awful lot like the actress in a very old movie poster whose name was Elizabeth Benson. And Lizzie says she lives at 10 Tide Street -- a haunted house. Nancy's friends are convinced that Lizzie is a ghost. Nancy says she'll prove them wrong -- but does she have a ghost of a chance?
The Gummiwolf
by RolliJennifer is running away from the Gummiwolf. It's faster than a taxi, a train, and a plane! But when he finally catches up, she's in for a surprise!
The Gunpowder Plot: Great Events
by Gillian ClementsThe great events of British history are part of our shared heritage and it is important that children know the facts behind the famous dates from a young age. In this series, Gillian Clements tells the stories of some of these events through a lively combination of text and illustration (including some speech bubbles, labelled maps etc). In this way she makes history child-friendly and accessible but still manages to incorporate, wherever possible, primary source material (such as eyewitness accounts and documentary evidence). THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON retells the events leading up to the fire of 1666 and its consequences. THE GUNPOWDER PLOT looks at the reasons for the plan to blow up the houses of Parliament in 1605, and the key figures involved including Guy Fawkes. Each book has been thoroughly checked by a history educationalist for accuracy, language levels and appropriate content, and a timeline and glossary are included. These simple, gently-humorous stories give readers the information they need and encourage the development of a real sense of history and how it works.
The Gunpowder Plot: Famous People, Great Events
by Gillian ClementsOn 5th November 1605, a man called Guy Fawkes and his friends tried to blow up the House of Lords in London with gunpowder. They wanted to kill King James I. Find out all about the Gunpowder Plot with this story that is packed with all the facts and colourful pictures.This book is part of a series of picture books, Famous People, Great Events, which are suitable for ages 6-12. They tell the stories of famous men and women and great events in history and are suitable for the primary history curriculum. Written by successful authors, they are enjoyable reads which are packed with facts and colourful illustrations.
Guns for General Washington: A Story of the American Revolution (Great Episodes)
by Seymour ReitA tale of courage and bravery—the daring and dangerous trek that gave young America its first real victory, paving the way for the future of a great democratic nation.This exciting middle grade novel is the true story of Will Knox, a nineteen-year-old young man who transported 183 cannons from New York’s Fort Ticonderoga to Boston—in the dead of winter—to help George Washington win an important battle.Paul Revere's midnight ride...Washington crossing the Delaware...the winter crisis at Valley Forge... Some events in America's War for Independence are known to all. This book brings to history fans the story of another true episode, just as dramatic but not nearly as well known.As you read these pages, you will agree that Colonel Knox's great adventure was a stirring, suspenseful, and important event in American history.
Guppies in Tuxedos: Funny Eponyms
by Marvin Terban Giulio MaestroA person or place that becomes a word is an eponym, and here we have the surprising stories behind more than a hundred eponymous words.
Gus's Escape: A QUIX Book (Pet Pals #4)
by Allison GutknechtGus gets lost in the woods in this fourth book in the QUIX series that&’s perfect for fans of the Critter Club series and Animal Planet&’s Amanda to the Rescue.Gus is used to being the big dog at Whiskers Down the Lane, but even he gets scared sometimes. After being frightened by a tiny rat, Gus takes off only to get lost in the woods! But he quickly realizes he&’s not alone—little Buttons has followed his furry friend. Can the two find their way back home?
Gustav Is Missing!: A Tale of Friendship and Bravery
by Andrea ZuillFrom the author of Sweety comes a heartwarming story of friendship and bravery, featuring a little mushroom who sets off into the scary world to find his missing pet slug.Oh, no! When mushroom boy Little Cap's pet slug, Gustav, goes missing, Little Cap is beside himself. How can he summon the courage to leave his cozy home to find him? But summon he does. There are many suspicious characters just outside his door and--gasp!--he has to talk to his neighbors, but Little Cap can't be stopped.After much perilous searching--up sheer cliffs and into deep canyons and even stepping in something really, really gross--Little Cap finally finds his very best friend, and he's changed for the better along the way. Here is a story that celebrates friendship, perseverance, and bravery, told with Andrea Zuill's signature heart and humor.
Guts: Revised Edition
by Seymour SimonJoin award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he explores one of the most important systems of the human body: the digestive system! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Ever wonder how food like pizza or spaghetti moves through our body? It all happens in our digestive system, otherwise known as our guts. Working twenty-four hours a day, it makes sure the food we eat turns into energy, nutrients, and waste.In this revised edition, featuring clear text and stunning full-color photographs, Seymour Simon takes us step-by-step through the digestive system.Readers will learn all about digestion, from the moment you chew your food to when it moves throughout your major organs, such as the stomach and intestines, and how waste is eventually eliminated. Most importantly, he explains how something that happens inside everyone, every day, is such an essential part of our human body.Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book includes an author's note, a glossary, and an index and supports the Common Core State Standards.
Guy Diamond and the Rainbow Roundup (DreamWorks Trolls)
by David Lewman Random HouseThe next installment in the early chapter-book series starring the characters from DreamWorks Trolls--plus a collectible bookmark!When all the rainbows in Troll Village disappear, it's up to Guy Diamond to get them back before the annual Rainbow Rave party! Join Guy, Poppy, Branch, and the rest of the lovable DreamWorks Trolls in the fourth installment of this original chapter-book series. This book is perfect for children ages 6 to 9--and it comes with a collectible bookmark!DreamWorks Trolls are the most magical creatures with the wildest hair--and you can bring Poppy, Branch, Lady Glittersparkles, and the other Trolls to life in your own magical adventures!
Guys Read: Kid Appeal (Guys Read Ser.)
by David Lubar Jon ScieszkaThe whole school is getting in on the action when a contest is announced: The student who creates the best project on New Cairo’s history will win a trip to the cool new water park in town. Charlie has a plan that can’t lose—as long as he doesn’t lose his life in the process. A short story from the acclaimed collection Guys Read: Funny Business, edited by Jon Scieszka.
Gwen the Beauty and the Beast Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book (The Fairy Tale Fairies #5)
by Daisy MeadowsJoin the Fairy Tale Fairies as they make sure everyone's favorite fairy tale characters get their happily ever after! Happily Ever After? Once upon a time, Rachel and Kirsty were excited to attend the special Fairy Tale Festival at TipTop Castle. But when Jack Frost steals the Fairy Tale Fairies' magic items, stories everywhere get all jumbled up. Even worse, characters from inside the books are coming to life and finding their way into the human world! Gwen's magic rose pin is on Jack Frost's shirt. Rachel and Kirsty must return it to their fairy friend. Without it, Beauty and the Beast will never make it back into their story! Find the special fairy object in each book and help save the Fairy Tale Magic!
Gwendolyn's Pet Garden
by Anne RenaudA unique solution is found when a little girl dreams of getting a pet.Gwendolyn longs for a pet. What kind? Any kind! How many legs? Two, four, ten--she's not picky! But her parents have other ideas, and instead they give her . . . a box of dirt. "It smells of swamp," Gwendolyn says--but her parents say it smells of possibilities. And once Gwendolyn gets savvy about seeds and soil, sun and shade, she finds they are right. The dirt starts performing some amazing tricks, and soon she has a whole pet garden of her very own--it might not have "any legs at all, but it was alive, and Gwendolyn could talk to it, care for it, and watch it grow."Dynamic illustrations full of funny details show the love Gwendolyn puts into caring for her "pet," and her enthusiasm and pride are sure to inspire gardeners and aspiring gardeners alike.
The Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures)
by Mike ThalerIt's another scary day at the Black Lagoon. . . .There's a new gym teacher transferring over from the junior high, and Hubie is worried. The junior high students say he's big, mean, and blows his whistle a lot. Will Hubie really have to run a lap around the world to pass Mr. Green's class? Will he be able to lift Mr. Green's pickup truck and climb up a rope while it's on fire?Hubie doesn't want to go to gym class anymore!
Gymnastics Fun (Sports Fun)
by Imogen KingsleyGymnastics is amazing to watch! Kids can take part in the sport by learning about the skills, equipment, and the importance of good sportsmanship. They can even practice a basic skill to have more fun in the arena.
The Gymnastics Mystery (Boxcar Children #73)
by Charles Tang Gertrude Chandler WarnerHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are happy to share their home with Katya, the young gymnast, and watch her practice for the big competition. When things start going wrong at the gym it quickly becomes clear that someone is trying to ruin Katya's chances of winning--but who? The Aldens want to help. The trouble is, Katya's been acting a little mysterious herself--almost as if she's got something to hide. But what? Can the Boxcar Children solve both mysteries before the big competition?
The H. A. Rey Treasury of Stories (Dover Children's Classics)
by H. A. Rey Margaret Rey"I totally fell in love with this book. I've read the Curious George books hundreds of times, but I've never seen any of these. They're fun and have cheerful, silly illustrations that the kids will love. Everyone should read this one!" — St. Francis (Pius X Library) Elementary School From the author of the Curious George series comes this collection of four humorous and marvelously illustrated stories:Tit for Tat concerns kindness to animals and portrays a place where horses ride in carriages drawn by men and women, fish catch humans, cows lasso cowboys, and dogs walk people.Elizabite: Adventures of a Carnivorous Plant uses rhyming couplets to recount the humorous antics of a hungry plant in a botanist's laboratory.Billy's Picture, a tale of art and individualism, tells of Billy the Bunny's attempts to paint a picture. Each of his friends has a different idea about how it should look ― and they all want to help. (co-written with Margret Rey)Zebrology offers a wordless celebration of the common ground that lies beneath appearances.
Hábitats del mundo (Habitats of the World): Un viaje por los ecosistemas de la Tierra
by DK- Contiene 14 impresionantes ilustraciones CGI a doble página, repletas de la vida vegetal y animal.- Este maravilloso formato ha vendido más de 770.000 ejemplares en todo el mundo.Un viaje ilustrado a través de los hábitats más sorprendentes de la Tierra, desde bosques y océanos hasta desiertos y polos helados.Ilustrado con increíble detalle, Hábitats del mundo explora los principales ecosistemas de la Tierra y las diferentes comunidades de animales y plantas que viven en cada uno. Desde una abundante selva tropical hasta las condiciones hostiles de alta montaña o los polos helados, descubre cómo los animales y las plantas se adaptan a su entorno y cómo interactúan con su entorno y entre ellos.------------------------- Shows 14 panoramic CGI artworks show each major habitat teeming with life.- In the same lavish, landscape format as the successful Through Time series, which has sold over 770,000 worldwide.Beautifully detailed panoramic artworks show each major habitat teeming with life—each scene is packed with drama and intricate details to pore over.
Habitats of Africa
by Bernice Rappoport Margaret McnamaraFind out about the plants and animals found in three African habitats.
Habitats of the World (DK Panorama)
by DKTake a tour through Earth&’s most amazing habitats and discover the astonishing variety of life on our planet.From forests and ocean to deserts and the frozen Poles, explore Earth&’s major ecosystems and the different communities of animals and plants that live in each one.Illustrated in incredible detail with CGI images, children aged 7-11 will pore over the pages of this breathtaking visual journey through Earth&’s incredible ecosystems. Dip beneath the sunlit surface of the Coral Sea to discover a reef bursting with life. Voyage to the frozen north to find out which animals survive on the icy Arctic tundra. See the sunrise over the Sonoran Desert in spring as this arid landscape bursts into bloom. Find out how animals and plants are adapted to their environment and how they interact with their surroundings and each other, from a teeming tropical rainforest to the hostile conditions of a high mountain peak or the icy Poles. This incredible nature book for children features: 14 stunning double-page CGI illustrations, each showcasing a different habitat from across the world, from the Arctic to Australia. Details from the main scene are pulled out and placed around the edges of the page for readers to find in the illustration and to give extra information. All of Earth&’s major habitats and the animals and plants that live there.A lively and engaging introduction text guides the reader through each habitat, and draws out details from the artwork.SI Habitats of the World is for anyone fascinated by the incredible diversity of life on Earth, perfect for children and parents to read together. Packed full of natural wonders and iconic animal species, this book shows how life on Earth is interconnected and knitted together in a delicate balance.
Hacer cumplir las reglas
by Vickey HeroldWhy do people need rules? How do people enforce rules? Read this book to find out.
Hacer que nos escuchen: ¿Cómo podemos los estadounidenses cambiar nuestra sociedad? (Relatos estadounidenses)
by DKInspira jóvenes curiosos a explorar cómo los estadounidenses se aliaron en la campaña por el cambio a lo largo de la historia y cómo es la vida en EE. UU. hoy en díaParte de una serie inspirante que apoya el aprendizaje acerca del gobierno y el civismo en un EE. UU. contemporáneo a través de eventos históricos y las personas que formaron los mismos. Hacer que nos escuchen interconecta contexto, personalidades y eventos históricos y las experiencias de estadounidenses modernos. Ayudará los estudiantes a entender temas claves de estudios sociales, como los orígenes de instituciones y valores de EE. UU. y la relevancia que tienen a las vidas de jóvenes hoy. El libro explora el civismo a lo largo de la historia de EE. UU., tanto en movimientos comunitarios como en campañas para el derecho al voto y derechos civiles. Temas y eventos históricos incluyen la Revolución estadounidense, la lucha para abolir la esclavitud, y campañas por el derecho al voto de la mujer y derechos laborales y civiles.
Hacks for Minecrafters: The Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You (Hacks For Minecrafters #1)
by Megan MillerMinecraft was originally designed to let other people modify it. Unlike the other successful gaming guides already on the market, this one is the first unofficial “hacker’s” guide specifically for adding mods (modifications) to your Minecraft game. Its hacks for Minecrafters are designed for players ages 7-12, but Minecrafters of every age will enjoy it and find it useful. This adventuring series is ideal for fans of the classic good vs. evil fight, magical schools like Hogwarts, and games like Pokemon GO, Minecraft, and Terraria. <p><p> With adding mods, Minecrafters can make their own adventures within Minecraft. Mods add content to the game that can change gameplay. This gives the players more options for how they play in the world of Minecraft. This Minecraft mods book can guide readers to adding new mechanics, mobs, and quests to their games as well as entirely new dimensions to play in. The rules of your gaming world can be changed with each and every mod you add! <p> This book is a great gift for any Minecraft lover in your life. It is one of several Megan Miller Minecraft books. Anyone interested in Minecraft mods will use this hacks for Minecrafters book.