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Our Teacher Is a Vampire and Other (Not) True Stories
by Mary Amato Ethan LongIt all begins when Alexander H. Gory Jr. passes around a notebook in which he reveals a tantalizing secret: he has proof that their teacher, Mrs. Penrose, is a vampire. Soon the entire class is speculating and adding their opinions to the notebook until . . . it lands in Mrs. Penrose's hands. It turns out that Mrs. Penrose has been keeping a secret: she is expecting a baby. But since the notebook is encouraging her students to write and improving their spelling and grammar, Mrs. Penrose allows it to continue circulating.The notebook becomes a place for jokes, poems, and stories. When Mrs. Penrose's baby comes too soon, she is replaced by a no-nonsense substitute. Now, the students express their fears, frustrations and hopes.
Our Town: A Play in Three Acts (Harper Perennial Modern Thought Ser.)
by Thornton WilderOur Town was first produced and published in 1938 to wide acclaim. This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of life in the town of Grover 's Corners, an allegorical representation of all life, has become a classic. It is Thornton Wilder's most renowned and most frequently performed play. It is now reissued in this handsome hardcover edition, featuring a new Foreword by Donald Margulies, who writes, "You are holding in your hands a great American play. Possibly the great American play. " In addition, Tappan Wilder has written an eye-opening new Afterword, which includes Thornton Wilder's unpublished notes and other illuminating photographs and documentary material.
Our Town: A Play in Three Acts (Perennial Classics Ser.)
by Thornton Wilder“[Our Town] leaves us with a sense of blessing, and the unspoken but palpable command to achieve gratitude in what remains of our days on earth.” — The New YorkerThornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of life in the mythical village of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire—an allegorical representation of all life—is an American classic. It is the simple story of a love affair that asks timeless questions about the meaning of love, life, and death.Our Town explores the relationship between two young neighbors, George Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, and then culminates in marriage. When Emily loses her life during childbirth, the circle of life portrayed in each of the three acts—childhood, adulthood, and death—is fully realized.Widely considered one of the greatest American plays of all time, Our Town debuted on Broadway in 1938 and continues to be performed daily on stages around the world. This special edition includes an afterword by Wilder's nephew, Tappan Wilder, with illuminating documentary material about the playwright and his most famous drama.
Our Wayward Fate
by Gloria ChaoA teen outcast is simultaneously swept up in a whirlwind romance and down a rabbit hole of dark family secrets when another Taiwanese family moves to her small, predominantly white midwestern town in this remarkable new novel from the critically acclaimed author of American Panda, which The Wall Street Journal called “weepingly funny.” <P><P>Seventeen-year-old Ali Chu knows that as the only Asian person at her school in middle-of-nowhere Indiana, she must be bland as white toast to survive. This means swapping her congee lunch for PB&Js, ignoring the clueless racism from her classmates and teachers, and keeping her mouth shut when people wrongly call her Allie instead of her actual name, pronounced Āh-lěe, after the mountain in Taiwan. Her autopilot existence is disrupted when she finds out that Chase Yu, the new kid in school, is also Taiwanese. Despite some initial resistance due to the “they belong together” whispers, Ali and Chase soon spark a chemistry rooted in competitive martial arts, joking in two languages, and, most importantly, pushing back against the discrimination they face. But when Ali’s mom finds out about the relationship, she forces Ali to end it. <P><P>As Ali covertly digs into the why behind her mother’s disapproval, she uncovers secrets about her family and Chase that force her to question everything she thought she knew about life, love, and her unknowable future. Snippets of a love story from nineteenth-century China (a retelling of the Chinese folktale The Butterfly Lovers) are interspersed with Ali’s narrative and intertwined with her fate.
Our World in Numbers (DK Oour World in Numbers)
by DKZillions of fun figures at your fingertips!Are you eager to know all the most incredible facts and stats? Would you like to number-crunch your way around the wonders of our world?Arm yourself with nuggets of number knowledge and fantastic figures with this data-filled book that explores everything in our world from space to sports and animals to art. How long does it take to put on a spacesuit? How many times does a sloth poop in a week? How many stone blocks are there in the Great Pyramid at Giza? What percentage of your brain do you really use? With intriguing fact-bites and colorful data graphics, Our World in Numbers takes you on a remarkable adventure by numbers, telling you everything you could possibly need to know--and more!
Our World in Numbers Animals: An Encyclopedia of Fantastic Facts (DK Oour World in Numbers)
by DKLearn about everything in the animal kingdom with this book of extraordinary figures and number-based facts for children aged 9-12!Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey around the animal kingdom. From colossal mammals to tiny insects and everything in between, learn all about your favorite animals with more than 1,000 weird and wonderful numbers.Our World in Numbers: Animals will have you impressing your family and friends like never before with mind-blowing facts and stats on a vast range of different animal species. Children aged 9-12 will number-crunch their way around the animal kingdom, discovering everything from the age of the world&’s oldest animal and which bird has the most feathers, to which snake has the longest fangs and how long a tiger sleeps in a day.This animal book of fantastic figures offers:- More than 1,000 astonishing animal facts for children aged 9-12.- Different topics divided by 5 chapters, invertebrates, fish, amphibians and reptile, birds and mammals.- Eye-catching double page features, including vibrant photographs and graphics for every topic.- Fun and surprising information on more than 80 topics to engage children in the world around them.This data-packed adventure through the animal world is filled with everything you&’ve ever wanted to know about your favourite animals, with full-page photographs and fun, colorful images, wacky animal fact-bites and funky figures to become an animal expert!
Our World in Numbers Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Life: An Encyclopedia of Fantastic Facts (DK Oour World in Numbers)
by DKGo on a fact-packed adventure through the prehistoric world with this children’s book of figures and number-based facts!Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey through dinosaurs and prehistoric life. From incredible ichthyosaurs to terrifying tyrannosaurs and everything in between, learn all about the age of the dinosaurs with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers.This dinosaur book of fantastic figures offers:- More than 1,000 dinosaur facts for children aged 9-12.- Topics divided by 5 chapters: Before the Dinosaurs, Tremendous Triassic, Jaw-Dropping Jurassic, Colossal Cretaceous and After the Dinosaurs.- Eye-catching double-page features, including vibrant photographs and graphics for every topic.Our World in Numbers: Dinosaurs will have you impressing your family and friends with mind-blowing facts and stats on a vast range of different dino species. Children aged 9-12 will number-crunch their way around the prehistoric world, discovering everything from the fastest, biggest, and deadliest creatures to the size of dinosaurs' hearts, brains, tails, and scales.More in the seriesGo on a data-packed adventure with the Our World in Numbers series, explore the animal kingdom with Our World in Numbers: Animals, or learn about everything in the world, from animals to art, with the comprehensive Our World in Numbers.
Our World in Numbers: Planet Earth (DK Oour World in Numbers)
by DKLearn about everything on planet Earth with this book of extraordinary figures and number-based facts for children aged 9-12!Put the fun back into learning and take children on a number-crunching journey around our incredible planet. From microscopic minerals to majestic mountains and everything in between, learn all about planet Earth with more than 1,000 weird and wonderful numbers.Our World in Numbers: Planet Earth will have you impressing your family and friends like never before with mind-blowing figures behind rising sea levels, the gradual growth of mountains, and wild weathers. Children aged 9-12 will number-crunch their way around the planet, discovering everything about world's biggest oceans, rivers, and mountains.This Earth book of fantastic figures offers:More than 1,000 astonishing Earth facts for children aged 9-12.Different topics divided by 5 chapters that explore the planet.Eye-catching double page features, including vibrant photographs and graphics for every topic.Fun and surprising information on more than 80 topics to engage children in the world around them.This data-packed adventure through the animal world is filled with everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the planet, with full-page photographs and fun, colorful images, wacky fact-bites, and funky figures to become an animal expert! More in the seriesOur World in Numbers explores figures and number-based facts through exciting topics, vibrant photos and exciting graphics. If you liked Our World in Numbers: Planet Earth, why not try Our World in Numbers: Animals, and learn about the animal kingdom, or Our World in Numbers: Dinosaurs, and discover the prehistoric world.
Our World in Pictures The Dinosaur Book (DK Our World in Pictures)
by DKFind out everything you need to know about dinosaurs, pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and prehistoric mammals with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities. Come face-to-face with some of the most incredible creatures ever to exist in this incredible book of dinosaurs and other prehistoric life. With more than 1,000 extraordinary images and fascinating facts, kids aged 9-12 will love poring over the pages of Our World in Pictures: The Dinosaur Book. This book brings to life all forms of prehistoric creatures through vivid illustrations and realistic digital reconstructions, showing their fearsome teeth, tails, legs and scales that enabled them to eat, move and defend themselves against predators.Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings, and illustrations on every page. - Covers all forms of prehistoric life, from the first primitive invertebrates to dazzling dinosaurs, and the earliest mammals. - Up-to-date, essential information about dinosaurs&’ evolution and extinction, and every aspect of dinosaur science.- Picture-heavy and text-light approach to introduce geological periods, evolution and extinction, and every aspect of dinosaur science.Young readers will love to find out about the latest scientific discoveries that have changed the way we see these fascinating prehistoric animals – from the discovery of feathered dinosaurs to analyzing what has been found in their stomachs. Find all this and more in this dinosaur encyclopedia, featuring at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making it an ideal combination of colorful diagrams and informative text boxes. The easy-to-read text is accessible for kids aged 9+, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children&’s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.Learn all about the world one picture at a time!If you like Our World in Pictures: The Dinosaur Book then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can become vehicle virtuosos with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes, journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places and become antiquarians with The History Book.
Our World in Pictures The History Book (DK Our World in Pictures)
by DKFrom ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities. A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone-Age tools to smartphones. Children will love to explore galleries of intriguing objects from ancient civilizations, bygone eras, and breakthrough moments, to understand how the modern world has been influenced by the past. With more than 1,000 extraordinary images of items big and small, kids aged 9-12 will love poring over the pages of Our World in Pictures: The History Book. Glimpse the treasures of the past on every page and learn the fascinating stories of those who came before us! Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings, and illustrations on every page. - Chapter introductions give context to each historical era.- Picture galleries showcase collections of historical objects from around the world.- Explores the major cultures and civilizations of each era, and common historical themes such as warfare and trade.Marvel at the jewelery created in ancient empires. Discover the treasures that traveled along the Silk Road from East Asia to Europe. Uncover the gadgets used by spies during World War II and the Cold War. Find all this and more in this history encyclopedia, featuring at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making it an ideal combination of colorful diagrams and informative text boxes. The easy-to-read text is accessible for kids aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children&’s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down through generations.Learn all about the world one picture at a time!If you like Our World in Pictures: The History Book then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can become vehicle virtuosos with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes, journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places and become palaeontologists with The Dinosaur Book.
Our World in Pictures: An Encyclopedia of Everything (DK Our World in Pictures)
by DKFrom animals to the internet, and from pandemics to global warming, this children's encyclopedia includes everything you need to know on just about everything!Have you ever wondered what the earliest photograph ever taken was? Or what the latest Rover on Mars looks like? How about the speed of which a red kangaroo can jump? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these quirky questions and so many more, then SI Our World in Pictures Encyclopedia may be the book for you! Explore galleries of intriguing objects on a range of topics, from plants to space, and from sports to ancient civilizations. This engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 takes you on a fascinating journey from the past to present day - and into the future!Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore:- Includes more than 1,200 images, including beautiful photographs and never-before-seen illustrations- Highly visual approach to learning - Ideal combination of colorful diagrams with infographic text boxesPrepare to build your knowledge on a wide range of topics, including: space, earth, nature, science, technology, history, culture and society, and entertainment. the striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts on just about everything!In association with DK Smithsonian, the text proves easily-accessible for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children&’s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.Learn all about the world one picture at a time!If you like SI Our World in Pictures Encyclopedia then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly-visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, become a vehicle virtuoso with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes and venture on a journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places.
Our World's Story
by Richard G. Boehm Claudia Hoone Thomas M. Mcgowan Mabel C. McKinney-Browning Ofelia B. MiramontesWorld history from ancient civilizations to modern day.
Our World: Ancient World Cultures
by Lisa Arnold Barbara Brown Leslie SwensonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Ours to Share: Coexisting in a Crowded World (Orca Footprints #16)
by Kari JonesThere are almost eight billion people alive today. Having that many people in the world puts pressure on both social and natural resources, and we have to ask ourselves difficult questions like, What is our fair share? And how do we share more equitably? Ours to Share starts by giving an overview of human population growth, from the time when there were only a few hundred thousand people until now. The book goes on to examine some of the inequities that happen between people when natural and social resources are stressed and provides examples of people who have found innovative ways to share more equitably with their neighbors. The book also examines the impact our expanding population has had on other species. Finally, the book offers suggestions for actions kids can take to better the world from their own home, school and community. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Out At Second (Matt Christopher: The #1 Sports Series for Kids)
by Matt ChristopherShould Manny keep his promise-even if it puts his friend in danger? When the Grizzlies' first basemen is sidelined two days before the playoffs, catcher Manny Griffin and second baseman Stu Fletcher take it upon themselves to help his replacement become a better player. The three practice together and all is going well-until a wild throw hits Stu right in the head! Manny gives his word to keep quiet, but a few days later, Stu starts acting funny. Now Manny faces a difficult decision: should he break his promise and let Stu and the team down... or keep silent and hope that he's not putting Stu in danger?
Out Of Gas (Red Rhino)
by Vicki HayesTrey really wants to play soccer. Mr. Dean really wants him to come up with a science project. But Trey can’t think of anything. Maybe he will find inspiration in the woods, so he takes his dog for a walk. All of sudden there is a tremendous thud. An alien spaceship has crashed. Trey cannot believe it when two blobs roll off the ship and morph into exact copies of his dog!
Out Standing in My Field
by Patrick JenningsTy has been named for baseball legend Ty Cobb, but the hero of Jennings' wonderful new novel isn't living up to his namesake's reputation when it comes to The Game. He loves baseball; he just isn't great at it, despite all the efforts of his coach and father, who himself once dreamed of playing in the majors.
Out at Home (Cal Ripken Jr.'s All Stars #5)
by Kevin Cowherd Cal Ripken Jr.Mickey Labriogla is the best catcher in the league. He's got a cannon for an arm, calls a great game, and blocks the plate like a bulldozer with shin guards. But when a hotshot new pitcher joins the Dulaney Orioles, Mickey wonders if it isn't time to find another position -- or maybe another team.Zoom's the most arrogant player the Orioles have ever seen. But even Coach Labriogla, Mickey's dad, seems in awe of the kid's talent and willing to overlook his insufferable behavior. When Mickey and Zoom find themselves rivals for the attention of the mysterious Abby Elliott, who works the concession stand, any chance the two teammates can get along goes out the window. As the Orioles head to a seemingly-inevitable showdown in the new "Super-Regional" against Zoom's old team, the powerful Laurel Yankees, the clash between Mickey and Zoom threatens to break the team apart -- and derail a championship season.Praise for Hothead". . . just the ticket for readers who've worked their way through Dan Gutman and Matt Christopher but are still a little shy of Matt de la Pe¿a and Carl Deuker. " -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Written with Ripken's obvious knowledge of the game, Conor's story rings true, with plenty of good baseball action. If Conor's not always in good spirits, the novel is, with likable characters, lively baseball action and the usual dreams of playing in the big leagues-in Conor's case, at Camden Yards. Ripken and Cowherd, like Conor and his Babe Ruth League Orioles, make a winning team. " --Kirkus Reviews
Out for Blood: Out for Blood (Killer Species #3)
by Michael P. SpradlinThe action-packed series by Michael P. Spradlin returns. Each book covers a genetically engineered superpredator wreacking havoc on the environment.Dr. Catalyst has finally come unhinged. Twice the crazed scientist has released his super predators into the wild to combat invasive species, and twice Emmet Doyle and his best friend Calvin Geaux have exploded his efforts. Now he's out for something more than just snakes and fish. Dr. Catalyst wants revenge.It's a quiet night when Emmet takes his dog, Apollo, out for a walk in the backyard. Until the noise begins. Part batlike screech, part insect buzz -- it seems to be coming from the roof. Suddenly the sky is full of dark, beating shapes, and they're all headed straight for Emmet. Dr. Catalyst's newest creations are hungry, and only one thing will satisfy them. Blood.
Out of Bounds (All-Star Sports Stories #11)
by Fred BowenThere’s “plenty of soccer action” in this story of a middle schooler who has to figure out how to balance good sportsmanship with the goal of winning (Booklist). Eighth-grader Nate Osborne is a forward on his U-14 soccer team, the Strikers. He and the rest of his teammates are very competitive—especially when it comes to their rivals, the Monarchs. They want the Monarchs to lose so badly that they’ll even root against them when they play other teams. Then, during a game between the Strikers and the Monarchs, a boy on the opposing team gets injured, and Nate must decide between going for a goal or kicking the ball out of bounds as an act of sportsmanship. His aunt, who’s also a soccer player, has taught him the importance of fair play, but when Nate stops the clock and sacrifices his chance to win the game, his teammates just don’t understand. From the author of the Sports Stories and All-Star Sport Stories series, as well as the kids’ sports column “The Score” for the Washington Post’s KidsPost section, Out of Bounds is an entertaining and thoughtful tale about young athletes striving to become not only great players, but also great people.
Out of Bounds (Hoops #3)
by Elena Delle DonneFrom WNBA MVP, Olympic gold medalist, and global ambassador to the Special Olympics Elena Delle Donne comes the third novel in a middle grade series with as much heart as there is game.Elle is finally finding her groove and is excited about how her year is turning out. But when her team loses a major game against their rivals, Elle doesn’t know if basketball is worth it anymore. It feels like she can’t win—even when she’s improving and doing well, everyone always expects more from her. With her changing attitudes on basketball, will she let everyone she knows down if she decides to take a break?
Out of Bounds (Soccer Sisters #1)
by Andrea MontalbanoA fantastic series starter about a group of friends and the lessons they learn about friendship, life, and family through their love of the world's most popular sport—soccer!Makena Walsh absolutely loves soccer. She knows it's the best sport around and she feels lucky that the teammates on her super competitive and super skilled team, the Brookville Breakers, feel the same way. The girls always have and always will be Soccer Sisters. But when a new person joins the Breakers, everything changes. Skylar is a great player and really cool—but she also doesn't always play by the rules. Makena, hoping to impress Skylar, starts acting out and running wild, off and on the field.With a huge tournament looming, Mac's got tough choices ahead. Choices that will affect her family, her friends, and the game she loves. Can she stay true to what the Soccer Sisters believe in and win the big game?Fans of Alex Morgan's book, The Kicks will love this series by former soccer player, coach, and motivational speaker Andrea Montalbano.Perfect for anyone looking for books:to give as gifts!for children who love soccer.
Out of Control
by Norma Fox MazerAfter joining his two best friends in a spontaneous attack on a girl at their school, sixteen-year-old Rollo finds that his life is changed forever.
Out of Control
by Norma Fox MazerGoing along with the crowd can have shattering consequences Why does everyone always want you to make so many choices? Pizza or burgers, swimming or a movie, one friend or another, yes or no. For Rollo Wingate, who's always been the biggest guy in school, sometimes it's easier to relax and let someone else take the lead. After all, when he and his two best friends get together, they're always on the same page--which is probably why he goes along with it when the other boys target Valerie Michon at school. Every time they see her, bad things just . . . happen. At first it's just a taunt here, a tiny insult there. But things keeps escalating, and finally, the situation turns into something much worse. Rollo knows that a line has been crossed, and he struggles to make sense of how things could have gone so wrong so quickly. Maybe for the first time, he's going to have to figure it out for himself.
Out of Control
by Sarah AldersonFrom the highly-acclaimed, award-winning author of Hunting Lila comes a thrilling romance with a dark reality at it's heart.<P> When 17-year old Liva witnesses a brutal murder she's taken into police custody for her own protection. But when bullets start flying, it becomes clear that Liva is not just a witness, she's a target.<P> Together with a car thief called Jay, Liva manages to escape the massacre - but now the two of them are alone in New York, trying to outrun two killers who will stop at nothing to find them.<P> When you live on the edge, there's a long way to fall.