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Nat a Chance: A Graphic Novel (Nat Enough)
by Maria ScrivanThe sixth book in the New York Times bestselling series that began with Nat Enough!You don't know until you try...Nat doesn't think she's an athlete, but after a series of painfully embarrassing moments, she's determined to build her confidence and signs up for a triathlon with her best friend, Zoe. As training begins, Nat realizes she's in way over her head, facing so many setbacks and challenges that she wonders why she ever signed up! Can Nat get out of her own way and complete the triathlon, or will she convince herself that she's not cut out for it and quit?
Nat for Nothing: A Graphic Novel (Nat Enough)
by Maria ScrivanA companion to the New York Times bestselling series that began with Nat Enough!It's a best friend battle!Natalie is having a rough start to the school year. Each student has been asked to join an extracurricular activity, and Nat's two best friends have no trouble finding activities that interest them. Flo tries her hand at puppetry, and Zoe makes the volleyball team... with Nat's ex-BFF, Lily! So now Zoe and Lily are always together, and Nat is over it! Nat's feeling betrayed, and she still hasn't found a club to join. But when Nat meets a new student who's having the same difficulty choosing a club, they decide to create one together. Could this be the solution to her problems?
Natalia Takes the Lead (American Girl: Like Sisters #2)
by Clare HuttonCanine chaos comes to Seaview House! Several dogs are staying at the inn with their owners and there's even going to be a wedding with dog ring bearers! Natalia is eager to help out because she loves dogs and wants to earn a little extra spending money. She volunteers to watch and walk all the guests' dogs-and volunteers Zoe and Emma to help her. But Zoe and Emma have their own commitments and Natalia is quickly overwhelmed. When one of the dogs involved in the wedding goes missing, Natalia is in Big Trouble. Can she find the runaway dog and save the guests' big day?
Natalie's Secret (Camp Confidential #1)
by Melissa J. MorganSummer camp means lots of things: new friends, roommates, bug bites, bathroom duty...But it's also a chance to be on your own and to reinvent yourself. A shy girl can become the belle of the ball, and ajock might find new competition. <P><P>Natalie, Jenna, Grace, and Alex have all found themselves at Camp Lakeview for different reasons. And each is keeping a secret. But if everyone is hiding something, how will they ever become friends? Natalie Goode is a city girl-way more interested in fresh sushi than fresh air. So she's bummed when her mother ships her off to "Camp Lake-puke" to broaden her horizons. But before long, Natalie notices there are some pretty cool girls are camp (and even some cute boys, too). If she can loosen up, she might even enjoy herself-unless the secret she's been keeping gets in her way...
Natchez Under-the-Hill
by Stan ApplegateIn this sequel to The Devil's Highway, Zeb and Hanna continue their desperate search to reunite with their families, facing all the dangers of the Natchez Trace.When the two young pioneers end up head-to-head with the sinister Mason gang, Hannah boldly uses her quick wits and ingenuity to protect her family, Zeb, and herself from the evil sergeant and the angry widows of the infamous gang. Meanwhile, Zeb finds life in Natchez Under-the-Hill just as perilous as he fights desperately to stay alive on the streets, only to find himself locked up in jail, seemingly farther than ever from finding his beloved grandfather.Will Zeb find his grandfather? Can Hannah and Zeb survive the many dangers of the Natchez Trace and somehow return home?
Nate the Great and Me: The Case of the Fleeing Fang (Nate the Great)
by Marjorie Weinman SharmatNate the Great needs your help. Annie's dog, Fang, is missing! That's what Nate discovers when his friends throw him a surprise Happy Detective Day party. Where is Fang? As you and Nate track down clues--Fang was learning tricks for the party; he was seen running away from two tiny poodles and following a lady wearing fluffy-bunny shoes--Nate will share his expert detective skills with you so you can sharpen your sleuthing talents.
Nate the Great and the Pillowcase (Nate the Great)
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat Rosalind Weinman Marc SimontIt's two o'clock in the morning when the telephone rings and Nate the Great learns that Rosamond's pillowcase is missing. She needs it now because her cat, Big Hex, likes to sleep on it. Outside it is damp, dark, and dreary, but a good (yawning) sleuth knows that the hunt must go on. Can Nate the Great find the missing piece of laundry before the sun comes up, and before his bedroom slippers wear out?
Nate the Great and the Snowy Trail (Nate the Great)
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat Marc SimontNate the Great, super sleuth, has his work cut out for him when Rosamond loses his birthday present. He and his faithful dog Sludge must face snow, ice, and ferocious-looking Fang, Annie's dog, to solve the case. But how can Nate find his missing present when Rosamond won't tell him what it is?
Nate the Great and the Sticky Case (Nate the Great)
by Marjorie Weinman SharmatA stegosaurus stamp belonging to Nate's friend Claude disappears, and the indomitable Nate the Great is called in on the case. At first, even Nate is stumped -- the stamp has just vanished without a trace! But with clues from the weather and his ever-faithful dog, Sludge, Nate is soon on his way to wrapping up his stickiest case yet.
National Archive Hunters 1: Capitol Chase
by Matthew LandisTwins race to find the thief stealing valuable historical artifacts before their family&’s framed for the crimes in this high-octane middle grade action-adventure series starter for fans of City Spies and Alex Rider.Ten-year-old Ike Carter has committed large chunks of American history to memory. That&’s what happens when you&’re a genius who loves the past. His twin, Iris, prefers the present (aka reality). She&’s an elite athlete, dominating the competition thanks to her wicked-sharp spatial awareness.During the opening night of a new exhibit at their mom&’s boutique museum in Washington, D.C., Ike and Iris inadvertently stumble onto a robbery in progress. A girl not much older than them is stealing a miniature portrait of George Washington from the collection. It's only the first in a string of crimes, all focused on items that were once gifted by the Marquis de Lafayette to his American friends. With some help from the National Archives Research Center, the twins puzzle out the culprit&’s next targets, and are soon hot on the trail of the mystery girl.But their efforts also put them in the crosshairs of the FBI&’s Art Crime team, who suspect their family is involved. If the twins can&’t catch the real perp as they target the final item, it&’ll be game over.An action-packed series opener from highly-acclaimed author Matthew Landis, Capitol Chase introduces a new secret agent team sure to engross fans of National Treasure, City Spies, and Alex Rider with plot twists and turns that make this one unputdownable from first page to last.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
National Geographic Investigates: From DNA to Designer Dogs (National Geographic Investigates Science Ser.)
by Kathleen SimpsonEver since scientists first cloned Dolly, genetics has been a hot-button topic in the media and the political world. Genetics brings readers the inside story and looks objectively at this fascinating modern science. From the Human Genome Project to stem cell research to the National Geographic's own Geographic Project, scientists are exploring and rapidly advancing our knowledge of the human condition. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
National Geographic Kids Cookbook: A Year-Round Fun Food Adventure
by Barton SeaverJoin Barton Seaver—master chef and National Geographic Explorer—on a year-round culinary adventure as he explores what it takes to create the ultimate dish. Barton provides mouthwatering recipes, the ins and outs of healthy eating, awesome crafts and activities, and food-focused challenges, proving once and for all that cooking can be a blast. Follow along as he teaches you to plant a kitchen garden, host a dinner party for your friends, and pack the perfect school lunch. Other highlights include ways to play with your food, festive holiday meals, snow day snacks, and family cooking competitions. With fascinating sidebars, profiles on real people, and cool facts, the National Geographic Kids Cookbook will have you ruling the kitchen in no time!
National Geographic Kids Encyclopedia of American Indian History and Culture: Stories, Timelines, Maps, and More
by Cynthia O'BrienAmerican Indian customs, stories, and history come to life in this important and authoritative reference, artfully designed and packaged for kids and students. <p><p>More than 160 tribes are featured in this fantastic new encyclopedia, which presents a comprehensive overview of the history of North America's Native peoples. From the Apache to the Zuni, readers will learn about each tribe's history, traditions, and culture, including the impact of European expansion across the land and how tribes live today. <p><p>Features include maps of ancestral lands; timelines of important dates and events; fact boxes for each tribe; bios of influential American Indians such as Sitting Bull; sidebars on daily life, homes, food, clothing, jewelry, and games; Did You Know facts with photographs; and traditional Native stories. <p><p>The design is compelling and colorful, packed with full-color photographs. To help give kids the lay of the land, this reference is arranged by region, and all federally recognized tribes are included. Tribal members representing each region and experts at the National Museum of the American Indian at the Smithsonian Institution were involved in its creation. With nothing comparable available, it is sure to be a valuable resource for kids, students, librarians, and families.
National Geographic Kids United States Atlas, Fifth Edition
by National Geographic KidsKids will have fun learning about every U.S. state in this amazing atlas, packed with maps, stats, facts, and pictures. National Geographic's world-renowned cartographers have paired up with education experts to create maps of the 50 states, U.S. territories, and Washington, D.C., that pinpoint the physical features, capitals, and towns and cities of each state. Discover the latest data and trends along with colourful photography of each state and the people who live there. Key points reflect the latest information about land and water, people, and places. Lively essays cover each region of the country. Eight specially themed maps on nature, population, energy, climate, and more, delve deeper into key issues. State birds and state flags add to the high visual interest. This is a great reference for home and school with all the basics kids need to know to succeed in middle school, high school, and beyond.
National Geographic Kids World Atlas for Young Explorers, Third Edition
by National Geographic SocietyThis edition of National Geographic's award-winning "World Atlas for Young Explorers" includes more than 200 color images and 115 pages of full-size maps help kids locate countries, cities, regions, and more.
National Geographic Kids: Ultimate Globetrotting World Atlas
by Sally IsaacsDiscovering the world and all that's in it will take on a whole new level of excitement for kids with this bold and vibrant world atlas. It's full of fun facts, fascinating information, easy-to-read maps, lots of games, and vibrant pictures of everything from wacky hotels around the world to natural and man made wonders. Kids will be presented with people, places, and animals that span the globe while being enganged and entertained.
National Geographic Reach: Language, Literacy, Content
by Lada Kratky Nonie K. Lesaux Nancy FreyNIMAC-sourced textbook <P>Grade 6
National Geographic Reading Expeditions: Geography and Environments
by Robert HendersonClimb to the top of Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain. Float in the Dead Sea, the lowest place on Earth's surface. Celebrate the arrival of the monsoon rains in India, and walk through countries where most of the land is desert.
National Geographic The Angry Birds Movie: Red's Big Adventure
by Christy Ullrich BarcusThis latest entry in the National Geographic Angry Birds series will take you on an amazing journey with Red, the leader of the Angry Birds flock, along with Matilda, Chuck, Bomb, Terence, and the mysterious Mighty Eagle. Featuring The Angry Birds Movie (2016) story world, this book is filled with all the fun facts and information Red and the flock need to embark on their big adventure. From identifying wildlife to navigating by the stars to building a shelter and setting traps (for any roaming Piggies), this book will be sure to educate and entertain.
National Geographic: The Southwest (Travels Across America)
by National Geographic School PublishingThe book guides you as to explore the Southwest region. You are taken on a tour to visit the states of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona.
National Geographic: World Cultures and Geography, Eastern Hemisphere
by National Geographic LearningThis book provides a detailed coverage of World culture with special features like National Geographic Explorers,Global Issues,Graphs,Charts and Tables and Infographics.
National Parks Maps
by Abby LeightonExplore all 62 national parks in the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific and everywhere in between in this illustrated map collection. Learn about our parks’ founding fathers and the unique characteristics each park has to offer—maybe even discover a park you’ve never heard of before, or a new one to have your next adventure. National Parks Maps is an informative and educational art collection meant for park fans of all ages.
National Parks and Monuments
by Flying FrogRead about the special features and quirky characteristics that make up America’s monuments and parks from the east to the west coast. Full-color illustrations (including state maps and icons) and interesting trivia make it an easy and fun journey of learning! Discover breathtaking shorelines, enormous canyons, and towering mountains as you travel down rivers and hike along historic scenic trails. Did you know that Yosemite Falls is North America’s tallest waterfall? Or that Mount Rushmore took fourteen years to carve? Each of America’s monuments and parks has its own unique symbols, facts, history, landscape, and so much more.
National Parks: A Kid's Guide to America's Parks, Monuments, and Landmarks, Revised and Updated
by Erin McHugh Neal Aspinall Doug Leen Brian MaebiusCalling all Junior Rangers! This fun-filled guide explores the wonders and weirdness of more than 75 U.S. parks, monuments, and landmarks, from Acadia to Zion. From Yellowstone to the Statue of Liberty, from Gettysburg National Battlefield to Mount Rushmore, National Parks is the only kid-friendly, family-oriented book that covers all of the 60 U.S. national parks, plus other famous monuments and landmarks. With a lively text and hundreds of color illustrations and photographs throughout, this updated edition offers fascinating, memorable information on every aspect of the parks, such as the history, geography, natural wonders, native wildlife and birds, and unique features that make each park special. Organized alphabetically by state, National Parks takes readers on a whirlwind trip to 75 locations, including Denali National Park, Hot Springs National Park, Everglades National Park, Fort McHenry, White Mountain National Forest, Ellis Island, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Zion National Park, Block Island National Wildlife Refuge, Mt. Hood National Forest, and many more.
National Velvet (Dover Children's Evergreen Classics Ser.)
by Enid Bagnold"Put on your not-to-be-missed list." — The New YorkerHer mother calls it "a breathtaking piece of folly," but fourteen-year-old Velvet Brown is determined: every night she prays to be the best rider in England, and every day she trains to win the world's most famous steeplechase, the Grand National. No woman has ever competed in the race, let alone won it. Velvet is skinny and frail, and her mount is a rough country horse that she won in a raffle. But she whispers her hopes and dreams into his ear, and the horse flies over fences at her command.Generations of readers of all ages have thrilled to the tale of Velvet's grit and determination and its inspiring example of the struggles and rewards of following a dream. A richly atmospheric portrait of rural life between the World Wars, National Velvet was a selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club in the United States and the Book Society in England upon its 1935 debut. It also served as the basis for the popular movie starring Elizabeth Taylor and Mickey Rooney. This charming new edition features the original drawings by Laurion Jones, the author's thirteen-year-old daughter."The book is one that horse lovers of every age cannot fail to enjoy." — The New York Times"Humorous, charming, National Velvet is a little masterpiece." — Time"This book deserves a top place on your shelf." — Christian Science Monitor