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Robinson Crusoe
by Daniel DefoeRobinson Crusoe runs away from home to join the navy. After a series of adventures at sea, he is shipwrecked in a devastating storm, and finds himself alone on a remote desert island. He remains there many years, building a life for himself in solitude, until the day he discovers another man’s footprint in the sand . . .Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.
Robinson Crusoe (Union Square Kids Unabridged Classics)
by Daniel DefoeNearly four centuries after it was written, Robinson Crusoe remains the quintessential story of a man shipwrecked and forced to rely on his own wits. Against his parents wishes, Crusoe sets off for adventure on the high seas-until a storm leaves him stranded on a seemingly deserted island. There, alone and despairing, he gradually learns to survive off the land and create what he needs; he even finds human companionship. But will Crusoe ever see his home again? One of the most popular books of all time, Robinson Crusoe will appeal to a new generation of readers.
Robinson Crusoe (edición ilustrada): Aus, The Life And Surprising Adventures Of Robinson Crusoe Of York, Mariner (1893)
by Daniel DefoeLa colección Grandes Clásicos Literatura Random House nos trae esta exquisita edición de Robinson Crusoe con ilustraciones del caricaturista francés J.J. Grandville (1803-1847) y prologada por J.M. Coetzee. Robinson Crusoe, publicada en 1719, inaugura en Inglaterra la novela moderna y, a lo largo de los siglos, sus personajes han ingresado en la restringida familia de los arquetipos imperecederos. «Como Odiseo en su singladura hacia Ítala -nos dice J.M. Coetzee en el prólogo- o como el Quijote montado sobre Rocinante, Robinson Crusoe, con su loro y su sombrilla, se ha convertido en un personaje de la conciencia colectiva de Occidente que trasciende al libro en el que se celebran sus aventuras. Tras haber aspirado a pertenecer a la Historia, se ha encontrado inmerso en la esfera del mito.» Esta edición, que reúne las dos partes del clásico con ilustraciones de la época, recupera también la espléndida traducción de uno de nuestros clásicos contemporáneos, Julio Cortázar. «La verdadera grandeza de una vida consiste en llegar a ser el dueño de uno mismo.»
Robinson Crusoe: Aus, The Life And Surprising Adventures Of Robinson Crusoe Of York, Mariner (1893) (Los mejores clásicos #Volumen)
by Daniel DefoeLos mejores libros jamás escritos. Un relato único, que no solamente dispone un nuevo modelo clásico para la novela de aventuras sino que cartografía con nitidez el alma humana. Robinson Crusoe naufraga y acaba en una isla desierta. Allí tendrá que hacer uso de su inteligencia y perspicacia para defenderse de los peligros que esconde el lugar, deshabitado solo en apariencia. Publicada en 1719, está considerado uno de los clásicos más leídos de todos los tiempos, y en rigor, se trata de la primera de las grandes novelas inglesas, un texto fundacional. Además de un libro de aventuras, lleno de inolvidables personajes, Robinson Crusoe es una de las primeras reflexiones narrativas sobre la soledad, la sociedad y las relaciones humanas. La presente edición, traducción de Julio Cortázar, incorpora una detallada cronología, además de una introducción a cargo de John Richetti, catedrático emérito A. M. Rosenthal de lengua inglesa en la Universidad de Pensilvania y uno de los más reconocidos especialistas en la literatura del siglo XVIII. Entre sus numerosos estudios cabe destacar The Life of Daniel Defoe (2005). «La verdadera grandeza de una vida consiste en llegar a ser el dueño de uno mismo.»
Robinson Crusoe: The Life And Strange Surprising Adventures Of Robinson Crusoe Of York, Mariner Who Lived Eight-and-twenty Years All-alone In An Uninhabited Island On The Coast Of America (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels)
by Daniel DefoeThought to have been inspired by the true-life experiences of a marooned sailor, Robinson Crusoe tells the story of the sole survivor of a shipwreck, stranded on a Caribbean island, who prevails against all odds, enduring three decades of solitude while mastering both himself and his strange new world. First published in 1719, the novel has long been one of the English language's great adventure stories.In the journal he shares with us, the endearing, goatskin-clad castaway recounts the details of his lonely existence and his many adventures, including a fierce battle with cannibals and a daring rescue of Friday, the man who becomes his trusted servant and companion. Defoe's brilliant and imaginative use of detail renders Crusoe's island world utterly convincing. In reclaiming his humanity from the savagery of his circumstances, the hero humbly acquires the qualities of courage, patience, ingenuity, and industry.Hailed as the first great English novel, Robinson Crusoe spawned legions of imitations, none of which surpass the original. All readers with a taste for adventure will relish this inexpensive edition of one of the most popular and influential books ever written.
Robinson's Hood (Robinson's Hood Ser.)
by Jeff Gottesfeld<P><P>High school freshman Robinson "Robin" Paige lives with his grandmother, Miz Paige, on the meanest street in the city. Miz Paige is his rock. Sly and Kaykay have been his buddies since forever. Smart, stoic, and loyal, Robin's life has been defined by loss. <P><P>And he doesn't want another tragedy, so he lives afraid to stand or speak out. But then he gets pushed to the edge. Somehow, someway, he will get back at the Ninth Street Rangers... <P><P>Stealing from the rich and giving to the poor takes on a whole new meaning--If Robin hadn't just paid off the Ninth Street Rangers, or if Tyrone and Dodo hadn't hit on him to do their schoolwork, he never would have done what he was about to do. <P><P>Themes: Hi-Lo, Middle school, best friends, bullying, bravery urban fiction. Themes: Hi-Lo, Middle school, best friends, bullying, bravery urban fiction.
Robot Dreams
by Sara VaronIn this universal story of friendship, loss, and redemption, a dog and a robot become friends. But their days of friendship are numbered. This moving, charming graphic novel about a dog and a robot shows us in poignant detail how powerful and fragile relationships are. After a Labor Day jaunt to the beach leaves the robot rusted, immobilized in the sand, the dog must return alone to the life they shared. But the memory of their friendship lingers, and as the seasons pass, the dog tries to fill the emotional void left by the loss of his closest friend, making and losing a series of friends, from a melting snowman to epicurean anteaters. But for the robot, lying rusting on the beach, the only relief from loneliness is in dreams. This new paperback edition ofRobot Dreams by Sara Varon includes new backmatter, including a Q&A with the author, behind-the-scenes sketches, and more. AKirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year APW Best Book of the Year An ALSC Notable Childrenâe(tm)s Book A YALSA Great Graphic Novel âeoeTender, funny and wise. âe âe"Publishers Weekly, starred review âeoeInvested with true emotion. âe âe"Booklist, starred review âeoeBy turns funny and poignant . . . it will stay with readers long after they put it down. âe âe"School Library Journal, starred review âeoeSophisticatedly understated, with subtle gestural cues and colors in a minor key, yet the blossoming friendship between the dog and the robot is unmistakably joyful. âe âe"Kirkus Reviews
Robot Trouble (The A.I. Gang #2)
by Bruce CovilleA spy has infiltrated the island, and only the A.I. Gang can stop him Some days a gang of kid geniuses just can't win. As if it weren't bad enough that the A.I. Gang has Sergeant Brody's terrifying security robots crimping their activities and the mysterious Black Glove out to get them, now they've managed to get on the bad side of an international superspy who has secretly invaded Anza-bora Island. Of course, a little thing like that won't stop them from coming up with new schemes. But when Rachel talks the others into building a rocket to launch Dr. Weiskopf's singing robot, Twerpy, on a vital space mission, it turns out that the final countdown to blastoff may also be a countdown to death. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Bruce Coville including rare images from the author's collection.
Robot Workers (Robozones)
by David JefferisEarly robotics researchers promised that one day robots would do all of our boring household tasks. Robot Workers reveals that that vision of the future is finally becoming a reality in the form of robotic vacuums and lawn mowers. But industry has seen the biggest benefit with robots now widely being used by car manufacturers to weld and paint vehicles, and in warehouses to stack and pack goods.
Robotics
by Kathy Ceceri Sam CarbaughOnce, robots were only found in science fiction books and movies. Today, robots are everywhere! They assemble massive cars and tiny computer chips. They help doctors do delicate surgery. They vacuum our houses and mow our lawns. Robot toys play with us, follow our commands, and respond to our moods. We even send robots to explore the depths of the ocean and the expanse of space. In Robotics, children ages 9 and up learn how robots affect both the future and the present. Hands-on activities make learning both fun and lasting.
Robots: Explore the World of Robots and How They Work for Us (Fact Atlas Series)
by Rick Allen LeiderRobots exist for so many different reasons. Many robots replace humans, whether it’s because a situation is dangerous or just tedious. There are rover robots to explore space and drone robots that play a part in our military today, but then there are also vacuum robots available for the average household’s chores. In Japan, there is a robot teacher that can mimic a wide range of human emotions--including anger at uncooperative students--thanks to eighteen small motors hidden beneath the latex skin covering her face. The Japanese government hopes to use robots to fill jobs left vacant by an anticipated labor shortage due to an aging population. In the United States, robots even help with surgery, allowing for incisions to be cut much smaller than they would be otherwise--meaning fewer complications and faster recovery times. This fascinating book in the Fact Atlas series explores the history of robots, from the very first robot designed by Leonardo da Vinci to predictions of the roles robots will play in our future. Kids will learn about how robots are often modeled after real life-forms, such as bees, sharks, and, of course, humans. Robots also takes into account the robots in pop culture--robots we have imagined could be a part of our future. Readers can decide for themselves whether or not they think robots should be developed to their fullest potential or kept in check by safety limitations.
Robust Comprehension Instruction with Questioning the Author: 15 Years Smarter
by Isabel L. Beck Margaret G. McKeown Cheryl A. SandoraThis practical K–12 teacher resource explains the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of using Questioning the Author (QtA), a powerful approach for enhancing reading comprehension and engagement. Thorough yet concise, the book shows how to plan lessons using both narrative and expository texts, formulate open-ended Queries, and guide class discussions around them. The authors discuss how QtA has evolved over many years of classroom application and include innovative ideas for integrating vocabulary instruction and writing prompts into QtA lessons. Also provided are steps for gradually transitioning from teacher-led instruction to independent reading. The book features extended examples of teachers implementing QtA, as well as four complete texts that can be downloaded and printed for classroom use.
Rock 'n' Roll Soldier: A Memoir
by Dean Ellis Kohler Susan VanHecke"During a time when none of us knew for sure if we would live or die, I came to know the true power of music."Dean Kohler is about to make it big—he's finally scored a national record deal! But his dreams are abruptly put on hold by the arrival of his draft notice. Now he's in Qui Nhon, Vietnam, serving as a military policeman. He keeps telling himself he's a musician, not a killer, and that he's lucky he's not fighting on the front lines. When Captain orders him to form a rock band, it's up to Dean to find instruments and players, pronto. Ingenuity and perseverance pay off and soon the band is traveling through treacherous jungle terrain to perform for troops in desperate need of an escape—even if it's only for three sets. And for Dean—who lives with death, violence, and the fear that anyone could be a potential spy (even his Vietnamese girlfriend)—the band becomes the one thing that gets him through the day. During one of the most controversial wars in recent American history, this incredible true story is about music and camaraderie in the midst of chaos.
Rock Harbor Search and Rescue
by Colleen CobleIn Rock Harbor Search and Rescue, a middle grade fiction novel based on Colleen Coble's bestselling Rock Harbor series for adults, kids will enjoy the mixture of pets, adventure, suspense, and a mystery. <P> Emily O'Reilly is obsessed with all things Search and Rescue. She volunteers with the team and goes on rescue missions with her stepmom. She is even selling homemade jewelry to save up for her own Search and Rescue puppy. But when an expensive necklace is stolen from a renowned jewelry artist at Rock Harbor's fall festival and Emily is accused of the crime, it looks like she'll never get her puppy and be able to join the Rock Harbor Search and Rescue team. Emily isn't willing to give up on her Search and Rescue dreams that easily, and she sets out to find the real culprit and to restore her reputation. With a few suspects in mind, Emily is determined to uncover the truth, but she isn't prepared for the secrets she and the Search and Rescue dogs sniff out in the process. This exciting mystery is filled with twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats and have them pining after a Search and Rescue puppy of their own!
Rock Painting for Kids: Painting Projects for Rocks of Any Kind You Can Find
by Lin WellfordAre you ready to rock? With this book, you can create amazing creatures, incredible toys, and wild gifts for your friends and family. All it takes is some paint, a few rocks, and your imagination! Easy-to-follow instructions from rock painting expert Lin Wellford will teach you how to create: Rockasaurs Stone buildings Rockburgers and other fun foods Flowers Teddy bears And other awesome rock projects perfect for decorating any space! Also included are tips and tricks to make your rocks into masterpieces! You’ll learn how to draw each design on a rock with a pencil, then paint the details in whatever colors you choose. You can make each project look just like the real thing or as wild and wacky as you prefer. The choice is yours—and so is the fun!
Rock and Role (Cinderella Cleaners)
by Maya GoldDiana has always dreamed of being an actress or celebrity--and now, for the first time, opportunity has come knocking. When Tasha Kane, a pop star who is even bigger than Taylor Swift, comes to film her latest video in Diana's hometown, Diana gets a chance to audition. The only problem is, her role in the video hinges on wearing her rockin' vest--which she just happened to borrow from Cinderella Cleaners! Diana has to return the vest, but does that mean she can't be in the coolest video of all time?
Rock the Boat (Orca Limelights)
by Sigmund BrouwerBring the roof down. Rock the boat. Webb believes that if you want to reach your dreams, you have to live life loud. Make sure that when you look back, you have no regrets. But when a shady music producer steals one of Webb’s songs, Webb finds out how hard it is for a kid on his own in Nashville to get justice. With the help of an unlikely ally, Webb discovers that he has what it takes to succeed: talent, determination and some good friends. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
Rock the Waves
by DISNEY BOOK GROUPThe Breakpoint Surf Series is coming to Malibu and that means boards, boys... and summer concerts. The major competition hosts some of the hottest international young talent on the waves--including Miley's crush of the moment--Australian-born Talen Wright. So when Hannah Montana is asked by the Surf Series organizers to perform live on the beach, Miley is stoked. It's the perfect way to get close to all the action and Talen.
Rocket Robinson and the Secret of the Saint (Rocket Robinson Ser.)
by Sean O'NeillParis, 1933Rocket, Nuri, and Screech return in the second volume of the Rocket Robinson series. This time, they find themselves in the French capital, where a rare and mysterious painting from the middle ages has been stolen from the Louvre Museum--and Nuri's uncle is the prime suspect!The young adventurers are soon hot on the trail of the stolen artwork--a trail which leads to a pair hapless French thieves, a secret cabal of merciless German spies, a shadowy secret temple, and an ancient medieval castle! But this is no ordinary painting... the secret contained within may lead all the way to the most mysterious and sought-after treasure in history.
Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip Mall!
by Tom AnglebergerAfter battling deadly space piranhas in Sector 7 of the Cosmos, Rocket and Groot crash-land on a planet made up of strip malls, maniacal robots bent on customer service, and killer toilets - yes, killer toilets! Told through the eyes of Rocket, the A dventures of Rocket and Groot will feature simple black-and-white drawing throughout, as Rocket uses a space stylus to express his adventures, visually, while Veronica, their space recording companion, lays out the adventure in text! Granted, the drawings are done by a space Raccoon with a bad attitude, but what would happen if he gave Groot a shot to draw an adventure they had been on? what would we get? We'll find out in the final chapter!
Rocko's Modern Life #3 (Rocko's Modern Life #3)
by Tony Millionaire Ryan Ferrier Ian McGinty Fred StresingSpunky becomes a viral sensation, but Rocko fears the fame may be going to Spunky’s head.
Rocks And Minerals (Scholastic Discover More Ser.)
by Dan GreenA book all about rocks and minerals, in the expert reader strand. Much more than a simple spotters' guide! ROCKS AND MINERALS will enthrall young rock enthusiasts with amazing information about how rocks help us understand Earth and our own history, from early fossils to the treasure troves of pirates and the building of spacecraft. Superb artwork shows what is happening out of sight beneath Earth's surface in volcanoes, caves, and mines. Specially photographed galleries show off the beauty of rocks and minerals, and a simple key enables readers to identify any rock.
Rocks and Minerals
by Simon BasherHe develops a community of characters based on the things that form the foundations of our planet: rocks, gems, crystals, fossils and more. And what's more, he makes it understandable, interesting, and cute. It's not what you expect out of a science primer.
Rocks and Minerals (DK Eyewitness)
by DKBecome an eyewitness to the rocks and minerals beneath your feet, covering everything from volcanic rocks and shiny gemstones to ancient marble and fallen meteorites. Did you know that every rock is a combination of one or more minerals? Or that marble was first used in ancient Greece but still forms deep underground as you read this?Unearth the hidden treasures of the earth&’s surface, and find out how they all came to be here. Almost 20,000 meteorites land on our planet every year, but what does a space rock actually look like? Find out how to spot and identify minerals and fossils, discover how crystals grow, and what you need to start your own collection.Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content:• A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love!• Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists• Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines• Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the fieldEyewitness Rocks & Minerals uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. From rough rocks to glittering crystals and everything in between, this stunning collection of facts and photos leaves no stone unturned.Eyewitness content approved by -ologists!DK&’s Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field.A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content. What will you Eyewitness next?Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Eyewitness Dinosaur. Do you think you&’ve found your topic of interest? DK has even more rocks and minerals books for kids and adults alike find them all by searching for &“DK rocks and minerals books&”.