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Viaje al centro de la Tierra (Colección Alfaguara Clásicos)
by Jules VerneAlfaguara Clásicos nos trae este clásico de la literatura de aventuras, escrito por uno de los autores fundacionales de la ciencia ficción. Axel y su tío, el testarudo profesor de mineralogía Otto Lidenbrock, descubren un misterioso pergamino entre las páginas de un libro antiguo. Detrás del extraño criptograma, que ha permanecido oculto durante siglos, se esconden las instrucciones de un sabio islandés para repetir su viaje al centro de la Tierra. De este hallazgo nace una expedición en la que, junto a Hans, un imperturbable guía, se embarcarán hacia las profundidades de nuestro planeta. Al adentrarse en las intrincadas galerías subterráneas, pronto comenzarán a comprender que el verdadero problema no será llegar al centro de la Tierra, sino el riesgo de quedarse atrapados allí para siempre... Clásicos inolvidables para disfrutar, compartir y dejar volar la imaginación.
Viaje al centro de la Tierra: Prólogo Con Reseña Crítica De La Obra, Vida Y Obra Del Autor, Y Marco Histórico (La\brújula Y La Veleta Ser. #Vol. 4)
by Jules VerneUn clásico de Jules Verne. El obstinado profesor Lidenbrock descifra un criptograma del alquimista Arne Saknussemm y llega a la conclusión de que es posible viajar al centro de la Tierra. Por el cráter de un volcán apagado desciende junto a su escéptico sobrino Axel, y Hans Bjelke, un imperturbable guía. Su esfuerzo y su coraje son tan grandes como la perplejidad que sienten ante abrimos, mares de lava, rebaños de mastodontes o vegetación antediluviana.
Viaje al centro de la tierra: Julio Verne 3 (La\brújula Y La Veleta Ser.)
by Jules VerneUn fascinante y entretenido clásico de Julio Verne en una cuidada edición actualizada, ilustrada y adaptada. El profesor Lidenbrock y su sobrino Axel descubrirán un mundo subterráneo, con mares, bosques y animales antediluvianos. ¿Sobrevivirán a su peligroso encuentro con dinosaurios gigantes, poderosas tormentas y seres misteriosos?
Viaje al centro de la Tierra (La\brújula Y La Veleta Ser.)
by Julio VerneMolino presenta una nueva colección de las grandes novelas de Julio Verne ilustradas y adaptadas por Shia Green a lectores a partir de 7 años. ¡Explora el interior de un volcán y enfréntate a criaturas de tiempos remotos en Viaje al centro de la Tierra! ¿Qué misterios se esconden en lo más profundo de la Tierra? El profesor Lidenbrock y su sobrino Axel se lanzarán a la aventura para averiguarlo y descubrirán un mundo de peligros y de maravillas: ¡desde volcanes y ríos de lava hasta increíbles dinosaurios que creían extintos!
Vicki Cobb's Why Do I Dry Off?: STEM Kids Discover the Science of Evaporation (STEM Play)
by Vicki CobbHow do you dry off? Find out how in this new, colorful, easy-to-read STEM book! &“STEM&” is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Though these subjects are incredibly important to both education and society as a whole, they are often overlooked, especially after primary education is complete. A goal of this book is to introduce STEM to kids and make them excited about learning these central subjects. In Why Do I Dry Off?, your child will learn all about evaporation and the process of liquid changing into gas, an important part of the water cycle. Accomplished author and educator Vicki Cobb teaches your child all about this important aspect of STEM, while still making it fun and entertaining through bright illustrations, easy-to-understand language, and experiments broken down step-by-step. Your child will be so enthralled, they won&’t even realize they&’re learning! Introduce your child to vital STEM subjects and encourage them to learn about the world around them with Why Do I Dry Off?!
Vicki Cobb's Why Does My Ice Cream Melt?: Smart Answers to STEM Questions (STEM Play)
by Vicki CobbWhy does ice cream melt? Find out how in this new, colorful, easy-to-read STEM book! &“STEM&” is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Though these subjects are incredibly important to both education and society as a whole, they are often overlooked, especially after primary education is complete. A goal of this book is to introduce STEM to kids and make them excited about learning these central subjects. In Why Does My Ice Cream Melt?, your child will learn all about the states of water, including the water cycle. Accomplished author and educator Vicki Cobb teaches your child all about this important aspect of STEM, while still making it fun and entertaining through bright illustrations, easy-to-understand language, and experiments broken down step-by-step. Your child will be so enthralled, they won&’t even realize they&’re learning! Introduce your child to vital STEM subjects and encourage them to learn about the world around them with Why Does My Ice Cream Melt?!
Victor Dowd And The World War II Ghost Army: A Spy On History Book (Spy On History)
by Enigma Alberti Scott WegenerIt’s a true story of deception: Meet the top-secret Ghost Army, a group of artists and sound engineers trained to fake out the Germans in World War II with inflatable rubber tanks and loudspeakers broadcasting the sound of marching troops. And meet real-life Sergeant Victor Dowd, who served in the fight for Normandy, through France, and across the Rhine. It’s a mystery to solve: There are clues embedded in the story’s text and illustrations, and Spycraft materials come in an envelope at the beginning of the book. Now put on your own spy thinking cap and find out what happened to Victor Dowd’s missing sketchbook.
Víctor Jara: No to Dictatorship (They Said No)
by Bruno DouceyThe only story for young readers of the legendary Chilean songwriter and activist who became a symbol of peace amidst the brutality of Augusto Pinochet's regime.On September 11, 1973, in Santiago de Chile, Augusto Pinochet took power and installed a dictatorship in place of the democratic government of President Salvador Allende. That day Victor Jara, a young songwriter and activist, poet and playwright is arrested and imprisoned with hundreds of other people in the Santiago stadium because of his association with the socialist opposition. His hands, so crucial to playing music, are broken by one of Pinochet's soldiers. He is executed in the stadium days later, but his protest songs will continue to resound to this day, as does his defiance in singing, "Venceremos," We Will Overcome, in the stadium. Pinochet will die at an advanced age without having answered for his crimes that were committed in an effort to crush dissent. But we celebrate the brave and defiant artists and activists like Victor Jara who help us to remember our humanity in the face of oppressive dictatorships.
Victoria And Her Court
by Virginia SchompThis series of books explores what is perhaps the most dynamic era in the history of England.
Victory
by Susan CooperTwo Children, Two Struggles, One Battle... One child is Sam Robbins, a powder monkey aboard HMS Victory, the ship in which Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson will die a hero's death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The other is Molly Jennings, an English girl transplanted from London to the United States in 2006, fighting a battle of her own against loss and loneliness. Two different lives, two centuries apart, are linked by a tiny scrap of fraying cloth that's tucked into an old book. It draws Molly into Sam's world, to a moment in time that changed history -- a frightening shared moment that holds the key both to secrets from the past and hope for the future.<P><P> This extraordinary time-shifting adventure tells the interwoven stories of Sam and Molly, linked by a mystery. Sam is a farm boy, kidnapped at eleven years old by the "press gang" to serve in the Royal Navy. At first terrified and seasick, Sam is transformed gradually into a sailor. In the rowdy, dangerous world of a hundred-gun warship enduring the Napoleonic Wars, he meets both cruelty and kindness, and survives a fearsome battle whose echoes reach through the years to involve Molly as well. Like Sam, Molly has lost her childhood but will find her future, with help from a very unexpected source.<P> Separate yet together, Sam Robbins and Molly Jennings struggle through fear and excitement to a final ordeal that terrifyingly tests their courage. And the moving climax of the book shows two lives joined forever by the touch of Nelson, one of the greatest sailors of all time.
Victory
by Gary CrewSam sets off to the exotic isles of the Indian Ocean in search of a shell whose deadly venom could provide the antidote for all known toxin but one member of Sam?s expeditionary party has gone along for another reason - murder!
The Victory Boys
by Jamal OrmeJunayd and his friends think madrasa is a waste of time, and older brother Saleem is fast becoming the black sheep of the family. That is, until the Imam of the mosque initiates an extra-curricular project outside his comfort zone. But can faith and football flourish side-by-side?
Victory On the Walls A Story of Nehemiah
by Frieda Clark HymanThirteen-year-old Bani, though born in Jerusalem, has lived from infancy with his uncle in beautiful Susa, the city of the Persian King Artaxerxes. Now, his Uncle Nehemiah wants to leave his position of high honor as Cupbearer to the King to return to Jerusalem, a city in ruins and beset by every kind of trouble! Nehemiah's request of the king, permission to return to help his own people, could so easily in an empire riddled with political intrigue be misconstrued as treasonous scheming. Bani himself is given an unexpected part to play, the outcome of which is to forever change his life. Seen through the eyes of Bani, this novel dramatizes a turning-point of history, in 445 BC, when through confrontation and daring risks Judaism was re-established in the Promised Land, and purified for her unfolding mission.
La vida de acuerdo a la rana Og (Og the Frog #1)
by Betty G. BirneyEl segundo libro de la serie de la mejor rana mascota en la sala 26, ¡ahora en español!Og la rana acaba de mudarse a la habitación 26, y el lugar está saltando. Hay niños animados, nuevas rutinas y un vecino peludo que parece chillar todo el día. Por suerte, todo el mundo parece amigable y - ¡BING, BANG, BOING! - algunos incluso ponen grillos jugosos en su tanque. Pero justo cuando Og se está acostumbrando a esta nueva vida, se habla de enviarlo de vuelta al estanque. Claro, extraña a sus amigos, pero ahora tiene mucho más tiempo para su pasatiempo favorito, inventar canciones y poemas, y le encanta escuchar a sus nuevos amigos y alentarlos a BOINGS cuando los necesitan. Y hay un suministro constante de grillos. . . Og no quiere decir adiós a su nueva vida ni a su peludo vecino. ¿Pero decidirán sus compañeros de clase mantener a Og como su mascota de aula o devolverlo a su antigua vida, en el estanque?
The Vietnam War: The Vietnam War (Profiles #5)
by Daniel PolanskyIt takes more than one person to bring about War. This book will follow the lives of six key players during one of the most controversial wars in history.Profiles is so much more than just your typical biography. This book in our six-in-one, full-color bio series will focus on the five W's of the Vietnam War--who, what, where, when, and why. Kids will learn all of the biographical information they need to know (background, family, education, accomplishments, etc.) about: Ho Chi Minh (prime minister of Democratic Republic of Vietnam) John F. Kennedy (US president 1961-1963), Lyndon B. Johnson (US president (1963-1969), Ngo Dinh Diem (president of South Vietnam), Henry Kissinger (US National security advisor), and William Westmoreland (US army general). This book will help illuminate one of the most controversial wars in American history for a new generation of readers.
The Vietnam War
by Nextext Staff Mcdougal-Littell Publishing StaffThis Nextext Historical Reader documents how the United States became progressively embroiled in Viet Nam—first as military advisors to the French (who called Viet Nam “Indochina”), then as backers of the unpopular Diem regime—to the final extrication from Viet Nam, the fall of Saigon.
Vietnam War Heroes (Ten True Tales)
by Allan ZulloTen true stories of real-life heroes of the Vietnam War!Twenty-eight soldiers--all but five badly wounded or dead in the first few minutes of a devastating ambush--are fending off 200 North Vietnamese soldiers. US platoon leader Lieutenant Hal Fritz shouts to his comrades, "We will never give up!"Dozens of severely wounded soldiers are trapped in a fog-shrouded outpost and under merciless attack by the enemy. No other medical helicopter pilot will dare attempt a rescue, except for Major Patrick Brady. These and other American heroes risked their lives serving their country in the Vietnam War. You will never forget their courageous true stories.
Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories
by Phuoc Thi Tran Dong Nguyen Hop Thi NguyenThis colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Vietnamese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich literary culture.Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories, is a charming collection of fifteen tales as told by prominent storyteller Tran Thi Minh Phuoc. In it, Tran--Minnesota's first Vietnamese librarian and an active member of the Vietnamese-American community--recounts cherished folktales such as "The Story of Tam and Cam" (the Vietnamese version of Cinderella), "The Jade Rabbit," and "The Legend of the Mai Flower." With beautiful illustrations by veteran artists Nguyen Thi Hop and Nguyen Dong, children and adults alike will be enchanted by Tran's English retellings. Stories in which integrity, hard work and a kind heart triumph over deception, laziness, and greed--as gods, peasants, kings and fools spring to life in legends of bravery and beauty, and fables about nature.The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories will keep Vietnam's folktales alive for them and the legions of young readers who enjoy multicultural children's books and stories set in faraway lands.
View from Pagoda Hill
by Michaela MaccollSet in the late 1800s, here is the story of Ning, a Chinese American girl who struggles to find her place in the world when she is forced to leave her home in Shanghai to go live in America with a father she barely knows. This middle-grade historical novel is based on the family history of award-winning author Michaela MacColl.Twelve-year-old Ning doesn't know where she belongs. The daughter of a Chinese woman and American man, Ning doesn't fit in in 1870s Shanghai, where her American features and unbound feet make her stand out. When she receives news that her father will be visiting from America, Ning excitedly hopes that her parents will become a family. Instead, she learns that her father is taking her back with him to America. Ning wonders if being American will finally give her a sense of belonging, but when she arrives, she discovers that living in America isn't perfect either. In this coming-of-age novel based on the life of author Michaela MacColl's great-great-grandmother, a young girl learns to accept both sides of her heritage and find a new identity for herself.
The View from Saturday
by E. L. KonigsburgHow had Mrs. Olinski chosen her sixth-grade Academic Bowl team? She had a number of answers. But were any of them true? How had she really chosen Noah and Nadia and Ethan and Julian? And why did they make such a good team? <P><P> It was a surprise to a lot of people when Mrs. Olinski's team won the sixth-grade Academic Bowl contest at Epiphany Middle School. It was an even bigger surprise when they beat the seventh grade and the eighth grade, too. And when they went on to even greater victories, everyone began to ask: How did it happen? <P> It happened at least partly because Noah had been the best man (quite by accident) at the wedding of Ethan's grandmother and Nadia's grandfather. It happened because Nadia discovered that she could not let a lot of baby turtles die. It happened when Ethan could not let Julian face disaster alone. And it happened because Julian valued something important in himself and saw in the other three something he also valued. Mrs. Olinski, returning to teaching after having been injured in an automobile accident, found that her Academic Bowl team became her answer to finding confidence and success. What she did not know, at least at first, was that her team knew more than she did the answer to why they had been chosen. <P> This is a tale about a team, a class, a school, a series of contests and, set in the midst of this, four jewel-like short stories -- one for each of the team members -- that ask questions and demonstrate surprising answers.<P> Newbery Medal Winner
The View from the Cherry Tree
by Willo Davis RobertsThis bestselling classic mystery from Willo Davis Roberts is about a boy who witnesses a murder. Though Rob saw Mrs. Calloway fall to her death, strangled by the leather strap of her binoculars, he wants to believe that it was an accident. He wants to pretend he didn’t see the hands that pushed her out of her window. Then a flowerpot almost falls on him. And three bullets just miss him. And someone tries to poison his food. When he tries to tell his family that he thinks there has been a murder, they are too busy with his sister’s wedding to care. Will Rob be the murderer’s next victim?
Viking Gods and Heroes (Dover Children's Classics)
by E. M. Wilmot-BuxtonThis captivating collection of stories handed down centuries ago from the hardy people of the Far North tells of handsome gods, lovely goddesses, giants, and dwarfs who lived in a land dominated by fire and ice. Twenty-five astonishing tales for young readers recall the dramatic creation of earth, sea, and sky and the chilling struggles between titans, trolls, and mighty heroes.Here are enticing narratives of gifts from the Queen of the Sky and a fortress built by a giant, along with thrilling accounts of a magic sword, Thor's mighty hammer, a golden treasure that has been cursed, and the slaying of a dreaded dragon. Offering hours of enchanted reading, these exciting exploits of legendary Nordic folk figures will delight anyone captivated by ancient myths and legends.
Viking Ships at Sunrise (Magic Tree House #15)
by Mary Pope Osborne Sal MurdoccaJack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series--the Magic Tree House! "Beware of Vikings!" warns Morgan. Then Jack and Annie are whisked back to ancient Ireland. They land on a cliff on a misty island. How will they find the story they are looking for? It will take a Viking invasion, the help of a jolly monk, and a lot of courage for Jack and Annie to succeed in Viking Ships at Sunrise. Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse.com. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Viking Terror
by Tom HenighanShort-listed for the 2007 Ottawa Book Award for Fiction When 17-year-old Rigg and his friend Ari hang a marauding wolf in the wilds of medieval Greenland, they get much more than they bargained for: a hint of werewolves, glimpses of human sacrifice to the old Norse gods, and an encounter with a resourceful native girl that changes their lives forever. This adventure brings Rigg and Ari into conflict with Rigg’s grandfather, Erik the Red, the ruler of the Greenland Norse colony, and with his daughter, Freydis, skilled in black magic. Rigg must fight a mysterious warrior known only as Death Watcher and lead a dangerous expedition to rescue his father, Leif Eriksson. Based on history and Viking beliefs and customs, Viking Terror is a striking tale of conflict between young and old, pagan and Christian, Norse settlers and Greenland natives. The skill and courage of Rigg and Ari are pitted against strong and wily adversaries, with the survival of the new Norse colony in Greenland at stake.