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Cavall in Camelot #2: Quest for the Grail (Cavall in Camelot #2)
by Audrey MackamanCavall and King Arthur embark on a quest to find a legendary grail…King Arthur’s dog, Cavall, and the rest of Camelot thought their troubles were behind them after they defeated the Night Mare. But when Arthur’s son, Mordred, falls gravely ill, it seems that something sinister is afoot in Camelot once more.The only thing that can cure Mordred is an ancient artifact hidden deep within the fay forest—an artifact that’s been missing for centuries. King Arthur declares a quest to recover it and will stop at nothing to save his son.Cavall must lead his person and his friends deep into the enchanted forest in pursuit of the legendary grail. On the perilous journey, Cavall will come face-to-face with ancient mysteries, dangerous magic—and his own fears.Why has his mercurial brother, Gless, joined the search—and can he be trusted? Is there any truth to the legend of the monstrous wolf that guards the grail? And what is the shadowy creature that seems to be following their every move? Cavall will have to answer all these mysteries and more before he and his person can return safely home.Mackaman delights in this thrilling follow-up to Cavall in Camelot: A Dog in King Arthur’s Court, crafting a quick-paced adventure filled with twists and turns.
Cave Detectives: Unraveling the Mystery of an Ice Age Cave
by David L. Harrison&“Vivid descriptions of the animals, the cave, and the scientists are complemented by the original art and photos that work together unusually well.&” —Booklist What was life like millions of years ago? The answer lies deep underground, in a place once home to a ferocious predator much larger than most animals walking around today. Through photographs and detailed illustrations, readers will learn how the secrets buried in a midwestern hillside helped scientists understand early life on Earth. This book&’s simple but informative format allows readers to follow along as paleontologist Matt Forir and his team of experts unravel a prehistoric mystery. &“[An] account of the discovery and early exploration of Missouri&’s Riverbluff Cave, the oldest found so far in this country with fossil remains . . . may excite curiosity about the Riverbluff finds.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Cave Under the City
by Harry MazerNobody said New York City was easy, but for Tolley Holtz, it's home Tolley Holtz would rather be exploring the city with his friends, talking about the Yankees, and discussing what President Roosevelt is going to do about the Depression than watching his little brother, Bubber. With his mother working all day in a garment factory and his father looking for work in Baltimore, Tolley's family depends on him. But suddenly, things go from hard to unthinkable. When his mother gets pneumonia and can't leave the hospital, Tolley becomes the only family Bubber can rely on. Afraid that the children's shelter will split them up, the two brothers hop a crosstown bus and strike out on their own, up and down fire escapes, across rooftops, and into the cellars and shadows of New York City. Tolley will need all the street smarts he's ever learned to get them through the winter--and to hold on to his dreams of having a family again.
Cave of Wonders: Cave of Wonders (Infinity Ring #5)
by Matthew J. KirbyFix the past. Save the future.What marvels and dangers await Dak, Sera, and Riq when they visit the Golden Age of Baghdad?
Cave of the Moving Shadows
by Thomas MillsteadA 12-year-old boy living in Cro-Magnon times must choose between his training in sorcery and his desire to be a hunter.
Cave-in: Cave-in (Stay Alive #2)
by Joseph MonningerStranded in the middle of nowhere, you have to fight to survive!A group of kids on a field trip on a coastal island are abandoned after an earthquake hits and the fort they studying collapses. At first they are trapped inside but after escaping the cave-in, they realize debris from the collapse has destroyed all of their supplies. How long can they survive there? Will anyone come rescue them?
Caveboy Dave: More Scrawny Than Brawny (Caveboy Dave #1)
by Aaron ReynoldsA funny graphic-novel series by Aaron Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author of Creepy Carrots!His grandpa invented fire. His dad invented the wheel. How will Caveboy Dave leave his mark?Dave Unga-Bunga has always been more scrawny than brawny. This is a major problem when your village expects you to become a meat-bringer. At age twelve, all young cave-people must stalk through the eerie mushroom forests for a prehistoric beast the village can feast on. But Dave would much rather invent stuff for a better life—like underwear to make loincloths less itchy and cutlery to make eating less filthy. Can Dave save his group by inventing the perfect defense against a bloodthirsty pokeyhorn? Or will he MEET HIS DOOM? First in a new series, More Scrawny Than Brawny delivers irresistible characters, big thrills, and even bigger laughs. "Imagine a prehistoric version of Wimpy Kid meets Captain Underpants."—Boys' Life
Caveboy Dave: Not So Faboo (Caveboy Dave #2)
by Aaron ReynoldsFrom New York Times bestselling author Aaron Reynolds comes the latest installment of Caveboy Dave, a middle-grade graphic novel series perfect for fans of Captain Underpants.Twelve-year-old Dave Unga-Bunga is having a great year: he survived his deadly Baby-Go-Boom ceremony, he's earned the respect of the villagers of Bleccchh, and he just invented ice cream and summer vacation. Before the ice cream melts, Dave and his friends spot a plume of smoke on the horizon (could there be another tribe nearby?) and suddenly Shaman Faboo--the glue that holds the village together--goes missing. With no one to tell them what to do or how to think, the village panics and elects Dave as their new leader. If Dave can't find Shaman Faboo and bring him back (alive), he'll be doomed to a life of boredom and something much worse: public service! Not So Faboo, the second book in the Caveboy Dave series, delivers irresistible characters, big thrills, and even bigger laughs.
Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls
by Kaela RiveraWhen a powerful desert spirit kidnaps her sister, Cece Rios must learn forbidden magic to get her back, in this own voices middle grade fantasy perfect for fans of The Storm Runner and Aru Shah and the End of Time. <P><P>Living in the remote town of Tierra del Sol is dangerous, especially in the criatura months, when powerful spirits roam the desert and threaten humankind. But Cecelia Rios has always believed there was more to the criaturas, much to her family’s disapproval. <P><P>After all, only brujas—humans who capture and control criaturas—consort with the spirits, and brujeria is a terrible crime. When her older sister, Juana, is kidnapped by El Sombrerón, a powerful dark criatura, Cece is determined to bring Juana back. To get into Devil’s Alley, though, she’ll have to become a bruja herself—while hiding her quest from her parents, her town, and the other brujas. <P>Thankfully, the legendary criatura Coyote has a soft spot for humans and agrees to help her on her journey. <P>With him at her side, Cece sets out to reunite her family—and maybe even change what it means to be a bruja along the way.
Cece Rios and the King of Fears (Cece Rios #2)
by Kaela RiveraIn this thrilling sequel to the “spellbinding” (Booklist starred review) and “mesmerizing” (Publishers Weekly starred review) middle grade fantasy adventure Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls, Cece and her sister Juana must journey into the stronghold of Devil’s Alley to challenge the criatura king El Cucuy. Cece Rios thought saving her sister would be the end of her adventures in the world of criaturas. But part of Juana’s soul is still trapped in Devil’s Alley. As Cece tries to find a way to get it back using her new curandera abilities, Juana takes her fate in her own hands and sets off alone, intent on restoring her soul and getting revenge on El Sombrerón.But then they discover that El Cucuy, king of the criaturas, is hunting for Cece, craving her powers for his own dark purposes. Can the Rios sisters—along with Coyote, Little Lion, and their other criatura allies—uncover his secrets and reclaim Juana’s soul? Or will the sinister forces of Devil’s Alley overcome them all?This award-winning series is perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and Amari and the Night Brothers.
Cece Rios and the Queen of Brujas (Cece Rios #3)
by Kaela RiveraThis stunning conclusion to the Cece Rios trilogy is perfect for fans of J. C. Cervantes and Kwame Mbalia!Cece Rios and her friends have escaped Devil’s Alley, but the fight to save their world is just beginning.Despite her growing comfort with her curandera abilities, Cece is worried that she won’t be strong enough to stop her most dangerous enemy yet: her tía, Catrina. Desperate for power and revenge, Catrina has seized the throne of Devil’s Alley and set her sights on the living world.Catrina’s first move is a brutal attack on the Sun Sanctuary that leaves Tierra del Sol reeling. And no matter how hard they try, Cece and her friends are always one step behind the bruja queen as she seeks to attain the powers of the gods and take control of the four elements.Cece Rios saved her sister. She rebuilt her familia. But can she take down her vicious tía before Catrina destroys everything Cece has fought so hard to protect?
Cecil in Space
by Sid HiteSeventeen-year-old Cecil Rowe loves to write, to read, to think, and to amble about his tiny Tidewater town of Bricksburg, Virginia. Of course, if he had a driver's license, he'd rather drive. And if he could make up his mind which girl to choose, he'd want to take one along.Cecil in Space is Sid Hite's most thoughtful, romantic, and insightful coming-of-age novel. It captures that wonderful time in a young writer's life when he begins to feel the power of his own words, and the precise moment in a young man's growth when clarity can only come in a kiss.
Cedar Dance
by Monica NawrockiCharles Cedar Dance has little in common with his hippie mother. At the annual school camp, Charles has a chance encounter with the father he has never known and while spying on him at a nearby anti-logging protest camp, Charles finds himself at the centre of a mystery involving a saboteur-turned-kidnapper.When Charles decides he wants to get to know his dad, he learns the truth about his parents and must re-evaluate his view of his family.
Celebrate Your Feelings: The Positive Mindset Puberty Book for Girls (Celebrate You)
by Lauren RiversA guide to navigating emotional challenges during puberty for girls ages 8 to 12. From the same series as the popular Celebrate Your Body and Celebrate Your Body 2!Growing up means changes, and, during puberty, those changes can feel overwhelming. Celebrate Your Feelings is a puberty book for girls ages 8 to 12 that can help them understand themselves better—and deal with their ever-changing emotions, thoughts, moods, relationships, and more.This practical puberty book for girls is packed with powerful new ways to keep calm and feel good, like simple breathing techniques, practicing mindfulness, exercising, and self-care tips. Find out what it takes to connect with others and become the smart, strong, and confident young person you were meant to be.This empowering puberty book for girls includes:Awesome activities—Explore your feelings through guided exercises, quizzes, and prompts.An inclusive approach—This essential puberty book for girls is for you, no matter what kind of girl you are!Fun illustrations—Make learning fun with help from colorful illustrations for girls like you.Discover the power of creating a positive mindset in this puberty book for girls—so you can tackle anything!
Celebrate Your Period: The Ultimate Puberty Book for Preteen and Teen Girls (Celebrate You)
by Amanda d'AlmeidaLearn everything there is to know about your period with this positive puberty book for ages 10-14! A follow-up to the popular Celebrate Your Body and Celebrate Your Body 2.When you get your period for the first time (or know you will soon), you might have some questions about what to expect. Celebrate Your Period has the answers, with friendly explanations of how periods work, what they might feel like, and more, so you can take on this part of puberty with confidence!Feel prepared—Understand your body better with a basic breakdown of the menstrual cycle, hormones, reproductive organs, and the signs that your first period is on the way.What about pads and tampons?—Learn about the different products available for managing your period, and period symptoms like cramps, so you can make the best choices for you.Be period positive—Your body is amazing—and menstruating is completely normal! This body-positive period book helps you feel good about your body and celebrate growing up great.Feel empowered when it comes to your period with the ultimate book on menstruation for girls!
Celebrate the Season CQR
by Diane M. LynchAdvent is the season to prepare for the coming of Christ. But exactly what "coming" of Christ are we preparing for if he was born two thousand years ago in Bethlehem? Why, we're preparing for him to come to each of us! These short stories about Advent and Christmas remind middle-grade readers ages 7-11 that Jesus comes to them every day, in many ways, when they open their hearts to him. Discussion questions follow each story, making this book perfect for classroom and homeschool use.
Celebrate the Season: Home for the Holidays (Celebrate the Season #4)
by Taylor GarlandCelebrate home, sweet home in this cheerful middle grade book series that captures the magic of the holidays.Christmas is coming, but this year feels different for Alyssa Sing. Not only is she in Florida instead of the snowy Northeast, but Alyssa misses having good friends like she did in her knitting club at her old school. Things seem to look up at the Palm Meadows Holiday Festival when Alyssa meets Rachel, Elle, and Becca, who all show an interest in Alyssa's homemade scarves. But trouble arises when Alyssa finds out her new friends used to be friends with each other...but aren't anymore. While Alyssa is glad to have Dasher, a mysterious cat that appears in her backyard, to confide in as she navigates her new school, she can't help but wonder: Will Florida ever feel like home?
Celebrate the Season: Let It Snow! (Celebrate the Season #3)
by Taylor GarlandCelebrate the gift of family in this cheerful middle grade book series that captures the magic of the holidays.When Chloe's dad announces that they'll be spending the weekend leading up to Christmas in a snowy lodge with his new girlfriend and her daughter, Sandy, Chloe could not be more excited! She's determined to be best friends with her could-be sister, even though her dad keeps warning her that Sandy might not be happy about their trip. As Chloe's dog and Sandy's cat begin to fight, it's clear that this won't be the happiest holiday for anyone. And with an incoming blizzard threatening to snow them in, the girls, their parents, and their pets will need to find a way to get along in time to save Christmas!
Celebrate the Season: Secret Snowflake (Celebrate the Season #1)
by Taylor GarlandCelebrate that magic of Christmas... This year, Riley Archer's seventh grade class is having an anonymous gift exchange called "Secret Snowflake." Riley is thrilled when she gets to be the Secret Snowflake for the cutest boy in school, Marcus Anderson, who she's had a crush on for two years. To make things even more exciting, there's a rumor going around the school that Marcus is Riley's Secret Snowflake too! Riley puts her heart into making homemade gifts for Marcus to let him know how special he is to her, even though her friends warn her that Marcus might think her homemade gifts are lame. When Riley starts receiving presents that are just as thoughtful as her own, she is sure that Marcus is just the boy she's always believed him to be. Is Riley's Secret Snowflake her secret crush...or will she be crushed when she finds out who it is? ©2017 Hachette Book Group. All rights reserved.
Celebrate the Season: The Twelve Pets of Christmas (Celebrate the Season #2)
by Taylor GarlandCelebrate the true spirit of giving.... This Christmas, Quinn Cooper is combining the two things she loves the most, painting and animals, by making ornaments to raise money for her local pet shelter's "12 Pets of Christmas" drive. The goal of the drive is to find forever homes for twelve cats and dogs before Christmas. With half the proceeds from her ornaments going to the shelter, Quinn plans to use the rest of the money she raises to buy a plane ticket to visit her best friend, who moved away last summer. As Christmas draws closer, the adopt-a-thon is going great... but Quinn's favorite dog at the shelter, Buddy, is proving especially hard to place. Quinn finds the perfect home for the dog, but the family can't afford to take on the financial responsibility of adopting him. Will the magic of Christmas help make sure that Quinn-and all the pets-have a very merry Christmas?©2017 Hachette Book Group. All rights reserved.
Celebrate! Connections Among Cultures: Connections Among Cultures
by Jan ReynoldsA photographic exploration comparing celebrations in seven indigenous world cultures and the United States, highlighting common rituals such as body decoration, music, and dance.Every culture has its own special traditions and reasons for celebrating. People in the Australian Outback walk on a dream journey, connecting with their past. In Bali, dancers perform a graceful Legong dance, telling an ancient story. And in the United States we watch fireworks, marking the birth of our country. At first glance these practices seem quite different from each other, but they are actually much more alike than most people may realize. In Celebrate! readers travel to communities near and far, and explore the essence of celebrations the world over. With striking photographs and engaging text, photojournalist Jan Reynolds presents a refreshing look at the similarities among cultural traditions around the world. Readers will be captivated as they discover the universal connections people share when they celebrate.
Celebrating Chinese New Year: History, Traditions, and Activities (Holiday Books for Kids)
by Eugenia ChuCelebrate Chinese New Year with this festive introduction for kids ages 6 to 9 Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world. This engaging book for kids explains the history, folklore, traditions, and customs of Chinese New Year and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities.This Chinese New Year kids' book includes:Diverse traditions—From festivals and parades to relaxation and cooking, kids will learn how Chinese New Year is celebrated in different ways.Fun, hands-on activities—Kids can explore a variety of ways to get festive, like making Chinese dumplings, paper lanterns, and their very own Chinese Zodiac calendar.Fascinating facts and pictures—Colorful illustrations and fascinating factoids help bring Chinese New Year to life for your child.Get little ones excited to learn about this beloved holiday with this standout among Chinese New Year books for kids.
Celebrating Hanukkah: History, Traditions, and Activities (Holiday Books for Kids)
by Stacia DeutschCelebrate Hanukkah with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 9Hanukkah, also called the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the victory of the Jewish people over the Greeks in 164 BCE. For eight days in November or December each year, this beloved holiday celebrates freedom, strength, and survival against the odds. Celebrating Hanukkah explains the history, traditions, and customs of Hanukkah and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to get festive.Many ways to celebrate—From lighting the menorah and playing dreidel to giving gifts and enjoying special holiday meals, kids will learn all the ways to celebrate Hanukkah.Hands-on Hanukkah activities—Kids can explore festivities like making potato latkes, crafting a stained-glass menorah, and playing a Maccabee game.Colorful and illustrated—Bring Hanukkah to life with amazing illustrations and fascinating facts throughout the book.Get kids excited to learn with this standout among Hanukkah books for children.
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day: History, Traditions, and Activities (Holiday Books for Kids)
by John O'Brien Jr.Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 9St. Patrick's Day is about more than just shamrocks and leprechauns! This engaging nonfiction book for kids explains the history, traditions, and customs of St. Patrick's Day—and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities.This standout among Saint Patrick's Day books for kids includes:Celebratory traditions—Kids will learn how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated all around the world in different ways, including parades, festivals, sports tournaments, treasure hunts, and more.A variety of activities—From games like Parade Bingo and a Green Scavenger Hunt to recipes for Irish Flag Cookies and Shamrock Shakes, kids can explore hands-on ways to get festive.Fun facts and illustrations—Colorful illustrations and thought-provoking facts help kids discover new things about this holiday.When it comes to St. Patrick's Day books for kids, this is the one that will get your child excited to learn and celebrate.
Celebrating Writers: From Possibilities Through Publication
by Ruth AyresWriting begins before students even pick up a pencil, but there are many reasons to stop and rejoice between the idea and the finished project. By helping students celebrate each stage of the writing process and applauding success, we help our students persevere through what can be an extended and challenging process. In their innovative new book, Celebrating Writers , Ruth Ayres and Christi Overman discuss dozens of ways to respond, reflect, and rejoice along the journey to a finished project. This type of celebration nurtures students, makes them better writers, and helps them recognize that writing is a process filled with notable moments, not simply a result where publication is the only marker of success. From traveling notebooks to lunch-table writing, from author interviews with a writing partner to silent reflection, from swapping stories around a campfire to tweeting favorite lines, Ruth and Christi share dozens of fun and effective ways for you and your students to commemorate their progress as writers. As the authors write, It's time to expand the idea of celebration to include the process of writers and the products they create. Let's build an approach that weaves celebration into the heart of all writers. Be ready to learn to refuel the writers in your classroom, even on the tough days.