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John Muir Wrestles a Waterfall
by Julie DannebergThe now iconic figure John Muir, while living at the base of Yosemite Falls in California, ventures up the trail from his cabin one night and has a harrowing waterfall adventure. Back matter roots the story in Muir’s life’s work as a conservationist and naturalist.
John Muir: America's First Environmentalist (Candlewick Biographies)
by Kathryn Lasky Stan FellowsFrom the meadows of Scotland to the farms of Wisconsin, from the swamps of Florida to the Alaskan tundra, John Muir loved the land. Born in 1838, he was a writer, a scholar, an inventor, a shepherd, a farmer, and an explorer, but above all, he was a naturalist. John Muir was particularly devoted to the high cliffs, waterfalls, and ancient giant sequoia trees that, through his careful influence, were set aside as one of the first national parks in America - Yosemite. Here is the life story of the man who, moved by a commitment to wilderness everywhere, founded the Sierra Club in 1892, a conservation group that carries on his crucial work to this day.
John Muir: Father of Our National Parks [Approaching Level, Grade 3]
by Katacha DíazNIMAC-sourced textbook
John Muir: Father of Our National Parks [Beyond Level, Grade 3]
by Katacha DíazNIMAC-sourced textbook
John Muir: Young Naturalist
by Montrew DunhamA founding father of the conservation movement in the United States, John Muir was born in Scotland and emigrated to Wisconsin when he was eleven. His boyhood passion for the wilderness of North America matured into a pathbreaking career, which included such triumphs as working with President Theodore Roosevelt to establish the National Parks Service, creating the first ever national park, Yosemite, and founding the Sierra Club. For today's eco-conscious kids, John Muir has become a hero.
John Wall (Amazing Athletes Ser.)
by Jon M FishmanJohn Wall's NBA dream came true when he was chosen by the Washington Wizards as the first overall pick in the 2010 draft. Coming in, John knew the Wizards had a losing record. Despite John's best efforts, they still struggled to win games for a few years. But by 2014-2015, the Wizards were finally a winning team, and John had become one of the best point guards in the game. Read about John's journey from his childhood in North Carolina to NBA stardom.
John Wesley Powell: Grand Canyon Explorer
by Jerry MillerJohn Wesley Powell was known for his explorations of the canyon land area of southern Utah and northern Arizona, still "unknown" in the 1860s.
Johnny Appleseed (Penguin Young Readers, Level 3)
by Patricia Brennan DemuthWith a bag of seeds and a pot on his head, John Chapman set out West to plant apple trees. He made lots of friends and planted lots of trees. Pretty soon, people started to call him Johnny Appleseed.
Johnny Appleseed obtiene su nombre, Glooscap fabrica las estaciones (Readers' and Writers' Genre Wokshop Ser.)
by Cynthia Swain Karen Leon Jeffrey B. Fuerst George AlmondNIMAC-sourced textbook
Johnny Appleseed: The Story of a Legend
by Will MosesJohnny Appleseed was a legend even in his own time-stories abounded about the kindhearted woodsman who planted thousands of apple seeds from Pennsylvania to Indiana. The real Johnny Appleseed was born John Chapman in a small village in Massachusetts. When he was a young man, he set off for the western frontier and along the way collected bags of apple seeds from cider mills. As John Chapman's apple orchards grew in number, so did the tales of Johnny Appleseed. In this wise and witty story, Will Moses relates the life of a great American folk hero who helped open and tame the wild frontier.
Johnny Crow's Picture Book: A Picture Book (classic Reprint)
by L. Leslie BrookeA lively group of animal friends gather for hijinks in this compilation of three classic picture books. Brimming with simple but charming rhymes, pen-and-ink drawings, and luminous watercolor illustrations, the tales will captivate young readers and listeners, especially 3- to 8-year-olds.In Johnny Crow's Garden, the pig dances a jig, the elephant says something quite irrelevant, and the goose - well, the goose is a goose. In Johnny Crow's Party, the bear sings a sentimental air, the sheep goes to sleep, and the armadillo uses him for a pillow. And in Johnny Crow's New Garden, the chimpanzee makes the tea, the puffins hand out the muffins, and all the animals dance and sing at a memorable garden party.
Johnny Mackintosh: Battle for Earth
by Keith MansfieldWhile trying to keep up with his school studies and ensuring his soccer team stays top of the league, it's Johnny's job to safeguard planet Earth. Suspicious of the strange occurrences, Johnny investigates to find that alien enemies are feeding humans to their Queen on a nearby planet. He then discovers a more terrifying secret: the aliens are planning a devastating invasion of Earth. The battle for Earth will take all of Johnny's and his friends' strength and resolve. Can they win? If they do, what price will they pay to save the world?
Johnny No Hit
by Matt Christopher Ray BurnsRoy tries to bully Johnny into not hitting against his pitches. Will Johnny give into Roy and lose the ballgame?
Johnny Tremain: A Newbery Award Winner
by Esther Hoskins ForbesThis thrilling Newbery Medal-winning novel about the Revolutionary War is a classic of children's historical fiction.Fourteen-year-old Johnny Tremain, an apprentice silversmith with a bright future ahead of him, injures his hand in a tragic accident, forcing him to look for other work. In his new job as a horse-boy, riding for the patriotic newspaper The Boston Observer and as a messenger for the Sons of Liberty, he encounters John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Dr. Joseph Warren.Soon Johnny is involved in the pivotal events of the American Revolution, from the Boston Tea Party to the first shots fired at Lexington. Powerful illustrations by artist Michael McCurdy help bring this classic novel for middle graders to life."This sweeping tale of redcoats and revolutionaries has a lot to offer. Forbes, a historian, writes with detail and precision, imbuing historical events with life and passion that is often lacking in textbooks." (Common Sense Media)
Johnny and the Bomb
by Terry PratchettTwelve-year-old Johnny Maxwell has a knack for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. This has never been more true than when he finds himself in his hometown on May 21, 1941, over forty years before his birth!An accidental time traveler, Johnny knows his history. He knows England is at war, and he knows that on this day German bombs will fall on the town. It happened. It's history. And as Johnny and his friends quickly discover, tampering with history can have unpredictable--and drastic--effects on the future. But letting history take its course means letting people die. What if Johnny warns someone and changes history? What will happen to the future? If Johnny uses his knowledge to save innocent lives by being in the right place at the right time, is he doing the right thing? Mixing nail-biting suspense with outrageous humor, Terry Pratchett explores a classic time-travel paradox in Johnny Maxwell's third adventure.
Johnny and the Dead (Johnny Maxwell Trilogy #2)
by Terry PratchettSir Terry Pratchett, beloved and bestselling author of the Discworld fantasy series, explores the bonds between the living and the dead and proves that it's never too late to have the time of your life—even if it is your afterlife!Johnny Maxwell's new friends do not appreciate the term "ghosts," but they are, well, dead.The town council wants to sell the cemetery, and its inhabitants aren't about to take that lying down! Johnny is the only one who can see them, and and the previously alive need his help to save their home and their history. Johnny didn't mean to become the voice for the lifeless, but if he doesn't speak up, who will?Read more of Johnny Maxwell's adventures in Only You Can Save Mankind and Johnny and the Bomb!
Johnny's Pheasant
by Cheryl MinnemaAn encounter with a pheasant (which may or may not be sleeping) takes a surprising turn in this sweetly serious and funny story of a Native American boy and his grandma "Pull over, Grandma! Hurry!&” Johnny says. Grandma does, and Johnny runs to show her what he spotted near the ditch: a sleeping pheasant. What Grandma sees is a small feathery hump. When Johnny wants to take it home, Grandma tries to tell him that the pheasant might have been hit by a car. But maybe she could use the feathers for her craftwork? So home with Grandma and Johnny the pheasant goes . . . It&’s hard to say who is most surprised by what happens next—Grandma, Johnny, or the pheasant. But no one will be more delighted than the reader at this lesson about patience and kindness and respect for nature, imparted by Grandma&’s gentle humor, Johnny&’s happy hooting, and all the quiet wisdom found in Cheryl Minnema&’s stories of Native life and Julie Flett&’s remarkably evocative and beautiful illustrations.
Join the Club, Maggie Diaz
by Nina MorenoThis humorous and heartfelt middle-grade debut by Nina Moreno with illustrations by Courtney Lovett is perfect for fans of Celia C. Pérez and Terri Libenson, and any reader still deciding what their passion in life is."MAYBE I'M GOOD AT SOMETHING I DON'T EVEN KNOW ABOUT YET."Everyone in Maggie Diaz's life seems to be finding their true passion. The one thing that defines them as a person. Her best friends Zoey and Julian are too busy to hang out after school thanks to band and comics club. Mom is finishing her last semester in college. And Maggie’s perfect older sister Caro is perfectly-perfect at sports and tutoring.So Maggie cooks up a plan to join every club she can! But trying to fit in with type-A future leaders, gardening whizzes, and the fearless kids in woodshop is intimidating, exhausting, and seriously confusing. And juggling homework, friends, and all of her after-school activities is way harder than it looks.Seventh grade is all about figuring out who you are -- good thing Maggie Diaz has the perfect plan!
Jojo And Bowbow Take The Stage (jojo And Bowbow #1)
by JoJo SiwaWhen her neighborhood decides to throw a block party, JoJo Siwa has the best idea ever: she'll perform her hit song, Boomerang, as a highlight of the big summer bash. With her crew of friends behind her and the support of her trusty sidekick BowBow, JoJo's sure their summer will be as sweet as it gets. Then she meets Grace--the new kid on the block with tons of talent to offer--and JoJo knows her plan for a rockin' party is complete! But Kyra, resident mean girl and head of the party-planning committee, has other ideas. JoJo doesn't know why Kyra dislikes Grace; but it soon becomes clear that she'll do anything to exclude JoJo's new friend. When Kyra's jealousy of Grace threatens to ruin the entire block party, JoJo knows it's time to rally her Siwanatorz and save the day. After all: Being a Siwanator means--above all--being kind. And even bullies aren't always what they seem...
Jojo vs. Middle School (Team Awkward #1)
by Joy McCullough Veeda BybeeAfter having hilariously terrible first days of sixth grade, four girls vow to ride out the super highs and cringe-worthy lows of middle school together, no matter how awkward it gets, in this first book in the Team Awkward middle grade series.Jojo has everything planned out for the perfect first day of middle school, down to her outfit and hairstyle. But when Mom, distracted by her new live-in boyfriend, Paul, forgets to wake Jojo up, she oversleeps and has to make do with leggings, a t-shirt, and her brother&’s hoodie. The day still goes okay until Jojo realizes that she has a hole in her leggings thanks to Purrito, the kitten Paul &“gifted&” her. Because Paul isn&’t just Paul; he&’s Mr. Meow, a mega-famous cat-fluencer. Nearly everything in Jojo&’s life is now cat-themed—including the underwear that the hole in her leggings is now showcasing to the whole school! Embarrassed and unable to show her face in the cafeteria, Jojo spends her lunch period in an abandoned locker room. But she isn&’t the only one hiding to cope with some major awkwardness. Maybe, with friends by her side, middle school won&’t be so bad after all.
Jojo's Guide To The Sweet Life: #peaceouthaterz
by JoJo SiwaA POWERFUL MEDITATION ON GIRL POWER AND SELF CONFIDENCE: The book shows young women how to embrace their power, take risks and accomplish anything they can imagine. Through the lens of JoJo'spersonal experience, she shows readers themes such as finding your passion, keeping strong in the face of adversity, appreciating your individualism, the importance of being loyal and never giving up. ANTI-BULLYING STAND: A go-to resource for kids, parents and teachers discussing how to go high when bullies go low. 'BE CONFIDENT, BE STRONG, JUST BE YOU!: Offering real life advice in her trademark style, this book is a colourful, eclectic extension of JoJo'slife perspective.
Joke & Riddle Ballyhoo
by Jacqueline HorsfallBeastie bloopers, fiddle-de-riddles, creepy critters, tongue twisters, and so much more! Filled with hundreds of jokes of every type, this hilarious compilation is sure to tickle the funny bone and have kids screaming with laughter for hours on end. What do you call a lazy kangaroo? A pouch potato. What should you wear when you go to the beach with a monster? Sunscream. What did the skeleton say to the doctor? "This will cost me an arm and a leg!" Give this riddle a try: I have many teeth but cant chew. What am I? (A comb.) How fast do happy bikers ride? Ten smiles per hour--and there are even more smiles than that in here.
Joke-A-Palooza (Almost Naked Animals)
by Howie Dewin<P>Get in on the Almost Naked Animals fun with this joke book <P>Get ready to get silly! Juvenile humor abounds in this 64-page joke book based on the hit cartoon. Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout.