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An Occasionally Happy Family
by Cliff BurkeGordon Korman meets The Great Outdoors in this funny and moving debut about a boy who goes on a disastrous family vacation (sweltering heat! bear chases!) that ends with a terrible surprise: his dad's new girlfriend.There are zero reasons for Theo Ripley to look forward to his family vacation. Not only are he, sister Laura, and nature-obsessed Dad going to Big Bend, the least popular National Park, but once there, the family will be camping. And Theo is an indoor animal. It doesn&’t help that this will be the first vacation they&’re taking since Mom passed away. Once there, the family contends with 110 degree days, wild bears, and an annoying amateur ornithologist and his awful teenage vlogger son. Then, Theo&’s dad hits him with a whopper of a surprise: the whole trip is just a trick to introduce his secret new girlfriend. Theo tries to squash down the pain in his chest. But when it becomes clear that this is an auditioning-to-be-his-stepmom girlfriend, Theo must find a way to face his grief and talk to his dad before his family is forever changed.
An Ofrenda for Perro
by Judith Valdés B.Losing a pet is hard, but this picture book told through a Day of the Dead celebration will show readers that the love they have for their beloved companion will always remain.Benito loves Perro. But when Perro passes away, Benito is heartbroken. During the Day of the Dead celebration, he tries to understand the meaning of the flores de cempasuchil, candles, pan de muertos, photographs, and sharing memories of departed loved ones. By creating his own special altar for Perro, he realizes that his love for his beloved companion, and the happiness Perro gave him, will always remain.Told with honesty and hope, this heartfelt book is the perfect story for any child coping with loss, and for those who celebrate--or want to learn more about--Día de los Muertos.
An Old-Fashioned Girl
by Louisa May AlcottA 14-year-old country girl, Polly Milton, visits her friend, Fanny Shaw, and her wealthy family in the city for the first time. Poor Polly is overwhelmed by the splendor and their urbanized, fashionable lifestyles, expensive clothes and other habits she has never been exposed to. Fanny's friends reject her because of her different behavior and simple clothing, and Fan herself can't help considering her unusual sometimes. However, Polly's warmth, support and kindness eventually win the hearts of all, and her old-fashioned ways teach them a lesson.
An Old-Fashioned Girl
by Louisa May AlcottPolly Milton, a 14-year-old country girl, visits her friend Fanny Shaw and her wealthy family in the city for the first time. Poor Polly is overwhelmed by the splendor at the Shaws' and their urbanized, fashionable lifestyles, fancy clothes and some other habits she considers weird and, mostly, unlikable. However, Polly's warmth, support and kindness eventually win her the hearts of all the family members. Six years later, Polly comes back to the city to become a music teacher.
An Old-Fashioned Girl
by Louisa May AlcottLouisa May Alcott, author of the childhood classic Little Women, has enchanted generations of readers with her unforgettable coming-of-age stories. <P> <P> In An Old-Fashioned Girl, she brings alive the tale of Polly Milton, a young girl who leaves her simple country life to stay at the home of her wealthy city cousins. Polly doesn't wear fancy clothes. She doesn't attend the theater. And she doesn't talk or act the way the other girls in town do. But even an old-fashioned girl can be tempted by the excitement and intrigues of city life. In a timeless story about being true to yourself, can Polly uphold her principles while still finding happiness in a big, new world?
An Old-Fashioned Girl: Large Print (The Louisa May Alcott Hidden Gems Collection)
by Louisa May AlcottOver the course of summers spent with a much wealthier friend, a country girl struggles to stay true to herself and her values in this tender story from Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women!When fourteen-year-old Polly Milton goes to stay with her friend Fanny for the summer, she finds that the Shaw family&’s wealthy city life couldn&’t be more different from her country upbringing. With her plain clothes and more practical interests, Polly is out of place among a crowd focused on following the latest trends and presenting the right image. One of the few people who doesn&’t pressure her to fit in is Fanny&’s brother, Tom, but he&’s also one of the most annoying people Polly has ever met. Over the next six years, Polly&’s annual visits challenge the Shaw family to question their values even as Polly feels pressured to conform to societal expectations, though she remains old-fashioned at heart. As Polly navigates the highs and lows of growing up, friendship, love, and fortune, her greatest challenge is being true to herself.
An Orange in January
by Dianna Hutts Aston Julie MarenPlump, juicy oranges are one of the great pleasures of winter'and one that is usually taken for granted. Now here's an eloquent, celebratory picture of how those oranges have found their way to the grocery store shelves, and then into kids? tummies! With vivid, glowing paintings, this unique picture book offers a poetic lesson about a plant's growth cycle and about the produce industry. We follow an orange from blossom to ripe fruit, from tree to truck to market . . . and into the hands of a boy who shares this treat with his friends on the playground, ?so that everyone could taste the sweetness of an orange in January. ' In the tradition of Apple Farmer Annie and Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf, this is a satisfying, celebratory look at an everyday object with a remarkable life story.
An Orange in January
by Dianna Hutts AstonAn orange begins its life as a blossom where bees feast on the nectar, and reaches the end of its journey, bursting with the seasons inside it, in the hands of a child.
An Outlaw Thanksgiving
by Emily McCullyWhile traveling with her mother cross-country by train in 1896, a young girl unexpectedly shares Thanksgiving dinner with the notorious outlaw Butch Cassidy.
An Owl at Sea
by Susan Vande GriekThe extraordinary, true story of an owl stranded on the deck of an oil rig one hundred miles from shore, and the Good Samaritans who shepherded it home.This is the true story of a Short-eared Owl that plummeted onto the deck of an oil rig in the North Sea, one hundred miles from shore. Weak and tired, it huddled on the deck until riggers provided it with a makeshift shelter and fresh meat to eat. When a helicopter arrived to transport some of the workers back home, they took the owl with them, handing it over to the Scottish SPCA. A few weeks later the owl was strong enough to be released into the countryside.Susan Vande Griek’s gentle prose poem describes this unusual encounter with a creature from the wild with curiosity and wonder. Ian Wallace’s stunning watercolors show gorgeous seascapes, the subtle beauty of the owl, and the oil rig and its workers, creating compelling visual contrasts.An author’s note includes information about the Short-eared Owl, a bird found in the Americas, Europe and Asia, whose numbers may be in decline due to loss of habitat.Key Text Featuresauthor’s notefurther readingsourcesCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.5Explain major differences between books that tell stories and books that give information, drawing on a wide reading of a range of text types.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.
An Unexpected Light
by José SaramagoNobel Prize winner José Saramago tells a quiet and poetic story, an excerpt from his book Small Memories, of a lasting childhood experience of simple, soulful joy.The narrator's memories of a lost childhood paradise focus on two glorious days when he helped his uncle take some piglets to the market in Santarém. They traverse dusty roads, sleep in a barn and awake to a miraculous moonglow, and hear the animals in their &“infinite conversations.&” The journey, the night, the wind, the light. . . . This poetic story is an unforgettable adventure narrated by José Saramago and presented alongside Armando Fonseca&’s fanciful and evocative illustrations.A very special gift for readers of all ages.
An Unexpected Revival: Experiencing God's Goodness through Disappointment and Doubt- An 8-week Bible Study of Ezekiel
by Erica WiggenhornDo you long to feel a closer connection to God? To discern His voice, experience His peace, and live in His joy? In this 8-week Bible study, An Unexpected Revival: Experiencing God&’s Goodness through Disappointment and Doubt, you will encounter a unique picture of revival through Ezekiel&’s prophecies. God chose to spark revival through people who seemed counted out, cast aside, and disregarded. Ezekiel reveals that we are not the first people to believe our doubts and doubt our beliefs when circumstances spiral out of control. But God pursues us with His goodness desiring to bring revival to our broken hearts. Through a study of the book of Ezekiel, God offers an invitation to: — experience His faithfulness when surrounded by uncertainty— reignite our hope instead of losing heart— realize the call of God, reawakening us to our purpose— rest in contentment rather than dwell in disappointment An Unexpected Revival sparks a fire in our longing heart to feel renewed excitement in our relationship with God. Instead of going through the motions, checking the boxes and wondering why God feels so far away, Ezekiel teaches us to come close and invite God to fill us with fresh fire. God offers His joy, peace, and purpose to any who seek it. Do you long for revival?This 8-week study will also include video teaching through Vimeo.
An Unexpected Revival: Experiencing God's Goodness through Disappointment and Doubt- An 8-week Bible Study of Ezekiel
by Erica WiggenhornDo you long to feel a closer connection to God? To discern His voice, experience His peace, and live in His joy? In this 8-week Bible study, An Unexpected Revival: Experiencing God&’s Goodness through Disappointment and Doubt, you will encounter a unique picture of revival through Ezekiel&’s prophecies. God chose to spark revival through people who seemed counted out, cast aside, and disregarded. Ezekiel reveals that we are not the first people to believe our doubts and doubt our beliefs when circumstances spiral out of control. But God pursues us with His goodness desiring to bring revival to our broken hearts. Through a study of the book of Ezekiel, God offers an invitation to: — experience His faithfulness when surrounded by uncertainty— reignite our hope instead of losing heart— realize the call of God, reawakening us to our purpose— rest in contentment rather than dwell in disappointment An Unexpected Revival sparks a fire in our longing heart to feel renewed excitement in our relationship with God. Instead of going through the motions, checking the boxes and wondering why God feels so far away, Ezekiel teaches us to come close and invite God to fill us with fresh fire. God offers His joy, peace, and purpose to any who seek it. Do you long for revival?This 8-week study will also include video teaching through Vimeo.
An Unofficial Encyclopedia of Strategy for Fortniters: A Guide To Fortnite Skins, Tools, Gear, And Accessories (Encyclopedia For Fortniters Ser. #1)
by Jason R. RichThe Ultimate Reference for Fortnite Gear and FashionAn Unofficial Encyclopedia of Strategy for Fortniters: A Guide to Skins, Tools, Gear, and Accessories will showcase some of the most popular, rare, limited-edition, and most outrageous outfits thus far released by Epic Games and demonstrate how these outfits can be combined with other optional and purely cosmetic items to truly personalize a character. As each outfit is showcased and described, along with its related accessory items, full-color screenshots will be used so readers can see what each outfit looks like, plus see a soldier wearing that outfit and using the related items within different in-game scenarios. As these scenarios are shown, readers will discover game-play tips and strategies they can utilize when playing Fortnite Battle Royale on any compatible gaming system. Showcase all the ways a gamer can customize their characterExplore how to unlock tools and free loot items by completing in-game challengesMake your character look unique and amazing, while taking advantage of the optional items offered within the game. Learn how to unlock emotes and when (and how) to use them within the game to showcase attitude and personality during each match
An Unofficial Encyclopedia of Strategy for Fortniters: ATK Driving Techniques, Challenges, and Stunts
by Jason R. RichMake the most of your All Terrain Kart in Fortnite Battle Royale! An Unofficial Encyclopedia of Strategy for Fortniters: ATK Driving Techniques, Challenges, and Stunts is a comprehensive driving manual, teaching you how to find and effectively drive or ride an ATK during a match. <P><P>From basic driving techniques and exploration of the island to advanced ways to utilize an ATK offensively and defensively during any match, this guide runs the gamut of ATK optimization. By reading this double-length guide, you’ll learn all about Fortnite Battle Royale and how to survive in a wide range of situations, using the weapons, ammo, loot items, and resources available to them. Master the terrain and use it to your tactical advantage during high-intensity firefights and all-out battles! <P><P>Take an “A to Z” tour of the mysterious island and learn what to expect at each labeled and unlabeled point of interest Discover strategies for surviving in those areas once they arrive Survive and win battles in different terrain, including cities, farms, factories, underground tunnels, junkyards, open valleys, water, etc. Travel greater distances around the island armed with better strategy
An Unofficial Joke Book for Fans of Roblox: 800 Hilariously Blockheaded Jokes to Level Up Your Laughter
by Brian BooneLaugh your Roblox off with eight hundred all-new side-splitters!Level up your comedy cred as you level up your gaming! An Unofficial Joke Book for Fans of Roblox is the brand-new, illustrated chuckle-fest for any true fan of Roblox. Adopt these hilarious puns and one-liners as your own, find your Laughtopia of knock-knocks and hysterical one-liners, and start OOFing of happiness whenever you rattle off these clever jokes about the Roblox worlds and characters. Giggle your way to Jokehaven with the silliest and wildest jokes you can spout off to all your favorite blockheads! Inside you will find jokes such as: What&’s the highest point in Roblox?Up on the r-OOF. Where&’s a good place to invest Robux?In the block market. You&’re a really great Roblox player.But don&’t get a big head about it or anything. What happened when the Roblox builder didn&’t use enough supports?She was on the brick of disaster! What insult do Roblox players take as a compliment?Blockhead! For kids ages eight and up, this is the perfect book to have by your side at home, at school, or while gaming! You&’ll enjoy telling these silly jokes to your friends and family. Have even more fun with the silly illustrations throughout!
An Unofficial Joke Book for Fortniters: 800 All-New Explosively Hilarious Jokes for Fans of Fortnite (Unofficial Joke Books for Fortniters #2)
by Brian BooneDid you hear about the barnyard animal who learned to play Fortnite? She won the Cattle Royale!Why do Fortnite players have great smelling breath? They use Scope.Why did the Fortnite player build a house out of old harvested wood? He needed structure.If you loved An Unofficial Joke Book for Fortniters: Sidesplitting Jokes from Salty Springs, you'll love this volume eight hundred all-new gut-busting jokes for you and your squad! From puns and wordplay to funny one-liners that will have you dancing, this hysterical book has the funniest jokes inspired by Fortnite and its gameplay. Cackle your way to victory with the craziest and silliest jokes you can fire off to everyone on the island! For kids ages eight and up, this is the perfect book for at home, at school, or any battle royale! You&’ll enjoy telling these sidesplitting jokes to your friends and family. Get extra laughs from the silly illustrations throughout!
An Unofficial Joke Book for Fortniters: Sidesplitting Jokes and Shenanigans from Salty Springs (Unofficial Joke Books For Fortniters Ser. #1)
by Brian BooneJump out of the Battle Bus and jump into more than eight hundred side-splitting jokes! Jump out of the Battle Bus and jump into more than eight hundred side-splitting jokes! Jokes for Fortniters is an all-new, laugh-out-loud book of jokes for you and your squad. From Battle Royale puns and wordplay to funny one-liners that will have you dancing, this hysterical book has the cleverest jokes about Fortnite and game play. Cackle your way to victory with the funniest, craziest, and silliest jokes you can fire off to everyone on the island! Inside you will find funny gags such as: What do a door and a new Fortnite player have in common?They both get “knocked” a lot. What happens after you drink too much Slurp Juice?You burp juice! What kind of pop should Fortniters never drink?Shield pop!Where do Fortniters sleep?In a nite fort! For kids ages eight and up, this is the perfect book for at home, at school, or any battle royale! You’ll enjoy telling these silly jokes to your friends and family. Get extra laughs from silly illustrations throughout!
An Unsinkable Ship (Return to Titanic)
by Steve BrezenoffAfter Tucker and Maya are jolted back to the present by Titanic's iceberg collision, they don't know what will happen to their new friend, Liam, who is still trapped onboard. They travel back to 1912 again to make sure Liam and his parents, all third-class passengers, make it to the lifeboats in time. But none of the passengers seem to realize the severity of the situation. Tucker and Maya must convince everyone that the unsinkable ship is sinking, and find Liam, before it's too late.
Ana on the Edge
by A. J. SassFor fans of George and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, a heartfelt coming of age story about a nonbinary character navigating a binary world. <p><p> Twelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning US Juvenile figure skating champion, is not a frilly dress kind of kid. So, when Ana learns that next season's program will be princess themed, doubt forms fast. Still, Ana tries to focus on training and putting together a stellar routine worthy of national success. <p><p>Once Ana meets Hayden, a transgender boy new to the rink, thoughts about the princess program and gender identity begin to take center stage. And when Hayden mistakes Ana for a boy, Ana doesn't correct him and finds comfort in this boyish identity when he's around. <p><p>As their friendship develops, Ana realizes that it's tricky juggling two different identities on one slippery sheet of ice. And with a major competition approaching, Ana must decide whether telling everyone the truth is worth risking years of hard work and sacrifice.
Anaconda Adventure (S.W.I.T.C.H. #13)
by Ali SparkesJosh, Danny, and the mad scientist Petty Potts waltz over to the zoo and try out an awesome spray that turns them into anacondas! But when Petty wanders off, the twins soon realize that they are in danger of being put in a cage with the other anacondas. Which means, when the S.W.I.T.C.H. spray wears off and they turn back into boys, they will become a tasty snack for the snakes!
Analyzing The Boston Tea Party: Establishing Cause-and-effect Relationships (Critical Thinking In American History)
by Greg RozaUsing the exercises and primary source documents in this engaging book, students will learn about key moments that led to the American Revolution. <P><P>These include the financial pressure on England after its resources were spread thin by the French and Indian War, the formation of the Sons of Liberty, the backlash and revolt of colonists in response to the Stamp, Sugar, and Quartering Acts, the tea party itself, and the eventual meeting of the first Continental Congress.
Anansi Does the Impossible!: An Ashanti Tale
by Verna Aardema Lisa DesiminiNIMAC-sourced textbook. The Sky God owns all the stories of the world and refuses to give them back unless Anansi, a small spider, can successfully get him a live python, a real fairy, and a bunch of stinging hornets, so Anansi sets out to accomplish his mission in order to have his beloved stories once more.
Anastasia's Rain: Anastasia's Rain (Anastasia Pickering #1)
by Sheila KilpatrickIt&’s Anastasia Pickering&’s birthday and that means a dog is in the forecast!—as well as a lesson on patience and trust. Anastasia&’s Rain, a book of magical proportions, not only teaches children the value of a positive attitude and the virtue of patience, it also teaches the importance of listening to the guidance of one&’s fairy/inner wisdom. Children ages four to nine will marvel at the magical raindrops that appear each time Anastasia finds herself in a pickle, and they&’ll cheer her on as she resolves the problem by listening to the sage advice of Patience, her ponytail-riding fairy. This book, along with its beautiful artwork, is a teaching tool in values and life lessons that every parent will appreciate!
Anastasia: The Last Grand Duchess, Russia, 1914 (The Royal Diaries)
by Carolyn MeyerAward-winning author Carolyn Meyer's ANASTASIA is back in print with a gorgeous new package!Anastasia is the youngest daughter of Czar Nicholas II, ruler of Russia. Anastasia is used to a life of luxury; her major concerns are how to get out of her detested schoolwork to play in the snow, go ice-skating, or have picnics. She wears diamonds and rubies, and every morning her mother, the princess, tells her which matching outfit she and her three sisters shall wear that day. It's a fairy tale life -- until everything changes with the outbreak of war between Russia and Germany. As Russia enters WWI, hunger and poverty grows among the peasants, and soon they are not pleased with their ruler. While the czar is trying win a war and save their country, the country is turning on the royal family. When her father and the rest of the family are imprisoned by the Bolsheviks, suddenly Anastasia understands what this war is costing the people. In the pages of her diary, Anastasia chronicles the wealth and luxury of her royal days, as well as the fall from power, and her uncertain fate.