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The Billionaire's Curse (The Archer Legacy)
by Richard NewsomeGerald Wilkins never considered himself a particularly exceptional thirteen-year-old. But that was before he inherited twenty billion pounds, a Caribbean island, a yacht, and three estates from a great-aunt he never knew. With this fortune, however, comes a letter. One from his great-aunt Geraldine. One that tells Gerald that she was murdered, and that it's up to him to find out why. Along with his friends Ruby and Sam, Gerald embarks on a journey that will lead him from the British Museum to dodgy social clubs for the disgustingly rich to mansions in the English countryside to secret places far underground. Who was Geraldine Archer? And what secrets was she hiding? Unless Gerald, Sam, and Ruby can find out before the killer does, they may be next.
The Biography of Corn (How Did That Get Here?)
by L. Michelle Nielsen L. Michelle NielsonMaize, or com, was the staple food of many early cultures in South America, Mesoamerica, and the Caribbean. <p><p>The Biography of Corn will teach young readers how the farming of corn spread to the rest of the world and how corn may be one answer to today's problem of fossil fuel consumption.
The Biography of Tea (How Did That Get Here?)
by Carrie GleasonHow could a relaxing cup of tea become a symbol of revolution? This fascinating new book relates the thousands-year-old history of tea and its sometimes tumultuous trade. Find out how different teas are grown, harvested, and sold, and how the trade of tea has changed the world.
The Biography of Wheat (How Did That Get Here?)
by Jennifer LackeyThe growing of wheat as a staple food source made permanent settlements possible, particularly for settlers moving West. In this fascinating new book, children will learn how one of the world's most important food crops is grown, harvested, sold, and processed.
The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories
by Dr SeussSeuss scholar/collector Charles D. Cohen has hunted down seven rarely seen stories by Dr. Seuss, originally published in magazines between 1950 and 1951. In an Introduction to the collection, Cohen explains the significance these seven stories have, not only as lost treasures, but as transitional stories in Dr. Seuss's career.
The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussWhat&’s better than a lost treasure? Seven lost treasures! These rarely seen Dr. Seuss stories were published in magazines in the early 1950s and are finally available in book form. They include &“The Bippolo Seed&” (in which a scheming feline leads a duck toward a bad decision), &“The Rabbit, the Bear, and the Zinniga-Zanniga&” (about a rabbit who is saved from a bear by a single eyelash), &“Gustav, the Goldfish&” (an early rhymed version of the Beginner Book A Fish Out of Water), &“Tadd and Todd&” (about a twin who is striving to be an individual), &“Steak for Supper&” (in which fantastic creatures follow a boy home in anticipation of a steak dinner), &“The Strange Shirt Spot&” (the inspiration for the bathtub-ring scene in The Cat in the Hat Comes Back), and &“The Great Henry McBride&” (about a boy whose far-flung career fantasies are bested only by those of Dr. Seuss himself). An introduction by Seuss scholar Charles D. Cohen traces the history of the stories, which demonstrate an intentional move toward the writing style we now associate with Dr. Seuss. Cohen also explores the themes that recur in well-known Seuss stories (like the importance of the imagination or the perils of greed). With a color palette enhanced beyond the limitations of the original magazines, this is a collection that no Seuss fan (whether scholar or second grader) will want to miss.
The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories: Read & Listen Edition (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussWhat&’s better than a lost treasure? Seven lost treasures! These rarely seen Dr. Seuss stories were published in magazines in the early 1950s and are finally available in book form. They include &“The Bippolo Seed&” (in which a scheming feline leads a duck toward a bad decision), &“The Rabbit, the Bear, and the Zinniga-Zanniga&” (about a rabbit who is saved from a bear by a single eyelash), &“Gustav, the Goldfish&” (an early rhymed version of the Beginner Book A Fish Out of Water), &“Tadd and Todd&” (about a twin who is striving to be an individual), &“Steak for Supper&” (in which fantastic creatures follow a boy home in anticipation of a steak dinner), &“The Strange Shirt Spot&” (the inspiration for the bathtub-ring scene in The Cat in the Hat Comes Back), and &“The Great Henry McBride&” (about a boy whose far-flung career fantasies are bested only by those of Dr. Seuss himself). An introduction by Seuss scholar Charles D. Cohen traces the history of the stories, which demonstrate an intentional move toward the writing style we now associate with Dr. Seuss. Cohen also explores the themes that recur in well-known Seuss stories (like the importance of the imagination or the perils of greed). With a color palette enhanced beyond the limitations of the original magazines, this is a collection that no Seuss fan (whether scholar or second grader) will want to miss.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
The Birchbark House (Birchbark House #1)
by Louise Erdrich<p>Omakayas, a seven-year-old Native American girl of the Ojibwa tribe, lives through the joys of summer and the perils of winter on an island in Lake Superior in 1847. <p>[This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 4-5 at http://www.corestandards.org.]</p>
The Birchbark House (Birchbark House #1)
by Louise ErdrichA fresh new look for this National Book Award finalist by Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist Louise Erdrich! This is the first installment in an essential nine-book series chronicling one hundred years in the life of one Ojibwe family and includes charming interior black-and-white artwork done by the author.She was named Omakakiins, or Little Frog, because her first step was a hop.Omakakiins and her family live on an island in Lake Superior. Though there are growing numbers of white people encroaching on their land, life continues much as it always has.But the satisfying rhythms of their life are shattered when a visitor comes to their lodge one winter night, bringing with him an invisible enemy that will change things forever—but that will eventually lead Omakakiins to discover her calling.By turns moving and humorous, this novel is a breathtaking tour de force by a gifted writer.The beloved and celebrated Birchbark House series by Louise Erdrich includes The Birchbark House, The Game of Silence, The Porcupine Year, Chickadee, and Makoons, with more titles to come.
The Bird Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)
by Jerry PallottaReady to go birding? Quick! Can you think of a bird whose name begins with X? Jerry Pallotta found one, and also birds for Q and Z and all the other letters of the alphabet.But this isn't a simple "A is for Atlantic Puffin" kind of alphabet book. Find out where these birds live, how they survive, and the unique qualities that make them interesting. Full of facts and fun, this book is sure to intrigue children with its array of feathered friends, from the familiar to the exotic. Take a brilliant tour of the bird world.
The Bird Who Swallowed a Star
by Laurie CohenOne night, a bird swallows a star, making him as bright as a diamond. Because of that, nobody wants him around. Except . . . an amazing traveler who crosses the vast desert. Discover how one little bird, who is excluded by all of his fellow animals for being different, is able to find solace and friendship after shedding a few glittering tears. The text plays on repetition to help build confidence in emerging readers, and the wonder of what follows and the open ending encourage everyone to let their imaginations shine.
The Birds, the Bees, and the Berenstain Bears (First Time Books(R))
by Stan Berenstain Jan BerenstainWhat happens when Sister Bear noticies that Mama's lap is shrinking? No, it's not that Mama is eating too much salmon and honey comb. Mama is going to have a baby! With a little help from Mama and Dr. Gert, Sister learns about the birds and the bees...and sonograms, too!From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Birthday Blastoff (Kate the Chemist)
by Kate BiberdorfThe fourth installment of the Kate the Chemist fiction series that shows kids that everyone can be a scientist! Perfect for fans of the Girls Who Code series.When Kate's brother Liam is having a science-themed birthday party the very same day that the science club in Kate's school is planning a special rocket launch experiment, Kate isn't sure how she'll manage to do it all: be a great big sister AND a great science club member. But with a little help from chemistry--and her friends--Kate figures out a way to be in two places at once. That is, until she is late to pick up the ice cream cake, which means Liam won't have a birthday cake for his party! Will science be able to save the day?From Kate the Chemist, chemistry professor and science entertainer as seen on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Wendy Williams Show, and The Today Show, comes a clever and fun middle grade series that is the perfect introduction to STEM for young readers!Make Your Own Rocket! Experiment Inside! Praise for Dragons vs. Unicorns:"Proves that science and fun go together like molecules in a polymer."--School Library Journal"It's a great introduction to the basics of Chemistry that is readily accessible to a variety of ages . . . . The way the everyday chemistry is blended in is done seamlessly, and has [me and my ten-year-old son] noticing how we are all doing a little bit of science every day." --GeekMom.com
The Birthday Castle: Fort Builders Inc. 1 (QUIX)
by Dee RomitoA group of friends use teamwork, creativity, and construction know-how to start their own fort building company in the first story in a new, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that&’s perfect for emerging readers!Caleb could really use a bit more spending money—he needs to buy the next book in his favorite series so he can see what happens! But what can he do to raise funds once his allowance runs out? Caleb puts his head together with his best friend, Jax, and a couple other kids in their neighborhood, and come up with a brilliant idea. They&’re going to start their own fort-building business! Good forts are always in demand, and who better to design and construct them than kids? But when Fort Builders, Inc., gets their first gig, the group has trouble agreeing on the right way to go about it. Can they learn to work together in time to build an incredible fort, or will their business be over before it even begins?
The Birthday Girl (Orca Echoes)
by Jean Little June LawrasonNell makes two wishes on her birthday, but the next day they show little sign of coming true. Everyone in her household is busy and wants her out from underfoot and no one is willing to help her find her lost cat. In the end she finds more than a cat and she makes her own wishes come true with the help of a row of tall, bright, smiling sunflowers.
The Birthday Party of Dread (Fangbone! Third Grade Barbarian #3)
by Michael RexAs seen on Disney XD, a hilarious graphic novel perfect for fans of Captain Underpants!Fangbone and his friends are full of ideas for Eastwood Elementary's "Invention Convention." Unfortunately, Venomous Drool has ideas of his own--like sending a curse to crush Fangbone! But when the misdirected spell sends a terrifying monster to attack Bill at his birthday party instead, Fangbone must invent a way to save his best friend--and fast! The graphic novel series that boys go wild for!
The Birthday Party of No Return!: The Birthday Party Of No Return (Goosebumps Hall of Horrors #6)
by R. L. StineWelcome to the Hall of Horrors, HorrorLand's Hall of Fame for the truly terrifying.Lee Hargrove only wants one thing-to win a scholarship to Summer Sports Camp. His school is holding a competition and the winner gets to attend the camp for free. Lee is one of the favorites to win along with his friend, Cory "Lucky Duck" Duckworth and another athletic classmate, Laura Grodin. Laura is good...for a girl, but how can anyone compete with Cory's good luck streak? Lee has an idea and he's about to give Cory an unforgettable birthday present that will really get the party started.
The Birthday Surprise (Shopkins: Level 2 Reader)
by Artful Doodlers Ltd. Leigh StephensIt's Pam Cake's birthday, and Rainbow Kate is determined to throw her friend the sweetest birthday celebration ever. Rainbow Kate asks the other Shoppies to help her plan a surprise party--but too many cooks spoil the cake! One thing is for sure: this will be a birthday Pam Cake will never forget!
The Bite of the Gold Bug: A Story of the Alaskan Gold Rush
by Barthe Declements Dan AndreasenIt's 1898, and Bucky can't wait to get to Alaska to find gold and adventure. But the journey is hard. Bucky, Pa, and Uncle Tanner must face deadly storms, numbing cold, and the Golden Stairs--a grueling six-hour nonstop trudge up the mountainside with heavy packs on their backs. Can Bucky make it?<P><P> Bucky and his father, prospecting for gold in Alaska in 1898, must overcome storms, dangerous mountain trails, and wilderness predators before confronting the final challenge of human treachery.
The Black Arrow: A Tale Of The Two Roses (Dover Children's Evergreen Classics)
by Robert Louis StevensonSet in England during the fifteenth-century Wars of the Roses, this swashbuckling historical novel by the author of Treasure Island and Kidnapped tells the story of young Dick Shelton. Betrayed by his treacherous and brutal guardian, Sir Daniel Brackley, Dick seeks the help of John Amend-All, leader of the mysterious fellowship of the Black Arrow—and Brackley's sworn enemy. Pitted against fierce fighters, a treacherous priest, and Sir Daniel, Dick seeks to become a knight and rescue his true love. Brimming with adventure, suspense, and romance, this thrilling tale presents a classic portrait of England during one of its most tumultuous eras, as Dick is pulled by his loyalties to the houses of both York and Lancaster. He must make a crucial choice, for his fate and the fate of England hang in the balance.
The Black Book of Colors
by Elisa Amado Menena Cottin Rosana Faria<P>A New York Times Book Review choice as one of the <b>10 Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2008 </b> <P>It is very hard for a sighted person to imagine what it is like to be blind. This groundbreaking, award-winning book endeavors to convey the experience of a person who can only see through his or her sense of touch, taste, smell or hearing. Raised black line drawings on black paper, which can be deciphered by touch, complement a beautifully written text describing colors through imagery. Braille letters accompany the text so that the sighted reader can begin to imagine what it is like to use Braille to read. <P>Images removed
The Black Book of Secrets
by F. E. HigginsA boy arrives at a remote village in the dead of night. His name is Ludlow Fitch—and he is running from a most terrible past. What he is about to learn is that in this village is the life he has dreamed of—a safe place to live, and a job, as the assistant to a mysterious pawnbroker who trades people's deepest, darkest secrets for cash. Ludlow's job is to neatly transcribe the confessions in an ancient leather-bound tome: The Black Book of Secrets.Ludlow yearns to trust his mentor, who refuses to disclose any information on his past experiences or future intentions. What the pawnbroker does not know is, in a town brimming with secrets, the most troubling may be held by his new apprentice.
The Black Cauldron (The Chronicles of Prydain #2)
by Lloyd AlexanderIn the land of Prydain, evil is never far away. Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death, has been building an army of dark warriors to take over Prydain, and the only way to stop him is to destroy the Black Cauldron he uses to create his dreaded soldiers. <P><P> Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and his loyal companions must journey deep into Arawn's domain to destroy the Black Cauldron. For each of them, the quest has special meaning. For Taran, it is a glorious opportunity to use his first sword in battle. But war requires a sacrifice greater than he'd ever imagined.... <P> Back are our favorite characters from The Book Of Three; loyal Gurgi, still concerned with his munchings and crunchings, Doli who says being invisible has drawbacks like getting his toes stepped on, Fflewddur, telling the truth more and breaking harp strings less, and Princess Eilonwy, outspoken, practical and a friend indeed. There are new characters; Adaon, an aspiring harpist who is brave, patient and wise and wishes only to return to his betrothed love, and Prince Ellidyr who is contemptuous of Taran the assistant pig keeper, and who risks everyone's safety, including his own to claim glory for himself. <P> Lloyd Alexander packs this fantasy with adventure and humor and laces it with pettiness and nobility. Included in this edition is a Prydain pronunciation key and a sample chapter from the next book in this series, The Castle of Llyr.<P> Newbery Medal Honor book
The Black Cauldron 50th Anniversary Edition
by Lloyd AlexanderHenry Holt Books for Young Readers is proud to publish this 50th Anniversary Edition of Lloyd Alexander's classic Newbery Honor winner The Black Cauldron, the second book in the Chronicles of Prydain, with a new introduction by fellow Newbery Honor winner Rebecca Stead. In the land of Prydain, evil is never far away. Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death, has been building an army of dark warriors to take over Prydain, and the only way to stop him is to destroy the Black Cauldron he uses to create his dreaded soldiers. Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his loyal companions must journey deep into Arawn's domain to destroy the Black Cauldron. For each of them, the quest has a special meaning. For Taran, it is the glorious opportunity to use his first sword in battle. But war requires a sacrifice greater than he'd ever imagined. . . .