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Venor the Sea Scorpion: Book 19
by Adam BladeMax and Lia's battle to defeat the wicked pirate, Red Eye, continues. Deep beneath the waves, Red Eye's crew of robotic monsters is joined by a new threat - a giant sea scorpion! Our heroes face a deadly battle...The third thrilling adventure in Sea Quest Series 5: The Chaos Quadrant. Look out for Sythid the Spider Crab, Brux the Tusked Terror and Monoth the Spiked Destroyer!
Venus and the Comets (Exceptional Reading And Language Arts Titles For Intermediate Grades Ser.)
by Erika TamarNine-year-old Venus Macquire is ready to trade smiling for the camera for nailing a soccer ball into the net. Her mother isn't thrilled. She's been grooming Venus for supermodel status since her daughter was three. Everyone at school knows about Venus's famous commercials, and some of the girls on the soccer squad don't think she's cut out for athletic competition. Thing is, Venus is a soccer natural—and she almost has her team convinced. When she's scheduled to be the Cinderella doll at a toy store grand opening, the would-be soccer star has to show everyone, even herself, that her real goal is not to be special. It's to be the real Venus—a regular kid, with a kick!
Vera Vance: Comics Star (After-School Superstars #2)
by Claudia MillsThird grader Vera Vance has signed up for the comics camp after-school program, but her mother would much rather she focus on academics, athletics, music. . . anything but comics!Vera loves all things comic books, so she can't wait for the comics after-school class to start--even though her mother wonders whether it's educational enough. But Vera is determined to participate, and starts developing her own comic about Big Spoon and Little Spoon with the encouragement of her enthusiastic friend Nixie and instruction from teachers who are accomplished cartoonists themselves. As the weeks go by, the after-school teachers announce that for the final class, students will go on a field trip to a local comic-con--and they can even enter a page from their comics in a contest that will be judged there! Vera isn't surprised when her mother says she can't go. But maybe Big Spoon and Little Spoon can convince her mother to accept her passion. Vera Vance: Comics Star follows Nixie Ness: Cooking Star in the After-School Superstars chapter book series. Perfect for fans of Judy Moody, Ivy and Bean, and Clementine, the series is illustrated in black and white and each book includes a bonus activity that corresponds to the book's plot.A Junior Library Guild Selection!
Verak the Storm King: Special 21
by Adam BladeBattle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!Don't miss this new bumper special edition of the bestselling series, in which our heroes return to the realm of Gwildor to battle an old enemy and a terrifying new sea Beast - Verak the Storm King!If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Verdi
by Janell CannonYoung Verdi doesn’t want to grow up big and green. He likes his bright yellow skin and sporty stripes. Besides, all the green snakes he meets are lazy, boring, and rude. When Verdi finds a pale green stripe stretching along his whole body, he tries every trick he can think of to get rid of it--and ends up in a heap of trouble. Despite his efforts, Verdi turns green, but to his delight, he discovers that being green doesn’t mean he has to stop being himself. “Cannon is on aroll, her gift for creating memorable characters and scenes on glorious display in this tale of a feisty python hatchling. ”--Publishers Weekly
Veronica
by Roger DuvoisinVeronica, a hippopotamus who wants to stand out from the herd and be famous, travels to the big city where she indeed does stand out. Causing traffic jams, blocking sidewalks, and devouring a pushcart vendor's vegetables in one big gulp, Veronia is arrested and jailed. How she discovers that there is no place like home is told with warm humor and sublimely mirthful illustrations that are great fun to share with a young child.
Veronica: Read & Listen Edition
by Roger DuvoisinRead and listen along as Veronica, a hippopotamus who wants to stand out from the herd and be famous, travels to the big city where she indeed does stand out. Causing traffic jams, blocking sidewalks, and devouring a pushcart vendor&’s vegetables in one big gulp, Veronica is arrested and jailed. How she discovers that there is no place like home is told with warm humor and sublimely mirthful illustrations that are great fun to share with a young child.This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.
Very Little Cinderella (The Very Little Series)
by Sue Heap Teresa HeapyVery Little Cinderella is adorably recast as a very little precocious toddler in this modern retelling of the classic tale. Very Little Cinderella is upset when her ugly Sisters are off to a party without her. But her Fairy Godmother (the babysitter) comes to the rescue and takes her to the ball in her favorite blue dress. When the clock strikes midnight, she discovers she's lost her favorite "lello" boot. A happy playdate ensues when a young prince shows up the next day. Look for all three books in this must-have read-aloud series: Very Little Red Riding Hood, Very Little Cinderella, and Very Little Sleeping Beauty (Fall 2016).
Very Little Sleeping Beauty (The Very Little Series)
by Sue Heap Teresa HeapyVery Little Sleeping Beauty is adorably re-cast as a very little precocious toddler in this modern retelling of the classic tale. Once upon a bedtime, a certain little girl isn't very sleepy at all—tomorrow is her birthday, and she is reeling with excitement. From lullaby to stories to tickles to dancing, Daddy tries just about everything to get this little toddler to go to bed. Will Very Little Sleeping Beauty finally fall asleep to rest up for her big day? Look for all three books in this must-have read-aloud series: Very Little Red Riding Hood, Very Little Cinderella, and Very Little Sleeping Beauty.
Very Merry Christmas Tales
by Stephanie Calmenson Barbara Seuling James Preller Sue Wright[from the back cover] "Eight All-New Holiday Tales--plus one favorite classic--to Warm Your Winter Nights. Wally's First Christmas By Barbara Seuling, Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Santa Claus Mystery By James Preller, Midnight Gets a Star By Sue Wright, Take a Penny, Leave a Penny By Stephanie Calmenson, The Nutcracker Retold By Sue Wright, Holiday Disaster By Debbie Dadey and Marcia Thornton Jones, Christmas on the Prairie By Sue Wright, Rocking Chair: A Classroom Play By Suzy Kline, A Visit from St. Nicholas By Clement Clarke Moore."
Very Rich
by Polly HorvathFrom Newbery Honor and National Book Award-winning author Polly Horvath, another quirky novel featuring a time travel adventure (among others). Ten-year-old Rupert Brown comes from an ordinary family. They live in a small house in the poorest section of Steelville, Ohio, and have little money or food. So when Rupert inadvertently finds himself spending Christmas at Turgid Rivers' house--the richest boy in town--he is blown away to discover a whole other world, including all the food he can eat and wonderful prizes that he wins when the family plays games, prizes he hope to take home to his family so they can have Christmas presents for the very first time. But this windfall is short-lived when Rupert loses it all in one last game and goes home empty-handed. Each member of the Rivers family feels guilty about what happened, and unbeknownst to one another tries to make it up to Rupert in their own unique way, taking him on one unlikely adventure after another. A Junior Library Guild selection!
Vespers Rising (The 39 Clues #11)
by Gordon Korman Jude Watson Peter Lerangis Rick RiordanThe Cahills aren't the only family searching for the Clues. . . .The Cahills thought they were the most powerful family the world had ever known. They thought they were the only ones who knew about Gideon Cahill and his Clues. The Cahills were wrong. Powerful enemies -the Vespers- have been waiting in the shadows. Now it's their time to rise and the world will never be the same. In Vespers Rising, a brand new 39 Clues novel, bestselling authors Rick Riordan, Peter Lerangis, Gordon Korman and Jude Watson take on the hidden history of the Cahills and the Vespers, and the last, terrible legacy Grace Cahill leaves for Amy and Dan.
Vessel of Promises: A Bookish Fable
by Stephen Cowan*"Conveying communal wisdom and collective hope, this volume honors reading and knowledge as staples for a proverbial lifeboat." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)From Caldecott Medalist Ed Young comes a charming, accordion-style picture book about the life of a library. Rendered in gorgeous mixed-media collage, and in a striking, accordion-style format, Caldecott Medalist Ed Young's Vessel of Promises outlines the life of a library and the impact that books and reading can have on people throughout the world. Sure to appeal to kids and adults alike!Praise for Ed Young's The Weather's Bet: *"Awe-inspiring artwork as powerful as any force of nature."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Lyrical and profound." --School Library Journal"A good classroom readaloud."--Publishers Weekly
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!
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?
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.
Victor Vicuna's Volcano Vacation (Animal Antics A to Z)
by Barbara deRubertisShiver River, Vampire Cave, Stove-Top Volcano, and a mysterious raven named Nevva Moore. . . . Victor Vicuna is in for some very exciting adventures during his family’s vacation at Verna Aardvark’s Volcano Village!
Victoria
by Rupert Van Wyk Damian HarveyQueen Victoria was the longest ever reigning British monarch and saw extraordinary developments during her reign, from the development of the railways to the discoveries of Charles Darwin. Discover the stories of people who have helped to shape history, ranging from early explorers such as Christopher Columbus to more modern figures like Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web. These chapter books combine historical fact with engaging narrative and humourous illustration, perfect for the newly independent reader.
Vida Takes Charge (Forever Fairies)
by Maddy MaraJoin the four Alpha Wings on their adventures in the Magic Forest! These Forever Fairies will need to do all they can to help save the day.Welcome back to the Magic Forest!Flying fever is spreading around the Forever Tree, and the Alpha Wings need to find a cure quickly! Vida and her friends only have one hope—travel farther into the Magic Forest and ask the mysterious Beast of Many Wings for help. But Serpentina, the evil snake spirit, is still trying to stop them at every turn. The fairies will have to work together to stay safe. Will they be able to heal everyone before the Midblossom Ball?
Video Ideas
by DKImagine and create awesome videos and animations to share with friends and family, and on YouTube, using phones, webcams, cameras, or camcorders.Inspirational and fun, this engaging book explores the video-making process from script to screen, with techniques to try out and practical tips to produce exciting projects at home. Discover how to get the best angles, lighting, and sound quality, and add special effects when recording using phone, webcam, camera, or camcorder. Turn footage into a finished product by adding visual effects with editing software, and find out how to format, upload, and create a trailer for the masterpiece. Whether you want to record special occasions, zany pets, action-packed sports events, a music video, or a stop-motion animation, Video Ideas has everything you need!The book's content supports the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) approach to cross-curricular learning.
Vidia Meets Her Match (Disney Chapter Book (eBook) Ser.)
by Kiki ThorpeThis fast-paced story of Vidia and Wisp&’s rivalry is the 19th book in our popular Disney Fairies chapter book series, which features Tinker Bell&’s adventures in Never Land with her fairy friends. No fairy in Pixie Hollow is faster than Vidia. Then a new fast-flying fairy arrives—a very fast fast-flying fairy. Wisp loves speed more than anything . . . except maybe for danger. Right away, Vidia challenges Wisp to race. At first, Vidia wins easily. But Wisp keeps getting faster, and more fearless. She comes closer and closer to winning. And while Vidia finds the races thrilling, each one is riskier than the last. Someone might get hurt! Is it time for Vidia to put on the brakes?
Vidia and the Fairy Crown (Disney Chapter Book (eBook) Ser.)
by Laura DriscollVidia can be nasty and selfish, but is she a thief? When she is falsely accused of stealing Queen Clarion’s crown, she begins an investigation that leads her on a wild-goose chase to the far corners of the Home Tree. Will Vidia be able to clear her name in time?
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.