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Easy Out (Lorimer Sports Stories)
by Steven SandorWestlock is a small town with a long baseball history. But registrations are down, and there are only enough kids in town to fill one team. So Mo Montpetit's team is entered into the Baseball AA league. All the kids registered will be playing rep ball. No tryouts needed. Mo's dad is a baseball legend in Westlock. And that's Mo's problem. Mo isn't very good. He can't hit a rep-level fastball. And as the season starts, the strikeouts and errors mount. The Westlock team loses game after game. How can these kids compete in a league well above their heads? And how can Mo step out of his dad's long shadow? Find the answers in this fast-paced high/low sports story. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group.
Easy Steps to Chinese, Simplified Characters Version,: Textbook, Volume 2
by Yamin Ma Xinying LiNIMAC-sourced textbook Easy Steps to Chinese adopts a new approach to teaching Chinese as a foreign language. It is designed for both primary and secondary school students who are taking Chinese exams, such as GCSE/IGCSE/AS (U.K.), SAT II/AP (U.S.A.), IB Chinese Language B Standard Level, or for those students starting to learn Chinese on their own. While completing this series, the students will acquire a vocabulary of about 1,600 Chinese characters, and develop confidence in using Chinese to communicate either orally or in written form. The series includes Textbook with an audio CD, Workbook, Teacher's Book with a CD, Picture Flash Cards and Word Cards. Currently, only Textbook and Workbook 1-2 are published. The remaining volumes will be published in August 2007 and thereafter. Ages 10 and up. Topics in Stage 1 include: Books 1-2 · Numbers · Personal identification · Parts of the body · Colors and clothing · Food and drinks · Daily routines · Schooling · Hobbies · Life at home · Means of transport · Daily articles · Weather Some features of this series include: · task-based learning · a wide variety of texts · practical tasks and activities · up-to-date topics relevant to young people · careful pacing for gradual progress · clearly focused aims · regular consolidation · both Simplified and Traditional script in the vocabulary list · a fun and effective approach · attractive page designs
Easy Steps to Chinese, Simplified Characters Version,: Workbook, Volume 2
by Yamin Ma Xinying Li<p>NIMAC-sourced textbook</p><p> Easy Steps to Chinese workbook vol. 2 is closely connected to the textbook vol. 2, providing relevant exercises. It contains exercises for the 15 lessons in the textbook, with reviews and tests of five units and corresponding vocabulary chart to every new words of each lesson in the text book. It has Chinese characters writing, English-Chinese translation, reading and answering questions and imitating writing, to train students comprehensive abilities.</p>
Easy Steps to Chinese, Simplified Characters Version, Textbook [Vol.] 1
by Yamin Ma Xinying Li Jian Zhang Qiang Miao Yali Wang Qijia TangEasy Steps to Chinese 1 (Simpilified Chinese) In Simplified Chinese. Annotation copyright Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.
Easy Steps to Chinese, Simplified Characters Version, Workbook [Vol.] 1
by Yamin Ma Xinying Li Jian Zhang Qiang Miao Yali WangNIMAC-sourced textbook
Easy-to-Do Card Tricks for Children
by Karl FulvesChildren love card tricks, and with this book by an expert in magic and card conjuring, youngsters will be able to master a host of tricks especially designed for them.Tricks are arranged in order of difficulty, with the simplest at the beginning of the book. Clearly written, easy-to-follow instructions and over 60 helpful diagrams take aspiring magicians through each step -- from preparing and manipulating the cards to developing a line of patter (a necessary ingredient for any successful performance).Newcomers to the art of performing card tricks need no special skills -- just a willingness to practice -- to accomplish such astonishing stunts as finding a card under seemingly impossible conditions, causing a card to rise mysteriously from the deck, reading the spectator's mind, and 27 other mind-boggling maneuvers.
Easy-to-Do Magic Tricks for Children
by Karl FulvesClear diagrams and step-by-step instructions for performing 18 simple feats of prestidigitation: Strength Test, Untangled, Elastic Lock, Mystic Spinner, Rollaway, Heavyset, The Great Escape and many more, using such ordinary objects as coins, rubber bands and string.
Eat, Sleep, Quiz, Rinse, Repeat (Ultimate Quick Quizzes)
by Rachel McMahonThis book of fun quizzes by BuzzFeed quiz creator Rachel McMahon makes a perfect activity for any child whether they're at a sleepover, on a road trip, or just hanging out at home!Grab your snacks and sleeping bag, and get ready for an even better way to spend your night in. Whether you're looking to learn more about your family and friends, or you just want to spend some downtime with yourself, this book has over twenty fun quizzes to complete with colorful illustrations throughout. The queen of BuzzFeed quizzes, Rachel McMahon, has created an exciting new series that is perfect for children 7 and up. With several quiz books that cover classic, fun topics like sports, fashion, Halloween, and Christmas, these books make perfect gifts, road trip activities, party favors, and more for the in-quiz-itive people in your life!
Eat Your Poison, Dear
by James HoweCafeteria food may be hazardous to your health. Poor Milo Groot -- he's sprawled on the cafeteria floor, his cracked glasses inches away from his white face. Could it be the apple chili dogs? Could it be poison? Kids at the middle school are dropping like flies, and Sebastian Barth suspects there's something fishier than tuna dreamboats behind the epidemic. The trouble is, too many cooks have had the chance to spoil the stew. Sebastian finds out. At least he thinks he does, but he soon discovers that whipping up a dramatic disclosure without all the ingredients is a recipe for disaster.
Eat Your Poison, Dear
by James HoweCafeteria food may be hazardous to your health. Poor Milo Groot -- he's sprawled on the cafeteria floor, his cracked glasses inches away from his white face. Could it be the apple chili dogs? Could it be poison? Kids at the middle school are dropping like flies, and Sebastian Barth suspects there's something fishier than tuna dreamboats behind the epidemic. The trouble is, too many cooks have had the chance to spoil the stew. Sebastian finds out. At least he thinks he does, but he soon discovers that whipping up a dramatic disclosure without all the ingredients is a recipe for disaster.
Eat Your Words: A Fascinating Look At The Language Of Food
by Charlotte Foltz Jones John O'BrienBaked Alaska, melba toast, hush puppies, and coconuts. You'd be surprised at how these food names came to be. And have you ever wondered why we use the expression "selling like hotcakes"? Or how about "spill the beans"? There are many fascinating and funny stories about the language of food--and the food hidden in our language! Charlotte Foltz Jones has compiled a feast of her favorite anecdotes, and John O'Brien's delightfully pun-filled drawings provide the dessert. Bon appetit!
Eaten Alive (Star Wars: Galaxy of Fear #1)
by John WhitmanFollow the adventures of Tash, Zak and their Uncle Hoole as they fight the evil Imperial scientist Borborygmus Gog in this six-volume sequel to Star Wars. Even the most reluctant readers will enjoy this spine-tingling series that explores the dark side of the Star Wars universe.
Eb & Flow
by Kelly J. BaptistA ten-day suspension has tweens De'Kari and Ebony seeing the world with a fresh perspective. Don't miss this poignant novel in verse from the award-winning author of Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero.Two kids. One fight. No one thinks they&’re wrong. Flow I don&’t even hit girls . . . is what I&’m thinking.I roll my eyes, turn them to my shoes. Shoes I&’ma wear every day till they fall off my feet. EbIt was all just an accident!Nobody was trying to mess uphis Stupid Ugly Shoes. Now I&’ve got my third suspension of seventh grade. Ebony and De&’Kari (aka Flow) do not get along. How could they when their cafeteria scuffle ended with De'Kari's ruined shoes, Ebony on the ground, and both of them with ten days of at-home suspension? Now Eb and Flow have two weeks to think about and explain their behavior—to their families, to each other, and ultimately to themselves. Award-winning author Kelly J. Baptist delivers a novel in verse that follows Eb and Flow as they navigate their parallel lives. Single-parent homes, tight funds, and sibling dynamics provide a balancing act for the growing tweens. And whether they realize it or not, these two have a lot more in common than they think.
Echo
by Pam Muñoz RyanMusic, magic, and a real-life miracle meld in this genre-defying masterpiece from storytelling maestro Pam Muñoz Ryan. Lost and alone in a forbidden forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and suddenly finds himself entwined in a puzzling quest involving a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica. Decades later, Friedrich in Germany, Mike in Pennsylvania, and Ivy in California each, in turn, become interwoven when the very same harmonica lands in their lives. All the children face daunting challenges: rescuing a father, protecting a brother, holding a family together. And ultimately, pulled by the invisible thread of destiny, their suspenseful solo stories converge in an orchestral crescendo. Richly imagined and masterfully crafted, ECHO pushes the boundaries of genre and form, and shows us what is possible in how we tell stories. The result is an impassioned, uplifting, and virtuosic tour de force that will resound in your heart long after the last note has been struck.<P><P> Winner of Newbery Honor
Echo
by Pam Muñoz Ryan2016 Newbery Honor BookNew York Times BestsellerAn impassioned, uplifting, and virtuosic tour de force from a treasured storyteller!Lost and alone in a forbidden forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and suddenly finds himself entwined in a puzzling quest involving a prophecy, a promise, and a harmonica. Decades later, Friedrich in Germany, Mike in Pennsylvania, and Ivy in California each, in turn, become interwoven when the very same harmonica lands in their lives. All the children face daunting challenges: rescuing a father, protecting a brother, holding a family together. And ultimately, pulled by the invisible thread of destiny, their suspenseful solo stories converge in an orchestral crescendo. Richly imagined and masterfully crafted, Echo pushes the boundaries of genre, form, and storytelling innovation to create a wholly original novel that will resound in your heart long after the last note has been struck.
Echo and Narcissus
by Kori Joanne JohnsonFind out what happens to the handsome Narcissus and the lovely Echo, the woman who fell deeply in love with him.
The Echo Park Castaways
by M. HennesseyFrom the author of The Other Boy comes a poignant and heartfelt novel that explores what it means to be a family. Perfect for fans of Counting by 7s. <P><P>Nevaeh, Vic, and Mara are veterans of the Los Angeles foster care system. For over a year they’ve been staying with Mrs. K in Echo Park. Vic spends most of his time living in a dream world, Mara barely speaks, and Nevaeh is forced to act as a back-up parent. Though their situation isn’t ideal, it’s still their best home yet. <P><P>Then Child Protective Services places Quentin in the house, and everything is turned upside down. Nevaeh really can’t handle watching over anyone else, especially a boy on the autism spectrum. Meanwhile, Quentin is having trouble adjusting and attempts to run away. <P><P>So when Vic realizes Quentin just wants to see his mom again, he plans an “epic quest” to reunite them. It could result in the foster siblings getting sent to different group homes. But isn’t family always worth the risk?
Echo the Copycat (Goddess Girls #19)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsIn this nineteenth Goddess Girls adventure a new forest-mountain nymph shows up at Mount Olympus Academy and tries to fit. Echo is a forest-mountain nymph and the new girl at Mount Olympus Academy. She is a little nervous, so she tries to mimic all of the gestures, expressions, and slang of the cool MOA students. While imitation is supposed to be the best form of flattery, Echo's chattiness doesn't exactly endear her to her fellow classmates--in fact, it has the opposite effect! Will she be able to find a way to be herself and become friends with the students around her?
Echoes of World War II
by Trish MarxPresents the stories of six people from different parts of the world whose childhoods were shaped by their experiences during World War II.
Echohawk
by Lynda DurrantEchohawk was a little boy when he was taken from his white family and adopted into a Mohican tribe. For years Echohawk has been speaking and thinking in the Mohican language. He enjoys hunting with his adoptive father Glickihigan and younger brother Bamaineo. Yet as time passes, Glickihigan thinks an English education will help his sons in the changing world and sends them to be schooled by white people. It's then that Echohawk's earliest memories return. Soon the time will come for him to choose between the world of the Mohicans and the world he came from long ago.
Echo's Sister
by Paul MosierFrom critically acclaimed author Paul Mosier, a Publishers Weekly Flying Start, comes a stunning story about the beauty of family, the power of community, and ultimately the strength of the human spirit.Twelve-year-old El has planned on making her first week at a new school fantastic. She won’t go by her given name, Laughter. She’ll sit in the back of the classroom where she can make new friends. She won’t even have time to think about all the fun her old friends are having without her. Everything will be great.But when her dad picks her up after school and tells her that her younger sister, Echo, has a life-threatening illness, her world is suddenly turned upside down. And with her parents now pressed for time and money, El feels lost and powerless.Then she befriends Octavius, the only other kid in school who gets what she’s going through. As El begins to adjust to her new life, she soon finds that maybe a little hope and a lot of love can overcome any obstacle.
Échoué (Orca Currents en Français)
by Eric WaltersUne histoire inspirante sur les hauts et les bas dans les familles. Dylan, quatorze ans, doit aller vivre avec son grand-père qu’il connaît peu, Angus. Les deux, qui sont pratiquement des étrangers, s’évitent le plus possible. Un jour, Dylan découvre un jeune épaulard (ou orque) échoué sur une plage rocheuse. Il court prévenir son grand-père qui lui dit qu’il n’y a rien à faire. Le soleil chauffe de plus en plus et l’orque risque de mourir de chaleur. Mais Dylan doit essayer de sauver l’orque. Il prend des draps et des serviettes pour couvrir la peau délicate de l’animal et se met à transporter des seaux d’eau de mer pour le garder hydraté. C’est une tâche épuisante et il faudra des heures avant que la marée remonte et que l’eau soit assez haute pour que l’orque se dégage des rochers et se libère. Angus est ému par la détermination de son petit-fils et l’aide du mieux qu’il peut. Ensemble, ils espèrent que l’orque puisse aller rejoindre sa famille qui l’appelle au loin.
Eclipse (Warriors: Power of Three #4)
by Erin HunterFirestar's three grandchildren have learned of the powerful prophecy that foretells their destinies, and the responsibility of deciding the Clans' future weighs heavily on the three apprentices. But each secretly yearns for power: Lionpaw dreams of being undefeatable in battle, while Hollypaw longs to be a great leader and Jaypaw knows only he can see the true past and future for them all. Their strengths are tested when ThunderClan is suddenly attacked--and all four Clans are thrown into a battle unlike any the cats have ever seen.Then a dark shadow falls across the forest, and a mysterious stranger warns the Clans of more trouble to come. For the first time, it appears that StarClan does not hold the answers the cats need.All of a sudden, the warrior code is being tested. A crisis of faith threatens to tear the four Clans apart and destroy what the cats have built their lives upon. . . .
Eclipse: Los gatos guerreros - El poder de los tres IV (Los Gatos Guerreros | El Poder de los Tres #Volumen 4)
by Erin HunterEclipse, cuarto libro de «Los Gatos Guerreros | El Poder de los Tres», ofrece nuevas aventuras, intrigas y emocionantes batallas felinas en el mundo épico de los clanes. Tras su agitada travesía por las montañas, Glayino, Leonino y Carrasquera inician el camino de vuelta a casa. Cada uno anhela en secreto un poder: Leonino sueña con ser imbatible en la batalla, Carrasquera ansía ser una gran líder y Glayino sabe que solo él puede ver el pasado y el futuro. Ya en el campamento, los aprendices perciben una gran inquietud: miembros del Clan del Viento han cruzado la frontera, generando una creciente hostilidad en su territorio. Mientras los guerreros del Clan del Trueno intentan frenar las incursiones, Carrasquera vislumbra un extraño gato de pelaje largo y multicolor, con ojos de color amarillo claro. Dice llamarse Solo y viene a entregarles un mensaje que provocará una crisis de efectos imprevisibles. «El Poder de los Tres» es la tercera saga de «Los Gatos Guerreros», una serie que se ha traducido ya a 36 idiomas, lleva vendidos más de 30 millones de ejemplares en todo el mundo y ha permanecido durante más de dos años en la lista de grandes éxitos de The New York Times.
Eclipse Chaser: Science in the Moon's Shadow (Scientists in the Field Series)
by Ilima LoomisThe August 2017 solar eclipse is the chance of a lifetime for astronomer Shadia Habbal—years of planning come down to one moment of totality. Will everything go off as planned? On August 21, 2017, much of America stood still and looked up as a wide swath of the country experienced totality—a full solar eclipse. Even in areas outside the path of totality, people watched in awe as the moon cast its shadow on the sun. For most, this was simply a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Not so for Shadia Habbal, who travels the world in search of solar eclipses in order to study the sun&’s corona. Solar wind and storms originating in the corona can have big effects on our planet. They can disrupt technology, expose aircraft to radiation, and even influence global climate change. In the months leading up to the 2017 eclipse, Shadia assembles a team of scientists to set up camp with her in Mitchell, Oregon. Years earlier, a long, expensive trip to Indonesia to study an eclipse failed when the skies remained too cloudy to see it. Shadia is determined to have the 2017 eclipse be a success. Will the computers fail? Will smoke from nearby fires change direction? Will the cloudy skies clear in time? Readers will be on the edge of their seats as they count down the months, days, hours, and finally minutes until totality.