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Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Rift Part 1 (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
by Gene Luen YangAvatar Aang asks his friends to help him honor Yangchen's Festival—one of the highest Air Nomad holidays, which hasn't been celebrated in over one hundred years. But cryptic visits from the spirit of Avatar Yangchen herself lead Aang to discover a jointly owned Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom refinery—operating on land sacred to the Airbenders! Is this the cause of the pollution Aang finds there, or is a more mysterious menace afoot? * The official continuation of Airbender from the original series creators! * Continues to top the sales charts! * The perfect companion to The Legend of Korra! "One of the best new pop culture mythologies to debut in the last decade."—Kotaku "A fantastic glimpse into the post-series universe."—Bleeding Cool
Avenging the Owl
by Melissa HartA long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Han Solo avenged the destruction of an innocent planet by helping Luke Skywalker blow up the Death Star. Han walked away with a gold medal and the love of his life. But when Solo Hahn-named in honor of the beloved action hero-tries to avenge the death of his gray-and-white kitten, he gets eight months of community service. Eight months of working at the local raptor center helping owls-his now sworn enemies.For the first time in his life, Solo is labeled a troubled kid, an at-risk youth. He’d always gotten good grades, had good friends, and gotten along with his parents. He used to volunteer to read Reader’s Digest to old people at the retirement home next door, and his favorite thing in the whole wide world was to surf. He wrote screenplays for fun. But when his parents uproot him and move the family from California to backwoods Oregon, Solo starts to lose track of the person he was. Everything is upside down, and he finds himself dealing with things way beyond his understanding. He’s the new kid in town, and he’s got a bad reputation. The question is: What will he do next?This is a story about staying true to yourself when things get tough. Solo has every reason to lash out, but he ultimately needs to find a way to cope. Avenging the Owl deals with the difficult issues of suicide and depression, but more than anything it captures the powerlessness of being a kid. It won’t be easy, but the wild beauty of Oregon, its cold, empty beaches and captivating wildlife, may be just what Solo and his family need to help them start over.
Aventura en la nieve
by Duncan BallEmily es una niña muy especial que ha nacido con un ojo en el dedo. Emily siempre está metida en una aventura y, cuando lo hace, el ojo de su dedo siempre está a mano. Cuando la gente le pregunta si le gusta tener un ojo extra, ella responde con una sonrisa: "A mi mano derecha le encanta, pero a la iquierda no tanto. . . ". Cada libro de la serie contiene seis historias sencillas y cariñosas con una gran dosis de aventura. Perfectas para los lectores que empiezan a leer solos por primera vez. En este cuarto volumen, Emily ayudará a su mejor amiga Janey a convertirse en una estrella de la tele, se embarca en una aventura en la nieve con su amigo Malcom, desentrañará el misterio del dinero desaparecido y salvará a todo el mundo de la erupción de un volcán.
La aventura más grande (The Greatest Adventure)
by Tony PiedraWhere does true adventure come from? A young Latino boy and his grandfather find the true answer together.Eliot se imagina a sí mismo navegando por ríos salvajes y descubriendo bestias gigantescas, ¡en su propia manzana! Pero el chico quisiera que sus aventuras fueran de verdad. El abuelo de Eliot, El Capitán, una vez surcó mares peligrosos en su propio barco, rumbo a tierras muy lejanas, pero no puede seguir haciéndolo. ¿Podrán Eliot y El Capitán descubrir una aventura de verdad... juntos?Eliot imagines sailing wild rivers and discovering giant beasts, right there on his block! But he wishes his adventures were real. Eliot's grandpa, El Capitán, once steered his own ship through dangerous seas, to far-off lands. But he can't do that anymore. Can Eliot and El Capitán discover a real adventure... together?
Las aventuras de Batgirl en Super Hero High (DC Super Hero Girls #3)
by Lisa YeeEl insti no es nada fácil...¡Tener superpoderes todavía menos! Ponte la capa y descubre las aventuras de Batgirl en Super Hero High. Barbara Gordon siempre ha sido un cerebrito y un genio de la tecnología, pero no tiene superpoderes más allá de su mente prodigiosa y su memoria fotográfica. Sin embargo, cuando Supergirl se entera de sus habilidades, a Barbara le llega la oportunidad de su vida: una invitación para estudiar en Super Hero High, la escuela de élite para superheroínas. Por supuesto, Barbara no duda ni un segundo en aceptar el desafío de entrenar junto a las adolescentes más poderosas de la Galaxia y se convierte en Batgirl, la nueva chica del insti. Barbara siempre ha tenido el corazón de una heroína... pero ahora tendrá que demostrar que ¡lo es de verdad!
Las aventuras de Don Quijote
by Subi Anna ObiolsUna cuidada adaptación para introducir a los más pequeños en la obra de Cervantes Don Quijote de la Mancha Hace muchísimos años, un escritor, Miguel de Cervantes, se inventó una novela, para muchos la mejor de todos los tiempos. Un loco de atar, tierno y entrañable, estaba dispuesto a poner paz en el mundo; para ello contaría con dos ayudas inestimables: su amada Dulcinea y su fiel escudero, Sancho Panza. Con Las aventuras de Don Quijote hemos pretendido acercar a los más pequeños de la casa la genial novela de Cervantes, para que descubran, por primera vez, la ternura y humanidad que se esconde detrás del irrepetible e ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha.
Aventuras y desventuras de casiperro del hambre
by Graciela MontesLa literatura latinoamericana se caracteriza por su capacidad para fundir elementos de diversas procedencias, a veces muy alejados entre sí, en formas nuevas y originales. En esta obra, Graciela Montes emplea la fuerza metafórica del realismo mágico para aludir a los hechos más recientes de la historia argentina, y los recursos de la picaresca para contar, no la progresiva degradación moral del pícaro sino la extraordinaria aventura del crecimiento. Este género de tendencia realista, se originó en el siglo XVI y es típico de la literatura en lengua española. El hambre, tal como ocurre en la picaresca, es el tema central que da unidad a la historia. Su protagonista, un perro vagabundo, vive, como el pícaro, varias aventuras que determinan el carácter episódico característico del género. Narra en primera persona y, aunque tiene algunos aspectos humanos, no es el animalito humanizado de ciertos cuentos infantiles ni el estereotipo de las fábulas. Con elementos tomados del estudio del comportamiento animal, la autora lo ha dotado de actitudes y, sobre todo, de un punto de vista que podríamos llamar "perruno". Los primeros meses de su vida transcurren duramente en la búsqueda del alimento. Siendo todavía cachorro, es adoptado como mascota y se convierte en víctima de las picardías de los niños y de las humillaciones de los adultos. La historia tiene un final feliz que no es, sin embargo, el de los cuentos de hadas. Casiperro y sus compañeros de aventuras encuentran la protección de un vagabundo que les asegurará el calor del fuego y compartirá con ellos su sencilla comida. Este personaje marginal, que podría ser el típico protagonista de la picaresca, es, por el contrario, el héroe que salvará a Casiperro y a sus compañeros del hambre y del frío, dándoles nombres que, si bien recuerdan las novelas de caballería, reflejan su identidad y sintetizan su historia.
Aviation
by Carmella Van VleetHave you ever looked up into the sky, seen an airplane, and wondered where it was going and who was flying it? Aviation is the study of the design, development and production, and operation of aircraft. In Aviation: Cool Women Who Fly, children ages 9 to 12 learn about this fascinating field and meet three successful women working in aviation. Meg Godlewski is a master certified flight instructor, Kristin Wolfe is a pilot in the Air Force, and Taylor McConnell is a production support engineer. Nomad Press books in the Girls in Science series supply a bridge between girls’ interests and their potential futures by investigating science careers and introducing women who have succeeded in science. Compelling stories of real-life aviation experts provide readers with role models that they can look toward as examples of success. Aviation: Cool Women Who Fly uses engaging content, links to primary sources, and essential questions to whet kids’ appetites for further exploration and study of aviation. This book explores the history of aviation, the women who helped pioneer flight, and the multitude of varied careers in this exciting and important field. Both boys and girls are encouraged to let their imaginations and dreams soar.
Aviation: Cool Women Who Fly
by Carmella Van Vleet Lena ChandhokHave you ever looked up into the sky, seen an airplane, and wondered where it was going and who was flying it? Aviation is the study of the design, development and production, and operation of aircraft. In Aviation: Cool Women Who Fly, children ages 9 to 12 learn about this fascinating field and meet three successful women working in aviation. Meg Godlewski is a master certified flight instructor, Kristin Wolfe is a pilot in the Air Force, and Taylor McConnell is a production support engineer.Nomad Press books in the Girls in Science series supply a bridge between girls' interests and their potential futures by investigating science careers and introducing women who have succeeded in science. Compelling stories of real-life aviation experts provide readers with role models that they can look toward as examples of success.Aviation: Cool Women Who Fly uses engaging content, links to primary sources, and essential questions to whet kids' appetites for further exploration and study of aviation. This book explores the history of aviation, the women who helped pioneer flight, and the multitude of varied careers in this exciting and important field. Both boys and girls are encouraged to let their imaginations and dreams soar.
Aviation Weather Handbook (2024): FAA-H-8083-28
by Federal Aviation AdministrationTHE ESSENTIAL FULL-COLOR WEATHER HANDBOOK FOR PILOTS! This handbook consolidates the weather information from six FAA weather-related advisory circulars (AC) into one useful publication. The following ACs will eventually be cancelled and replaced by this handbook: AC 00-06, Aviation Weather AC 00-24, Thunderstorms AC 00-30, Clear Air Turbulence Avoidance AC 00-45, Aviation Weather Services AC 00-54, Pilot Windshear Guide AC 00-57, Hazardous Mountain Winds The FAA designed Aviation Weather Handbook as a technical reference for all who operate in the National Aerospace System (NAS). Pilots, dispatchers, and operators will find this handbook a valuable resource for flight planning and decision making. With a complete guide to the United States' aviation weather program, products, and services, it also documents weather theory and its application to aviation. The objective of this handbook is to help the pilot and operator understand the basics of weather, aviation weather hazards, and aviation weather products. Beginners and advanced pilots alike will find the Aviation Weather Handbook to be a critical resource for all aviation weather subjects.
Aviones (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level P #65)
by George IvanoffNIMAC-sourced textbook. Los aviones son vehículos impresionantes con múltiples usos. Se pueden utilizar aviones para combatir incendios y para transportar a una persona enferma a un lugar seguro. Los aviones también llevan pasajeros a lugares increíbles de todo el mundo.
Aw Yeah Comics: Action Cat & Adventure Bug
by VariousFrom the pages of Aw Yeah Comics! Art Baltazar and Franco&’s greatest superheroes, Action Cat and Adventure Bug, star in their very own story! Our heroes run an amazing comics shop, but Evil Cat lurks behind the scenes to do . . . what else? Evil! Beware his new secret weapon, the lizard gun! Collects issues #1–#4. * Action Cat&’s first series! * All-ages comedy mayhem!
Aw Yeah Comics Volume 2: Time for.... Adventure! (Aw Yeah Comics #2)
by Art Baltazar Franco AurelianiThe Action and Adventure begin again! Time for more awesomeness with the superheroes of beautiful downtown Skokie--Aw Yeah Comics' very own Action Cat and Adventure Bug! See our heroes battle dastardly villains! Wonder as a burning asteroid hurdles toward earth! Beware of the lurking Golden Age evil! That's right--Golden Age Action Cat! This all-ages collection has everything and more! Brought to you by the Eisner Award-winning cartoonists Art Baltazar and Franco, and collecting issues #5-#8 of their original Aw Yeah Comics! series! Also featuring stories from the Aw Yeah crew--Scoot McMahon, Alejandro Rosado, Denver Brubaker, and Kurt Wood! True story!
Aw Yeah Comics! Volume 3: Make Way... For Awesome! (Aw Yeah Comics #3)
by VariousHERE COMES THE AWESOME! Your favorite superheroes return, led by Action Cat! But what evil will threaten our heroes this time? No doubt Evil Cat will pounce again! And Parallel-O-Ham menaces beautiful downtown Skokie! Follow the continuing adventures of Art Baltazar and Franco&’s superhero creations! Collects Aw Yeah Comics #9–#12, with over thirty pages of new material!* All-ages cartoon superhero fun!
Awake and Dreaming
by Kit PearsonTheo has always dreamed of belonging to a real family. Her dream seems to come true when she is mysteriously "adopted" by the warm Kaldor clan. For the first time, Theo has brand new clothes, things of her own, security, and good friends. But, as time passes, the magic of Theo's new life begins to fade--really fade. In fact, Theo herself is vanishing. . . .
The Awakening Storm: A Graphic Novel (City of Dragons #1)
by Jaimal YogisGrace and her friends must protect a newly hatched dragon from mysterious evildoers.When Grace moves to Hong Kong with her mom and new stepdad, her biggest concern is making friends at her fancy new boarding school. But when a mysterious old woman gifts her a dragon egg during a field trip, Grace discovers that the wonderful stories of dragons she heard when she was a young girl might actually be real--especially when the egg hatches overnight.The dragon has immense powers that Grace has yet to understand. And that puts them both in danger from mysterious forces intent on abusing the dragon's power. And now it's up to Grace and her school friends to uncover the sinister plot threatening the entire city!
The Away Game (Little Rhino #5)
by Erwin Madrid Krystle Howard Ryan HowardCoach Ray has some exciting news! After a great season, the Mustangs made it into a tournament. They get to travel to the capital and play against the best teams in the state. It's a huge honor and everyone is super excited to go. But then Rhino realizes that he's going to have to sleep in a hotel. Away from Grandpa James and his brother. He's never stayed away from his house before. If Rhino is this nervous, will he be able to concentrate on the game?
Away in a Star Sled (Geronimo Stilton Spacemice #8)
by Geronimo StiltonSpacemouse Geronimo Stiltonix's adventures are out of this world!Each year on the Night of Dancing Stars, the elfix aliens distribute gifts to all the creatures of the galaxy. But this year, the holiday is fast approaching, and the spacemice discover that the elfix have all disappeared! Can Geronimo Stiltonix and his crew find them before their special night?
Away with Words: The Daring Story of Isabella Bird
by Lori MortensenThis dashing picture book biography takes us around the world with a daring Victorian female explorer and author.Exploring was easier said than done for a young woman in nineteenth-century England. But somehow Isabella persisted, and with each journey, she breathed in new ways to see and describe everything around her. Question by question, word by word, Isabella bloomed. First, out in the English countryside. Then, off to America and Canada. And eventually, around the world, to Africa, Asia, Australia, and more. Always more—more places, more questions, more words—and all those experiences became books, in which she described the land she traveled, the people she met, and the dangers she experienced. And finally, Isabella returned home to England, where she became the first female member of the Royal Geographic Society and was presented to the Queen. But to wild-vine Isabella, the world was home. Back matter features an author's note, bibliography, and timeline.
Awe-some Days: Poems about the Jewish Holidays
by Marilyn SingerDiscover and celebrate all of the Jewish holidays with this warm and engaging poetry collection by the acclaimed author of Mirror Mirror.In this cheerful, enjoyable poetry collection, a family decides to celebrate every Jewish holiday for a full year, &“the ones we know well, the ones we do not.&” Starting with new-year apples dipped in honey on Rosh Hashanah all the way to flowers and chocolates on Tu B&’Av (often called &“Jewish Valentine&’s Day&”), readers can explore the joy and meaning of the various holidays along with this lively family of five. A brief explanation of the holiday accompanies each poem. By an award-winning and beloved children&’s poet, this is a wonderful introduction to Jewish celebrations, observances, and days of remembrance.
Awesome Achievers in Science: Super and Strange Facts about 12 Almost Famous History Makers (Awesome Achievers #2)
by Alan Katz Chris JudgePart of a super fun middle grade series, Awesome Achievers in Science puts the spotlight on lesser-known heroes and their contributions in major scientific fields.Everyone has heard the names Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, but what about Michael Collins--the third brave Apollo 11 astronaut who didn't get to walk on the moon? Many of the most relevant figures in scientific history have remained in the shadows, but not any longer! From Alan Katz's new Awesome Achievers series, Awesome Achievers in Science gives kids a look behind the scenes at 12 lesser-known scientists whose contributions are personally relevant to their lives today. Each figure is given a traditional biography but is also subject to Katz's unique brand of silliness, with humorous elements such as imagined poems, song lyrics, and diary entries by or about the not-so-famous figure accompanying each bio. Spot illustrations throughout add to the lighthearted and appreciative humor each figure receives. Reluctant readers and budding scientists alike will delight in this imaginative and engaging continuation of a new series of laugh-out-loud biographies.
Awesome Achievers in Technology: Super and Strange Facts about 12 Almost Famous History Makers (Awesome Achievers)
by Alan Katz Chris JudgePart of a super fun middle grade series, Awesome Achievers in Technology puts the spotlight on lesser-known heroes and their contributions in tech.Everyone has heard the name Steve Jobs, but what about Nolan Bushnell--Jobs's boss before the invention of Apple, and the founder of the first major video game, Pong? Many of the most relevant figures in tech history have remained in the shadows, but not any longer! From Alan Katz's new Awesome Achievers series, Awesome Achievers in Technology gives kids a look behind the scenes at 12 lesser-known inventors whose contributions to tech are personally relevant to their lives today. Each figure is given a traditional biography but is also subject to Katz's unique brand of silliness, with humorous elements such as imagined poems, song lyrics, and diary entries by and about the not-so-famous figure accompanying each bio. Spot illustrations throughout add to the lighthearted and appreciative humor each figure receives. Reluctant readers and budding tech enthusiasts alike will delight in this imaginative and engaging introduction to a new series of laugh out loud biographies.
Awesome America: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the History, People, and Culture
by The Editors of Time For KidsFor the first time ever, in a single indispensable reference volume, TIME For Kids Awesome America offers 8-12 year olds a fun, fact-filled, and photographic overview of the people, places, and events that have made America awesome. From America's early history all the way to present day, kids will learn about what it was like to grow up in the 1700's, 1800's, 1900's and today and will find out all about the inventions, innovations, and movements great American's have created over the years. Structured for both dip-in reference and longer-form reading, Awesome America is organized into 14 thematic sections, each comprised of bite-sized articles, engaging factoid sidebars, colorful charts, graphics and interactive quizzes for easy school report or homework helper reference.The 14 sections include: Our BeginningOur GovernmentOur PresidentsAll 50 States and MoreThe LandThe Great Melting PotMoments that Changed AmericaCivil Rights MovementsGreat AmericansGrowing Up in AmericaAmerica's Role in the WorldOur Home: Grown Gifts to the WorldOne-Of-A-Kind Experiences (only found on American soil)Year-By-Year A Timeline (comprehensive visual timeline pre-Columbus through the present)Plus, a complete Glossary and Index
Awesome Dog 5000 (Awesome Dog 5000 #1)
by Justin DeanHeads up, DOG MAN lovers! Watch out, readers of BAD GUYS! Robotic dog AWESOME DOG 5000 is in the neighborhood and he's. . . well, he's awesome.Marty, Ralph, and Skyler might make the ultimate secret combo when battling alien-slime ninjas in their favorite video game, but in real life they're just regular kids. That is, until the three best friends discover Awesome Dog 5000, a robotic dog with very real power-ups. Awesome Dog can "bark" a sonic boom, "walk" at speeds over three hundred miles per hour, and "fetch" with an atomic cannon. Life for Marty, Ralph, and Skyler just got a major turbo-boost!Attention, readers! AWESOME DOG 5000 is a wild action-comedy told through a mix of text and black-and-white illustrations, with a mystery to solve at the end. Can you handle the awesomeness?
Awesome Dog 5000 vs. The Kitty-Cat Cyber Squad (Awesome Dog 5000 #3)
by Justin DeanHeads up, DOG MAN lovers! Watch out, readers of BAD GUYS! Robotic dog AWESOME DOG 5000 is back in his third action-packed adventure!Evil Cat vs. Awesome Dog! Get ready to meet Awesome Dog's number one fan--Tina Tinkerwith. Tina's an obsessed toy designer who'll stop at NOTHING to get close to her idol, even if it means becoming a SUPERVILLAIN herself! Find out what happens when Awesome Dog and his pals face off against Tina and her army of robotic kitty toys in the AWESOMEST Awesome Dog yet! The claws are coming out to settle the age-old debate once and for all, which is better? Cats or dogs?Attention, readers! AWESOME DOG 5000 is a wild action-comedy told through a mix of text and black-and-white illustrations, with a mystery to solve at the end. Can you handle the awesomeness?