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The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Traveling Through the Great Smoky Mountains (A National Park Series #1)
by Jeff Alt Hannah TuohyTommy "Bubba Jones" and his sister Jenny "Hug-a-Bug" learn more about the Great Smoky Mountain National Park than they ever thought they would when Papa Lewis lets them in on a family secret: The family has legendary time traveling skills! With these abilities, Bubba Jones and Hug-a-Bug travel back in time and meet the park’s founders, its earliest settlers, native Cherokee Indians, wild animals, extinct creatures, and what the park was like millions of years ago. With this time traveling ability also comes a family mystery, but the only person who can help solve the mystery is a long lost relative who lives somewhere in the park. Explore the Smokies with Bubba Jones and family in a whole new way.
The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Traveling Through Acadia National Park (A National Park Series #3)
by Jeff Alt Hannah TuohyAfter Tommy “Bubba Jones” and his sister, Jenny “Hug-a-Bug,” inherit legendary time travel skills from their Papa Lewis, they quickly earn a reputation for solving National Park mysteries by using their magical skills. Now, they are in Acadia National Park in a race against time to solve another mystery. They time travel back hundreds and thousands of years and experience the formation of the mountains. They meet the park founders, Wabanaki Native Americans, witness the construction of the park, and learn about park secrets. They explore the park on land and sea and experience all sorts of wild creatures. Discover Acadia National Park with Bubba Jones and family in a whole new way.
The Adventures of Bubba Jones (A National Park Series #4)
by Jeff Alt Hannah TuohyIn the fourth book of this award-winning national park series, Tommy "Bubba Jones" and his sister, Jenny "Hug-a-Bug," uncover amazing facts about the Grand Canyon while on a mission to solve a park mystery. This is no ordinary brother and sister duo; they are part of a legendary time travel family with a mission to preserve and protect our national parks and have developed a reputation for solving mysteries. As they time travel back hundreds, thousands, and millions of years, they not only learn about the past, but also experience it. They encounter all sorts wild creatures and plants, meet the people involved in the establishment of the national park, learn about the Native Americans that call this land home, and unravel some of the park's secrets.
The Adventures of Bobby Raccoon (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
by Thornton W. BurgessThe gentle, old-fashioned animal stories of Thornton W. Burgess, told with great warmth and charm, draw young readers into the timeless world of the creatures who live in the Green Forest and around the Smiling Pool.In this engaging episode, Bobby Raccoon suffers a series of mishaps. Following a bad dream, he bites his own tail, is given a dreadful fright, survives an encounter with Buster Bear, gets a terrible shaking and more, but, happily, is rescued by Peter Rabbit and eventually finds a new home.Reset in easy-to-read type and enhanced with six new illustrations adapted from originals by Harrison Cady, The Adventures of Bobby Raccoon will delight today's young readers while offering gentle lessons about nature and wildlife.
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
by Dan Santat2015 Caldecott Award Winner! <P> This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match and-at long last-is given his special name: Beekle.<P> New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Dan Santat combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art, creating an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world.
The Adventures of Andy Ant: Lawn Mower on the Loose (The Adventures of Andy Ant)
by Gerald D. O'Nan Lawrence W. O'NanAndy Ant, a little ant with big ideas, and his human friend Joey will delight your children with their exciting adventures. The imaginative stories in these fun, colorful books will both entertain your children and help them learn valuable life lessons that every child should know. In this adventure, the lawn mower is on the loose! Will Andy Ant and his friends escape?
The Adventures of Anatole: The Further Adventures Of Anatole
by Nancy Willard David McPhailNewbery Medal-winning author Nancy Willard's trilogy of adventure tales, now in one volume. Children won't be able to put down these stories of the journeys of a boy and his orange cat, Plumpet.Anatole has a knack for seeking and finding adventure, often with Plumpet, his orange cat, who is accustomed to ghost trains, amnesiac soldiers, flying horses, and wallpaper portals, just a few of the enchantments encountered along the way. From his perilous search for wild fennel to cure his grandmother’s asthma, to his high-stakes game of checkers to save his uncle from a wizard’s evil spell, Anatole’s missions will keep young readers turning the pages of this omnibus edition of the Newbery Medal–winning author Nancy Willard’s trilogy of fantasy tales: Sailing to Cythera, The Island of the Grass King, and Uncle Terrible. David McPhail’s pen-and-ink illustrations throughout are beautifully detailed engagements with Willard’s world of make-believe. Anatole may be small but he is determined to right the wrongs he finds in each of the lands he enters. Whether kindness or evil will prevail is a matter of suspense, but Anatole is always on the side of the light.
The Adventures of a South Pole Pig: A novel of snow and courage
by Chris KurtzFlora the pig was born for adventure: "If it's unexplored and needs to get dug up, call me. I'm your pig," she says. The day Flora spots a team of sled dogs is the day she sets her heart on becoming a sled pig. Before she knows it, she's on board a ship to Antarctica for the most exhilarating--and dangerous--adventure of her life. This poignant novel of a purposeful pig is sure to become a favorite with any young readers who have ever dreamed of exploring the great beyond.
Adventures of a Slime: An Unofficial Minecraft Diary (Minecraft #2)
by Books KidA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle
by Jonathan Bean Christina UssA determined 12-year-old girl bikes across the country in this quirky and charming debut middle grade novel. <P><P>Introverted Bicycle has lived most of her life at the Mostly Silent Monastery in Washington, D.C. When her guardian, Sister Wanda, announces that Bicycle is going to attend a camp where she will learn to make friends, Bicycle says no way and sets off on her bike for San Francisco to meet her idol, a famous cyclist, certain he will be her first true friend. <P><P>Who knew that a ghost would haunt her handlebars and that she would have to contend with bike-hating dogs, a bike-loving horse, bike-crushing pigs, and a mysterious lady dressed in black. <P><P>Over the uphills and downhills of her journey, Bicycle discovers that friends are not such a bad thing to have after all, and that a dozen cookies really can solve most problems.
Adventures of a Creeper: An Unofficial Minecraft Diary (Minecraft #1)
by Books KidIn this humorous, illustrated chapter-book diary, you’ll find out that life is not always a blast—even if you’re an exploding Minecraft creeper!Minecraft creeper Mervyn Miles has just one goal: to win the annual Creeper Combustion and Confusion Competition so his father will finally be proud of him. But, between family and school pressures and bullying by arch-rival Wesley, things turn out to be more difficult than Mervyn could have ever imagined. Read all about this little green monster’s quest to become the biggest exploder in the entire Overworld in this humorous, unofficial Minecraft chapter-book diary with black-and-white illustrations.
Adventures from the Land of Stories Boxed Set
by Chris ColferFeaturing Mother Goose and Queen Red Riding Hood, fan favorite characters in the Land of Stories series, this boxed set is a must-have for new and old fans alike. From New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer comes two new books about two beloved characters, Mother Goose and Queen Red Riding Hood. Mother Goose's diary entries over the last five hundred years take readers on a journey to learn buried secrets; and the young queen gives us her take on politics, government, health, love, and of course, what it means to be royalty.
Adventures from the Land of Stories: The Mother Goose Diaries
by Chris ColferGet a front row seat to the adventures of the mischievous Mother Goose, a fan favorite character in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Land of Stories.Mother Goose has had centuries of adventure and finally she's allowing her favorite readers to take a peek at all her secrets. Who else gossiped with Queen Elizabeth I, taught geography to Napoleon, marched for equal rights with Martin Luther King Jr., and served as Andy Warhol's muse?With Chris Colfer's trademark wit and humor, fans will love getting the inside scoop on Mother Goose.
Adventures from the Land of Stories: Queen Red Riding Hood's Guide to Royalty
by Chris ColferLearn about all things royal from fan favorite character Queen Red Riding Hood in this fun addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Land of Stories.From beloved author Chris Colfer comes a magnificent guide for anyone who is either royal, or might one day become royal after narrowly escaping Death by Wolf. Read the pages within for boundless wisdom regarding royal style and advice on how to handle one's subjects. We wish you a long and successful reign (provided you are not an enemy of our kingdom).Full of fun and helpful tips, fans will love getting a mandatory education from her majesty, Queen Red Riding Hood.
Adventures For Readers: An Introduction (Athena Edition) (Adventures In Literature)
by SafierAdventures For Readers, Adventures In Literature (Athena Edition)
The Adventurers Guild (The Adventurers Guild #1)
by Nick Eliopulos Zack ClarkIn one of the last cities standing after the world fell to monsters, best friends Zed Kagari and Brock Dunderfel have high hopes for the future. Zed desperately wishes to join the ranks of the Mages Guild, where his status as Freestone's only half elf might finally be an asset. Brock, the roguishly handsome son of merchants, is confident he'll be welcomed into the ranks of the Merchants Guild. <p><p> But just as it seems the boys' dreams have come true, their lives take a startling turn . . . and they find themselves members of the perilous Adventurers Guild. <p> Led by the fearsome Alabasel Frond, the guild acts as the last line of defense against the Dangers-hungry, unnatural beasts from otherworldly planes. And when the boys uncover a conspiracy that threatens all of Freestone, Zed, Brock, and their new allies-Liza, a fierce noble, and Jett, a brave dwarf-must prove their worth once and for all. <p> This start of a thrilling new series is sure to be a hit with readers who like their fantasies clever and action-packed, with tons of humor and heart.
The Adventurer's Guide to Treasure (The Adventurer's Guide #3)
by Wade Albert WhiteFantasy gets a clever refresh in the final book of this witty, action-packed, and hilarious middle grade adventure trilogy.At Saint Lupin's Completely Ordinary School Where Nothing Bizarre Ever Happens Most Especially Not Illegal Quests That Destroy Famous Landmarks, students are not taught about pirates. They're not taught how to identify them, how to befriend them, or even how to fight them...which leaves the school completely open to pirate invasion. And on the first day of classes, that's precisely what happens. When a pirate captain and her crew steal an ancient Prophecy Medallion, Anne, Penelope, and Hiro are caught up in yet another adventure. After accidentally activating a quest, Anne and her friends have no choice but to complete the task and deliver the medallion to the supreme pirate ruler, Octo-Horse-Pirate. But the quest and the medallion are not what they seem, and Octo-Horse-Pirate is no run-of-the-mill villain. To complete the quest, Anne will have to uncover the truth about her mysterious past-and, just maybe, save the whole world in the process. Filled to the brim with heart-pounding action, miniature dragons, attacking chickens, and (sometimes friendly) pirates, The Adventurer's Guide to Treasure (and How to Steal It) is a laugh-out-loud, fast-paced adventure that will leave you breathless.
The Adventurer's Guide to Successful Escapes
by Wade Albert WhiteA thrilling debut novel where fantasy and science fiction meet, dragons aren't as innocent as they look, and nothing is quite what it seems.Anne has spent most of her thirteen years dreaming of the day she and her best friend Penelope will finally leave Saint Lupin's Institute for Perpetually Wicked and Hideously Unattractive Children. When the big day arrives, a series of very curious happenings lead to Anne being charged with an epic quest. Anne, Penelope, and new questing partner Hiro have only days to travel to strange new locales, solve myriad riddles, and triumph over monstrous foes--or face the horrible consequences.Packed with action, humor, and endless heart, this debut novel marks the first volume in an irresistible and original fantasy series.
The Adventurer's Guide to Dragons (and Why They Keep Biting Me)
by Wade Albert WhiteGet ready for dragons, robots, and an even more dangerous quest in this hilarious, unputdownable sequel to The Adventurer's Guide to Successful Escapes. Anne, Penelope, and Hiro are nominated for Best Illegal Quest That Nearly Destroyed the Entire World at the annual Quest Academy Awards, but they barely get to enjoy it before a strange boy tricks Anne into activating a new quest. Her charge: kill the dragon queen. The problem is, Anne doesn't want to kill any dragons. But the mysterious boy does, even if it means igniting a devastating war between people and dragons. The only chance Anne and the others have to stop it is to get to the queen first. Along the way, they'll have to navigate ancient mines, avoid erupting volcanoes, outsmart robots, and survive the dragon trials. And, of course, get a passing grade on their quest. Packed with action, humor, and endless heart, this is a truly irresistible middle grade fantasy tale.
AdventureCat Goes to School
by Susan Clymer[from the back cover] "Who sits high up on the classroom flagpole? Who leaves a mouse's head on the teacher's chair? Who curls up inside a desk and goes to sleep? Who gobbles chicken in the cafeteria? AdventureCat tells the story of her first visit to school. What a story! What a cat!" AdventureCat is brave, curious and outspoken. She even calls the teacher names! Contains frequent use of spelling changed to resemble the accent a cat would have if it could speak such as: freeeee, lifffffee, rowling, Meeeooowwwser, dogsss, cat-lamity and booooyyyy.
Adventure Time Volume 9 (Planet of the Apes #40 - 44)
by Pendleton WardFinn and Jake find themselves in the middle of a secret war when they inaverdantly take out Peppermint Butler's secret agent Candy Bar! There is something going on with the King of Ooo and the weird bears that he's hanging out with and it's up to Finn and Jake to get to the bottom of the King's dastardly plot! ...if only they weren't being accused of treason in the process. Collects issues 40-44. <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
Adventure Time Volume 8 (Planet of the Apes #35 - 39)
by Pendleton Ward<p>It's the end of one era and the beginning of another in this collection that includes the very the last issue by Ryan North and artists Shelli & Braden as they take the AT gang on one last one-shot adventure, and introduces indie all-stars Christopher Hastings and Zachary Sterling as they start Finn and Jake on an adventure that is as tasty as it is dangerous! Collects issues 35-39. <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
Adventure Time Volume 4 (Planet of the Apes #15 - 19)
by Pendleton Ward<p>Join best pals Jake the Dog, Finn the Human, and... the ICE KING?! It's a DUNGEON BROVENTURE as this crazy trio jumps into a game of danger of feelings! Will the treasure at the end be worth all the crazy emotions, or have Finn and Jake finally found a quest they won't be able to finish? Collecting issues 15-19 of the smash hit ADVENTURE TIME comics series by Ryan North, Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb! <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
Adventure Time Volume 3 (Planet of the Apes #10 - 14)
by Pendleton Ward<p>The all-ages hit of the year is back with a new volume collecting even more algebraic adventures! What happens when Jake the dog and Finn the human get a hold of Princess Bubblegum's time machine and travel into the future? Can you say ROBOT FINN & JAKE? Find out more in this exciting volume! Collecting issues 10-14 of the smash hit ADVENTURE TIME comics series by Ryan North, Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb! <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>