Readers will discover anew the charms of the impulsive Mandie Shaw as she faces the ups and downs of first losing her father and then finding her long-lost family in Mandie and the Secret Tunnel. Many more mysteries follow for Mandie and her friends in Mandie and the Cherokee Legend, Mandie and the Ghost Bandits, Mandie and the Forbidden Attic, and Mandie and the Trunk's Secret.

    But when the Nazi forces invade Poland and bomb his home city of Warsaw, Rudi finds out that he is Hitler's enemy not only because he is a Pole, but also because he's a Jew--and a Christian. The next few years change Rudi's life forever. With only his imprisoned father's promise that they will be reunited after the war, Rudi must learn how to survive in hiding, how to be truly brave, and how to overcome the hatred of his enemies. He must learn to die to himself and to trust the God who is mightier than any army. Grades 4-7.

    in full color. "Two little monkeys get into mischief while the oblivious babysitter chatters to her friends on the telephone. They coat the kitchen with blender-propelled banana shakes and run the bathtub over but clean up before their parents return. The text reads smoothly, and Knight's illustrations are lively and funny. For independent reading, and appropriate for library easy-reader collections."--Kirkus.

    A "rollicking rebuttal to the often quoted adage about teaching old dogs new tricks."--Booklist, starred review. Full-color illustrations.

    Young children will laugh and learn as they lift open the boxes and find colorful, comical bugs that pop out, run, eat -- and even swim! "How Many Bugs in a Box?" will keep youngsters counting over and over again.

    She expands this rhyme to 12 omens and uses a weasel and a mink to interpret them. Full-color pictures throughout.

    Includes a related Bible verse.

    Spier gives the historical facts behind the writing of the document, while his colorful and realistic illustrations depict scenes of past and present American life. ...A joyful celebration of the people whose leaders created the Constitution...--Booklist, starred review. Full-color throughout.

    Imagine your mother is the one who lets it happen. This is the fate that befalls the Kelly children. It’s 1856, and their widowed mother has sent them west from New York City because she’s convinced that she can’t give them the life they deserve.  The Kellys board an “orphan train” and are taken to St. Joseph, Missouri, where their problems only grow worse. It was bad enough that they had to say goodbye to their mother, but now they’re forced to part ways with their fellow siblings as well. Thirteen-year-old Frances won’t stand for it. She’s going to protect her brothers and sisters, even if it means dressing up like a boy and putting herself in danger. Will Frances be able to save her siblings? And what about her mom—was splitting up their family really her greatest act of love? Ride the rails with Frances and her siblings to find out! “This is as close to a perfect book as you’ll buy this year.” –VOYA

    Brother and Sister have so many questions about how the farm works, and Farmer Ben has a lot to teach them. They never knew hard work could be so much fun!

    Hilda's Papa settled his family in Minnesota on a small farm. Hilda loved her life on the Minnesota farm, but she had to learn to accept necessary change and to trust God in all things.

    Each introduced by a short paragraph addressing the perennial question "Where do you get your ideas?".The Porcelain Man Come Again In The SpringThe Parrot and the ThiefThe Wreck of the Linda DearThe Blue StoneThe Leprechaun's StoryThe Contests at CowlickSong of the HorseThe Rise and Fall of Ben GizzardThe Dark PrincessCrazy in LoveThe Lost Kingdom of KarnicaOliver Hyde's Dishcloth ConcertThe Mouse GodInside My Feet: the story of a giant.

    Tasha Tudor's beloved paintings enhance William Tyndale's classic sixteenth-century translation of the Lord's Prayer.

    When Papa Bear discovers that almost all of the antiques in the Grizzly mansion have been replaced with fakes, the Bear Detectives spring into action. Could it really be as simple as the butler did it?

    From a get well-card with a pop-up nose, through your very own pop-up zoo, here are dozens are amazing ideas for three-dimensional fun.

    Just as her parents were tricked by the Grand Duchess of Tangleland into losing the throne of their kingdom, the princess Lady LovelyLocks falls prey to the deceit of another ruler in that dark land.

    Tod-The Tales of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle-The Tales of The Flopsy Bunnies

    His power could only be matched by the witch-girl Chingis. Out of the frozen wastes she studied the words and runes that would give her power to understand the messages of the ghost drum. At last she heard Safa's cries...This book was awarded the 1987 Library Association's Carnegie Medal.

    He wants his baby sister out of the way as well as all of her toys. But when his friend Crusher arrives, he would rather babysit Little Sis than play "Raiders of the Universe" with Pete. Full-color illustrations throughout.

    Describes in detail the process of moving, as well as the irritation and uncertainty, the sorrow and the excitement.

    Readers will find Benjamin Bunny, Tom Kitten, Jeremy Fisher, and Pigling Bland all together in this wonderful volume of stories. Full-color illustrations.

    

    But as Annie grew up, Whiz-Bang grew old--and lonely--until another little girl came to visit. Full-color illustrations.

    Adapted from Raggedy Ann's wishing pebble, Raggedy Ann and Andy and the camel with the wrinkled knees, Raggedy Ann in the snow white castle, Raggedy Ann and the hobby horse, Raggedy Ann in the deep, deep woods, Raggedy Ann and the happy meadow, Marcella: a Raggedy Ann story

    Andy tells his dog Sam to stay behind when he takes his teddy bear around the barnyard to introduce him to all the animals.

    Follows a puppy as she goes through the stages of training to become a guide dog for a blind person.

    While looking for employment, two scarecrows become separated from their cat child, finding each other again on Halloween.

    -- Colorful picture books filled with fascinating facts and amazing records and data-- Colorful illustrations and cartoons

    Traces the life and achievements of the black educator who was instrumental in creating opportunities for blacks in education and government.

    did not move."Come on now, M.L.," said his teacher. "We have to move. It's the law."Martin Luther King, Jr. moved to the back of the bus that day in 1943, but he never forgot how it made him feel. When he became a man, he fought to change that law and all others that denied black people their rights.Martin Luther King, Jr. began "Marching to Freedom," and many people—both black and white—followed him.This is Martin Luther King, Jr.'s story...his triumphs, his struggles, and above all, his dream of freedom and a better llife for all people!

    He manages to get the better of his two oppressors without them even knowing how he did it! This is the story of why Crafty Chameleon changes colour and hides when he hears you coming.

    Depicts different kinds of parental behavior among a variety of animals, including the trumpeter swan, mountain goat, and baboon.

    Twenty-eight Bibles Stories from the Old and New Testaments

    

    Discusses the characteristics of different varieties of guinea pigs and provides information on selection, feeding, housing, breeding, health care, and other aspects of keeping them as pets.

    The sun rises from his bed in the morning, spends the day moving across the sky while engaged in different activities, and goes to sleep as night falls.

    Poems derived from old collective nouns for animals, such as "a murder of crows" and "a leap of leopards." Includes an explanatory note about these terms.

    Wells were running dry, livestock suffered, great cracks crisscrossed farmers' fields, no crops could be planted. Rain had become more valuable than gold.Then a miracle happened: Dr. Dredd and his Wagon of Wonders came to town, and among his wonders was a young boy called Bufu the Rainmaker. At first the townspeople were skeptical — moments later they were dancing for joy, faces turned up into a driving rain. Then, as quickly as it had begun, the rain stopped.More rain! somebody yelled. Dr. Dredd's toothy smile grew wide. Yes, he could command Bufu to make more rain — but what it would cost Coven Tree, he wouldn't say. Not yet.Those who thought rain would be worth whatever it cost didn't know what Bufu knew. And when fourteen-year-old Ellen McCabe found Bufu cowering in her family's woodshed later that night, seeking sanctuary from his evil master, all of Coven Tree soon would know the terrible wrath — and frightening powers — of Dr. Hugo Dredd.

    And now Taffy has really surpassed herself. Not only does she have beautiful hair, beautiful eyes and beautiful clothes - she's even developing you-know-whats ahead of everyone else!Jana and co. are determined to get their own back, and form the Down With Taffy Sinclair Club dedicated to Taffy's downfall. Not to be outdone, they're also going to make sure they develop you-know-whats of their own! But as battle begins, Jana soon discovers that even the best-laid plans can go disastrously wrong...

    Lindbergh around the world charting new routes for airlines.

    Third-grader Lily, a middle child who feels neglected at home, decides to run away and take her infant sister with her.

    Twelve-year-old Kit has looked forward all winter to spending the summer at her grandmother's on Plymouth Island and seeing her friend Phoebe, but she finds Phoebe changed--more grown-up--and wonders if the gap between them is too great to bridge.

    Ever see a REALLY BIG bubble? Well with this complete set of The Bubble Thing (included) and how-to tips and techniques on getting the most out of David Steins incredible invention, as well as a celebration of the gentle soap bubble-its science, spirit and practice. this book will even show you which soaps are best for making these monsters! Spiral-bound softcover with an attached plastic storage container for your The Bubble Thing. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

    Collects:- Liekkiveitsi (The Flame Knife (The Savage Sword of Conan #31))- Mitra ompi linnamme (Mitra Defend Us (The Savage Sword of Conan #112))

    Describes the life cycle and natural environment of the alligator and crocodile with emphasis on their struggle for survival.

    

    First he must go West with his family, and when they return, Sam is enlisted to help Alfred with his lobster traps. But luckily his job ends in time for the big game with Port Hyde. Full-color illustrations.