Then his dad pulls him off the field and signs him up with Coach Rocky Valentine's youth championship team, the Titans. He says Josh has what it takes to be a baseball great—and the Titans will help him get there.Now Josh is gulping down Rocky's "Super Stax" milkshakes to build muscle and trying to fit in with his new teammates—older, tougher kids who can suddenly become violent. All Josh really wants to do is play ball, but as he gets in deeper with the Titans, there are questions he's just got to ask. As Josh and his new friend Jaden investigate their suspicions, they find themselves in a dangerous struggle with a desperate man who doesn't want them to expose the nasty secrets they uncover.Pulsing with action, baseball great offers a baseball story attuned to today's headlines, a totally involving, character-driven, sports-centered thriller.

    In Asterix the Gladiator, our hero has to save his friend Caconofix from getting thrown to the lions. Asterix and the Banquet offers a feast for readers as Asterix and Obelix sample delicacies on a cross-country tip. And in Asterix and Cleopatra, he and the Egyptian queen build a sumptuous palace for Caesar—and outwit the Roman Army, too.

    Four-fantastic-books-in-one by the popular author of The Hoboken Chicken Emergency: Borgel Yobgorgle The Worms of Kukumlima The Snarkout Boys & the Baconburg Horror

    A diary account of thirteen-year-old Anetka's life in Poland in 1896, immigration to America, marriage to a coal miner, widowhood, and happiness in finally finding her true love.

    After all, they never do. Most teachers who come to their one-room schoolhouse in remote, Alaska leave at the first smell of fish, claiming that life there is just too hard. But Miss Agnes is different -- she doesn't get frustrated with her students, and she throws away old textbooks and reads Robin Hood instead! For the first time, Fred and her classmates begin to enjoy their lessons and learn to read and write -- but will Miss Agnes be like all the rest and leave as quickly as she came?

    Only their memories of a beautiful doll named Morning Glory brighten their bleak lives. When a deadly fever sweeps through the workhouse where the girls live, Lucy and Glory flee to the mean streets of London.One day the girls find an old battered doll that Glory senses is their beloved Morning Glory. But Morning Glory is no ordinary doll--the girls learn that she has magical powers that will change their lives in amazing ways.. With the help of the doll, the sisters discover the true meaning of the Christmas spirit.

    In fact, everything about Heidi and her mentally disabled mother's past is a mystery. When a strange word in her mother's vocabulary begins to haunt her, Heidi sets out on a cross-country journey in search of the secrets of her past.Far away from home, pieces of her puzzling history come together. But it isn't until she learns to accept not knowing that Heidi truly arrives.

    Here on Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!It all started when my sister, Thea, discovered a mysterious map. It showed a secret treasure on a faraway island. And before I could let out a squeak of protest, Thea dragged me into her treasure hunt! In no time at all, we'd set sail for the island. It was an adventure I'd never forget....

    The monkey's cruel incarceration in a cage is avenged when the birds trick the Twits into believing the world has turned upside-down. The Twits join in, aided by the birds who drop glue on their hair, and the audience is encouraged to play their part in freeing the monkeys.

    Roar! Is it a dragon? A great big dragon? He searches the woods and finds a surprise. Three very little dragons are almost ready for bed. But who will read to them, tuck them in, and kiss them good night? Is this a job for the Good Knight? Young readers, like the young dragons, will quickly fall under the Good Knight's spell."Stories of valiant knights slaying fearsome dragons are going to fall sadly flat after one reading of this bewitching tale." (Kirkus Reviews, pointer review)

    With a baby on her hip and laundry piling up, she demands light and dark, earth and sky, creepers and crawlers, and lots of folks to trade stories with on the front porch. And when the work is done, Big Momma, she is pleased all right. "That’s good," she says. "That’s real good." With down-home language and infectious rhythms, Phyllis Root spins a creation myth like no other, brilliantly illustrated by the incomparable Helen Oxenbury.

    When did the dinosaurs live? What other animals lived at that time? Which dinosaur was biggest? How do we know about dinosaurs? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.From the Trade Paperback edition.

    Book by Jenkins, Jerry B., LaHaye, Tim

    It's now available in a paperback digest format certain to bring this tale's magic to an even wider circle of fans.The summer Opal and her father, the preacher, move to Naomi, Florida, Opal goes into the Winn-Dixie supermarket—and comes out with a dog. A big, ugly, suffering dog with a sterling sense of humor. A dog she dubs Winn-Dixie. Because of Winn-Dixie, the preacher tells Opal ten things about her absent mother, one for each year Opal has been alive. Winn-Dixie is better at making friends than anyone Opal has ever known, and together they meet the local librarian, Miss Franny Block, who once fought off a bear with a copy of WAR AND PEACE. They meet Gloria Dump, who is nearly blind but sees with her heart, and Otis, an ex-con who sets the animals in his pet shop loose after hours, then lulls them with his guitar.Opal spends all that sweet summer collecting stories about her new friends and thinking about her mother. But because of Winn-Dixie or perhaps because she has grown, Opal learns to let go, just a little, and that friendship—and forgiveness—can sneak up on you like a sudden summer storm.

    In this first authorized book on the world's hottest pop band, fans meet Howie, Al, Kevin, Brian, and Nick through exclusive, intimate photos taken by the only photographer to have unlimited access to the Backstreet Boys for the past three years.

    Américas Award Winner“An achingly beautiful story.”—Kirkus (starred review) “Eloquent.”—Booklist (starred review) “Lovely and lyrical.”—School Library JournalThis powerful and resonant Américas Award-winning novel tells the story of a young girl’s struggle to find her place in the world and to become a writer in a country where words are feared.Seamlessly interweaving both poetry and prose, Lynn Joseph’s acclaimed debut is a lush and lyrical journey into a landscape and culture of the Dominican Republic.The Color of My Words explores the pain and poetry of discovering what it means to be part of a family, what it takes to find your voice and the means for it to be heard, and how it feels to write it all down.

    Harriet Tubman helped more than three hundred slaves escape the South on the Underground Railroad. Shirley Chisholm became the first black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.The lives these women led are part of an incredible story about courage in the face of oppression; about the challenges and triumphs of the battle for civil rights; and about speaking out for what you believe in--even when it feels like no one is listening. Andrea Davis Pinkney's moving text and Stephen Alcorn's glorious portraits celebrate the lives of ten bold women who lit the path to freedom for generations. Includes biographies of Sojournor Truth, Biddy Mason, Harriet Tubman, Ida B.Wells-Barnett, Mary McLeod Bethune, Ella Josephine Baker, Dorothy Irene Height, Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Shirley Chisholm.Sojourner Truth --Biddy Mason --Harriet Tubman --Ida B. Wells-Barnett --Mary McLeod Bethune --Ella Josephine Baker --Dorothy Irene Height --Rosa Parks --Fannie Lou Hamer --Shirley Chisholm

    

    This series is sure to win the hearts of readers who are wild about animals!The clinic is swamped with sick and abused puppies. Maggie suspects they've come from an illegal puppy mill, and she's determined to find it and shut it down. But Gran has too many other things to worry about -- like Maggie's grades and a new houseguest, Zoe. Can Maggie find the puppy mill on her own?

    Children will be eager to join in and copy the animals' actions. The song has a quick pace and its catchiness allows little ones, to learn the words and get involved with the story, as they try to guess the animal that will appear on the next page. The book features children from many cultures and differently-abled children. The rhymes and music encourage children to experiment with movement. Everyone will want to get up and dance to this toe-tapping favourite!

    Nothing much has changed in the dollhouse during that time, except for the fact that 45 years ago, Annabelle's Auntie Sarah disappeared from the dollhouse without a trace. After all this time, restless Annabelle is becoming more and more curious about her aunt's fate. And when she discovers Auntie Sarah's old diary, she becomes positively driven. Her cautious family tries to discourage her, but Annabelle won't be stopped, even though she risks Permanent Doll State, in which she could turn into a regular, nonliving doll. And when the "Real Pink Plastic" Funcraft family moves in next door, the Doll family's world is turned upside down--in more ways than one! Fans of The Borrowers and Stuart Little will love this exciting story of adventure and mystery. The relationship between the two doll families, one antique, one modern, is hilariously, wonderfully drawn. The Funcrafts are reckless and raucous, with fearlessness born of their unbreakable plastic parts. The Doll family is reserved and somewhat prim, even though they occasionally break into '60s tunes like "Respect" in their sing-alongs. Annabelle is a heroine with integrity and gumption. Ann Martin (The Babysitters Club series) and Laura Godwin create a witty, intriguing tale, illustrated with humor and a clever eye for detail by Brian Selznick. (Ages 7 to 11) --Emilie Coulter

    The winner will wear the coveted gold Hero medal. These brave and courageous dogs will each appear with their nominator who will tell their story.There's Smiley, who fought a giant bull. Bear used his giant paws to save the life of another dog. Munchkin warned a gardener of a poisonous snake about to strike. Old Dog helped find people buried under rubble after a tornado. Buster pulled a baby carriage out of the path of a careening truck. Blue, who had never been known to bark, used his voice to bring help to his wounded master. Dopey's constant barking saved the life of a baby left in a sweltering car. Little Bit brought love and companionship to a nursing home resident.Each story is told in the unique, sometimes humorous, but always Compelling voice of the person whose life was changed by the heroic action of a very extraordinary dog. Betsy Byars and her daughters Betsy Duffey and Laurie Myers have joined forces to create dog stories full of adventure and suspense. Loren Long's paintings capture the heroic dignity of each of the dogs and heighten the drama of their special stories.

    That's why being careful is so important, even if it does mean giving up some of her favorite things, like bike races with her best friend, Rebecca, and hot dogs on the Fourth of July. Everyone keeps telling Annie not to worry so much, that she's just fine. But they thought her brother, Jared, was just fine too, and Jared died.

    Lots of surprises will keep them coming back for each new Abby title. Book 2 takes Abby and Luke from the island of Oahu to Lanai in search of hidden treasure in order to save the family ranch. In this action-packed quest, they discover a village with a secret and make a new friend. Along the way, readers find out there's a God-given treasure inside each one of us.

    It isn't easy for the younger sister to be silent, but gradually she begins to treasure the stillness and the wonderful experiences it brings. After an exhilarating walk and patient waiting, the girls are rewarded by the arrival of the SkySpirits --- the northern lights --- dancing and shimmering in the night sky. This powerful story, with its stunning illustrations, captures the chill of a northern night, the warmth of the family circle and the radiance of a child's wonder.

    Book 1: Age 2 to 4th Grade; Book 2: Grades 5 to 8; Book 3: Grades 9 to 12.

    Abby Hayes is the Babysitters Club for the new generation.

    Why did Bruce Wayne give up being Batman? What happened to Robin, and to Batman's arch-nemesis, The Joker? This thriller tells all.

    Their will states that in such a case Brenna and her brother, Connor, are to live with their uncle and his family-and that's what is going to happen. A new life and a new father await them, Ben Ewwn, dad's brother and the preacher. Brenna thinks that she may eventually be able to adjust to this new and unwanted way of life, but until then she has to deal with it and her crushing grief and rebellious brother who seems bent on making everyone miserable. "God,why did You let this Happen?" Have you ever wondered why God allows things that don't make sense or don't seem fair? Cahterine Farnes has. Acknowledging God's sovereignty, embracing it, and then working toward the scriptural end to" count it all joy" is the process she turns to for peace in challenging situations. "It's not always easy to keep my mind on God when things are unsettled all around me," she says, "but God promises to keep us in perfect peace when our minds are stayed on Him." For ages 12 and up.

    In part one of a two-part story, Julie Weiss's world is suddenly torn apart by a war that will forever change the face of humanity. Her life as a privileged Jewish girl quickly becomes one of humiliation and terror. In part two, Julie has left Nazi Austria for New York, where she begins a new life with her extended family who she has never met.

    She and her father share with the other villagers over the winter, then plant the few remaining grains in the spring. A gigantic stalk of magical wheat grows attracting the attention of an equally large and magical stork. The stork flies with Marusia on a magical journey to the prairies, where farmers give Marusia enough wheat for her village.Word of the magical journey reaches a greedy officer, who tricks the stork into retracing the magical journey. But the officer does not understand the meaning of "enough" and his greed leads to his doom. Back in the village, Marusia and her father know they must devise a clever plan to protect their wheat from other greedy soldiers . . . and perhaps from the dictator himself!

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    Wag tail. I live with a big Pack. I love my Packleader HUGE AMOUNTS! More than steak, even. yumyum. My Packleader has a Pack Lady and three children. I love them Big Amounts, too.And then there's Petra. She is the dog who lives next door and she is Gorgeous. I love her very much.This is my story. It's SO EXCITING! Find out how I become friends with Petra, brave the fierce garage dog, and save Packleader from Huge Scary Metal Monsters.ARROOOF ARROOOF!

    Artley, raised on his family farm in Hampton, Iowa, describes the sometimes tedious, sometimes enjoyable, responsibilities of growing up on a farm.

    With mammals ranging from the howling coyote and the wood-chopping beaver to the daring ibex and the speedy tiger, here is a zooful of furry fun like no other! The fifth book in a celebrated animal poetry collection series from a Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award winner • Twenty-one poems and paintings that blend humor with scientific information •Companion to the immensely popular insectlopedia, a Publishers Weekly children's bestseller that delighted Daniel Pinkwater's audience on National Public Radio

    Pull back the flaps and find out each hilarious punch line in this classic collection of knock-knock jokes!

    For a few hours, they escape their gilded frames and are free to run up and down the grand staircases, chase each other round the marble halls, and explore the other exhibits. But four of the dogs overindulge and sleepily climb back into the wrong paintings. When the mix-up is discovered, the museum's popularity soars! This playful story, with superb illustrations by Alan Curless and lovely reproductions of National Gallery paintings, provides young children with a charming introduction to fine art.

    But his new bride Shahrazad has a clever plan to save herself. Her nightly stories--of Sinbad the Sailor, Ali Baba, and many other heroes and villains--are so engrossing that King Shahryar has to postpone her execution again and again... This illustrated edition brings together all the Arabian Nights tales in an original retelling by award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean.

    An illustrated story about the relationship between a mother, a daughter, and the Earth.

    Presents five stories about the busy and exciting activities of Humperdink the pig, Mother Cat, Miss Honey, Sergeant Murphy, and the firefighters.

    This lavishly illustrated book is an in-depth look at the band that has been breaking hearts and dominating the charts with their smooth, sexy ballads. Find out how Kevin prepares before a performance, how Brian winds down after a crazy day, what Nick eats for breakfast, what Howie likes to do on the road, and where A.J. got his first big break. Backstreet Boys dishes the scoop on each of the boys, and offers a glimpse inside their past, present, and future!

    Help is now available! Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the gold standard of treatment for OCD, and offers youngsters and their families the path to mastery over OCD. In this uniquely creative and heart-warming book, Dr. Wagner, an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of childhood OCD, uses the powerful real-life metaphor of the Worry Hill to describe OCD and its treatment clearly and simply through the eyes of a child. Children and adults will identify with Casey's struggle with OCD, his sense of hope when he learns about treatment, his relief that neither he nor his parents are to blame, and eventually, his victory over OCD.Parents and Professionals can use this book alone or together with the companion book, What to do when your Child has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. This is the only children's OCD book that has a companion book for parents.

    Can she and Jemmie overcome family prejudice and cultural differences in a small, working-class town?Cass is dreading a long, lonely summer until Jemmie and her family move in next door. The only problem is both of their parents don't want them socializing with each other, and have deeply help prejudices, exemplified by the fence Cassie's father builds between their two houses.Despite their parents' warnings, Cassie and Jemmie start communicating through a hole in the fence and find they share more similarities than differences. Mutual interests in reading and running draw them together, and their wariness of each other disappears. But when their parents find out about the burgeoning friendship, each girl is forbidden to see the other. A family crisis and celebration provide opportunities for the families to reach an understanding.With unforgettable characters, author Adrian Fogelin addresses the complex issues of bigotry and tolerance with sensitivity and intelligence, poignantly reminding readers of fences that too often separate us from one another.

    It is designed to introduce concepts such as colour, shape and size to young children.

    In addition, there are fun art ideas, related to making "Coat of Arms" or "Hieroglpyhs", using the heavy acetate stencil that is packaged in a "frame" on the back of every book.

    They then embark on an adventure chasing down enemies and cleaning up one mess after another as they solve the earthshaking mystery: who stole all the pineapple cheesecakes from the only factory in the world that makes them!The investigation starts out fine, but things get a little crazy when Crosley, who is allergic to water, gets wet. Hilarious things happen when Crosley's allergy to water kicks in, and when they get to the pineapple cheesecake factory and meet Big Foot Mae, the investigation gets more complicated and zany than either of them bargained for.Night Buddies is an astonishing and inventive adventure with unforgettable cast of characters that will make you laugh and win over your heart. The book has lots of thoughtful, multi-layered twists, giggles, and perils -- things kids can relate to and enjoy.

    With candor, the author discusses how she went blind at the age of 27, how she has handled being a mom, and many other thought-provoking topics.

    Edited by William J. Bennett with gorgeous illustrations by Michael Hague.

    While on a missionary trip to Mexico, Ashton encounters fear, doubt, and danger, but the most difficult to deal with is the painful memory of her brother's death.

    Despite the heroic efforts of several young men from the village, no one is sucessful in bringing the sea to Isola, until Peter, an old sailor, arrives with his pack of books and his memories. He teaches Isola the lore of the sea and when she is ready, she comes down from her mountain home and sets sail in a ship of her own. An original fairy tale, this book with its delightful,quirky illustrations, reveals a child's unquenchable spirit and her awakening to the unknown world over the horizon.

    For he's the one who gives a name to every single thing. If not for him we couldn't talk. Or read, or write, or sing..." So begins the delightful fable of Fibblestax, and how he came to be the one who names everything. He has to battle the tricky, red-faced Carr, a man who "gives terrible names to wonderful things." The mayor of their town gives them five things to name, and the final one, "that very strange feeling, a dreamy kind of cheer/the feeling that makes you feel so good when a special friend is near" stumps Carr. But, Fibblestax knows that feeling... With soft, intricately detailed illustrations to accompany the musical text, this book will surely become a special favorite for children of all ages.

    Explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs great and small. Discover when and where they lived, what they ate, and how they thrived--then died. You'll also find out how we know so much about them, and where to see them yourself!

    If you're bored with your life and want to be more like me, Eloise Then buy this BOOK for Lord's sake and CHARGE IT PLEASE

    Mark Graham gracefully renders these simple pleasures with impressionistic landscapes that show a family's camping adventure in the wilderness-- a special time of togetherness, joy, and wonder. With its spare text and breathtaking art, here is a perfect gift that will speak to readers of all ages and diverse religious backgrounds.

    Including more than 30 stories from the world's six most populated continents, this lavishly illustrated book contains beloved and lesser-known tales from Greece, Rome, Egypt, Scandinavia, the Americas, Japan, India, and Uganda that will keep readers and listeners enthralled.

    Nick -- the real and surprising saint behind the legend of Santa Claus.

    Combine traditional block designs with fun, colorful prints to create quick quilts for baby! Bestselling author Ursula Reikes is back with an all-new collection of bright, cheerful quilt patterns that are so simple, even beginners can stitch up a quilt top in an afternoon--no previous quilting experience required.Includes step-by-step directions for 20 cuddly baby quiltsFeatures two colorways for each pattern so you can make confident color choices before you make the first cutRotary cutting guidelines, speedy piecing techniques, and complete finishing instructions are provided for each project

    It's not your usual field trip. Josh and his class are at a history museum when an Albert Einstein mannequin comes to life and invites him on a trip back in time to see firsthand the "horribly terrific and the terrifically horrible" twentieth century. Einstein takes Josh through the decades to see Orville and Wilbur Wright's triumphant first flight, the tragedy of two world wars, a violent confrontation over civil rights, and the peaceful fall of the Berlin Wall. Josh listens in on everyday conversations in the Progressive Era of Teddy and the "Titanic," the twenties that roared, the Great Depression, and the dawn of the Cold War. He gets a peek at a fifties high school hop, Vietnam War protestors in the sixties, America's 200th birthday in the seventies, and nineties cyber-talk. Along the way Einstein shows Josh how the ghosts of the past shaped the present, haunting the world we know today, at the brink of a new millennium.With time lines on every spread, detailed maps, mini-biographies of important figures, and a glossary, "Ghosts of The Twentieth Century" is an informative and entertaining look at 100 years of social history. This is a tour that Josh -- and the readers who join him -- will never forget!

    

    But sometimes... well, sometimes, say when her little brother knocks down her beautiful castle after she told him not to touch it and she knows she'll never be able to make it look that good again... sometimes Katie gets so mad she's BOMBALOO, she's just not herself. Sometimes she uses her feet and her fists instead of words.Being Bombaloo is scary. But a little time-out and a lot of love and understanding from Mom calms Bombaloo down and help Katie feel like Katie again! This is a warm book about losing your temper and how to feel like yourself again. With Yumi Heo's bright illustrations and Rachel Vail's sweet text, this title is the perfect read aloud for librarians, teachers, and parents.

    

    The book is arranged according to the seasons celebrated in the artwork.

    Includes information on the Goshute people, legends, and history.Beautifully illustrated, this retelling of a Goshute Indian legend will delight and inform old and young alike.Retold and illustrated by the children and teachers of Ibapah Elementary School.

    Unwilling to give up her beloved Newfoundland, Sirius, Maggie defies the law and hides Sirius away.But when a steamer crashes into the rocks during a violent storm and starts to sink with a hundred passengers on board, Maggie faces a difficult choice. She knows Sirius can help rescue the people trapped on the ship, but bringing him out of hiding would put his own life in jeopardy. Is Maggie's brave dog a big enough hero to save the desperate passengers -- and himself?

    On Tuesday, he sends two zebras with flowers. By the time five monkeys arrive with balloons on Friday, Daisy is feeling much better. So on Saturday, she delivers a gift of her own–an invitation to come over and play. With very few words, this story speaks volumes about the magic of having a very best friend.

    Seven favorite adventures about everyone's beloved babies can be found in this special storybook treasury! Join Tommy and his friends -- and of course the one and only Angelica -- in this collection of books including: * Tommy Catches a Cold ** Thank You, Angelica ** Oh, Brother! ** Reptar's Surprise Visit ** Twin Trouble ** Chuckie Visits the Eye Doctor ** Open Wide! *

    In a charming parade that offers lots of counting fun, Dilly-Dally's nosy neighbors drop in to ask her what her growing number of secrets are all about. At the end, the reader "cracks" her secrets -- nine eggs with nine perfect ducklings inside

    A biography of the South African leader, discussing his childhood, family life, career, imprisonment, and election as president.

    Lighthearted, attention-grabbing design with dozens of color maps, sketches, paintings, and photographs covering Who They Were, People They Met, What They Ate, and more.

    And now he has something new to collect - rocks! Soon Josh and his best friend, Amy, have so many rocks they need to organize their collection. But how?Young collectors will be fascinated by all there is to know about rocks and about classifying - sorting and organizing objects by attributes like color, shape, or size. Grab your rock hammer and join the fun with this entertaining story by Stuart J. Murphy and lively art by Cat Bowman Smith

    Full-color photos.

    Over 50 photos from the classic movie are engineered into unforgettable scenes like the Twister, Munchkinland, the Haunted Forest and Emerald City. And the CD includes favorite songs from the original soundtrack, so you can click your heels to the beat while getting swept up in the amazing detail of this collectible book!

    Will he become a baker like Papa? A writer like Mama? A taxi driver like Uncle Eddie? Or a gardener like Grandmother Marcela? Everyone wants to find out, but as Maurice begins to grow, his family soon discovers that he has a special gift of his own -- a beautiful voice. This is a gentle, pleasing read that will strike a chord with every child who has ever wondered about his future, and every parent who has been wonderfully surprised by it.

    He baked a lot.A magical tale about loneliness and friendship-with a happy endingCrow loves Pig's baking, and in exchange for delicious desserts he gives Pig special gifts, such as seeds and a caterpillar. The gifts are supposed to take away Pig's loneliness, yet no matter how carefully Pig follows Crow's instructions, they never seem to work. But then one of Crow's gifts-an egg-hatches, and magic or not, Pig has a friend at last.Kay Chorao's gentle text and lovely illustrations create a warm, sweet story about loneliness, patience, and the magic of friendship.

    In the middle of the park is the biggest, strangest, most wonderful pet shop in the world. Built like a ship, with tall glass sails stretching to the sky, the pet shop is called The Noahs' Ark.Every evening Sophie makes three secret wishes as she gazes at the ark in the park. She wishes for a pet, she wishes for cousins, and she wishes that she could visit The Noahs' Ark. Over at The Noahs' Ark, the owners of the pet shop, Mr. and Mrs. Noah, also make a secret wish--the same one every time. They wish that they had grandchildren.On a very special birthday, Sophie and the Noahs finally meet. In the days that follow, they all learn that wishes sometimes do come true.

    It aims to introduce children to exciting new stories and poems, and to help them enjoy crafts.

    In this dimensional tour of Brooklyn icons you will visit: Brooklyn Children by Maurice Sendak * Brooklyn Brownstones by David A. Carter and Tor Lokvig * Grand Army Plaza & Brooklyn Public Library by Bruce Foster * Brooklyn Museum of Art & Brooklyn Children's Museum by Robert Sabuda * Brooklyn Botanic Garden by Ken Wilson-Max and Keith Finch * Prospect Park & the Carousel by Biruta Akerbergs Hansen * Brooklyn Bridge by Iain Smyth * Flavors of Brooklyn by Kees Moerbeek and Carla Dijs * Coney Island by Chuck Murphy

    This book offers a thorough explanation of the water cycle and how water is treated before coming into the city water supply.

    After beginning with the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and the visit of the shepherds and wise men, Wildsmith shows Jesus' youth in Nazareth, his baptism and temptation, and his teaching and miracles. Finally, Wildsmith depicts Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, his death on the cross, and his resurrection and ascension.

    The mysterious, magical Aunt Easter tells the couple the identity of these unknown benefactors and their connection to the two white stones that Clara keeps in the house. Armed solely with Aunt Easter's advice and their own affectionate, courageous hearts, John and Clara must confront the evil conjure man. Only then will they solve the secret of the stones and fill the void in their childless home. Robert San Souci has drawn again from the rich legacy of African-American folklore, as he did in his acclaimed The Hired Hand and The Talking Eggs. And the deep, jewel-like colors of James Ransome's paintings carry the reader into the majestic Ozark mountains and inside this marvelously dramatic and touching story of love and courage.

    

    Filled with heroes and tricksters, comedy and drama, these entertaining plays are a wonderful way to bring Native cultures to life for young people. Each play has multiple parts that can be adjusted to suit the size of a particular group and includes simple, informative suggestions for props, scenery, and costumes that children can help to create. Introductory notes and beautiful, detailed illustrations add to young readers' understanding of the seven Native nations whose traditions have inspired the plays.

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    The university is being refashioned, often by forces out of the control of academics, students, and even administrators. However, there remain possibilities for informed action, for steering the directions that the university can take. This book maps both the historical factors and the alternative futures of the university. Whereas most books on the university remain focused on the European model, this volume explores models and issues from non-Western perspectives as well.Inayatullah and Gidley draw together essays by leading academics from a variety of disciples and nations on the futures of the university, weaving historical factors with emerging issues and trends such as globalism, virtualization, multiculturalism, and politicization. They attempt to get beyond superficial debate on how globalism and the Internet as well as multiculturalism are changing the nature of the university, and they thoughtfully assess these changes.

    Yet they also find it fun to be told they resemble people they love and admire. This upbeat story explores the joys of being at once an individual and part of a loving family. Color illustrations.

    So grown-up, in fact, that when she arrives at the school, she is mistaken for a new teacher, and left in charge of a classroom of kids.

    Amanda Leslie's lift-the-flaps create scores of humorous and improbable situations-just the kind to which children will want to shout "Noooo!" and then supply the right answer. The format gently but effectively expands vocabulary and reinforces the association of adjectives with a host of animals. Very attractively priced, sporting sturdy hardcover bindings, and all-around friendly: this pair of titles is a keeper!

    An old wolf terrorizes the villagers of Gubbio-until Saint Francis brings about a peace between man and animal. This inspiring and favorite legend is richly illuminated and lovingly depicted by a new artist of great talent. A storyteller's ear informs a tale whose gentle message of spirituality and the brotherhood of all living things will strike a resonant chord. Those familiar with art history will delight in finding images which quote famous paintings; all others will simply delight.

    Packed with crisp photography, engaging activities, and clear explanations, Rocks and Fossils is an authoritative and fun guide to this favorite subject.

    Packed with tons of facts and activities, journal pages to record results, and a related exploration took tool, these beautifully illustrated field guides feature a true hands-on approach to learning.

    Introduces the life cycle of a dog, using a golden retriever as an example and describing various stages of her life, from newborn puppy to adult dog having puppies of her own.

    Learn more about their exciting and inspiring lives in Barbour's Heroes of the Faith series.Follow Palau's life from his childhood in Buenos Aries to his current position as one of the world's premier evangelists.

    

    Christina Aguilera has popped out of the bottle labeled talented unknown, and come to rest at the top of the charts. Her first album, Christina Aguilera, powered by the know-all-the-words singles, Genie in a Bottle, What a Girl Wants, and I Turn to You, debuted at number one. It went on to sell over five million copies -- so far. Christina's starred in her own MTV special What a Girl Wants, did the TRL thing, sang at the Super Bowl, and blazed up the concert trail. She sizzled at the American Music Awards -- and nabbed two Grammy nominations. What more could a girl want? Here's a chance to go behind the scenes into Christina's world. Find out how the little girl with the big voice -- straight outta Pittsburgh, PA -- followed her dream and made it come true. Reality check: She didn't get to the top without hitting some serious speed bumps and bruises along the way. Christina Aguilera: Backstage Pass is her true, inspirational story. She's got the music, the moves, and especially the message. It's all just for you.

    

    And although they don't always like the same things, they always like being together. So what will happen now that Mildred's violin recital and Ed's button collection opening are scheduled for the same day? Mildred and Ed must find a way to support each other even though they will be apart.Bravo, Mildred and Ed is a charming look at a friendship so strong it supports two very different dreams.

    Book Details: Format: Paperback Publication Date: 9/1/2000 Pages: 32 Reading Level: Age 8 and Up

    Children in a day care center talk about missing a favorite teacher who got a new job.

    On board with him was his daughter Nan. This is a love story about a father and a daughter, and how one girl grew up to pass on her father's legacy of heroism and Christianity to future generations. Thrilling and Christ glorifying! By Tracy Leininger. Hardback. 62 pgs.

    Each book describes what made each community different and what children and adults did each day. Life in a Colonial Town In this book, visit one of the first towns in America. See how craftspeople made clothes, tools, and wagon wheels. Visit a house to find out how families found and made their food. Then use a recipe to cook a real American treat-apple pancakes!