As a popular middle-grade book character, Nate is 11 years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history. He's a self-described genius and sixth grade Renaissance Man. Nate, who lives with his dad and older sister, enjoys pestering his family and teachers with his sarcasm.

    Sixth-grader Perry Keet is missing, and Bob White, his co-worker at Tyle Park Zoo, will stand trial for the alleged murder. But Keet's disappearance is only the beginning of this legal thriller.The "real" story is told by twelve-year-old Lily Watson, a classmate of Keet's. Watson was selected to White's jury because of a new law requiring a juvenile juror to serve if the case involves a child victim.Part of Watson's duty will be to listen objectively to the testimony of Tyleville's wealthiest citizen, Rhett Tyle. His testimony is expected to be the key to White's conviction.White's fate now rests in the hands of Watson and fellow jurors Fawn Papillon, Anna Conda, and other Tyleville locals, as they try to uncover the truth before it's too late!

    It's 4:30 in the morning, and the "book woman" and her horse are already on their way. Hers is an important job, for the folks along her treacherous route are eager for the tattered books and magazines she carries in her saddlebags. During the Great Depression, thousands lived on the brink of starvation. Many perished. In 1935 President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Works Progress Administration under his 1933 New Deal initiative. The WPA was designed to get people back on their feet. One of its most innovative programs was the Pack Horse Library Project of Eastern Kentucky. Thoroughly researched and illustrated with period photographs, this is the story of one of the WPA's greatest successes. People all over the country supported the project's goals. But it was the librarians themselves—young, determined, and earning just $28 a month—who brought the hope of a wider world to people in the crooks and hollows of Kentucky's Cumberland Mountains.

    But it isn't long before the little monkey's curiosity gets him into trouble and he gets separated from his friend. Though he has fun seeing the tourist sites and all the sparkling decorations, what he enjoys most is finding his best friend and enjoying the city together. NEW bonus features include a drawing activity, word jumble, and spot-the-difference activity.

    The story opens in 1858, when Tobias MacIvey arrives in the Florida wilderness to start a new life with his wife and infant son, and ends two generations later in 1968 with Solomon MacIvey, who realizes that the land has been exploited far beyond human need.The sweeping story that emerges is a rich, rugged Florida history featuring a memorable cast of crusty, indomitable Crackers battling wild animals, rustlers, Confederate deserters, mosquitoes, starvation, hurricanes, and freezes to carve a kingdom out of the swamp. But their most formidable adversary turns out to be greed, including finally their own.Love and tenderness are here too: the hopes and passions of each new generation, friendships with the persecuted blacks and Indians, and respect for the land and its wildlife.Patrick Smith's novel is now available for young readers. A teacher's manual is available for using A Land Remembered to teach language arts, social studies, and science coordinated with the Sunshine State Standards of the Florida Department of Education.

    Included, too, are facsimiles of the memorable original illustrations for the Alice books by the eminent English artist, Sir John Tenniel. Tenniel's drawings won instant renown for their perfect integration with the text. Other illustrations in this richly satisfying collection are by the well-known artist, Henry Holiday.

    After her cat, Tiger, dies, Kate needs another companion to love, someone to keep her feet warm at night. "Let's get a pup!" she proclaims as she bounces in bed with Mom and Dad. The young parents are quite cool with the idea and scan the papers until they find a Rescue Center. There they find a wide assortment of pooches: "sniffers, sleepers...fighters and biters...happy dogs, sad dogs." And then they see Dave. Dave is perfect -- small, cute, and brand-new. Content to leave with the new member of the family, they spot another dog, Rosy, who is old and gray and can barely stand up. But, as Graham so beautifully states, "she radiated Good Intention." Now they want Rosy too, but they can't save every dog, right? So, they reluctantly leave. That night the family can barely sleep, and only due in part to Dave's crying. They know what they have to do -- they go to the shelter and get Rosy.Graham uses pen-and-ink and watercolor to reveal the close-knit and very hip family. With Mom's tattoo and nose ring, and Dad's ear-pierced, funky look, this parental duo reflects the times. And their house, filled with the tiny details that make up our lives, makes for cozy reading. Uneaten toast on the counter, with shoes and toys strewn on the floor, will be familiar to young readers who don't have Donna Reed as a mother. Graham's signature watercolors are a perfect match for this easygoing and loving group. The text also complements the pace of the story. When they see their new pup, the name "Dave" is in bold, and is the only word on the page. And when they leave Rosy behind, white space and a minimum of words convey their heartbreaking decision.With expert storytelling and humorously endearing illustrations, Graham once again creates a loving family with unconventional folks. Their love of pups, and each other, is sure to tug at the heartstrings of every young reader. (Amy Barkat)

    Will the "moon aliens" be safe from this blundering duo's plan? Will Sandy get her rocket back in one piece? Join SpongeBob and Patrick for an out-of-this-world adventure!

    What other granddaughter-grandmother duo could successfully drive the getaway car for chickens rescued from a journey to the slaughterhouse, paint a whole house shocking pink, and operate their own personal secret-letter post office? So, when Miss Eula leaves for Hawaii to visit her new grandbaby, Ruby is sure that she will have a lonely, empty, horrible summer in boring old Halleluia, Mississippi. What happens instead? She makes a new friend, saves the school play, writes plenty of letters to her favorite (and only) grandmother...and finally learns to stop blaming herself for her grandfather's death. Not too bad, for a nine-year-old.

    Cuddles and kisses will surely abound when reading this aloud!

    Here are six of the best known tales retold with more than a twist or two, by that master of the comic and the bloodcurdling, Roald Dahl.Dirty BeastsMeet Roald Dahl's ghastly menagerie of wonderful comic animals. The collection includes the poor toad that jumps to France, the pig who ponders on the meaning of life, and the anteater who gets the wrong end of the stick.

    - Amazingly in-depth reference books covering physics, chemistry, biology, information technology, earth sciences and astronomy, with up-to-date information on brand-new fields- Contain experiments, activities, A-Z dictionary, review questions and suggested websites for each topic.

    And for the little girl, especially, he was a constant companion. He was the catalyst for her first steps, thrilled when she got her first big bed, and he was waiting for her after her first day of school. But as the girl grows bigger, Desser grows older. And eventually it is time to say good-bye. Still, by telling his story and remembering him well, the girl finds a way to keep him alive in her heart.With the simplest words and truly adorable illustrations, Maggie Smith captures the special bond we have with our pets and offers a helpful method for coping with their loss.

    But upon arrival at Luke's Aunt Dagmar's, they can tell they're not welcome. Because gold has just been discovered near Sutter's Mill, the children strike out for the fields, hoping some “quick money” will provide a doctor for Ma and a permanent home for the Kendalls. But all isn't easy in the goldfields. The work is hard, Luke gets “gold fever,” and they hear rumors of children being kidnapped. Then Kini and Sarah disappear! As Abby searches desperately for the missing children, she discovers that God knows the desires of our hearts—and never deserts us.

    Steven chronicles Claude Monet's rise to fame and contributions to Impressionism in this colorful report, featuring Steven's funny cartoons alongside reproductions of classic paintings like Waterlilies.

    Lots of excitement and adventure will keep kids coming back for each new Abby title. In books #5 and #6, set in the South Seas during the 1840s, Abby, her family, and her best friend, Luke, find themselves on adventures complete with pirates, volcanoes, and Komodo dragons. Through these adventures they learn that God is faithful, he always keeps his promises, and he is always watching over them.

    Learn more about their exciting and inspiring lives in Barbour's Heroes of the Faith series.Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Those words of Jesus Christ, in John 15:13, are an eternal tribute to John and Betty Stam, who lost their lives for sharing the Gospel. While students at Moody Bible Institute, John and Betty felt God's call to the mission field of China -- where within a few years they had been arrested by hostile Communist soldiers, held for ransom, and then beheaded. Though their mission was brief, their courage led hundreds of other young men and women to volunteer for missionary service.

    One day his Aunt Dora arrives to give him some schooling. Noah doesn't think he needs it. What use is reading on the prairie? But what Noah discovers will change his life forever.

    Daily chores and seasonal activities become infused with special meaning when they are performed by this adorable creature. Kuma-Kuma Chan goes about his days in contented solitude, engaged in activities such as eating breakfast, gazing at clouds, listening to the rain, writing letters, and wondering where to go with his new bag. At night he watches the sky darken and brushes his teeth before bed. He gardens in the spring, trims his hair in summer, composes a love song in the fall, and seeks a warm, sunny spot on the floor in the winter. Children and adults alike will take delight in repeating aloud the name of their new, steadfast storybook friend and look forward to spending more time in his imagined world.

    Lots of excitement and adventure will keep kids coming back for each new Abby title. In books #5 and #6, set in the South Seas during the 1840s, Abby, her family, and her best friend, Luke, find themselves on adventures complete with pirates, volcanoes, and Komodo dragons. Through these adventures they learn that God is faithful, he always keeps his promises, and he is always watching over them.

    . . . An inventive introduction to the Renaissance and one of its masters." (Publishers Weekly, starred review)"An unusual and surprisingly touching story . . . . An offbeat and intriguing read." (The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review)"At times sad, silly, and telling, this is a wholly entertaining book." (School Library Journal, starred review)"Filled with engaging details of Leonardo and his world. . . . Illustrations which range from utterly recognizable scenes of Florence to the ghostly horses at Leonardo's deathbed. . . . An unusual biography for young people, and one well worth poring over . . . . A unique way of picturing a unique world . . . . An extraordinary tribute." (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

    Countering the prevailing, traditional story of the first Thanksgiving, with its black-hatted, silver-buckled Pilgrims; blanket-clad, be-feathered Indians; cranberry sauce; pumpkin pie; and turkey, this lushly illustrated photo-essay presents a more measured, balanced, and historically accurate version of the three-day harvest celebration in 1621.

    Stars from Steven Spielberg, Hugh Grant, and Martha Stewart to Whoopi Goldberg, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mike Myers, and Robin Williams bring four classic stories-The Frog Prince, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Rumplestiltskin, and Little Red Riding Hood-to life. Your image of these well-loved characters will be forever changed by the illustrative contributions of Chris Van Allsburg, Anita Lobel, Barry Moser, Jerry Pinkney, and others. Included is a full-length compact disc with celebrities performing the stories-all to benefit the STARBRIGHT Foundation, established to improve the lives of seriously ill children.

    In the capable hands of his alter ego Maynard Moose, storyteller Willy Claflin takes us on a wacky journey where this Uglified Ducky, a hapless young moose, "blunders away" from his home, is mistaken for a baby duck, and endured endless humiliation as he tries to learn to waddle, quack, swim, and fly. Eventually he finds his true "fambly," who help him discover his own beauty.In his fractured English, translated in the glossary at front, Maynard relays a surprisingly tender story that echoes the original tale's theme of the struggle to belong. The Uglified Ducky's quest is playfully but sympathetically interpreted in James Stimson's luminous, droll gouache illustrations.

    Upon arrival, they're welcomed by the wealthy plantation owner, Reese Cutter, and Pa and Uncle Samuel are offered jobs in the fields. But all isn't as sweet as it looks. The Hawaiian workers talk about how Reese has changed since his parents died. The dastardly Cap'n Jim, who threw Abby and Luke off his boat in a previous adventure, shows up at Reese's dinner table. And then there's something fishy about the Cutter parents' will. When Abby and Luke decide to investigate, they solve not only one mystery, but two, uniting relatives who didn't even know about each other! Along the way, Abby learns that home isn't a house or ranch—it's wherever your family and friends are.

    From transparent glass frogs and ravenous rattlesnakes to sticky geckos and stressed-out skinks, this slithery spectacle showcases once again Douglas Florian's incomparable skill for making poetry informative, fun--and irresistible!

    Every day Mike takes Pugdog for a walk in the park; every night he treats Pugdog to a belly scratch before bed. But Mike doesn't know very much about dogs. Not only is Pugdog not a pug -- Pugdog is not even a he, as Mike had thought all along, but a she! Oh my! Mike feels obliged to give Pugdog a crash course on how to look and act the way a girl dog should. The only problem is, Mike doesn't know much about this subject either. Andrea U'Ren's debut picture book is a funny romp featuring an adorable canine who ends up teaching her owner a few tricks.

    Endearing animal characters and beautifully illustrated, nature-inspired settings encourage youngsters to ask for these books time and time again.

    Book by Stephen Bly

    Riggins' young life is dull. He's always finding himself in one crazy situation after another--from the time he searches for his missing parents to several face-offs with outlaws. And that doesn't include his encounters with coyotes and a dog who won't leave him alone. But through every situation, Nathan knows two things for certain: his friends will be there to help when they can, but more importantly, God is always looking out for him. So journey back to the Old West in these fast-paced tales where adventure lurks behind every tumbleweed, and discover along with Nathan the importance of telling the truth, being faithful, and trusting in God.

    And it was her very first trip away from home. Marigold was so excited. But she could never, ever have imagined all the magical surprises that awaited her at Godmother’s house. For Marigold’s godmother wasn’t just an ordinary godmother—she was really, truly a fairy godmother!A story of great warmth and affection, written with a real understanding of young children, by the author of Milly-Molly-Mandy.

    Jack and Annie quest to save Camelot. Beleaguered King Arthur learns that children and imagination really can make a difference.

    This book presents the adventures of a young raven who arrives unexpectedly - with no memory of his past - to join the Raven's End flock at Yamnuska, east of Banff. It describes how he learns about the beautiful and dangerous landscape.

    They're just dying to show you a good time!

    Ambrose, one of the finest historians of our time, has written an extraordinary chronicle of World War II for young readers.From Japanese warplanes soaring over Pearl Harbor, dropping devastation from the sky, to the against-all-odds Allied victory at Midway, to the Battle of the Bulge during one of the coldest winters in Europe's modern history, to the tormenting decision to bomb Nagasaki and Hiroshima with atomic weapons, The Good Fight brings the most horrific—and most heroic—war in history to a new generation in a way that's never been done before. In addition to Ambrose's accounts of major events during the war, personal anecdotes from the soldiers who were fighting on the battlefields, manning the planes, commanding the ships—stories of human triumph and tragedy—bring the war vividly to life. Highlighting Ambrose's narrative are spectacular color and black-and-white photos, and key campaign and battlefield maps. Stephen E. Ambrose's singular ability to take complex and multifaceted information and get right to its essence makes The Good Fight the best book on World War II for kids.

    With the same lovable but realistic baby animal illustrations and simple guessing-game text as the original hardcover edition, this is an irresistible choice for any curious toddler.

    How could she have known, in the years to follow, just how many strong and independent women would step forward to forge new paths in their fight for equality?From Clara Barton and Harriet Tubman to the less well-known but equally important Belva Lockwood and Maya Ying Lin, Remember the Ladies spans the centuries to provide an engaging look at one hundred outstanding women who have helped shape our great nation.Contents:Virginia DarePocahontas --Priscilla Mullins Alden --Anne Dudley Bradstreet --Phillis Wheatley --Mercy Otis Warren --Abigail Adams --Betsy Ross --Sybil Ludington --Margaret Corbin --Deborah Sampson --Sacagawea --"Mother Ann" Lee --Emma Hart Willard --Dolley Madison --Sarah Grimke --Abigail Scott Duniway --Elizabeth Cady Stanton --Lucretia Mott --Amelia Bloomer --Elizabeth Blackwell --Susan B. Anthony --Harriet Tubman --Sarah Emma Edmonds --Belle Boyd --Clara Barton --Victoria Woodhull --Louisa May Alcott --Sarah Winnemucca --Sarah J.B. Hale --Emily Dickinson --Annie Oakley --Calamity Jane --Nellie Bly --Belva Lockwood --Mary Cassatt --Lucy Stone --Carry Nation --Helen Keller --Jane Addams --Mary Harris Jones --Harriet Quimby --Isadora Duncan --Madame C.J. Walker --Mary Pickford --Juliette Gordon Low --Margaret Sanger --Ida Bell Wells-Barnett --Elizabeth Gurley Flynn --Alice Paul --Carrie Chapman Catt --Annie Smith Peck --Gertrude Ederle --Clara Bow --Annie Jump Cannon --Frances Perkins --Mary McLeod Bethune --Marian Anderson --Laura Ingalls Wilder --Shirley Temple --Amelia Earhart --Jacqueline Cochran --Eleanor Roosevelt --Katherine Dunham. Babe Didrikson Zaharias --Georgia O'Keeffe --Margaret Bourke-White --Rosa Parks --Margaret Mead --Lucille Ball --Maria Tallchief --Wilma Rudolph --Jacquelin Kennedy (Onassis) --Sylvia Earle --Rachel Carson --Betty Friedan --Shirley Chisolm --Jeannette Rankin --Dian Fossey --Joan Ganz Cooney --Julia Child --Gloria Steinem --Barbara Jordan --Sarah Caldwell --Barbara Walters --Katharine Graham --Billie Jean King --Maya Ying Lin --Grace Hopper --Sandra Day O'Connor --Antonia Novello --Sally Ride --Oprah Winfrey --Martha Stewart --Maya Angelou --Madeleine Albright --Toni Morrison --Jody Williams --Julie Taymor --Ruth Simmons --

    A 2002 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award Winner

    On the slopes of Misty Mountain, a mother panda cuddles her baby. His name is Pi-shu, and when he was born he was no bigger than one of the patches around his mother's eyes. Pi-shu the little panda loves to explore the slopes of the mountain where he lives with his mother Fei-Fei. One day when Pi-shu ventures farther down the mountainside, he encounters people for the first time. They are clearing more and more trees from the forest. It is no longer safe to stay, so Pi-shu and Fei-Fei set out on an arduous journey across the mountains in search of a new home. John Butler's compelling words and his exquisite, lifelike paintings help young readers understand the joy and tenderness of giant panda families. A Panda Facts page at the end of the book invites readers to learn more about this endangered species.

    Then Charles Loring Brace, a young minister in New York City, started the Children’s Aid Society and devised a plan to give these homeless waifs a chance at finding families they could call their own. Thus began an extraordinary migration of American children. Between 1854 and 1929, an estimated 200,000 children ventured forth on a journey of hope. Here, in the sequel to Orphan Train Rider: One Boy’s True Story, Andrea Warren introduces nine men and women who rode the trains and helped make history so many years ago.

    At first he is proud of his decoration, but soon finds the star overshadowing him. No-one sees the boy, only the star. This affecting allegory, rich with symbolism, gently educates children about the Holocaust in a way that young minds can grasp."

    It includes: Berries, Nuts and Seeds; Birds, Nests and Eggs; Rocks, Fossils and Arrowheads; Seashells, Crabs and Sea Stars; and Wildflowers, Blooms and Blossoms.

    One was named Cain, the other, Abel. They were the first children. The first brothers."We know the story well. But what can it mean for us--and for our children--today? Award-winning author Sandy Eisenberg Sasso recasts the biblical tale of Cain and Abel in a way that invites adults and kids to a conversation about anger and our power to deal with it in positive ways.Cain and Abel were born into God's garden called Earth, a world of bright days for working in their fields and peaceful nights to share the stories of their dreams. The first children, the first brothers, they were so much alike yet so different--Cain a shepherd, Abel a farmer.They lived side by side, surrounded by trees where wonderful, exotic fruits of many kinds grew: everywhere orapples, rasdew, and banangerines ripened all on a single branch. The air was sweet with the smell of pinango, limeberry, and waterloupe.But jealousy, anger, and fear took all this away. Cain and Abel's happiness came to an end, and with it, the trees' ability to grow these special fruits.In a world often hurt by violence, this retold biblical story gives children and adults a starting point for discussing anger and its effects on those around us. By harnessing the power we have to deal with our emotions in positive ways, we can once again cultivate the fruits of peace--and change the world for the better.

    Children can lift, look, and learn with Maisy and her friends!Children everywhere are crazy for Maisy, the adorable and celebrated mouse created by award-winning artist Lucy Cousins. In MAISY’S BIG FLAP BOOK, Maisy and her friends—Cyril, Tallulah, and Charley—are busy working in the garden, painting and playing in the playroom, and having fun at the park. Young children will eagerly join in, and with thirty-six flaps to lift, they’ll discover a dazzling world of numbers, colors, shapes, and opposites!

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    Drybrush watercolors reveal wildlife in its natural habitat -- and guide children toward a lifelong journey of wonder and respect for the wild.

    He has long been leading thinkers of all ages on a thoughtful and thought-filled quest for knowledge, and this picturebook models for young children that mulling over some of life's big questions can be done anytime, anywhere. A finalist for the Oklahoma Book Award in the design/illustration category. • A novel teacher resource.• Educators, please visit our Resources section, above, for teaching guides and curricula.

    Only girls write it and every time he tries to, his brain feels empty. But his teacher, Ms. Stretchberry, won't stop giving her class poetry assignments -- and Jack can't avoid them. But then something amazing happens. The more he writes, the more he learns he does have something to say.

    Cow and her friends find their imaginations running wild as every noise and shadow take on ominous proportions. Through it all they learn that God protects them.

    It may not have electricity, but it does have excitement. Maybe a little too much excitement? That’s what the Bears begin to think when scary, spooky stuff starts happening. Is it the ghosts of sailors whose ships have crashed on the rocks of Rocky Point? Or is there another explanation?

    Swaying and clapping her hands, she astonished everyone who heard her powerful voice. As her fame grew, her soulful voice helped introduce gospel music to the world and brought hope to thousands of civil rights workers who marched for equality in the 1960s. Through it all, Mahalia’s faith in God never wavered and her talent remained a shining light. Roxane Orgill’s compelling narrative, accompanied by more than fifty photographs, brings drama, depth, and immediacy to the life of the world’s most famous gospel singer.

    Parents trust these colorful books to teach their children Bible stories from Genesis through Acts in a fun, memorable way.The Arch Books series of 100 titles is conveniently divided into 8 sections that include related stories for an organized journey through the Bible.

    The series meets National Curriculum Standards for: Social Studies: Civic Ideals & Practices, Individual Development & Identity

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    The rabbit is too sleepy, the guinea pigs are too timid, the mouse is too shy, and the stick insect is boring. But the hamster? The hamster is perfect. He can even do roly-polies! “I wish I didn’t have to give you to Pig,” Kipper tells little Roly. When it’s time for Pig’s party, will Kipper be able to give Roly up?

    "What this place needs is a tree", they decide, and so they plant a tiny elm. Over the years as the sisters grow up, marry, and have children of their own, their elm grows with them, weaving itself into the fabric of their lives. When the tree finally succumbs to disease, three new sisters -- their great-granddaughters -- are there to plant a new tree so the story can begin again.Author Norma Sommerdorf heard this story from the real Mary, her mother's cousin, while workmen were cutting down the old elm. Her simple, poetic retelling, joined with Erika Weihs's evocative folkstyle paintings, celebrates and continues the life of the tree, and the family it belonged to.

    What is cool is Harry Haller, a big moose of a guy who's friendly, easygoing, and a great skateboarder. So Bobby sets out to become as cool as Harry. And then Bobby goes even further, to find for himself the very heart of cool. But can he find it again when he really needs it?

    Evocative illustrations by Eric Thomas reflect the rhythm of the seasons and their accompanying tasks, from plowing and sowing to harvesting and haymaking, while flaps lift to reveal changing activities inside the farm buildings. Angela Wilkes's finely crafted text details the changing nature of life on a farm, capturing the atmosphere of days gone by. Follow the history of a farm as it develops from a small piece of land rented from the local lord of the manor in the 9th century, into a large, mechanized farm of the 21st century. A Farm Through Time is not only the story of a farm -- it is a portrait of country people, a changing landscape, and of disappearing crafts. It is a book to treasure and return to time and time again.

    Gadi Mirrabooka, which means below the Southern Cross, introduces wonderful tales from the Dreamtime, the mystical period of Aboriginal beginning. Through these stories you can learn about customs and values, animal psychology, hunting and gathering skills, cultural norms, moral behavior, the spiritual belief system, survival skills, and food resources. A distinctive and absolutely compelling story collection, this book is an immensely valuable treasure for educators, parents, children, and adult readers. Grades K-A

    She has to walk five miles to get there, though, and her papa told her that if she can't keep up, she'll have to wait another year. She hurts her foot and misses some school days, but Mable Jean doesn't give up.When the white children on their bus pass Mable Jean and her friends, laughing and taunting them, it's almost more than Mable Jean can take. Finally, Mable Jean asks her parents why the black children don't have a bus, too.

    For Christian girls, babysitting goes beyond getting paid to show up and watch TV until the parents get home. It's offering a trustworthy service to their customers while sharing God's love with the kids for whom they are caring. The Official Christian Babysitting Guide teaches girls how to be a blessing as they baby sit.

    

    This book, using real-life images, shows children how nurturing behaviour in the wild resembles, or differs from, the care they receive from their parents.

    Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! It's 1914 and bumbling cartographer Milo James Thatch is determined to find the lost empire of Atlantis using the cryptic Sheperd's Journal, an ancient guidebook found by his grandfather, a famous explorer. Accompanied by a motley expedition team, Milo finds danger and friendship in the forgotten city. Deep below the sea lies the legendary lost empire of Atlantis, a magical world of monsters, giants, princesses, and kings. But the kingdom has a dark secret, one that could destroy it forever. Join timid explorer Milo Thatch as he sets out on the adventure of a lifetime to find -- and save -- the empire of Atlantis. Atlantis: The Essential Guide takes you on an unforgettable journey to the bottom of the sea to a land where time stands still. With direct access to Disney's Animation studios in California, DK's team has created this unique guide to the characters and story of Atlantis. Discover how the Atlanteans survive at the bottom of the ocean, find out why the stone giants come to life, and learn which member of the expedition's crew can really be trusted. Let this new and comprehensive guide help you uncover the mysteries of Atlantis.

    In time, masses of people flocked to its shores: Native tribes fished its waters and paddled their canoes across its flowing byways. European settlers pushed flatboats southward in search of fertile land to clear for farms and towns. Cities sprang up along its shores. Today, towboats push and pull, and ships' propellers hum, singing a song of commerce.With rolling cadences and stunning illustrations, Diane Siebert and Greg Harlin paint a portrait of a mighty river that is the lifeblood of a nation, flowing deep, strong, and free.

    In this first view of adoption in China from a child's perspective, eight-year-old Ying Ying Fry returns to her orphanage to write a story so that other adopted children will understand where they came from.

    But they have more than clever pictures with brilliant color contrasts! Each book has a delightful story to match the bright and bold full-color illustrations on every page. The stories have the kind of cheerful simplicity that toddlers always find especially appealing. Heavy board covers and pages will withstand rough treatment from little hands. (Ages 2-3)Giraffe is with Elephant in his car. "Where are we going?" asks Giraffe -- but Elephant isn't ready to say. They aren't going to visit Leo the Lion, and they're not going shopping, or to play in the park. Giraffe keeps asking as they drive along, but Elephant still won't say. It's going to to be a wonderful surprise!

    "God's all there is and all that you see!""But I still don't see God so how can it be?"Where does God live? How can we "see" God? Using simple, everyday examples that children can relate to, this colorful book helps young readers develop a direct and personal understanding of God.Where Does God Live? playfully guides children down their own path of spiritual discovery...and reminds us all that this world is full of wonder.

    With its cast of lively farm animals, this touch and feel book will become a firm favorite.

    At the turn of the 20th century, he was one of the best-known clergymen in the world. At the turn of the 21st century, his novel In His Steps continues to challenge readers with its message of What would Jesus do?

    Presented in the familiar format of the board book, this ironic bent on childhood primers will make a fantastic and thoughtful gift for that expressive thinker, student, scholar or armchair philosopher seeking inspiration in their day-to-day lives.

    . . Places in Time offers a bird’s-eye view of twenty sites where American history was made. Each page opens an unforgettable window to the past, where you can find out just what it was like to live in one place on one day in our nation’s history.

      If you’re like most young anglers, you don’t care what kind of fish you catch as long as you get something. After all, while it’s fun just to be outside spending time away from home (chores) and school (tests), fishing is the most fun when you catch fish.   No matter where you live, you’ll find great fishing for some type of fish. It may be catfish or sunfish in a local farm pond, carp in a nearby river, or crappies and bass in the lake across town. Find out what types of fish you can find near you by looking at the pictures and descriptions of a range of fish types paired with a map showing where they live in North America. And look closely at the drawings of the fish so you can tell what you have landed.   By reading Kids Gone Fishin’, you’ll learn proven methods for locating, catching, and handling all sorts of freshwater fish. This book is also filled with little-known fish facts, like: Did you know that some of the fish you catch are older than you?  Get answers to all your fishing questions:What can I catch?How do I make a fish bite?What hook, bait, lures, and other tackle do I need?What does my fish weigh?Is it a keeper?It won’t take you a lot of time to read this book. That’s good, because you’ll have more hours for fishing! But bring this book along on your next fishing trip, because somewhere in these pages is the one thing that will make all the difference between getting skunked and catching the biggest fish of your life. Good luck!

    Erin's mother suggests that she ask Evangeline, a wise older woman who agrees to teach Erin about the magic of the seasons. Erin promises to take her studies seriously, and she soon finds that her joy of discovering the deeper levels of meaning embedded within her family's beliefs and rituals is balanced by quiet contemplation and hard work. As Erin watches the Wheel of the Year turn, she discovers that the changing seasons also mirror changes in her relationship with her inner self and those around her.   This heartwarming tale of one girl's magical journey will delight readers of all ages. Along the way you will discover lessons about Imbolc (February 2, a time of returning light); Spring Equinox (March 20, promises of spring); Beltaine (May 1, the sowing of seeds); Summer Solstice (June 21, the fullness of summer); Lammas (August 2, the first harvest); Fall Equinox (September 21, the full harvest); Samhain (October 31, the season of ancestors); and Yule (December 21, a celebration of the darkness of winter). Seasons of Magic also includes a journal with questions to help you further explore the seasonal festivals and design your own celebrations. In the following excerpt, Erin discovers the magic of Mother Nature: "Good morning, Erin. Another good picking, I see." "Yes, it is," Erin said, setting down two cereal bowls, each filled to the brim with berries. "I keep expecting the berries to run out, but every day there are more, almost as though they're magic bushes." Evangeline's eyes twinkled as she replied. "They are magic, Erin. Natural earth magic, that is," she said, laughing from deep down in her belly. Erin was always amazed at that laugh that was so big yet came from a woman so small. "What do you mean, earth magic?" Erin asked, settling down into a chair, eager for one of Evangeline's lessons. . .

    They've been kidnapped -- not by a stranger, but by their mother. It is lonely and scary always hiding, moving, and not being allowed to make friends or to talk to people. Elsie even remembers the kidnapping, but she's so scared of her mother, she can't say or do anything.Then Tommy gets sick, and Elsie needs to get help -- fast. But that means she has to leave the apartment. What if she gets caught? Does Elsie have the courage to help her brother even if it means breaking her mother's rules?

    On Monday, her teacher assigns really hard homework: Jenny has to write a whole story. And when she gets home, she discovers that her pet guinea pig, Patches, is missing! Jenny spends the rest of the week searching for Patches. She draws posters and pictures of the things that could’ve happened to him. By the end of the week, she realizes that her pictures tell the perfect story to finish her homework assignment. But where is Patches?

    The poets represent a wide spectrum of Latino voices, from award-winning authors such as Francisco X. Alarc�n, Judith Ortiz Cofer, and Pat Mora, to Daniel A. Olivas, a Deputy Attorney General of the State of California, and Cristina Mu�iz Mutchler, a 15-year-old new talent. They write passionately about their Puerto Rican, Cuban, Venezuelan, and Mexican American backgrounds and the undeniable influence of their mothers and grandmothers.Illustrated with exuberance by Ecuadorian artist Paula S. Barrag�n M., Love to Mam� is sure to be embraced and treasured by everyone who wants to recognize mothers as one of our universal role models.

    But they face stiff competition from the other troops -- especially Troop 7, whose members love to pull pranks on them. When a mysterious clue hints at treasure buried in Camp Miwok's Haunted Caves, Becca and her friends are determined to get their hands on that, too -- even if it means sneaking from camp, hanging out with bats, and being threatened by robbers...

    This colorful collection of five biographies of women who braved the western frontier -- Sarah Winnemucca, Clara Brown, Nellie Cashman, Isabella Bird, and Margaret Brown -- teaches us about hardships and preserving courageous spirits.

    Did he really come back to look out for her and her younger brother -- or is her memory playing tricks? This touching tale of loss, love, and endurance is not about endings, but about a new beginning in another place. Allan Ahlberg has once again taken an original perspective on a well-loved genre, unsettling common assumptions of what a ghost story should be.

    Can a cat and a dog be best friends -- and remain best friends? Sunshine the cat and Storm the dog have their good days and their bad days -- just like the weather!

    A feast for both the eyes and the mind, this thoroughly original picture book features vivid images that open the way to limitless ideas and interpretations about the nature of things—how they are connected and how kids picture them.

    Each farm animal feels different. Turn the pages and pet, tickle, and touch each adorable one!

    Featuring wonderful watercolor paintings and pencil drawings of various animals and parks by award-winning illustrator Dan San Souci, it is full of fascinating facts and other information for readers of all ages. Each letter introduces a different wildlife species, making it a great tool for introducing the alphabet to the very young. Older children will find the text a remarkable resource for learning about the birds, mammals, and other creatures that populate the national parks.

    Full color. with 4 acetate windows.

    He tossed and turned, squiggled and squirmed in the cooling mud. His mother, huge head hung low, grazed nearby to protect her baby." But shots ring out, and suddenly, baby rhino Jubela must face the world on his own. He roams the African plain until an old female rhino adopts him. Once again, Jubela can feel secure.Based on a true story from Swaziland, "Jubela" is a heartwarming story of love and a stirring wake-up call to protect our wildlife.

    

    . . ." -School Library Journal, starred review Twins: they're miracles of nature, sharing the most intimate of bonds. Scientists have captured them on sonograms hugging, kissing, and reaching out to each other in the womb. What makes twins so fascinating? Find out as you read about real-life twins such as: Kyrie Jackson, the preemie who saved her twin sister's life soon after birth; Eng and Chang Bunker, the world's most famous conjoined twins; and Eva and Miriam Mozes, twin sisters whose special bond saved their lives at Auschwitz.

    But the biggest one of all did not walk -- it swam. It was large enough to eat whales. It was more enormous than the biggest dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus rex. It was Megalodon -- or Megatooth -- the giant shark, and it ruled the seas. Great White sharks may be huge, but their ancient ancestors were even bigger and more powerful. Scientists aren't sure how big Megalodons really were, since the only things they left behind were enormous teeth. But teeth can tell us a lot. Filled with fascinating facts and gorgeous, highly detailed illustrations, this book will thrill dinosaur and shark fans alike.

    She also learns about the renowned River Walk and how Rosita's Bridge became known as a bridge between cultures.

    From down-covered eaglet to flying eagle, get to know this majestic bird as it soars through the skies and dives to catch its prey!

    Each craft includes a materials list of household items, and fully illustrated step-by-step instructions.

    This book contains images and introduces youngsters to aspects of animal behaviour in the wild and to the idea that all living creatures - animals and humans - can be funny.

    In this Little Animals volume, children become acquainted with these fascinating creatures through simple text and vivid pictures. Full color.

    When his host contracts the evil Thrax virus, Osmosis and his partner Drix are on the case--cruising arteries and veins and bypassing danger zones like the nasal passage. Based on the upcoming film by Warner Brothers, to be released in summer 2001.

    Stephen Feinstein describes the people, events, and ideas, from vaudeville theaters to the San Francisco earthquake, from teddy bears to the Great White Fleet, that made this time period one of the century's most interesting decades.

    Winner of four national awards, this new rendition is full of humor and surprise endings.

    He received a Medal of Honor for his heroism on the battlefield at Vicksburg.Young Miles Moore was a drummer boy for the famous 54th Massachusetts Infantry, one of the early black regiments formed during the Civil War. He helped the wounded when his regiment bravely led the attack on Battery Wagner.Against the advice of his general, nineteen-year-old Confederate soldier Richard Kirkland risked his life to help wounded enemy soldiers on the battlefield. His act of compassion sparked a truce at Fredericksburg.In this book, you will see the faces and hear the stories of forty-nine young people, appearing for the first time in one volume. There are soldiers and spies, drummers and buglers, a future president, and six youngsters presented with the Medal of Honor. Some were boys, some were girls, some died, and some survived. But all were young, and all have a story to tell.Known, for his accurate, well-researched historical fiction (ALA Booklist), distinguished Civil War historian and author G. Clifton Wisler gives a face to the war that divided our nation.

    Vair, a brave young pine marten, had hoped to show off his skill with a sword at the Watersmeet summer fair, but after his father is killed by a gang of thieves, Vair learns that his destiny will take him to Watersmeet for a more important reason.

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