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Trains: Steaming! Pulling! Huffing!


Patricia Hubbell - 2005
    The mixed-media illustrations using clip art, etchings, original drawings, and maps will remind parents and grandparents of an earlier time. Children will enjoy the collages, puns, and delightful wordplay throughout.

Magnificent Monologues for Kids


Steven Woolf - 1999
    Chambers Stevens, Los Angeles' #1 kids acting coach, introduces young actors to the joys and how-to's of performing monologues in preparation of auditions. +50 kid-friendly monologues are incorporated. Each monologue is named and subtitled for quick content perusal. A glossary of industry terms, index and bibliography of magnificent performances by child actors in film are also included as a study aid. In the foreword, Steven Woolf, renowned repertory theater director, discusses the role of monologues in the development of today's actor. Monologues in the book are easy to understand, require a minimum of props and work in impromptu settings. Perfect for teachers of theater arts, parents, counselors, troop leaders interested in increasing the self-confidence and self esteem of young people through the performance arts. Great for classroom, variety talent shows, parties, competitions, and ultimately, auditions.

The Long Winter: Little House on the Prairie #6


Mustbe Interactive - 2014
    When the supply train doesn't arrive, Almanzo Wilder and his brother realize something must be done. They begin an impossible journey in search of provisions, before it's too late.

TEXT FAILS : Epic and super funny Text Fails, Autocorrect Fails Mishaps on Smartphones!


BOB JOKER - 2019
    Or, maybe, we sent a text message to the wrong number, every one of us has sent a text or two we didn’t mean. Phones these days should come with a warning, 'Don't drink and text.' Many of us have been there, a few drinks down, high on life but the bar has closed, and you want to continue the party, consequently ending up with a pile of drunk texts and a feeling of shame.Suddenly your ex, or that girl in the office you have been mildly flirting with and exchanging funny texts with, seems like just the person who would love to join you for one last drink. Tongue out, one eye open, the other squinting with concentration while you jab awkwardly at the screen with your index finger, you marvel at the poetry of a funny drunk text you are capable of when the inhibitions of basic social decency are gone.If you are lucky, there is no reply to your text message fail, and you fall asleep, to awake the next day with nothing but a hangover and a tinge of embarrassment when you realize what you wrote.Either way, these texts messages always end up hilarious and embarrassing, depending on which side you’re on, our text conversion becomes funny beyond any limits, luckily our smartphones have option to capture them as a snapshot. And that is exactly what all of the following people did in order for the rest of us to enjoy what are easily some of the funniest text messages you’ll ever lay your eyes on. So do not hesitate to grab your copy NOW! Go on. Read ’em and laugh. Enjoy

Magic Tree House Assorted


Mary Pope Osborne - 2002
    

The Prickly Porcupine


Melinda Smart - 2014
    Children's Book: The Prickly PorcupineThis picture book is with illustrations and is intended for little ones from 2-5 as well as independent reading for children 6-8 years.

In Search of Herobrine: A Famous Novel About Minecraft


Steve De Blanc - 2015
     At last, Steve has started his new journey in the world of Minecraft. Steve is your everyday normal Minecraft player; He is just trying to start his new life in the world of Minecraft when very peculiar events started to take place. There were trees without leaves, buildings on fire and the only clue Steve had was a mysterious name, Herobrine. Steve and his trusty pig friend, Pigphelas must now forsake their home in order to search for answers about what was going on. Who will they meet on this new journey? What obstacles will they have to overcome? Only one thing can be said for sure, the person or thing that was destroying the world had their eye on Steve and was making sure he would not be successful on his journey for answers. What will become of Steve and this... Herobrine? In Search of Herobrine

The Magic Tree House


Amanda Shoesmith-Bateman - 2010
    When the enchanted words are spoken, he (or whoever is in the tree house) magically appears wherever he wishes them to be. Come with him and his friend as they have great adventures, until Aidan's mother finds out the magic words and starts using this tree house for her own fun-filled adventures.

Math Candy


Katrina Streza - 2011
    They have a lot to learn but when they visit Mr. Candor's Candy Store, math concepts suddenly seem fun and tasty. In this book, educator Katrina Streza focuses on major math concepts such as addition, units of measurement, estimation, money, sorting, multiplication and comparison. Kids see the real-life application of math and enjoy the fun and engaging stories. Math Candy features 7 short chapters with black and white illustrations and is a good bridge for beginning readers or as a read-aloud. Make sure you check out all the Candy School Chapter Books: 1. Math Candy 2. Grammar Candy 3. Map Candy 4. Science Candy 5. History Candy

Handbook For The Recently Deceased


James Hunt - 1988
    

Bubsimouse visits grandma and grandpa


Siegfried Freudenfels - 2017
    Bubsimouse spends a weekend with his beloved grandparents. He experiences all sorts of small and big adventures, like a fun hike to a castle, or an exciting pedal boat race on the lake, and always, they learn exciting things from each other.An uplifting and joyful children's book, which makes every grandchild and grandparent want to spend some fun times together. The book is also ideal as a sleeping aid, since it is ending the day with a positive story for the child. Family, friendship and mutual respect are addressed in this book in an entertaining way.You are looking for free children books, free ebooks or adventures for readers? Perfect! Bubsimouse offers high quality google and kindle books for free.

The Complete Big Nate: #13 (AMP! Comics for Kids)


Lincoln Peirce - 2016
    Presented in a numbered series of e-books, each containing one year's worth of strips, this is a goldmine for all Big Nate fans to see many cartoons that have never been published in books. Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is the star of Big Nate. 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, has a habit of annoying his family, friends, and teachers with his sarcasm.

Minecraft Kid's Stories Book: A Collection of Marvelous Minecraft Short Stories for Children: Amusing Minecraft Stories for Kids from Famous Children Authors. A Treasure for All Little Minecrafters!


Minecraft Books - 2014
    A stranger appears out of the woods. Numbers start popping up in the sky. What does it all mean for Steve? There is only one way to find out, join Alex and Steve in Minecraft! Alex versus the Ender Dragon Alex is living near a friendly trading village when strange things start happening. She decides it’s best to move into the village for strength in numbers when something appears near the edge of town. Alex has to face off against the mighty Ender Dragon. Will she win? Find out in Alex versus the Ender Dragon! The Troller Stonemann has finished his world and is inviting friends to join in and play but someone gets invited that wasn’t meant to. Stonemann’s house is in danger, his world at the hands of a troller. Will he figure out who it is that is trolling and end the destruction of his world? Join him in Minecraft and find out! The Aftermath of Herobrine Alex has saved the villagers from Herobrine… Or so she thought. He as returned and he is angry. An Ender Dragon is summoned in the village. Alex has to defend her home once again. Will she be able to take Herobrine and an Ender Dragon? We will find out in the story! Stopping the Raiding Irongurl How do you deal with a faction raider? Report to the admin? Josh was going to find out. His peaceful faction was gathering iron, gold, coal and such when a nearby faction attacked! Josh lost his entire stash and sets out to get it back. With the help of a friend and his faction Josh teaches a raider a hard lesson. Alex explores The Nether Bat keeping wither skeletons, village trapping endermen, and a floating village. Alex didn’t know what to expect when she entered the nether. Will she free the enslaved villagers? Will she perish against the Enderman King? Only one way to find out! Getting started in the New World Alex is excited and ready to build and mine. As she digs deeper and deeper, surprises wait around every corner in the depths of the earth. Alex must face zombie attacks and waves of creepers. Will she survive them or will she be turned into one of them? The Mansion of Steve As Steve makes a new home in Minecraft a ghost starts appearing. Who is the strange ghost and why is it haunting Steve? As the ghost returns it reveals that it is known throughout all of Minecraft and feared. Will Steve be able to stop the ghost? Read all about it and find out! Herobrine Returns Alex moved into Minecraft and comes across a village. While there a voice calls to her from the wind and she is curious to figure out who it is. The local village elder tells her to be careful since a Minecraft myth lived here for a while. Will Alex rid herself of this ghost? Will the villagers be safe?

The Mad Miscellany


Terry Deary - 2004
    Want to know: the crushing details about execution by elephant? how to soften your skin Georgian-style - using the skins of puppies? who's idea of a top treat was mashed deer tongues? Whether you're desperate to discover which famous rulers were left-handed, raring to read about the top ten dogs of all time, or just aching to ask about assassinating apes, then this book is for you. History has never been so horrible!

De Gea (Ultimate Football Heroes) - Collect Them All!


Matt & Tom Oldfield - 2019
    David has had to face the pressure of expectation throughout his career, but his amazing saves have kept United in the hunt for trophies year after year, no matter the pressure. This is the story of one boy's mission to become the best keeper in the world.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.