Explore with Duglit as he takes you into the inner workings of the human body. Winner of the First Prize in the 1994 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature for Maikling Kuwentong Pambata.

    As a patrician’s daughter, Liona enjoys the sparkling life of a noble family—although she would prefer to be tending to her flowers than practicing violin or standing around in a ball gown. But what Liona fails to realize is that Venice is a city of stone in a world of water. And ruling the dark waters are the Seleni—ageless, cold, and calculating.When she loses everything she relies on, Liona must set a new course that will shake the foundations of Venice itself.

    Galleria Garibaldi and Chanel Simmons meet Dorinda Rogers at Fashion Industries High School and become instant friends, and in order to pursue their dreams of a musical career and earn extra money, then team up with Anginette and Aquanette Walker to forma singing group of their own, which they call

    Inspired by Pixar Animation Studios latest film, Finding Dory, this jacketed picture book features everyone's favorite forgetful fish and is complemented by stunning original artwork.

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    With their human owners, the Dearlys, to look after them, they lived in a comfortable home in London with their 15 adorable Dalmatian puppies, loved and admired by all. Especially the Dearlys' neighbor Cruella de Vil, a fur-fancying fashion plate with designs on the Dalmatians' spotted coats! So, when the puppies are stolen from the Dearly home, and even Scotland Yard is unable to find them, Pongo and Missis know they must take matters into their own paws! The delightful children's classic adapted twice for popular Disney productions. Ages 8-11

    Filled with Allen's wit and humor, the book includes many radio skits featuring Allen, his wife Portland, and stars such as Jack Benny and George Jessel, and provides a fascinating look at radio during its “Golden Age.” Prior to his radio career, Allen was a vaudeville star; those exploits are recounted in his book Much Ado About Me. Fred Allen died in New York City in 1956 at the age of 61.

    Krabs is held accountable for the crime! So it's up to SpongeBob and his trusty sidekick, Patrick, to make the dangerous trip to Shell City to retrieve the crown and save Mr. Krabs's life. Meanwhile, the evil Plankton has set his plan into motion: to steal the secret Krabby Patty formula and rule the sea! Will SpongeBob and Patrick be able to save the crown "and" make it back in time to save the fate of Bikini Bottom?

    A dark force has risen from long-forgotten lands, and has begun an onslaught that will ravage the world. Now the fate of Erdas has fallen on the shoulders of four young strangers. Hunted In the world of Erdas, only a rare few are able to summon a spirit animal in the way Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have. But what if there was another way to create a spirit animal? And what if someone with selfish intentions was offered this gift? The four young heroes face a brutal confrontation against an enemy who will break any rule to defeat them. Blood Ties Erdas is a land of balance. The Conquerors are trying to destroy this balance. They're swallowing whole cities in their rush for power—including Meilin's home. Fed up and ready to fight, Meilin has set off into enemy territory with her spirit animal. Her friends aren't far behind. Fire and Ice Strange things are happening at the frozen edge of the world. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have crisscrossed Erdas in their quest to stop the ruthless Conquerors. While chasing down a lead in the cold North, the heroes arrive at a quiet village where not everything is as it seems. Rooting the truth out of this deceptively beautiful place won't be easy. Against the Tide Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have traveled across the world, seeking a set of powerful talismans in order to keep them from enemy hands. Throughout their journey the young heroes have been hounded by pursuers, who always seem to know just where to find them. Now they know why. One of them is a traitor.

    The evil Shadow Lord is plotting to invade the land of Deltora and enslave its people. All that stands against him is the magic Belt of Deltora with its seven stones of great and mysterious power. When the stones are stolen and hidden in dark, terrible places throughout the kingdom, the Shadow Lord triumphs and Deltora is lost. Armed with only a hand-drawn map to guide them, two unlikely companions set out on a dangerous quest to find the lost stones and rid their land of the Shadow Lord. Here are the first five volumes in this fascinating series: The Forests of Silence; The Lake of Tears; City of the Rats; The Shifting Sands; and Dread Mountain.

    At the age of 16, protagonist Beatrice "Tris" Prior faces a decision that every teen in the society must encounter. Chicago is separated into factions dominated by conformity, and each 16-year-old must become an initiate and possibly leave family members behind. Veronica Roth provides an engaging story and realistic world in "Divergent" that draws readers in from the very first page. Use this analysis to guide you through the compelling story to discover greater details beneath the characters and setting. "Divergent" challenges readers to think deeply about societal structures and the consequences of mindless conformity. Tris narrates her story as she diverges from the norm in order to find her own strength within. This literary analysis covers major themes and symbols while prompting readers to question the characters' transformations throughout the book. Filled with action, suspense, and light romance, "Divergent" is accessible to a range of age groups, and it has received multiple awards.

    Milne's first stories about Winnie-the-Pooh were published. The book was an instant success, and since then the Bear of Little Brain has become the most famous bear in the world. A.A. Milne's stories about Pooh and his friends have been translated into no less than thirty-one different languages, and he has an enormous following of fans, young and old, across the world.This handsome book contains the complete stories from Winnie-the-Pooh 1926, and The House at Pooh Corner 1928, including memorable tales such as Pooh getting stuck in Rabbit's front door for a week, Piglet's meeting with a fierce Heffalump, Tigger's arrival in the Forest and the invention of the game of Poohsticks. The characters of Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger,Kanga and Roo were based upon the real nursery toys belonging to A.A. Milne's son, Christopher Robin, and their adventures are set in the Ashdown Forest where Milne and his family lived. The artist, E.H. Shepard lovingly recreated the Forest and the toys in his drawings, and the places he drew can still be seen today.

    This four book set includes: Beezus and Ramona, Ramona and her Mother, Henry and Ribsy, and Henry and Beezus.

    With Halloween plans on hold while Jack mounts a search, will they be reunited in time to save both holidays? Explore the magical realms of Halloween Town and Christmas Town through the eyes of Zero as he tries to find his way home in an unfamiliar world. This is volume 3 of the series.