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Siblings: You're Stuck with Each Other, So Stick Together


James J. Crist - 2010
    But kids know siblings can be a real drag, too. Full-color illustrations and humorous, kidfriendly text teach kids how to cope with problems of fairness, jealousy, conflict, tattling, privacy, and other things that can make having siblings so difficult. Kids learn how to cope with a new baby in the home and how to handle special situations such as siblings with special needs, step-siblings, and adopted siblings. Unlike most other books on the topic, Siblings doesn’t dwell on sibling rivalry; it focuses on building positive relationships. After all, siblings can grow up to be the best of friends.

Mr. Pickwick's Guide to Marriageable Young Ladies


Jill M. Beene - 2020
    Above the turmoil rises one question...Who is Mr. Pickwick?A man who doesn't care for society...There's very little that the wealthy Duke of Devonshire worries about, but his family is an exception. There's nothing Edward won't do for those he loves...A lady who is good at being invisible...Lady Eleanor Gilbert is beneath society's notice, and that's exactly how she likes it. The last thing she wants is for a Duke to look her way. After all, she has many secrets, and attention is dangerous...An unseen menace that could destroy them both...Will Edward and Eleanor be able to overcome the secrets they keep and the danger that faces them?

Frozen Fever


Walt Disney Company
    It's Anna's birthday and Elsa and Kristoff are determined to give her the best celebration ever, but Elsa's icy powers may put more than just the party at risk.

Viva Durant and the Madness of Madame Bouchard (Viva Durant #2)


Ashli St. Armant - 2021
    Armant, and an engaging performance from Audible Hall of Fame narrator, Bahni Turpin.Now that she’s returned to New Orleans for Thanksgiving break, Viva is charged with figuring out the truth behind a mysterious bout of illness traced back to a local creole restaurant called Madame Bouchard’s. Were customers poisoned on purpose, or was it a simple cooking mistake? And who could be behind the chaos? Viva only has a week to solve the culinary mystery, and to do so, she’ll have to contend with a longtime rivalry, rumors of voodoo magic, and Thanksgiving dinner with her extended family!Listeners will love the continued detective adventures of Viva Durant and her stern-yet-spirited Gram!

A to Z Mysteries: Books A-H [8-Book Boxed Set]


Ron Roy - 2002
    - The Absent Author- The Bald Bandit- The Canary Caper- The Deadly Dungeon- The Empty Envelope- The Falcon's Feathers- The Goose's Gold- The Haunted Hotel

The Seeds of America Trilogy: Chains / Forge / Ashes


Laurie Halse Anderson - 2016
    But now the young country of America is in turmoil—there are whisperings, then cries, of freedom from England spreading like fire, and with it is a whole new type of danger. For freedom being fought for one isn’t necessarily freedom being fought for all…especially if you are a slave. But if an entire nation can seek its freedom, why can’t they? As war breaks out, sides must be chosen, death is at every turn, and one question forever rings in their ears: Would you risk everything to be free? As battles rage up and down the Eastern seaboard, Isabel, Curzon, and Ruth flee, separate, fight, face unparalleled heartbreak and, just like war, they must depend on their allies—and each other—if they are to survive. Which leads to a second, harrowing question: Amidst so much pain and destruction, can they even recognize who their allies are?

The Secrets of Droon: Volume I: Books 1-3


Tony Abbott - 2004
    This much-lauded series was cited by the American Booksellers Association as one of the top ten works to read while waiting for the next Harry Potter, and will finally make its audio debut in Fall 2004. Fast, whimsical action, engaging characters, and surprising, imaginative situations are the hallmarks of The Secrets of Droon, one of the best-selling series for its age group.Book #1 - THE HIDDEN STAIRS AND THE MAGIC CARPET A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the World of Droon with Eric, Julie, and Neal.Book #2 - JOURNEY TO THE VOLCANO PALACEThe nasty Lord Sparr has stolen a magic jewel from Eric, Julie, and Neal's friend Princess Keeah. The jewel is in Lord Sparr's secret palace, which is in a volcano!Book #3 - THE MYSTERIOUS ISLANDEric, Julie, and Neal are sailing with Princess Keeah and suddenly they are caught in the middle of a magical ocean storm. and they are shipwrecked on an island that belongs to one of Lord Sparr's witches.Book #4 - CITY IN THE CLOUDSUh-oh! Neal has a problem. He's turned into a bug--again. The cure is in the City of the Clouds and his friends have one day to get the cure before the island disappears.

Foundations of the Metaphysics of Morals/What Is Enlightenment?


Immanuel Kant - 1785
    English textbook.

Learn Spanish with Paul Noble


Paul Noble - 2010
    As Paul's two students progress, you progress alongside them. A native speaking Spanish expert helps Paul to deliver the course and to perfect your pronunciation.

The Wind in the Willows


Clay Stafford - 2011
    Grahame's idyllic world is as fresh now as when they first discovered his enchanting tales, of Ratty sculling his boat on the River, Badger grumpily entertaining his friends in his comfortable underground home, and the exasperating Toad being driven into one tangle after another by his obsession with motor cars

The Berenstain Bears and the Little Lost Cub (I Can Read! / Berenstain Bears / Good Deed Scouts / Living Lights)


Jan Berenstain - 2011
    After all, if they are living by God's example, they cannot let even the smallest go astray! Will they find the cub's mother and bring them back together?

Halloween Comic Fest 2014 - Scooby-Doo Team Up #1 featuring Batman (2014-) #1


Sholly Fisch
    Before long, the crooks behind a fake bat-creature will come face to face with the real thing… with the good guys caught in the middle!

The Trial of Cardigan Jones


Tim Egan - 2004
    When Mrs. Brown’s fresh apple pie goes missing, witnesses come forward to place Cardigan at the scene of the crime. Finding himself on trial, Cardigan insists to judge and jury that he didn’t take the pie — he just wanted to smell it. No one believes him. But despite his assurances, he can’t explain what happened to the pie, either . . . or can he?

Pirate Pete's Potty: Potty training for boys


Andrea Pinnington - 2009
    Follow Pirate Pete as he swaps his nappy for big boy pants and begins to use the potty for the first time. Clear, practical text and engaging illustrations in this e-book help to counter many of the anxieties both children and parents may feel during potty training.Pirate Pete really works! He has helped thousands of toddlers to potty success.As featured on the Chris Evans breakfast show on BBC Radio 2. "Evans told listeners: 'Pirate Pete is king of the potty. You read it to your kid six months before they are ready - every night so it's hard-wired into them. " Daily Mail, 6th August 2011.

Mind Maps for Kids: Max Your Memory and Concentration


Tony Buzan - 2003
    Tony Buzan impressed kids -- and adults -- with his incredible powers of memory on Blue Peter (April 2004) and again on BBC2's prime-time documentary, 'In Search of Genius' (May 2004), where one of the struggling schoolchildren he worked with memorized details of over 100 cars -- when before he struggled to remember anything at all. Now Tony shares the amazing memory techniques behind his master mind and shows kids how they too can become champions of their own memories and enjoy greater self-esteem and success in everything they do. Mind Maps for Kids: Memory shows kids how to: * Memorize anything permanently * Absorb facts, figures and formulas with ease * Improve concentration and save time * Learn names, events, poems and lines * Recall information under pressure * Grow in self-confidence and ability