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The Baby Unicorn
Jean Marzollo - 1987
She and her mother and father were among the last unicorns in the world. How will Star find a way to save the unicorns from the dragons?
A Treasury of Curious George
Margret Rey - 2004
Rey more than sixty years ago. Here you will find eight timeless stories about George, the man with the yellow hat, and their friends.In this hefty 192-page hardcover treasury, the eight stories are illustrated in the charcoal style of H.A. Rey by Martha Weston and Vipah Interactive*:'Curious George Takes a Train' (2002); 'Curious George Visits a Toy Store' (2002);'Curious George and the Dump Truck' (1999);'Curious George and the Birthday Surprise' (2003);'Curious George Goes Camping' (1999;'Curious George Goes to a Costume Party' (2001);'Curious George Visits the Library' (2003);'Curious George in the Big City' (2001). A wonderful collection for your own mischievous monkey. For more monkey fun, investigate www.curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest on Curious George books, promotions, games, activities, and more!* Vipah Interactive comprises of: C Becker, D Fakkel, M Jensen, S SanGiacomo, C Witte and C Yu.
The Odyssey (Adaptation) (Kingfisher Epics)
Robin Lister - 1987
Magnificent black-and-white illustrations bring the heroic deeds depicted in these stories dramatically to life. These stories have enthralled readers for centuries, and Kingfisher Epics make them accessible to a new generation of children. The Trojan War is over, and battle-weary hero Odysseus sets sail for home. On his way, he faces many dangers sent by the gods to test him. Can he outwit a one-eyed giant, a sly sorceress, and terrifying monsters? This fast-paced retelling will captivate readers discovering Homer's epic for the first time.
The Proto Project: A Sci-Fi Adventure of the Mind for Kids Ages 8-12
Bryan R. Johnson - 2019
JohnsonWhen Jason meets his mom’s billion-dollar invention, an artificial intelligence device named Proto, he accidentally gets caught up in a mysterious adventure. Proto goes missing, and then people go missing. Now Jason and his coolest-neighbor-ever Maya must risk their lives to prevent global mayhem. But who is behind this devious plot? Is it another AI? The FBI? Or any other abbreviation with an I? What exactly is there to learn about artificial and human intelligence while fighting for your life against a legion of furry puppies or a battalion of drones? A lot— if you live to tell about it.
The Proto Project
Designed to be read independently by young readers, boys and girls, ages 8-12 (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grade)
Best for kids who have outgrown chapter books / leveled readers and are ready for middle-grade books
A wonderful gift for anyone looking for fun and funny reading with content that is age-appropriate for kids at home and in school
Best for kids who ...
Adore contemporary realistic fiction combined with fantasy and science fiction, told with humor and tall-tale flair
Love fast-paced novels filled with humor, mystery, suspense, and adventure
Ideal for readers who enjoy popular series books like I Survived, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Encyclopedia Brown, Hardy Boys, Babysitters Club, Mysterious Benedict Society, National Geographic Kids and love books by top authors like James Patterson, Kate Dicamillo, and Dav Pilkey.
Great for gift-givers, parents, and educators looking for ...
An entertaining and educational novel for upper-elementary and middle school tweens
Upholds strong values, encourages intellectual curiosity with a growth mindset, and inspires social and global responsibility
Encourages interest in STEM careers (science, technology, engineering and math)
Incorporates potential real-world applications of modern developments in Artificial Intelligence in concert with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Emphasizes collaboration and teamwork to benefit the greater good
Available in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle.
"Johnson (Code 7, 2017) offers a well-calculated balance of suspense and humor for middle school readers .... Action sequences are exciting and dramatic. The novel also provides food for thought in considering how AI could help or hurt humanity. Although the villains are over the top, they do give voice to some of the forces that might want to use AI for selfish, grandiose reasons. A well-written, fast-paced and thoughtful adventure.
A Christmas Carol
Shona McKellar - 1997
An authoritative retelling of Dickens's classic Christmas story about an elderly miser who, with the help of some ghostly visitors, discovers the true meaning of the holiday is accompanied by detailed annotations providing background information about the tale and its setting.
Happy and Sad, Grouchy and Glad
Constance Allen - 1992
Participants include Grover (expressing love for his mommy), Cookie Monster (experiencing an emotional rollercoaster during the process of cookie consumption), Big Bird (expressing grouchiness, instead of Oscar the Grouch, who instigates it), the Amazing Mumford (surprised at how his trick turns out), Elmo, Telly Monster, and Shelley the Turtle (demonstrating shyness).
The Enchanted Collection: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Secret Garden, Black Beauty, The Wind in the Willows, Little Women: Black Beauty, Little ... in the Willows (The Heirloom Collection)
Julie Danielson - 2012
Readers set out with timid Mole as he explores the world, learning about courage and friendship through a series of misadventures with Rat, Toad, and Badger in The Wind in the Willows. From the River Bank, tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice to a madcap world where nonsense rules in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. From Victorian England, it’s on to a small New England town in Little Women, where Jo March and her three sisters struggle to achieve their dreams amid the shifting roles of women in the Civil War era. Sent to live with her uncle, orphan Mary Lennox uncovers the mysteries of Misselthwaite Manor in The Secret Garden. Readers then journey through the English countryside and London with a gentle, hardworking horse who experiences kindness and cruelty at the hands of different masters in Black Beauty.Whether encountering these cherished tales for the first or the fiftieth time, readers will find enchantment in this collection.
Tubby and the Lantern
Al Perkins - 1971
For his owner's birthday Tubby, the elephant, constructs a huge paper lantern which carries them on a long trip.
Shakespeare Stories
Terry Deary - 1998
Included are a biography of Shakespeare and a discussion of theater in his day. This is part of a series presenting the great works of Western culture to children, with lively illustrations, quizzes, plot summaries, and lots of top ten lists.
Disney Fairies Collection #1: The Trouble with Tink; Beck and the Great Berry Battle: Books 1 & 2
Kiki Thorpe - 2006
But then she loses her tinker’s hammer and her world is turned upside down. The good news is that Tink has a spare hammer. The bad news is that she left it at Peter Pan’s hideout and they’re no longer speaking! Will Tink be able to make up with her old friend–or will she have to give up her talent forever?Beck and the Great Berry Battle by Laura Driscoll, read by Alison LarkinThere’s nothing Beck likes more than speaking Bird or Chipmunk or Fox or Mole with the animals. Then one day her funny little hummingbird friend, Twitter, tells her that war has broken out between the hummingbirds and the chipmunks. Soon the blackberries start flying and fairies are getting caught in the crossfire. It’s up to Beck to get to the bottom of things. Only she can bring peace back to Pixie Hollow!
Moonlight
Helen V. Griffith - 2012
But the moon takes its time, so Rabbit hops back to his burrow and goes to sleep. What happens in the world when Rabbit isn't looking? Well . . . magic. And moonlight. . . . The goats on the mountainside see it. The deer, birds, and raccoons see it. Even the fish see it. And finally, happily, Rabbit does, too. Do you?
The Silliest Dragon
Brian Rathbone - 2015
Looking for a fun bedtime story filled with silliness and love to share with your kids? The Silliest Dragon has a message for you.
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen (Prima Official Game Guide)
Eric Mylonas - 2004
Catch 'Em All Over Again -Extensive strategy for new and veteran Pokemaniacs -Massive walkthrough with stats on every enemy -Exclusive maps to help you navigate each area -Detailed battle tactics for dominating your "Pokemon(R) Ruby & Sapphire"--playing friends -Essential PokeDex, featuring stats and how to catch them
Trip Trap Trouble
Katie Pye - 2020
It doesn’t take long for his goat companions to tire of Big Billy Goat's quest. Not to mention the frustrated troll enduring trip-trapping on the bridge overhead. But how can peace be restored when Big Billy Goat Gruff is unwilling to be thankful for anything but the best? And will Big Billy Goat Gruff end up with the greenest grass he is seeking? Start conversations about gratitude with this book, one of many in the Fairytale Fraud series of well being for children.
Stinky
Eleanor Davis - 2008
This hilarious and heartwarming story by ferociously talented cartoonist Eleanor Davis proves that even monsters can make new friends . . . warts and all!