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Teachers Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
by Deborah KendrickThe first volume in the Jobs That Matter series, Teachers Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired profiles 18 visually impaired individuals who have successfully fulfilled their dreams of becoming teachers. Included in this volume are educators of different ages, ethnic backgrounds, and geographic locations across the United States, who work in the classroom in ways that are both surprisingly similar and dramatically different from one another. These engaging individuals demonstrate how visually impaired teachers can be effective in their jobs and achieve classroom success and satisfaction. Designed to inspire young people who are blind or visually impaired, their families, and the professionals who work with them about careers that are available, the books in the Jobs That Matter series are meant to expand readers' horizons by showing a wide range of employment possibilities.
The "Go Ask Alice" Book of Answers: A Guide to Good Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Health
by Columbia UniversityA frank, streetwise for Our Bodies, Our Selves for young men and women. What's the best way to minimize a hangover? Is it normal to have sex without experiencing an orgasm? How can you tell if a friend of yours is suffering from an eating disorder? Does smoking pot have long-term consequences? Does Seasonal Affective Disorder really exist? These are the questions young people are asking . . . . and until now, there's been no reliable book that has provided sensible, honest, and comforting answers specifically for this audience. The Go Ask Alice Book of Answers is a groundbreaking guide that mines the best material from the eponymous award-winning Web site. From sex and relationships to alcohol and drugs to fitness and nutrition, this comprehensive handbook is the first of its kind to provide much-needed information for young adults who cannot get reliable or anonymous information from conventional channels.
The Accidental Orphan
by Constance HorneShort-listed for the 1999 Silver Birch Award Eleven-year-old Ellen finds herself wrongly accused of stealing while selling flowers on the Liverpool docks. In her escape she becomes a stowaway aboard a steamship bound for Canada, an unwilling member of a band of orphans headed for new families on the Prairies. Adopted by the Aitkens, a family on a Manitoba homestead, she soon lands herself at the centre of a number of calamities, unexpectedly learning about rural life in the New World and the value of family ties, both those forged in blood and those forged in trust.
The Adventures of Sojourner: The Mission to Mars That Thrilled the World
by Susi Trautmann WunschThe book tells the story of the mission that placed the Sojourner remote-control rover on Mars on July 4, 1997.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Mark TwainPackaged in handsome, affordable trade editions, Clydesdale Classics is a new series of essential works. From the musings of literary geniuses such as Nathaniel Hawthorne in The Scarlet Letter to the striking personal narrative of Harriet Jacobs in Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, this new series is a comprehensive collection of our literary history through the words of the exceptional few.One of Mark Twain’s most beloved and respected novels, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer presents a tale of two young boys, their antics and adventures in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri.Tom, a young boy with a knack for getting into trouble, finds himself and best friend Huck Finn at the center of a very diabolical situation. One night, while Tom and Huck Finn are in a graveyard, they witness a murder. Terrified, they flee from the spot and swear that they will never reveal their secret to anyone. This sets off a chain of events in which Tom and Huck find themselves entangled, with dangerous men in pursuit to track them down.Timeless and read by generation after generation, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is one of Twain’s finest novels. Rediscover the adventure with this edition.
The Ancients (Forbidden Doors, #10)
by Bill Myers James RiordanSwift Arrow has angered the gods with his lies! He must be driven from the tribe!" When Scott and Rebecca Williams are sent, along with their mom and Ryan, to a remote mountain village in New Mexico, they don't know what to expect. Their Internet friend Z has simply asked them to help a young brave named Swift Arrow. What they find in the small village is an evil so powerful that it attacks them with wind, thunder, lightning - even the very ground they walk on. But none of that is as frightening as the evil invading the heart and mind of one of their own. Now the battle is on, and the stakes are higher than ever before. Not only must they fight to defeat the evil threatening their new friend, but they must work together to restore truth-and save one they love. This is book 10 in the Forbidden Doors series.
The Angel Chronicles, Volume 1 (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
by Nancy HolderAngelus BORN: Ireland DIED: Ireland CURRENT RESIDENCE: Sunnydale, CA AGE: 242 years and counting "Things used to be pretty simple. Hundred years, just hanging out, feeling guilty. Really honed my brooding skills. Then she comes along." After a century of killing without a care, the vampire Angelus was cursed with a conscience and eventually fled to Sunnydale, where he restricted his feeding to blood banks. Until 16-year-old Buffy Summers, the Vampire Slayer, arrived in town to battle vampires, demons and the Forces of Darkness. First, he has to convince her not to kill him. Then, he has to convince himself not to fall in love with her. Now, collected for the first time, are three stories from the cult-hit TV series chronicling the beginning of this star crossed love story. Can Buffy and Angel survive life, death...and beyond?
The Animal Rescue Club (I Can Read #Level 4)
by John Himmelman<P>Who do you call when a squirrel is trapped in a mud puddle or a baby opossum is stuck in a drainpipe ?<P> Meet Jeffrey, Beaner, Raymond, and Mike--the Animal Rescue club!<P> Adventures wait around every corner as this intrepid band of kids, working with a Wildlife Rehabilitator, helps the wild animals in our neighborhood.<P>John Himmelman's action-packed story and lively art is based on his firsthand experience with wild-animal rescue groups.<P> This inside look at kids saving animals is certain to fascinate young nature lovers.
The Bill Of Rights
by Don NardoIncludes an overview of the original debate over the need for a bill of rights, an exploration of some later debates about rights issues, and an appendix of original documents.
The Bookshop Dog
by Cynthia RylantWhen Martha Jone's owner falls ill and has to go to the hospital, the inhabitants of her small town bicker over who will care for the beloved dog.
The Bus Ride
by William Miller John WardA black child protests an unjust law in this story loosely based on Rosa Parks' historic decision not to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955.
The Cow of No Color: Riddle Stories and Justice Tales from Around the World
by Nina Jaffe Steve ZeitlinIn each of these stories, collected from around the world, a character faces a problem situation which requires that he make a decision about what is fair or just.
The Demon Princes
by Jack VanceThis contains the five novels in the series: The Star Kings;The Killing Machine; The Palace of Love; the Face; and The Book of Dreams. Kit Gersen seeks revenge for the los of his whole family by trying to kill the five most powerful people in the galaxy.
The Doctor Digs A Grave (Dr. Fenimore Mysteries)
by Robin HathawayHathaway introduces sleuth cardiologist Dr. Andrew Fenimore, whose expert medical knowledge helps unravel the mysterious death of a Lenape woman. When Fenimore spots a street kid named Horatio unsuccessfully trying to bury his dead cat in a public park on Philadelphia's affluent Society Hill, he befriends the youth and offers to help him lay his pet to rest in what is rumored to be an ancient burial ground of the Lenape. Descendants of this East Coast tribe still live in the eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey area. While burying the animal, the doctor and Horatio stumble upon the body of a young girl who is buried in an upright position facing east as is traditional with the Lenape. From this curious discovery, Hathaway's novel weaves the forgotten culture of this tribe, the doctor's unconventional avocation as a P.I., and a cast of lovable but eccentric characters into a well-crafted tale of suspense. -Amazon.com
The Dog with Golden Eyes
by Frances WilburA unique and involving story of a young girl who inadvertently adopts an arctic wolf. Filled with meticulous detail about wolves and animal behavior, The Dog with Golden Eyes will be fondly enjoyed by lovers of both animals and adventure.
The Long Ride (Pine Hollow #1)
by Bonnie BryantSchool&’s out, and three horse-crazy best friends promise to have the best summer everBefore Lisa Atwood, Stevie Lake, and Carole Hanson become high school juniors in the fall, the girls have a busy summer ahead. Lisa is spending every waking minute with her boyfriend, Alex—who&’s also Stevie&’s twin brother—until she leaves to visit her dad and his new family in California. Stevie just got her driver&’s license, and when she isn&’t delivering pizza, she&’s hanging out with her boyfriend, Phil Marsten. And Carole is working long hours at Pine Hollow Stables—for the horses and for Ben Marlow, the mysterious stable hand who&’s just as horse crazy as she is. But everything changes when the new girl arrives in town with a champion horse in tow. Will Lisa, Stevie, and Carole&’s friendship ever be the same again?
The Perfect Host: The Complete Stories of Theodore Sturgeon, Volume 5
by Theodore SturgeonVolume 5 of the complete stories of Theodore Sturgeon, one of sci fi's greatest masters
The Pet Show Mystery (Trixie Belden #37)
by Kathryn KennyTrixie suspects someone of trying to sabotage the pet show that she and the Bob-Whites are staging in order to raise money to feed starving game-birds.
The Pueblos (A True Book)
by Alice K. FlanaganExamines the culture, history, and society of the Pueblos.
The Saint Bernard (Learning About Dogs)
by Charlotte WilcoxAn introduction to the Saint Bernard, a dog breed originating in Switzerland, including its history, development, uses, and care. Includes photo diagram and general facts about dogs.
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens
by Sean CoveyA lot of teens read books, but I [author] wasn't one of them. (I did read several Cliffs Notes book summaries, however.) So if you're like me, you may be ready to shelve this book. But before you do that, hear me out. If you promise to read this book, I'll promise to make it an adventure. In fact, to keep it fun, I've stuffed it full of cartoons, clever ideas, great quotes, and incredible stories about real teens from all over the world ... along with a few other surprises. So will you give it a try? Okay? Okay! Now, back to the book. This book is based on another book that my dad, Stephen R. Covey, wrote several years ago entitled The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Surprisingly, that book has become one of the best-selling books of all time.
The Sixth Grade Nickname Game
by Gordon KormanJeff and Wiley have been friends since the day they were born. They are so close that they can finish each other's sentences. Their favorite hobby is creating appropriate nicknames for everyone in their class. When a new girl arrives at school, they argue about what her nickname should be, and begin vying for her attention. When they bring popularity to a guy no one has ever noticed before by giving him a "cool" nickname, they discover that nicknames can backfire in a bigger way than either of them could have imagined. With Wiley, Jeff, Cassandra, the other kids and the sweatiest, loudest, biggest teacher who ever collected homework, you'll experience the fun and frustration of being in sixth grade.
The Skin I'm In
by Sharon G. FlakeSo begins the story of Maleeka Madison, a child burdened with the low self-esteem that many black girls face when they're darker skinned. When Maleeka lays eyes on her new teacher, Miss Saunders, she encounters someone who, she feels, is worse off than she is. But Miss Saunders' skin, which is blotched with a rare skin condition, comes to serve as a mirror to Maleeka's struggle. Miss Saunders is tough -- she doesn't stand for the snickers and shouts that her students hurl at her. Through this example, Maleeka learns that she can stand up to tough-talking Charlese. And, over time, she can even accept Caleb's friendship, the unconditional acceptance he's been showing her from the get-go. Sharon Flake, an exceptional new talent, weaves a stunning tale of finding one's place in a world that judges others at face value.
The Switchers Trilogy: Switchers, Midnight's Choice, and Wild Blood (The Switchers Trilogy #1)
by Kate ThompsonA special three-in-one edition of Kate Thompson&’s Switchers fantasy trilogy, including Switchers, Midnight&’s Choice, and Wild Blood In Switchers, thirteen-year-old Tess has a secret power—and it just might save the world from disaster.She is a Switcher, able to change into any animal at will. No one knows her secret, or so she thinks. But one day, a strange, scruffy boy named Kevin follows her home from her Dublin bus stop. He&’s a Switcher, too, and he convinces Tess that their powers are needed to stop the snowstorms that are rapidly advancing from the Arctic. Tess and Kevin will have to stretch their abilities to the very limit to try to save the world from frozen destruction. In Midnight&’s Choice, Tess believes she has experienced everything her powers have to offer—until she meets Martin, another Switcher, who seems to have a mysterious power over the Dublin rats. Martin&’s gift is dangerous and terrifying, but also exciting, and Tess can&’t resist the temptation to explore his dark and thrilling world. Will she find the strength to resist, or will she be pulled permanently into darkness? In Wild Blood, it&’s time for Tess to choose her final form.Within days, she will turn fifteen and lose her power, remaining locked into a single shape. But what shape should she choose? As she tries to decide, Tess travels to her uncle Maurice&’s farm in County Clare. She&’s distracted from her weighty decision by the feeling that there&’s something strange about the woods near the farm. What does it have to do with Tess&’s choice? Her journey will take her to places she never could have imagined, as she approaches once and for all her final Switch.
The Teenage Liberation Handbook: How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education
by Grace LlewellynThis book written for teens is a thorough guide to all aspects of unschooling from how to convince your parents to how to deal with the legal issues involved. For the parent it can offer the opportunity to re-discover the possibility of joyful learning. For all readers it is a well-written and thought provoking look at the formal education system and what options are possible.