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Una hermosa casa para pájaros / A Beautiful House for Birds (Storytelling Math)
by Grace Lin¡Libro de cartón grueso ahora disponible en español-inglés bilingüe! La ganadora del Honor de Caldecott, Grace Lin, celebra las matemáticas para todos los niños, ¡en todas partes!Board book now available in bilingual Spanish-English! Caldecott Honor winner Grace Lin celebrates math for every kid, everywhere!Olivia quiere hacer una colorida casa para pájaros para el verano. Ella comienza a pintar un patrón de rayas en el techo, pero ¡uy!—comete un error. ¿Y ahora qué? Explora los patrones en esta historia juguetona sobre la resolución creativa de problemas.Storytelling Math celebra a los niños usando las matemáticas en sus aventuras diarias mientras juegan, construyen y descubren el mundo que les rodea. Historias alegres y actividades manuales hacen que sea fácil para los niños y sus adultos explorar las matemáticas cotidianas juntos. Desarrollado en colaboración con expertos en matemáticas de TERC, una organización educativa con enfoque en ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM, por sus siglas en inglés), bajo una subvención de la Fundación Heising-Simons.Olivia wants to make a colorful birdhouse for summer. She starts painting a pattern of stripes on the roof but then oops!—messes up. Now what? Explore patterns in this playful story about creative problem-solving. Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.
Una noche en la playa (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level S #20)
by Diane Bair Pamela WrightNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> La playa es un medio ambiente especial que incluye llanuras de marea, marismas, dunas y otros lugares. Lee este libro para saber más sobre la playa y los animales que puedes encontrar allí.
Una noche mágica
by Dill FerreiraLos Ángeles con Patas son un grupo de mascotas que ayudan a otros animales en dificultades como cuando tienen un accidente, están enfermos, en riesgo, o están descontentos en sus casas y necesitan ayuda. En esta historia se enteraron por uno de sus integrantes que debido al Covid-19 pocas personas habían colaborado para las fiestas navideñas y que Santa no tendría suficientes regalos para los niños. Así, intentarán ayudar a Papá Noel a hacer una Feliz Navidad a los niños. Y demostrarán que la amistad, el amor y el entusiasmo marcan la diferencia en nuestras vidas.
Una pila de alpacas (A Stack of Alpacas)
by Matt CosgroveSmashing and splashing! Jumping and thumping! Macca is looking after his nieces and nephew and they are nothing but TROUBLE! Can Uncle Macca rein in this unruly trio?Macca es una alpaca a la que le encantan las siestas y los gorros de fiesta. ¿Podrá Macca cuidar de sus revoltosos sobrinos durante toda una tarde? ¡Vamos a averiguarlo!Macca is an alpaca who loves silly caps and taking naps. But can Macca take care of his rambunctious nieces and nephew for an entire afternoon? Let's find out!
Una ragazza e il Suo Panda (Amici Animali #2)
by Zoey GongLihua non avrebbe mai pensato che la nascita del suo fratellino le avesse cambiato la vita. Cresciuta in un povero villaggio di campagna, Lihua pregava che i suoi genitori avessero un figlio maschio per portare pace e serenità alla famiglia. Ma non poteva immaginare che vivere in tale povertà avesse potuto costringere i suoi genitori a compiere una scelta terribile che le sarebbe costata tantissimo. Scacciata all'improvviso di casa, Lihua inizia un pericoloso viaggio da sola. Dopo aver subito un attacco durante il suo primo giorno per strada, il più improbabile degli eroi arriva in suo soccorso: un panda femmina che Lihua chiamerà Panpan. Unite dall'affetto reciproco e dal bisogno di sopravvivere, Lihua e Panpan viaggiano insieme tra le montagne e le foreste della Cina Occidentale mentre Lihua combatte per cercare un nuovo posto nel mondo. Lihua & PanPan- Una ragazza e il suo panda è un libro della collana Amici Animali, una collana di storie autoconclusive con nuovi personaggi e nuove avventure in ogni libro.
Una serie de eventos afortunados: El azar, el mundo, la vida y tú
by Sean B. CarrollUna asombrosa exploración del azar como origen de toda la belleza y la diversidad del mundo. ¿Las cosas suceden por alguna razón o son fruto del azar? Filósofos y teólogos han reflexionado sobre esta cuestión durante milenios, pero no ha sido hasta hoy que los descubrimientos científicos la han resuelto: vivimos en un mundo donde impera la aleatoriedad. Como cualquier otra especie, los humanos estamos aquí por accidente. Pero ¿cuántas cosas tuvieron que ocurrir de cierta manera y no de otra para que existiéramos? Desde el impacto tremendamente improbable de un asteroide contra la Tierra hasta los cambios en su órbita durante la Edad de Hielo o las alteraciones invisibles en las gónadas de nuestros ancestros, somos producto de una asombrosa serie de eventos afortunados. Inspirado en figuras como Kurt Vonnegut y los Monty Python y escrito por uno de los mejores divulgadores científicos de la actualidad, este es el relato irresistiblemente entretenido y estimulante sobre uno de los aspectos más importantes y menos apreciados de la vida. Una asombrosa exploración del azar como origen de toda la belleza y la diversidad del mundo. La crítica ha dicho: «Fascinante y estimulante. Sean B. Carroll en todo su esplendor».Bill Bryson «Profundo, ingenioso y divertido. Cambiará para siempre la forma en la que te ves a ti mismo y al universo».Alice Roberts «Una visión breve, encantadora y científicamente sólida de la vida».Kirkus «Un libro sobre la historia de la humanidad contada con ingenio y estilo».John Brandon, Forbes «El papel de la casualidad en el destino del mundo puede parecer un asunto filosófico más que científico, pero Carroll, un biólogo, demuestra lo troncal que es esta idea en nuestro día a día».New York Times Book Review«En Carroll se combinan de forma singular tres rasgos de por sí singulares: un dominio de múltiples ámbitos científicos, una inigualable capacidad para explicar con claridad conceptos científicos complejos y un profundo instinto para contar historias».Barbara N. Horowitz, The Quarterly Review of Biology
Una visita al mariposario (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level I #4)
by Annette Smith Sarah DavisNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Un sábado por la mañana, Ying lleva a su hermana al mariposario. Juntas ven muchas mariposas bonitas.
Unbreakable: The Woman Who Defied The Nazis In The World's Most Dangerous Horse Race
by Richard AskwithThe courageous and heartbreaking story of a Czech countess who defied the Nazis in a legendary horse race. Czechoslovakia, October 1937. Europe’s youngest democracy is on its knees. Millions are mourning the death of the nation’s founding father, the saintly Tomáš Masaryk. Across the border, the Third Reich is menacing – and plotting to invade. In the countryside, vast crowds have gathered to watch the threatened nation’s most prestigious sporting contest: the Grand Pardubice steeplechase. Notoriously dangerous, the race is considered the ultimate test of manhood and fighting spirit. The Nazis have sent their paramilitary elite—SS officers on a mission to crush the “subhuman Slavs." The local cavalry officers have no hope of stopping them. But there is one other contestant: a countess riding a little golden mare… The story of Lata Brandisová is by turns enigmatic and inspiring. Born into privilege, she spent much of her life in poverty. Modest and shy, she refused to accept the constraints society placed on her because of her gender. Instead, with quiet courage, she repeatedly achieved what others said was impossible and rose above scandal to became her nation’s figurehead in its darkest hour. Then came retribution… Unbreakable is a story of endurance and defiance in an age of prejudice, fear, sexism, class hatred, and nationalism. Filled with eccentric aristocrats, socialite spies, daredevil jockeys—and a race so brutal that some consider merely taking part in it a sign of insanity—Unbreakable brings to life a unique hero, and an unforgettable love affair between a woman and a horse.
Unbridled Faith Devotions for Young Readers
by Cara WhitneyAn adaptation of Cara Whitney's popular devotional for adults, Unbridled Faith for Young Readers for ages 8-12 is filled with beautiful color photos of horses, farms, and countryside that will inspire your young horse fans in their faith.Calling all fillies, colts, and ponies! Cara Whitney's charming stories from life on a horse farm offer your kids a unique opportunity to grow in their faith as they learn from one of God's most majestic creatures.In Unbridled Faith for Young Readers, Cara gracefully draws on her years of experience with horses to reveal truths about the Christian faith for young people at a crucial time in their spiritual growth. Each devotional features a Scripture, a short reflection or story from Cara, and a prayer prompt. With a youthful design, this full-color book also features gorgeous photography throughout, including some from Cara's own horse farm.Unbridled Faith for Young Readers is a beautiful gift for any young person who loves animals. Horse lovers everywhere will enjoy reading about these wonderfully caring, complex animals and what they teach us about prayer, persistence, and identity in Christ. You'll appreciate how Cara's words show tweens how to look for God's grace in everyday moments and engage their faith in a new way.
Unbridled Faith: 100 Devotions from the Horse Farm
by Cara WhitneyExplore the timeless wisdom of God's Word through this beautiful horse devotional. Horses nuzzle their way into our hearts and have a way of teaching us a lot about ourselves, about life, and even about God. Just ask horse enthusiast Cara Whitney, wife of comedian and actor Dan Whitney (aka Larry the Cable Guy).Through years spent working with these majestic animals, Cara Whitney has learned countless spiritual lessons that have brought her closer to God. She shares those stories in Unbridled Faith. In 100 heartfelt devotions with stunning photography, you'll:Learn about being flexible in your faith from a gangly legged colt.Discover the secret to overcoming temptation through a horse's "sneak and eat" game.From a pony with a sweet tooth, find out why we should be glad God doesn't answer yes to all of our prayers.Be reminded that you are priceless to God by a one-eyed quarter horse named Roanie. This devotional is perfect for anyone who adores horses and the simple farm life.
Unbridled Fury (Thoroughbred #62)
by Joanna CampbellPerfect Image is recovering nicely from the heartbreaking injuries she sustained in the Kentucky Derby, but it seems clear to Melanie and Jazz that her racing career is over. It's time to invest in another horse. But when Melanie falls in love with a colt with a reputation for being a man-eater, even Jazz has serious doubts. Melanie has proven before that she can connect with so-called 'difficult' horses, but this horse is going to test her abilities like never before! Ages 8 - 12
Unbroken
by Jessie HaasA Publishers Weekly Best Book and Parents Choice Gold Award: Following her mother&’s death, a thirteen-year-old has to adjust to life on a farm—and tame a wild young coltIt&’s 1910, and Harriet Gibson, orphaned by the death of her mother in a horse-and-buggy accident, is sent to live on a relative&’s hillside Vermont farm with her two-year-old colt. Grieving her loss, Harry now has to adjust to a new life and make new friends. And Aunt Sarah is a harsh taskmaster. Desperate to get away from her stern, domineering aunt, Harry decides to break in her untrained young Morgan so she can ride the seven miles to her new school. But an accident will force Harry to adapt once more as she makes surprising discoveries about her aunt . . . and a family secret comes to light. This is a stunning novel about love, loss, and blood ties—and about how even when the heart is shattered, the human spirit remains unbroken.
Unbroken
by Jessie HaasA Publishers Weekly Best Book and Parents Choice Gold Award: Following her mother&’s death, a thirteen-year-old has to adjust to life on a farm—and tame a wild young coltIt&’s 1910, and Harriet Gibson, orphaned by the death of her mother in a horse-and-buggy accident, is sent to live on a relative&’s hillside Vermont farm with her two-year-old colt. Grieving her loss, Harry now has to adjust to a new life and make new friends. And Aunt Sarah is a harsh taskmaster. Desperate to get away from her stern, domineering aunt, Harry decides to break in her untrained young Morgan so she can ride the seven miles to her new school. But an accident will force Harry to adapt once more as she makes surprising discoveries about her aunt . . . and a family secret comes to light. This is a stunning novel about love, loss, and blood ties—and about how even when the heart is shattered, the human spirit remains unbroken.
Uncle
by Neil Gaiman Quentin Blake J. P. MartinIf you think Babar is the only storybook elephant with a cult following, then you haven’t met Uncle, the presiding pachyderm of a wild fictional universe that has been collecting accolades from children and adults for going on fifty years. Unimaginably rich, invariably swathed in a magnificent purple dressing-gown, Uncle oversees a vast ramshackle castle full of friendly kooks while struggling to fend off the sneak attacks of the incorrigible (and ridiculous) Badfort Crowd. Each Uncle story introduces a new character from Uncle’s madcap world: Signor Guzman, careless keeper of the oil lakes; Noddy Ninety, an elderly train conductor and the oldest student of Dr. Lyre’s Select School for Young Gentlemen; the proprietors of Cheapman’s Store (where motorbikes are a halfpenny each) and Dearman’s Store (where the price of an old milk jug goes up daily); along with many others. But for every delightful friend of Uncle, there is a foe who is no less deliriously wicked. Luckily the misbegotten schemes of the Badfort Crowd are no match for Uncle’s superior wits. Quentin Blake’s quirky illustrations are the perfect complement to J.P. Martin’s stories, each one of a perfect length for bedtime reading. Lovers of Roald Dahl and William Steig will rejoice in Uncle’s wonderfully bizarre and happy world, where the good guys always come out on top, and once a year, everybody, good and bad, sits down together for an enormous Christmas feast.
Uncle And His Detective
by Quentin Blake J. P. MartinIt begins with the arrival not of a detective, but of disaster: Badfort is for sale, but when Uncle decides to buy it, demolish it, and build a pleasantly appointed park on the site, he is forestalled. Beaver Hateman has sold it cheaply to someone on the condition that he, Hateman, is allowed to stay on as a paying guest. Forgetting that the man who has bought Badfort is certain to regret the "bargain", Uncle tries to console himself by continuing his never-ending exploration of Homeward. He soon discovers the mysterious Crack House - lair of a vicious and horribly squawking creature, half-bat, half-bird, called Batty - where there are rumours of buried treasure. Uncle is in need of a detective . . .
Uncle And The Treacle Trouble
by Quentin Blake J. P. Martin R N CurreyA great mural, commissioned by the King of the Badgers after the defeat of the Badfort crowd at Crack House, is to be painted on the wall at Homeward by Waldovenison Smeare. To protect the mural while it is being painted Uncle employs a watchman called Sleepy Sam, who sleeps in a wheelbarrow and is paid two loaves of bread and two quarts of Koolvat. Sleepy Sam is immediately put to work when Beaver Hateman tries to climb in through Uncle's window . . .
Uncle Daney's Way
by Jessie HaasNamed to the Bluebonnet Award and Mark Twain Award Master Lists: Cole isn&’t happy about his great-uncle coming to live with his family . . . until Daney&’s in danger of losing his beloved horseCole Tatro has never met his great-uncle Daney. But after he&’s injured in a logging accident, he comes to live with Cole&’s family on their Vermont farm. Cole isn&’t sure how he&’s going to feel about having a stranger around all the time. Then he meets Daney&’s horse, Nip. A big red workhorse with a tousled blond mane and a sleepy face, Nip is the pride of Daney&’s life. Except Daney no longer has a job. Cole&’s parents work hard—his dad at a paper mill and his mom sewing doll dresses at a local factory—but they aren&’t sure they have the money to take care of Nip. That&’s when Daney comes up with the perfect solution. But he&’ll need Cole&’s help to carry it out. Uncle Daney&’s Way is a story of grit, determination, and one family&’s ingenuity in the face of hardship.
Uncle Elephant (I Can Read Level 2)
by Arnold LobelA little elephant visits his Uncle Elephant, who makes wishes come true, tells amazing stories, and even trumpets the dawn!
Uncle Elephant (I Can Read Level 2)
by Arnold LobelAnother sweet, classic bedtime tale from Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books.While his mother and father are away, a little elephant goes to visit his uncle. And what a time they have! Uncle Elephant makes wishes come true, tells amazing stories, and trumpets the dawn. The visit is perfect, except for one thing—it ends much too soon.This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor, a Caldecott Honor, ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Cat Lover's Companion (Uncle John's Bathroom Readers)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteA compendium of funny feline facts and strange stories even more entertaining than a stuffed mouse on a stick! The relationship between cats and us lower animals cannot be summed up in mere words, but leave it to Uncle John to try anyway. Curl up with the Cat Lover&’s Companion, and you&’ll explore the unique, amusing, and mysterious side of the common housecat (Felis domesticus). Read about the origins of your favorite breeds, meet some kitty movie stars, and decipher those strange feline mannerisms. Then take a catnap. Then run wildly around your house for no apparent reason. Then read about a cat raised by a gorilla, a cat that uses the toilet (for its intended purpose), and much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Dog Lover's Companion (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Ser.)
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteThe only thing that's more eager to please you than your dog...is this Bathroom Reader about dogs! It's a very good book! Oh, yes it is! Good book! So cuddle up with your canine companion and lap up...Movie muttsDoggie heroesThe scoop on poopDecoding your dog's behaviorFamous folks and their faithful FidosHow to train your puppy to be a TV starBackstage hijinks at the Westminster Dog ShowThe world's largest, fastest, smartest, and oldest dogsThe stories of Marmaduke, Snoopy, Odie, and much, much more!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Horse Lover's Companion
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteWhy the long face? This book really ponies up the fun! From Old West cowboy companions to magnificent Kentucky Derby winners, Uncle John trots out a beloved tome dedicated to our equine friends. Saddle up and read about the most hair-raising, hilarious, and heartfelt horse tales from around the world. You'll ride into the sunset with...The high-stepping Budweiser ClydesdalesThe secrets of Secretariat and other Triple Crown winnersHorse-tastic superlatives-the biggest, smallest, oldest, and fastestEquine myths exposed (such as, Seabiscuit wasn't really that famous)Pressing equine questions (Just how big is a hand, anyway?)The wild ponies of ChincoteagueWhat it takes to be a jockeyThe real horse whispererThe Texas prison rodeoStrange horsey lawsAnd much, much more!
Uncle Wiggily's Story Book
by Howard GarisA cheerful "bunny rabbit gentleman" with a wonderful knack for setting things right, he has been a reassuring friend to millions of children since early in the century. Uncle Wiggily's amusing stories speak to readers about familiar experiences, and feature a lively cast of children and animal characters: Toodle and Noodle Flat-Tail, two playful beavers; Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, Uncle Wiggily's loyal muskrat housekeeper; Stubby Toes, the little boy who is helped by a sure-footed rabbit named Baby Bunty; Grandpa Goosey Gander; the Kite Boy; and many others. Full of charm, warmth, and old-fashioned fun.
Uncle and Claudius the Camel
by J. P. MartinUncle does not often go on holiday as very few hotels provide beds big enough for elephants. At Sunset Beach he hopes for a real rest and change, but almost at once fifty camels, led by the courteous Claudius, arrive with news of trouble at his great castle of Homeward. From this moment his attempts to have a holiday are interrupted by one unexpected happening after another. Uncle and his faithful followers rescue holiday-makers from the sinister Wheel House, use paraballoons at the Fun Fair, and face a fearful monster at Water-Step Hill. There’s the noisy braying affair of Idleass and Hot Donk; Fishy William at Comfort Cove; breakfast with the miraculous Singing Flower; high tea with the Glenmore Giraffes. A succession of fantastic adventures lead to the awesome moment when Uncle is chained and helpless at the mercy of the Badfort Crowd in Beaver Hateman’s Chamber of Horrors. Can Uncle possibly escape this time?
Uncle and the Battle for Badgertown
by J. P. MartinThe sixth book about Uncle, the millionaire elephant who has a B.A. degree, begins with the Badgertown police seizing the belongings of Beaver Hateman, Uncle’s enemy, because he has refused to pay his rates. And it ends with a tremendous fight, using egg bombs and duck bombs, between the Hateman gang and Uncle’s supporters for possession of the Town Hall, and for the Great Mace, chief treasure of Badgertown.With the help of a new follower, the dog Brass – who has a bark that makes the ears tingle – Uncle continues the exploration of the great castle of Homeward. He opens the baffling Closed Gallery, discovers the fabulous Jewel Room and visits Mrs Witch, who is threatening the trade of Wizard Blenkinsop.The most hilarious adventures come at Christmas ( the time of year that the author, the late J.P. Martin, loved best) when Uncle goes shopping and attends Dr Lyre’s end-of-term party at the Academy. There is a sing-song round a Christmas tree so big that the guests can climb up into it to get their presents. Of course there is a mysterious gate-crasher hiding in the topmost branches. Who?