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A Spellbinding Guide to the Films (Follow Me Around... Ser.)
by Michael KoggeFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is coming to theaters November 16, 2018! Explore the new film series and its connections to Harry Potter with this beautiful handbook!As Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald breaks new ground, it's time to get up to speed on the films of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world! This handy handbook has everything fans need to sort hippogriffs from horcruxes, trace the lineage of the most noble wizarding families, explore the different wizarding governments, and study Hogwarts from the early 1900s on. This beautiful guide is the perfect deep dive into Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts and how the two worlds are connected, complete with family trees, infographics, and more.
A Spiderling Grows Up
by Pam ZollmanSpiderlings are fascinating creatures, and this book in the Scholastic News Nonfiction Reader series has striking photos and clear text for an amazing, upclose look. Subjects covered include the egg sac, moulting, and making silk.
A Splash of Forever #14
by Andrew Farley Sue Bentley Angela SwanAlice Forester can't believe it--she has to take swimming lessons at school! Everyone else in her class is excited and thinks she's strange for not feeling the same way. Problem is, Alice is afraid of the water. But after Alice meets the cuddly grey and white kitten Flame, she's ready to face her fears.
A Splash of Magic #3
by Sue Bentley Angela SwanCharlotte isn't looking forward to her trip to the seaside, but when she meets magical bunny Arrow, it turns into a trip she'll never forget.
A Splendid Friend, Indeed
by Suzanne BloomBear wants to read and write and think. Goose wants to talk and talk and talk. Can Bear and Goose be friends? Suzanne Bloom's picture book says volumes about friendship with a few select words and charming illustrations in this Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book .
A Splendid Friend, Indeed
by Suzanne BloomA Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor BookThis charming, bestselling picture book says volumes about friendship with a few select words and accessible illustrations.Bear wants to read and write and think. But his friend Goose wants to talk and talk ... and talk! Bear and Goose are so different! But can they still be friends? Toddlers and preschoolers will learn about how to make--and keep--new friends through this delightful story.A Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child Selection
A Splendid Friend, Indeed (Goose and Bear Stories)
by Suzanne BloomBear wants to read and write and think. Goose wants to talk and talk and talk. Can Bear and Goose be friends?
A Sporting Chance: Unusual Methods of Hunting
by Daniel P. MannixThe award-winning author of The Way of the Gladiator shares his experiences hunting with strange devices—and animals—in this classic book. Falcons, boomerangs, spears. . . In the mid-twentieth century, hunters of all shapes and sizes were in favor of giving their quarry a fighting chance. A revival of ancient sporting techniques was taking the hunting world by storm. The old ways required more skill and were, therefore, a greater challenge. They also brought people closer to nature. Among those embracing this philosophy was author Daniel P. Mannix, who was more interested in learning an antique skill than shooting a new gun. In these pages, he delves into the history of hunting and gives readers firsthand accounts of his attempts at bagging pigeons with a feral cat (an ocelot named Tiba), using a blowgun with poisoned darts for deer in Mexico, teaching an otter to retrieve downed ducks, tracking—and trapping—humans, and other odd, old-school techniques.&“A gripping compendium of hunting devices and trained animals that give the prey a sporting chance, this is easily the best hunting book in years.&” —Kirkus Reviews
A Sportsman's Journey
by Donald C. JacksonA Sportsman's Journey lyrically and spiritually connects readers with the natural world. Donald C. Jackson explores the rhythms and ways of hunting and fishing, particularly in America’s Deep South, and in so doing helps readers understand and find meaning in why hunters and anglers venture far afield. Journeying alongside the author, readers will savor the magic of sunrises and the mystery of twilight. Hearts will quicken as deer drift from shadows and ducks circle a woodland pond. The ocean will challenge them as they fight large fish from the deck of a wave-tossed boat far out at sea. Restless winds will whisper messages during a spring squirrel hunt on a Mississippi farm. Bird dogs, old guns, old friends, and times shared with loved ones will remind anglers and hunters of those special, shared memories. Ancient forests and powerful rivers remind us of our fragile, ephemeral state. Quail hunts strengthen cherished relationships with companions. Encounters with a mountain man will take us into a world thought to have vanished generations ago. A gathering of anglers on a Gulf Coast fishing pier at night reminds us of those hidden communities that exist around us, and are often unrecognized or perhaps even unknown. Jackson reveals how all of us depend on the natural world and share very personal interactions with it and with each other. This book reminds us that rediscovering, resurrecting, and celebrating these primal linkages are the real reasons we explore the world.
A Spot of Trouble (Turtle Beach #1)
by Teri WilsonGet ready to laugh out loud with this hilarious romantic comedy featuring:A grumpy firefighter who thinks his way is the only wayA bubbly cupcake vendor who thinks her pup can do no wrongAdorable Dalmatians who swap places—and the chaos that ensuesAn opposites-attract romance that'll warm your heartViolet March and Sam Nash are as different as night and day and have been enemies ever since Violet accused Sam of dognapping her beloved Dalmatian. Sam knows that would never happen—his well-trained fire safety demonstration dog never steps out of line, whereas Violet's problematic pooch has never met a command she didn't ignore completely, much like her bubbly owner. So when Sprinkles and Cinder accidentally switch places during the annual police vs. fire department softball tournament, Violet is thrilled by her dog's sudden perfect behavior, while stubborn-yet-charming Sam is horrified to find that his dog no longer listens.But when they eventually realize and switch the dogs back, Sam and Violet are shocked to find that not everything is as simple as it seems. And a little puppy love might be just the thing they've been missing...Praise for Teri Wilson:"Teri Wilson is the Queen of Romantic Comedy."—Sarah Morgan, USA Today bestselling author"A preposterous premise [turned] into delightfully escapist fun."—Kirkus Reviews for The Accidental Beauty Queen"A delightful romp."—Library Journal Starred Review for Royally Roma
A Squirrelly Situation: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet (Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet #5)
by Jacqueline KellyFeaturing the charming characters from the Newbery Honor Book The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, this exciting chapter book series introduces young readers to Callie Vee and the rough-and-tumble world of turn-of-the-century Texas. When Travis finds an abandoned baby squirrel, he brings him home and names him Fluffy. But Mother isn’t so sure that Fluffy is such a great family pet—and neither is Thud, the cat. Will Fluffy be able to steer clear of these two and find a home in the Tate household?
A Stallion Called Midnight
by Victoria EveleighThe island of Lundy is twelve-year-old Jenny's world, with its close-knit community of islanders and lighthouse-keepers. But when Jenny goes to boarding school on the mainland, she must leave behind everything she loves - including Midnight, the wild stallion she has secretly befriended.
A Stallion Called Midnight
by Victoria Eveleigh‘Midnight arched his neck and snorted, eyes blazing in the pink light of dawn. Then he walked towards her, and brushed her hand with his muzzle! Midnight is a wild stallion who won't let anyone tame him. Anyone, that is, except Jenny - but that’s their secret. Jenny dreads the day she’ll have to leave him on their island home and go away to school, especially as rumours are spreading that Midnight is dangerous. How can Jenny keep Midnight safe and free if she’s not there to protect him?
A Steadfast Companion: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (K-9 Companions #12)
by Myra JohnsonOffering a helping hand… Could give him everything he needs. Fighting his way back from a troubled past, handyman Angus &“Witt&” Wittenbauer needs refuge. When dog sanctuary owner Maddie McNeill needs someone to fix her kennel&’s roof, it seems like the answer to his prayers, especially when he&’s reunited with his long-lost dog, Ranger. His growing friendship with Maddie hints at the promise of something more, but will Witt ever feel deserving of love again? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb KastnerBook 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa CarterBook 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill LynnBook 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClainBook 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda MintonBook 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill KemererBook 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni ShilohBook 8: The Cowboy's Journey Home by Linda GoodnightBook 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb KastnerBook 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClainBook 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle CalhouneBook 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra JohnsonBook 13: The Rancher's Sanctuary by Linda GoodnightBook 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClainBook 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahanBook 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClain
A Stickler Christmas (A Stickler Story)
by Lane SmithA holiday picture book from award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith that features the woodland character, Stickler, who wanders the forest delivering Christmas presents. In a picture book that&’s both silly and sweet, readers will be inspired by this story of holiday kindness.Happy-go-lucky Stickler, an original character covered in sticks, is celebrating Christmas by passing out presents for all his friends. He has carefully selected the right stick for each of them, including: a Hop-Higher Stick for Rabbit, an Idea Stick for Crow, an In-a-Pear-Tree Stick for Partridge. But Doug-the-Fir doesn&’t want a present, he is too worried about being covered with decorations and lights and being the center of attention. So, Stickler promises to think of a solution and finds the perfect stick. But in order to help his shy friend, Stickler needs to be the one to shine. A Stickler Christmas encourages empathy and kindness with a joyful, lighthearted touch. Lane Smith, the award-winning author and illustrator of recent picture books, including A Gift for Nana (where Stickler first appears) and Stickler Loves the World, brings imagination and laughter to a clever story featuring a delightful character.
A Sticky Situation: Book 1 (The Trapdoor Mysteries #1)
by Abie LongstaffThe first book in The Trapdoor Mysteries, a series about Tally, a code-breaking, animal-loving servant girl and her best friend, a squirrel named Squill, who solve mysteries with the help of a secret library...Ten-year-old Tally is a servant girl at Mollett Manor. She sleeps in the scullery sink, and spends her days scrubbing, polishing and ironing (when she's not secretly reading books). Then Tally and her squirrel friend, Squill, find a secret library hidden under the manor - a magical library where the books come to life! When Mollett Manor is burgled, can Tally use the knowledge she finds in the books to catch the criminals? Can they even help her solve the mystery of her missing mother?
A Sting In The Tale: My Adventures With Bumblebees
by Dave GoulsonDave Goulson became obsessed with wildlife as a small boy growing up in rural Shropshire, starting with an increasingly exotic menagerie of pets. When his interest turned to the anatomical, there were even some ill-fated experiments with taxidermy. But bees are where Goulson's true passion lies—the humble bumblebee in particular. <p><p> Once commonly found in the marshes of Kent, the English short-haired bumblebee went extinct in the United Kingdom, but by a twist of fate still exists in the wilds of New Zealand, the descendants of a few pairs shipped over in the nineteenth century. Dave Goulson's passionate quest to reintroduce it to its native land is one of the highlights of a book that includes original research into the habits of these mysterious creatures, history's relationship with the bumblebee, and advice on how to protect the bumblebee for future generations. <p> One of the United Kingdom's most respected conservationists and the founder of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, Goulson combines lighthearted tales of a child's growing passion for nature with a deep insight into the crucial importance of the bumblebee. He details the minutiae of life in the nest, sharing fascinating research into the effects intensive farming has had on our bee population and the potential dangers if we are to continue down this path.
A Sting in the Tale: My Adventures with Bumblebees
by Dave GoulsonFOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF GREAT NATURE WRITERS SUCH AS E.O. WILSON AND CHARMING MEMOIRS LIKE GERALD DURRELL'S MY FAMILY AND OTHER ANIMALS, THIS FASCINATING BOOK WILL ALTER THE WAY WE THINK ABOUT BUMBLEBEES.Dave Goulson became obsessed with wildlife as a small boy growing up in rural Shropshire, starting with an increasingly exotic menagerie of pets. When his interest turned to the anatomical, there were even some ill-fated experiments with taxidermy. But bees are where Goulson's true passion lies—the humble bumblebee in particular.Once commonly found in the marshes of Kent, the English short-haired bumblebee went extinct in the United Kingdom, but by a twist of fate still exists in the wilds of New Zealand, the descendants of a few pairs shipped over in the nineteenth century. Dave Goulson's passionate quest to reintroduce it to its native land is one of the highlights of a book that includes original research into the habits of these mysterious creatures, history's relationship with the bumblebee, and advice on how to protect the bumblebee for future generations.One of the United Kingdom's most respected conservationists and the founder of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, Goulson combines lighthearted tales of a child's growing passion for nature with a deep insight into the crucial importance of the bumblebee. He details the minutiae of life in the nest, sharing fascinating research into the effects intensive farming has had on our bee population and the potential dangers if we are to continue down this path.
A Stone Sat Still
by Brendan WenzelIn this moving companion to the Caldecott Honor–winning They All Saw a Cat, Brendan Wenzel tells the story of a seemingly ordinary stone. But it isn't just a stone—to the animals that use it, it's a resting place, a kitchen, a safe haven...even an entire world. With stunning illustrations in cut paper, pencil, collage, and paint, and soothing rhythms that invite reading aloud, A Stone Sat Still is a gorgeous exploration of perspective, perception, sensory experience, color, size, function, and time, with an underlying environmental message that is timely and poignant. Once again Wenzel shows himself to be a master of the picture book form.
A Story for Bear
by Dennis HaseleyWhen a young bear finds a scrap of an old letter, he is so curious about the mysterious marks that he searches out their source--a cabin in the woods. There he meets a young woman and is mesmerized by the sound of her voice. Though he cannot understand her words, he returns every day to hear the woman's stories of sailors, goddesses, and far-off lands.
A Story for Small Bear
by Alice B. McGintyIn this sweet, lyrical picture book, perfect for bedtime, a playful cub prepares for hibernation, saving just enough time for Mama to share a story before they must settle down.Autumn is ending and a chilly breeze is drifting in, which can mean only one thing-- it's time to hibernate over the long winter. But before Small Bear does, she'd like for Mama to tell her some stories. Mama agrees, with one condition: all the preparation must get done-- no dilly, no dally. So Small Bear tries to be good, venturing off to find sprigs for her winter bed, splishing and splashing in the stream, and climbing up, up, up into the tall forest trees in search of acorns. When she finally returns home, Small Bear snuggles down with Mama in their den. Did she make it back in time? "You did," Mama answers, and pulls her in close. And then Mama tells the most wonderful tale of a little bear--just like Small Bear--who, while enjoying the world around her, saved just enough time for stories.
A Story of Cheeky Raccoon
by Olga ScottWhen a cheeky and rebellious little raccoon gets bored with his quiet life at home, he sets an audacious plan for himself. This plan leads him on an unexpected adventure, visiting existing friends and meeting new ones, until finally the culmination of his plan is within his reach… But is his plan worth sacrificing what he has at home? Follow the cheeky raccoon on his journey in his easy to read, engaging rhymed story to find out!
A Story of Rock and Vole
by David HemsleyOld Vole likes telling stories of his and his friends adventures. How they manage to keep out of the way of the naughty, stinky stoats, and windy weasels. Stinky stoats and windy weasels just think voles are ‘fast food.’ They are. They run very fast so they can’t eat us. Charlie Vole’s latest adventure is playing his drums very loud and making lots of noise in his famous rock band. Old Vole thought you might like to hear the story of how he did it.
A Strange Place to Call Home: The World's Most Dangerous Habitats And The Animals That Call Them Home (Into Reading, Trade Book #11)
by Ed Young Marilyn SingerNIMAC-sourced textbook
A Stranger at Green Knowe (Green Knowe #4)
by L. M. BostonPing, a Chinese refugee, is captivated by Hanno, a gorilla from the Congo, when he sees him in the London Zoo. <P><P>He is awed by the gorilla's power and dignity, and senses that he, too, has been displaced from his homeland. <P>Later Hanno escapes and finds shelter in a dense thicket at Green Knowe, where Ping is spending the summer. <P><P>This is a powerful story that can open interesting discussions on ethical issues. It is fourth in the Green Knowe series, following The River at Green Knowe and preceding An Enemy at Green Knowe.