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Adventures with Grandma: Children’s book (7 - 12 years). Grandma rocks!
by A. P. HernándezAndrea and Jamie, 9 and 7 years old, are siblings, and this summer they’re going to spend a few days with their grandmother because their parents have won a raffle and are going on a trip. Their parents’ instructions are very clear: “Be very good,” “Take good care of Grandma,” and “Grandma is very old, look after her.” However, left alone with their grandmother, Andrea and Jamie are in for a huge surprise. Grandma may not be as boring as they had thought after all ... A fun book with humor, action and adventure for boys and girls! Recommended reading for children aged 7 and up.
Adventures with Hanz - A Trip to the Desert
by E. A. MontecarloJoin Hanz on an unforgettable journey full of excitement, bravery, and heartwarming family moments! In this captivating picture book, Hanz embarks on a surprise trip to the desert with his parents. Little does he know, the adventure ahead will challenge them with thrilling obstacles and unexpected encounters. As dangers arise, Hanz must rely on his courage and teamwork to overcome them. His heroic deeds highlight the power of bravery and compassion. Perfect for children aged 4-8, Adventures with Hanz: A Trip to the Desert is a beautifully illustrated story that teaches valuable lessons about courage, problem-solving, and the importance of family. This delightful tale is sure to become a bedtime favourite, inspiring young readers to embrace their own adventures with open hearts and fearless spirits.
Adventures with My Daddies
by Gareth PeterSet off on a series of incredible adventures with a family that has two dads! As they read bedtime stories with their little one, the pages burst into colorful life. Together, this LGBTQ+ family battles dragons, dodges deadly dinosaurs, zooms to the moon, and explores the world in a hot air balloon, before winding down to sleep in a wonderfully cozy ending. This rhyming read aloud celebrates the power of imagination and champions the love that brings all kinds of families together. Author and illustrator team Gareth Peter and Garry Parsons deliver an imaginative, heartwarming tale filled with bright and optimistic acrylic and pencil illustrations
Adventures with The Secret Explorers: 4-Book Box Set of Educational Fiction Chapter Books Books (The Secret Explorers)
by SJ KingDive into the world of the Secret Explorers and join them on their action-packed adventures in this four-book boxset collection.Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world, here to take young readers on a series of fact-filled fictional adventures! Each with their own specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, these young globetrotters will teach kids that learning can be fun, encouraging them to become experts in something they are passionate about.With thrilling narratives and plenty of humour, children will love the first four books in the fact-filled series are included in this collection: The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales, The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision, The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers, and The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Join marine-life expert Connor on an undersea adventure, space brainiac Roshni on a mission to fix a space probe, history nerd Gustavo in a battle against tomb robbers, and dinosaur expert Tamiko as she races to save a dinosaur egg!This epic adventure is packed with:- Four thrilling adventure books for young readers- Fun facts and illustrations about marine life, outer space, ancient Egypt and dinosaurs- Simple and informative diagrams telling kids all they need to know about different subjects- Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitionsEach story fast-paced, fun, and full of facts, The Secret Explorers books by SJ King are perfect for children aged 7-9 who are into all things nature, science, technology, and adventure. This four-book collection is the perfect gift for boys and girls who are naturally curious and care about the planet, is packed with lots of information that provides a magical introduction to STEM subjects. At the end of this adventure series, the "Mission Notes" provides a useful summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read!
Adventures With Waffles
by Maria Parr Kate Forrester Guy PuzeyTwo 9-year-olds have many in adventures where they live in Norway.Lena is Trille’s best friend, even if she is a girl. And there is never an ordinary day when you’ve got a best friend like Lena. Hardly a day passes without Trille and Lena inventing some kind of adventure that often ends in trouble. Whether it’s coaxing a cow onto a boat or sledding down the steepest and iciest hill with a chicken, there is always a thrill—and sometimes an injury—to be had. Trille loves to share everything with Lena, even Auntie Granny’s waffles. But when Lena has to move away and Auntie Granny leaves the world, it sometimes seems like nothing will ever be right again. The warmth of friendship and the support of family suffuse this lightly illustrated novel, proving that when times are tough, a little taste of sweetness can make all the difference. (Illustrations described.)
Adventurous Adam
by Stacey AtkinsonAdventurous Adam’s own uniqueness is that he wears hearing aids. What is your uniqueness? If you don’t know your uniqueness just yet, you’ll be able to discover it along the way with Adventurous Adam and his friends’ everyday adventures. Adventurous Adam takes you through his everyday life including starting school which can sound scary as it’s something different, but it is not really, it is actually quite exciting meeting new friends and learning new things. Adventurous Adam teaches his friends why he is unique and what it is like to wear hearing aids. Life is for living. The four big influences to take away from this book are: To ACCEPT, to APPRECIATE, be POSITIVE and have EMPATHY for others.
Adventurous Adeline and the Back-to-School Party (Adventurous Adeline)
by Mary FashikIn this first installment of the Adventurous Adeline series, readers will have fun following STEM-enthusiast Adeline and her best friend, Maya, as they seek out solutions for accessibility issues, while also teaching young readers about the importance of making spaces enjoyable for all community members.
The Adventurous Boy's Handbook: For Ages 9 to 99
by Stephen Brennan Finn BrennanStephen and Finn Brennan, father and son, know what's really fun for boys of all ages. The Adventurous Boy's Handbook is filled with idea, explanations, and instructions for games, sports, and activities ranging from stargazing, baseball, and animal tracking to sign language, magic and archaeology. Included in this invaluable book: step-by-step guides to pitching a tent, building an ice-yacht, shooting a bow and arrow, and fending off a shark attack. The Adventurous Boy's Handbook promises endless days and nights filled with orienteering, cowboying, sailing, and so much more. No boy should leave home without it!
The Adventurous Deeds of Deadwood Jones
by Helen HemphillThirteen-year-old Prometheus Jones and his eleven-year-old cousin Omer flee Tennessee and join a cattle drive that will eventually take them to Texas, where Prometheus hopes his father lives, and they find adventure and face challenges as African Americans in a land still recovering from the Civil War.
Adventurous Eats (Easy Eats)
by Katrina JorgensenLooking for new recipes that will challenge those blossoming cooks? Adventurous Eats will push developing cooks to the next level of kitchen creativity. Try a new flavor combination or a cuisine from across the globe. These recipes are both tasty and tempting!
The Adventurous Fly
by Alan KempThe Adventurous Fly tells the heartwarming tale of Fly, a stray border collie embarking on an exciting journey that will resonate with children and parents alike. As the endearing central character, Fly models the enduring importance of kindness and friendship in a delightful way that captures the imagination. Readers are sure to be entertained following Fly’s amusing adventures, facing life’s little challenges with energetic optimism. At the same time, they will learn timeless lessons about compassion as Fly lives out the loyalty and affection border collies are so beloved for. The story provides the perfect opportunity for families to cozy up together and become wrapped up in the page-turning exploits of this memorable canine hero that both kids and adults will adore.
The Adventurous Girl's Handbook: For Ages 9 to 99
by Stephen Brennan Lara BrennanAn adventurous girl is a force to be reckoned with. This is the adventurer's guide to navigating the road of girlhood with style, grace, and most of all, fun. It's also packed with the most valuable skills, secrets. and age-old wisdom ever assembled for the modern girl.Horseback riding, ballet dancing, throwing the most unforgettable slumber party ever, and dealing with boys, playing sports and enjoying the outdoors: these are the things that girls want, and need, to know. The Adventurous Girl's Handbook is a treat--pick it up again and again for a new lesson in decorating with beads, pressing flowers, or decorating your bedroom with the hottest styles. Here is the perfect book for smart, adventurous girls of all ages!
Adventurous Women: Eight True Stories About Women Who Made a Difference
by Penny ColmanThe adventures of eight inspiring women of the twentieth century.Mary Gibson Henry risked her life following her passion for new botanical species. During the Civil War, Katharine Wormeley worked aboard hospital ships and helped to save the lives of many sick and wounded soldiers. With a promise and a dollar and a half, Mary McLeod Bethune opened a school for African American girls in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1904, at a time when schools were segregated. Award-winning author Penny Colman offers a compelling collection of true stories about eight women who were bold enough to confront obstacles and take risks in the pursuit of their goals. This is a book that celebrates the intelligence, fortitude, and courage of women.
Adverbs (The Magic of Language)
by Ann HeinrichsNo matter if you read quickly or slowly, or whether you start off grumpily or happily, you will surely have a smile on your face once you've learned about adverbs. This book will help young readers identify adverbs and use them in writing and speaking. Adverbs just make reading more fun!
The Aedyn Chronicles: Chosen Ones
by Alister E. McgrathThe land of Aedyn, once under the peaceful rule of the Great King, has been overtaken by mysterious lords who trust only in their own reason. Two children called from our world have the power to lead the revolution, but will they find the courage to face their own destiny?
Aelisachi Adbhut Katha
by Sau. Leela ShindeThis is a story of a girl named Olice. Olice sees a dream and in the dream, she enters into a room. She drinks juice from a bottle and she becomes small. She eats sweet and she becomes very tall. She eats biscuits she becomes normal. She meets a rabbit and he helps her come out of that place.
The Aeneid for Boys and Girls
by Alred J. ChurchFollow Aeneid as he flees a burning Troy with his family and sets out on a dangerous journey to found what will one day become The Roman Empire. Thrill with him as he gets caught up in conflicts between the gods, all the while striving to complete his own grand destiny. Virgil intended this book to be a sequel to the Iliad and the Odyssey, and as such it takes up with events just after the finish of the Odyssey. Inscribed here are myths and legends and tales of bravery destined to last for all time.
Aenir (The Seventh Tower, Book #3)
by Garth NixBook three of the series (for ages 9-12): The dream world Aenir is not a safe place. One wrong step can lead to danger, entrapment...or death. Tal and Milla must fight their way through this shifting landscape. They are searching for the Codex, a magical object that will decide the fate of their worlds. Many creatures stand in their way--from the cloud-flesh Storm Shepherds to a swarm of venomous Waspwyrms to a horrifying figure named Hazror. Tal and Milla cannot leave Aenir without the Codex. But finding it might endanger them more than they've ever dreamed...
Aerie
by Thomas E. Sniegoskihaven? or hell? Aaron Corbet is an eighteen-year-old Nephilim and the one who will reunite the fallen angels with Heaven. But right now Aaron isn't interested in saving anybody other than himself, his magically powered dog, and his younger, autistic foster brother, Steven, from Verchiel, the cruel leader of the Powers. Verchiel is bent on destroying Aaron, and with him all hope of angelic reconciliation. With the help of a fallen angel, Aaron manages to arrive in the angelic refuge known as Aerie. Though he hopes to catch his breath before continuing the Good Fight, Aaron learns that the other residents of Aerie are concerned about his presence and his role in their future. But how can he win their trust when he has accidentally led the Powers straight to the sanctuary of the Fallen?
Aeronautical Chart User's Guide: Aeronav Products (FAA Handbooks Ser.)
by Federal Aviation AdministrationThe updated 11th edition of the Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide by the FAA is a great reference for novice pilots and professionals alike. Printed in full color with detailed examples, this book provides all the information students and pilots need to know about all the symbols and information provided on US aeronautical charts and chart navigation publications. Readers will find information on VFR charts, aeronautical chart symbols, helicopter route charts, flyway planning charts, IFR enroute charts, explanation of IFR enroute terms and symbols, Terminal Procedure Publications (TPPs), explanation of TPP terms and symbols, airspace classifications, and an airspace class table.
The Aesop for Children
by AesopAccording to the Greek historian Herodotus, the fables were written by a slave named Aesop, who lived in Ancient Greece during the 5th century BCE. Aesop's fables and the Indian tradition, as represented by the Buddhist Jataka Tales and the Hindu Panchatantra, share about a dozen tales in common, although often widely differing in detail. There is therefore some debate over whether the Greeks learned these fables from Indian storytellers or the other way, or if the influences were mutual.
The Aesop for Children (First Avenue Classics ™)
by AesopAesop's famous collection of fables are intended to teach a variety of moral lessons. But instead of being long-winded and serious, these lighthearted tales are full of talking animals and often silly situations. Featuring such popular fables as "The Lion and the Mouse" and "The Fox and the Grapes," this collection is sure to entertain readers of any age. While the existence of Aesop's fables dates back to 6th century BCE, this version is taken from a 1919 copyright edition, with original illustrations by Milo Winter.
Aesop's Fables: The Hare and the Tortoise (Tadpoles Tales)
by Elizabeth Adams Andy RowlandA simple retelling of a favourite Aesop fable. Hare thinks he is much quicker than Tortoise and never stops teasing her. But what will happen when they have a race?
Aesop's Fables
by AesopA collection of fables credited to Aesop, a slave and story-teller believed to have lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 560 BCE.