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Aids and Health Issues (Africa: Progress and Problems #13)
by Leeanne GelletlyMillions of Africans die each year from infectious diseases, such as AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis; from poor nutrition or lack of clean drinking water; or from diseases like measles and polio that have been conquered in developed countries through the use of vaccines. The continents widespread poverty, along with a lack of adequate hospitals and trained doctors and nurses, contributes to the health-care crisis. As a result, the life expectancy of people living in sub-Saharan Africa is about 54 yearsa lifespan roughly than 25 years shorter than that of the average American. This book explores the current health crisis in Africa, explaining the scope of the problems that the continent faces. It also describes efforts by humanitarian organizations and by African governments to train health-care professionals.
Aikave Janache
by Shekhar ShiledarShekh Chilli’s wife had gone to her father’s house. Shekh chilli went to bring her back. He had a very weak horse and it was not possible for the horse to carry both of them. So he himself sit on the horse and his wife was walking along. Some people criticized him for making his wife walk. Than he made her sit on the horse. The people criticized his wife. Then they both sat on the horse and the people criticized both for sitting on the weak horse. Shekh chilli gets angry and throws the horse in the river.
Aiko y el diamante perdido
by Isha JuddUna encantadora historia de aventuras que se desprende del exitoso libro El amor sobre todas las cosas, y que despertará en el lector ese niño interior que todos llevamos dentro.Aiko, el príncipe de Tandra es preparado para algo importante, La Bruja del reino habla constantemente con su padre el Rey para alertarlo de sus desafíos. Inesperadamente, la calma que rodea a la familia real de Tandra se ve sacudida y Aiko tiene frente a sí un camino lleno de retos. Todo ocurre con mucha velocidad, pero Aiko y los siete amigos con los que se ha preparado son ayudados por los guardias para huir con rapidez.Aikon, miembro de la guardia familiar, ha esperado con muchas ansias este momento, y con su traición se dedica a perseguir a Aiko para arrestarlo y quedarse con el diamante Isha. Sin embargo, a bordo del barco Tilopa, el joven príncipe emprende un camino lleno de aventuras. Pronto, lucharán en jardines misteriosos, conocerán reinos lejanos, y vivirán de cerca el misterio en torno al diamante Isha.Una historia que se desprende del libro Amor sobre todas las cosas, y cuyo éxito ha marcado la trayectoria de su autora. Este libro, permite a todos los seguidores de Isha compartir una historia llena de significados con niños y jóvenes; y con todos aquellos que viven con intensidad este tipo de aventuras.
The Ailey Athletic Boys (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 3)
by Nancy WhiteNIMAC-sourced textbook
Aim (Bakers Mountain Stories)
by Joyce Moyer HostetterAs World War II threatens the United States in 1941, fourteen-year-old Junior Bledsoe fights his own battles at home. Junior struggles with school and with anger--at his late father, his insufferable granddaddy, his neighbors, and himself--as he desperately tries to understand himself and find his own aim in life. But he finds relief in escaping to the quiet of the nearby woods and tinkering with cars, something he learned from his pop, and a fatherly neighbor provides much-needed guidance. This heartfelt and inspiring prequel to the author's Blue and Comfort also includes an author's note and bibliography.
Aim High (Kids' Sports Stories)
by Shawn PryorFriends Kerry and Zack can't get enough of their favorite superhero, a bow-and-arrow-toting character named Brave Bowie. His magic arrows always save the day. But when the friends sign up for archery lessons, they soon learn that practice and hard work make real-life archers great in the sport, not cartoon tricks.
Aimee
by Mary Beth MillerFirst-novelist Miller creates an intense psychological drama narrated by a troubled teen recently acquitted of murder charges. The question "Did Zoe really help best friend Aimee commit suicide?" hangs precariously between the lines of Zoe's journal, where (according to her psychologist) she is to write about her past, "what you felt, what you thought, what was important to you." Zoe pointedly avoids discussing the fateful night of Aimee's death, but she candidly describes her present emotions. She openly expresses her scorn for therapists, her resentment of her mother, her longing to see old friends (whom she is forbidden to contact) and her avoidance of a girl at her new school (the girl flirts with death the same way Aimee did). Tension mounts as Zoe edges ever closer to the truth about Aimee's death, but details remain below the surface until the cathartic climax, when Zoe finally recaps the horrific chain of events and must determine whether or not the tragedy could have been prevented. While the premise involves extremes of behavior, readers will readily recognize the feelings and conflicts that fuel this engrossing novel. Investigating the tensions between teens and the adults in their lives, the author raises hard-hitting questions that resound all the more powerfully for her refusal to simplify the answers.
Aiming High: Junko Tabei's Daring Climb (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5)
by Michael Love Catherine JohnFOR THE LOVE OF CLIMBING No woman had ever climbed to the peak of Mt. Everest. Dozens of men had died trying. Yet Junko Tabei decided it was time for her to face the dangers and try to reach the top. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round: My Story of the Making of Martin Luther King Day
by Kathlyn J. KirkwoodThis brilliant memoir-in-verse tells the moving story of how a nation learned to celebrate a hero. Through years of protests and petition, Kathlyn's story highlights the foot soldiers who fought to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a national holiday.Ain&’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me &’Round is a deeply moving middle grade memoir about what it means to be an everyday activist and foot solider for racial justice, as Kathlyn recounts how, drawn to activism from childhood, she went from attending protests as a teenager to fighting for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday to become a national holiday as an adult. A blueprint for kids starting down their own paths to civic awareness, it shows life beyond protests and details the sustained time, passion, and energy it takes to turn an idea into a law. Deftly weaving together monumental historical events with a heartfelt coming-of-age story and in-depth information on law making, Ain&’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me &’Round is the perfect engaging example of how history can help inform the present.
Ain't Gonna Study War No More: The Story of America's Peace Seekers
by Milton MeltzerA history of those who have protested war with emphasis on the United States.
Ain't It Funny
by Margaret GurevichFor fans of Stand Up, Yumi Chung! and The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl comes an honest and heartfelt novel about a girl who's determined not to let her growing anxiety and OCD hold her back from using stand-up comedy to bring her parents back together.Eleven-year-old Maya&’s life is bit of a mess. Her dad just moved out to pursue his stand-up comedy dreams, her mom seems more preoccupied with running the family&’s Russian deli than getting Dad back, and Maya&’s anxiety and germ worries have only been heightening. Her grandma always tells her &“slozi goryu ne pomozhet&”—tears won&’t help sorrow—but right now it&’s hard to be strong.So when her teacher Ms. Banta announces the sixth-grade talent show, Maya sees an opportunity. If she can perform stand-up comedy in the show, she can prove to her mom and dad that comedy has a place in all their lives and try to bring them together again. But conquering her fears amidst her family falling apart and a growing hot-hot-hot feeling inside is easier said than done…In this authentic novel full of both humor and heartbreak, Margaret Gurevich crafts a story about comedy, fractured family, and learning how strength comes in many forms.
Air (Le monde de Yesod #1)
by Marzia BosoniYesod est un monde formé de quatre royaumes, qui prennent leur nom et se caractérisent chacun par les quatre éléments primordiaux : Air, Terre, Eau et Feu. Quatre royaumes au bord d'une guerre fratricide suite à la disparition de l’ancien Pouvoir, la magie qui les unissaient tous, volé par un ennemi battu par le passé, mais jamais définitivement vaincu. Quatre jeunes élus, un pour chaque royaume, devront partir à la recherche des Clefs du Pouvoir, les légendaires talismans qui leur permettront d'ouvrir les portes de la forteresse d'Atef, désormais fermée et éteinte, où le Pouvoir était gardé. Avir, Karka, Mayim et Esh, entre dangers et découvertes, vivront une aventure initiatique lors de laquelle ils apprendront à se connaître et comprendront que la victoire et le salut résultent de l'union des forces et des différences.
Air: 'a Stunning Read For Summer' (Blue Ser. #2)
by Lisa GlassLast year, one amazing summer was enough to turn Iris's world upside down. She met the boy of her dreams, the super talented Zeke, and the two of them set off on a pro-surfing adventure around the globe.Now, one week in Miami could be enough to tear her life apart.When Iris and Zeke take a break from competitions to relax on South Beach, Iris feels more than just the draw of the surf pulling Zeke away from her. Something's not right, and soon Iris will have to decide if she and Zeke are really the best thing for each other after all.Air is the thrilling follow-up to Blue; a gorgeous story of sun, sea and first love.
Air (Earth Materials and Systems)
by Tamra B. OrrAll living things need air to survive. Air also protects Earth. Discover why air is an important part of nature!
Air: A Novel
by Monica RoeAn action-packed, empowering middle grade novel about a girl who has to speak up when her wheelchair motocross dreams get turned upside down.Twelve-year-old Emmie is working to raise money for a tricked-out wheelchair to get serious about WCMX, when a mishap on a poorly designed ramp at school throws her plans into a tailspin. Instead of replacing the ramp, her school provides her with a kind but unwelcome aide—and, seeing a golden media opportunity, launches a public fundraiser for her new wheels. Emmie loves her close-knit rural town, but she can’t shake the feeling that her goals—and her choices—suddenly aren’t hers anymore. With the help of her best friends, Emmie makes a plan to get her dreams off the ground—and show her community what she wants, what she has to give, and how ready she is to do it on her own terms.Air is a smart, energetic middle grade debut from Monica Roe about thinking big, working hard, and taking flight.
Air Force (Special Forces: Protecting, Building, Te)
by Gabrielle VanderhoofThe United States Air Force is among the best in the world. In the air, in space, and in cyberspace, the Air Force works to protect the United States from threats to the country's national security. The Air Force's Special Forces are highly trained to provide support to our servicemen and women as they take part in a variety of military and humanitarian efforts around the globe. This book gives readers a glimpse of what it takes to become a member of the U.S. Air Force, including the rigorous physical training each recruit must endure. You will learn: * How the Air Force assists in humanitarian efforts * What the Air Force is doing to battle viruses overseas. * How the Air Force works to support our troops fighting abroad in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Air Force Air Commandos (Torque Books: Armed Forces)
by Jack DavidFull-color photography accompanies exciting information about the Air Force air commandos. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.
Air Force One: Protecting the President's Plane (High Security)
by Kaitlyn DulingAir Force One keeps the U.S. president safe while flying. Learn more about the features that protect this amazing plane. Also find out how team members protect the president as he travels on Air Force One.
Air Force One (Cornerstones of Freedom, 2nd Series)
by Brendan JanuaryChildren's book about Air Force One, the airplane that the President of the United States uses for transportation.
The Air in There (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Nancy WhiteNIMAC-sourced textbook. Air Power You can't see air, but you can see what it does. Find out how air can change things from flat to fun.
Air Keep (Farworld #3)
by J. Scott SavageFor the first time in paperback, the adventure continues. . . It's been six months since Marcus and Kyja obtained the help of the land and water elementals. But before they can get help from the mysterious air elementals, they have to figure out how to open a box with no key. Together, Marcus and Kyja travel into the Is, the Was, the Will Be and the Never Was as they try to open the box, save their city, and free Land Keep and Water Keep from water and land elementals who have joined the Dark Circle. Marcus still has to find a way to change the future and save Kyjas life, but there is a catch: any changes they make in the Abyss of Time may destroy the doorway, trapping them forever . . . Even with his physical handicap, Marcus is able to accomplish great things. It is a story of determination and friendship, and of having the courage to make those hard decisions.
The Air out There (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Esther MizrachiNIMAC-sourced textbook. Can You Guess? There is something all around us that you can't see. But you know it's there. Guess what it is.
Air Raid -- Pearl Harbor!: The Story of December 7, 1941
by Theodore TaylorIt examines from both the American and Japanese points of view the political and military events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Air That Kills: India's Pollution Problem (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5)
by Susan StubbsTOXIC AIR In some Indian cities, people hurry through the streets, gasping for air. They have trouble breathing because of the air pollution, which is so bad that it can cause illness, and even death. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Airball
by L. D. HarkraderKirby Nickel loves basketball. The only problem is he can't play basketball. But when an opportunity to meet NBA star Brett McGrew comes up, Kirby knows he has to take a chance and try out for the basketball team. Getting on the team turns out to be easy--the rest of the boys are as supremely untalented as Kirby--but winning in order to be eligible to meet McGrew is a whole different problem. Different and embarrassing. The coach's radical new plan for success involves the boys playing in their underwear. But if this crazy idea works, Kirby will get to meet his hero--who he secretly also hopes is his long-lost father.