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Jason and the Argonauts
by Neil Smith Jose PenaThe voyage of Jason and the Argonauts and their hunt for the Golden Fleece is one of the most enduringly popular of all of the Ancient Greek heroic myths. Accepting the quest in order to regain his kingdom, Jason assembled a legendary crew including many of Greece's greatest heroes such as Hercules, Orpheus, Atalanta, Telamon, and the twins Castor and Pollux. With this band of heroes and demi-gods, Jason set sail in the Argo on a journey across the known world. During their quest, the Argonauts faced numerous challenges including the harpies, the clashing rocks, the Sirens, Talos the bronze man, the sleepless dragon that guarded the fleece, and of course the fickle will of the gods of Olympus.Dr. Neil Smith retells this classic myth, examining its origins, its history, and its continued popularity. The text is supported by numerous illustrations both classical and modern, including numerous artwork plates especially commissioned for this work.
Jason and the Argonauts: A Modern Graphic Greek Myth (Mythology Graphics)
by Stephanie PetersWhen young hero Jason sets out to claim his rightful throne, he faces many challenges along the way. The most difficult of all? Capturing the Golden Fleece. Thankfully, he has his fellow heroes—the Argonauts—by his side. Find out if Jason and his pals succeed in their quest in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth.
Jason and the Argonauts: The First Great Quest in Greek Mythology
by Robert ByrdA beautifully illustrated account of the Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts with informative details from the award-winning author of Electric Ben The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the earliest recorded Greek myths. Here, master artist Robert Byrd has created a striking telling of the legend for a new generation of readers. Complete with explanatory notes and illustrated back matter, Jason and the Argonauts traces each step of our hero&’s journey, from the Golden Fleece&’s origin story and Jason&’s childhood to his triumphant return with the prize and eventual death. Deftly designed to accommodate glorious large pictures and captioned insets, the book is not only a great story, but a wealth of information about ancient Greece.
Jason and the Golden Fleece
by James Riordan Jason CockcroftThe mythological Greek epic of Jason and the Golden Fleece is retold here with a bold new vision. Inspired after following the hero's route to Batumi, author James Riordan bases his tale on the first-recorded full version written by Apollonius of Rhodes. This account sheds a more positive light on the character Medea. The heroic characters and high adventure in this picture book will appeal to both boys and girls, as will Jason Cockcroft's inspired artwork, which mixes Ancient Greek vase pastiche and high realism.
Jason and the Gorgon's Blood (Young Heroes #4)
by Jane Yolen Robert J. HarrisBefore he led the Argonauts on the quest for the Golden Fleece, Jason saved an ancient city . . .Jason is an orphan training to be a warrior under the instruction of the centaur Chiron. But when wild centaurs steal Chiron's most precious possessions--two jars of Gorgon's blood, one with the power to heal any wound and the other a poison deadly enough to massacre multitudes--Jason must recover the blood before it can destroy the city of Iolcus. As he undertakes the quest with a band of unruly companions, Jason learns he's actually the true heir to the throne of Iolcus. Only by proving himself worthy of leading this troop of young heroes can Jason stop the savage centaurs and save his city from slaughter. This ebook features personal histories by Jane Yolen and Robert J. Harris including rare images from the authors' personal collections, as well as a timeline of the Heroic Age and a conversation between the two authors about the making of the series.
Jason and the Losers
by Gina Willner-PardoFollowing his parents' divorce, a fifth-grader goes to live with his aunt and uncle and attends a new school where he changes some attitudes about friendship.
Jason et moi: Une Histoire d‘Amour Initiatique Gay
by Rg Maxwell CarlsenTreize ans, bisexuel, Jason tombe fou amoureux de Max, douze ans, le nouveau mec absolument mignon et adorable du quartier. Que se passera-t-il si Max vient dormir à la maison ?
Jason to the Rescue (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 4)
by Catherine Connell Kagan McLeod Jack LatimerNIMAC-sourced textbook
Jason y yo: Una historia de amor adolescente
by Maxwell Carlsen RtJason, chico bisexual de trece años, se enamora locamente de Max, de doce, que es el nuevo chico del vecindario y es adorablemente guapo. ¿Qué ocurrirá cuando Max se quede a dormir?
Jason's Gold
by Will Hobbs"Gold!" Jason shouted at the top of his lungs. "Read all about it! Gold discovered in Alaska!"Within hours of hearing the thrilling news, fifteen-year-old Jason Hawthorn jumps a train for Seattle, stow away on a ship bound for the goldfields, and joins thousands of fellow prospectors attempting the difficult journey to the Klondike. The Dead Horse Trail, the infamous Chilkott Pass, and a five-hundred-mile trip by canoe down the Yukon River lie ahead. With help from a young writer named Jack London, Jason and his dog face moose, bears, and the terrors of a subartic winter in this bone-chilling survival story. 00-01 Tayshas High School Reading List, 01-02 Young Hoosier Book Award Masterlist (Gr 4-6), 01-02 Young Hoosier Book Award Masterlist (Gr 6-8), 01-02 William Allen White Children's Book Award Masterlist, and 01 Heartland Award for Excellence in YA Lit Finalist Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2000, National Council for SS & Child. Book Council, 2000 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA), and 2000 Quick Picks for Young Adults (Recomm. Books for Reluctant Young Readers)
Jason's Miracle
by Beryl Lieff BenderlyIt's the first night of Hanukkah, and Jason is frustrated and upset. Christmas is everywhere, and his family won't celebrate it even a little. His dad is firm in his beliefs about the miracle of Hanukkah. But Jason gains a new perspective when he is transported back in time and welcomed as a friend of the Maccabees. With Jason's help, the Maccabees are able to defeat the Syrians, regain Jerusalem, and witness the miracle of the lights.
Jason, the Argonauts, and the Golden Fleece: An Interactive Mythological Adventure (You Choose: Ancient Greek Myths)
by Blake HoenaYou are the mighty Greek hero Jason. Along with your crew of argonauts, you are setting sail in search of the Golden Fleece. But your journey will not be easy. Sea monsters, powerful witches, and deadly beasts stand in your way. Can you survive and bring the Golden Fleece back to your kingdom? Full-page illustrations, interactive stories, and multiple endings transport you back to ancient Greece and into Jason's adventures from Greek mythology.
Jasper & Ollie
by Alex WillanTwo funny, unlikely friends—a thoughtful sloth and an impatient fox—star in this hilarious picture book celebrating friendship and the wonderful ways in which we're all different.Best friends Jasper and Ollie decide to go to the pool. On your mark, get set . . . WAIT! As Jasper races ahead—crashing into the mailman, speeding past the ice cream truck—Ollie takes his sweet time, pausing to admire a butterfly, smell a daisy, and help the mailman pick up his letters! With a clever design that shows Jasper's hectic rush compared with Ollie's casual stroll, this hilarious story allows young readers to easily recognize the differences between the two pals. It's a smartly paced, hugely funny celebration of what makes each person special. Kids AND grown-ups will giggle as they decide if they're more of a "Jasper" or an "Ollie." It's also a great story to share the concept of "taking time to smell the roses"—a perfect lesson in our overly scheduled world.Also available: Jasper & Ollie Build a Fort.
Jasper & Ollie Build a Fort
by Alex WillanCelebrate the wonderful (and hilarious) ways in which friends can be different in this laugh-out-loud odd-couple story.Best friends Jasper, a quick and feisty fox, and Ollie, a slow and deliberate sloth, decide to build forts in the yard. While Jasper's enormous fort goes up in minutes (complete with a rock climbing wall, bouncy, castle, and moat), it's Ollie's humble fort that has what the pair need most . . . a place that they can share.This highly visual story allows young readers to easily recognize the differences between the two pals, as Jasper's increasingly frenzied building contrasts with Ollie's more reserved and planned approach. It's a smartly paced, hugely funny celebration of our differences. Kids AND grown-ups will giggle as they decide if they're more of a "Jasper" or an "Ollie." Which one are you?Parents will also appreciate the subtle lesson of mindfulness, told with humor, as impatient Jasper comes to understand that being first and fastest isn't always best.Also available: Jasper & Ollie
Jasper Dash and the Flame-Pits of Delaware
by M. T. Anderson Kurt CyrusIt is a land of wonders. It is a land of mystery. It is a land that time forgot (or chose specifically not to remember). <P><P>Cut off from the civilized world for untold years by prohibitive interstate tolls at the New Jersey border, this land is called: Delaware. <P>It is into the mist-shrouded heart of this forbidden mountainous realm that our plucky and intrepid heroes, Jasper Dash: Boy Technonaut, and his friends Lily Gefelty and Katie Mulligan, must journey to unravel a terrible mystery in this third weird and wacky installment of M. T. Anderson's Thrilling Tales.
Jasper Jones
by Craig SilveyCharlie Bucktin, a bookish thirteen year old, is startled one summer night by an urgent knock on his bedroom window. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in their small mining town, and he has come to ask for Charlie's help. Terribly afraid but desperate to impress, Charlie follows him into the night. Jasper takes him to his secret glade, where Charlie witnesses Jasper's horrible discovery. With his secret like a brick in his belly, Charlie is pushed and pulled by a town closing in on itself in fear and suspicion. He locks horns with his tempestuous mother, falls nervously in love, and battles to keep a lid on his zealous best friend. In the simmering summer where everything changes, Charlie learns why the truth of things is so hard to know, and even harder to hold in his heart.
Jasper and the Riddle of Riley's Mine
by Caroline Starr RoseHoping to strike it rich, two brothers escape an abusive father and set out on a treacherous journey to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush. Desperate to get away from their drunkard of a father, eleven-year-old Jasper and his older brother Melvin often talk of running away, of heading north to Alaska to chase riches beyond their wildest dreams. The Klondike Gold Rush is calling, and Melvin has finally decided the time to go is now—even if that means leaving Jasper behind. But Jasper has other plans, and follows his brother aboard a steamer as a stowaway.Onboard the ship, Jasper overhears a rumor about One-Eyed Riley, an old coot who's long since gone, but is said to have left clues to the location of his stake, which still has plenty of gold left. The first person to unravel the clues and find the mine can stake the claim and become filthy rich. Jasper is quick to catch gold fever and knows he and Melvin can find the mine—all they have to do is survive the rough Alaskan terrain, along with the steep competition from the unscrupulous and dangerous people they encounter along the way.In an endearing, funny, pitch-perfect middle grade voice, Caroline Starr Rose tells another stellar historical adventure young readers will long remember.
Jasper's Beanstalk
by Mick Inkpen Nick ButterworthJasper, a cat, plants a bean seed, takes care of it, but gives up when it doesn't grow. But then...
Jasper's Rescue
by Ruth BurgessWhat do you do when your cat’s been left behind in Fairy Tale Land? Why, you go to rescue him, of course! When Jill, Janet and Jenny go back to Fairy Tale Land, with their dad Jack, all sorts of adventures await them. Have you ever wanted to shrink in size? See what happens when the family does just that. Will you be able to help them sort the Mad Hatters’ hats by putting the correct label to the hat? Would you be prepared to kiss a frog to help your sister? Are you brave enough to stand up to a wolf? See how the family deal with all the difficulties they encounter by reading this sequel to Jill’s Rocket Adventure.
Jasper, Loro del Amazonas
by Sharon C. WilliamsJasper no es un loro cualquiera. Él vive en la selva tropical y está emocionado por explorar sus secretos. Jasper ama a su familia y su hogar, y también está a cargo de su hermano menor, Willie – una responsabilidad que Jasper toma muy en serio. Cuando conoce a Charlie – un mono araña con un amor por la comida y una personalidad relajada – se da cuenta que va a tener una aventura que nunca pensó que sería posible. A pesar de que eso signifique enfrentar peligros y preocupar a su madre hasta más no poder. Al explorar las fronteras de la selva, Jasper se da cuenta que el mundo es más grande de lo que creía. ¿Quiénes son esas extrañas criaturas que han venido aquí? Con Willie y Charlie acompañándolo, lo van a averiguar.
Jasus Munna
by Vasumati DhuruThis is a story of Munna who is around fourteen years old. He managed to bring back some important documents which were about to be stolen and taken to Geneva by a man named Count Leo. These were the important paper which China had given to Asia. Munna was escorted by Count Leon to Geneva and in the flight, he manages to remove the papers from his briefcase. Munna never thought he would become a spy someday.
Jatana Muth Ughadi Ka
by Ravindra KolheOne day the king asked Birbal, when a person comes into this world his fist is closed and when he dies it is always open why? Birbal explains to him about his by telling him the story of king Sikander and King Akbar gets his answer.
Java Jive
by Dorothy LyonsEven though her family kept telling her they couldn't afford to buy a horse, it didn't prevent Ginny Atkins from dreaming about owning one, especially since there was an old corral that came with their new home in California. And the miracle did happen when a Morgan that had strayed out of its own pasture came into the corral. Ginny was allowed to keep Sugar on loan, because Sugar's original owner was grown up and the mare was kept for sentimental reasons only, but Ginny had to prove to her father that she could be thoughtful and reliable, not just a scatterbrain. Then came the wonderful day when Sugar foaled-- and there was Java Jive, a perfect colt, for Ginny to raise and train as her very own! Trail-riding, Gymkhana shows, and hard work to earn money to keep Java gave Ginny a busy time, but eventually her patience was rewarded when Java proved his worth during the terrors of a California earthquake. Dorothy Lyons' previous books, such as Blue Smoke, Golden Sovereign, and Midnight Moon, have won for her a special place among writers of horse stories. Young readers everywhere will welcome Ginny Atkins and her colt, Java Jive.
JavaScript For Kids For Dummies
by Chris Minnick Eva HollandHave big dreams? Kick start them with JavaScript! If we've learned one thing from the Millennial generation, it's that no one is too young to make history online. JavaScript For Kids For Dummies introduces pre-teens and early teens alike to the world of JavaScript, which is an integral programming language that drives the functionality of websites and apps. This informative, yet engaging text guides you through the basics of coding with JavaScript, and is an essential resource if you want to expand your technology skills while following easy, step-by-step instructions. Through small, goal-oriented projects, you learn key coding concepts, while actually creating apps, games, and more. This hands-on experience, coupled with the presentation of ideas in a simple style, allows you to both learn and retain JavaScript fundamentals. JavaScript has been heralded as 'the programming language of the web,' and many kids are interested in learning how to use it; however, most schools don't offer coding classes at this level, and most families can't afford the high cost of coding classes through a summer camp. But this can't stop you from developing your JavaScript coding skills! This fun text is all you need to get started on your JavaScript journey. Explore the basics of JavaScript through the creation of a calculator app Deepen your understanding of HTML, arrays, and variables by building a grocery shopping app Learn conditional logic through the development of a choose your own adventure game Discover loops and strings by creating a lemonade stand app and MadLibs-style game JavaScript For Kids For Dummies brings pre-teens and early teens into the world of coding by teaching them one of the key Web design languages.
JavaScript Robotics: Building NodeBots with Johnny-Five, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and BeagleBone
by Lyza Danger Gardner Emily Rose Anna Gerber Sara Gorecki Backstop Media Bryan Hughes Pawel Szymczykowski Andrew Fisher Jonathan Beri Rick Waldron Kassandra Perch Donovan Buck David Resseguie Susan Hinton Raquel Velez Julian David DuqueJavaScript Robotics is on the rise. Rick Waldron, the lead author of this book and creator of the Johnny-Five platform, is at the forefront of this movement. Johnny-Five is an open source JavaScript Arduino programming framework for robotics. This book brings together fifteen innovative programmers, each creating a unique Johnny-Five robot step-by-step, and offering tips and tricks along the way. Experience with JavaScript is a prerequisite.