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Alec Devlin: The Eye of the Serpent (Alec Devlin #1)
by Philip CaveneyEgypt 1923.Fifteen-year-old Alec Devlin is on his way to the Valley of the Kings. Accompanied by his faithful valet, Coates, Alec is to spend his summer holidays working on his Uncle Will's archaeological dig. It's not the first time he's spent his summer this way . . . but this year things are different.Uncle Will and his young assistant, Tom Hinton, have recently made an amazing discovery - an ancient tomb hidden deep below the earth. But only hours after opening its doors, Uncle Will falls mysteriously ill and Tom seems to have disappeared without trace.Together with Ethan Wade, the young American soldier of fortune who is managing the dig in Uncle Will's absence, and a pretty French woman called Madeleine Duval, Alec sets about unravelling the tomb's mysteries. Seemingly harmless animals have turned into rabid killers . . . long dead mummies are rising from their tombs . . . the spirit of a powerful High Priest is claiming the bodies of the living as his living hosts . . . Together Alec and Ethan must confront a terror that has waited three thousand years to be reborn.
Aleca Zamm Fools Them All: Aleca Zamm Is A Wonder; Aleca Zamm Is Ahead Of Her Time; Aleca Zamm Fools Them All; Aleca Zamm Travels Through Time (Aleca Zamm #3)
by Ginger RueAleca Zamm, an ordinary ten-year-old with an extraordinary talent, finds a new friend and has to rescue her Aunt Zephyr from a teleportation crisis in this hilarious third novel in the Aleca Zamm chapter book series.Aleca Zamm knows she&’s not the only Wonder at school with a magical ability. Third grader Ford Kimble is a Wonder as well. Ford is able to see people as they used to be in the past and as they will be in the future. He can time travel! Well, sort of! Aleca starts hanging out with Ford to discuss their magical abilities, which makes Aleca&’s best friend, Maria, jealous. Aleca even forgot the first meeting of the Secret Pals Club, Maria and Aleca&’s new idea for a club that performs secret good deeds for bullied kids! Worse, Maria is onto Aleca&’s secret of being a Wonder. She definitely suspects something, but Aleca has sworn to Aunt Zephyr that she won&’t tell anyone about her magical ability. Plus, Aunt Zephyr&’s ability to teleport is starting to deteriorate along with her age, and Aunt Zephyr&’s about to throw in the towel on being a Wonder for good. Can Aleca and Ford figure out how to get Aunt Zephyr&’s magical powers back? And can Aleca save her friendship with Maria while still keeping her magical powers a secret?
Aleca Zamm Is Ahead of Her Time
by Ginger Rue Zoe PersicoAleca Zamm, an ordinary ten-year-old with an extraordinary talent, is on a mission to find the other Wonder at her school and find out what their special power is in this hilarious follow-up to Aleca Zamm Is a Wonder.Every roller-skating party has its pooper… And for Aleca Zamm, that pooper is Madison, her former best friend and current worst enemy. But Aleca’s mom insisted that Aleca invite her entire class to her tenth birthday party at the skating rink—including queen-of-mean Madison! What’s even worse? Aleca suspects that Madison knows about Aleca’s magical ability to freeze time. And that could mean over-the-top trouble for Aleca and Aunt Zephyr, her kooky teleporting aunt. There’s no telling what dangers await if news about their mysterious abilities gets out. Between Aunt Zephyr’s risky roller-skating tricks and Madison’s threat of spilling Aleca’s secret, Aleca is sure that her tenth birthday party will be a total disaster!
Aleca Zamm Is a Wonder
by Ginger Rue Zoe PersicoMeet the wonder-full Aleca Zamm, an ordinary ten-year-old with an extraordinary ability: she can stop time!Aleca Zamm has finally reached double digits and she still doesn’t have a “thing”—a special talent or ability that will make her stand out. Her best friend, Maria, has a thing (swim team); her sister, Dylan, has a thing (singing); and even her former BFF Madison has a thing (soccer). But Aleca? No. Thing. Until the day of her tenth birthday when Aleca discovers she can stop time just by saying her name. Suddenly, Aleca has a thing…and life is about to get a lot more interesting! It turns out that being a Wonder (as her eccentric Aunt Zephyr, who is also a Wonder, calls it) comes with a few caveats, and that stopping time doesn’t go undetected by other Wonders or those who may be searching for them. With her new mentor Aunt Zephyr by her side, Aleca discovers that being special comes with special challenges she never expected.
Aleca Zamm Travels Through Time: Aleca Zamm Is A Wonder; Aleca Zamm Is Ahead Of Her Time; Aleca Zamm Fools Them All; Aleca Zamm Travels Through Time (Aleca Zamm #4)
by Ginger RueAleca Zamm, an ordinary ten-year-old with an extraordinary talent, spends a day in the 1950s with Aunt Zephyr and Ford in this hilarious fourth novel in the Aleca Zamm chapter book series.For Aleca Zamm, being friends with Ford, a fellow Wonder, means even more magical adventures! Ford can see things from the past and future, and when he sees a bridge that no longer exists in the present, Aleca can’t wait to investigate. Hand in hand with Aunt Zephyr, the three of them manage to cross the bridge and climb through a portal into the past. Aleca, Ford, and Aunt Zephyr spend a day in the 1950s. At first, it’s exciting to see how things have changed, but time travel doesn’t come without snags! And when it’s time to go back home, they return to the bridge and find that the portal is gone! Will they be able to find a way home? Or are they stuck in the past for good?
Alecia's Challenge
by Sandra DierschAlecia's soccer team, the Vancouver Burrards, is the one stable thing in her life. Everything else is new or changing: a new school, a new stepfather. When Anne, Alecia's friend and the Burrards' best player, decides to quit playing, Alecia decides to fight to keep the team together. She soon learns, however, that life's hardest matches are fought off the soccer pitch. Alecia's Challenge shows how the struggles and joys of life and sport are intertwined.
Alegres y felices: Tres cuentos para aprender a quererse
by Patry Montero Alex Adróver Bea Barbero-GilDescubre los secretos de una vida plena en familia con Patry Montero y Álex Adrover. Empieza un nuevo día con mil posibilidades. ¿Qué haremos hoy? Lo primero: el desayuno. Luego llega el mejor momento: Patry, Álex, Lis y Layla buscan la llave mágica que los llevará a vivir una nueva aventura. Hacia el tranquilo mundo de los árboles sabios, luego al jugoso mundo del estómago y por fin al mágico mundo de las estrellas, cada historia encierra una lección sobre bienestar emocional, espiritual y físico. La lección más importante: cualquier día puede ser maravilloso, cualquier semana increíble, y lo más importante es no olvidarse de sonreír.
Alejandra, la superdelantera (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level P #66)
by Peter Millett Wayne BryantNIMAC-sourced textbook. Alejandra está muy nerviosa porque empezará a estudiar en una escuela nueva. Quiere entrar al equipo de fútbol, pero es la única niña que se ha anotado para las pruebas de aptitud. ¿Se tendrá confianza el día de las pruebas? ¿Tiene lo que se necesita para ser una superdelantera?
Alejandro's Gift
by Silvia Long Richard AlbertThis uplifting story about one man's gift to the desert and the gift he receives in return has a powerful environmental lesson.
Alejandro's Gift
by Sylvia Long Richard E. AlbertThis uplifting story about one man's gift to the desert and the gift he receives in return has a powerful environmental lesson. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
Alekos
by Nell WrightAlekos wants to be a mighty Greek soldier like Achilles! Despite being too small to fight, he stows away on a military ship. When an opportunity to ask his hero how to learn bravery and be a fierce warrior arises, will he be brave enough to take it?
Alerting Kids to the Danger of Abuse and Neglect
by Joy BerryPeople used to believe that children should be kept ignorant for their own sake. In our rapidly changing world, this simply isn't realistic any more. Your children need to know as much as they can about life and its danger zones. Since their imaginations can create fantasies worse than any actual situation, they need correct and comprehensible information. The more children know, the better they will be able to protect themselves should they encounter a dangerous situation. All responsible, caring adults want children to be safe. Unfortunately, our society is becoming increasingly unsafe for children. Young people ware being physically abused and neglected in alarming numbers. Recent statistics estimate that approximately one million cases of abuse and neglect occur in schools, day care centers, camps, baby sitters' homes, and other "safe" places.
Alesha the Acrobat Fairy: The Showtime Fairies Book 3 (Rainbow Magic #3)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Jack Frost has stolen the Showtime Fairies' magic stars, which means everyone is losing their special talent! Can Rachel and Kirsty get the stars back before the Tippington Variety Show is ruined? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all seven fairy adventures in the Showtime Fairies set! Madison the Magic Show Fairy; Leah the Theatre Fairy; Alesha the Acrobat Fairy; Darcey the Dance Diva Fairy; Amelia the Singing Fairy; Isla the Ice Star Fairy; Taylor the Talent Show Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Aleutian Sparrow
by Karen Hesse Evon Zerbetz"Your work, Vera," Alfred's grandfather told me, "your work is to know the ways of our people." In June of 1942, seven months after attacking Pearl Harbor, the Japanese navy invaded Alaska's Aleutian Islands. For nine thousand years the Aleut people had lived and thrived on these treeless, windswept lands. Within days of the first attack, the entire native population living west of Unimak Island was gathered up and evacuated to relocation centers in the dense forests of Alaska's Southeast. With resilience, compassion, and humor the Aleuts responded to the sorrows of upheaval and dislocation. This is Vera's story, but it is woven from the same fabric as the stories of displaced peoples throughout history. It chronicles the struggle to survive and to keep community and heritage intact despite harsh conditions in an alien environment. In a luminous novel of unrhymed verse, Newbery winner Karen Hesse brings to light this little-known episode from America's past.
Alex
by Lauren OliverThis captivating digital original story set in the world of Lauren Oliver's New York Times bestselling Delirium series focuses on Alex, Lena's first love. When Alex sacrificed himself to save Lena, he thought he was committing himself to certain death, but what he got was almost worse. Imprisoned and tortured by the guards, his mind forces him to relive a past he would rather forget. But in the dark he grows stronger. Both hopeful and terrified, he fights to find his way back to her and the love he still clings to. In this digital story that will appeal to fans of Delirium and welcome new admirers to its world, readers will learn of Alex's time after the events of Delirium, as well as the dark past that he has tried to forget.
Alex (Girls Like You Ser. #6)
by Kate PettySand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer.Alex finds herself getting distracted playing mixed double in a tennis tournament.
Alex Can't Sleep: A Cosmic Kids Bedtime Yoga Story (Cosmic Kids)
by Brooke VitaleFor fans of the hit YouTube show Cosmic Kids, this original picture book teaches kids easy yoga poses and mindfulness through a fun, interactive story.Alex had a bad day at school. His toy broke, he dropped his sandwich in the dirt, and his favorite chair was taken in class. And now he's worried tomorrow will be just as bad as today! Can Alex go to sleep with his mom's help? Find out in this Cosmic Kids adventure, and practice yoga and mindfulness with Alex as you read along!
Alex Fitzgerald's Cure for Nightmares (Planet Reader First Chapter Bks.)
by Kathleen KrullAs if moving to California to live with her dad hasn't been hard enough, Alex Fitzgerald has a problem she can't talk about with anyone--nightmares! Ever since she moved in with her father, Alex has been plagued by terrifying and haunting nighttime images. Worst of all, Alex is afraid her new friends will find out and think she's the biggest baby in the world. Can Alex get rid of those awful dreams--without anyone discovering her secret? Ages 7-10 Pictures are described A series of books offering each child an opportunity to progress at an individual pace -- with stories designed to appeal to a wide range of interests and abilities -- so that every beginning reader experiences success.
Alex Ko: From Iowa to Broadway, My Billy Elliott Story
by Alex KoHe could be a star for all we knowWe dont know how far he can goHe could go and he could shineNot just stay here counting time, Son, weve got the chance to let him live. These are lyrics from Billy Elliot, the show that made young Alex Kos incredible dream of performing come true. And just like the character of Billy, Alex beat all the odds to land the starring role in Billy Elliot on Broadway at age thirteen. This is his powerful true story. Alexs personal firsthand tale of his journey from small-town Iowa to New York City is passionate and moving. With extraordinary drive and rare tenacity, Alex makes the unthinkable real, determined to hold on to his dream of performing despite all that he had to overcome--his dads death from cancer, financial struggles, countless auditions to finally land the part of Billy, only to suffer a crushing injury, but ultimately making his triumphant return to the stage. Alexs inspiring story is an exciting exclusive look at the world of backstage Broadway, told through the eyes of a kid from Iowa fresh off the plane, without money or famous connections, who simply dared to dream big.
Alex Morgan (Amazing Athletes Ser.)
by Jon M FishmanWhen Alex Morgan was eight years old, she dreamed of becoming an Olympian. In 2012, that dream came true when she helped the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) win the soccer gold medal at the Olympic Games in London, England. In 2015, Alex and her USWNT teammates beat Japan in the championship match to win the World Cup. Alex is also an author, a model, and much more. Read all about Alex's life and her path to soccer stardom.
Alex Morgan: Soccer Champion (Stars of Sports)
by Matt ChandlerAlex Morgan first joined a soccer team when she was 14 years old, quickly impressing her peers and coaches with her skills. From there, she grew to become a world-class soccer player, reaching incredible heights including a FIFA Women's World Cup championship and an Olympic gold medal. Learn about Alex's rise in soccer in this electric biography in the Stars of Sports series.
Alex Rider: Secret Weapon: Seven Untold Adventures from the Life of a Teenaged Spy
by Anthony HorowitzAnthony Horowitz's short story collection expands the universe of teen spy Alex Rider with more thrilling action, espionage, and pulse-pounding heroics. <P><P> Inspired by Horowitz's millions of fans worldwide, Secret Weapon expands the world of Alex Rider with more thrilling action and pulse-pounding heroics. Follow Alex as he infiltrates a terrorist hideout in Afghanistan, fights to prevent an assassination attempt at a ski resort over Christmas, and much more! The #1 New York Times bestselling Alex Rider is back with more exciting, edge-of-your-seats adventures! <P><P> A great introduction to readers' favorite super-spy, Secret Weapon contains a combination of new and previously published material.
Alex Rider: Seven Untold Adventures From the Life of a Teenaged Spy (Alex Rider)
by Anthony HorowitzInternational bestselling author Anthony Horowitz's short story collection expands the universe of teen spy Alex Rider with more thrilling action, espionage, and pulse-pounding heroics. Inspired by Horowitz's millions of fans worldwide, Secret Weapon expands the world of Alex Rider with more thrilling action and pulse-pounding heroics. Follow Alex as he infiltrates a terrorist hideout in Afghanistan, fights to prevent an assassination attempt at a ski resort over Christmas, and much more! The #1 New York Times bestselling Alex Rider is back with more exciting, edge-of-your-seats adventures!Contains a combination of new and previously published material, together for the first time!Praise for Never Say Die:"Once again amid races, chases, hails of bullets, and increasingly spectacular explosions, the teenage James Bond pulls off one awesome feat of derring-do after another. [This] fresh caper . . . roars along to a (naturally) explosive climax." --Booklist
Alex Rodriguez Baseball Star
by Mary Ann HoffmanBrief biography of the baseball legend, Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez.