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Anatomy of a Dragon (The World of Dragons)
by Matt DoedenWe might think we know what dragons look like. But not all dragons look the same. This book describes what makes each one special, the different parts of dragon bodies and how dragons breathe fire.
Anatomy of a Girl Gang
by Ashley LittleA sharp and gritty novel told in multiple voices, Anatomy of a Girl Gang is the powerful story of a gang of teenage girls in Vancouver called the Black Roses, a.k.a. "the city's worst nightmare": Mac, the self-appointed leader and mastermind; Mercy, the Punjabi princess with a skill for theft; Kayos, a high-school dropout who gave birth to a daughter at age thirteen; Sly Girl, who fled her First Nations reserve for a better life, only to find depravity and addiction; and Z, a sixteen-year-old graffiti artist.Cast out by mainstream society, the Black Roses rob ATMs, cook crack on stoves, and savagely beat down anyone who dares to harm them. Brutal and broken, they claw at the knot of darkness and violence that tightens around their lives.Told in stark, vivid, and fearless prose, Anatomy of a Girl Gang is an unflinching story about lost girls struggling for power, voice, and hope.Ashley Little is author of Prick: Confessions of a Tattoo Artist and the YA novel The New Normal. She lives in British Columbia.
Anatomy of a Misfit
by Andrea Portes<P>In this Mean Girls meets The Perks of Being a Wallflower tale, narrator Anika Dragomir is the third most popular girl at Pound High School. But inside, she knows she's a freak; she can't stop thinking about former loner Logan McDonough, who showed up on the first day of tenth grade hotter, bolder, and more mysterious than ever. Logan is fascinating, troubled and off-limits. <P>The Pound High queen bee will make Anika's life hell if she's seen with him. So Anika must choose--ignore her feelings and keep her social status? Or follow her heart and risk becoming a pariah. Which will she pick? And what will she think of her choice when an unimaginable tragedy strikes, changing her forever? <P>An absolutely original new voice in YA in a story that will start important conversations--and tear at your heart. Who needs him when Jared Kline, the bad boy every girl dreams of, is asking her on dates? <P>Who? <P>Andrea Portes's emotionally devastating debut YA novel lays bare the futility in pretending to be something we're not and the value in finally celebrating all that we are--inside.
Anatomy of a Single Girl
by Daria SnadowskyWith Judy Blume-like honesty and insight, this sequel to Anatomy of a Boyfriend is about life after first love--romance, sex, friendship, family, and the ups and downs of life as a single girl.After everything that happened--my first boyfriend, my first time, my first breakup--jumping back into the dating game seemed like the least healthy thing I could do. It's not that I didn't want to fall in love again, since that's about the best feeling ever. But as a busy college premed still raw from heartbreak, which is the worst feeling ever, I figured I'd lie low for a while. Of course, as soon as I stopped looking for someone, an impossibly amazing--and devastatingly cute--guy came along, and I learned that having a new boyfriend is the quickest way to recover from losing your old one. The moment we got together, all my preconceptions about romance and sex were turned upside down. I discovered physical and emotional firsts I never knew existed. I learned to let go of my past by living in the present. It was thrilling. It was hot. It was just what the doctor ordered. But I couldn't avoid my future forever. In Daria Snadowsky's daring follow-up to Anatomy of a Boyfriend, eighteen-year-old Dominique explores the relationship between love and lust, and the friendships that see us through.
Anatomy of a Volcanic Eruption
by Amie Jane LeavittDescribes volcanic eruptions, including their causes, prediction, and effects.
Anatopsis
by Chris AbouzeidPrincess Anatopsis Solomon wants to be a knight-errant. But her mother, chairwoman of Amalgamated Witchcraft Corporation, plans for her immortal daughter to take over the family business. The Queen has even hired a new tutor: a demigod named Mr. Pound. But Mr. Pound's plans go far beyond completing Ana's education. He is searching for the mysterious and powerful Os Divinitas. And if he finds it, nothing will survive. A shocking and powerful gift will catapult the Princess into an unlikely quest through the rich worlds of Anatopsis, inhabited by magic immortals, a rebel army, and the last dog in the Universe.
Ancas fatales (Un caso de Batracio Frogger #Volumen 2)
by Andrei Jorge Galán¡Bienvenidos a Ancas City! Es una ciudad bonita y también peligrosa. Si has perdido algo o buscas a alguien, llámame. ¿Que quién soy? Mi nombre es Batracio Frogger y soy el mejor detective privado a este lado de la charca. En esta ocasión me ha llamado el director de una gran compañía de perfumería y cosmética. No deja de recibir anónimos en los que alguien le amenaza con robarle la fórmula secreta de su nuevo producto rejuvenecedor. Ahora debo reunir toda la información posible sobre el personal de su empresa. Mi trabajo consiste en sospechar de todo el mundo..., hasta de la tortuga informática. ¿Quién será el traidor? ¿Detendré al malo a tiempo?
Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids
by Cynthia Leitich SmithEdited by award-winning and bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of intersecting stories by both new and veteran Native writers bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native pride.Native families from Nations across the continent gather at the Dance for Mother Earth Powwow in Ann Arbor, Michigan.In a high school gym full of color and song, people dance, sell beadwork and books, and celebrate friendship and heritage. Young protagonists will meet relatives from faraway, mysterious strangers, and sometimes one another (plus one scrappy rez dog).They are the heroes of their own stories.Featuring stories and poems by:Joseph Bruchac Art CoulsonChristine DayEric GansworthCarole LindstromDawn QuigleyRebecca RoanhorseDavid A. RobertsonAndrea L. RogersKim RogersCynthia Leitich SmithMonique Gray SmithTraci Sorell, Tim TingleErika T. WurthBrian YoungIn partnership with We Need Diverse Books
Ancient Animals: Plesiosaur (Ancient Animals)
by Sarah L. ThomsonNinety million years ago, giant dinosaurs roamed the earth, pterosaurs flew through the air, and giant reptiles and fish hunted in the oceans. The area that is now Kansas was covered by water and one of its inhabi-tants was the plesiosaur—a reptile with an extremely long neck and a huge body. This early reader about the ancient plesiosaur brings the prehistoric world of this ocean-dwelling animal to life, explain-ing how scientists think these reptiles lived, hunted, and became extinct. Back matter explores other reptiles both ancient and modern and provides additional print, visual, and web resources.
Ancient Animals: Saber-toothed Cat (Ancient Animals)
by Sarah L. ThomsonThe saber-toothed cat was a fearsome prehistoric predator. Written for beginning readers, clear and succinct text explains how we think saber-toothed cats lived, hunted and became extinct. Back matter explores other large-toothed predators and provides additional print, visual and web resources.
Ancient Appetites (The Wildenstern Saga #1)
by Oisín McgannShortlisted for the 2008 Waterstones Children's Book Prize: Murder, betrayal, and power . . . Welcome to the Wildenstern empire The slow collapse of the British Empire in the nineteenth century meant opportunity for anyone with ammunition and wit. Now the Wildensterns are by far the most powerful family--and the most ruthless. Trained from childhood in the arts of assassination and conspiracy and endowed with the supernatural ability to live for more than a century, the clan has grown rich, vicious, and seemingly invincible. After nearly two years away, eighteen-year-old Nate has returned. But his homecoming is shattered when his eldest brother, Marcus, is mysteriously killed. Following the Rules of Ascension, which allow one male family member to murder another, Nate is being blamed. Nate knows he isn't the murderer, but who is? With the help of his sister-in-law, Daisy, and his cousin Gerald, Nate intends to find out. Their investigation brings them into the underbelly of the Wildenstern empire, where living machines, conspiring relatives, and undercover mercenaries do their dirty work. But when a disaster uncovers the ancient remains of Wildenstern ancestors, the lives of the family members and their struggle for power will take a bizarre and gruesome turn.
Ancient Aztec Culture (Spotlight on the Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations Series)
by Emily Jankowski MahoneyThe ancient Aztec people had a complex and fascinating culture with their own religious rituals, ceremonies, and art. <p><p>Readers explore the details of Aztec culture through informative text designed to reflect social studies curriculum topics. Full-color photographs and historical images allow readers to immerse themselves in this unique culture. <p><p>Carefully chosen primary sources are included to provide a direct link between past and present. Did the Aztec people really perform human sacrifices? Readers will find out when they explore the incredible world of ancient Aztec culture.
Ancient Aztec Daily Life (Spotlight On The Maya, Aztec, And Inca Civilizations Ser.)
by Heather Moore NiverThe ancient Aztec people didn’t have grocery stores or shopping malls. How did they get their food? What was their clothing like? Readers discover the answers to these questions and many more as they explore the lives of the ancient Aztec people. The detailed main text provides an informative look at Aztec daily life, allowing readers to compare their life in the present to life as a member of the Aztec civilization. Full-color photographs and historical images accompany the text, helping readers visualize these essential social studies curriculum topics. Readers gain additional information from carefully chosen primary sources.
Ancient Aztec Technology (Spotlight On The Maya, Aztec, And Inca Civilizations Ser.)
by Emily Jankowski MahoneyTechnology is guiding force in all civilizations. Readers discover the role technology played in ancient Aztec life through text designed to reflect essential social studies curriculum topics. Accessible text introduces readers to the technology used by ancient Aztecs, helping them make their own comparisons to the technology available to us today. Colorful photographs and historical images bring readers into the world of the ancient Aztec people. Primary sources are also included to enhance readers’ learning experience. What did the Aztec people use to make their tools and weapons? Readers will have fun finding out.
Ancient Celts: Archaeology Unlocks The Secrets Of The Celts' Past (National Geographic Investigates)
by Jen GreenThe distinctive languages, art, and mythologies of the ancient Celts give archaeologists with an enduring quest in Northern Europe. The Celts rarely used their written language, passing along beliefs, knowledge, and wisdom through oral traditions. Artifact-rich burial grounds, like the megalithic tombs at Newgrange, Ireland, inscribed stones, and stone circles like Stonehenge, all yield clues to their mysterious ways.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core
Ancient China
by Arthur CotterellThe book is on Ancient China-the world's oldest empire,elaborating on its 3000 years of splendid history with its rich art, architecture, culture, and people
Ancient China
by Robert SneddenCovers the inventions and technology used in ancient China and how their ideas influenced technology today.
Ancient Cities and Civilizations (Travel to...)
by DulingTake a trip through time to see how ancient cities and civilizations thrived and fell long ago as you Travel to… Ancient Cities and Civilizations!Part of the Travel to… Children’s Book Series, this 48-page nonfiction book takes you back in time to ancient Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Mexico, and other places in ancient history. Learn about their societies, their architecture, the rise and fall of power, and more.World History Book Features:Before- and after-reading activitiesExtension activityGlossaryAbout Rourke Educational Media:We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!
Ancient Coins Were Shaped Like Hams: And Other Freaky Facts about Coins, Bills, and Counterfeiting
by Barbara SeulingMoney may make the world go around, but whose money is it, where did it come from, and whose idea was it? You will get your money's worth in this book full of facts about coins, bills, counterfeiting, and other interesting money topics.
Ancient Egypt
by James BaikieThe author takes us through the land of Ancient Egypt, including glimpses of its people, their architecture, their trade, their culture etc.
Ancient Egypt
by Ken Jennings Mike LoweryTravel back in time to the age of the pyramids with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! winner and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.With this book about ancient Egypt, you'll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with awesome ancient facts: Did you know that some Egyptians used to shave their eyebrows whenever a cat died? Or that some people worshiped a god of lettuce? With great illustrations, cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time.
Ancient Egypt
by Penelope ArlonA new generation of reference books for kids used to surfing and swiping! This book is packed with exclusive photos so that kids can see ancient Egypt like never before! The images are accompanied by time lines, step-by-steps, and cross-section graphics for original and startling insights into pharaohs, mummy making, and pyramids. Most of all, the book encourages children to think for themselves: Was King Tut murdered, or did he die of natural causes? Can you decode hieroglyphics and read the Book of the Dead?
Ancient Egypt (DK Ancient Histories)
by DKLearn all about ancient Egypt, from everyday life to the afterlife, in this ultimate guide.Explore the everyday lives of ancient Egyptians, from farming alongside the mighty River Nile to worshipping powerful gods and goddesses, in this history book for children aged 9-12.Discover why cats were seen as sacred animals, how magnificent tombs were protected from robbers, and why the elite of Egyptian society wore wigs. Pore over breathtaking images, incredible artifacts, and unique illustrations, and travel back in time to this incredible civilization.Encourage your children to explore: Beautiful illustrations and photography from the top ancient Egypt collections.Fantastic facts and the latest finds from an expert Egyptologist.Information on what life in ancient Egypt was really like – from wearing wigs and green eyeshadow to playing games in the street and sleeping on the roof.How do you read hieroglyphics? Which Egyptian god made the Sun rise and set? What games did children enjoy playing? Why did both male and female pharaohs wear false beards? Find out in this ultimate guide to ancient Egypt, perfect for children who love history and mythology.
Ancient Egypt (Dk Eyewitness Books)
by George HartIn Eyewitness: Ancient Egypt, travel back in time and discover one of history's most remarkable civilizations — from the legends of the great Pharaohs to the triumphs of the ordinary people. Explore the inside of the Great Pyramid in Giza, or learn how Tutankhamun's tomb was found. <P><P> Images and supported text throughout the book showcase the pottery, weapons and other objects Ancient Egyptians left behind, the architecture they created, the food they ate, their system of Hieroglyphic writing, and more, giving an eyewitness account of this incredible empire.