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Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still
by Christine Davenier Karlin GrayNadia Comaneci was a feisty and fearless little girl who went from climbing trees in the forests of Romania to swinging into history at the 1976 Olympic Games, where she received an unprecedented seven perfect scores in gymnastics. But as readers will see in this first-ever illustrated picture book about Nadia’s journey to Olympic gold, the road from small-town girl to world-class athlete was full of many imperfect moments. Expert illustrations that capture the energy and fluidity of Nadia's exuberant gymnastic routines and referential back matter round out this inspirational story of determination and overcoming adversity. A perfect 10.
Nadia Comaneci
by Gloria D. MiklowitzThis is a book about Nadia Comaneci, the first person in gymnastic history to score a perfect ten in the Olympic games. It highlights her life, as well as the history with legendary gymnastic coach Bela Karolyi.
Nadia's Hands
by Karen EnglishWhen Nadia is chosen to be a flower girl in Auntie Laila's traditional Pakistani wedding, her hands are decorated with beautiful designs made with mehndi, and she comes to understand the rich culture she has inherited.
Nadia's Hands
by Karen English Jonathan WeinerWhen Nadia is chosen to be a flower girl in Auntie Laila's traditional Pakistani wedding, her hands are decorated with beautiful designs made with mehndi, and she comes to understand the rich culture she has inherited.
Nadiya's Bake Me a Festive Story: Thirty festive recipes and stories for children
by Nadiya HussainJoin Great British Bake Off sensation Nadiya Hussain for scrumptious stories and delicious bakes that the family can enjoy together at Christmas.Christmas is a time when families come together. This unique combination of storybook and cookbook, with all recipes and stories devised and written by Nadiya herself, brings families into the kitchen to share this special time of year through cooking and stories.- Go on an adventure to the Snow Queen's palace, then make her treacle icecream- Make and decorate cheesy-feet biscuits, then read the story about where all the odd socks go at Christmas time- Meet some very confused elves in The Elves and the Chouxmaker, then bake your own lemon choux buns- Read Nadiya's version of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, then cook a scrumptious nut roastCombining playful photography of Nadiya and her children with vibrant illustrations by Clair Rossiter, this glorious celebration of the joy of sharing food and stories is the perfect Christmas gift.
Nadya Skylung and the Cloudship Rescue
by Brett Helquist Jeff SeymourFrom debut author Jeff Seymour and bestselling illustrator Brett Helquist (Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events) comes this breathtaking fantasy adventure, starring an extraordinary new heroine and set in an unforgettable world where ships can fly.It takes a very special crew to keep the cloudship Orion running, and no one knows that better than Nadya Skylung, who tends the cloud garden that keeps the ship afloat. When the unthinkable happens and pirates attack, Nadya and the other children aboard--all orphans taken in by the kindhearted Captain Nic--narrowly escape, but the rest of the crew is captured. Alone and far from help, only Nadya and her four brave and loyal friends can take back the Orion and rescue the crew. And she'll risk life and limb to save the only family she's ever known. But . . . this attack was no accident. What exactly are the pirates looking for? Could it be Nadya they've been after all along?"Nadya Skylung is one smart, sassy, spitfire heroine with gills. I love her!" --Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times bestselling author of Rump"A stunningly imaginative world unlike anything I've seen before. It is thrilling, it is emotional, and it is wholly original." --M. A. Larson, author of Pennyroyal Academy"A stunning debut filled with derring-do, surprises, and truly original world building." --J. A. White, author of The Thickety
Nadya Skylung and the Masked Kidnapper
by Jeff SeymourIn this middle-grade sequel to Nadya Skylung and the Cloudship Rescue, author Jeff Seymour and bestselling illustrator Brett Helquist deliver another breathtaking fantasy adventure, starring an extraordinary heroine and set in an unforgettable world where ships can fly.Nadya Skylung paid a high price when she defeated the pirates on the cloudship Remora: She lost her leg. But has she lost her nerve too? When Nadya and the rest of the crew of the cloudship Orion reach the port of Far Agondy, they have a lot to do, including a visit to Machinist Gossner's workshop to have a prosthetic made for Nadya. But though the pirates are far away across the Cloud Sea, Nadya and her friends are still not safe. A gang leader called Silvermask is kidnapping skylung and cloudling children in Far Agondy. When Nadya's friend Aaron is abducted, Nayda will stop at nothing to save him and the other missing kids, and put a stop to Silvermask once and for all."An entertaining and engaging fantasy adventure that deals sensitively with the topic of disability. Will appeal to late elementary and early middle school fans of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series and similar middle grade speculative fiction." --School Library Journal
Nadya Vessey: Mermaid (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Red #Level N)
by Katy DuffieldFake or real? Mermaids glide gracefully through the water. They flip their beautiful tails. But wait - mermaids aren't real, are they?
Naftali the Storyteller and His Horse, Sus: And Other Stories
by Isaac Singer Margot ZemachTrue stories about Chelm, the city of fools, the autobiographical "Growing Up", and A Hanukkah Eve in Warsaw are among these nine stories for children.
Nagano Apples
by Tim J. MyersDavid and his father are on their way home from Hiroshima in Japan. During the drive home, they stop at an apple farm where an old man tells David about his time as a soldier in World War II. The story helps David understand that kindness can happen even in the darkest of times.
Nail Polish and Feathers (Deep Secrets and Hope #1)
by Jo RamseyDeep Secrets and Hope: Book OneSixteen-year-old Evan Granger has no problems with being gay. Despite his mother's objections, he wears nail polish and makeup to school and pursues his goal of becoming a professional drag queen. TV drag star Taffy Sweet gives encouragement and Evan's cousin Holly tries to protect him, but school bullies abuse him so badly because of his sexuality and the girly way he dresses that he ends up at the hospital emergency room. After that, even his new crush, a closeted football jock named Moe Garcia, is unhappy about Evan's choice to live his life openly gay. But even in girly clothes and nail polish, Evan is a force to be reckoned with, and he soon shows the bullies--and everyone else--that beating a drag queen up does not mean the queen is beaten down. LR Cafe's 2013 Best All Around Book Nominee
Nailah, la maga vampira d'Egitto.
by Vianka Van Bokkem Valeria MalacasaRacconto breve dell'autrice Vianka Van Bokkem. Nailah, una giovane e promettende maga egiziana, viene tramutata in vampiro e decide di trasferirsi in Romania, per imparare di più sui vampiri, i fantasmi e la magia. Durante questo percorso, conoscerà nuove creature e nuovi amici, e si farà conoscere per la vampira buona e potente che è.
Nailah, la vampira hechicera de Egipto
by Vianka Van Bokkem Marta Prieto LaraNací en una familia rica de Egipto una noche de tormenta. Según mi padre, no era un buen presagio de los dioses. Los egipcios creían en la magia y casi todo hombre, mujer y niño en Egipto que podía permitírselo, tenía un amuleto o un talismán. En cuanto tuve la edad necesaria, mis padres contrataron a una hechicera antigua famosa para que me enseñara a hacer hechizos y pociones. Me convertí en vampira cuando tenía 19 años. Me llamo Nailah y esta es mi historia.
Nailed
by Patrick JonesThe nail that sticks out farthest gets hammered the hardest. Flint Southwestern High School is run by a cult: the jockarchy. And Bret Hendricks could never fit into their conformity cult. Bret doesn't mind standing out from the crowd when he's on stage acting or singing in his band. And he feels at home in his funky girlfriend's arms because sticking out together doesn't seem as hard. But loyalties aren't what Bret thinks they are, as his safe havens seem to disappear one by one, and he learns that sometimes you just have to risk getting hammered in order to build a great future. For any teen who feels that standing out is harder than just conforming. Patrick Jones's second novel nails the real truth about the high price of hiding one's true self.
Nainai's Mountain
by Livia BlackburneA Taiwanese-American girl is nervous about visiting Taiwan— until her paternal grandmother, her Nainai, takes her on a mountain-climbing adventure and shows her its wonders.Traveling from California to Taiwan for the first time, even with her parents and her Nainai around her, is a lot for a little girl to take in. The plane ride lasts forever, she can&’t read any of the signs, and she&’s worried there will be unfamiliar bugs. But then Nainai becomes her tour guide, and Taiwan transforms. As they huff and puff up Nainai&’s favorite mountain, stomachs full of bao and juicy sausage, Nainai spins yarns about riding to the movies in pedicabs, eating frozen pineapple, and playing pinball to win snacks. Even the bugs turn out to be more cool than scary.At the top of the mountain is a surprise: all sorts of people playing and exercising—and they all remember Nainai. The little girl is filled with pride when they can tell just who she is: &“your granddaughter!&”Author Livia Blackburne shares an author&’s note about the inspiration she drew from childhood visits to Taiwan, her parents&’ childhoods there, and her own mountain-climbing grandmother. The deep well of lived experience is evident on every page, and is perfectly evoked by Joey Chou&’s intricate, colorful illustration. Whether it&’s a reflection of home or a window into somewhere brand-new, kids, grandparents, and everyone in between will love following Nainai to the top of her mountain.
Najanu ke rang
by Nicolai Nosovइस कहानी में एक बच्चा है उसका नाम नजानू है। वह खेल के मैदान में सब बच्चों के साथ अलग-अलग तरीके के खेल खेलता है। There is a child in this story, his name is Najunu. He plays different games with all the children in the playground.
Nakar y la noche de retos extremos
by Nakar¡Únete a Nakar y Arta y vive con ellos el reto MÁXIMO! ATRAPADOS. EN EL PARQUE DE ATRACCIONES. DE NOCHE.¿Qué puede salir mal? Nakar y sus amigos se han quedado encerrados en el parque y lo tienen claro: ¡ES SU OPORTUNIDAD PARA PROBAR TODAS LAS ATRACCIONES! Pero pronto empiezan a suceder cosas extrañas: parece que hay alguien más por la zona, se escuchan ruidos sospechosos y, lo peor, ¡sus amigos van desapareciendo uno a uno!¿QUÉ ESTÁ PASANDO? Nakar tendrá que descubrir el SECRETO MÁXIMO del parque de atracciones. ¿Lo acompañas en su aventura más loca?
Naked (Fearless #16)
by Francine PascalI'VE BEEN STRIPPED OF A HOME. STRIPPED OF A FAMILY. STRIPPED OF A LIFE. I HAVE ALMOST NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE. EXCEPT THE ONE I LOVE MOST.
Naked: Fearless (Fearless Ser. #No. 16)
by Francine PascalI'VE BEEN STRIPPED OF A HOME. STRIPPED OF A FAMILY. STRIPPED OF A LIFE. I HAVE ALMOST NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE. EXCEPT THE ONE I LOVE MOST.
Naked Eye (Fearless FBI #4)
by Francine PascalAn agent's work is never done. Hot-shot recruit Gaia Moore has just managed to close one case -- and find her way back into the FBI's good graces -- when the Lollipop Murderer strikes again. Every minute that passes with the killer on the loose puts more innocent women in danger. Gaia and Kim are closing in on the killer. But when all leads point to the same suspect, Gaia is thrown off balance -- and into conflict with her partner. Because Kim's theories incriminate the one person she desperately wants to trust.
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
by Mo WillemsWilbur is different from the other naked mole rates in the colony: he wears clothes (and he likes it!). But what will happen when Grand-pah, the oldest, wisest, and most naked mole rat ever, discovers Wilbur's secret? Funnyman and three-time Caldecott Honoree Mo Willems exposes the naked truth about being yourself and wearing it well. Ages 3 and up.
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed (Into Reading, Read Aloud #Module 2, Book 3)
by Mo WillemsNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Naked Mole Rat Letters
by Mary AmatoWhen her father begins a long-distance romance with a zookeeper from Washington, D.C., twelve-year-old Frankie sends fabricated e-mails to the zookeeper in an attempt to sabotage the relationship. But when the zookeeper responds, with wise and witty letters about protecting territory, shunning outsiders, and rebuilding a home, Frankie begins an honest and prickly correspondence that touches on family, friendship, and growing up.
The Naked Mole-Rat Letters
by Mary AmatoWhen her father begins a long-distance romance with a Washington, D.C. zookeeper, twelve-year-old Frankie sends fabricated email letters to the zookeeper in an attempt to end the relationship, in this story about family, friendship, and growing up.