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N is for Nebraska (ABC Regional Board Books)
by Stephanie Miles Christin FarleyTake an alphabetized field trip around the Cornhusker State and discover the plants, animals, foods, and places that make it, well, Nebraska!
N is for our Nations Capital: A Washington DC Alphabet (Discover America State by State)
by Marie Roland SmithAn A-Z pictorial for children all about our nation's capital including famous people, geography, history, and symbols. Topics are introduced with poems accompanied by expository text to provide detailed information.
Naas - The Brainy Falcon's Adventures
by Abdulla MahmoodNaas – The Brainy Falcon’s Adventures is a follow-up to the successful Naas – The Brainy Falcon, which continues children’s stories about the adventures of Naas, the intelligent falcon, and Monk, the creative monkey, who together find clever ways of helping animals in trouble. Naas – The Brainy Falcon’s Adventures consists of five exciting and fun-filled animal stories which intelligently and sympathetically tackle topics of bullying, gender equality, body-shaming, respect and environmental awareness. The stories are a perfect mix of entertainment and lessons, written to have an endearing and positive impact on young minds. Naas stories are meant to engage, entertain and educate young children.
Nacer Bailando (Dancing Home)
by Alma Flor Ada Gabriel M. ZubizarretaUn aÑo de revelaciones culmina con una actuaciÓn llena de sorpresas, mientras dos niÑas descubren su lugar en el mundo.MÉxico es el paÍs de sus padres, pero no el de Margie. Ella ha logrado convencer a sus compaÑeros de escuela que es cien por ciento estadounidense, igual que ellos. Pero cuando Lupe, su prima mexicana, va a vivir a su casa, la imagen de sÍ misma que habÍa creado se deshace. La situaciÓn de Lupe no es fÁcil. Siente que su casa de MÉxico no es un hogar desde que su padre se fue al norte. La esperanza de poder encontrarlo en los Estados Unidos le da algo de consuelo, pero aprender un idioma nuevo en una escuela nueva representa un gran desafÍo. Al igual que Margie, Lupe necesita una amiga. Poco a poco, los pasos de cada niÑa van encontrando el ritmo de un baile compartido, a medida que descubren el verdadero significado del hogar. Siguiendo la tradiciÓn de Me llamo MarÍa Isabel, Alma Flor Ada y su hijo Gabriel M. Zubizarreta ofrecen un relato honesto de los valores de la familia, y de la amistad y de la experiencia que debe atravesar el inmigrante: volverse parte de algo nuevo y, a la vez, conservar la propia identidad.
Nachiketa
by Makrand Daveઆ પુસ્તક દુનિયાના મુખ્ય મુખ્ય ધર્મોની બોધકથાઓ તોમ જ ધર્મગુરુઓ અને પયગંબરોનાં જીવનની સાચી ઘટનાઓને રજૂ કરતી સચિત્ર પુસ્તિકાઓ પ્રસિદ્ધ કરવાની યોજનાના ભાગ રૂપે હિંદુસ્તાની સાહિત્ય સભા અને નવજીવન ટ્રસ્ટે પ્રસિદ્ધ કરેલ ‘સહુને માટે સાહિત્ય’નો એક ભાગ છે. નવું વાંચતા સીખેલા આબાલવૃદ્ધ સહુ કોઈને આ પુસ્તિકાઓ વાંચવી ગમશે એવી અમને આશા છે. મુખ્ય હેતુ બાળકોમાં વિશ્વના પ્રાચીન વારસા અને જીવન મૂલ્યો સ્થાપિત થાય તે છે.આ વાતો ની રજૂઆતની ખૂબી એ છે કે તેમાં સીધો ઉપદેશ ક્યાંય નથી. જીવનના વ્યવહાર અને અનુભવોને વણી લેતી આ વાતો સહુ કોઈને સરળતાથી સમજાય અને યાદ રહી જાય તેવી છે. એટલે જ આ શ્રેણીને ‘સહુને માટે સાહિત્ય’નું નામ આપ્યુ છે.
Nacho and Lolita
by Pam Muñoz RyanA very rare pitacohi bird falls in love with a swallow and plucks his colorful feathers to transform dry, barren San Juan Capistrano into a haven of flowers and flowing water, which the swallows can easily find when returning from their annual migration.
Nachta yeyna aangan wakda
by Meenakshi SardesaiThis is a story of a boy Chikku. He learned an Idiom from school and uttered the same on his mother when she had made a sweater for him. The sweater was undersized and his mother said that she had taken the measurement four months back and so the size is small. The boy mocks her by saying naachta yeyna aangan wakda. Meaning she doesn't know to dance and she says that the floor is uneven.
Nacida bajo el signo del Toro (Serie Nacidas 1)
by Florencia BonelliEl secreto está en conocer tu corazón. Nacidas: tu signo, tu destino, tu amor. ¿Cómo rompes el hechizo de sus ojos? ¿Cómo aquietas tus latidos al sonido de su voz? ¿Cómo le enseñas a tu corazón que amar es peligroso? La vida de Camila da un giro drástico el día en que la empresa de su padre se declara en bancarrota. Un departamento más pequeño en un barrio viejo y decrépito y un colegio público de jornada simple son algunos de los cambios que debe enfrentar. Detesta la nueva realidad, por lo que se encierra en la soledad que le brindan sus libros. Hasta que conoce a su nueva vecina, una astróloga que la iniciará en los misterios de las nacidas bajo el signo del Toro. Y, a medida que el cambio se profundiza en Camila, la realidad que tanto detestaba va tomando un nuevo color. En ella, el lindo de la clase, Sebastián, y Lautaro, el enigmático mejor alumno, se convertirán en los protagonistas.
Nacidos en la inundación (El reino del bambú #Volumen 1)
by Erin HunterDescubre la nueva serie de Erin Hunter, autora de la saga «Los Gatos Guerreros». Un reino.Tres mundos. Los pandas del Reino del Bambú no han olvidado la gran inundación que terminó con la armonía de sus vidas. Pero, para los tres jóvenes que nacieron ese día, la inundación no marca un final sino el principio de la lucha para encontrar su lugar en mundos muy distintos. Hoja, criada en el empobrecido Bosque del Norte, trabaja sin descanso para ayudar a su familia a recolectar bambú. La temperamental Lluvia, por su parte, se niega a aceptar al nuevo líder de su comunidad en el Bosque del Sur. Y Fantasma, torpe y descoordinado, se pregunta si algún día encajará en su familia de cazadores. Ninguno sabe nada de los otros dos, pero, gracias a un misterioso tigre que ha estado amenazando al reino, pronto se conocerán y cumplirán una profecía que data de antes de su nacimiento. Reseñas:«Los retos a los que se enfrentan los personajes son sobrecogedores y consiguen mantener el suspense [...]. Perfecto para los lectores entusiastas de las aventuras animales.»Kirkus Reviews
Una nación de parques (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level O #15)
by Kristin CashoreNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Lee sobre el Servicio de Parques Nacionales y los parques que están bajo su cuidado. Descubre cuántos hay, dónde están y por qué son especiales. ¡Haz planes para el primero que deseas visitar!
Nacky Patcher & the Curse of the Dry-Land Boats
by Jeffrey KlugerWhat Nacky Patcher and Teedie Flinn discover in the owl light and blackberry water of Yole Lake causes them to suspect they are losing their wits. Polished wood as far as the eye can see-an entire ship comes unbuttoned! Yet they see something else, too, something far more important: a way out from the curse that has burdened the poor folks of Yole for generations. But first, they will need the villagers to do something they haven't done in a long time: work as a team. Jeffrey Kluger, co-author of the blockbuster book-turned-film Apollo 13, delivers one of the finest, quirkiest, and most emotionally satisfying reads of the year. As they rise to the challenge of something greater than themselves, this cast of characters will capture readers' hearts and imaginations.
Nacky Patcher & the Curse of the Dry-Land Boats
by Jeffrey KlugerWhat Nacky Patcher and Teedie Flinn discover in the owl light and blackberry water of Yole Lake causes them to suspect they are losing their wits. Polished wood as far as the eye can see--an entire ship comes unbuttoned! Yet they see something else, too, something far more important: a way out from the curse that has burdened the poor folks of Yole for generations. But first, they will need the villagers to do something they haven't done in a long time: work as a team. Jeffrey Kluger, co-author of the blockbuster book-turned-film Apollo 13, delivers one of the finest, quirkiest, and most emotionally satisfying reads of the year. As they rise to the challenge of something greater than themselves, this cast of characters will capture readers' hearts and imaginations.
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