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Oz, the Complete Collection Volume 2 bind-up
by L. Frank BaumIn Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, Dorothy and the Wizard visit the centre of the Earth, where people are vegetables, glass houses grow and Ozcharacters reappear. Eventually they return to the Emerald City but will they stay?In The Road to Oz, Dorothy sets out on another adventure with some new friends like the Shaggy Man, Button-Bright, and Polychrome, and some old ones like the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman. But can they reach the Emerald City in time for Ozma's birthday?In The Emerald City of Oz, Dorothy, her Uncle Henry, and Aunt Em are going to live in the Emerald City. They set out to explore the land of Oz, with the help of Dorothy's friends, but must rush home again when they discover that the Nome King is busy gathering an army for an invasion of Oz. Will they be able to stop the invasion?
Oz, the Complete Collection, Volume 3: The Patchwork Girl of Oz; Tik-Tok of Oz; The Scarecrow of Oz (The Land of Oz #7, 8, 9)
by L. Frank BaumExplore the wonder of Oz in this collection of books seven through nine in L. Frank Baum's classic American fairy tale series.<P><P>In The Patchwork Girl of Oz, the Munchkins Unc Nunkie and Ojo the Unlucky call on the Crooked Magician, who introduces them to his latest creation: a living girl made out of patchwork quilts and cotton stuffing. But when an accident leaves beloved Unc Nunkie a motionless statue, it is up to Ojo to save him. Can the mighty Wizard of Oz help? <P>In Tik-Tok of Oz, Betsy Bobbin and her loyal mule, Hank, wash up on the shores of an unknown fairyland during a storm. There they meet the clockwork man Tik-Tok and find themselves trapped in a battle with the king of the Nomes. <P>In The Scarecrow of Oz, Cap'n Bill and Trot journey to Oz and, with the help of the Scarecrow, overthrow the cruel King Krewl of Jinxland, who has been busy gathering an army for an invasion of Oz. Will they be able to stop the invasion?
Oz, the Complete Collection, Volume 4: Rinkitink in Oz; The Lost Princess of Oz; The Tin Woodman of Oz (The Land of Oz #10, 11, 12)
by L. Frank BaumExperience Oz like never before in this collection of books ten through twelve in L. Frank Baum's classic American fairy tale series.<P><P> In Rinkitink in Oz, Prince Inga of Pingaree must rescue his parents and all of the subjects from his kingdom who were kidnapped by marauders form Regos and Coregos. Prince Inga, along with the visiting King Rinkitink and Bilbil the goat, set off on a series of grand adventures that will lead them to the underground kingdom of the Nome King. Will Inga's bravery and courage be enough to save his parents and all of their subjects? <P>In The Lost Princess of Oz, Ozma, the beloved ruler of Oz, has disappeared, so Dorothy, the Wizard, the Cowardly Lion, and a band of friends must search the vast land of Oz to find her.<P> In The Tin Woodman of Oz, Tin Woodman, Woot the Wanderer, and Captain Fyter set off on a quest to find the lovely Munchkin, Nimmie Amee. Once upon a time, she and the Woodman were going to marry, but then the Wicked Witch of the West turned him to tin. Can the Tin Woodman find Nimmie Amee? And will she remember him?
Oz, the Complete Collection, Volume 5
by L. Frank Baum Ruth Plumly ThompsonRevel in the magic of Oz in this collection of the final three books in L. Frank Baum's classic American fairy tale series.The three concluding titles of the iconic Oz series, now in one collection! In The Magic of Oz, the mischievous Kiki Aru has discovered a magical word that can transform him and anyone else into whatever he wants. Worse yet, Kiki has been recruited by the villainous Nome King in his latest attempt to get revenge on Princess Ozma and all her friends. Can Dorothy and the Wizard stop the evildoers before they conquer Oz? Or will Kiki's incredible powers finally give the Nome King the revenge he has craved for so long? In Glinda of Oz, Dorothy and Ozma journey to a remote part of Oz to stop a war between the Flatheads and the Skeezers. But the Flatheads and Skeezers have a different idea. Soon Ozma and Dorothy are trapped in an amazing crystal-domed city on an enchanted island. The watertight city submerges itself, and only the Wizard and Glinda can save them--but will they make it in time? In The Royal Book of Oz, the Scarecrow goes to search for his family roots. He returns to the cornfield where Dorothy first found him and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island. Will he decide to stay there? Or will he return to Oz?
Oz, the Complete Collection, Volume 5: The Magic of Oz; Glinda of Oz; The Royal Book of Oz (The Land of Oz #13, 14)
by Ruth Plumly Thompson L. Frank BaumRevel in the magic of Oz in this collection of the final three books in L. Frank Baum's classic American fairy tale series.<P><P>In The Magic of Oz, the mischievous Kiki Aru has discovered a magical word that can transform him and anyone else into whatever he wants. Worse yet, Kiki has been recruited by the villainous Nome King in his latest attempt to get revenge on Princess Ozma and all her friends. Can Dorothy and the Wizard stop the evildoers before they conquer Oz? Or will Kiki's incredible powers finally give the Nome King the revenge he has craved for so long?<P> In Glinda of Oz, Dorothy and Ozma journey to a remote part of Oz to stop a war between the Flatheads and the Skeezers. But the Flatheads and Skeezers have a different idea. Soon Ozma and Dorothy are trapped in an amazing crystal-domed city on an enchanted island. The watertight city submerges itself, and only the Wizard and Glinda can save them--but will they make it in time? <P>In The Royal Book of Oz, the Scarecrow goes to search for his family roots. He returns to the cornfield where Dorothy first found him and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island. Will he decide to stay there? Or will he return to Oz?
Ozette's Destiny: Tales From Farlandia (Tales From Farlandia #1)
by David M. F. Powers Judy Pierce Natalia Nesterova Silvia HoefnagelsAfter being crowned the queen of Farlandia, the white squirrel Ozette finds herself in the midst of a struggle to save the endangered and enchanted forest where she now lives. Can Ozette round up the help she needs to preserve the rhythms of nature that make Farlandia so special? In order to accomplish this gigantic feat, the white squirrel must enter the world of deep, forest magic in an attempt to save her chosen family. But is she ready to learn the truth about the land she loves? She enlists the help of ethereal fairies, elusive elves, and her newest friend Gizmo as they find themselves in a desperate race against Boardmore, Smiley, and time. Under the guidance of Princess Abrianna and the direction of Queen Beatrix, Ozette learns more about her new home than she could have imagined. The secrets that nature holds can only be unlocked when you embark on yet another magical journey with Ozette and her enchanting friends. Are you ready to learn the truth about Farlandia?
Ozette's Heartstone
by Judy Pierce Natalia Nesterova Silvia Hoefnagels David M. F. Powers Leah WatkinsAfter being crowned the queen of Farlandia, the white squirrel Ozette finds herself in the midst of a struggle to save the endangered and enchanted forest where she now lives. Can Ozette round up the help she needs to preserve the rhythms of nature that make Farlandia so special? In order to accomplish this gigantic feat, the white squirrel must enter the world of deep, forest magic in an attempt to save her chosen family. But is she ready to learn the truth about the land she loves? She enlists the help of ethereal fairies, elusive elves, and her newest friend Gizmo as they find themselves in a desperate race against Boardmore, Smiley, and time. Under the guidance of Princess Abrianna and the direction of Queen Beatrix, Ozette learns more about her new home than she could have imagined. The secrets that nature holds can only be unlocked when you embark on yet another magical journey with Ozette and her enchanting friends. Are you ready to learn the truth about Farlandia?
Ozma of Oz (Classics To Go #3)
by L. Frank BaumDorothy Gale, the heroine of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, is on a sea journey when a great storm destroys the ship she is sailing home to her uncle on. Dorothy manages to cling to a chicken coup and she and the hen Billina manage to wash up on the magic shore of Ev. After a series of adventures Dorothy and Billina are taken poisoner by the evil Nome King. Ozma of Oz rushes to her rescue, but it may already be too late. This edition has more than one hundred of the originals Illustrated by John R. Neill.
Ozma of Oz (Classics To Go #3)
by L. Frank BaumWhile traveling to a different Oz (Australia), Dorothy is lost at sea with her hen, Billina. The two end up in Ev, a country across the desert from Oz, and, with their new friend Tik-Tok, they must save the royal family from the evil Nome King.
Ozma Of Oz (Classics To Go #3)
by L. Frank BaumThere has never been a magical kingdom quite like Oz. Populated by good witches and wicked witches, wretched Nomes and enchanting princesses, chattering hens and cowardly lions--a whole host of marvelous creatures great and small and wise and wonderful--Oz is one of the most beloved fantasy worlds ever created. <P><P>Fantasy and adventure in the fairy land of Ev with Dorothy Gale (from The Wizard of Oz), Princess Ozma, a wicked Nome King, an enchanted royal family and more. After being swept overboard during a storm at sea, Dorothy is washed on to the shore with Billina the Yellow Hen. Here they find Tik-Tok, the mechanical man. They then join with Ozma -- Princess of Oz, the Hungry Tiger, the Cowardly Lion and the Army of Oz to rescue the royal family of Ev from the Nome King. The 3rd of 14 Oz books by L. Frank Baum, the Royal Historian of Oz. Other books in this series are available from Bookshare.
Ozma of Oz: A Radio Dramatization (The Oz Series #3)
by L. Frank BaumDorothy, along with a few new friends, embarks on an exciting adventure in this classic tale in the Oz series. Dorothy is back, and she’s not in Kansas anymore. L. Frank Baum’s magical world comes to life once again as our beloved Dorothy Gale takes yet another unexpected trip to a mystical, faraway land. This time, Dorothy winds up in the land of Ev, where she meets new friends such as the mechanical man Tik-Tok and the clever chicken Billina. Dorothy will also have to face the wicked Nome King, who’s imprisoned the royal family of Ev. Dorothy calls upon her friends from Oz—including the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the new queen of Oz—to save Ev. But can even their combined might win the day and see Dorothy back home?
Ozma of Oz: A Radio Dramatization (The Land of Oz)
by L. Frank Baum John R. NeillA raging sea storm carries Dorothy Gale (charming heroine of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) to the fairy land of Ev, where an exciting new adventure awaits her and all young readers who venture into this enchanting realm of fantasy.Dorothy meets some new friends — Billina, a friendly talking hen; Tiktok, a remarkable Copper Man; the lovely Princess Ozma of Oz; and some strange characters too — Wheelers, with wheels for hands and feet; and Princess Langwidere who wears a different head each day.When Dorothy learns that the Queen of Ev and her ten children are prisoners of the wicked Nome King, she sets out on a magic carpet with her new friends and some old favorites — Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, and Tin Woodman — to rescue them.The danger mounts as Princess Ozma herself falls victim to the Nome King's magic and is transformed into an emerald grasshopper. Youngsters will be swept up in the action as Dorothy and her entourage match wits with the Nome King and his devilish Nomes in a forbidding underground fortress.Ozma of Oz will delight children of all ages from the very first chapter in which Dorothy battles the sea, to its surprising conclusion, when she struggles to free the royal family and her friends.The original text is reprinted here in its entirety from the first 1907 edition, with John R. Neill's amusing and imaginative illustrations that capture the flavor of this wonderful, witty tale.
Ozone Hole (Earth SOS)
by Sally MorganOffering information at multiple levels for several reading levels, this series describes the many dimensions of the ozone hole and related problems that accompany global warming and mankind's abuse of the environment. The interdependence of all the natural systems in the world are stressed in the book. This volume concludes with a fact file and suggestions for the reader on how to improve the environment.
Ozoplaning with the Wizard of Oz: The Royal Book Of Oz, Kabumpo In Oz. And Ozoplaning With The Wizard Of Oz (Oz Ser.)
by Ruth Plumly ThompsonOzoplaning with the Wizard of Oz is the thirty-third in the series of Oz books created by L. Frank Baum and his successors, and the nineteenth and last written by Ruth Plumly Thompson. The Wizard unveils the newly created ozoplanes, and a chaotic flight takes them to a previously unexplored sky-country called Stratovania.
Ozzie on His Own
by Johanna HurwitzWhen Ozzie's best friend, his niece Roz, goes away for the summer, he makes some new friends, but then his father has a heart attack, and he feels very much alone. Ozzie Sims is all alone for the summer. Roz Sasser, his best friend, niece, and neighbor, has gone to England with her parents. Ozzie worries he'll be bored. But is he in for a surprise! First Ozzie discovers an abandoned shed in his neighbor's backyard. Then he makes three new friends, Ryan, Ditto, and Candy. Presto! The Chicken Coop Club is launched--and it even has a furry mascot named Snow White. Then, one night, something terrible happens. And just when Ozzie needs Roz the most, his mother tells him not to write a word to her about it. Ozzie must decide what to do... entirely on his own. Johanna Hurwitz's memorable story picks up where Roz and Ozzie left off, with the same warmth, humor, and unforgettable characters. Pictures are described. There are dozens of Johanna Hurwitz's books in Bookshare's library. Check out Roz and Ozzie, The Adventures of Ali Baba Bernstein, Ali Baba Bernstein, Lost and Found, Aldo Applesauce, Aldo Ice Cream, Aldo Peanut Butter, Rip-Roaring Russell, Busybody Nora, School Spirit, Class Clown, Class President and many, many more.
Ozzie & Prince Zebedee
by Gela KalaitzidisDragons Love Tacos meets Where the Wild Things Are in this rollicking story about the mishaps of a best friend duo from debut author and illustrator Gela Kalaitzidis. Ozzie and Prince Zebedee are the best of friends. They do everything together, but things change when Prince Zebedee accuses Ozzie of cheating and Ozzie swallows up Prince Zebedee in one big GULP! Before too long, an emotional Ozzie has crunched up half the town while a stubborn Prince Zebedee refuses to leave the dragon's tummy until he apologizes. With wit and charm, Gela Kalaitzidis has crafted a tale of love, forgiveness, and empathy in one hilarious package.
P.A.W.S. (German edition)
by Wiebke Klein Debbie Manber KupferP.A.W.S. ist die Geschichte von Miri und dem silberfarbenen Katzenanhänger, der ihr Leben veränderte. Als Miris Großmutter stirbt, nimmt diese das Familiengeheimnis mit ins Grab und Miri landet einsam und verlassen in einem Internat in St. Louis. Doch schon bald findet sie heraus, dass das Geheimnis gar nicht wirklich tot ist. Als sie von gemeinen Mitschülern geärgert wird, stellt sie erschrocken fest, dass sie eine geheime Fähigkeit besitzt. Diese Fähigkeit kann sie retten, aber ist sie auch in der Lage, die zu retten, die sie liebt? Miri findet neue Freunde mit denselben mysteriösen, magischen Fähigkeiten wie sie selbst, was ihre eigene Vergangenheit lebendig und ihr Schicksal um einiges gefährlicher macht. Begebe dich auf eine mysteriöse und übernatürliche Reise mit Miri und ihren neuen Freunden, Mitgliedern einer geheimen Organisation in St. Louis, die sich Partnerschaft für Animagi, Werwölfe und Sonstige Formwandler nennt, besser bekannt als P.A.W.S.
P is for Paris
by Paul ThurlbyA richly illustrated alphabet book - perfect for children and adults alike.See the sights of Paris as never before - through the eyes of award-winning illustrator Paul Thurlby. Join him as he visits the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and the Louvre, as well as discovering some lesser known gems. This unique book is packed to bursting with the sights, sounds and smells of this unique and stunning city.Also look out for: L is for London and NY is for New YorkPraise for Numbers: 'Stunning collection.' Guardian'Paul Thurlby's prints are so ludicrously beautiful that I am seriously tempted to blow the budget, order the whole lot and paper a wall with them.' India Knight, journalist and author
P is for Pelican: A Louisiana Alphabet
by Anita C. PrietoAn alphabet book that introduces Louisiana's history, culture, and landscape, from the official reptile, alligator, to zydeco.
P Is for Peter (Peter Rabbit)
by Beatrix PotterFeaturing classic Peter Rabbit characters, kids will love learning their ABCs with this beautiful and whimsical alphabet board book perfect for gifting!A is for . . . A very little bunnyB is for . . . such Big Bounces!In this beautiful, charming, and whimsical board book, Peter Rabbit and his friends introduce the alphabet. Artistic and lyrical rather than strongly educational, this is a perfect introduction to the world of Beatrix Potter for very young children.
P Is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet
by Stan Steiner Joy Steiner[From the dust jacket:] "If you dig through the history of Idaho, you'll find more than just spuds! P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet gives an A-Z guided tour to the culture, history, and wonders of this state. From the capital city of Boise, to Hells Canyon (deepest river gorge in North America), to the snow-covered slopes of Sun Valley, Idaho's riches go beyond the famous vegetable. Written in a two-tier format, beginning readers will enjoy the simple rhymes while older students discover facts about each topic letter in the sidebar expository. "Satisfy your curiosity about any of the states in the United States by looking in the Bookshare collection for the alphabet books for the state where you live or the states where your family and friends live.
P Is for President
by Wendy Cheyette LewisonPublishing in time for the 2016 Presidential election, readers can discover what it means to be President of the United States in this easy-to-read informational picture book.Being President of the United States is a big job —he biggest job in all of America! Follow the president as he or she campaigns, runs, moves into the White House, and works to fix problems. Learn about historically significant presidents along the way, and see what it takes to be president. Do you have what it takes to run the U.S.?
P Is for Pumpkin: God's Harvest Alphabet
by Kathy-Jo Wargin“For God made the Earth—He made everything! He makes all the wonders each season will bring. He changes the colors on leaves big and small, red, brown and yellow to tell us it’s Fall. He turns the fields into ribbons of Gold, sparkling with frost as the autumn grows cold.” Destined to become a family keepsake, this unique, jacketed hardcover celebrates the wonders of an entire season. With help from the alphabet, preschoolers journey through God’s harvest blessings—in the process discovering just how much there is to be thankful for! The fun is infectious as they learn to appreciate autumn for its beauty and bounty, opportunities to celebrate with friends and family, and traditions like barn dances, corn mazes, pumpkin carving, and more.
P.J. Clover, Private Eye: The Case of the Halloween Hoot
by Susan MeyersA valuable antique samovar-a Russian urn for making tea-is stolen from Park School two nights before the Halloween Hoot fundraiser. It sounds like a case for fifth- grade detectives P.J. Clover and Stacy Jones! If they don't find the samovar, it can't be auctioned to raise money for the school. What's more, their friend Mr. Sabatini, the kindly custodian who has been accused of leaving the school door unlocked, will lose his job. To make matters worse, P.J. and Stacy discover that the Halloween Hooter, a collection of student writing, is also missing! Faced with solving two cases in less than two days, P.J. knows she shouldn't accept a challenge from her rival, Butch Bigelow, to enter the costume contest at the Halloween Hoot. But how can she resist? The pace never flags as P.J. and Stacy race against the clock in another exciting, high-spirited mystery.