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Serengeti: Plains of Grass
by Leslie BulionAward-winning science poetry master Leslie Bulion presents a lyrical salute to Africa's Serengeti Plain, one of the most spectacular and productive ecosystems on Earth.Leslie Bulion, a virtuoso science poet, has created a portrait of the rainy season on East Africa's southern Serengeti Plain, offering young readers a compelling look at an ecosystem in motion. Using a series of interconnected verses inspired by an East African Swahili poem form—the utendi—Bulion's cadences and rhythmic lines mimic the web of life in the Serengeti, following the great migration of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals into and then out of the vast short-grass plain. Lush, evocative gouache illustrations by Becca Stadtlander showcase the grandeur of this immense and complex ecosystem and provide close-up details of its wildlife inhabitants. Scientific notes on each spread and comprehensive back matter material offer more specifics. This, paired with Bulion's brilliant poetic form, makes the book ideal for cross-curricular learning. A Booklist Editors&’ Choice Selection <P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Serge & Roscoe
by Len VlahosTwo mismatched rescue dogs, Serge, an otterhound on the verge of retirement, and Roscoe, a border collie fresh out of the academy, are forced to team up to save the day when a wildfire ravages a Colorado forest. Roscoe is a Search and Rescue Force rookie who doesn’t play by the rules. Serge is a veteran of the Force, looking forward to a well-earned retirement. Roscoe can’t wait to make his first rescue, while Serge just wants to get through the next three days so he can finally just . . . chillax.But when the largest fire Colorado has ever seen starts tearing through the forest, it’s all paws on deck for the Search and Rescue team. Serge and Roscoe are thrown together as partners, and with lives on the line, there’s no time for them to not get along. Will this mismatched team figure out how to work together to save the day? Get your woof on in this story of bravery, adventure, and doggy snacks from beloved author and longtime bookstore owner Len Vlahos.Perfect for fans of Max: Dog, Hero, Marine and Zootopia.
Sergeant Billy: The True Story of the Goat Who Went to War
by Mireille MessierA delightful tale inspired by the true story of a brave goat war hero. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie and Rescue and Jessica. During World War I, a goat named Billy was adopted by a platoon of soldiers and made his way across the ocean to be part of the war effort.Billy . . .Trained with the soldiersWas smuggled across the oceanGot snuck into the frontlines in a box of orangesAte some secret documents and was arrested for treasonGot trench footHead-butted soldiers into a trench and saved them from a shellCame back home a decorated war heroThis charming true story follows Sergeant Billy from his small prairie town to the trenches of World War I and back, through harrowing moments, sad moments, moments of camaraderie and moments of celebration. This unforgettable goat and the platoon that loved him will capture your heart!
Sergeant Reckless (Animals to the Rescue #2)
by Emma Carlson BerneThe legendary tale of Sergeant Reckless comes to life in this heavily illustrated nonfiction chapter book series perfect for fans of Ranger in Time!Born to be racehorse in Seoul, Korea, Reckless was always destined for greatness. Then the Korean War began in 1950, and those dreams were dashed. But when Reckless was bought by a group of US Marines to work on the frontlines, it quickly became clear that this little mare had the heart of a hero.This action-packed series explores the stories of real-life animal heroes who saved the day! With black-and-white art throughout and dramatic storytelling, readers are taken on an exciting journey they won't soon forget.Fans of Ranger in Time will devour these true tales of incredible animal heroes!
Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero
by Iacopo Bruno Patricia McCormick<p>The inspiring true story of Reckless, the brave little horse who became a Marine. <p>When a group of US Marines fighting in the Korean War found a bedraggled mare, they wondered if she could be trained to as a packhorse. They had no idea that the skinny, underfed horse had one of the biggest and bravest hearts they’d ever known. And one of the biggest appetites! <p>Soon Reckless showed herself more than willing to carry ammunition too heavy for the soldiers to haul. As cannons thundered and shells flew through the air, she marched into battle—again and again—becoming the only animal ever to officially hold military rank—becoming Sgt. Reckless—and receive two Purple Hearts.</p>
Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf
by Janet Schulman Peter Malone Sergei ProkofievTHERE IS NO better way to introduce children to classical music than with Prokofiev's musical fairy tale of the little boy (played by all the strings of the orchestra) who, with the help of a bird (played by the flute), outsmarted the big, bad wolf (played by the French horns). And now with this book and CD package, children can look and listen all at the same time. A new retelling by Janet Schulman follows the basic story, but with a kinder ending for both the big bad wolf and the argumentative duck. Peter Malone's paintings have the luminous quality of old Russian masters. The CD, with music performed by the Cincinnati Pops and word-for-word narration by Peter A. Thomas, was made exclusively for this book and CD package.From the Hardcover edition.
Sergio Sees the Good: The Story Of A Not So Bad Day
by Linda RydenSergio is amazed to discover that even on a day that felt awful, the good outweighed the bad. When a downcast Sergio gets home from a bad day at school, his wise mother listens sympathetically to his tale of woe and then suggests an experiment. Placing a bowl of marbles next to Grandfather’s old balance scale, she asks him to go back to the beginning of his day and remember each good and bad thing that happened. For each bad thing, he places a marble on the right-hand pan of the scale; for each good thing he places a marble on the left-hand pan. Sergio is amazed to discover that even on a day that felt awful, the good outweighed the bad.
Sergio and the Hurricane
by Alexandra WallnerA young boy is excited when he hears that a hurricane is coming to his oceanfront home in San Juan, Puerto Rico, but when it comes, he learns how dangerous hurricanes can be.
Serial Sabotage
by Carolyn KeeneSeeing Green is the stunning conclusion to this smart, three-book case and brings Nancy and company back to River Heights, where they continue to investigate Green Solutions, the shady American company that is defrauding Casa Verde.
Seriality and Texts for Young People
by Mavis Reimer Nyala Ali Deanna England Melanie Dennis UnrauSeriality and Texts for Young People is a collection of thirteen scholarly essays about series and serial texts directed to children and youth, each of which begins from the premise that a basic principle of seriality is repetition.
Seriality and Texts for Young People: The Compulsion to Repeat (Critical Approaches to Children's Literature)
by Melanie Dennis Unrau M. Reimer N. Ali D. England M. Dennis UnrauSeriality and Texts for Young People is a collection of thirteen scholarly essays about series and serial texts directed to children and youth, each of which begins from the premise that a basic principle of seriality is repetition.
Series 3, Book Two Student Edition (2015)
by Great Books Foundation StaffJunior Great Books® Series 3 introduces students to outstanding, interpretive literature from around the world. Book Two of Series 3 features nine stories by award-winning authors. These stories are organized around three themes--gratitude, courage, and cleverness.
Serin
by Sanda LumSerin’s nation, Gapka, is facing the loss of its precious blue diamonds. While she is doing her bravery test, Serin is suddenly taken from Gapka to attend a boarding school in London. The intelligent and inquisitive learner Serin experiences problems with the students at her boarding school. Taunted and troubled, Serin struggles to find a way out. Then she surprisingly flees the school with the help of a little magic. She is determined to save Gapka’s blue diamonds and stop Unfair Empire’s Galactic Mining Company. Serin moves and learns swiftly in the hope of finding a way to save her nation. Her dream of seeking justice for Gapka is thwarted with unforeseeable challenges. Nevertheless, she must persevere in her learning journey. Serin is an alluring and wondrous tale that persuades you to think magically in law. You will meet friendly characters like the Archernar Bird, the Cyborg Monkey and Sir Kindwiseman.
Serious Farm
by Tim EganFarmer Fred never smiled much. "Farmin’ is serious business,” he’d say. "Nothin’ funny about corn. ” And so life on his farm was pretty serious. None of the animals laughed or even smiled. But everyone has to laugh sometimes, including Farmer Fed. The animals try everything to get him to smile: dancing by the light of the moon in Farmer Fred’s clothes, singing chickens, sheep disguised in sunglasses and mustaches. Nothing works and finally the animals decide to leave Serious Farm in search of a more cheerful place to chuckle and graze. Will the animals find a livelier home, and will Farmer Fred ever lighten up?
Serious Moonlight
by Jenn BennettFrom award-winning Jenn Bennett comes a swoon-worthy story with a compelling mystery at its heart Raised in isolation and home-schooled by her strict grandparents, the only experience Birdie has had of the outside world is through her favourite crime books. But everything changes when she takes a summer job working the night shift at a historic Seattle hotel. There she meets Daniel Aoki, the hotel’s charismatic driver, and together they stumble upon a real-life mystery: a famous reclusive writer—never before seen in public—is secretly meeting someone at the hotel. To uncover the writer’s puzzling identity, Birdie must come out of her shell, and in doing so, realize that the most confounding mystery of all may just be her growing feelings for Daniel.
Seriously Silly Stories: The Collection
by Laurence Anholt Arthur RobinsOnce upon a time there were seven aliens, some giant knickers and a beastly bride - but did they all live happily ever after? Open up to find out what happens next in these brain-ticklingly brilliant Seriously Silly Stories! They're scarily silly!Includes the Smarties Award-winning Snow White and the Seven Aliens, The Emperor's Underwear and Billy Beast.
Seriously Silly Stories: The Collection (Seriously Silly Stories #22)
by Laurence AnholtOnce upon a time there were seven aliens, some giant knickers and a beastly bride - but did they all live happily ever after? Open up to find out what happens next in these brain-ticklingly brilliant Seriously Silly Stories! They're scarily silly!Includes the Smarties Award-winning Snow White and the Seven Aliens, The Emperor's Underwear and Billy Beast.
Seriously Silly: Cinderella at the Vampire Ball (Seriously Silly Scary Fairytales)
by Laurence AnholtCinderella's not scared of ANYTHING - not even the ghastliest, ghostliest, creepiest, spookiest party of all time...
Seriously Silly: Ghostyshocks and the Three Mummies (Seriously Silly Scary Fairytales)
by Laurence AnholtWhen Ghostyshocks messes with some mad, mangy and murderous mummies, she's BOUND to get TANGLED up in all sorts of trouble!
Seriously Silly: Hansel and Gretel and the Space Witch (Seriously Silly Scary Fairytales)
by Laurence AnholtHansel and Gretel's evil stepmother sends them into space - and into the clutches of the even more evil Space Witch!
Seriously Silly: Jack and the Giant Spiderweb (Seriously Silly Scary Fairytales)
by Laurence AnholtJack trades his favourite creepy-crawly for a magic spider's egg - and goes on a wriggly, wormy, gigantic insect adventure!
Seriously Silly: Snow Fright and the Seven Skeletons (Seriously Silly Scary Fairytales)
by Laurence AnholtSnow Fright loves being scared... and she's in for the fright of her life when she gets locked in the terrifying ROLLER GHOSTER!
Seriously Silly: Tom Thumb, the Tiny Spook (Seriously Silly Scary Fairytales)
by Laurence AnholtTiny Tom Thumb may be a ghost the size of a stick of gum, but he knows how to make a lot of scarily MASSIVE mischief!
Seriously Snow White Was SO Forgetful!: The Story of Snow White as Told by the Dwarves (The Other Side of the Story)
by Nancy LoewenThink Snow White was the most perfect girl in the world? Think again! In this fun, quirky picture book, discover another perspective of this popular fairy tale. Along with bright, bold illustrations, the bestselling OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY series gives young readers a fresh perspective on familiar tales. Read others in this series by acclaimed author Nancy Loewen, including TRUST ME, HANSEL AND GRETEL ARE SWEET and BELIEVE ME, GOLDILOCKS ROCKS!