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Stupid Perfect World
by Scott WesterfeldIn this future-set novella by bestselling author Scott Westerfeld, Kieran Black lives in a "perfect" world. Disease and starvation have been eradicated, sleep is unnecessary, and it takes no time at all to go from the Bahamas to the moon. But now Kieran has to take Scarcity, a class about how people lived in the bad old days. And as if sitting through an hour of Scarcity every day wasn't depressing enough, it's final projects time. Each student must choose some form of ancient hardship to experience for two whole weeks. Kieran chooses having to sleep eight hours a night, which doesn't seem too annoying. Maria Borsotti has never thought much of Kieran, but she decides to take pity on him and help him out with his project. Soon, Kieran is sleeping and having vivid dreams, while Maria, whose Scarcity project is to give up all teenage hormone regulation, is experiencing emotions she never knew she had. As their assignments draw them closer together, they begin to wonder if the olden days weren't so bad. Maybe something has been missing from their perfect lives after all?
Stutila Bhulala Ani Galat Phasala
by P. G. SahasrabuddheA group of foxes wanted to kill an elephant. An elderly fox goes to the elephant and deceives him by telling him that everybody wants to make elephant their king. The elephant on the way gets stuck deep in the mud. Seeing this the other foxes come and attack the elephant and kill it.
Styro the Snapping Brute: Series 16 Book 1 (Beast Quest #87)
by Adam BladeBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up.Tom and Elenna journey to the kingdom of Gwildor - but when they arrive they discover that an old enemy has a deadly plan to seize power over the land and its people. Can our heroes defeat a monstrous clawed lobster Beast?There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the Beast Quest: The Siege of Gwildow series: Styro the Snapping Brute; Ronak the Toxic Terror; Solix the Deadly Swarm; Kanis the Shadow Hound.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!
Styx the Lurking Terror: Series 28 Book 2 (Beast Quest #1053)
by Adam BladeFree the Beasts. Live the Adventure.Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!Four brave young would-be heroes have been magicked away to the Netherworld by the Evil Wizard Malvel! Tom and Elenna are on a Quest to rescue the New Adventurers and defeat Malvel's wicked plan. The next Beast they must tackle, Styx, lurks in a murky swamp ... will our heroes find a way to defeat this monstrous reptile?There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Netherworld series - don't miss out! Ossiron the Fleshless Killer; Styx the Lurking Terror; Kaptiva the Shrieking Siren and Velakro the Lightning Bird.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest, Beast Quest: New Blood and Space Wars.
Su pequeña princesa: Cartas preciosas de tu rey (Su Princesa Serie)
by Sheri Rose ShepherdUn maravilloso obsequio para esa princesa especial que hay en tu vida: cartas personales de su Rey. ¡Cada día ella encontrará inspiración en una carta para vivir como la princesa radiante que es! ¡Ahora, las niñas entre cuatro y nueve años pueden descubrir que en verdad están llamadas a ser parte de una familia real! Comprenderán lo mucho que las ama y adora Dios, el Rey de reyes.
Subject Seven
by Moore James A.Years ago, scientists began developing the ultimate military weapon: deadly sleeper assassins housed within the bodies of teenagers. Now, Subject Seven, the dangerous alter-ego living inside a 16-year-old boy, has escaped the lab and is on a mission. His objective? To seek out others like him and build an army capable of destroying their creators. Hunter, Cody, Gene, Tina, and Kylie: five teenagers leading typical lives, until the day they each receive a call from a mysterious stranger-and learn that their destinies are intertwined. Subject Seven holds the key that connects them all. And a vicious, bloody battle for their lives is just beginning.
Subjectivity in Asian Children's Literature and Film: Global Theories and Implications (Children's Literature and Culture)
by John StephensWinner of the Children’s Literature Association Honor Book Award This volume establishes a dialogue between East and West in children’s literature scholarship. In all cultures, children’s literature shows a concern to depict identity and individual development, so that character and theme pivot on questions of agency and the circumstances that frame an individual’s decisions and capacities to make choices and act upon them. Such issues of selfhood fall under the heading subjectivity. Attention to the representation of subjectivity in literature enables us to consider how values are formed and changed, how emotions are cultivated, and how maturation is experienced. Because subjectivities emerge in social contexts, they vary from place to place. This book brings together essays by scholars from several Asian countries — Japan, India, Pakistan, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Australia, Thailand, and The Philippines — to address subjectivities in fiction and film within frameworks that include social change, multiculturalism, post-colonialism, globalization, and glocalization. Few scholars of western children's literature have a ready understanding of what subjectivity entails in children’s literature and film from Asian countries, especially where Buddhist or Confucian thought remains influential. This volume will impact scholarship and pedagogy both within the countries represented and in countries with established traditions in teaching and research, offering a major contribution to the flow of ideas between different academic and educational cultures.
Sublime
by Christina LaurenTrue love may mean certain death in a ghostly affair of risk and passion from New York Times bestselling duo Christina Lauren, authors of Beautiful Bastard. Tahereh Mafi, New York Times bestselling author of Shatter Me calls Sublime "a beautiful, haunting read.When Lucy walks out of a frozen forest, wearing only a silk dress and sandals, she isn't sure how she got there. But when she sees Colin, she knows for sure that she's here for him. Colin has never been captivated by a girl the way he is by Lucy. With each passing day their lives intertwine, and even as Lucy begins to remember more of her life--and her death--neither of them is willing to give up what they have, no matter how impossible it is. And when Colin finds a way to physically be with Lucy, taking himself to the brink of death where his reality and Lucy's overlap, the joy of being together for those brief stolen moments drowns out everything in the outside world. But some lines weren't meant to be crossed...
Submarines (Step into Reading)
by Sydelle KramerYoung readers are in for the most exciting trip of their lives as they venture into a nuclear submarine! While touring the vessel from bow to stern, they learn about the history and mechanics of subs, their military and scientific uses, and the incredible discomfort-and danger-of life onboard. Illustrated with photographs, this is easy-to-read, high-interest nonfiction at its most compelling!
Submarines and Submersibles (DK Reader: Level 1)
by Deborah LockThis DK Reader follows a team of scientists down to the ocean's depths in a vivid introduction to the world of underwater craft.
Submarines, Secrets and a Daring Rescue (American Revolutionary War Adventures #2)
by Robert J. SkeadIn book two of the American Revolutionary War Adventures historical fiction series, readers ages 8-12 can experience the Revolutionary War firsthand in this novel based on actual events. Twins John and Ambrose Clark find themselves aiding the patriots once again as they help work on a top-secret submarine that could end the war … and also look for a way to rescue their captured older brother.In addition to bringing alive America&’s war for independence, including information on the first submarine built in America, Submarines, Secrets, and a Daring Rescue:Teaches kids about the Revolutionary War from a kid&’s perspectiveIs packed with historical information that is entertaining and educationalContains discussion questions, backgrounds on the real-life historical persons featured in the book, historical letters, and a glossary of key termsCan be used alongside school curriculum and as a homeschool resourceAfter working as spies to aid the Colonies and delivering a message to General George Washington himself, twins Ambrose and John Clark find themselves volunteering for another mission to help the newly forming United States. This time, the boys step up to help transport much-needed gunpowder to the patriots, and end up in an even more dangerous situation—trying to man one of the first submarines. But the biggest challenge may be finding a way to free their older brother, who is being held as a prisoner of war.
Substance-Related Disorders (The State of Mental Illness and Its Ther #19)
by Joyce LibalSubstance-related disorders are among the most prevalent of all mental disorders. They affect people in every part of society, and their consequences can be painful, traumatic, expensive, and even deadly. Furthermore, the negative consequences of substance-related disorders do not only affect the substance user; they touch the lives of the user's friends, family, coworkers, and other relations as well. From caffeine to alcohol, spray paint to cocaine, glue to nicotine, many different chemicals, both legal and illegal, can cause substance-related disorders. With so many substances available for use and misuse, how do you know which substances are addictive? Furthermore, why are they addictive, and what dangers do they pose? This book provides answers to many of these difficult questions. In addition to learning about addictive substances and substance abuse, you will learn about the treatments available for substance-related disorders and how some doctors are using medication to treat drug abuse. Take the first step toward understanding this all-too common category of mental disorders by reading Substance-Related Disorders.
Substitute Creacher
by Chris GallChris Gall's vibrant artwork with dynamic comic book aesthetic will grab both parents and monster-loving kids! Includes Read Aloud/Read to Me feature where available. The troublemaking students of Ms. Jenkins' class arrive at school one day to discover a substitute creacher has come to put a stop to their monkey business! He regales them with mind-boggling stories about his former students who didn't follow the rules: Keith the glue-eater, Zach the daydreamer, and Hank the prankster, to name a few. But even this multi-tentacled, yellow-spotted, one-eyed monster's cautionary tales about the consequences of mischief-making can't seem to change the students' wicked ways until he reveals the spookiest and most surprising story of all: his own.
Substitute Groundhog
by Pat Miller Kathi EmberIt's almost Groundhog Day! Everyone knows that Groundhog has an important job to do every February 2, but this year he's not feeling well. Dr. Owl diagnoses him with the flu and orders two days of bed rest. But how will people know the weather forecast if Groundhog is down in his hole in bed? Then Groundhog has in idea--he can hire a substitute! Maybe Squirrel can be the substitute, or Eagle, or Bear. But at the substitute auditions, Groundhog realizes that none of his friends is quite right for the job. Will he be able to find a substitute or will Groundhog Day be cancelled this year?
Substitute Sister (Full House Sisters)
by Diana G. GallagherWhen sisters get together...expect the unexpected Michelle is teamed up with Stephanie's best friend Allie, and Stephanie is matched with new girl Cynthia in the "Big Pal, Little Pal" program at school. Stephanie wants to make Cynthia feel right at home. And what better way to do so than to devote all her free time to hanging out with her 'little pal'? Michelle is psyched for the school program, too. Now Allie, Stephanie, Cynthia and Michelle can all hang out together! But when Stephanie and Cynthia start spending all their time together -- just the two of them -- Michelle starts to get worried. Especially after Michelle and Stephanie get into a big fight and end up not speaking to one another! Is Stephanie going to dump her for a substitute sister?
Subtle (Wolfbay Wings #10)
by Bruce BrooksAlthough not everyone, including his girlfriend, appreciates his hard-hitting, well-timed checking, Subtle takes pride in the role he plays on his hockey team.
Subtraction Action
by Loreen LeedyIntroduces subtraction through the activities of animal students.
Subtraction Facts that Stick: Help Your Child Master the Subtraction Facts for Good in Just Eight Weeks
by Corrin Brewer Debra Pearson Kate SnowThe fun, engaging program that will help your child master the subtraction facts once and for all—without spending hours and hours drilling flash cards! Subtraction Facts That Stick will guide you, step-by- step, as you teach your child to understand and memorize the subtraction facts, from 1 - 1 through 9 - 9. Hands-on activities, fun games your child will love, and simple practice pages help young students remember the subtraction facts for good. In 15 minutes per day (perfect for after school, or as a supplement to a homeschool math curriculum) your child will master the subtraction facts, gain a greater understanding of how math works, and develop greater confidence, in just six weeks! Mastery of the math facts is the foundation for all future math learning. Lay that foundation now, and make it solid, with Subtraction Facts That Stick!
Subway
by Christoph NiemannSpeed. Color. Sound. Numbers. Maps. Connections. Navigation. Subway systems may be specific to certain cities around the world, but the pure thrill of a subway ride is universal to all young children.Christoph Niemann’s graphically elegant and playful picture book is a tour de force for preschoolers and a stellar addition to the canon of books about trains, trucks, planes, and automobiles.Based on the author’s own underground adventures with his young boys—chronicled for adult readers in Niemann’s New York Times blog, Abstract City—this innovative picture book is an invitation down underground, where a system of trains and tracks delivers millions of riders to their destinations each day.“Underneath the city is this beautifully simple system of letters, numbers, and colors. The trains and stations are huge and impressive but also comforting, because nothing ever changes. My boys are in charge; they can read the signs, navigate the grid, and they always know what happens next.”—Christoph Niemann
Subway Girl
by P. J. ConverseHe is shy. Unassuming. Inexperienced. She is Subway Girl. Cool. Unattainable. From the moment he sees her on a Hong Kong subway, Simon is intrigued by Amy, but he doesn't have the nerve to talk to her. When he finally works up the courage, he realizes he can't. Because Amy doesn't speak Chinese, and Simon is failing English. But somehow, Amy and Simon connect, and they find that they understand each other. Enough for Simon to admit that he is dropping out of school. Enough for Amy to confess that she is pregnant with her ex-boyfriend's baby. Amy and Simon feel lost in a world so much bigger than they are, and yet they still have each other. In this brilliant debut by P. J. Converse, two unlikely teenagers discover that love has a language all its own.
Subway Story
by Julia Sarcone-RoachNever was there a subway car who loved her job more than Jessie. From morning to night she carried all sorts of people all sorts of places--to work and school and World's Fairs, over bridges and through tunnels--sometimes she even took a pigeon along for the ride! But as time passed, sleek new silver cars began to take over the tracks, banishing Jessie to an abandoned lot. What will she do with no passengers to carry? And where will she go now that she's no longer welcome on the tracks?Based on the true story of 1960's-era subway cars that are now being used to create artificial reefs in the Atlantic, this stunningly illustrated second book from Julia Sarcone-Roach is sure to delight scuba diving historians and kids alike.From the Hardcover edition.
Subway Surfers Official Guidebook: An AFK Book
by DynamoLearn tips, discover secrets, and meet some truly wild characters from the world of Subway Surfers! Welcome to the world of Subway Surfers, where every day is a fresh new chance to show of your graffiti skills - so long as you don't get caught!The Subway Surfers Official Guidebook will take you from Cairo to Cophenagen, revealing secrets, tips, tricks, and even some truly weird characters along the way.Grab your spraypaint and find yourself a hover-board, you're in for one wild chase!
Subway Tokens in the Sand (Unmistakably Cooper Ellis #3)
by Wendy Lee Nentwig"Book 3 of Unmistakably Cooper Ellis". Cooper finally has a boyfriend but now she's not so sure she wants one. A family vacation sounds like the perfect break, but when Josh is invited Cooper must make difficult decisions and juggle her priorities.
Subway: The Story of Tunnels, Tubes and Tracks
by Larry Dane BrimnerA high-speed history of the tunnels and trains that transport millions of people every day and lie hidden beneath the streets of many cities around the world.
Sucedió en colores
by Liliana BodocUn libro para leer, releer y pintar nuestra imaginación con los colores del arcoiris. Cada cuento, de modo poético y sutil, focaliza en un color. Los nombres de los personajes, los elementos, los contextos y los sentimientos que se desprenden de la lectura se relacionan con ese tono. Así, la autora va creando un universo de juego y potencia la imaginación y la fantasía. En Rojo, Diablo encuentra el amor en el Mercado de las Rosas. Conquistar a Rubilda, la bella vendedora de manzanas, esconde un enorme secreto. En Blanco, el anciano esquimal dice: "Luna del oso, luna entera, luna del lobo y luna muerta; así es como se suceden las lunas en el cielo". Y comienza a contar... En Amarillo, las siestas de miel del emperador Ye-Low se transforman en pesadillas agrias de limón. Siestas atormentadas que ya no puede dormir aunque se frote con azufre o consulte el Gran libro de remedios caseros. En Verde, un matrimonio de campesinos no para de discutir. Es que él solo oye el crecimiento de las plantas que cultiva y ella solo escucha la desgracia que se avecina volando... En Negro, un gentil deshollinador recibe la anticipada visita de una joven que, vestida de luto, lo invita a partir antes de la medianoche. *Nueva edición ilustrada por Pablo Bernasconi con divertido diseño interior. Incluye palabras de la autora donde comparte reflexiones sobre su escritura.