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The Ear, the Eye and the Arm
by Nancy FarmerIn 2194 in Zimbabwe, General Matsika's three children are kidnapped and put to work in a plastic mine while three mutant detectives use their special powers to search for them.<P><P> Newbery Medal Honor book
The Early American Industrial Revolution, 1793-1850
by Katie S. BagleyFollows the development of the American Industrial Revolution from 1793 to 1850, including the major industrial inventions and advances of the time period.
The Early Reader in Children's Literature and Culture: Theorizing Books for Beginning Readers (Children's Literature and Culture)
by Jennifer Miskec Annette WannamakerThis is the first volume to consider the popular literary category of Early Readers – books written and designed for children who are just beginning to read independently. It argues that Early Readers deserve more scholarly attention and careful thought because they are, for many younger readers, their first opportunity to engage with a work of literature on their own, to feel a sense of mastery over a text, and to experience pleasure from the act of reading independently. Using interdisciplinary approaches that draw upon and synthesize research being done in education, child psychology, sociology, cultural studies, and children’s literature, the volume visits Early Readers from a variety of angles: as teaching tools; as cultural artifacts that shape cultural and individual subjectivity; as mass produced products sold to a niche market of parents, educators, and young children; and as aesthetic objects, works of literature and art with specific conventions. Examining the reasons such books are so popular with young readers, as well as the reasons that some adults challenge and censor them, the volume considers the ways Early Readers contribute to the construction of younger children as readers, thinkers, consumers, and as gendered, raced, classed subjects. It also addresses children’s texts that have been translated and sold around the globe, examining them as part of an increasingly transnational children’s media culture that may add to or supplant regional, ethnic, and national children’s literatures and cultures. While this collection focuses mostly on books written in English and often aimed at children living in the US, it is important to acknowledge that these Early Readers are a major US cultural export, influencing the reading habits and development of children across the globe.
The Ears of Louis
by Constance C. GreeneThe tale of a boy, his ears, and one little change that makes a world of difference Louis is a talented kid with many great qualities. He plays a mean hand of poker and can crack his knuckles louder than any other kid in his class. He's even trusted to walk his kid brother home from school. But looking at Louis, most people don't notice these excellent qualities. They don't see his kind eyes or his strong legs. Instead, all they see is two big ears. Louis has been called every insulting name in the book: Dumbo, Elephant Ears, even just plain Ears. He is the target of the school's worst bullies, especially skinny Ernie. It seems as if every day, Louis flees from one antagonist to another. Then one day, Louis's poker partner and good friend, Mrs. Beeble, gives him a good-luck charm--and Louis starts to believe it might actually be working. All of a sudden, he doesn't mind the bullies so much. Could Louis's transformation be real? Are his ears somehow shrinking? Or is his newfound swagger helping him grow? Constance C. Greene's heartwarming tale tells the story of one boy's quest for self-discovery, courage, and happiness--and the ears that make his journey possible.
The Earth Atlas
by DKDelve beneath the surface of Earth with this pictorial atlas and discover the secrets of our planet.How did planet Earth form? What&’s under the surface, and how can we see it? Why do volcanoes erupt? What do coasts and caves have in common? What&’s so important about rocks and soil? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions and more, then this may be the book for you!Introducing The Earth Atlas – a lavishly illustrated guide to our planet. From oceans to ice regions to deserts, this book takes you on an exciting trip to discover more about the Earth&’s features, explaining how they formed and what impact they have on us even today, supporting life and shaping the world with every tectonic movement!Ready for an adventure? Dive straight in to discover: - A strikingly visual guide to the innermost depths of our Earth- Exquisite hand-drawn illustrations and maps making the information engaging and accessible- A diverse range of fascinating information using captions and detailed cross sectionsFrom ferocious volcanoes to testing tornadoes, The Earth Atlas is an engaging, fact-packed, and educational book for children aged 9–12, especially those interested in natural science, geology, geography, or ecology. So whether you&’re a budding young geographer, or a teacher looking for an engaging resource to use in your classroom, this earth encyclopedia is full of fascinating facts that are sure to delight young readers time and time again. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? If you like The Earth Atlas, then why not complete the collection? Take a peek inside the beautiful and absorbing world of birds with The Bird Atlas, explore the awe-inspiring animal kingdom with The Animal Atlas and reveal the inner workings of the human body with The Body Atlas. Whatever your preferred topic, this fact-packed and fun series from DK is sure to delight!
The Earth Cries Out: Forensic Chemistry and Environmental Science (The Crime Scene Club, Case #9)
by Kenneth McintoshThe sound of breaking glass. A scream. A shot. Then ... silence. Blood, fingerprints, a bullet, a skull, fire debris, a hair, shoeprints--enter the wonderful world of forensic science. A world of searching to find clues, collecting that which others cannot see, testing to find answers to seemingly impossible questions, and testifying to juries so that justice will be served. A world where curiosity, love of a puzzle, and gathering information are basic. The books in this series will take you to this world.
The Earth Cries Out: Forensic Chemistry and Environmental Science (The Crime Scene Club: Fact and Fiction)
by Kenneth McintoshLupe Arellano figured a winter camping trip with Crime Scene Club would be a good way to bond with her friends and learn about environmental forensics. Little did she imagine that her wilderness trek would bring both unexpected romance and life-threatening peril. This ninth CSC book provides both factual information on chemistry and first-rate fiction, with bone-chilling outdoor suspense.
The Earth Day Garden
by John Bennett Jeffrey Fuerst Suzy WallPerform this script about people who work together to turn an empty lot into a garden.
The Earth Dragon Awakes: The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, First Edition
by Laurence YepEight-year-old Henry and nine-year-old Chin love to read about heroes in popular "penny dreadful" novels, until they both experience real courage while trying to survive the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
The Earth Fairies #1: Nicole the Beach Fairy (The Earth Fairies #1)
by Daisy MeadowsThe fairies are going green!<P> The fairy king and queen have just put together a new team of seven fairies for a very special mission. They are the Earth Fairies! Together, they're going to work their magic to clean up the environment. But they can't do it alone. Luckily, Rachel and Kirsty are ready to help!<P> The beach on Rainspell Island is covered with garbage, and it's putting the sea creatures in danger. But Nicole the Beach Fairy can't do much without her missing magic wand. Can the girls help her track it down?<P> Find the missing magic wand in each book and help save the environment!
The Earth Fairies #2: Isabella the Air Fairy (The Earth Fairies #2)
by Daisy MeadowsThe fairies are going green!<P> The fairy king and queen have just put together a new team of seven fairies for a very special mission. They are the Earth Fairies! Together, they're going to work their magic to clean up the environment. But they can't do it alone. Luckily, Rachel and Kirsty are ready to help!<P> The air on Rainspell Island is thick with smog. Isabella the Air Fairy wants to return the island's fresh ocean breezes and sparkling blue skies. But she can't do anything without her wand!<P> Find the missing magic wand in each book and help save the environment!
The Earth Fairies #3: Edie the Garden Fairy (The Earth Fairies #3)
by Daisy MeadowsThe fairies are going green!<P> The fairy king and queen have just put together a new team of seven fairies for a very special mission. They are the Earth Fairies! Together, they're going to work their magic to clean up the environment. But they can't do it alone. Luckily, Rachel and Kirsty are ready to help!<P> Rachel and Kirsty are volunteering for a gardening project. They're going to turn an unused lot into a beautiful garden. But first they need to find Edie's missing wand-before it's too late!<P> Find the missing magic wand in each book and help save the environment!
The Earth Fairies #4: Coral the Reef Fairy (The Earth Fairies #4)
by Daisy MeadowsThe fairies are going green!<P> The fairy king and queen have just put together a new team of seven fairies for a very special mission. They are the Earth Fairies! Together, they're going to work their magic to clean up the environment. But they can't do it alone. Luckily, Rachel and Kirsty are ready to help!<P> Coral the Reef Fairy's magic keeps the reef environment healthy. But Jack Frost's goblins have her wand and underwater environments everywhere are in trouble. Can Rachel and Kirsty find the wand and put an end to Jack Frost's plans? <P> Find the missing magic wand in each book and help save the environment!
The Earth Fairies #5: Lily the Rain Forest Fairy (The Earth Fairies #5)
by Daisy MeadowsThe fairies are going green!<P> The fairy king and queen have just put together a new team of seven fairies for a very special mission. They are the Earth Fairies! Together, they're going to work their magic to clean up the environment. But they can't do it alone. Luckily, Rachel and Kirsty are ready to help!<P> Lily the Rainforest Fairy whisks the girls away to a tropical forest to find her wand. Lily needs her wand to save the rainforest-and to get Rachel and Kirsty home safe again.<P> Find the missing magic wand in each book and help save the environment!
The Earth Fairies #6: Milly the River Fairy (The Earth Fairies #6)
by Daisy MeadowsThe fairies are going green!<P> The fairy king and queen have just put together a new team of seven fairies for a very special mission. They are the Earth Fairies! Together, they're going to work their magic to clean up the environment. But they can't do it alone. Luckily, Rachel and Kirsty are ready to help!<P> Rachel and Kirsty are helping Milly the River Fairy clean up a polluted river. But troublemaking goblins keep getting in the way. The girls need to get Milly's wand back to make the river a safe place again.<P> Find the missing magic wand in each book and help save the environment!
The Earth Fairies #7: Carrie the Snow Cap Fairy (The Earth Fairies #7)
by Daisy MeadowsThe fairies are going green!<P> The fairy king and queen have just put together a new team of seven fairies for a very special mission. They are the Earth Fairies! Together, they're going to work their magic to clean up the environment. But they can't do it alone. Luckily, Rachel and Kirsty are ready to help!<P> Rainspell Island's weather is wacky-and it's all because Carrie the Snow Cap Fairy's magic wand is missing. Her magic helps keep the earth's climate under control. Rachel and Kirsty are determined to outsmart Jack Frost and keep the earth clean and green! <P> Find the missing magic wand in each book and help save the environment!
The Earth Giant
by Melvin BurgessAs a great storm rages, an ancient oak tree is ripped from the ground half a mile away from Amy and Peter's house. Trapped among its roots is a secret that is for Amy alone. She meets Giant in her mind even before she has seen her. She knows Giant. She knows Giant is lost, left behind by her own people. She knows she is waiting for them to return. But how can Amy protect her in the meantime -- from her own brother, from the police, from all the grown-ups who would never understand?
The Earth Is Flat and Other Great Mistakes
by Laurence P. PringleEveryone makes mistakes. It's only human. Some mistakes are minor and don't really affect anyone but the people who made them: *Several convicts once managed to tunnel out of prison-but emerged in a nearby courtroom! Other mistakes are so extraordinary they change the course of history: *The New World was discovered by an explorer who was trying to reach the Far East. or affect thousands of lives: *A radio broadcast about invading Martians caused nationwide panic because many listeners did not realize it was only a play. or cause a great deal of harm or good: The current invasion of gypsy moths is due to a failed experiment and a gust of wind. Why do people err? Noted science writer Laurence Pringle explores some common causes of human error, and presents all kinds of great and not-so-great mistakes. With gentle humor, he shows how these failings reveal some of the worst and best aspects--and the humanness-of human nature. The Earth Is Flat and Other Great Mistakes is a perfect blend of fact and fun.
The Earth Is Good
by Michael DemunnSimple text and illustrations introduce the earth and its treasures, including its trees, flowers, animals, and weather.
The Earth Is Near
by Anthea Bell Ludek PesekAlpha is a mission to Mars, a scientific expedition with political overtones. The narrative reveals gradually, and with much skill, the slow deterioration of leaders and subordinates in the face of the dust of Mars. Winner of the German Children's Book Prize for 1971.
The Earth Made New: Plains Indian Stories of Creation
by Paul GobleThis beautifully illustrated Plains Indian Creation story celebrates a new Earth after the flood and narrates the making of the buffaloes, mountains, plants, colorful horses and Thunderbirds among others. Weaving together the legends of the Plains Indian tribes, including the stories of the Cheyenne, Blackfoot, Arapaho, and the Crow, this revised edition contains 8 pages of additional illustrations and stories, as well as a new foreword. It also includes an extensive reference list and detailed introductory note.
The Earth Under Sky Bear's Feet: Native American Poems of the Land
by Joseph Bruchac Thomas Locker"A thoughtful collection that eloquently bears out the theme of unity of all creatures. " --School Library Journal Native American elders will tell you there is as much to see in the night as in the familiar light of day, and here Abenaki storyteller and American Book Award recipient Joseph Bruchac offers twelve unforgettable stories of the living earth seen from the sky. "From the Mohawk and Missisquoi peoples of the Northeastern United States to the Pima, Cochiti Pueblo, and Navajo people of the Southwest to the Subarctic Inuit, these pieces reflect an awe and appreciation of the natural world. Locker's deeply hued paintings burst with the beauty of night. " --The Horn Book
The Earth and Beyond (Wonders of Science)
by Joan S. GottliebScience textbook for children, about the planets in the solar system.
The Earth's Resources: Renewable and Non-renewable
by Rebecca HarmanThese fact filled titles offer detailed information about how our planet has changed through time. Various geological, hydrological, chemical, and meteorological processes within each book are explained, including the causes behind them and their consequences. Specific topics include: plate tectonics, rocks and how they determine topography, and weather on a global scale.
The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things
by Carolyn MacklerFeeling like she does not fit in with the other members of her family, who are all thin, brilliant, and good-looking, Virginia tries to deal with her self-image, her first physical relationship, and her disillusionment with the people closest to her.