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Shells (Learn About)
by Eric GeronLet's learn all about the different types of animal coverings!Armadillos, snails, and turtles are just some of the animals that have shells. Do you know why these animals need shells to survive? With amazing photos and lively text, this book explains how shells help animals move, protect themselves, hide, and more! Get ready to learn all about shells!ABOUT THE SERIES:Animals have different body coverings for different reasons. Some animals use their coverings to keep warm or stay cool, others use them for protection, and can either stand out or blend in. Some animals even use their coverings to move! This vibrant new set of Learn About books gives readers a close-up look at five different animal coverings, from fur and feathers to skin, scales, and shells. Each book is packed with photographs and fun facts that explore how each covering suits the habitat, diet, survival, and life cycle of various animals in the natural world.
Shells, Spikes, and Scales (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Devra SperegenNIMAC-sourced textbook. Thick Skin. What part of some animals protects them the best? It's their skin. And some animals have really unusual skin—but that's what helps them survive in the wild.
Shelly Hen Lays Eggs (Follow My Food)
by Deborah ChancellorFollow Shelly Hen as she scurries about her coop, plays in the grass, and lays eggs in this stylish and fact-filled picture book, part of the Follow My Food series that looks at the ways different foods are produced.White, brown, blue–eggs come in all kinds of colors. Every egg we eat comes from a bird, typically a hen like Shelly. Shelly Hen Lays Eggs is a simple but effective way to show children (and adults!) the daily life of a free-range hen, where eggs come from, and the labor involved in getting eggs from the farm to the table Featuring attractive collage-style art, the book also includes different species of birds and their different kinds of eggs, a simple recipe using eggs, and more information about chickens.
Shelter: A Mickey Bolitar Novel (A Mickey Bolitar Novel #1)
by Harlan CobenA young adult debut from internationally bestselling author Harlan CobenMickey Bolitar's year can't get much worse. After witnessing his father's death and sending his mom to rehab, he's forced to live with his estranged uncle Myron and switch high schools.A new school comes with new friends and new enemies, and lucky for Mickey, it also comes with a great new girlfriend, Ashley. For a while, it seems like Mickey's train-wreck of a life is finally improving - until Ashley vanishes without a trace. Unwilling to let another person walk out of his life, Mickey follows Ashley's trail into a seedy underworld that reveals that this seemingly sweet, shy girl isn't who she claimed to be. And neither was Mickey's father. Soon, Mickey learns about a conspiracy so shocking that it makes high school drama seem like a luxury - and leaves him questioning everything about the life he thought he knew.First introduced to readers in Harlan Coben's latest adult novel, Live Wire, Mickey Bolitar is as quick-witted and clever as his uncle Myron, and eager to go to any length to save the people he cares about. With this new series, Coben introduces an entirely new generation of fans to the masterful plotting and wry humor that have made him an award-winning, internationally bestselling, and beloved author.Follow Mickey Bolitar on his next adventure in Seconds Away, coming out in Fall 2012!
Shelter
by Christie MathesonA heart-wrenching middle grade debut that considers homelessness from one girl's perspective and explores deep truths about the resounding impact of empathy. Perfect for fans of One for the Murphys and Paper Things.Fifth grade can be tough for anyone. There are cliques and mean kids and homework and surprise math tests. But after tragedy strikes her family, almost-eleven-year-old Maya has a painful secret that makes many days feel nearly impossible.And today might be Maya's toughest yet. Her family is on edge, she needs to travel alone across the city, a bully is out to get her, and Maya has to face this winter's biggest rainstorm without a coat or an umbrella.But even on the rainiest days, there's hope that the sun will come out soon.Emotional and compassionate, Shelter looks at homelessness through one girl's eyes and explores the power of empathy, friendship, and love.
Shelter: Homelessness in Our Community (Orca Think #2)
by Lois PetersonThere are 150 million people experiencing homelessness worldwide, and that number is increasing every year. Homelessness is not a choice, yet it exists in almost every community. But why are people homeless? Who are they? What can you do? In Shelter: Homelessness in Our Community, readers will get answers to these complex questions. They’ll learn about the root causes of homelessness and its effects, and what people and organizations around the world are doing to address the problem. It shares the personal stories of people who live on the street and the adults and kids who work with them. As a former homeless-shelter worker, author Lois Peterson encourages young people to approach the issue with knowledge and compassion. She dispels some of the myths about homelessness and makes the case for why everyone deserves a safe, permanent place to call home.
Shelter
by Saddleback Educational PublishingThemes: Hi-Lo, Family life, adventure, travel. These traditional reads are brimming with spirited characters and positive values--but with a little extra excitement and bite, so hold on to your hats! Written expressly for the middle grade struggling reader, the series does not contain strong language, edgy themes, or dysfunctional families. In fact, family is the main theme of these titles. And one particular Latino family is the focus with their uncanny knack for finding humor, hope, and colorful personalities--even in unusual circumstances. Written at the lowest reading levels, the 50-page story structure is straightforward and moves the reader through the text quickly and efficiently. They were trapped. Then Ana remembered the old stone church. It was nearby. She knew the old building was the safest place for her family. It could withstand the high winds and rising water.
Shelter (A True Book (Relaunch))
by Diane VukovicLearn basic survival skills and connect with nature!Knowing how to build a safe shelter in any environment is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that a shelter can be made from sticks and leaves? Or that it can even be made from snow? Learn all this and more in Shelter — a book that gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore.ABOUT THE SERIES:Learning basic survival skills will give every kid the confidence — and the know-how — to handle emergencies and extreme situations. It also helps them feel comfortable and secure when they’re connecting with the outdoors while hiking, backpacking, or simply exploring the woods. The books in the Survival Skills series teach kids how to build a shelter from found materials, how to navigate (even without a compass), how to treat injuries in case of emergency, and so much more. These essential skills will give them the tools to take care of themselves in any situation.
The Shelter and the Fence: When 982 Holocaust Refugees Found Safe Haven in America
by Norman H. FinkelsteinIn 1944, at the height of World War II, 982 European refugees found a temporary haven at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York. They were men, women, and children who had spent frightening years one step ahead of Nazi pursuers and death. They spoke nineteen different languages, and, while most of the refugees were Jewish, a number were Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Protestant Christians. From the time they arrived at the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter on August 5 they began re-creating their lives on the road to becoming American citizens. In the history of World War II and the Holocaust, this "token" save by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the War Refugee Board was too little and too late for millions. But for those few who reached Oswego it was life changing. The Shelter and the Fence tells their stories.
Shelter Dogs: Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays
by Peg KehretA big, jumpy dog who's "hard to handle," a scared little dog who snarls and snaps at everyone, a blind dog who hasn't been house-trained -- all have come to the shelter. What is going to happen to these abandoned animals? Must they be euthanized? Or can they be adopted and live happily ever after? Award-winning author Peg Kehret tells the true stories of eight amazing shelter dogs and how they have changed the lives of the caring, courageous people who love them.
Shelter Dogs
by Peg Kehret Greg FarrarFrom the award-winning author Peg Kehret comes a collection of true stories about the amazing lives of eight shelter dogs. Many of these dogs were unwanted because of their size, behavior, or medical condition. All of the dogs found owners who loved and cared for them and ultimately helped change their lives in tremendous ways. The dogs have changed the owners' lives, too.
A Shelter for Sadness
by Anne BoothThis poignant and heartwarming story explores the many faces of sadness and addresses the importance of mental health in a child-friendly way.A small boy creates a shelter for his sadness so that he can visit it whenever he needs to, and the two of them can cry, talk, or just sit. The boy knows that one day his sadness may come out of the shelter, and together they will look out at the world and see how beautiful it is.In this timely consideration of emotional wellbeing, Anne Booth has created a beautiful depiction of allowing time and attention for difficult feelings. Stunningly atmospheric illustrations by David Litchfield personify sadness as a living being, allowing young readers to more easily connect with the story's themes of emotional literacy.
A Shelter in Our Car
by Monica GunningSince she left Jamaica for America after her father died, Zettie lives in a car with her mother while they both go to school and plan for a real home.
Shelter Me
by Alex McaulayMaggie Leigh just wants to be a normal teenager, but when German bombs tear apart London during World War II, her ultra-religious mother sees the destruction as divine punishment. She sends Maggie to a remote boarding school in coastal Wales, supposedly to keep her safe, but also to keep her in line. The school is creepy, the headmistress is a lunatic, and the students range from spoiled rich girls to speechless trauma victims. But when a tragic accident happens on the beach, Maggie and three friends are forced to flee the school, plunging into the nightmarish world of Europe during wartime. Now every decision Maggie makes is fraught with danger, and living to see another day depends on how quickly she can think and act...and how far she's willing to go.
The Shelterlings
by Sarah Beth DurstA group of magical misfit animals learns to appreciate their seemingly useless powers—and themselves—when they work together to thwart a villain’s attempt to steal their magic.Holly, a grey squirrel, and her animal friends have accepted that they will never be wizards’ familiars. Though they are each magical, their powers are so offbeat—Holly herself can conjure pastries (and only pastries)—that no professional magic-worker would choose any of them as a companion for noble quests. So instead of going on adventures, they languish at the Shelter for Rejected Familiars, where they are known as “shelterlings.”When an old friend appears with a plan for curing the shelterlings’ defective magic, everyone is on board to help him locate and retrieve the ingredients for a powerful spell. But when they learn that his offer is not what it seems, Holly and the shelterlings must fight to defend their magic, discovering in the process that their unorthodox skills may just be what is needed to save the day.
Shen of the Sea: Chinese Stories for Children
by Arthur Bowie ChrismanA series of fascinating Chinese stories with the character of folk and wonder tales in which the author has caught admirably the spirit of Chinese life and thought.<P><P> Newbery Medal Winner
Shep - Der Traum Von Einem Zuhause
by Jason Matthews Susanne SchramlEs ist eine Gutenacht-Geschichte (nur 1.222 Wörter) und eine Kindergeschichte für jedermann. Shep, ein ungewollter Welpe mit einem großen Kopf und langen Zähnen, wird von seinen Besitzern abgelehnt, da er versehentlich gegen Sachen stößt, einschließlich ihnen. Shep lebt in einer gefährlichen Welt. Sein Ziel, jemanden zu finden, der ihn so akzeptiert wie er ist, lässt ihn im Haus des Einsamen Mannes landen. Zusammen erfahren die beiden die schönsten Seiten der Freundschaft. Als Sheps Körper passend zu seinem großen Kopf und seinen Zähnen wächst, rettet er die Lage, indem er seine natürlichen Gaben gegen einen Einbrecher einsetzt. Eine Wohlfühl-Geschichte für jedes Alter, perfekt für inspirierende Gutenacht-Vorlesungen für Kinder.
Shep rêve d'un foyer
by Jason Matthews Frederic FovetC'est une histoire et un conte pour enfants et adultes de tout âge. Shep est un chiot négligé, avec une grosse tête et de grandes dents, qui est délaissé par ses maîtres. Shep est seul dans un monde rempli de périls. Son désir de trouver quelqu'un qui l'accepte, tel qu'il est, le fait aboutir chez l'Homme Solitaire. Ensemble ils découvrent les joies de l'amitié. Alors que Shep grandit et finit par avoir une tête et des dents à l'échelle de son corps, il devient héros d'un jour en faisant usage de ses talents naturels contre un inconnu s'étant introduit incognito durant une fête. C'est un récit qui fait chaud au cœur et qui fera une histoire idéale à raconter aux jeunes enfants à l'heure du coucher. Les rubriques dans lequel il peut être classé comprennent: histoires pour le coucher, nouvelles pour bambin, maternelle, chiens, contes pour enfants, récits de chiens pour enfants, livres de chiots pour enfants. Ce livre électronique est distribué sous licence pour usage personnel uniquement. Copyright © 2010 Jason Matthews. Tous droits réservés.
Shep Sogna Una Casa
by Jason Matthews Paola VitaleLa storia di un cagnolino in cerca di una casa: una favola per la buonanotte, un racconto per tutti. Shep, un povero cane indesiderato, dal testone sgraziato e i denti sporgenti, viene scacciato dai suoi proprietari. Shep si ritrova da solo, in un mondo pieno di pericoli. Il sogno di trovare qualcuno che l'accetti per il cane che è lo porta a casa dell'Uomo Solitario. Assieme, i due conoscono la gioia dell'amicizia. Shep cresce, non è bello, ma un giorno diveta l'eroe della situazione, servendosi delle sue doti naturali per allontanare un intruso. Una storia a lieto fine, perfetta come lettura della buonanotte per i bambini e non solo.
Shep Sonha Com Um Lar: Uma História Para Adormecer
by Jason Matthews Lucília Dias LourençoConto de um cachorrinho que precisa de uma casa - 1.222 palavras. Um conto para adormecer e uma história infantil para todos. Shep, um cachorrinho que ninguém queria com cabeça grande e dentes compridos, é rejeitado pelos seus donos. Shep está sozinho num mundo perigoso. Sonha encontrar alguém que o aceite como o cão que é e isso leva-o até à casa do Homem Solitário. Juntos, vivem as alegrias da amizade. Quando o tamanho de Shep se aproxima do tamanho da sua cabeça e dos seus dentes, salva o dia, usando os seus dons naturais contra um intruso. Um conto cheio de boas sensações, uma leitura perfeita para a hora de adormecer crianças. Os temas incluem: histórias para adormecer, contos para crianças, pré-escola, cães, contos infantis, histórias de cães para crianças, livros infantis sobre cachorros.
Shep Sueña Con Un Hogar
by Gustavo Orihuela Jason MatthewsUn cuento sobre un perrito que necesita un hogar - 1,222 palabras.Un cuento para dormir, para niños y para cualquier lector. Shep, un perrito con una gran cabeza y largos dientes, no es querido por sus dueños, quienes lo rechazan.Shep está solo en un mundo peligroso. Su sueño de encontrar a alguien que le acepte tal y como es, le lleva a la casa del Hombre Solitario.Juntos, los dos experimentan la alegría de la amistad. Mientras Shep va creciendo, un día se convierte en héroe usando sus dones naturales contra un intruso.Una historia que hace sentir bien, un perfecto cuento para dormir para niños pequeños. Los temas incluyen: cuentos para dormir, historias cortas para niños, preescolar, perros, cuentos cortos para niños, cuentos de perros para niños, libros de cachorros para niños.Este ebook está autorizado solo para uso personal.Copyright © 2010 Jason Matthews. Todos los derechos reservados.
Shepard Takes Charge
by Philip W. OgilvieMove America's capital to another city? To Alexander Robey Shepherd, the solution to Washington, DC's problems was clear: modernization. Shepherd took on the monumental task of improving roadways and drinking water, adding street gaslights, and planting trees.
Shepherd Warrior
by Bradley BoothDavid glanced across the fire at his oldest brother, Eliab, who was sharpening his sword. Eliab looked like a soldier, with his leather armored vest and his spear stuck into the ground beside him. His jet black eyes looked stern, and his jaw muscles tightened as he gripped his sword in his strong, sinewy hand. As Eliab turned to leave, David jumped to his feet. Eliab? David grinned excitedly. He was almost afraid to ask the question. Do you think I could join the army sometime soon and fight with you and Abinadab and Shammah for the king? You're not old enough to fight, anyway, so you can get that notion out of your head! When you're a grown man, then you can sign up. . . . And besides, if you leave, who will watch the sheep? Come along! The journey is just beginning for the shepherd warrior.
The Shepherd's Granddaughter
by Anne Laurel CarterAmani longs to be a shepherd like her beloved grandfather Sido, who has tended his flock for generations, grazing sheep on their family's homestead near Hebron. Amani loves Sido's many stories, especially one about a secret meadow called the Firdoos. But as outside forces begin to encroach upon this hotly contested land, Amani struggles to find suitable grazing for her family's now-starving herd. While her father and brother take a more militant stance against the intruding forces, Amani and her new American friend Jonathan accidentally stumble upon the Firdoos and begin to realize there is more to life than fighting over these disputed regions. Amani learns a difficult lesson about just what it will take to live in harmony with those who threaten her family's way of life.
Shepherds to the Rescue (Gospel Time Trekkers #1)
by Maria Grace Dateno FSPIn this first volume of the Gospel Time Trekkers series, children ages 6-8 are taken on a journey that imaginatively retraces the birth of Jesus through the experiences of modern siblings Hannah, Caleb, and Noah.