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The Moon of the Grey Wolves (Thirteen Moons)
by Jean Craighead GeorgeIt is November, and for the gray wolves of Toklat Pass in Alaska, the hunt is on. It is a time to harvest the sickly, weak, or old of the caribou herd as it migrates through the pass. It is also a time to test the survival skills of the young wolf pups-one of whom will not survive the hunt. Newbery Medalist Jean Craighead George has captured the magnificent wolf in its unique North American ecosystem with haunting prose; wildlife painter Sal Catalano has added spectacular illustrations, the moon of the gray wolves, like every book in The Thirteen Moons series, celebrates the natural world and shows every reader how precious our environment really is.
The Moon of the Moles (Thirteen Moons)
by Jean Craighead GeorgeDuring December and January, a young mole in Kansas spends her waking hours searching for food in her network of underground tunnels.
The Moon of the Monarch Butterflies (Thirteen Moons)
by Jean Craighead GeorgeThe story of the monarch butterfly's cross-continent migration during the month of May. Other books in The Thirteen Moons series are available in this library.
The Moon of the Mountain Lions (Thirteen Moons)
by Jean Craighead GeorgeDescribes the experiences of a young mountain lion during the month of August in his natural habitat on the side of Mount Olympus, in Washington State.
The Moon of the Owls (Thirteen Moons)
by Jean Craighead GeorgeA great horned owl's stirrings to mate carry him across a forest in January in the Catskill Mountains, where he observes the nocturnal activities of other animals. Other books in this series are available in this library.
The Moon of the Salamanders (Thirteen Moons)
by Jean Craighead GeorgeOn a rainy March night, a salamander returns to the spring pond for the ancient mating dance of the salamanders.
The Moon of the Wild Pigs (Thirteen Moons)
by Jean Craighead GeorgeDescribes animal and plant life in the drought-parched desert during the month of July and how a little wild pig adapts to this environment. Includes image descriptions.
The Moon of the Winter Bird (Thirteen Moons)
by Jean Craighead GeorgeDuring a cold spell in December, a song sparrow that has not migrated south must adapt to the changes that winter brings.
The Moon over Star
by Dianna Hutts AstonOn her family's farm in the town of Star, eight-year-old Mae eagerly follows the progress of the 1969 Apollo 11 flight and moon landing and dreams that she might one day be an astronaut, too.
The Moon's Time to Shine (Step into Reading)
by StorybotsJust in time for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing! The inquisitive crew from the award-winning StoryBots apps, videos, and Emmy Award-winning Netflix show star in a Step 1 reader that is over the moon!Children will recognize the signature catchy rhymes and colorful art from the StoryBots' popular YouTube video "The Moon's Time to Shine." They will learn that the moon orbits Earth, that--in spite of glowing brightly--it doesn't make its own light, and more! Step 1 readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyming text is paired with picture clues to help children decode the story.
The Moon: Discover the Mysteries of Earth's Closest Neighbour (Space Explorers)
by Dr. Sanlyn Buxner Pamela Gay Georgiana KramerDiscover the mysteries of Earth&’s closest neighbor in this incredible guide to the Moon. This charming book is the perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about every aspect of the moon. The Moon features breakdowns of the Moon&’s formation and geography, the lunar phases, a history of NASA&’s Apollo missions, the Moon&’s effect on Earth&’s tides and nocturnal animals, recent scientific discoveries, and so much more!This fascinating guide introduces 7-9 year olds to the moon&’s past, present, and future, through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information. Packed with mind-blowing facts, this incredible book of the moon is perfect for space lovers everywhere. Explore this wonderful book about the moon, featuring:- In-depth information, backed up by space photography, probe images, illustrations, and fun diagrams- Stunning, dreamy illustrations, making this title a perfect gift, as well as a solid reference book - Easy-to-digest sections, each filled with incredible facts and visuals- The entire subject of the Moon – including its formation and geography, the lunar phases, a history of NASA&’s Apollo missions, its effect on Earth&’s tides and nocturnal animals, plenty of recent scientific discoveries, and more!Boasting beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper, combined with up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, info panels, timelines, and diagrams, that help demystify and explain the wonder of the Moon, this is the perfect book for young readers.
The Moonlight Man
by Betty Ren WrightWhen their father moves them for the seventh time in the five years since their mother's death, Jenny and her younger sister hope to stay in this latest house and try to find out about the malevolent ghost who seems bent on getting revenge on their elderly neighbors.
The Moonlight Man
by Paula FoxFifteen-year-old Catherine and her father take their first joint vacation in Nova Scotia and finally get to know each other.
The Moonlight Mystery: The Moonlight Mystery (The Rescue Princesses #3)
by Paula HarrisonThese are no ordinary princesses . . . they're Rescue Princesses!Princesses to the rescue! Another animal is in trouble and the Rescue Princesses must save the day.Princess Lulu loves visiting the lion cubs that roam the plains of her kingdom. But when all of the lion cubs disappear, Lulu must spring into action. She and the other princesses have to discover what happened to the missing lions -- and fast!
The Moonstone Castle Mystery: The Moonstone Castle Mystery (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #40)
by Carolyn KeeneWhen Nancy Drew receives a valuable moonstone as a gift from an unknown person, she is amazed and puzzled. But it is only the first of several startling events in this complex mystery that challenge the ingenuity of the pretty sleuth.Why are the Bowens - a missionary couple who recently returned to the United States - having so much trouble finding their missing seventeen-year-old granddaughter, Joanie Horton? Nancy and her friends travel to Deep River, the town where the young Jonie lived. From the motel where Nancy and her friends stay, they can see an intriguing castlelike structure with a drawbridge. Gossipy Mrs. Hemstead at the village tearoom insists that Moonstone Castle is haunted. Curious, the three girls attempt to explore the abandoned castle, but an ominous voice warns them away.Other strange happenings in Deep River convince Nancy that there is a connection between Moonstone Castle and the mysterious moonstone gift. But what is the significance? And where does the baffling disappearance of Joanie Horton fit into the intricate puzzle?
The Moorchild
by Eloise McgrawHalf moorfolk and half human, and unable to shape-shift or disappear at will, Moql threatens the safety of the Band. So the Folk banish her and send her to live among humans as a changeling. Named Saaski by the couple for whose real baby she was swapped, she grows up taunted and feared by the villagers for being different, and is comfortable only on the moor, playing strange music on her bagpipes. <P><P> As Saaski grows up, memories from her forgotten past with the Folks slowly emerge. But so do emotions from her human side, and she begins to realize the terrible wrong the Folk have done to the humans she calls Da and Mumma. She is determined to restore their child to them, even if it means a dangerous return to the world that has already rejected her once.<P> Newbery Medal Honor book
The Mopwater Files (Hank the Cowdog Series, #28)
by John R. EricksonRufus the Doberman Pinscher has come to the ranch and is harassing the collie of Hank's dreams, while Hank is suffering a case of mopwater poisoning. Can Hank overcome the poison and save the day?
The More The Merrier (Beany Malone Series, #8)
by Lenora Mattingly WeberIn this installment, Beany wants to make some money to turn the old wine room in the basement into a rumpus room. While her parents and sister are away for the summer, she hopes to take in boarders. And indeed boarders do arrive, but not the ones she expected. First comes a sweet, overweight gierl named Lisa who needs a place to stay when her cousin is not at the house across the street. Then Ty, a new friend of Johnny's without much money, needs a summer home. And when neighbor Judge Buell hears about the situation, he insists an older woman should come to live at the Malone house as a chaperone. Beany isn't making much money from these boarders. Meantime, a reckless act leads to an argument with Andy Kern which might permanently end their friendship. Still, even unwelcome surprises can turn into happy experiences, as Beany discovers this time.
The More We Get Together
by Jimmie DavisThis preschool anthem is now illustrated by bestselling and beloved illustrator, Caroline Jayne Church.'Cause your friends are my friends, and my friends are your friends.The more we get together, the happier we'll be.The second in Caroline Jayne Church's three-book song series! This well-loved preschool favorite has never before been published as a children's book, and it's sure to have kids clapping. The illustrations of squeezable toddlers are absolutely irresistible, and foil on the cover makes the book shine on-shelf. Get together with the one you love and share this delightful book!
The More You Give
by Marcy CampbellA modern-day response to The Giving Tree, this lyrical picturebook shows how a family passes down love from generation to generation, leaving a legacy of growing both trees and community.Once there was a wide-open field, and a boy who loved his grandmother, who loved him back. The boy&’s grandmother gives him many gifts, like hugs, and Sunday morning pancakes, and acorns with wild and woolly caps. And all her wisdom about how things grow. As the boy becomes a father, he gives his daughter bedtime stories his grandmother told him, and piggyback rides. He gives her acorns, and the wisdom he learned about how things grow. His daughter continues the chain, then passing down gifts of her own. Here is a picture book about the legacy of love that comes when we nurture living things—be they people or trees.
The More the Merrier
by Anne FineThe Christmas holiday is traditionally a time for families to gather together. But more definitely does not mean merrier in Ralph's household -- not with Uncle Tristram hurling spuds at the cat, cousin Titania in her frilly dresses, nutty Great-Aunt Ida and others. Mum's on the verge of a breakdown and Ralph's been banished to his bedroom.
The More, the Merrier (The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes)
by Anne MazerWhen Ms. Bunder asks the class to write about their bedrooms, Abby realizes her room is boring--until she decides to paint it purple.
The Morgan Horse (Learning About Horses)
by Charlotte WilcoxThe Morgan horse is the only modern breed of horses in the world that are all descended from just one horse: Figure, more commonly known as "Justin Morgan." This fact-filled book details the history of this all-American horse, and describes the breed and its unique characteristics in detail. The Morgan horse is the first breed uniquely founded in the United States.
The Morganville Vampires: Books 1-8
by Rachel CaineIn Morganville, Texas, “there’s always a surprise just around every dark corner”(Darque Reviews)—and it usually involves the undead. Now these secrets come to light in this collection that includes books one through eight in Rachel Caine's New York Times bestselling Morganville Vampires series…GLASS HOUSESTHE DEAD GIRLS' DANCEMIDNIGHT ALLEYFEAST OF FOOLSLORD OF MISRULECARPE CORPUSFADE OUTKISS OF DEATH