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Stallion's Foe (Tack Ranch #8)
by Glenn BalchBen Darby and his younger sister Dixie are out inspecting the wild horses near their father’s ranch when they discover that King, a big, wild black stallion owned by their friend Andy Blair and carefully watched by Ben and Dixie, is missing from his band of wild horses. Knowing he would never leave his group, the two begin a quest to find and return King to the mares and foals that run with him. But the quest is long, and when they find King, he is nearly dead. Can the boy and his sister, working with their father and others, save the beautiful big stallion? Will King lead his band of wild horses again?
Stan the Hot Dog Man
by Leonard Kessler Ethel KesslerAfter he retires, Stan becomes a hot dog man and finds that his new job helps him come to the rescue during a big snowstorm.
Stand as Tall as the Trees: How an Amazonian Community Protected the Rain Forest
by Patricia Gualinga Laura ResauAn inspiring true story about how an activist in the Amazon worked with other Indigenous communities to protect and preserve their sacred lands and forests.Patricia (Paty) Gualinga grew up in her Kichwa village in the Amazon of Ecuador where mystical beings called Amazanga help protect the forest. Paty traveled away from home for school until she was called back—companies that said the government sold them property were destroying her people&’s lands to look for oil. The Kichwa community worked with other Indigenous groups to bring the Ecuadorian government to the Court of Human Rights.Lyrically told and beautifully illustrated, this moving story will remind readers of the importance of nature conservation, perseverance, and standing up for your community.&“A gorgeously told true story, full of lyricism, wonder, beautiful artwork, and most importantly, HOPE. Stand as Tall as the Trees makes my heart swell every time I read it. We need more stories like this—in life and in our libraries.&” —Todd Mitchell, Green Earth Book Award Honor Winner and Author of The Namer of Spirits&“This moving and inspirational story of Patricia Gualinga's fight for her community's Amazon rainforest is an urgent call to action to protect the wilderness, which, in the poignant words of the authors, keeps us all alive. Stand as Tall as the Trees is an ode to the power of ordinary people to affect change. Lovingly written and illustrated, it is a book that will inspire a new generation of activists.&”—Lea Aschkenas, bilingual librarian and author of Arletis, Abuelo, and the Message in a Bottle &“This picture book will capture your heart and imagination alike.&”– Alda P. Dobbs, Winner of the Pura Belpré Honor Award and Author of The Other Side of the River&“This gorgeous book will surely delight youngsters, but it will be on my syllabus for graduate students studying Nature Writing as well. After all, books for younger readers influence our cultural conversation about the environment. Who doesn&’t remember their favorite nature-based picture book? I think we all do, because they were seared into our brains at a powerful moment. This book deserves to be one of those memorable classics, worth studying for its important story, delightful art, inclusion, and environmental ethic.&”—Laura Pritchett, PhD, Director of the MFA in Nature Writing at Western Colorado University and PEN USA Award Winning Author"A true story full of wisdom and hope, this book's stunning beauty ranges from the gorgeous illustrations to the powerful messages of bravery, strength, and perseverance. Stand as Tall as the Trees is a poetic and soulful gem that offers inspiration for readers of all ages."— Bailey Cates, NYT bestselling author
Stand into Danger (Richard Bolitho #2)
by Alexander KentRichard Bolitho, popular hero of a dozen swashbuckling sagas about His Majesty's Navy in the age of sail, swings into roaring action in this new novel by Britain's greatest writer of eighteenth-century naval fiction. Appointed a third lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1774 at the age of eighteen, Bolitho joins HMS Destiny at Plymouth. Though he comes to appreciate his promotion at a time when most of the fleet is laid up, his good fortune is clouded by personal tragedy, and he is warned by his captain that the young lieutenant's loyalty is to him, the ship, and His Britannic Majesty--in that order. Dispatched on a secret mission far south to Rio, then to the Caribbean, Destiny and her crew confront the hazards of conspiracy, treason, and piracy-and Bolitho faces the loss of his first love. But the grim realities of life under sail on a man-of-war, the thunder and smoke of sea battles and bloody hand-to-hand skirmishes begin to mold the young lieutenant into the very model of a Royal Navy officer.
Stand Up Paddleboarding For Dummies
by Robert StehlikAn easy and accessible guide for one of the fastest growing water sports in the world Looking for a way to get some exercise out on the water and have a blast while you're at it? Then it's time to try stand up paddleboarding! Stand Up Paddleboarding For Dummies walks you through absolutely everything you need to know to get started with this fun, exciting, and healthy activity. It's packed with illustrations, graphics, and easy-to-understand tips that make it a snap to do everything from choosing your first board to respecting the marine life you'll see while you're in the water. This book will prepare you for your new hobby so you can feel safe, knowledgeable, and comfortable with the ins and outs of this rapidly growing sport. You'll also find: Essential safety tips, including how to maintain your balance on the board and helpful stretches you can do before and after your next stand up paddleboarding session A list of common rookie mistakes—and how to avoid them—so you can get a head start on your new pastime Equipment basics that will help you choose the gear that's right for you on your first try Stand Up Paddleboarding For Dummies is a great book for people ready to take on a cool and healthy new activity, as well as the perfect gift for that active and fun-loving person in your life who can't get enough of being out on the water. Grab a copy today!
Stand Up! Speak Up!: A Story Inspired by the Climate Change Revolution
by Andrew JoynerAwarded as a 2021 Malka Penn Award Honor Book, here is a timely picture book about a young girl's mission to inspire others to help the planet. The meaningful message of climate change activism is perfect for Earth Day and every day! Celebrate young climate change activists in this charming story about an empowered girl who shows up, listens up, and ultimately, speaks up to inspire her community to take action against climate change. After attending a climate march, a young activist is motivated to make an effort and do her part to help the planet... by organizing volunteers to work to make green changes in their community, from cleaning a lake, to planting trees, to making composting bins, to hosting a clothing swap and more! Here is an uplifting picture book that is an important reminder that no change is too small--and no person is too young--to make a difference.With simple text and lively illustrations, Andrew Joyner has given young children a timely story about activism, community, and hope.
Stand Up That Mountain
by Jay Erskine LeutzeIn the tradition of A Civil Ac tion--the true story of a North Carolina outdoorsman who teams up with his Appalachian "mountain people" neighbors to save treasured land from being destroyed Living alone in his wooded mountain retreat, Jay Leutze gets a call from a whip-smart fourteen-year-old, Ashley Cook, and her aunt, Ollie Cox, who say a mining company is intent on tearing down Belview Mountain, the towering peak above their house. Ashley and her family, who live in a little spot known locally as Dog Town, are "mountain people," with a way of life and speech unique to their home high in the Appalachians. They suspect the mining company is violating the law, and they want Jay, a nonpracticing attorney, to stop the destruction of the mountain. Jay, a devoted naturalist and fisherman, quickly decides to join their cause. So begins the epic quest of the "Dog Town Bunch," a battle that involves fiery public hearings, clandestine surveillance of the mine operator's activities, ferocious pressure on public officials, and high-stakes legal brinksmanship in the North Carolina court system. Jay helps assemble a talented group of environmental lawyers to do battle with the well-funded attorneys protecting the mining company's plan to dynamite Belview Mountain, which happens to sit next to the famous Appalachian Trail, the 2,184-mile national park that stretches from Maine to Georgia. As the mining company continues to level the forest and erect a gigantic rock-crushing plant on the site, Jay's group searches frantically for a way to stop an act of environmental desecration that will destroy a fragile wild place and mar the Appalachian Trail forever. Much more than the record of a legal battle, Stand Up That Mountain takes the reader to a remote corner of Appalachia, a region often stereotyped and little understood, even now in the twenty-first century. A naturally elegant writer, Jay Leutze delivers a powerful, beautifully written story full of remarkable characters, such as "Wingfoot," an elusive protector of the Appalachian Trail; a stubborn mining company engineer intent on pulling down the mountain in the face of intense opposition; and Ron Howell, a retired and legendary North Carolina Superior Court judge known as the "Heel Hound" for his relentless pursuit of legal victory. Jay's plaintiff group is eventually joined by several national conservation groups who see that Belview Mountain and the Appalachian Trail must be protected for future generations of Americans. A great contemporary story that demonstrates what is possible when local people set their minds to righting a local wrong, Stand Up That Mountain will appeal to conservationists, hikers, attorneys, and readers fascinated by Appalachia and rural life, and anyone interested in a compelling story both well told and true.
Standing between Life and Extinction: Ethics and Ecology of Conserving Aquatic Species in North American Deserts
by Jack Williams David Propst Kevin Bestgen Christopher HoagstromNorth American deserts—lands of little water—have long been home to a surprising diversity of aquatic life, from fish to insects and mollusks. With European settlement, however, water extraction, resource exploitation, and invasive species set many of these native aquatic species on downward spirals. In this book, conservationists dedicated to these creatures document the history of their work, the techniques and philosophies that inform it, and the challenges and opportunities of the future. A precursor to this book, Battle Against Extinction, laid out the scope of the problem and related conservation activities through the late 1980s. Since then, many nascent conservation programs have matured, and researchers have developed new technologies, improved and refined methods, and greatly expanded our knowledge of the myriad influences on the ecology and dynamics of these species. Standing between Life and Extinction brings the story up to date. While the future for some species is more secure than thirty years ago, others are less fortunate. Calling attention not only to iconic species like the razorback sucker, Gila trout, and Devils Hole pupfish, but also to other fishes and obscure and fascinating invertebrates inhabiting intermittent aquatic habitats, this book explores the scientific, social, and political challenges of preserving these aquatic species and their habitats amid an increasingly charged political discourse and in desert regions characterized by a growing human population and rapidly changing climate.
Standing in a River Waving a Stick (John Gierach's Fly-fishing Library)
by John GierachBrilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers.With his inimitable combination of wit and wisdom, John Gierach once again celebrates the fly-fishing life in Standing in a River Waving a Stick and notes its benefits as a sport, philosophical pursuit, even therapy: “The solution to any problem—work, love, money, whatever—is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be.” After all, fly-fishing does teach important life lessons, says Gierach—about solitude, patience, perspective, humor, and the sublime coffee break. Recounting both memorable fishing spots and memorable fish, Gierach discusses what makes a good fly pattern, the ethics of writing about undiscovered trout waters, the dread of getting skunked, and the camaraderie of fellow fishermen who can end almost any conversation with “Well, it’s sort of like fishing, isn’t it?” Reflecting on a lifetime of lessons learned at the end of a fly rod, Gierach concludes, “The one inscription you don’t want carved on your tombstone is ‘The Poor Son of a Bitch Didn’t Fish Enough.’” Fortunately for Gierach fans, this is not likely to happen.
Standing on High Ground: Civil Disobedience on Burnaby Mountain
by Rosemary Cornell, Adrienne Drobnies and Tim BraySo what am I doing to address the climate crisis? How far will I go to defend the earth? What price am I willing to pay for climate justice? Since 2014, hundreds of people have been arrested while engaging in non-violent civil disobedience to protest the “TMX” Trans Mountain pipeline project. Standing on High Ground: Civil Disobedience on Burnaby Mountain includes twenty-five stories of people who put themselves on the line for climate justice. While some of those arrested were longtime activists, others felt compelled to act for the first time in their lives. Editors Rosemary Cornell, Adrienne Drobnies, and Tim Bray showcase the profiles of Indigenous leaders, academics, faith leaders, political leaders, engineers, artists and writers, scientists, physicians, and ordinary folk from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Their reflections on the protests and their arrests explore our moral duty to future generations, government’s collusion with corporate power, the violation of Indigenous Law, and unsustainable worldviews. Climate activists in protest movements such as the one against the TMX pipeline are critical in the existential fight for a sustainable future and habitable planet. They show us that we can all take a stand.
Standing Operating Procedures for Developing Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Chemicals
by Subcommittee on Acute Exposure Guideline LevelsStanding Operating Procedures for Developing Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Hazardous Chemicals contains a detailed and comprehensive methodology for developing acute exposure guideline levels (AEGLs) for toxic substances from inhalation exposures. The book provides guidance on what documents and databases to use, toxicity endpoints that need to be evaluated, dosimetry corrections from animal to human exposures, selection of appropriate uncertainty factors to address the variability between animals and humans and within the human population, selection of modifying factors to address data deficiencies, time scaling, and quantitative cancer risk assessment. It also contains an example of a summary of a technical support document and an example of AEGL derivation. This book will be useful to persons in the derivation of levels from other exposure routes—both oral and dermal—as well as risk assessors in the government, academe, and private industry.
The Star Builders: Nuclear Fusion and the Race to Power the Planet
by Arthur TurrellFrom a young, award-winning scientist, a look at one of the most compelling and historic turning points of our time—the race to harness the power of the stars and produce controlled fusion, creating a practically unlimited supply of clean energy.The most important energy-making process in the universe takes place inside stars. The ability to duplicate that process in a lab, once thought out of reach, may now be closer than we think. Today, all across the world teams of scientists are being assembled by the world&’s boldest entrepreneurs, big business, and governments to solve what is the most difficult technological challenge humanity has ever faced: building the equivalent of a star on earth. If their plans to capture star power are successful, they will unlock thousands, potentially millions, of years of clean, carbon-free energy. Not only would controlled nuclear fusion go a long way toward solving the climate crisis, it could help make other highly desired technological ambitions possible—like journeying to the stars. Given the rising alarm over deterioration of the environment, and the strides being made in laser and magnetic field technology, powerful momentum is gathering behind fusion and the possibilities it offers. Arthur Turrell is an award-winning young plasma physicist with a unique talent for making complex science accessible. In The Star Builders, he describes fascinating star machines with ten times as many parts as the NASA Space Shuttle, and structures that extend over 400 acres. And he spotlights the individuals, firms, and institutions racing for the finish line: science-minded entrepreneurs like Jeff Bezos and Peter Thiel, companies like Goldman Sachs and Google, universities like Oxford and MIT, and virtually every rich nation. It&’s an exciting and game-changing international quest that, when completed, will make all of us winners.
The Star Builders: Nuclear Fusion and the Race to Power the Planet
by Arthur TurrellIs it possible to build a star on earth? When asked what problem he hoped scientists will have solved by the end of the century, Professor Stephen Hawking replied 'I would like nuclear fusion to become a practical power source. It would provide an inexhaustible supply of energy, without pollution or global warming.' But what is nuclear fusion, and could it really be the answer to the climate emergency? Fusion exists already in the stars that fill our universe with light, but can we harness that power here on earth? This is the question The Star Builders seeks to answer. In his compelling new book, Dr Arthur Turrell makes the case for cutting-edge new techniques in nuclear energy - innovations that would allow us to recreate the power of the stars on our own planet. Filled with the remarkable stories of the scientists and entrepreneurs who have dedicated their lives to a seemingly impossible dream, The Star Builders is an unmissable insight into the future of life - and space - on our planet.
Star Eaters (Orca Anchor)
by Brooke CarterIn a far-off galaxy, entire worlds are dying. Their suns and other stars are being consumed by Star Eaters, members of an intergalactic corporation who use advanced technology to steal energy from planets to fuel a fleet of roving starships. But Destin, a young and newly minted Star Eater, is reluctant to destroy worlds he’s never even seen. When he finds a mysterious stowaway girl named Calla on his ship after his first solo mission, Destin is torn. He must decide between turning her in or helping her save her planet. Time is running out—he only has one day before the planet’s sun star dies forever, and only enough fuel to reach home or escape for good.
The Star-faced Crocodile: A dazzling book about being yourself
by David MellingStarring two fabulously fun characters - a bear with a banjo and a star-faced crocodile - this is a tale of friendship and music. Told with warmth and wit and accompanied by vibrant watercolour artwork, it teaches us how to respect the world we live in and the delicate balance of nature.A starry celebration of friendship from the creator of the bestselling Hugless Douglas series, which has sold over 1.4 million copies in 26 languages.'A warm tale of friendship.' Junior
Star Lost (Star Bright #3)
by Patsey GrayOne whole week of camping on the mesa! Debbie Bell had never been so excited, even though the camping trip with her friend Maureen had a serious purpose. It was to test Deb’s efficiency in caring for a horse without help—something Deb’s mother had to be convinced of before she would even discuss Deb’s going to veterinary school. Deb didn’t have any doubts about handling Star Bright, her very own sorrel colt. For hadn’t she raised him herself? If she would just remember to be what her mother called “responsible,” and not get into any of those scrapes that seemed to attract her and Star. The great day arrived, and Deb and Maureen with their horses set off for the mesa high in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The weather was perfect and the campsite couldn’t have been better. After several glorious days Deb knew that Star would behave if she used a hobble at night instead of leaving him in the old corral with Maureen’s horse, Patches. Forgotten were Mr. Baily, the hired man’s, words, “Don’t use hobbles less I’m around. Your colt’s still too young to be trusted.” The next morning Star was gone, with Patches after him. What would her mother and Mr. Baily say! Both Maureen and Deb were frantic as they took off after the two horses, following a trail that led past the Bell ranch, past the highway, and into the woods, where coyotes and other predators waited. As one day went by and the two girls still had not found their horses Deb began to imagine Star injured, perhaps dead. She and Maureen plunged deeper into the forest, following the horses in a chase that was to have adventure and some narrow escapes before reaching a most unexpected conclusion.
The Star of Istanbul: A Christopher Marlowe Cobb Thriller (The Christopher Marlowe Cobb Thrillers #2)
by Robert Olen ButlerAn intrepid reporter boards the Lusitania in a &“vivid . . . ripping good&” spy thriller from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author (The Wall Street Journal). It&’s 1915, World War I is in full swing, and foreign correspondent Christopher &“Kit&” Marlowe Cobb is tasked with following a German intellectual and possible secret service agent who&’s just boarded the British ocean liner Lusitania. But Cobb is soon distracted from his mission by the sultry Selene Bourgani, a world-renowned silent film star who also appears to be working with German Intelligence. The secrets Selene harbors have the potential to set the whole international conflict further aflame—and they&’re about to be ignited by a German U-boat attack off the Irish coast. From the perilous waters of the Atlantic, Cobb tails Selene into London&’s darkest alleyways, then on to the powder keg that is Istanbul. Across the war-torn stages of Europe and the Middle East, Cobb must venture deep behind enemy lines, knowing full well he may not return. The second book in the Christopher Marlowe Cobb Thrillers, The Star of Istanbul &“has it all: history galore, exotic foreign settings, a world-weary yet engaging protagonist, villains in abundance and a romance worthy of Bogart and Bergman&” (BookPage). &“[An] outstanding work of historical fiction.&” —The Huntington News &“Butler . . . holds the reader transfixed, like a kid at a Saturday matinee.&” —Booklist, starred review &“An exciting thriller with plenty of action, romance, and danger . . . [a] fast-paced journey through a world at war.&” —Library Journal
Star of the Sea: A Novel
by Joseph O'ConnorA New York Times Notable Book and &“thoroughly gripping&” historical mystery: On a ship packed with Irish immigrants, one passenger is a killer (People). In the bitter winter of 1847, leaving an Ireland torn by famine and injustice, the Star of the Sea sets sail for New York. On board are hundreds of refugees, some of them optimistic, many more of them desperate. Among them are a maid with a devastating secret, the bankrupt Lord Merridith accompanied by his wife and children—and a killer stalking the decks, hungry for the vengeance that will bring absolution. This journey will see many lives end, while others begin anew. Passionate loves are tenderly recalled, shirked responsibilities regretted too late, and profound relationships shockingly revealed. In this spellbinding tale of tragedy and mercy, love and healing, the farther the ship sails toward the Promised Land, the more her passengers seem moored to a past that will never let them go. &“O&’Connor&’s luscious book brews the suspense of a thriller with the scope and passion of a Victorian novel—seasoned in authentic historical detail and served up in language that is equal parts lyrical and gritty.&” —Booklist &“Engrossing . . . will hold historical fiction fans rapt.&” —Publishers Weekly
Star Rise: Star Rise (Horses of the Dawn #2)
by Kathryn LaskyFrom the author of the New York Times–bestselling Guardians of Ga’hoole, a herd of horses surviving the wilds of the New World discovers an orphaned boy.For the filly Estrella, nothing is more precious than freedom. She was born at sea, aboard a ship of men sailing to the New World in search of gold. But Estrella and her herd escaped the conquerors and embarked on a journey across thousands of miles—braving harsh terrains and fierce predators—to a land where they can finally run wild.But now, an unforeseen danger threatens to destroy the pack. A boy with a special gift is lost in the wilderness, and only the horses can keep him alive. But to save the boy, the herd will risk galloping straight back into the hands—-and harnesses—of their captors.And so, it’s up to Estrella, the herd’s unlikely leader, to make a life-changing decision. Should the horses accept the orphan boy as one of their own? How do you choose between freedom and friendship?Praise for Horses of the Dawn:“As in works such as her Guardians of Ga’hoole series, Lasky uses animals to touch on very human issues.” —Kirkus Reviews“Lasky successfully fuses fantasy and fact as she gives her equine characters credible emotional depth and underscores the tensions and disparity between Old and New World sensibilities. It’s a haunting story of loss, self-discovery, survival, and homecoming.” —Publishers Weekly
The Star Shard
by Frederic S. DurbinThis beautifully written fantasy tackles the issues of slavery and freedom. Twelve-year-old Cymbril is a slave on Thunder Rake, a gigantic wagon city that rolls from town to town carrying goods to be sold by its resident merchants. The Rake's master purchases a new slave, a mysterious boy named Loric who is one of the magical Fey. Because he can see in the dark, Loric's duty is to guide the Rake through the treacherous wilderness at night.Cymbril and Loric secretly join forces to plan their escape--soon the two friends thread their way through a series of increasing dangers, encountering an enchanted market and deadly monsters as their one chance for freedom draws nearer.
Star-Spangled Summer: Five Holiday Friends
by Ilene Cooper"Lia, Maddy, Kathy, Jill, and Erin are the Holiday Five, close friends from summer camp who meet on holidays to keep the good times going...and to help each other out when times get bad. The Holiday Five can't wait to go back to their beloved Camp Wildwood for another summer. But are they going back? When the five girls have a picnic on Memorial Day to discuss the summer ahead, Erin is hiding a guilty secret: her family doesn't have the money to send her this year. Next, Kathy's father decides he wants to drag her along to Europe for a "family vacation" with a stepfamily she doesn't really like. Finally, Jill's coach tells her that she may have the opportunity to fulfill a dream by going to skating camp. But Jill wonders, is being a skater really more important to her than everything else in life? With all these issues, only Maddy and Lia seem sure to return to Wildwood. The girls say they'll still stay friends even without camp to hold them together, but they know they're probably kidding themselves. So the Holiday Five hold an emergency meeting. Together, they know, they're up to tackling any problem--but what if there are three problems? Are all their friendship and good intentions enough to keep them together when everything else is pulling them apart? Ages 8-12"
Star Stories: Constellations and People
by Anthony Aveni“Skillfully guides us around the awesome night sky through the imagination of different peoples around the world, past and present. A wonderful treasury.” —Jacqueline Mitton, author of Zoo in the SkyMost of us can recall searching the clouds as children for recognizable shapes and pictures. Similarly, since the dawn of humankind, the night sky has been filled with countless points of light that beckon gazers to connect the dots.We can see love, betrayal, and friendship in the heavens, if we know where to look. A world expert on cultural understandings of cosmology, Anthony Aveni provides an unconventional atlas of the night sky, introducing tales beloved for generations. The constellations included are not only your typical Greek and Roman myths, but star patterns conceived by a host of cultures, non-Western and indigenous, ancient and contemporary.Follow an epic animal race, a quest for a disembodied hand, and an emu egg hunt in these constellation stories from diverse cultures. The sky has long served as a template for telling stories about the meaning of life. People have looked for likenesses between the domains of heaven and earth to help marry the unfamiliar above to the quotidian below. Perfect for all sky watchers and storytellers, this book is an essential complement to Western mythologies, showing how the confluence of the natural world and culture of heavenly observers can produce a variety of tales about the shapes in the sky.Praise for Anthony Aveni“A pioneering cultural astronomer.” —Publishers Weekly“He writes with a mastery and polish that is wonderfully accessible, akin to an engaging classroom lecture.” —The New York Times Book Review
The Star Thrower
by Loren C. EiseleyA collection of the author's favorite essays and poems. This volume includes selections that span Eiseley's entire writing career and provide a sampling of the author as naturalist, poet, scientist, and humanist.
Star Wolf: Star Wolf (Wolves of the Beyond #6)
by Kathryn LaskyThe latest in Kathryn Lasky's hit series - a stunning spin-off set among the wolves of Ga'hoole.A great cold has seized the Beyond. The warmth of summer, the smell of sweet grass and the great caribou migrations are distant memories. Now the wolves know only ice, dark, snow and endless cold. The order that kept the wolf clans strong for thousands of years has broken down completely. The wolves have only one chance for survival. They must find their way to a new land, a land of warmth and summer. But the journey will take them over a frozen sea and through thousands of miles of perilous territory. Will the wolves trust young Faolan to lead them?
Starcrossed
by Julia DenosA resonant story of two friends trying to maintain their relationship from afar with dazzling results, filled with wishes, curiosity, and bravery. From award-winning author-illustrator Julia Denos.She was made of blood and bones, and he was made of space and stars. Back in a time when there were still students of the stars, there were two friends, Acamar and Eridani. Eridani was a star pupil studying the night skies, and Acamar . . . well, he was made of the stuff she studied. In a star-crossed twist of fate, these long-distance friends find they&’ve wished themselves into unexpected new worlds. Filled with stardust and moonglow, this cosmic adventure shows us how even the most brilliant wishes can have a mind of their own—and that true friendship can endure, despite time and space.