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Kidnapped
by Robert Louis StevensonBetrayed by his uncle Ebenezer, young David Balfour is kidnapped and held captive aboard The Covenant, a ship headed to the Americas. Disaster aboard ship leads to David being washed up on the shore of a Scottish island. Befriending the wanted traitor Alan Beck, David sets out across the Scottish highlands on a quest for justice. Kidnapped was published in 1893.
Kidnapped
by Robert Louis StevensonBetrayed by his uncle Ebenezer, young David Balfour is kidnapped and held captive aboard The Covenant, a ship headed to the Americas. Disaster aboard ship leads to David being washed up on the shore of a Scottish island. Befriending the wanted traitor Alan Beck, David sets out across the Scottish highlands on a quest for justice. Kidnapped was published in 1893.
Kidnapped
by Robert Louis StevensonBetrayed by his uncle Ebenezer, young David Balfour is kidnapped and held captive aboard The Covenant, a ship headed to the Americas. Disaster aboard ship leads to David being washed up on the shore of a Scottish island. Befriending the wanted traitor Alan Beck, David sets out across the Scottish highlands on a quest for justice. Kidnapped was published in 1893.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
by Robert Louis StevensonRespected scientist Dr. Jekyll develops a potion that transforms him into his alter ego, the depraved Mr. Hyde, who indulges in acts of lust and brutality. Both a page-turner and an exploration of good and evil, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the best-known stories in all of literature. This short novel, first published in 1886, is the definition of a classic.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
by Robert Louis StevensonRespected scientist Dr. Jekyll develops a potion that transforms him into his alter ego, the depraved Mr. Hyde, who indulges in acts of lust and brutality. Both a page-turner and an exploration of good and evil, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the best-known stories in all of literature. This short novel, first published in 1886, is the definition of a classic.
Treasure Island
by Robert Louis StevensonYoung Jim Hawkins, while running the Benbow Inn with his mother, comes into possession of a treasure map left by the unfortunate Captain Billy Bones. So begins a journey that will take Jim and a rowdy band of buccaneers to Treasure Island. Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure was published in 1883 and exerted an enormous influence on the popular perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an "X", schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and one-legged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders.
Treasure Island
by Robert Louis StevensonYoung Jim Hawkins, while running the Benbow Inn with his mother, comes into possession of a treasure map left by the unfortunate Captain Billy Bones. <P> <P>So begins a journey that will take Jim and a rowdy band of buccaneers to Treasure Island. <P>Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure was published in 1883 and exerted an enormous influence on the popular perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an "X", schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and one-legged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders.
Treasure Island
by Robert Louis StevensonYoung Jim Hawkins, while running the Benbow Inn with his mother, comes into possession of a treasure map left by the unfortunate Captain Billy Bones. So begins a journey that will take Jim and a rowdy band of buccaneers to Treasure Island. Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure was published in 1883 and exerted an enormous influence on the popular perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an "X", schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and one-legged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas: An Underwater Tour of the World
by Jules Verne F. P. WalterTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea: A Tour of the Underwater World is a classic science fiction adventure novel by French writer Jules Verne published in 1870. While investigating reports of a sea monster off the coast of New York, Professor Pierre Aronnax instead discovers adventure in the depths of the ocean with Captain Nemo and the crew of the submarine Nautilus.
General Butterfingers
by John Reynolds Gardiner Cat Bowman Smith Catharine Bowman SmithEleven-year-old Walter can’t believe his eyes when he sees the eviction notice from Ralph, the rotten nephew of his old friend, General Britt. It isn’t so bad for Walter and his mother, who also lives there--she would have no trouble finding another housekeeping job to support them both. But what about the old soldiers, the last surviving members of the crack World War II rescue force called the Spitzers, who saved the general’s life more than forty years before? This warmly humorous novel shows two very different generations banding together to outwit a cunning adversary in order to see justice and honor prevail!
Surviving Bear Island
by Paul GreciThis thrilling adventure begins after a sea kayaking trip takes a dangerous turn and Tom Parker is stranded on the remote, outer coast of the unpopulated Bear Island in the rough terrains of the Alaskan wilderness. With only a small survival kit in his pocket, Tom finds himself soaked and freezing, and worst of all--alone. Desperate to find his father, Tom doesn't know how long he can survive and he must put his skills to the test as he fights to reach safety. Will Tom make it through a wilderness full of bears and other dangers?
Rescuing Seneca Crane
by Susan RunholtWhen Kari and Lucas first see Seneca Crane up on stage, playing the piano in front of hundreds of people, they are in awe. She is beautiful. She is amazingly talented. And she is only thirteen! But then they get to know her at the Edinburgh Arts Festival and realize that she envies them. Soon the three are becoming friends . . . until Seneca disappears. There?s no stopping Kari and Lucas from jumping on the trail and tracking her down. Even when it leads to the heart of the Scottish highlands! Following in the spine-tingling tracks of The Mystery of the Third Lucretia, Susan Runholt?s second book featuring super sleuths Kari and Lucas is just as smart and fast-paced as the first! .
The Velveteen Rabbit, or How Toys Become Real
by Margery WilliamsThe Velveteen Rabbit is a children's book written by Margery Williams Bianco and first published in 1922. It chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit's desire to become real through the love of his owner. A stuffed rabbit sewn from velveteen is given as a Christmas present to a small boy. The boy plays with his other new presents and forgets the velveteen rabbit for a time. These presents are modern and mechanical, and they snub the old-fashioned velveteen rabbit. The wisest and oldest toy in the nursery, the Skin Horse, who was owned by the boy's uncle, tells the rabbit about toys magically becoming Real due to love from children. The rabbit is awed by this idea; however, his chances of achieving this wish are slight.
The Velveteen Rabbit, or How Toys Become Real
by Margery Williams BiancoThe Velveteen Rabbit (or How Toys Become Real) is a children's book written by Margery Williams Bianco and first published in 1922. It chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit's desire to become real through the love of his owner. A stuffed rabbit sewn from velveteen is given as a Christmas present to a small boy. The boy plays with his other new presents and forgets the velveteen rabbit for a time. These presents are modern and mechanical, and they snub the old-fashioned velveteen rabbit. The wisest and oldest toy in the nursery, the Skin Horse, who was owned by the boy's uncle, tells the rabbit about toys magically becoming Real due to love from children. The rabbit is awed by this idea; however, his chances of achieving this wish are slight.
The Merchant of Venice
by William ShakespeareVenetian nobleman Antonio stands to lose a pound of flesh when he is unable to repay a loan due to the Jewish moneylender Shylock.
Much Ado About Nothing
by William ShakespeareTwo couples—Benedick and Beatrice, and Hero and Claudio—must overcome deception, gossip, and, occasionally, their own misplaced pride if their love is to persevere.
Romeo and Juliet
by William ShakespearePerhaps the most famous love story in the world, Romeo and Juliet is Shakespeare's most enduring work, and from Shakespeare in Love to Shakespeare in the Park, these star-crossed lovers have met across a crowded stage for over four hundred years.
What Katy Did
by Susan CoolidgeKaty Carr Book 1: Katy Carr's big dreams and desire for adventure are at odds with what is expected of her by her widowed father and the family's caregiver, Aunt Izzie. As a twelve-year-old girl, she is expected to help in the household and to set an example for her brothers and sisters, something that the mischievous Katy finds nearly impossible to do. But when her disobedience results in a terrible accident, Katy finds herself confined to her bed. Frustrated and at odds with her family, Katy must learn to make the best of things or risk driving her family away just when she needs them the most.
What Katy Did Next
by Susan CoolidgeKaty Carr Book 3: The irrepressible Katy Carr returns in the third novel in Susan Coolidge's charming series. Presented with the chance to travel abroad as the companion to her dear friend, Amy, Katy is initially reluctant to accept the invitation, but is soon persuaded to change her mind. Over the course of the tour, Katy experiences the culture of Europe and finds herself falling in love most unexpectedly.
Literary Reflections Student Guide Grades 5-6 (Second Edition)
by College of William MaryThe Student Guide contains high-quality literature selections, activity pages, and learning scaffolds designed to enhance writing, reasoning, and analytical skills. <p><p> While integrating all strands of language arts, this unit focuses on interaction with literature while enhancing reading comprehension and textual analysis skills.
Tornado!
by Amanda Jenkins Jeffrey Fuerst Laura NikielPerform this script about a tornado that is heading towards a home.
The Gingerbread Boy Uptown
by Ian James Bruce Day Jeffrey FuerstPerform this script about a dancing gingerbread boy.
Onion Tears
by Diana KiddNam-Huong is miserable living in a new country without her beloved family. Then why can't she cry? <p><p> Vietnamese Nam-Huong wants to adjust to her new life in Australia, but she can't. She misses her parents and her beloved grandfather too much, and she is haunted by her experiences as a refugee. When her classmates try to make friends she rejects them, so they begin to tease and torment her. Soon, she doesn't talk at all. But with the help of her foster mother and her teacher, Nam-Huong slowly begin to trust and love again
Hamster Princess: Whiskerella
by Ursula VernonA funny, feminist twist on the Cinderella fairy tale for fans of fractured fairy talesPrincess Harriet Hamsterbone is not the kind of princess who enjoys fancy dresses or extravagant parties. Cliff-diving, fractions, and whacking people with swords are more her thing. So when she's forced to attend a boring ball in honor of a visiting ambassador, Harriet is less than thrilled--until a bewitchingly beautiful stranger arrives. Who is she? And where did she come from? The mystery leads to a not-so-wicked stepsister, an incontinent lizard, and a fairy's spell that's really more of a curse. Luckily, Harriet knows a thing or two about curses...Smart, funny, and filled with swashbuckling adventure, book five in the critically acclaimed Hamster Princess series is a hilariously re-told fairy tale for the modern age.
Where Is Machu Picchu?
by Megan Stine Who Hq John O'BrienWhat's left of Machu Picchu stands as the most significant link to the marvelous Inca civilization of Peru. Now readers can explore these ruins in this compelling Where Is? title.Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in the mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu was abandoned after the Spaniards conquered the Incan empire in the sixteenth century. It remained hidden until 1911 when Hiram Bingham uncovered the marvelous complex and shared his discovery with the world. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit the site to climb the 3,000 stone steps, explore the towering monuments, and see the numerous species that call these famous ruins home.