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Thistle and Thyme: Tales and Legends from Scotland
by Sorche Nic LeodhasA collection of ten Scottish legends passed down through the agesScottish culture is rich with mythology. There are tales of monks and saints, fairies and witches, kings, nobles, and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Some stories were never written down, shared instead through retellings that turned storytelling into an art form.In Thistle and Thyme, Sorche Nic Leodhas brings together ten folktales that were passed down through the generations as part of Scotland&’s vibrant oral tradition. In this volume, stories about the changeling and the stolen child, the bride who was cursed to silence by a water kelpie, and the beekeeper who found a rabbit under a spell are just a handful of the thousands of local myths that make up Scotland&’s colorful history.
Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything
by Maira KalmanRenowned artist Maira Kalman sheds light on the fascinating life and interests of the Renaissance man who was our third president.Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known for writing the Declaration of Independence—but there’s so much more to discover. This energetic man was interested in everything. He played violin, spoke seven languages and was a scientist, naturalist, botanist, mathematician and architect. He designed his magnificent home, Monticello, which is full of objects he collected from around the world. Our first foodie, he grew over fifteen kinds of peas and advocated a mostly vegetarian diet. And oh yes, as our third president, he doubled the size of the United States and sent Lewis and Clark to explore it. He also started the Library of Congress and said, “I cannot live without books.” But monumental figures can have monumental flaws, and Jefferson was no exception. Although he called slavery an “abomination,” he owned about 150 slaves.As she did in Looking at Lincoln, Maira Kalman shares a president’s remarkable, complicated life with young readers, making history come alive with her captivating text and stunning illustrations.
Threatening Skies: History's Most Dangerous Weather (Dangerous History Ser.)
by Suzanne GarbeSwirling tornadoes, blinding blizzards, and driving rain. Killer storms have wreaked havoc throughout history, especially before reliable prediction tools were available. Follow the deadly paths of history’s most dangerous weather events.
Three's Company, Mallory! (Mallory #21)
by Laurie FriedmanSome simple math: one + one + one = one too many! From the day they were born, Mary Ann and Mallory have been best friends. They've always been a two-some. But now, there's a new girl in town, and what used to be just the two of them has turned into three. If you ask Mallory, things just don't add up!
Through the Looking-Glass: Webster's Spanish Thesaurus Edition (The Macmillan Alice Series)
by Lewis CarrollIn the sequel to Alice in Wonderland, young Alice is once again transported to strange world after she steps through a mirror to see what's on the other side. There she finds that things are quite different with tiny, living chess pieces, talking flowers and time that runs backwards. Encountering some characters from her previous adventure she also meets new ones, like Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Jabberwock and the Red Queen. A wonderful entertaining exercise in literary nonsense, Through the Looking Glass is just as memorable and enjoyable as its predecessor.
Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (First Avenue Classics ™)
by Lewis CarrollAlice is bored at home, but not for long—suddenly, she finds she can step through her mirror into a fantastical world where everything is backwards. From insulting flowers to giant insects to the nonsensical Tweedledee and Tweedledum, Alice's confusing journey through the world of Looking-Glass House is anything but easy. Is it all really just a dream, or could it be something more than that? Featuring the infamous poem "Jabberwocky," this is the unabridged version of Lewis Carroll's sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. It was first published in the UK in 1871.
Thursdays with the Crown (Tuesdays at the Castle #3)
by Jessica Day GeorgeCastle Glower has been acting weird, so it's no surprise when two towers transport Celie and her siblings to an unknown land. When they realize that no one from home is coming to get them, the kids--along with Celie's pet griffin Rufus--set out through the forest to figure out where they are and what's happened to their beloved Castle. Instead, they discover two wizards and an entire lost people, the oldest inhabitants of Castle Glower. And it seems they may know more of the Castle's secrets than Celie. But do they know how to get her back home?
Tigerclaw's Fury: Tigerclaw's Fury (Warriors)
by Erin HunterIn this seventy-five-page novella from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, discover the story behind Tigerclaw's rise to power as leader of ShadowClan. Cast out of ThunderClan as a traitor, Tigerclaw will not rest until he has his revenge on Bluestar, Fireheart, and the rest of his former Clanmates. But first he must become Tigerstar of ShadowClan. . . .Readers will be thrilled at this look into the ruthless heart of one of the most infamous cats in the Warriors series. Warriors: Tigerclaw's Fury also includes teaser chapters of Warriors: Leafpool's Wish and Dawn of the Clans #1: The Sun Trail.
TIME for Kids Explorers: Robots
by Editors of TIME FOR KIDSRobots is the first book in an exciting, new series from TIME For Kids. Aimed squarely at readers who want to know more, this book answers the questions that children ages 8-12 want to learn the answers to.Do you know what makes something a robot? Can you name the six types of robots? Can robots really fly? What kinds of robots are being designed by spy agencies, the military, and our first responders? And best of all, what's next? Rich with photos, facts, and fun, Robots will cover the world of robots as it exists today, and will exist tomorrow.
Time Warp (Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time #7)
by Geronimo StiltonA thrilling quest through the past with Geronimo Stilton and his friends.Geronimo travels back in time once more! In this book he visits Plato in ancient Greece, the mythical Atlantis, and Stonehenge!
Timmy Failure: Now Look What You've Done (Timmy Failure #2)
by Stephan PastisThis book is Timmy's Second Adventure. <P><P>He doesn’t like to pull rank. <P><P> To reveal that he’s this guy: Timmy Failure, founder, president, and CEO of the greatest detective agency in town, perhaps the nation. But he is. <P><P>And he’s about to crack the biggest case of his generation: a school competition to find a stolen globe. <P><P> It’s his ticket to bringing home a $500 prize, which is guaranteed to set him up for life. <P><P> But someone is clearly trying to game the system. Hoodwink. Con. Defraud. <P><P>So it’s up to Timmy Failure, with the dubious help of Total, his lazy polar-bear partner, and his unlikely new ally, eccentric Great-Aunt Colander, to find a way to avenge these shenanigans. <P>Defeat this injustice. If he can only get his entry form in on time.
The Tin Woodman of Oz: A Faithful Story Of The Astonishing Adventure Undertaken By The Tin Woodman, Assisted By Woot The Wanderer, The Scarecrow Of Oz And Polychrome, The Rainbow's Daughter (The Oz Series #12)
by L. Frank BaumThe Tin Woodman goes on a wild adventure in search of his long-lost love in this 1918 children&’s classic in the Oz series.In this magical tale from the author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, fans of Dorothy Gale&’s adventure not only learn how the Tin Woodman came to be, but also follow him and his good friend the Scarecrow as he goes in search of his true love, a beautiful Munchkin girl named Nimmie Amee. As the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and a boy named Woot embark on their journey through the Land of Oz, they encounter inflatable loons, angry dragons, and a giantess who transforms them into animals for her own amusement. But their adventures take on new complications when they meet another suitor of Nimmie Amee—who was also transformed into a tin man by the Wicked Witch of the East. Now, if they ever do find Nimmie, which suitor will she choose?
Tiny Creatures: The World Of Microbes
by Nicola Davies Emily SuttonAll around the world in sea, soil, air, and in your body there are living things so tiny that millions could fit on an ant’s antenna. They’re busy doing all sorts of things, from giving you a cold and making yogurt to eroding mountains and helping to make the air we breathe. If you see them with your eye, you’d find that they all look different, and that they’re really good at changing things into something else and at making many more microbes.
Tiny Invaders!: Deadly Microorganisms (Nature's Invaders Ser.)
by Joyce L. MarkovicsBe on your guard! You cant see them, but microscopic organisms are all around you. And some of them are looking for a new home inside you! From bacteria and viruses to protozoa and fungi, learn about tiny invaders that can cause serious illnesses.
Titanic
by Kathleen Duey Karen A. BaleThe Titanic -- April 14, 1912 Gavin Reilly is working in the Titanic's galley to earn his passage from Ireland to America. He can't wait to join his brother in New York. He has big dreams and bigger ambitions. Karolina Green is returning home to the States with her Aunt Rose after the death of her parents in England. She wants, more than anything, to mend her shattered life in New York. On a calm, clear April night their hopes and dreams turn into a nightmare -- like those of hundreds of other passengers on the Titanic. Rich and poor, famous and unknown, the people aboard the Titanic find themselves at the mercy of a cold seathat even the greatest ship ever built can't conquer. Few will live to remember the disaster the world still can't forget -- will Gavin and Karolina be among the survivors?
To Preserve the Union: Causes And Effects Of The Missouri Compromise (Cause And Effect Ser.)
by KaaVonia HintonExpand slavery or limit it? By 1818, the United States was deeply divided about what to do in Missouri, a territory that wanted to be a state. At issue was whether slavery would be legal in the new state. But how did the fight start? And how would the fate of Missouri change the United States?
To the Stars, Isabelle: Girl of the Year 2014, Book 3) (Girl of the Year)
by Laurence Yep Anna KmetIsabelle is doing great at the Anna Hart School of the Arts--her dancing idol Jackie Sanchez even invites her to go on tour! Isabelle jumps on board, but she quickly finds that the traveling show has its challenges, not the least of which is bossy Renata who was invited to come, too. When the dance show suddenly starts falling apart, Isabelle tries to help Jackie pull it back together--and begins to learn more about a mentor who encouraged Jackie to dance as a young girl. As Isabelle taps into her talents to try to save the show, she not only discovers who inspired Jackie, but also how she, herself, can inspire those around her.
TodHunter Moon, Book One: PathFinder (World of Septimus Heap #1)
by Angie Sage Mark ZugIntroducing Alice TodHunter Moon, a Magykal addition to the world of Septimus Heap! Perfect for both established fans of the Septimus Heap series and readers coming to the world of Septimus Heap for the first time, PathFinder is the first book in the Septimus Heap spin-off series, TodHunter Moon.Taking place seven years after the events of the original Septimus Heap series, PathFinder tells the story of Alice TodHunter Moon, a young PathFinder who leaves her seaside village in search of her friend Ferdie. Rumor has it that Ferdie has been taken by mysterious creatures called Garmin under orders from the malevolent Lady.Full of Angie Sage's characteristic humor and heart, PathFinder introduces a new cast of young characters--and a new kind of Magyk. All the beloved characters from Septimus Heap are here, too--Tod receives help from ExtraOrdinary Wizard Septimus Heap, Ex-Extraordinary Wizard Marcia Overstrand, and Alchemist Simon Heap. A great addition to any fantasy reader's library!at lets that Magyk flourish and grow.
Tony Baloney: Pen Pal (Tony Baloney Ser.)
by Pam Muñoz RyanEveryone's favorite penguin--and the star of two best-selling readers in clubs and fairs--is back in another adorable adventure!Tony Baloney is excited. It's Pen Pal Month at school. Tony hopes he and his new pen pal Sam will become friends for life. It looks promising. The two have a lot in common: Sam rides a scooter, plays baseball, is a middle-child, and has a stuffed animal buddy, just like Tony! But when Sam's class comes to visit, Tony gets a big surprise: Sam is a girl! Can Tony be friends for life with a GIRL?
Tooling Around: Crafty Creatures and the Tools They Use
by Ellen JacksonDig these crafty creatures!We all use tools every day: a pen to write a story, a paint brush to illustrate a book, a fork to eat dinner. But it's not just humans who use tools. Chimpanzees often poke sticks, straw, or blades of grass into termite mounds to draw out insects for a tasty treat. Veined octopuses have been observed carrying coconut shells—they crawl inside them and hide from predators when they need a rest. A New Caledonian crow can even bend a twig with its beak to use as a hook to dig out bugs. Scientists don't all agree on what counts as a tool, but young readers will be inspired to observe the animals that live around them and how they use various objects to find food, to attract a mate, to protect themselves, or to build or conceal a home.Renné Benoit's illustrations get closeup with each animal, exploring habitats, the special problems they face, and the ways they solve these problems—either by intelligence or instinct. Tooling Around: Crafty Creatures and the Tools They Use is a wonderful introduction to the animal kingdom and the many different ways animals survive.
Tornado (It's a Disaster!)
by Jessica RudolphMany of the facts presented here will astound readers; for instance, a tsunami can travel up to 600 miles per hour, and tornado winds are faster than those of any other storm. Images complement the subjects being described, and each book includes useful back matter.
Totally Cool Nails: 50 Fun and Easy Nail Art Designs for Kids
by Catherine RodgersSay hello to fabulous nail art designs you can create!It's time to get your nails noticed! Catherine Rodgers, the creator of the popular nail art YouTube Channel Totally Cool Nails, shows you how to paint one-of-a-kind nail art designs right in your own home. With her guidance and helpful tips, you'll create 50 super-stylish nail art designs like Starfish, Rainbow Wave, Candy Heart, and Watermelon Nails. She also shares her secrets for giving yourself the perfect manicure, including how to prep your nails, use popular nail art tools, and personalize the designs. Whether you're looking for a super-stylish pattern or a fun holiday nail art design, this guide has a fantastic option for every occasion and mood.Complete with step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs of each project, Totally Cool Nails gives you awesome nails--every time!
Tragg the Ice Bear: Book 14
by Adam BladeMax and Lia must build a compass to help them escape to safety from the Lost Lagoon. But in this enchanted place nothing is as they expect, and the Robobeasts are deadlier than ever!The second thrilling book in Sea Quest Series 4: The Lost Lagoon. Don't miss the rest of the series:Rekkar the Screeching Orca, Horvos the Horror Bird and Gubbix the Poison Fish!
Transformers: The Ghosts of Griffin Rock
by John SazaklisRoll out to a spooky mystery!Features Read-Aloud/Read to Me functionality where available.Ghosts are appearing all over Griffin Rock! When concerned citizens notify Chief Burns, it's up to the Rescue Bots to investigate the hauntings. Are the spirits of the pioneers restless? Or is there a more scientific explanation? Find out in this exciting 8x8 Transformers storybook illustrated with stills from the hit TV show! © Hasbro
Transformers: Team of Heroes
by Jennifer FoxRoll out to adventure!Features Read-Aloud/Read to Me functionality where available. Also includes Sight Words. With the Rescue Bots partnering up with the Burns family to protect and serve the good people of Griffin Rock, the Transformers get to see first hand what being a hero is all about. Meet the humans behind the Autobots as they fight fires, crime, and other dangers. This level 1 reader is illustrated with stills from the hit TV show! © Hasbro