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The Road to War: Facing the Guillotine (Left Behind #39)
by Jerry B. Jenkins Tim Lahaye Chris FabryJoin the young Trib Force as they grow closer and closer to the return of Christ.
By Secret Railway
by Enid Lamonte MeadowcroftA story of 2 brave boys and the secret railway to freedom in 1860.
The Tunnel
by Virginia KingDean has a secret fear, but it is a secret that no one can share-not his father, nor his mother, nor his best friend, Benny. How will Dean react when he comes face-to-face with his fear, with no way to escape? Will his friends find out? How will Dean emerge from The Tunnel?
The Journal of Wong Ming-Chung: A Chinese Miner, California, 1852 (My Name Is America Series)
by Laurence Yep<P>1881. A small village in China. A new emperor. The old problems such as hunger. Uncle Precious Stone declares that he is going to The Golden Mountain. After some time for preparation, he goes. <P>A few months later, Mama and Papa receive a request to send older brother. But they send Runt! He is the younger, smaller, more intellectual brother. <P>This is an exciting adventure! Although the journal is fiction, the events it portrays are based on history (American and Chinese) and culture. A fine book for a book report!
Double Exposure (Hardy Boys Casefiles #22)
by Franklin W. DixonFrom the back of the book: Family skeleton When Frank and Joe decide to meet their father's latest contact on their own, they get more than they bargained for. The young detectives come face-to-face with their long-lost brother, Chris Hardy! But a hail of bullets cuts their meeting short. . Suddenly Frank and Joe find themselves trapped in a deadly cross fire between a brutal gang of spies and a high-tech computer scam. Odds are their new brother is the triggerman-aiming to wipe out an old family debt. ======== From the inside of the book: FAMILY HORROR Frank popped the cassette in the VCR and set it to Play. "Let's see what's on this tape," he said to Joe. For a moment there was static, then a picture appeared with no sound. On the screen it was winter. Two men-one old, one young-both wearing army uniforms stood on the steps before a large white house. "Those are Russian uniforms!" Joe exclaimed. Frank nodded. "The older man's a colonel." On the screen the two men were arguing now. The younger man's face became an expressionless mask as he raised a gun. The older man fell backward down the steps of the building, his blood staining the snow. Joe's eyes widened. "Frank-that soldier.. ." Frank nodded, his mouth suddenly dry. The face on the screen, the man who had shot the older officer- It was their brother, Chris.
The Shore Road Mystery (Hardy Boys #6 - original 1928 text)
by Franklin W. DixonFrank and Joe chase after local car thieves. Vehicles along the Shore Road keep disappearing and the Bayport police have had no luck on the job. Where could the cars be going?<P> This is the original 1928 unrevised version of The Shore Road Mystery.
Angelwalk: On Holy Ground
by Roger ElwoodBASED UPON FACT The mysterious realm of spiritual warfare plays a vivid part when a madman enters a church, opens fire on hundreds of young people, killing seven and wounding others. Award-winning author Roger Elwood lifts the veil between the natural world and the supernatural. In this latest sequel to the original Angelwalk novel, he creates a new genre, blending reality with the literary techniques of his internationally best-selling series. True-life human drama has never been more compelling. Expect to be startled.. .shed tears.. .rejoice. Learn the truth, and that truth will set you free. An Angelwalk Novel Like No Other
Wonder's Promise (Thoroughbred #2)
by Joanna CampbellWonder is beginning her training to become a race horse. After a bad start with a rough handler, Ashleigh steps up and trains her with the hand she needs.
Jessica's Zoo Adventure (Sweet Valley Kids #8)
by Molly Mia Stewart Francine PascalIdentical twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield are excited about their class trip to the zoo. They can't wait to see all the animals, especially the monkeys. But when they get there, the monkey house is closed because a young chimp has escaped! Jessica and Elizabeth, along with their friends Todd and Winston, decide to search for the chimp. But soon they, too, are lost! Will they find the chimp, and will the class find them?
Triumphant Return (Left Behind: The Kids #40)
by Chris Fabry Tim Lahaye Jerry B. JenkinsThe book we've been waiting for! Find out who in the young Trib Force is left to see the Triumphant Return of Christ!
Hamilton
by Catherine CooksonA heartwarming and funny story of a girl named Maisie, who invents an imaginary horse named Hamilton to be her friend. A very happy ending however. Delightful.
The Mysterious Image (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #74)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy Drew is asked to locate a missing broadway actress. At nearly the same time Nancy begins investigating a case for her father lawyer Carson Drew. Nancy must find the actress and prove her father's client innocent of stealing others' work.
The War in Outer Space (Tom Swift III, Book #4)
by Victor AppletonWhen Tom builds the marvelous new hyper-drive spacecraft, Exedra, he zooms off to a distant part of the galaxy and a dangerous, challenging adventure. With his friends, Ben and Anita, and his trusty robot, Aristotle, Tom meets a peace-loving but frightened race of insectoids known as the Skree. When Tom Learns that the intelligent Skree are being attacked by a vicious and relentless race of humanoids, the Chutans, he is determined to help them. Tom and his friends face almost certain death as they fight the Chutans to save Earth from destruction!
The City in the Stars (Tom Swift III, Book #1)
by Victor AppletonFrom the back of the book: The mysterious explosion of Tom's new spaceship forces him and his buddy Ben to investigate Dr. Hans Grotz, a respected scientist and director of New America, a fantastic orbiting space colony. At the same time, Tom is testing his recent invention, a high-powered engine that will launch the Daniel Boone, Swift Enterprises latest spacecraft. Someone is sabotaging the test engine, endangering hundreds of lives. Who is bent on destroying Swift Enterprises? Tom and his new-found allies, Anita Thorwald and Benjamin Franklin Walking Eagle, battle sinister forces in this cosmic adventure.
Floods (Dangerous Weather)
by Michael AllabyFrom the Book jacket: Floods have caused more damage and killed more people than any other form of dangerous weather. From the life and travels of a single molecule of water to the destructive power of a flash flood, author Michael Allaby reveals the wonder and occasional terror unleashed by water in motion. Floods describes every type of flood condition, how humankind has learned to limit some of the damage floods can cause, great floods of the past, how some floods are good, and how readers can protect themselves and others from danger during floods. The Dangerous Weather series imparts fundamental weather science to readers through author Michael Allaby's vivid descriptions of extreme weather systems. The series focuses on the five most dangerous kinds of weather activity; diagrams related meteorological, climatological, and environmental basics in clear, compelling language; chronicles the history of each form of dangerous weather; and offers safety precautions for extreme weather conditions. Fully illustrated and indexed, the Dangerous Weather series is an invaluable tool for student research. Other volumes include: hurricanes tornadoes blizzards droughts A chronology of weather Michael Allaby is the author of more than 40 books, mainly on science, natural history, and environmental topics. A few of his previous works include Basics of Environmental Science, How It Works: The Environment, and The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Ecology. He is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences, among other professional affiliations.
Family Ties: Alex Gets the Business
by Joe ClaroWhen Alex gets accepted into Nu Alpha Mu, the college's high-powered business-major fraternity, he's walking on air. Mallory and Jennifer couldn't care less. Steven and Elyse are less than thrilled. And his girlfriend Ellen hopes that business fever and beautiful Nan Winters won't put their romance in the deep freeze. But when Alex decides to put theory into practice by investing in a hairdresser's shop in the local mall, he really gets the business ... and a hilarious lesson he won't soon forget! Family Ties is consistently one of America's top-rated, critically acclaimed television series. Now join your favorite characters in an all-new adventure as delightful as the hit show itself! ALEX GETS THE BUSINESS Based on the Paramount Television Series FAMILY TIES Created by Gary David Goldberg
100 Women Who Shaped World History
by Gail Meyer RolkaA comprehensive collection of one page synopses of 100 women of major importance in our history. Presents information in chronological order, contains timeline, and a trivia quiz. The book begins in 1503 BC and ends by telling the stories of women who are still making history.
Let's Visit A Space Camp
by Edith AlstonTours the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, describing exhibits, spacecrafts, and activities at the space camp where children can experience what space travel feels like and participate in a simulated space shuttle mission
Mars (Planet Guides)
by Duncan BrewerDid you know that people thought for the longest time that Mars was inhabited by a advanced race who used canals to help conserve water? Or that Mars is named after the Roman God of war. That Mars has two moons, and that Mars, is the closest to Earth in Make up. Learn about the "Red Planet" in this fact filled book [which is] great for research or as an introduction to the Solar system.
Comets, Asteroids, and Meteorites (Planet Guides)
by Duncan BrewerWhat is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite? What is the difference between an asteroid and a meteoroid? What causes the tails of comets. Where do comets come from? What causes a meteor to try to collide with the earth? Learn the answers to these and many other questions in this fact filled book on Comets, Asteroids, and Meteorites. This book designed for middle school students but enjoyable by anyone interested in astronomy and how the universe is set up will find something interesting in this short, but fact filled book.
Sound Friendships: The Story of Willa and Her Hearing Dog
by Elizabeth YatesFrom the book Jacket: Sound Friendships is the story of Willa Macy, who lost her hearing when she was fourteen years old, and Honey, a golden retriever, who helped her to discover a new world of independence and security. It is also a story about Hearing Dogs-their background, training, special abilities, and the unique relationship they develop with their owners in working to surmount the barriers of a physical handicap.
Abraham Lincoln: Friend of the People
by Clara Ingram JudsonThis Newbery Honor Book—from a three-time Newbery Honor author—paints an indelible portrait of the prairie president. <P><P> Clara Ingram Judson presents Lincoln in all his gauntness, gawkiness, and greatness: a backwoods boy who became President and saved the Union. Judson’s careful reading is enlivened by her visits to his home and vivid descriptions of the Lincoln family’s pioneer life. She reveals the unforgettable story from his boyhood and days as a shopkeeper and lawyer, to Lincoln’s first elected offices and his election as president, the Civil War, and assassination.
Edge of Destruction (Hardy Boys Casefiles #5)
by Franklin W. DixonFrank and Joe are in New York with their dad when he is kidnapped and they must find out why in order to save his life.
Dead on Target (Hardy Boys Casefiles #1)
by Franklin W. DixonFrom the back of the book: Terrorist bombs and bullets When Joe's girlfriend, Iola, is blown to bits by a bomb meant for Joe and Frank, the two brothers vow to punish her murderer. The killer is still on their trail, but before Joe and Frank can turn the tables on him, they're snatched up by the Network, a secret government agency that desperately wants the Hardys under wraps for their own good. Then they learn that Iola's killer is "The Assassin," an infamous international terrorist. Joe and Frank are just his warm-up for a larger target-one whose destruction will rock the world. To stop him, they've got to slip out of the clutches of the Network... and challenge the Assassin face-to-face.
Revenge of the Rainbow Dragons
by Rose EstesForced into a duel of wizards at the mysterious Rainbow Castle, you are separated from your teacher and grandfather and you must save them. The paths you take are many and the choices are yours.