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Under the Lilacs: From the Original Publisher
by Louisa May AlcottRelates the adventures of Ben Brown, his performing poodle Sancho, and the two young girls who feed and care for them after the boy and dog run away from the circus. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Under the Magician's Spell: Night In Werewolf Woods; Beware Of The Purple Peanut Butter; Under The Magician's Spell; The Curse Of The Creeping Coffin (Give Yourself Goosebumps #7)
by R. L. StineReader beware--you choose the scare! GIVE YOURSELF GOOSEBUMPS!You, and your little sister, and your best friend just found a new magic shop at the mall. The man inside calls himself the Magician. He's pretty creepy. Before you know it, your little sister runs out of the shop with his book of magic spells.If you read one of the spells, you find yourself in the magician's workshop. Suddenly you are part of a magic act. You are forced onstage, about to be sliced into a million pieces!If the three bullies from the school grab the book, you must find it before the magician makes your sister disappear...forever! The choice is yours in this scary GOOSEBUMPS adventure that's packed with over 20 super-spooky endings!
Under the Radar
by Victor AppletonTom will test the limits of science to save his family! Tom and his dad are in the park testing out Tom's new invisibility suit when suddenly a van pulls up--and kidnaps Mr. Swift! Tom is panicked: who would want to abduct his father? A strategy meeting is held and the FBI is called. But things get tricky when it looks like the kidnapping was an inside operation. Despite the FBI's insistence that Tom stay out of the investigation, Tom and his sister, Sandy, are determined to find their father--and whoever is responsible for taking him, whether it's TRB, their rivals at FUG, or even the FBI itself!
Under the Royal Palms: A Childhood in Cuba
by Alma Flor AdaThe author recalls her life and impressions growing up in Cuba.<P><P> Winner of the Pura Belpre Medal
Under the Same Sky
by Cynthia DeFeliceA teenager discovers racism and romance on his father's farm in author Cynthia DeFelice's Under the Same Sky. For his fourteenth birthday, Joe Pedersen wants a motorbike that costs nearly a thousand dollars. But his mom says the usual birthday gift is fifty dollars, and his dad wants Joe to earn the rest of the money himself and "find out what a real day's work feels like." Angry that his father doesn't think he's up to the job, Joe joins the Mexican laborers who come to his father's farm each summer. Manuel, the crew boss, is only sixteen, yet highly regarded by the other workers and the Pedersen family. Joe's resentment grows when his father treats Manuel as an equal. Compared with Manuel, Joe knows nothing about planting and hoeing cabbage and picking strawberries. But he toughs out the long, grueling days in the hot sun, determined not only to make money but to gain the respect of his stern, hardworking father. Joe soon learns about the problems and fears the Mexicans live with every day, and, before long, thanks to Manuel, his beautiful cousin Luisa, and the rest of the crew, Joe comes to see the world in a whole different way.In her sensitive novel, Cynthia DeFelice explores our dependency on migrant workers and simultaneous reluctance to let these people into our country and into our lives.Under the Same Sky is a Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Under the Serpent Sea (The Secrets of Droon #12)
by Tony Abbott Tim JessellTony Abbott is the author of more than ninety books for young readers, including THE SECRETS OF DROON series; middle-grade novel KRINGLE; and THE HAUNTING OF DEREK STONE series. He was the recipient of the 2006 Golden Kite Award, as well as the 2009 Edgar Award. Tony was born in Ohio, and now lives with his wife and two daughters in Trumbull, Connecticut. Visit him online at www.tonyabbottbooks.com.
Under the Silver Moon: Lullabies, Night Songs & Poems
by Pamela DaltonA &“lovely&” collection of lullabies and goodnight poems, accompanied by magically intricate illustrations (Publishers Weekly). Recalling traditional favorites from childhood and embracing a wide range of sources and cultures, this timeless collection is a beautiful addition to any bedtime read-aloud ritual. Sure to enchant both children and their parents, cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton&’s exquisite detail and sophisticated aesthetic—always informed by warmth and a deep humanity—will speak to anyone wanting a gentle descent into dreamland. &“The tender fragility of Ms. Dalton's scissor-cut pictures seems just right for bedtime.&” —The Wall Street Journal
Under the Spell of Hypnosis (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Purple #Level R)
by Rena KorbText Elements <p><p> Genre: Hybrid <p> Text Structures <p> Main: Categorical <p> Embedded: Description, Temporal Sequence, Cause/Effect <p> Text Features: table of contents, headings, sidebars, graphic text, fact/fiction chart, bulleted list
Under the Sunset
by Bram StokerFar, far away, there is a beautiful Country which no human eye has ever seen in waking hours. Under the Sunset it lies, where the distant horizon bounds the day, and where the clouds, splendid with light and color, give a promise of the glory and beauty that encompass it. Sometimes it is given to us to see it in dreams. This Country is the Land Under the Sunset. This is the story of that Country, and what happened when evil came to abide there. It is a story all of us must hear.
Under the Weather: Stories about Climate Change
by Tony BradmanFrom the effects of rising sea levels to changes in animal behaviour and human lifestyles, these powerful stories portray the issues surrounding climate change in personal terms and so bring them vividly to life. Offering warnings and inspiration in equal measure, the stories cover a wide range of localities from Siberia and Canada to Australia, UK, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. Writers include award-winning Linda Newbery as well as exciting newcomers like Australia's George Ivanoff. Whether read from cover to cover or dipped into for one or two stories, this book will enlighten and inspire everyone to consider how climate change will affect us all.
Undercover Princess (Rosewood Chronicles Ser. #1)
by Connie GlynnPerfect for fans of Meg Cabot and Shannon Hale, Undercover Princess is a charming royal adventure by YouTube star Connie Glynn (Noodlerella). Lottie Pumpkin is an ordinary girl who has spent her life longing for the extraordinary.Ellie Wolf is the crown princess of Maradova, who wants nothing more than a chance at an ordinary life.When fate puts Lottie and Ellie in the same dorm room at the prestigious Rosewood Hall, there’s only one solution: for the girls to swap identities, and live the lives they’ve always dreamed of.But at Rosewood, a secret never stays secret for long. Someone in the school is on to them—and if the truth is revealed, the results may be more treacherous than they ever expected.Undercover Princess is the first book in the Rosewood Chronicles series.
Undercover Tailback
by Matthew F ChristopherParker Nolan likes to tell tall tales, so why should anyone believe him when he says he saw a mysterious figure stealing plays out of the coach's playbook?
Undercover! (Emma Is on the Air #4)
by Ida SiegalEmma Perez is back ON THE AIR and going undercover with her most mysterious story yet -- finding a "lost princess" at her local library!This is Emma Perez, and I'm ON THE AIR! I found a clue about a "lost princess" in the Jefferson Market library, and now I'm using my extra-famous reporter-detective skills to go undercover and find her!Emma Perez solved Javier's wormburger mystery, found Sophia's Lion costume, and tracked down her dance teacher's special tambora drum. Now she'll have to learn an extra-special reporter trick: how to go undercover to solve a case! Can she find the "lost princess" at her library -- without getting into big trouble? It's time for a new edition of EMMA IS ON THE AIR!
Underdog (Orca Young Readers)
by Eric WaltersIt's a new season for Nick and Kia and once again they have to prove they've got what it takes to make the Mississauga Magic rep team. There is no free ride on Coach Barkley's team. The tryouts are tough but fair and it looks like the nucleus of last yearís team will be together once again. But there is one new player who seems to have the skills to impress the coach. Though Ashton has great skills, he's not much of a team player. On top of that he's not even sure he wants to make the team. Unable to imagine that anyone wouldn't want to play for the Magic, Nick and Kia set out to solve this dilemma and learn some tough lessons along the way.
Underdog City
by Chris NegronFrom the acclaimed author of The Last Super Chef and Dan Unmasked comes a heartfelt standalone novel about community, justice, and redemption, perfect for fans of Take Back the Block and Brave Like That.Mortimer Bray is not okay.It seems like everything in his life is changing for the worse. After his own much-loved dog dies, he can’t bring himself to carry on with his dog-walking business; there’s a strange new girl who’s moved into the house next door; and suddenly there’s a buzzing feeling of anxiety in his head and heart when he’s faced with something new.His neighborhood, Townsend Heights, used to feel like the most comfortable place in the world. But lately, it seems like everyone is arguing, and there’s uncertainty around every corner.The neighborhood's only vacant lot is somehow behind it all, Mortimer is sure of that much. If he can unearth the lot's secret history, he just might stop the Heights from unraveling completely.Mortimer can’t save Townsend Heights on his own. But when it comes to community, you’re never truly on your own—not as long as you’re willing to learn from the past, in order to do better in the future.
Underground Railroad 1854: Perilous Journey (Great Escapes Series)
by Gare ThompsonThis thrilling new series of books has everything middle school readers long for: action, adventure, danger, and young heroes!The Great Escapes series explores real historical events and shows children how kids just like them learn how to work together in order to change the world for the better. Historical figures are interwoven into the stories, offering readers the chance for further exploration on these people and their places in history. In Underground Railroad 1854: Perilous Journey, a pair of teenage slaves must rely on a white teenager to help them escape slavery. Will they work together—or pay a terrible price?
Underground Storage Vaults: Protecting Priceless Information (High Security)
by Kaitlyn DulingHow can important information and valuable items be kept safe as years pass? Many of these items are stored in underground vaults, including recordings and photos from U.S. history, important documents, and more. Locks, guards, secret passwords, and technology all play a part in the protection of the items. Learn more about these high-security places!
Underground To Canada
by Barbara SmuckerTaken away from her mother by a ruthless slave trader, all Julilly has left is the dream of freedom. Every day that she spends huddled in the slave trader’s wagon travelling south or working on the brutal new plantation, she thinks about the land where it is possible to be free, a land she and her friend Liza may reach someday. So when workers from the Underground Railroad offer to help the two girls escape, they are ready. But the slave catchers and their dogs will soon be after them…
Underground: El Subsuelo
by David MacaulayDavid Macaulay takes us on a visual journey through a city's various support systems by exposing a typical section of the underground network and explaining how it works. We see a network of walls, columns, cables, pipes and tunnels required to satisfy the basic needs of a city's inhabitants.
Underhand (Orca Sports)
by M.J. McIsaacFifteen-year-old Nick Carver is tired of living in his older brother's shadow. Markus is the lacrosse team hero, love interest of Nick's longtime crush and now the recipient of a prestigious scholarship from the Philston Weiks Academy. When a mistake at provincials results in Markus's goal being discounted, rumors start going around school that he cheated. Suddenly, Philston Weiks is "rethinking" Markus's scholarship offer. They've also invited other players, including Nick, to try out for Markus's spot. Nick is flattered but conflicted. He's pretty sure his brother didn't cheat. But can he prove it? And if he does, will he ruin his one chance to finally be in the spotlight?
Understanding Earth: Women Who Led the Way (Super SHEroes of Science) (Super SHEroes of Science)
by Nancy DickmannThis brand-new series highlights some of the major contributions women have made in the world of science.What shapes our planet? Women have been answering the question for centuries on many levels. Scientists such as Marie Curie have investigated the building blocks of matter, and the physical forces that act upon them. Geologists have studied the rocks beneath our feet by venturing dangerously close to erupting volcanoes, and have figured out what lies at Earth’s center and why its surface moves as it does. Women have also led the way in exploring the planet’s atmosphere and the causes and effects of climate change, the most urgent problem scientists are trying to solve. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions.
Understanding Forensic Science (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Purple #Level Q)
by Laura JohnsonUnderstanding Forensic Science by Laura Johnson
Understanding Geography: Map Skills and Our World (Level #4)
by K12Maps are easy to carry around. Maps are flat drawings of the Earth or places on the Earth. A map can be folded to fit in your backpack. Maps can show more detail than globes. A map can show streets and buildings and help you find the places you want to visit. Understanding Geography teaches you all you need to know about understanding your geographical area.
Understanding Global Warming with Max Axiom Super Scientist: 4d An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4d Ser.)
by Agnieszka BiskupTeam up with Max Axiom to learn all about global warming and its effects on the Earth. From melting glaciers to wacky weather patterns, heating up our planet wreaks havoc on its resources and inhabitants. Young readers will understand global warming and harness the power to help make a difference!
Understanding Greek Myths (Myths Understood Ser. #3)
by Natalie HydeMyths Understood is an innovative new series that explores how myths reveal a culture's way of life. Each book begins with a brief overview of a civilization, including information about the physical landscape, government and religious beliefs, and then introduces myths from the culture, examining common themes that shed light on the people's way of life. Lastly, each book explores how myths inspired later literature and arts and how they continue to influence our world today. Simultaneous.