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The Great Wall Of China
by Leonard Everett FisherA brief history of the Great Wall of China, begun about 2,200 years ago to keep out Mongol invaders.
The Greatest
by Veera HiranandaniIn this poignant tribute to grandparents everywhere, a grandfather reflects on his loving relationship with his three grandchildren. This story beautifully captures how love can make anyone "the greatest" in someone's eyes.From Newbery Honor author Veera Hiranandani and National Book Award finalist Vesper Stamper comes a poignant story about the love between grandparents and grandchildren.Grandpa loves Sundays-- that's when his three grandchildren come to visit. They act out plays, catch fireflies in the yard, and celebrate Jewish holidays together. His grandchildren bestow affection and admiration on him. Sometimes, though, he wonders why they think he's so great? Should he tell them that he's just an average, ordinary man?Here is a book that wonderfully captures how simple, everyday moments can turn into treasured memories, and how the power of love makes us all the "greatest" to somebody.
The Greatest Adventure
by Tony PiedraWhere does true adventure come from? A young Latino boy and his grandfather find the true answer together.Eliot imagines sailing wild rivers and discovering giant beasts, right there on his block! But he wishes his adventures were real.Eliot's grandpa, El Capitan, once steered his own ship through dangerous seas, to far-off lands. But he can't do that anymore.Can Eliot and El Capitan discover a real adventure... together?Come find out! All aboard The Greatest Adventure!
The Greatest Game Ever Played
by Phil BildnerThe heartwarming story of an estranged father and son brought together by the 1958 NFL championship game, known in football history as the Greatest Game Ever Played. The 1958 NFL championship game is known to football fans as the "Greatest Game Ever Played. " Featuring gridiron legends like Johnny Unitas, Frank Gifford, and Vince Lombardi, the Game marked the beginning of America's infatuation with professional football. Now, Phil Bildner tells a heartwarming father-and-son story against the backdrop of this historic moment. When the New York Giants baseball team moves to San Francisco, young Sam discovers the other New York Giants--the football Giants. He convinces his skeptical Pop to come with him to the Game, and as Johnny Unitas engineers Baltimore's legendary comeback, Sam and Pop rediscover the joy of rooting on their heroes together. "A great book for fathers to share with their kids. "--Children's Literature
The Greatest Game Ever Played
by Phil BildnerThe 1958 NFL championship game is known to football fans as the "Greatest Game Ever Played." Featuring gridiron legends like Johnny Unitas, Frank Gifford, and Vince Lombardi, the Game marked the beginning of America&’s infatuation with professional football.Now, Phil Bildner tells a heartwarming father-and-son story against the backdrop of this historic moment.When the New York Giants baseball team moves to San Francisco, young Sam discovers the other New York Giants—the football Giants. He convinces his skeptical Pop to come with him to the Game, and as Johnny Unitas engineers Baltimore&’s legendary comeback, Sam and Pop rediscover the joy of rooting on their heroes together.
The Greedy Gremlin: A Branches Book (Pixie Tricks #2)
by Tracey WestTracey West's Pixie Tricks series is filled with fairies, magic, and adventure -- making it perfect for fans of her New York Times bestselling Dragon Masters series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Eight-year-old Violet and her new fairy friend Sprite are ready to send more pixies back to the Otherworld! When a tricky fairy named Jolt traps Violet's cousin, Leon, inside a video game, things get dangerous. And while Violet and Sprite try to trick Jolt, another fairy named Spoiler gets in their way. Will Leon be trapped in the video game forever?This is an exciting refresh of the popular Pixie Tricks series, with updated text and brand-new art on every page -- perfect for fans of the Dragon Masters series!
The Green Baby Swing
by Thomas KingA tender picture book about loss, intergenerational love and the power of family keepsakes, from acclaimed author Thomas King and for fans of Memory Jars.After Nana passes away, Xavier, his mother and Comet the kitten all head up to Nana's attic to help clean it up.At first, Xavier is a little nervous. Though there are no dragons up there, it looks like a dragon's cave — it's gloomy, dusty and full of cobwebs. But as Xavier explores the attic, he discovers all kinds of interesting things:An old tricycleTwo monkeys made out of coconutsA scrapbook full of photographsA rocking horse with gold and red stars stuck to its neckAt the bottom of one box, Xavier finds a strange piece of fabric. It's thick, soft and green, and it makes his mother's eyes wet with memories.As Xavier learns more about this keepsake, he discovers more about his family and himself in this gorgeous picture book about intergenerational love and the power of memory.
The Green Dog (Science Solves It!)
by Melinda LukeWhat made the dog turn green? And why is the water in the pool green? Will teddy save his pet-sitting business?
The Green Frogs: A Korean Folktale Retold by Yumi Heo
by Yumi HeoLike most rebellious children, the green frogs in this Korean folktale love to disobey their mother. What-ever she asks them to do, they do the opposite . . . until their bad habit lands them in trouble.
The Green Musician
by Mahvash ShaheghIf you had just one chance to achieve your dream, what would you do? In a distant kingdom lived a young musician named Barbad. His one dream was to play before the king in the royal court. But Barbad&’s way was blocked by Sarkash, a jealous rival who would do anything to stop Barbad from meeting the king. But perhaps the palace wasn&’t the only place to play before the king, for he loved to walk in his garden. What if Barbad was to hide in a tree for just the right moment to play?Find out if Barbad's dream comes true in this magical tale of patience and determination, which proves that all good things really do come to those who wait. Stunning artwork from award-winning illustrator, Claire Ewart, gently brings this whimsical story to life. Adapted from a 1,000 year old Persian story by Mahvash Shahegh, the tale of Barbad the musician is originally found in the legendary "Book of Kings" (Shahnameh), which tells the story of the mystical past of ancient Persia.
The Green Piano: How Little Me Found Music
by Tonya Bolden Roberta FlackThis autobiographical picture book by the multiple Grammy Award-winning singer Roberta Flack recounts her childhood in a home surrounded by music and love: it all started with a beat-up piano that her father found in a junkyard, repaired, and painted green.Growing up in a Blue Ridge mountain town, little Roberta didn't have fancy clothes or expensive toys...but she did have music. And she dreamed of having her own piano.When her daddy spies an old, beat-up upright piano in a junkyard, he knows he can make his daughter's dream come true. He brings it home, cleans and tunes it, and paints it a grassy green. And soon the little girl has an instrument to practice on, and a new dream to reach for--one that will make her become a legend in the music industry.Here is a lyrical picture book--perfect for aspiring piano players and singers--that shares an intimate look at Roberta Flack's family and her special connection to music.
The Grimjinx Rebellion (Vengekeep Prophecies #3)
by Brian FarreyFast-paced, funny, and full of surprises, The Grimjinx Rebellion brings Brian Farrey's epic and critically acclaimed Vengekeep Prophecies trilogy to an unforgettable close.Jaxter Grimjinx and his family haven't had much time for thieving. Through no fault of their own, they've been too busy saving the day. But the danger in the Five Provinces is only just beginning. The Palatinate Mages are almost ready to unveil their master plan, and legendary monsters will soon roam the land once more. Then Jaxter's sister, Aubrin, is kidnapped by the Mages. It seems she has a power greater than her family ever realized, and she may be the key to the impending battle for the Five Provinces. Jaxter will do anything to get his little sister back—even if it means pulling off the greatest heist of his life and starting a full-scale rebellion.A "rich fantasy" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) with a family of thieves who "couldn't be more likable" (Kirkus Reviews), the Vengekeep Prophecies trilogy takes everything you thought you knew about prophecies and spins it into pure magic.
The Grossest Joke Book Ever!
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteJokes and riddles guaranteed to make you gag!Soon to be banned everywhere from Boston to the dinner table, this little book has a double helping of EEW-inducing fun. With more than 500 knock-knock jokes, one-liners, riddles, and puns to choose from, kids can always find the wrong joke…for the right occasion. How do you make a tissue dance?Put a little boogie in it. What’s brown and sticky?A stick. What was Beethoven doing in his grave?Decomposing. Do zombies eat candy with their fingers?No, they eat the fingers separately.
The Grossest, Craziest Would You Rather Questions: 160 Seriously Silly Questions for Kids
by Hannah DeurlooWOULD YOU RATHER....Have ants in your pants OR slugs in your shoes? Use a toilet seat made of pinecones OR toilet paper made of bologna?Get gross, crazy, and silly with this hilarious book of would-you-rather questions that will have the whole family laughing, groaning, and stretching their imaginations. And bring the fun to any sleepover, road trip, or game night as you consider impossible questions about stinky foods and creepy crawlies and decide which is worse!Tons of fun—Find 160 outrageous questions that are just the right level of gross and funny to delight kids ages 6 to 9.Write your own—Take a crack at crafting your own wacky questions with fill-in-the-blank options at the back of the book.On the go—This compact (and screen-free!) book is easy to pull out and pass around at a backyard BBQ, a beach vacation, or anywhere you are!Get The Grossest, Craziest Would You Rather Questions and find out once and for all if you'd rather take a bath in a tub full of tadpoles OR shower with an octopus. Your answer might surprise you. HANNAH DEURLOO is a writer who loves adventure and would rather dig up worms than do the dishes. In fact, you can often find her in nature when she's not working. To learn more, visit her blog at questtype.com.
The Growing-Up Feet
by Beverly ClearyFour-year-old twins Jimmy and Janet can't wait to grow up. So when they go off to get new shoes, they buy bright red boots that will s-t-r-e-t-c-h and grow along with them.
The Grumbles: A Story about Gratitude
by Tricia Goyer Amy ParkerThe Grumbles were a happy family . . . some of the time. They tried hard to not complain but bills and laundry and sibling squabbles kept the Grumbles rumbling. But when Grandma Grateful came for a visit, they noticed something different. Will Grandma be able to show the Grumbles how to approach life with gratitude? Bestselling authors Tricia Goyer and Amy Parker have teamed up to provide children and their families a sweet, simple, and silly story about how to turn grumbles into gratefulness.
The Grumbletroll (The Grumbletroll)
by aprilkind Barbara van den SpeulhofJoin a grumpy but lovable Grumbletroll as he learns to cope with his anger when things don't go his way. Have you met Grumbletroll? If not, be sure not to miss his first picture book that launches this hilarious series about how this grumpy but lovable troll learns to cope with his anger—perfect for offering young children a playful way of dealing with emotions that offers a lot of space for conversation, role-playing, and the reader's own thoughts. No! No! No! The little troll is terribly angry. It’s like there’s a storm inside him, with lightning shooting out of the sky and thunder rumbling loudly. Yes, that’s exactly how he feels: like a rumbling and grumbling troll. A grumbletroll! Eventually his friends get fed up with his yelling and go off to play without him. Will the little troll be able to make up for his bad behavior and win back the favor of his friends? The Grumbletroll serves as a model to help children recognize and learn ways to stop fits of rage that we all struggle with when things don't go our way.
The Grumbletroll . . . Wants to Be First! (The Grumbletroll)
by aprilkind Barbara van den SpeulhofThe Grumbletroll teaches kids about fairness and friendship as well as ways to cope with feelings of frustration and rage when they don't win. The Grumbletroll is back in the third book of The Grumbletroll series, and he has only one goal: he absolutely wants to win the big soapbox derby race! Luckily, he has come up with something special for his soapbox, and during the race, he actually manages to overtake the field from behind but along the way derails his friends. The bird is so frightened that it hits a post. The hedgehog runs into a stone, the mouse's steering wheel breaks, and the rabbit no longer has any brakes! Now Grumbletroll has a clear path, and he is the first to cross the finish line. Will Grumbletroll learn the value of sportsmanship and that winning isn't everything? Hop in the soapbox for this wild ride and find out if he is prepared to use all his coping skills to set aside his initial anger and come to the aid of his friends so they can all finish the big soapbox derby race together.
The Guinea Pig ABC
by Kate DukeEach letter of the alphabet is illustrated by a word which applies to pictured guinea pigs.
The Gumdrop Ghost (The Nancy Drew Notebooks #33)
by Carolyn KeeneNow you see her, now you don't...She does headstands, she does cartwheels, she can even do a split! Lizzie Benson gives such an amazing performance in a River Heights talent show that she wins a shopping spree at Tremendous Toys.But is Lizzie for real? She looks an awful lot like the actress in a very old movie poster whose name was Elizabeth Benson. And Lizzie says she lives at 10 Tide Street -- a haunted house. Nancy's friends are convinced that Lizzie is a ghost. Nancy says she'll prove them wrong -- but does she have a ghost of a chance?
The Gummiwolf
by RolliJennifer is running away from the Gummiwolf. It's faster than a taxi, a train, and a plane! But when he finally catches up, she's in for a surprise!
The Gunpowder Plot: Famous People, Great Events
by Gillian ClementsOn 5th November 1605, a man called Guy Fawkes and his friends tried to blow up the House of Lords in London with gunpowder. They wanted to kill King James I. Find out all about the Gunpowder Plot with this story that is packed with all the facts and colourful pictures.This book is part of a series of picture books, Famous People, Great Events, which are suitable for ages 6-12. They tell the stories of famous men and women and great events in history and are suitable for the primary history curriculum. Written by successful authors, they are enjoyable reads which are packed with facts and colourful illustrations.
The Gunpowder Plot: Great Events
by Gillian ClementsThe great events of British history are part of our shared heritage and it is important that children know the facts behind the famous dates from a young age. In this series, Gillian Clements tells the stories of some of these events through a lively combination of text and illustration (including some speech bubbles, labelled maps etc). In this way she makes history child-friendly and accessible but still manages to incorporate, wherever possible, primary source material (such as eyewitness accounts and documentary evidence). THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON retells the events leading up to the fire of 1666 and its consequences. THE GUNPOWDER PLOT looks at the reasons for the plan to blow up the houses of Parliament in 1605, and the key figures involved including Guy Fawkes. Each book has been thoroughly checked by a history educationalist for accuracy, language levels and appropriate content, and a timeline and glossary are included. These simple, gently-humorous stories give readers the information they need and encourage the development of a real sense of history and how it works.
The Half-Court Hero (Zach and Zoe Mysteries, The #2)
by Mike Lupica#1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica begins an exciting new chapter book series, perfect for fans of Cam Jansen, featuring his trademark sports action and heart, and a lovable twin brother-sister duo who solve sports-related mysteries.There's nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker love more than playing sports and solving mysteries. And when those two worlds collide . . . well it doesn't get any better than that. When the twins start a summer basketball league at their local park, they notice the once rundown court is getting freshened up with each passing day. First new nets, then the benches have been completely restored. But who's behind it? Zach and Zoe are on the case!In the opening installments of the Zach and Zoe Mysteries, bestselling author Mike Lupica begins a series for a new and younger audience, introducing readers to a sports-loving detective duo who can swing for the fences and catch the culprit in one fell swoop. With a recipe equal parts sports and mystery, the Zach and Zoe Mysteries break fresh ground for an author who has been called the greatest sportswriter for kids.
The Hall Monitors Are Fired!: A Branches Book (Eerie Elementary #8)
by Jack ChabertEerie Elementary just gets creepier and creepier in this eighth book from New York Times bestselling author, Jack Chabert!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In this eighth book, Sam and his friends keep getting into trouble. First, Sam is late to school, then Lucy slams a door, and Antonio trips his teacher. But none of this is their fault... It is all Orson Eerie's doing! The mad scientist is planning to strike once again -- at the annual Kickball Showdown! And he wants the hall monitors out of his way FOR GOOD. Will the principal fire them?! They need to come up with a plan FAST -- before the big game! This will be the friends' biggest, baddest, dustiest battle yet!