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Phase Three: MARVEL's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
by Alex IrvineSet to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the action-packed adventures of Peter Quill, Gamora, Rocket Raccoon, Groot, and Drax the Destroyer as they unravel the mystery of Peter's true parentage. This middle grade book will tell the full story of the movie set to rock the Marvel Cinematic Universe!© 2017 MARVEL. All Rights Reserved.
Phase Two: Age of Ultron
by Alex IrvineFollowing the record-shattering successes of Marvel's The Avengers in 2012, The Avengers must reassemble to combat the robotic menace of Ultron! Acclaimed writer/director Joss Whedon and producer Kevin Feige return, along with the all-star cast of Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/Hulk), Chris Evans (Steve Rogers/Captain America), Scarlett Johansson (Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow) and Jeremy Renner (Clint Barton/Hawkeye). They are joined by Emmy Award- winner James Spader (Lincoln, The Blacklist) as Ultron. For the first time in print, experience the excitement of the complete cinematic story of Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron. © 2016 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.
Phase Two: Marvel's Ant-Man
by Alex IrvineBefore he was Ant-Man, Scott Lang was a master thief who wanted to change his ways. But he didn't expect to change his height! So when Dr. Hank Pym recruits him to wear a super-powered suit that shrinks him down to the size of an insect, he reluctantly realizes his life of breaking-and-entering is far from over. Working with Hank and his daughter, Hope, Scott must plan and execute a takedown of Darren Cross, Hank's protégé, who has become so power hungry, he's willing to sell the technology of the suit to the highest bidder. Even if that bigger is an international terrorist organization...© 2016 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.
Phase Two: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
by Alex IrvineAn action-packed, epic space adventure,Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy tells the story of a group of cosmic misfits--Peter Quill, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot--who band together to protect a mysterious orb against Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. For the first time in print, experience the excitement of the complete origin story as told inMarvel's: Guardians of the Galaxy. © 2015 MARVEL
Phase Two: The Winter Soldier
by Alex IrvineAfter the Avengers save the planet from Loki and the Chitauri at the Battle of New York, Captain America is working for S.H.I.E.LD. in Washington, DC. He soon realizes adjusting to the modern world is the least of his worries when the integrity of the agency is compromised and Director Nick Fury is attacked by an elusive assassin. Now a fugitive from his former allies, Captain America must get to the bottom of the international conspiracy and the identity of the mysterious Winter Soldier. For the first time in print, experience the excitement of the complete cinematic story of Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier. © 2016 MARVEL. All rights reserved.
Phenomena: Secrets of the Senses
by Donna M. JacksonCan paranormal experiences help solve crimes?What makes us have chills when we go to a haunted house?Can dogs detect cancer? Your senses send your brain messages. But what do those messages say? Find out how to interpret your senses and explore ways that technology is changing the way we experience the world around us.
Philadelphia! (Recipe for Adventure #8)
by Giada De Laurentiis Brandi Dougherty Francesca GambatesaThe votes are in! The Bertolizzi siblings are headed to Philadelphia for their latest great culinary adventure.When Zia Donatella comes to live with the Bertolizzi family, little do Alfie and his older sister, Emilia, know what's in store for them. Zia Donatella is determined to show them how a home-cooked meal is better than even the best takeout pizza. And when Zia's plan actually transports Alfie and Emilia to famous food cities around the world, they learn firsthand how food can not only take you places but also bring you back home.In this adventure, Zia sends the entire Bertolizzi family to the city of brotherly love - Philadelphia! Known as the "birthplace of America," Philadelphia welcomes the family with its historic blend of colonial buildings, national landmarks, and equally revolutionary cuisine. Their Philadelphia tour guide, Emma, shows the family that foodie destinations like Reading Terminal Market and 9th Street have as rich a history as the Liberty Bell.
Philip Hall Likes Me. I Reckon Maybe.
by Bette GreeneBeth Lambert has a crush on Philip Hall, who is better than she is at just about everything--or is he? Philip Hall is the handsomest, smartest, fastest boy in Miss Johnson's class. He beats Beth Lambert in math, spelling, reading, sports... and she adores him. <P><P> Beth suspects Philip likes her too, only she can't quite get him to admit it. In fact, he won't even invite her to his birthday party because he's afraid the other boys will call him a sissy. But then Beth begins to wonder: Maybe Philip only wins because she's letting him. Maybe she could beat him at everything. That would show Philip Hall! Because if being friends with a girl is bad... getting beaten by a girl is much, much worse. <P> <b>Newbery Medal Honor book</b>
Philippa Fisher and the Dream Maker's Daughter: Book 2 (Philippa Fisher Ser. #Bk. 2)
by Liz KesslerPhilippa and Daisy, her fairy godsister, are reunited in a second magical Philippa Fisher adventure from Liz Kessler, author of the bestselling Emily Windsnap series.Being on holiday with her mum and dad should be wonderful, but Philippa Fisher is lonely. When she meets a girl called Robyn, she's sure there's something odd about her - something she's not saying - and Philippa is determined to find out what it is. And whatever it may be, Philippa is sure that her fairy godsister, Daisy, will be able to help. But things are about to go horribly wrong...Wonderful characters, an intriguing plot, and all the magic you could wish for - this is Liz Kessler at her very best in a lovely, sympathetic story about friendships old and new.
Philippa Fisher and the Stone Fairy's Promise: Book 3 (Philippa Fisher Ser. #Bk. 3)
by Liz KesslerThe third magical fairy novel in the Philippa Fisher series from bestselling Emily Windsnap author, Liz Kessler.Philippa is looking forward to spending New Year in the village where her new friend Robyn lives. But her fairy godsister Daisy, assigned to a new job but disobeying orders as usual, turns up to warn her that something really bad (SRB) is going to happen! What they don't know is that a fairy has gone missing from the ancient stone circle on the moors - and that at ATC (Above the Clouds) Headquarters, the fairy godmothers in charge have a special plan for them...A perfect story for Liz Kessler's many fans, in which humans and fairies swap worlds with dramatic and unexpected consequences.
Philippa Fisher's Fairy Godsister: Book 1 (Philippa Fisher Ser. #Bk. 1)
by Liz KesslerSparkling with magic, warmth and charm, this is the first book in the Philippa Fisher series from bestselling Emily Windsnap author Liz Kessler - full of friendship and fairies. Eleven-year-old Philippa Fisher is not happy. She's picked on at school, her parents are embarrassing, and worst of all, her best friend has just moved away. But it seems Philippa's luck is about to change when Daisy, the new girl at school, reveals that she is Philippa's fairy godmother - or godsister, since they are the same age. Daisy has been assigned to help Philippa by granting her three wishes. Unfortunately, Daisy is not too fond of working with humans, and she can't wait to get her mission over with. But as every wish seems to make Philippa's life worse rather than better, can the two girls team up to fix Philippa's world before it's too late?A traditional story in a thoroughly contemporary setting, PHILIPPA FISHER'S FAIRY GODSISTER touches on friendship, luck, finding out what you really want, and learning to handle the cards you are dealt.
Phillis Sings Out Freedom
by Ann Malaspina Susan KeelerIn the fall of 1775, General George Washington was struggling to find a way to fight the British so that the colonies could be free from England. Phillis Wheatley, an African American poet who herself had struggled to gain freedom, decided to write Washington a poem of encouragement. Ann Malaspina's inspiring story shows the life and times of these two brave people who did so much to lay the foundation of our country.
Phillis Wheatley: Phillis Wheatley - Grades 4-5 - Guided Reading Level O (Social Studies: Informational Text Series)
by Emily SmithIgnite your students' passion for history through the use of intriguing primary sources! The Primary Source Reader series features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about the fascinating life and times of Phillis Wheatley and her important contributions to history. This informational text includes captions, a glossary, an index, and other text features that will increase students' reading comprehension. It aligns with state standards including NCSS/C3, McREL, and WIDA/TESOL and prepares students for college and career readiness.
Philosophy A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)
by DKThe perfect book for young readers looking to explore some of life's biggest questions.Thousands of years ago, ancient philosophers asked some important questions: "What is real?", "What is the point of my existence?", "Why is there evil in the world?", and "What can I know?" These questions have gone on to spark passionate debates about our existence and how we understand the world around us. In this engaging and accessible introduction to philosophy, readers aged 11+ will be introduced to a variety of philosophical ideas through the teachings of Plato, Confucius, Simone de Beauvoir, and many more.Vibrant, reader-friendly illustrations bring the history of ideas and thinking to life, and provide topics for reflection and debate. With biographies of the most influential philosophers from around the world, young readers will explore the questions that have been fundamental to the development of scientific study, logical thinking, religious beliefs, freedom in society, and much more. Thought experiments peppered throughout will help to connect readers with the theories presented so they can apply them to their own lives.
Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science
by John FleischmanPhineas Gage was truly a man with a hole in his head. Phineas, a railroad construction foreman, was blasting rock near Cavendish, Vermont, in 1848 when a thirteen-pound iron rod was shot through his brain. Miraculously, he survived to live another eleven years and become a textbook case in brain science.At the time, Phineas Gage seemed to completely recover from his accident. He could walk, talk, work, and travel, but he was changed. Gage "was no longer Gage," said his Vermont doctor, meaning that the old Phineas was dependable and well liked, and the new Phineas was crude and unpredictable.His case astonished doctors in his day and still fascinates doctors today. What happened and what didn&’t happen inside the brain of Phineas Gage will tell you a lot about how your brain works and how you act human.
Phineas L. MacGuire ... Erupts! The First Experiment
by Frances O'Roark Dowell Preston McdanielsHERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PHINEAS L. MACGUIRE, BOY-SCIENTIST EXTRAORDINAIRE, AKA MAC: 1. He's allergic to purple, telephone calls, and girls, and can prove it. 2. He's probably the world's expert on mold, including which has the highest stink potential. 3. He does not have a best friend. He does, however, have an un-best friend, who he does not -- repeat, not -- want to upgrade to best-friend status. But disaster strikes when his teacher pairs Mac and his un-best friend together for the upcoming science fair. Worse, this un-best friend wants the project to be on dinosaurs, which is so third grade. Worse still, it seems as though everyone else in his class finds the un-best friend as unlikable as Mac does. But, being a boy-scientist, once Mac notices this, he just might have to do some investigating. This very funny young middle-grade novel includes tantalizingly gruesome experiments for exploding your own volcanoes and imploding marshmallows.
Phineas and Ferb Comic Reader: Quantum Boogaloo!
by Disney PressPhineas and Ferb need a tool that hasn't been invented yet, so they hop in a time machine and head 20 years into the future! Unfortunately, they're spotted by Future Candace, who follows them back in time to bust them on the day they built their giant rollercoaster. She does bust them—but by doing so, she changes the future!
Phineas and Ferb: Candace Against the Universe
by Disney BooksPhineas, Ferb, Perry the Platypus, and Dr. Doofenshmirtz are back for an interstellar adventure in this chapter book based on the new Disney+ original movie. When Candace is abducted by aliens, Phineas and Ferb have to team up with Dr. Doofenshmirtz to get her back . . . but what if she doesn't want to return to Earth?
Phoebe The Fashion Fairy: The Party Fairies Book 6 (Rainbow Magic #6)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. It's Queen Titania's and King Oberon's 1000th jubilee, and the seven Party Fairies are in charge of making the celebratory party extra-special! However, naughty Jack Frost has stolen each of the seven Party Fairies' magical party bags... if he succeeds the Fairyland celebrations will be ruined! Can Kirsty and Rachel help rescue the party bags so the magnificent jubilee cake can be finished in time...? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all seven fairy adventures in the Party Fairies set! Cherry the Cake Fairy, Melodie the Music Fairy; Grace the Glitter Fairy; Honey the Sweet Fairy; Polly the Party Fun Fairy; Phoebe the Fashion Fairy; Jasmine the Present Fairy If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Phoebe the Moonlight Dragon (Dragon Girls)
by Maddy MaraThe Night Dragons are united in friendship and in a shared mission: They must save the Magic Forest from the evil Fire Sparks. They are out to ruin the delicate balance that exists between night and day—and only the Night Dragons can stop them!Phoebe has a special task ahead of her. She must spread her wings and rescue the Dreamlets, magical creatures who create dreams for all the forest animals. Can Phoebe overcome her fears to help save nighttime?
Phoenix Flight (Skyborn)
by Jessica KhouryJessica Khoury brings her masterful world-building and emotional depth to this soaring fantasy series. In a world where everyone is born with wings, stone monsters prowl the skies, hunting those who dare to fly too high.In the Clandoms, every person is born with wings, along with the ability to fly. But there has always been one deadly restriction to this gift -- a rule that must never be broken. Flying in cloudy skies summons gargols, vicious stone monsters that will tear any poor trespassers apart.History doesn't tell where the gargols came from, or why they're so intent on punishing those who soar too high. But now Ellie Meadows thinks she knows why. An aspiring knight turned wanted fugitive, Ellie has seen the truth with her own eyes. The Clandoms' history has been taken from them, along with their ancestral homes.Only one person can return the Clandoms back where they belong. Nox Hatcher is the key to the skies, if only Ellie can get him to believe it.
Phoenix Rising (Phoenix Ser. #1)
by Bryony PearceSail. Salvage. Repeat.For as long as Toby can remember, he and his father have sailed on the Phoenix, salvaging from the junk-filled seas to stay afloat, while keeping under the radar of the authorities. His father is, after all, a wanted man.And now the Phoenix is on the trail of the ultimate prize: a salvage of solar panels that could mean they’ll never need to hunt for fuel again.Ayla is second-in-command on the rival Banshee, where she’s trained her whole life to fight-just as her mother, Captain Nell, demands. Since childhood, Ayla’s been taught the Phoenix must be destroyed. With the ship in their sights, her crew is desperate to have the precious intel, too.Toby’s sick of a life at sea, and Ayla may be his only hope. Can he turn an old feud into a new alliance that will save both their skins?Award-winning author Bryony Pearce brings the high seas to life with her rousing steampunk pirate adventure that will have you craving more.
Phonic Books Alba: Decodable Books for Older Readers (CVC, Consonant Blends and Consonant Teams, Alternative Spellings for Vowel Sounds - ai, ay, a-e, a) (Phonic Books Catch-Up Decodable Readers)
by Phonic BooksAlba is a feisty, resourceful heroine who steps in to save the day when someone threatens to jeopardize her father's important scientific work. Starting at CVC level the books progress through consonant blends, consonant digraphs and alternative vowel spellings. Phonic Books Alba comprises 12 books and follows the same phonic progression as the Phonic Books Totem series and can be used in parallel to consolidate phonemic knowledge and reading skills. Book 1: Lost (CVC, CVCC) Book 2: The Plan (CVC, CVCC, CCVC) Book 3: Alba Slips Up (CVC, CVCC, CCVC, CCVCC) Book 4: French Fries for Lunch (sh, ch, th, tch) Book 5: A Bit of Luck (ck, ng, qu, wh) Book 6: A Brave Escape (ai, ay, a-e, a) Book 7: Apple Trees (ee, ea, e, y, ey) Book 8: The Long Road Home (o-e, ow, oa, o) Book 9: Supper (er, ir, ur) Book 10: Howling Wind (ow, ou) Book 11: River Flight (igh, i-e, y, i ) Book 12: The Truth (oo, ew, u-e, u) Accompanying photocopiable activities for segmenting, comprehension, blending and writing can be found in Alba Activities.
Phonic Books Amber Guardians: Decodable Books for Older Readers (Suffixes, Prefixes and Root Words, Morphology) (Phonic Books Catch-Up Decodable Readers)
by Phonic BooksA chance discovery of an ancient necklace leads Finn and his friends on an incredible quest. Phonic Books Amber Guardians comprises ten books and the carefully written stories are designed to motivate older readers and build reading stamina. Each book has a higher ratio of text to illustration to bridge the gap between structured reading series and mainstream reading. Book 1: City of Secrets Book 2: The Bones of Ruin Book 3: Into the Unknown Book 4: Roots of Corruption Book 5: Trials and Trickery Book 6: Impossible Transformation Book 7: Facing Fears Book 8: Bounty in the Lagoon Book 9: Sounds of the Sirens Book 10: Guardians Unite Accompanying photocopiable activities for introducing suffixes, prefixes and root words and reading comprehension and spelling activities using English morphology can be found in Amber Guardians Activities.
Phonic Books Dragon Eggs: Decodable Books for Older Readers (Alternative Vowel Spellings) (Phonic Books Catch-Up Decodable Readers)
by Phonic BooksBella the dragon loses her eggs in a terrible storm. Mina discovers Bella and offers to help her. Will she be able to save the baby dragon eggs and bring them safely home to Bella? Phonic Books Dragon Eggs comprises ten books, each focusing on a different vowel sound. A great resource for children who are not yet fluent readers and need to revisit those tricky vowel digraphs. Contains a higher ratio of text to develop reading fluency and build confidence. Dragon Eggs follows the same phonic progression as Phonic Books Talisman 1, Phonic Books Island Adventure and Phonic Books Rescue and can be used in parallel to consolidate phonemic knowledge and reading skills.Book 1: Lost in the Waves (ay, ai, a, a-e, ea, ey)Book 2: Tree Beast (ee, ea, y, e, ie, e-e, ei)Book 3: Frozen Solid (ow, oa, oe, o-e, o)Book 4: The Sky Worm (er, ir, ur, or, ear)Book 5: Lost and Found (ow, ou & oi, oy)Book 6: Confusing Routes (oo, ue, u-e, ew, ou, u)Book 7: Finding the Light (igh, ie, i-e, i, y)Book 8: Falling Waters (a, aw, awe, au, al, ough)Book 9: A Daring Raid (air, are, ear, ere, eir)Book 10: Breaking the Charm (ar)Accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, reading, spelling and comprehension can be found in Dragon Eggs Activities.