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At the Plate with...Ichiro (Matt Christopher)
by Matthew F ChristopherAfter playing the sport he loved in his home country of Japan for 17 years, Ichiro left in 2000 and joined the Seattle Mariners. Would Ichiro succeed in the world's most challenging baseball league? Includes black-and-white photos and players' statistics.
At the Plate with...Marc McGwire (At the Plate with…)
by Matthew F ChristopherAt the start of the 1998 major league baseball season, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire hit a home run. In the games that followed, he did it again. And again. And again. And again. By the end of the season, in late September, he had done the hardest thing in baseball an earth-shattering seventy times. He didn't just break the decades-old single-season home-run record set by Roger Maris in 1961-he shattered it. And by doing so, he not only set a new benchmark for players to strive for, but also reminded people that baseball is fun, a game to be enjoyed, with heroes who play for the love of the sport, not for the love of money. In this powerful biography of the most talked-about man in baseball, Matt Christopher, the number one sports series for kids, explores the slugger's childhood days on the diamond as well as the ups and downs of his college and professional career.
At the Plate with...Mo Vaughn: At the Plate with...
by Matthew F ChristopherReviews the life of the talented slugger Mo Vaughn.
At the Root of It
by Robert NewellWhat grow underground and are strong enough to break through rock? The answer is roots. Roots are an amazing part of plants and trees. At the Root of It explains how roots work hard so plants and trees survive and grow.
Atalanta and the Arcadian Beast (Young Heroes #3)
by Jane Yolen Robert J. HarrisBefore Atalanta became a Greek legend, she encountered a beast . . .Abandoned by her parents and raised by bears until the age of four, Atalanta has led a life of adventure. After her adoptive father is slain by a ferocious beast, the twelve-year-old Atalanta sets off on a journey of revenge, accompanied by the bear she treats as a brother. She discovers that a monster is terrorizing the land of Arcadia and that the king has assembled a party to track it down—led by the legendary huntsman Orion. Atalanta wins a place at Orion&’s side, but the hunt for the beast is also a hunt to uncover the secret of her own past. And that may prove to be the greatest danger of all. This ebook features personal histories by Jane Yolen and Robert J. Harris including rare images from the authors&’ personal collections, as well as a timeline of the Heroic Age and a conversation between the two authors about the making of the series.
Atalanta’s Race; King Midas And The Golden Touch; The Flight Of Daedalus And Icarus
by Jeannette SandersonHippomenes challenges Atalanta, the fastest runner in the land, to a life-or-death footrace. Greedy King Midas gets his wish that all he touches turns gold. The imprisoned inventor Daedalus figures a way to fly himself and his son to freedom. But what twists might the gods have in mind for these mortals? Read this book to find out.
Athena the Brain (Goddess Girls #1)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsIn Athena the Brain, Athena always knew she was smart and special, but she didn’t realize that she was a goddess! When she’s whisked away to Mount Olympus Academy, she worries about fitting in and dealing with her dad (Zeus). Luckily, she meets the Goddess Girls and finds the best friends she’s ever had.
Athena the Proud (Goddess Girls #13)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsAthena wants to upgrade a labyrinth for King Minos, but her approach causes problems in this Goddess Girls adventure.Athena’s arrogance gets the best of her when her attempts to improve King Minos’s labyrinth have unexpected—and disastrous—results!
Athena the Wise (Goddess Girls #5)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsThese classic myths from the Greek pantheon are given a modern twist that contemporary tweens can relate to, from dealing with bullies like Medusa to a first crush on an unlikely boy. Goddess Girls follows four goddesses-in-training – Athena, Persephone, Aphrodite, and Artemis – as they navigate the ins and outs of divine social life at Mount Olympus Academy, where the most priviledged gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon hone their mythical skills. In book 5, Principal Zeus asks Athena to help Heracles (aka Hercules in the Roman pantheon) complete his twelve labors. But when Heracles starts borrowing Athena's friends things without asking, will she be able to help him set things straight?
Atherton #3: The Dark Planet (Atherton #3)
by Patrick CarmanIn the dazzling conclusion to the epic story of Atherton, Patrick Carman takes readers on the most rewarding journey of all, to the perilous realm of The Dark Planet: Earth.When Edgar discovers a way to leave the mysterious satellite world of Atherton, he couldn't have imagined the gloom that awaited him on the dark planet, where the oceans are toxic, the forests are full of mutant monsters, and children toil in darkness, controlled by ruthless maniacs. Max Harding, an orphan of the Silo, the maker of Atherton, and the last hope of a dying world, left this place behind, and now Edgar is determined to complete the mad scientist's spectacular plan, revealing Atherton's true purpose.Edgar's quest to discover Earth's dark secret leads to an out of this world adventure in the final book of the Atherton trilogy.
Athlete Is Agender: True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports
by Nicole Melleby Jess Vosseteig Katherine Locke and Nicole MellebyAthlete is agender. Athlete can mean anyone. "Part memoir, part manifesto" (Booklist) this book revels in the achievements of strong, passionate, and determined LGBTQ+ athletes across every age, level, and field of sports. Find your strength in: Adam Rippon&’s unbelievable journey from figure-skating Olympic alternate to the first openly gay Olympic medalist in his sport; CeCé Telfer&’s career as a trans track star and her unwavering commitment to run for the future freedom of trans athletes; em dickson&’s relationship to eir gender identity and how sailing, a sport that doesn&’t categorize athletes by gender, helped em embrace eir power and identity, and many other invaluable true stories. Featuring testimonies by world-class athletes and award-winning children&’s book authors, as well as profiles on culture-defining figures like Megan Rapinoe and Billie Jean King, Athlete Is Agender is a lifesaving book not to be missed. This book is for: · LGBTQIA+ kids, teens, tweens, and adults · Athletes and sports fans · Readers looking to learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community · Parents of gay kids and other LGBTQIA+ youth · Educators looking for advice about the LGBTQIA+ community TITLE IX UPDATE Laws are constantly being debated, repealed, and fought for. On January 9th, 2025, a federal court in Kentucky argued that transgender and nonbinary students should not be covered by Title IX protections, rolling back the 2021 order from then-Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. Right now, schools are currently required to follow the old version of Title IX, which does not include a section on transgender athletes. It's up to us to keep pushing to get those protections back for transgender students. For transgender athletes reading this, the most powerful thing you can do is to be true to yourself, stay informed, and be sure to vote in every election you are eligible for. ★ A Junior Library Guild Selection
Atlantis: The Lost City? (DK Readers)
by Andrew Donkin'Atlantis - The Story of the Lost Continent' probes the question of truth or myth. Follow the evolution of a mystery that has captured the human imagination from ancient Greece to the present. These stories testify to the courage of the human spirit. These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text.
Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders (Atlas Obscura)
by Joshua Foer Dylan Thuras Ella MortonIt's time to get off the beaten path. Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. Talk about a bucket list: here are natural wonders—the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South Africa that's so large it has a pub inside where 15 people can drink comfortably. Architectural marvels, including the M.C. Escher-like stepwells in India. Mind-boggling events, like the Baby Jumping Festival in Spain, where men dressed as devils literally vault over rows of squirming infants. Not to mention the Great Stalacpipe Organ in Virginia, Turkmenistan's 40-year hole of fire called the Gates of Hell, a graveyard for decommissioned ships on the coast of Bangladesh, eccentric bone museums in Italy, or a weather-forecasting invention that was powered by leeches, still on display in Devon, England. Created by Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras and Ella Morton, ATLAS OBSCURA revels in the weird, the unexpected, the overlooked, the hidden and the mysterious. Every page expands our sense of how strange and marvelous the world really is. And with its compelling descriptions, hundreds of photographs, surprising charts, maps for every region of the world, it is a book to enter anywhere, and will be as appealing to the armchair traveler as the die-hard adventurer. Anyone can be a tourist. ATLAS OBSCURA is for the explorer.
Atlas de dinosaurios (DK Where on Earth? Atlases)
by DKViaja a través del tiempo para descubrir dónde vivían los dinosaurios y cómo era nuestro planeta en el pasado. Esta enciclopedia para niños de más de 9 años te invita a explorar el mundo de los dinosaurios, de los reptiles marinos y de otras muchas criaturas que habitaron la Tierra hace millones de años. A través de impresionantes imágenes generadas por computadora, da vida a cada una de estas especies y ofrece descripciones detalladas de su aspecto físico y de los lugares que habitaron. Además, incluye muchos datos y diagramas basados en los últimos descubrimientos científicos que lo convierten en el regalo perfecto para los más curiosos. Pasa las páginas de este increíble atlas de dinosaurios y encuentra:-Descripciones y explicaciones sobre más de 40 criaturas de la prehistoria, acompañadas de impactantes imágenes en 3D y contextualizadas en el período en que existieron: Triásico, Jurásico, Cretácico...-Mapas que muestran la Tierra primitiva y dónde se ubicaría cada continente en la actualidad.-Cada capítulo se centra en un continente y los dinosaurios que lo habitaron.-Recreaciones digitales de escenarios de la vida cotidiana de los diferentes dinosaurios y animales prehistóricos.¡Enfréntate a un tiranosaurio en Norteamérica, escóndete de las garras de los velociraptors en el desierto de Gobi o atraviesa la tundra de Siberia para ver a un mamut! Observa el mundo prehistórico desde una perspectiva nueva y distinta con Atlas de dinosaurios y otras criaturas prehistóricas, un libro ilustrado imprescindible en la colección de los pequeños expertos en paleontología. Journey back in time and discover where dinosaurs roamed in this special children’s atlas, exploring each continent.Stare down a T-Rex in North America. Watch out for Velociraptors’ slashing claws in the Gobi Desert. Trek across the Siberian tundra and discover a woolly mammoth. This innovative book uses impressive computer-generated imagery to make every dinosaur come to life. This fascinating dinosaur book for kids has maps of early Earth and more than 40 profiles of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Children aged 9+ can explore the world of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures through brand-new maps and incredible artworks based on the latest scientific research, revealing fossils and stories on every map!This dinosaur atlas for children offers: -A breakdown of each continent by chapter, showing where dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals appeared at a given time.-A connection of each dinosaur to a period – Triassic, Jurassic, or Cretaceous.-Specially commissioned maps and 3D locator globes link the prehistoric world to the present day.-Vivid double-page features show dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals in dynamic scenes.Dinosaur Atlas reveals the prehistoric world in a fresh, new atlas approach and is an essential addition to the library of every young dinosaur expert.
Atomic Ace (He's Just My Dad)
by Jeff WeigelSo what's it like living with Atomic Ace, a dad who battles robots and can fly? It's not as weird as you might think--after all, Ace is always there to fix Saturday lunch and play ball with his son. Mom is just Mom and Dad is just Dad--they're a normal family! And a normal dad can sometimes mess up. That's what happens when Atomic Ace meets his ruthless nemesis, Insect King. This normal family is stressed!
Atomic Ace and the Robot Rampage
by Jeff WeigelAtomic Ace may be a superhero, but he's still a normal dad with a son. And Ace's son sometimes finds life a little boring. It's an ordinary day for Ace and his family until the evil Roboconqueror accidentally sends his mechanoid army after Ace's son instead of Ace himself. Suddenly a dull day at school is turned into a race against robots! With Ace busy in space diverting a meteor threat, who will be on Earth to save the day? Atomic Ace and the Robot Rampage is a welcome sequel to Jeff Weigel's acclaimed graphic story Atomic Ace (He's Just My Dad). Readers will thrill to another adventure as Ace and his super family lead the way to victory!
Atomic Frenchie: Sit. Stay. Rule. (Atomic Frenchie Ser. #1)
by Tom McWeeney Tom E Sniegoski<p>Kirby is no ordinary French Bulldog—he is twenty-two pounds of fur-covered ruthless ambition. Freakishly intelligent and determined, he has one goal: Rule the World.When Kirby, a French Bulldog with a serious Napoleon Complex, moves to a new home in the quaint New England town of Strasburg, Massachusetts, and stumbles upon a forgotten secret laboratory, he realizes that his dreams of Planetary Conquest are finally within paw's reach. <p>But, suddenly, Kirby realizes he isn’t alone. Seemingly out of nowhere, a strange group of people appear, exhibiting what Kirby can only describe as superpowers! Kirby must rise up against all who stand in his way to emerge victorious in this ultimate quest for world domination. <p>The Atomic Frenchie is the first book in a series following the adventures of Kirby, professional supervillain and future ruler of Earth, as he schemes and battles his way past evil library robots, supernatural cat ladies, superpowered mail men, and more bizarre characters to achieve his sinister dreams of ruling the world. <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
Atoms, Molecules and Elements
by George GraybillThis book provides ready-to-use information and activities for remedial students in grades five to eight. Written to grade and using simplified language and vocabulary, science concepts are presented in a way that makes them more accessible to students and easier to understand. Comprised of reading passages, student activities and overhead transparencies, our resource can be used effectively for whole-class, small group and independent work.
Attack On Pearl Harbor: World War Ii Strikes Home In The Usa (Xbooks)
by Steve DoughertyThe U.S. fleet is under attack!High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. With topics based in science, history, and social studies, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more!Mess Attendant Dorie Miller wasn't trained for combat. But as Japanese fighter planes fire at his ship, how will Miller and others in the U.S. Navy manage to defend themselves? The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 brought America into World War II.
Attack from Tilted Towers: An Unofficial Novel of Fortnite (Trapped In Battle Royale)
by Devin HunterWith Tae Min’s help, Grey’s squad reaches the top ten, but every game changes who will stay trapped in Fortnite Battle Royale and who will go home. There are only three days of battles left, and Grey isn’t sure it’s enough to secure top five for his whole squad. His rank is higher than his friends, and it starts to look like he’ll get home like he wanted. But someone he cares about will have to stay, and Grey has to make a choice: give up his spot or leave his friends. Either choice will mean losing something, but Grey must decide if what’s gained is worth more.
Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid: Fanny K. Stein, Mad Scientist (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist #2)
by Jim BentonFranny's mom says every mad scientist needs a lab assistant. So for Valentine's Day Franny gets just that--a Lab assistant. Except Igor isn't a pure Lab. He's also part poodle, part Chihuahua, part beagle, part spaniel, part shepherd--and all thumbs. Franny is fuming. She doesn't even need an assistant. What's she supposed to do with a good-for-nothing one like Igor? And things get even worse when a giant, fifty-foot, arrow-shooting cupid starts causing trouble all over town. Franny knows it's up to her--and only her-- to save the day. Or could she use a little help?
Attack of the Alien Mole Invaders! (The Weird Zone #4)
by Tony AbbottAliens are literally popping out of the ground, but luckily, Jeff and Holly have a few tricks up their sleeves Jeff Ryan and his friends want to play street hockey, but someone has stolen their puck. When the kids try to get it back, they discover the culprit is a giant mole from space. A colony of aliens has tunneled under Grover&’s Mill, and they want to take over the town by killing the humans—starting with Jeff&’s friends!With the help of a secret government invention, Jeff and Holly race to rescue the captives and defend their turf before the moles attack. But will they be too late to save the day?
Attack of the Bandit Cats (Geronimo Stilton, No. #8)
by Geronimo StiltonEnter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. Oh, what a day! I had just published New Mouse City's first phone book -- and almost every single number was wrong! My customers were out for my fur. So when Thea, Trap, and Benjamin asked me to join their quest for a legendary island covered in silver, I agreed. But no sooner had we set out than we were attacked by a ship of pirate cats! They mousenapped us and threatened to make us their dinner. Would we escape with our lives. . . or find ourselves in the soup?
Attack of the Bat Army: Series 1 Book 2
by Adam BladeX-Men meets Beast Quest at the school for superheroes! An epic new adventure series from bestselling author Adam Blade!It's the start of a new term at HeroAcademy. With a winged threat from the underground land of Noxx looming,there's no time for settling in. The fate of the world depends on you and yourpowers ...
Attack of the Bayport Beast
by Franklin W. DixonBrother detectives Frank and Joe come face to face with…a sasquatch…in the fourteenth book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series.The legend of the Bayport Beast has haunted the town for almost a century. Each summer brings rumors of a gigantic sasquatch creature roaming the nearby woods. However, this summer brings more sightings than usual, causing all kinds of people to flock to town, including a few UFO enthusiasts who are convinced the beast could be some kind of stranded alien. More than that, the sightings cause a media blitz! Frank and Joe have never believed in the Bayport Beast, but when Frank catches a glimpse of a furry creature running through the woods, he changes his mind fast. And when reports surface of the beast attacking people—including a few friends—the Hardy brothers are on the case! After Frank and Joe are cornered by not one but three fearsome creatures, they have to wonder: is the Bayport Beast real after all? And is it multiplying?