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Bible Smuggler
by Louise A. VernonWilliam Tyndale wants to translate the Bible into English. He feels the common people of sixteenth-century England should be able to read the Scriptures for themselves. The church and government violently disagree with him. Collin Hartley, an English boy, works with Tyndale on his dangerous project. Tyndale has to flee to Europe for his life. Collin goes along. Tyndale's enemies follow him and try to catch him. But Tyndale manages to complete the translation. Then he has the English-language Bibles printed and smuggles them into England. Along with Collin Hartley, you will participate in all the important events of this story. For 9- to 14-year olds.
La Biblia en acción: The Action Bible Spanish Edition (Action Bible Series)
by Sergio CarielloCon más de 230 relatos bíblicos en orden cronológico y en formato de novela gráfica, La Biblia en acción edición ampliada en español ha ganado la reputación de entusiasmar tanto a niños, adolescentes, buscadores espirituales como a los amantes de los libros de historietas mientras descubren una vida de aventuras con Dios. Esta famosa edición ampliada de La Biblia en acción mejora la edición original al incluir: Historias adicionales del Antiguo Testamento sobre el viaje de Agar, las decisiones que tomaron las parteras en los días de Moisés y que cambiaron el mundo, y otras maneras en que Dios obró a través de Su pueblo.Fascinantes conexiones entre la historia de David y sus salmos.Un Nuevo Testamento actualizado que incluye parábolas y milagros previamente inexplorados.Más ilustraciones e información inspiradora acerca de las mujeres en la Biblia.Mapas mejorados para referencias más sencillas. 19 historias adicionales y 22 narraciones ampliadas junto con nuevas y llamativas ilustraciones de Sergio Cariello hacen de La Biblia en acción edición ampliada una singular manera de profundizar en la Palabra de Dios.With more than 230 chronological biblical narratives in the form of a graphic novel, The Action Bible Spanish Expanded Edition has gained a reputation for sparking excitement in kids, teens, seekers, and comic book lovers alike as they discover an adventurous life with God. This popular expanded edition of The Action Bible builds on the original to include: Additional Old Testament stories about Hagar&’s journey, the world-changing choices of the midwives in Moses&’s day, and other ways God worked through His people.Fascinating connections between David&’s story and his psalmsA refreshed New Testament including previously unexplored parables and miraclesMore empowering information and illustrations about women in the BibleEnhanced maps for easier reference An additional 19 stories and 22 expanded narratives, along with bold new illustrations from Sergio Cariello, make The Action Bible Expanded Edition a unique way to dig into God&’s Word.
Biblioburro: A True Story from Colombia
by Jeanette WinterLuis loves to read, but soon his house in Colombia is so full of books there's barely room for the family. What to do? Then he comes up with the perfect solution--a traveling library! He buys two donkeys--Alfa and Beto--and travels with them throughout the land, bringing books and reading to the children in faraway villages. Beautiful! Complete with an author's note about the real man on whom this story is based. Image descriptions present.
Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple (Bibsy Cross #1)
by Liz Garton ScanlonMeet Bibsy Cross, the precocious eight-year-old heroine of this charming chapter book series, as she navigates a relationship with a teacher who thinks that Bibsy is just too much.Most things are easy-peasy, regular-pegular for Bibsy Cross. She loves her parents, her cat, her best friend, Natia. And she loves going to school. She might just love that most of all!This year, Bibsy has Mrs. Stumper for a teacher... and Mrs. Stumper doesn't seem too keen on Bibsy. She thinks Bibsy talks too much--especially about her science fair project. But one day, when Bibsy talks a little too much, and goes a stone too far, Mrs. Stumper punishes her by punching a hole in her paper apple that hangs in the classroom. And Bibsy is devastated. How can she make the best science fair project when she feels so rotten?
Bibsy Cross and the Bike-a-Thon (Bibsy Cross #2)
by Liz Garton ScanlonMeet Bibsy Cross, the precocious, regular-pegular eight-year-old who daydreams of winning her library's bike-a-thon fundraiser in the second installment of this charming chapter book series.Most things are easy-peasy, regular-pegular for Bibsy Cross. She loves her parents, her cat, her best friend, Natia. She loves school and the library. And she loves riding her bike. Sometimes, she pretends it's her chariot. Bibsy's library is hosting a bike-a-thon to raise money to buy books. And Bibsy is determined to earn the most donations. That way she can WIN the fundraiser!But has Bibsy been spinning her wheels with the wrong intentions?
The Bickery Twins and the Phoenix Tear (The Unmapped Chronicles #2)
by Abi ElphinstoneNevermoor meets Keeper of the Lost Cities in the second wondrous adventure in the Unmapped Chronicles fantasy series from bestselling author Abi Elphinstone.Eleven-year-old twins Fox and Fibber have been rivals for as long as they can remember. Only one of them will inherit the family fortune, and so a race is afoot to save the dwindling Petty-Squabble empire and win the love of their parents.But when the twins are whisked off to Jungledrop, a magical Unmapped Kingdom in charge of conjuring our world&’s weather, things get wildly out of hand. An evil harpy called Morg is on the loose. And if she finds the long-lost Forever Fern before the twins, both Jungledrop and their world will crumble.Suddenly, Fox and Fibber find themselves on an incredible adventure in a glow-in-the-dark rainforest full of golden panthers, gobblequick trees, and enchanted temples. But with the fate of two worlds in their hands, will the twins be able to work together for once to defeat Morg and her dark magic?
The Bicycle Book (Rigby PM Chapter Books Emerald Levels 25-26, Fountas & Pinnell Select Collections Grade 3 Level P)
by Anna FernA bicycle is a freedom machine. When you ride a bike, you don't have to rely on other people to get around.This book will help you learn about the different parts of a bike, safety clothing and equipment, road rules, and how to be a safe, confident cyclist. So get ready, get set, and go with The Bicycle Book.
Bicycle Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #15)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerFour brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of an abandoned farmhouse in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.The Boxcar Children go on an overnight bicycle trip to Aunt Jane's! But when a rainstorm hits, they are forced to take shelter in an abandoned farmhouse. As the children wait out the storm, a most unusual mystery finds them!What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.
Bicycle Mystery (Boxcar Children #15)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner David CunninghamWhenever the Aldens-Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny-start a trip, they expect some sort of adventure or mystery. It all began when they ran away from an orphanage and made a home for themselves in an old boxcar. Of course the best part of that adventure was finding Grandfather Alden. When the bicycle trip was first planned, Benny hoped it would mean another adventure. But he didn't dream that on a rainy morning in an empty old farmhouse a mystery would find him. That's the way it happened, and the Aldens found themselves in the middle of a puzzle before they knew it.
The Bicycle Spy
by Yona Zeldis Mcdonough<p>Marcel loves riding his bicycle, whether he's racing through the streets of his small town in France or making bread deliveries for his parents' bakery. He dreams of someday competing in the Tour de France, the greatest bicycle race. But ever since Germany's occupation of France began two years ago, in 1940, the race has been canceled. Now there are soldiers everywhere, interrupting Marcel's rides with checkpoints and questioning. <p>Then Marcel learns two big secrets, and he realizes there are worse things about the war than a canceled race. When he later discovers that his friend's entire family is in imminent danger, Marcel knows he can help -- but it will involve taking a risky bicycle ride to pass along covert information. And when nothing ends up going according to plan, it's up to him to keep pedaling and think quickly... because his friend, her family, and his own future hang in the balance.</p>
The Bicycle Thief
by Franklin W. Dixon Scott BurroughsIt's time for the annual Junior Bike Race in Bayport, and Frank and Joe are the top contenders. Midway through the race, Frank runs over a nail and blows a tire. It seems as if the day couldn't get worse--until Frank's bicycle goes missing! Bayport's leading bully, Adam Ackerman, seems to be the prime suspect. But when he proves that he wasn't the bicycle thief, everyone turns out to be a potential culprit--even Mr. Mack's dog, Lucy! Can Frank and Joe crack the case and bring Frank's bicycle home?
Bienvenida a Washington Fina Mendoza: Un Misterio De Fina Mendoza (Los Misterios de Fina Mendoza)
by Kitty FeldeUn misterio animado con un toque de suspenso, un entorno fascinante, una dinÁmica familiar interesante, y una protagonista latina emprendedora. – Kirkus ReviewsThe West Wing conoce a Nancy Drew.La hija de 10 aÑos de un congresista resuelve misterios en el Capitolio de los Estados Unidos... y le enseÑa civismo a los niÑos. ¿PodrÁ salvar a su familia de la maldiciÓn del Gato Demonio de Capitol Hill?-- ENGLISH DESCRIPTION -- A lively mystery with a touch of spookiness, an intriguing setting, an appealing family dynamic, and an enterprising Latina heroine. – Kirkus ReviewsBeware the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill!Legends say if you see the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill, you're cursed with bad luck. Ten-year-old Fina Mendoza just saw it. And the last thing her family needs right now is a jinx!Fina and her older sister Gabby just moved to Washington, D.C. after the death of their mom to live with Papa, a congressman from California. But then she comes face-to-whiskers with a mysterious cat in the Capitol Crypt. Is it the Demon Cat?Disasters follow! Jars of spaghetti sauce explode. Fina's beloved grandmother Abuelita breaks her leg. And Fina's only friend in Washington, a big orange dog named Senator Something, becomes the next target.The only way for Fina to save her family from future "cat"astrophe is to solve the mystery of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill.This Readers' Favorite Award-winning novel is more than a mystery story!Fina takes us backstage at the U.S. Capitol to see firsthand how government works with an emphasis on Congress and the Legislative Branch. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries provide an introduction to civics for elementary age children.The West Wing meets Nancy Drew...For fans of Nancy Drew Mysteries, Boxcar Children, Encyclopedia Brown, and Hardy Boys!THE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES SERIES: Book 1 – Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza Book 2 – State of the Union Book 3 – Snake in the Grass (coming soon)ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH: Book 1 – Bienvenida a Washington Fina Mendoza Book 2 – Estado de la UniÓn Book 3 – Serpiente en la Hierba (muy pronto)ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: – Perfect for classroom or homeschooling settings – Free podcast based on the books and current events: The Fina Mendoza Mysteries – 32-page Teacher's Guide including language arts, math, and social studies lessons
Bienvenidos al Otro Barrio (Los Minimuertos #Volumen)
by Ledicia CostasLos Minimuertos: ¡una aventura para morirse de risa! Los Minimuertos son niños muy distintos a ti: son niños de ultratumba. Esperan a sus padres en el Otro Barrio, un lugar de paso donde pueden hacer lo que les apetezca. Todo cambia el día en que llega Catacrak, un niño que quiere regresar al mundo de los vivos. Los Minimuertos tendrán que esforzarse mucho para ayudarlo… ¿Conseguirán con sus locuras que Catacrak vuelva a la vida? Una nueva colección de Ledicia Costas, Premio Nacional de Literatura Infantil y Juvenil y autora de Escarlatina.
The BIG Adventures of Babymouse: (A Graphic Novel) (The BIG Adventures of BabyMouse #2)
by Jennifer L. HolmMeet Babymouse--the spunky mouse beloved by young readers! Babymouse learns how to be a good friend in this BIG, FULL-COLOR graphic novel series, perfect for young readers who love to laugh!"Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse!"—The Chicago Sun-TimesBabymouse has the BEST imagination. She makes the BEST cupcakes. And her BEST friend is Wilson. Then why is Wilson hanging out with the new kid in school so much? And why is the new kid so GOOD at everything?! Well, Babymouse is just going to have to be even BETTER than this new kid. No, she&’s going to have to be the BEST!This larger-than-life young graphic novel, full of humor and fun, is a spin-off of the bestselling series that&’s sold more than three million copies!DON'T MISS a single BIG ADVENTURE with BABYMOUSE--starting with #1: ONCE UPON A MESSY WHISKER!
The BIG Adventures of Babymouse: Once Upon a Messy Whisker (The BIG Adventures of BabyMouse #1)
by Jennifer L. HolmMeet Babymouse--the spunky mouse beloved by young readers for more than a decade! Babymouse learns to be careful what you wish for in this BIG, FULL-COLOR graphic novel series, perfect for young readers who love to laugh! This larger-than-life young graphic novel, full of humor and fun, is a spin-off of the bestselling series that&’s sold more than three million copies!"Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse!"—The Chicago Sun-TimesBabymouse has a BIG imagination. In her dreams, she's the BEST at everything -- she's the coolest, the smartest, the strongest, and she DEFINITELY has nice, neat whiskers! In real life? Not so much. But WHAT IF Babymouse could make her fantasies come true...?DON'T MISS the original groundbreaking series starting with BABYMOUSE #1: QUEEN OF THE WORLD!
Big and Bold Art (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Joanna CruzNIMAC-sourced textbook. MAKE ROOM. Most art fits on a wall or inside a room. But not this art. Take a look at art that's so huge, it fills up space the size of soccer fields.
The Big Apple Effect (Orca Currents)
by Christy GoerzenAfter a lifetime of New Age “adventures” with her weirdo hippie mom, fifteen-year-old Maddie is realizing a lifelong dream and visiting New York City. Armed with her 130-item to-do list, Maddie hits the streets of New York with her friend Anna and Anna’s brother, Thomas. Maddie drags her friends around on an epic quest for the ultimate art-show outfit, oblivious to the fact that they don’t share her passion for vintage clothing. Three days into the trip, a most unwelcome surprise--the arrival of Maddie’s mother--threatens to derail the entire adventure. As her mother’s obsession with dietary trends and fortune-tellers takes center stage, and everyone’s tempers get thin, Maddie has to face some ugly facts about how she’s been treating her friends.
Big Bad Bubble (Into Reading)
by Adam RubinAn ordinary bubble may seem pretty harmless to you. To the monsters of La La Land, however, a fragile, shimmering bubble is an object of terror, and when the frightening habits of bubbles are detailed by a fear-mongering monster, Yerbert, Froofle, and Wumpus run away and cry. But with encouragement from the narrator and from readers—“Go on, Wumpus, you can do it. (Tell Wumpus he can do it.)”—the three learn to confront their fears and triumph over the bubbles! An original, offbeat, and giggle-inducing take on conquering fears from the New York Times best-selling team responsible for the groundbreaking Those Darn Squirrels! books.
The Big Bad Woof
by Ben Whitehouse Walker StylesRider meets an old friend with a mysterious secret in this eighth Rider Woofson adventure.There’s a new criminal in Pawston stealing priceless works of art and leaving behind a calling card that reads: The Big Bad Woof Strikes Again! Can the PI Pack catch this red-hooded thief before he steals the world famous Bona Lisa painting? Or is Rider too busy spending time with his old friend Vicky Crown to stop and solve the mystery? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Rider Woofson chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
The Big Balloon Race (I Can Read #Level 3)
by Eleanor CoerrAriel almost causes her famous mother to lose a balloon race and then helps her win it.
Big Bear Feet (Lucky Luke's Hunting Adventures)
by Kevin Lovegreen James Monroe Design Angela WiechmannJoin Luke and the gang on another amazing Lucky Luke's Hunting Adventure-Award Winning Best Chapter Book Series. This time, the stage is set in northern Minnesota for a thrilling bear hunt. After working hard to prepare for the hunt, the team eagerly counts down to a nail-biting opening weekend. In a twist of luck, Luke ends up in the hot seat, ready and waiting for the bear of his dreams to arrive at the stand. See how his practice, patience, and determination reward him on this unforgettable weekend.
Big Bertha's Big Trip (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Alice CaryNIMAC-sourced textbook. BIG PLANS FOR A BIG CRUISER. The huge red machine was called the Snow Cruiser, and no one had ever seen anything like it. It was built to travel over ice in Antarctica. But how would it get to the bottom of the world?
The Big Bike Mystery (The New Sugar Creek Gang #2)
by Pauline Hutchens Wilson Sandy DenglerDrawn together by a love for the best-selling Sugar Creek Gang books and a knack for finding trouble, Les, Bits, Tiny, Lynn and Mike form a New Sugar Creek Gang--and find themselves in the middle of a whole new bunch of adventure! Wanted: The Sugar Creek Gang After Les and Bits's church is set on fire, one of the Sugar Creek Gang starts acting awfully suspicious. What could he be hiding? Worst of all, a one-of-a-kind bike places the Sugar Creeker at the scene of the crime! Now it's up to the new Sugar Creek Gang to find a way to stand by their friend--and to solve the mystery before it's too late.
The Big Black Horse: A Storybook Version of the Black Stallion
by Walter FarleyFrom the publisher: This book, especially designed for young children, is a brief retelling of the first part of a famous book entitled THE BLACK STALLION and originally published by Random House in 1941. When the children are a little older, they will want to read the whole story, many times longer than this, just as it was written by Walter Farley. When Alec sees men forcing a tremendously beautiful black stallion onto the ship he is on, his curiosity is aroused. After feeding the horse sugar and gaining the horses trust, Alec is saved during a storm by the "black"". This is the exciting story of how Alec and the Black survived on a desert island. Other books about the black stallion are also available from Bookshare.org. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
Big Blue Whale (Read and Wonder)
by Nicola Davies Nick MalandA great resource for teachers! Read and Wonder books tell stories, take children on adventures, and reveal how big and WONDER-full the natural world really is.