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A Triumph for Flavius
by Caroline Dale SnedekerA Roman General presents his young son Flavius with a Corinthian slave named Ariphron to serve as his pedagogue. Flavius grows to see Ariphron not as a slave but as a trusted friend.
The Triumphant Tale of Pippa North
by Temre BeltzPraise for The Tragical Tale of Birdie Bloom: “I absolutely ADORED Birdie’s story from beginning to end. The most charming book, footnotes and all!” — Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times bestselling author of Rump“Charming and darkly funny, this debut has definite shades of Roald Dahl—it’s a natural successor to Matilda and The Witches. Middle-grade readers who like their fairy tales playing against the rules and their adventure stories with a dash of humor will gobble this up.” — ALA Booklist“Dragons, witches, and resourceful orphans? Magic, adventure, and friendship? There is so much to love about Birdie’s tragical tale!” — Jessica Day George, New York Times bestselling author of the Tuesdays at the Castle series
The Triumphant Tale of the House Sparrow
by Jan Thornhill“The content encourages us to reflect upon and evaluate the relationship between human beings and animals. This book leaves us with admiration for this feisty bird and hope for our world.” — Friends Journal Behold the most despised bird in human history!So begins Jan Thornhill’s riveting, beautifully illustrated story of the House Sparrow. She traces the history of this perky little bird, one of the most adaptable creatures on Earth, from its beginnings in the Middle East to its spread with the growth of agriculture into India, North Africa and Europe. Everywhere the House Sparrow went, it competed with humans for grain, becoming such a pest that in some places “sparrow catcher” became an actual job and bounties were paid to those who got rid of it.But not everyone hated the House Sparrow, and in 1852, fifty pairs were released in New York City. In no time at all, the bird had spread from coast to coast. Then suddenly, at the turn of the century, as cars took over from horses and there was less grain to be found, its numbers began to decline. As our homes, gardens, cities and farmland have changed, providing fewer nesting and feeding opportunities, the House Sparrow’s numbers have begun to decline again — though in England and Holland this decline appears to be slowing. Perhaps this clever little bird is simply adapting once more.This fascinating book includes the life history of the House Sparrow and descriptions of how the Ancient Egyptians fed it to the animals they later mummified, how it traveled to Great Britain as a stowaway on ships carrying Roman soldiers, and how its cousin, the Eurasian Tree Sparrow, was almost eradicated in China when Mao declared war on it. A wealth of back matter material is also supplied.Key Text Featuresmapglossaryreferencesresourcesfurther informationCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.3Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.7Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur).CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.3Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.3Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.2Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
Trivia Queen, Third Grade Supreme (Ruby and the Booker Boys #2)
by Derrick D. BarnesEight-year-old ultra-fabulous Ruby Marigold Booker returns in this reissue of the Ruby and the Booker Boys series by Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor author Derrick Barnes!Brought to you by Newbery Honor author Derrick Barnes, eight-year-old Ruby Booker is the baby sis of Marcellus (11), Roosevelt (10), and Tyner (9), the most popular boys on Chill Brook Ave. When Ruby isn't hanging with her friend, Theresa Petticoat, she's finding out what kind of mischief her brothers are getting into. She's sweet and sassy and every bit as tough as her older siblings. And now, bring on the spotlight! Ruby Booker is ready to shine! Her chance is coming up: There's an animal trivia contest at her school, and the winner gets season passes to the Chill Brook Zoo for everyone in his or her grade! The problem is, she needs a little help...
Trixie (The Puppy Place)
by Ellen MilesWelcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home. Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.Trixie loves playing dress up, and this gives Lizzie a brilliant idea. Halloween is just around the corner and she plans a costume contest for the dogs at the shelter.
Trixie and the Razzle-Dazzle Ruse (My Little Pony Chapter Book Ser.)
by G. M. BerrowA new My Little Pony chapter book featuring your favorite unicorn pony and traveling magician, Trixie! An original story. © 2017 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.
Trixie Belden and the Mystery of the Whispering Witch (Trixie Belden #32)
by Kathryn KennyTrixie and her friends go to the aid of Fay Franklin, a classmate who lives with her mother in Lisgard house, after Fay's mother breaks her hip in a fall. Trixie and Honey reluctantly volunteer to stay with Fay in her mother's absence, knowing that Lisgard house is believed to be haunted. Trixie hears a ghostly voice warning her to beware, and the night becomes one of terror as the girls believe they are reliving the death of Sarah Sligo, a woman accused of being a witch who burned to death in the house over two hundred years ago. The girls flee in the middle of the night, and Fay shares her fear that she herself may be possessed by the witch's spirit. Despite everyone else's skepticism, Trixie sets about trying to uncover what actually happened the previous night in an attempt to help her friend.
Trixie Belden and the Secret of the Unseen Treasure (Trixie Belden #19)
by Kathryn KennyAs summer vacation begins, Trixie and her friends see a man pouring gasoline on the shed of an elderly woman neighbor and thwart the attempt at arson. Trixie is determined to find the culprit, who is trying to destroy Mrs. Elliot's small flower business. In the process, the adventurous friends stumble across a marijuana field and find themselves having to prove their own innocence. Trixie manages to uncover the truth with the help of a retired policemen. A good idea reveals a hidden treasure to save Mrs. Elliot.
The Trojan Horse: How the Greeks Won the War (Step into Reading)
by Emily LittleIllus. in full color. "An ancient history lesson emerges from this account of the way the Greeks tricked the Trojans and rescued Helen of Troy. The book is well tailored to younger readers with careful explanations and short sentences; a pronunciation guide is appended. Drawings portray the story's main events. A nice supplement to units on ancient Greece or mythology."--Booklist.
The Trojan War
by Bernard EvslinA cinematic tale of passion, war, loyalty, betrayal, and retribution"These events I relate are the living seeds, and they will bear bloody fruit, I promise." So says Ulysses, King of Ithaca, as he recounts the origins of the Trojan War. Renowned Greek mythologist Bernard Evslin masterfully depicts the ten-year war: its beginnings rooted in discord among the gods; the seduction of the famed beauty Helen of Troy; and the spectacular development of the Trojan Horse, Ulysses' cunning ploy to win the war. Evslin brings to life the dramatic twists and turns of this classic tale of human folly, mortal heroism, and the brutality and brilliance that have come down through the ages.
The Trojan War
by Bernard EvslinA cinematic tale of passion, war, loyalty, betrayal, and retribution &“These events I relate are the living seeds, and they will bear bloody fruit, I promise.&” So says Ulysses, King of Ithaca, as he recounts the origins of the Trojan War. Renowned Greek mythologist Bernard Evslin masterfully depicts the ten-year war: its beginnings rooted in discord among the gods; the seduction of the famed beauty Helen of Troy; and the spectacular development of the Trojan Horse, Ulysses&’ cunning ploy to win the war. Evslin brings to life the dramatic twists and turns of this classic tale of human folly, mortal heroism, and the brutality and brilliance that have come down through the ages.
A Troll Lot of Trouble (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #17)
by Andres MiedosoThe team gets into a troll lot of trouble in this seventeenth spooky adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!There&’s something grumpy, super stinky, and crawling with bugs underneath the stone bridge in Kersville—and it&’s NOT one of the kids from town. Now if anyone crosses the bridge, they either answer three riddles…Or they pay the troll toll. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
The Troll with No Heart in His Body: And Other Tales of Trolls, from Norway
by Lise Lunge-LarsenAs tall as trees and as ancient and rugged as the Norwegian landscape from which they come, trolls are some of lore's most fascinating and varied creatures. Some live under bridges, others deep inside caves. They can carry their heads under their arms or hide their hearts inside wells. They can walk across oceans and fly over mountains. Trees and shrubs may grow from their heads, and their noses can be long enough to stir soup. There are troll hags, troll daughters, and elderly, shrunken trolls. Old or young, they are quarrelsome, ugly, and boastful, and they love to trick princesses and children. To defeat them, children must rely on the strengths of their humanity-persistence, kindness, pluck, and willingness to heed good advice
Trolled (Lorimer Sports Stories)
by Steven SandorAndy's never been closer to his dream of making it to nationals. When a video of him flutterboard surfing goes viral, he uses the opportunity to crowdfund his trip there. But he goes from hero to zero when he pranks a promising female swimmer on camera. Everyone sees it, and no one is impressed. Banned from nationals and kicked off his swim team, he's got to unplug from his viral nightmare and figure out how to get his life—and his dream—back on course. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group.
The Trolley to Yesterday: Book Six) (Johnny Dixon #6)
by John BellairsA &“spooky[,] spine-tingling&” time travel adventure that takes a boy and his eccentric professor friend to the mysterious Byzantine Empire (Publishers Weekly) . . . [Description] Johnny Dixon is worried about Professor Childermass. The professor has always been an odd duck, but lately his behavior has been positively bizarre. He&’s been talking to himself and stalking down the street with his collar turned up and his hat over his eyes, and now he won&’t return Johnny&’s calls. Johnny&’s afraid that the professor&’s old age is starting to get to him, but he will soon find it&’s something far more amazing—and far more dangerous. The professor has discovered a trolley that can carry them five hundred years back in time, to the last days of the Byzantine Empire. In the dark and winding streets of Constantinople, he and Johnny confront crusaders, mystics, and thieves as they attempt to save the ancient empire from destruction at the hands of the advancing Turkish armies. Created by the award-winning author of The House with a Clock in Its Walls, Johnny Dixon is one of the most charming young heroes in literature—a spunky, bespectacled young man whose curiosity often gets him into trouble—and his &“wonderfully warming friendship with cantankerous old Professor Childermass makes them an endearing detective team&” (The New York Times).
Trolls: The Junior Novelization (DreamWorks Trolls)
by Random HouseTROLLS hits theaters everywhere on November 4, 2016!DreamWorks Animation's TROLLS is an irreverent comedy extravaganza with incredible music! From the genius creators of SHREK, TROLLS stars Poppy, the optimistic leader of the Trolls, and her polar opposite, Branch. Together, this unlikely pair of Trolls must embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond the only world they've ever known. Trolls: The Junior Novelization retells the whole exciting story and features full-color scenes from the movie!
Trolls Band Together: The Junior Novelization (DreamWorks Trolls)
by Random HousePoppy, Branch, and the Trolls are back in this all-new paperback novelization of the movie DreamWorks Animation&’s Trolls Band Together—dancing and singing into theaters November 17, 2023!Poppy and Branch return for an all-new chapter in DreamWorks Animation's blockbuster musical franchise Trolls Band Together! Get ready for an action-packed all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion as the Trolls go on an epic quest to help Branch reunite with his missing brothers—spreading music, joy, friendship, and good times along the way! Kids 6 to 9 will love this complete paperback novelization that features a full-color 8-page insert with scenes from the film.
Trolls Holiday The Deluxe Junior Novelization (DreamWorks Trolls)
by David Lewman Random HouseWhen the eternally optimistic Poppy, queen of the Trolls, learns that the Bergens no longer have any holidays on their calendar, she enlists the help of Bridget—her new mismatched bestie—and the rest of the gang on a delightfully quirky mission to fix something that the Bergens don’t think is broken. You can’t stop the music when DreamWorks’ Trolls Holiday arrives in time for Holiday 2017! This digital Junior Novelization is a complete retelling of the hilarious holiday special.
Trolls World Tour: The Junior Novelization (DreamWorks Trolls World Tour)
by David LewmanThis all-new paperback novelization is based on DreamWorks Trolls World Tour--in theaters April 10, 2020! Includes an eight-page full-color insert featuring scenes from the movie!Featuring eight pages of scenes from the movie, Trolls fans ages 8 and up will love this complete paperback retelling of DreamWorks Trolls World Tour! In the beginning, it's all glitter and happiness in Troll Village until Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery--there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, each defined by a different genre of music! When a mysterious threat puts all the Trolls across the land in danger, Poppy, Branch, and their band of friends must embark on an epic quest do the impossible: create harmony among the diverse Trolls to unite them against certain doom.
El trombón problemático del tío Jacob (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level O #10)
by John Parsons Rae DaleNIMAC-sourced textbook
Troop Esme (Esme!)
by Lourdes HeuerEsme always has a plan. A funny and sweet early illustrated chapter book about a problem-solving girl who decides to start her own badge-earning troop . . . and makes a new friend along the way. For fans of Dory Fantasmagory.Esme lives with her grandparents on the uppermost floor of the topmost best building. She has just met a future friend named Wendall who came to her door selling Troop Badger cookies. He is hoping to earn his Cookie Empresario badge. Esme thinks she would like to earn a Cookie Empresario badge too! One small problem: she is not in Troop Badger.But Esme is a problem solver! She decides to start her own troop: Troop Esme. It will include all the neighbors in the topmost best building. And her first act as troop leader? Help Wendall sell all his cookies, of course!A funny and delightful story about cookies, badges and most importantly, friendship.
Trophies: On Your Mark
by HarcourtReading book that is nicely written, giving just the right amount of attention to sections while still sparking the attention of children.
Trophies: Language Handbook
by Harcourt School Publishers StaffMany people think writing is difficult. They do not realize that it is easy to become a better writer! This handbook will give you the skills, strategies, tips, and models you need to become the best writer you can be. Let's start with an overview of writing and writing strategies.
Trophies Writer’s Companion: Support and Practice for Writing, Grade 4 (Harcourt School Publishers Trophies)
by Harcourt School PublishersWriting is a way of sharing your ideas. Of course, you share ideas when you talk with others, too. When you write, however, you end up with a lasting record. Writing captures your thoughts just as a photograph captures your appearance. This book will help you put your thoughts into writing. It will give you the skills, strategies, tips, and models you need to write easily and effectively. Would also be an excellent tool for those parents homeschooling their children.
Trophy Kid
by Steve AtinskyTHIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD Joe is the ultimate trophy kid. His adoptive parents are Hollywood’s favorite power couple, Academy Award–winning actress Greta Powell and actor/director/political candidate Robert Francis. Life with them has been one big photo-op since Joe became a war orphan at the ripe old age of three. And what better way for Greta and Robert to celebrate how far Joe’s come—and how much they’ve helped him—than for Joe to describe his experiences in a moving autobiography? Of course, Greta and Robert don’t actually intend for Joe to write the book himself. Or for him to include any unflattering details about them. That’s why they’ve hired an experienced professional for the job. But Tom Dolan is no ordinary writer, and he’s determined to help Joe tell therealstory of growing up with the two most famous celebrities in America. Even if it means going back to Joe’s homeland, with his image-conscious parents in tow. . . . From the Hardcover edition.