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Voting (A True Book series)
by Sarah De CapuaWhether being used to select a class president or a U.S. president, voting is a crucial part of American life. It can also be a surprisingly complicated process. Readers will learn who is eligible to vote in the United States, how voter registration works, and the importance of choosing carefully between candidates.
Voting: A Kid's Guide (Kids' Guide to Elections)
by Nel YomtovThe votes are in! What is voting all about? Readers find out why voting is important and how it plays a part our elections.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965: An Interactive History Adventure (You Choose: History Ser.)
by Michael BurganYou’re a U.S. citizen, so why are you being denied your right to vote? Even after civil rights legislation passes, many minorities are still being turned away from polls. It’s not fair, and you will fight for your right to have a say in your government.
The Voyage of Lucy P. Simmons: Lucy at Sea
by Barbara MaricondaNewbery Medal-winning author Katherine Applegate says this magnificent second book in the Voyage of Lucy P. Simmons series is "a grand and adventurous tale. "Ever since Lucys parents drowned at sea, shes been protected by special magic. This magic saved Lucy from her greedy uncle by transforming her house into a ship. Now her home is the ocean, and her family is a ragtag crew. Together, they set sail for Australia to find Lucys last living relative, Aunt Pru. But a mysterious family curse still haunts Lucy. If she doesnt unlock her familys secrets before her enemies do, the sea might draw her into its stormy depths. Readers who love middle-grade novels like Avis The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle or the American Girl books will be swept away by Lucy at Sea.
The Voyage of Lucy P. Simmons: The Emerald Shore
by Barbara MaricondaReaders who love seafaring adventures like Avi's The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle or the American Girl books will love Barbara Mariconda's The Emerald Shore. This book is the marvelous conclusion to the Voyage of Lucy P. Simmons trilogy, a series that Newbery Award-winning author Katherine Applegate calls "a grand and adventurous tale."Lucy is trapped between two powerful magics. The glittering magic that's protected her ever since her parents died, and the dark magic of the Simmons family curse. Lucy's fight to survive the curse has led her to sail on an epic journey across the globe. Now finding Mary Maude Lee's stolen pirate treasure on the rocky shores of Ireland is the only way for Lucy to break the curse and protect herself and everyone she loves.But time is running out. Danger looms closer than ever before, and Lucy will need courage stronger than magic to save herself from the fate that awaits her.
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader: The Chronicles of Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia #5)
by C. S. Lewis Pauline BaynesNarnia . . . where a dragon awakens . . . where stars walk the earth . . . where anything can happen.<P> A king and some unexpected companions embark on a voyage that will take them beyond all known lands. As they sail farther and farther from charted waters, they discover that their quest is more than they imagined and that the world's end is only the beginning.<P> The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the fifth book in C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, a series that has become part of the canon of classic literature, drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over fifty years. This is a novel that stands on its own, but if you would like to continue to the journey, read The Silver Chair, the sixth book in The Chronicles of Narnia.
Voyage of the Dogs
by Greg Van EekhoutThis edge-of-your-seat action-packed story is Homeward Bound—set in space! SOS. Ship damaged. Human crew missing.We are the dogs. We are alone.Lopside is a Barkonaut—a specially trained dog who assists human astronauts on missions in space. He and the crew aboard the spaceship Laika are en route to set up an outpost on a distant planet.When the mission takes a disastrous turn, the Barkonauts on board suddenly find themselves completely alone on their severely damaged ship.Survival seems impossible. But these dogs are Barkonauts—and Barkonauts always complete their mission.
Voyage of the Frostheart
by Jamie LittlerThe whimsy of Nevermoor meets the mythical world-building of Neil Gaiman in this unlikely hero's quest to find his parents--and find the home he's always longed for.In a snow-covered land where monsters rule the icy tundra, only song weavers hold the power to control these vicious giants. But for centuries song weavers have been the subject of suspicion--how can those who hold so much power be trusted?Ever since his parents were lost on a pathfinding expedition, Ash has spent his life as an outcast. As a budding song weaver, his village marked him as a potential threat, even though all he wants to do is protect them. Eager to find his place in the world, he and his cantankerous yeti caretaker seek passage on the Frostheart: a ship-like sleigh whose mission is to explore faraway lands.There he meets a fast-talking, spunky navigator, a walrus captain with a peg leg who runs a tight sleigh, and a mysterious traveler who encourages him to hone his song. But can Ash's song weaving save the Frostheart from the monsters hiding under the ice? Or will his untamed powers put his newfound friends in jeopardy?Chockfull of heart and humor, as well as Jamie Littler's irresistable illustrations, the journey of the Frostheart will win over readers and gatekeepers looking for a rich, gateway fantasy read.
Voyage of the Half Moon (Stories of the States Series)
by Tracey WestA fictionalized account of Henry Hudson's third attempt to find the Northwest Passage, sailing up what will come to be known as the Hudson River, accompanied by his twelve-year-old son.
Voyage of the Sparrowhawk
by Natasha FarrantFrom a beloved middle grade author: a propulsive seafaring adventure in search of loved ones and a place to call home. In the aftermath of World War One, everyone in the small town of Barton is rebuilding their lives. Ben needs to find his brother, Sam—who was wounded in action and is now missing—if he wants to avoid being sent to the orphanage. Lotti’s horrible aunt and uncle want to send her away from her beloved home to boarding school, just when she has successfully managed to get expelled from her last one. When a chance encounter brings the two children together, each recognizes the other as a kindred spirit. But just as they’ve found their feet, disaster strikes, and Ben and Lotti must run away. They hatch a plan to cross the English Channel on Ben’s narrowboat, the Sparrowhawk, and track down Sam in France. But there’s something in France that Lotti is looking for, too. . . . Funny, heartwarming, and wise, Voyage of the Sparrowhawk is full of high stakes, twists and connections, and—most of all—adventure.
Voyage On The Great Titanic: Voyage On The Great Titanic (Dear America)
by Ellen Emerson WhiteOne of the most popular Dear America diaries of all time, Ellen Emerson White's bestselling VOYAGE ON THE GREAT TITANIC is now back in print with a gorgeous new package! Five years ago, Margaret Ann Brady's older brother left her in the care of an orphanage and immigrated to America. When the orphanage receives an unusual request from an American woman looking for a traveling companion, Margaret's teachers agree that she is the perfect candidate to accompany Mrs. Carstairs on the TITANIC, so that once Margaret arrives in New York she will be free to join her brother in Boston. But the TITANIC is destined for tragedy, and Margaret's journey is thrown into a frozen nightmare when the ship collides with an iceberg.
The Voyage to Magical North (The Accidental Pirates #1)
by Claire FayersTwelve-year-old Brine Seaborne is a girl with a past--if only she could remember what it is. Found alone in a rowboat as a child, clutching a shard of the rare starshell needed for spell-casting, she's spent the past years keeping house for an irritable magician and his obnoxious apprentice, Peter.When Brine and Peter get themselves into a load of trouble and flee, they blunder into the path of the legendary pirate ship the Onion. Before you can say "pieces of eight," they're up to their necks in the pirates' quest to find Magical North, a place so shrouded in secrets and myth that most people don't even think it exists. If Brine is lucky, she’ll find her place in the world. And if she's unlucky, everyone on the ship will be eaten by sea monsters. It could really go either way.
Voyage with the Vikings (Imagination Station #1)
by Marianne Hering; Paul McCuskerOn their quest for the sunstone, the cousins meet Vikings Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson―and find the sunstone as they join Leif on his first voyage to North America. But the adventure is just beginning, for when they return to Mr. Whittaker's workshop with the sunstone, there is another note waiting for them, requesting a silver goblet.
Voyagers: Escape the Vortex (Medieval Mysteries #5)
by Jeanne DuprauThe action is on the page, on your device, and out of this world! This multiplatform series is part sci-fi, all action-adventure. And you don't have long to wait--six books are coming all in one year! Earth is in danger! The only thing that can save our planet are six essential elements that can fuse into a new source of clean energy. But the elements are scattered throughout the galaxy. And it's up to the Voyagers--a team of four remarkable kids and an alien--to gather them all and return to Earth. The Voyagers' fifth stop is Planet Tundra and it may look like a giant marshmallow, but this is no winter wonderland--it's a winter nightmare! This frozen landscape is the deadliest the Voyagers have encountered yet. Then, when the Omega team finds themselves in trouble, only Team Alpha can save them. But if the tables were turned, would the Omegas do the same? Do you have what it takes to be a Voyager? Find out at VoyagersHQ.com.From the Hardcover edition.
Voyagers (Serie Voyagers #1)
by D. J. MacHaleÚnete a la misión. Salva el mundo. Un libro con multiplataforma online interactiva mediante la que podrás unirte a la tripulación Voyagers y convertirte en protagonista de la aventura. Los apagones totales se suceden: no hay gas ni electricidad, tampoco hay teléfono ni televisión ni internet... La tierra está a punto de quedarse a oscuras. Una misión se ha puesto en marcha. Objetivo: viajar al espacio exterior y encontrar los 6 elementos secretos que componen La Fuente, un nuevo tipo de energía que salvará el planeta. Pero antes hay que elegir la tripulación: una competición en la que los candidatos tendrán que unir sus fuerzas para superar retos imposibles al límite de sus fuerzas físicas y mentales. ¿Pero en quién confiar? La lucha será feroz: solo cuatro, los mejores, serán los elegidos. Tendrán que estar preparados para sobrevivir a los más inesperados peligros. ¿Y tú, estás preparado?Busca los códigos en el libro, descárgate los vídeos, desbloquea los juegos, resuelve los enigmas... ¡y forma parte de la tripulación más atrevida de la historia!
Voyagers: The Seventh Element (Medieval Mysteries #6)
by Wendy MassThe action is on the page, on your device, and out of this world! This multiplatform series is part sci-fi, all action-adventure. And you don't have long to wait--six books are coming all in one year! Earth is in danger! The only thing that can save our planet are six essential elements that can fuse into a new source of clean energy. But the elements are scattered throughout the galaxy. And it's up to the Voyagers--a team of four remarkable kids and an alien--to gather them all and return to Earth. The Voyagers have made it to the last planet. If they complete this mission, they can finally go home. But they've been in space a long time, and it's starting to take its toll. When one of the crew falls deathly ill, the race back to Earth becomes even more urgent. They just have to combat fire-breathing dragons and an evil alien clone out to sabotage their every move. No big deal. At least the Voyagers have almost every element they need. Only one more to go--six elements to make the Source and save the world. So why is there a space in the Element Fuser for a seventh? Do you have what it takes to be a Voyager? Find out at VoyagersHQ.com.From the Hardcover edition.
Voyages in English: Grammar And Writing Grade 5
by Mary Ellen Tennity Patricia Healey Adrienne Saybolt
Voyages In English 2011 Grade 4
by Patricia Healey Anne B. Mcguire Irene Kervick Adrienne SayboltResponding to the needs of teachers and students, this new edition provides ample opportunities for practice and review to ensure mastery and improved performance on standardized tests.
Voyages in English: Grammar and Writing [Grade] 4 (Voyages In English)
by Mary Ellen Tennity Patricia Healey Adrienne SayboltNIMAC-sourced textbook
Voyages in English Student Practice Book (Fourth Grade)
by Loyola PressVoyages in English Practice Book provides all the practice and review needed for student mastery.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle (Dover Children's Classics)
by Hugh LoftingTogether with Jip the Dog, Polynesia the Parrot, and 9-year-old Tommy Stubbins, the good doctor sets off in search of a missing colleague. This Newbery Medal–winning adventure recounts the hunt for Long Arrow, the world's greatest naturalist, in treks that range from the Mediterranean and South America to the bottom of the sea. Thanks to the doctor's gift for conversing with animals, the travelers find a solution to every challenge, including a curious encounter with a sea monster and a shipwreck on a mysterious island. "Any child who is not given the opportunity to [meet Doctor Dolittle] and all of his animal friends will miss out on something important." — Jane Goodall, wildlife biologist and author
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle: Retold From The Hugh Lofting Original (Children's Classics Ser.)
by Hugh LoftingThis Newbery Medal–winning adventure, the second book in the ever-popular Doctor Dolittle series, finds the physician who can talk to animals setting sail in search of a missing colleague. Join the good doctor and his new assistant, nine-year-old Tommy Stubbins, as they hunt for Long Arrow, the world's greatest naturalist. Together with Jip the Dog, Polynesia the Parrot, and other memorable characters, the doctor and Tommy travel from their home in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh to the Mediterranean sea and South America, braving a shipwreck on a mysterious island and encountering an enigmatic creature at the bottom of the ocean. "Any child who is not given the opportunity to make the acquaintance of this rotund, kindly, and enthusiastic doctor/naturalist and all of his animal friends will miss out on something important," declared wildlife biologist Jane Goodall. Doctor Dolittle has delighted readers for over a century, ever since Hugh Lofting enlivened his letters from the trenches of World War I with fancifully illustrated tales of a man with a special gift for communication. The doctor remains a beloved figure whose concern for the environment and promotion of peaceful coexistence among all the planet's creatures form a fine example for readers of all ages.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle: The Original 1922 Edition With Actual Illustrations By The Author (Doctor Dolittle Series)
by Hugh LoftingDoctor Dolittle and all his animal friends head for the high seas in this amazing adventure. Told by 9-and-a-half-year-old Tommy Stubbins, crewman and future naturalist, Doctor Dolittle and company survive a perilous shipwreck and land on the mysterious, floating Spidermonkey Island. There he meets the Great Glass Sea Snail who holds the key to the biggest mystery of all.
The Voyages of Doctor Doolittle
by Hugh LoftingDoctor Dolittle meets Tommy Stubbins, the young son of the local cobbler, who becomes his new assistant. Tommy learns how to speak animal languages and becomes involved in the Doctor's quest to find Long Arrow, the greatest naturalist in the world. This novel takes us to the Mediterranean, South America, and even under the sea.