- Table View
- List View
Guardians of Ga'Hoole #9: The First Collier (Guardians Of Ga'hoole #9)
by Kathryn LaskyThe fantastic prequel trilogy to the bestselling series GUARDIANS OF GA'HOOLE begins! It is a time of Legends and a time of chaos. Warlords vie for power and marauding outlaws roam the land. Good King Hrath and his queen, Siv, noble Spotted Owls struggle to keep peace in their kingdom. Grank, noble Spotted Owl, friend and supporter of King Hrath, has exiled himself to Beyond the Beyond, where he has developed his firesight and learns how to work with embers, fire and how to forge metals. He is the First Collier. Deep in a volcano in the farthest reaches of Beyond the Beyond, he discovers a magical Ember but fears its awful powers will be misused and hides it again. (continued)
Guardians of Ga'Hoole Collection: Legend of the Guardians (Guardians of Ga'Hoole)
by Kathryn LaskyThis box set contains the first three books by Kathryn Lasky, which are the basis of the animated movie, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. The Capture, Book One Soren is born in the forest of Tyto, a tranquil kingdom where the Barn Owls dwell. But evil lurks in the owl world, and Soren is captured and imprisoned in a dark canyon where there is a mysterious school. It's called an orphanage, but Soren believes it's something far worse. He and his new friend, the clever and scrappy Gylfie, know that the only way out is up. To escape, they will need to do something these fledglings have never done before -- fly. And so begins a magical journey. Along the way, Soren and Gylfie meet Twilight and Digger. The four owls band together to seek the truth, be reunited with their families, and protect the owl world from a great danger. The Journey, Book Two It began as a dream, a quest for the Great Ga'Hoole Tree, a mythic place where an order of owls rises each night to perform noble deeds. There, Soren, Gylfie, Twilight, and Digger hope to find inspiration to fight the evil that dwells in the owl kingdom. The journey is long and harrowing. When Soren and his friends finally arrive at the Great Ga'Hoole Tree, they face challenges they never imagined. If they can learn from their leaders and from one another, they will become true Ga'Hoolian owls: honest and brave, wise and true. The Rescue, Book Three Ever since Soren was kidnapped, he has longed to see his sister, Eglantine. Now, Eglantine is back is Soren's life, but she s been through an ordeal too terrible for words. At the same time, Soren's mentor, Ezylryb, has mysteriously disappeared and may be in danger. Something deep within Soren tells him there is a connection between these mysterious events. To rescue Ezylryb, Soren must face a force more dangerous than anything that even the evil rulers of the owl orphanage could have devised.
Guardians of Liberty: Freedom of the Press and the Nature of News
by Linda Barrett OsborneThis illustrated introduction to the crucial role of First Amendment rights and press freedom “enlightens and entertains readers of any age” (Michael Dirda, Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post critic). Guardians of Liberty explores the essential and basic American ideal of freedom of the press. Allowing the American press to publish—even if what they’re reporting is contentious— without previous censure or interference by the federal government was so important to the Founding Fathers that they placed a guarantee in the First Amendment to the Constitution. Citing numerous examples from America’s past, from the American Revolution to the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement to Obama’s and Trump’s presidencies, Linda Barrett Osborne shows how freedom of the press has played an essential role in the growth of this nation, allowing democracy to flourish. She further discusses how the freedoms of press and speech often work side by side, reveals the diversity of American news, and explores why freedom of the press is still imperative to uphold today. “Nine chapters cover everything from the partisan press in Colonial and Revolutionary America to the incendiary rise of ‘fake news.’ . . . solid research and an engaging structure.” —School Library Journal“An excellent foray into the hows and whys of U.S. press freedom, beginning just prior to nationhood . . . Timely, essential reading.”?Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Includes endnotes, bibliography, and index
Guardians of Porthaven
by Shane ArbuthnottKey Selling Points Fifteen-year-old Malcolm Gravenhurst is about to become a Guardian to defend his city against aliens when he learns some disturbing truths about his family. Guardians of Porthaven offers an excellent exploration of allyship and representation featuring themes of male mental health, LGBTQ+ relationships, in-equality and equity in action. This book is perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson series or the X-Men comics. The author has long been a superhero-comics fan and wanted to explore the less glamorous consequences of having that kind of power. The story is also a subtle and timely commentary on socioeconomic disparity and the responsibilities of the wealthy and privileged. Free Discussion Guide available for download at orcabook.com.
Guardians of the Home: Women's Lives in the 1800s (Daily Life in America in the 1800s)
by Matthew StrangeWhile often behind the scenes and hidden from history, women in 1800s America worked side by side with men in building our nation. On the frontier, strong, capable women worked as hard--or harder--than their men-folk, taming the land and raising the crops while shouldering the responsibilities of keeping house and caring for the children. The life of the farm wife in the settled parts of the country was one of sunup to sundown labor in an era with few modern conveniences. And in urban areas, working-class women were a major part of the workforce in an industrializing economy, while middle- and upper-class women influenced America's social movements, supported charities, and helped beautify the gritty cities. In the course of the 1800s, new labor-saving technologies in the home, improved health conditions, greater economic and educational opportunities, and a growing sense of their rights helped to empower women and started the movement toward full equality with men that continues to this day.
The Guardians of Zoone (Zoone #2)
by Lee FodiWorlds of adventure await in this action-packed sequel to The Secret of Zoone, where it’s up to Ozzie Sparks, a blue skyger, a purple-haired princess, and one very overprepared aunt to save the multiverse from an evil robot overlord.Ozzie Sparks’s life went from normal to out of this world—literally—when he traveled to the station of Zoone, saved the multiverse, and somehow managed to find his way home to his Aunt Temperance. He’d like nothing more than to go back right away, but the portal is stubbornly closed.Until Zoone comes to him. But his friends Fidget and Tug aren’t dropping in for a friendly visit. An evil overlord and his army of automatons have taken over Zoone, and it’s up to Ozzie, Fidget, Tug, and Ozzie’s usually very normal aunt to defeat them and save the station (again).Fans of adventures like The Unwanteds and The Glass Sentence will be swept away by the second book in Lee Edward Födi’s fantastically fun multiversal series.
Guarding Secrets (Locked Out)
by Patrick JonesEveryone has secrets in high school. But no one has a secret quite like Camila Hernandez's. For as long as Camila can remember, her mother has been in prison. And Camila has tried to make sure no one finds out. She avoids all friendships. She keeps to herself. Because if people get too close to her, they might find out the truth. And once they know, they will see her only as a criminal's daughter. Sure, some of Camila's classmates also have parents doing time. But her mother isn't any ordinary criminal. Her mother is on death row.
La guerra de la limonada (The Lemonade War Series)
by Isabel Campoy Jacqueline Davies Alma Flor AdaFor a full hour, he poured lemonade. The world is a thirsty place, he thought as he nearly emptied his fourth pitcher of the day. And I am the Lemonade King. Fourth-grader Evan Treski is people-smart. He's good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart, but not especially good with people. So when the siblings' lemonade stand war begins, there really is no telling who will win--or even if their fight will ever end. Brimming with savvy marketing tips for making money at any business, definitions of business terms, charts, diagrams, and even math problems, this fresh, funny, emotionally charged novel subtly explores how arguments can escalate beyond anyone's intent. Awards: 2009 Rhode Island Children's Book Award, 2007 New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing, North Carolina Children's Book Award 2011, 2011 Nutmeg Award (Connecticut) Check out www.lemonadewar.com for more information on The Lemonade War Series, including sequels The Lemonade Crime, The Bell Bandit, and The Candy Smash. Evan Treski es un estudiante de cuarto grado que sabe tratar con la gente. Puede hablar muy bien con todos, incluso con los adultos. Por otro lado, Jessie , su hermana menor que también está en cuarto grado, es muy inteligente con las matemáticas pero le cuesta entender a las personas. Ella sabe que no demuestra sentimientos. Entonces, cuando comienza la guerra de limonada, no se sabe quién ganará, y mucho menos si la guerra terminará. Por primera vez en español presentamos esta combinación perfecta de humor, matemáticas y negocios, escrita por Jacqueline Davies y traducida por las premiadas Alma Flor Ada y F. Isabel Campoy. Es una novela conmovedora que presenta una relación única entre hermanos y analiza de manera sutil de qué manera las discusiones pueden intensificarse más allá de lo esperado.
La guerra de las brujas I: EL CLAN DE LA LOBA (LA GUERRA DE LAS BRUJAS)
by MAITE CARRANZA I GIL DOLZ DEL CASTELLARLos clanes de las brujas Omar han vivido ocultándose de las sanguinarias brujas Odish y esperando la llegada de la elegida por la profecía. Ahora los astros confirman que el tiempo está próximo. Anaíd, que ha vivido durante sus catorce años de vida aparta.
La guerra de las brujas II: EL DESIERTO DE HIELO (LA GUERRA DE LAS BRUJAS)
by MAITE CARRANZA I GIL DOLZ DEL CASTELLARLa profecía se ha cumplido y los clanes de las brujas Omar esperan que Anaíd, la es-cogida de cabellos de fuego que posee el cetro de poder, acabe con las sanguinarias brujas Odish. Pero Anaíd tiene quince años, está enamorada y es más vulnerable que nunca a los peligros que la acechan y la obligan a huir en compañía de su madre. A lo largo de este viaje desesperado, Anaíd desentrañará la leyenda negra que se forjó alrededor de Selene, durante su alocada y rebelde juventud, y conocerá su origen; forjada en la dureza del hielo, hija de la nieve, hermana de la osa. Finalmente, el misterio que rodeaba el nacimiento de la elegida se desvelará. Y la verdad no podía ser más aterradora.
La guerra de los mundos (Novelas Clasicas Ser.)
by H.G. WellsLos mejores libros jamás escritos. «Y aunque haya una demora, el final será el mismo. Hombres contra hormigas.» La guerra de los mundos narra por primera vez en la historia de la literatura un tema que será recurrente desde entonces y originará todo un subgénero dentro de la ciencia ficción: la invasión de la Tierra por extraterrestres procedentes de Marte. A través de esta fábula en la que ocupan un lugar central las descripciones científicas, las premoniciones sobre el futuro de la tecnología y los entresijos de la política, H. G. Wells nos habla sobre la vanidad y la seguridad ficticia de una humanidad autosatisfecha, y los peligros que acechan su supervivencia. La obra de Wells ha influido largamente a la tradición literaria de la ciencia ficción. Su presencia ineludible se descubre así en el imaginario de autores consagrados del género como Félix J. Palma, que firma la introducción que abre la presente edición. Asimismo, recuperamos la clásica traducción que en su día hizo Julio Vacarezza y de la que han disfrutado generaciones enteras. Jules Verne dijo...«Las obras de Mr. Wells pertenecen, sin duda, a un tiempo y un grado de conocimiento científico futuro muy alejado del presente, pero no completamente fuera de los límites de lo posible.»
Los guerreros de las mareas: Serie El guardián de las tormentas - Nº2 (El guardián de las tormentas #Volumen 2)
by Catherine DoyleUn libro mágico en todos los sentidos. Continúa la historia de Filonn Doyle. Cuando la isla de Arranmore esté en peligro, los mares se alzarán para salvarla. Miles de acechadores de almas han llegado a Arranmore. Son secuaces de la temida bruja Morrigan y pretenden liberar a su líder. Para Fionn, la única esperanza para salvar la isla es despertar a un ejército de feroces criaturas marinas llamadas merrows. Sin embargo, únicamente Fionn, Shelby y Sam creen en la existencia de estos seres, así que deberán emprender la búsqueda del ejército perdido sin ninguna ayuda. Mientras tanto, los demás isleñosse preparan para la invasión.La batalla por Arranmore ha empezado.
Guest: A Changeling Tale
by Mary Downing HahnFrom the master of spookiness, Mary Downing Hahn. When malicious sprites called the Kinde Folke snatch Mollie's baby brother and replace him with a hideous changeling, Mollie travels through eerie, perilous lands to save him. When her adorable baby brother is replaced by an ugly, ill-tempered changeling, Mollie is determined to find the so-called Kinde Folke who took baby Thomas, return the changeling she calls Guest, and make them give Thomas back. Natural and magical obstacles and her own reckless temperament make her journey arduous and full of dangers, and a plot rich in surprises and twists makes this book a must-read for Mary Downing Hahn’s fans.
The Guggenheim Mystery
by Robin StevensThe adventure that began in Siobhan Dowd's popular and acclaimed novel The London Eye Mystery at long last continues with Ted, Kat, and their cousin Salim investigating a theft at the Guggenheim Museum that's been pinned on Salim's mother! <P><P>When Ted and his big sister, Kat, take a trip to New York to visit their cousin Salim and their aunt Gloria, they think they're prepared for big-city adventures. But when a famous painting is stolen from the Guggenheim Museum, where Aunt Gloria works, the surprises begin to mount faster than they could have anticipated. With the police looking at Aunt Gloria as the prime suspect, Ted, Kat, and Salim become sleuthing partners, following a trail of clues across NYC to prove her innocence--and to pinpoint the real thief. Ultimately, it comes down to Ted, whose brain works in its own very unique way, to find the key to the mystery.
A Guide for Grown-ups: Essential Wisdom from the Collected Works of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (The\little Prince Ser.)
by Antoine de Saint-ExupéryA delightful collection of inspiring quotations from the mind of Antoine de Saint- Exupéry, author of The Little Prince.&“One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes.&”For more than sixty years, this insight from The Little Prince has been quoted in more than 130 languages by fans around the world. Now, for the first time, quotations from the collected works and letters of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry are presented in a charming gift edition. Six chapters—&“Happiness,&” &“Friendship,&” &“Responsibility,&” &“Fortitude,&” &“Love,&” and &“What Is Essential&”—offer inspirational and thought-provoking words about the subjects held most dear by the author. A perfect gift for graduates—or for anyone who wants gentle guidance.
Guide to Minecraft Dungeons: A Handbook for Heroes (Minecraft)
by Mojang AB The Official Minecraft TeamWith insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive guide to Minecraft Dungeons.It is a dark and dangerous time. Corrupted by the Orb of Dominance, the evil Arch-Illager has gathered a loyal following of Illagers. Together they have ravaged the land, enslaving the peaceful Villagers and forcing them to do their bidding. The Villagers are in desperate need of a hero, and you are their only hope. Within the pages of this valuable book, you will find strategies for fighting malicious mobs, observations about the perils of each dungeon and advice about how to get your hands on rare and powerful items. You will also learn how to work as part of a team to vanquish the Arch-Illager once and for all.The fate of us all lies in your hands, brave hero. The Arch-Illager&’s reign of terror ends now.
A Guide to MLA Documentation: with an Appendix on APA Style
by Joseph F. TrimmerBriefer, more affordable, and easier to use than the MLA's own handbook, this popular booklet features current MLA guidelines, a new section on evaluating online sources, and an up-to-date APA appendix. The guide also provides numerous examples, a sample research paper, and helpful hints on such topics as avoiding plagiarism and taking notes.
A Guide to Teaching Young Adults About Money
by Rae SimonsParents and teachers can help young people understand the complex world of money and finance--and give them a head start in establishing good financial habits. This guide offers parents and educators resources and discussion topics for materials covered in The Junior Library of Money.
Guide to the Caped Crusader/Guide to the Man of Steel: Movie Flip Book (Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice)
by Liz Marsham<p>A full-color guide to the two stars of Batman v Superman(TM): Dawn of Justice. <P>From Superman(TM) and his mighty powers to Batman(TM) and his clever gadgets, this full-color flip book contains everything fans need to know about the stars of the new film: Batman v Superman(TM): Dawn of Justice. Striking images from the movie are accompanied by cool facts about the two heroes. Readers will begin by discovering the world of Batman, then flip the book over to learn more about his rival, Superman. Plus, the book also comes with a poster!
A Guide to the Other Side
by Robert ImfeldA boy and his ghostly twin sister work together to pass messages from the beyond in this funny paranormal debut.There are a few things you should know about Baylor Bosco: He's thirteen-years-old, he has a twin sister, and he really does NOT like ghosts...which is problematic because he's a medium and sees ghosts everywhere. Oh, and his twin sister, Kristina? She's a ghost too. They've been working as a pair for years, expertly relaying messages from ghosts to their still-living loved ones. Baylor's even managed to come up with an introductory phrase--one that he has to use far too often. But when a strange ghost shows up close to Halloween, a grown man, covered in a sheet, with only his black leather shoes showing from the bottom, Baylor starts to wonder if something else has taken notice of him. And when his sister goes missing, somehow ghost-napped, he's forced to figure out the truth about the Sheet Man and his sister's disappearance, all without his usual ghostly ambassador.
Guile
by Constance CooperYonie Watereye lives in the bayou. The water there is full of guile, a power that changes people and objects. Yonie, 16, makes a living investigating objects affected by guile, but in fact it's her talking cat, LaRue, who has the power to see guile. Yonie becomes aware that someone is sending harmful guile-changed objects to certain people, including herself. Her investigation becomes entwined with her hunt for the secrets of her mother's past and leads her to discover dangers hidden within her own family. In the suspenseful adventure that follows, Yonie and her furry sidekick face challenges that could end their adventuring forever.
Guilty?
by Teri Kanefield"An extraordinary book . . . that could well be mind-blowing to the thoughtful young reader who is ready to move beyond the black-and-white notion that a particular act is wrong simply because it is illegal." --Richie Partington When does strategy become cheating? Can good luck be theft? Is killing always a crime? Real-world cases show there are often no clear-cut answers in this fascinating look at the ever-evolving world of law and order, and crime and punishment. When some people kill, they are jailed or even executed. When others do, they are celebrated as heroes. Though this example is extreme, it's just one of many that author and lawyer Teri Kanefield explores in depth. From an examination of what constitutes a crime, why and how we punish people who commit crimes, how the government determines these rules, to how citizens have reacted when they feel laws aren't fair, this book will challenge young readers' thinking about law and order, crime and punishment, while giving them specific legal cases to ponder along the way. For ages 12 and up, this examination of the legal system will also include historical photography to help bring each legal case to life.
Guinea Dog 2
by Patrick JenningsReaders who loved Guinea Dog have been sitting, begging, and rolling over for a sequel. The beloved Patrick Jennings returns with the follow up to his award-winning and state list hogging title!When his classmates learn about Fido, the guinea pig that acts like a dog, they all want a piece of Rufus, her owner. But Rufus hates the attention, the demands, the "celebrity." So he decides to make Fido learn how to be an actual guinea pig. But when she goes missing, he feels terrible. Was she lost, "dognapped," or did she run away, because he no longer liked her just the way she was? Offering the same offbeat humor and pacing of the first Guinea Dog, this novel will prove to be a reader's best friend
The Guinevere Deception (Camelot Rising Trilogy #1)
by Kiersten White"Fascinating. . . . Kiersten White has taken the best parts of the Arthurian legend and made them all her own."--Renée Ahdieh, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn series. A new fantasy series set in the world of Camelot that bestselling author Christina Lauren calls "brilliant," reimagining the Arthurian legend . . . where nothing is as magical and terrifying as a girl.Princess Guinevere has come to Camelot to wed a stranger: the charismatic King Arthur. With magic clawing at the kingdom's borders, the great wizard Merlin conjured a solution--send in Guinevere to be Arthur's wife . . . and his protector from those who want to see the young king's idyllic city fail. The catch? Guinevere's real name--and her true identity--is a secret. She is a changeling, a girl who has given up everything to protect Camelot. To keep Arthur safe, Guinevere must navigate a court in which the old--including Arthur's own family--demand things continue as they have been, and the new--those drawn by the dream of Camelot--fight for a better way to live. And always, in the green hearts of forests and the black depths of lakes, magic lies in wait to reclaim the land. Deadly jousts, duplicitous knights, and forbidden romances are nothing compared to the greatest threat of all: the girl with the long black hair, riding on horseback through the dark woods toward Arthur. Because when your whole existence is a lie, how can you trust even yourself? *THE FIRST BOOK IN THE CAMELOT RISING TRILOGY* "A rare and enviable mix of impeccable writing, heart-stopping action, lush scenery, and complex, relatable characters . . . brilliant!" --New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren "Stunning. . . . will leave every reader hungry for more." --Somaiya Daud, author of the Mirage series
Guinness World Records: Wacky and Wild!
by Calliope GlassA brand-new Guinness World Records book for kids!Some Guinness World Records have to be seen to be believed. Wacky and Wild! is packed with mind-boggling feats. You'll meet a dog who likes to ride a scooter, an orchestra that plays with vegetable instruments, plus a man who owns more than 1,500 pairs of Converse shoes. When it comes to records on the zany side, sometimes the greatest asset you can have is an active imagination....Guinness World Records Compilations are jam-packed with over 300 fun facts and full-color photos about all the record holders we can fit on one amazing theme! These books are perfect for Guinness World Records fans.