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Planes: Fire & Rescue The Junior Novelization (Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue)
by Suzanne FrancisPlanes: Fire & Rescue features a quirky crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfires. When world famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of wildfire air attack. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous air attack team, including spirited super scooper Lil&’ Dipper, heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, ex–military transport Cabbie, and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as the Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero. Boys ages 8 to 12 will love this junior novelization based on the film, which features eight pages of full-color, action-packed scenes from the hit movie!
Planesrunner: Book 1 Of The Everness Series (Everness #1)
by Ian McDonaldThere is not one you. There are many yous. There is not one world. There are many worlds. Ours is one among billions of parallel earths.When Everett Singh's scientist father is kidnapped from the streets of London, he leaves young Everett a mysterious app on his computer: the Infundibulum, the map of all the parallel earths, the most valuable object in the multiverse. There are dark forces in the Plenitude of Known Worlds who will stop at nothing to get it. They've got power, authority, the might of ten planets—some of them more technologically advanced than our Earth—at their fingertips. He's got wits, intelligence, and a knack for Indian cooking.Everett must trick his way through the Heisenberg Gate that his dad helped build and go on the run in a parallel Earth. But to rescue his dad from Charlotte Villiers and the sinister Order, this Planesrunner's going to need friends. Friends like Captain Anastasia Sixsmyth, her adopted daughter, Sen, and the crew of the airship Everness.Can they rescue Everett's father and get the Infundibulum to safety? The game is afoot!Praise for Planesrunner“PLANESRUNNER is chock-full of awesome. Ian McDonald's steampunk London blazes on a vast scale with eye-popping towers, gritty streets, and larger-than-life characters who aren't afraid to fight for each other. The kind of airship-dueling, guns-blazing fantasy that makes me wish I could pop through to the next reality over, join the Airish, and take to the skies.” —Paolo Bacigalupi“Science fiction rules in this stellar series opener about a boy who travels to parallel universes. What joy to find science fiction based on real scientific concepts… Shining imagination, pulsing suspense and sparkling writing make this one stand out.” —Kirkus (Starred Review)“McDonald writes with scientific and literary sophistication, as well as a wicked sense of humor. Add nonstop action, eccentric characters, and expert universe building, and this first volume of the Everness series is a winner.” —Publishers Weekly
Planet Earth
by Farah Rizvi Kathleen M. ReillyPlanet Earth: 25 Environmental Projects You Can Build Yourself provides an engaging guide to the natural world and encourages children ages 9 and up to get their hands dirty and actively connect with the environment. It then introduces key environmental issues-wind and solar power, pollution, endangered species, global warming, and recycling-and posits potential solutions. Trivia, fun facts, and 25 captivating hands-on projects investigate ecology basics, such as the food chain, oxygen, and animal habitats, as well as ways to lessen the strain on Earth's resources by reducing human consumption and waste. With Planet Earth kids will learn how to respect and protect our unique planet.
Planet Earth Is Blue
by Nicole Panteleakos<P><P>A heartrending and hopeful debut novel about a nonverbal girl and her passion for space exploration, for fans of See You in the Cosmos, Mockingbird, and The Thing About Jellyfish. <P><P>Twelve-year-old Nova is eagerly awaiting the launch of the space shuttle Challenger--it's the first time a teacher is going into space, and kids across America will watch the event on live TV in their classrooms. <P><P>Nova and her big sister, Bridget, share a love of astronomy and the space program. <P><P>They planned to watch the launch together. But Bridget has disappeared, and Nova is in a new foster home. While foster families and teachers dismiss Nova as severely autistic and nonverbal, Bridget understands how intelligent and special Nova is, and all that she can't express. <P><P>As the liftoff draws closer, Nova's new foster family and teachers begin to see her potential, and for the first time, she is making friends without Bridget. But every day, she's counting down to the launch, and to the moment when she'll see Bridget again. Because Bridget said, "No matter what, I'll be there. I promise."
Planet Earth for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Water, Air, and Life in Our Ecosphere (Junior Scientists)
by Stacy W KishExplore the land, water, and sky with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9 Have you ever wondered what makes the weather change? Or how mountains, rivers, and valleys get their shapes? Answer these questions and more with Planet Earth for Kids! You'll explore how our planet became the perfect home for all its plants and animals and how our air, sun, water, and dirt make planet Earth unique.Photos and illustrations—Beautiful pictures and fascinating diagrams let you take a peek at everything from penguins and storm clouds to the different types of rocks.Facts and activities—Discover what causes volcanoes, how much salt is really in the ocean, and even how to build your own solar-powered pizza oven!Earth ecosystems—Learn about the different biomes and habitats all over planet Earth and the plants and animals that work together to keep them healthy.Find out what keeps all life on Earth in balance with Planet Earth for Kids.
Planet Grief
by Monique PolakWhat a crappy way to spend a weekend. The always-sarcastic Abby would rather be playing soccer, and the cagily quiet Christopher thinks a grief retreat is a waste of time. Neither of them wants to spend two days talking about their feelings. But despite their best efforts to stay aloof, Abby and Christopher are drawn into the lives of the other kids at the retreat. Maybe their stories will make them rethink how they are dealing with their own losses.
Planet Hunter: Geoff Marcy and the Search for Other Earths
by Vicki O. WittensteinHe has discovered more planets than anyone in history. In this inspiring true story, winner of the American Institute of Physics Award, Geoff Marcy's love of space helped him overcome struggles in his studies until finally he became an astronomer. <P><P> But he was not on track to make major discoveries. Eventually, he went back to the questions that thrilled him as a boy: Are we alone? Do Earth-like planets orbit the stars in the night sky? It would not be easy to find a planet outside our solar system. Others had tried and failed. But Marcy never gave up. Since 1995, he and his colleagues have discovered nearly half of the 380 known "extrasolar" planets. Stunning paintings transport the reader to the exotic worlds that he and others have found.
Planet Hunting: Racking Up Data And Looking For Life (Future Space Ser.)
by Andrew LangleyIn the vastness of space, countless planets exist. Scientists are actively studying as many of them as they can. How many could support life as Earth does? And what other wonderful worlds will our technology find?
Planet Jupiter
by Jane KurtzJupiter is used to being a planet of one, and she likes it that way. But then a cousin, who Jupiter never even knew existed, comes from Ethiopia to stay for the summer, and Jupiter is put in charge of taking care of her. A lyrical and memorable story of family, friendship, and community—perfect for fans of Katherine Hannigan’s Ida B and Holly Goldberg Sloan’s Counting by 7s.Jupiter and her family have spent their lives on the road, moving from town to town in a trusty old van and earning their living by playing music for tourists. But when their van breaks down, Jupiter’s mother rents an actual house in Portland for the summer so Jupiter’s annoying cousin Edom, recently adopted from Ethiopia, can stay with them. Luckily, Edom doesn’t want to be in Portland any more than Jupiter wants her there, and the two hatch a Grand Plan to send Edom back to her mother. In the process, Jupiter learns that community and family aren’t always what you expect them to be.A sweet, genuine story with themes of community, immigration, finances, family, and taking care of the environment that will appeal to fans of Cynthia Lord and Lynda Mullaly Hunt.
Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet (Planet Omar #1)
by Zanib MianAn exciting #OwnVoices middle-grade debut starring a Muslim boy with a huge imaginationWelcome to the imaginative brain of Omar!Omar and his family have just moved, and he is NOT excited about starting at a new school. What if the work is too hard or the kids are mean or the teacher is a zombie alien?!But when Omar makes a new best friend, things start looking up. That is, until a Big Mean Bully named Daniel makes every day a nightmare! Daniel even tells Omar that all Muslims are going to be kicked out of the country . . . Could that possibly be true?Luckily, Omar's enormous imagination and goofy family help him get through life's ups and downs.Omar's funny, relatable narrative is the perfect answer to the call for both mirrors and windows to fill bookshelves with diverse stories.
Planet Omar: Incredible Rescue Mission (Planet Omar #3)
by Zanib MianOmar has to solve the mystery of his missing teacher in the third installment of this highly-illustrated middle-grade series starring a Muslim boy with a huge imagination.Omar is going on his biggest adventure yet--a trip to Pakistan! But his excitement about the trip is interrupted by some shocking news: his amazing teacher is not coming back to school, and no one will say why. When Omar and his friends start investigating, the hints they overhear and clues they find lead them to an alarming conclusion--it must be aliens!Omar has a huge imagination, but saving his teacher from aliens seems far-fetched even to him. He's going to need out-of-this-world creative thinking and a huge spirit of adventure to solve this mystery!
Planet Omar: Unexpected Super Spy (Planet Omar #2)
by Zanib MianOmar is back with a big mystery to solve in the second installment of this imaginative, highly-illustrated middle-grade series.When Omar hears that his family's favorite mosque is at risk of shutting down due to lack of funds, he knows he has to do something. And with the help of his best friend Charlie and another unlikely ally, a great idea is born--a school talent contest!Omar and his friends are super excited about their plan, that is until Omar's sister, Maryam, decides she and her friends are going to raise money, too, and the competition is on. The boys' talent show is a huge success but disaster strikes right at the end--all the money goes missing. Omar has no choice but to become a super spy to track down a foe much more wily than his sister.Omar's amazing imagination brings the second story in his adventures to life as he navigates more of life's ups and downs. From sibling brawls to speaking to the scary principal and becoming a community activist, bold illustrations and cheeky dialogue show how Omar perseveres through serious and silly adversity.
Planet of the Apes Cataclysm Vol. 1: Cataclysm Vol. 1 (Planet of the Apes #1)
by Corinna Sara BechkoFollowing their two hit limited series, acclaimed writers Corinna Sara Bechko (Heathentown) and Gabriel Hardman (Hulk) start a new chapter of the PLANET OF THE APES saga, launching the fan-favorite franchise into its most exciting era yet! Eight years before astronaut George Taylor fell from the stars...the stars fell on the PLANET OF THE APES! Once the destroyer of human civilization, the Alpha-Omega bomb of yore has slept silent in the dark side of the moon. One mad monk seeks to wake the beast...and all of ape society is at risk. It's a race against time as Doctor Zaius struggles to find an end to the madness that has engulfed all that he knows! This first volume collects the first four issues of the Apes series that will appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers, featuring art by Damian Couceiro (INCORRUPTIBLE).
Planet of the Apes Cataclysm Vol. 3: Cataclysm Vol. 3 (Planet of the Apes #3)
by Corinna Sara BechkoStill recovering from the terrible cataclysm that rocked the planet, Doctor Zaius tries to maintain the fragile coalition of apes, chimps and orangutans, in an effort to ensure that the rebuilding of Ape City continues apace. But cleanup is turning out to be just as dangerous as the calamity itself. Ape must not harm ape, but soon there may be no choice
Planet of the Dips (Space Brat #4)
by Bruce Coville Katherine CovilleThe Silliest Planet in the Galaxy. Dr. Pimento just can't keep his hands off things. He is a mad scientist, after all! But when he fiddles with the wiring on Blork's new ship, his mistake sends the entire crew hurtling off to the silliest planet in the galaxy.
Planet of the Lawn Gnomes (Goosebumps Most Wanted #1)
by R. L. StineGoosebumps now on Disney+!The infamous, Most Wanted Goosebumps characters are out on the loose and they're coming after you! There is no place to hide. Nothing is safe!Jay Gardner is a mischievous kid who can't stay out of trouble. Unfortunately, Jay gets in so much trouble, his family is forced to move. But there's something odd about Jay's new town. Why does everyone have lawn gnomes in front of their homes? And why is everyone afraid to go outside at night? Jay is about to learn that mischief can lead to terror.
Planet of the Penguins (Alien Math #2)
by David LaRochelleMath meets sci-fi in this clever chapter book—the second in a new series—about two numbers-loving friends and their alien adventures. Lamar and Lexie head off on another math-related adventure to help their new space alien friend, Fooz! It seems Fooz's planet has been overrun with penguins—and the inhabitants are terrified of these adorable creatures. In fact, they&’re so frightened they turn to stone whenever they see even the tiniest baby penguin. To rescue Fooz and his fellow aliens, Lexie and Lamar must solve a series of equations, including reading map coordinates, determining area, interpreting Roman numerals, and understanding percentages. Can they do it all and save the day?
Planetary Science
by Lawrence Hall of Science University of California at BerkeleyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Planetary Science
by Lawrence Hall of Science University of California at BerkeleyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Planetary Science, 2nd Edition
by University of California The Lawrence Hall of SciencePlanetary Science Readings
Planetas en movimiento (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level N #5)
by Sean O'Neill Jillian PowellNIMAC-sourced textbook
Plant Attack: Tremors
by David Browne Brian MorseThese ghostly adventures and spine-chilling stories are great for reads for reluctant readers. Written by well-known authors and illustrated by much-loved illustrators, this series will appeal to boys and girls.
Plant Cells And Life Processes
by Barbara A. SomervillThis book explores the features of the plant cell and their life processes.
Plant Man: The Life and Art of Makoto Azuma (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 6)
by Nicole WalkerFrom Guitars to FLOWERS When a young rock musician struggled to pay his bills, he was forced to take a job doing something he never thought he'd do: work in a flower shop. But that fateful turn of events changed Makoto Azuma's life forever. His job soon evolved into a passion for transforming flowers into art. Now, his amazing and outrageous artwork never fails to surprise and delight audiences around the world. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Plant Signals: How and Why Plants Communicate (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 6)
by Corey FlanniganMysterious Communications When hiking in a forest, we admire a redwood's beauty or a pine tree's fragrance. But what we don't notice are the trees' hidden talents. Trees and other plants can actually communicate with one another in surprising ways—and for fascinating reasons. NIMAC-sourced textbook