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Kaspar the Titanic Cat
by Michael MorpurgoWhen kaspar the cat first arrived at London’s Savoy Hotel, it was Johnny Trott who carried him in. After all, Johnny was a bellboy and was responsible for all of Countess Kandinsky’s things— including Kaspar. But when tragedy befalls the Countess during her stay, Kaspar becomes more than Johnny’s responsibility: Kaspar is Johnny’s new cat, and his new best friend.And when Kaspar and Johnny meet Lizziebeth, a spirited young heiress, they find themselves journeying across the Atlantic with Lizziebeth’s family on England’s newest and most magnificent ship, the Titanic. Because there is always adventure in the air with a cat like Kaspar around. After all, he’s Kaspar Kandinsky, Prince of Cats, a Londoner and a New Yorker and, as far as anyone knows, the only cat to survive the sinking of the Titanic. . . .
Kat Karateka y el gran combate (Kat Karateka #Volumen 2)
by Inés Masip Juan Carlos Bonache Sandra Sánchez¡Diviértete y aprende con la segunda entrega de las aventuras de Kat, la gata Karateka, y sus amigos del Kata Klub! Katerina Katosawa es una gata valiente y audaz que quiere ser la mejor karateka del mundo y no parará hasta conseguirlo, por mucho que le digan que es demasiado pequeña y adorable. En esta segunda entrega, Kat y sus amigos se preparan para la exhibición de primavera en el Kata Club. ¡Están muy emocionados! Pero algo no va bien, Kum, el maestro del Komodo Club, el dojo rival, está más raro de lo normal y Kat sospecha que algo pasa. ¿Conseguirá Kat resolver el misterio del Komodo Club? ¿Correrá peligro la celebración de la exhibición de primavera? Con la ayuda de sus amigos del Kata Club, Kat descubrirá los valores del kárate y de la vida real: respeto, honestidad, constancia, amistad y, sobre todo, que lo importante no es ganar o perder, sino aprender. ¿No sabes qué significa Kumite o cuál es el nombre de los ataques con el puño o el de los ataques de pierna? Tranqui, Sandra Sánchez, la karateka española número uno en el ranking mundial y medallista olímpica, te lo explica todo en las últimas páginas del libro. Otro libro de la colección: Kat Karateca y el Kata Klub Esta colección es ideal para nuevos lectores: *Pensada para niños y niñas de entre 5 y 7 años, es perfecta para introducir a los primeros lectores a la lectura individual. *Con textos sencillos y espaciados, fáciles de leer. *Con un montón de divertidas ilustraciones que complementan el texto y apoyan la lectura. *Aventuras trepidantes que harán que los lectores quieran pasar la página una y otra vez.
Katarina Ballerina (Katarina Ballerina #1)
by Tiler Peck Kyle HarrisA young girl lives out her big ballerina dreams in this graceful start to a new series from New York City Ballet principal dancer and international prima ballerina Tiler Peck and Broadway and television actor Kyle Harris. Ten-year-old Katarina is a New York City girl through and through, but the buzz of the city drives her to feel that she is meant for more than her ordinary day to day routine. Her big dream? To become a prima ballerina. With the help of a few new friends, Katarina finally puts on her first pair of ballet shoes and she&’s more than determined to make it work. But her feet don&’t quite move the way she would like them to, the twirls and spins make her dizzy, and her classmates aren&’t exactly welcoming. When the head of the dance studio announces that there will be a competition to earn a spot in an upcoming international dance camp, Katarina knows this could be her big chance to make her dancer dreams come true. Does this tiny dancer have what it takes to stand out in the ballet world of blending in?
Katarina Ballerina & the Victory Dance (Katarina Ballerina #2)
by Tiler Peck Kyle HarrisKatarina helps a fellow ballet dancer follow his dreams in this sweet second installment in the Katarina Ballerina series from New York City principal dancer and international prima ballerina Tiler Peck and Broadway and television actor Kyle Harris.After earning a spot in a prestigious ballet camp, Katarina is excited to meet other dancers from around the world! When she arrives, Katarina becomes fast friends with a boy named Ricky from London. He loves to dance, but also has a passion for soccer. As the camp comes to a close, Ricky struggles to embrace his identity and tell his teammates back home about his love for dance. Katarina encourages him via her letters as his pen pal, to own his gifts and share them with the world. But will it be enough to help Ricky chase his dreams beyond the soccer field and onto the the dance floor?
Kate And The Beanstalk
by Mary Pope Osborne Giselle PotterFee, Fi, Fo, Fum'un, I smell the blood of an Englishwoman. Be she alive or be she dead, I'll grind her bones to make my bread. <P><P> Mary Pope Osborne's funny, magical retelling of the favorite tale and Giselle Potter's enchanting illustrations feature a new and inspiring heroine named Kate for today's audience. Readers will cheer on this resourceful, gutsy girl as she outsmarts the famously greedy giant.
Kate and Pippin: An Unlikely Love Story
by Martin SpringettThe real-life story of a special friendship sure to capture the hearts of all When Pippin, a helpless baby fawn, was abandoned by her mother on the property of Isobel Springett, things looked uncertain for her. Three days went by, but when her mother didn't return for her, Isobel stepped in and brought her inside—only to discover that some unconventional help was on hand. Isobel's Great dane, Kate, adopted Pippin immediately. From the moment Pippin snuggled into Kate's side, she didn't leave it—even when Isobel fed her sheep's milk from a baby bottle. She followed Kate everywhere, just like a real puppy, and Kate patiently shepherded her through her first strange and confusing days in a human household. The story of Kate's and Pippin's highly unconventional but loving relationship is charmingly chronicled by Martin Springett, Isobel's brother, who is an awardwinning illustrator and author. Featuring Isobel's beautiful photography, Kate and Pippin is sure to be a cherished classic for young and old alike.
The Kate In Between
by Claire SwinarskiIn this timely, call-to-action contemporary middle grade novel from Claire Swinarski, author of What Happens Next, a twelve-year-old girl must face herself, and the truth, after her participation in a bullying incident goes viral. Kate McAllister is desperate for a change. Something to hit refresh and erase the pain of her mother leaving town without her. So when a group of popular girls folds Kate into their clique, it feels like the answer to all her problems—even if it means ditching Haddie, her childhood bestie. But when Kate’s new friends decide that Haddie is their next target, Kate becomes a passive participant in a cruel incident that could have killed Haddie…had Kate not stepped in, at the last minute, and saved her. The next day, a cell phone video of the rescue goes viral, and Kate is hailed a hero. But Kate knows the truth—she was part of the problem—and it’s only a matter of time until the full version of the video is released and everyone knows it too. With so much at stake, Kate must decide who she wants to be: a liar, a follower, or someone greater.
Kate the Chemist: The Awesome Book of Edible Experiments for Kids
by Kate Biberdorf25 incredible--and EDIBLE--science experiments to get kids excited about science! Did you know that all cooking is really chemistry? And that chocolate chip cookies will look--and taste--completely different if you swap out baking powder for baking soda? Or swap out brown sugar for white sugar?In this cookbook packed with 25 edible science experiment recipes kids can do in their own kitchen, chemistry professor and science entertainer Kate the Chemist introduces young scientists to the fascinating world of STEM--and cooking! Kids can make their own: • Chocolate-covered pretzels • Rainbow pasta • Ice cream • Pretzel bites • and more! Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, an ingredients list, full-color photographs, a messiness factor rating, and a note from Kate explaining the science behind each delicious treat.
Kate the Chemist: The Big Book of Experiments
by Kate BiberdorfPacked with 25 incredible science experiments kids can do at home, Kate the Chemist introduces young scientists to the fascinating world of STEM! Have you ever wondered how to make a volcano explode? Or why dropping dry ice in soap bubbles forms neon brains? With 25 kid-friendly science experiments, and stunning full-color photographs, Kate the Chemist's big book of experiments, shows kids just how fun--and easy--it is to be a scientist. Learn how to make slime, fake tattoos, edible snot, and more! Experiments include step-by-step instructions, an ingredients list, full color photographs, a messiness factor rating, and a note from Kate.Create future engineers, scientists, and inventors, and introduce your child to the world of STEM with Kate the Chemist: The Big Book of Experiments!
Kate the Great: Winner Takes All
by Suzy BeckerFifth grader Kate (the Great) is back in business. Specifically the food-drive business, as she, Brooke, and (odd) Nora try to win the Junior Guides competition. But lately their trio has felt imbalanced, with Kate on the outside. It doesn't help that the American Revolution unit at school is turning everyone against each other. Armed with her smarts, an artillery of doodles, and maybe even some advice from Eleanor Roosevelt, Kate must find a way to keep her friends, old and new."A breezy, enjoyable excursion...A zippy little visit with a likable 10-year-old." -Kirkus Reviews
Kate the Great, Except When She's Not (Kate the Great #1)
by Suzy Becker illustrated by Suzy BeckerFans of Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries will love this illustrated series by the "New York Times" bestselling author of "All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat. " Meet Kate Geller, a sassy flute-playing artist, who comes up with an original way to redefine friendship. Kate's older sister is way too perfect. Her younger sister is way too cute. And her mom wants her to be pals with her frenemy, Nora. Her art teacher, Mrs. Petty, is way too uncreative, and how can Kate pay attention at Junior Guides when her pod leader has a sweat stain the size of the town beach? Now she has to get through her Christopher Columbus role during Discovery Day and her "Colonial Buddies" report, but little does she know how much "help" she'll be getting from Eleanor Roosevelt and Albert Einstein. This humorous debut novel features more than 350 illustrations. "From the Hardcover edition. "
Kate, Who Tamed The Wind
by Liz Garton ScanlonAward-winning author Liz Garton Scanlon presents a young, rhythmic read-aloud about a girl who solves a windy problem with an environmentally sound solution: planting trees.A wild wind blows on the tippy-top of a steep hill, turning everything upside down for the man who lives there. Luckily, Kate comes up with a plan to tame the wind. With an old wheelbarrow full of young trees, she journeys up the steep hill to add a little green to the man's life, and to protect the house from the howling wind. From award-winning author Liz Garton Scanlon and whimsical illustrator Lee White comes a delightfully simple, lyrical story about the important role trees play in our lives, and caring for the world in which we live.Praise for Bob, Not Bob by Liz Garton Scanlon:"This is read-aloud gold!" --Publishers Weekly, Starred Praise for All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon:"A sumptuous and openhearted poem . . . (that) expresses the philosophy early readers most need to hear: there's humanity everywhere." --The New York Times
Kate's Story, 1914 (Secrets of the Manor #2)
by Adele WhitbyThere are more family secrets waiting to be discovered at Vandermeer Manor in America in the second book of a historical fiction mystery series.It's the end of June in 1914, and Beth Etheridge is traveling from her home in England's Chatswood Manor all the way to America, to visit her cousin Kate at Vandermeer Manor in Rhode Island. The girls are thrilled to be united, especially because Beth will be in attendance when Kate receives the heirloom "Katherine" necklace: one half of a heart encrusted with gorgeous rubies. It's the companion to Beth's "Elizabeth" necklace. But the trip is cut short when news arrives of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. With talk of war on the horizon, Beth is ordered to return home, but Kate knows the perfect hiding place to help her stay. A wing of Vandermeer Manor is rumored to be haunted, and as the girls explore, they find a different kind of ghost--and a new trove of family secrets.
Katherine Johnson (DK Life Stories)
by Ebony Joy Wilkins Charlotte AgerIn this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, famed NASA mathematician and one of the subjects of the best-selling book and movie Hidden Figures. <p><p> It was an incredible accomplishment when the United States first put a person on the moon--but without the incredible behind-the-scenes work of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, such a feat could not have been possible. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, follow Katherine's remarkable journey from growing up in West Virginia, to becoming a teacher, to breaking barriers at NASA and receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015. <p> DK Life Stories go beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, fun facts, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this series perfect for school reports and projects. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.
Kathryn the Gym Fairy (The School Day Fairies #4)
by Daisy MeadowsIt's time for Jack Frost to learn his lesson! Best friends Kirsty Tate and Rachel Walker usually only get to spend vacations and holidays with each other. But for a special week, they'll both be going to the same school! It's a good thing the two friends are together. Jack Frost is causing trouble at the Fairyland School--and the School Day Fairies need help! Kathryn's magic gym badge is the only one still missing. Rachel and Kirsty have to find it so that school days are fun for everyone again!
Kathy's Hats
by Trudy Krisher Nadine Bernard WestcottKathy has always enjoyed wearing hats. But when she turns nine, she learns that she has cancer. Kathy is scared, and she is especially angry when her chemotherapy treatments make her hair fall out. Suddenly hats aren't so much fun anymore.
Katie and the Cupcake Cure
by Coco SimonThis first book in The Cupcake Diaries is told through the perspective of Katie Brown. We find Katie miserable on the first day of middle school. Her best friend Callie came back from camp boy-crazy and part of a whole new group of friends. When it's made clear that Callie is in the PGC (Popular Girls Club) and Katie is not invited to join, Katie suddenly feels incredibly alone. Katie realizes if she's going to survive middle school she needs to seriously regroup and find some new friends. But how? She bites into the cupcake her mother packed her for lunch and for a second closes her eyes. The sweet treat makes her happy--finally something goes right! Looking around her table, Katie notices the other students seeming a bit lost, as well. Which gives her an idea...With three new friends Katie forms a club as a way to spread the cupcake love and earn some cupcake cash.
Katie and the Cupcake Cure
by Coco SimonThis first book in The Cupcake Diaries is told through the perspective of Katie Brown. We find Katie miserable on the first day of middle school. Her best friend Callie came back from camp boy-crazy and part of a whole new group of friends. When it's made clear that Callie is in the PGC (Popular Girls Club) and Katie is not invited to join, Katie suddenly feels incredibly alone. Katie realizes if she's going to survive middle school she needs to seriously regroup and find some new friends. But how? She bites into the cupcake her mother packed her for lunch and for a second closes her eyes. The sweet treat makes her happy--finally something goes right! Looking around her table, Katie notices the other students seeming a bit lost, as well. Which gives her an idea...With three new friends Katie forms a club as a way to spread the cupcake love and earn some cupcake cash.
Katie and the Cupcake War
by Coco SimonKatie finds the courage to face off with a former friend in this addition to Spotlight's sweet treat of a tween series.Katie and Callie used to be best friends--until Callie ditched Katie so she could join the Popular Girls Club. And even though Katie is now very happy with her Cupcake Club friends, Callie's mean move still bothers her. Finally, Katie finds a way to confront Callie...but it's going to take lots of sweet-talking to repair the friendship.
Katie and the Cupcake War
by Coco SimonKatie finds the courage to face off with a former friend in this addition to Spotlight's sweet treat of a tween series.Katie and Callie used to be best friends--until Callie ditched Katie so she could join the Popular Girls Club. And even though Katie is now very happy with her Cupcake Club friends, Callie's mean move still bothers her. Finally, Katie finds a way to confront Callie...but it's going to take lots of sweet-talking to repair the friendship.
Katie and the Cupcake War
by Coco SimonKatie finds the courage to face off with a former friend in this addition to Spotlight's sweet treat of a tween series.Katie and Callie used to be best friends--until Callie ditched Katie so she could join the Popular Girls Club. And even though Katie is now very happy with her Cupcake Club friends, Callie's mean move still bothers her. Finally, Katie finds a way to confront Callie...but it's going to take lots of sweet-talking to repair the friendship.
Katie and the Mustang #3
by Kathleen DueyKatie knows she has come too far to give up. Taken under the Kylers' wing, she stays close to the Mustang and clings to her dream of finding her uncle. Then a particularly bad river crossing leaves their guide crippled and their group diminished. Knowing that there is strength in numbers, they join forces with a traveling circus troupe, and somehow make it to Fort Laramie.
Katie and the Mustang #4
by Kathleen DueyWith trepidation, Katie continues Westward with the Kylers. The mountainous terrain makes for difficult traveling, and they arrive in Oregon shortly before the winter snows hit. While the Kylers and the others begin the search for land, Katie's worst fears are confirmed. Her uncle is not there. Then she realizes that she has brought the Mustang home, and she cannot keep him with her anymore. Left with no family and without the Mustang to rely on, Katie must find her own way. . .
Katie, Batter Up!
by Coco SimonA sporty addition to a sweet tween series that's all about friendship--and cupcakes, of course!Katie's Cupcake Club friends all have other activities besides making cupcakes: Mia and Alexis are on the soccer team and Emma plays the flute. Katie sets out to find her extracurricular niche and soon she's dribbling, passing, and catching. Sure, Katie can whip up a great cupcake--but can she cook on the field too? When Katie tries out and makes the softball team it's batter up....But instead of swinging away, she gets nervous during games. What if she makes a mistake? What if they lose? Is this the kind of batter Katie really wants to be dealing with? Katie starts to figure out that doing what you love always makes the batter sweeter.