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Disappearance at Hangman's Bluff (No Series (generic) Ser.)
by J. E. ThompsonIn South Carolina, young friends Abbey and Bee see their neighbor's dog, Yemassee, getting kidnapped by a couple of rough-looking fellas with guns. What does this mean? Abbey knows one thing: if you try to mess with her family, friends, or friends' dogs, you've got trouble on your hands.
Disappearance at Hangman's Bluff: A Felony Bay Mystery
by J. E. ThompsonJust in case your memory's as short as a South Carolina snowstorm, I'm Abbey Force, and my best friend, Bee, and I spent the last few months solving this crazy mystery involving robbery, betrayal, and a lost chest of Spanish gold. We also managed to clear my dad of the crimes everyone thought he committed (even though he still hadn't woken up from his coma). Not too shabby for a summer vacation.Now school's about to begin again, but that isn't even close to the most distressing thing happening around here. First, my dad woke up, which is great, but he somehow got it into his head that he needs to start taking cases again. Then me and Bee saw something simply awful: our neighbor's dog, Yemassee, getting kidnapped by a couple of rough-looking fellas with guns. And as if that weren't enough, we just found out that someone Daddy sued years ago is back in town, making shady business deals again.I don't know what all of this means, not yet. But I do know that if you try to mess with my dad, my friends, or my friends' dogs, you've got trouble on your hands. Trouble that goes by the name of Force.
Disappearing Acts (Herculeah Jones Mystery #5)
by Betsy ByarsWhen supersleuth Herculeah Jones buys a second-hand camera, little does she suspect that it holds the answer to a mystery she's literally grown up with -- a mystery that began the day her best friend's father disappeared. Before Herculeah can try to reunite her bumbling sidekick with his dad, Meat himself will need her help in solving another baffling mystery: who is the dead woman he finds in the men's bathroom at the Funny Bonz comedy club? And how can he find her killer -- after he loses the body? Even as Herculeah and Meat hone in on a suspect, the killer is planning a little joke for Meat -- and the punchline is to die for. . . "(O)ffers genre fans genuine suspense as well as some laugh-out-loud comedy". -- Booklist for The Dark Stairs
The Disappearing Dog
by Franklin W. Dixon Scott BurroughsIn Hopping Mad, the boys have to figure out a way to stop their school talent show from being ruined--by raining frogs! Let the sleuthing begin!
The Disappearing Friend Mystery (Boxcar Children #30)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar, but now they live with their grandfather. And they've just made a new friend named Beth. The Boxcar Children decide to raise money to help the Greenfield hospital. At Beth's suggestion, they form a service called The Boxcar Helpers - to baby-sit, wash cars, mow lawns, and care for pets. But Beth keeps disappearing. And then other things start to go wrong. Is someone trying to put them out of business
The Disappearing Staircase Mystery (Boxcar Children #85)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Hodges SoileauHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're fixing up the old Bugbee House, a spooky mansion in their neighborhood! The Aldens are helping the Heart and Hands group restore an old estate. The house is bursting with collections of its mysterious and eccentric former owner. But when the contents of the house are auctioned off, the Aldens discover that much of the collection is missing! And that's not the only mystery awaiting the Aldens in this strange mansion. As the children explore, they come across hidden rooms, secret passageways, and strange noises coming from the walls. The Aldens are determined to learn the secret of the Bugbee house... but are they the only ones?
The Disaster Days
by Rebecca BehrensHatchet meets The Babysitters Club in this epic and thrilling survival story about pushing oneself to the limit in the face of a crisis. Hannah Steele loves living on Pelling, a tiny island near Seattle. It's a little disconnected from the outside world, but she's always felt completely safe there. Which is why when she's asked one day to babysit after school, she thinks it's no big deal. Zoe and Oscar are her next-door neighbors, and Hannah just took a babysitting class that she's pretty sure makes her an expert. She isn't even worried that she left her inhaler at home. Then the shaking begins. The terrifying earthquake only lasts four minutes but it changes everything, damaging the house, knocking out the power, and making cell service nonexistent. Even worse, the ferry and the bridge connecting the kids to help—and their parents—are both blocked. Which means they're stranded and alone... With Hannah in charge, as things go from bad to dangerous.
Disaster on the Titanic (Ranger in Time #9)
by Kate Messner Kelley McMorrisEveryone says the Titanic is unsinkable, and Patrick Murphy believes this most of all. He grew up near the shipyard where the magnificent ship was built and officially started working there when he turned thirteen. He's even been chosen to be part of the crew during the Titanic's maiden voyage! Ranger meets Patrick before the ship sets sail, and once on board, they befriend Maryam and Hamad. But one night, the ship hits an iceberg and starts to take on water. It's a race against time for Ranger and his friends to help get as many passengers -- including themselves -- off the ship before it's too late.
Disaster Strikes!: The Most Dangerous Space Missions of All Time
by Jeffrey KlugerTwelve thrilling and terrifying space-mission failures, told by the bestselling author of Apollo 13!There are so many amazing, daring, and exciting missions to outer space that have succeeded. But for every success, there are mistakes, surprises, and flat-out failures that happen along the way. In this collection, bestselling author and award-winning journalist Jeffrey Kluger recounts twelve such disasters, telling the stories of the astronauts and the cosmonauts, the trials and the errors, the missions and the misses.With stories of missions run by both Americans and Russians during the height of the space race, complete with photos of the people and machines behind them, this book delves into the mishaps and the tragedies, small and large, that led humankind to the moon and beyond.Praise for Disaster Strikes!:* "A thrill ride punctuated with spectacular failures--but also spectacular successes." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "The [is] text versatile, efficiently functioning as a collection of short reads or a balanced, book-length narrative . . . Always fascinating, at times unsettling, and highly recommended for elementary and middle school collections." --SLJ, starred review"Each compelling episode is crafted as a self-standing adventure, with an opening hook and a satisfying close, making this an excellent source for readalouds for middle-school classes as well as a pleasure for independent readers." --BCCB
Disaster Survivors: Hammered By A Heat Wave!
by Laura DelalloIn July 1995, a scorching heat wave blasted Chicago with temperatures as high as 106° F (41° C) for five days straight. Such extreme weather can cause heat stroke and even death in vulnerable individuals; in fact, heat waves kill more people in the United States each year than any other kind of natural disaster. How would residents of Chicago survive the relentless heat? Eyewitness accounts and incredible photos bring to life the experiences of ordinary people who faced catastrophic danger -and lived to tell their stories. Kids will discover the causes and characteristics of heat waves and find out how hot weather can quickly turn deadly. Safety tips show young readers how to stay cool during a heat wave.
Disaster Survivors: Struck By Lightning!
by Stephen PersonOn July 26, 2003, mountain-climber Rod Liberal was nearing the summit of Grand Teton Mountain in Wyoming. As Rod clung to the side of a granite cliff, he saw dark clouds rolling toward him. Suddenly, there was a burst of light as a bolt of lightning struck his chest and blew him off the mountain. Attached to the cliff by a rope, he swung in the air thousands of feet above the ground. Would Rod be able to hold on until rescue rangers arrived to save him? Eyewitness accounts and incredible photos bring to life the experiences of ordinary people who faced catastrophic danger -and lived to tell their stories. Kids will discover the causes and characteristics of lightning strikes, and learn about scientific advances in weather forecasting and safety precautions. Safety tips show young readers what to do in case they're caught in a thunderstorm.
Disaster Survivors: Devastated by a VOLCANO!
by Stephen PersonOn June 25, 1997, a volcano on the Caribbean island of Montserrat erupted, spewing hot lava and ash. Linda Daley was washing clothes outside her home in the nearby city of Plymouth when she saw fiery clouds begin to shoot out of the volcano. With clouds of ash and poisonous gases speeding toward her, how would she survive? Eyewitness accounts and incredible photos bring to life the experiences of ordinary people who faced catastrophic danger and lived to tell their stories. Kids will discover the causes and characteristics of volcanoes, and learn about the scientific advances that now allow earlier warnings of possible eruptions to be issued. Safety tips show young readers what to do if they are ever near a volcanic eruption.
Disasters by the Numbers: A Book of Infographics
by Steve JenkinsAn amazing look at Earth&’s natural disasters as seen through numbers, facts, and stunning infographics from Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins! From Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins comes an in-depth look at the world's natural disasters, broken down into four distinct categories: earth, weather, life, and space. From timelines of causes and outcomes of each disaster, graphs highlighting humans' effect on the earth, and a text teeming with fresh, unexpected, and accurate information ready for readers to easily devour, Disasters by the Numbers is unmatched and sure to wow fans old and new.
The Disastrous Magical Wishes of Classroom 13 (Classroom 13 #2)
by Joelle Dreidemy Honest Lee Matthew J. GilbertFor fans of Captain Underpants or Sideways Stories from Wayside School, this new chapter book series is perfect for reluctant readers. When unlucky teacher Ms. Linda LaCrosse finds a magic lamp, she releases a genie--um, I mean, a Djinn--who agrees to grant each of her students ONE WISH!You might think this was fantastic, but it was not. It was a frightful idea! With magic wishes come hungry dinosaurs, stinky pizza, photographing paparazzi, and other huge mistakes. As the students of Classroom 13 are about to learn, you should be careful what you wish for. What would YOU do with one magic wish? The final chapter of each book encourages young readers to write their OWN chapter and send it in to the author, Honest Lee!The Disastrous Magical Wishes of Classroom 13 is the second title in a new chapter book series of hilarious stories about a very unlucky classroom. Each story is full of humor, action, and fun that will prompt hours of conversation among friends, families, and classrooms.(Psst! Hey you. Yeah, YOU! Just between us, this book also has a secret code hidden in every book that kids will have to figure out to read a chapter. Kids'll love it!) ©2017 by Hachette Book Group, Inc.
Disciplinary Literacies: Unpacking Research, Theory, and Practice
by Evan Ortlieb Britnie Delinger Kane Earl H. CheekEducators increasingly recognize the importance of disciplinary literacy for student success, beginning as early as the primary grades. This cutting-edge volume examines ways to help K–12 students develop the literacy skills and inquiry practices needed for high-level work in different academic domains. Chapters interweave research, theory, and practical applications for teaching literature, mathematics, science, and social studies, as well as subjects outside the standard core--physical education, visual and performing arts, and computer science. Essential topics include use of multimodal and digital texts, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, and new directions for teacher professional development. The book features vivid classroom examples and samples of student work.
Discord and the Ponyville Players Dramarama (My Little Pony Chapter Book Ser.)
by G. M. BerrowAn original My Little Pony chapter book featuring Discord!
Discover Ancient Egypt: Level 2 Reader (Discover Reading)
by Amanda TraneMonkey Fun! proves that you’re never too young to begin your learning adventure. It’s a barrel of fun and chock full of interesting monkey facts written in easy to understand rhyming verse for toddlers ages 0-4. “That’s not a monkey who’s peeling a grape. Bigger and tailless, he must be an ape.” “Monkeys who live in a family group, travel together and share with their troop.” Bold, colorful illustrations by Aida Barba Flores will capture the attention of young readers and aid in story comprehension. This is an edutaining rhyming adventure that offers fun learning resources in the back of the book including, Mrs. Dweck’s monkey facts and a monkey counting game.
Discover Castles (Discover Reading)
by Katrina StrezaDiscover Reading Early Reader Who Goes There, Brave Knight! Read all about Castles in this Discover Reading Beginning Reader. From the drawbridge to the knights and princesses, Discover Castles is a fun trip through a medieval castle. Repetition builds reading fluency in this charming easy reader.
Discover China: Level 2 Reader (Discover Reading)
by Katrina StrezaDiscover Reading Early Reader Learn all about China! Read all about China in this Discover Reading Beginning Reader. From famous landmarks like the Great Wall of China, to customs, foods and cultural practices, Discover China provides young readers with information about China in simple sentences for kindergarten, first, and second graders.
Discover Dragons, Giants, and Other Deadly Fantasy Monsters
by A. J. SautterWhere do red dragons like to make their lairs? How tall do mountain giants grow? What happens when a cave troll is exposed to sunlight? Want to learn all about these fantastic creatures and how they live? Look no further! With this easy-to-use reference guide, fantasy fans will become experts on deadly fantasy monsters in no time!
Discover MANGA DRAWING: 30 Basic Lessons for Drawing Guys and Girls
by Mario GaleaLearn to draw your own fun characters in the popular manga style with this kit featuring an instructional booklet, pencils, paper and markers. Easy to follow instructions take characters from basic sketches to full-color finished illustrations.
Discover South America: Level 3 Reader (Discover Reading)
by Victoria MarcosWant to see the beautiful and exotic animals of South America? This level two reader features beautiful photographs and easy-to-read information about rainforest animals. Discover Reading titles feature short sentences, word lists, and questions at the end of each book to further the learning process.
Discover the Oceans
by Chuck Forsman Lauri BerkenkampFrom both a historical and scientific point of view, above and below the surface, this engaging guide brings the world's oceans to life through fun facts, illustrations, and in-depth information. Interactive activities appear throughout, ranging from making solar stills and simple fishing spears to experimenting with a homemade diving bell and figuring out how much water it really takes to survive. With the oceans being the least explored environment on Earth, this reference illuminates some of the most incredible and surprising plants and animals as well as how to survive and navigate these vast expanses.
Discoveries in the Overworld: Lost Minecraft Journals, Book One (Lost Minecraft Journals Series)
by Winter MorganHarriet, Jack, and Toby are treasure hunters, searching the Minecraft world for its most valuable hidden secrets. In an abandoned mineshaft, they discover what they hope is an enchanted book. But what they’ve found turns out to be much more valuable. William is one of Minecraft’s most renowned explorers. He’s a legend in the world of Minecraft, but, under suspicious circumstances, he’s gone missing. The book they’ve discovered is a journal--a lost journal that once belonged to William the Explorer. Ignoring the ominous DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK! warning scribbled across the journal, the treasure hunters delve into the book’s pages. Filled with the knowledge William has gathered during his adventures, the journal offers invaluable information for the treasure hunters. The promise of hidden strongholds filled with treasure is too good to resist, and the trio begins an epic journey in search of rare goods and possibly even the long-lost explorer himself. This is the first book in the new Lost Minecraft Journals series. The chapters of each book alternate between the journal entries (William’s story) and the story of the treasure hunters. Fans of Minecraft won’t want to miss this wild new adventure.