5/13/2023 0 Comments No highway by nevil shute![]() Wells' first novel, published by Heinemann in 1895, here appears for the first time in a school edition. The story of Louis Pasteur makes a fine introduction to medical science. The famous story of the life of Marie Curie, beautifully illustrated by Robert Gibbings. The unforgettable story of a boy pioneer, whose parents died on the Oregon trail. Wells' most thrilling scientific romance. The Family from One End Street - Eve GarnettĪ classic of juvenile fictionthe story of a working-class family, illustrated by the author. The first cheap edition ever published of this world-famous classic.Ĥ. ![]() One of the greatest adventure stories ever written.ģ. In 1964 there was only one General Editor: Ian Serraillier.Ī school tale of detection and high adventure, illustrated by Edward Ardizzone, and first published in 1949. In 1961 the Series had two General Editors: Anne and Ian Serraillier. ![]() The books are well printed, bound in cloth boards, and have the appearance of good modern novels." Series Note: "This new series provides reading matter of the highest quality, at a low price, for boys and girls in Secondary Schools. THE NEW WINDMILL SERIES (HEINEMANN EDUCATIONAL BOOKS) ![]()
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5/13/2023 0 Comments Rick riordan percy jackson![]() ![]() She is a Black girl playing someone who was described in the books as white."Īccording to Jeffries, her Tik Tok account was "banned" by people angry over the decision. Under the headline, "Leah Jeffries is Annabeth," Riordan writes on his website, "I have been clear, as the author, that I was looking for the best actors to inhabit and bring to life the personalities of these characters, and that physical appearance was secondary for me." He continues, "You are judging her appropriateness for this role solely and exclusively on how she looks. ![]() ![]() Rick Riordan, author of the best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians, has some pointed words for critics of the decision to cast Leah Jeffries as the character Annabeth Chase in the upcoming Disney+ series based on the books. ![]() 5/12/2023 0 Comments Doug salati hot dog![]() With fluid art and lyrical text that have the soothing effect of waves on sand, award-winning author Doug Salati shows us how to find calm and carry it back with us so we can appreciate the small joys in a day. She hails a taxi, hops a train, and ferries out to the beach. When he plops down in the middle of a crosswalk, his owner endeavors to get him the breath of fresh air he needs. This hot dog has had enough of summer in the city! Enough of sizzling sidewalks, enough of wailing sirens, enough of people's feet right in his face. “An utter joy from beginning to end!” -Sophie Blackall, two-time Caldecott Medal winner ![]() ![]() NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post ![]() This glowing and playful picture book features an overheated-and overwhelmed-pup who finds his calm with some sea, sand, and fresh air. Doug Salati, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE 2023 CALDECOTT MEDAL This glowing and playful picture book features an overheatedand overwhelmedpup who finds his calm with some sea, sand, and fresh air. ![]() 5/12/2023 0 Comments Crown duel book![]() ![]() Finalist, Soaring Eagle Award (Kids 12-18 voting, Wyoming Library System) in its 16th printing.Ībout the Author: Sherwood Smith has published over forty books, one of which was an Anne Lindbergh Honor Book she’s twice been a finalist for the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award and once a Nebula finalist. ![]() ![]() Nominated for ALA/YASLA Best Books for Young Adults, on the ALA/YASLA Quick Pick List for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, and named one of NY Public Library Best Books for Teens, 1998 list. Toughest of all is courtship, when the one who catches her heart is an enemy. Afterward, Meliara faces a tougher challenge: the battlefield is no longer mud and steel, but palaces, the weapons manners and fans. When Meliara is caught by the enemy commander, the elegant Marquis of Shevraeth, it’s escape or die. Sherwood Smith’s most popular young adult fantasy begins with Meliara and her brother vowing to free Remalna from an evil king. ![]() 5/12/2023 0 Comments Spud learning to fly book![]() ![]() There may be some creasing through previous use but not much. Used-Very Good: The book will be clean without any major stains or markings, the spine will be in excellent shape with only minor creasing, no pages will be missing and the cover is likely to be very clean. What can you expect depending on book condition? Used- Good: The book will be clean without any major stains or markings,the spine of the book will be in great shape meaning the book still has a lot of life in it, no pages will be missing, the pages may be slightly folded through previous use but not majorly. At bahambooks, we try to stick to some simple guidelines in order to ensure all books you buy from us arrive in the condition you expect. Book Details Title: Spud - Learning to Fly Item Condition: used item in a very good condition Author: John van de Ruit ISBN 10: 0143025953 Publisher: Puffin ISBN 13: 9780143025955 Published On: SKU: 6545-9780143025955 Binding: Paperback Language: english Edition: - List Price: - Thanks for looking at our listing. ![]() Used-like N : The book pretty much look like a new book. ![]() Title: Spud - Learning to Fly Item Condition: used item in a very good condition. ![]() Numero oggetto: 302855348518 Spud - Learning to Fly By John van de Ruit. Luogo in cui si trova l'oggetto: South East, GB, ![]() 5/12/2023 0 Comments The heart of hearing heartbeats![]() Is there such a thing and can it endure years of separation? It also explores the love between a parent and child, issues of abandonment, trust and forgiveness. This book explores the meaning of true love between a man and a woman. It's character driven with a rather languid pace that needs to be read slowly and savored for full appreciation.īook Club Talking Points: Talking Points: In summary - a unique and compelling story for those that enjoy a more literary read. The descriptions of Burma are excellent, creating a strong sense of time and place and exposing the vast cultural differences between this country and ours. A range of emotions surface as the story unfolds and the mystery is revealed. While the main theme is a love story, it's also a coming of age story for a young man with an all -consuming desire to be reunited with his true love. ![]() It's about a young women's journey to discover the reason her father unexpectedly disappeared from her life. PBR Book Review: (by- Linda ) This is a moving love story set in Burma written in a lyrical understated style. ![]() 5/12/2023 0 Comments The miseducation of emily post![]() ![]() Danforth's The Miseducation of Cameron Post was listed among summer reading material for college prep and honors classes until the board voted 6-1 to remove it, in mid-June, ostensibly because it contains profanity. This week, we enlisted the aid of noted children's literature expert Pat Scales to refute the justification offered for the removal of an award-winning book from a summer reading list at Cape Henlopen High School in Delaware. Danforth's award-winning novel The Miseducation of Cameron Post, from a summer reading list for the high school's college prep and honors classes. ![]() Two weeks ago, NCAC's Kids' Right to Read Project and other organizations sent a letter to the Cape Henlopen school district in Delaware expressing serious concerns over the removal of Emily M. for Teachers, Parents, and School Officials.Resources for Authors of Banned and Challenged Books. ![]() 5/12/2023 0 Comments Killer instinct barnes![]() After barely escaping a confrontation with an unbalanced killer obsessed with her mother's murder, Cassie hopes she and the rest of the team can stick to solving cold cases from a distance.īut when victims of a brutal new serial killer start turning up, the Naturals are pulled into an active case that strikes too close to home: the killer is a perfect copycat of Dean's incarcerated father-a man he'd do anything to forget. Her talent has landed her a spot in an elite FBI program for teens with innate crime-solving abilities, and into some harrowing situations. ![]() Seventeen-year-old Cassie Hobbes has a gift for profiling people. ![]() A chilling copycat killer has the Naturals in his crosshairs in this exhilarating crime thriller from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games. ![]() 5/11/2023 0 Comments Echo pam munoz ryan sparknotes![]() A month passes, and Mama is now very ill. ![]() The striking workers encounter more difficulty, because the cotton fields where they were working have been ruined by the storm, and they will now have no work. “A masterpiece. Esperanza’s family returns home after the storm covered in dust and dirt, and her mother cannot stop coughing. *“Each individual story is engaging, but together they harmonize to create a thrilling whole.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review *“A grand narrative that examines the power of music to inspire beauty in a world overrun with fear and intolerance, it's worth every moment of readers' time.” - Kirkus, starred review *“The story of Otto and the cursed sisters honor timeless and traditional folktales Ryan has created three contemporary characters who, through faith and perseverance, write their own happy endings, inspiring readers to believe they can do the same.” - School Library Journal, starred review School Library Journal Best Audiobook of 2015 Audiofile Magazine Best Audiobook of 2015 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() With excerpts from diaries, letters, and telegrams historic photos a map source notes and a bibliography, this is an indispensible resource for any young adventure lover, classroom, or library. The first young adult book about Blackjack's remarkable story, Marooned in the Arctic includes sidebars on relevant topics of interest to teens, including the use cats on ships, the phenomenon known as Arctic hysteria, and aspects of Inuit culture and beliefs. After she was finally rescued in August 1923, after two years total on the island, Ada became a celebrity, with newspapers calling her a real female Robinson Crusoe. ![]() Determined to be reunited with her son, Ada learned to survive alone in the icy world by trapping foxes, catching seals, and avoiding polar bears. ![]() Three of the men tried to cross the frozen Chukchi Sea for help but were never seen again, leaving Ada with one remaining team member who soon died of scurvy. Conditions soon turned dire for the team when they were unable to kill enough game to survive. With the men was a young Inuit woman named Ada Blackjack, who had signed on as cook and seamstress to earn money to care for her sick son. In 1921, four men ventured into the Arctic for a top-secret expedition: an attempt to claim uninhabited Wrangel Island in northern Siberia for Great Britain. A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2017 In 1921, four men ventured into the Arctic for a top-secret expedition: an attempt to claim uninhabited Wrangel Island in northern Siberia for Great Britain. ![]() |