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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Tejido, Jomike Ilustrador. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very good with light rubbing. 8vo.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Horse and Zebra are best friends, but they couldn't be more different! While Horse is steady and sensible, Zebra is zany and creative. But what they have in common is that they will always look out for each other, and they're always ready to help another animal in need. When the other animals grow tired of Horse's traditional oatcake recipe, Horse and Zebra must figure out how to compromise to save their oatcake-delivery business. Horse and Zebra are best friends, but they couldn't be more different! While Horse is steady and sensible, Zebra is zany and creative. But what they have in common is that they will always look out for each other, and they're always ready to help another animal in need. Horse and Zebra are ready to start their new business, making daily oatcake deliveries with their Cake Wagon. At first they have lots of buyers, but soon the other animals grow tired of Horse's traditional family recipe. Zebra tries her hoof at baking instead, but her cakes are a little too creative. Can Horse and Zebra figure out how to compromise to make their buyers happy? AGES: 5 to 7 AUTHOR: Whitney Sanderson is the author of many books for young readers, including books in the Horse Diaries and Unicorns of the Secret Stable series. She lives with her family in Massachusetts. Her website is When the other animals grow tired of Horses traditional oatcake recipe, Horse and Zebra must figure out how to compromise to save their oatcake-delivery business. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Horse and Zebra are best friends, but they couldn't be more different! While Horse is steady and sensible, Zebra is zany and creative. But what they have in common is that they will always look out for each other, and they're always ready to help another animal in need. When Horse joins Zebra on her trip home to the savannah, Zebra learns how to help Horse feel comfortable in a new environment and Horse learns that new experiences can be fun. Horse and Zebra are best friends, but they couldn't be more different! While Horse is steady and sensible, Zebra is zany and creative. But what they have in common is that they will always look out for each other, and they're always ready to help another animal in need. Zebra invites Horse to join her on a trip home to the savannah. Horse likes meeting Zebra's family and friends, but she soon feels homesick for her cozy stable and daily routine. Zebra figures out how to help Horse feel comfortable while she is far from home, and Horse learns that new experiences can be fun. AGES: 5 to 7 AUTHOR: Whitney Sanderson is the author of many books for young readers, including books in the Horse Diaries and Unicorns of the Secret Stable series. She lives with her family in Massachusetts. Her website is When Horse joins Zebra on her trip home to the savannah, Zebra learns how to help Horse feel comfortable in a new environment and Horse learns that new experiences can be fun. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Epelbaum, Mariano Ilustrador. Paperback. The Society of Paranormal, Invisible, and Restless Imps and Terrors has a problem: due to so-called "science," the living are believing in ghosts less and less. To boost morale, SPIRIT is opening its doors to new members for the first time in centuries. But only the spookiest recruits will get to join the undead's most esteemed organization. To join his legendary grandfather in the undead's most esteemed society, Freddie McFright must haunt a family suffering from a serious case of SADSevere Apparition Denial. Can he scare them out of their un-boo-lieving ways? Freddie McFright is eager to join the world's most elite scarers. After all, his grandfather was a founding member of SPIRIT and a legend among menaces. To prove himself, Freddie must haunt a family suffering from a serious case of SADSevere Apparition Denial. Can he scare them out of their un-boo-lieving ways? The Society of Paranormal, Invisible, and Restless Imps and Terrors has a problem: due to so-called science, the living are believing in ghosts less and less. To boost morale, SPIRIT is opening its doors to new members for the first time in centuries. But only the spookiest recruits will get to join the undead's most esteemed organization. AGES: 7 to 9 To join his legendary grandfather in the undeads most esteemed society, Freddie McFright must haunt a family suffering from a serious case of SADSevere Apparition Denial. Can he scare them out of their un-boo-lieving ways? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Rayanne Vieira Ilustrador. Paperback. On her daily hop, Kangaroo encounters a creature she's never seen before. But is it a River Monster or a potential new friend? When Kangaroo falls into the river on her daily hop, she startles an animal with a flat bill. But it's not her friend Duck. In fact, it's a creature she's never seen before. Sharp claws . . . brown, shiny fur . . . could she have discovered a River Monster? Kangaroo is one small animal in a big, wonderful world, and each day brings a new adventure. Playful, rhyming text and lively imagery help beginning readers follow along as Kangaroo explores her world and makes friends along the way. AGES: 5 to 7 AUTHOR: While Michelle L. Brown has never met a kangaroo or traveled to Australia, she hopes to someday! In the meantime, she keeps busy writing books for kids from her home in Kansas and caring for her own big world, which consists of her large family and their French bulldog, Great Pyrenees, parrot, and betta fish. SELLING POINTS: . Each Kangaroo's Big World title includes art on each spread and Think About It questions to help readers draw connections between their lives and the story. On her daily hop, Kangaroo encounters a creature shes never seen before. But is it a River Monster or a potential new friend? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Rayanne Vieira Ilustrador. Paperback. While searching for her lost boomerang, Kangaroo crashes into Koala's tree, interrupting his nap. Can she convince him to be her friend? Kangaroo is bored, and none of her Outback friends can play. So, she tries boxing by herself, making a sand queen, and looking for her lost boomerang. While searching, she crashes into Koala's branch. Here is the boredom buster she's been seeking! But sleepy Koala just wants to finish his nap and be left alone. Can Kangaroo convince him to be her friend? Kangaroo is one small animal in a big, wonderful world, and each day brings a new adventure. Playful, rhyming text and lively imagery help beginning readers follow along as Kangaroo explores her world and makes friends along the way. AGES: 5 to 7 AUTHOR: While Michelle L. Brown has never met a kangaroo or traveled to Australia, she hopes to someday! In the meantime, she keeps busy writing books for kids from her home in Kansas and caring for her own big world, which consists of her large family and their French bulldog, Great Pyrenees, parrot, and betta fish. SELLING POINTS: . Each Kangaroo's Big World title includes art on each spread and Think About It questions to help readers draw connections between their lives and the story. While searching for her lost boomerang, Kangaroo crashes into Koalas tree, interrupting his nap. Can she convince him to be her friend? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Jomike Tejido Ilustrador. Paperback. Abby's retired service dog Amigo isn't doing well, but she doesn't want to believe it. When the unthinkable happens, she gives up the thing she loves most: caring for the ranch's dogs. Can Abby find a way to move past her grief and keep Amigo's memory alive forever? Amigo, the oldest dog on the ranch, isn't doing well but Abby doesn't want to believe it. Although he is retired, Amigo is more than a service dog, he is her friend. When the unthinkable happens, Abby gives up the thing she loves most: caring for the ranch's dogs. Can Abby find a way to move past her grief and keep Amigo's memory alive forever? At Second Chance Ranch, the Ramirez family cares and works to find homes for all kinds of animals on their 200-acre ranch in Texas. Sisters Natalie (12), Abby (10), and twins Emily and Grace (9) all do their part to help out and give each animal the second chance it deserves. AGES: 8 to 12 AUTHOR: Jomike Tejido is an author and illustrator who has illustrated the books I Funny: School of Laughs and Middle School: Dog's Best Friend, as well as the Pet Charms and I Want to Be . . . Dinosaurs! series. He has fond memories of horseback riding as a kid and has always liked drawing fluffy animals. Jomike lives in Manila with his wife, two daughters, and a chow chow named Oso. Abbys retired service dog Amigo isnt doing well, but she doesnt want to believe it. When the unthinkable happens, she gives up the thing she loves most: caring for the ranchs dogs. Can Abby find a way to move past her grief and keep Amigos memory alive forever? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, a twelve-year-old girl struggles to adapt to big changes when her grandfather with dementia moves in, her parents become too busy, and her once-close sister prepares to move out. Growing up comes with growing pains no matter what, but for twelve-year-old Libby, the changes feel like more than she can bear. After an incident caused by his worsening dementia, Libby's grandfather comes to live with her family, a move that ripples out into other changes. Libby's dad quits his job to become the grandfather's primary caretaker, while her mom picks up the financial slack by working extra shifts. Meanwhile, Libby's older sister and ex-best friend, Erica, packs for a move to boarding school to make room in their modest family home. Libby feels like her cozy world is crashing down around her. But how can she keep up when she's the only one standing still? AGES: 7 to 9 AUTHOR: Meg Gaertner is an editor of middle grade and young adult fiction, the author of several children's nonfiction books, and a graduate of the MFA in Creative Writing program at Antioch University L.A. When she is not writing, she can be found swing dancing, hiking in nature, or playing with her two cats, Phobos and Deimos. In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, a twelve-year-old girl struggles to adapt to big changes when her grandfather with dementia moves in, her parents become too busy, and her once-close sister prepares to move out. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, two friends investigate an abandoned neighborhood lot that everyone believes is haunted and quickly discover a mystery even stranger than ghosts. Elias and Ty have been best friends ever since they discovered a shared love of exploring abandoned places: Elias, for old treasures and artifacts, and Ty, for hauntings and other strange events he can film to build his popularity. So when rumors start spreading about a nearby vacant lot and the odd lights seen there at night, the two friends know they need to investigate. To their surprise, Elias and Ty find a bloody tent buried in the lot. They wonder who put it there, and why? Their investigation leads the friends to uncover mysteries even stranger than ghosts, and what starts as a simple search for answers turns into a dangerous mission when it becomes clear there are people who want to keep the lot's secrets buried. Elias and Ty must race to uncover and expose these secrets before others can stop them from speaking out for good. AGES: 7 to 9 AUTHOR: Keith Wain grew up on a small dairy farm in northern Minnesota. He teaches writing at several colleges and universities and loves bookstores, music, forests, and sports. He lives with his wife, three sons, and dog in Otsego, Minnesota. In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, two friends investigate an abandoned neighborhood lot that everyone believes is haunted and quickly discover a mystery even stranger than ghosts. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, a twelve-year-old girl learns to ride bulls in order to be close to the famous bull-riding father she lost long ago. Twelve-year-old Victoria Vic Smith is not excited about summer in Willow Falls, Oklahoma. Uprooted from her friends and her home, Vic is staying at her grandpa's cattle ranch there while her mother works and saves up money for a new house. At least the town holds rodeos where she can show off her barrel-racing skills on her trusty horse, Buddy. But otherwise, Willow Falls seems to have nothing but mean girls and mysteries about her dad's past, a past her mom won't say a word about. When Vic discovers that her father had been a famous bull rider, she knows she has to try the sport that he loved so much. But bull riding is dangerous, predominantly done by boys and men, and something her mom is vehemently against. Can Vic convince her mom to give her this chance to know the father she lost long ago? AGES: 7 to 9 AUTHOR: Although she has never ridden a bull, Michelle L. Brown has been bucked off her share of ornery horses. Some of her favorite memories are of helping her grandpa with cattle on the ranch. These days, she spends her time rounding up her big family and herding her pet posse, which includes a Great Pyrenees, a French bulldog, a parrot, a Betta fish, and two hamsters. In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, a twelve-year-old girl learns to ride bulls in order to be close to the famous bull-riding father she lost long ago. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Rayanne Vieira Ilustrador. Paperback. In order to play, Sugar Glider must eat a healthy but icky breakfast of worms and spiders. Can Kangaroo help her friend be healthy? Kangaroo is excited to play with her friend Sugar Glider. But Sugar Glider isn't allowed to play until she eats a healthy but icky breakfast of squirmy worms and squiggly spiders. Can Kangaroo help Sugar Glider be healthy? Will they ever get to go play? Kangaroo is one small animal in a big, wonderful world, and each day brings a new adventure. Playful, rhyming text and lively imagery help beginning readers follow along as Kangaroo explores her world and makes friends along the way. AGES: 5 to 7 AUTHOR: While Michelle L. Brown has never met a kangaroo or traveled to Australia, she hopes to someday! In the meantime, she keeps busy writing books for kids from her home in Kansas and caring for her own big world, which consists of her large family and their French bulldog, Great Pyrenees, parrot, and betta fish. SELLING POINTS: . Each Kangaroo's Big World title includes art on each spread and Think About It questions to help readers draw connections between their lives and the story. In order to play, Sugar Glider must eat a healthy but icky breakfast of worms and spiders. Can Kangaroo help her friend be healthy? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Aaron is a 12-year-old baseball phenom, but only when hes playing in the field. At the plate, he struggles. Now, its the last inning of the last game of the season, and Aarons in the batters box, down by one with the bases loaded. Just as he steps up to the plate, Aaron spots his superstar-athlete older brother, Will, who completely abandoned him at the worst possible time. Can Aaron come through in the clutch when his team needs him most, and will his brother come through for him and their family?In the Clutch hooks readers with a do-or-die moment from youth sports, then rewinds to show how the books young athletes found themselves needing to perform under pressure. Aaron is a 12-year-old baseball phenom, and its all come down to his final at-bat. Just then, he spots his superstar-athlete older brother, Will, who completely abandoned him. Can Aaron come through at the plate, and will his brother come through for him? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Nathalie Ortega Ilustrador. Paperback. Sixth graders Anika Veerkar, Benicio Benny Flores, and Libby Abrams attend Eastside Middle School, which is facing challenges as a result of its growing student body. When they learn the school is getting extra funding this year, they know they have the topic for their next feature story: Who decides how public schools spend their money? And where does the money come from? As the kids interview people at school and learn about their different priorities for the moneyan athletic field, a bigger auditorium, improved science equipment, and morethey realize the most important question of all: How can they be part of the decision?Anika, Benny, and Libby are neighborhood friendsand known to be relentlessly curious. Theyre always asking questions, and their interest in sharing the answers has led them to start an online newsletter. Encouraged by their parents, they venture out into the community to investigate the most engaging stories. When Anika, Benny, and Libby learn their school board has additional funding to spend, they decide to explore: How do public schools spend their money? Who makes these decisions? Where does the money come from? And the most important question of all: How can they be part of the decision? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Nathalie Ortega Ilustrador. Paperback. Sixth graders Anika Veerkar, Benicio Benny Flores, and Libby Abrams live a short drive from a small lake, but theyve never been swimming in it. Its closed off as a Superfund site, a mysterious phrase theyve never heard elsewhere. When Bennys out-of-town uncle brings him fishing gear as a present, only to find out no one is allowed to fish in the lake, the friends determine their next big question to explore: Why is the lake off-limits? As the friends interview their neighbors and explore their communitys history, theyll find that not being able to swim or fish in the lake might actually be a good thing.Anika, Benny, and Libby are neighborhood friendsand known to be relentlessly curious. Theyre always asking questions, and their interest in sharing the answers has led them to start an online newsletter. Encouraged by their parents, they venture out into the community to investigate the most engaging stories. When Bennys out-of-town uncle brings him fishing gear as a present, only to find out no one is allowed to fish in the local lake, the friends determine the next big questions to answer in their online newsletter: What is a Superfund site? And why is it off-limits? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Predoi, Adriana Ilustrador. Paperback. Theater kids Maria and Mateo are two talented second graders who love the spotlight. But they soon find that theater is not only fun-it can also teach important life lessons. Join these high-spirited cousins as they learn how to improvise through life's plot twists to shine both onstage and off. Maria and Mateo are eager to start rehearsals for the school play, but it turns out that rehearsing is not always easy or fun. Can they put in the work to make a crowd-pleasing performance? Maria and Mateo are eager to start rehearsals for the school play. But it turns out there is much more to putting on a play than beautiful costumes and adoring fans. It takes sharing the spotlight, learning lines, and practicing difficult dance movesand not all of those tasks are easy or fun. Can the cousins put in the work to make a crowd-pleasing performance? Theater kids Maria and Mateo are two talented second graders who love the spotlight. But they soon find that theater is not only funit can also teach important life lessons. Join these high-spirited cousins as they learn how to improvise through life's plot twists to shine both onstage and off. AGES: 6 to 9 AUTHOR: Hannah Carmona is the best-selling picture book author of Anita and the Dragons, Dazzling Travis, and Beautiful, Wonderful, Strong Little Me! She started out as a stage actor, with a BA in theater from Western Kentucky University, and went on to direct children's theater for many years after. Now, when Hannah is not writing, she narrates audiobooks and spends time studying herbal medicine. Hannah lives in Tennessee with her two daughters and dog who thinks he's a cat. Adriana Predoi grew up in Romania where she studied mural art in high school and later earned a BA in Fine Arts. She now focuses on children's illustration and works from her home studio in London. Her style is whimsical and features a touch of magic. She gets inspiration from plants, nature, and best of all, books! In her free time, she loves reading fiction, writing stories for children, and making a total mess in the kitchen. Maria and Mateo are eager to start rehearsals for the school play, but it turns out that rehearsing is not always easy or fun. Can they put in the work to make a crowd-pleasing performance? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Carmen is a 12-year-old star striker for the Blue Dragons A Team, but when her best friend Destiny abandons the team to try theater, the Dragons need a new goalkeeper, stat. Carmen quickly learns her new position as keeper, but she struggles to deal with the changes in her friendship with Destiny. Plus, theres one shot she just cant seem to stop. Now, the league championship has gone to a shootout, and of course the other teams best striker has the last kick. Can Carmen save both her teams championship dreams and her most important friendship?In the Clutch hooks readers with a do-or-die moment from youth sports, then rewinds to show how the books young athletes found themselves needing to perform under pressure. Carmen is a 12-year-old soccer star who has to suddenly learn goalkeeper after her best friend abandons the team to try theater. With the championship in a shootout, theres still one shot she cant seem to stop. Can Carmen save both the teams championship dreams and her most important friendship? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Grace Cooke Ilustrador. Paperback. When the Histronauts travel back in time to ancient Greece, they'll need your help to uncover the secrets of the past. Join them on their journey as they visit the Acropolis, watch the activities that inspired the Olympic Games, and paint masks for a thrilled Greek tragedy at the amphitheatre. With an exciting mix of graphic novel, facts, and activity, The Histronauts series is a perfect way to bring history to life. When the Histronauts travel back in time to ancient Greece, they'll need your help to uncover the secrets of the past. Join them on their journey as they visit the Acropolis, watch the activities that inspired the Olympic Games, and paint masks for a thrilled Greek tragedy at the amphitheater. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Abeeha Tariq Ilustrador. Paperback. Open the MAGIC face paints and adventure awaits . . . Pirate ship or robot world, which one will you choose? In each a race to find the prize, will you win or lose? Austin, Alanna, and wiener dog Ozzy have been transformed into pirates! Their mission is to find a golden treasure chest before their time in this world runs out. When two very suspicious pirates climb aboard the New Leaf ship and start snooping around, Austin and Alanna know they must help their crewmates. . . .Can they save the ship and complete their mission on time? Austin, Alanna, and wiener dog Ozzy have been transformed into pirates! They must find a golden treasure chest to return to their world before time runs out. But with suspicious pirates aboard, can they save the ship and still complete their mission on time? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Abeeha Tariq Ilustrador. Paperback. Open the MAGIC face paints and adventure awaits . . . Fairy world or Monster Ball, which one will you choose? In each a race to find the prize, will you win or lose? Austin, Alanna, and wiener dog Ozzy are going to a Monster Ball! With the help of magic face paints, Austin has been transformed into a werewolf and Alanna has become a vampire. Their mission is to find a crystal ball. But when a pair of evil skeletons steal a witcha s wand, mayhem ensues on the dance floor. Can Austin and Alanna take back the wand and complete their mission before their time in the monster world runs out? Austin, Alanna, and wiener dog Ozzy have been transformed into monsters! They have to find a crystal ball to return to home before time runs out. But when evil skeletons cause mayhem, can they save the Monster Ball and still complete their mission on time? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Eric Freeberg Ilustrador. Paperback. Ana Maria Garcia writes a corrido about her mother's death, the injustices her Mexican American mining community faces, and her experiences on the picket line in the hopes of winning a talent show, saving her treasured vihuela, and earning money for rent. It's 1951, and workers at the Empire Zinc mine in Alba, New Mexico, have been striking for months. Among them is Ana Maria Garcia's father, who says they may need to sell her vihuela to pay rent. But her vihuela was a gift from her recently deceased mother, and her dream is to be a corridista, a singer of Mexican ballads. As Ana Maria is drawn to the picket line, she is inspired to write a corrido about her mother and the other women of the mining community. An upcoming talent show may be Ana Maria's chance to earn money for rent and save her vihuela - if she can give voice to the song of her heart. It's the storytellers that preserve a nation's history. But what happens when some stories are silenced? The I Am America series features fictional stories based on important historical events from people whose voices have been under represented, lost, or forgotten over time. AGES: 8 to 10 AUTHOR: Judy Dodge Cummings is a former history teacher and the author of more than 25 fiction and nonfiction books for children. She lives in south-central Wisconsin. Her other book in the I Am America series is When the Earth Dragon Trembled: A Story of Chinatown During the San Francisco Earthquake and Fire. Eric Freeberg has illustrated over twenty-five books for children, and has created work for magazines and ad campaigns. He was a winner of the 2010 London Book Fair's Children's Illustration Competition; the 2010 Holbein Prize for Fantasy Art, International Illustration Competition, Japan Illustrators' Association; Runner-Up, 2013 SCBWI Magazine Merit Award; Honorable Mention, 2009 SCBWI Don Freeman Portfolio Competition; and 2nd Prize, 2009 Clymer Museum's Annual Illustration Invitational. He was also a winner of the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Award. Ana Maria Garcia writes a corrido about her mothers death, the injustices her Mexican American mining community faces, and her experiences on the picket line in the hopes of winning a talent show, saving her treasured vihuela, and earning money for rent. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Its 1973, and in Denver, Colorado, Patsy Antoine doesnt usually give much thought to her relatives living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. After all, her classmates dont even know shes part Lakota. Then she learns the tiny town of Wounded Knee has been occupied. Now Patsys relatives are stuck amid the conflict between American Indian Movement activists and Oglala Lakota tribe members on the one side, and federal marshals and FBI agents on the other. When Patsy visits her relatives on Pine Ridge, she learns more about her heritage and the clashing perspectives on the Wounded Knee occupation. As she connects with her roots, Patsy must grapple with the complexities of the conflict and of being biracial.Its the storytellers that preserve a nations history. But what happens when some stories are silenced? The I Am America series features fictional stories based on important historical events about people whose voices have been excluded, lost, or forgotten over time. During the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, a Lakota girl reconnects with her heritage, grapples with clashing views on the conflict, and determines who she wants to be. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Its 1864, and many have come to seek their fortune in the gold-laden mountains of California. Emma Fong, the booksmart and streetwise daughter of a respected Chinese merchant, is more than able to hold her own in the one-room schoolhouse of the mining town of La Porte. But when the town hires a stiff-necked teacher with staunch views against the Chinese, Emmas life crumbles. As the teacher stokes anti-Asian sentiment among Emmas neighbors, Emma must believe in herself and the strengths of her people to survive the growing hate. Will she be able to stake a permanent claim of her own as an American in the Wild West?Its the storytellers that preserve a nations history. But what happens when some stories are silenced? The I Am America series features fictional stories based on important historical events about people whose voices have been excluded, lost, or forgotten over time. When a stiff-necked teacher with staunch views against the Chinese moves to Emma Fongs mining town of La Porte, California, shell have to rely on her wits and the strength of her people to survive his anti-Asian prejudice and stake her claim as an American in the Wild West. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Nathalie Ortega Ilustrador. Paperback. Sixth graders Anika Veerkar, Benicio Benny Flores, and Libby Abrams constantly study their surroundings, hoping to find the next feature story for their online neighborhood newsletter. But theyve never turned their inquisitive gazes on themselves before. A chance question about Libbys door decoration leads the friends to realize theyre all from immigrant families. This discovery prompts their next big questions: Where are our families from? Why and how did they come to the United States? As the friends learn their families histories and deal with upsetting news about Anikas stay in the country, they vow to cherish what brings them together.Anika, Benny, and Libby are neighborhood friendsand known to be relentlessly curious. Theyre always asking questions, and their interest in sharing the answers has led them to start an online newsletter. Encouraged by their parents, they venture out into the community to investigate the most engaging stories. For the first time, Anika, Benny, and Libby turn their inquisitive gazes on themselves, exploring the questions: Where are our families from? Why and how did they come to the United States? As they learn their families histories and receive upsetting news about Anikas stay in the country, they vow to cherish what brings them together. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Nathalie Ortega Ilustrador. Paperback. Sixth graders Anika Veerkar, Benicio Benny Flores, and Libby Abrams have gotten used to being kicked out of their homes due to their endless questions. So when Anikas mother sends them to the grocery store on an errand, they suspect their questions were the culprit once again. But when they see who is behind the checkout counter, all of their trouble-making questions condense into one: Why does someone who could be retired choose to still work? Between popsicle breaks and jumps in the pool, this simple question leads the friends all around their community as they explore the facts and personal stories of veterans.Anika, Benny, and Libby are neighborhood friendsand known to be relentlessly curious. Theyre always asking questions, and their interest in sharing the answers has led them to start an online newsletter. Encouraged by their parents, they venture out into the community to investigate the most engaging stories. When Anika, Benny, and Libby are sent to the grocery store on an errand, they know its because of their endless questions. But behind the checkout counter comes a new question, and the one theyll investigate for their next online newsletter: Why does someone who could be retired choose to still work? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Abeeha Tariq Ilustrador. Paperback. Open the MAGIC face paints and adventure awaits . . . Fairy world or superheroes, which one will you choose? In each a race to find the prize, will you win or lose? Magic face paints have transformed Austin, Alanna, and wiener dog Ozzy into superheroes! When two supervillains swoop into the busy City Museum in a flying machine, they steal a priceless gem, and Austin and Alanna narrowly escape being hit with their Freeze Ray. Alanna Storm and Austin Steel must track down the supervillains, return the gem, and save the museum before their time in the superhero world runs out! Austin, Alanna, and wiener dog Ozzy have been transformed into superheroes! Suddenly, they are wrapped in a fight against supervillains who are targeting the City Museum. Can they save the museum and return home before time runs out? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Trade Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First Thus. Standard used condition. Reading copy or better. Used Book.

Paperback. Condición: new. Arpad Olbey Ilustrador. Paperback. Twelve-year-old Brubeck Farrell has two problems. First, she needs to help the Science Squad of Central Wisconsin raise enough money for quality ultrasound equipment to record bat sounds. Second, she needs to convince her mum to marry her longtime girlfriend, Ginger. When Ginger overhears some of Bru's bat sounds and wants to use them in the music she's composing for a video game, Bru realises that the solutions to her two problems may be intertwined. Will Bru's fundraising efforts get the Squad the bat detection equipment they need? And what will it take to get her mom and Ginger to say 'I do'? AGES: 8 to 12 Brubeck Farrell has two problems: her Science Squad needs money to buy bat detection equipment, and she needs to convince her mom to marry her longtime girlfriend. Will Brus fundraising and matchmaking efforts eventually pay off? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Horse and Zebra are best friends, but they couldn't be more different! While Horse is steady and sensible, Zebra is zany and creative. But what they have in common is that they will always look out for each other, and they're always ready to help another animal in need. When Sheepdog asks Horse and Zebra to watch her puppies while she goes to a sheepherding competition, Horse and Zebra soon realize the need to balance responsibility and fun while caring for the puppies. Horse and Zebra are best friends, but they couldn't be more different! While Horse is steady and sensible, Zebra is zany and creative. But what they have in common is that they will always look out for each other, and they're always ready to help another animal in need. Horse's friend Sheepdog needs someone to watch her puppies while she goes to a sheepherding competition. Horse and Zebra volunteer for the task and soon realize the need to balance responsibility and fun while caring for the puppies. AGES: 5 to 7 AUTHOR: Whitney Sanderson is the author of many books for young readers, including books in the Horse Diaries and Unicorns of the Secret Stable series. She lives with her family in Massachusetts. Her website is When Sheepdog asks Horse and Zebra to watch her puppies while she goes to a sheepherding competition, Horse and Zebra soon realize the need to balance responsibility and fun while caring for the puppies. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Horse and Zebra are best friends, but they couldn't be more different! While Horse is steady and sensible, Zebra is zany and creative. But what they have in common is that they will always look out for each other, and they're always ready to help another animal in need. When Llama's shed is damaged in a windstorm, Horse and Zebra learn the importance of thinking about practicality and feelings when helping a friend in need. Horse and Zebra are best friends, but they couldn't be more different! While Horse is steady and sensible, Zebra is zany and creative. But what they have in common is that they will always look out for each other, and they're always ready to help another animal in need. When Llama's shed is damaged in a windstorm, Horse and Zebra want to help him. Horse focuses on fixing the shed, while Zebra works at cheering up Llama. Both learn the importance of thinking about practicality and feelings when helping a friend in need. AGES: 5 to 7 AUTHOR: Whitney Sanderson is the author of many books for young readers, including books in the Horse Diaries and Unicorns of the Secret Stable series. She lives with her family in Massachusetts. Her website is When Llamas shed is damaged in a windstorm, Horse and Zebra learn the importance of thinking about practicality and feelings when helping a friend in need. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.