Publisher: Herald Press
Charles Ludwig retells Michael Faraday’s remarkable life story in fictionalized form. Here is the father of the electric motor, the dynamo, the transformer, the generator. Few persons are aware of the brilliant man’s deep Christian convictions and his determination to live by the Sermon on the Mount. For ages 12 to 15.
There's something strange going on at Washington Irving Elementary School. People are turning into monsters—literally! In The Vanishing Vampire, Sebastian's life has become a real pain in the neck. It all started the night he walked home from the movies by himself. He sort of blacked out and the next morning, he woke up as a vampire. Now he has only one chance to turn back into a human. And time is running out…. With its blend of humor and horror, David Lubar's middle-grade monsteriffic tales series will appeal to the same audience that has made his Weenies short story collections such a success.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.Show book
1st ألعاب جذابة وتعليمية للأطفال. أرقام ممارسة طلاب مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة ورياض الأطفال والصف Fun and educational games for kids. Activities for preschoolers and kindergarten students to practice numbers.Show book
“This imaginative collection of 13 plot summaries is pure poetry, and a whole lot of fun . . . A wonderful read” from the author of Poem-mobiles (The Miss Rumphius Effect). Thirteen witty and wacky poems pose riddles that challenge readers to “Name That Book.” With a glass slipper here and a spiderweb there, Lynn Munsinger’s adorable illustrations lead young readers to the solutions. From Goodnight Moon to Madeline, children and parents alike will delight in recognizing their most cherished stories. “Use this individually or collectively to spice up a readaloud, or just let kids revel in their pride in their own reading history.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “This book is perfect for an interactive read-aloud, especially if the illustrations are held back until after the text has been read.” —School Library Journal “This book provides teachers and librarians an excellent opportunity to introduce today’s children to these delightful works.” —Library Media Connection “Lots of fun as a story hour entree, and kids might enjoy making up some more of their own.” —The Horn Book MagazineShow book
With more twists and turns than a palace vault and one unforgettable family of thieves, this second book in Brian Farrey's epic and critically acclaimed Vengekeep Prophecies trilogy will leave you breathless.Trouble is brewing in the Five Provinces. Mysterious magical artifacts have gone missing from the royal vaults. Master thieves from a secret society known as the Shadowhands are disappearing. And without explanation, the High Laird has begun imprisoning the peaceful Sarosans.Jaxter Grimjinx suspects all these things are connected, but after the tapestry fiasco that nearly destroyed Vengekeep, he knows better than to get involved. Then he and his parents receive a summons from the Shadowhands—a summons that they would be foolish to ignore—and Jaxter is thrust into the heart of the conspiracy. With the help of a few new friends and an old friend he would rather forget, Jaxter will have to delve deep into some long-buried and dangerous secrets.A "rich fantasy" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) with a family of thieves that "couldn't be more likable" (Kirkus Reviews), the Vengekeep Prophecies trilogy takes everything you thought you knew about prophecies and spins it into pure magic. Don't miss the thrilling conclusion to the series, The Grimjinx Rebellion.Show book
The Big Splash Circus is the greatest show under the sea! Latern Fish is searching for his special talent and is yet to discover his part in the show. His friends are keen to help as they don't like to see him sad. Can you help to find his special talent? Get ready for the underwater adventure to begin.Show book
One magical sword. Two rivals.Wind-voice the half-dove, formerly enslaved, is now free, and Maldeor, the one-winged archaeopteryx, hungers for supreme power. The adversaries will both embark on their own epic quest to find the sword that will determine the future of birdkind. An exciting prequel to the New York Times bestseller Swordbird.Show book
