Download or read book Tigers Tea With Toppy written by Barbara Kerley and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Barbara Kerley, author of the Caldecott Honor Book The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins, comes an enchanting true story that marks her return to science and natural history! An NPR Best Book of the YearA Booklist Notable BookA Junior Library Guild Selection* "A powerful story of following one's dreams and passions, despite life's challenges." --School Library Journal, starred reviewRhoda loves spending time with Toppy. He is not only her beloved grandpa, but also the world-famous wildlife artist Charles R. Knight! Every outing with Toppy -- from visits to the American Museum of Natural History and the Central Park Zoo to tea parties at The Plaza Hotel -- is filled with fun and adventure.Lovers of animals, art, natural history, and New York City will relish this vivacious and winsomely depicted true story. Presented through Rhoda's eyes, it celebrates the enchantment of scientific inquiry, a tender grandparent-grandchild bond, and the vision of a pioneering artist who opened our eyes to the wonders of the ancient world.Included in this book are dozens of Charles R. Knight's original paintings and drawings, interspersed with Matte Stephens's winsome illustrations.
Download or read book The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins written by Barbara Kerley and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illuminating history of Mr. Waterhouse Hawkins artist and lecturer.
Download or read book Tales from the Inner City written by Shaun Tan and published by Walker Studio. This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Eleanor Makes Her Mark written by Barbara Kerley and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring true story about modeling good leadership and being the change you wish to see. "A compelling celebration of Eleanor Roosevelt that will inspire children to follow in her footsteps." -- Kirkus Reviews "A necessary source of inspiration." -- School Library Journal All her life, Eleanor Roosevelt hoped to "leave some mark upon the world." She was a shy child who found joy in helping others. A passionate young adult who longed for adventure. An independent young woman who formed her own opinions. A trustworthy partner who worked tirelessly for change. So when her husband became president and she became first lady, Eleanor was ready to make her mark. With characteristic candor, compassion, and courage, she traversed the country and trotted the globe, championing the value and dignity of every human being and transforming the role of first lady. This graceful portrait of a vivacious American icon radiates the essence of Eleanor, a model for kindness and purpose, in her time and in ours. How will you leave your mark upon the world?
Download or read book Those Rebels John and Tom written by Barbara Kerley and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dual portrait of two American founding fathers shares introductions to the many ways they helped a young United States in spite of their disparate views, tracing how they overcame interpersonal differences at key points in the nation's early history.
Download or read book Following Baxter written by Barbara Kerley and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This heartwarming adventure for dog lovers everywhere is a great match for fans of books such as The Fourteenth Goldfish and A Snicker of Magic. Eleven-year-old Jordie Marie Wallace has been waiting forever for someone to move in next door, so she is thrilled when Professor Reece arrives: she has a laboratory in her basement and an extraordinary dog named Baxter—who seems to understand everything Jordie says. Jordie and her younger brother T.J. begin walking Baxter and helping Professor Reece in the lab. But being lab assistants ends up being more than Jordie and T.J. bargained for and leads them to a secret neither of them expected. When Professor Reece goes missing, it's up to Jordie and T.J. to use their smarts and Baxter’s magical powers to find her. Will they be able to save Professor Reece before it’s too late? From award-winning author Barbara Kerley comes a sweet and funny story about a young girl, a quirky professor, and a magical dog. A Bank Street Book of the Year! Praise for the award-winning Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins by Barbara Kerley: “Marvelous.” —New York Times “Stunning.” —Kirkus (starred review) “[Kerley] suffuses her text with a contagious sense of wonder and amazement.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Download or read book Ninja in the Kitchen Moby Shinobi Scholastic Reader Level 1 written by Luke Flowers and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moby heads to the pizza shop, where he will ninja kick and chop! In this Level 1 reader series, Moby Shinobi is a very helpful ninja! In this book, Moby Shinobi is making pizza at Papa Peppy's Pizza Shop. Moby tries to toss dough, slice pies, and serve hungry customers, but each attempt to help out just ends in a funny mess. Moby wants to help Papa Peppy, but what if his ninja skills aren't right for the job? When the key to Papa Peppy's secret sauce is lost, it's Moby's time to shine! Rhyming text and bright, full-color artwork make this the perfect book for young readers!
Download or read book Unicorn Treasure Hunt written by Meredith Rusu and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go on a magical adventure through the Fantastical Forest and Shimmering Sky with the Beanie Boos This glittery storybook features four unicorns and other friends and includes stickers. When Treasure the unicorn receives a mysterious treasure map, she and her unicorn friends set off on a quest to find the hidden surprise. Join the Beanie Boo unicorns on this magical adventure in which they might just discover that friendship is the greatest treasure of all
Download or read book The Wind Among the Heather written by Ammon Wrigley and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The World is Waiting for You written by Barbara Kerley and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A stirring invitation to leap, dive, soar, plunge and thrill to the natural world's wonders and glories." --Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW "What do you want to be when you grow up?" is a question kids get asked over and over. But very few connections are made for kids between the present and the future. This book shows kids a pathway from their current interests and talents to a future career or interest. And in so doing, it also encourages adventure, exploration, and discovery, three core principles of National Geographic's mission. It's a celebration of possibility--so simple and so profound. Jumping in puddles can inspire scuba diving. Dirty hands can lead to dinosaur bones Backyard star-gazing inspires future astronauts. Perfectly selected photos make the connections compelling and the future real for kids, then rich back matter brings the message home with inspirational quotes from the real-life adventurers pictured in the images. Grown-ups won't be able to resist sharing this inspirational message with kids, and kids won't be able to resist the invitation to let their imaginations run wild.
Download or read book Sloppy Firsts written by Megan McCafferty and published by Broadway Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Devastated when her best friend moves away, sixteen-year-old Jessica Darling feels isolated at school and at home, as she struggles to deal with her father's obsession with her track meets, her boy-crazy peers, and her own nonexistent love life.
Download or read book Star The Bird Who Inspired Mozart written by Mireille Messier and published by Tundra Books. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chance encounter with a starling inspires Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in this picture book based on a true story. Star: The Bird Who Inspired Mozart is based on the true story of how Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the world's most remarkable musicians, was inspired by one of the world's most unremarkable birds: a starling. In this charming picture book, author Mireille Messier tells the story of a very special relationship and how it began: with a chance musical encounter. And Matte Stephens's playful art captures both the grandeur of 18th century Vienna and the budding unlikely friendship between a famous musician and a humble starling.
Download or read book Mr Flux written by Kyo Maclear and published by Kids Can Press Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tongue-in-cheek tale loosely inspired by the 1960s Fluxus art movement finds Martin and his neighbors confronting their fears about change when an eccentric newcomer demonstrates how change can be big or little or even small enough to fit in a not-so-scary box.
Download or read book Loafing Along Death Valley Trails written by William Caruthers and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1926, on the advice of his doctor, former newspaperman William Caruthers, whose writings appeared in most Western magazines during a career spanning more than 25 years, retired to an orange grove near Ontario, California. Once there, he would go on to spend much of his time during the next 25 years in the Death Valley region, witnessing the transition of Death Valley from a prospector’s hunting ground to a mecca for winter tourists. This book, which was first published in 1951, is William Caruthers’ personal narrative of the old days in Death Valley—”of people and places in Panamint Valley, the Amargosa Desert and the big sink at the bottom of America.” A wonderful read.
Download or read book Greetings from Planet Earth written by Barbara Kerley and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1977, as twelve-year-old Theo struggles with a science class project on space exploration, questions emerge about why his father never returned from Vietnam and why Theo's mother has been keeping secrets for many years.
Download or read book The Autobiography of an Idea written by Louis H. Sullivan and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The early creative years of pioneer American architect and theorist called the 'father of the skyscraper.' Projects, insights, evaluations. Essential for an understanding of early modern American architecture.
Download or read book The Franchise Babe written by Dan Jenkins and published by Random House LLC. This book was released on 2008 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tired of the tedium of the PGA tour, forty-seven-year-old, twice-divorced journalist Jack Brannon, who covers golf for a major sports magazine, decides to turn his attention to the hot new teenagers reviving interest in the LPGA tour, especially gorgeous Ginger Clayton, but he soon discovers that someone is trying to knock the teenage wunderkind out of the competition permanently. 30,000 first printing.
