Verlag: Aladdin
You're about to be an eyewitness to the top ten days in Ben Franklin's life, including: A cunning escape from a cruel brother.A shrewd plan to save the colonies.A treacherous spy game in Paris.A shocking battle with a vengeful aristocrat.And a last-minute triumph that bound American together. These days and five others shook Franklin's world - and yours.
When her mami meets someone new, Juana worries that everything will change in a humorous, heartwarming follow-up to the Pura Belpré Award–winning Juana & Lucas. Juana's life is just about perfect. She lives in the beautiful city of Bogotá with her two most favorite people in the world: her mami and her dog, Lucas. Lately, though, things have become a little less perfect. Mami has a new hairdo and a new amigo named Luis with whom she has been spending a LOT of time. He is kind and teaches Juana about things like photography and jazz music, but sometimes Juana can't help wishing things would go back to the way they were before. When Mami announces that she and Luis are getting married and that they will all be moving to a new casa, Juana is quite distraught. Lucky for her, though, some things will never change — like how much Mami loves her. Based on author-illustrator Juana Medina's own childhood in Colombia, this joyful series is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.Zum Buch
Message From Mars by Clifford D. Simak - Fifty-five pioneers had died on the "bridge of bones" that spanned the Void to the rusty plains of Mars. Now the fifty-sixth stood on the red planet, his only ship a total wreck—and knew that Earth was doomed unless he could send a warning within hours. "You're crazy, man," snapped Steven Alexander, "you can't take off for Mars alone!" Scott Nixon thumped the desk in sudden irritation. "Why not?" he shouted. "One man can run a rocket. Jack Riley's sick and there are no other pilots here. The rocket blasts in fifteen minutes and we can't wait. This is the last chance. The only chance we'll have for months." Jerry Palmer, sitting in front of the massive radio, reached for a bottle of Scotch and slopped a drink into the tumbler at his elbow. "Hell, Doc," he said, "let him go. It won't make any difference. He won't reach Mars. He's just going out in space to die like all the rest of them." Alexander snapped savagely at him. "You don't know what you're saying. You drink too much." "Forget it, Doc," said Scott. "He's telling the truth. I won't get to Mars, of course. You know what they're saying down in the base camp, don't you? About the bridge of bones. Walking to Mars over a bridge of bones." The old man stared at him. "You have lost faith? You don't think you'll go to Mars?" Scott shook his head. "I haven't lost my faith. Someone will get there ... sometime. But it's too soon yet. Look at that tablet, will you!" He waved his hand at a bronze plate set into the wall. "The roll of honor," said Scott, bitterly. "Look at the names. You'll have to buy another soon. There won't be room enough." One Nixon already was on that scroll of bronze. Hugh Nixon, fifty-fourth from the top. And under that the name of Harry Decker, the man who had gone out with him.Zum Buch
New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller! Girls can rule the world—all they need is confidence. This empowering, entertaining guide from the bestselling authors of The Confidence Code gives girls the essential yet elusive code to becoming bold, brave, and fearless. It’s a paradox familiar to parents everywhere: girls are achieving like never before, yet they’re consumed with doubt on the inside. Girls worry constantly about how they look, what people think, whether to try out for a sports team or school play, why they aren’t getting “perfect” grades, and how many likes and followers they have online. Katty Kay and Claire Shipman use cutting-edge science and research, as well as proven methods of behavioral change, to reach girls just when they need it the most—the tween and teen years. Packed with true stories from tons of real girls, The Confidence Code for Girls teaches girls to embrace risk, deal with failure, and be their most authentic selves. If you or the girl in your life loved The Gutsy Girl or Rad American Women A-Z, you'll love this. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.Zum Buch
Rabbit guessed the correct number of jellybeans in Mr. Tortoise's jar and his friends have many suggestions about what he should choose for a prize.Zum Buch
The famous Foxpainter is inspired and has gone out to paint a new picture. Who wouldn't want to be a part of it? A story that introduces young readers to their first notions of Art History and makes them reflect on the importance of teamwork.Zum Buch
A young girl of Scottish heritage might just be able to teleport through the power of dreams! Shona and her family no longer live in Scotland, but the influence the country and her grandmother have had on her is undeniable. Her parents don't want to believe it, but something suspicious occurs when Shona falls asleep. It's almost as if she goes to another place entirely in her dreams. As Shona continues to have these unfathomable dreams, she becomes entangled in something she never could have expected. About the Creepers Horror Stories series: Strange things are happening in the Creepers series! These high-interest, low-vocabulary middle-grade chapter books are perfect for listeners who love a good mix of spooky and silly. Featuring stories with tween protagonists who find themselves in paranormal predicaments, the Creepers series is sure to give listeners goosebumps as they dive into each haunting tale.Zum Buch
