Editora: Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press
On a quest to find alien birds, Catarina encounters a mythical beast in the deepest depths of outer space in a tale of friendship overcoming fear. Written by a daughter and her father under the lockdown during the global coronavirus pandemic of 2020, this is a story inspired by escape, allergies and adventure.
From the series 'Stories for Vlad': The tomcats find a ball lost in the orchard and by mistake, while trying to find our what it is, break it.Ver livro
Icebreaker Snow's good friend Twinkle the pilot boat is posted to Utö Island in the Archipelago Sea. Soon Twinkle is hard at work plying the iced-over waters of early spring. Returning from the pilot boat meeting point one day, Twinkle is surprised by a snowstorm that caused her instruments to stop working. She is out of contact with the rest of the world and finds herself in a place whose existence is known only in legends... Written by Teemu Leppälä, who is a real-life icebreaker operator, sea captain, and pilot, the Icebreaker Snow books are exiting stories that take both children and adults on real-life adventures on the icy seas. The Lost City is the third book in the series about Icebreaker Snow and his friends.Ver livro
Read by the author with an audiobook-exclusive interview! Will it be A-OK on race day, or will Buster’s anxious, nervous rumblies keep him from victory? When Coach Hog rescues Buster from a failed racing team, Buster has to figure out how to race with new teammates, learn to keep going even after he makes mistakes, and try with all his might to make it to the finish line before all the other cars! But can Buster navigate his anxiety before race day? Roaring with bright and energetic illustrations, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s debut picture book encourages kids that they can overcome any obstacle on the track, finish that final lap, and make a few friends along the way! Buster's Trip to Victory Lane:is ideal for car-crazy kids ages 4 to 8, Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans, and followers of NASCAR and racingteaches kids perseverance whether they are starting something new, are struggling to learn a difficult skill, or need motivation to keep trying when life is toughis a great read-aloud for story time at home, libraries, and schoolshas a brightly foiled jacket and full-color picturesis a perfect choice for birthday parties, for car rides and road trips, as a Christmas stocking stuffer or present, or as a central feature in a gift basketVer livro
Growing up in 1860s China, Tam Ling Fan has lived a life of comfort. Her father is wealthy enough to provide for his family but unconventional enough to spare Ling Fan from the debilitating foot-binding required of most well-off girls. But Ling Fan’s life is upended when her brother dies of influenza and their father is imprisoned under false accusations. Hoping to earn the money that will secure her father’s release, Ling Fan disguises herself as a boy and takes her brother’s contract to work for the Central Pacific Railroad Company in America. Life on “the Gold Mountain” is grueling and dangerous. To build the railroad that will connect the west coast to the east, Ling Fan and other Chinese laborers lay track and blast tunnels through the treacherous peaks of the Sierra Nevada, facing cave-ins, avalanches, and blizzards—along with hostility from white Americans. When someone threatens to expose Ling Fan’s secret, she must take an even greater risk to save what’s left of her family … and to escape the Gold Mountain alive.Ver livro
The Parent Trap meets The Holiday in this heartwarming and funny story of two girls, one American and one British, who become friends and confidantes when their families swap houses, from the acclaimed author of Glitter Gets Everywhere. Allie is British and dreams of being a spy. Sage is an only child from sunny California. They meet when their families swap houses for the summer. Though they’re polar opposites, Allie and Sage quickly realize that they’re both dealing with family issues—Sage’s parents may be on the brink of divorce, and Allie’s struggling to feel heard in her big family. It may take a trip around the world for them to find their place at home. This sweet and emotional story is told in alternating chapters from each girl’s point of view, offering two unique perspectives on family and belonging.Ver livro
A mystery envelope, a riddle, and time is running out… A strange blue envelope greets the kids of Coral Canal right before their spring break. Inside it contains a riddle and a set of instructions. Nobody, not even their parents, seems to know who sent the riddle, and the children only have nine days to solve it and send photographic proof. With hard work, humor, and perseverance, Marisa, Avery, Enrique, and their friends attempt to fulfill the riddle’s demands. Together they research, snorkel, kayak, and beach trek all along the coast of Jupiter, Florida, determined to find an elusive creature before time runs out. But roadblocks keep popping up, and Marisa starts to wonder if God might be teaching them something bigger than simply solving a riddle. Ocean’s Paradox will engage young readers who love mystery, humor, and clean, age-appropriate antics. They won’t be able to put the book down until THE END and will be left wishing for the next riddle! Join the kids of Coral Canal as they decode a mysterious riddle and enjoy their first Apex Adventure!Ver livro
