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The Indian in the Cupboard (Collins Modern Classics #1)
by Lynne Reid BanksThe Indian in the Cupboard is the first of five gripping books about Omri and his plastic North American Indian – Little Bull – who comes alive when Omri puts him in a cupboard
The Key to the Indian: Sequel To The Mystery Of The Cupboard (The\indian In The Cupboard Ser. #5)
by Lynne Reid BanksThe fifth title in this gripping series about Omri and his plastic North American Indian – Little Bull – who comes alive when Omri puts him in a cupboard
The Mystery of the Cupboard (The\indian In The Cupboard Ser. #No. 4)
by Lynne Reid BanksWhat will Omri find inside the eaves of his new home? Will there be more little figures that come to life?
Return of the Indian (Lions Ser. #No. 2)
by Lynne Reid BanksOmri has never forgotten Little Bull though, and finally yields to the temptation to see his tiny blood brother again.
Secret of the Indian (The\indian In The Cupboard Ser. #No. 3)
by Lynne Reid BanksWho would believe that a plastic toy American Indian and a plastic toy cowboy can come to life?
African Icons: Ten People Who Shaped History
by Tracey BaptisteAuthor Tracey Baptiste takes readers on a journey across Africa to meet some of the great leaders and thinkers whose vision built a continent and shaped the world. Black history begins thousands of years ago with the many cultures and people of the African continent. Through portraits of ten heroic figures — from Menes, the first ruler to be called Pharaoh, to Queen Idia, a sixteenth-century power broker, visionary, and diplomat — this rich and thrilling nonfiction text goes back many millennia to introduce readers to the underrepresented stories of Black history and Black excellence. Illustrator Hillary D. Wilson’s brilliant portraits accompany each profile, along with vivid, information-filled landscapes, maps, and graphics for readers to pore over and return to again and again. Key Text Features map maps author's note chapters facts further information further reading headsings historical context historical note foreword illustrations illustrator's notes introduction labels photographs references resources table of contents Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.3 Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.
The Jumbie God's Revenge (The Jumbies)
by Tracey BaptisteThe third book in the highly praised and popular Jumbies series is the scariest and most heart-pounding yet as Corinne must unlock newfound power to confront the jumbie god Huracan—who is bent on destroying her island.
The Jumbies (The Jumbies)
by Tracey BaptisteWhen eleven-year-old Corinne stumbles into the forest on her Caribbean island home, she rouses a jumbie--a malevolent spirit--who emerges to wreak havoc. Corinne must call on her courage and her friends and use ancient magic to stop the jumbie and save the island.
Rise of the Jumbies (The Jumbies)
by Tracey BaptisteThe second installment of the action-packed, fantasy-adventure series, The Jumbies. Deep beneath the waves, a great enemy awakens . . . Corinne LaMer defeated the wicked jumbie Severine months ago, but things haven&’t exactly gone back to normal in her Caribbean island home. Everyone knows Corinne is half-jumbie, and many of her neighbors treat her with mistrust. When local children begin to go missing, snatched from the beach and vanishing into wells, suspicious eyes turn to Corinne. To rescue the missing children and clear her own name, Corinne goes deep into the ocean to find Mama D&’Leau, the dangerous jumbie who rules the sea. But Mama D&’Leau&’s help comes with a price. Corinne and her friends Dru, Bouki, and Malik must travel with mermaids across the ocean to fetch a powerful object for Mama D&’Leau. The only thing more perilous than Corinne&’s adventures across the sea is the jumbie that waits for her back home. With action-packed storytelling and inventive twists on Caribbean and West African mythology and fairy tales, Rise of the Jumbies is a breathlessly exciting tale of courage and friendship. An NPR Best Book of 2017 A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2017 A School Library Journal Best Book of 2017
Heracles The Hero (Rigby Navigator)
by Antonio BarberPart of the Rigby Navigator series that builds on the foundations laid by Rigby Star Guided for successful guided reading lessons at KS2.
Chase: Book 1 (Chase #1)
by Linwood BarclayGet ready to run . . . an edge-of-your-seat thriller with bite from international bestselling author Linwood Barclay, in his first novel for 9-12 year olds.Chipper is a very special dog. As part of a top-secret, multi-million dollar experiment to create the ultimate canine spy technology, Chipper's whole life has been spent within the walls of a secret organization known only as The Institute. Chipper is supposed to be more machine than mutt, but something's wrong and The Institute knows it. He's about to be terminated.Across the state, twelve-year-old orphan Jeff Conway is working all hours at his aunt Flo's lakeside cabin business. He misses his parents, his old life, and the dog he had to leave behind.When Chipper escapes and his and Jeff's paths collide, dog and boy find themselves tangled up in the most dangerous game of chase imaginable...Winner of the Arthur Ellis award for Best Kid's Crime NovelDanger, secrets and thrilling suspense in Linwood Barclay's action-packed first novel for children.
Escape: Book 2 (Chase #2)
by Linwood BarclayDon't stop running . . . the second edge-of-your-seat thriller with bite from international bestselling author Linwood Barclay for ages 9+12-year-old Jeff and genetically engineered spy dog Chipper are on the run from the mysterious and sinister government organisation knows only as The Institute. Due to a combination of bravery, luck and some of Chipper's more useful modifications, they've managed to evade their pursuers so far. But The Institute is closing in and Chipper and Jeff will have to be stay one step ahead if they want to stay alive..Danger, secrets and thrilling suspense collide in Linwood Barclay's action-packed series for children.
The Thief of Always: A Fable (Cascades Ser.)
by Clive BarkerThe horror story your students have been asking you for! The only children’s story by the master of horror.
The Fact or Fiction Behind Battles and Wars: The Fact Or Fiction Behind Battles And Wars (Truth or Busted #12)
by Kay BarnhamTruth or Busted's battles and wars title explores popular myths and legends about some of the world's most famous conflicts in a tongue-in-cheek, humorous way that kids will find unputdownable! Alongside features such as 'Battle Blunders' in which we learn about people or countries that have lost battles or wars for bizarre reasons, Truth or Busted statements such as 'Ancient Greek armies were square' or 'Elephants are excellent warriors' are explored. We look at where the idea came from, whether it has any basis in truth, or whether they can be consigned to folklore. Finally, each statement is given a TRUTH or BUSTED evaluation! A must for anyone interested in battles and wars, or studying history at school!
The Fact or Fiction Behind Shakespeare: The Fact Or Fiction Behind Shakespeare (Truth or Busted #15)
by Kay BarnhamTruth or Busted's Shakespeare title explores popular myths and legends about the world's greatest playwright in a tongue-in-cheek, humorous way that kids will find unputdownable! Alongside features such as 'The Bard's Best Bits' in which we learn that Shakespearean quotes and phrases are still part of our everyday language, Truth or Busted statements such as 'The Queen Loved Shakespeare's Bottom' or 'Shakespeare Burned Down the Globe Theatre' are explored. We look at where the idea came from, whether it has any basis in truth, or whether they can be consigned to folklore. Finally, each statement is given a TRUTH or BUSTED evaluation! A must for anyone studying Shakespeare at school!
The Fact or Fiction Behind Survival Skills: The Fact Or Fiction Behind Survival Skills (Truth or Busted #8)
by Kay BarnhamTruth or Busted Survival Skills takes popular notions and ideas about how to survive in urban and wilderness environments and examines where the ideas came from, how or why they have become well known, and finally whether they are really true or false! This title looks at statements like: 'You can drink your own wee to survive!' or 'Cows are more deadly than great white sharks'. Each statement is evaluated and then awarded a Truth or Busted stamp at the end of each entry.
The Fact or Fiction Behind The Tudors: The Tudors (PDF) (Truth or Busted #52)
by Kay BarnhamTruth or Busted's Tudors title explores popular myths about the Tudor period, its people and events in a tongue-in-cheek, humorous way that kids will find unputdownable! Alongside features such as 'Zounds!' (a Tudor cry of astonishment) in which we discover the goriest aspects of Tudor life, Truth or Busted statements such as 'Tudors thought that bleeding made you better' or 'It is illegal to eat swans' are explored. We look at where the idea came from, whether it has any basis in truth, or whether it can be consigned to folklore. Finally, each statement is given a TRUTH or BUSTED evaluation!A must for anyone studying the Tudors at key stage 2 or key stage 3!
Nelson Mandela (Inspirational Lives #23)
by Kay BarnhamThe series focuses on the people who inspire children today. Each book looks at the background, life and achievements of a personality, their impact on popular culture as well as detailing the everyday facets of their job and how they have gained such success. This title explores how Nelson Mandela became one of the most influential political leaders in the world, from his origins in a South African herding village, through to his arrest for political activism, his imprisonment at Robben Island and his eventual release and presidency.
The Witch's Boy
by Kelly BarnhillWhen a Bandit King comes to steal the magic that Ned&’s mother, a witch, is meant to keep, it&’s Ned who protects his community. In another kingdom, lives Áine, the daughter of the Bandit King. But when Áine and Ned&’s paths cross, can they trust each other enough to make their way through the treacherous woods and stop the war about to boil over?
National Geographic Kids Chapters: And More True Stories Of Adventures With Animals (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
by Brady Barr Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld National Geographic KidsJoin National Geographic expert and TV personality Brady Barr on some wild adventures with snakes! Readers won't believe their eyes as they read Barr's hilarious—and completely true!—accounts of his interactions with some of the biggest, weirdest, and craziest snakes on Earth.
Science Research Experiments for Young People
by George BarrIntriguing, abundantly illustrated collection of 40 experiments to attract and stimulate young minds. Subjects range from electricity and magnetism to weather, water, distance and time. Among the projects: flight testing homemade rocket balloons and tracking electricity around the house.
Marabel and the Book of Fate (A\marabel Novel Ser.)
by Tracy BarrettFree-spirited Marabel must defy expectations to rescue her brother--and their kingdom--in this charming, action-packed, and magical story perfect for fans of Ella Enchanted and Dealing with Dragons.In Magikos, life is dictated by the Book of Fate's ancient predictions, including the birth of a royal Chosen One who will save the realm. Princess Marabel has grown up in the shadow of her twin brother, Marco, who everyone assumes is the true Chosen One. While Marco is adored and given every opportunity, Marabel is overlooked and has to practice her sword fighting in secret.But on the night of their thirteenth birthday, Marco is kidnapped by an evil queen, and Marabel runs to his rescue. Outside the castle walls for the first time, accompanied by her best friend and a very smug unicorn, Marabel embarks on a daring mission that brings her face-to-face with fairies, trolls, giants--and the possibility that all is not as it seems in Magikos.
Peter Pan: Water Babies (The Penguin English Library)
by J. M. BarrieThe Penguin English Library edition of Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie. 'All children, except one, grow up.' It was Friday night. Mr and Mrs Darling were dining out. Nana had been tied up in the backyard. The poor dog was barking, for she could smell danger. And she was right - this was the night that Peter Pan would take the Darling children on the most breath-taking adventure of their lives, to a place called Neverland, a strange country where the lost boys live and never grow up, a land with mermaids, fairies and pirates - and of course the terrible, evil, Captain Hook. Peter Pan is undoubtedly one of the most famous and best-loved stories for children, an unforgettable, magical fantasy which has been enjoyed by generations.The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.
Peter Pan: Or The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up - A Fantasy in Five Acts (Modern Plays)
by J. M. BarrieEver since Peter Pan flew in through Wendy Darling's nursery window and took her off to Never Land, Barrie's classic adventure story has thrilled and delighted generations of theatre-goers. J M Barrie wrote Peter Pan first as a work of prose and then adapted it for the stage. John Caird and Trevor Nunn first adapted Barrie's book and play in the 1980s for the Royal Shakespeare Company and then in 1997 for the Royal National Theatre. "A feast of nursery nostalgia, wizard effects, Edwardian lingo and tinselled adventure" Observer
Peter Pan and Wendy (Macmillan Children's Books Paperback Classics #10)
by J. M. BarrieMabel Lucie Attwell's gorgeous 1921 re-imagining of J.M. Barrie's classic returns to print in a stunning colour gift edition.