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Alana Oakley is a fresh and upbeat mystery series. Gutsy and bold, teen sleuth Alana Oakley, along with her unique group of friends, deftly wrangles misdeeds, mysteries, and her slightly absurd mother. This set is fast-paced with just the right balance of comedy, crazy antics, and serious messages for readers. Features include: Alana isn't your typical teenagerÑloyal, lippy, and level-headed, she's the best person to have around in a crisis. Smart, cool mystery series for readers ages 10 to 13. Multicultural theme with characters who will empower girls and encourage them to feel good about their individuality.
In case you didn't get to meet him last time, Albert -- the little kid with the big ideas -- is back! In the second title in this well-reviewed series Albert takes on flux...and learns that time waits for no one. Everything is moving too fast and Albert wants it to stop. With a simple shout of "Stop!" Albert thinks he can control the flow of things big and small, important and insignificant. Finally, he can do the things he wants, when he wants. Or can he? As evening turns to night and night turns to dawn our vivacious young adventurer learns an important lesson. The Albert series provides an opportunity for loved ones to explore intriguing and thought provoking topics together. Both children and adults will enjoy being a part of Albert's second adventure.
Alberta does dreadful things, and she always gets her own way. So when she doesn't listen to her mother's good advice and enters the wild and dangerous woods, it's no surprise that she tricks a kind stranger and eats their delicious cake. But this stranger is a wolf, wearing a red cape and hood, and she doesn't take kindly to being double-crossed. Will Alberta learn a lesson she will very much regret?
Kids learn 20 Hebrew words that start with Alef, the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. From one side mom goes through a typical day with her little one doing all things that start with alef, while from the “flip side,” dad does the same.
A funky, large-format first book of words and pictures, Aleph is a book to share. Its instantly appealing illustrations introduce shapes, objects, and stories. Through big graphic images and contrasting colors, it takes the reader from basic shapes and familiar objects to a wider world, full of story, character, and wonder. This funny, beautiful, surprising book includes a playful index of first words-a baby dictionary!
Almost everyone has heard of the Nobel Prize, a collection of prizes awarded for accomplishments in science, medicine, literature, and peace. But few people know about the man who established the award and for whom it is named, Alfred Nobel. Alfred Nobel was born in Sweden in 1833. A quick and curious mind, combined with a love of science and chemistry, drove him to invent numerous technological devices throughout his long life. But he is perhaps most well known for his invention of dynamite. Intending it to help safely advance road and bridge construction, Nobel saw his most famous invention used in the development of military weaponry. After a newspaper headline mistakenly announces his death, Nobel was inspired to leave a legacy of another sort. The Man Behind the Peace Prize tells the story of the enduring legacy of Alfred Nobel.
Alice has a BIG family. She has four older brothers and four younger sisters, which puts Alice smack-dab, kerplunk, right in the middle. And sometimes, this middle child just wants to be alone! One day, Alice sneaks away from a family gathering. She loves skipping, singing, and twirling on her own--until she realizes she's lost and feeling an itsy, bitsy, teensy, tiny bit . . . lonely. Hurriedly retracing her steps to the arms of her mushy, marvelous family, she learns that maybe being in the middle isn't so bad after all.
Who's standing between Earth and a universe full of aliens? Zack Gaither, Alien Agent. Planted on Earth to smooth Earth's introductionto the Galactic Union, Zack and his friends?including the dinosaur-like cadet Vraj and his mentor, Agent Sorn must stop evil-doers from revealing the truth too soon.
A spaceship full of alien athletes who crash-landed on Earth offer advice to their new human friends. Whether it's confidence building, dealing with a bully, or just figuring out how to be a good teammate, Alien Invasion: Sports Edition will give readers the clues they need to deal with whatever comes their way.
Imagine . . . you're in the woods after dark. Eerie green lights appear in the distance. Then there's a sudden flash and everything is dark again. You decide to take a closer look. You come upon a saucer-shaped craft hovering silently just above the ground. You reach out to touch it, but the object suddenly shoots up into the sky. Have you just seen a UFO? Some people say they have had experiences like this. Are they telling the truth? To find out, Kelly Milner Halls investigated stories of eyewitnesses from around the world. She explored UFO sightings, landings, crashes, aliens, and even a few hoaxes. She also interviewed several of the world's UFO experts. Examine her findings and decide for yourself whether visitors from other worlds are real.