# 1		The Book Thief It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .. Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bomb...
# 2		Sabotaged (Missing) After helping Chip and Alex survive 15th century London, Jonah and Katherine are summoned to help another missing child, Andrea, face her fate. Andrea is really Virginia Dare, from the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Jonah and Katherine are confident in their ability to help Andrea fix history, but when their journey goes dangerously awry, they realize that they may be in over their head. They've landed in the wrong time period. Andrea doesn't seem that interested in leaving the past. And even worse, it appears that someone has deliberately sabotaged their mission.... Published on: 2010-08-24. Origina...
# 3		Number the Stars Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think of life before the war. It's now 1943 and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching through town. When the Jews of Denmark are "relocated". Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be one of the family. Soon Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission to save Ellen's life. An ALA Notable Book. A "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year. Teacher's Guide. BDD Online-Teacher's Resource Center.. Brand: Random House. Published on: 1998-02-09. Released o...
# 4		Esperanza Rising Brand: SCHOLASTIC BOOKS (TRADE). Published on: 2002-06-01. Original language: English. Dimensions: .71" h x 5.28" w x 7.54" l, .44 pounds . Binding: Paperback. 262 pages. Condition: New. Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. ...
# 5		The 39 Clues Book 3: The Sword Thief ATTENTION! Amy and Dan Cahill have been located once again, this time in the company of the notoriously unreliable Alistair Oh. Could they have been foolish enough to make an alliance? . Spies report that Amy and Dan seem to be tracking the life of one of the most powerful fighters the world has ever known. If this fearsome warrior was a Cahill, his secrets are sure to be well-guarded . . . and the price to uncover them just might be lethal. . Published on: 2009-03-03. Released on: 2009-03-03. Original language: English. Dimensions: .60" h x 5.00" w x 7.40" l, .57 pounds . Bindi...
# 6		The 39 Clues Book 2: One False Note THIS JUST IN! Amy and Dan Cahill were spotted on a train, hot on the trail of one of 39 Clues hidden around the world. BUT WAIT! Police report a break-in at an elite hotel, and the suspects ALSO sound suspiciously like Amy and Dan. UPDATE! Amy and Dan have been seen in a car . . . no, in a speedboat chase . . . and HOLD EVERYTHING! They're being chased by an angry mob?!? . When there's a Clue on the line, anything can happen. . Published on: 2008-12-01. Released on: 2008-12-02. Original language: English. Dimensions: .62" h x 5.23" w x 7.68" l, .61 pounds . Binding: Hardcover. ...
# 7		Magic Tree House #44: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House!. Jack and Annie’s mission from Merlin the Magician? To help the famous writer Charles Dickens! In a magical whirl, the brother and sister are whisked back in time to Victorian England and the foggy streets of London.. There, Jack and Annie discover that Charles Dickens has everything he could possibly want. How can they help him? It is not until Mr. Dickens rescues them from being thrown in jail that they discover his secret past and the sad memories that haunt him...
# 8		The Story of the World, Activity Book 1: Ancient Times - From the Earliest Nomad to the Last Roman Emperor Color a picture of a Minoan bull-jumper, make a model of the Nile River, create Roman armor and Celtic jewelry and more...don't just read about history—experience it!. This comprehensive, 8.5" x 11" curriculum guide and activity book contains map activities, coloring pages, games, projects, review questions, cross-references to illustrated encyclopedias, and extensive book lists. Children and parents love the activities, ranging from cooking projects to crafts, board games to science experiments, and puzzles to projects. . Each . Story of the World. Activity Book provides a full ye...
# 9		The 39 Clues Book 8: The Emperor's Code JOIN ANYTIME TO PLAY FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN!. As the race to find the 39 Clues builds to its explosive finish, Amy and Dan must explore an ancient culture and steal a Clue guarded by thousands of the world's best-trained soldiers. It's the most dangerous Clue search yet. As their enemies crowd in, Amy and Dan find themselves separated for the first time ever. The choice lies before them – find the next Clue, or find their way back to each other.. Be the first to find out where the next Clue is! There are three messages hidden on the cover of Book 8: The Emperor’s Code. Go to www.t...
# 10		The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: Volume 1: Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor, Revised Edition This first book in the four-volume narrative history series for elementary students will transform your study of history. . The Story of the World. has won awards from numerous homeschooling magazines and readers' polls—over 150,000 copies of the series in print!. What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi's tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the Plantains? And how did a six-year-old become the last emperor of Rome? . . Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, . The Story of th...
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		Island of the Blue Dolphins Twelve-year-old Karana escapes death at the hands of treacherous hunters, only to find herself totally alone on a harsh desolate island. How she survives in the face of all sorts of dangers makes gripping and inspiring reading. This title is based on a true story.. Published on: 2010-02-08. Original language: English. Dimensions: .48" h x 7.32" w x 7.64" l, .35 pounds . Binding: Paperback. 192 pages. Condition: New. Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee...
		The Invention of Hugo Cabret Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo's undercover life and his most precious secret are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery.. Brand: Scholastic Inc.. Published on: 2007-01-30. Original language...
		The 39 Clues Book 4: Beyond the Grave A Clue found in Book 3 sends Amy and Dan jetting off to find out just what's behind the fierce rivalry between the Tomas and Ekaterina branches of the Cahill family. Was a Clue stolen from the Tomas branch? Where is it now? And most important, can Amy and Dan get their hands on it before their rivals do? . It's a wild race that will take Amy and Dan deep into the bowels of the earth . . . and right into the hands of the enemy. . Published on: 2009-06-01. Released on: 2009-06-02. Original language: English. Dimensions: .67" h x 5.24" w x 7.50" l, .64 pounds . Binding: Hardcover. ...
		Warriors Don't Cry An innocent teenager.. An unexpected hero.. In 1957, Melba Pattillo turned sixteen. That was also the year she became a warrior on the front lines of a civil rights firestorm. Following the landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling, . Brown v. Board of Education,. Melba was one of nine teenagers chosen to integrate Little Rock's Central High School.. Throughout her harrowing ordeal, Melba was taunted by her schoolmates and their parents, threatened by a lynch mob's rope, attacked with lighted sticks of dynamite, and injured by acid sprayed in her eyes. But through it all, she acted with dignity and ...
		The 39 Clues Book 1: The Maze Of Bones - Library Edition (39 Clues. Special Library Edition) What would happen if you discovered that your family was one of the most powerful in human history? What if you were told that the source of the family's power was hidden around the world in the form of 39 clues? What if you were given a choice - take a million dollars and walk away ...or get the first clue and begin the search? At the reading of their grandmother's will, Dan and Amy are given this choice - and they take the clue. Immediately, they are caught in a dangerous race against their own family members. The hunt is on. Think you've gone everywhere books can take you? Think again. Book...
		Johnny Tremain A story filled with danger and excitement, Johnny Tremain tells of the turbulent passionate times in Boston just after the Revolutionary War. Johnny, a young apprentice silversmith, is caught up in a dramatic involvement with James Otis, John Hancock, and John and Samuel Adams in the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington; and finally, a touching resolution of Johnny's personal life.. Published on: 1987-05-01. Released on: 1987-04-01. Original language: English. Dimensions: .81" h x 5.64" w x 7.48" l, .50 pounds . Binding: Paperback. 336 pages. Condition: New. Notes: BUY W...