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Algunos son animales
By David Wapner. 2003
Los dieciséis cuentos que componen Algunos son animales son bien distintos. Distintos a otros y distintos entre si. Un poco…
locos, un poco absurdos, un poco históricos. Todos maravillosos. David Wapner nos devuelve la sorpresa en cada una de sus historias porque todas son igual de inesperadas: un torero que busca a Marcelo, su toro, por las calles del barrio; un perro que se cree hombre y no perro. Este libro nos brinda un viaje fascinante, y una lectura tan entretenida que resulta imposible dejarla para después.Pete & Gabby
By Katherine Kirkland, Kay Winters. 2012
Bears!People!Two bear cubs, Gabby and Pete, visit a nearby town. For some reason, they are not warmly greeted by panicked…
residents all over town--from the ice cream store to the post office. All--bears and people--are rescued when the ranger comes to investigate the situation.Full-color illustrations throughout enhance the reading experience for newly independent readers.Rainbow Custodians
By Candice Leathem, Michael Head. 2015
The narrative Rainbow Custodians describes the incredible efforts of creatures to rise against the environmental destruction caused since the European…
invasion of Australia. The central characters Bert and Bennie Koala rally all manner of wildlife to jolt humans into growing a conscience and acting to save endangered creatures and the environment. Rainbow Custodians is designed to link to school curriculum and focuses on important issues such as indigenous people's relationship to land, creation, spiritual connection to mother earth and custodianship. The text exposes environmental degradation, human apathy towards extinct and endangered species and sustainability. Cultural inclusion, sustainability and right relationship are further topics that can be used to enhance the application of this book. Australian wildlife is proudly paraded throughout to familiarise the reader with our unique and wonderful creatures. Poetry is woven throughout the text to enchant the audience with this tale of perplexing complications, intelligent solutions and climactic inspirational codas. The text assumes a life of its own through the brilliant illustrations of Candice Leathem that adorn the cover and each of the ten chapters. These images are designed to delight viewers, provoke discussion and are superb teaching tools. The intended audience ranges from middle - upper primary to early secondary levels, as the text relates to key concepts explored within educational curriculum, but it also has inherent appeal for an older audience. The issues explored within this book have global appeal and it is hoped that a wider audience may enjoy this text and learn from the experience. Thank you for taking the time to read Rainbow Custodians.The Nine Lives of Alexander Baddenfield
By John Bemelmans Marciano. 2013
Alexander Baddenfield is a horrible boya really horrible boywho is the last in a long line of lying, thieving scoundrels.…
One day, Alexander has an astonishing idea. Why not transplant the nine lives from his cat into himself? Suddenly, Alexander has lives to spare, and goes about using them up, attempting the most outrageous feats he can imagine. Only when his lives start running out, and he is left with only one just like everyone else, does he realize how reckless he has been. With its wickedly funny story and equally clever illustrations, this is dark humor at its most delicious. .Borre Flies a Kite
By Saskia Bultman, Jeroen Aalbers, Stefan Tijs. 2005
Borre is about to try out his home-made kite with Fuzz Fuzz. He throws the kite up into the air…
and Fuzz Fuzz runs along as fast as he can with the string in his mouth. The kite soars higher and higher until it disappears in the clouds. Suddenly, Fuzz Fuzz shoots up into the air with the kite string in his mouth. Borre just manages to grab onto one of his back paws. But now they're both lifted off the ground and go zooming through the air into the clouds!Balthazar’s Crystal: A Magical Adventure with Royal Bears
By Anne Warne. 2015
Balthazar's Crystal is magical and through its power we go on journeys to countries we may know little about and…
are asked to think about some big questions; questions like: How do we treat bears, one of our largest mammals? Why are they becoming endangered? Could we use land on our shared planet to make the world a better place for humans and animals? Should large animals such as bears be kept in zoos? These are huge questions and there are no easy or quick answers but they are questions that should at least be asked. To help us think about questions like these we journey with Balthazar (his nickname's Zar), his brother Zachary (or Zach for short) and their young friend Tae to the home of the Royal Clan of Bears from the country of Bhutan, to Far East Russia and to other places in our amazing planet. Through the power of Balthazar's Crystal we also Time Travel to learn some of the history of bears and humans in an effort to gain greater understanding of how humans and large animals interact on a planet that is seeing more and more natural habitats disappearing. Our journey begins when Zach sees a cloud in the exact shape of a bear and when he tells Zar they both have a sense of knowing that awakens in them all sorts of feelings - feelings of excitement, anxiety, hope and also courage and sorrow. Then when a man bumps into Zar and tells him urgently to go to the Crystal Shoppe not far away he realises that an adventure is about to begin for he and his brother. The brothers are joined by their friend Tae and as they enter the Crystal Shoppe they are greeted by the man who had just earlier bumped into Zar. He introduces himself as Ursus and he also introduces his brother Bhu, informing the boys that he is actually a bear who can transform into a human when required. Zar, Zach and Tae are asked by Ursus and Bhu to journey with them on the Path of Remembering to learn more about the history of bear and human interactions and that is when Balthazar's Crystal appears, glimmering and glinting, wielding its magic to lift boys and bear-men into the vortex of air created by its power and into the first stage of the Path of Remembering.The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams
By Rhonda Hayter. 2010
Abbie Adams and her family come from a long line of witches, and she's having a tough time keeping it…
a secret from her best friend and the rest of her school, especially the day her little brother morphs into a wolf and tries to eat his teacher. That's also the day her father brings home a kitten. But when Abbie looks into the kitten's eyes, she realizes there's a boy in there! He's under a spell and soon the whole family bands together to rescue him. They are shocked to realize he's none other than the young Thomas Edison, and if they don't save him fast, he'll never change the world with his inventions.The Seas of Doom
By Steve Cole, Woody Fox. 2005
Something very big and very dangerous is swimming in the seas of planet Aqua Minor. It's destroying all of the…
fish factories and making mincemeat out of all the submarines. So Captain Teggs and the brave crew on the DSS Sauropod set off to investigate. What do they find? A gigantic liopleurodon has made Aqua Minor its home. At first all the evidence points to him as the culprit behind the mass destruction. But then new evidence is uncovered that shows it couldn't be the liopleurodon. Is another monster lurking beneath the seas as well?The Mind-Swap Menace
By Steve Cole, Woody Fox. 2005
Smashing space stations! While on another vital mission, Captain Teggs and his crew nearly crash into an unknown spaceship. But…
when it spins around, the gaping hole and the mark of the meat-eaters reveal that it's a carnivore space station! What's it doing in the middle of the Vegetarian Sector? Teggs and his chief engineer, Iggy, board the space station to check it out. They soon discover that the only remaining dinosaurs in the ship are also two of the most evil criminals in the universe, and one of them is a genius. He's built a machine that can swap minds, and he's going to use it on Teggs and Iggy so he and his partner can fulfill their dreams of riches! It's up to Teggs and his crew to stop them, but how can they when no one knows who is who?The Hatching Horror
By Steve Cole, Charlie Fowkes. 2005
Battle Stations! Captain Teggs and his faithful crew are off on another amazing adventure in their spaceship, the DSS Sauropod.…
This time Teggs is taking some desperate dinosaurs and their precious eggs to begin a new life on a remote planet. But some nasty egg-eating oviraptors are chasing after them, and the planet itself has a sinister surprise hiding deep inside!Trapped #8
By Laurie Anderson. 2009
Someone's been setting animal traps in the nature preserve behind Brenna's house. She and her older brother, Sage, are furious…
- not only is that illegal, it's hurting and killing defenseless animals where they should be safe. They both want to do something, but Brenna's worried that Sage may have some really extreme plans in mind. Can she rein him in?Chosen
By Jessica Burkhart. 2011
Lauren Towers has always had one dream: to be a professional equestrian, competing with the best of the best. Natch,…
she's applied for a highly coveted spot at Canterwood Crest Academy. But while she waits to see if she gets in, Lauren is left contemplating her life in Union, Connecticut and the horrible accident that brought her there. Suddenly, Lauren is left wondering: even if she does get into Canterwood, will her past make her stronger or will it stand in the way of her future as an equestrian for good?Tracks
By Diane Lee Wilson. 2012
Can the railroad that is uniting America also bridge the gap between two boys from different backgrounds?Shortly after the Civil…
War, Malachy laces on his father's boots and travels to the American West to work on the transcontinental railroad that will unite the country. In addition to the challenge of the physically grueling work, Malachy also has to adjust to working with Chinese men and boys, whom he views with suspicion and contempt. Despite everything, Malachy gets by with his love for his fierce new dog, Brina, and Blind Thomas, the most hardworking and loyal railroad horse around. But after a Chinese boy is blamed for stealing a bag of coins, Malachy begins to reconsider his prejudices--because Malachy is the real thief, and his conscience is uneasy. He begins to notice the many ways in which the Chinese workers are mistreated. And when real danger threatens, Malachy needs to find the courage to step up and do what's right. Diane Lee Wilson's atmospheric writing vividly depicts the western landscape of America in the 1860s and draws you right in alongside Malachy--and his beloved horse and dog--as he navigates a bumpy moral terrain and discovers a friendship he never knew was possible.The Great Rabbit Rescue
By Katie Davies, Hannah Shaw. 2010
The kids from The Great Hamster Massacre are back--and on a rabbit rescue mission!Joe has gone to live with his…
dad, leaving behind his beloved pet rabbit. Anna and Suzanne try to look after it for him, but when the rabbit becomes ill, they're convinced it's because it's missing Joe. Now Joe is sick too. The girls are certain that Joe and the rabbit will die unless they are reunited soon...But can Anna and Tom and Suzanne pull off The Great Rabbit Rescue in time?Books For Boys: Goldy, Superhamster
By Ian Whybrow. 2014
hi ludo dont be sad im your friend This was my first text message to the boy. Not bad, was…
it? Not for a hamster. Ludo says I'm a genius, but I know he is as well. We have something else in common, too ... we both want to escape, and to explore the Outside. Just two problems. His parents ... and the cat. Ian Whybrow's BOOKS FOR BOYS are funny, pacy reads from one of the UK's best-loved authors - collect all sixteen!Going Home
By Cliff Mcnish. 2014
At the Happy Paws Rescue Centre, every pet dreams of one thing: going home. But Ralph, Mitch, Bessie and Fred…
are the no-hopers: dogs so difficult or troublesome they aren't expected to ever go home. Ralph's face is scarred. Bessie can't stand to be touched. Mitch can't stop chasing cats and Fred . . . has just given up. Who'd want to adopt any of them instead of a cute little puppy? But when Happy Paws reviews its policy of never putting an unwanted pet down, time starts running out for the dogs. Can they prove that they're worth a second chance? Will there be hope for the no-hopers after all?The Maple Festival
By Jennifer A. Bell, Poppy Green. 2015
Sophie Mouse is so excited to help her mother bake treats for Silverlake Forest's big Maple Festival in the fifth…
book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse.It's finally fall in Silverlake Forest, and that means it's time for the annual Maple Festival! The animals have heard it is going to be the biggest one yet with games, rides and, of course, Lily Mouse's famous maple-filled bake-stand. Sophie is delighted when her mother asks for her help baking the goodies for the festival. When they get there, Sophie runs off to play with her friends...until she notices that no one has come to her mother's stand! Can she use some quick thinking and her artistic skills to draw customers in? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.The Boy Who Returned From The Sea
By Clay Morgan. 2007
In the continuation of the popular The Boy Who Spoke Dog, Jack and his beloved dog, Moxie, are reunited on…
the island where they first met. Jack is not the only human on the island: the mysterious and dangerous Blackburn Jukes is there, too, searching for the valuable amber hidden in the bogs of the island. Moxie and Jack soon realize they must work together to protect themselves and their island from this intruder in an action-filled novel readers won't want to put down.Tara and Her Talking Kitten Meet a Mermaid
By Diana Cooper, Kate Shannon. 2012
When a flood overwhelms her village, Tara enlists the help of her old friends the fairies and the Unicorn to…
help save a boy from drowning. Learning from this event, Tara undertakes a special mission to clean up the oceans. By organizing her school and with the help of politicians, Tara successfully builds a campaign to raise public awareness about environmental concerns. The fourth adventure in a magical series, this imaginative story creates clear discussion points allowing parents and teachers to talk to children about actions and consequences while offering ideas on ways to interact with and protect the earth.Millhouse
By Natale Ghent. 2014
Fans of the I, Freddy series and Charlotte's Web will be won over by this charming, delightfully told and illustrated…
story of a petshop misfit -- a hairless guinea pig with a penchant for Shakespeare. Millhouse is a faint-hearted, hairless guinea pig. A great lover of all things theatrical, most especially the work of William Shakespeare, Milly longs for the limelight and someone to love. However, after the death of his beloved owner, the great actor Sir Roderick Lord Kingswagger, Millhouse is abandoned to a neglected and dusty pet shop filled with other rodents -- some rude, some odd, some cute and some downright frightening. Finding himself a reviled outcast and a target of the nasty Pepper Brown ferret, Millhouse sets about trying to find a way back to the theater and a happy home, and in doing so experiences more drama than he could ever have imagined.