Author: P. J. McMahon Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1439114099 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 132
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There can be only three in the Freaky Joe Club Those are the rules, set down by Freaky Joe himself in the big red book, slightly chewed on one corner and wrapped in a locked bicycle chain. The newest chapter of the Freaky Joe club consists of Conor, Timmy, and Jack, and their mission is to solve crimes and fight evil in Ship's Cove, Texas -- if they can only convince anyone that there is evil in Ship's cove. In their latest case, the freaky Joe Club has to found out who wants to keep the Ship's Cove Octopi's from winning a charity swimathon. What happened to the Octopi's life-size cutout of Sam Houston? Who could have taken it except their archrivals the Sylvan Glen Sharks.? How can you compete against Sharks when you have a really stupid theme song? And most of all,... Who is Freaky Joe?
Author: Valentina Giannella Publisher: Laurence King Publishing ISBN: 1786276437 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 128
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Humans are very adaptable: We can still fix this. But the opportunity to do so will not last for long. We must start today. We have no more excuses' GRETA THUNBERG Follow in the footsteps of the Swedish teenage activist and Nobel Peace Prize candidate in We Are All Greta and join the global mission to save our planet from climate change. Greta Thunberg, author of No One is too Small to Make a Difference, has directed the attention of adults and her peers alike to issues crucial to the future of the planet, and the heads of even the youngest children have been filled with questions. GLOBAL WARMING, THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT, FOSSIL FUELS - what do they all mean? What are biodiversity and sustainable development? Who is studying the changes that are taking place here on Earth? Which sources are reliable? What action can I take? We Are All Greta sets out the basic ideas required to understand climate change, explained in a scientific and accessible way and drawn from the most authoritative sources. With a chapter on key words and sites to help you understand the climate challenge and a list of websites to visit for further information, this is a book for young people, for parents, for grandparents and anyone having to answer direct and urgent questions about what must be done to protect our world. WHAT EARLY READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT WE ARE ALL GRETA 'Will enable readers to understand the climate emergency and learn what can be done to help. Highly illustrated, and with clear, in-depth text and data, it will answer young readers' questions on what climate change means, what its consequences will be, and what must be done to protect our world' LOVEREADING4KIDS BOOK OF THE MONTH 'A must-read book for all the citizens of Earth! You want to save Earth and all in it, stop complaining and start saving' 'A really informative and helpful book that is suitable for both adults and older kids. It was the perfect length and took the time it needed to get the message across without bogging us down' 'Managed to explore a lot of issues in an accessible way, with a great glossary at the end, and also managed to make points without being too scary, preachy or didactic - no mean feat in this field
Author: Steven J Simmons Publisher: Charlesbridge ISBN: 1607341638 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 35
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Alice is a good witch. And Greta... well, Greta and trouble are never far apart. Alice spends her time helping others by weaving her enchanting spells. All Greta does is wreak havoc. But when a forgotten spell comes back to haunt her, Greta's stuck learning something she should have learned long ago.
Author: Jen Beagin Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1982153083 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 336
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"Greta lives with her friend Sabine in an ancient Dutch farmhouse in Hudson, New York. The house, built in 1737, is unrenovated, uninsulated, and full of bees. Greta spends her days transcribing therapy sessions for a sex coach who calls himself Om. She becomes infatuated with his newest client, a repressed married woman she affectionately refers to as Big Swiss, since she's tall, stoic, and originally from Switzerland. Greta is fascinated by Big Swiss's refreshing attitude toward trauma. They both have dark histories, but Big Swiss chooses to remain unattached to her suffering while Greta continues to be tortured by her past. One day, Greta recognizes Big Swiss's voice at the dog park. In a panic, she introduces herself with a fake name and they quickly become enmeshed. Although Big Swiss is unaware of Greta's true identity, Greta has never been more herself with anyone. Her attraction to Big Swiss overrides her guilt, and she'll do anything to sustain the relationship"--
Author: DK Marie Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1947128981 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 238
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Greta and Jacob aren't looking for love, but when they meet, their attraction is white hot, melting away all self-restraint. Both times. The first is a stormy spring afternoon spent indulging in each other's bodies. When they?re abruptly interrupted, they part ways convinced they?re nothing more than an erotic chapter in the other's life. However, when they unexpectedly meet again, Jacob isn't willing to let Greta slip away. He convinces her to give them a chance. Lust turns to love, but resentments fester. Jacob's convinced Greta will never see him as anything more than a blue-collar nobody. A temporary indulgence. Greta fears she isn't strong enough to stand against both her family's scorn and Jacob's growing anger. As tempers flare and passions deepen, they have to decide if their love is strong enough to shatter the cynicism and misconceptions of what it means to be each other's fairy tale ending.
Author: Toni Jordan Publisher: Text Publishing ISBN: 1921656654 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 241
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'The secret to having people give you money is to act as though you don't want it.' Meet Ella Canfield, highly qualified evolutionary biologist. Attractive, if a little serious-looking in those heavy glasses - but then she's about to put her career on the line. Dr Canfield is seeking funding for a highly unorthodox research project. She wants to prove that an extinct animal still roams in one of Australia's most popular national parks. Meet Daniel Metcalf, good-looking, expensively dishevelled millionaire. Quite witty but far too rich to be taken seriously. He heads the Metcalf Trust, which donates money to offbeat scientific research projects. He has a personal interest in animals that don't exist. Problem number one- There is no such person as Dr Ella Canfield. Problem number two- Della Gilmore, professional con artist, has never met anyone like Daniel Metcalf before. Someone is going to take a fall. A sparkling, sexy read from the author of Addition, Fall Girl is a story about passion and loyalty, deceit and integrity, and the importance of believing in things that don't exist.
Author: Tracy Carol Taylor Publisher: Prince of Pages, Inc. ISBN: 1949252086 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 173
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Five adventurous little teeth are about to find out that the Midnight Munchie Show isn't all it’s cracked up to be. Disobeying their teachers and sneaking out of the house, they think they are having the time of their lives at the Midnight Munchie Show. However, they are about to learn that there is a price for everything. Now turned into monster teeth, they must find a cure by morning. And if that weren't bad enough, if they can't get the Dental Wizard to help them, not only will they be monster teeth for all time, but they may not have a home to return to.
Author: Georgina Stevens Publisher: Be The Change Books ISBN: 0995774560 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 61
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Finn the Fortunate Tiger Shark is a funny children's picture book about a popular little tiger shark, who gets into a spot of bother after mistakenly eating too much plastic in the ocean, but whose friends come up with an ingenious plan to help him and their reef. The book delivers a clear message to children on the impact of Ocean Plastic.
Author: Publisher: Chronicle Books ISBN: 1452146837 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 82
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From two-time Caldecott Winner author-illustrator Sophie Blackall! If You Came to Earth is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other. This stunning book is inspired by the thousands of children Sophie Blackall has met during her travels around the world in support of UNICEF and Save the Children. • An engaging storybook about a single curious and imaginative child • Simultaneously funny and touching • Carries a clear message about the need to care for the earth and each other If you come to Earth, there are a few things you need to know. . . We live in all kinds of places. In all kinds of homes. In all kinds of families. Each of us is different. But all of us are amazing. And, together, we share one beautiful planet. This masterful and moving picture book is a visually comprehensive guide to the earth, imbued with warmth and humor. • Ideal for children ages 3 to 5 years old • A great pick for teachers looking for a crowd-pleasing picture book about the world for little students • Perfect for parents, grandparents, and caregivers • You'll love this book if you love books like The Travel Book by Lonely Planet Kids, Atlas of Adventures by Rachel Williams, and If You Lived Here: Houses of the World by Giles Laroche.
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