Category: Childrens Ebooks

By Robert Grayson

By Frank L. Baum, Yvette Métral

By Hugh Trevor-Roper (auth.)

By Jude Watson

Nachdem Dan und Amy Russland hinter sich gelassen haben, folgen sie den Spuren ihrer verstorbenen Eltern nach Australien. Ein versteckter Hinweis in einer Opalmine führt sie weiter nach Indonesien, wo sie dem Geheimnis um den rätselhaften Tod ihrer Eltern immer näher kommen. Als einer ihrer Konkurrenten bei einem Anschlag ums Leben kommt, beginnen sie immer mehr daran zu zweifeln, ob sie den richtigen Leuten vertrauen …

By Rick Bundschuh

It took genuine religion and braveness to get Bethany again on a surfboard after wasting her arm to a shark. during this new four-book fiction sequence in line with the lifetime of surfer famous person Bethany Hamilton, Bethany and her pals observe God's love and suggestions as they take on the waves that lifestyles fingers them. additionally to be had: Soul Surfer™ Bible, Ask Bethany, and upward thrust Above. In conflict, it is a problem to their tight-knit workforce whilst a brand new lady with a mystery crowds Bethany and her neighbors. vital middle matters result in tricky judgements. In Burned, Bethany has a run-in with a nasty child on a surf journey to Samoa and discovers whatever within the Samoan tradition that brings therapeutic and forgiveness. In hurricane, Bethany is helping a tender kinfolk misplaced at the Kalalun path. As Bethany's early life staff struggles to elevate money for a undertaking journey, her small act of kindness blesses all of them. In Crunch, Bethany meets a bit lady at an orphanage in Mexico who should have her arm got rid of. involved via her...

By Patricia Hynes

By Bernd Horn

The tale of a little-known Canadian victory within the moment Boer warfare.

In the autumn of 1899, Britain entered the second one Anglo-Boer conflict in South Africa convinced that its military might make brief paintings of a set of armed farmers. in spite of the fact that, preliminary confrontations speedy replaced attitudes. Following a sequence of humiliating defeats, Britain quick sought extra troops. Canada replied the decision, and its first contingent consisted of the 2d (Special provider) Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR).

struggling with their first conflict at Paardeburg go with the flow from February 18 to 27, 1900, The RCR did Canada proud, serving with contrast and demonstrating patience and tenacity that rivalled the well-known British regulars. This victory got here at a value, even though. The RCR suffered 39 killed and 123 wounded, yet its accomplishments have been striking. Canadians added the 1st significant British triumph, which grew to become the turning aspect of the clash. The victory additionally awakened...

By Michael Teitelbaum,Thomas Sawyer

By Lois McMaster Bujold

By Glenn Stout

Not very in the past, many of us acknowledged women and girls have been too vulnerable and mild to play activities.

Fortunately, loads of women did not pay attention. Trude Ederle, Louise Stokes, Tidye Pickett, Julie Krone and Danica Patrick certain did not. Trude Ederle swam the English Channel, Louise Stokes and Tidye Pickett made it into the Olympics working tune, Julie Krone turned jockey, and Danica Patrick made up our minds to force Indie automobiles. Yes, She Can! tells the inspiring tales of those pioneers in activities. because of them, we all know now that women can do something they need. ideal for younger athletes, a while 9-12.