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Runaways, The

The Runaways is an adventure filled with warmth and humour from one of the world's great writers.Grandpa's in the hospital and hating it. He swears at the nurses and makes trouble. Ulf's dad finds it too stressful to visit. But Ulf visits Grandpa as often as he's allowed, and when he's not allowed, he goes anyway.Grandpa thinks only of the place he was happiest-the island where he lived with Grandma before she died. He wants to go back, but they won't let him out of the hospital.Ulf and Grandpa

S is for Sea Glass

The tickle of sand on the bottom of bare feet... the taste of salt from a spray of water... the rumble-roar as waves come ashore. These are just a few of the many sensory experiences a day at the beach can bring. S is for Sea Glass: A Beach Alphabet uses a variety of poetry forms such as free verse, haiku, and ode in this celebration of the beach and seaside life. From a walk down the boardwalk to collecting sea glass to imagining the life of a shell's former occupant, poet Richard Michelson rem

S is for Sleeping Bear Dunes: A National Lakeshore Alphabet: A National Lakeshore Alphabet

Following the alphabet, this book uses poetry and expository text to explore the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which is located along the northwest coast of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Topics include the park's many natural features such as its dune formations, beaches, and forests, as well as its numerous cultural attractions, including an 1871 lighthouse.

S is for Smithsonian

Where can one find the world's largest mounted African elephant? Or the world?s largest blue diamond? Why, at the world's largest museum complex and research organization, of course! In S is for Smithsonian® readers can take an armchair tour of the incredible exhibitions and collections found in the Smithsonian Museum. When it opened in 1855, no one could have imagined that the Smithsonian Museum would grow to include 19 museums, nine research centers, or over 130 million objects, artworks, and

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S is for Story

What is a first draft? What is a narrative? In S is for Story: A Writer's Alphabet, author and writing coach Esther Hershenhorn uses the alphabet to help explain, explore, and examine the tools, techniques, and strategies for those hoping to live the literary life. Writing terms and topics are explained using a two-tier format.

S is for the Stanley Cup: A Hockey Championship Alphabet

What is the Stanley Cup and when was it first awarded? What team has won the cup the most? And is there really a Lord Stanley and how did the cup come to carry his name? Hockey fans will find the answers to these questions and much more information in S is for the Stanley Cup: A Hockey Championship Alphabet. The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoff winner and is one of the oldest and most prestigious awards in professional sports. Followin

Sacagawea

Taking a rare look beyond the myths and legends surrounding Sacagawea's life, this extraordinary illustrated history recounts the known facts about a remarkable woman and her contribution to one of America's greatest journeys of exploration. Combining beautifully wrought oil paintings, a moving true story, and a unique larger format, Sacagawea will captivate readers of all ages. Kidnapped from her Shoshone tribe when she was just eleven or twelve, Sacagawea lived with her captors for four years

Saddle Up! (Blastoff! Readers: Level 2)

Get ready to gallop! This fun and informative series is tailor-made for readers chomping at the bit for horse books. Each title explores a different horse breed’s appearance, history, and activities through levelled text and bright photos. Special features such as coat colour charts, maps, timelines, and activity graphics bring even more to the stable in this fact-filled series.

Sadie, Ori, and Nuggles Go to Camp

Sadie’s little brother Ori will be joining her at sleep-away camp. He’s excited, but he wants to bring Nuggles, his favourite “stuffy,” andáis worried that his bunkmates will make fun of him. Is he ever in for a surprise!