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From the beloved author of Tweet Cute comes Emma Lord's You Have a
Match, a hilarious and heartfelt novel of romance, sisterhood, and
friendship. When Abby signs up for a DNA service, it's mainly to
support her friend and secret love interest, Leo. After all, she
knows who she is already: avid photographer, injury-prone tree
climber, best friend to Leo and Connie. When the DNA service
reveals Abby has a secret sister, shimmery-haired Instagram star
Savannah Tully, it's hard to believe they're from the same planet,
never mind the same parents - especially considering Savannah,
queen of green smoothies, is only a year and a half older than Abby
herself. The logical course of action? Meet up at summer camp
(obviously) and figure out why Abby's parents gave Savvy up for
adoption. But there are complications: Savvy is a rigid
rule-follower and total narc. Leo is the camp's co-chef, putting
Abby's growing feelings for him on blast. And her parents have a
secret that threatens to unravel everything. But part of life is
showing up, leaning in, and learning to fit all your awkward pieces
together. Because sometimes, the hardest things can also be the
best ones. 'A YA contemporary set at summer camp? Count us in.' -
BuzzFeed 'Heartfelt and engaging, You Have a Match is a masterclass
on love in all its forms.' - Sophie Gonzales, author of Only Mostly
Devastated and Perfect on Paper
Using their hands, feet, and determination, rock climbers defy
gravity and conquer amazing challenges! Readers will learn about
the important aspects a rock climber must go through to prepare for
a climb--from choosing the right climbing equipment to mapping out
a training schedule. This nonfiction title uses detailed images and
informational text in conjunction with math skills and upper-level
features such as chapter format, a glossary of terms, and an index
to engage and intrigue readers about the world of rock climbing.
A life-affirming story about friendship, adventure and self-belief,
from the award-winning author of The Bubble Boy. Perfect for fans
of Louis Sachar's Holes and Elle McNicoll's A Kind of Spark. When
three eleven-year-old 'problem children' are thrown together at
summer camp, they're challenged to build a place to live together
for the next month. But after a trip to a disused tin-mine goes
awry, Milo and his new friends, Oscar and Effie, soon find
themselves split off from the group and trapped underground. Can
they work through their individual issues and come together as a
team to find their way to freedom?
An angler casts out into a fast flowing stream. Will a huge trout
bite at the fly tied to the end of the line? Anglers know that fly
fishing takes skill, patience, and the right equipment. Get the
inside information on flies, rods, fishing line, and the safety
skills youll need to catch a record fish.
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A companion to the Newbery Medal-winning middle grade novel The
Crossover, the basis of the show streaming on Disney+! What can we
imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and
grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of
the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will
enrich our lives? Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The
Playbook is intended to provide inspiration on the court of life.
Each rule contains wisdom from inspiring athletes and role models
such as Nelson Mandela, Serena Williams, LeBron James, Carli Lloyd,
Steph Curry, and Michelle Obama. Kwame Alexander also shares his
own stories of overcoming obstacles and winning games in this
motivational and inspirational book for readers of any age and for
anyone needing a little bit of encouragement. You gotta know the
rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar.
Sports fans: dive in! Join us as we celebrate some spectacular
sports moments in history. There will be surprising statistics and
times when you will be amazed at these numbers - and the stories
behind them! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME
content, this nonfiction book includes essential text features like
an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing
sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's Guide prompt
students to connect back to the text. The Think Link and Dig Deeper
sections develop students' higher-order thinking skills. The Check
It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and websites for
further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features
complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for
college and career readiness.
ADVENTURE SPORTS An exhilarating dive into some of the world's most
extreme sports. Combining stunning photography with clear, simple
text, this series will keep you turning the pages. ADVENTURE SPORTS
SKY DIVING Sky diving can give a feeling of total freedom as you
fall through the air after jumping from a plane. Would you be brave
enough to take the leap? Discover... * Breathtaking ways to fall,
from solo free falls to massive formations. * How World War II
changed the history of parachuting. * Sky diving legends, pushing
limits and breaking records. ...and much more.
Aisholpan Nurgaiv, the subject of the award-winning documentary The
Eagle Huntress, tells her own story for the first time, speaking
directly with writer Liz Welch (I Will Always Write Back), who
traveled to Mongolia for this book. Her story and fresh, sincere
voice are not only inspiring but truly magnificent: with the
support of her father, she captured and trained her own golden
eagle and won the OElgii eagle festival. She was the only girl to
compete in the festival. Her triumphant story hits on multiple key
nonfiction points of appeal: stories of survival, of unique
animal-human bonds, and of girls accomplishing amazing things. One
of the consistent highest-achieving trends in middle-grade
nonfiction continues to be empowering stories about strong girls
accomplishing tasks that had previously been considered impossible.
Not only does Aisholpan's story deliver that sensation in spades,
but it comes with strong media ties from the 2016 documentary about
her and her achievements.
From New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim
Green comes a riveting stand-alone football novel about being a
leader and finding your inner strength. Perfect for fans of Mike
Lupica. When Ryan's estranged father unexpectedly dies, Ryan learns
that he has inherited the Dallas Cowboys football team. With his
new role as owner of this NFL team, Ryan has high hopes that he can
be more than just a middle school misfit. Maybe he can even get off
the bench and into the starting lineup of his own football team.
With the help of his friends Jackson and Izzy, Ryan takes advantage
of his newfound stardom. He convinces his coach to use a tricky
passing offense that plays to Ryan's strengths. But just when
things are looking up, Ryan's nasty stepmother makes a legal play
to make her own son the Cowboys' kid owner. With drama heating up
both on and off the field, Ryan quickly realizes he may lose much
more than just the Dallas Cowboys.
It's competition time! The Hercules Hopefuls are at the
International Championships at last - but how will Fergus cope with
the competition pressures now that his best friend Daisy has moved
away? Mum and Jambo are distracted by their upcoming wedding,
Grandpa and Choppy Wallace are having problems with the team's
sponsor, who is demanding ludicrous things like banning the team
from eating bananas and making them scoff biscuits instead.
Manchester is starting to feel a long way from home. But when
Fergus escapes to Nevermore to see some friendly faces, it's no
better there - Princess Lily is cross with her brother, and there's
a bet on which cycling team will win that could see King Woebegot
lose his kingdom...
Another fabulous, fun and fantastical cycle
adventure for Fergus and his friends.
Outstanding. Unbelievable. Mindblowing. A three-time All-Star,
three-time All-NBA team selection, two-time All-Defensive member,
and the 2009 Defensive Player of the Year, Howard has been ranked
consistently as one of the best in the league in field goal
percentage and rebounds, and has set numerous league records. He
has led the Orlando Magic to two division titles and one conference
title, and he was the winner of the 2008 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
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