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The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named
Owen and a 130-year-old giant tortoise named Mzee. When Owen was
stranded after the December 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked
tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the
orphaned hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now
they are inseparable, swimming, eating, and playing together.
Adorable photos emailed from friend to friend quickly made them
worldwide celebrities. 'Owen and Mzee' is a heart-warming, true
animal story featuring an irresistibly cute baby! Here is a joyous
reminder that in times of trouble, friendship is stronger than the
differences that too often pull us apart.
In 1938, in the remote highlands of a mountainous island, explorers
discovered thousands upon thousands of tribal people. Missionaries
began to come, to bring the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus
Christ. Little did they know that many of the people of the tribes
were waiting . . . waiting . . . for someone to come and help them
out of the darkness of their old way of life. Witness Men consists
of true missionary stories that took place throughout the highlands
of Papua, Indonesia, from 1955 to 2010, when one of the tribes
received their first New Testaments.
This title introduces readers to the life and music of Billie
Eilish. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in
her life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.
Spartacus was a rebel at heart. He fought back against the Roman
system of slavery, and inspired thousands of other slaves to join
him and rebel. This biography looks at the life of the great man,
charting his changing fortunes and epic battles. Lives in Action is
a series of narrative biographies that recount the lives of some of
the key figures in history. Page-turning, thrilling plots that read
like fiction will keep the most reluctant reader hooked.
'When people gave up on Wylie, Wylie refused to give up on people.'
For a street dog born in the city of Kandahar, Afghanistan, to be
crowned top dog at Scruffts, a competition for rescued crossbreeds
held during Crufts, the largest dog show on earth, is nothing short
of a miracle. But for Wylie, the gentle, cropped eared ball of fur,
miracles seemed to happen quite regularly. Beaten and abused while
being used as a bait dog, Wylie suffered terrible injuries that
needed urgent treatment. Rescued close to death, with hacked off
ears and a severed tail, he was attended to by soldiers who feared
he would not last the night. Astonishingly he did, only to return
days later with new injuries. However a lifeline came when he was
handed over to animal welfare Charity Nowzad and flown to Britain
in the hope of finding a new life. But would anyone take a chance
on a seemingly nervous and undomesticated stray? Luckily for Wylie
his biggest adventure yet was about to begin... This is the
incredible and heart-warming story, full of tragedy and triumph, of
a dog who never gave up hope.
This work is intended for ages 10+. Cristina Ortega is the
granddaughter of Juan Melquiades Ortega, a master weaver of
northern New Mexico's Chimayo Valley. Chimayo's roots are in early
Spanish Colonial times and has long been famous for its unique
weavings. Juan M Ortega was taught to weave by his father in the
early days when weavers sheared their own sheep and spun and dyed
the wool for their blankets. El Tejedor (The Weaver) continued
weaving until he was one hundred years old, when his eyesight
failed him. In ""The Eyes of the Weaver"", Cristina shares her
memories of visits when she was ten years old with Grandpa in the
village of Chimayo, where he taught her how to weave. She also
recalls how Grandma helped her husband choose colour combinations
for his Chimayo blankets. It was during these visits that Cristina
learned how important it is for a child to listen to and learn from
his or her relatives. Some of Juan M Ortega's weavings and tools of
the trade have been included in the exhibit, ""American
Encounters"", at the National Museum of American History,
Smithsonian Institution, in Washington, DC.
This title introduces readers to the life and music of Ariana
Grande. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in
her life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.
The New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the
Corners, Joanna Ho, delivers a poignant picture book biography
about the musician Yo-Yo Ma, immigration, and using music to build
bridges. Winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Award Honor * Featured in
Book Riot's Must Read September 2021 List "By examining the life of
Ma, whose story resonates with courage, persistence, and unity, Ho
inspires readers to break barriers of their own." -Horn Book
(starred review) "Everyone can benefit from Ho's message of music
bringing calm and peace to the world." -Booklist "Hopeful and
lovely." -Kirkus "An ambitious portrait of a storied humanitarian
with a clear message of advocacy." -Publishers Weekly Joanna Ho's
lyrical writing and Teresa Martinez's vibrant art weave together to
tell an inspiring story of Yo-Yo Ma, who challenges conventions,
expectations, and beliefs in order to build bridges to unite
communities, people, and cultures. A beautiful picture book
biography to enjoy and share in the home and the classroom. Before
Yo-Yo Ma became one of the most renowned and celebrated cellists,
he wanted to play the double bass. But it was too big for his
four-year-old hands. Over time, Ma honed his amazing talent, and
his music became a reflection of his own life between borders,
cultures, disciplines, and generations. Since then, he has recorded
over a hundred albums, won nineteen Grammy Awards, performed for
eight American presidents, and received the National Medal of the
Arts and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, just to name a few
accomplishments. Staying true to himself, Yo-Yo Ma performed at the
US-Mexico border at the Rio Grande on April 13, 2019, as part of
his multi-continent "Bach Project" tour to prove a point-through
music, we can build bridges rather than walls between different
cultures.
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