The Weight of Water

Carrying just a suitcase and an old laundry bag filled with clothes, Kasienka and her mother are immigrating to England from Poland. Kasienka isn't the happiest girl in the world. At home, her mother is suffering from a broken heart as she searches for Kasienka's father. And at school, Kasienka is having trouble being the new girl and making friends. The only time she feels comforted is when she's swimming at the pool. But she can't quite shake the feeling that she's sinking. Until a new boy swims into her life, and she learns that there might be more than one way to stay afloat."The Weight of Water" is a coming-of-age story that deftly handles issues of immigration, alienation, and first love. Moving and poetically rendered, this novel-in-verse is the story of a young girl whose determination to find out who she is prevails.

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How Do You Burp in Space?: And Other Tips Every Space Tourist Needs to Know

Want to blast into orbit? Walk on the moon? Snag a personal photo of a shooting star? Well your time is coming! And when it does, you're going to need "How Do You Burp in Space? "This guide is filled with the kind of information you'd need to plan any vacation including what to pack (hint: no bubble bath or juggling balls!); what to expect from your accomodations (a sleeping bag attached to the wall), and what to do for fun (leapfrog on the moon!). Grounded in the history of space travel and the planned future of space tourism, this guide book will leave young adventurers daydreaming about future intergalactic space vacations. Get ready to rock your rocketship!

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Cuddle

With soothing photographs and gentle, rhythmic language, this book depicts the many loving connections that come from touch. "Rock, baby, rock. Tender as can be. Snuggle, baby, snuggle. Rest your head on me." Babies and grown-ups will love the warm-and-cozy images of babies snuggling up to blankets, stuffed animals, pets, and people. Includes tips for parents and care providers.
Happy Healthy Baby series
What can baby do today? Move . . . and reach, play, eat, cuddle, and rest. Busy babies grow healthy and strong as they move about, discovering the many things they can do! Appealing photographs and whimsical illustrations capture the moments and moods of baby's day; rhythm and rhyme hold baby's attention. As the books are shared with them, babies absorb concepts of love, safety, and confidence. These sturdy-format books reflect what every parent wants: a happy, healthy baby. A perfect gift for baby showers, newborns, and birthdays. Includes tips for parents and care providers. A perfect gift for baby showers, newborns, and birthdays.

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Olympus at War ( Pegasus (Trilogy) #02 )

Emily and her winged horse face a war of Olympic proportions in this second book of an adventurous trilogy.
Emily, newly recognized as the Flame, is living in Jupiter's palace on Mt. Olympus. Her friends, Joel, Paelen, and--of course--Pegasus, are there as well. The only person missing is Emily's father, who is still being held prisoner by the CRU back in the human world. Emily wants to go find him, but Jupiter won't allow her to leave. However, Emily does have access to a winged horse...
Determined to rescue her father, Emily and her friends make plans to sneak away from Olympus and back to New York. Then Cupid, Emily's sort-of crush, decides to come along as well. It will be hard enough to hide a winged horse from the prying eyes of the CRU, but a winged boy as well? And when the gruesome Nirads begin a new invasion, old grudges are unearthed, new enemies are discovered, and Emily and her friends become entangled in a conflict more dangerous than they ever anticipated.

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Barreling Over Niagara Falls

In 1901, Annie Edson Taylor got a big idea that she thought just might change her rotten luck. With the threat of the poorhouse looming over her head, she decided to make her own destiny by doing what no one had ever done-barreling over Niagara Falls. Join Annie on her bold, life-changing adventure as she searches for fame and recognition as a sixty-three-year-old daredevil. In the months leading up to the plunge, Annie works day and night to design a special barrel that will take her safely over the falls, carefully combating every challenge that gets in her way. She must be ready for her spectacular act in time for the Pan-American Exposition, a day when tourists from far and near will gather to see Annie's brave feat. Annie plans to use her fame from the stunt to travel the world, making her fortune from the fans who paid to hear her story. Find out if Annie's daring exploits brought her the glory she desired and read about those who followed in her footsteps and took the plunge for themselves! This children's nonfiction book tells the tale of perseverance and courage in the face of adversity, accompanied by beautiful illustrations of turn-of-the-century Niagara Falls, New York. Nancy Kelly Allen, a former teacher and librarian, fell in love with children's books as a graduate student. The author of Pelican's "Happy Birthday": The Story of the World's Most Popular Song and Daniel Boone: Trailblazer, Allen is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Appalachian Authors Guild, Writers of the North Fork, and Art of the Mountains. She resides with her husband, Larry, and two assistant writers, miniature schnauzers Jazi and Roxi, in Hazard, Kentucky. Lisa Fields was always encouraged to pursue her dream of becoming an artist. She received a BFA in illustration from the Ringling College of Art and Design in 2006. The illustrator of several children's books, her work has appeared in Boys' Life and Highlights magazines. She resides in New York City where she is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

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