HowtoBeanEarthling(《外星小子来地球》)系列讲述了外星人Spork登陆地球,与一群三年级小学生一起完成获得星系徽章任务的故事。为了获得徽章,Spork需要了解地球人的行为,他们是否诚实、尊重他人、有责任感?如何才能成为一名地球人? 每个故事关注一种正能量好品德,包括勇气、耐心、自控力等,让孩子跳出自己的生活框架,从外星人的角度思考,获得成长所需的情商教育。 每册故事后是精心设计的趣味题目,用选择、判断、补充句子等多种形式,帮助孩子复习故事中的主题,引导孩子举一反三,学会处理问题,同时锻炼想象力、观察力、思考能力、阅读能力等。 本册OneSmallStepforSpork(《外星人迈出一小步》)的主题是 协作 ,讲的是:太棒了,外星人Spork终于赢得独自探险徽章了!他现在只要返回他的星球领取徽章就可以了。另外,撞坏的宇宙飞船也修
In the town of Zombay, there is a witch named Graba who has clockwork chicken legs and moves her house around—much like the fairy tale figure of Baba Yaga. Graba takes in stray children, and Rownie is the youngest boy in her household. Rownie’s only real relative is his older brother Rowan, who is an actor. But acting is outlawed in Zombay, and Rowan has disappeared. Desperate to find him, Rownie joins up with a troupe of goblins who skirt the law to put on plays. But their plays are not only for entertainment, and the masks they use are for more than make-believe. The goblins also want to find Rowan—because Rowan might be the only person who can save the town from being flooded by a mighty river. This accessible, atmospheric fantasy takes a gentle look at love, loss, and family while delivering a fast-paced adventure that is sure to satisfy.
Esau have I hated . . . Sara Louise Bradshaw is sick and tired of her beautiful twinCaroline. Ever since they were born, Caroline has been the prettyone, the talented one, the better sister. Even now, Caroline seemsto take everything: Louise's friends, their parents' love, herdreams for the future. For once in her life, Louise wants to be the special one. But inorder to do that, she must first figure out who she is . . . andfind a way to make a place for herself outside her sister'sshadow.
In this fourth title featuring Ramona, Mr. Quimby is out ofwork and everyone in the house is grumpy. Ramona tries to cheer upthe family as only Ramona can—by rehearsing for life as a rich andfamous star of television comercials, for instance—but her bestefforts only make things worse. Everything works out in the end,though, when Mr. Quimby tells Ramona that he wouldn’t trade her fora million dollars. Ramona and Her Father explores serious issuesthat real families face, but is levened by Beverly Cleary’strademark humor and warmth.
When the four Stanley children meet Amanda, their new stepsister, they're amazed to learn that she studies witchcraft. They're stunned to see her dressed in a strange costume, carrying a pet crow and surrounded by a pile of books about the supernatural. It's not long before Amanda promises to give witchcraft lessons to David, Jamie and the twins. But that's when strange things start happening in their old house. David suspects Amanda of causing mischief, until they learn that the house really was haunted long ago.
Why had he come to her, with his dark secrets from a long-agopast? What was the purpose of their strange, haunting journeys backinto her own childhood?Was it to help Dab, her retarded olderbrother, wracked with mysterious pain who sometimes took more careand love than Tree had to give? Was it for her mother, Vy, wholoved them the best she knew how, but wasn't home enough to easethe terrible longing? Whatever secrets his whispered message held, Tree knew shemust follow. She must follow Brother Rush through the magic mirror,and find out the truth. About all of them.
Catherine feels trapped. Her father is determined to marry her off to a rich man-any rich man, no matter how awful. But by wit, trickery, and luck, Catherine manages to send several would-be husbands packing. Then a shaggy-bearded suitor from the north comes to call-bar far the oldest, ugliest, most revolting suitor of them all. Unfortunately, he’s also the richest. Can a sharp-tongued, high spirited, clever young maiden with a mind of her own actually lose the battle against an ill-mannered, piglike lord and an unimaginative, greedy toad of a father?
Why do the storks no longer come to the little Dutch fishingvillage of Shora to nest? It was Lina, one of the sixschoolchildren who first asked the question, and she set the othersto wondering. And sometimes when you begin to wonder, you begin tomake things happen. So the children set out to bring the storksback to Shora. The force of their vision put the whole village towork until at last the dream began to come true.
A vicious captain, a mutinous crew --and a young girl caughtin the middle Not every thirteen-year-old girl is accused of murder, brought totrial, and found guilty. But I was just such a girl, and my storyis worth relating even if it did happen years ago. Be warned,however: If strong ideas and action offend you, read no more. Findanother companion to share your idle hours. For my part I intend totell the truth as I lived it. 1832年夏,当来自上层社会的十三岁少女陶雪洛独自登上驶往美国的海鹰号时,还不知道等待她的将是那惊心动魄的横跨大西洋之旅。航行途中,水手们一直在暗中谋划叛变。起初,陶雪洛站在尊贵优雅的谢克利船长一边,但渐渐地,在她了解到他残忍的本性后,便毅然加入到水手们的行列。很快,她被卷入了一场离奇的谋杀案,受到审判,并且被宣判死刑,但她凭着自己的勇敢与睿智,逃过劫难。后,当海鹰号抵达目的地时,她已
《生命交叉点》是一部描写青春期心灵困顿的奇特小说 ,讲述人生就是一个个交集,充满无限惊喜,讲述少年成长,青春梦幻。 She wished something would happen. Something good. To her. Checking her wish for loopholes, she foundone. Hoping it wasn't too late, she thought the word soon. Meanwhile, in another part of town, he felt as if the world wasopening. Life was rearranging itself; bulging in places, fraying inspots. He felt himself changing, too, but into what? So much can happen in a summer.
在爱斯基摩小山村中,她叫米娅克丝;而在笔友信中她叫朱莉。当小山村不再是她安全的庇护所,她决定逃跑。可是,她发现自己迷失在阿拉斯加茫茫的荒野中,没有食物,无处栖身,危机四伏。她有没有生存的机会? 一个北极狼群出现在她面前。是被狼群吃掉,还是被拯救?她有没有活下去的希望?她又该如何做?为了生存,她鲜活的灵魂、生命的火花,全都寄托在这些狼身上。她不能确定它们是否会帮忙,但她从没绝望。 借助父亲传授的有关狼的知识,经过耐心仔细的观察,她逐渐掌握了狼的特性和语言,慢慢地她被狼群所接受,成为狼群中的“异员”。在生死之间,彼此相互相依,女孩和狼群建立血浓于水的真挚感情。 当头狼被人类击杀,她勇敢救助受伤的小狼,引领狼群渡过难关;但是当回归人群的日子终到来,她该如抉择? 在
Written to be read aloud by two voices--sometimes alternating,sometimes simultaneous--here is a collection of irresistible poemsthat celebrate the insect world, from the short life of the mayflyto the love song of the book louse. Funny, sad, loud, and quiet,each of these poems resounds with a booming, boisterous, joyfulnoise. In this remarkable volume of poetry for two voices, Paul Fleischmanverbally re-creates the "Booming/boisterious/joyful noise" ofinsects. The poems resound with the pulse of the cicada and thedrone of the honeybee. Eric Beddows′s vibrant drawings send eachinsect soaring, spinning, or creeping off the page in its ownunique way. A clear and fascinating guide to the insect world--from chrysalidbutterflies to whirligig beetles-- and an exultant celebration oflife.
Ramona Quimby is starting kindergarten and is determined toplease. So how does she manage to get into so much trouble? Anyonewho knows Ramona knows that she is never a pest on purpose!
Laura and Almanzo have married and begin their new lifetogether. But just as they start to feel settled, Laura and Almanzoare challenged by storms, sickness, and providing for their newbaby Rose. Their pioneer lives have trained them well, however, andthey’re determined to succeed. Based on the real adventures ofLaura Ingalls Wilder, THE FIRST FOUR YEARS is the ninth and finalbook in the award-winning Little House series.
Hillary doesn't believe all the mean things she hears aboutSara-Kate. Sure, she wears weird clothes and she lives in a dumpyhouse, but if Sara-Kate's as bad as everyone says, how could shetake such good care of the elf village in her backyard? She andHillary spend hours fixing the tiny stick houses and the miniatureFerris wheel so the elves won't move away. But as Hillary is drawnfurther into Sara-Kate's world, she learns there are othermysteries besides the elves. Why doesn't anyone ever seeSara-Kate's mother? And why isn't anyone allowed in her house? Thisupdated edition will bring new life to Janet Taylor Lisle'sbest-selling novel.
Moon shadow is eight years old when he sails from China tojoin his father, Windrider, in America. Windrider lives in SanFrancisco and makes his living doing laundry. Father and son havenever met. But Moon Shadow grows to love and respect his father and tobelieve in his wonderful dream. And Windrider, with Moon Shadow'shelp is willing to endure the mockery of the other Chinese, thepoverty, the separation from his wife and country'even the greatearthquake'to make his dream come true. 1976 Newbery Honor Book Notable Children's Books of 1971–1975 (ALA) 1976 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Honor Book for Fiction 1976 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book) "Best of the Best" Children's Books 1966–1978 (SLJ) Outstanding Children's Books of 1975 (NYT) 1976 Children's Book Award (IRA) Children's Choices for 1976 (IRA/CBC) Notable 1975 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies(NCSS/CBC) 1976 Carter G. Woodson Award (NCSS) 1976 Jane Addams Chil
少女莎儿的好友菲比一家接连收到怪异的警告信,接着出现一位指名要找菲比母亲的神秘男子,没多久菲比的母亲离奇失踪……莎儿经历过母亲也不告而别的痛苦和困惑,她决定帮助菲比找到母亲。莎儿在帮助朋友的过程中悟出了很多道理,她和爷爷奶奶一起踏上了旅程,追寻母亲的脚步,穿上了母亲的“麂皮靴”,明白了母亲出走的真正原因。 Walk TwoMoons is the story of thirteen-year-old Salamanca Tree Hiddlefrom Bybanks, Kentucky, whose only wish is to be reunited with hermissing mother. As Sal travels with her Gram and Gramps across thecountry to Idaho, she tells them the “extensively strange story” ofher friend Phoebe Winterbottom, Phoebe’s disappearing mother, andthe potential lunatic that comes knocking. Sal also reveals to thereader another story—this one her own.
And when a breeze blows the boy s drawing into the air suddenly cows CAN fly!They re flying over his house they re flying over the school they re flying all over the place Un fortunatel no one sees them but him But he knows the truth-if cows can fly isnt anything possible?
十二岁的姬赛性情好、功课好,钢琴弹得也好,爱说笑话,讨厌照顾自己一头金色的头发。如果她的亲生父亲在她五岁时没有自杀的话,那姬赛就是天底下幸福的女孩了…… 梧罗是姬赛的表哥,戴眼镜、斗眼、爱看漫画、爱交朋友、爱打抱不平,而且是个讲故事的高手。可是一天清晨,他的妈妈却突然失踪了…… 姬赛与梧罗的人生,从他们俩住在外婆家的那一天起,就变得和以前一点儿都不一样了……面对这些连大人都觉得头痛的问题,他们俩又是如何应对的呢?在寻找真相的过程中,姬赛终于能够有勇气面对爸爸自杀的事实,结束了她的噩梦;而悟罗也因为他的坚强、豁达而成了全校的“风云人物”…… When Belle Prater disappears, Belle's boy, Woodrow, comes tolive with his grandparents in Coal Station, Virginia. Woodrow'scousin Gypsy is the town beauty, but she has hidden sorrows andsecrets of her own.
In 1743, thirteen-year-old Marguerite Ledoux travels to Maine as the indentured servant of a family that regards her as little better than the Indians that threaten them, but her strength, quick thinking and courage surprise them all.
Increasingly alienated from his widowed father, Vernon joinshis friends in ridiculing the neighborhood outcasts'Maxine, analcoholic prone to outrageous behavior, and Ronald, her retardedson. But when a social service agency tries to put Ronald into aspecial home, Vernon fights against the move.
Minutes before the train pulled into the station inJenkinsville, Arkansas, Patty Bergen knew something exciting wasgoing to happen. But she never could have imagined that her summerwould be so memorable. German prisoners of war have arrived to maketheir new home in the prison camp in Jenkinsville. To the rest ofher town, these prisoners are only Nazis. But to Patty, a youngJewish girl with a turbulent home life, one boy in particularbecomes an unlikely friend. Anton relates to Patty in ways that hermother and father never can. But when their forbidden relationshipis discovered, will Patty risk her family and town for theunderstanding and love of one boy?
In "Pinky Pye, "the Pye family adds another member. A furiousblack kitten abandoned on their doorstep endears itself to thewhole family--even Ginger--and foreshadows another addition to thePye family that will change their lives forever.