The Kite That Bridged Two Nations

Author : Alexis O'Neill
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781635928426

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The Kite that Bridged Two Nations by Alexis O'Neill Pdf

Homan Walsh loves to fly his kite. And when a contest is announced to see whose kite string can span Niagara Falls, Homan is set on winning, despite the cold and the wind—and even when his kite is lost and broken. Homan's determination is beautifully captured in this soaring, poetic picture book that features Terry Widener's stunning acrylic paintings. Both author and illustrator worked with experts on both sides of the falls to accurately present Homan Walsh's story. The book also includes an extensive author's note, timeline, bibliography, and further resources.

Author : Alexis O'Neill
Publisher : Thinkingdom
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781635923650

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Jacob Riis's Camera by Alexis O'Neill Pdf

This revealing biography of a pioneering photojournalist and social reformer Jacob Riis shows how he brought to light one of the worst social justice issues plaguing New York City in the late 1800s--the tenement housing crisis--using newly invented flash photography. Jacob Riis was familiar with poverty. He did his best to combat it in his hometown of Ribe, Denmark, and he experienced it when he immigrated to the United States in 1870. Jobs for immigrants were hard to get and keep, and Jacob often found himself penniless, sleeping on the streets or in filthy homeless shelters. When he became a journalist, Jacob couldn't stop seeing the poverty in the city around him. He began to photograph overcrowded tenement buildings and their impoverished residents, using newly developed flash powder to illuminate the constantly dark rooms to expose the unacceptable conditions. His photographs inspired the people of New York to take action. Gary Kelley's detailed illustrations perfectly accompany Alexis O'Neill's engaging text in this STEAM title for young readers.

Author : Alexis O'Neill
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481443623

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Loud Emily by Alexis O'Neill Pdf

"Please be soft," says Father. "Please do whisper," says Mother. Emily doesn't mean to be loud. But whenever she says anything in her Emily voice, windows crack, plates shatter, and the neighbors can't believe their ears. Emily tries and tries but she just can't be quiet. It seems like there's nowhere she fits in...until the day she sees a ship with a sign that says: LOUD HELP NEEDED. NOW. Nobody's louder than Emily! So she sets sail for an adventure on the high seas, looking for a place where she can be herself. Loud Emily. Climb aboard for a memorable tall tale of ships, whales, and a little girl with a very BIG voice.

Author : Alexis O'Neill
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338113471

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The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill Pdf

An irrepressible new girl dethrones the reigning recess bully by becoming her friend in this infectious playground romp. Mean Jean was Recess Queen and nobody said any different.Nobody swung until Mean Jean swung.Nobody kicked until Mean Jean kicked.Nobody bounced until Mean Jean bounced.If kids ever crossed her, she'd push 'em and smoosh 'emlollapaloosh 'em, hammer 'em, slammer 'emkitz and kajammer 'em.Until a new kid came to school!Parents and teachers will appreciate the story's deft handling of conflict resolution (which happens without adult intervention)."A lively story about the power of kindness and friendship" -- Publishers Weekly"A lighthearted look at a serious topic in schools and on playgrounds everywhere..." -- School Library Journal"Great for reading aloud and joining in." -- Booklist

Author : Alexis O'Neill
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781684371983

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The Efficient, Inventive (Often Annoying) Melvil Dewey by Alexis O'Neill Pdf

Who was Melvil Dewey? Learn how Dewey's love of organization and words drove him to develop and implement his Dewey Decimal system, leaving a significant and lasting impact in libraries across the country. When Melvil Dewey realized every library organized their books differently, he wondered if he could invent a system all libraries could use to organize them efficiently. A rat-a-tat speaker, Melvil was a persistent (and noisy) advocate for free public libraries. And while he made enemies along the way as he pushed for changes–like his battle to establish the first library school with women as students, through it all he was EFFICIENT, INVENTIVE, and often ANNOYING as he made big changes in the world of public libraries–changes still found in the libraries of today!

Author : Alexis O'Neill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : PSU:000067527397

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The Worst Best Friend by Alexis O'Neill Pdf

Mike and Conrad, Conrad and Mike are best, BEST friends. That is until Victor--a new boy, a big boy, a cool boy--arrives at school. Suddenly, Conrad turns into the WORST best friend and forgets all about his pal, Mike. But when Victor's need to win leaves Conrad crushed, Mike steps up to the plate and shows how to be a real friend, a true-blue friend--a best, BEST friend. From the creators of The Recess Queen, exuberant illustrations and rhythmic text bounce off the pages in this frank and funny look at the challenges and rewards of friendship. A perfect read-aloud to share with a best, best friend--and all friends--again and again.

Author : April Jones Prince
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Brooklyn Bridge (New York, N.Y.)
ISBN : 9780618448876

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Twenty-one Elephants and Still Standing by April Jones Prince Pdf

Upon completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, P.T. Barnum and his twenty- one elephants parade across to prove to everyone that the bridge is safe.

Author : Greg Pizzoli
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780698139954

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Tricky Vic by Greg Pizzoli Pdf

A New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2015 In the early 1900s, Robert Miller, a.k.a. “Count Victor Lustig,” moved to Paris hoping to be an artist. A con artist, that is. He used his ingenious scams on unsuspecting marks all over the world, from the Czech Republic, to Atlantic ocean liners, and across America. Tricky Vic pulled off his most daring con in 1925, when he managed to "sell" the Eiffel Tower to one of the city’s most successful scrap metal dealers! Six weeks later, he tried to sell the Eiffel Tower all over again. Vic was never caught. For that particular scam, anyway. . . . Kids will love to read about Vic's thrilling life, and teachers will love the informational sidebars and back matter. Award-winner Greg Pizzoli’s humorous and vibrant graphic style of illustration mark a bold approach to picture book biography.

Author : Alexis O'Neill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173011727399

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Estela's Swap by Alexis O'Neill Pdf

Estela is excited. This is her first time at Swap Meet, and she is looking forward to selling her music box to earn money for folk dancing lessons at the Ballet Folkl�rico. As Estela waits for customers, a strong wind suddenly sends everything flying. Estela rushes to help a woman selling flowers across the way, but she is too late. All the flowers are gone! Estela decides on a simple act of compassion and generosity, which brings her the gift of friendship and a delightful surprise. Estela's Swap is sure to resonate with all children who have a special wish and work hard to make it come true. Readers will discover the joy of giving - and receiving, too.

Author : Christian McLean
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Authors, American
ISBN : 0977101304

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Duckhampton by Christian McLean Pdf

A young duck gets lost on his way from NYC to Duckhampton and makes unexpected friends along the way.

Author : Eric Rücker Eddison
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:SMP2200000111821

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The Worm Ouroboros by Eric Rücker Eddison Pdf

"The Worm Ouroboros" by Eric Rücker Eddison is a classic fantasy novel that transports readers to the enchanting world of Mercury, where two rival kingdoms, Witchland and Demonland, engage in a timeless struggle for power and supremacy. Set against a backdrop of epic battles, intricate political intrigues, and mythical creatures, the novel follows the adventures of heroes and villains alike as they navigate a landscape fraught with magic and danger. Eddison's rich prose and vivid imagination create a captivating tale that explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the eternal conflict between good and evil. A timeless masterpiece of fantasy literature, "The Worm Ouroboros" continues to enchant readers with its immersive world-building and compelling storytelling.

Author : John William Edward Conybeare
Publisher : London : Macmillan
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1910
Category : Cambride (England)
ISBN : PRNC:32101072869595

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Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely by John William Edward Conybeare Pdf

Author : H. G. Wells
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473345041

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In the Days of the Comet by H. G. Wells Pdf

This is H. G. Wells' 1906 science fiction novel, "In the Days of the Comet". The strange vapours of a nearby comet begin to alter the air of Earth itself, engendering an incredible, long-lasting transformation in the way people think. An entertaining and thought-provoking novel, "In the Days of the Comet" represents the classic sci-fi that Wells is famous for, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of his seminal work. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres, including the novel, politics, history, and social commentary. Today, he is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the science fiction genre thanks to such novels as "The Time Machine" (1895), "The Invisible Man" (1897), and "The War of the Worlds" (1898). Although never a winner, Wells was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature a total of four times. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author. First published in 1906.

Author : Khaled Hosseini
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Afghanistan
ISBN : 1594483175

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The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Pdf

Traces the unlikely friendship of a wealthy Afghan youth and a servant's son in a tale that spans the final days of Afghanistan's monarchy through the atrocities of the present day.

Author : Alexis O'Neill
Publisher : Eerdmans Books For Young Readers
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-09
Category : Choice
ISBN : 0802852815

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Liam McLafferty's Choice by Alexis O'Neill Pdf

An Irish lad feels miserable about the bad choices he makes until he discovers a fairy queen who teaches him the value of trusting his instincts.