Winter Sky

Author : Patricia Reilly Giff
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780440421795

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Winter Sky by Patricia Reilly Giff Pdf

Sirens! A scary sound, especially to Siria, whose brave pop is a firefighter. Siria loves everyone at Pop's city firehouse. She also loves to study the stars. Her mother named her after the brightest start in the winter sky. When Siria hears sirens, she sneaks out to chase the trucks, to bring Pop and the other firefighters luck. She'd be in big trouble if she ever got caught. Good thing her best friend, Douglas, is always by her side. As Christmas approaches, Siria suspects that someone in the neighborhood is setting fires. She has to find out who's doing it. When clues point to a surprising suspect, she realizes that solving this mystery will take all kinds of courage. Patricia Reilly Giff, the author of many beloved and award-winning books, is at her best in this action-packed story. In Winter Sky, friends, family, and a very special dog help Siria see how brave she really is. Nominated to the Arkansas Charlie May Simon Children’s Book Award

Author : Chris Stewart
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1629722294

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Winter Sky by Chris Stewart Pdf

Lucas is a fighter in the Polish Resistance Movement during World War II. But when he wakes up in the trenches after a long night of being shelled, he finds his ears bloody and his memory gone. All he has left is a torn photograph of a man and woman and a young boy. Could the child be him? Four days later, on December 20, Lucas is dropped off on the train platform of a bombed-out Polish village. Nothing is familiar, though his buddies assure him that this was his home town. In the middle of death and destruction, Lucas begins the search for his family.

Author : Ann Love,Jane Drake
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2004-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781553371281

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The Kids Book of the Night Sky by Ann Love,Jane Drake Pdf

In this book in the Family Fun series, kids can learn all about the night sky with fun games, stories, information and more...

Author : Katłıà Katłįà
Publisher : Fernwood Publishing
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-11T00:00:00Z
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781773634289

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Land-Water-Sky / Ndè-Tı-Yat’a by Katłıà Katłįà Pdf

A vexatious shapeshifter walks among humans. Shadowy beasts skulk at the edges of the woods. A ghostly apparition haunts a lonely stretch of highway. Spirits and legends rise and join together to protect the north. Land-Water-Sky/Ndè-Tı-Yat’a is the debut novel from Dene author Katłıà. Set in Canada’s far north, this layered composite novel traverses space and time, from a community being stalked by a dark presence, a group of teenagers out for a dangerous joyride, to an archeological site on a mysterious island that holds a powerful secret. Riveting, subtle, and unforgettable, Katłıà gives us a unique perspective into what the world might look like today if Indigenous legends walked amongst us, disguised as humans, and ensures that the spiritual significance and teachings behind the stories of Indigenous legends are respected and honored. We acknowledge the support of Arts Nova Scotia.

Author : Kelley Armstrong
Publisher : KLA Fricke Inc
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781989046364

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Ballgowns & Butterflies by Kelley Armstrong Pdf

Escape into this time travel romance series by #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy author Kelley Armstrong… The North Yorkshire moors are always a magical place, but they’re particularly enchanting at the holidays…especially if one gets to travel back in time to a Victorian Christmas. For Bronwyn Dale, it is the stuff of dreams. Fancy-dress balls, quirky small-town traditions, even that classic one-horse open sleigh, complete with jingle bells. There’s just the tiny problem of the Butterfly Effect. How does a time-traveler make a difference without disrupting the future forever? Note: this is a holiday novella not a full-length book

Author : Robin Scagell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 1770853006

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101 Objects to See in the Night Sky by Robin Scagell Pdf

The perfect starter astronomy guide to night viewing. 101 Objects to See in the Night Sky is a fun and practical guide to identifying and observing 101 of the most fascinating and exciting sights in the northern night sky. Designed for newcomers to astronomy, the book explains what can be seen using the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope. In the book, professional astronomer Robin Scagell shows the novice astronomer where to look in the sky to see a particular object, or group of objects or sights. They may be a planet, its rings or satellites, a series of lunar craters, a constellation, asteroids, meteors, a nebula, galaxy or star cluster, for example. He describes the object in detail and gives observing tips to improve viewing skills. Informative "Where to find it" instructions and "What you'll see" explanations for each object give night sky viewers an extra hand. A concise "fact file" is provided for each object, and readers can award themselves "points" for their skill in finding the object, with higher scores given for spotting the night sky's more elusive or hard-to-see features. The book is organized by season -- winter, spring, summer, fall -- with an opening section on "things you need to know," such as marker objects (for example, Sirius, the brightest star in winter's night sky) and how to use them to search beyond. It also covers such topics as asteroids and dwarf planets, noctilucent clouds, northern lights, the International Space Station, sunspots, eclipses and much more. 101 Objects to See in the Night Sky is an ideal guide for astronomy novices and classrooms.

Author : Meg Thacher
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781635860979

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Sky Gazing by Meg Thacher Pdf

The sun, moon, stars, and planets have been a source of wonder for as long as humans have lived on earth. In this highly visual guide to observing the sky with the naked eye, kids aged 9–14 will delve into the science behind what they see. This captivating book offers a tour of our solar system and deep space, explaining how objects like Earth’s moon were formed and introducing the “why” behind phenomena such as eclipses, northern lights, and meteor showers. Sky gazers will learn how to find and observe planets — no binoculars or telescopes required — and star charts will show them how to spot constellations through the seasons and in both hemispheres. Activities include tracking the cycles of the sun and moon and observing the sky during daylight hours or on a cloudy night. Includes profiles of professional astronomers and sidebars on space technology and current issues, such as light pollution. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

Author : Jon McGregor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781608194261

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This Isn't the Sort of Thing That Happens to Someone Like You by Jon McGregor Pdf

The powerful first collection of short stories by Jon McGregor. From the publication of his first Booker-nominated novel at the age of twenty-six, Jon McGregor's fiction has consistently been defined by lean poetic language, a keen sense of detail, and insightful characterization. Now, after publishing three novels, he's turning his considerable talent toward short fiction. The stories in this beautifully wrought collection explore a specific physical world and the people who inhabit it. Set among the lowlands and levees, the fens and ditches that mark the spare landscape of eastern England, the stories expose lives where much is buried, much is at risk, and tender moments are hard-won. The narrators of these delicate, dangerous, and sometimes deeply funny stories tell us what they believe to be important-in language inflected with the landscape's own understatement-while the real stories lie in what they unwittingly let slip. A man builds a tree house by a river in preparation for a coming flood. A boy sets fire to a barn. A pair of itinerant laborers sit by a lake and talk,while fighter-planes fly low overhead and prepare for war. This Isn't the Sort of Thing That Happens to Someone Like You is an intricate exploration of isolation, self-discovery, and the impact of place on the human psyche. Praise for Even the Dogs: "A rare combination of profound empathy and wonderful writing." -Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Author : David E. Falkner
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030803094

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Stories of Astronomers and Their Stars by David E. Falkner Pdf

This book recounts the stories of the astronomical pioneers who forever changed our views of the cosmos. The chapters delve into their fascinating lives over the centuries, showing how these pivotal minds built upon the work of their predecessors and unlocked the unique properties of specific stars. From ancient astronomy to modern imaging and spectroscopy, each tale at once showcases the pace of scientific discovery and the shared passions that drove these starwatchers. Accompanying the stories are a plethora of constellation and finder charts, stellar coordinates and directions, and suggestions for viewing specific stars, all of which are visible to the naked eye or through a small telescope. In addition, the histories on specific star names and designations are given, along with an overview of the most popular catalogues and online databases that readers can use for reference.

Author : Arthur R. Upgren
Publisher : Springer
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781489960726

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Night Has a Thousand Eyes by Arthur R. Upgren Pdf

Author : Saumiya Balasubramaniam
Publisher : Groundwood Books Ltd
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781773062594

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Two Drops of Brown in a Cloud of White by Saumiya Balasubramaniam Pdf

A child’s joy on a snowy day finally helps her mother feel at home in their new country A little girl and her mother walk home from school on a snowy winter day. “So much snow,” says Ma. “So monochromatic.” “Mono crow what?” her daughter replies. Ma misses the sun, warmth and colors of their faraway homeland, but her daughter sees magic in everything — the clouds in the winter sky, the “firework” display when she throws an armful of snow into the air, making snow angels, tasting snowflakes. And in the end, her joy is contagious. Home is where family is, after all. This gently layered, beautifully illustrated story unfolds as a conversation between a mother and daughter and will resonate with readers across generations. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.6 Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.6 Describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences how events are described.

Author : Mike D. Reynolds,Michael E. Bakich
Publisher : Morton Publishing Company
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781617314100

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Exploring the Universe: A Laboratory Guide for Astronomy by Mike D. Reynolds,Michael E. Bakich Pdf

Astronomy is a fun and challenging science for students. This manual is intended for one- and two-semester astronomy courses and uses hands-on, engaging activities to get students looking at the sky and developing a lifelong interest in astronomy.

Author : Jan Bourdeau Waboose
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781525308550

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SkySisters by Jan Bourdeau Waboose Pdf

Wisdom comes to two Ojibway sisters as they share a powerful night together watching the northern lights.

Author : Diana Palmer
Publisher : Chivers Children's Audio Books
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1410415430

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Big Sky Winter by Diana Palmer Pdf

Presents two romances set under the hot Texas sun on neighboring cattle ranches.

Author : Friedrich Nietzsche
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781789506358

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Thus Spake Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche Pdf

"Could it be possible? This old saint in the forest hath not yet heard of it, that God is dead!" The ancient Persian prophet Zarathustra descends from a life of solitude on the mountain to announce to the world that God has been supplanted by the "Superman", the divine in human form. In one of the most radical and influential works of modern philosophy, Friedrich Nietzsche lays out the new standards of morality after the "death of God". Frequently misrepresented (and hijacked to dangerous purpose by Nazi intellectuals), Thus Spake Zarathustra is a work of profound brilliance and poetic mastery which still provides meaning in today's complex and changing world.