Places and People's Books

Raza continues his adventures and his secretive missions for the Pope. First, traveling by ship from Spain to the Black Sea, then on horseback through Romania to Transylvania to battle rebellious forces. On his way north, he and his army are repeatedly...

This series of short stories and anecdotes entitled: Stories About: Sports, Mothers-in-Law, & The Greatest Generation is a second trip down through time and experience. The stories in this second book, taken primarily from the author's 'SportsTalk and...

In 1939, five-year-old Carl 'Sweet" Donner believes the whole world loves him. He trusts all the grown-ups around him and never questions the wisdom of their teachings. But his halcyon days are numbered.Sweet's idyllic views are shattered by events...

What do you do when you find out that a number of school officials and the entire sheriff's department are running a drug lab in a nearby abandoned mine? If you're a kid living in a small desert town, there's not much you can do besides disrupt class and...

El Campbell just wants to have fun over the summer between high school and college. She's in charge of several girls at a North Carolina summer camp, and El hopes they interfere with her as little as possible, especially after she meets Arthur, a...

Not that I would ever tell him to his face-especially after the time and effort I spent getting on him in high school-but I was very proud of James. I followed his career since he was drafted; he worked hard at his game. He never had that kind of...

Fearing to make a sound that would attract attention and perhaps prevent his escape, Kris sits in the dark on the edge of his perfectly made bed. It is 4:25 AM. His most precious possessions have been secretly stored down the street with friends. Grandpa...

Deborah Howell's daughter and granddaughter continue the saga of the Howell women and their quest for true love while they discover, at last, the cause of the family torment for three generations."How do you describe a story that is poignant and romantic...

In this YA novel from bestselling author Jody Hedlund, Rosemarie has a month to choose between the cloister and marriage in order to fulfill a vow her parents made almost eighteen years ago. But as the men vying for her heart come under danger, Rosemarie...

The tall red and white striped tower had stood on the headland for many years. Through fair and foul weather, it had successfully guided vessels into safe harbours. This, however, was a vicious storm. Could it once again bring frightened and weary...

Ciao! Best friends, Sicily and Paige, embark on exciting adventures to far-off countries with a sip of their tea. In this edition, they explore Rome, Italy, to learn about the language, taste local foods and visit iconic landmarks like Piazza Navona and...

Do you love role-playing games? Choose your next adventurous warrior!48 unique high-quality illustrations of dashing men in their fantasy personas. Each masculine image will whisk you into an imaginative world of dragons, sword-fighting, and magic. Each...

"A frank and fulfilling journey of self-acceptance. A young biracial American girl struggles with her Chinese heritage in Stad's debut picture book." - Kirkus ReviewsThe Flavor of Belonging in Culturally Diverse Families. Jade is a girl who lives in two...

Jesus, born long ago in Bethlehem, is the greatest gift ever given. Prophets foretold of His miraculous birth, His holy life and ministry. They testify that our Savior Jesus Christ is the son of God-the light, the life, and the hope of the world.At...

August 26, 2000.After four years, four friends prepare to go their separate ways."Mully" is headed across the country to fulfill her dreams... but hadn't thought through how much she would be leaving behind.Ana and AJ are moving to New York City together...

"Hello, there! I'm Carl, and today we will seejust how fish farming started-and how it can be.Aquaculture is great! Let me tell you the storyof how we Americans make fishy glory."Spend a day with Carl the Channel Catfish as he gives us a rhyming tour...

Just before Christmas, Santa is running around like a madman! His shop is chaotic, his beard is a mess, and to make matters worse Rudolph is having a problem flying!Santa decides to leave early, and give Rudolph plenty of time to fly at his own speed...

In this second book of the Indigenous and Ethnic Culture series, readers meet Davaajargal and Bayandalai, two young Dukha children and their family as they navigate life as nomadic reindeer herders in the northern forests of Mongolia. This series is...

It's Christmas Eve and something went terribly wrong at Santa's workshop. Now it is up to the Five Little Penguins to make sure Santa can deliver presents to all the good girls and boys. Will they be able to save Christmas? Well, if they succeed, they...

¡Niños y adultos disfrutarán de este libro de capítulos mágico con ilustraciones a todo color para leer en voz alta o para leer por su cuenta! Es un libro perfecto para familias y niños de 7 a 10 años.Rico, Diego y Araceli Martínez pensaron que sus...

Did you know what you want to be when you grow up? Do you know that you can do anything and be anything you want?Kennedi Meets the Vice President is a vibrantly illustrated book that introduces children to career day at school. Children will learn about...

There's a mysterious house on Crackle Street that nobody dares go near...until one Halloween night.Sophie decides to take her trick-or-treating to the end of Crackle Street and knock on the door. What-or who-will she find inside?Trick-or-Treat on Crackle...

Sara and Destiny seem different at first, but their love of cooking helps them find what else they have in common. Together, they decide to make the world around them a better place.In this decodable book written for middle school audiences and beyond,...

Dream big, sister! Whether you want to fly to outer space or play to sold-out arenas, this book is intended to encourage and support the personal growth and dreams of every young lady who reads it. Through God's perfect plan and unconditional love, young...

Inspire your child to dream, opening their eyes to the wonderful world right outside their door. Join Baxley as she discovers the magic of her uncle's garden!After waking from a beautiful dream about her adventures in her uncle's garden, Baxley sets out...

Gerry and Dana love their animals even with their strange habits and skills. Rubin, the dog, works out and practices karate. Mr. Moo, the cat, sleeps on cars and wants to drive. And Gilly, the goose, is quite the jokester. While...

When Kingston's parents decide to take him and his baby sister Naya on a trip to India, Kingston is thrilled! He can't wait to explore a new country and learn about a new culture. But little does he know, their adventure will be unlike any other...

Ho Ho Ho! Its Christmas Eve and Father Christmas and his reindeer are in full swing, delivering presents to all the good boys and girls, when suddenly disaster strikes as Santa gets a surprise of his own!Will Christmas be ruined this year, or will it be...

It's Pumpkin Time Little Farm - Written KeriAnne & Coral Jelinek, Illustrated by KeriAnne JelinekPublished by Sloth Dreams Publishingwww.SlothDreams.comFind, share and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and more!...

★Does your child likes Unicorns? If yes, then this coloring book is for her/him.★Activities such as coloring will improve your child's pencil grip, as well as helping them to relax, adjusting their mood and develop their imagination.★Printed on...

Hier ist es: Das beste Reisebegleiterbuch für Thailand überhaupt. Mit 142 Seiten ist das keine Broschüre wie andere Thailand-Kinderbücher, aber auch kein normaler Reiseführer, der Attraktionen aufzählt. Das hier ist dein Begleiter auf der Reise durch...

Lost and alone in the scary woods, eight year old Sabrina searches for her beloved father. Fearing that he has drowned in the river, she nevertheless cannot give up hope of finding him alive. Neglected by her grieving stepmother, Sabrina gladly...

"Dawn of the Living Cheese," is a heartwarming and hilarious tale of friendship, courage, and the power of imagination. Join Herbaceous, a boy made of cheese, and his best friend Jimmy as he tells an unforgettable Halloween story. As the spooky season...

It's Cherry the mermaid's birthday and she has a big wish. Join Cherry on her magical adventure as a wish for new friends takes her to the land of Fizzheart, where she befriends a group of fairies. When a second wish is granted, Cherry takes flight...

I survived a deadly ritual... now I have to make it through the academy...98% of fire magi who attempt the agonizing forbidden ritual known as The Burning don't survive. Those who do... level up in ways undreamt of by the Unburned.I survived.Now I've got...

This is a story about the magic of being a child, in a loving family, and the power of imagination, determination, and always believing that good and wonderful things can happen. It draws on favorite memories of some of the wondrous times I have spent...

With this reissue of the original stories in a single volume, a new generation of children can enjoy Alice and Alistair’s adventures on Hawaii’s Hamakua Coast. Follow Alice Mongoose as she travels across the ocean, befriends the gentle...

Esther Atoolik is twelve years old and her Alaskan village is getting smaller; there aren't enough children to keep the school open. What to do? the people ask. Should we abandon our island in the Bering Sea that her people have lived on for centuries?...

From the very beginning of this endearing story we meet Little Kenzi, a girl who loves all kinds of things, but most especially Silly Sally, the doll that has been with Little Kenzi since the day she was born. When Little Kenzi meets Sara, a new girl at...

Neiva Ellis is caught between worlds-Alaska and the lower forty-eight, white and Eskimo, youth and adulthood, myth and tradition, good and evil, the seen and unseen. Just initiated into one side of the family's Eskimo culture, she must harness all her...

We are in the oasis village of Aridez. Used camel salesman Harry, with his two helpers, Morty and Manny Meerkat, and his friends, the camel herders, come up with a plan to make sure every child in the ancient desert kingdom of Sharona receives a present...

When Princess Froth saw Grace, the kitchen maid, wearing squeaky yellow boots, she demanded Grace give them to her. Grace obeyed, but Princess Froth soon found out that the boots didn’t want to be belong to her. Even when Grace was thrown into...

Have you ever wanted to just go and talk to Santa Claus? And were you too impatient to wait for Christmas? Find out what one girl's little brother did and why he got into tons of trouble.Christmas is a very exciting time of year, but it is also a time...

Innsbruck, Austria is one of the most beautiful places in the entire world. High in the hills of Austria, you can get a feel of what it was like in the not too distant past, and in the old part of town, they have made great efforts to preserve what has...

Happiness is many different things to many different people. Some happiness is fleeting, like getting a brand new bicycle that you have wanted for a long, long time. You are very excited to get it, but after awhile you seem to forget how happy it once...