Alina Chau
Author
Language
English
Appears on these lists
6th Grade Recommended Reads
Score! Middle Grade Sports Books (SCPL-YS)
SD 129 Youth Book Talks Spring 2022
Score! Middle Grade Sports Books (SCPL-YS)
SD 129 Youth Book Talks Spring 2022
Description
"Jordan's days as the star player for her school's basketball team ended when an accident left her paralyzed ... Now, she's still the team captain, but her competition days seem to be behind her ... until an encounter with a mysterious elephant, who she names Marshmallow, helps Jordan discover a brand new sport. Will water polo be the way for Jordan to continue her athletic dreams--or will it just come between Jordan and her best friends on the basketball...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Tong tong! The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. With horns, scales, and wide, wicked jaws, Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai, starting with Xingling! The old tricks to keep him away don't work on Nian anymore, but Xingling is clever. Will her quick thinking be enough to save the city from the Nian Monster?
Author
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Description
"An action-packed picture book biography about Hollywood actor, stuntman, and beloved superstar Jackie Chan! A great read for Chan fans hoping to share their love of Rush Hour, Supercop, and Jackie's original brand of martial arts with their ready-to-tumble tyke. Pow! Bam! Wow! Jackie Chan has been making movies and amazing audiences with his original and comedic stunts for decades. Pow! Bam! Ow! But before he was an international star, Jackie grew...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Every big moment starts with a dream--for adventure, for freedom, for something more--and no one knows that better than the Disney princesses. In this beautifully illustrated hardcover storybook, Ariel, Mulan, Belle, Cinderella, and more fan-favorite Disney Princesses will encourage and inspire children ages 3 to 7 to dream big, believe in themselves, and follow their hearts."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Tales from the Chinese zodiac volume 10
Language
English
Description
2015 is the Year of the Sheep, the tenth adventure in the popular annual series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac.
The lamb Sydney befriends the shepherd girl Zhi and other animals. But after a storm strikes, can Sydney show them how valuable a sheep's qualities can be? Empowering themes of self-discovery and cultural exchange, plus charismatic characters, have proven appeal with children, parents, and elementary educators
Oliver Chin has written fifteen...
11) Bonnie's rocket
Author
Language
English
Description
While her father works on the Apollo 11 mission, Bonnie experiments with different ways to build and launch her own rocket. Includes author's note.
Author
Series
Tales from the Chinese zodiac volume 10
Language
English
Description
"The lamb Sydney befriends the shepherd girl Zhi, as well as other animals of the Chinese lunar calendar, and demonstrates the qualities of a kind heart. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Sheep"--