4399 documents

Sticks across the chimney

Nora Burlong

Publié en 2005 Avyx

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Fiction
Roman

When young Siri and Erik and their widowed mother buy a deserted farm with an ancient viking grave mound on the land, they have no idea of the challenges and adventures that await them. First they must use their wits and humor to survive without money, as well as deal with superstitioous townspeople. Later they participate in mysterious and exciting events thath lead to the opening of the mound and the discovery of unbelievable ancient viking treasures.

Illustrations by Fritz Eichenberg

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Langue : Anglais

The journeyman

Elizabeth Yates

Publié en 1990 Journeyforth

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Fiction
Roman

Afteryears as a journeyman painter's apprentice, Jared Austin returns to the New Hampshire, intending to earn some money and Marry his childhood sweetheart, Jennet Thaxter. But Jared arrives on the eve of the coldest year in remenbered history. Late frosts and early snows ruin the crops, threatening the townpeople with starvation, and leaving the young painter without work. As the desperate farmers look for someone to blame, they begin to point fingers at Jared. 

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Langue : Anglais

The ordinary princess

M.M kaye

Publié en 2002 Jane Nissen Books

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Fiction
Roman

"If i might make a suggestion, your majesty", said the lord high chamberlain nervously " suppose we hired a dragon t-to lay waste the countryside? We might then imprison Her Royal Highness in a tower and send out a proclamation to say that any prince who slew the dragon should be rewarded by the princess's hand in marriage. I venture to think, your majesty" said the Lord High Chamberlain more nervously than ever," that this might have the..er...desired effect"

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Langue : Anglais

Mustang, wild spirit of the west

Marguerite Henry

Publié en 1984 Aladdin Paperbacks

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Fiction documentaire
Roman

Horses were in Annie Bronn's blood. For as long as she could remember, she had been fascinated by the spirited wild mustangs that roamed free troughout the west. So when greedy cattleman started to round up the mustangs for slaughter, Annie knew is was up to her to save the breed.

The true story of wild horse Annie's crusade to save the mustang is inspiring. Readers will cheer her on, all the way to the White House, in her struggle to preserve this beautiful creatures from extinction.

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Langue : Anglais

The school story

Andrew Clements

Publié en 2001 Atheneum Books For Young Readers

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Fiction
Roman

Natalie's best friend, Zoe, is sure that the novel Natalie's written is good enough to be published. But how can a twelve-year-old girl publish a book? Nathalie's mother is an editor for a big childen's publisher, but Natalie doesn't want to ask for any favors. Then zoe has a brillant idea: Natalie can submit her manuscript under a pen name, with Zoe acting as her literary agent. But it's not easy for two sixth graders to put themselves over as grown-ups who are supportive but skeptical. The next best-selling school story may be in their hands- but can Natalie and Zoe pull off their mascarade?

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Langue : Anglais

Justin Morgan had a horse

Henry / Marguerite / Marguerite Henry

Publié en 2006 Aladdin Paperbacks

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Fiction
Roman

Joel Goss knows that little Bub is a special colt, even though he's a runt. And when schoolteacher  Justin Morgan asks Joel to break the colt in, Joel is thrilled ! Soon word about little Bub has spread thoughoutthe entire Northeast-this spirited colt can pullheavier loads than a pair of oxen. And run fasterthan thoroughbreds ! 

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• Course hippique (Sport / Équitation / Loisir / Cheval)

Langue : Anglais

Meet Thomas Jefferson

Marvin Barret

Publié en 2006 Random House

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Documentaire

When Thomas Jefferson was young, Virginia was still a colony of England. Thomas thought that many English laws and taxes were unfair, so he studied hard to become a lawyer and help make better laws.Soon he and others came to believe that the colonies should become a new country, and Thomas was chosen to write the declaration of independance. As the third president of the United States, he focused on exploring the country and making it grow. His fairness and love of learning made him one of the most beloved presidents of all time.

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Langue : Anglais

Stone fox

John Reynolds Gardiner

Publié en 2003 Harper Collins

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Fiction
Roman

A race against time. Little Willy's grandfather is sick, and it's up to Willy to save their farm from the tax collectors. Their only hope is the prize money from the national Dogsled race. But a lot of other people want to win the race, too, including Stone fox, who has never lost a race in his life. Do Willy and his dog, searchlight, stand a chance against the toughest racers around? Can they win the race to save the farm-and grandfather-before it's to late.

Illustrated by Greg Hargreaves

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Langue : Anglais

Misty oh chincoteague

Marguerite Henry

Publié en 2006 Aladdin Paperbacks

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Fiction
Roman

Nobody could capture the phantom, she was the wildest mare on assateague Island. They said she was like the wind, that the white "map" on her shoulders was her mark of freedom. Paul and Maureen Beebe has their hearts set on owning her. They were itching to buy and tame her, and worked hard to earn the money she would cost. But the roundup men had tried to capture her and for two years she had escaped them..... Pony Penning day holds a surprise for everyone, for Paul not only brings in the phantom, but her newborn colt as well. Can Paul and Maureen possibly earn enough to buy them both.

Illustrated by Wesley Dennis

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• Cheval (Sport / Équitation / Loisir / Chevaux)

Langue : Anglais

Book of Astronomy & space

Lisa miles ; Alastair Smith

Publié en 2001 Judy Tatchell, Usborne Publishing

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The Usborne internet- Linked book of astronomy & space gives you a breathtaking surface eye view of the planets. See star exploding, black holes forming, and zoom through the sola system with comets and asteroids. Navigate the night sky using our clear, detailled maps.

Designed by Laura Fearn, Karen Tomlins and Ruth Russell ; cover design by Stephen Wright ; Illustrated by Gary Bines and Peter Bull ; Consultants: Stuart Atkinson and Cheryl Power

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Langue : Anglais

Exploring our world: People, places and cultures

Collectif

Publié en 2010 Glencoe, mcgraw-hill

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National Education Consultant

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Langue : Anglais

Les Etats-Unis : depuis 1945

Dorel, Gérard Gauthier, André Reynaud, Alain

Publié en 1994 Breal
286 p.

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Langue : Français