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Early Sunday Morning, The Pearl Harbor Diary of Amber Billows, Hawaii, 1941 (dear America Series)

Denenberg, Barry

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Early Sunday Morning, The Pearl Harbor Diary of Amber Billows, Hawaii, 1941 (Dear America Series) : Pearl Harbor, on the Island of O'ahu, Hawaii, was attacked by the Japanese Imperial Navy at approximately 8:00 In her diary, twelve-year-old Amber describes moving to Hawaii in 1941 and experiencing the horror of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. A.M., Sunday morning, December 7, 1941. The surprise attack involved a striking force of 353 Japanese aircraft. Nineteen U.S. ships, including five battleships, and about 150 U.S planes were destroyed; more than 2,300 soldiers, sailors and civilians were killed. President Roosevelt declared that it was "a day that will live in infamy." On December 8, Congress declared a state of war with Japan; three days later Germany and Italy declared was on the United States.

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• Journal intime (Genre littéraire / Littérature)

Langue : Français

Baby Animals

Simon, Seymour

Publié en 2002

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Baby Animals : A delightful romp of discovery, both pictorially and factually. The images in this picture book are so alive that children will reach out to touch them. Each animal, including a foal, a piglet, and a rhino calf, is treated to a full-color, photographic spread that includes the term for the baby and other fascinating facts in a few sentences with simple vocabulary.

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Langue : Français

Willie Mclean and the Civil War Surrender

Ransom, Candice

Publié en 2005

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Willie McLean and the Civil War Surrender.

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Langue : Français

Horns and Wrinkles

Helgerson, Joseph

Publié en 2006

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Fiction
Roman

Horns and Wrinkles : How can you tell if a river's under a spell? River trolls, rock trolls, blue-wing fairies—the usual suspects. The stretch of the Mississippi where Claire lives has rumors of them all, not that she's ever spotted any. But then Claire's cousin Duke takes a swim and sprouts a horn—a long, pointy, handsome thing. After that, Claire doesn't have much choice but to believe that something rivery is going on, especially since she's the only one who can help Duke lose his new addition.

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Langue : Français

The Key to Rondo

Rodda, Emily

Publié en 2007

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Fiction
Roman

The Key to Rondo : There are three rules to the old painted, music box: Wind the box three times only. Never shut the box when the music is playing. Never move the box before the music stops. Leo wouldn't dream of breaking these rules, but does his stubborn cousin Mimi listen? She winds the box four times -- and suddenly the paintings on its side come to life and a powerful witch is released. Now its up to Leo and Mimi to stop the witch, if only they can find the key to the music box -- and the magical world it controls.

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Langue : Français

Free Baseball

Corbett, Sue

Publié en 2006

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Fiction
Roman

Free Baseball : Felix knows his dad was a famous baseball player in Cuba-and that his father risked everything to send Felix to America. But his mom won't reveal anything else. When a baseball team with Cuban players comes to town, Felix wonders if they knew his dad and sneaks into their locker room to ask. That's when the players mistake him for their new batboy. Determined to uncover the truth about his mysterious father, Felix plays along, going as far as running away from home to become the team's batboy. His bittersweet adventure glows with the friendship of a miraculous dog, the warmth of a mother's love, and the magic of baseball.

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Langue : Français

The Tale of Despereaux

Dicamillo, Kate / Ering, Timothy Basil

Publié en 2006

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Fiction
Roman

The Tale of Despereaux : This is the story of Desperaux Tilling, a mouse in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl with a simple, impossible wish. These characters are about to embark on a journey that will lead them down into a horrible dungeon, up into a glittering castle, and ultimately, into each other's lives.And what happens then?Listeners, it is your destiny to find out.

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Langue : Français

Starcatcher 3 , Peter and the Secret of Rundoon

Barry, Dave / Call, Greg / Pearson, Ridley

Publié en 2007

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Roman

Starcatcher 3 , Peter and the Secret of Rundoon : In this action-packed conclusion to the Starcatchers trilogy, Peter and Molly find themselves in the dangerous land of Rundoon, ruled by the evil King Zarboff, who takes great delight in watching his pet snake, Kundalini, consume anyone who displeases him. But that's just the start of the trouble facing our heroes, who once again find themselves pitted against the evil shadow creature, Lord Ombra, in a struggle to save themselves and Molly's father - not to mention the entire planet - from an unthinkable end. Meanwhile, back in Never Land, a tribal war is under way, and while Peter is off fighting to save the world, a young Mollusk princess has no choice but to join forces with sinister pirates to save her island from the vicious Scorpions. Peter and the Secret of Rundoon is a wild desert adventure - with flying camels, magic carpets, and evil shadows - that literally zooms toward an unforgettable and unimaginable climax. Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson have teamed together once again to pen a story with unrelenting action and adventure that can be enjoyed by listeners of all ages.

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Langue : Français

Hot Air: The (mostly) True Story of the First Hot-air Balloon Ride

Priceman, Majorie

Publié en 2005

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Fiction
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Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride : The first "manned" hot-air balloon is about to take off! But what are those noises coming from the basket?Based on the (POSSIBLY) true report of a day in 1783, this si the story of (PERHAPS) the bravest collection of flyers the world has ever seen, as (SORT OF) told to Marjorie Priceman.Priceman (Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin) offers a hilarious account of the world's first hot-air balloon flight in 1783 at Versailles. Opening with an amusing reportage ("The amateur inventors Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier are ready to test an exciting new kind of transportation.... So, never mind the important people and splendid surroundings. Pay no attention to that little dog or that lady with the towering hairdo"), the text directs readers' attention to the comically expressive animal aviators inside the balloon's basket-a duck, a sheep and a rooster. "This is their story," a four-paneled scene declares, the wide-eyed trio timidly peering above the aloft basket's rim.

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Langue : Français

Dogku

Bowers, Tim / Clements, Andrew

Publié en 2008

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Dogku : A tale in haiku of one adorable dog.Let's find him a home

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Langue : Français

Living Color

Jenkins, Steve

Publié en 2007

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Documentaire

Living Color : Red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, pink—animals can be startlingly colorful. Why are they found in so many shades, tints, and hues? From the scarlet ibis to the blue-tongued skink, award-winning author/illustrator Steve Jenkins depicts a whole world of colorful animals in his signature style. Living Color explores a range of animals from old favorites like the pink flamingo to rare and fascinating creatures such as the long-wattled umbrella bird and the ringed caecilian. How do the brilliant feathers, scales,shells, and skin of these animals help them survive? Find out in this strikingly beautiful book how animals use color to warn predators, signal friends, attract a mate, or hide from their enemies.

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Langue : Français

New Bear at School

Warnes, Tim / Weston, Carrie

Publié en 2008

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New Bear at School : It's hard enough being the new kid at school, but when you're a big bear like Boris, it's even worse! Poor Boris tries his best to be gentle, but his sharp-toothed smile scares away his classmates. In the end, the animals find they love having Boris on their side! With a heartwarming story and charming illustrations, THE NEW BEAR AT SCHOOL will touch anyone who has ever felt left out.

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Langue : Français