Animal For Teens

The Old Magic of Naming grants absolute mastery. Farris must Name herself truly to become an Enlightened One, or else she will be consumed by Yggdrasil the World Serpent. Farris never believed Grandmother's fantastic stories about the seven underground kingdoms. Not until her own brother Tom is kidnapped by the monsters she laughed at, sending her on an epic magical adventure into the depths of the world. Each fantastic kingdom represents an obstacle on the road to Enlightenment, and Farris must awaken her powers in order to survive the perilous descent. All things are possible to the ...

No Better Friend tells the incredible true story of Frank Williams, a radarman in Britain's Royal Air Force, and Judy, a purebred pointer, who met as prisoners of war during World War II. Judy, who became the war's only official canine POW, was a fiercely loyal dog who sensed danger - warning her fellow prisoners of imminent attacks and protecting them from brutal beatings. Frank and Judy's friendship, an unbreakable bond forged in the worst circumstances, is one of the great recently unearthed stories of World War II.

Ned Wallis knows he's forbidden to touch the rifle in the attic. But he can't resist sneaking it out of the house just once. Before he realizes it, Ned takes a shot at a dark shadow. When Ned returns home, he's sure he sees a face looking down at him from the attic window. Who has seen and heard him? Ned's feelings of guilt and fear only get worse when one day, while helping an elderly neighbor, he spots a wild cat with one eye missing. Could this be the thing Ned shot at that night?

Are you looking for a complete and fun journey to quench child’s curiosity about the mysterious Axolotl realm? “Axolotl Care Made Easy" is the perfect guide to embark on an educational and enjoyable adventure into the world of one of nature's most intriguing creatures. This book provides simple and clear instructions, transforming the learning process into an entertaining journey. Here's a preview of what you'll uncover in this book: Unveiling the Axolotl Enigma: Uncover the axolotl's astounding regenerative capabilities, unique traits, and vibrant colors. Get ready to be amazed by this...

For 13 years, Ben Tomlin was an only child. But all that changes when his mother brings home Zan - an eight-day-old chimpanzee. Ben’s father, a renowned behavioral scientist, has uprooted the family to pursue his latest research project: a high-profile experiment to determine whether chimpanzees can acquire advanced language skills. Ben’s parents tell him to treat Zan like a little brother. Ben reluctantly agrees. At least now he’s not the only one his father’s going to scrutinize,

With added illustrations !! This book has 2,600 fascinating and educational facts chosen just for kids; these are the best facts for kids put into one mega edition that combines Really Interesting Stuff for Kids with additional facts. To make it both entertaining and educational, it has periodic illustrations, and the content is focused on animals, geography, history, and science and nature; for example: The termite queen is the longest living insect. They have been known to live for at least 50 years, and some scientists believe they may live to 100. Recent research suggests that ice is ...

A bizarre accident ignites Audrey’s quest for justice and leads the sleuth and her childhood friend, Gary, on a dangerous ocean chase to snare smugglers. Only this time, the young detective’s impulsive actions nearly cost her life and push the relationship with her fiancé, homicide detective Gregg O’Toole, to the brink.

This is a full-cast performance with comprehensive commentary and analysis, enabling any student to fully understand and appreciate the novel. Orwell's political fable is told from the viewpoint of its key characters, the animals, who are quizzed and questioned about how "some animals are more equal than others" in this vibrant guided drama.

** Cover Updated March 2025 A teen suffering from PTSD. A trip to a remote African safari camp to fund a rhino foundation. Will her presence protect the rhinos or endanger them all? Seventeen-year-old Claire’s role in a dramatic effort to save two rhinos while visiting South Africa caused her to become a social media sensation known worldwide as #QueenoftheRhino, but the trauma of the encounter left her with emotional scars. When her celebrity draws the attention of a mysterious Mr. Sudan, a shadowy international billionaire and potential donor for her Rhino in the Room Foundation, Claire...

When construction tycoon Randal Carrington is found stabbed in the chest on twenty-three year old Audrey Hampton's hotel room floor, the young law firm courier is up to her elbows in trouble. Unfortunately, her problems are just beginning. Join Audrey as she fumbles through mystery and romance in this fun, fast-paced cozy.

Natural and man-made disasters have the power to destroy thousands of lives very quickly. Both as they unfold and in the aftermath, these forces of nature astonish the rest of the world with their incredible devastation and magnitude. In this collection of 10 well-known catastrophes such as the great Chicago fire, the sinking of the Titanic, and hurricane Katrina, Brenda Guiberson explores the causes and effects, as well as the local and global reverberations of these calamitous events.

An unfortunate accident throws Phoebe into the summer she and you will never forget. Sent to a dude ranch while her mother recovers, Phoebe discovers something strange about herself. Find out how this remarkable girl and her horse save each other from the unthinkable when a chance encounter with some unsavory characters cements a special bond between the girl and her horse. Struggle with her as Phoebe faces the hardest decision of her life. Phoebe finds that studying the character of horses helps her to develop her artistic talent. Discover how Phoebe uses that talent to help save a herd of...

If you’ve ever felt unsure about what comes next, university, work, apprenticeships, or something else entirely, this book is your guide to figuring it out with curiosity, confidence and clarity. Whether you're a student facing these choices yourself or a parent looking to support someone through them, this book offers the tools and language to help navigate the journey together. This practical, story-driven guide helps you navigate life after school through two powerful perspectives, the Octopus, who learns by doing, and the Chameleon, who learns by observing.

This audiobook tells the story of the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and the subsequent fires.

When he was a boy, Luc's mother would warn him about the mock men living in the trees by their home - chimpanzees whose cries would fill the night. Luc is older now, his mother gone. He lives in a house of mistreated orphans, barely getting by. Then a man calling himself Prof comes to town with a mysterious mission. When Luc tries to rob him, the man isn't mad. Instead, he offers Luc a job. Together, Luc and Prof head into the rough, dangerous jungle in order to study the elusive chimpanzees.

Emily is a mad scientist, a cat lover, a mural painter, a golem builder, a virtuo-spastic guitarist, a wicked skater, a wily troublemaker, a poltergeist tamer, a mystery solver, a master prankster, an extreme procrastinator, a happy loner, and a unique individual. And now there are two of her.

Written for children young and old and in the same vein as Orwell’s ANIMAL FARM, this book follows the farm animals as they unite to sue a mean neighbor trying to take over the farm. In this case, the court is a barn and the judge is an owl. An usual tale by an unusual author. 99 year old Richard Wren began his writing career at 84. His first novel, CASEY'S SLIP, promptly won 2nd prize in the NATIONAL EXCELLENCE BOOK AWARDS contest. THE GREAT BARN SHOWDOWN is his 8th book published within weeks of his 4th adventure novel featuring Joshua, a crime fighting Yosemite Park Ranger with ...

Running from a rocky romance and in desperate need of a getaway, Audrey talks her good friend Gary into joining her on a Las Vegas vacation. Frantic to cram as much fun as possible into that first night in Sin City, the friends buy cut-rate tickets for an off-Strip magic show and end up getting more than they bargained for.

Nine-year old Judy Jenkins had been longing to learn to ride since she was six. Her parents had said it was too expensive. But now that she’s been sent to live with her grandmother, in a village with riding stables, Judy is determined to find a way to achieve her secret goal.And by bravely following her dream, Judy discovers a gift she didn’t know she had. She finds friends, copes with enemies, overcomes obstacles and enjoys great achievements.She also discovers, quietly, along the way, something more important than any of these things.

In 1888, a devastating blizzard suddenly exploded across the Great Plains, killing hundreds of children as they walked home from school.