The Harlem Charade
Title | The Harlem Charade PDF eBook |
Author | Natasha Tarpley |
Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
Pages | 253 |
Release | 2017-01-31 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0545783895 |
Fans of Chasing Vermeer will love this clever mystery about art, artifice, and the power of community. WATCHER. SHADOW. FUGITIVE.Harlem is home to all kinds of kids. Jin sees life passing her by from the window of her family's bodega. Alex wants to help the needy one shelter at a time, but can't tell anyone who she really is. Elvin's living on Harlem's cold, lonely streets, surviving on his own after his grandfather was mysteriously attacked.When these three strangers join forces to find out what happened to Elvin's grandfather, their digging leads them to an enigmatic artist whose missing masterpieces are worth a fortune-one that might save the neighborhood from development by an ambitious politician who wants to turn it into Harlem World, a ludicrous historic theme park. But if they don't find the paintings soon, nothing in their beloved neighborhood will ever be the same . . .In this remarkable tale of daring and danger, debut novelist Natasha Tarpley explores the way a community defines itself, the power of art to show truth, and what it really means to be home.
The Great Book of Penn State Sports Lists
Title | The Great Book of Penn State Sports Lists PDF eBook |
Author | David Pencek |
Publisher | Running Press Adult |
Pages | 330 |
Release | 2011-07-12 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0762442352 |
Penn State fans number in the millions and can be described in one word: rabid. This book presents lists about the good, the bad, and the ugly in Nittany Lion sports history. From Favorite Players to Greatest Flukes, Best Players to Worst Losses, this is a must-read book for anyone who's had the pleasure of yelling "We are Penn State!" Includes original contributions from famous PSU alumni!
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild
Title | Mr. Tiger Goes Wild PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Brown |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 48 |
Release | 2013-09-03 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316278440 |
Are you bored with being so proper? Do you want to have more fun? Mr. Tiger knows exactly how you feel. So he decides to go wild. But does he go too far? From Caldecott Honor artist Peter Brown comes a story that shows there's a time and place for everything...even going wild.
Starting Small and Making It Big
Title | Starting Small and Making It Big PDF eBook |
Author | Bill Cummings |
Publisher | Bill Cummings |
Pages | 417 |
Release | |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 0999895117 |
Lvl 10e: Lenny and the Comet
Title | Lvl 10e: Lenny and the Comet PDF eBook |
Author | Eugenie Marler |
Publisher | Macmillan Education AU |
Pages | 10 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Comets |
ISBN | 1420263048 |
Lenny is searching for a comet...Text type: Realistic fiction
Hands Around the Library
Title | Hands Around the Library PDF eBook |
Author | Karen Leggett Abouraya |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 2012-08-30 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1101647248 |
The inspiring true story of demonstrators standing up for the love of a library, from a New York Times bestselling illustrator In January 2011, in a moment that captured the hearts of people all over the world, thousands of Egypt's students, library workers, and demonstrators surrounded the great Library of Alexandria and joined hands, forming a human chain to protect the building. They chanted "We love you, Egypt!" as they stood together for the freedom the library represented. Illustrated with Susan L. Roth's stunning collages, this amazing true story demonstrates how the love of books and libraries can unite a country, even in the midst of turmoil.
A Century of Innovation
Title | A Century of Innovation PDF eBook |
Author | 3M Company |
Publisher | 3m Company |
Pages | 246 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | 3M Company |
ISBN |
A compilation of 3M voices, memories, facts and experiences from the company's first 100 years.