literature

From natural disasters to dangerous weather, from the dangers of getting lost in the wild to fighting off dangerous animals, any child can imagine the special skills they'll need to combat 100 real-life dramas. Each danger is rated by how likely you are to encounter it, as well as how likely you are to survive; from the unlikely event of being struck by a meteor (with minimal chance of surviving), or being attacked by a bear, to the more likely event of successfully surviving a flood or forest fire.

"Luckily for humanity, scientist Marie Curie applied her brilliant mind and indomitable spirit to expanding the frontiers of science, but what if she had instead drifted toward the darkness? At the cusp of between child- and adulthood, at the crossroads between science and superstition, a teen Marie Curie faces the factual and the fantastic in this . . . . collection of stories that inspire, delight, and ask the question: What if she had used her talents for diabolical purposes? Includes twenty short stories and poems by award-winning writers including Seanan McGuire, Scott Sigler, Jane Yolen, Alethea Kontis, and Jonathan Maberry, among others"--Provided by publisher.

"Filled with colorful screenshots, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-understand strategies, Master Builder Junior is your ultimate guide to exploring the world of Minecraft."--Page 4 of cover.

Presents a collection of literary writings that looks at rebellious females.

Provides information about the planets, the sun, and moons.

This easy-to-follow book introduces the basics of making friendship bracelets and presents a large number of eye-catching friendship bracelet possibilities.

Written by an acclaimed chess trainer, this book will introduce you to the basics of playing chess as well as to chess strategies.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about Skateboard Vert. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Photographs of amazing feats accompany engaging information about supercross racing. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for readers in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"In this collection of personal stories and essays, award-winning and best-selling authors show that hope can live anywhere, even during the darkest of times"--OCLC.