David De Vries
Author
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Between October 8-10, 1871, much of the city of Chicago was destroyed by one of the most legendary urban fires in history. Incorporated as a city in 1837, Chicago had grown at a breathtaking pace in barely three decades, from just over 4,000 in 1840 to greater than 330,000 at the time of the fire. Built hastily, the city was largely made of wood. Once it began in the barn of Catherine and Patrick O'Leary, the fire quickly grew out of control, twice...
Author
Publisher
12/Twelve
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A news-driven biography of Alexey Navalny, Vladimir Putin's nemesis, detailing his journey from lawyer and blogger to anti-corruption crusader, political opposition leader, and victim of a poisoning attempt. This riveting account showcases his fearless opposition to the Russian political system and his relentless pursuit of a democratic and corruption-free country.
Publisher
Playaway View
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Scaredy Squirrel makes a friend: Scaredy Squirrel is scared to make a friend. After all, they can bite. When he decides the perfect friend would be a goldfish - no teeth, his plan takes a surprising turn. In the end, he discovers that making the effort has its rewards.
One cool friend: When well-mannered Elliot reluctantly visits the aquarium with his distractible father, he politely asks whether he can have a penguin - then removes one from the...
Publisher
Playaway
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Bink & Gollie : two for one: The fair is in town and these two very different girls, but best friends extraoridinaire, use teamwork to navigate its many wonders.
A sick day for Amos McGee: Amos McGee is a zookeeper who always makes time for his animal friends. One day, when his sniffles and sneezes prevent him from going to the zoo, he receives some unexpected guests. This is a gently humorous tale of friendship and dedication.
Hi! Fly Guy: Join...
Publisher
[Manufactured and distributed by] Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Caps for sale: A charming tale of the peddler whose stolen caps mean all kinds of monkey business. Other stories add to the collection.
Millions of cats: A gentle old man looks for one cat for his lonely wife, and returns with "millions and billions and trillions of cats".
Petunia: A silly goose learns that carrying a book under her wing doesn't make her knowledgeable.
Leo the late bloomer: Leo is a late bloomer. Then he shows how glorious it is...
Publisher
Weston Woods Studios
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Crazy hair day: Stanley is excited about Crazy Hair Day at his school, until he discovers that he has gotten the date wrong.
Petunia: A silly goose learns that it takes more than just carrying a book to become wise.
How do dinosaurs go to school?: Come along for a very unusual day at school as dinosaurs enjoy story time, show-and-tell, and recess.
Monty: Monty, an alligator taxi, decides that he needs a vacation when the kids' back seat-driving...
Publisher
Distributed by Weston Woods Studios
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Katie, a little dog, is so excited when Sara Ann brings home three little kittens that she can't stop herself from howling and trying to run after them! This selection also includes Scaredy Squirrel, The Cow who fell in the Canal, and Roberto the insect Architect.
Publisher
[Manufactured and distributed by] Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
A little witch wants to know what humans are actually like, so she sets out on an adventure to find out. Other stories included are: What's Under My Bed?; The Three Robbers; By the light of the Halloween Moon; Georgie; and King of the Cats.
Series
Publisher
Weston Woods Studios
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Miss Nelson has a field day: the notorious Miss Swamp reappears at the Horace B. Smedley School, this time to shape up the football team and make them win at least one game.
Will I have a friend?: Jim's anxieties on his first day of school are happily forgotten when he makes a new friend.
Crazy hair day: Stanley is excited about Crazy Hair Day at his school, until he discovers that he has gotten the date wrong.
Publisher
[Manufactured and distributed by] Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Trashy town: Come along with the smiling, energetic trash man, who dumps, dives and smashes until his truck is full of glorious garbage.
I stink!: Join the fun on this raucous and stinky night in the life of a New York City garbage truck, as it keeps the city clean.
The paperboy: Join a paperboy and his dog as they savor the silence of early morning, while delivering a newspaper along a route they know by heart.
I'm dirty!: Clank! Rattle! Bang!...
Publisher
Weston Woods Studios
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Celebrate American history and learn about the public and private lives of our Presidents; Senator Ted Kennedy and his dog, Splash, invite children on a typical whirlwind day on Capitol Hill; A little girl imagines what her day would be like if she were Madam President; The true story of Esther Morris, who started out life believing she could do anything, and then proved it. Supports early reading; leadership; history knowledge.
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Twelve stories that will have children reading all summer long. Stories include the beloved I Stink, live through a stinky night in the life of a New York City garbage truck that likes to eat alphabet soup and I'm Dirty, find out just how dirty a backhoe can get while doing its' job. Other stories include Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel; Trashy Town; The Remarkable Riderless Runaway Tricycle; The Beast Of Monsieur Racine; Arnie The Doughnut; and...
Publisher
Marketed and distributed in the U.S. by New Video
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
[Vol. 1]. The teacher from the Black Lagoon: On the first day of school, a young boy expects the worst when he discovers his new teacher is the 'monstrous' Mrs. Green. The librarian from the Black Lagoon: When the class plans to visit the library for the first time, the students prepare themselves for the worst. The gym teacher from the Black Lagoon: A new gym teacher is coming to school and the kids say he is a real monster! Shrinking Violet: Violet...
